Since the establishment of St. Paul’s first endowed faculty chair in 1999, the William J. & Frances R. Price Chair in English, endowed chairs have become a vital part of the School’s commitment to fostering faculty excellence. Today, through the generosity of donors, St. Paul’s offers five

endowed chairs, providing not only recognition for outstanding teaching, but also providing resources that enable faculty to explore new frontiers and bring that knowledge back to their classrooms. “To go from no endowed chairs to five so quickly demonstrates that fostering excellence in teaching is the School’s highest priority,” said Headmaster Thomas J. Reid. Chairholders are appointed to three-year terms by the headmaster, in consultation with the heads of each division. Each chair provides a stipend to support the holder’s personal and professional growth.

In addition to the Price Chair, St. Paul’s other endowed chairs are: • The Robert W. Hallett Chair for the Chaplaincy; • The William A. Bassett Chair for Teaching

Excellence; • The Nellie Hilleary Carter and Judge Joseph

L. Carter Distinguished Chair in Innovative Educational Technology;

• The Kent W. “Skip” Darrell ’60 Distinguished Chair for Teaching and Coaching Excellence;

Upper School chemistry teacher David Chalfoun was recently appointed to the William A. Bassett Chair for Teaching Excellence through 2015. He plans to use his stipend to establish a new Biotechnology Club at St. Paul’s. The Biotechnology Club is an expansion of the school’s extracurricular STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities and is a companion to the Engineering Club for students interested in the biological sciences and medicine. “Biotechnology is a relatively new and fast develop-ing field that applies the knowledge and techniques

from chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, mi-crobiology and chemical engineering to many different industries including medicine, farming, environmental cleanup, and the development of new materials,” said Dr. Chalfoun. Students in the club will learn the standard lab techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology through hands-on activities. Student familiarity with the techniques of biotech will also allow them to par-ticipate in opportunities for research internships at local colleges and universities. Dr. Chalfoun will use this year’s grant to purchase the equipment necessary to start the Biotechnology Club this spring. In addition to being used by the club, the equipment will also be available for use by biology classes to enhance students’ classroom experience. “The opportunity to do research is the best way to stimulate interest in science and I am grateful to St. Paul’s for allowing me to provide this opportunity for our students,” said Dr. Chalfoun. Onpage2,readabouthowotherteachershaveusedtheirendowedchairstoenrichtheexperiencesoftheirstudents.

David C. Faus, headmaster of Cape Cod’s Falmouth Academy and a nationally recognized leader in indepen-dent education with more than 25 years of experience, has been selected as the 33rd headmaster of St. Paul’s. He will join the School on July 1. In the meantime, he answered a few questions to help the community get to know him a little better.Who Was your most influential teacher?

I have been fortunate to have had several influential teachers but two stand out: Mrs. Van Ness and Mr. Harris. Mrs. Van Ness was my kindergarten teacher and she offered unconditional love to each child in her class. I remember always feeling safe and that my opinion mattered. She was tough but always fair. What

a gift for my first school experience. Mr. Harris was my geometry teacher and wrestling coach in high school and probably the most influential teacher I ever had. He saw potential in me that I could not see in myself. He knew when to push hard and when to back off. He was confi-dent and kind and encouraged me to be the same. I had the good fortune to return to teach and coach at my alma mater where he continued to be an influential mentor.What has been your most memorable moment as

an educator?

Often the most memorable moments are personal; I received a letter from a former student who I had not heard from for several years. I had taught and coached him but I was not particularly close to him. He wrote to

tell me that I had made a difference in his life and that he appreciated the lessons that I had taught him in class and on the field. It doesn’t get much better than that!What are the biggest challenges facing indepen-

dent education today?

One of the biggest challenges facing independent edu-cation today is how we teach our students to manage information. We are living in an age where there is more information accessible to us than ever before – and all right at our fingertips. How do we manage this informa-tion and how do we determine what is valid and what is not? We need to prepare our students with the ability to quickly discern good from bad, true from false, and how to use all of this information in meaningful and produc-tive ways. I believe the challenge for the 21st century education is not what kind of hardware or software to use, but how to manage all of this information.What attracted you to st. paul’s?

