Spring Break 2020
3 Days of Harley at Home Commons curriculum

All Ages
Nursery
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Full Schedule
Monday
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1950s
1960s
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
Protected: Alumni News: Katherine Rich ’08
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Remembering Joy Moss
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Why is play a vital part of learning?
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
Alumni College Day 2021
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Our Reentry Plan
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
Tuesday
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1950s
1960s
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
Protected: Alumni News: Katherine Rich ’08
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Remembering Joy Moss
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Why is play a vital part of learning?
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
Alumni College Day 2021
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Our Reentry Plan
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
Wednesday
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1950s
1960s
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
Protected: Alumni News: Katherine Rich ’08
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Remembering Joy Moss
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Why is play a vital part of learning?
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
Alumni College Day 2021
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Our Reentry Plan
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
Thursday
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1950s
1960s
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
Protected: Alumni News: Katherine Rich ’08
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Remembering Joy Moss
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Why is play a vital part of learning?
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
Alumni College Day 2021
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Our Reentry Plan
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
Anytime
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
2020s
2010s
2000s
1990s
1980s
1970s
1950s
1960s
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
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In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Why is play a vital part of learning?
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
Alumni College Day 2021
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Our Reentry Plan
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
All Ages
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life, moving on from Harley to serve as the Head of the Poughkeepsie Day...
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her mom, Valerie Myntti P '09 (Lower School, 2001-2007, Director of Admissions,...
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational focus. In the 1970’s, while empathy and wellness were definitely part...
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, married the love of her life, and landed a fantastic job...
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
One of The Harley School's college counselors, Emily Cady, was a recent guest on WARM 101.3 radio's "Rochester Speaks" show. She shares tips for families and talks about the process and the journey of discovery that oftern unfolds along the way. Listen...
2020s
2020sOver the holidays, the Class of 2020 got together at Radio Social! The night of commencement is usually quite the "to do" for the graduating students and the parents. In some cases, they organize an all-night party that includes bounce houses, laser tag, a...
2010s
2010sThe Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia in August were the setting for the marriage of Griffin McGregor Anderson ’12 to Vivian Grace Hagerty. Griffin and Vivian, both avid hikers, climbers, and canoers, chose a small celebration with immediate family and attendants...
2000s
2000sSybil Prince ’00 and her husband, Adam, welcomed baby Evelyn to the family this summer. Phillip Williams ’00 with little Sophia in her Harley onesie! “Harley was an immensely formative experience” –Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel with his daughters, Maya (5), Nova (3),...
1990s
1990sSara Hanna ’91, a professional photographer in Atlanta, GA, had her work recently featured in Simply Buckhead magazine. Sara's work has been featured in national magazines and she shared her expertise with the Harley community on a Zoom call in August of 2020....
1980s
1980sPeter Brown ’80, architect, planner, development consultant, author, and instructor at the University of Minnesota, recently shared on LinkedIn, "I was deeply honored to have the opportunity to speak at the Lithuanian Real Estate Development Association...
1970s
1970sMembers of the Class of 1971 gathered for a fun-filled weekend in June to celebrate their 50th Reunion! Special thanks to Ann Hallick, Larry Lunt, Nancy White McGahey, and Robin Rae Vavrina for their help pulling the class together! Those monthly Zoom calls...
1950s
1950sJohn Goldman ’52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he...
1960s
1960s(L-R) Rob Gulick ’83, Chris D'Amanda ’78, Mike Lasser (English, 1966 to ’98), Kitty Lindsay Hawks ’66, Doug Gilbert ’87, and Ron Richardson (Art, 1975 to ‘98) gathered at Kitty's home for refreshments and conversation before going to a concert by musical legend...
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients, a former head of the school, and he was telling her about Harley. The...
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous, infectious laugh that could compete with John Dolan (Psychology,...
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer and camera operator. So far, his work has taken him across the United...
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house specialist for students with learning challenges. She diagnosed...
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full life."; "Delightful human being."; "I always enjoyed Frank's company and...
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called him--subbed in classes across the disciplines including English, Biology,...
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
“I am really good at structuring an unstructured problem.” --Jon Caulkins ’83 The media’s focus on the legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused quite a discussion and Jon Caulkins ’83 is behind some of the research on this hot topic. Jon, a professor...
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Tina Durham, our MSACN nutritional consultant, has put together a collection of recipes for our families to try at home, ranging from Chicken Parm Zucchini to Apple Nachos to Maple Sriracha Stir Fry. A .pdf of the recipes is available here.
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Capoeira Camp Grades 5-12June 27-31 and/or August 8-12Taught by Hope Kantor and Jen CleggTry one or both weeks! Register here! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines kicks, rhythm and movement. Capoeira is a dialog between players—a conversation...
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
John Goldman '52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he wrote...
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Following winter break in Grade 11, Alan Staehle '59, along with five other boys from the class of 1959, was asked not to return to Harley after a series of "stupid stunts" earlier in the year. Though he did not graduate from Harley, he is especially thankful for the...
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
When Liam Brennan-Burke ’17 first joined Harley in Grade 6, he was already thinking about invoicing. He had started his own lawn mowing business that year, “Liam’s Lawn Service,” and wanted to figure out how to easily bill his neighborhood customers and receive...
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Remembering Joy Moss
The Story of Joy Moss by Karen LaFauci JOY MOSS, 1937 – 2021 Joy Moss was an extraordinary individual who left an extraordinary legacy. Talk to anyone whose life was touched by Joy and you’ll hear words of admiration and respect: Humble. Scholarly. Steadfast. A...
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
David Strasenburgh, Harley's Director of Development from 1974-83, passed away in December. From A History of The Harley School: 75th Anniversary by Ruth Ewell P '66, '70 (Headmaster's Secretary and Registrar, 1960-80, College Counseling Office, 1980-86): August 6,...
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Assistant to the Head of the Upper School, Kristin Liotti, announced she was leaving at the end of the January 2022. Kristin started in 2009 as the Harley receptionist, and has been a magnificent colleague and friend to all at The Harley School. We will miss the easy...
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Marilyn Fenster slipped quietly into retirement at the end of the last school year. Marilyn had an impressive teaching style, sharing her love for the students, past and present, as well as a huge commitment to Harley. Marilyn (along with Kim Bednarcyk P '16, Lower...
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
In her most recent newsletter, Maggie Lloydhauser '11 shared a beautiful tribute to her brother, Coyne Lloyd '06, for his 34th birthday. Ode to Coyne My oldest brother, Coyne, is one of the people I love most on this earth. He is brilliant, and thoughtful, and...
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Lily Beaumont ’07’s made quite a name for herself as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester. She graduated 10 years ago, but we recently heard from Harley parent Belinda Redden P ’24, a member of the Fellowship Office at the University, that several UR...
Why is play a vital part of learning?
Information provided by Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, Head of Lower School, to US News & World Report Why is play a vital part of learning? At The Harley School, play is an essential component of learning. In our Lower School, play’s role in development is crucial. To...
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Photos and writing provided by Lisa Barker, Food and Farm Coordinator With the winter almost officially upon us, I’m sure at least some of you are wondering: What exactly happens to the bees in the winter? The answer varies somewhat depending on the region and the...
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
From Fox Rochester, November 26, 2021 The Harley School recently concluded its “Lives of Great Purpose” fundraising campaign. The campaign began back in 2018 as an effort to enhance academics, student learning environments, and the overall Harley experience for...
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
From 13 WHAM News, November 22, 2021 The Harley School 3rd grade class learned entrepreneurial skills with annual Harlic Garlic sale on Monday. Students grew, harvested and sold organic cloves of garlic to the school community. Over the past few months, students...
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
William "Bill" Hosley, Harley School Trustee from 1962-1970, passed away in September 2021. Bill had a long career at Eastman Kodak and used his business expertise during a major capital project at the School. During his tenure on the board, the following...
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
Luisa Barbano '11 posted this on Facebook: A decade ago, I wrote a short story for Patricia Malone's (Upper School English, 2009 to present) creative writing class...This spooky season, my Gothic horror piece has finally found a home! The Double-Goer It is said that...
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
Brad Prozeller '71, age 68, died at home, peacefully, with his loving wife at his side on October 26, 2021. Brad was born and raised in Fairport, N.Y., the second youngest of six children. Following the path of his siblings, his parents placed him in kindergarten at...
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
Ann Parsons '71 came back to Harley in 2014-2017 to aid a student through her work with BOCES. The student had suffered from an illness that left him unable to read, write, or speak. They found, however, that he was able to read dice. Ann, being visually impaired,...
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
Margaret Ann Kennedy '48 passed away on September 23rd at Northampton Manor in Frederick, Maryland. Born in Rochester, New York to Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy, Margaret was one of six siblings. She was educated at the Harley School and Wells College, where she...
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
Phyllis Bentley ’45 was the daughter to Cogswell Bentley, the husband to one of Harley’s founding mothers, Harriet Bentley. Harriet died years prior to Phyllis’ birth, but Phyllis, as a descendant to one of Harley’s founding mothers and its namesake, had strong ties...
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Ann Hartman '43, 95, died peacefully at home on Nov. 5 surrounded by family and friends who were keeping vigil. She was a woman who lived a memorable life, full of love, loving, and adventure. At age 21, she traveled to Oregon and, with a friend, built a cabin,...
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
“Harley was an immensely formative experience.”–Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel joined Harley Middle School in Grade 8; he is a graduate of Yale University, was granted his Master’s and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is now a professor at the London Business School. He...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, November 17, 2021. First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School By: Velvet Spicer November 17, 2021 The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, October 25, 2021. Harley School raises $16 million in three-year campaign By: Velvet Spicer October 25, 2021 The Harley School on Friday marked the close of the largest donor campaign in the school’s...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, June 22, 2021. The Harley School has been awarded a grant by the Edward E. Ford Foundation for the advancement of the school’s climate change curriculum, enhancement of its sustainability plan and...
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
Chris Hartman ’93, P’22, ’24 is an academic, farmer, and founder and president of Headwater Food Hub in Rochester. Headwater is a wholesale food distributor based in Wayne County that links regional farmers and food producers with both individual and commercial consumers.
By managing supply chain logistics, aggregation, distribution, and sales for a network of farms, Headwater can be socially and environmentally responsible, while offering top-quality food. Chris served as Harley’s Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability from 2007 to 2016.
The Bike Boom
Bicycles, used primarily for leisure and exercise, have been around for hundreds of years. Now, new developments in technology, such as bike docking/sharing stations, coupled with an increasing desire to help the environment and people’s changed habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, are making bicycles more popular than ever.
In fact, cycling has proved to be largely pandemic-proof, growing in popularity in many areas.
