Endowed Funds
Peddie’s endowment provides more than 35% percent of the school’s operating revenue from over 175 endowed funds.
In the last decade, donors have established nearly 50 new endowed funds to support financial aid, faculty salaries, tuition remission, advising, athletics, arts and more. Endowed Funds can be created in alignment with school priorities with an initial gift, a multi-year commitment or a documented planned gift of $100,000 or more.
For further details on how you can contribute to a new or existing endowed fund at Peddie, please reach out to kvella@peddie.org.
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Endowed Funds by Category
Academic Success
Elizabeth “Emma” Schmalz ’12 Fund for Academic Support
Established by Betsy Schmalz Ferguson and Thomas Ferguson P’12 in recognition of the support received by their daughter, Emma Schmalz, during her Peddie career, the Elizabeth “Emma” Schmalz ’12 Fund for Academic Support provides funding for evaluation services for diagnosing learning issues, tutoring and learning support and salary support for academic support faculty members.
Kwong Miu Wong and Yee Tsui P’21 ’23 ’24 Fund for Academic Success
Established by Kwong Miu Wong and Yee Tsui P’21 ’23 ’24, this fund supports the academic program and faculty at The Peddie School.
Arts
Class of 1955 Endowment Fund for the Arts
Jack Lieber ’55 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2005 to create the Class of 1955 Endowment Fund for the Arts to enhance the music, theater and visual arts programs.
The Cronson Family Arts Department Endowment
Established by The Evelyn Sharp Foundation at the request of the Cronson Family, this fund supports the Arts Department, with preference for the theater program.
Jeffrey “Harry” Holcombe Endowed Fund for the Arts
Established by Roger Durling ’82 in honor of long-time Peddie theater teacher Jeffrey “Harry” Holcombe, this fund supports the Arts Department with preference for Peddie’s theater program.
Jeffrey “Harry” Holcombe Theater Endowment
Established by The Evelyn Sharp Foundation at the request of the Cronson Family and added to by countless alumni, this fund was established in honor of long-time faculty member Jeffrey “Harry” Holcombe and supports the school’s theatrical productions.
The Labban Family Fund for the Performing Arts
Established by Imad and Jane Labban in celebration of their sons’ experiences at Peddie School and made in honor of the Arts Department faculty who taught, mentored and inspired their sons Sharif ’10, Sami ’12 and Adam ’14, this fund provides support for orchestra, chorus and theater programs.
Betty and Kurt Loesch ’43 Arts Endowment Fund
Kurt Loesch ’43 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2001 to support the Arts Department.
Dr. William H. Mariboe Fund
Established in memory of William H. Mariboe, Peddie faculty member from 1942-1973, this fund supports the Arts Department.
Mount-Burke Stricker Endowment
Established through a bequest from Thelma Mount-Burke Stricker in memory of her son, William Mount-Burke ’54, this fund supports the performing arts, art facilities and related equipment.
Music Program Endowment
Established through a bequest from Robert J. Lawton, a Peddie faculty member in the 1960s, this fund supports the music program.
Wong Family Endowed Fund for Music
The fund supports the Peddie choral music program and was established by Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Wong in honor of their daughters, Joyce ’00 and Lilian ’03.
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Endowed Fund
Established by generous alumni and parents from Hong Kong and China and funded by countless others, this fund supports efforts to initiate a comprehensive Asian Studies program.
The Hu Fund for Asian Studies
Established through the generosity of Zeyu “Frank” Hu ’12 and his parents, Yujun Hu and Huifang “Jessica” Ji, this fund supports the school’s Asian Studies program.
Athletics
Herbert Bagel ’78 Endowed Fund for Athletic Fields
Established by Jerry Bagel P’04 ’07 in honor of his brother, Herbert Bagel ’78, this fund supports the upkeep of The Peddie School athletic fields with a preference for the junior varsity baseball field.
The Hu Golf Fund
Established through the generosity of Zeyu “Frank” Hu ’12 and his parents, Yujun Hu and Huifang “Jessica” Ji, this fund is given in appreciation for Peddie coaches and teammates who serve as inspiration in the game of golf and for the life lessons learned on the course.
Della L. Merizon and Isaac M. Merizon Memorial Endowment Fund
Established by William I. Merizon ’52 in memory of his parents, Della L. Kemp and Isaac M. Merizon, this fund supports the swimming program. Bill’s multiple charitable gift annuities will augment this fund.
