Thanks to the groundswell of support from the Sidwell Friends community, the “Together We Shine” campaign has closed its initial phase as the largest and most transformative campaign in the School’s 141-year history. Launched in 2015 and made public in October 2022, the campaign surpassed its $152 million goal—nearly triple the amount of the previous campaign—by the June 30, 2024 deadline.The success of “Together We Shine,” which lived up to its name with nearly 30,000 individual gifts, underscores the Sidwell community’s deep commitment to the School's vision and future.
Several committees representing various constituencies have formed to serve as ambassadors on behalf of the School. The Grandparents Committee, led by Steven Bralove ’60, P ’89, ’92, GP ’23, ’26, ’29 and Marika Moore Cutler ’64, P ’94, ’95, GP ’28, ’31, works in partnership with the Advancement Team to encourage fellow Grandparents to participate in the life of the school as they are able. Opportunities include attending student performances and competitions, participating in service learning opportunities alongside students, or attending special stewardship events.
Grandparents Committee
Steven Bralove ’60, P ’89, ’92, GP ’23, ’26, ’29, Co-Clerk
Marika Moore Cutler ’64, P ’94, ’95, GP ’28, ’31, Co-Clerk
Aggie Aurbach P ’81, ’86, GP ’20, ’22
Allan Berman P ’85, ’89, GP ’28, ’29
Karen Bralove-Stilwell P ’89, ’92, GP ’23, ’26, ’29
Donna Cherry GP '36
Marshall Fesche GP '36
Tammy Fesche GP '36
Peter Glassman ’67, P ’95, ’09, ’11, GP ’36
Denise Scott Glassman P ’95, ’09, ’11, GP ’36
Laura Handman P '04, GP '37
Aurora Santiago P ’98, GP ’36
Jane Sherburne P ’98, ’01, ’05, GP ’33, ’36
Joanne Smith GP ’29, ’31
Patricia Smith GP '36
Wanda Taylor GP '34, '36
Tracey J. Toscano P '03, GP '36, '38
Andre Towner GP '36
Manu Videki GP ’26
To learn more about the Grandparents Committee, please reach out to Helen Schreiber, director of campaign & strategic initiatives, at schreiberh@sidwell.edu or 202.537.8166.
