STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY Lynda Parziale

Jeff Hearn

Bill Klenk

Jan Michael

SSA

GENE EIBFIRST SYCAMORE HEADMASTER,

PASSES AWAY

2014 SYCAMORE FUND DONORS

NEWS AND NOTES

SYCAMOREFALL 2014

PHILANTHROPY ISSUE

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This issue of the Sycamore Magazine focuses on philanthropic support for Sycamore, or the charitable donation of time, talent, and treasure to advance the school. You will read stories of how people share their time and talents with Sycamore in a variety of ways. In a not-for-profit organization like Sycamore, charitable giving, or treasure, is an essential part of financial planning and warrants some explanation.

Sycamore receives no support from any government or church

agency. This fact makes us an “independent” school, a status we

cherish. The fact that we charge tuition makes us a “private” school.

So we are a private, independent school. Approximately 82% of

our revenue is from tuition, and we charge about $1500 less per

child than the actual cost of educating each child. One of the ways

we close that gap is through charitable giving. We ask each family

to contribute, commensurate with their ability, to the Sycamore

Fund. Each year we budget for our expected revenue that comes

from donations. Last year our goal was to raise $400,000 for the

Sycamore Fund, and because of the generosity of Sycamore families,

we exceeded that goal. Seeking charitable gifts means we can hold

tuition to the most reasonable levels possible, and it gives parents

the opportunity for a tax deduction.

The Sycamore Fund is an essential part of our financial planning

that enables us to offer our students the full Sycamore experience

they need in order for us to fulfill our mission and for our kids to

fulfill the promise within each one of them. The Sycamore Fund helps

us to continue to give our students amazing field trips, the best

technology available, learning resources and equipment to suit their

needs. It also helps our faculty stay abreast of current best practices

in pedagogy through professional development opportunities. You

can see, then, that the Sycamore Fund is not for “extras,” but for

important components of our program.

Sycamore is a generous and passionate community. Last year

73% of our families gave to the Sycamore Fund. 100% of our

faculty this year had committed to supporting the Sycamore Fund

within ten days of its beginning. 100% of our trustees always

support the Sycamore Fund. We also receive contributions from

alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, past faculty members, and

friends of the school. All of this is evidence of confidence in and

appreciation for Sycamore, and for that I am very grateful.

Sycamore is very healthy and thriving in every respect. Our

enrollment is 417 students, the highest since 2008. We have a strong

and steady Board of Trustees, and the Board has recently developed

a new Strategic Plan to take us through 2017. We have competitive

salaries for faculty and staff, and so we are able to attract and retain

top quality employees. Through strong efforts and good financial

planning, we have been able to increase our ability to offer need-

based financial aid to students who need Sycamore, but whose

parents may not be able to afford the tuition. This year Sycamore

awarded approximately $640,000 in financial aid to about 15% of

our students. The strength of the Sycamore Fund has contributed to

all of this success.

Sycamore is too good not to be better! With your support and your

investment of time, talent, and treasure, we will continue to advance our

mission and to offer our students an education that is second to none.

Onward and upward!

Best regards,

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL DEAR SYCAMORE FRIENDS,

TABLE OF CONTENTSFROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 2

WHY DO WE GIVE TO SYCAMORE? 4

SSA EVENTS 5

GENE EIB 6

SCIENCE TEAM ADVANCES 6

GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS 7

HEARN FAMILY 10

GIVING TO THE LIBRARY 11

FOOD DRIVE 12

BRYAN ZHANG 13

SCHOOL SAFETY 14

SMOKY MOUNTAIN MONTAGE 15

FUND ONE INITIATIVE 17

ALUMNI NEWS 18

SYCAMORE FUND DONORS 20

LEGACY GIVING 23

1985 SOCIETY DONORS 24

JOG-A-THON DONORS 25

HEAD OF SCHOOLDiane Borgmann

BOARD OF TRUSTEESBob Brody - President

HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOODFrancine Clayton

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOLGlenna Lykens

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOLJamie MacDougall

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONSDr. Susan Karpicke

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGYLarry Fletcher

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENTHolly Lee

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPatrick Juday

SYCAMORE SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONTammy Wilkerson - President

Sycamore School1750 W. 64th St.Indianapolis, IN 46260317.202.2500www.sycamoreschool.org

VOLUME 9, No. 1

ON THE COVER: Matthew Papp and Kelly Fulk work on a second grade project together. ON THIS PAGE: Some of the more than 6.000 items that were collected for the Glick Center during Sycamore’s Spirit Week Food Drive.

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FROM HOLLY LEE, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT 

The Sycamore Fund is Sycamore’s top annual fundraising priority. Each year, all members of our community (parents, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, grandparents and friends) are asked to make a tax-deductible gift to Sycamore. The money raised through the Sycamore Fund ensures our school has all of the necessary resources to provide your child with the exceptional Sycamore education that you expect.

DO ALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FUNDRAISE?

Yes, all independent schools fundraise. Tuition is the “price tag” for

an independent school education, but it is not the true cost.

WHY IS THE ANNUAL FUND SO IMPORTANT? WHAT DOES IT FUND?

The Annual Fund gifts enable Sycamore to do the extra things that set

us apart from many schools. Things like the 80 field trips a typical

student will take in his/her time at Sycamore, Poetry Tea, Kindergarten

Thanksgiving feast, Early Childhood Art Appreciation class, the low

teacher-to-student ratios, and even Sydney, the Iguana.

The Annual Fund impacts every part of our community—faculty and

staff recruitment and retention, academic programming, technology,

athletics, visual and performing arts and music, the unique socio-

economic diversity of our community, and more.

WHY DOESN’T SYCAMORE SIMPLY RAISE TUITION TO COVER THE TRUE COST OF A SYCAMORE EDUCATION?

Keeping tuition rates as affordable as possible, without compromising the

quality of our educational program, is an important core value of Sycamore.

WHY AM I ASKED TO INCREASE MY GIFT EACH YEAR?

Each year it costs more to run the school, particularly to attract and

retain our outstanding faculty and staff. Annual Fund revenues represent

a set percentage of the budget, so they must increase as well.

HOW MUCH AM I EXPECTED TO GIVE?

Our request is that you make Sycamore one of your top philanthropic

priority. We ask that you contribute at a level that is personally

meaningful and that makes sense for your family. Every gift is greatly

valued and deeply appreciated.

WHY IS 100% PARTICIPATION SO IMPORTANT?

It is a vote of confidence in our school, our faculty, and our educational

mission. By achieving 100% participation, everyone shares in the

effort. This supports our philosophy that as a community we must all

work together to provide our children with the best possible education.

WHO IS ASKED TO GIVE TO THE ANNUAL FUND?

All members of our extended community are asked to participate each

year. Sycamore enjoys 100% participation from faculty and staff and

the Board of Trustees. n

WHY DO WE GIVE TO SYCAMORE?

The Sycamore School Associate (SSA), the school’s parent-teacher organization, is a vibrant and active volunteer group that hosts many events and activities throughout the year for students and adults.

The All School Social kicked off our school year. This event is always

filled with anticipation and excitement! This year, SSA utilized the

Meeting Center to showcase many of our school’s resources. With so

many new families at Sycamore this year, it was also a great time for

families to catch up with old friends and get acquainted with new ones.

Students enjoyed seeing friends, meeting their teachers, touring their

new classrooms and grabbing a bite to eat in the cafeteria!