Hal ’57 and Aline Rubin Endowment for Rowing Programs
Established by Hal ’57 and Aline Rubin, this fund provides support to Peddie’s rowing programs.
Campus Grounds
Campus Environmental Sustainability Endowed Fund
Established at the recommendation of Jonathan and Cecilia Lieberman, this fund provides the school with resources to invest in campus environmental sustainability.
Haupt Family Fund for the Preservation of Campus Art
Established by Ira Haupt II ’52, this fund provides for the cleaning, maintenance and conservation of L’Arbre, a sculpture created by Etienne Martin and gifted to The Peddie School by the family of Stuart L. Haupt ’28.
Senior Parent Fund Classes of 1984-1990
Established by the generosity of senior parent funds from 1984-1990, this fund supports the maintenance and beautification of the campus grounds.
Chapel
Class of 1962 Carillon Endowment
Established in 2017 by an anonymous donor from the Class of 1962 to purchase, install and upkeep a new electronic carillon for the school.
Rev. Stephen Cunliffe 1905 Chapel Endowment
Established by Helene Cunliffe in memory of her father, this fund supports the Chapel program.
DiFeo-Gleeson Chapel Fund
Established in honor of Rosemary Gleeson and Jordie DiFeo’s parents, Henry and Evelyn Canning, grandparents of Christopher ’93, Brian ’96 and Michael ’98 DiFeo, Heather Clark ’93 and Michael Canning ’96, this fund supports the Chapel program.
Digital Fabrication
George Chen ’84 and Linda Chen ’85 Endowed Fund for Digital Fabrication
Established by siblings George Chen ’84 and Linda Chen ’85, this fund provides support for Digital Fabrication.
Herman Family Endowed Fund
Established by Michael and Lauri Herman P’23 and the Daisy Foundation, this fund supports the robotics program, the Izzo Design Laboratory and programs that help students develop their skills in engineering fields.
English
Richard L. Chilton ’46 Fund for Excellence in Creative Writing
Established by Richard L. Chilton Jr. in honor of the 80th birthday of his father, Richard L. Chilton ’46, this fund supports creative writers and faculty professional development within the English Department.
Faculty Support
Arthur E. Brown, M.D. ’63 Science Department Chair
Established by Arthur E. Brown, M.D. ’63 and Jo F. Brown, through a combined gift of cash as well as through a provision in their estates, this fund is to honor and strengthen the tradition of great teaching at Peddie School and to endow the salary and benefits of the Chair of the Science Department.
O.W. Caspersen Faculty Endowment
Established in memory of Olaus W. Caspersen, Peddie Trustee from 1957-1971, this fund provides support of faculty salaries.
Henry Christensen III ’62 Faculty Scholars Fund (Christensen Fund)
Established by Henry “Terry” Christensen ’62, Trustee since 1986, in honor of his father, this fund supports faculty sabbaticals, summer grants, the Christensen Lecture Series and book purchases. Terry’s pooled income fund gifts will augment this fund.
Class of 1957 Faculty Enrichment Fund
Established by the Class of 1957 in honor of their 50th reunion, this fund supports faculty endeavors and enrichment opportunities.
Class of 1962 Faculty Support Fund
Established by the Class of 1962 in honor of their 50th reunion, this fund honors the Peddie teachers who dedicate themselves to educating young people, both in and out of the classroom, and is used to support the faculty.
Nick Coates ’50 Fund
Established by Nick Coates Jr. ’50, this fund provides for faculty summer study and travel.
Thomas A. DeGray Head of School Fund
Established in honor of the retirement of Head of School Thomas A. DeGray, this fund supports the Head of School position.
Joan and Robert S. Fields ’47 Faculty Grant Fund
Established by family and friends on the 65th birthday of Robert Fields ’47, this fund supports faculty summer study.
Roger M. Golden ’60 and Joan B. Golden Endowment for Faculty Graduate Study
Established by Roger ’60 and Joan Golden, this fund supports faculty members interested in pursuing graduate studies.
The Richard P. Hollingworth ’48 Fund
Established through the revocable living trust of the late Richard P. Hollingworth ’48, this fund provides support for teaching faculty compensation.
Robert E. Hyatt ’43 Endowment Fund
Established by Dr. Robert E. Hyatt ’43 in honor of his father, Leslie S. Hyatt, Peddie master and varsity baseball coach, this fund supports faculty research. Bob’s charitable gift annuity and retirement plans will augment this fund.
Robert M. Kaye ’54 Faculty Study Grant
Established by Robert M. Kaye ’54, this fund supports faculty summer research, study and travel.
