Stunt Talent Night 2001 - Lower School

Top Left Logan Pryor and Preston Huennekens (Grade 1) Top Right. Stunt Talent Night performers take their bows. Middle Left ; Michael Noffsinger (Grade 2) Middle Right. Stuart Good, Claire McKeown, and Tanner Roe (Grade 2) Bottom Left Taylor Karmol inski (Grade 2) Bottom Right Mary Leigh Wh ite (Kindergarten)

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Table of Contents From, the Headma ter

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3 Middle

5 pper S hool

Annual GivinCT Draji Donor Li t

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Development --____________________ 14

Parent I A sociation pdate ----__________________ 15

Athl tic Upda te

---------------------- 16 Alumni Action

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On the Covers Front cover: Lower Schoolers pose on t he playground, Back row (L to R): Lauren Saurs. Kendall Bendheim. Paulie Lanier. Brittany I ngram. Finn Smyth. Logan Pryor. Preston Huennekens, Front Row (L to R): Deborah Masucci. Phebe Jenkins. Olivia Edwards. Kelly Lange. Marie Mullins,

Back Cover: Upper Schoolers part icipate in Alternate Program int ernships, Top left: Jam ie Rose at Mars Music; Top right: Matthew Stainback at Henrico County Fire Station #12; Middle left: Lorraine Hawes at Richmond Community Hospital; Middle right : Tzeira Creditor and a music teacher at Nuckols Farm Elementary; Bo t tom left: Andy Baruch and Lee Patton at the Adult Career Development Center 's Head Start program; Bottom right: Jamiel Allen at Mailboxes Etc,

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From the Headmaster

Since its inception in 1972, The Steward School has been recog­nized as a strong college prepara­tory school that also places great emphasis on the study of and expression through the arts . Once enrolled at Steward, students find that involvement in the visual and performing arts is a process experi­enced by the great majority of their peers at the School. From the earliest grades-one only has to observe the walls of the Lower School hallways-through the senior year, students are strongly encouraged to look upon the arts as a central and substantial factor in their education and development. The arts are important, and they playa vital role in providing a quality education for our young people.

"Things are looking up for the arts in American schools," accord­ing to a recent article entitled "The Arts' Impact on Learning." Authors Richard J. Deasy, director of the Arts Education Partnership, and Harriet Mayor Fulbright, former executive director of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, cite examples which include an increase of $190 million in Los Angeles for the arts ; $75 million per year in New York to hire new arts teachers; and Chicago's intention to establish 47 arts mag­net schools .

A growing body of research studies is reinforCing the role of the arts on the social , emotional , and intellectual development of young

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people . Through a number of studies done at the University of Connecticut, UCLA, and Columbia, Stanford, and Harvard universities , researchers reported "a wide range of positive impacts of arts learning on the academic and personal success of students ." The report goes on to say that "studying the arts engages students in a 'constel ­lation' of learning that interacts ... with learning in other subjects as well as in other dimensions of the students' emotional and social lives."

Steward's commitment to arts education has contributed greatly to the success of many students over the years. With the ongoing con­struction of the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts, projected to be completed in time for the 2002 academic year, Steward is poised , through the study of music, dance, theater, visual arts, and multiple art forms , to expand its already well­recognized arts program.

The significance and impact of the arts on the civic landscape is seen through casual walks in many of our nation 's cities: the Picasso Poodle sculpture in Chicago, the outdoor sculpture garden near the Walker Art Museum in Minneapolis, the many public sculptures in the Houston downtown center, and the

sculptures and statues seen throughout Richmond. All of these are prime examples, as one ob­server puts it, of our "compulsion to make the world beautiful. "

I believe we at Steward have our own "compulsion" to educate our students in ways that the beauty of discovery and knowledge perme­ates their learning. On the state government mall in Raleigh, North Carolina , a massive pink granite wall stands three stories high and ninety­six feet wide . Enrgaved in enor­mous black letters is the following statement, taken from a poem by Fred Chappell entitled "Child in the Fog":

You Are AChild You Are Suitable

To Be Awed

At Steward , our hope is to enthrall the young, to develop in them- in a world that seems ever more frequently to be characterized by the ugly, the lewd and crude , the mundane- a sense of "awe" and beauty that is not only possible, but desirable. The arts provide most admirably the means by which we attain that goal.

Lower School Corner

Pennies for Children's HospitaL.What a Cool Dav! BI RobIn Krassas, 1" 6rade Teache,

The very generous contributions of the first-graders in Mrs. Krassas' class led to a fun-fil led "Hippie Day." The students enjoyed the "break the dress code" day on Friday, March 23"', as a reward for giving so generously and filling two penny containers. There was plenty of peace, love, and tie-dye for all!

A big thanks to the entire Lower School for raising a total of $1 ,016.39 in pennies for Children 's Hospital. This total surpasses last year 's by $2001

Sled Dogs Visit Second Grade BI Tanne, Roe, 2- Brade

Kathy Schott came to visit the second grade on March 30111 • She brought two Samoyeds. Their names were Spike and Junie. They had black eyes and long white fur. She also brought her dog sled . The s led weighs 12 pounds. When

Kathy runs in a race, ten dogs pull the sled . The dogs wear booties on their feet when they race . This keeps the ice from sticking to their feet. Spike and Junie were very well behaved.

Steward Goes Hawaiian BI Bafl8tl Deacon, 4* grade

The Lower School had Hawai­ian Dayan Friday, March 30th •

Some people wore Hawaiian grass skirts . Other people just wore

Hawaiian bathing suits . It was for the Parents' Association auction. Everybody got a lei from the school. In Hawaii , men wear short grass skirts and women wear long grass skirts. It was a fun day and hope­fully the auction raised a lot of money for the school!

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Pet Dav--What a Zoo! By Sarah Hargrolle, ~ 6rade

On March 24th, the fourth grade had a Pet Day. We had students bring cats , dogs, birds, hamsters , frogs , and even a chicken came and laid an egg! Lots of children had fun learning about all the pets. The animals cooperated wonder­fully for the two hours that they were on display. Pet Day is a day to look forward to for rising fourth graders!

Blue & Gold Theme Week a Big Hit By Bonny Ha/et lDwer School P.l TeachBf

While Middle and Upper Schools have Alternate Program, the Lower School does as well! During the week before Spring Break, Lower School students take an in-depth look at a subject during

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Theme Week. This year 's theme was "The Human Body. " We learned about the many systems of the body through demonstrations, songs, experiments, speaker presentations, and many more fun-filled activities!

