An Anniversary of Hope
New York Social Diary
Last Saturday night in East Hampton at the estate of Courtney Sale Ross, friends and family gathered to celebrate the inaugural event of the 40th anniversary of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, including his widow Ethel and some of his children. The Memorial was founded the year of Senator Kennedy's assassination. It is a nonprofit organization that works to realize Robert Kennedy's dream of a peaceful and just world. Its domestic and international programs work to empower the oppressed, build our next generation of leaders and tackle the toughest problems facing our civilization. The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial will hold events across the country to mark the anniversary, including a cocktail reception in Edwards, Colorado; a reception in Denver at the Democratic National Convention; an Annual Golf Tournament in Hyannis Port; an RFK Gala and Honoree dinner in New York; and a cocktail reception in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Sunshine’s the Best Medicine: Ross senior raises money for Camp Sunshine
November 13, 2009Sag Harbor
It was Halloween and Harley Braun was at a dance. But at this dance, Braun, a petite 17-year-old with brown hair and a wide smile, wasn’t surrounded by peers at school. Instead, she was in Maine at Camp Sunshine, a not-for-profit retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The camp runs week-long programs throughout the year and is free of charge. Braun has had a hand in charity work for several years. She founded the “Cause for a Cure” club, which raises money for cancer organizations, at the Ross School, where she is a senior. While researching different programs to donate to last year, Braun stumbled upon the Camp Sunshine website and decided to volunteer.
An evening of comedy, dinner, and dancing at the Ross School
June 24, 2009The Martha Blog
I spent this past weekend at my home in East Hampton at the eastern end of Long Island. On Saturday evening, I had the great pleasure of attending the Ross School's Sixth Annual Live At Club Starlight Benefit for Ross Scholarships. I was actually this year's Honoree, recognized for my belief in the power of learning, for my achievements as a teacher, and for serving as an inspiration to children everywhere. The Ross School is an extraordinary learning establishment founded in 1991 by Courtney Sale Ross and her late husband Steven J. Ross. It is heralded for its unique and progressive curriculum, serving students from grades K-12. Ross provides an educational experience, which gives its students a global perspective making them familiar with all cultures. It was an evening of comedy, dinner, and dancing, featuring Seth Meyers of Saturday Night Live and a special performance by Alexa Ray Joel - Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's daughter! I also presented the Martha Stewart scholarship to the amazing Greg Grossman, the accomplished 14-year-old chef. Watch this video clip about the Ross School from my television show and please, tell me what you think.
Spotlight Photo: Alexa Ray Joel Belle of the Ball
June 23, 2009Blog Hamptons
The always stunning Alexa Ray Joel dazzled the star-studded audience at Ross School's 6th Annual Live at Club Starlight gala Saturday night. The Ross School alumna performed a short set of original music that showcased her vocal range and lyrical prowess for guests that included her super-model-mom Christie Brinkley, Ross School founder Courtney Sale Ross, Martha Stewart, Brenda Seimer Scheider, Mitchell Kriegman, Steven Gaines, Whitney & James Fairchild, and fellow performers Seth Meyers and James Ingram.
Kennedys hope TV home gets green light from environmental council
July 24, 2008NY Daily News
Meanwhile, Kennedy's mother, Ethel, and his sisters Rory, Kerry and Courtney will gather tomorrow at the East Hampton estate of Courtney Sale Ross for a 40th anniversary fund-raiser for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. Tickets are available at rfkmemorial.org.
Ross School Sells 90 Acres to East Hampton Town
February 9, 2007Dan's Papers
The Ross School has decided to sell the 90 acres of land donated to them by Courtney Sale Ross in order to expand the South Fork Special Groundwater Protection Area and to ensure the future financial stability of the Ross School.
Holiday Traditions
By Nicole B. Brewer
December 6, 2006The Hamptons
"The night was crisp yet clear, the perfect setting as the Ross School invited guests for their Fourth Annual Starlight Ball... sushi and hors d'oeuvres kept guests including Courtney Ross, Peter Cook, and emcee Angela LaGreca satisfied through the lengthy cocktail hour."
The Queen Holds Court in East Hampton
By Rick Murphy
July 12, 2006The Independent
"Courtney Sale Ross, the driving force behind the school, spoke passionately about Ross School before the musical performance, noting both the diversity of the student body and proudly pointing out almost half are on scholarship."
In Last Call, Regents Approve 4 New Charter Schools for New York
By Elissa Gootman
January 10, 2006The New York Times
"...A third, the Ross Global Academy Charter School planned for Lower Manhattan, will be modeled after the Ross, which was founded by School in East Hampton, N.Y Courtney Sale Ross, the widow of the Time Warner chair-man Steven J. Ross. And the fourth, the Hyde Leadership Charter School in northern Manhattan, according to its application, will eventually serve 904 students."
Ross School and Morriss Center Merge
By Bryan Boyhan
January 1, 2006Sag Harbor Express
"It was announced that Courtney Ross, the founder of the school that bears her surname, will ‘gift' the school 152 acres valued at $25 million. Those acres sit adjacent to the Ross campus off Route 114 in East Hampton and may be used as the board sees fit, including further expansion of campus buildings."
Steinhardt Collaborates with Ross Institute on New Charter Public School
January 5, 2006NYU Steinhardt News
"...The Ross Global Academy is scheduled to open in the fall of 2006. It will adopt the education model developed at the Ross School of East Hampton, an independent school founded 15 years ago by Courtney Sale Ross and her late husband, Steven J. Ross, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner."
Ross School Gets Accreditation
By Gavin Menu
November 17, 2005South Hampton Press
" ‘All of us at Ross School are deeply honored by these accolades,' said Ross founder Courtney Sale Ross. ‘Such praise is due to the dedication and hard work of the faculty, students, parents and scholars from the around the world that have made our dream a reality.' "
Suárez-Orozco Is NYU's First Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Education and Globalization
By James Devitt
July 23, 2004NYU Today
"The Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Education and Globalization was created through a gift from Nicole S. Ross in honor of the work done by her mother, Courtney Sale Ross, in founding the Ross School."
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