The Steward School

"In the Nick of Time" Brings Spirited Bidding

Bidding was brisk at the annual Steward School Parents' Association Auction held on November 16 at the Westwood Club. "In the Nick of Time" drew a crowd of more than 250 Steward supporters vying for items ranging from dining and entertainment certificates to unique works of art created by Steward students. The event made a hefty profit of close to $35,000 which will be used to en hance Steward 's resources for the benefit of its students, faculty, and parents.

Barbara Jean long, who chaired the function, ex­

Barbara Jean Long, Auction Chair, and AI Orgain, Auctlom'f:r, celebrate the successful conclusion of the voice auction. The voice auction alone raised morc than $25,000'

presses thanks to the numerous volunteers who pooled their efforts to make this year's event such a spectacular success. linda proffitt and her decorating force worked long into Friday night and Saturday bedecking the Westwood Club with

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A fabulous handcrafted grandmother clock and a dress·up trunk fu /l of fantasy were IWO highlights of the voice auction.

elaborate decorations reminiscent of a child's dream of toyland fantasy.

While enjoying a variety of delicious buf­fet offerings, auction­goers were able to stroll through aisles of silent auction displays and bid on their favorite items. The voice auction fol­lowed, with veteran auc­tioneer AI Orgain (par­ent of Frazer Orgain,

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In this issue

Dec. 1996 From The Headmaster's Desk ............. 3

Celebrating the Season at Steward ... 3

Busy, Busy, Busy ................................... 4

Meeting the "Challenge" ................... 4

Halloween Happenings! ....... ..... ......... 4

Productive Fall Semester .................... 6

Spirit Teams Competition Close ......... 6

Activities On and Off OImpus ............ 7

Tenth Graders Ride the Rapids ........... 8

Middle School Soccer Splits

the Difference .... ... ............................. . 8

Varsity Soccer: VCC Tournament

Finalist ......... ................... ..................... 8

Field Hockey Places Second in

Regular Season Standings ................... 9

Cross Country farns First-Year Respect .................. .............. 9

Winter Athletic Seasons ................... 10

Virginia Museum Site of First

Symposium ........................................ 70 :

Kindergarten Focus .......................... 11 ;

Volunteers Kick Off Steward's

Annual Giving Campaign ....... .......... 11 .

Never a Dull Mamen!.. .................... 12 I Book Fairs Planned ........................... 13 1 What is an OMer? ............................ 13 I Box Office Big for Fall Production ... 14 l , Pic/ure these Steward Activities ..... 15 l

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Chan ces were sold throughout the evening for a beautiful gold and diamond ring donated by Rees Jewelers, and the auction culminated with the number drawing for the lucky winner. Sandi Dollar, Director of Development for Steward, walked away with the gorgeous gem-congratulations to her!

lynn linder, Lower School arl teacher, proudly displays the clocks created by lower School students which brought high b,ds dUring the event.

Appropriate opportunity was taken to recognize Linda Proffitt for her many years of dedication to Steward functions.

Mrs. John Stinson, Sr., a Steward grandparent, enters a bid during the s,lent auction.

Si nce her son, Sam Proffitt, now a Steward senior, entered Steward in kindergarten, Linda has been adorning our festivities with nair-her decorat­ing talents are second to none. The Parents' Association presented her with a camera in appreciation for her loy­alty and hard work. She was also donned with well-de­served "angel wings"-a most befitting symbol for her 13 years of volunteer service to Steward.

Thanks to all who attended " in the Nick of Time" for your generous support of The Steward School. Spe­cialthanks go to the following individuals and organiza­tions who made donations of items or funds that made this event profitable. Please show your appreciation for this support by patronizing their businesses and express­ingthankswhen you see them!

Class of 1995) inspiring hefty bids on everything from furs to fabulous trips. The featured item for this year's auction, a grandmother clock built by Steward parent, David Maszaros, and creatively decorated by Steward art stu­dents, was claimed by Dick Haskell, father of senior and contributing artist Lainie Haskell. Many proud parents also took home coveted clocks, baskets, bulletin boards, quilts, and other creations of Lower School students. These prized possessions made by our many talented Steward students ac­counted for $6,890 in profits for the School.

I mda Proffitt along w,th her husband, many years of volunteer service.