Stunt Talent Nights Entenain All By lDrralne Hawes, 1111 6rade

During the month of February, The Steward School had its Lower School and Middle/Upper

~Iadd,e Arthur \lng' .11 Lo" "r School )Iunl Ta lent N,ghl

School Stunt Talent Nights. These two evenings har­bored a multitude of talents from children of all ages. Acts ranged from gymnastics to bands to vocal performances, with a combined audience of over twelve hundred people. As emcees for the Lower School night, Sarah Young , Will-

iam Shimer, and Christine Kasper made the audience roll with laugh­ter. The emcees for the Middle/ Upper School night were Lainey Ashker and Harry Baron-the dynamic duo! Both evenings made for a wonderful time for all involved .

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"~ddle School Hlppen~nls During Alternate Program this

year; a group of eighth graders traveled to Orlando, Florida , to participate in a special program at Disney World. Back home at Stew­ard, the rest of the Middle Schoolers spent their time "Exploring Richmond . .. During the week they participated in al/ sorts of interesting courses and field trips relating to the city of Rich­mond and its surrounding areas. Topics this year included "Ghosts, Ghouls, and Graveyards," "The Civil War and Richmond, .. "Business and Technology," and "Famous Richmonders . ..

Eighth Graders Visit the Magic Kingdom Bv Sfeg Marshall. English TeachBf

During the week of Alternate Program , eighth grade students had the opportunity to participate in Disney World 's Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) in Orlando, Florida. Y.E.S. is a special educational program offered by Disney. The idea behind the trip was to help students gain a rich understanding of classroom principles through interactive field study programs. The eighth graders found enrich­ment, inspiration, and pure fun as they went behind the scenes of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks to see how the principles they learned in the classroom make exciting things happen every day around the resort . This three-day program was packed full of fun things to do. The students averaged about 12 hours a day at Disney World , with their time divided between the Y.E.S. courses and the theme parks. The experience received rave reviews from students and chaperones alike!

"t learnt-<! a lot of neat fac.t& from the Y.f. .'i>. program bec.au&e I thin\: the~ 'IIere taught in a fun 'IIa{'

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"It 'IIa& a great learning e"'perienc.e: 'lie had a lot of fun ." - Lac.~ 'i>labaugh

"The Di&ne~ trip 'IIa& out of thi& 'IIorld! There c.ould have been no bet1er 'IIa~ to &pend time 'IIith &pec.ial friend& and teac.her&."

- 'i>arah Ne'llc.omb

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A New look at the Civil War By W,II,c, Ing,. HlstoIY Te,ch,r. & C"eslly lones. Dean of 'cll"lIl,s

The Alternate Program course on the Civil War focused on life in Richmond during that time. We used fi lms, class time, field trips, and historical actors to gain some insight into how life proceeded in the midst of war in our hometown. During this week we visited the Museum of the Confederacy, the White House of the Confederacy, Petersburg National Battlefield, and Meadow Farm. All trips were enjoy­able and educational. While at Meadow Farm, the students even dedicated their afternoon to the upkeep of the farm, including helping with the harnessing of horses, cleaning the pastures, and bu ilding a fence . Students kept journals and photo projects of their experiences throughout the week. The course was a great success!

Students learn About Richmond Businesses By",hy'armo/inskl. Comlluler ScIence Teacher

The Middle Schoolers in the Alternate Program course "Busi­ness and Technology" were on the move every day exploring the businesses of Richmond. We began our week with Sidney Gunst, the developer of Innsbrook, who spoke to us about develop­ment and real estate. Our field trips took us to Ukrop's, Sauer's Spice Factory, Kings Dominion, WRIC TV8, The Richmond Times­Dispatch , the water purification plant, and both a dairy and a beef farm. We even explored a bi t of Richmond's business history with a tour of the canal , where all of Richmond 's industries began . It was a fun and educational way to spend the week!

MIddle chuole" Iravel d .11 u\ er RIt hmund dUring Allernale Program

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Middle School Honor Roll

Third Marking Period

Sixth Grade Tucker Bloom Matt Deacon

Sarah DeLaney Spencer Hamrick

Mark Hasten Ta rina Hewltine

Katy Kasper Kaitlin Meyer

Morgan Miller Steven Rogers Evan Schnall

Elizabeth Ward

Seventh Grade Tracey Best

Anne Borum Philip Carter

Lauren Costello Katie Damon Ryan DeLaney Bradley DeWet Sarah Green lee

Katie-Beth Kurilecz David Reese

Douglas Smith Kayla Ward

Eighth Grade Hunter Berlinguet Brittney Bertozzi

Philip Gianfortoni Leigh Greene

Rachael Meyers Sarah Newcomb

Noah Schnall Jessica Williamson

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Upper School lews

Upper Schoolers Enjov On-Campus Alternate Program By laralDB BrumbBrg, Hlslorr DBoanBIBnl HBatJ

Each year, the Upper School Alternate program gives students in grades 10, 11 , and 12 the opportu­nity for an internship off-campus. Students are required to write a proposal for this work, have the proposal approved , and write a report on the internship when they return . In addition , their work supervisor completes an evaluation on their performance. Students were required to work for a total of 42 hours under this program. The program is coordinated by Laraine Brumberg, Chair of the Upper School Alternate Program Commit­tee . Also on the committee are Upper School teachers Gail Heaton, Shelby Holland , and Todd Serr.

5arJ KurnIJ/au worked '''I/) th tlc/ren . , Ihe htld Development enler al Wyndham.

During March 1-9, 2001 , Stew­ard had 83 students doing intern­ships. Seven students went outside the Richmond area; these locations included New York, Philadelphia, Annapolis, and Lexington, Virginia . Most of the students worked for businesses and community organi­zations in the Richmond area . Harry Baron , Laura Slabaugh, Sally Gottwald , and Jennifer Gray volunteered at the Children's Museum. Neal Burns was at the

Sean B,~e/("' . TIm (fOld. and Da"d (hOI ,en ed Ihelf II"ern-/lIl" al Ihe orLh; lar A( ademy

Tuckahoe Orthopaedic Clinic and was allowed in the operating room during surgery. Allison Strickland and Laura Weisiger worked at The Children's Hospital , while Sean Bigelow, Tim Crowl , and David Choi chose the Northstar Academy. At the American Cancer Society, Natalie Sweeney and Annalisa Palazzotto received praise from their supervisor for their interest and work activities. Sara Lipsitz, Ellis Harman, and David Wood were at Meals-on-Wheels, and supervisor Chris Bennett com­mented on their positive attitude and dedication to their work. Mel­issa Shelburne and Ryan Kerr learned about buying and trading stocks at Chesapeake Capital Corporation .

