PRIDEVILLE AND CHESS: VISIONS BECOME REALITY AT GRANDVIEW

ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EDUCATION

LOOKING AHEAD: AN INSPIRATION-DRIVEN EDUCATION

Samantha Perez explores the sounds of different heart beats during Career Day, February 2013.

Randall Grenadier, Hannah Goldberg, and Alexandra Perez plant flowers during the Seeds of Hope event in May 2014.

Aaron Zury ‘15, Jordan Coblin ‘15, and Joeseph Graffeo ‘15 assemble a kite for a physics project on the beach in October 2013.

Zoe Thevenot (front) and Marley Flores rehearse in dance class, January 2014.

June Eikeland ‘15 hosts a student from JC Mitchell Elementary during Celebration of Life, December 2013.

Victoria Palmer and Marcella Botero participate in the annual Pride Swim fundraiser in October 2013

The Glee Club (Grades 3 - 5) performs during the 2013 Winter Concert.

Darin Bissoondatt ‘16 creates a tea cup in ceramics class, March 2014.

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4 Message from the Head of School

6 Message from the Board of Trustees

9 Founders Society

10 Giving Report

13 Programs in Action

14 The Grandview Gala

1 6 You Built It

17 Financial Report

18 Class of 2014 Stats

1 9 Alumni Spotlight

2 0 Arts Highlights

22 Academic Highlights

23 Student Spotlight

24 Athletics Highlights

26 Looking Ahead

TA B L E O F C O N T E N TS

Logan Shalmi ‘09 (left), Michael Glickman (center), and Michael Nau ‘09 (right) at the 2013 Grandview Gala.

Generous donations of time and funds contribute to the opening of Prideville.

The Class of 2014 prepares for Commencement.

Left to right: Julia Cournoyer ‘14, Caitlen Macias ‘16, and Jackie Lichtenstein ‘16.

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Evangeline Bedos ‘16 and Derek Swartz ‘28 work together to beautify the Orange Garden during an event called Seeds of Hope, which raised funds to help student Randall Grenadier, who is fighting a rare form of cancer.

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As our school approaches its second decade of operation, I am reminded of the importance of vision when educating young people. Grandview was founded on principles of student engagement. Our founding vision centered on the idea that the world was changing and our best future would be dependent on providing students with two things: first, the ability to master the powerfully adaptive tools of their time, and second, the ethical compass to recognize the values that should remain constant. Trends come and go, but values are timeless.

In that regard, Grandview believes that the future belongs to those who dream. We recognize that the time students spend in school cannot be time spent simply absorbing content. By definition, established content is nothing new- it is comprised of the things we already know and understand. Education in this world, in this time, requires that we move boldly into the realm of all that we don’t already know.

With a triumphant return to the belief that our children can do anything they set out to do, we must discard the recent fears dominating educational dialogue about keeping up with the rest of the world, or one that centers on getting in to college. Those are not big enough dreams for our children.

A Grandview education seeks to equip each student with a powerful processor, a compassionate spirit, and a confident attitude to meet the challenges of a constantly changing future. Our process is personalized to empower students to imagine, create and innovate within the context of global citizenship. Sir Ken Robinson, a world renowned educational visionary, wisely notes in his updated work, Out of Our Minds, “We will not succeed in navigating the complex environment of the future by peering relentlessly into a rear-view mirror.” He points out that our best educational model must develop and allow for the creative process to occur. This process is threefold, consisting of three related ideas: “...imagination, which is the process of bringing to mind things that are not present to our senses; creativity, which is the process of developing original ideas that have value, and innovation, which is the process of putting new ideas into practice.”

Grandview, since its inception, has been at the forefront of innovative learning, with a strong history of collaboration with the community and educational leaders.

Today, Grandview continues to carve out a niche in the educational world as a close-knit community driven by big dreams. We are implementing ongoing enhancements to our program which will foster creativity, community service and academic success among our students. Join us in fully realizing our founding vision by getting involved. Our school and our world both need people willing to think big and act compassionately to make the best possible future for our children.

Jacqueline R. WesterfieldHead of School

A LETTER FROM

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M I S S I O N STAT E M E N T Grandview Preparatory School is a small, diverse community committed to the philosophy that education is a personal endeavor. Grandview pairs timeless ethics with modern thought and personal attention with global consciousness while preparing students for college and life beyond.

J O I N T H E CAU S E Grandview is seeking to partner with corporations, individuals and organizations who agree that a true education must include meaningful collaboration with community leaders and experts. We welcome your participation and opportunity to provide data and feedback from the teaching and learning perspective. Grandview has been at the forefront of innovative learning since its inception. We have a strong history of collaboration with the community and educational leaders as evidenced by our curricular and extracurricular programming, and we recognize the importance of this collaboration as we fulfill our school mission. To learn more about opportunities to participate in Grandview’s future, please contact Alan Stob, Director of Advancement, at 561.416.9737 or astob@grandviewprep.net.