Kelly/Seltzer Excellence in Teaching
Established by Ironton Austin Kelly ’21 in honor of Anne Seltzer P’88, this grant is given to faculty whose excellent teaching has enriched the minds and lives of their students.
William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment Fund
Established by The William R. Kenan Charitable Trust, this fund supports high quality and effective teaching by providing for faculty salaries and benefits.
Learning Support Grant
Established by an anonymous donor, this fund supports faculty education in learning styles so that teachers can better reach all students.
MacMillan Faculty Sabbatical Fund
Established by Duncan and Nancy MacMillan, parents of Alissa ’91 and Kevin ’93, this fund supports faculty sabbaticals.
Ed Parda ’87 Memorial Endowed Faculty Study Grant
Established by a member of the Class of 1987 in memory of his classmate, this fund supports faculty who study curriculum projects that directly impact classroom teaching and encourages multiculturalism and innovative teaching methods.
Frederick A. Rager Jr. ’44 Endowment Fund
Established through the bequest of the late Frederick A. Rager ’44, this fund supports both the English department chair and a prize awarded to a senior with the most sophisticated and clear writing skills.
Ben Roman Faculty Summer Grant
Established in honor of Peddie master Ben Roman by members of the Class of 1963, this fund supports professional development opportunities critical to Peddie’s faculty.
Schultz Endowed Chair
Established by John A. Schultz and his two sons, Jack ’64 and Peter ’71, this fund supports faculty salaries.
Anne Seltzer Fellowship for Teaching and Curricular Development
Established by trustees, alumni, friends and members of the Seltzer family, this fund supports teachers who advance the art of teaching by actively exploring innovations in the field.
Senior Parent Endowment Fund
Established by the parents of the Class of 2007, to which succeeding senior parents will also contribute, and honoring faculty and staff who made their children’s Peddie experience special, this fund supports the faculty and their academic initiatives.
Shah Endowment for the Sciences
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Anwar Shah, parents of Richard ’83, this fund provides for faculty enrichment, classroom equipment, special student projects and programs in the sciences.
Smith/Patrick Faculty Study Grant
Established by William L. and Dorothea Smith in honor of their daughters, Newell ’97 and Patricia ’02, and added to by The Patrick Family Foundation, this fund supports faculty summer research, study and travel.
The Starr Foundation Endowment Faculty Sabbatical
Established by The Starr Foundation, this fund supports curriculum improvements and faculty programs.
Patricia Garcia Sullivan P’17 and Elizabeth Sullivan ’17 Endowed Faculty Fund
Established by Patricia Garcia Sullivan P’17, this fund supports the faculty.
Kenneth M. Whittaker, M.D. and Maria Whittaker Family Endowment
Established by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Whittaker, parents of Ian ’00, this fund supports Peddie faculty in their roles as dorm masters, advisors and coaches.
Wolfson Excellence in Teaching Fellowship
Established by Louis Wolfson III ’72, this fund supports faculty members based on their achievements in teaching, coaching, working in dormitories and contributing to the quality of student life.
Zhou/Sun Family Endowed Fund for Faculty Support
Established by Shenghong “Jonathan” Zhou and Yijue “Steacy” Sun, parents of Curtis ’24, this fund supports the faculty.
Financial Assistance
Annenberg Endowment
Established through the generosity of Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg ’27, this fund provides support of the school’s financial aid program as well as unrestricted support.
Armellino Scholarship
Established by Trustee Emeritus Michael R. Armellino ’57, this fund provides full financial support to students of outstanding academic achievement.
Everett N. Baldwin ’50 Endowment Fund
Established by Everett N. Baldwin ’50 in memory of his father, Stanley Everett Baldwin 1908, this fund provides financial assistance with preference for entering juniors or seniors who play boys varsity football, basketball or baseball.
Malcolm D. Baldwin ’20 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established through the generosity of Daniel and Kimberly Baldwin P’20 along with contributions from family and friends, this fund provides financial assistance to a student(s) with demonstrated financial need and who best exemplifies the character and spirit of Malcolm D. Baldwin ’20.
Stuart A. ’67 & Patricia A. Bishop Scholarship Fund
Established by Stuart A. ’67 and Patricia A. Bishop, this fund provides financial assistance to a minimum of two students who show potential for future promise and growth in academics, character and leadership.
L. Francis & Marie A. Bonello Scholarship
Established by Francis V. Bonello ’57 and John L. Bonello ’60 in honor of their parents, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students with an interest in music, particularly piano.