Variety was certainly the word to describe the off-campus experience this year. Blake Frostick's intern­ship was at the Missionary Learning Center in Rockville. He assisted with various construction jobs and chose to continue working over Spring Break. Carter Henley was at Mark Smith Designs, an advertis­ing fi rm ; she also learned about photography at John Henley Pho­tography. Danny Welsch partici-

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pated in consultations and watched procedures in the operating room at MCV Department of Otolaryngology. Jamiel Allen used the computer to track packages at Mailboxes, Etc. At Cellbee Farm in Chesterfield County, Kyle Dennis mended fences and helped tape an outdoor movie. Ashley Van Ness worked with kindergarten students at Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot, while Charmian Bonner was involved with physical therapy at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Jared Cichocki participated in a wide range of activities in the sports medicine department at Johnston­Will is Hospital. Jamie Rose seemed in his element at Mars Music Center. Chris Byrne wants to study veterinary medicine and worked with a variety of animals at West End Veterinary Clinic. At Henrico Circuit Court, Elena lantosca observed in court, and Carly Vi las worked with young children at the YWCA. Sarah Martin had the opportunity to travel with a blacksmith . Pressed-for-Time was Tom Somerville's place of work, where he worked with the computer in deSign and followed the delivery route . Tim Zeidan was helping at Patterson Antiques, and Brett Sandberg was learning customer relations at Bogey's Sports Park.

Alternate Program 2001: Mv Inner Child By Sal" Bomrald. lP Bradll

It was my favorite place to go when I was younger. Where else could you go grocery shopping one minute and then go explore a cave the next? This utopia was no other place than the Children's Museum of Richmond . I was recently given the opportunity to design and fulfill an internship in my community. When pondering the possibilities for this ten-day experience, it suddenly hit me-- why not temporarily aban­don my fast-paced , often stressful life and return to my chi ldhood utopia? After all , this place was more than just a playground for me. The facilities as well as the people who worked and volunteered there helped me let my creativity and imagination run wild . It was the "hands-on" element of the museum that allowed me to explore new concepts and create so many lasting memories.

The Children'S Museum of Richmond is a non-profit community service facility that serves as a dynamic center for "active learning , creative play, and global explora-

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tion ." Along with upholding that mission , I was also given severa l duties to perform . Every day I would arrive at the museum at nine o'clock in the morning and get the schedule for the day. This sched­ule informed me of which sections of the museum floor I was assigned to for the morning . Typically, I would be in one section from nine until eleven and then at another section from eleven until twelve . Some of the sections included an area where children can draw or paint, an area where children can discover how electrical appl iances and household items worked, and an area where children can learn about the digestive system , as well as how to shop and prepare meals.

In the afternoons, I would help with the business aspect of the museum. This work included filing receipts and thank-you notes, correcting misprinted information pamphlets, stuffing envelopes, putting together volunteer packets, and making nametags for specific children's programs.

From this experience I learned a great deal of information as well as many skills that may help me in my future . First of all , I learned impor­tant lessons about working with children. I learned that when children are trying to figure out a concept, no matter how much you want to give them the answer, it is most beneficial to them when you are patient. Secondly, I learned the importance of the business aspect of the museum. Without the admin­istrative offices, the Children's Museum of Richmond would fall apart. I learned that even the little organizational jobs that I did in the offices, such as filing , are important to the museum as a whole. Finally, after correcting hundreds of infor­mation pamphlets , I realized how important it is to proofread . I believe that I can put all the infor­mation and skills that I learned over the course of my internship to good use in my future , no matter which ca reer path I choose.

On-Campus Alternate Program BI/anl CDDI/antl. Schoo/ CDunse/or

This year's On-Campus Alter­nate Program gave thirty-three students, comprised of the ninth grade and a few upper classmen, the opportunity to spend intensive time learning about their interests and career opportunities.

THE CLEAR

CHANNEL FAMILY

The students began their program by taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test that indicates how an individual relates to the people and informa­tion around them. The Differential Aptitude Test (OAT) and a Learning Styles Inventory (LSI ) followed the MBTI. The OAT gives feedback about the careers in which an individual has natural intellectual potential , and the LSI gives informa­tion about the most effective ways for an individual to learn. There­fore , by the end of the week, students knew what careers they were suited for in

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terms of person-ality and aptitude, and they were informed about the best ways for them to build on their potential through learning .

In addition to these tests, the students partici­pated in many team-building and goal-setting exercises. They also learned about the charac­teristics of differ­ent careers, how to prepare resumes , and how to get letters of recommenda­tion . They also

participated in a Career Fair and Community Service Day. Students also learned about the "do's and donTs" of job interviews and worked extensively on producing a video project to document their week.

Alternate Prog ram was capped off by an overnight trip to four Virginia colleges: Virginia Mil itary Institute, Washington and Lee

University, The University of Virginia , and Radford University. Many of the students said that this was the highlight of thei r Alternate Program experience- a chance to see colleges first hand, to hear about what is expected of them if they want to apply to these particular colleges, to have a lot of fun , and to spend time getting to know class­mates even better.

Upper School Honor Roll -- Third Marking Period

Ninth Grade Hilary Beck Spencer Best Claire Ha Heather Hajek Lauren Harris Cole Johnson Jeremy Karmolinski Coleman Kay Christina Nelson Meg Robertson Kendall Tate

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Tenth Grade Mary Congdon Eddie Fuller Ryan Kerr Brett Sandberg Melissa Shelburne Ann Yates Wyatt

Eleventh Grade Lainey Ashker Jingjing Gong Lorraine Hawes Heather Keisch Sara Kornblau Michelle Shea Clay Tharrington Laura Weisiger

Twelfth Grade Ted Benson Corbin Brierre Neal Burns David Choi Alex Duty Marshall Felvey Sally Gottwald Ellis Harman Ashlee Healey Cynthia Johns Andrea Lehmann Sara Lipsitz Caitlin Rossmoore Jocelyn Sandberg John Stinson Carly Vilas Michelle Whitaker

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Have we left anyone out? The following i, a draft Ii,t of people who have given a ca,h gift to the 2000-0 I Annual Giving Cam· poign a, of April 16. 200 I. Gi/l' received through June 30. 200 I will be included in thi' year', cam· paign. Thi, li$/ ref/ect' only the gift' to unr.,tricted Annual Giving and do., not include outHanding pledg.,. rer/ricted gi/l" gi/l' of capital and endow· ment fund,. gift,·in·kind. or memorial gi/l,. Plea,. contact Mary Harvard Nolde '93 at (804) 740·3394 ext . 522 ;f a contribution is listed incorrectly or omilled. The final 2000·0 I Annual Report. to be publi'hed thi' fall. will include a li,t of all contribu· tor< for unreJtricted gift, to the School. Plea,e note: June 30. 200 I /, the deadline for contri· bulioM.

