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OUR MISSION The Summit School provides children who have learning and emotional challenges the educational support they require to achieve typical academic milestones and develop their individual strengths and talents. As members of a supportive and nurturing community, our students maximize their strengths, develop self-esteem, become productive contributors to society, and go on to pursue higher education, careers, and interpersonal relationships.
CLOSE THE GAP Summit’s Annual Benefit, while a night of fun and friendship, is also a time for parents to unite and ensure our school’s and children’s success. Closing the gap is a significant issue that we must address directly since New York State’s low tuition rate does not equal Summit’s actual cost for educating our children. Lowering Summit’s standards is not an option. Together, we will help Summit maintain its commitment to excellence. We are fortunate that Summit families, past and present, make our school strong and ensure our legacy.
IRIDESCENCE Invitation artwork created by Lower School students under the direction of art teacher Kassy Lee. Inspired by soap bubbles and artist Jackson Pollock.
DESIGN Karen ElderPRINTING THikit www.thikit.com
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL187-30 Grand Central ParkwayJamaica Estates, NY 11432718-264-2931www.summitqueens.com
2016 HONOREES: THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY — Rachel, Dan, Shoshana, Ben, Erica, and Brian — Summit parents, alumni, students, and supporters. Dan and Rachel are parents who are tireless advocates for their children in school and in life, reaching beyond to instill a love of learning, respect, and perseverance, while remaining steadfast in their commitments despite the challenges encountered. These achievements are also the result of collaboration as well as the caring and support that is found at The Summit School.
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JOURNALTHE SUMMIT SCHOOL 2016 ANNUAL BENEFITNOVEMBER 21, 2016, THE PIERRE HOTEL, NYC
At Summit, we wholeheartedly embrace the sentiment of this year’s theme One Team, One Dream as do our families.
Together we are building brighter futures for the oneswho need it most — Summit students.
2016 ANNUAL BENEFIT
THE PIERRE HOTEL
EVENT PROGRAM
COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES
SILENT AUCTION
WELCOME
DINNER
LIVE AUCTION
PRESENTATIONS
RICHARD SITMAN
JOHN RENNER
2016 HONOREES
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA, AND BRIAN
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frequently attends meetings with school professionals on behalf of
special needs students.
Dan is a partner with the law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP in New York City, where he specializes in insurance
law. Dan graduated Brandeis University in 1991 and attended
The University of Chicago Law School, where he and Rachel were
classmates, graduating in 1994. Dan has practiced corporate and
insurance law since that time. Dan served as chair of the Insurance
Law Committee of the NYC Bar Association from 2011 to 2014.
In addition, Dan serves as president of The Reconstructionist
Synagogue of the North Shore and on the advisory board of the
Tourette Association Center of Excellence at Northwell Hospital.
A native of Roslyn, Long Island, Rachel graduated from the State
University of New York in Albany in 1991 and The University of
Chicago Law School in 1994. Having been active in The Summit
School’s Parents’ Association since her daughter Shoshana’s arrival
at Summit in 2009, she served as president of the PA from 2013
to 2015. Rachel also has been instrumental in Summit’s Annual
Benefit and numerous other Summit events and programs. Rachel
has been very active in the Long Island chapter of the Tourette
Association of America, where she has served on the Board
for eleven years and is currently Treasurer. In that capacity, she
has been an advocate for families affected by Tourette and its
associated disorders. An expert in special education law, Rachel
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL’S 2016 HONOREES
The Gibbons | Rabinowitz FamilyBRIAN, BEN, ERICA, RACHEL, SHOSHANA, AND DAN
WE EXTEND
OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION
TO ALL OF OUR PARENTS,
ALUMNI, FRIENDS, AND HONOREES
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT.
OUR ANNUAL BENEFIT PROVIDES
FLEXIBLE AND IMMEDIATE FUNDS
FOR OUR OPERATIONAL NEEDS
INCLUDING SUCH INITIATIVES AS:
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ATHLETICS PROGRAM
SWIMMING PROGRAM
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
ART & MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY
WORK-BASED LEARNING
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
Rachel and Dan have lived in Port Washington, Long Island, for
nineteen years, where they raised Erica, Brian, Shoshana, and
Benjamin. Erica is a 2016 graduate of SUNY’s Fashion Institute
of Technology’s jewelry program. Brian works in contracting and
is studying business at Nassau Community College, and he also
manages lighting and sound for community theaters. Shoshana,
a Summit graduate in the Class of 2015, is a sophomore at FIT’s
film program, and Ben is in 10th grade at Summit.