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Our Upper School Sustainability Club, along with club advisors Seth O’Bryan, Lisa Barker, and Peter Hentschke collaborated with students from the University of Rochester’s “Global Sustainable Development: Policy and Practice” class to learn more about our school’s greenhouse gas footprint. These students, led by their instructor, Milena Novy-Marx P ’21, ’22, ’26, executive vice president of the Board of Trustees at Harley, worked to calculate our emissions, benchmark us against other similar schools, and provide recommendations for their class project.
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Bart White P’21, the Lower School language teacher at The Harley School. He recently finished editing a new poetry book, Civilization in Crisis, and agreed to have a socially distanced meeting with me to discuss his thought process in creating this poetic masterpiece.
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
Much has been written about sustainability and sustainable architecture.
My wife, Adrian Parr, and I co-edited a book called New Directions in Sustainable Design in 2011 (ISBN 9780415780377), which addressed multidisciplinary perspectives on the future of sustainability. We sought to address the larger issue of what it means to think sustainably. People tend to look to specific ways to “be sustainable”— but sustainability, to me, refers to an approach to living and designing. Buildings are not actually “sustainable” without an intensive use of resources and ongoing maintenance. But buildings and places are essential for our society.
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
John Voelcker ’77 gets paid to drive and write about cars—especially electric cars.
He’s been a journalist since 1985 and now covers auto technology, energy, and climate as a reporter and analyst. His outlets include Car and Driver, Wired, Popular Science, and ,Tech Review, and he appears on NPR’s All Things Considered.
John calls himself a mix of educator and analyst, explaining climate change and the global auto industry to multiple audiences. He spends much of his time on the road, driving more than 50 new cars a year. “It’s a pretty great gig,” he says with a grin.
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
The corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street, near the Rochester Public Market, is a lively location. First Market Farm, an urban homestead that is working to increase access to locally grown food, community growing spaces, and educational programs, occupies close to 4,500 square feet in this corner of the city. The farm uses raised gardens and a greenhouse to grow food for emergency pantries and for people living in the surrounding area. A part of the Taproot Collective, this nonprofit organization focuses on access to sustainable urban farms, dignified housing options, and educational opportunities. The farm has partnered with multiple local organizations to reclaim the land and reconnect with the way food is grown.
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
"Maximize your joy in learning.” This is what Aliza Leit ’17 says we should all strive for; and she is doing just that. Aliza joined Harley in Grade 7, following in the footsteps of her brother Jeremiah ’14, who was already here. Their parents decided to move Aliza...
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
Justin Fox ’15 says every time he wants something, he finds a way to make it happen. That was the case when he decided to come to the Harley School. He was a Grade 10 student at Norman Howard School and knew from the time he was a young boy that he wanted to be a...
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
By Lydia Okutoro-Seck, Head of Middle School, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal. This past year presented some of the greatest educational challenges endured by students, teachers, and parents...
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
By Beth Bailey, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Harley School, featuring interviews with Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, The Harley School’s Head of Lower School, and Kim Bednarcyk, Nursery faculty member This article has...
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
By Seth O'Bryan, Director of Social and Environment Sustainability and Upper School Mathematics, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. Response to a reporter question regarding insights and predictions from educators,about what K-12 virtual learning will look like...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Dick Chapman P ’76, ‘78 (Physical Education 1958-1966 and 1967-1982) passed away on March 12, 2021. Whenever Dick spoke of his time at Harley, he always had a big smile and was full of enthusiasm and stories. He felt a true connection to the students, the faculty, and...
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Not everything is as it appears. When I learned that Connor Frame ’08 was a lower school teacher in London, I assumed he was following in the footsteps of his mom, Kathy Kearns Frame ’73, a now retired but dedicated teacher for many years at the Pittsford Unified...
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Last March, Noah Lee ’20 was enjoying his senior year at Harley. Accepted into Yale University, he was feeling relaxed, and looking forward to “senior spring” a time filled with fun and meaningful end-of-year activities like the Oak Tree Ceremony, Honors Assembly,...
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
“I don’t regret it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.” This is what Chloe Monson ’11 says about her family’s decision to relocate from England to the United States when she was 16. Originally from Dublin, her family moved around a bit and when her parents decided to move...
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
In 2020, Lindsay Zefting Vera ’02 was named one of the “40 Under 40” in the Albany Business Review for her work as a civil engineer and urban planner. Her late father was a traffic engineer and although Lindsay’s brain was geared the same way and all signs pointed to...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Joy Moss, Harley librarian from 1969-2015, died at her home "peacefully and with dignity" on Sunday. Joy was a huge part of the Harley School community, a lover of books and reading; and a woman with such a passion, she created the lower school library from her own...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
When we received the news from Don Nielsen '75 that his mother, Eloise Nielsen P '73, '75, '76 (Physical Education, 1966-1982), passed away, there had been several very tragic days close together at Harley; with news of the losses of Dick Chapman (Physical Education...
Alumni College Day 2021
Nowadays, having a virtual event is pretty common and this year’s Alumni College Day was no exception. The format moved from in-person to virtual, and this year we broke our day up into two separate talks, the first a requirement for Grades 9/10 and optional for...
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Middle School students in Grade 5 completed reading and book reviews during community time this year.
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Join The Harley School on March 18 at 7pm for “The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child” Blurb: Each year over the past decade more colleges announced that they were ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT scores—joining hundreds...
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
For over a year Kristina Benjamin ’15 was the Deputy Campaign Manager for newly elected State Senator Samra Brouk and was recently hired to continue her work with Samra in her Senate office as a Community Outreach and Constituent Manager. I had the chance to talk...
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
Chris Dwyer ’93 was a 17-year-old student living in a small English town and a member of the debate team at Colchester Royal Grammar School when he was introduced to the English-Speaking Union, an education charity for international students “working to give young...
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Back in 2017, Mary Critikos ’54 was visiting Harley and noticed a group of students sitting on the floor, among backpacks and jackets, at the top of the stairs outside the doorway that leads to the theater. She loved the joy on their faces as they talked and laughed,...
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Dr. Cliff Costello ’07 didn’t always want to be a doctor, but he was always interested in science. At Harley, he, along with four other determined, science-minded classmates Alex Duckles, Mac Inglis, Eric Dobson, and James Greenebaum battled their way through...
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Simon Williams '88 says when he set off for his year abroad at Harley in the late 1980s “Travel was expensive, phone calls were expensive, there was no internet—America was still a long way away.” He’d exchanged a couple of letters with the McLear's, but arrived with...
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
Talethea Best ’82 joined Harley in Grade 7. Although she and her sister Nicolle were doing fine at the public city school in their 19th Ward neighborhood, her parents were very education-minded people and were drawn to the idea of the smaller class sizes, the...
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48 passed away on January 22, 2021, at the age of 90. Joe attended The Harley School until 1945 and was considered a member of the Class of 1948. He was one of a long line of Briggs family members to attend The Harley School: sisters Barbara...
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS HOSTED BY SUE HUGHES-SMITH Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 12, 2021) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Community-wide Clean Energy Programs hosted by Sue Hughes-Smith, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 –...
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Charly Carter ’82 says her work as founder and executive director of Step Up Maryland is a culmination of her 30 year career in politics. While she has never run for office (yet!), she has helped to create and encourage some change makers in the political arena in the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT HOSTED BY CHARLY CARTER '82, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STEP UP MARYLAND Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 8, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Political Engagement hosted by Carly Carter '82,...
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Leslie Knox ’97 seems to always follow her heart and is ready to jump at the next opportunity to better the world around her. I asked her why she joined The Harley School in 10th grade and she said, “My mom discovered I was teaching my 9th grade social studies class...
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Although it seems like Betsy Wilcox '01 has always been here, she officially joined the lower school faculty at Harley this past September. Betsy is connected to Harley in so many ways. She is an alumna from the class of 2001, is a parent of Winnie in the Class of...
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Edwin Dorsey '16 has always been a self-starter and a motivated individual, so it's not surprising that as a graduate right out of Stanford University where he majored in economics, he moved to New York City and started his own business, The Bear Cave, a weekly...
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
For many, college life is the first taste of real freedom. Students work hard and play hard and the long winter break is like a beacon. But for Jordyn Gualdani '14 (formerly Alyssa Gualdani), a transgender youth, winter break freshman year at Rochester Institute of...
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60 has dedicated much of her life to the violin and making beautiful music with some of the most famous conductors, composers, and musicians in the world, and her passion for music started at The Harley School. Back in the 1950’s, there was a...
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19 joined the Harley community as an international student from China in 9th grade at the age of 15. When I asked him why he chose to come to Rochester with the vast United States as an option, he replied, “I didn’t choose Rochester, I chose...
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
The old adage "Listen to your Mother" means a lot to John Papin '16 because his mom, Mary Ellen Papin, gave her son some great advice that helped him land his dream job. Back in May, John graduated from Alfred University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a...
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Many school districts are taking a leave of absence from the performing arts this year, but not The Harley School. Thanks to a dedicated and persevering faculty, the show is, indeed, “going on!” Summertime Homework Kristy Houston, Harley’s band instructor, spent her...
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Growing up, Delaney Glaze ’13 spent much of her life hearing about the crimes committed in the city of Rochester from the candid on-the-job stories her father, Mark Glaze, a retired officer at the Rochester Police Department, would tell. Influenced by her father and...
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
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WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
WHAM 13/Fox Rochester Reports Brighton, N.Y. — The new school year is less than one week away, and it's bringing unprecedented changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Schwartz visited The Harley School Thursday morning to give us an inside look at the...
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
For those who missed it live, or would like to watch again, here is the full recording of our Commons Speaker Series event, "Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy" presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. About Bruce A. Jacobs: As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs...
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Bruce A. Jacobs As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs takes apart racism and works for our shared interests against bigoted and authoritarian thought and action. His book RACE MANNERS was called “a must-read” by Los Angeles Times columnist Norine Dresser. On his...
Our Reentry Plan
Dear Parents, Our reentry plan We have been communicating with you quite a bit this summer, so I believe you already know that we have had a Reentry Task Force working since the spring, looking at all of the possible ways we might return to school. Last week, the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
ANTIRACISM: MOVING AMERICA TOWARD DEMOCRACY PRESENTED BY BRUCE A. JACOBS Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. Wednesday,...
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
THE HARLEY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES, DAVID GARRISON, M.D., NEWEST MEMBER OF THE HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Board Members Will Advise School Leadership on Steps to Ensure Health of School Community ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Today, The Harley School announced the appointment...
A Less Predictable Future
Examples of how The Harley School prepares our students for the future:
Division News
Upper School Design and Engineering class explored Cold Frames. They first asked a lot of questions: Do cold frames work? Will they keep the temperature high enough during winter? What materials will work best to let in sunshine and insulate the plants from the cold?...