Helen Dixon Founder's Circle ($5.000 and obove) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. James T. Gottwald Mr. & Mrs. R. Jerry Parker. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis A. Pryor Mr. & Mrs. Bradford 8. Sauer Mr. & Mrs. E. Carlton Wilton

Headmaster's Circle ($2.500 to $4,999) Mr. Fernand Baruch. Jr. Ms. June Guthridge Mr. & Mrs. John A. Nolde. Jr.

1972 Society ($1.972 to $2.499) Mr. & Mrs. David L. Milby Mr. & Mrs. Oliver J. Pruitt. Jr.

Steward Society ($ I ,000 to $ 1,97 1) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brian Ball Mr. & Mrs. David P. Clark Mr. Thomas Crowder & Mrs. Carrie L. Camp Mr. & Mrs. Tayloe M . Dameron Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. DeConti Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Drzal Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Farley IV Mr. & Mrs. Stanford A. Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Wilson H. Flohr Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Fraizer Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gianfortoni Mr. & Mrs. Floyd D. Gottwald. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. HuennekeM Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Joynes Mr. & Mrs. Barry M. Kornblau Mr. & Mrs. John J. Muldowney Dr. Lakshmana Narla & Dr. Shireesha Narla The William J. and Dorothy K. O 'Neill

Foundation The Pruden tial Foundation Ms. Stacy P. Reazin Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds IV Mrs. G. T. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Somers Wilton

Spartan Club ($500 to $999) Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. Howard Baron Mr. & Mrs. Gordan N. Bloom Dr. & Mrs. J. P. Bullock. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edmund C. Byrne. Jr. Mr. John R. Congdon. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. DeLaney. Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. DeLaney. Sr. Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Drews Mr. & Mrs. James V. Duty Mr. Lennart R. Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. Guedri Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Hesaltine Mr. & Mrs. Edward B. Hodges Mr. & Mrs. Clay R. Jacob Col. William C. Kane Mr. & Mrs. P. O. Lanier Mr. & Mrs. Eugene P. McKeown Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Marshall L. Norton M r. & Mrs. James D. Patton IV Mr. & Mrs. Clifford 8. Porter Mr. & Mrs. Robert Q . Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Sherrer Mr. & Mrs. H. Marston "Brick" Smith. Jr. Mrs. J. L. Stinson. Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Stinson. Jr. Sun Trust Mid·Atlantic Foundation Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Tepper. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson Wachovia Bank Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lee Weisiger Dr. & Mrs. Edwin Wortham IV Dr. & Mrs. Edwin Wortham V

Blue and Gold Club ($ I 00 to $499) Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Alcott Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Mark G. Aron Dr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Arthur Mr. & Mrs. Robert Authier Mr. & Mrs. William V. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Baronian. Jr. Mr. R. Dixon Bartlett III Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Bedinger. Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Beirne III Mr. & Mrs. William W. Belt. Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Bendheim Mr. Ronald J. Berlinguet & Ms. Nancy J.

Buchanan Mrs. Janet R. Bisger Mr. Jeffrey S. Bisger Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Borum Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Brammer Ms. Carolyn R. Brandt Mr. & Mrs. Louis C. Brazzell M r. & Mrs. Richard E. Brewer M r. & Mrs. Ch ris C. Brown Dr. M avis H. Srown Mr. & Mrs. John Buhrman Dr. & Dr. David Burns Mr. & Mrs. AI Cadaret Mr. & Mrs. Bruce V. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Caskie Mr. & Mrs. James Causey Mr. & Mrs. David A. Charnes Mr. & Mrs. David E. Cichocki Cigna Insurance Company M s. Joyce M. Clay Ms. Catherine Sydney Cooper '93 Mr. Elliott T. Cooper & Reverend Gale H.

Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Costello Mr. & M rs. Roger A. Coulombe

Mr. Paul R. Cramer Rabbi & M rs. Gary S. Creditor Mr. & Mrs. David E. Crowl Dr. & Mrs. James R. Dageforde Mr. & Mrs. Stuart R. Damon Mr. & Mrs. Christopher B. De Wet Mr. & Mrs. F. E. Deacon III Mr. & M rs. Ames Diaz Mr. & M rs. Robert P. DickiMon Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Diffee Mrs. Helen F. Dixon Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M . Dixon Ms. Sandra Dollar & Mr. Charles R. Shriner Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Daub Mr. & Mrs. Leo C. Drozeski. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Dufour Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Duley '82 Mr. & Mrs. Keith M. Fairly '81 Mr. & Mrs. G. Don Faison Mr. & Mrs. John V. Felvey Mr. & Mrs. Leavenwort M. Ferrell Mr. B. Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. G. S. Fitz·Hugh. Jr. M s. Isabel A. Fitzgerald Dr. R. Westwood Fuller Mr. Stephen & Dr. 8etty Gannon Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Gergoudis Mr. & Mrs. Gerald W. Glover M s. Jay M. Good Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Goodman Mr. & Mrs. William R. Gray. Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Art Greene. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Greene. Jr. Mrs. Karen M . Grimm Mr. & Mrs. Tony Guzman Mr. & Mrs. Spencer D. Hamrick. Jr. Mr. & M rs. Timothy M. Hanger Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Hargrove. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hasten Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan D. Hawes Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hayes Mr. Maury Hancock & M s. Gail Heaton Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hilb M s. Susan Hudgins Hood '8 1 Mrs. Adrian L. Howard. Sr. M s. Vicki T. Huber Ms. Rebekah T. Jamerson Mr. Saied & Dr. Fereshteh Jarvandi Mr. Cabell Boykin Jones '98 Mr. & Mrs. Catesby Jones Mrs. Karen E. Joynes Mr. & Mrs. A. James Kauffman Mr. & Mrs. William C. Kay Mr. Alex Keisch & Mrs. Dianne Huxford Mr. & M rs. C. John Knorr III 'B9 Mr. & Mrs. Steven i . Krassas Mr. & Mrs. Mario Kuperminc Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Kurdts Mr. & Mrs. Clifford A. Lange Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Larus. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Lawson III Mr. & Mrs. Frank Legg Mrs. Lawrence Lewis. ir. Mr. & M rs. Robert C. Long. i r . Mr. & M rs. Waddell L. Long Mr. & M rs. Douglas S. Macdonald Mr. & Mrs. Robert i . Martin III M s. Sherry M. Martindale Mr. Michael M . M aruca