Thomas C. Britton ’38 Scholarship Fund
Established by Lois P. Britton in memory of her husband, Thomas C. Britton ’38, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Thomas Vassar Britton 1894 Scholarship Fund
Established through a bequest from Thomas Vassar Britton 1894, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Arthur E. Brown, M.D. ’63 and Jo F. Brown Scholarship Fund
Established by Arthur E. Brown, M.D. ’63 and Jo F. Brown, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Finn M.W. Caspersen ’59 Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by trustees Bob Hillier and Mike Armellino ’57 and funded by countless others, this fund provides financial assistance to students to ensure a diverse student body.
Chen Scholarship for STEM Excellence
Established by George C. Chen ’84 and Linda C. Chen ’85, this fund provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects.
Rosanne Chiappardi Fund
Established by husband James Chiappardi, son Matthew ’93, and friends in memory of Rosanne Chiappardi, longtime alumni and development assistant, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students.
Dylan C. Clancy ’16 Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Abigail Andrews in memory of Dylan Clancy ’16, this fund provides financial assistance to a student(s) who best exemplifies the character, leadership and spirit of Dylan Clancy ’16 and participates in Peddie athletics.
Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Clark ’38 Memorial Endowment
Established by Howard M. Clark ’38 and Melville Faas Clark, as well as friends of the family, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Kenneth Willis Clark ’20 Memorial Fund
Established by Mrs. Adelaide Dickinson Clark, wife of Kenneth Willis Clark ’20, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Class of 1936 Scholarship
Established by the Class of 1936, this fund supports students who have financial need and show promise of academic success, good citizenship and intellectual honesty.
Class of 1938 John S. Leverich Scholarship Fund
Established by the Class of 1938 during their 50th reunion in honor of fellow classmate John S. Leverich, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by members of the Class of 1970, this fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.
Class of 1971 Scholarship Fund
Established through the generosity of members of the Class of 1971, this fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.
Class of 1972 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Sandor Balogh ’72 and through the generosity of members of the Class of 1972, this fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.
Class of 1985 Scholarship Fund
Established by members of the Class of 1985, this fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.
Malcolm S. Cohen ’31 Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by daughter Madelaine Cohen and grandchildren Leslie and Michael Stein, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Edgar Dannenberg ’29 Scholarship Fund
Established through the charitable gift annuity of the late Edgar M. Dannenberg ’29, this fund provides financial assistance with preference for students in the arts.
The Zen David Scholarship Fund
Established by Suzie Rizzuto and Morris Flancbaum P’19 and the Leandro P. Rizzuto Foundation, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
The Helen T. Davies P’67 ’68 ’72 ’76 and Karl W. Davies ’72 Scholarship Fund
Established by Frederick ’67, Ralph ’68 and Paul ’76 Davies and the children of Karl W. Davies ’72, Maureen Walczak, Maxine Davies and Miles Davies in memory of their brother and father, Karl ’72, and mother and grandmother, Helen T. Davies P’67 ’68 ’72 ’76. This fund provides financial assistance to students who possess a special talent for creative writing.
George A. Deemys, D.M.D. ’53 Scholarship Fund
Established by George A. Deemys, D.M.D. ’53, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students, with a preference for students who come from Hightstown, N.J., or the surrounding areas.
Sangu Delle ’06 Supplemental Financial Assistance Endowment Fund
Established in 2017 by Sangu Delle ’06, this fund provides disbursements to cover unexpected needs of students who are receiving financial aid.
The John W. Duckett ’45 Scholarship Fund for the Arts
Established in 2015 by Carolyn S. Duckett in loving memory of her husband, John W. Duckett ’45, this fund provides financial assistance with a preference for students in the arts.
Kerry B. Fitzpatrick ’57 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2020 by the Kerry B. Fitzpatrick Trust UA dated August 4, 2015, this fund provides scholarship to students excelling in athletics and academics.
Eli Thompson Fryer 1896 Scholarship
Established by Mary M. Henderson Fryer in memory of her husband, General Eli Thompson Fryer 1896, this fund provides financial assistance for deserving students.
Carl E. Geiger Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Carl E. Geiger, teacher, department head, coach, and archivist at Peddie from 1918-1983, this fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need and an interest in English and/or athletics.
Amy Marlene Grossman ’99 Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts
Established in 2017 by Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Evelyn Grossman P’99 in loving memory of their daughter, Amy Marlene Grossman ’99, this fund provides financial assistance to a student(s) with a preference for students in the visual arts.
