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Annual Report FY 2024

Hyde School Leadership

Letter from Dana McAvity, Board Chair
Letter from Dana McAvity, Board Chair

It has been my privilege to serve as Chair of the Hyde School Board of Governors since June 2020. Hyde School has been at the forefront of character education for almost 60 years and is more relevant today than ever. None of our growth would be possible without the commitment of the Hyde community. Firstly, I would like to thank my fellow Governors, who have stepped forward with their time, talents, and financial resources. Because of them, Hyde has had the stability and flexibility to meet the challenges and take advantage of opportunities this past year.

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Letter from Laura Gauld '76 P'08 '10, Head of School
Letter from Laura Gauld '76 P'08 '10, Head of School

Looking back on last year fills me with pride knowing how deeply our students evolved with passion and resilience. Their fierce determination was inspiring and embodies the essence of Hyde. Early in the year, our community established a strong foundation of openness through weekly School Meetings centered around the Five Words. The Class of 2024 bonded more closely through the months, and became fully engaged in the spring Senior Curriculum process. Powerful graduation speeches left a lasting impression, and we were all reminded of the transformation that happens on our beautiful campus. 

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Letter from Will Bridgeo, Director of Development
Letter from Will Bridgeo, Director of Development

I am happy to report that Hyde has enjoyed a successful fundraising year in 2024! Thanks to the generosity of so many of you, Hyde is delivering in a big way for its students and families. 

There have been many highlights this year, most notably, the comprehensive renovation of the Outdoor Athletics Complex. This $2.5 million project was completed at the end of August and includes the installation of a new track and state-of-the-art turf playing surface, refurbished locker room and restroom facilities, an outdoor family viewing pavilion, and a new scoreboard. 

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Sustaining Hyde's Mission through Scholarship Support

Notes from Scholarship Recipients  

I appreciate the funding provided to me for my 2023-2024 school year. I was able to pursue my love for academics and for soccer. My family and I are truly grateful for the opportunity.    

          —Joey, Irving Family Scholar

Being at Hyde gave me the opportunity to be someone that I didn’t know I could be. I became a leader in the community. Specifically, I took on the role of dorm leader being responsible for the underclassmen which helped to really mold me as a young man.

         —Tyshawn, D’Amato Family Scholar

As Hyde marches toward its 60th year of character education, we are proud to acknowledge the establishment of named scholarship funds that provide opportunities for students from all walks of life to enrich our student community. 

Most older boarding schools benefit from well-established funds that supplement the school’s financial aid. Seventeen years ago, Joey Gauld set out to begin this tradition with the Blanche Gauld Scholarship Fund. Every year, he and his family contributed to the fund and slowly it began to grow and now endows a student’s tuition each year. After his passing, Malcolm, Laurie and Gigi added their father’s name to the fund to honor both of their parents. 

The von Seldeneck family followed Joey’s example and have supported a student each year for the last 7 years. The efforts of these two families helped us begin to develop some momentum and we are just beginning! 

Scholarships at Hyde enrich us all in so many ways. We thank the following families whose contributions are recognized in the Giving Circles section. On behalf of the students and families whose lives you have touched, we extend our deepest gratitude for your continued belief in the Hyde mission! 

Blanche and Joseph Gauld Scholarship Fund
Coulombe Family Scholarship Fund
D'Amato Family Scholarship                                                                      
Frankel Family Scholarship 
Geertgens Family Foundation                                                            
Harrison Gauld Scholarship Fund 
Tara A. Geertgens Scholarship  
Helen T. McAuliffe Scholarship                                                              
Irving Family Scholarship Fund
Pechet Family Scholarship Fund                                            
von Seldeneck Family Scholarship Fund

ALUMNI & HAPA ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE YEAR

In March, Linda Hothem P ‘08, P ‘09 and Aaron Hothem ’08 hosted a Hyde golf event at their club in Miami with 20 Hyde golfers attending. Plans are in the works for the next golf gathering.

We held our first Alumni/HAPA Retreat June 27-30 on campus with 11 people. The Theme Refresh, Renew, Reconnect focused on the joys and challenges of navigating life’s transitions. This group came together through a series of activities, and we each took a look at where we are in our lives, where we were headed and gained some insight into how to move forward. As one participant commented, I never attended a two-day retreat that had as much impact on my life journey…If you want to experience meaningful time for introspection in a supportive environment, gain closure on past experiences and identify steps to a path forward, this is the seminar for you. 

Mike Cannon '11 hosted a few faculty and 10 Hyde students in NYC at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America headquarters for an interactive workshop on finance and planning.  

Tony Rea ’69, Sr. Strategist with Dell Technologies, met with faculty and students about innovations with Artificial Intelligence and is assisting AI’s integration with our curriculum. 

Nelson Arnstein '71 funded safety glasses for the community for the Solar Eclipse. 

Sarah Carlin '80 held a three-day campus workshop for students on Mindfulness in April. 