The Summit School has provided a supportive educational
environment for both Shoshana and Ben that has helped their
individual strengths and talents flourish. At Summit, Shoshana
served as a high school peer mentor, was inducted into the
National Honor Society in 2014, and always enjoyed writing
scripts and participating in school video productions. In Summit’s
Work-Based Learning Program for two years, she worked at the
Museum of Natural History as a volunteer educator and as an
audio/visual archivist in their media department. Like her parents,
Shoshana is an empathetic person who seeks to help others,
working as a youth ambassador for the Tourette Association
and being an active mental illness advocate. While not currently
acting, her brother Ben was a child performer and was featured
in commercials. He, too, works as a youth ambassador for
the Tourette Association and attends the annual meeting in
Washington, D.C., with Shoshana. His interest in television and
theatre led him to participate as a stagehand at a local theater,
and as a student in Summit’s Work-Based Learning Program, he
is exploring career potentials as a social media analyst working at
a major cable network in New York City. Ben has said often that
he is looking forward to growing at Summit, and Rachel and Dan
know in their hearts that he will.
thanksTHE LIEBERMAN/ELLMAN FAMILY
THANKS
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
AND ITS FABULOUS TEACHERS,
ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF
VISIONARY
FOR THE WONDERFUL JOB
THEY DO EVERY DAY
TO EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN
NANCY, MARK, AND ERIC
VISIONARY
unparalleledTO SUMMIT’S FACULTY
AND ADMINISTRATION:
YOUR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION
TO OUR CHILDREN
ARE UNPARALLELED AND INSPIRING.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING,
ENCOURAGING, AND TEACHING OUR SON
TO OUR INCREDIBLE SON ETHAN:
WE ARE SO PROUD OF WHAT YOU
HAVE ACCOMPLISHED AT SUMMIT.
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND KNOW
THAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE WHATEVER
YOU STRIVE FOR IN YOUR LIFE
DENA AND SETH PILEVSKY
VISIONARY
TO THE ESTEEMED GUESTS OF HONOR
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY,
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA & BRIAN:
WE ADMIRE AND RESPECT
YOUR DEDICATION TO ENSURING
THE SUCCESS OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
VISIONARY
inspiringOUR THANKS
AND BEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
JANICE LEE AND STUART SHAPIRO
VISIONARY
CONGRATULATIONS TO
SUMMIT’S 2016 HONOREES
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY,
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA & BRIAN:
VISIONARY
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE DEDICATED STAFF
AT THE SUMMIT SCHOOL FOR
THEIR SUPPORT AND KINDNESS
TO THE MANY STUDENTS
WHO HAVE PASSED THROUGH
THE SCHOOL’S DOORS.
MARK J. LOPEZ,
LESLIE SPIRA LOPEZ,
AND ZACHARY LUCAS LOPEZ
CHAMPION CHAMPION
With my sincere gratitude to The Summit School
Max J. KozowerReal Estate Broker & Summit School Parent
(212) 319-3000 ext. [email protected]
Metropolitian NY’s Leading Boutique Realtor
Max will donate 20% of his real estate commission to Summit when representing the community on the purchase or sale of a home.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO SUMMIT’S 2016 HONOREES
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA & BRIAN
MARCIA AND RICHARD
SCHEINER
CHAMPION
WITH OUR MANY THANKS TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF LEAH.
SHE HAS DEVELOPED INTO
A STRONG, SECURE, MOTIVATED,
AND CONFIDENT YOUNG WOMAN.
SONDRA NEUSCHOTZ
CHAMPION
WITH DEEP APPRECIATION
TO THE FACULTY
AND STAFF OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
ROBERT W. BAKER, M.D.