SSA volunteers were also busy during the first few weeks organizing

the Middle school pool party and the fall hayride, which had our largest

turnout in recent years. Volunteers provided dinners for the staff and

refreshments for parents at each division’s Back-to-School Night, and

also hosted two Get Acquainted Coffees for parents and administrators.

Snacks and dinners were provided to the teachers during Early Childhood,

Lower School and Middle School conference days.

In September, Spirit Week was celebrated with themed days that included

Team Jersey Day, Pajama Day, Hero Day (super, national or your own

personal hero), Crazy Hair/Hat Day, and Sycamore Spirit Wear Day.

Students also enjoyed a special visit from Talon Ted during the all school

assembly. While spirit week allowed students to show their school spirit,

it also gave them an opportunity to show their community spirit through

the annual food drive. This year, each class discussed the importance

and need for the food drive, what they could do together and then set

their own class goal. Sycamore families provided over 6,000 items for

the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek – this was

approximately 30% more than the previous year! The Glick Center had

been closed due to low supplies, so our donation enabled them to reopen

their doors and stay open through the holiday season. It was wonderful to

see the students excited, engaged and connected to the mission.

In October, Sycamore opened its doors to all of our Grandparents

and Special Friends. This year’s Grandparents’ and Special Friends’

Day began with guests being treated to a light breakfast and student

performances. Our Middle School students provided a warm welcome

to our special friends and helped guide our guests to meet up with their

grandchildren and special friends so they could spend one-on-one time

with them and see them in action.

In December, the Meeting Center was transformed into a winter wonderland

and shopping extravaganza! Gifts Galore provided students with the

opportunity to do some early holiday shopping for family and friends (all

priced under $5). Students loved selecting that perfect gift. The event

wouldn’t have been a success without all of our wonderful volunteers, who

wrapped each gift for the students to take home that day!

During the second half of the school year, SSA will organize the Auction for

Advancement. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, February

28, 2015, at the Ritz Charles. At the auction, you will be able to sit with

other families in your grade level, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks

and bid on tons of one-of-a-kind items and unique experiences. There will

be a silent auction, live auction and fund-an-item. New for this year, is a

professional auctioneer (a former contestant from the TV Show, Survivor)

and an optional after party. The auction is a really fun event and a chance

for the entire Sycamore community to come together to celebrate and raise

funds necessary to support and enhance the school’s mission.

On March 10, at 7:00 p.m., the SSA Annual Meeting will feature a panel

of Sycamore young alumni and current high school students who will

answer questions about their transition from Sycamore and experiences

at each of the various high schools they attend. Past school represented

have included Cathedral, Brebeuf, Park Tudor, Carmel High School,

Culver Military Academies, North Central, and University High School.

It’s a great opportunity to hear how Sycamore has prepared the students

and to hear the unfiltered perspectives of recent Sycamore graduates.

In April, SSA volunteers will organize Staff Appreciation Week (April

13-17). Each day during the week, staff members are treated to

something small but very special. It’s a wonderful week where we

can show our appreciation for the staff members who make each day

exceptional for our children. It is because of Sycamore’s tremendous

faculty and staff that our children love school so much.

This May, the Carnival will return after a three year absence! On Friday,

May 8, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Carnival will take place outside

(weather permitting) at Sycamore. There will be a nice mixture of old

favorites and lots of new and fun surprises! To give you a sneak peak

at one of the new surprises - there will be a dunk tank this year! You

won’t want to miss this after school event!

SSA continues to succeed because of volunteers who give their time,

talent and support.  Those efforts are much appreciated as SSA fulfills

its mission to support Sycamore’s philosophy, programs and activities

for the benefit of all Sycamore students. n

SSA ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR 2015

A Sycamore day with music, classmates, lunch, guest speakers and sports.

INSIDE SYCAMORE

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The Sycamore School LEGO League team 3535 competed in Kokomo in November, and won awards for the Highest Robot Performance Score and for Robot Design. They qualified for the Indiana Championship Tournament in Ft. Wayne. Team 3597 narrowly missed being eligible for a spot at the state tournament, finishing just 5 points out of 9th place.

At the 3rd annual City of Indianapolis VEX Robotics Championship, the city

hosted 130 school teams from Indy elementary, middle, and high schools

in the November 15 -16 competition. Mayor Greg Ballard’s goal is for every

school in Indianapolis to participate, and a record-number attended in 2014.

The Sycamore Cyber Eagles finished 3rd out of 53 teams competing at

Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. The Suycamore VEX team will compete again early

in 2015 to try to qualify for a spot in February’s VEX Indiana Championship.

Congrats to the team and to Sycamore Middle School Science teacher

and coach, Jim McCarter.

The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation seeks to increase

student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering

and mathematics by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable and

affordable curriculum-based robotics engineering programs across the

U.S. and internationally. n

Sycamore School’s first Headmaster, Gene Eib, passed away on September 29, 2014.

Eib, a highly regarded, retired public

school principal, was hired as

Sycamore’s founding Headmaster

on Christmas Eve, 1984. With Eib’s

leadership and credibility, plus boundless

energy from the parents and teachers,

feverish preparations were made during

the 1984-85 school year. A building was

leased from a Unitarian Church near

Butler University and prepared for use by the new school. Teachers were hired,

used furniture and a few instructional materials were gathered, and the school

opened in the fall of 1985, with students in kindergarten through grade five.

“His reputation as an administrator and educator gave Sycamore School

credibility at its founding,” longtime Head of School Nyle Kardatzke said.

“The school opened with 110 students, more than is common in new

private school. Gene was in one of the first assault waves invading Iwo

Jima in 1945. He was obviously tough and brave, yet he later became

known as an especially kind, humble educator.”

Under Eib’s leadership, enrollment expanded rapidly, and the young

institution quickly outgrew the church’s available space. Portable facilities

were rented, but it became obvious that a new location was needed.

Trustees pursued a lease on a vacant public school building. While these

negotiations were going on, the Butler Preschool for Gifted and Talented

Children, operating under the auspices of Butler University, was in the

process of closing. Sycamore absorbed many of those students and their

families, and enrollment jumped to just under 300 only a few years after

the school’s humble beginnings.

Eib was the former principal at Grandview Elementary, the former name of

the current home of Sycamore. It was in large part due to Eib that Sycamore

moved to the facility. After four years in Sycamore’s original location, Sycamore

was able to lease the abandoned school building in Washington Township and

eventually purchased the property that is still the home to Sycamore.

After he retired from Sycamore School in 1987, Eib continued to teach part time

and assist with administrative functions until he fully retired from the school in

1993. He returned for many years to oversee a student rocket launching activity.

“Last year Gene and his wife Betty visited Sycamore for our Founders’

Day Lunch,” said current Sycamore Head of School Diane Borgmann.

“He was clearly moved by being back at Sycamore for a visit. His love

for and loyalty to Sycamore never faltered.” n

SYCAMORE’S FIRST HEADMASTER GENE EIB, PASSES AWAY

EAGLES ADVANCE IN

ROBOT SCIENCE COMPETITIONS

Volunteering at Sycamore doesn’t have to end when your children graduate. Read on to learn how three grandparents are generously sharing their time and talents with students and the school.

THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE

Bill Klenk is quickly approaching his 30-year anniversary as a Sycamore

volunteer. He and his wife, Becky, were among the group of parents

who mopped floors, painted walls and hauled furniture when the school

was in its infancy in the mid-1980s. Today his two adult daughters have

three children of their own who attend Sycamore, and Bill continues to

be actively involved both as a grandparent and as a trustee.