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Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Watson Mr. J. G. White Dr. Rita M. Willett & Dr. Roni J. Kingsley Mr. & Mrs. Karl L. Williams Mr. & Mrs. John G. Williamson Mr. & Mrs. John e. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. S. S. Wilson Mr. Gerald e. Wilton Mr. & Mrs. William B. Wiltshire Mr. & Mrs. John F. Wood, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John H. Woods Mr. & Mrs. Douglas e. Young Mr. & Mrs. Abraham S. Yssel

Contributor (Up to $99) Mr. V. e. Adamson III '92 Mr. & Mrs. Montague V. Agee III '94 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Anderson Mr. Neil Anderson & Ms. Barbara Sharp Dr. & Mrs. Allston G. Bailie Miss Alexa M . Baker '00 Mr, David e. Baker '86 Mr. & Mrs. 8enjamin e. Banks '89 Ms. Patricia 8. 8arton Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. 8edinger, Jr, Mr, Andreas E. Beil Mr, & Mrs. James H. Benson '92 Mrs. Natalie e. 8isger Mr, & Mrs, Joel Blum Mr. Robert K, Boniface '87 M s. Jamie L. Brock '93 M s. Mary Ruth Burton Dr. & Mrs. James H. Butler Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Cambisios Mr. & Mrs. J. e. Chenault IV Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Childress Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Clements '81 Mr. & Mrs. David M . Clough Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Clough Mr. & Mrs. Ian M. Coddington Mrs. Clara Creditor Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Crosby '88 M s. Arlene Crowl M s, Dana Cullen Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cuneo Mrs. Joan E. Damon M s. Carolyn M. Dandridge Mr. & Mrs, Danny Daniel Mr. & Mrs, W . F. Daughtery Mr. & Mrs. e. Douglas Davis Mr. & Mrs. Landon L. Davis lit Mr. J. Christopher Davis '86 Mr. & Mrs. James e. Dejarnette V '92 Mr, & Mrs. Clement Diffee Dr. & M rs. Michael e. Edelstein Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Edwards Mr. & M rs. Clive D. Fox M s. Harrie t A. Franklin M r. John M . Frayser, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John e. George, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan 8. Gnapp Dr. & Mrs. Joel Gonzales M s. Katherine Goodpasture Ms. Rachel A. Griffin Mr. & M rs. 80b Grissom M r. & M rs. Gerald A. Grossman Ms. Meredith M . Harland Ms. Sarah Winnifred Hebb '93 Mr. & M rs. David Holland

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Spotlight On: The Qureshi Familv By Brend, Tum,,, English Tllch"

Those of us who have been involved with The Steward School for a number of years have had the pleasure of teaching , coaching, or working with Shahwar, Fa isal , and Fahad Qureshi. They, along with their mother Mumtaz, have been active in our school community since 1979, when Shahwar enrolled as a second grader and Faisal entered kindergarten . Fahad , following the example of his siblings, came to Steward in 1986. He, like his brother Faisal , is a "lifer" (a student who has attended Steward from kindergarten through grade 12). For over twenty years the Qureshi family has been a part of the Steward family.

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Shahwar, Faisal , and Fahad . Shahwar, a graduate of the University of Virginia, is finishing a master's degree in management and information systems. She is a content specialist for a firm that develops questions for the Stan­dards of Learning (SOL) tests . Before going to work at eduTesLcom, Shahwar was a tutor for five years in The Steward School 's Center for Advancement of Learning. Faisal , who also at­tended U.va. and received a law degree from the University of Richmond, is an attorney with Sands Anderson Marks and Miller. He's planning to be married in July. Fahad is finish ing his second year at (guess where?) U.va. and has been admitted to the Mcintire School of Commerce, where he is working toward a bachelor's degree In commerce with a concentration in management information systems and marketing. During the course of our conversation , I asked all three

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of them to reflect on their experi­ences at The Steward School.

A common theme that seemed to run through their comments was their respect for the quality of education they received while at Steward . Shahwar was the first student from Steward to be admit­ted to the summer program for the Governor's School at the Gifted and Talented, and both Shahwar and Faisal competed for the cov­eted Jefferson Scholarship offered by the University of Virginia. Fahad is most proud of his early admission to Mr. Jefferson's University and "his placing out of French at U.va." He also com­ments that he wasim­pressed with the willing­ness of The Steward School to create a class (in Fahad 's case this class was an advanced placement math class) when he and another student needed one. In addition, they all concur that, because of the class size at our school , they learned to carry their weight in class discus­sions. Faisal remarks, "We used to sit in a circle. There was no place to run and no place to hide. We had to participate; and while some of us may not have been comfortable with that, we became comfortable in participating and even leading discussions." And we all know how important being able to verbalize ideas is in college and the work­place. Besides developing the art of speaking in front of small groups (i.e., class) and large groups (i.e., speeches in front of the entire school , thanks to the requ ired course in public speaking), all three Qureshis gained the confidence to

approach their college professors outside of class when needed. Shahwar remarks, "Being afraid to go to a professor was not an issue for me when I was at U.Va. " Another comment regarding the quality of education at Steward includes the emphasis on writing . While few students relish composition , espe­cially research papers, Shahwar, Fa isal , and Fahad agree that the training they had in these areas namely the American Studies p~per and the English/economics term paper, prepared them for the written aSSignments they received in

college. Fahad makes the observa­tion that, when he was involved in the English/economics paper, the process included a group compo­nent, a strategy popular with most colleges and universities. "I learned how the group process works and part of that process is managing different personalities and work habits." Faisal and Shahwar add "College was all downhill after th~ senior year at Steward. We can 't think of one [college] course for which we were not prepared." A final aspect of the curriculum that all three of these young people wanted to commend was Alternate Pro­gram, in particular the aspect regarding the requirement that students select a field in which they are interested and apply for an internship in that field . Knowing

how to locate and apply for intern­ships is a valuable skill, especially now that most colleges encourage students to seek internships in their fields during their sophomore and junior years. In addition, employers look for such experiences on the resumes of potential employees. Most importantly, "trying on a job for size" can help steer a student in the right direction because, as Faisal insists, "the internship will tell you if you really want to pursue a career in th is field ."