AND
LEE COHEN BAKER
ADVOCATE
COPY & PHOTO TO COME
WARMEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
KERI CHAMBERS
AND
MRS. GENE JONES
CHAMPION
WE ARE PLEASED TO SUPPORT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL AND TO BE
A PART OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL
LEARNING ENVRIONMENT.
CHASE, WE ARE PROUD OF
YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS AT SUMMIT.
JENNIFER DRUKIER
AND
MATTHEW BIRNBAUM
ADVOCATE
SKYER LAW
CONGRATULATES THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR!
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ADVOCATE
WITH OUR WARM APPRECIATION
TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF
AT THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO
NOLAN
MITCHELL
PAMELA LINNEMANN
AND
JOSEPH GOREN
PATRON
CONGRATULATIONS
TO TONIGHT’S HONOREES
WE EXTEND OUR
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
TO ALL THE WONDERFUL
SUMMIT SCHOOL TEACHERS
AND STAFF WHO INSPIRE
AND ENCOURAGE
OUR CHILDREN TO LEARN
EACH DAY!
MARY RAINWATER
AND
JOE PICHIRALLO
PATRON
WITH OUR THANKS TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
FOR MAKING US FEEL WELCOME
THE SINGER FAMILY
MADLYN, JOHN,
ELIZABETH, AND REBECCA
PATRON
IN RECOGNITION OF THE
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
OF THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
BEST WISHES TO CHASE
FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
GALE AND IRA DRUKIER
PATRON
WITH OUR THANKS TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
WE APPRECIATE
ALL THAT YOU DO
FOR EVERY STUDENT
MARGARET RUDEN
JOHN SACCO
JOHN SACCO, JR.
PATRON
COPY & PHOTO TO COME
WARMEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
KERI CHAMBERS
AND
MRS. GENE JONES
CHAMPION
OUR THANKS
AND BEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
GAIA BERNSTEIN
AND
AMIT SOLOMON
PATRON
BEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
ROBIN L. DAHLBERG
AND
EDWIN S. MAYNARD
PATRON
COPY & PHOTO TO COME
WARMEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
KERI CHAMBERS
AND
MRS. GENE JONES
CHAMPION
WE ARE SO PLEASED
TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO SUPPORT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL.
BEST,
STEVEN AND GEORGETTE PRIGAL
THE BRAKE SERVICE GROUP
PATRON
WARMEST REGARDS
TO THE STAFF AT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
BARBARA AND TERRY
FEENEY
PATRON
IN RECOGNITION OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
ANNETTE JAFFE
MSM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
PATRON
CONGRATULATIONS TO TATUM,
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
WITH OUR THANKS TO SUMMIT’S
STAFF FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO,
EVERY DAY.
ROBIN AND CRAIG UNTERBERG
FRIEND
OUR SINCERE THANKS
AND WARMEST WISHES
TO THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
PARA, NIRILLA, AND HARISH
FRIEND
A BIG THANK YOU
TO THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
FACULTY AND STAFF
FROM SCOTT AND
THE ENTIRE SCHIFF FAMILY!
FRIEND
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR FRIENDS AT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
AT THIS YEAR’S GALA
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PRISCILLA HOFFMAN
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FRIEND
OUR THANKS
AND BEST WISHES
TO THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
NAN AND RICHARD DAVIS
FRIEND
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THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
FROM
DANIEL WEISS & HIS FAMILY
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
ALICE WELT CUNNINGHAM
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BEST WISHES TO SUMMIT’S STAFF
ARLENE NEWMAN & RONALD GOLDLEAF
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MARGARET & GLENN CASTELLANO
LESLIE & MARK GODRIDGE
ROBIN ELENKO & GARY GORDON
IRIS & JASON PALMER
ELYSE KREITMAN & ROY SCHOENBERG
DOROTHY SIEGEL
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS, BOTH CURRENT AND
ALUMNI, LEND THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO
HELP MAKE OUR ANNUAL BENEFIT POSSIBLE.
WE COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT THEM.