The Grandview campus rests on approximately eight acres of land less than a mile from the ocean in Boca Raton, Florida. The campus is zoned for 650 students, but the current facility capacity is approximately 350 students. Grandview is a coeducational day school enrolling students from Early Childhood (age three) through Grade 12, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS Advanced Ed), the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC). Founded in 1997, Grandview was one of the nation’s first schools to envision a program to balance the best of a traditional education with the tools of the modern world. Currently, enrollment is approximately 250 students, with a 2014-2015 tuition range from $10,750 to $19,600. The 2013-2014 financial aid budget was just shy of $300,000. Grandview now operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, having recently transitioned to that governancestructure upon the death of the school Founder, Gene M. Ehlers, in 2012.

Above, early images from Grandview and its founders, Gene M. and Carolyn L. Ehlers.

Left, original plans for the school buildings included a building with a theatre and additional classroom space. The construction of this building will aid in the full realization of the school’s mission and vision.

S C H O O L V I S I O N

S C H O O L H I STO RY A N D C U R R E N T STAT U S

Dear Grandview Friends and Families, Giving of your time and your resources is an integral part of belonging to a school community such as Grandview; the members of the Board of Trustees were so pleased to see the increased level of giving that took place in 2013-14. We thank each Grandview family for your generosity...and challenge you to continue this trend of 100% participation during the upcoming school year! The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to encourage and support greatness at Grandview in terms of academic, faculty and facility excellence. Each trustee has had an association with Grandview that has drawn him or her into the amazing Grandview community...and which has kept each of us here, working hard for the Grandview families. Entrusted with the financial stability of the school, the trustees have worked closely with school administrators during the past year to oversee the implementation of a balanced budget; this budget would not have been possible, however, without the generous donations of many Grandview families. (As with the majority of private schools, Grandview’s tuition does not completely cover the expense of educating your children.) The more each family donates during the upcoming school year, the sooner we will meet our goals for the future of the school. So many exciting opportunities exist for advancing academic offerings, for allowing the faculty to expand their creativity and for improving the facility -- we will put every donation, of every size, to good work. Along with enriching the school through donations in the short term, the Board also is looking to the future. Strategies for increasing enrollment, increasing donations and expanding the facilities all rely on funding. An endowment fund, something Grandview has not had before, would allow the Board to make long-term financial decisions to ensure that Grandview is the best it can be, for many years to come. We encourage you to make a significant donation to this wonderful school, where your children learn academic and social lessons that will support them for a lifetime. If you can help plant flowers, please donate flowers and a morning to pull weeds; if you can help begin our endowment, please do so as soon as you can. Everything done at Grandview is for the benefit of your children and your family. We are relying on YOU to help us continue to build and grow and to help us change the world, one student at a time.

Sincerely,

The Grandview Board of TrusteesCarolyn L. Ehlers, FounderS. Sandy Satullo II, TreasurerJohn Buckley, SecretaryGregory R. MalfitanoKaren Swartz

A NOTE FROM THE

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOMESNEW MEMBERS KIM SCIARRETTA AND STEVEN SHERMAN EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2014.

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B OA R D O F T R U ST E E SOpposite - Grandview Board of Trustees, from left: S. Sandy Satullo II, Carolyn L. Ehlers, Karen Swartz, Gregory J. Malfitano, John Buckley.

M E E T T H E B OA R D

J O H N B U C K L E Y John Buckley is a native Floridian whose roots in South Florida go back almost 100 years. He, his wife Beth and daughter Elle now reside in Delray Beach where he maintains a law office not far from his home. He has a son Peter who is a freshman at FSU and his daughter is in middle school at Grandview. Both he and his wife have been active with the school since joining the Grandview community almost four years ago. John has experience working with non-profit organizations and he has used that experience to assist Grandview in reaching and exceeding its goals.

G R EG O RY J . M A L F I TA N OGregory J. Malfitano is the Senior Vice President for Development and Administration at Lynn University and has been associated with the University for over 42 years as it has grown from Marymount College to the College of Boca Raton to Lynn University. Malfitano currently serves as member of the One Hundred Club of Palm Beach County and was honored with the 1998 University of Notre Dame Exemplar Award for God, Country, and Notre Dame. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees for Grandview, Malfitano is a member of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches and a board member of Christine’s Hope for Kids.

K A R E N SWA RT ZKaren Swartz has a long-time association with Grandview: her three children began attending the school when it opened, they each graduated from Grandview and now her two elder grandsons attend Grandview. She participated in GAP for many years, as well as in other school organizations, and is honored to be a member of the Board of Trustees. Grandview has given Karen and her family wonderful learning and personal experiences...and she sees even more excellence in Grandview’s future.

S A N DY S AT U L LO I ISandy Satullo II is currently CEO of a multi-dimensional holding company focusing on commercial real estate and retail business. He is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Culver Military Academy and Lake Ridge Academy. Mr. Satullo is a graduate of the University of Louisville, B.S. in Management. He has two children, Tia and Sandy III (Sandy III graduated from Grandview in 2014). He has two grandchildren and has been actively involved with Grandview since 2006. He hopes to help continue the Grandview tradition long into the future.