St. Paul’s has a great reputation among independent schools nationally, so it was a great honor to be consid-ered for the position of Headmaster. As I spent some time on campus this fall I felt a commitment by the fac-ulty and staff to each of their students. The students I spoke with all shared that they choose St. Paul’s because it was a friendly and accepting place and it was a school that would challenge them both academically and personally. I believe St. Paul’s is a place where students can find their niche and be able to grow in a caring envi-ronment. I was attracted to the school’s church affilia-tion - where it is ok to ask big questions about what we believe and why. I admire that it is a school with a sense of pride and history.hoW do you feel about the move to baltimore?

Personally I love sailing, crabs, and lacrosse so Baltimore feels like a pretty good fit! My family and I are looking forward to having a spring again – in Cape Cod you go from winter to summer, the azaleas start blooming in June. This move also brings us closer to family and friends.

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Dave Faus will become St. Paul’s Headmaster on July 1. Since his appointment, Mr. Faus has visited the School twice, meeting with students, faculty, parents and alumni.

Bassett Chair David Chalfoun, Ph.D.

Blue-Gold Reunion Weekend 2013: May 3-4

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Willie Matsuzaki, chair of St. Paul’s School’s Lower and Middle Schools Modern Language Department and the Middle School Japanese teacher, has success-fully defended his dissertation and been awarded a doctorate in education from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Matsuzaki completed JHU’s program in Teacher Development and Leadership with the disser-tation, “A Phenomenological Case Study of New Teach-ers’ Experiences.” Dr. Matusaki is not the first St. Paul’s teacher to earn a graduate degree in 2012. This summer, Upper School English teacher Matt Kasper earned a Master of Arts in English from Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English. In addition to his teach-

ing duties, Mr. Kasper directs the Writing Center and is faculty advisor to the School’s student newspaper. The faculty’s ongoing professional development is a key focus at St. Paul’s. Three-quarters of the Lower School and Upper School faculty hold graduate degrees, as do two-thirds of the Middle School faculty. Other fac-ulty currently enrolled in graduate programs include:CH R ISTIN E A N DR EWS, Fourth Gradeprogram: Master of Arts in Teaching, Johns HopkinsL AU R EL BU RG GR A F, Middle School Theaterprogram: Humanities Master of Arts, Towson UniversityK A Ry N FISH ER, Upper School Learning Specialistprogram: Master of Science in Educational Studies,

Johns Hopkins

Ms. Fisher has one class left to complete the Educa-tional Leadership for Independent Schools graduate certificate; she will start the Teacher Leadership graduate certificate this spring.SA M K A PL A N, Upper School History, Class of 2016 Grade Deanprogram: Master of Arts in Teaching (Social Studies,

Grades 7-12), Loyola University MarylandPAT R ICK WA L SH, Middle School History Chairprogram: Master of Liberal Arts, Johns HopkinsMr. Walsh is currently taking his last class and will write his capstone project in the spring, with an ex-pected graduation date in May 2013.

When WashingtonPost education reporter Jay Mathews spoke at St. Paul’s earlier this year, he offered a number of reasons “why International Baccalaureate is the best thing for America today,” including the independent research project required for IB diploma candidates, saying: “The extended essay is, based on the testimony of every IB student I’ve ever interviewed, the most satisfy-ing – intellectually, emotionally, and academically – expe-rience there is for American high school students today.” Now a new study by researchers at the University of Virginia has found that students who completed the IB extended essay in high school were more prepared for college-level courses involving research and more

likely to execute research projects in college than were members of a peer group of former AP students. The extended essay is a substantial piece of writing of up to 4,000 words, enabling students to investigate a topic of special interest that they have chosen them-selves. It also encourages them to develop the skills of independent research that will be expected in college. More than two dozen members of the St. Paul’s Class of 2013 have completed extended essays. For more about the IB program, including a video of Jay Mathews’s lec-ture and a list of this year’s extended essay topics, visit www.stpaulsschool.org/IB.

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independent research projects prepare students for colleGe success

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price chair enriches

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student experiences

Endowed Chairs recognize faculty for outstanding achievement. At St. Paul’s, they also provide funds for teachers to pursue personal and professional development, which, in turn, enhances students’ classroom learning. Here, holders of the School’s first and oldest endowed Chair, the Price English Language Chair, discuss their experiences.