The Klenks’ eldest daughter, Alison, started at Sycamore in fourth

grade. Bill remembers that her class consisted of only seven students—

so small that the fourth and fifth grades met together. A month after the

school year started, daughter Ellen joined the second grade class.

Both girls previously had attended a public school, which wasn’t

challenging them. “Parents with gifted children were looking for an

alternative,” Bill says, noting that at the time public schools did not

offer as many accelerated options as they do today.

“The idea from the very beginning was that Sycamore was going to be a

school to provide a well-rounded education, and the parents bought in

to making this happen. It took a lot of elbow grease to get things done.”

As the school grew, it needed more space. When Sycamore was offered

the opportunity to lease Washington Township’s vacant Grandview

Elementary School, Bill and other parents were there to help with the

move. They banded together to spruce up the vacant building, which had

been used to store surplus supplies. Not only did they empty rooms full

of unneeded materials, but they mopped floors and painted walls as well.

Bill (by that time a Sycamore trustee) and other parents also visited

auctions, “buying desks and chalkboards and all kinds of things.” He

particularly remembers the time that he and former Head of School

Nyle Kardatzke bought the entire furnishings of the library of a vacant

northside school and hauled them to the new Sycamore building.

“That was very much the nature of volunteering at the time,” he says.

“We didn’t have the funds, so a lot of this was done by parents, teachers

and administrators getting together and turning an abandoned school

into something.”

He adds, “Out of that involvement came a conviction on the part of the

parents that ‘we’re going to make this thing work.’”

Klenk believes that the dedication and “sweat equity” offered by the

Sycamore community are important components of the “secret sauce”

that makes the school so successful. “Everybody could see what the

school was doing for their kids,” he says.

Bill retired earlier in 2014 from a long career at Allison Transmission, and

he finds himself spending more time at the school these days. Along

with the “sweat equity” he’s donated, he’s been a trustee for a more

than a dozen years in all. During his first stint, he was Board President

for two years. He rejoined the board four years ago and is currently the

only Sycamore grandparent on the board.

His face lights up when he talks about how his grandchildren (Abby

Cheng, grade 3; Alex Cheng, grade 1; and Pierce Hawkins, Preschool)

are thriving at Sycamore and says he believes strongly in doing his

part to advance the school.

“I’m here to support something I believe in,” says Bill. “Volunteer

involvement is an enormously important part of making this school what

it is. You see how the kids progress and flourish, what they learn, and

you’re amazed at the things they can accomplish.”

AUCTION VIRTUOSO

If you were to select a “dream team” of Sycamore Auction for Advancement

volunteers, Lynda Parziale would undoubtedly top the list. After all, this

energetic grandmother of second grader Elyse Barth has managed to

solicit literally hundreds of auction donations over the past three years.

“I like to do it. It’s a good two-way fit,” says Lynda. “I love meeting and

talking with people. And the best part is I get to tell people about Sycamore.”

GRANDPARENTS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT SYCAMORE

Bill Klenk with two of his grandchildren, Abby and Alex Cheng.

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A native of Rotherham, England, Lynda left the United Kingdom in her early

twenties to work at Stanford University and has since lived throughout the

U.S. and Canada. She enjoyed several successful careers before retiring,

working first in a nuclear medicine research lab, then as business manager for

her husband Jim’s medical practice, and finally in real estate sales, property

management, relocation and business development. During her entire adult

life, she has also volunteered her time working on charity auctions.

Several years ago, Lynda and Jim moved to central Indiana so they

could spend time with their granddaughter. “My mom and dad were in

England when our daughter was growing up, and I realized how much

they had missed. It was extremely important to my husband and me that

we be here for our grandchild,” she says. After her daughter, Vanessa

and son-in-law, Brian, enrolled Elyse at Sycamore, Vanessa didn’t waste

any time recommending her mother as an auction volunteer, saying,

“You should meet my mom—she’s done fundraising for years.”

Lynda drives 50 minutes from her Bargersville home to volunteer for the

Auction for Advancement, and when she’s out soliciting donations, she

doesn’t hesitate to talk about Sycamore. “I feel very strongly that when

you are soliciting you need to feel passionate about what you do and

you need to care. I tend to think of myself as a bit of an ambassador for

Sycamore. In the past people have asked me for the phone number of

Sycamore so they can check it out for their children. I just go out and do

my thing. It’s like dropping a pebble in the pond – the ripples just go out.”

Lynda encourages other grandparents to help add to the list of auction

donations. “Many have been born and raised here, and they have

connections,” she says. “It might be someone you’ve done business with

for years – a fantastic manicurist, or your next-door neighbor might be

an unbelievable artist. If you ask somebody, they are more than willing to

donate something if at all possible.”

Lynda says, “The thing that really drives me is that I truly believe

with all my heart that education is the one thing you can give a child

that can never be taken away from them. I believe that being able

to contribute not only for my granddaughter, but for all children, is a

really worthwhile cause.”

RETIRED, BUT STILL TEACHING

Although she’s retired, Jan Michael has a standing calendar commitment

during the school year. She spends each Friday at Sycamore as a volunteer

in the classroom of Early Childhood Art instructor Denise Murphy.

Teaching is in the Michael family’s blood. Jan taught middle and high school

math in DeKalb County schools and her daughter, Jennifer Williams, has

taught Kindergarten at Sycamore for more than 20 years.

Two of Jan’s grandchildren—Owen (grade 4) and Simon (Kindergarten)—

attend Sycamore. Jan began volunteering at the school six years ago,

when Owen was in Prekindergarten. She stood in for Jennifer as the

“parent assistant” in the art classroom. “I had just retired, so I enjoyed it,

and I asked Jennifer to find out from the art teacher, Denise Murphy, if she

would like to have a volunteer each Friday. I just loved it, Denise loved it,

and we became friends. It’s worked out perfectly for me.”

Her Fridays include helping Mrs. Murphy with six art classes: two

Preschool, two Prekindergarten and two Kindergarten. Jan sets up art

supplies, assists with the children during the classes, and helps to clean

up and organize the children’s art portfolios at the end of the day.

She says one of her favorite projects has involved teaching the children how

Michelangelo painted his works of art on the ceiling. She and Mrs. Murphy

affix paper under the tabletops, then the students lie on their backs under

the tables to draw. “We crawl under there with them. That’s a fun project.”

Jan also recalls the time a guest artist laid a large canvas on the floor and

taught the students to create designs using squirt bottles full of paint. “The

kids just had a ball,” she remembers. “We made a different canvas for each

class and the kids took them back to their rooms. It was a mess, but it was

one of the more enjoyable ones.”

Jan can’t get enough of helping young children learn. She also assists in

the Kindergarten and art classrooms at Oaks Academy, where her other

three grandchildren are enrolled.

She says she gets “a lot of joy” from spending every Friday at Sycamore. “It’s

such a happy, positive school and the kids are terrific. It’s just fun to be with

them and to see their enthusiasm. It makes your day and it makes your week.”

Jan encourages other grandparents to spend time volunteering as well.

“Do it! Come in and get involved and see if you don’t enjoy the experience

as much as I have,” she says. “Once you’re involved, you’re hooked!” n

Jan Michael assists a student with a clay project.

Lynda Parziale works tirelessly to collect and deliver items for the Sycamore Auction for Advancement.

JOIN USIf you would like to volunteer at Sycamore, contact Jenna

Graham at jgraham@sycamoreschool.org  317.202.2540. 

We’d love to have you!