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IIln the Nick of Timell Auction Donors A Major Music· Wesl Chris Arderson. [J;reclol of Racquet Anne Thomas Hines of Tllomas· Mrs. Leon P",oIa Sycamore Pewtersmith Mr. & Mrs. O,"""y AdOOlSOO Spor1s.CCV Hines Anliques-Inler'ors MayPadow 10. Tuna Restauranl Agee's Bicycles Cowa-din Je'N8lers High Cotton Joy PaoIello Bocky Talbott Al<rl Furs Kilty Crews Boonie Hodges Paper by Palty Paul Tal", SlQn Company Alpine ~tfitters Cudahy's Gallery Rubfe & ShilOll Hard P",III Ski Shop Tammy Wayland of Jerry AIkins Salon Annette Dean 101 Kids Laura & Jim Oabb Captain Ma1< Hornet PastaLUIla T!Ilgfewood O!dilay Restauranl Arts Liniied Dansfield Jewelers Ross & Betty Holchkiss Rugene Pau"tte and Art SMlenls from the a...bnTannenbaJm AlVin. Lid. RacI1ef & Daude Davenport Houseof Ughting Midd" and Upper Schoofs Ray & Trina Tate AUantic Tanning David's While House looovative InklriOfs TimPearsoo The An~que GaI"ry Babysluff RobertW.DaConti.M.O · Cosmeli: Irres~libk!s Pel<ing Restauranl The B_r Gallery Tnp Baisden & Plastic Surgery CenlefofVA J.L. Haovnett Company Mr. FrCllklin Perdue The Besl End. Inc. Mary Jane Bafderson DeFazio's ResfaJranl J.P. CoIIecUons Peridol Paints Lis The FfOI!J and the Redneck ChaseB...n~ Becky & M", Dixon Day & Lynn Jacob Pelef-Blair.lnc. TheH~ Shell Cary and S...n B",onian III Mrs. Helen Dixon Jermie's Phil's lounge The Headliners Marion and Sam Baronian, Jr. Dominion Sadd"ry Mr. & Mrs. James Johnson Play II Again Sports The Holel Roanoke Bar ... Slation Pam Douglas Calesby Jones Pleasants Hardware The MeIUng Pot M"'Y Eizabeih Barnes Sue & Mike Drzal JoPa Pretty Paper The Pickel Fence Noni & Ferd BarucI1 Easy Rider Elsie Mills Katz Printer's AI", The Richmond Ballel Henry Baskerville Edward I Rabbit & Co KeI",'s Village Gltt Shop Priouzan Oriental Rugs The Steward School Siore 8elh Beale Dr. & Mrs. Gary B. E"ron John & Carolyn Kend~ Putt·A.Way Golf The Tavern alTriangle P~ Beauregard's Thai Room Egghead Software Koryo Martal Arts Cenle< Mr. Robert Quicke The Toy Cenler Patricia Moonljoy Bell elr::. landesignofVirginia.lnc. Harvey Re...ns The Tracl< Restaura'11 Best Products. Inc. Ethyl Caporation Daudia & Ed Lawton OaudiaRees The North Pole Dr & Mrs Leon W Bonner F acewo<ks by Michelle John Leitch Regal Cinemas The Westwood Dub Dee Dee Borum Farnum & Christ Travel. Inc. Leo Burke Fum"u", Richmond Newspapers ThisUe's Cheryl Boteler Nell & Bill Fay Betty G. lePage Richmond Saddklry Nancy Thompson BotlomsUp Feats of Day. M",g ... et Vaenline James F. Londrey. O.D.S. Richrrond Slrickers Tobacconists of Richmond, Inc Bridgforth's allhe Jefferson Holel John & Carter Felvey Bobby & Barllara Jean Long Richrrond Symphony Toons SandwICh Shop Lynn Brooke FesUval Flags Rhoda MacCallum Ridge Dog Shop Stuart Trope Dr. Andrew J Brunberg Fine lines Interiors ~~Maclin Rob·sH...dw .... Brenda T umer Bush Industries Lynne & Stan Fischer Maddux Supply ComPa'lY Francis H. RooI<e & Page R. West Ukrop's Super Mnets.lnc C.L. Font Family Jewelers FOIlr Seasoos Fan Flowers Madelyn's Royal Virginia Goff Dub Van [)o(en's OMs Shoppe. Ltd. Ron & Brenda Cain Gaylon Crossing Book Gallery "'. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Manno S<KIdlery T ra::e Associates. Lid Virginia Opera Calico Comers Emily Gianforloni David Maszaros LaneSa'1son Vitello's David Camden Glass Boal Lid. c...oIyn M;:Coonack Mr. & Mrs. Bradford B. Sou..- John & Mildred Was. Cooilla's Creative Ad_~ng Glass Reunion Melito's ResIaifa'1t 5andraShaw Wendell Powell Studios C3'1lne Design. Inc. Good Foods Grocery Mille MeIsoo (CCV) Shades of Ughl Wesl End Trophies Sieve & May Curlls Ca'1neRa Mati Goltwald Susanne Meyer of RI~ng Sa Short Pump r .. & Exhaust WeslTower 10 Capri Jewelers Mr. & Mrs. Floyd O. Gottwald. Jr. Mill End Shop Tom & Liz Shupe Weslhampton Pastry Shop. Inc. c...ey Burke Carpels Nancy Gottwald Gin & Scott Moncure Eric Smith Westwood Pham",y Susan ~ and The Le"'"iltl Grove Avenue Coffee & Tea "",tana Gold Bread ComPa'lY Mrs. Kalhefine Mel Smith 'Mid Bird Genie<

Cottage ~ .... I M. Gupton & Judith M Don & Janel Mu.ay Rob & S",ah Smith 'Mltoo Devetopmenl Caston Studio· La'1ey & Slephanle Gupton Mysle<y Cafe Snap Shots C...nera & Photo Weezie and Buck Wiltshire

Caston Guy Smilh Hardware NCI'Cissus South Pole Toy Store Lelia Wood·Sm~h & The New York Vicky Chenault Gratfiti Grill Ncwia Paula Spraker Yankees Chenault & Tribfe Law Offices Ronny Hajek New Concepts for Beauty Sieve & Laura SI",khouse Woodfin Drl Chesapeake Bagel Bakery Hempion House Luke & Sally Newcomb Stew~'s Lower School Te",hers Woody Woodhouse ChICO'S MansIOn Handcraft Cleaners Mr. & Mrs. John Nolde John Stinson. III Lynn Zinder and lower School Artists Children's Creative Worf<shop H""",",CIeaners NOJA Storkner's Rockville Nurseries Beryl L Young Girtull Gity Dr. 8etty Baugh Harrison · The OK Foundry Co • Inc Strange's Yum. Yum. Good Restaurant Concours Automo~1e Detailing Visiting Vet One Thing at a Time · Ann Parker S~ Street Cafe JacI<ie & Dan Conway lL Gen. & Mrs. 8er1r...n C. H...nson Gottwald Sluart C"" General Contractor. Inc. We apologize for any unlnfenfJonal Corporate and Museum Fr ..... Dick & Usa Haskell One-fbr Moto Photo Suitaille for Fr.mng omission of businesSJls and Individuals Chartie & Cathy Cosby Lainie Haskell Oae Huggins & Tom Blunt · Orvis Sunbe...n Qutdoor Products woo stppOI1ed The Sfeward School Roger & Kathy Coulombe Hav,",a 59 Anglers Lab Outfitters Country Club of Virginia Heilig·Meyers Company Sherryll Anne Pa::e

FROM TH E HEADMASTER'S D ESK

Celebrating the Season at Steward

The holiday season is fast approaching, and on De­cember 19 Steward will host its annual Holiday Program in the gym at 7:30. This gala is a Steward tradition and a grand send-off to the holiday and semester break. Our hope is that everyone will be able to attend.