Not only do the Qureshis appreciate the fact that Steward teachers put thei r students through the paces during class, but teach­ers were there to support them in other activities, such as sporting events, theatrical performances, academic competi tions, and per­sonal tragedies. Shahwar remem­bers, "During my father's illness and death my junior year, I needed my Steward family to support me. I even came to school the day after he died because I wanted to be close to my family, and my family was at Steward ." Speaking of family, Faisal adds, "I felt safe at Steward, a major concern in today's society. When I was here, teachers knew everything. If you were having a bad day or a good day, they knew about it; and when one of my friends or I was not in class, they found out why. Kids in other schools cou ld roam around without anyone ever noticing . Not at Steward ." Another personal experi­ence all three fondly recall con­cerns the recognition that their mother Mumtaz received during Fahad 's senior banquet, where former Headmaster Paul Cramer publicly acknowledged her contribu­tions to the school and her twenty­year commitment to and belief in The Steward School. Faisal ex­presses his gratitude with his words , "We were proud of her and proud of the school for that gesture."

Of course , no one is na'ive enough to th ink that the only thoughts students have are about

academics and the nurturing environment provided by the administrators, faculty, and staff. Equally important are the extracur­ricular activities that go on during and after school. All three Qureshis served as president of Model United Nations. In addition, Shahwar was a member of the cheerleading squad , served as the secretary, vice president and president of Student Council , and was her class repre­sentative on the Honor Council. Faisal was captain of three sports, president of Student Council , and a member of the first Battle of the Brains Competition team, currently

"Collele was all downhill after the senior

year at Steward, We can't think of one

[collele] course for which we were not

prepared," ··Shahwar & Falsal

Qureshi

known as Challenge 23. Fahad decided to opt for the theatrical opportunities offered by the Fine Arts Department and to become a member and ultimately captain of the cross-country team. Fahad was also among the first group of students elected by their peers to serve as prefects. What Faisal liked best about the extracurricular aspect of his Steward experience is, "Whatever activity you choose to be a part of, if you have the heart and dedication, you can be a partici­pant. Students in larger schools do not always have that option ."

At the end of our conversation , I asked Shahwar, Faisa l, and Fahad to comment on the progress the school has made since they gradu­ated . First on their list was the

construction of the new facilities . I particularly enjoyed the expressions on Faisal's face as we toured the new Athletic Center. Given the limitations of the old gym where Faisal spent many hours waiting for his team's turn to practice, you can imagine his reaction to the two new gyms and the training , weight, and locker room facilities. He said, "It's amazing! I've seen most of the gyms in public and private schools in th is area, and ours is comparable to and , perhaps, exceeds the best." They also remarked on the fact that Steward is becoming a top choice for parents seeking a private school education in Richmond. "We appre­ciate the fact that the school has grown and survived in the face of the competition without losing its personal touch. The friendships we forged at Steward continue after high school , and that's important," notes Faisal , who further adds, "Most of our friends who have Steward diplomas have been successful in their ca reers because of the foundation they began to build at The Steward School. We're proud to be Steward graduates."

I like to think that all schools attract and reta in students like Shahwar, Faisal , and Fahad, who make being a professional educator a worthy occupation. During their tenure at Steward , these three young people capitalized on the advantages that only come with a small independent school. They enrolled in challenging courses , took an active part in their educa­tion , built strong and enduring friendships with their peers and teachers , and made a difference. The best is yet to come, though. As alumni , they have assured me they will remain active in the school community. In fact , Shahwar has already made good on her promise; the Alumni Association , at their recent board meeting, elected her vice president. The Qureshi tradi­tion of commitment and dedication to The Steward School goes on.

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Spring Capital Projects Update

This February, the School 's contractor, Beers/Heyward & Lee, was working diligently on the 3,760-foot basement of the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts. It was exciting to see the beginnings of th is building take form. But then upon returning from the mid-March week of Spring Break, all members of the Steward family were as­tounded by the two-story framework of the 76-foot fly of the theater under construction. The cranes were in full motion and the con­struction of the Center had taken on a whole new form . The comple­tion is still set for July 2002.

Photo taken 01 the two-\cory Cf:'ntl'r .1\ "'l~l'n Irum Ol>on Hall. \\Ilh Ih,· 41hlelJl Cencer In Ih, had.~round

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The foundation for the Library/ Administration building has been

poured, and it won't be long before the iron

framework takes form on this building, which is scheduled for April 2002 completion .

Annual Giving Update

We're only pennies away from reaching the Annual Giving Campaign goal of $175.0001

Steward has already raised $174.724.01 as of April 17. 2001.

Cash-in-hand Pledge Balance Cash & Pledges

$131.569.01 $43.155.00

$174.724.01

The 2000-200 1 Annual Giving Campaign ends on June 30, 2001. If you have any questions regarding Annual Giving or would like to serve as a volunteer,

please contact Mary Harvard Nolde '93 at (804) 740-3394 ext. 522 or at mhnolde@stewardschool.org.

Thank you for your continued support of The Steward School!

Parents' Association Update 'y'arll,ra Woods, CommtnBB C/I,lrIlBrson & SIBward SrandllarBnl

The Parents' Association at Steward sponsors a number of fund raisers each year. Two of them are into their second year, and we are pleased with the children's interest and excitement and the gains we have received . We ask for your continued support and partici­pation.

General Mills Box Tops for Education (which also includes Betty Crocker products) gives the School ten cents for each box top we send in . This year we received a total of $444.00 from General Mills. The Campbell's Labels [or Education program rewards our efforts with supplies such as science and sports equipment, and art and music materials, which benefit the students daily in their classrooms.

This past fall we conducted a contest in the Lower School called "Let's Rake in Box Tops and Labels

MOnf» Irom PJrf.:'nh' A\\ocialiOn fundraiser .. help' 10 bu) eqU/pmelll for '(lence d.>le,

for Education ," and the girls and boys enjoyed watching their "piles of leaves" grow on the graph which charted their progress. We re­ceived 4,500 labels from this contest alone! Then in February, we conducted "Make a Difference" week, and students in the Middle and Upper Schools were asked to bring Campbell's and General Mills products as part of admission to their Valentine dances. Lower Schoolers also brought in these food products , and after we had removed the necessary parts of the

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labels, we delivered over 400 pounds of food to the Food Pantry to help those in need.