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Jeff and Sharon Hearn say they consider Sycamore School to be an asset not just to the city of Indianapolis, but to the world. They’re proving how much they value a Sycamore education by continuing to donate their time, talent and treasure to the school long after the graduation dates of their daughter Lindsay ’02 and son Alex ’05. In fact, this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Hearns’ involvement with the school.

Jeff, an attorney in private practice, has been a member of Sycamore’s

Board of Trustees for a total of 15 years, serving three separate terms

and holding the positions of President and Treasurer. He rejoined the

board in August of this year. During his tenure as President from 2007-

2011, the board developed and implemented a strategic plan along

with a strategic financial plan and an investment policy. They also

hired previous Head of Lower School Diane Borgmann, as Head of

School. When Jeff was not busy with his board duties, he enjoyed

chaperoning trips, including a seventh grade trip to Arizona.

Sharon, also an attorney, gave of her time by assisting in the classroom

when Lindsay and Alex were in Lower School, as well as chaperoning

many overnight and in-town excursions. “It was always so much

fun to see the kids and teachers interact in different settings,” she

remembers. “It really showed how fabulous the teachers were–the

kids didn’t even know they were learning, but they were.”

The Hearns say they are extremely grateful for the quality of education

their children received at Sycamore. Middle School Coordinator, Mary

O’Malley, who taught Lindsay and Alex, says they were “exceptional

students.” Both participated in the National History Day competition

and advanced to the national competition at the University of

Maryland. Alex was a member of the Knowledge Masters team, and

as a fifth-grader, Lindsay won a citywide essay contest on the topic of

patriotism that brought Congressional Medal of Honor recipient U.S.

Army Sgt. Sammy Davis to Sycamore. Lindsay also was a member of

the Middle School volleyball team that was the first Sycamore team to

win an Indiana Independent School League championship.

Lindsay attended North Central High School and went on to

Northwestern University, where she double-majored in psychology

and theatre. She earned an M.F.A. degree in drama and theatre for

youth and communities from the University of Texas at Austin. This

summer she married Baltimore native Garrett Brustein, whom she met

during a yearlong apprenticeship at a Maryland theatre. They now

live in Austin, where Lindsay is a first-year theatre teacher at Austin

Achieve, a tuition-free charter middle school.

Alex attended Park Tudor School, where he was captain of the Brain

Game team. He earned a B.S. degree in computer science from

Indiana University where he was a Cox Research Scholar, and for

the past year has been working in Seattle as a software development

engineer for Amazon.

Sharon says she’s grateful for the continued impact of Alex’s art

classes at Sycamore. While at Park Tudor, he went on a school trip to

Europe where he encountered many of the great works of art he first

had studied at Sycamore. Upon his return, she says, “He came back

to Sycamore and gave [art teacher] Mrs. Prince a big hug and thanked

her for everything he had learned from her—it meant so much to him.”

“I loved watching my kids go through school at Sycamore,” adds

Sharon. “I vicariously went through Sycamore with them.”

The Hearns continue to support the school financially “because we

think gifted education is important,” says Sharon, and they want to

make it possible for students to attend who may not have the financial

means to do so.

“We’re very grateful for what the school did for our children. It’s

‘payback,’” adds Jeff. “Sycamore is important for the kids who go

there, it’s an important asset for the city of Indianapolis, and it’s

important to the country and world that a school like Sycamore can

teach these kids, because they are our leaders of tomorrow.” n

HEARNS MARK 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SYCAMORE

The Hearn family has been a part of Sycamore for more than 20 years.

One of the most popular locations in the building is the Sycamore Library, as both a gathering place and the home to thousands of books. It is through the generosity of parents, grandparents and friends, who donate books through the Birthday Club and Grandparents Club, that the library’s able to continue growing, and providing what students want and need.

We talked to Sycamore Head Librarian, Naomi Patterson, who, along

with Library Assistant, Pam Westermann, works to keep the library

current with their publications and resources, and talked to her about

the importance of the book donations through the two clubs.

In 2013-14, grandparents donated 171 books to the library, and we had

134 donated via the Birthday Club.

SYCAMORE MAGAZINE: One of the most popular donor programs we

have at Sycamore is the ability for grandparents to donate a book to

Sycamore in honor of a student, and the Birthday Club, allowing parents

and friends to contribute to the purchase of a library book.

NAOMI PATTERSON: A book is donated to the library by the

grandparents in honor of their grandchild or grandchildren, and many

do it as part of the Grandparents Club. Grandparents Club donations

are similar to birthday books in that a customized bookplate is placed

in the front of the donated book, so that everyone that looks at the book

knows that it was donated, by whom, and for what occasion.

The books are all brand new and have not circulated, so the honoree is

the first person to check out and read the book. An additional treat for

birthday book donations is that the student gets to choose two ‘treats’

from among lollipops, birthday pencils, and birthday bookmarks.

Over the years, Sycamore parents and grandparents have been very

generous in donating books to the Sycamore Library. I’m able to

purchase numerous new books each year from the donated funds.

SM: How many books are in the library and how has that number

changed in the time you have been the Head Librarian?

NP: We own over 17,000 books. The number of books owned by the

library has increased overall since I became Librarian in the fall of 2005.

There was one year, though, where the number went down because we

had removed several old books from the collection. Each year we have a

contest to guess the number of books, so you just never know what the

total is going to be until it’s announced at the end of the Read-a-Thon.

SM: What do you like most about your work in the library?

NP: What I enjoy most is interacting with the students, whether reading

to them, teaching library skills, or helping them find materials. It’s always

rewarding to see students finding materials on their own, or helping a

student find that “just right” book - especially if they think “there are no

good books in the library.” 

SM: One other thing you do is host the after school study time. Talk about

the importance providing a quiet, regulated study space for our students.

NP: It’s a good opportunity for students get started on homework in a

quiet environment, and if they finish homework, there are books and

magazines to relax with until their parents pick them up or they go to

Quest at the end of study hall. After school study hall is held in the

Library for an hour after school for grades 4 through 8.

SM: What do you think the students like most about the Library?

NP: Most students, from Preschool through 8th grade, love being read

to, whether they admit it or not. Each time a class visits the Library,

students are given 10-15 minutes to look for books - free choice - and

they like the opportunity to really explore different areas of the Library

and discover new areas of interest. And of course, the kids enjoy

donating a book to the Library and seeing their name on the bookplate

for all eternity, some to the point where they check those books out over

and over again.

If you would like to donate a book and receive recognition via a custom

nameplate with the name of a student, former student, teacher or staff,

contact Naomi Patterson at npatterson@sycamroeschool.org or call

317.202.2539 n

HOW GIVING BACK TO THE LIBRARY FUELS SYCAMORE LEARNING

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With generosity, the Sycamore community was able fill up the pantry at the nearby Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center during our annual Sprit Week Food Drive. A big thank you to Sycamore parent Kathy Hackwelder for organizing the week and drive, and to

the entire Sycamore community for collecting well over 6,000 items for the Glick Center.

The Glick Center food bank had been closed due to low supply but was

able to reopen and then remain open through winter break because of

Sycamore’s efforts. As in the past, Sycamore will continue with the

food drive for the Glick Neighborhood Center throughout the rest of this

school year. We will be glad to accept any non-perishable food items

at any time, so if you see a good bargain on toothbrushes, toothpaste,

shampoo or other personal care products, The Glick Center would be

glad to benefit from your thrifty ways. With 90% of Glick’s clients at or

below poverty level, every donation means something.