CA R O LY N L . E H L E R SCarolyn L. Ehlers, along with her husband, the late Mr. Gene M. Ehlers, founded Grandview Preparatory School in 1997. Mr. Ehlers owned and operated General Car & Truck Leasing Systems Inc., originally headquartered in Davenport, Iowa for many years prior to moving to Boca Raton in 1985. Once they arrived here in Boca, Mr. and Mrs. Ehlers became active in the community, supporting many local organizations including Grandview. Carolyn Ehlers continues her service on the Grandview Preparatory School Board of Trustees today and enjoys watching the school grow into its new successes.

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THE FOUNDING OF A LEGACY: GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND ITS FOUNDERS The Ehlers family crest also serves as our school crest and notes the Latin expression, “Excelsior Ad Augusta”, translated, “ever upward to honor”. Our Founder, Gene M. Ehlers, lived those words and never stopped moving along that path. From the smallest to the largest of things, he stood taller and walked further than what was expected. In July of 2012, we had to begin our life at Grandview without his elegance, his generosity, his vision, and that twinkle in his eye as he smiled. The world we now know at Grandview was made possible by this hard working, brilliant, witty, often stubborn, always generous man from Iowa. Mr. Gene Ehlers spent his life providing for others, creating opportunities much more complex than simple gifts. It is important to note that he provided opportunities rather than simple gifts. Gifts require nothing from its beneficiaries; an opportunity, however, is another thing altogether. An opportunity is a relationship: a joint creation requiring the recipient to do something worthwhile...and worthwhile was exactly Mr. Gene Ehlers’ style. His legacy for us, in our time, is the opportunity of Grandview. From here, we have the chance to move Grandview ever upward to its full potential. While we cannot see that twinkle in his eye each day, we know in our hearts that he is still with us as we dream together for the children we serve.

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FO U N D E R S S O C I E T Y

Mr. Cary AppelMr. and Mrs. Sky CooperMrs. Carolyn EhlersMr. Michael EhlersMr. and Mrs. Steven GreenbergMr. and Mrs. N. Eric JorgensenMr. and Mrs. William MartinMr. Doug PetersMr. and Mrs. Jon PooleMr. Sandy Satullo IIMr. Eric Swartz ‘04Mrs. Karen SwartzMr. and Mrs. Scott Swartz ‘02Mr. and Mrs. Mark WalshMs. Jackie Westerfield and Mr. Jon Lobbe

The Founders Society is the premier annual giving society for donors who are committed to ensuring a standard of excellence at Grandview for all students. Recognizing the unique structural needs of a young nonprofit entity, the Founders Society encourages significant gifts that inspire others to help Grandview Preparatory School best serve students of this generation and the next.

Annual donations of $2,500 to $250,000 continue the legacy of our Founders, Gene M. and Carolyn L. Ehlers. Gifts include cash, stock, or real estate that total $2,500 or more, including matching gifts, for the fiscal year and approved gifts-in-kind valued at $2,500 or more during the fiscal year.

Gifts such as these enable Grandview to pursue a strategic vision. Support from parents, grandparents, foundations and friends is necessary to make that vision a reality.

Thank you to the members of the Founders Society of Grandview Preparatory School:

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Annual giving strengthens and sustains the rewards of a Grandview Preparatory School education. Grandview relies on these contributions for critical support in academics, performing and visual arts, athletics, service learning, financial aid, technology, faculty and staff development... generally all areas of school life.

In every private school community, all participants are asked to give to the annual fund: some can give considerable amounts, some can give less, but all can give something to support our school.

Getting 100% participation in the annual fund is just as important as meeting our overall financial goal, as it shows that the entire community - current families, board members, faculty and staff, grandparents, and alumni families - are supporters of Grandview.

Thanks to the following Annual Fund donors for their participation and support in our 2013 - 2014 Annual Fund.

Mr. Jonathan Adams ‘13The Afonso FamilyMs. Sandra AlgarinMs. Amy AllenMs. Gabriela AlmeidaMr. Cary H. AppelMrs. Sheila BehrmannMrs. Nancy BoyleThe Charles FamilyMrs. Colleen ColeMr. and Mrs. Sky CooperMr. and Mrs. Howard CorbinMr. and Mrs. Jaime CorredorMrs. Rosita DardenMr. and Mrs. James DawsonMr. Joe DawsonMrs. Emma DeStefanoMr. Gary DowningMr. and Mrs. Dustin EbertsMrs. Carolyn L. EhlersMr. and Mrs. David Ehlers ‘02Mr. and Mrs. Roland EnriquezMs. Sarah FazioMr. and Mrs. Mario FuentesMs. Betsy GershonMr. and Mrs. Michael GlickmanGoldberg Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Alan GrassanoMr. and Mrs. Steve GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Charles GreeneMs. Megan Guadagnino ‘10Ms. Marlene HarrisThe Hart FamilyMs. Kathleen HaydenMs. Laurie Houghton

