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We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing generosity and commitment to New Rochelle's students and public schools.

Your tax-deductible donations enable us to fulfill our mission — to enhance students' lives through education and opportunity, empowering them to become all they can be. Your donations sustain innovative programs such as chess instruction, Poetry Out Loud, and the Museum of Arts & Culture. Your gifts sponsor grants for projects that would otherwise not be possible, as well as SAT/ACT prep courses and scholarships that help NRHS students attend college. We truly value your support and appreciate every donation, regardless of the amount.

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ALUMNI & CLASS GIFTS

We appreciate our incredibly generous alums whose gifts enrich the educational journey of New Rochelle students.

We are deeply grateful for the passion, commitment and financial support that so many generous alumni and class gifts have brought to the NR Fund. Your tax-deductible donations are needed to sustain our mission. Please get in touch with us to make a class gift, sponsor a specific program or to explore the potential of a transformative gift.

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In June 2024, a gift of $350,000 from the estate and family of Hugh Jesse Arnelle, a triple-letter scholar-athlete from the Class of 1951, was celebrated in the newly renovated NRHS weight room, renamed the H. Jesse Arnelle Weight Room, where his retired NRHS basketball and football jerseys now adorn the walls. The gift designates $250,000 for an endowed scholarship and $100,000 for student programming.

Mr. Arnelle played football at Penn State and was also an All-American basketball player. He became that university’s first Black student body president, a professional athlete, an attorney, and a human and civil rights advocate who worked on Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. Arnelle later used his voice to champion change in Penn State’s recruitment policies and open the door for minority students and faculty.

Annually, the H. Jesse Arnelle Endowed Scholarship of $10,000 will go to an NRHS graduating senior who has financial needs or is one of the first generation to enroll in post-secondary education, who embodies his legacy in athletics and academic achievements.

The Jerry Bilik Scholarship for Music Education was established in 2022 to ensure that NRHS students with a passion for music and financial need have access to private instruction to prepare for the required auditions for college programs in music education.

Jerry Bilik (NRHS ‘51) is a composer, conductor and director of stage productions. He has arranged compositions for universities, films, television and shows, including Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, as well as the touring shows of Disney Live! and Disney on Ice.

Dr. Edward C. Pasciuti, a beloved teacher and longtime high school counselor, has left a lasting legacy. With a market-dependent $1 million legacy gift in 2024 to the NR Fund, his contributions will continue to enrich students for years to come.

After graduating from NRHS as the Salutatorian of the Class of 1944, Dr. Pasciuti earned a degree at Princeton, then returned to NRHS as a history and math teacher and served 36 years as a guidance counselor. He remains in touch with many of his former students.

Two spaces at NRHS will be named in his honor: The Pasciuti Center for College and Careers and The Pasciuti Center for Creative Arts. Since Dr. Pasciuti’s parents, Charles and Jeanette Pasciuti, were also NRHS graduates (1917 and 1920) and appreciated the arts, a unique space in NRHS room 338 will be named The Pasciuti Center for Creative Arts. The Pasciuti Center will contain an electronic music lab and serve as an intimate music and dramatic arts performance space. A mural will adorn one wall, highlighting the rich arts programs at NRHS.

Memorial Funds

The NR Fund is honored to partner with families to remember their loved ones, celebrate their passion for New Rochelle’s public schools, and continue a tradition of support. Some plan their contribution in advance to enjoy creating their legacy during their lifetime. Please get in touch with us to discuss the options for a memorial gift.

Jared Bergman (NRHS '07) was on the road to success when his life was suddenly cut short in 2010. Jared lived life with incredible zest and tackled challenges with a great deal of tenacity. He understood the importance of putting your heart and soul into achieving your dreams. In his 20 years of life, Jared impacted the lives of many. He had a passion for team sports, a great sense of humor, was a loyal friend and a compassionate human being. The Jared Bergman Memorial Award is given to a graduating NRHS student who embodies some of these qualities. (Although Jared was a diehard Yankee fan, this is not a requirement!)

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Aaron Davis (NRHS '20) was an accomplished filmmaker and remarkable young man who died suddenly in 2022. He was talented, intelligent and kind, making everyone feel like they mattered. In 2020, he clinched the lead in the musical but could not perform because of the pandemic. In 2023, to honor Aaron's legacy and love for the performing arts, the Aaron Davis Scholarship Fund was founded by Anthony Stirpe, NRHS Performing and Visual Arts Education (PAVE) teacher and TheatreWorks advisor. Mr. Stirpe has organized TheaterWorks events to benefit the Aaron Davis Fund, which provides awards for graduating NRHS seniors who exhibit a passion for theater and film and reflect Aaron's spirit.

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The Martin Silver Fund for Accounting and Business Studies was created in 2016 to honor the legacy of Martin Silver (NRHS' 62). Martin Silver graduated from University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and became a CPA. In 1970, he joined his family business, Bel-Aqua Pool Supply, and grew the company into one of the top distributors on the East Coast. He was known for his commitment to mentoring. This fund supports programs and technology that enhance classroom learning and equip students for careers in accounting and business.

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