Theme: Spark

This year we have chosen the theme of "Spark".

Spark - to set in motion - to rouse action - spur - to give an enthusiastic response - an incandescent particle - an ember - latent potential - seed - ignite explosion - an animating factor - an idea (lightbulb) - neurons in the brain synapses firing - light within the dark - crackle - crack - boom the sound lightning fire - butterfly effect - spark a revolution - relationship spark between people - catalyzing a reaction.

Allendale Columbia School
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, New York, 14618
United States

Abby Lindsey & David Hauck

Abigail is currently a senior at Allendale Columbia School, she has played cello for 14 years. Next fall she hopes to study Biomedical Engineering. David is a Sophomore Music Therapy major at Nazareth College. He enjoys playing cello, eating food and his lovely girlfriend, who wrote this bio.

Abby Lindsey and David Hauck

Abigail Lindsey Currently a senior at Allendale Columbia School, she has played cello for 14 years. Next fall she hopes to study Biomedical Engineering. David Hauck David is a Sophomore Music Therapy major at Nazareth College. He enjoys playing cello, eating food and his lovely girlfriend, who wrote this bio.

Carol Sankar

Business consultant as featured in Madame Noire, LearnVest, The Steve Harvey TV Show, CNNMoney.com, Daily Worth and Essence Magazine

Diane DiGravio

Diane DiGravio, a wife, mother, science educator and a believer that one voice and simple acts of passion and can change the world forever.

Justin Lafazan

At 18, Justin is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and forthcoming author. Justin deferred Wharton to pursue his projects!

Kyle Higgs

Kyle is a senior at Webster Schroeder High School. He is very involved in animal rights and efforts to preserve the environment.

Lucien Nicosia

Lucien Nicosia is a sophomore at Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, NY. He spends his free time collecting items of interest, and playing basketball.

Melissa Schnapp

Melissa Schnapp, M.Ed.,MAPP, ACC is a Positive Life Coach who empowers clients with tools and life practices for meaningful lasting change.

Rebecca Delaney

Rebecca Delaney, M.S., specializes in developing innovative marketing strategies and creative brand solutions for start-up organizations and projects.

Sage Melcher

She has performed with Michael Feinstein and Les Paul. Last year she received a scholarship to study musical theatre at Tringpark in the U.K.

Susan Spencer

Dr. Susan Spencer is a solar expert and advocate devoted to transforming Rochester through solar technology.