Mr. and Mrs. Tom JonesMr. and Mrs. N. Eric JorgensenMs. Jill KittredgeMr. Barry KleinMr. and Mrs. Kirk KubachMs. Helen LangMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LangleyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth LeechMr. and Mrs. William MartinMr. and Mrs. Frederic MetcalfMs. Sharon MichaelMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyNational Council of Compensation InsuranceMr. and Mrs. Ebert OchoaMr. and Mrs. Gerard OlsenMr. R. Brady Osborne, Jr.The Palmer FamilyMr. and Mrs. Alexander PerezMs. Katie E PerezMs. Stacey PesaturoMs. Katie PetronioMrs. Mary Ellen PiscatelloThe Poole FamilyMrs. Dominique PoskMrs. Linda PresuttiMr. and Mrs. Brian PrinceMr. and Mrs. Richard RoseMr. and Mrs. Gary RoskinMr. and Mrs. David RosslerMr. Robert SackMr. and Mrs. Mark SagelMr. S. Sandy Satullo, IIMs. Marylou SchimelMr. and Mrs. Larry Schner

Ms. Meire Aparecida StellaMr. Alan StobMr. and Mrs. John SturdyMs. Andrea Swartz ‘07Mr. Eric Swartz ‘04Mrs. Karen SwartzMr. and Mrs. Scott Swartz ‘02Mr. and Mrs. Robert TaylorMr. and Mrs. Solon TeixeiraMr. and Mrs. Hugues TrottierMr. and Mrs. Thomas TyghemMr. and Mrs. Adam WeinbergMs. Jacqueline R Westerfield and Mr. Jon LobbeMr. and Mrs. Stuart WilensMr. Robert WilliamsMr. Michael YannetteMr. and Mrs. Neil Youshak

Thank you!

Thank you!

GENE M. EHLERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ST U D E N TS D I R EC T LY B E N E F I T F R O M D O N O R G E N E R O S I T Y

The Gene M. Ehlers Scholarship Fund, established in memory of the Grandview Preparatory School founder, provides scholarships and tuition assistance for deserving students. Mr. Ehlers’ Grand “View” of education was one that included students of all types from all backgrounds learning together. Through his generosity during his lifetime, Mr. Ehlers afforded hundreds of students the opportunity for a Grandview education. Donors today continue his legacy through gifts to the annual fund, the scholarship fund, and through named scholarships. For more information about supporting our students, please contact our Office of Advancement at 561.416.9737.

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Restricted giving affords the opportunity for donors to give to specific projects or causes. We are grateful to the following donors for their gifts in 2013 - 2014:

Chess BoardThe Trottier FamilyThe Poole FamilyThe Swartz Family

Mr. and Mrs. Steve GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Steven Sciarretta

Mrs. Karen Swartz

PridevilleMr. and Mrs. William MartinMr. and Mrs. Steve Greenberg

GardenMr. and Mrs. Jon Poole

Family Fun DayMr. and Mrs. Andrew Southworth

Mr. and Mrs. John BuckleyMr. and Mrs. Jon Poole

Mr. and Mrs. Mark WalshMr. and Mrs. Steven SciarrettaMr. and Mrs. William Martin

Pool FundJonathan Adams ‘13

Egon L. LacherMr. and Mrs. Alex Solomakho

Mr. and Mrs. James WoodyMr. and Mrs. Roger Engstrom

Mrs. Karen SwartzMs. Katie E. Perez

Performance AquaticsMr. Scott Swartz ‘02

Scholarship FundBeauty Careers Institute

Carl ShawEgon L. Lacher

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl LewisMr. and Mrs. Jostein Eikeland

Mr. and Mrs. Lester SchnerMr. and Mrs. Mark BereyMr. and Mrs. Mark WalshSRD Building CorporationVictory Wholesale Grocers

L E A D E R S H I P D O N O R S

S. Sandy Satullo II, pictured right with his son, Sandy Satullo III ‘14, and daughter, Tia Winfield, has continued the legacy of our school founders by serving on the Board of Trustees and contributing over $200,000 in annual fund and challenge gifts. His gifts since 2012 have allowed the school to increase its diversity and augment its facility and academic programming, benefitting each and every Grandview student.

Karen Swartz, pictured with her grandsons Ryan Swartz and Derek Swartz, Grandview’s first legacy students, has been involved with Grandview since its founding in 1997 as a parent, member of the association of parents, grandparent, and board member. Since 1997, she has contributed over $250,000 and has committed to a challenge gift of up to $100,000 for the 2014 - 2015 Annual Fund.

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Entrepreneurship is all the rage. Over the last ten years, colleges and universities have been adding entrepreneur classes and programs for both graduate and undergraduate students at warp speed– and now, entrepreneur centers and departments are a staple of higher education programs. And it’s not limited to academia: businesses offer entrepreneurship workshops and trainings, books promising business success line shelves, and the internet is littered with e-books and whitepapers about becoming a start-up millionaire. At a time when start-ups can lead to businesses worth billions (think Amazon, Apple, and Google) and job creation is a must, K-12 schools must follow suit to teach real-world skills and inspire entrepreneurial thought.

ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM Grandview students are encouraged to think critically and creatively through our Entrepreneur Program. The program, spearheaded by Associate

Head of School Lori Kubach, reflects an important aspect of the real world and adds both rigor and relevance to the Grandview curriculum. “It challenges our students to develop innovative ideas and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills while encouraging the student’s entrepreneurial spirit and personal financial literacy,” says Kubach. Students in this year’s program created businesses ranging from homemade necklaces and keychains to offering valet services at school. One business even created a brand-new product: an anklet that repels sharks and stingrays. The inspiration for this project came from Tasman Rosenfeld ‘18, who researched the electro-receptivity and electro-sensitivity of sea life and ultimately concluded that cartilaginous fish like sharks and stingrays can perceive natural electric stimuli. With additional brainstorming, Rosenfeld hypothesized that magnets could be used to activate

and confuse their electro-reception and essentially deter these animals from a magnetic field. Together, the group of students, including Rosenfeld, Albin Engstrom, Bennett Kubach, and Alexander Abbasi, created anklets made of magnets in neoprene pockets, named their product “Shark-X” and even provided video demonstrations showing the effectiveness of the product. In August 2014, the entrepreneurs were invited to test the product on the sharks at the Sandoway House Nature Center in front of an audience and various media outlets. The students are in the process of trademarking a name for the product, although they cannot patent the design because the use of magnets and neoprene is not considered “novel” under patent law. Other products the group plans to produce are magnetized stickers, pouches, and leashes for surfboards. The group has recently piqued the interest of an investor.

Right, Albin Engstrom, Bennett Kubach, Alexander Abbasi, and Tasman Rosenfeld successfully demonstrate their Shark-X invention in front of a crowd at Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach.

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As a result of the Entrepreneur Program, students take a school project to the community

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Patrons of the Gala enjoyed a fabulous dinner in the Marriott Delray Beach ballroom.

Rick Jorgensen (left) and Olga Jorgensen.

Founder Carolyn Ehlers (left) and Head of School Jackie Westerfield enjoy the photo booth.

Celina Poole (left) and Jon Poole.

Susan Martin (left) and Brenda Bauer.

From left: Tove Eikeland, Lise Baklid, and Inger Holmsen.

From left to right: Marc Sagel, Sheryl Sagel, Neil Youshak and Dawn Youshak.

Sandy Satullo, II ended the evening with the fulfillment of a $100,000 challenge gift to double our fundraising efforts.

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Platinum DonorsCarolyn Ehlers

Tove & Jostein EikelandSandy Satullo, II

Karen Swartz

Premier DonorsSusan & Bill Martin

Kristine & Larry SchnerKim & Steven Sciarretta

Haley & Scott SwartzBeth & John BuckleyRachel & Brian Prince

Celina & Jon PooleZoe & Steve Greenberg

Patron DonorsRobyn & Matthew Brenner

Allan Frankle Olga & Eric Jorgensen Beth & Brad Osborne

Robert Williams

Live Item DonorsAllan Frankle

AZ & Charles GreeneDavid KantorKaren Swartz

Mandarin OrientalRitz Carlton

Rosita Darden, Kelle Enriquez, Zoe Greenberg, Ana Hentze Macias, Susan Martin, Celina Poole, Kristine Schner, Kim Sciarretta, and Becky Walsh

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VISIONS BECOME REALITY AT GRANDVIEW

A N O U T D O O R C H E S S G A M E FO R A L L AG E S

Thanks to our active and involved Chess Club, Grandview students are crazy about chess! This year, their love for this game has been inspired and encouraged by the addition of a life-sized, outdoor chess game. Many thanks to the following donors whose sponsorship helped to build this wonderful addition to our campus:

The Greenberg FamilyThe Poole Family

The Sciarretta FamilyMrs. Karen SwartzThe Swartz FamilyThe Trottier Family

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As a non-profit organization, Grandview has dreams and visions for beautifying our campus and enriching the experiences of our students. Because of our generous donors and through the vision of Associate Head of School Lori Kubach, we were able to fulfill some of our dreams in the 2013-2014 year.

PRIDEVILLE: LEARNING IN ACTION To further our mission in our classrooms, Grandview has created a program for experiential learning called Prideville, a small town in action. Throughout the school year, students participate in developmentallyappropriate curriculum that culminates in activity days where students perform the actual jobs in town. In the roles of bankers, merchants, medical personnel, and government leaders, students interact to conduct a day’s worth of business with structured outcomes. This program provides understanding of business, economics, and life skills in a hands-on environment. A key ingredient to the success of the Prideville program was the

actual creation of Prideville– the transformation of our lower school hallway into a small town. The vision, conceived by Associate Head of School and Chief Dreamer Mrs. Lori Kubach, became a reality with the help of parent (and ceremonial Mayor of Prideville) Bill Martin and Studio Y Creations. Together they constructed and installed storefront façades with tiny details that create the perfect small town feel at Grandview. From the (fake) birds nesting on ledges above to the Grandview Green Market cart, Prideville is truly a visual representation of our small town community.

I N S P I R E D C L AS S R O O M Our goal is to update the look of our classrooms and bring uniformity to the academic space at Grandview. The 2013-2014 school year began with an Inspired Classroom in the lower school hallway. Updates included tile flooring, natural wall colors, new bookcases to complement our pine furniture,decorative elements inspired by nature, and updated classroom technology.

Storefront façades, constructed and installed by parent Bill Martin and Studio Y Creations, line the lower school hallway and provide a visual representation of Prideville.