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R~k & DeeDee Sutton AucOOn. Syca"""" Creek Golf Course

This is also the ti me of year w hen activities draw attention to the differences in how we celebrate the sea­son. Within the Steward community this year, there has been extensive discussion on how to appropriate ly ob­se rve the variety of the holidays. Striki ng an appropriate balance that recognizes traditions without making others who do not share those trad itions feel excluded is a diffi­cult task, but a challenge we choose to tackle.

Within its Statement of Purpose, The Steward School identifies a dual commi tment to welcome the "richness of diversity" in our School and to instill in o ur students

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"moral and ethical values." It is in this context that the School supports and encourages spi ritual growth "to de­velop the whole human bei ng." Steward is a nonsectar­ian school. While we do notespouse any particular faith; it is the intention of the School to encourage spiritual awareness and growth by allowing references to religion, whether written, spoken, or symbolically portrayed. Stew­ard consciously recognizes and celebrates the heritage of the various faiths in ways appropriate to an educational setting and consistent with our mission. Within the con­text of these traditions, the School chooses to teach the common values deemed essential to a proper sense of humanity, history, and citizenship .

Our students are accepted without regard to race, religion or ethnic origin and, therefore, reflect many faiths and traditions. Acknowledging the individuality of per­sonal faith, the School strives to create an atmosphere of respect, inclusion, and comfort for a diverse student body. We encourage students to share expressions of their faith and cultural differences in the spirit of greater understand­ing and tolerance.

Year after year in our holiday program through fun and performance, we teach our children the value of peace and goodwill. For all our differences and regardless of how we celebrate the season, our lives are enriched when we give of ourselves to others. From all of us at Steward, we wish to you a season filled with kindness, respect and understanding.

LOWER SCHOOL REPORT

Busy, Busy, Busy Internet • food baskets for refugees . Thanks­

giving service • kindergarten to Valentine Museum • fifth grade to Maymont • National Book Week • Make a Bookmark • Wear a T-Shirt with Writing. trade old books with students • dress as your favorite character • first and second grades to Theater IV • fifth grade to Virginia Museum and Greek Restaurant • fourth grade to Henricus • third grade to zoo • third grade play on saving the environment • Lower School art projects sold at the auction • Pizza Days • Parent Coffees • SUC­CESS workshops for faculty • fifth graders dissect grass­hoppers and fish in science lab • everyone reading, reading, reading.

The Lower School is havinga busy ball!

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LOWER SCHOOL

Meeting the "Challenge"

On October 4 the fourth and fifth graders, along with Mrs. Hajek and their classroom teachers, spent a won­derful day out in the woods with Challenge Discovery Outdoor Adventures. Meeting challenges individually and as a group, they were seen climbing the tower, building a " bridge" and crossing a "river" as they worked through imaginary problems designed to develop process and prob­lem-solving skills, group cohesion and interpersonal rela­tionships, listening and communication skills, and most of all, self-confidence for that " I am capable" feeling! Much was learned, and they had a lot of fun in the process.

Sarah Newcomb (4th grader) tackles the ropes course or Challenge DISCOvery, while Lauren Harris (5th grader) looks on.

LOWER SCHOOL

Halloween Happenings!

On October 31 the entire Lower School celebrated Halloween with their own Halloween Carnival. What a treat it was, and what tricks they played! The children enjoyed Ghost Hoops, Spider Walk, Pumpkin Toss, Ghost Cans, face-painting, and cupcake decorating as they ro­tated through the various trick-or-treatstations. The car­nival was coordinated by Ronny Hajek, Lower School P.E. teacher, and numerous parent volunteers, teachers, Upper School students, and administrators.

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The Fourth Grade gathers In front of a statue of Pocahontas at Henr;ws Fort in Jamestown.

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Kerry Blum, a Steward 5th grade teacher who joined the staff this year, has been recognized by VCU Division of Teacher Education as acontribu­tor to the third edition of the textbook Reading To Learn in the Content Areas. Our congratulations to Ms. Blum for this notable achievement. This is yet another indication of a superb faculty at The Steward School.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT

Productive Fall Semester

Difficult as it may be to accept, the fall semester comes to a conclusion in just a few days. Time seems to fly by, particularly in schools; that is why each day is so important, and we do everything possible to be certain that little or nothing is wasted in the process. The semes­ter has been productive, from Spirit Teams competition to class field trips to athletic competition to dramatic pro­ductions, and much more.

Articles in this issue of the Blue & Gold will convey many details of the events that occurred during this se­mester, but it is important to note that our 18 new stu­dents have made a very fine transition to the School, and each has made his or her own unique contribution. They have been active in the arts and in athletics, and several have had special success in the area of academics.

One of the most important events that has taken place during the fall is the establishment of the Internet. The computers in Dixon Hall and the library are "hooked up", and already the students have begun to use them extensively in researching material for papers and other assigned projects. We will be very careful, however, to be certai n that the technology does not interfere with the human aspect of education where the professional fac­ulty are first and foremost the sources of teaching and learning in the Middle School.