We’re excited about the many different ways Alumni and HAPA have engaged with the School and with each other. Here are some of the highlights from the past year:
 
30 Day Challenge    
On May 1st we launched the first 30-Day Alumni Challenge. We reached our goals of raising $50,000 from 100 donors with gifts ranging from $25 to $10,000. The event ignited lots of love and fun memories with supporters posting pictures and comments. Let’s see what we can do in 2025!
 
Diploma Process Discussions
We hosted several Zooms to discuss the Hyde Diploma process. The discussions generated excellent feedback and insight from alumni and improvements for the Class of 2024 were implemented. The Diploma process is now more accessible for alums.
 
We are grateful to everyone for bringing your energy to these events and for being an ambassador for Hyde’s mission; “Develop Character to Discover Unique Potential”. We appreciate hearing from you and we welcome your ideas and involvement. Stay tuned for information from the Alumni Council about upcoming projects and events and we hope to see you at the 60th Celebration June 12-14, 2026.
Board of Governors Welcomes Mark Walters '77
Board of Governors Welcomes Mark Walters '77

The Hyde Board of Governors is honored to welcome alumnus Mark Walters, who joined the Board last June. Mark is not only passionately devoted to Hyde School’s mission, but he also brings 40 years of business experience in finance, problem solving, government issues and legal strategizing with him. He has a deep admiration for Joe Gauld’s vision to help young people and their families build character and has personally experienced the power of the Five Words when dealing with clients and employees. We look forward to having Mark’s enthusiasm and many skills to help the Hyde Board support Hyde School going forward.

Hyde's New outdoor athletic complex

Thanks to the generosity of several supporters, Hyde completed a comprehensive renovation of its Outdoor Athletics Complex. These improvements include the installation of a state-of-the-art turf playing surface, new track, the Werner Family Locker Room and Viewing Pavilion, and the Jennings Family Scoreboard.

Thanks to the generosity of several supporters, Hyde completed a comprehensive renovation of its Outdoor Athletics Complex. These improvements include the installation of a state-of-the-art turf playing surface, new track, the Werner Family Locker Room and Viewing Pavilion, and the Jennings Family Scoreboard.

Thanks to the generosity of several supporters, Hyde completed a comprehensive renovation of its Outdoor Athletics Complex. These improvements include the installation of a state-of-the-art turf playing surface, new track, the Werner Family Locker Room and Viewing Pavilion, and the Jennings Family Scoreboard.

Hyde School by the numbers

Endowment Value 6/30/2024 — $23,905,322

Giving Circles

In Memory of gifts

Al Ancel '72— In memory of Joe Gauld
George and Peace Baxter — In memory of Rosalynn Bragg '19
George and Peace Baxter — In memory of Paul Hurd '67 who held all Baxters' feet to the fire. He was one of a kind and we are very grateful to have had him in our lives at a critical time.
Jim and Roni Bennett — In memory of LCpl Daniel Ryan Bennett '05, USMC
Wendy Bradley-Terwilliger '81 and Sean Terwilliger — In memory of Rob
Schuller '78
Caree Brown — In memory of Betty Rozen
Wendy Butterfield and Michael Hammes — In memory of Rosalyn Bragg '19
Cannell & Spears — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Ann Conlin Tanenbaum — In memory of Joe Gauld, Harrison Gauld,
Paul Hurd '67 and Gary Kent
Barbara '74 and Louis Castelli — In memory of Bob Bertschy
Michelle Chaitman — In loving memory of Jason Werner '06
Henry and Audrey Cheetham — In memory of Joey, Blanche, Paul Hurd '67, Sumner Hawley and Harrison Gauld. In honor of the remaining Gaulds, Hurds and MacMillans
Sarah E. Coleman '98 — This one is for Paul Hurd '67. Miss that guy!
June Conley, Cathy Lake, Wendy Meisel, Sharon Tarlow — In memory of Betsy Jones
Richard Curran — In memory of Jason Ian Werner '06
The Felt Family — In loving memory and admiration of Betsy Jones, a true teacher in all aspects of life!
Dakin Ferris '79 — In loving memory of Henry Milton and Joe Gauld, two men who changed my life more than words can express.
Bobbie Fleming — In memory of Joe Gauld
Laurie Gauld Hurd '75 — In memory of Paul Hurd '67
Daniel Georges — In memory of Rumi Tsuda
Nancy Ginden — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Michael and Theresa Haggett — In memory of Guy Allenwood
Pam and Tom Hardy — In memory of Joe Gauld
Howard Irving — In memory of Betsy Jones
Jeffrey and Catherine Jacobs — In memory of James and Betty Jacobs
Judith A. Jones — In memory of Sanford Jones
Stu and Barbara Jones '78 — In memory of Rob Schuller '78 - Keep the fires burning!
Barry and Marilyn Katz — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Steven and Janine Kolinsky — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Bernie and Susan Kosberg — In memory of Harrison Gauld, and in honor of Laura Gauld '76
Judith Kuskin — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Emma Levensohn '17 — In memory of Brett Van Vort '16 and Diamond Brown '16
Ian MacCallum — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Harv and Rietta Marks — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Verna Mayo '74  — In memory of Aaron and Lelia Mae Williams, Stanley and Gladys
Mayo Leia Mortenson '03 — In memory of Lee Mortenson, Adam Patterson '04 and Tina Takami '04
Craig Murray '83 — In memory of Francis Murray
Jennifer N. Pechet  — In memory of Betsy Jones from the Hyde School Board of Governors
David E. Shaw  — In memory of Betsy Jones
Gail Schorsch  — In memory of Betsy Jones
Louis Stuhl and Sheila Kojm  — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Donald and Kristin Taylor  — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Hannah Mac '10 and Conor Travers  — In memory of Joey Gauld for having the courage to kick off a dream that changed all of our lives. I'll always be inspired and appreciative of his life's work.
Eileen Weinstein  — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Mark Weisman  — In memory of Joey Gauld
Debbie Werner  — In memory of Jason Werner '06
Cynthia L. Wright — In memory of Dr. Charles L. Wright, Jr