CA M ERON BAIR DWilliamJ.&FrancesR.PriceChair,2004-2007

In June of 2004, I was stunned to learn that I was to be named the next holder of the Price Chair for my work in the realm of English studies. As the previous Chair holder was none other than the legendary Tom Longstreth,

I knew that I had some pretty big shoes to fill! After talking it over with my wife, I decided that I would take the opportunity to bring my family for two weeks to the Chautauqua Institution – which had always been a dream of mine. Chautauqua is somewhat hard to describe, but in essence it is a community of writers, artists and representatives of various religious organizations. Each summer, thousands of people flock to upstate New york to spend some time on the Chautauqua grounds. While there, one can take classes on every conceiv-able subject, attend lectures and concerts – and even enroll your children in a first-class summer camp! My family loved every minute of our time there;

my wife was able to take some interesting courses and our daughters had some memorable days by the lake. I not only had the chance to take a couple of fascinating classes in the realms of poetry and Spanish literature, but I was also able to teach a class on one of my first passions: Shakespeare’s sonnets. Since I was unable to take our family to Stratford, England, Chautauqua proved to be more than a reasonable substitute. And it goes without saying that earning the Price Chair was the only way in which I could have enjoyed such an amazing opportunity.

JOEL COLEM A NWilliamJ.&FrancesR.PriceChair,2010-2013

I have been able to sponsor a number of activities for the English department—sending teachers to national confer-ences and teacher training, sponsoring student attendance at local theaters, and purchas-ing books and materials. I have also been able to engage in

professional growth through attendance at conferences and workshops. More importantly, I have been able to undertake personal growth opportunities that are re-lated to the St. Paul’s mission. I have been fortunate to seek truth via professional knowledge, but I have also been able to seek truth through faith via personal pil-grimage to religious sites, to seek knowledge through participation in literary studies, and to seek excellence through physical activity via hiking and adventure travel in the spirit of the Arthur Kinsolving trips.

MIK E M AyWilliamJ.&FrancesR.PriceChair,2007-2010Receiving the William J. & Frances R. Price English Chair has made possible exceptional professional development and personal growth for me, and for my

colleagues; and through us, its promise has enriched the lives of students and their families. During my first year hold-ing the Chair, I traveled and studied abroad at Cambridge University, and in London and Paris, reading Shakespeare, the Renaissance, and the

Middle Ages. In year two, I remained stateside and attended William & Mary College and Colonial Williamsburg, matriculating in gifted-talented edu-cator programs as well as researching the colonial, revolutionary, and constitutional histories our country. During year three, I went abroad again, this time to study at the Cairo Museum in Egypt, as well as make pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, investigating Egyptology, Judaism and Christianity, and the Bible. From these experiences, Lower School students benefited in a myriad of expressive ways, from their study of Shakespeare and the Renaissance culminating in participation in the annual Children’s Shakespeare Festival at Washington’s Folger Theatre, to investiga-tion of ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Chinese cultures, to analysis of the U. S. Constitution, leading to their own Grand Convention simulation “Shh! We’re Writing Our Own Constitution!” and colloquiums at the National Constitution Center and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. As well, each year the stipend has supported colleague professional development and school programs, whether through in-service projects or attending re-gional conferences. A highpoint was the sponsorship of Artist-in-Residence for the Lower School, Poet Carol F. Peck, who inspired original poetry for profes-sional publication from each and every member of the community.

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independent research projects prepare students for colleGe success

NeWS BrieFSarticle by history teacher sam kaplan offers insiGht into emerGinG chinese market

upper school chaplain sanford Groff’s journey in faith reaches ordination

A research paper co-authored by Upper School History teacher Sam Kaplan, Grade Dean for the Class of 2016 and varsity hockey coach, has been published in the InternationalJournalofSportsMarketing&Sponsorship, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Kaplan’s paper, co-authored with his undergraduate faculty advisor Susan Langdon of Bates College, is titled “Chinese fandom and potential marketing strategies for

expanding the market for American professional sports into China.” Its abstract reads: “As the global economy expands, it would seem to be in the interests of the major professional sport leagues of the US to move into new markets, especially China, one of the fastest growing and largest in the world. In order to sell effectively in this market, it is vital to gain an understanding of the potential fan base. To explore national differences in fandom, a survey was completed by sports fans in both China and the US to assess which sports participants followed and which media they used, to identify fan motives and their feelings about expansion. This study determined that there are clear

differences between Chinese and Americans. While many of the Chinese were fans of American sports, they tended to follow individual athletes rather than teams and had relatively low fan identity but high levels of fan motivation. Motives also varied by country, with aesthetics and affiliation the primary motives among the Chinese sample. These distinctions can be utilized to create marketing strategies.” Mr. Kaplan earned a B.A. from Bates in 2009 and started teaching at St. Paul’s in 2010. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (Social Studies, Grades 7-12) degree from Loyola University Maryland.

