RE Log - Fall 2021

FALL 2021 Ransom Everglades LOG 15 managing the school’s facilities calendar. Willis said he could not have attended RE if not for the scholarship. “Little did I know it would change my life forever,” Willis said during the 2021 Ransom Everglades Parents’ Association virtual auction. “It was an unbelievable experience. If it wasn’t for financial aid, I wouldn’t have been given that opportunity.” Financial aid gifts make a difference long after students have graduated, Director of Advancement Melanie Hoffmann said. “Gifts to financial aid impact our students for their entire lives,” she said. “Inceni and Thomas are two wonderful examples of community members who benefitted greatly from the generosity of others. Donors to financial aid are offering the best gift they could ever give to a child: an education.” Cabrera said she has grown more than she could have imagined during her time at RE. Having arrived as a shy ninth grader who struggled to fit in, she has become a more confident and outspoken student who has found her place. Learning to sail changed her life in a concrete way; participating on the Diversity Council and in RE’s arts program have shaped her in ways that are harder to measure. She loves computer science, and aspires to major in that field so she can create inclusive video games. Each year, she writes thank you notes to the alumni who have supported her journey. “I loved my friends from middle school, don’t get me wrong, but what we would mostly talk about is boys and crushes,” she said. “Here, everybody wants to have really introspective conversations. “I was a pretty lonely middle schooler … I kept to myself,” she added. “Now, I have branched out more. My friends are great. I have learned so many things. I’m very happy I’ve been able to go to this school. I’m really grateful to those who have supported me.” For more information about RE Scholars and gifts to financial aid, please contact Director of Advancement Melanie Hoffmann, mhoffmann@ransomeverglades.org . “ Gifts to financial aid impact our students for their entire lives … Donors to financial aid are offering the best gift they could ever give to a child: an education.” – Melanie Hoffmann, Director of Advancement “ Little did I know it would change my life forever. It was an unbelievable experience.” – Thomas Willis ’04 Inceni Cabrera ’22 , third from right, with friends. Ray Zemon ’66 Mike Stokes, Chuck Hartz ’66, Thomas Willis ’04