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Erica owns a private practice, Listen Nutrition (listennutrition.com), where she sees clients (virtually) from around the country.
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In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life, moving on from Harley to serve as the Head of the Poughkeepsie Day...
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her mom, Valerie Myntti P '09 (Lower School, 2001-2007, Director of Admissions,...
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational focus. In the 1970’s, while empathy and wellness were definitely part...
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, married the love of her life, and landed a fantastic job...
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
One of The Harley School's college counselors, Emily Cady, was a recent guest on WARM 101.3 radio's "Rochester Speaks" show. She shares tips for families and talks about the process and the journey of discovery that oftern unfolds along the way. Listen...
2020s
2020sOver the holidays, the Class of 2020 got together at Radio Social! The night of commencement is usually quite the "to do" for the graduating students and the parents. In some cases, they organize an all-night party that includes bounce houses, laser tag, a...
2010s
2010sThe Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia in August were the setting for the marriage of Griffin McGregor Anderson ’12 to Vivian Grace Hagerty. Griffin and Vivian, both avid hikers, climbers, and canoers, chose a small celebration with immediate family and attendants...
2000s
2000sSybil Prince ’00 and her husband, Adam, welcomed baby Evelyn to the family this summer. Phillip Williams ’00 with little Sophia in her Harley onesie! “Harley was an immensely formative experience” –Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel with his daughters, Maya (5), Nova (3),...
1990s
1990sSara Hanna ’91, a professional photographer in Atlanta, GA, had her work recently featured in Simply Buckhead magazine. Sara's work has been featured in national magazines and she shared her expertise with the Harley community on a Zoom call in August of 2020....
1980s
1980sPeter Brown ’80, architect, planner, development consultant, author, and instructor at the University of Minnesota, recently shared on LinkedIn, "I was deeply honored to have the opportunity to speak at the Lithuanian Real Estate Development Association...
1970s
1970sMembers of the Class of 1971 gathered for a fun-filled weekend in June to celebrate their 50th Reunion! Special thanks to Ann Hallick, Larry Lunt, Nancy White McGahey, and Robin Rae Vavrina for their help pulling the class together! Those monthly Zoom calls...
1950s
1950sJohn Goldman ’52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he...
1960s
1960s(L-R) Rob Gulick ’83, Chris D'Amanda ’78, Mike Lasser (English, 1966 to ’98), Kitty Lindsay Hawks ’66, Doug Gilbert ’87, and Ron Richardson (Art, 1975 to ‘98) gathered at Kitty's home for refreshments and conversation before going to a concert by musical legend...
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients, a former head of the school, and he was telling her about Harley. The...
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous, infectious laugh that could compete with John Dolan (Psychology,...
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer and camera operator. So far, his work has taken him across the United...
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house specialist for students with learning challenges. She diagnosed...
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full life."; "Delightful human being."; "I always enjoyed Frank's company and...
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called him--subbed in classes across the disciplines including English, Biology,...
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
“I am really good at structuring an unstructured problem.” --Jon Caulkins ’83 The media’s focus on the legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused quite a discussion and Jon Caulkins ’83 is behind some of the research on this hot topic. Jon, a professor...
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Tina Durham, our MSACN nutritional consultant, has put together a collection of recipes for our families to try at home, ranging from Chicken Parm Zucchini to Apple Nachos to Maple Sriracha Stir Fry. A .pdf of the recipes is available here.
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Capoeira Camp Grades 5-12June 27-31 and/or August 8-12Taught by Hope Kantor and Jen CleggTry one or both weeks! Register here! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines kicks, rhythm and movement. Capoeira is a dialog between players—a conversation...
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
John Goldman '52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he wrote...
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Following winter break in Grade 11, Alan Staehle '59, along with five other boys from the class of 1959, was asked not to return to Harley after a series of "stupid stunts" earlier in the year. Though he did not graduate from Harley, he is especially thankful for the...
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
When Liam Brennan-Burke ’17 first joined Harley in Grade 6, he was already thinking about invoicing. He had started his own lawn mowing business that year, “Liam’s Lawn Service,” and wanted to figure out how to easily bill his neighborhood customers and receive...
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Remembering Joy Moss
The Story of Joy Moss by Karen LaFauci JOY MOSS, 1937 – 2021 Joy Moss was an extraordinary individual who left an extraordinary legacy. Talk to anyone whose life was touched by Joy and you’ll hear words of admiration and respect: Humble. Scholarly. Steadfast. A...
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
David Strasenburgh, Harley's Director of Development from 1974-83, passed away in December. From A History of The Harley School: 75th Anniversary by Ruth Ewell P '66, '70 (Headmaster's Secretary and Registrar, 1960-80, College Counseling Office, 1980-86): August 6,...
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Assistant to the Head of the Upper School, Kristin Liotti, announced she was leaving at the end of the January 2022. Kristin started in 2009 as the Harley receptionist, and has been a magnificent colleague and friend to all at The Harley School. We will miss the easy...
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Marilyn Fenster slipped quietly into retirement at the end of the last school year. Marilyn had an impressive teaching style, sharing her love for the students, past and present, as well as a huge commitment to Harley. Marilyn (along with Kim Bednarcyk P '16, Lower...
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
In her most recent newsletter, Maggie Lloydhauser '11 shared a beautiful tribute to her brother, Coyne Lloyd '06, for his 34th birthday. Ode to Coyne My oldest brother, Coyne, is one of the people I love most on this earth. He is brilliant, and thoughtful, and...
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Lily Beaumont ’07’s made quite a name for herself as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester. She graduated 10 years ago, but we recently heard from Harley parent Belinda Redden P ’24, a member of the Fellowship Office at the University, that several UR...
Why is play a vital part of learning?
Information provided by Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, Head of Lower School, to US News & World Report Why is play a vital part of learning? At The Harley School, play is an essential component of learning. In our Lower School, play’s role in development is crucial. To...
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Photos and writing provided by Lisa Barker, Food and Farm Coordinator With the winter almost officially upon us, I’m sure at least some of you are wondering: What exactly happens to the bees in the winter? The answer varies somewhat depending on the region and the...
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
From Fox Rochester, November 26, 2021 The Harley School recently concluded its “Lives of Great Purpose” fundraising campaign. The campaign began back in 2018 as an effort to enhance academics, student learning environments, and the overall Harley experience for...
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
From 13 WHAM News, November 22, 2021 The Harley School 3rd grade class learned entrepreneurial skills with annual Harlic Garlic sale on Monday. Students grew, harvested and sold organic cloves of garlic to the school community. Over the past few months, students...
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
William "Bill" Hosley, Harley School Trustee from 1962-1970, passed away in September 2021. Bill had a long career at Eastman Kodak and used his business expertise during a major capital project at the School. During his tenure on the board, the following...
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
Luisa Barbano '11 posted this on Facebook: A decade ago, I wrote a short story for Patricia Malone's (Upper School English, 2009 to present) creative writing class...This spooky season, my Gothic horror piece has finally found a home! The Double-Goer It is said that...
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
Brad Prozeller '71, age 68, died at home, peacefully, with his loving wife at his side on October 26, 2021. Brad was born and raised in Fairport, N.Y., the second youngest of six children. Following the path of his siblings, his parents placed him in kindergarten at...
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
Ann Parsons '71 came back to Harley in 2014-2017 to aid a student through her work with BOCES. The student had suffered from an illness that left him unable to read, write, or speak. They found, however, that he was able to read dice. Ann, being visually impaired,...
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
Margaret Ann Kennedy '48 passed away on September 23rd at Northampton Manor in Frederick, Maryland. Born in Rochester, New York to Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy, Margaret was one of six siblings. She was educated at the Harley School and Wells College, where she...
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
Phyllis Bentley ’45 was the daughter to Cogswell Bentley, the husband to one of Harley’s founding mothers, Harriet Bentley. Harriet died years prior to Phyllis’ birth, but Phyllis, as a descendant to one of Harley’s founding mothers and its namesake, had strong ties...
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Ann Hartman '43, 95, died peacefully at home on Nov. 5 surrounded by family and friends who were keeping vigil. She was a woman who lived a memorable life, full of love, loving, and adventure. At age 21, she traveled to Oregon and, with a friend, built a cabin,...
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
“Harley was an immensely formative experience.”–Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel joined Harley Middle School in Grade 8; he is a graduate of Yale University, was granted his Master’s and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is now a professor at the London Business School. He...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, November 17, 2021. First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School By: Velvet Spicer November 17, 2021 The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, October 25, 2021. Harley School raises $16 million in three-year campaign By: Velvet Spicer October 25, 2021 The Harley School on Friday marked the close of the largest donor campaign in the school’s...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, June 22, 2021. The Harley School has been awarded a grant by the Edward E. Ford Foundation for the advancement of the school’s climate change curriculum, enhancement of its sustainability plan and...
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
ccording to the United Nations, social sustainability means identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people. One part of social sustainability requires involving citizens, which leads to understanding, engagement,...
The Bike Boom
ecoming Magazine checked in with two alums, Paul Barrows and Eric LaClair, who run DreamBikes in Rochester, about what they see happening with this healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. DreamBikes: Creating Opportunities with Two...
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
hey dove deeply into our data, including emissions from purchased gas and electricity, staff/student commuting, and other travel such as class trips, alumni visits, conferences and the like. Our students worked with them to gather data on student...
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
e sat in the Harley Gallery getting to know each other as he started telling me about his creative process. He had read an article in The New York Times about gas emissions, and it had infuriated him. He immediately reached out to his close friend...
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
t is important to understand that buildings are responsible for approximately 40 percent of the carbon emissions produced in the United States. CO2 is, of course, one of the primary contributors to global climate change, and it is having...
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
was a “lifer” at Harley. In the fall of 1963, my parents enrolled me in Harley’s Nursery program, taught by Miss Wadsworth. I went straight through until Grade 12, except for Grade 3, when we returned to London (where I was born) for a year. I...
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
ood insecurity affects nearly 30 percent of people in eight of Rochester’s highest-poverty ZIP codes. Urban agriculture and community gardens are a great way to provide sustainable food production and supply those in need. They can help address...
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
"Maximize your joy in learning.” This is what Aliza Leit ’17 says we should all strive for; and she is doing just that. Aliza joined Harley in Grade 7, following in the footsteps of her brother Jeremiah ’14, who was already here. Their parents decided to move Aliza...
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
Justin Fox ’15 says every time he wants something, he finds a way to make it happen. That was the case when he decided to come to the Harley School. He was a Grade 10 student at Norman Howard School and knew from the time he was a young boy that he wanted to be a...