Finally, the three new faculty in the Middle School, Pat Cuneo, Robb Stottlemyer, and Adam Cohen, have done an exceptional job in their respective roles at the school. Each is an extremely able teacher in his field, and each has served as a very fine role model for our stu­dents. We are fortunate to have them .

Hot Line for Snow! In the event of snow, a message will be on the School's main number, 740-3394, just as soon as a decision is made regarding School closing. This information will also be passed along to the local radio and television sta-

tions. We now have the ability for an unlimited number of callers to receive the same message instantaneously. Bell Atlantic guarantees us that no one will receive a busy signal!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spirit Teams Competition Close

The Middle School Spirit Teams competition is near­ing the completion of its first round. Throughout the se­mester, the four teams- blue, gold, green, and red-have been competing for points in activities ranging from board games and outdoor sports to extracurricular involvement and academic achievements. Before students leave for the holiday break in December, the team which has earned the greatest number of points will be named the first Steward SpiritTeams champions.

After more than eight weeks of competition, the standings remain extremely close. For three consecutive weeks, the red team has been holding on to a slim lead . The other three teams, however, remain within striking distance. In fact, fewer than 50 points separate the first and fourth place teams. With such a tight competition thus far, academics will be an even more significant fac­tor in the determination of a winner. Once grade point averages for the first marking period are totaled, the team with the highest academic average will earn 50 points, with the second and third place teams earning 25 and 15, respectively. Furthermore, the individuals with the three highest academic averages will also single-handedly earn 50,25, and 15 points for their teams. These point awards can and will have an immediate impact on each team's overall standing. Even the team with the lowest point total thus far has an opportunity to spring into first place after factoring in this important category.

Another academic element of the Spirit Teams com­petition is the General Information Test (GIT) which will be administered in February. Teachers from all depart­ments have helped by submitting questions pertaining to their fields. We are now busily compiling questions and putting together a challenging and interesting test for the Middle School. Also on the horizon for the Spi rit Teams competition are a fall track and field competition, differ­ent word and board games, and different indoor sports which students can enjoy during the winter months. More details about the GIT, activities, and point leaders can be found in forthcoming issues of the Blue & Gold.

Finally, everyone involved in the Spirit Teams com­petition would like to thank Karen Sears, parent of two Spirit Teams participants, for coordinating the effort to provide the teams with t-shirts. Every Friday, long-sleeve

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shirts with the Steward emblem in one of the four teams colors not only help Middle School students to recognize their teammates, but they also allow them to show their team pride.

UPPER SCHOOL REPORT

Activities On and Off Campus

Community service, academic achievement, and exciting activities dominated October and November for Steward's Upper School.

Early in October, Steward School sophomores and juniors gave up part of their weekend to volunteer at the 11th annual Richmond Children's Festival. The festival, held at the Carillon and Dogwood Dell, is a yearly event for Richmond chi ldren to appreciate the arts. On Friday, October 4, students and their advisors, Rugene Paulette and lynn Define, helped to set up the event, and through­out the weekend class members volunteered their ser­vices at different activitity sites.

Rent-a-Junior Week, held ovember 1 2-16, resulted in more than $1,000 being raised for the Junior-Senior

(left to right) Becky Meyerhoff, Amanda Taggart, and Alice Avent take a break while helping out at the Richmond Children's festival.

party in May. Capping off the week were highlights such as laura Ward and Ned Trice's peformances in assem­bly and Mr. Cuneo's lovely hairdo!

Many thanks to the Upper School students who helped with the lower School Halloween Carnival. Ninth graders Anna Cox, Carter Eberly, Justin Mehaffey, Kristen Miller, and Melvin Todd; tenth graders Alice Avent, Tikia Bonner, Ashleigh Mclaurin, Will Murray, Emily Pad ow, Stephen Paulette, Fahad Qureshi, Jer-

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Matt Gottwald and Stephen Paulette appeared on campus as Huckleberry finn and fom Sawyer on Halloween.

emy Salken, and Jessica Sizemore; eleventh graders Stephen Harler, Mike Schirick, and David Towberman were among those making the carnival a fun-filled expe­rience.

Grade 12 students celebrated with a Halloween lunch with their paired grade, kindergarten, and enjoyed being terrified by Mrs. Wolff's scary story. Also marking the occasion, many Upper Schoolers arrived on campus dressed as their favorite literary character.

Upper School students have experienced a bit of culture these past two months as well. On October 11, senior and sophomore English classes attended Agecroft Hall for Blue Ridge Theater Festival's presentation of "All the World's a Stage." The multi-media presentation took students through the "Seven Ages of Man" speech using scenes from various Shakespearean films. After being given specific visual images in Shakespearean terms, the students were presented with short clips from numerous contemporary films, thus showing the universality of Shakespeare's works. They also experienced a tour of the glorious Tudor architecture of historic Agecroft. Jun­iors headed to Monticello on October 22 for an interdis­ciplinary English/history field trip. All reports Indicate a most enjoyable trip.

Congratulations to the girls selected for the 1996-97 cheerleading squad: senior Emily Wolff; juniors Eliza Chenault, Meghan Hajek, Whitney Hajek, Camberly

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Pearson, Sara Rossmoore, and Catherine Woody; and sophomores Tikia Bonner, Alisia Freeman, Ashleigh Mclaurin, Jennifer latourelle, and Jessica Sizemore.