The Glick Center, at the corner of 71st St. and Michigan Road, was

founded in 1984 and officially opened for business in September of

1985. A study conducted by the Community Service Council cited the

need for the existence of a multi-service center in northwest portion of

Marion County. On April, 1987, Crooked Creek became the fourteenth

member of Community Centers of Indianapolis, Inc.

The center provides an array of holistic services, which include

basic social services like utility assistance, food pantry, employment

placement services and counseling. n

SYCAMORE FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS BENEFITS GLICK CENTER

Sycamore students representing each grade stand in front of the more than 6,000 items collected.

Sycamore fourth grade student, Bryan Zhang, has been selected as one of the 20 Youth Ambassadors in the U.S. by Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation (https://www.healthiergeneration.org/). Zhang is the only representative from Indiana and also the youngest of the 20 students selected from 17 states.

According to his mom, Jun, Bryan is very excited about his new job.

“He is especially proud to tell people that ‘I am from Sycamore School,’

she said. “He is preparing his action plan and is looking forward to

meeting with teachers to discuss what he can do to make Sycamore

even better and help kids to be healthier and happier.”

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation selected 20 of the country’s

most exceptional young people between the ages of 9 and 18 to join

its Youth Advisory Board, based on their demonstrated commitment

to health and wellness in their communities and reversing the nation’s

childhood obesity epidemic.

Bryan submitted the application for the Youth Advisory Board online. After

that, Alliance staff selected candidates for phone interviews and asked for

two letters of recommendation. They added 10 new Youth Ambassadors

this year. There are total of 20 Youth Ambassadors in the Alliance.

In addition to their role as thought leaders and public speakers, Youth

Ambassadors develop a campaign to organize and activate their

communities to support policies and programs to promote kids’ health

and wellness.

In Bryan’s application, he wrote, “I want to be in the Youth Advisory Board

because I want to help kids become healthier, happier and stronger. I

believe healthy and happy kids make a peaceful and stronger world. I

would like to tell people that healthy eating and physical activity not only

make kids happier and healthier but also give kids a better life and future.”

As part of the program, Bryan is required to write an action plan.  His

ideas include: 1) a survey about health food and video games; 2) a

presentation about why health food and outdoor activity are important

for a healthier generation; 3) participation in Uni Project (bethenextuni.

com) and production of a video to show why Sycamore School should

win because it has healthy school foods; and 4) an application for grants

to improve school foods and increase physical activities.

Bryan takes part in the Youth Ambassadors’ monthly conference call to

discuss various topics about a healthier generation, such as nutrition,

and policy and systems. It is student led, and two leaders each month

collaborate to finalize the agenda, plan out the call, and send the group

the agenda prior to the call.

“The Alliance believes that young people must have a seat at the

table with adults to address the childhood obesity epidemic,” says

Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

“Our Youth Ambassadors are inspiring communities across the

country to build healthier environments for their generation and many

generations to come.” n

SYCAMORE ’S BRYAN ZHANG YOUNGEST MEMBER OF NAT IONAL YOUTH ADV ISORY BOARD

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In a constant effort to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone at Sycamore, last summer administrators met with the North District IMPD officer who has worked with Sycamore for a few years, and they also met with two Homeland Security officers from IMPD. The purpose of these meetings was to review the security measures and plans in place and to determine if the school has missed anything. These officers walked

Sycamore’s facility and also spent time in discussion with Sycamore administrators. IMPD said they are very pleased with the school’s safe environment and could not find any security issues that need to be addressed. In fact, they were very complimentary and let Sycamore know that they use the school as an example when working with other schools. Sycamore keeps in touch with these officers about best practices.

There is one security measure with which all visitors can help. When you

come into the building using your code, please do not hold the door open

for any person you do not know. Of course, politeness dictates that you

would hold the door for a Sycamore parent, student, or staff member;

however, other visitors to Sycamore need to follow the procedure of

ringing the bell. Maria makes sure of their identity and their business before

granting them entry into the building.

NEW CHECK IN SYSTEM AT FRONT DESK

If you have not already had a chance to use Sycamore’s new check in/

out system, stop by the front office and let Maria demonstrate. Located

at the main entrance, all visitors, parents and even Middle School

students who arrive late will sign in with an iPad through a specialized

system created for private schools, called Visitu. It is quick and easy

and allows us to monitor who is in the building. We also print wearable

badges for easy identification. n

IMPD NOTES SYCAMORE’S OUTSTANDING SAFETY POLICIES

A guest at Sycamore uses the new check-in system.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN FIELD TRIP Each fall, the entire Sycamore 5th Grade class travels

to the Smoky Mountains and sets up camp in Tremont

Tennessee, where they spend four days hiking, team

building, and enjoying the opportunities to learn in the

midst of beautiful surroundings.  Sycamore parent Mark

Grabhorn went along this year as a chaperone, and took

some wonderful photos.

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Ben Prince, son of Eileen Prince, Sycamore’s longtime Art teacher, makes his annual  visit to her class, taking artwork created by students and setting that art to music. 

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WWII VET TALKS TO SYCAMORE 8TH GRADE HISTORY CLASS

Sycamore 8th grade history students had the opportunity to hear Fred

Brattain, a 92 year old WWII veteran, speak to their history class,

taught by Tony Young. Brattain was recently honored as part of the

Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He discussed his experience serving

on a submarine during WWII and stayed after class to meet and shake

hands with students. n

FORMER SYCAMORE STUDENT HAS ARTWORK APPEAR IN NEW YORK TIMES

Jenny Krueger (class of ‘97) is a freelance illustrator, artist, and college

art professor. This fall, the New York Times published her illustration

in the Dining section - full color, 12 inches tall. “A dream come true,”

she tells us. “I need Eileen Prince to know about it! Thanks, Eileen, for

believing in me!” n

SKYPE LINKS SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PROFESSOR

Second graders participated in a lesson via Skype on Wednesday with Michael

A. Etnier, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology

at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a zooarchaeologist. n

AUTHOR OF FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS BOOKS VISITS SYCAMORE

Author/illustrator Eileen Christelow visited Sycamore in November, in

celebration of the 25th anniversary of the publication of her book Five

Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed. She talked to students in grades

PreK-8 during her visit. n

GRANDCHILDREN FOR MRS. CLAYTON

Congratulations to Head of EC Francine Clayton - she has a new

grandson! Clayton Redford Atticus George was born in October, just

one month after Clayton’s granddaughter, Evelyn Ann, was born. n

SYCAMORE ALUM PERFORMS AT ITALIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ashley Beuchel, (Sycamore ’06), played piano in Tuscany, Italy

this summer as part of a music festival. The music festival was a

collaboration between the International Academy of Music and the

Music School of Castelnuovo de Garfagnana. Faculty consisted of

professors from schools across the country, including the Manhatten

School of Music and the Music Conservatory of Westchester, as

well as internationally from the Munich School of Music and Nara

International Academy of Music. n

SYCAMORE TEARS DOWN HOUSE ON CORNER

We razed the old house on the corner of Grandview and 64th Street.

This opens up a view to the school and provides us with what soon will

become beautiful green space. We built a new storage garage to the

west of the Middle School wing to provide the storage space we lost

due to the house demolition. n

SYCAMORE SCORES BIG AT MATH INVITATIONAL

On November 1, the fifth annual Sycamore Math Invitational was

held at Sycamore School. The contest is modeled after the popular

nationwide middle school math competition, MATHCOUNTS, which

takes place in the spring. The 175 competitors were in 5th grade

through 8th grade and from the Indianapolis area, West Lafayette, and

Terre Haute. There were two divisions, with an 8th grade and under

division and a 6th grade and under division. Students also competed

in a fun team competition called the “Guts Round.”