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
By Lydia Okutoro-Seck, Head of Middle School, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal. This past year presented some of the greatest educational challenges endured by students, teachers, and parents...
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
By Beth Bailey, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Harley School, featuring interviews with Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, The Harley School’s Head of Lower School, and Kim Bednarcyk, Nursery faculty member This article has...
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
By Seth O'Bryan, Director of Social and Environment Sustainability and Upper School Mathematics, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. Response to a reporter question regarding insights and predictions from educators,about what K-12 virtual learning will look like...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Dick Chapman P ’76, ‘78 (Physical Education 1958-1966 and 1967-1982) passed away on March 12, 2021. Whenever Dick spoke of his time at Harley, he always had a big smile and was full of enthusiasm and stories. He felt a true connection to the students, the faculty, and...
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Not everything is as it appears. When I learned that Connor Frame ’08 was a lower school teacher in London, I assumed he was following in the footsteps of his mom, Kathy Kearns Frame ’73, a now retired but dedicated teacher for many years at the Pittsford Unified...
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Last March, Noah Lee ’20 was enjoying his senior year at Harley. Accepted into Yale University, he was feeling relaxed, and looking forward to “senior spring” a time filled with fun and meaningful end-of-year activities like the Oak Tree Ceremony, Honors Assembly,...
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
“I don’t regret it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.” This is what Chloe Monson ’11 says about her family’s decision to relocate from England to the United States when she was 16. Originally from Dublin, her family moved around a bit and when her parents decided to move...
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
In 2020, Lindsay Zefting Vera ’02 was named one of the “40 Under 40” in the Albany Business Review for her work as a civil engineer and urban planner. Her late father was a traffic engineer and although Lindsay’s brain was geared the same way and all signs pointed to...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Joy Moss, Harley librarian from 1969-2015, died at her home "peacefully and with dignity" on Sunday. Joy was a huge part of the Harley School community, a lover of books and reading; and a woman with such a passion, she created the lower school library from her own...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
When we received the news from Don Nielsen '75 that his mother, Eloise Nielsen P '73, '75, '76 (Physical Education, 1966-1982), passed away, there had been several very tragic days close together at Harley; with news of the losses of Dick Chapman (Physical Education...
Alumni College Day 2021
Nowadays, having a virtual event is pretty common and this year’s Alumni College Day was no exception. The format moved from in-person to virtual, and this year we broke our day up into two separate talks, the first a requirement for Grades 9/10 and optional for...
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Torpedoed is an eye-catching and mesmerizing book. It is a book about 90 child refugees that want to seek refuge over in North America on a boat. They come from different places in Europe and want to leave because of violence during World War II. The boat they sailed...
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Join The Harley School on March 18 at 7pm for “The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child” Blurb: Each year over the past decade more colleges announced that they were ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT scores—joining hundreds...
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
For over a year Kristina Benjamin ’15 was the Deputy Campaign Manager for newly elected State Senator Samra Brouk and was recently hired to continue her work with Samra in her Senate office as a Community Outreach and Constituent Manager. I had the chance to talk...
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
Chris Dwyer ’93 was a 17-year-old student living in a small English town and a member of the debate team at Colchester Royal Grammar School when he was introduced to the English-Speaking Union, an education charity for international students “working to give young...
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Back in 2017, Mary Critikos ’54 was visiting Harley and noticed a group of students sitting on the floor, among backpacks and jackets, at the top of the stairs outside the doorway that leads to the theater. She loved the joy on their faces as they talked and laughed,...
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Dr. Cliff Costello ’07 didn’t always want to be a doctor, but he was always interested in science. At Harley, he, along with four other determined, science-minded classmates Alex Duckles, Mac Inglis, Eric Dobson, and James Greenebaum battled their way through...
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Simon Williams '88 says when he set off for his year abroad at Harley in the late 1980s “Travel was expensive, phone calls were expensive, there was no internet—America was still a long way away.” He’d exchanged a couple of letters with the McLear's, but arrived with...
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
Talethea Best ’82 joined Harley in Grade 7. Although she and her sister Nicolle were doing fine at the public city school in their 19th Ward neighborhood, her parents were very education-minded people and were drawn to the idea of the smaller class sizes, the...
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48 passed away on January 22, 2021, at the age of 90. Joe attended The Harley School until 1945 and was considered a member of the Class of 1948. He was one of a long line of Briggs family members to attend The Harley School: sisters Barbara...
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS HOSTED BY SUE HUGHES-SMITH Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 12, 2021) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Community-wide Clean Energy Programs hosted by Sue Hughes-Smith, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 –...
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Charly Carter ’82 says her work as founder and executive director of Step Up Maryland is a culmination of her 30 year career in politics. While she has never run for office (yet!), she has helped to create and encourage some change makers in the political arena in the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT HOSTED BY CHARLY CARTER '82, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STEP UP MARYLAND Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 8, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Political Engagement hosted by Carly Carter '82,...
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Leslie Knox ’97 seems to always follow her heart and is ready to jump at the next opportunity to better the world around her. I asked her why she joined The Harley School in 10th grade and she said, “My mom discovered I was teaching my 9th grade social studies class...
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Although it seems like Betsy Wilcox '01 has always been here, she officially joined the lower school faculty at Harley this past September. Betsy is connected to Harley in so many ways. She is an alumna from the class of 2001, is a parent of Winnie in the Class of...
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Edwin Dorsey '16 has always been a self-starter and a motivated individual, so it's not surprising that as a graduate right out of Stanford University where he majored in economics, he moved to New York City and started his own business, The Bear Cave, a weekly...
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
For many, college life is the first taste of real freedom. Students work hard and play hard and the long winter break is like a beacon. But for Jordyn Gualdani '14 (formerly Alyssa Gualdani), a transgender youth, winter break freshman year at Rochester Institute of...
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60 has dedicated much of her life to the violin and making beautiful music with some of the most famous conductors, composers, and musicians in the world, and her passion for music started at The Harley School. Back in the 1950’s, there was a...
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19 joined the Harley community as an international student from China in 9th grade at the age of 15. When I asked him why he chose to come to Rochester with the vast United States as an option, he replied, “I didn’t choose Rochester, I chose...
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
The old adage "Listen to your Mother" means a lot to John Papin '16 because his mom, Mary Ellen Papin, gave her son some great advice that helped him land his dream job. Back in May, John graduated from Alfred University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a...
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Many school districts are taking a leave of absence from the performing arts this year, but not The Harley School. Thanks to a dedicated and persevering faculty, the show is, indeed, “going on!” Summertime Homework Kristy Houston, Harley’s band instructor, spent her...
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Growing up, Delaney Glaze ’13 spent much of her life hearing about the crimes committed in the city of Rochester from the candid on-the-job stories her father, Mark Glaze, a retired officer at the Rochester Police Department, would tell. Influenced by her father and...
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
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WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
WHAM 13/Fox Rochester Reports Brighton, N.Y. — The new school year is less than one week away, and it's bringing unprecedented changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Schwartz visited The Harley School Thursday morning to give us an inside look at the...
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
For those who missed it live, or would like to watch again, here is the full recording of our Commons Speaker Series event, "Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy" presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. About Bruce A. Jacobs: As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs...
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Bruce A. Jacobs As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs takes apart racism and works for our shared interests against bigoted and authoritarian thought and action. His book RACE MANNERS was called “a must-read” by Los Angeles Times columnist Norine Dresser. On his...
Our Reentry Plan
Dear Parents, Our reentry plan We have been communicating with you quite a bit this summer, so I believe you already know that we have had a Reentry Task Force working since the spring, looking at all of the possible ways we might return to school. Last week, the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
ANTIRACISM: MOVING AMERICA TOWARD DEMOCRACY PRESENTED BY BRUCE A. JACOBS Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. Wednesday,...
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
THE HARLEY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES, DAVID GARRISON, M.D., NEWEST MEMBER OF THE HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Board Members Will Advise School Leadership on Steps to Ensure Health of School Community ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Today, The Harley School announced the appointment...
A Less Predictable Future
Fifty years ago, educators prepared students for the world by giving them a firm foundation in general areas of knowledge and a specific skill set to accomplish defined tasks. Today, educators need to prepare students for a less predictable future. While individuals...
Division News
Upper School Design and Engineering class explored Cold Frames. They first asked a lot of questions: Do cold frames work? Will they keep the temperature high enough during winter? What materials will work best to let in sunshine and insulate the plants from the cold?...
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Featured in Becoming Magazine, Spring 2020 When Erica Ingraham ’06 was growing up, she wondered if she might have an intolerance to lactose, which spurred her curiosity about how food affects the body. Now a registered dietitian, Erica combines her passions for...
Lower School
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life, moving on from Harley to serve as the Head of the Poughkeepsie Day...
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her mom, Valerie Myntti P '09 (Lower School, 2001-2007, Director of Admissions,...
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational focus. In the 1970’s, while empathy and wellness were definitely part...
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, married the love of her life, and landed a fantastic job...
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
One of The Harley School's college counselors, Emily Cady, was a recent guest on WARM 101.3 radio's "Rochester Speaks" show. She shares tips for families and talks about the process and the journey of discovery that oftern unfolds along the way. Listen...
2020s
2020sOver the holidays, the Class of 2020 got together at Radio Social! The night of commencement is usually quite the "to do" for the graduating students and the parents. In some cases, they organize an all-night party that includes bounce houses, laser tag, a...
2010s
2010sThe Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia in August were the setting for the marriage of Griffin McGregor Anderson ’12 to Vivian Grace Hagerty. Griffin and Vivian, both avid hikers, climbers, and canoers, chose a small celebration with immediate family and attendants...
2000s
2000sSybil Prince ’00 and her husband, Adam, welcomed baby Evelyn to the family this summer. Phillip Williams ’00 with little Sophia in her Harley onesie! “Harley was an immensely formative experience” –Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel with his daughters, Maya (5), Nova (3),...
1990s
1990sSara Hanna ’91, a professional photographer in Atlanta, GA, had her work recently featured in Simply Buckhead magazine. Sara's work has been featured in national magazines and she shared her expertise with the Harley community on a Zoom call in August of 2020....
1980s
1980sPeter Brown ’80, architect, planner, development consultant, author, and instructor at the University of Minnesota, recently shared on LinkedIn, "I was deeply honored to have the opportunity to speak at the Lithuanian Real Estate Development Association...
1970s
1970sMembers of the Class of 1971 gathered for a fun-filled weekend in June to celebrate their 50th Reunion! Special thanks to Ann Hallick, Larry Lunt, Nancy White McGahey, and Robin Rae Vavrina for their help pulling the class together! Those monthly Zoom calls...
1950s
1950sJohn Goldman ’52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he...