THIS YEAR, WE EXTEND OUR THANKS TO:
HAYLEE GOLDBERG
DEBORAH HASSAN
AMY KOZA
B.J. LANGER-BROAS
JEANMARIE SCARLATTO
VERA SCHNEIDER
LISA VELLA
A SPECIAL THANKS TO SUMMIT STAFF
WHO TIRELESSLY WORK BEHIND THE SCENES
AND WHO ALSO VOLUNTEER AT OUR EVENT
SPECIAL THANKSKeri Chambers & Jeff Ganz
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Holly & Howard Levinson
Nells & Nelson Li
Parents of The SummitSchool who contributedto the Restaurant Fund
Alfred Rosenthal By Invitation Only
Staff of The Summit School
All of Summit’s parents and their friends who graciously donated and solicited auction items
Company Donors
Adventure Aquarium AdventurelandAMC TheatresAtlantic RecordsBagels & Co.Benny’s Kosher PizzaBotticelli PhotographyBounce! SyossetBradford PhotographyBravo NetworkBrendel’s Bagels & EateryBrierpatch ProductionsBroadway Comedy ClubBrooklyn Nets
New York IslandersNew York JetsNew York KnicksNew York RangersNew York YankeesNew York Water TaxiNorth Hills Country ClubPanera BreadPole Position RacewayPugliese VineyardsRachel Ray RSVP TodaySidewalk Food Tours Inc.Summit CampTechKidsUnlimitedThe Daily Show with Trevor NoahThe New Victory TheatreThe Pierre HotelTheoryTito’s Handmade VodkaVillage Club of Sands PointWalt Disney World Company Warwick Valley Winery & DistilleryWidow Jane Distillery Woodloch Pines ResortYES NetworkZinc Bar
City Winery NYC
Classic Kids PhotographyCrafted HospitalityDallas Cowboys / Jerry JonesDave & Buster’s Times SquareEve in the KitchenEstee Lauder Inc.Foods of New York ToursGrand Hyatt New YorkHarding’s RestaurantHenrik Lundqvist FoundationHotel ElyséeK’NEX BrandsKings County DistilleryKramer Portraits NY
Lagunitas Brewing Co. Lester’sLia Schorr Skin Care, Inc.Liberty Science CenterLicari Cutler SalonLucky Strike BowlingMattel/American GirlMinerals Resorts & SpaMr. Steam/Feed Good Inc.Museum of the Moving ImageNBC UniversalNells NelsonNew Cats Broadway, LLC
New York Football Giants
Donor information for the Benefit Journal as of November 7, 2o16.
CIRCLEHonorees’
WE SALUTE THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
FOR ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ITS STUDENTS
IN HONOR OF
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
2016 HONOREES OF THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA & BRIAN
SAM FIELD FOUNDATION
IN HONOR OF
RACHEL GIBBONS AND DAN RABINOWITZ
FOR THEIR TIRELESS DEVOTION
AND HUGE COMMITMENT TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
AND IN HONOR OF
THE EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP,
DEVOTED TEACHERS,
AND COMMITTED STAFF
FOR MAKING THEIR LIFE’S WORK
OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURES
THANK YOU
AUDREY AND ANDREW FEINER
CONGRATULATIONS TO
RACHEL, DAN, BEN,
SHOSHANA, ERICA & BRIAN
AND IN APPRECIATION OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
LOVE ALWAYS,
LINDA (GOMMY)
BEST WISHES TO
RACHEL, DAN, BEN,
SHOSHANA, ERICA & BRIAN
WITH MUCH LOVE,
NANNY
Kramer Levin supports
The Summit Schooland its one dream,
one team sentiment.
We join you in honoring our partner and friends
Dan and Rachel Rabinowitz.
Paul PearlmanManaging Partner
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Dan Rabinowitz and Rachel Gibbons.
THE LONG ISLAND TOURETTE ASSOCIATION
SALUTES
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL.
YOUR EXPERTISE WITH CHILDREN
WHO HAVE TOURETTE
SETS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE
FOR ALL EDUCATORS.
IN HONOR OF
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
2016 HONOREES OF THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
IN HONOR OF
RACHEL, DAN, AND
THEIR WONDERFUL FAMILY.