The overall 8th grade and under winner was Kevin Liu of Carmel Middle

School. He won a tie-breaker against Sycamore School’s Alex Gu, who

finished second. Each student only missed one question on the test.

Fourth place was Andrew Wu of Sycamore School. Other Sycamore

students in the top 10: Grace Lee (7th place) and Brian Liu (9th place).

The overall 6th grade and under winner was Shaan Mishra from

Sycamore School. He won a tie-breaker against Jack Liu of Smoky

Row Elementary in Carmel. Fourth place was Rhea Acharya of

Sycamore School, while Sycamore students Nicholas Ivan (5th place)

and Evan Piper (6th place) also finished in the top 10. n

ALUM IN SOCCER FINALS

Emma Love (‘12) is a member of the Carmel High School varsity soccer

team, and her team made it all the way to the State Finals before

losing to Fishers. In the State Regional Final, Carmel topped Brebeuf,

a team coached by Sycamore Science Assistant Kelly Renie. n

NORTH CENTRAL BAND CONTINUES SYCAMORE TRADITION

For more than 20 years, the North Central High School Band has

been performing a concert for Sycamore students. In early November,

they visited the school with their 2014-15 version of the band, and

performed for Sycamore students. n

S Y C A M O R E N E W S & N O T E S HISTORY PROJECTS ON DISPLAY AT LOCAL LIBRARY

In October, Sycamore held its first annual Atomic Bomb Museum and

Memorial in the Meeting Center. Grandparents, in addition to parents

and other students, attended during Grandparents Day. Sycamore 8th

graders showed the museum exhibits and short memorial ceremonies

they created to honor the legacy of those affected by the WWII atomic

bombs. The best projects were displayed at the Nora and College

Avenue Indianapolis Public Library branches. n

MCNULTY FINISHES RUN IN LEAD ROLE AT INDYFRINGE THEATRE

Elsie McNulty (6th grade) had the lead role in the play “The Bad

Seed” at the IndyFringe Theatre in October and November. The play,

described as “a bit dark and intriguing” garnered excellent reviews.

According to the producers, it was a new twist on William March’s 1954

novel, The Bad Seed, which is the story of an 8 year-old murderer, who

is unknowingly the granddaughter of a notorious serial killer, whom

she has never met. The play was described by producers as an eerie

“nature versus nurture” dynamic. n

FALL SPORTS AWARDS

At this fall’s sports banquet, the STAR Awards for 2014 fall sports were

named. The prestigious awards go to an athlete on each team who

exemplifies teamwork, good attitude and respect for their teammates

and opponents.

WINNERS: 5/6 Soccer- Gabe Mervis; 7/8 Soccer- Jayanth Tatikonda;

5/6 Volleyball - Catherine Conder; 7/8 Volleyball - Lillian Klemsz;

Tennis - Nicky Ivan and Anjali Natarajan; Cross Country - Cassie

Kaplan, Evan Piper n

TASTE TESTS COME TO SYCAMORE

In the cafeteria, Sycamore is encouraging children to eat their veggies,

and some of the classes voted to choose the motto: “It’s all right, just

one bite!” We will continue to use this motto to encourage children to

try their veggies here and at home. All of the LS and MS classes will

be having taste tests throughout the school year. In the first round

of tests, Mrs. Reidy’s 3rd grade class and Mrs. Branigan’s 1st grade

class had the taste tests during gym class. The children were able to

vote “yes” or “no” for the veggies. Every child tried the vegetables,

which we consider a win! Many children liked the soup, while only a

few liked the brussel sprouts.

FINAL RESULTS:

Brussels sprouts: 14 liked / 31 didn’t like

Soup: 18 liked / 23 didn’t like n

OPEN HOUSE ATTENDANCE UP MORE THAN 50% COMPARED TO 2013

Thanks to Sycamore’s faculty staff, students, and parents for helping

to make our fall open house a success. Our attendance increased by

more than 50% over last year. A special thanks to our 7th and 8th

grade student ambassadors who, as usual, made the biggest and best

impression of all. n

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE NEWS

On November 11, thirty 7th and 8th grade students from Sycamore

Middle School had the privilege of attending a class at the Medical

Academic Center in Carmel, Indiana. Normally reserved for high school

or medical students, the MAC opened their doors for Sycamore Middle

School students as they are studying Anatomy and Physiology with Mr.

Schuth in science class. Dr. Kevin Macadaeg led the teaching team

at the MAC and taught the 7th and 8th graders about the muscular

and skeletal structure of the human torso and also how knee and joint

arthroscopy works. The students had the rare opportunity to study and

work with human cadavers as part of their studies at the MAC. n

BRAIN GAME TEAM ADVANCES TO FINALS

The Sycamore Brain Game team won their fifth overall Academic

Olympics championship this fall, capturing the 2014 Cathedral

Academic Olympics title in December.  They defeated St. Luke 62-42

to win the championship. Team members include Brendan Hurley, Max

Bott, Aaron Chai, Varun Chheda and Aidan Sher.  The team is coached

by Tony Young, Middle School History Teacher. n

SYCAMORE JOINS TEDx

Sycamore School partnered with the 2014 TEDx event at the Hilbert

Circle Theater in downtown Indianapolis on October 21. This was our

second consecutive year as part of TEDx, which is an annual event

that combines live speakers, unique performances and TEDTalks

videos to spark deep discussion of ideas. Sycamore was at the event,

sponsoring the speakers and contributing Sycamore goodies to the

gift bags of the 1,200 people in attendance. n

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Mr. Deshun Lu and Ms. Yan Jin*Mr. Joseph Lybik ‘12Dr. and Ms. Mark LybikMrs. Barbara MacDougallMs. Carole MaguireDr. Joe Mahenthiran and Dr. Rathi MahendranMr. and Mrs. David MannMs. Carol MannonMr. Bob and Dr. Ellen MarcusMr. Jothirajah Marimuthu and Mrs. Sharmila Jothirajah*Mr. Joel Martin ‘01Mr. Robert Martinson and Dr. Leah MartinsonDrs. Sorin and Daniela MateiMr. Jay Maturi ‘14Dr. and Mrs. Dipen MaunMr. and Mrs. Greg MaurerMr. and Mrs. Michael MaurerMr. Isak McCune ‘10Dr. and Mrs. Mike McCuneMr. and Mrs. Clem McDonaldMr. Alexander McGrath ‘14Dr. and Mrs. James McGrathMr. and Mrs. Doug McKay*Mr. and Mrs. John McNettMr. Gordon McNulty ‘14Mrs. Joanna McQuistonMr. Jack Mershon ‘10Mr. Jacob Metzman ‘10Ms. Melanie Metzman ‘09Mr. and Mrs. Kendall MillardMiss Kendall Millard ‘14Mr. Roger MillerMr. and Mrs. Jim MillsMiss Maya Mishra ‘14Mrs. Mary MizellMr. and Mrs. Justin MoellerMr. Javad Momayez and Dr. Xiaoling XueiDr. and Mrs. Jude MomoduMs. Younghee MoonMr. Jonathan Moore ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Matthew MooreMr. and Mrs. Sreenivasa MoorthyMr. and Mrs. William MoreauMr. Delmer Morris and Ms. Sara Mamuska-MorrisMr. and Mrs. Bob MurphyMr. and Mrs. John MurphyMr. Michael Murphy ‘00Mr. and Mrs. Charles MyersMr. Thomas MyersDr. and Mrs. Shekar NarayananMr. and Mrs. Bala NatarajanMr. and Mrs. Nicholson NealMiss Serae Neidigh ‘14Mr. Laurence Neuman and Mrs. Julie Sommers NeumanMr. Douglas Neumeister and Dr. Kristie NeumeisterMr. and Mrs. Rob NicholsDr. and Mrs. James NolandMr. and Mrs. Chuck Oberthur