1960s
1960s(L-R) Rob Gulick ’83, Chris D'Amanda ’78, Mike Lasser (English, 1966 to ’98), Kitty Lindsay Hawks ’66, Doug Gilbert ’87, and Ron Richardson (Art, 1975 to ‘98) gathered at Kitty's home for refreshments and conversation before going to a concert by musical legend...
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients, a former head of the school, and he was telling her about Harley. The...
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous, infectious laugh that could compete with John Dolan (Psychology,...
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer and camera operator. So far, his work has taken him across the United...
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house specialist for students with learning challenges. She diagnosed...
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full life."; "Delightful human being."; "I always enjoyed Frank's company and...
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called him--subbed in classes across the disciplines including English, Biology,...
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
“I am really good at structuring an unstructured problem.” --Jon Caulkins ’83 The media’s focus on the legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused quite a discussion and Jon Caulkins ’83 is behind some of the research on this hot topic. Jon, a professor...
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Tina Durham, our MSACN nutritional consultant, has put together a collection of recipes for our families to try at home, ranging from Chicken Parm Zucchini to Apple Nachos to Maple Sriracha Stir Fry. A .pdf of the recipes is available here.
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Capoeira Camp Grades 5-12June 27-31 and/or August 8-12Taught by Hope Kantor and Jen CleggTry one or both weeks! Register here! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines kicks, rhythm and movement. Capoeira is a dialog between players—a conversation...
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
John Goldman '52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he wrote...
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Following winter break in Grade 11, Alan Staehle '59, along with five other boys from the class of 1959, was asked not to return to Harley after a series of "stupid stunts" earlier in the year. Though he did not graduate from Harley, he is especially thankful for the...
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
When Liam Brennan-Burke ’17 first joined Harley in Grade 6, he was already thinking about invoicing. He had started his own lawn mowing business that year, “Liam’s Lawn Service,” and wanted to figure out how to easily bill his neighborhood customers and receive...
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Remembering Joy Moss
The Story of Joy Moss by Karen LaFauci JOY MOSS, 1937 – 2021 Joy Moss was an extraordinary individual who left an extraordinary legacy. Talk to anyone whose life was touched by Joy and you’ll hear words of admiration and respect: Humble. Scholarly. Steadfast. A...
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
David Strasenburgh, Harley's Director of Development from 1974-83, passed away in December. From A History of The Harley School: 75th Anniversary by Ruth Ewell P '66, '70 (Headmaster's Secretary and Registrar, 1960-80, College Counseling Office, 1980-86): August 6,...
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Assistant to the Head of the Upper School, Kristin Liotti, announced she was leaving at the end of the January 2022. Kristin started in 2009 as the Harley receptionist, and has been a magnificent colleague and friend to all at The Harley School. We will miss the easy...
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Marilyn Fenster slipped quietly into retirement at the end of the last school year. Marilyn had an impressive teaching style, sharing her love for the students, past and present, as well as a huge commitment to Harley. Marilyn (along with Kim Bednarcyk P '16, Lower...
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
In her most recent newsletter, Maggie Lloydhauser '11 shared a beautiful tribute to her brother, Coyne Lloyd '06, for his 34th birthday. Ode to Coyne My oldest brother, Coyne, is one of the people I love most on this earth. He is brilliant, and thoughtful, and...
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Lily Beaumont ’07’s made quite a name for herself as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester. She graduated 10 years ago, but we recently heard from Harley parent Belinda Redden P ’24, a member of the Fellowship Office at the University, that several UR...
Why is play a vital part of learning?
Information provided by Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, Head of Lower School, to US News & World Report Why is play a vital part of learning? At The Harley School, play is an essential component of learning. In our Lower School, play’s role in development is crucial. To...
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Photos and writing provided by Lisa Barker, Food and Farm Coordinator With the winter almost officially upon us, I’m sure at least some of you are wondering: What exactly happens to the bees in the winter? The answer varies somewhat depending on the region and the...
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
From Fox Rochester, November 26, 2021 The Harley School recently concluded its “Lives of Great Purpose” fundraising campaign. The campaign began back in 2018 as an effort to enhance academics, student learning environments, and the overall Harley experience for...
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
From 13 WHAM News, November 22, 2021 The Harley School 3rd grade class learned entrepreneurial skills with annual Harlic Garlic sale on Monday. Students grew, harvested and sold organic cloves of garlic to the school community. Over the past few months, students...
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
William "Bill" Hosley, Harley School Trustee from 1962-1970, passed away in September 2021. Bill had a long career at Eastman Kodak and used his business expertise during a major capital project at the School. During his tenure on the board, the following...
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
Luisa Barbano '11 posted this on Facebook: A decade ago, I wrote a short story for Patricia Malone's (Upper School English, 2009 to present) creative writing class...This spooky season, my Gothic horror piece has finally found a home! The Double-Goer It is said that...
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
Brad Prozeller '71, age 68, died at home, peacefully, with his loving wife at his side on October 26, 2021. Brad was born and raised in Fairport, N.Y., the second youngest of six children. Following the path of his siblings, his parents placed him in kindergarten at...
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
Ann Parsons '71 came back to Harley in 2014-2017 to aid a student through her work with BOCES. The student had suffered from an illness that left him unable to read, write, or speak. They found, however, that he was able to read dice. Ann, being visually impaired,...
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
Margaret Ann Kennedy '48 passed away on September 23rd at Northampton Manor in Frederick, Maryland. Born in Rochester, New York to Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy, Margaret was one of six siblings. She was educated at the Harley School and Wells College, where she...
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
Phyllis Bentley ’45 was the daughter to Cogswell Bentley, the husband to one of Harley’s founding mothers, Harriet Bentley. Harriet died years prior to Phyllis’ birth, but Phyllis, as a descendant to one of Harley’s founding mothers and its namesake, had strong ties...
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Ann Hartman '43, 95, died peacefully at home on Nov. 5 surrounded by family and friends who were keeping vigil. She was a woman who lived a memorable life, full of love, loving, and adventure. At age 21, she traveled to Oregon and, with a friend, built a cabin,...
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
“Harley was an immensely formative experience.”–Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel joined Harley Middle School in Grade 8; he is a graduate of Yale University, was granted his Master’s and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is now a professor at the London Business School. He...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, November 17, 2021. First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School By: Velvet Spicer November 17, 2021 The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, October 25, 2021. Harley School raises $16 million in three-year campaign By: Velvet Spicer October 25, 2021 The Harley School on Friday marked the close of the largest donor campaign in the school’s...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, June 22, 2021. The Harley School has been awarded a grant by the Edward E. Ford Foundation for the advancement of the school’s climate change curriculum, enhancement of its sustainability plan and...
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
ccording to the United Nations, social sustainability means identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people. One part of social sustainability requires involving citizens, which leads to understanding, engagement,...
The Bike Boom
ecoming Magazine checked in with two alums, Paul Barrows and Eric LaClair, who run DreamBikes in Rochester, about what they see happening with this healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. DreamBikes: Creating Opportunities with Two...
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
hey dove deeply into our data, including emissions from purchased gas and electricity, staff/student commuting, and other travel such as class trips, alumni visits, conferences and the like. Our students worked with them to gather data on student...
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
e sat in the Harley Gallery getting to know each other as he started telling me about his creative process. He had read an article in The New York Times about gas emissions, and it had infuriated him. He immediately reached out to his close friend...
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
t is important to understand that buildings are responsible for approximately 40 percent of the carbon emissions produced in the United States. CO2 is, of course, one of the primary contributors to global climate change, and it is having...
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
was a “lifer” at Harley. In the fall of 1963, my parents enrolled me in Harley’s Nursery program, taught by Miss Wadsworth. I went straight through until Grade 12, except for Grade 3, when we returned to London (where I was born) for a year. I...
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
ood insecurity affects nearly 30 percent of people in eight of Rochester’s highest-poverty ZIP codes. Urban agriculture and community gardens are a great way to provide sustainable food production and supply those in need. They can help address...
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
"Maximize your joy in learning.” This is what Aliza Leit ’17 says we should all strive for; and she is doing just that. Aliza joined Harley in Grade 7, following in the footsteps of her brother Jeremiah ’14, who was already here. Their parents decided to move Aliza...
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
Justin Fox ’15 says every time he wants something, he finds a way to make it happen. That was the case when he decided to come to the Harley School. He was a Grade 10 student at Norman Howard School and knew from the time he was a young boy that he wanted to be a...
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
By Lydia Okutoro-Seck, Head of Middle School, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal. This past year presented some of the greatest educational challenges endured by students, teachers, and parents...
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
By Beth Bailey, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Harley School, featuring interviews with Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, The Harley School’s Head of Lower School, and Kim Bednarcyk, Nursery faculty member This article has...
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
By Seth O'Bryan, Director of Social and Environment Sustainability and Upper School Mathematics, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. Response to a reporter question regarding insights and predictions from educators,about what K-12 virtual learning will look like...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Dick Chapman P ’76, ‘78 (Physical Education 1958-1966 and 1967-1982) passed away on March 12, 2021. Whenever Dick spoke of his time at Harley, he always had a big smile and was full of enthusiasm and stories. He felt a true connection to the students, the faculty, and...
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Not everything is as it appears. When I learned that Connor Frame ’08 was a lower school teacher in London, I assumed he was following in the footsteps of his mom, Kathy Kearns Frame ’73, a now retired but dedicated teacher for many years at the Pittsford Unified...
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Last March, Noah Lee ’20 was enjoying his senior year at Harley. Accepted into Yale University, he was feeling relaxed, and looking forward to “senior spring” a time filled with fun and meaningful end-of-year activities like the Oak Tree Ceremony, Honors Assembly,...
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
“I don’t regret it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.” This is what Chloe Monson ’11 says about her family’s decision to relocate from England to the United States when she was 16. Originally from Dublin, her family moved around a bit and when her parents decided to move...
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
In 2020, Lindsay Zefting Vera ’02 was named one of the “40 Under 40” in the Albany Business Review for her work as a civil engineer and urban planner. Her late father was a traffic engineer and although Lindsay’s brain was geared the same way and all signs pointed to...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Joy Moss, Harley librarian from 1969-2015, died at her home "peacefully and with dignity" on Sunday. Joy was a huge part of the Harley School community, a lover of books and reading; and a woman with such a passion, she created the lower school library from her own...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
When we received the news from Don Nielsen '75 that his mother, Eloise Nielsen P '73, '75, '76 (Physical Education, 1966-1982), passed away, there had been several very tragic days close together at Harley; with news of the losses of Dick Chapman (Physical Education...
Alumni College Day 2021
Nowadays, having a virtual event is pretty common and this year’s Alumni College Day was no exception. The format moved from in-person to virtual, and this year we broke our day up into two separate talks, the first a requirement for Grades 9/10 and optional for...