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Tenth Graders Ride the Rapids

by Fahad Qureshi

On Saturday, October 26, the tenth grade class went on a w hite water rafting trip. The group consisted of Scott Adams, Tikia Bonner, Alisia Freeman, Matt Gottwald, Tim ligon, Michael Maszaros, Stephen Paulette, Fahad Qureshi, John Schott, Jessica Sizemore, Andy Stitt, Jesse Walsh, Ms. Paulette, and her daughter Stephanie.

Our trip began at 1 0:30 a.m. Our guides were em­ployed from the Richmond Raft Company, including Cindy Matthews (a Steward alumn i). They took us on a five hour trip on the James. We started off on an easy route, but the rapids grew stronger as the trip progressed. Be­fore lunch (which was provided by the Richmond Raft Company), we were allowed to swim in the James. Only a few students took the opportunity to swi m because the water was cold. However, towards the end of the trip, Matt Gottwald and Tim ligon took an involuntary dip in the James. Our trip ended at 4:00 p.m.

White water rafting was a great experience for ev­erybody who went on the trip. We enjoyed it so much that we are already consideri ng another trip for the spri ng.

IOlh grade Pauletle, Macc Gorcwald, SCOII Michael Maszaros (Iront, lell 10 right! Tim Ligon, John Schorl, fahad QureshI, Andy Still, and Tik,a Bonner.

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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Middle School Soccer Splits the Difference

The 1996 squad, under the direction of first year coach Adam Cohen, posted a 7 win-710ss season . They were able to defeat teams from St. Vincent de Paul, Tan­dem, Col legiate, and FredericksburgAcademy. The sea­son ended with a three-game winning streak intact, and Coach Cohen was pleased with the team effort and ded i­cation. Eighth-graders Harry Baron, David Becker, Ted Benson, Alex Duty, Willy Paoletto, Jamie Reed, Jamie Rose, Steven Seivard, Jonathan Tipton, and Roland West provided the leadership for the well-skilled sixth and seventh graders. Zac Sears (7th grade) was the team's leading scorer. Congratulations to the team and Coach Cohen for the fine" .500" season.

Varsity Soccer: vee Tournament Finalist

Congratulations to Coach Ian Coddington, Coach Robb Stottlemyer, and the 1996 soc- 0 cer team for their successful 11 w in-6 loss-1 tie season, the best record in the last six years. The squad finished second in the regular season standings of the Virginia Commonwealth Conference (VCC) behind the eventual tournament champions from Huguenot Academy. Al­though the team played consistently throughout the sea­son, the coaches felt that THE game of the season was the second contest versus Richmond Christian which ended up beinga 0-3 loss. Richmond Christian had beaten Steward earlier in the season by a score of 6-0. The sec­ond game was a hard fought contest in which the Spar­tans controlled the bulk of the match. The three goals were scored in a five-minute time lapse of good solid play. The coaching staff feltthat this was the turning point of the season since the "moral victory" proved to the team that they could continue to play tough in spite of being behind.

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During tournament play, Steward defeated Common­wealth Christian by a score of 2-1. In the finals against Huguenot Academy, senior tri-captain Shawn Lewis scored all four goals in our 4-7 loss. Lewis was the team's leading scorer, accumulating 26 goals this season. He was named to the VCC All-Conference Team for the second time. While Shawn Lewis spearheaded the offense, fel­low tri-captain Sam Proffitt anchored the defense from his position as goalkeeper. He averaged 20 saves per game and was named to the VCC All-Conference Team for the third consecutive year. Proffitt plans to continue his goalie duties in college. George Cauble, also a se­nior tri-captain, was named to the VCC All-Academic Team for the third year in a row. All of the seniors will truly be missed, but there are some bright rising stars in the underclass ranks. Junior Drew Cosby was chosen for the first time to the VCC All-Conference Team. From the de­fensive position of sweeper, Cosby was a solid performer. Junior Stephen Paulette was voted to the VCC Honor­able Mention All-Conference Team. Paulette improved his skill level tremendously throughout this season . Other significant contributors include freshman M urat Bilgin at center halfback, eighth-graders Carl Sundin (goalkeeper next year), and W ill Perki ns who gained valuable play­ing experience this season. Upperclassmen W ade Britt and Tim Ligon also added much to the team.

The coaches were very pleased with the teamwork that was displayed. Congratulations on a fantastic season.

Field Hockey Places Second in Regular Season Standings

The overall record of 5-11-2 does not reveal the strengths of this 1996 team. Although thin in the offen­sive area, this sq uad was noted for its consistent and strong defense. This strength placed Steward behind first-place Trinity Episcopal School. The team began the season at the Trinity Invitational Tournament and suffered a 6-0 loss by the Titans, but the day ended with a good 2-1 overtime victory over Virginia Episcopal School. At the end of September the gi rls lost again to Trinity, but the 0-1 score was a marked improvement in the team. A three game winning streak was achieved in mid October, and Steward entered the League of I ndependent School (LIS) Tournament seeded in second place, but suffered a 0-1

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semi-final loss to #3 seeded St. Margaret's School. Stew­ard had four players(more then any other Division II school) named to the LIS All-Star Team : Senior co-cap­tain Lainie Haskell was the team's leader playing at any position she was asked to fill, whether on the offensive line, the mid-field area, or defending penalty corners. Freshman goalkeeper and co-captain Jessica Gray was the league's most talented goalie. She ended the season with 207 saves. Roundingout the All-Star team were two eighth-graders. Third year player Laura Slabaugh stabi­lized our defense from the position of sweeper, and sec­ond year player Brantley Scott played on both the offen­sive and defensive ends of the field .

The Field Hockey team huddles to discuss strategy with Coach Rice

Congratulations to the field hockey team for a sea­son that was more successful than the overall record im­

plies.