Miss Jennifer Oberthur ‘14Mr. Michael OberthurMr. and Mrs. Patrick O’KeefeMr. and Mrs. Jason OldhamMr. and Mrs. Scott OlivaresMs. Mary O’MalleyMiss Morenike Osuntokun ‘14Mr. John Ottensmann and Mrs. Jan NeuenschwanderDrs. Jared and Samantha OutcaltMr. and Mrs. Roger OutcaltMr. Fred Paganelli and Mrs. Dawn Shea-PaganelliMr. John Paganelli ‘14Ms. Pamela Pangan-VarbleMr. and Mrs. Joseph PappMr. Phillip PareliusDr. and Mrs. Patrick ParkDr. and Mrs. Jim ParzialeMs. Naomi PattersonMs. Debbie PeedMr. Steven Peek ‘03Mr. Paul Pelech ‘10Mr. and Mrs. Douglas PelsMr. and Mrs. Scott PergandeMr. and Mrs. Richard PerryMr. Ramkumar Perumanam and Mrs. Anu KrishnamoorthyMr. and Mrs. Joel PevelerDrs. Frank and Elizabeth PeytonMr. and Mrs. John PickensMr. and Mrs. Irv PinkusMr. Alexander Pirkle ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Edward PollackDr. and Mrs. Howard Pollack-MilgateMr. and Mrs. Richard PortenMr. Daniel Power and Ms. Joy Marie Dumandan-PowerMr. and Mrs. Irwin PrinceMrs. Kimberly PurschMr. and Mrs. Christopher PyattMs. Kelli Raker ‘97Mrs. Amy RamageDr. Anjan Sinha and Dr. Dolly RaniMrs. Joan RauMr. and Mrs. Scott RaymondMr. and Ms. Michael RehmelMr. and Mrs. Timothy ReidyMs. Kelly RenieMr. and Mrs. Tommy RichardsonMr. and Mrs. LeRoy RichinsMr. and Mrs. Philip RidingsMr. and Mrs. Matthew Ridings ‘94Mr. and Mrs. Larry RiskMr. and Mrs. Tyrone RogersMr. and Mrs. Paul RolandMr. and Mrs. Michael RubelMs. Susan RudavskyMr. Sashidhar Sagi and Mrs. Santi GottumukkalaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SajdakMr. and Mrs. Edward SamuelsMr. and Mrs. Robert SanbornDr. Mary Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. Bob SandyDr. and Mrs. Robert SaundersMr. and Mrs. Mark SchloerMr. and Mrs. Thomas SchroederMr. and Mrs. David SchuthMr. and Mrs. Patrick SchwabDr. and Mrs. Alan SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Sanford SchwartzMr. Jonathan Schwartz ‘13Mr. Jeffrey Seifert and Dr. Hong Liu-SeifertDr. and Mrs. David SeiferthDr. and Mrs. James SenetarDr. Franklin Sequeira and Dr. Deeya BrooksMr. Ravi Shah and Mrs. Meghna PatelMr. and Mrs. David SheffieldMr. and Mrs. Mack SheltonMiss Michelle Shen ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Wei Shen*Mr. and Mrs. Daniel SherMs. Jeannie ShullMr. and Mrs. Jerry ShultzMr. and Mrs. Daniel SidersMr. and Mrs. Dave SidersMr. Gregory Simmons and Dr. Idella SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Charles SimpsonMiss Audrey Sims ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Donald SkibbeMr. Alexander Smith ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Dennis SmithMr. Jim Smith and Ms. Nora DohertyMr. and Mrs. John SmithMiss Jordan Smith ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SmithMr. and Mrs. Mark SnidermanDrs. Ally-Khan and Najwa SomaniMr. and Mrs. Dale St. LouisMr. and Mrs. Nick StahlMiss Corinne Steele ‘14Ms. Kate SteeleDr. and Mrs. Fred StehmanDrs. Robert and Susan StephensMr. and Mrs. William StewartMr. and Mrs. Derrick StoutMr. and Mrs. Donnie SwankMr. and Mrs. James SwearingenMr. and Mrs. Robert TaborMr. and Mrs. David TalkingtonMiss Rachael Tan ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Jerry TanselleMiss Adam Taylor ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Bill TaylorMs. Phebe Taylor ‘94Mr. Gary Thompson and Ms. Leigh Harris*Miss Julia ThompsonMs. Nancy ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Paul ThompsonMs. Carol ToftMr. Trent Tormoehlen and Dr. Laura Tormoehlen

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas TruesdaleMs. Erin Tupman ‘11United TechnologiesUnited Way of Central Indiana, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Paul ValliereMr. and Mrs. S. Rao ValluriMr. and Mrs. Richard VanceMr. Kern Vohra ‘08Dr. and Mrs. Kunwar VohraMr. and Mrs. Robert WackerDr. and Mrs. Jian Wang*Mr. Ming Wang and Mrs. Jisook SongMs. Patricia WeissMs. Meghan Wenzel ‘06Mr. Steve Wolf and Ms. Pam WestermannMr. Jay Wetzel ‘96Miss Destiny White ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Brian WhiteMrs. Elizabeth WieseMr. and Mrs. Christopher WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Paul WojciechowskiDr. and Mrs. Christopher WoodMr. and Ms. James WoodMs. Charlene WoodenMr. and Mrs. John WorzallaMr. Clay Wright ‘14Mrs. Mary Jo WrightMr. Yixun Wu and Ms. Chuyun HuangMr. Jianlei Xie and Mrs. Minxia He*Dr. Xiao-Ming Yin and Dr. XiaoYun ChenMr. and Mrs. Anthony YoungMr. and Mrs. Charles YoungDr. Qiang Yu and Dr. Fei Tian*Dr. and Mrs. Anthony ZabelMr. and Mrs. Terry Zabel

GIFTS TO THE SYCAMORE FUND MADE IN HONOR OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:

Mr. Robert L. BeatyMs. Kathleen Annette BlackburnMr. Ronald CherryMrs. Margaret Collett ChildersMr. William DitchleyMr. Horace Edward EubanksMs. Joan FisherMrs. Hillary HagermanMs. Brooke LahrMrs. Virginia S. McKayMs. Theresa PatrickMs. Corrie SpaansMr. Richard VanceDr. Jian Wang

ITALICS= STAFF

BOLD=CURRENT STUDENT

*= MATCHING GIFTS WERE RECEIVED

The Legacy Giving Program at Sycamore School provides a unique opportunity to establish your future support to the school by designating a future gift through a variety of tax-deductible provisions. The best part of Legacy Giving is that it does not impose an immediate financial burden to you with virtually no cost to you during your lifetime. Legacy gifts result from thoughtful consideration that incorporates a donor’s charitable gift into his or her overall tax and estate planning objectives with the outcomes being maximum benefits for both the donor and Sycamore School. Donor’s assets, rather than income, are typically used to make legacy gifts. Holly Lee, Sycamore’s Director of Advancement, can assist donors in finding giving strategies that accomplish personal, family and business goals in harmony with long-term charitable goals.