Participation is so easy for everyone! Just buy Campbell 's, Swanson, Prego, VB, and Franco­American , and after you eat these good products, remove the labels and send them to Steward. With paper-packaged products such as Pepperidge Farm goldfish crack­ers, cookies , breads, and cakes , simply send in the UPC bar code. Betty Crocker and General Mills products have a "Box Tops for Education" logo printed on the container. Just remove these logos and send them along . There is a red box in the Lower School hall­way for all your deposits.

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A big thank you to everyone who has helped with these wonder­ful fundraisers! We will collect box tops and labels all year long, so join us in th is easy way to add funds and supplies to Steward to benefit students in all grades. If you need more information or have any questions, please contact Barbara Woods at 730-2036.

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Middle School Girls' BasketbaU"A" Team Undelealed Division II Regular Season Champions

The "A" Team finished another banner year in the Middle School league capturing the Division II . championship. The team remained undefeated in league play and was asked to "play up" in Division I for the tournament. Seeded #3 in the Division I Tournament, the Spartans defeated #6 St. Michael 's before losing to #2 St. Bridget's by three points in the semi-finals . The team was comprised entirely of eighth grade students who had played together throughout Middle School. Captains Leigh Greene and Morgan Hutchinson led the team. The duo led the squad in scoring: Greene averaged 10.6 per game while Hutchinson added an average of 6.2 each outing. While the captains were the true leaders, this was totally a team effort. Over the last two seasons, this team won 20 of 21 games. A twenty-game winning streak was broken on February 4, but prior to that, the team had not lost a contest since the winter of 1999. Although it was always a priority to win , one victory was especially satisfying. In mld­January, the undefeated Spartans faced another undefeated team from All-Saints School. The game was a tremendous one-- one that was hard fought, competitive, and very spirited. The Steward team went into halftime with a 17-9 lead , but the Saints took control in the third quarter and outscored the Spartans 14-4, entering the fourth quarter with a two-point lead . Down the stretch, the Steward squad's

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pressure defense cre­ated problems for their oppo-nents. Wallace Young snared several key rebounds and Kate Garner sank her only field goal of the day to jump­start the offense. Turn­ove rs led to

field goals and The "'"lldellt' choul Glfh' Ba ... h·lball .1\" Team \Ven{ unc/efeated for tHenlY

the Steward g,1nH: <

team prevailed to remain the only undefeated team in Division II. Co­captains Greene and Hutchinson provided the needed leadership throughout the game. Greene scored a total of 20 points, nine of which came from three-point terri­tory. Hutchinson added another 10 points . The two players combined for 30 of the team's 32-point output that afternoon. But these two athletes did more than score. From her position as point guard, Hutchinson was never rattled . She always handled defensive pressure . In addition, she created many turnovers with her tenacious de­fense . Greene not only led all scorers ; she was a key rebounder and was very comfortable at the free throw line. She was able to amass many points from fouls that were committed by other players when she would "drive the lane." In addition to the captains , several key players consistently contributed to the positive results of the team. Cary Thompson did a good job in her first year at the center position, Wallace Young contributed some significant points from the forward position ; Bre Beauford , Kate Garner and Emily Stainback became defensive threats, while

Ruth Fuller and Jessica Powell provided an inside defensive wall. It was a good season!!

Winter spons Wrap-Up

Varsity Boys' Basketball The varsity boys' basketball team competed in the Virginia Common­wealth Conference (VCC) for the first time in many years. Coach Jim Duty, along with assistant coach Wallace Inge, guided the Spartans to an overall record of 8-14 with a 3-10 record in the highly competi­tive VCC. Eight contests were against top-ten independent school programs in the state. Although the team certainly wanted more victo­ries, the coaching staff was pleased with the fact that the squad was competitive with all the teams that they faced . Nine of the losses were by less than 10 points . Spartan fans witnessed a great game that ended in a one-point loss to Tidewater Academy. At that time the Warriors were ranked #2 in the state. After that game, the boys knew they could take the floor against anyone.

Several players had outstanding seasons. Junior transfer Jamiel Allen led the conference in 3-point scoring with a 43% average. He also ranked high in the conference in other categories: #3 in steals, #4 in free-throw percentage, #5 in total scoring, #6 in field goal percentage, and #10 in rebounds. For all of these statistics, Jamiel was named to the Virginia Commonwealth Conference All-Conference Team. Allen did have a good surrounding cast. Senior Alex Duty led the team in steals and assists, and he was ranked #6 in the conference for the assist category. Duty received Honorable Mention All-Conference as well as the VCC All-Academic Award . Fellow classmate Will Perkins controlled the boards and actually led the team in rebounds with an 8.1 per game average. Rounding out the starting team were Jeremy Karmolinski and Jared Cichocki , with Jamie Reed , Mat Porter and Ryan Kerr contrib­uting significant minutes.

JV Boys' Basketball For the first time in a decade, there was a JV boys' basketball team. Coach Wallace Inge led this team into Virginia Commonwealth Confer­ence competition with four eighth grade "starting" players. Through­out the season, the team faced many opponents who were older and bigger; the experience gained on the court was invaluable. After a disappointing 0-6 start, the team had a 3-5 finish and ended up with an overall record of 3-11 . Ross Guedri was the team's leading scorer with a 13.7 average per game, and he had three games with an offensive output of more than 20 points. Fellow eighth grader Chris Harvey added 12.3 points per contest. Two other eighth graders played significant roles- Andrew Rose and Will Parker. In addition, freshman Joe Mathews and sophomore Matt Stafford contrib­uted valuable minutes in each game.

Varsity Girl s' Basketball The girls' varsity basketball team, under head coach Billy Gray, posted a record of 9-11 with a League of Independent Schools (LIS) record of 4-4. Throughout the season, Heather Keisch led the team in the scoring department, averaging 9.B points per game, followed by Marshall Felvey and Faith Gray wi th averages of 7.9 and 7.2, respectively. Keisch also grabbed the bulk of the team's rebounds with much help from Jennifer Gray. From her point guard position , Ash lee Healey contributed 100 points , with the bulk coming from 3-pont range. St. Anne's ousted the Spartans from the LIS Division II Tournament, but Heather Keisch was named to the LIS All -Star Team for her play throughout the season.

Varsity Girls ' Soccer Varsity Girls' Soccer struggled this winter, compiling a team record of 3-10-1 with a LIS record of 0-6. There were some highlights throughout the season. The scoring was done predominantly by Heather Hajek and Taylor Bellanti, while the defense was anchored by Lainey Ashker at sweeper and Brantley Scott at midfield. Both Ashker and Scott were named to the LIS All-Star Team for their performances throughout the year.