Cross Country Earns First-Year Respect

The 1995 Cross Country Club became a varsity sport this fall. The team's six runners participated in six dual meets, the state meet, and the girls ran in the League of Independent School (LIS) final contest. The boys' dual meet record of 1-3 is somewhat deceiving since each of the losses was by two points or less.

Several runners' performances need to be noted. Melvin Todd tied for first place in a race against The Cov­enant School. His time of 21 :36 edged outa second place finish by teammate Fahad Qureshi . Meghan Hajek, Andrew Rankin, and Laura Ward saved their personal best performances for the state meet. Both Hajek and Rankin finished with their fastest times ever. At the LIS meet, seventh-grader Mary Patterson gave her best ef­

fort of the season.

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Winter Athletic Seasons

Most of the wi nter athletic teams are already prac­ticing. The boys' varsity basketball team, under the di­rection of Coach "Stan", is anxious to de­fend their 1995-96 Tri-cities Independent League(TClL) title. If successful, the team would be the first Steward basketball team to repeat as tournament champions. The girls' varsity basketball team has senior lainie Haskell, who averaged 10 points per game last season, returningas the most experienced player. There will be a Middle School girls' basketball team that will compete in weekend games in the 20-team league that is run by The Collegiate School. Some of the Middle School players are also competing on the varsity squad as well. The two boys' Midd le School teams do not begin competition un­ti l January. The varsity cheerleading squad is being coached by Ronny Hajek this season, and Tricia Duke returns to direct the Middle School girls. Ian Coddington wi ll also di rect another intramural indoor soccer league that participates before the school day begi ns.

H ONORS SYMPOSIUM

Virginia Museum Site of First

• Symposium by Michael Maszaros

On October 10, 1996, The Steward School Honors Symposium, led by Dr. Louise Robertson and Brenda Turner, traveled to The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to hold theirfirst symposium ofthis year. Steward students participating in this Honors Symposium were Elizabeth Sumner, Jessica Gray, Wade Britt, Carter Eberly, John Schott, Stephen Paulette, and Fahad Q ureshi. Stu­dents from the Center for the Humanities from Hermit­age High also attended. The theme for this symposium was "The Classical Hero".

Dennis Wimer, Director of the Hermitage Center for the Humanities, started the day with an "ice breaker" so the students cou ld get to know one another. Mr. Wimer

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presented a lecture on the characteristics of the classical hero, and he focused on Aeneas from the Aeneid and Odysseus from the Odyssey.

The second speaker, Dr. M argaret Mayo, curator of Ancient Arts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, cre­ated the long term assignment for the November 26 sym­posium. Students are to design a three-dimensional monu­ment celebrating the life of heroes such as Arthur Ashe, Mozart, Augustus Caesar, and Alexander the Great. After her lecture, Dr. Mayo walked the students through the

The HOllors Symposium group gal hers in (ronl o( The Virginia Museum o( Fine Arts.

Greco-Roman section of the museum. She pointed out several artifacts, like ancient Greek tombstones, statues, and painted vases, that could serve as models for student monuments.

The next speaker was Dr. Greg Daugherty, who gave a speech on Greek theater. He talked about the stage layouts, technical aspects of Greek plays, and how ancient Greeks performed plays. He focused on tragedy, especially Oedipus Rex, required reading for both classes.

Each speaker received a copy of Joseph Campbell's book The Power of Myth.

Commenting on the symposium, one Steward stu­dent Carter Eberly said, "Dr. Daugherty gave me much to think about. I really learned about Greek theater. For example, tragedy is not just pathos. " Another Steward student John Schott remarked, "The speakers knew ex­actly how to make their topic appealing to us. I was very interested in what each one said . Mrs. Turner, Dr. Robertson, and Mr. W imer know how to pick speakers." Honors symposi um student Stephen Paulette noted, "So far, the Honors Symposium has been great. The speakers were excellent, and I have enjoyed the project Dr. Mayo introduced to us."

BWE & COLD CONNfC11ON

The Honors Symposium students are looking forward to the next Honors Symposium on November 26 at the Center for Humanities at Hermitage High, where Bobby Ukrop will be the featured speaker.

ADMISSION O FFICE

Kindergarten Focus

The lights may have dimmed, but not the enthusias­tic response to a preschool luncheon held at Steward in October to promote The Steward School's kindergarten program. More than 55 nursery school representatives braved the effects of Hurricane Fran, and despite the power out­age, the program and luncheon were a tre­mendous success.

Following a we ll­attended Open House du ri ng the day on 0-

vember 11, Steward hosted an evening panel discussion on

d Weezie Wiltshire, Head of the lower Kin ergarten Readi- School chats with Steward founder

ness for parents of and grandparent, Mrs. Helen Dixon.

preschoolers . Parents were able to ask questions about readiness, such as confidence level and appropriate read­ing and writi ng ski ll s, as well as hear about the testing procedures and Steward's educational programs. The five panelists included Steward's two kindergarten teachers, Kate Strickland and Cheri Wolff. Also representing Steward was Charlene Wilton, M.Ed., who is the Direc­tor of Learning Resource Center. Dr. Mavis Brown from the University of Richmond's Early Childhood Develop­ment Program and Dr. Karen Waters, a Licensed Clini­cal Psychologist from Horizons Incorporated, also served on the panel.

Welcome to Steward! The Steward School family welcomes a new 1st grader, Lauren White, from VemonHills, Illinois. Laurenjoins classmates in Mrs. Chalkley's class.

BLUE & GOlD CONN'OION

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Volunteers Kick Off Steward's Annual Giving Campaign

Ann ual Giving Co-Chairs, Ferd Baruch and Ruble Hord, would like to thank the campaign leaders and vol­unteers for their efforts and dedication. Their commit­ment was very evident with their personal letters to each grade parent AND , 1 through their im- .. • portant role in the Phonathon.

