RE LOG Fall 2024

28 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2024 Dynamic Duo RE honors newest faculty emeriti Greg Siegler and Henry Stavisky ’85 On Campus Ransom Everglades’ professional community celebrated the storied careers of retiring faculty members Greg Siegler, who served at RE for 37 years, and Henry Stavisky ’85 , who reached 25 years of service, during an emotional end-of-year ceremony at the Lewis Family Auditorium on June 7. Colleagues lauded the two legendary mathematics and computer science teachers for their extraordinary contributions in the classroom and throughout the school community, and they also celebrated other awards and recognitions. Both were welcomed into RE’s faculty emeriti community for their 25+ years of service at RE. Siegler, who attended the celebration with his wife, Naomi, and son, Max, received multiple standing ovations and was described as “a kid at heart,” a “master teacher” and, in the words of middle school band director Cathi Leibinger, “the keeper of everything but, most of all, the memories.” Hired as Middle School Dean of Students in 1987, he became best known for his role as Middle School Activities Director, a title he wore with pride and passion as he directed field trips, school dances, service events and more. Siegler also served as Summer Camp Director. “What an impact Greg has had on student life at the middle school,” said faculty emerita Ginny Onorati in remarks read by Leibinger. “Greg meticulously planned events, often with his team of ‘work wives’ … Being a bit of a big kid himself, Greg loved capturing the kids on film as they enjoyed these activities. Greg is also a master teacher who genuinely wants to see each and every student be successful.” Grace Gonzalez, Ginny Onorati, Greg Siegler, Alina Mendoza, Cathi Leibinger, Ali Fisher Henry Stavisky ’85 Greg Siegler