Nicholas R. Kaschik ’98 Scholarship Fund
Established by Kara and Patrick Dennis ’98 and funded by family along with countless classmates, teammates and friends, this fund provides financial assistance to a student(s) with demonstrated need and who best exemplifies the character, resilience and spirit of Nicholas R. Kaschik ’98, with preference for a student(s) participating in athletics.
Kite Scholarship Fund
Established in 2020 by Galen Fu and Laury Liu P’21, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students.
Kiviat Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
Established by an anonymous donor in memory of David R. Kiviat ’42, this fund provides financial assistance to students with an interest in the arts.
Gailyn and Linda Larsen Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Jeffrey R. Larsen ’93 in honor of his parents, this fund provides financial support to students with a preference for students from Iowa and Nebraska, or rural areas of the broader Midwest, whenever possible.
Zhao Li Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by the Ge Li & Ning Zhao Family Foundation, this fund provides scholarship to student(s) excelling in athletics and academics.
Sarah Lowery Music Scholarship
Established by Joanna and Philip G. Lyons ’51 in honor of their dear relative, Sarah Lowery, this fund supports students with an interest in music.
Philip Lowy ’40 Scholarship
Established by Philip B. Lowy ’40, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students, with preference for students who come from the Wayne or Paterson, N.J. area.
Stephen C. Lundy ’64/Millard DuBois Scholarship Fund
Established by Mr. and Mrs. John Lundy in memory of their son, Stephen C. Lundy ’64, and in honor of Peddie teacher, Millard DuBois, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving underclassmen, preferably from Lycoming County, Pa.
Dean Mathey Scholarship
Established in memory of Dean Mathey by The Bunbury Company at the request of Ed Toohey ’48, this fund provides financial assistance to outstanding and deserving students.
Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Family Fund
Established by the Trustees of the Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Family Foundation in honor of Lisa Collins Meaney ’89, this fund provides financial assistance for students traditionally underrepresented in independent schools.
Peter W.D. and Mary Mitchell Scholarship Fund
Established by Thomas J. and Sophie M. Murphy ’85 and Sasha Mitchell Soheili ’84 in honor of their parents, this fund provides tuition assistance to day students.
Rick ’72 and Kim Peters Family Scholarship
Established by Rick ’72 and Kim Peters, this fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, with a preference for a student(s) from Virginia.
Potter Scholarship Fund
Named in honor of the late F. Edward Potter, 13th headmaster of Peddie School, this fund provides financial assistance to students based on outstanding character and extraordinary academic record as well as strong teacher recommendations and SSAT scores.
John W. Rich ’69 and Anne Rich Endowed Scholarship
Established by John W. Rich ’69 and Anne Rich, this fund provides financial assistance to students with a preference for students from Pennsylvania or the children and grandchildren of Peddie alumni.
Anthony F. Romano ’52 Scholarship Fund
Established by Anthony F. Romano ’52 in memory of his parents, Anthony and Edith Romano, in appreciation of their guidance, support and opportunities provided, this fund assists students with financial aid.
Dr. Wilbour E. Saunders Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Headmaster Saunders, this fund provides financial assistance to further the qualities of leadership exemplified by Dr. Saunders. The 2001 charitable gift annuity of James O. Alexander ’47 will augment this fund.
Eugene A. ’60 and Joanne B. Scanlan Scholarship Fund
Established by Eugene ’60 and Joanne Scanlan, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Louis D. Schroeter III ’69 & Michelle P. Schroeter Scholarship Fund
Established by Louis Schroeter ’69, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Maurice and Eleanore Shuman Scholarship Fund
Established by Terry Hensle ’60 P’92, this fund provides financial assistance with preference to a student athlete.
Clinton I. Sprout Scholarship Fund
Established in honor of Peddie Master Clinton I. Sprout by Clarence Coleman ’28, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students, with preference for students involved in Peddie’s interscholastic swimming program.
C.V. Starr Scholarship
Established in memory of founder Cornelius Vander Starr by The Starr Foundation, this fund provides financial assistance for students based on merit and need.
Margaret Sample Sugden Scholarship Fund
Established by Herbert J. Sugden ’32 in honor of his wife, Margaret Sample Sugden, this fund provides financial assistance.
Everett L. and Jane Swift Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Peddie faculty member Everett Swift and his wife, Jane, to promote his respect for the value of education, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
The Roy E. and Mabel C. Tucker Scholarship Fund
Established by CTW Foundation at the request of Robert A. Tucker ’44 P’71 in memory of his parents, this fund provides two, two-year scholarship awards to juniors from New Jersey who have demonstrated extraordinary qualities of leadership, citizenship and scholarship.