in honor of gifts

Bob Aaronson and Nancy Gropper  — In honor of Ethan Aaronson '04
Brian '81 and Linda '82 Ashforth  — In honor of Bob Bertschy
Michael Austin '84 and Laurie Roquemore-Austin  — In honor of Joey Gauld
Melinda Baxter '89 and Walter Gregg — In honor of Paul Hurd '67 for his amazing dedication and impact on my life and so many others!
Kayla Berry '07  — In honor of all my family and friends in this "merry, happy-go-lucky throng"
Arnie and Linda Borish — In honor of Matthew Borish '09
Hap Bradley '97 — In honor of Paul Hurd '67 and Mike Dawes
Isaac Brower '09 — In honor of Harrison Gauld, Paul Hurd '67, Joe Gauld
The Buch Family — In honor of Laura Gauld '76 for all that you do
Margo A. Calvetti '76 — In honor of Laurie Gauld Hurd '75
Barbara '74 and Louis Castelli — In honor of Dr. Robert Bender
Bill and Sharon Coale — In honor of Billy '98 and Brooke '01
Coale Andrew and Jenna Field — In honor of the Gauld Family
Nina Fixler — In honor of Paul Fixler '00
Karen Fournier — In honor of Sonya Kobayashi '14
Lisa Geller '93 — In honor of the Classes of 1993 and 2024
Brew and Libby Hagood — In honor of Joey Gauld and Harrison Gauld
John Haran — In honor of Edward Haran '99
Albertina Homann — In honor of Hyde faculty for the amazing education you are providing to my boys!
Monty and Lucy Humble — In honor of London Glenn '00
Georgia Hurd '03 — In honor of Paul Hurd '67, Harrison Gauld and Joseph Gauld
Meddy Hurd '04 — In honor of Paul Hurd '67
Zach Hurd '99 and Clara Lee — In honor of Scott Elkin '99
Beckie Jarrett — In honor of Mary Moore for her guidance, patience, humor, empathy, strength and for being a darn good teacher for our kids!
Joe '91 and Jennifer Keenan — In honor of Joey G
Bailey Kent '18 — In honor of the Kent/Lally Hyde crew!
John and Carlee Kruep — in honor of all that Hyde has done in support of Brady and our family
JC Labowitz and Patti Rounsevell — In honor of trans students, past and present
Andy '75 and Annie Littlefield — In honor of Joe Gauld
Crystal Love '06 — In honor of Lupe and Love
Mahalia '08 and Paul Lynch — In honor of Betsy Jones
Pierce MacGuire '10 — In honor of Joe Gauld and Harrison Gauld
Pete Mason '04 — In honor of Laurie Gauld Hurd '75 and Paul Hurd '67
Jim and Judy Mirabella — In honor of Joe Gauld
Alexy Mitchell — In honor of faculty and students
Enrique and Arlynn Polletta — In honor of the incredible faculty and staff!
Leela Pratt — In honor of Hyde which changed our lives and we still live by its principles. Thank you!
Tony '69 and Melinda Rea — In honor of Joe Gauld
Sarah Romac '04 — In honor of Tom Bragg '83
Karen and Don Roy — In honor of Mark Pereira '06
Matt Schiffman '05 — In honor of Paul Hurd '67
Evan Schleining '06 — In honor of staff and classmates from the '04-'06 era. Thank you all.
Heidi Schley — In honor of Madeline Schley '10
Jerry Stadtmueller and Cathy Luther — In honor of Ted Stadtmueller '05
Mona Todras — In honor of Dr. Haddon J Pantel '03
Roddy von Seldeneck '96 — In honor of Paul Hurd '67, Bob Felt '90 and
Brad Upp '88
Walsh-Serpico Family — In honor of Joe Gauld
Jason Warnick '98 and Colleen Egan Warnick — In honor of Bob Felt '90 - Walk me out.
Robert and Susan Wilson — In honor of the teachers and staff affirming Tyler James Wilson '08
Peter Wright '85 and Lisa Gill — In honor of Gary Kent
Dan Zuch '79 — In honor of Dorothy Zuch