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Torpedoed is an eye-catching and mesmerizing book. It is a book about 90 child refugees that want to seek refuge over in North America on a boat. They come from different places in Europe and want to leave because of violence during World War II. The boat they sailed...
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Join The Harley School on March 18 at 7pm for “The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child” Blurb: Each year over the past decade more colleges announced that they were ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT scores—joining hundreds...
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
For over a year Kristina Benjamin ’15 was the Deputy Campaign Manager for newly elected State Senator Samra Brouk and was recently hired to continue her work with Samra in her Senate office as a Community Outreach and Constituent Manager. I had the chance to talk...
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
Chris Dwyer ’93 was a 17-year-old student living in a small English town and a member of the debate team at Colchester Royal Grammar School when he was introduced to the English-Speaking Union, an education charity for international students “working to give young...
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Back in 2017, Mary Critikos ’54 was visiting Harley and noticed a group of students sitting on the floor, among backpacks and jackets, at the top of the stairs outside the doorway that leads to the theater. She loved the joy on their faces as they talked and laughed,...
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Dr. Cliff Costello ’07 didn’t always want to be a doctor, but he was always interested in science. At Harley, he, along with four other determined, science-minded classmates Alex Duckles, Mac Inglis, Eric Dobson, and James Greenebaum battled their way through...
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Simon Williams '88 says when he set off for his year abroad at Harley in the late 1980s “Travel was expensive, phone calls were expensive, there was no internet—America was still a long way away.” He’d exchanged a couple of letters with the McLear's, but arrived with...
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
Talethea Best ’82 joined Harley in Grade 7. Although she and her sister Nicolle were doing fine at the public city school in their 19th Ward neighborhood, her parents were very education-minded people and were drawn to the idea of the smaller class sizes, the...
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48 passed away on January 22, 2021, at the age of 90. Joe attended The Harley School until 1945 and was considered a member of the Class of 1948. He was one of a long line of Briggs family members to attend The Harley School: sisters Barbara...
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS HOSTED BY SUE HUGHES-SMITH Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 12, 2021) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Community-wide Clean Energy Programs hosted by Sue Hughes-Smith, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 –...
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Charly Carter ’82 says her work as founder and executive director of Step Up Maryland is a culmination of her 30 year career in politics. While she has never run for office (yet!), she has helped to create and encourage some change makers in the political arena in the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT HOSTED BY CHARLY CARTER '82, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STEP UP MARYLAND Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 8, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Political Engagement hosted by Carly Carter '82,...
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Leslie Knox ’97 seems to always follow her heart and is ready to jump at the next opportunity to better the world around her. I asked her why she joined The Harley School in 10th grade and she said, “My mom discovered I was teaching my 9th grade social studies class...
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Although it seems like Betsy Wilcox '01 has always been here, she officially joined the lower school faculty at Harley this past September. Betsy is connected to Harley in so many ways. She is an alumna from the class of 2001, is a parent of Winnie in the Class of...
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Edwin Dorsey '16 has always been a self-starter and a motivated individual, so it's not surprising that as a graduate right out of Stanford University where he majored in economics, he moved to New York City and started his own business, The Bear Cave, a weekly...
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
For many, college life is the first taste of real freedom. Students work hard and play hard and the long winter break is like a beacon. But for Jordyn Gualdani '14 (formerly Alyssa Gualdani), a transgender youth, winter break freshman year at Rochester Institute of...
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60 has dedicated much of her life to the violin and making beautiful music with some of the most famous conductors, composers, and musicians in the world, and her passion for music started at The Harley School. Back in the 1950’s, there was a...
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19 joined the Harley community as an international student from China in 9th grade at the age of 15. When I asked him why he chose to come to Rochester with the vast United States as an option, he replied, “I didn’t choose Rochester, I chose...
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
The old adage "Listen to your Mother" means a lot to John Papin '16 because his mom, Mary Ellen Papin, gave her son some great advice that helped him land his dream job. Back in May, John graduated from Alfred University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a...
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Many school districts are taking a leave of absence from the performing arts this year, but not The Harley School. Thanks to a dedicated and persevering faculty, the show is, indeed, “going on!” Summertime Homework Kristy Houston, Harley’s band instructor, spent her...
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Growing up, Delaney Glaze ’13 spent much of her life hearing about the crimes committed in the city of Rochester from the candid on-the-job stories her father, Mark Glaze, a retired officer at the Rochester Police Department, would tell. Influenced by her father and...
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
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WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
WHAM 13/Fox Rochester Reports Brighton, N.Y. — The new school year is less than one week away, and it's bringing unprecedented changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Schwartz visited The Harley School Thursday morning to give us an inside look at the...
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
For those who missed it live, or would like to watch again, here is the full recording of our Commons Speaker Series event, "Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy" presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. About Bruce A. Jacobs: As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs...
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Bruce A. Jacobs As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs takes apart racism and works for our shared interests against bigoted and authoritarian thought and action. His book RACE MANNERS was called “a must-read” by Los Angeles Times columnist Norine Dresser. On his...
Our Reentry Plan
Dear Parents, Our reentry plan We have been communicating with you quite a bit this summer, so I believe you already know that we have had a Reentry Task Force working since the spring, looking at all of the possible ways we might return to school. Last week, the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
ANTIRACISM: MOVING AMERICA TOWARD DEMOCRACY PRESENTED BY BRUCE A. JACOBS Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. Wednesday,...
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
THE HARLEY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES, DAVID GARRISON, M.D., NEWEST MEMBER OF THE HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Board Members Will Advise School Leadership on Steps to Ensure Health of School Community ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Today, The Harley School announced the appointment...
A Less Predictable Future
Fifty years ago, educators prepared students for the world by giving them a firm foundation in general areas of knowledge and a specific skill set to accomplish defined tasks. Today, educators need to prepare students for a less predictable future. While individuals...
Division News
Upper School Design and Engineering class explored Cold Frames. They first asked a lot of questions: Do cold frames work? Will they keep the temperature high enough during winter? What materials will work best to let in sunshine and insulate the plants from the cold?...
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Featured in Becoming Magazine, Spring 2020 When Erica Ingraham ’06 was growing up, she wondered if she might have an intolerance to lactose, which spurred her curiosity about how food affects the body. Now a registered dietitian, Erica combines her passions for...
Middle School
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life, moving on from Harley to serve as the Head of the Poughkeepsie Day...
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her mom, Valerie Myntti P '09 (Lower School, 2001-2007, Director of Admissions,...
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational focus. In the 1970’s, while empathy and wellness were definitely part...
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, married the love of her life, and landed a fantastic job...
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
One of The Harley School's college counselors, Emily Cady, was a recent guest on WARM 101.3 radio's "Rochester Speaks" show. She shares tips for families and talks about the process and the journey of discovery that oftern unfolds along the way. Listen...
2020s
2020sOver the holidays, the Class of 2020 got together at Radio Social! The night of commencement is usually quite the "to do" for the graduating students and the parents. In some cases, they organize an all-night party that includes bounce houses, laser tag, a...
2010s
2010sThe Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia in August were the setting for the marriage of Griffin McGregor Anderson ’12 to Vivian Grace Hagerty. Griffin and Vivian, both avid hikers, climbers, and canoers, chose a small celebration with immediate family and attendants...
2000s
2000sSybil Prince ’00 and her husband, Adam, welcomed baby Evelyn to the family this summer. Phillip Williams ’00 with little Sophia in her Harley onesie! “Harley was an immensely formative experience” –Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel with his daughters, Maya (5), Nova (3),...
1990s
1990sSara Hanna ’91, a professional photographer in Atlanta, GA, had her work recently featured in Simply Buckhead magazine. Sara's work has been featured in national magazines and she shared her expertise with the Harley community on a Zoom call in August of 2020....
1980s
1980sPeter Brown ’80, architect, planner, development consultant, author, and instructor at the University of Minnesota, recently shared on LinkedIn, "I was deeply honored to have the opportunity to speak at the Lithuanian Real Estate Development Association...
1970s
1970sMembers of the Class of 1971 gathered for a fun-filled weekend in June to celebrate their 50th Reunion! Special thanks to Ann Hallick, Larry Lunt, Nancy White McGahey, and Robin Rae Vavrina for their help pulling the class together! Those monthly Zoom calls...
1950s
1950sJohn Goldman ’52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he...
1960s
1960s(L-R) Rob Gulick ’83, Chris D'Amanda ’78, Mike Lasser (English, 1966 to ’98), Kitty Lindsay Hawks ’66, Doug Gilbert ’87, and Ron Richardson (Art, 1975 to ‘98) gathered at Kitty's home for refreshments and conversation before going to a concert by musical legend...
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at the Urban Choice Charter School and doing just fine. One day, his mom was with one of her patients, a former head of the school, and he was telling her about Harley. The...
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a superior violin player, always involved with anything music related at the school, with a boisterous, infectious laugh that could compete with John Dolan (Psychology,...
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College and pursued a career in the New York City filmmaking industry as a cinematographer and camera operator. So far, his work has taken him across the United...
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and Harley parent, worked at the school from 1973 to 1987. During those years she was the school's in-house specialist for students with learning challenges. She diagnosed...
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former students and colleagues shared their sentiments about Mr. Laimbeer: "Frank lived a rich and full life."; "Delightful human being."; "I always enjoyed Frank's company and...
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more years, Lou Battaglia has served as the Upper School's utility player. "Mr. B"--as students called him--subbed in classes across the disciplines including English, Biology,...
Alumni News: Jon Caulkins ’83
“I am really good at structuring an unstructured problem.” --Jon Caulkins ’83 The media’s focus on the legalization of marijuana in the United States has caused quite a discussion and Jon Caulkins ’83 is behind some of the research on this hot topic. Jon, a professor...
Back-to-School Recipes from Our Nutritionist
Tina Durham, our MSACN nutritional consultant, has put together a collection of recipes for our families to try at home, ranging from Chicken Parm Zucchini to Apple Nachos to Maple Sriracha Stir Fry. A .pdf of the recipes is available here.
Capoeira Camp Debuts this Summer!
Capoeira Camp Grades 5-12June 27-31 and/or August 8-12Taught by Hope Kantor and Jen CleggTry one or both weeks! Register here! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form which combines kicks, rhythm and movement. Capoeira is a dialog between players—a conversation...
Alumni News: John Goldman ’52
John Goldman '52 was thinking about his upcoming 70th Reunion from Harley and shared a great story. John knows how to celebrate a birthday in style! When he celebrated his 80th birthday back in 2014, he “sold” all of his party guests a copy of a book that he wrote...