The Leader­ship Team consisted of Ray Tate, Jim Slabaugh, Tom Robinson, Denise Kasper, Nan Thurston, Bobby Long, Carrie Camp, Luke Newcomb, Dick Turner, Dudley Stainback, Sam night.

Sears, Russell Perkins, c.c. Satterfield, Diane Goldberg, Tim Pearson, and Adrienne Hines.

The Parent Phonathon Volunteers were: Kindergar­ten-Denise Kasper and John Leitch; Grade 1-Nan Thurston and Clay Jacob; Grade 2-8obby long, Ward Good, Steve Delaney and Claude Davenport; Grade 3-Carrie Camp; Grade 4-luke Newcomb, and Marshall Norton; Grade 5-Dick Turner, Ed lawton, and Sam Baronian; Grade 6 - Dudley Stainback, Ned Byrne and Jerry Wilton; Grade 7 - Sam Sears and Jim Miller; Grade 8-Russell Perkins, John Stinson, Bobby Larus and Jim Slabaugh; Grade 9-C.C. Satterfield and Will Hazell; Grade 10- Diane Goldberg; Grade 11-Tim Pearson and Tom Robinson; Grade 12-Adrienne Hines and Dick Haskell.

Thanks to all for a fantstic job!

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Alumni and faculty were on the phones contacting Steward alumni during the Phonathon . Lou Ellen Blackwelder, Class of '84, headed up the alumni cam­paign. Joining her were Scott Moncure and Gwen Hudson, both Class of '83. Dedicated facu lty members, Rugene Paulette and Norva Meyer were catching up w ith alums for the campaign, too!

As of November 20, 1996, we have re­ceived $74,597.21 (60% of the $125,000 goal) from 286 pledges and contributions. This compares to the

Gwen Hudson and son, I-Iayden, enjoy $55,073.49 Annual talking with Steward alum during the

Giving total one year Phonathon.

ago. The Phonathon raised $48,891.17 from more than 160 donors.

Mrs. Helen Dixon, grandmother of 1 st grader, Beth Dixon, and the founder ofT he Steward School, is chair­ing the grandparent appeal for this year's campaign. We are very fortunate to have Mrs. Dixon's energy and en­thusiasm as a part of the 25th An niversary Campaign.

ANNUAL GIVING BY GRADE

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Give Yourself a Year-End Tax Present "\

Gifts made on or before December 31, 1996 can save you money and support The Steward School. If you wish to take advantage of end-of-the-year tax benefits, send your donation by December 3 I, 1996. Year-end giving can directly reduce your 1996 taxes. Here are some of the best 1996 year-end gift opportunities: Gifts oreash; Gifts of Stock and Securities; Gifts of Real Estate. If you have any questions about how year-end giving to The Stew­ard School can yield tax savings and other financial benefits, call the Development Office at 740-3394.

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PARENTS' AsSOCIATION

Never a Dull Moment

With the first three months of the school year be­hind us, the Parents' Association committees have made great strides in accomplishing some very important goals.

The reception during Back to School Night, orches­trated by Sally Newcomb and her volunteers, provided a delicious break as we got acquainted with our ch ildren's teachers and daily schedules. Sally and the Hospitality Committee have also been busy scheduling days for each class to provide morni ng refreshments for faculty mem­bers as an expression of our appreciation for their talents and time.

Thanks to the hard work of the Parents' Counci l, chaired by Connie Pearson, several speakers have been contacted to speak on topics relevant to issues parents and children face in our society. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1 0, at 8:00 p.m., when George Banks from Commonwealth Parenti ng will speak after the Par­ents' Association board meeting on "Making Time To Be A Family." This discussion will also include information on the impact of the holiday season on a fami ly.

Now that the Auction is behind us .. . and what a tre­mendous success ... we can look ahead to the next extrava­ganza. Family Fun Night and our raffle will take place in the spring. Watch for further updates and ways YOU can be involved in this activity.

As the year progresses, the School Store is increas­ing its hours of operation. In addition to lunch, the store is now open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after­noons from 3:00 to 4:00. If you are interested in helping out during break time (9:2 0 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.) or other times, please call Karen Sears, Connie Martenstein, or Mia Norton . Also, be sure to stop by and see the new line of logo wear and purchase a sports bag, wallet, or umbrel la for the holidays!

The Ukrop's Golden Receipts Program runs through December 7. Please remember Steward in January as you are deciding how you would like to divvy up your dollar amount!

In addition to the monies allotted for Internet, ath­letic fields, and the Fine Arts Department wish lists, we have sponsored a third of the cost of the Middle School

BWE & Gow CONNECfION

Spirit Teams t-shirts, a life-size puppet show for the spring Book Fair, and a much-needed paper folding machine for the office.

Keep up the good work ... continue to communicate ... call me or anyone of our committee heads to volunteer ... make suggestions or comments. Work for your child through your Parents' Association .

LIBRARY

Book Fairs Planned

The first months of school have been busy in the library. Middle and Upper School students were given an orientation on library use and research skills. Students are using seven new reference sets to complete projects and reports, thanks to money raised during the Spring Book Fair sponsored by the Parents' Association. We hope you will continue to support these events. This year book fairs will be held December 9-13 and April 28-May 2.

The Birthday Book Cake, candles nOling children whose birthdays are honored with a book donaLion, decorates the / ibrary.

Please visit the library and notice the wonderful deco­rations. Sharon Wilton, chai rperson of the Parents' As­sociation Library Committee, has been busy. She has scheduled parent volunteers to decorate bulletin boards, to work during the book fairs, and to volunteer for storytelling this year. She has also created a Birthday Book Cake. When parents donate books in honor of their child's birthday, a candle with the child's name and birth month is placed on the cake.

