Landmark Stories

Joyful Spirit of Giving

Mention the Moreschi-Hover P’23 family to someone at Landmark School, and you’ll immediately notice a smile come across their face. Mention Gaven’s athletic and social skills, and you’ll get a smile. Mention his mother Gretchen’s thought leadership at Landmark, and you’ll get a smile. Mention Mark’s contributions to our Parent Association, and you’ll get a smile.  

The Moreschi-Hover family is unique in many ways, most notably for its joyful spirit of giving. Gretchen is a Trustee at Landmark School. In fact, Gretchen has served on the boards of several local organizations. She and Mark are still beaming from Gaven’s success at an end-of-season lacrosse game a few days earlier. Not because Landmark won (which they did!), but because Gaven took the initiative to partner with his peers and faculty to raise more than $2,000 for the American Cancer Society during the run-up to the game. The fact that Gaven is so generous is impressive, but not surprising once you know his parents.  

Giving Takes Many Forms

During their six years at Landmark, each member of the family has made significant contributions of their time, talent, and treasure to the school. Mark joined the Parent Association in 2018 and assumed the role of president in 2021. He’s also active in his local community of Middleton, having served as a member of the school committee. The Moreschi-Hovers are the proud parents of two sons, the oldest of whom can be found on the sidelines of Gaven’s games when he’s home from Miami University of Ohio.  

When I asked Mark the source of such devotion to his children’s education, he told me “I care about a lot of things.” Mark then looked at Gretchen and added, “And I never say no to Landmark because of all they have done for us.” 

In addition to being a Landmark trustee, Gretchen’s consulting firm, Imbue Partners, provided Landmark with extensive support when it conducted a faculty survey analysis as part of a recent self-assessment. Gretchen said she’s always looking for ways to support Landmark, and this project was a natural fit. While she is ready for Gaven to graduate from Landmark, she’ll continue to serve as a Trustee at the School.  

As for Gaven, his outsized personality and heart have made him known to nearly every faculty member and peer. Two faculty casually refer to Gaven as the ”Mayor of Landmark,” indicating how adept he is at making friends, supporting his peers, and building community. Gaven’s academic advisor, Erin Brewer, said he is “always there for his friends, and he’s friends with everyone. He really is the mayor!”  

Meet the Mayor

At this point, my next move was obvious: I scheduled a meeting with the mayor. Gaven is the type of person who draws you in with his personality and welcoming manner. He can sound endlessly positive about his time at Landmark but says this attitude hasn’t always come easily. He reveals that getting and staying motivated has been challenging at times but that his family and friends have helped him get back on track. 

Gaven was a day student at Landmark, but he was a constant presence on campus. His family’s home served as a frequent gathering place for Landmark day and boarding students. After his school day and sports commitments were finished, he was often still on campus to eat dinner with friends, spend time in the dorms to get extra study time, or work out in the Athletic Center. When Gaven eventually went home for the evening, he offered to drive other local students home. I asked why he spent so much additional time on campus, and he shrugged and asked me “Everyone’s nice, why would l rush to leave?” 

In the fall, Gaven plans to attend McDaniel College in Maryland. We will miss his vibrant and positive presence on our High School campus.

Paying it Forward  

As a leader on the boys varsity lacrosse team, Gavin spearheaded a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society with the support of his team and faculty member, Josh Feld. The initiative was a success and raised $2,000. Gavin plans to attend McDaniel College in Maryland in the fall and hopes to become a history teacher. He said he may even return to Landmark to teach in the future. Gavin’s history teacher during his senior year said, “He’s the type of kid who reminds me that I’m making an impact on the students in my classroom. He’s enthusiastic and really gets it.” 

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