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BY T H E N U M B E R S

2013 - 2014 INCOME �e main source of income for Grandview Preparatory School is tuition revenue. Fundraising, including the annual fund and fundraising events, help to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Grandview education.

TUITION FUNDRAISING OTHER TOTAL

83%

13% 4%TUITIONFUNDRAISINGOTHER

17%OF INCOME FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN TUITION

$2,328,281 $357,616 $113,946 $2,799,843

2013 - 2014 EXPENSESGrandview Preparatory School invests in its greatest resource-- teachers; therefore, the school’s greatest expenditures are salaries and bene�ts for its employees. �e next greatest expenditure is tuition assistance. Giving tuition assistance to families who qualify helps the school to ful�ll its mission.

SALARIES/BENEFITS FACILITIES

TUITION ASSISTANCEOTHER

15%OF EXPENSES GIVEN IN TUITION ASSISTANCE

62%

SALARIES/BENEFITS

FACILITIES TUITIONASSISTANCE

OTHER TOTAL

13% 15% 10%

$1,738,426 $359,785 $431,632 $264,350 $2,794,193

NET CARRYOVER TO 2014 - 2015: $5,650

FINANCIAL REPORT2013 - 2014 Income and Expenses

The Class of 2014 boasts several longtime Grandview students, including a student who began his Grandview career in Pre-Kindergarten.

THE CLASS OF 2014

10 0 % M AT R I C U L AT I O Nto four-year colleges and

universities.

OV E R $ 8 0 0,0 0 0in total scholarship

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American UniversityAuburn UniversityBabson CollegeCollege of CharlestonDrexel UniversityElon UniversityFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityFlorida International UniversityFlorida State University

Fordham UniversityGardner-Webb UniversityHigh Point UniversityIndiana University of BloomingtonIona CollegeLa Salle UniversityLynn UniversityMissouri Valley CollegeMontana State University, Bozeman

Old Dominion UniversityPace University, New York CityPennsylvania State University, University ParkQueen’s University (School of Business)Rollins CollegeSt. Bonaventure UniversityThe University of AlabamaThe University of Arizona

University of Central FloridaUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DelawareUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaUniversity of MiamiUniversity of North FloridaUniversity of OklahomaWestern University (Rich-ard Ivey School of Business)

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G I O R G I O A N TO N I A Z Z I ‘ 0 5 What is your favorite Grandview memory? My favorite Grandview memory is when I played soccer for the school through both middle and high school. I specifically remember the 2002-03 team, made up of a diverse group of players ranging from experienced players to students who were playing soccer for the first time. We also had a number of Brazilian exchange students who did not yet master the English language, but had surely mastered soccer. The icing on the cake that season was making it through without losing a game- a pleasant surprise for all involved!

Is there a teacher who made a big impact on your time at GPS? If I had to pick one I would have to say Mr. Williams, whose art class I was in for 3 years during high-school. He set a high bar of expectation for everyone in the class, regardless of the student’s interest and/or skill level. Many were intimidated during Mr. William’s first few weeks at Grandview due to his high expectations, however, by the end

of the semester he became one of the most well liked teachers in the school, which resonated in the quality of work that his students put forth. It was my time in his classroom that led to my eventual decision to pursue a career in Architecture.

What is your favorite Grandview tradition? Candle Lighting! For younger students, the ceremony acted as a point of realization that their time in school is not forever and an opportunity to reflect on this very special time in their lives. For the students participating in the ceremony, it is a celebration as well as a formal farewell to the many years of great memories and friends made in the halls of Grandview Prep.

What have you done since graduation? After Grandview I continued my education at the University of Miami, where I received a Professional Bachelor Degree in Architecture. I began my career working as a designer in the high-end single family home sector, where I assisted in the design and construction of several homes in South Florida and

the Caribbean. Currently, I am a Junior Architect at a renowned Architecture firm in Miami, and working on large scale condominium and commercial projects. I have recently started an experimental real estate development company named Invetra Development. The company will focus on small scale infill developments in underutilized urban neighborhoods, promoting both their existing character and walk-ability. As cities across the country continue to revitalize their downtowns, I believe these fringe neighborhoods will offer a great ecosystem in which young families and small businesses will thrive.

What was your experience like at our Career Day? It was great to have the opportunity to offer some perspective to the students at Grandview. I was very impressed with their questions and overall level of curiosity! Overall, it was a lot of fun visiting the school and I look forward to being invited back to participate in similar events.

A F T E R G R A N DV I E WBelow, Giorgio Antoniazzi ‘05 returned to Grandview in February 2014 to participate in Career Day. Giorgio met with small groups of students and discussed the field and study of architecture.

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ST U D E N TS P E R FO R M A N D E X H I B I T Grandview students have many opportunities to participate in visual and performing arts. Our lower school students take classes in art, music, and dance as part of their core curriculum and our middle and upper school students may elect to take courses during and after school. Students exhibit their talents throughout the school year with performances and shows; most notably, the Winter Concert, Dance Concert, and Spring Musical.

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Men of Pride, an all-male vocal ensemble for upper school boys, performs during the 2013 Winter Concert.

The Middle School Fusion dance class performs a song from the hit musical Pippen at the 2014 Dance Concert.