Alumni News: Alan Staehle ’59
Following winter break in Grade 11, Alan Staehle '59, along with five other boys from the class of 1959, was asked not to return to Harley after a series of "stupid stunts" earlier in the year. Though he did not graduate from Harley, he is especially thankful for the...
Alumni News: Liam Brennan-Burke ’17
When Liam Brennan-Burke ’17 first joined Harley in Grade 6, he was already thinking about invoicing. He had started his own lawn mowing business that year, “Liam’s Lawn Service,” and wanted to figure out how to easily bill his neighborhood customers and receive...
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Remembering Joy Moss
The Story of Joy Moss by Karen LaFauci JOY MOSS, 1937 – 2021 Joy Moss was an extraordinary individual who left an extraordinary legacy. Talk to anyone whose life was touched by Joy and you’ll hear words of admiration and respect: Humble. Scholarly. Steadfast. A...
In Memoriam: Former staff member David Strasenburgh
David Strasenburgh, Harley's Director of Development from 1974-83, passed away in December. From A History of The Harley School: 75th Anniversary by Ruth Ewell P '66, '70 (Headmaster's Secretary and Registrar, 1960-80, College Counseling Office, 1980-86): August 6,...
Faculty News: Kristin Liotti Has Left the Building
Assistant to the Head of the Upper School, Kristin Liotti, announced she was leaving at the end of the January 2022. Kristin started in 2009 as the Harley receptionist, and has been a magnificent colleague and friend to all at The Harley School. We will miss the easy...
Faculty News: Lower School’s Marilyn Fenster Retires
Marilyn Fenster slipped quietly into retirement at the end of the last school year. Marilyn had an impressive teaching style, sharing her love for the students, past and present, as well as a huge commitment to Harley. Marilyn (along with Kim Bednarcyk P '16, Lower...
Alumni News: Coyne Lloyd ’06
In her most recent newsletter, Maggie Lloydhauser '11 shared a beautiful tribute to her brother, Coyne Lloyd '06, for his 34th birthday. Ode to Coyne My oldest brother, Coyne, is one of the people I love most on this earth. He is brilliant, and thoughtful, and...
Alumni News: Lily Beaumont ’07
Lily Beaumont ’07’s made quite a name for herself as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester. She graduated 10 years ago, but we recently heard from Harley parent Belinda Redden P ’24, a member of the Fellowship Office at the University, that several UR...
Why is play a vital part of learning?
Information provided by Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, Head of Lower School, to US News & World Report Why is play a vital part of learning? At The Harley School, play is an essential component of learning. In our Lower School, play’s role in development is crucial. To...
What happens to the Harley bees in the winter?
Photos and writing provided by Lisa Barker, Food and Farm Coordinator With the winter almost officially upon us, I’m sure at least some of you are wondering: What exactly happens to the bees in the winter? The answer varies somewhat depending on the region and the...
Good Day Rochester Coverage: Harley School Celebrates Successful Campaign
From Fox Rochester, November 26, 2021 The Harley School recently concluded its “Lives of Great Purpose” fundraising campaign. The campaign began back in 2018 as an effort to enhance academics, student learning environments, and the overall Harley experience for...
News 13 Coverage: Harley School 3rd graders learn entrepreneurial skills by selling garlic
From 13 WHAM News, November 22, 2021 The Harley School 3rd grade class learned entrepreneurial skills with annual Harlic Garlic sale on Monday. Students grew, harvested and sold organic cloves of garlic to the school community. Over the past few months, students...
In Memoriam: Former Trustee William “Bill” Hosley
William "Bill" Hosley, Harley School Trustee from 1962-1970, passed away in September 2021. Bill had a long career at Eastman Kodak and used his business expertise during a major capital project at the School. During his tenure on the board, the following...
Alumni News: Luisa Barbano ’11
Luisa Barbano '11 posted this on Facebook: A decade ago, I wrote a short story for Patricia Malone's (Upper School English, 2009 to present) creative writing class...This spooky season, my Gothic horror piece has finally found a home! The Double-Goer It is said that...
In Memoriam: Brad Prozeller ’71
Brad Prozeller '71, age 68, died at home, peacefully, with his loving wife at his side on October 26, 2021. Brad was born and raised in Fairport, N.Y., the second youngest of six children. Following the path of his siblings, his parents placed him in kindergarten at...
In Memoriam: Ann Parsons ’71
Ann Parsons '71 came back to Harley in 2014-2017 to aid a student through her work with BOCES. The student had suffered from an illness that left him unable to read, write, or speak. They found, however, that he was able to read dice. Ann, being visually impaired,...
In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Kennedy ’48
Margaret Ann Kennedy '48 passed away on September 23rd at Northampton Manor in Frederick, Maryland. Born in Rochester, New York to Dr. Robert and Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy, Margaret was one of six siblings. She was educated at the Harley School and Wells College, where she...
In Memoriam: Phyllis Bentley ’45
Phyllis Bentley ’45 was the daughter to Cogswell Bentley, the husband to one of Harley’s founding mothers, Harriet Bentley. Harriet died years prior to Phyllis’ birth, but Phyllis, as a descendant to one of Harley’s founding mothers and its namesake, had strong ties...
In Memoriam: Ann Hartman ’43
Ann Hartman '43, 95, died peacefully at home on Nov. 5 surrounded by family and friends who were keeping vigil. She was a woman who lived a memorable life, full of love, loving, and adventure. At age 21, she traveled to Oregon and, with a friend, built a cabin,...
Alumni News: Daniel Effron ’01’s Formative Experience
“Harley was an immensely formative experience.”–Daniel Effron ’01 Daniel joined Harley Middle School in Grade 8; he is a graduate of Yale University, was granted his Master’s and Ph.D. from Stanford University, and is now a professor at the London Business School. He...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, November 17, 2021. First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School By: Velvet Spicer November 17, 2021 The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: Close of Lives of Great Purpose Campaign
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, October 25, 2021. Harley School raises $16 million in three-year campaign By: Velvet Spicer October 25, 2021 The Harley School on Friday marked the close of the largest donor campaign in the school’s...
Rochester Business Journal Coverage: EE Ford Grant
This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal, June 22, 2021. The Harley School has been awarded a grant by the Edward E. Ford Foundation for the advancement of the school’s climate change curriculum, enhancement of its sustainability plan and...
Social Sustainability is Essential, Especially Now
ccording to the United Nations, social sustainability means identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people. One part of social sustainability requires involving citizens, which leads to understanding, engagement,...
The Bike Boom
ecoming Magazine checked in with two alums, Paul Barrows and Eric LaClair, who run DreamBikes in Rochester, about what they see happening with this healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. DreamBikes: Creating Opportunities with Two...
Working Together for a Sustainable Future
hey dove deeply into our data, including emissions from purchased gas and electricity, staff/student commuting, and other travel such as class trips, alumni visits, conferences and the like. Our students worked with them to gather data on student...
Words of Change: Civilization in Crisis
e sat in the Harley Gallery getting to know each other as he started telling me about his creative process. He had read an article in The New York Times about gas emissions, and it had infuriated him. He immediately reached out to his close friend...
Sustainability by Design: Architecture’s Unique Role
t is important to understand that buildings are responsible for approximately 40 percent of the carbon emissions produced in the United States. CO2 is, of course, one of the primary contributors to global climate change, and it is having...
Driver, Writer, Activist, Explainer
was a “lifer” at Harley. In the fall of 1963, my parents enrolled me in Harley’s Nursery program, taught by Miss Wadsworth. I went straight through until Grade 12, except for Grade 3, when we returned to London (where I was born) for a year. I...
Food Justice Warrior, Locally-Grown
ood insecurity affects nearly 30 percent of people in eight of Rochester’s highest-poverty ZIP codes. Urban agriculture and community gardens are a great way to provide sustainable food production and supply those in need. They can help address...
Alumni News: Aliza Leit ’17 Maximizing Her Joy in Learning
"Maximize your joy in learning.” This is what Aliza Leit ’17 says we should all strive for; and she is doing just that. Aliza joined Harley in Grade 7, following in the footsteps of her brother Jeremiah ’14, who was already here. Their parents decided to move Aliza...
Alumni News: Justin Fox ’15 Making It Happen
Justin Fox ’15 says every time he wants something, he finds a way to make it happen. That was the case when he decided to come to the Harley School. He was a Grade 10 student at Norman Howard School and knew from the time he was a young boy that he wanted to be a...
How Education Will Thrive and Survive After COVID-19
By Lydia Okutoro-Seck, Head of Middle School, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. This article originally appeared in the Rochester Business Journal. This past year presented some of the greatest educational challenges endured by students, teachers, and parents...
Nature the Co-teacher: Maintaining lessons from a year outside
By Beth Bailey, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Harley School, featuring interviews with Dr. Terry Fonda Smith, The Harley School’s Head of Lower School, and Kim Bednarcyk, Nursery faculty member This article has...
What is Virtual Learning in 2021 and Beyond? Two Ideas Examined.
By Seth O'Bryan, Director of Social and Environment Sustainability and Upper School Mathematics, at The Harley School in Rochester, NY. Response to a reporter question regarding insights and predictions from educators,about what K-12 virtual learning will look like...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Dick Chapman
Dick Chapman P ’76, ‘78 (Physical Education 1958-1966 and 1967-1982) passed away on March 12, 2021. Whenever Dick spoke of his time at Harley, he always had a big smile and was full of enthusiasm and stories. He felt a true connection to the students, the faculty, and...
Alumni News: Connor Frame ’08
Not everything is as it appears. When I learned that Connor Frame ’08 was a lower school teacher in London, I assumed he was following in the footsteps of his mom, Kathy Kearns Frame ’73, a now retired but dedicated teacher for many years at the Pittsford Unified...
Alumni News: Noah Lee ’20
Last March, Noah Lee ’20 was enjoying his senior year at Harley. Accepted into Yale University, he was feeling relaxed, and looking forward to “senior spring” a time filled with fun and meaningful end-of-year activities like the Oak Tree Ceremony, Honors Assembly,...
Alumni News: Chloe Monson ’11
“I don’t regret it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.” This is what Chloe Monson ’11 says about her family’s decision to relocate from England to the United States when she was 16. Originally from Dublin, her family moved around a bit and when her parents decided to move...
Alumni News: Lindsay Zefting ’02
In 2020, Lindsay Zefting Vera ’02 was named one of the “40 Under 40” in the Albany Business Review for her work as a civil engineer and urban planner. Her late father was a traffic engineer and although Lindsay’s brain was geared the same way and all signs pointed to...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former Harley librarian, Joy Moss
Joy Moss, Harley librarian from 1969-2015, died at her home "peacefully and with dignity" on Sunday. Joy was a huge part of the Harley School community, a lover of books and reading; and a woman with such a passion, she created the lower school library from her own...