The Right Reverend Eugene Sutton, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, ordained Upper School Chaplain Sanford Groff as a priest in the St. Paul’s School Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 26. A reception in Brooklandwood followed. “This is a wonderful moment for Sanford, and for the entire School community, which nurtured him in his journey to the priesthood,” said St. Paul’s Chaplain, Rev. Dan Meck. Chaplain Groff, who joined St. Paul’s in 2007, serves as the Upper School Chaplain and teaches the twelfth grade Theory of Knowledge course. In the winter he coaches squash, while in the summer he

leads the summer service learning trips. Sanford was ordained a transitional deacon in the Episcopal Church in June of 2012. Sanford grew up in suburban Philadelphia and attended The Hill School as a boarding student. He earned his bachelor’s degree in religious studies and philosophy from Grove City College. After college he spent a year in Kenya with the Lutheran Church’s “young Adults in Global Mission” program and served as Chaplain and Instructor of Religion at a girls’ board-ing school. After returning to the United States, he completed a master of divinity degree at Duke Univer-sity in Durham, NC.

ravens coach john harbauGh provides super lesson about teamwork and faith

theater director takes center staGe in lecture to junior enGlish classes

Less than 10 days after leading the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl XLVII championship, coach John Harbaugh spoke to a joint assembly of the St. Paul’s and SPSG Middle and Upper Schools on Feb. 12, deliv-ering an inspirational message about the importance of teamwork and self-sacrifice in reaching goals. “The foundation of the [Ravens’ championship] was really two things. It was faith, and it was love. It’s hard to quantify those things, but if you’re part of a team, or if you’re part of a school like this, you under-stand what that’s about,” he said. Coach Harbaugh said that the two teams that met in this year’s Super Bowl, which he called “the most

physical game I’ve ever seen,” were the two teams in the NFL that worked the hardest, had the toughest training camps, and were the most physical. He congratulated the Crusaders’ football team on their championship this year, recognized the vol-leyball and cross country teams for their titles, then led both schools in a rousing cheer that substituted “Crusaders” and “Gators” for “Ravens” in the team’s famous “What’s our name?” chant. View Coach Harbaugh’s speech at www.stpaulsschool.org/ravens.

Kwame Kwei-Armah, the Artistic Director of Center Stage in Baltimore, spoke to juniors from St. Paul’s and SPSG in the Chapel on Jan. 30. Kwei-Aramah, an award winning British born playwright, actor, and director, is also the first Artistic Director of color in a major regional theatre. While his principal theme dealt with Shakespeare’s Othello, Kwei-Aramah addressed a wide range of theater-related topics in an interactive, engaging manner.

He queried the students about their favorite Shakespeare plays and invited them to explain what in particular they liked about them. Kwei-Aramah enthralled students with colorful stories from his own experience as an actor, playwright and director, and made clear his com-mitment to engaging young people with theater. He encouraged students to explore the stage as an alterna-tive to leisure time spent with electronic devices, and invited them to email him ahead of a performance so he might arrange special discounts on tickets.

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Cameron Smith ’13 was one of 10 students in the state to advance to the Maryland championship in the annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contents. Cameron reached the regional round after finishing second in Baltimore County, then finished third in the region to reach the state finals. This is the sec-ond consecutive year that Cameron has won the St. Paul’s school-wide contest to earn the privilege of representing the School at the County competition. All grade level winners competed in front of the entire Upper School. Cameron memorized and recited “Cartoon Physics, Part I” by Nick Flynn and “Mezzo Cammin” by Henry

Wadsworth Longfellow. Poetry Out Loud is a National Recitation Contest for students, encour-aging the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. The program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Classroom winners advance to the school-wide competition, then to a regional and state competition, and ulti-mately to the National Finals. At the state level, contestants are eligible for cash awards with additional funds going to the winning student’s school to build its poetry library.