DA N C E ACA D E M Y P E R FO R M S AT M I A M I D O L P H I N S G A M E Forty-one students from Grandview Dance Academy, ranging in ages from 7 to 18, performed alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Gloria Gaynor during the halftime show at the Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens game.

Robert Downey, Jr. ‘17 (left) and Caitlen Macias ‘16 perform in the 2014 spring musical, Guys and Dolls.

“Fish” by Jack Forney ‘17 made in ceramics class. Upper school students may choose courses in specific mediums such as paint, ceramics, and photography.

A RTS O F F E R I N GSI N C R E AS E E AC H Y E A RGrandview is always increasing its offerings in the arts. The 2013-2104 school year afforded stu-dents many opportunities to participate in visual arts, music, dance, and musical theatre-- and we are excited to be offering acting classes in the 2014-2015 school year.

Jacques Marcelin ‘16 (right) performs “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from the 2014 spring musical, Guys and Dolls.

FIRST IN COMPETITION, BEST IN SHOW

G L E E C LU B C O M P E T E S AT M U S I C U S A F E ST I VA L

A day at Universal Studios isn’t always roller coasters and rides. The Grandview Preparatory School Glee Club, comprised of all students in grades three to five, spent a day at Universal Studios this spring-- where, among the fun and games, they participated in the Music USA Festival. The festival attracts top quality groups throughout the United States to perform and be adjudicated by leading music educators. For their performance at the festival, the Glee Club was awarded a superior rating, first place in their category, and was named the Choral Grand Champion of the festival-- a title that they have held for two years.

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Julia Cournoyer ‘14 and Sophia Snelling ‘17 perform in the Dance Concert.

“Tree” by Emma Wilens ‘19, middle school art, marker and paint.

Benjamin Oppenheimer ‘24 (right) plays a toy soldier in the Winter Concert.

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ACA D E M I C H I G H L I G H TS

Faculty celebrate with Mrs. Aileen Palmer (center), the recipient of the 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year Award.

From left, Victoria Gallastegui ‘19, Ari Prince ‘21, and Samantha Perez ‘19 published short stories in Let’s Write Together.

Louis-Charles Trottier ‘19 receives an award from the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).

Daryn Sagel ‘15 (right) receives the 2014 Wellesley Book Award.

Victoria Gallastegui ‘19 receives an award from the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).

Tasman Rosenfeld ‘18 (left) receives an award from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

Ms. Jill Kittredge, Mrs. Alysa Glickman, and Mrs. Donna Leech celebrate fifteen years with Grandview!

Tristan Alarcon (right) receives the 2014 Harvard Book Award.

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What clubs/activities do you participate in? I participate in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Newspaper, Student Government, Dance Company and our upper school mixed voice ensemble, Aca-Pride. They are all meaningful to me because I love helping to make a difference, but Aca-Pride and Dance Company are the most meaningful because they give me the opportunity to explore and develop what I love to do with a group of people who are just as passionate about performing as I am.

What is your favorite Grandview memory thus far? There are so many great memories that I have made during my past four years at Grandview: being on the court as a cheerleader when the boys basketball team won their first state title in 2013,

being the manager of the girls basketball team when they won the state title in 2014, or maybe even having one of the leads in last year’s musical, Guys and Dolls. The unique thing about Grandview is that you are given the opportunity to be a part of many different amazing experiences.

You are going to be a junior. What are you most looking forward to in your last two years at Grandview? I always look forward to Homecoming Week. It’s stressful because there are a lot of events and activities to plan and participate in, but it is definitely the most fun.

Which teacher has influenced you the most? Mr. Yannette, my music teacher. He heard me say I couldn’t and helped me until I could. Now I am confident in my abilities on and off stage.

How does your participation in the arts shape your experience at Grandview? It makes my experience so much better because in the arts program you get to explore new things and have fun. As a student who is big in the arts, it definitely makes Grandview more of a second home, knowing that I’m just there doing what I love with my friends.

Aside from your classes in dance and music, what has been your favorite class thus far? I would have to say math because it is always the most challenging. I enjoy the challenge and enjoy that my math teachers make learning math more relevant by relating it to real life.

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Below, Diamond Newsome (center) performs as an upper school soloist in the middle school performance of Pippen. Right, Diamond Newsome performs as Sarah Brown in the spring muscial, Guys and Dolls.

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G R A N DV I E W D E F E N D S AS A TO P- R A N K E D C L AS S 2 A AT H L E T I C S P R O G R A M In a storied year for varsity athletics, Grandview is again a top-ranked athletic program for a school of its size. The program ranked 2nd in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup Standings-- which ranks schools based on FHSAA state series finishes, district and regional championships, and sportsmanship. Grandview has ranked in the Sunshine Cup Standings for eight consecutive years. In 2013-2014, Pride Athletics visited the FHSAA State Championship Series in boys varsity swimming, girls varsity basketball, boys varsity basketball, and girls varsity softball. Varsity golf, girls varsity volleyball, varsity tennis, and varsity baseball were all competitive at the district and regional levels. The proudest moment for the Pride this year was when the girls varsity basketball team won its first state championship title. Many team members received state and local accolades as a result.