MARLA AND HOWARD SPILKO
IN RECOGNITION OF
THE GREAT WORK OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
IN HONOR OF
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA,
BEN, ERICA & BRIAN
CARIN VAN DER DONKAND
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
RACHEL, DAN, SHOSHANA, BEN, ERICA & BRIAN
BIG HUGS ROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS,
THE SANDERS FAMILY
CARIN, RON, ALYSSA, ISAAC,
JACK, TOMMY, AND PETER
IN HONOR OF
THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
EXTENDS ITS GRATITUDE
FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO
ON BEHALF OF OUR STUDENTS
AND OUR SCHOOL
DONORSHonorees’ Circle
JOYCE LIPTON & BRAD PERRY
JUDY & DENNIS ACKERMAN
DAVID DILLON, MD
ANGELA VENETTOZZI FOX & BRIAN FOX
BARBARA & RICHARD LEVY
CAROLYN LITOWICH
ANDREA MORROW (SUMMIT, CLASS OF 2015)
SHEILA & PAUL ROBINS
ERIC SUBEN
SUSAN & MICHAEL TAICHMAN-ROBINS
HONOREES’ CIRLCE
DANIELLE & DAVID AMBROSE
HARRIET FEINER
HONOREES’ CIRLCE
WE ARE PROUD TO JOIN
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
IN HONORING
THE GIBBONS/RABINOWITZ FAMILY
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
STEPHANIE AND IAN GINSBERG
SUPPORTERS & BOOSTERS
ALLAN ALPER & JEFF ALPER
ARIELLA & MARC BRUGER
DR. ERDAL CAVUSOGLU
SHERIL FELDMAN
SHARI FREIFELD
ANNIE & TOM GOLDBLATT
GENIFER LANCASTER
STACY & DR. PAUL LIEBMAN
RACHEL SHAPIRO
DIANE TREAT & RICHARD SMITH
DR. DIANE GEORGE
PATRICIA & JOSEPH THRAPP
CAROLINE & ERIC YOON
IN RECOGNITION OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
CLAUDIA BERNHEIM
AND
LEO RAPHAELY
OUR BEST WISHES TO
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
DENISE AND DENNIS
TSICALOS
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
AND TO RECOGNIZE
SUMMIT’S 2016 HONOREES
KAMIE AND RICHARD
LIGHTBURN
IN HONOR OF
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
REBECCA FISHER
AND
MANS ANGANTYR
OUR MISSION The Summit School provides children who have learning and emotional challenges the educational support they require to achieve typical academic milestones and develop their individual strengths and talents. As members of a supportive and nurturing community, our students maximize their strengths, develop self-esteem, become productive contributors to society, and go on to pursue higher education, careers, and interpersonal relationships.
CLOSE THE GAP Summit’s Annual Benefit, while a night of fun and friendship, is also a time for parents to unite and ensure our school’s and children’s success. Closing the gap is a significant issue that we must address directly since New York State’s low tuition rate does not equal Summit’s actual cost for educating our children. Lowering Summit’s standards is not an option. Together, we will help Summit maintain its commitment to excellence. We are fortunate that Summit families, past and present, make our school strong and ensure our legacy.
IRIDESCENCE Invitation artwork created by Lower School students under the direction of art teacher Kassy Lee. Inspired by soap bubbles and artist Jackson Pollock.
DESIGN Karen ElderPRINTING THikit www.thikit.com
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL187-30 Grand Central ParkwayJamaica Estates, NY 11432718-264-2931www.summitqueens.com
2016 HONOREES: THE GIBBONS | RABINOWITZ FAMILY — Rachel, Dan, Shoshana, Ben, Erica, and Brian — Summit parents, alumni, students, and supporters. Dan and Rachel are parents who are tireless advocates for their children in school and in life, reaching beyond to instill a love of learning, respect, and perseverance, while remaining steadfast in their commitments despite the challenges encountered. These achievements are also the result of collaboration as well as the caring and support that is found at The Summit School.
DreamOneTeamOneDreamOneTeamOne
JOURNALTHE SUMMIT SCHOOL 2016 ANNUAL BENEFITNOVEMBER 21, 2016, THE PIERRE HOTEL, NYC
At Summit, we wholeheartedly embrace the sentiment of this year’s theme One Team, One Dream as do our families.
Together we are building brighter futures for the oneswho need it most — Summit students.