In February, the varsity hockey team demonstrated true sportsmanship. After a free dress Friday with proceeds benefit-ing the Baltimore Saints, the boys suited up the following morning for a mock game with the Saints themselves. The Baltimore Saints is a hockey program for kids with disabilities, including Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury, among others. After hosting a practice with the Saints earlier this year, this game was the culmination of a relationship that the St. Paul’s School Hockey Program will be continuing for years to come. Coming the day after a tough loss to Boys’ Latin, being on the ice with the Saints and

shaking each of their hands in congratu-lations after the game was a truly special experience. The Crusaders were able to give back in a huge way and realize that hockey can have a far bigger impact than wins and losses. “As the mother of a special needs child who plays ice hockey, I am over-whelmed by the generosity of your boys donating their dress-down money to our program,” said Mary Migues-Jordan. “However, that pales in comparison to the gratitude I have seeing your team give up a Saturday morning to ‘take on’ our special needs kids. What a wonderful reflection on St Paul’s, the boys and their parents.”

Trailing 4-2 in the closing seconds of the 126 lb. championship match at the

Prep National Championship, Jack Mutchnik ’14 demonstrated what it means to never give up. Mutchnik picked up one point when his opponent stalled, and then – in the match’s final two seconds – recorded a takedown for two points to win the match and become the third Crusader to earn a national wrestling championship. Ryan Friedman ’15 also turned in an outstanding performance, finishing

second in the nation in the 113 lb. weight class. Mutchnik and Friedman also both won individual championships at the Maryland Independent Schools State Wrestling Tournament and the MIAA Tournament; St. Paul’s finished seventh in both events. Greg Louzan ’13 finished third at both the MIAA and State

tournaments in the 160 lb. individual championship. Three other Crusaders earned all-MIAA honors. In basketball, Jason Tucker ’13 helped guide St. Paul’s to the conference quarterfinals. Ryan Heacox ’13 and Griffin Stulman ’13 provided leader-ship for the ice hockey team.

St. Paul’s sixth graders Brandon Wilson and Harris Archer were honored this spring as winners in the county-wide anti-drug/alcohol/tobacco poster contest sponsored by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a part of their unit on tobacco, alcohol, drugs and substance abuse, all St. Paul’s 6th graders were asked to create an original poster warning of the dangers of tobacco/alco-hol or drug use. Out of hundreds of entries, Brandon won first place and Harris placed second. Brandon and Harris were honored along with the other 11 place winners at a cer-emony and luncheon in Towson. Their posters will appear in the 2014 poster

calendar distributed to all of the schools in Baltimore County. Seventh graders Christian Baran and Matthew Chasney advanced to the finals of the Baltimore Spelling Bee on March 16, with Christian earning sixth place overall and Matthew advancing to the fourth round. The Bee brought together the top spellers from more than 30 Baltimore area private and public schools. The top finishers will now represent the region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC.

The Crusaders enjoyed a season of remarkable success as all four fall varsity teams earned either regular season or playoff conference championships – or both. Football won its first championship in 10 years, with an 11-0 undefeated season that culminated in a remarkable 28-27 comeback win over John Carroll in the championship game. Volleyball won in equally dramatic fashion, losing the first two games of the championship match to Boys’ Latin, before rallying to win the next two and set up a decisive final game that ended when St. Paul’s overcame being down a match point at 15-14, only to win the next three points and the championship. Cross country won its third B Conference championship in the last four years, and second in a row, finishing third overall at the MIAA championship meet and defeating 8 of the 10 A Confer-ence teams in competition. The soccer team swept to the B Conference regular

season title before suffering a hardfought and disappointing playoff loss. For the season, 22 Crusaders were awarded All-MIAA Conference honors:

cross country

ConnorColeman,JackHamed,NedMoreland,TimPeters

football

AlecAuwaerter,DaleHarris,KaylonJohnson,ConnorKeenan,TeddieMartinez,GarrettMullin,AnthonyPino,JonasPrice,KeiferRawlings,TravisWood

soccer

JuwanKearson,B.J.Mattheis,IliyasMirza,GavinNorris

volleyball

BrendanConnolly,JackHearns,JasonTucker,DanielWilson

Cameron Smith ’13 reaches Maryland State Finals in Poetry out Loud Competition

ice Hockey team Skates with Baltimore Saints

Jack Mutchnik ’14 Wins Wrestling National Prep Championship, ryan Friedman ’15 Places Second to Headline Winter Sports Seasons

Four Varsity teams Share in Conference Championships during Great Fall Season

Middle School Students achieve in Competitions Spanning County and State

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alumni updates

1940stoM MetCaLF ’43 taught at Punahou Academy, President Obama’s alma mater, on Oahu for 40 years, having retired in 1990. “Scott, my youngest son, is now director of athletic facilities at Punahou so whenever Pres. Obama wants to play basketball, Scott has to make sure the gym is available,” says Tom. “When Obama was just a candidate it was relatively simple but as President, the Secret Service is all over the place with automatic weapons.” Tom and wife Jan have their four children living in Honolulu with their families.

eLLiott VerNer ’48 is teaching IB English and economics in Warsaw, Poland. “At the ripe old age of 82, I completely be-lieve in the program,” Elliott says. “My students are primarily Polish but all have traveled extensively and some have gone to school in the USA. I also have stu-dents from Romania, Scotland, Algeria, China, England and Syria.” He describes St. Paul’s as his “greatest educational experience, followed by Hopkins.”