“We are dedicated to finding the most advantageous, effective and rewarding

method for each donor to make his or her gift,” Lee says. “We are happy to

work with your financial and legal advisors without cost or obligation.”

The most popular method of deferred giving is to include a bequest in

your will. Bequests can be for general use or designated to support a

particular program or scholarship.

The estate receives the deduction for the bequest amount, thereby

reducing or eliminating the estate tax. Our Advancement Office can

provide you with sample language to include in your will.

Donors who choose to make planned gifts to Sycamore School will become

members of the Sycamore Society. This society enables Sycamore to

recognize and extend their gratitude to donors who provide for the school’s

future and inform us of their thoughtful intentions while they are living.

For more information on Legacy Giving, to discuss your intentions or if

you are ready to make a gift, please contact: Holly Lee, CFRE Director

of Advancement at 317.202.2504 (hlee@sycamoreschool.org). n

LEGACY G IV ING AT SYCAMORE

HOW TO LEAVE A LEGACY AT SYCAMOREWe recommend you discuss your gift intentions with an estate and

insurance planning advisor to determine which type of insurance best

suits your needs. There are many ways to make a Legacy Gift. The

most common are: a gift in your will a gift of life insurance a gift of

retirement funds, including registered retirement savings plans (rrsp’s)

and registered retirement income funds (rrif’s) a gift of real estate.

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Sycamore School gratefully honors the generous support of its donors who have advanced achievements in education through their gifts to the school. Every donor is significant to the mission of providing Sycamore School with the resources necessary to succeed and provide for the future. We want to thank you!

Sycamore honors donors who have given through membership in

various giving societies, including the 1985 Society, The Legacy

Society and Strive for Five.

Strive For Five Club - recognizes alumni who give back for the five

years following graduation from Sycamore. Membership is open to

those who make an annual gift of $5 or more.

The 1985 Society – recognizes donors who have given for ten or more

consecutive years.

The Legacy Society – honors donors who have committed planned

gifts. Once enrolled, membership is in effect in perpetuity. Those in the

Legacy Society also receive invitations to special events.

THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE MEMBERS OF THE 1985 SOCIETY

FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYCAMORE FUND FOR TEN

OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Baach

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonhomme

Mr. Martin Bott and Ms. Angelia Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brody

Mr. Douglas Brooks and Dr. Mary Gambone

Ms. Mary Brown

Drs. Bryan and Ginny Burney

Ms. Justine Burwell

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheng

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clayton

Ms. Linda Crady

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dall

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Drewes

Eli Lilly and Company

Mr. and Mrs. John Farrar

Mr. and Mrs. David Fink

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fletcher

Dr. Terry Baumer and Mrs. Patricia Gabig

Dr. and Mrs. James Gange

Mr. and Mrs. Mark George

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Granlund

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grau

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hearn

Dr. Paul Helft and Dr. Melissa Cavaghan

Mr. Paul Henderson

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hollander

Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Horton

John Wiley & Sons, INC.

Dr. Nyle Kardatzke

Drs. John and Susan Karpicke

Dr. Kraig Kinchen and Dr. Tina Harris

Drs. Michael and Abigail Klemsz

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Krebs

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Lange

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lewis

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Lykens

Dr. and Mrs. Raj Maturi

Dr. and Mrs. Mike McCune

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence McWilliams

Drs. Christopher and Seema Mernitz

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Mervis

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mervis

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mills

Dr. Ramana Moorthy and Dr. Shailaja Valluri

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Keefe

Ms. Mary O’Malley

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Prince

Raytheon Company

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Reidy

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sajdak

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sandy

Mr. and Mrs. David Schuth

Dr. and Mrs. Alan Schwartz

Mr. Jim Smith and Ms. Nora Doherty

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Lance Steele

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tanselle

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Taylor

The National Bank of Indianapolis

Dr. and Mrs. Kunwar Vohra

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams

Mr. and Mrs. John Worzalla

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Young

SYCAMORE RECOGNIZES DONORS THROUGH SOCIETIES,CLUBS

JOG-A-THON SPONSORSSIGNATURE SPONSORThe National Bank of Indianapolis – Mrs. Ann Merkel

MARATHONChaCha – Scott Jones and Vee Lee, Alex - KindergartenDuke Realty Corporation – Tracy Swearingen (Board Member)The Michael and Julie Mervis FamilySycamore School Administrative TeamSycamore School Board of TrusteesThe Valeo Foundation, a fund of Legacy Fund Community Foundation

MINI MARATHON Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis ConsultantsBarnes & ThornburgConner InsuranceIndiana Hand to Shoulder CenterJohnson-Jensen LLPOrthoIndy

PICNIC LUNCH SPONSORSHIP Goelzer Investment Management, Inc.

FIRST AID TENT SPONSORSHIP Franciscan St. Francis Health

5K RUN LEVEL Aladdin Food Management ServiceBriarwood Animal ClinicThe Chheda-Dedhiya FamilyClean Air Service of Indianapolis, Inc.Colon & Rectal Care, Inc.Complete Office SupplyThe Cudworth FamilyThe Effland FamilyThe Guenthner FamilyThe Maun Family MBP Catering The Mernitz FamilyPaul Henderson PlumbingThe Robertson FamilySmarter RemarketerThe Tanselle FamilyVasey Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning

2K RUN LEVEL The Acharya-Pai FamilyThe Aubuchon FamilyThe Arora FamilyThe Aydin FamilyThe Barclay FamilyThe Bott-Barnes FamilyThe Brooks-Gambone FamilyThe Brinkman-Pratt FamilyThe Bullard-Singh FamilyThe Ciaccia FamilyThe Caldwell FamilyThe Cardwell Family Carmel Dental GroupThe Cheng-Klenk Family The Childress FamilyCity Real Estate AdvisorsThe Conder FamilyData CommThe Eaton-Kim FamilyThe English-Bonfils FamilyThe Fraizer FamilyThe Godfrey FamilyThe Gootee FamilyThe Hagerman GroupThe Haggstrom FamilyThe Hatke-Jackson FamilyThe Hawkins FamilyThe Hege FamilyThe Helft FamilyThe Hong FamilyHP Products CorporationThe Hur FamilyThe Ivan FamilyThe Jannetta FamilyJeanie Gensheimer Martial Arts, Inc.The Kahi-Haddad FamilyThe Khalid-Naqvi FamilyThe Khatib FamilyThe Kingsbury FamilyThe Ko-Byeon FamilyThe Harold and Jessica Lee FamilyThe Kamthorn and Heidi Lee FamilyThe Liang FamilyThe Loftus FamilyThe Lueck FamilyThe Mahenthiran-Mahendran FamilyThe Maturi FamilyThe McDonald FamilyThe McWilliams FamilyThe Josh and Lynn Mervis FamilyThe Millard FamilyThe Mishra-Verma FamilyThe Moeller FamilyThe Momodu FamilyThe Morgan FamilyThe Murphy FamilyMSP, Inc.Ossip Optometry

The Papp FamilyThe Piper FamilyThe Pirkle Family The Pollack-Milgate FamilyThe Rehmel FamilyThe Sakib-Naqvi FamilyThe Salzinger-Belin FamilyThe Scozzaro FamilyThe Seifert FamilyThe Sequeira-Brooks FamilySpectrum Management Group, Inc.

The Tabor FamilyThe Taylor FamilyTim Fuller EntertainmentThe Trowbridge FamilyThe Wei FamilyThe Weigand FamilyThe Whorley FamilyThe Wood FamilyThe Yin FamilyThe Zaidi-Kara Family

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