D I V I S I O N I AT H L E T E S The Class of 2014 boasts four student-athletes com-mitted to playing NCAA Division I Athletics:

Manuel Avila-GarciaGardner-Webb University

Tomas KloostermanAmerican UniversityNeydja PetithommeAuburn University

Vionise Pierre-LouisUniversity of Oklahoma

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The 2013-2014 girls varsity basketball team poses with their championship trophy alongside school officials, cheerleaders, and of course, mascot Leo the Lion.

Summer Burgess ‘16 fields a ball during a game played at Florida Atlantic University’s softball complex.

LADY PRIDE CLINCHES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP After defeating the defending state champion in the FHSAA basketball state semi-final game, the Lady Pride faced Sarasota Christian in the state championship. The Pride held a lead throughout all four quarters and won the game 45-32. Go Pride!

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VA R S I T Y SW I M M I N GDistrict and regional champion swimmers, four state swimmers.

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State Final Four

Kaitlin Conrad ‘15 (left) and Rebecca Hart ‘16 defend the net against Donna Klein. The girls varsity volleyball team competed in the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

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Jamal Palmer ‘15 faces off against the FAMU defense during the FHSAA Boys Basketball State Semi-Final. The Pride won the game 81-70 but fell to Orlando Christian Prep in the final.

THE FEW, THE FAST, THE PROUD

G R A N DV I E W SW I M M E R S H AV E R EC O R D - B R E A K I N G S E AS O N

The Pride hit many milestones in the 2013 - 2014 varsity swimming season. Under the direction of coach Kathleen Klein-Prindle, swimmers broke school records six times; most notably, senior Tomas Kloosterman broke a 7-year-old record for the 500 freestyle three times, ending the season touting a record of 4:41.40. In the championship series, the Pride earned two of the top three spots for the Individual Medley event at the Palm Beach County Championships and sophomore Caitlen Macias became the county champion in the 50 freestyle. The team went on to earn three district champion individual titles and advanced three swimmers to the FHSAA State Championship Finals.

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Middle school students gain developmental skills and experience some healthy competition with local schools. Middle school soccer, pictured left, played a great season including an impressive 6 - 0 victory against rival St. Andrew’s.

Program enhancements for the 2014 - 2015 school year allow opportunities for active, relevant learning inside and outside of the classroom

PERSONALIZATION REDEFINED:AN INSPIRATION-DRIVEN EDUCATION

S K I L LS FO R T H E F U T U R E As recommended by

NAIS, we recognize ten Demonstrations of

Learning to prepare our graduates.

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Each year at Grandview we strive to enhance the school on the path to truly fulfill our mission. We add elements and refine our offerings to make our program more effective and distinguishable. The focus for 2014 - 2015 is to create opportunities for our students to acquire the skills needed for success in the 21st century, to apply those skills to real life situations, and to showcase the learning gains made in the acquisition of these skills.

DEMONSTRATIONS OF LEARNING The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has identified ten Demonstrations of Learning (see box

above) that are essential to preparing students to be well-educated and well-prepared problem solvers of the future. Demonstrations of Learning are the outcomes of the skills and content gained from a Grandview education, and they include the essential skills of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and character (the 5 C’s of our curriculum). Defining the ideal outcome for our graduates allows us to hone and develop our offerings as we continue to personalize and differentiate in our classrooms. In 2012 we developed Personalized Learning Plans and digital portfolios for every student. These digital documents

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LO O K I N G A H E A D

“Students must develop and explore passions while

acquiring 21st Century skills for success.”

Below, Grandview’s newest Director of Program Innovation, Samuel Berey. Right, students work together to build a machine made of Legos during the Grandview Experience in August 2014.

allow teachers to track each individual learner, providing insight into a student’s progress, learning gains, and educational path. Beginning in the 2014 - 2015 school year, the student’s digital portfolio will include evidence of the Demonstrations of Learning, including video diaries and other tangible means to show mastery. This will shift focus to what students are learning, rather that what they are being taught, and as a result, the learning in our classrooms will become more active and visible.

PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS Program enhancements for the 2014 - 2015 school year will allow students even more opportunities for active learning. Recognizing the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the capacity for problem-solving and creativity within

those fields, we have added new courses in computer programming, robotics, and scalable game design. For upper school students we will offer a STEAM course, which adds the arts at the intersection of the fields of STEM. To house these new programs we are designing a robotics lab and a community makerspace-- high-tech and low-tech spaces for inspiration, creativity, and innovation. Additionally, students will participate in five extended experiences -- the Grandview Experience, Community/

Life Experience, Global Experience, Future Experience, and Personal Experience -- and monthly workshops intended to expose students to master teaching in an inspirational way. Within each experience and workshop students will be faced with hands-on activities and projects centered on the investigation and resolution of real-world problems. Elements of choice will allow students to find and focus on a topic of passion. We believe education to be a personal endeavor. As such, a Grandview education is inspiration-driven: fueled by student passions and equipped with 21st Century skills for success. Not only will these new programs bring us closer to our dreams for Grandview, but most importantly, these offerings will bring each student closer to his or her best future.

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