Evan Torgler, Bryan Hanson and Kabeer Kheterpal — third-graders in Gabe Clark’s class — spring into action during a P.E. class in the Lower School gym.

A renaissance in philanthropic culture is unfolding — centered around the annual giving fund — thanks to a renewed focus on community engagement.

As the department continues to offer some of the most innovative learning opportunities at Ravenscroft, we highlight what’s new this fall in Innovation, Design and Engineering.

Four Ravens who were part of Doreen Kelly’s early tenure — search committee chair Lacy Presnell and colleagues Carolyn Everett, Dave Monaco and Bill Pruden — share their memories and insights.

As Vice President for Library and Digital Services, she provides a conduit between the center’s scholarly work and the public that stands to learn from it.

“These students have provided a great deal of positive impact on our community,” Head of Upper School Aaron Sundstrom said.

In addition to the curriculum, which is aligned with Ravenscroft’s broader mission and places an emphasis on lifelong habits of health and wellness, the department’s work is grounded in Lead From Here.

Eighth-grade students and teachers, joined by members of the Middle School leadership team, gather across from the White House during the annual capstone experience in Washington, D.C.