Vazquez-Jefferson Endowment Fund
Established by Lizette Vazquez ’85 in honor of Judith W. Jefferson, this fund provides financial assistance with preference for females from Hispanic backgrounds.
The Violet V. and Daniel A. Wechsler ’38 Endowment Fund
Created through the generosity of Daniel A. Wechsler ’38 and his wife, Violet V. Wechsler, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
William T. Wolf ’39 and Cornelia W. Wolf Scholarship Fund
Bill Wolf ’39 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2003 for financial assistance.
Robert D. ’43 and Elizabeth B. Zenker P’68 Scholarship Fund
Established by Robert D. Zenker ’43 in memory of his wife, Elizabeth Beattie “Bette” Zenker, and to honor his lifelong devotion to Peddie, this fund provides financial assistance to students.
Gertrude and Max Zisson Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Harry Zisson ’57 in memory of his parents, Gertrude and Max Zisson, this fund provides financial assistance to deserving students showing strong aptitude and achievement in the sciences or who may be motivated toward a career in medicine.
Future Funds
William D. ’71 & Molly M. Almond Scholarship Fund
Established by William D. ’71 & Molly M. Almond, this fund shall be used to provide financial aid to a student(s) enrolled at Peddie School with a preference for students who participate in Peddie Lacrosse.
Charles J. ’52 and Mary V. Ascher Fund
Charles Ascher ’52 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2001 and two additional annuities to provide assistance for the incidental needs of financial aid students.
Martin C. Battestin ’48 Scholarship Fund
The late Martin A. Battestin, father of Martin ’48, designated one-third of his charitable remainder unitrust under will, effective 2007, for financial assistance to students.
Morton J. Goldfein ’59 Endowment Fund
Mort Goldfein ’59 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 1998 for financial assistance with preference for students historically underrepresented in independent schools.
Robert M. ’54 and Deborah S. Jaffe P’89 Endowed Fund for the Performing Arts
Established by Robert ’54 and Deborah Jaffe P’89, this fund provides support for the orchestra, chorus and theater programs.
Juris Family Endowment for Co-Curricular Student Support
Established through the vision and generosity of Hervey Asher Juris ’56 and his wife Leslie Nathanson Juris, the Juris Family Endowment for Co-Curricular Student Support is intended to create greater equity among Peddie students by enabling those with financial need to participate more fully in co-curricular experiences.
Theodore Lederman ’52 Endowment Fund
Established through the estate plans of Ted Lederman ’52, this fund supports the school’s general purposes.
Harold S. Neiderhoffer ’53 and Joanne M. Neiderhoffer Endowed Fund
Joanne and Harold Neiderhoffer ’53 designated their charitable remainder unitrust established in 2000 for unrestricted support.
William M. Schult ’57 Endowment Fund
Bill Schult ’57 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2005 for financial assistance to students.
David E. Tanner ’68 and Belinda J. Gabryl Endowed Fund
Established by David E. Tanner ’68 and Belinda J. Gabryl, this fund supports the academic program.
The Stephen P. Toadvine III ’48 Assistant Head of Student Life Endowment Fund
Stephen P. Toadvine III ’48 designated a bequest for the creation of this fund to enhance the student life program. The fund will enable faculty and staff to serve as mentors, role models and even surrogate parents, inspiring bonds with students that can last a lifetime.
The Marino M. Torres Memorial Fund
Diane and Robert Torres ’60 designated their charitable remainder unitrust established in 1999 for the Marino M. Torres Endowed Director of Development, named in memory of Robert’s father, and to help expand activities in the Office of Alumni and Development.
History
Betty and Kurt Loesch ’43 History Endowment Fund
Kurt Loesch ’43 designated his charitable gift annuity established in 2001 and an additional gift annuity to support the History Department.
McClellan Endowment Fund
Established by Chris Acito ’85 and Jaleh Amouzegar ’85 as well as Jeanne and Peter Sokol ’73 P’05 ’08 in honor of long-time Peddie faculty Roby and Elaine McClellan P’88 ’90, this fund supports the history program, with preference for art history.
Library
Annenberg Library Endowment
Established by Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg ’27 and fellow alumni, this fund provides unrestricted support of the library.
Doris Huxel Library Collection
Established by Doreen H. Paynton P’82 ’85 GP’95 ’98 in honor of her mother, this fund allows for additions to the library collections.