Alumni Community News: Passing of former physical education teacher Eloise Nielsen
When we received the news from Don Nielsen '75 that his mother, Eloise Nielsen P '73, '75, '76 (Physical Education, 1966-1982), passed away, there had been several very tragic days close together at Harley; with news of the losses of Dick Chapman (Physical Education...
Alumni College Day 2021
Nowadays, having a virtual event is pretty common and this year’s Alumni College Day was no exception. The format moved from in-person to virtual, and this year we broke our day up into two separate talks, the first a requirement for Grades 9/10 and optional for...
Book Recommendations from Grade 5
Torpedoed is an eye-catching and mesmerizing book. It is a book about 90 child refugees that want to seek refuge over in North America on a boat. They come from different places in Europe and want to leave because of violence during World War II. The boat they sailed...
The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child
Join The Harley School on March 18 at 7pm for “The New Normal: What Test-Optional Colleges Mean for Your Child” Blurb: Each year over the past decade more colleges announced that they were ending requirements that applicants submit SAT or ACT scores—joining hundreds...
Alumni News: Kristina Benjamin ’15
For over a year Kristina Benjamin ’15 was the Deputy Campaign Manager for newly elected State Senator Samra Brouk and was recently hired to continue her work with Samra in her Senate office as a Community Outreach and Constituent Manager. I had the chance to talk...
Alumni News: Exchange student Chris Dwyer ’93
Chris Dwyer ’93 was a 17-year-old student living in a small English town and a member of the debate team at Colchester Royal Grammar School when he was introduced to the English-Speaking Union, an education charity for international students “working to give young...
A Newly Decorated Space: Harley Inspired from Start to Finish
Back in 2017, Mary Critikos ’54 was visiting Harley and noticed a group of students sitting on the floor, among backpacks and jackets, at the top of the stairs outside the doorway that leads to the theater. She loved the joy on their faces as they talked and laughed,...
Alumni News: Cliff Costello ’07
Dr. Cliff Costello ’07 didn’t always want to be a doctor, but he was always interested in science. At Harley, he, along with four other determined, science-minded classmates Alex Duckles, Mac Inglis, Eric Dobson, and James Greenebaum battled their way through...
Alumni News: Exchange student Simon Williams ’88
Simon Williams '88 says when he set off for his year abroad at Harley in the late 1980s “Travel was expensive, phone calls were expensive, there was no internet—America was still a long way away.” He’d exchanged a couple of letters with the McLear's, but arrived with...
Alumni News: Talethea Best ’82
Talethea Best ’82 joined Harley in Grade 7. Although she and her sister Nicolle were doing fine at the public city school in their 19th Ward neighborhood, her parents were very education-minded people and were drawn to the idea of the smaller class sizes, the...
In Memoriam: Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48
Joseph Curtis Briggs ’48 passed away on January 22, 2021, at the age of 90. Joe attended The Harley School until 1945 and was considered a member of the Class of 1948. He was one of a long line of Briggs family members to attend The Harley School: sisters Barbara...
Commons Speaker series event – Community-wide Clean Energy Programs
COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS HOSTED BY SUE HUGHES-SMITH Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 12, 2021) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Community-wide Clean Energy Programs hosted by Sue Hughes-Smith, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 –...
Alumni News: Charly Carter ’82
Charly Carter ’82 says her work as founder and executive director of Step Up Maryland is a culmination of her 30 year career in politics. While she has never run for office (yet!), she has helped to create and encourage some change makers in the political arena in the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Political Engagement” with Charly Carter ’82, founder of Step Up Maryland
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT HOSTED BY CHARLY CARTER '82, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STEP UP MARYLAND Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 8, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Political Engagement hosted by Carly Carter '82,...
Alumni News: Leslie Knox ’97
Leslie Knox ’97 seems to always follow her heart and is ready to jump at the next opportunity to better the world around her. I asked her why she joined The Harley School in 10th grade and she said, “My mom discovered I was teaching my 9th grade social studies class...
Another Wilcox in the House: Betsy Wilcox ’01
Although it seems like Betsy Wilcox '01 has always been here, she officially joined the lower school faculty at Harley this past September. Betsy is connected to Harley in so many ways. She is an alumna from the class of 2001, is a parent of Winnie in the Class of...
Entrepreneur: Edwin Dorsey ’16
Edwin Dorsey '16 has always been a self-starter and a motivated individual, so it's not surprising that as a graduate right out of Stanford University where he majored in economics, he moved to New York City and started his own business, The Bear Cave, a weekly...
Support to Youth in Crisis: Jordyn Gualdani ’14
For many, college life is the first taste of real freedom. Students work hard and play hard and the long winter break is like a beacon. But for Jordyn Gualdani '14 (formerly Alyssa Gualdani), a transgender youth, winter break freshman year at Rochester Institute of...
Teaching Assistant: Ashley Sankowski ’14
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Teaching Assistant: Katianna Conde ’16
Due to COVID several of our teachers are teaching remotely; and that left our administrators in a bit of a quandary. While we don't want to compromise the health of our faculty, we also can't leave a classroom full of students on their own with no adult supervision....
Music and Blockbuster Movies: Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60
Polly Gleason Sweeney ’60 has dedicated much of her life to the violin and making beautiful music with some of the most famous conductors, composers, and musicians in the world, and her passion for music started at The Harley School. Back in the 1950’s, there was a...
Harley international student: Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19
Yitian “Hubery” Wang ’19 joined the Harley community as an international student from China in 9th grade at the age of 15. When I asked him why he chose to come to Rochester with the vast United States as an option, he replied, “I didn’t choose Rochester, I chose...
The art of following through: John Papin ’16
The old adage "Listen to your Mother" means a lot to John Papin '16 because his mom, Mary Ellen Papin, gave her son some great advice that helped him land his dream job. Back in May, John graduated from Alfred University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a...
Keeping Students Participating in the Performing Arts During COVID
Many school districts are taking a leave of absence from the performing arts this year, but not The Harley School. Thanks to a dedicated and persevering faculty, the show is, indeed, “going on!” Summertime Homework Kristy Houston, Harley’s band instructor, spent her...
Doing what’s right runs in the family: Delaney Glaze ’13
Growing up, Delaney Glaze ’13 spent much of her life hearing about the crimes committed in the city of Rochester from the candid on-the-job stories her father, Mark Glaze, a retired officer at the Rochester Police Department, would tell. Influenced by her father and...
Joy In Learning: Episode 25, Ray Dorsey, Ending Parkinson’s Disease
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WHAM 13/Fox Good Day Rochester Visits The Harley School
WHAM 13/Fox Rochester Reports Brighton, N.Y. — The new school year is less than one week away, and it's bringing unprecedented changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Schwartz visited The Harley School Thursday morning to give us an inside look at the...
Full Recording of “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
For those who missed it live, or would like to watch again, here is the full recording of our Commons Speaker Series event, "Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy" presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. About Bruce A. Jacobs: As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs...
Joy In Learning: Episode 24, Bruce A Jacobs
Bruce A. Jacobs As an author and advocate, Bruce A. Jacobs takes apart racism and works for our shared interests against bigoted and authoritarian thought and action. His book RACE MANNERS was called “a must-read” by Los Angeles Times columnist Norine Dresser. On his...
Our Reentry Plan
Dear Parents, Our reentry plan We have been communicating with you quite a bit this summer, so I believe you already know that we have had a Reentry Task Force working since the spring, looking at all of the possible ways we might return to school. Last week, the...
Commons Speaker series event – “Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy” presented by Bruce A. Jacobs
ANTIRACISM: MOVING AMERICA TOWARD DEMOCRACY PRESENTED BY BRUCE A. JACOBS Commons Speaker series ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Join us for our next Commons Speaker series event - Antiracism: Moving America Toward Democracy presented by Bruce A. Jacobs. Wednesday,...
New Member of the New Health Advisory Board
THE HARLEY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES, DAVID GARRISON, M.D., NEWEST MEMBER OF THE HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Board Members Will Advise School Leadership on Steps to Ensure Health of School Community ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2020) — Today, The Harley School announced the appointment...
A Less Predictable Future
Fifty years ago, educators prepared students for the world by giving them a firm foundation in general areas of knowledge and a specific skill set to accomplish defined tasks. Today, educators need to prepare students for a less predictable future. While individuals...
Division News
Upper School Design and Engineering class explored Cold Frames. They first asked a lot of questions: Do cold frames work? Will they keep the temperature high enough during winter? What materials will work best to let in sunshine and insulate the plants from the cold?...
Alumni Feature: Erica Ingraham ’06
Featured in Becoming Magazine, Spring 2020 When Erica Ingraham ’06 was growing up, she wondered if she might have an intolerance to lactose, which spurred her curiosity about how food affects the body. Now a registered dietitian, Erica combines her passions for...
Upper School
In Memoriam: Leonard Opdycke
Above: Yearbook dedication from the Class of 1964 Leonard Opdycke, Harley English teacher and Head of Middle School from 1956-1964 passed away at the age of 93 on February 3. He lived a rich life, moving on from Harley to serve as the Head of the Poughkeepsie Day...
Alumni News: Rebekah Sherman Myntti ’09
Rebekah Sherman Myntti '09 was recently featured in Nylon.com, an organization that "celebrates emerging voices, and underground talent", about her recent film work in New York City. Her mom, Valerie Myntti P '09 (Lower School, 2001-2007, Director of Admissions,...
Alumni News: Lissa Green Eaton ’78
“Curiosity, freedom and trust—that’s what Harley means to me.” --Lissa Green Eaton ‘78 Harley’s Hospice program has been in existence for almost 20 years making empathy and wellness an educational focus. In the 1970’s, while empathy and wellness were definitely part...
Alumni News: Maddie Laitz ’12
“It’s fun to learn!” --A theme for Maddie Laitz ’12 since her days at Harley The year 2022 was a big one for Maddie Laitz ’12. Last summer she graduated with a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, married the love of her life, and landed a fantastic job...
“Rochester Speaks” on WARM 101.3: Guest Emily Cady, college counseling at Harley
One of The Harley School's college counselors, Emily Cady, was a recent guest on WARM 101.3 radio's "Rochester Speaks" show. She shares tips for families and talks about the process and the journey of discovery that oftern unfolds along the way. Listen...
2020s
2020sOver the holidays, the Class of 2020 got together at Radio Social! The night of commencement is usually quite the "to do" for the graduating students and the parents. In some cases, they organize an all-night party that includes bounce houses, laser tag, a...
2010s
2010sThe Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia in August were the setting for the marriage of Griffin McGregor Anderson ’12 to Vivian Grace Hagerty. Griffin and Vivian, both avid hikers, climbers, and canoers, chose a small celebration with immediate family and attendants...