BlUE & COlD CONNECTION

After hearing Vera B. Williams' book Stringbean's Tri p to the Sh i n i ng Sea (story told with postcards), students in second grade sent the author a postcard. A request for postcards was also placed on the INTERNET through VAPEN. Students have enjoyed receiving cards from Cali­fornia, Arizona, Tennessee, Scotland and Australia to name a few responses. Parents and grandparents also helped by sending cards from various places they visited. Fifth grade students have been learning research skills during thei r library class periods. They have been working on a science project in school. Learning how to use indexes to science encyclopedias and books has proven to be a very useful skill. They have also learned how to search for magazine articles. The above are just two examples of the library activities of Lower School students.

What is an OMer?

He/she is someone who participates in Odyssey of the Mind. Odyssey of the Mind is a world-wide compe­tition for students at all grade levels who enjoy problem­solving, critical thinking, and/or theatrical activities in a team setting. This kind of problem-solving is not only challenging, it's fun! Take a look at examples of OM "prob­lems" for the various grade levels:

Ciassics ... Can You Dig It? (grade 2 through high schoollevel)-For this problem the team will create and present a performance about archaeology that includes four team-made artifacts and a team member who por­

trays an archaeologist.

Heroic Proportions (grades 2 to 9)- ln this prob­lem, the team creates and presents a humorous perfor­mance that includes a character that has one or more out-of-proportion characteristics, or is extremely large or

small.

The Good News (kindergarten level) - The team's problem is to create and present a television news broad­cast that includes three stories. At some time during the performance, the team must show the good in somethi ng that is usually bad.

Steward students of all ages can benefit from the ad­ventures of OM. However, in order to participate, we must have parent coaches! Please consider getting in­volved in OM, and contact Denise laycock, the faculty liaison for the program, at Steward.

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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Box Office Big for Fall Production

The year's first production by The Steward School Theatre Department, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, drew record crowds during its three-day run from November 22 through November 24. A usual elaborate set, coupled with the fine-tuned dramatic skills of Middle and Upper School students, delighted the audiences. Con­gratulations to the following cast and crew members who made this production a tremendous success!

Pyramus (Taylor Collier) and Thisbe (Michael Maslaros) talk through the wall (Carter Eberly) in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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Cast Members Andy Stitt Fahad Qureshi Jessica Gray Caitlin Rossmoore Becky Meyerhoff Aynsley Wilton EmilyWolfT Molly Sauer Jda Henley Elizabeth Sumner Sara Rossmoore Stephen Paulette Brian McTamaney Camberly Pearson Erin Robinson Cynthia Johns Anna Cox Ben Wolff Laura Ward Carter Eberly Taylor Collier Aaron Payne Michael Maszaros Carter Eberly Chris Byme Jennifer Latourelle Becky Meyerhoff

Oberon Puck Oberon's Train

Titania Fairy I Fairy 2 Helena Hermia Demetrius Lysander Moth Mustard Seed CobWeb Peaseblossum Theseus Hippolyta Egeus Nick Bottom Peter Quince Francis Flute Tom Snout Snug Robin Starveling Philostrate

Paula Verkon Production Staff

Director Rugene Paulette Chris Drzal Catherine Woody Paula Verkon ChrisDrzal Andrew Ware Adam Graves Chris Drzal Adam Graves Harry Baron Independent Study 8th Grade Theater Upper School Theater Middle School Art Upper School Art Chris Hagy Justin Mehaffey Blake Frostick Caitlin Rossmoore Andrew Rankin Ali Hord Peyton Lannon Jennifer Gray Michael Hatherlcy lamieReed Lee Rothenberg Paula Verkon Rugene Paulette Chris Hagy Josh Goldberg

Artistic Coordinator Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Sound Design Sound Board Operator Sound Board Apprentice Lighting Design

Lighting Board Operator Lighting Board Apprentice Set Construction

Set Painting

Running Crew Chief Running Crew

Box Office Managers

House Manager Concessions and Ushers

Program

Puck, played by fahad Qureshi, extends his hands in friendshIp to the audience in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

BWl & COl 0 CONNlcrlON

Picture these Steward Activities ...

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Congratulations Fall Semester Honor Roll Stmlents

Grade 6 Chris Byrne Austin Pittman Mary Congdon Lee Rothenberg Ann Yates Wyatt

Grade 7 Taylor Brewer Jennifer Gray Eliza Bullock Sara Kornblau Jamie Foote Christopher Maszaros Warren George Trent McLaurin

Grade 8 Anusha Abbasi Corbin Brierre Ted Benson Alex Duty Caitlin Rossmoore

Grade 9 Wade Britt Carter Eberly Katie Drzal Jessica Gray Caroline Vend

Grade 10 Michelle Giglio Matt Gottwald Tim Ligon Michael Maszaros

BWE & GO/ 0 CONNfcrlON

Lisa McComas Ashleigh McLaurin EmilyPadow Stephen Paulette

Hunter Sears J u I iana Sumner

Mary Patterson Zac Sears Reed Yancey

Cynthia Johns Sarah Martenste in

Eric Sternberg Elizabeth Sumner

Fahad Qureshi John Schott Andy Stitt Amanda Taggart

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5th Grade play

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Liza Chenault Whitney Hajek Catherine Woody

Meghan lIajek Cabell Jones

Becky Meyerhoff Laura Ward

Grade 12 George Cauble Lainie Haskell

In Loving Memory

Lee Schmidt Collier November 22, 1996

We will greatly miss Lee and her endearing smile. We will cherish the memories of an outstanding leacher ... a devoted parent and friend ... a beloved member of The Steward School family.

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