E. Penney Riegelman Literature Collection
Established by the trustees, faculty, staff and students in honor of the former assistant head of school, this fund supports the purchase of literature for the library.
Donna Lynn Sands ’82 Endowed Collection in the Dramatic Arts
Established by Jean Minskoff Grant in honor of her daughter, Donna Sands ’82, this fund supports the Donna Sands Dramatic Arts book collection.
Pam Zbehlik ’78 Memorial Fund
Established in memory of Pam Zbehlik ’78, this fund awards a prize to students who excel in world history and provides world history books. The multiple charitable gift annuities of Jaroslav and Desley Zbehlik, Pam’s parents, have augmented this fund.
Math
Paul M. Albert, Jr. ’60 Math Fund in Memory of Evans Hicks ’25
Established in honor of Evans Hicks ’25, Peddie graduate and faculty member from 1935-1971, this fund supports special projects within the Math Department.
Multi-Use and Unrestricted
Warren L. Allen ’38 Endowment Fund
Established through the charitable gift annuity of the late Warren L. Allen ’38, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Annenberg Trustee Challenge Endowment
Established by Peddie trustees in response to the historic gift from Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg ’27, this fund provides unrestricted support.
W.C. Black 1896 Memorial Endowment
Established by Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley Stults, parents of the late Charlie Stults ’42 and grandparents of Charles “Cappy” Stults III, this fund provides unrestricted support.
David Blanchard ’61 Endowed Fund
Established by friends and colleagues, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Class of 1962 Endowment Fund
Established by the Class of 1962, this fund supplements student financial aid, supports faculty salaries and benefits and helps Peddie make more decisions based on educational philosophy rather than economic necessity.
Clarence W. Coleman ’28 Endowment Fund
Established through the generosity of Clarence Coleman ’28, who also served as Peddie Trustee from 1955-1992, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Cunningham Family Endowment Fund
Established by Milton H. Cunningham ’36 and his son, David H. Cunningham, this fund supports the general purposes of the school’s educational program, including the upkeep of the Chapel and faculty development.
Donald M. Davis ’54 Endowment Fund
Established by Donald M. Davis ’54 in honor of his parents, J. Sterling Davis and Gertrude Kloss Davis P’49 ’54, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Duckett Family Endowed Fund
Established by the Trust under the Estate of John W. Duckett Jr. ’45 in memory of his father, John Waters Duckett, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Guy Saunders Entin Endowment Fund
Established by George D. Entin ’56 in memory of his brother, Guy Saunders Entin, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Harold W. Garton 1915 Memorial Fund
Established by friends and family in memory of Harold W. Garton, former board of trustees president, this fund provides unrestricted support.
Izzo Family Endowed Fund
Established in 2018 by Ralph and Karen Izzo P’15, this fund provides unrestricted support.
John & Lillian Jaffin Endowment Fund
Established by Donald Jaffin ’47 in memory of his parents, this fund supports the endowment.
Sahakian Family Endowed Fund
Established in 2018 by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation at the recommendation of Peddie School Trustee Siran Sahakian, along with her husband Toros and children Gorr ’11, Haik ’12, Teny ’13 and Shant ’18, this fund provides unrestricted support.
The Peddie News
Carl E. Geiger Memorial Fund
Established in memory of Carl E. Geiger, teacher, department head, coach and archivist at Peddie from 1918-1983, this fund supports the school newspaper, The Peddie News.
Langer Newsroom Fund
Established by Drs. Dennis and Susan Langer, in honor of their son, William ’00, this fund supports the school newspaper, The Peddie News.
Prizes
Beyond the Call Award
Endowed by the 15th Head of School John Green and his wife, Alison Zaeder, in recognition of the dedication of the entire Peddie staff, this award is bestowed annually upon an individual staff member whose distinguished service represents our school’s shared community values.
John W. Doherty ’62 Award for Research in Modern Global History
Established by the Doherty family in honor of 2nd Lt. John W. Doherty ’62, this award is presented to that student who, in the opinion of the history faculty, has completed the research project which best demonstrates curiosity, strong scholarship and the diligent habits of mind necessary to become a global citizen in the 21st century.
Dr. Henry Kissinger Award for Citizenship and Diplomacy
Established by David and Molly Helfet and their son, AJ ’10, this award is bestowed at commencement to a senior who has demonstrated at Peddie a mature sense of citizenship and diplomacy, advancing understanding throughout the Peddie community.