Varsity Cheerlead ing The boys' JV and varsity basketball teams were not the only teams back in the Virginia Commonwealth Conference (VCC); the va rsity cheerleaders were once again participating in the league. They competed against other VCC cheering squads for "points" at each conference game and partici­pated in the open competition held in late February. At the competition , Laura Weisiger was named to the VCC All-Academic team.

In addition to VCC events, the squad also participated in an Eastern Cheerleading Association Regional Competition held on January 13. At this event, the team secured a second place trophy as well as a bid to compete in the finals. A special "Thank You" to Heather Hajek, Meghan Hajek '99, and Whitney Hajek '99 for choreographing the dance portion of the routine . Captains Brianna Bloom, Heather Hajek, and Laura Weisiger were inspirational leaders to the 18-member squad.

Middle School Boys' "A" Basketball Team This Spartan squad had their hands full all season, facing teams with a considerable size advantage, but they kept their spirit up all year under the supervision of Coach Steve Kautz. Eighth grader Artis Mills led the team in scoring and steals, while classmate Matt Long controlled the boards and grabbed the bulk of the team's rebounds . Mills , Long, and Kevin Strader served as the team's captains and provided the necessary leadership in the tough games. A major highlight of the season was Artis Mills' performance at Richmond Christian. He scored 32 of Steward 's 52 points. In February, the team claimed a 4-point victory over Amel ia Academy. The team had trailed the entire game until the final minute. Good job to a team that constantly showed spirit and determination in each game!

Middle School Boys ' " B" Basketball Team Under the coaching direction of Frank Watkins , this Middle School team had an overall record of 4-6. This very young group claimed victories over Blessed Sacrament­Huguenot, Commonwealth Chris­tian , Millwood, and Carmel Chris­tian . Kevin Hill and Matt Deacon provided leadership throughout the season .

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Middle School Girls' " B" Team New coach Jenny Nuckols helped this young squad . Most of the players were basically new to the sport, but each improved as the season went along . Their first win was against Orchard House, while their most exciting win was against Collegiate's young team. Louisa Kendig hit a shot at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime, and Anne Borum made a last second shot in overtime to clinch the victory.

Middle School Cheerleading Coach Kendall Malone kept this spirited group of cheerleaders focused on the basketball games. There were 16 girls on the squad and they enjoyed leading the spectators in cheers .

Spring Sports Preview, as of April 9, 2001

All of the spring athletic teams started interscholastic competition immediately following Spring Break. The varsity boys' lacrosse team , under second-year coach David Hope, is currently undefeated with a 4-0 record . Victories against Lafayette, Miller, Benedictine and Trinity have been tallied . The Middle School boys' team, coached by Chip Chapman, is also un­beaten with a 5-0 record . Wins have been charted against Ches­terfield Clubs, FUMA, Tandem, and Collegiate. Frank Watkins is assisting with both teams. The girls' lacrosse team, under the direction of Ronny Hajek, is playing a varsity schedule for the first year in the League of Independent Schools. Coaches Kendall Slabaugh and Jane Tuohey lead the girls' tennis team, while the golf team is under the direction of veteran coach Catesby Jones.

A full wrap-up of spring sports will appear in the Graduation Issue of Blue & Gold.

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Alumni Action ., II." H.n.H ."", '11, ./reel". ., Alumni AH,lrs " Annu,' '/rIn,

Annual Azalea Sale a Big Success

What a wonderful way to kick off spring by selling 1300 azaleas! The weather could not have been better, and the volunteers were amazing. This year the proceeds from the annual Alumni Association azalea sale will help support the Distinguished Young Alumni Gift and the Senior Breakfast.

Many thanks to the fantastic supporters who made the sale so successful. We could not have asked for a better group of alumni volunteers .

Special thanks to Kate Porter Murray '92 and her husband Mike for all of their hard work (they were there all day on Saturday). Thanks also to all the students and mainte­nance staff who helped unload the azaleas before the sale. We're looking forward to doing it again next year!

Class Notes

Class of '83

Robinette Turner Wrobel and husband Jeffrey had a baby boy on September 6, 2000. The family has also moved back to Richmond .

Class of '85

Jill Narron has returned to the States after practicing medicine in England for two years . She has begun a fellowship program in pediatric cardiology at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta . Jill continues to pursue her love of travel and has enjoyed holidays and adventuring in Ireland, Scot­land, France, Monaco, Germany, Spain, Italy, and many other places.

David MacKenzie has taken a position as a contractor for Capital One in Video Conferencing and MultiMedia.

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Class of '86

Sandy Szilassy is in her sec­ond year of teaching kindergarten at Norview Elementary School in Norfolk. She is also the JV field hockey coach for Salem Academy in Virginia Beach .

Class of '87

Martha Fay Montgomery is working with the Chesterfield County School system.

Class of '88

Stephanie Kay Williams was married in September 2000 to Steve Williams .

Class of '89

John Knorr has received a promotion and is now corporate director of operations. He oversees the operations for nine restaurants.

Class of '90

Harrison Neal is living in Charlotte and is a pilot and a paramedic.

Class of '92

Julie Turner Keenan is at the University of Phoenix working on a master's degree in accounting . She and her husband Tim have a 1-year-old son named Trevor.

Delaney Turnage Mescall and her husband Scott had a baby girl , Bentley Dell Mescal! , on March 12, 2001 . She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and is doing well.

Faisal Qureshi has taken a new position at the law firm of Sands Anderson Marks and Miller here in Richmond.

Class of '93

Stephanie Mann performed in two operas, including a leading role in Alice in Wonderland. She is now working on the role of Amor in the Boston Conservatory's production of L 'Eqisto.

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Class of '94

Jason Burford is putting together a lean, clean video pro­duction team with a digital focus and a heavy dose of freelance talent. He and his team are to provide high quality video and web services at affordable prices. Jason was recently featured in the Rich­mond Times-Dispatch.

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Class of '95

Parke Rhoads is studying in Africa as well as traveling all around. His goal is to get a team together and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. He would love people to visit his website at www.parkeandruth.com.

Class of '99

John Kipley has joined the army and wi ll be based in Vicenza . Italy, for three years. He will mostly be parachuting for the army.

Michael Maszaros is attending U.Va. where he is a double-major in linguistics and biology. He has also made a huge impact in the fashion world. He has designed many outfits and had a fashion show that introduced his new line.

Class of 2000

Jessica Gray has been named to the fall semester dean 's list of honor students at Hollins University.

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