Henry A. Klie ’36 Tour Guide Award
Established by Henry A. Klie ’36, this award is given to the admissions tour guide who is ardently devoted and enthusiastically represents Peddie School.
Miller Reading Prize
Established by Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Lee Miller ’56 in memory of his parents, Saylor W. and Evelyn R. Miller, this fund honors students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades demonstrating the greatest improvement in reading.
Ray Oram Biology Prize
Established in honor of former Science Department Chair and distinguished teacher Ray Oram P’85 ’91, this prize is awarded to students who demonstrated great enthusiasm for, and high achievement in, the study of biology.
Frederick G. Wagner ’27 Endowed Fund in Honor of Heister Hornberger
Established through a bequest of Frederick G. Wagner ’27 and his children Frederick R. Wagner ’66 and Paula Wagner Lietz in honor of Master Heister Hornberger, this prize is awarded to students outstanding in mathematics.
Roy Brown Wintersteen Prize
Established by Revered Rescott B. Wintersteen and his sisters in memory of their father, Roy Brown Wintersteen, this prize is awarded to the most gifted student in calculus.
W.W. Wyckoff Fund
Established by his family in honor of William W. Wycoff 1895, former trustee, this prize, the highest award bestowed by Peddie for ability, character and attainment, is awarded to a student who has completed his or her junior and senior years.
Science
David ’66 and Arlene Bencze Endowed Fund for the Sciences
Established by David ’66 and Arlene Bencze in honor of his 45th reunion, this fund supports the Science Department with preference for helping students advance their skills in engineering.
Environmental Program Endowment
Established by Terry and Ann Marie Horner in honor of Jack Horner, Terry’s father and grandfather of Tracy ’94, Kathryn ’96, Carolyn ’10 and Gabrielle ’10, this fund provides unrestricted support for the environmental program.
Kenneth E. Nelson ’68 and Joan G. Nelson Endowed Fund for Environmental Programming
Established by Ken ’68 and Joan Nelson, this fund supports students demonstrating interest in environmental experiences and initiatives within and beyond the classroom and for the science department to pursue curricular and environmental programming.
Gerald B. Phillips ’42 Endowed Fund for Science Research in Honor of Physics Teacher William Boyd
Established by Gerald B. Phillips ’42, this fund provides a resource for students to develop their passion for scientific research and explore careers in science-related fields.
Signature Experience
Endowed Fund for STEM-EXP Signature Experience
Established by Catherine Rodrigue, and with early matching funds from Mike Armellino ’57 GP’19 and Matt Hulsizer ’87, this fund supports the STEM-EXP Signature Experience Program.
MacMillan Family Signature Experience Program Endowed Fund
Established by The MacMillan Family Foundation, this fund supports Signature Experience Programs to afford juniors and seniors the opportunity to pursue in-depth academic and co-curricular passions.
Student Life
Ala Viva Fund for Student Activities
Established by anonymous Peddie parents, this fund supports all-school student activities to foster a vibrant weekend community, spirit and fun.
Falcon Fund
Established by Randolph Barnard ’48 and by Frank and Grace Burr in honor of their son, Matt ’99, this fund supports school spirit initiatives and projects.
Garay Family International Student Orientation Fund
Established by Francisco Garay, father of Paco ’97, and Manuel Garay, father of Vanessa ’93, this fund supports the International Student Orientation Program.
Merrill Lynch Citizenship Endowment
Established by the Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation, this fund supports citizenship at Peddie.
Hari Moorthy and Lavanya Hari P’22 ’25 Goldman Sachs Fund for Mindfulness and Meditation
Established through the vision of Hari Moorthy and Lavanya Hari P’22 and with the support of Goldman Sachs, this fund provides support for mindfulness and meditation programs, workshops and experiences, by making these programs accessible to all students, as well as professional development and training for faculty and staff.
Dr. Carrol O. Morong Fund for Ethics
Established in honor of Carrol O. Morong, Peddie’s 11th headmaster and father of C. Oscar Morong ’53, through a gift of the Morong Family Charitable Trust, the fund promotes ethical living in the Peddie community.
Cory Wingerter ’01 Student Council “Fun” Fund
Established by Carol and Cory G. Wingerter in honor of their son, Cory ’01, this fund supports a variety of projects proposed by the Student Council, specifically weekday events designed to keep a healthy balance between academics and school life.
Technology
Household International Endowment for Technology
A gift from Household International at the behest of Finn Caspersen ’59, this fund supports the school’s technology program.
Support
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