1950sJoHN PForr ’56 regaled St. Paul’s Middle School students with tales of his time in the U.S. Secret Service protecting seven U.S. Presidents and various foreign heads of state, including the Queen of England. John later helped train the security forces of the King of Saudi Arabia and was a Special Investigator for the FBI.

1960sJaCk darreLL ’60 was inducted into the Virginia Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Jack was first-team All-Maryland twice at St. Paul’s and was named an All-American his senior year at UVA.

SaNdY dreSCHLer ’69 and his wife April have a bed and breakfast in Tubac, AZ (tubaccountryinn.com ). Sandy is also with Intercontinental Hotel Group as a portfolio revenue manager, consulting with 12 hotels regarding their rate management, which he does from his home office.

1970sed SteiGerWaLd ’73 is Asst. Dean of the School of Aviation at Middle Georgia State College. Previously he was a Delta pilot and an FAA Pilot examiner for military fighterjet aircraft. Ed has six kids, ages 14 to 31, and reckons he’ll “continue working till I’m 90 to keep up with the costs.”

JoN WeiSHeit ’73 won a Group 4 race at Watkins Glen International during the Sports Car Club of America Glen Nationals last summer, besting 34 other drivers for the win. He drove a new, experimental Formula Vee XP-l car that he built himself from scratch. Jon also

lent his spare car to a competitor who lost his to a fiery crash in an earlier race. treVor BoNd ’79, President and CEO of W.P. Carey, rang the closing bell on the floor of the New york Stock Exchange (NySE) on October 15, 2012. The occa-sion marked the Company’s recent con-version to a REIT. W.P. Carey provides long-term sale-leaseback and financing for companies worldwide and manages an investment portfolio of approximately $12.7 billion.

1980sHaLSeY Cook ’81 lives in West Hartford, CT, where he manages U.S. operations for three companies owned by Legrand, a French-based leader in the electrical and data communications industry. Though he left Baltimore in 1985 and has lived in many cities, he still calls Baltimore home.

1990s

SaNdY BoYCe ’97 organized a group of St. Paul’s alumni living near Dallas to attend the Orioles’ Wild Card playoff victory in Texas last fall. Crusaders on hand included (l-r) daVid eMMeL ’03, SaNdY BoYCe ’97 and keMP SaWerS ’85.

daVid taYLor ’97, a member of the St. Paul’s Alumni Board and Bull Roast Chair, and wife Abbie recently welcomed daughter Tinsley to their family.

JaY WiCH ’99 started J.J. Threads in 2010 in Hong Kong, enabling customers to design their own shirts on the web, which are then custom-made by Jay’s company. “you’ll stand out from the crowd in a J.J. Threads shirt you created that reflects your own unique style and tastes,” reads the company’s web site,

which offers customers a unique interac-tive design interface. ted MartiN ’99, a member of the St. Paul’s Alumni Board, and wife Gretchen welcomed twins Charles and Anna to their family. Their arrival gives ed MartiN ’63 two more grandchildren.

2000sMark SCHiNdLer ’00 visited Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai in October to interview prospective students as a part of his duties for the Mercersburg Academy Admission Office. His work has also taken him to Jamaica, Spain and Germany, as well as up and down the entire eastern seaboard of the U.S. Mark’s year was especially busy, as he and wife Abby welcomed Elizabeth “Liddy” Maeve Schindler to the family on August 4. St. Paul’s faculty member and honorary alumnus HoWard SCHiNdLer is now, of course, a grandfather.

MattiSoN BradY ’04 served for in the Peace Corps for three years in an indus-trial town in Eastern Ukraine, near Donetsk. He taught English to middle and high-schoolers and led English clubs, gender equality workshops and other educational programs. Mattison, a serious biker, had a great time riding his old Soviet-era bicycle around the region and even got a few of his kids to ride with him through villages and farm fields.

Alumni from the CLaSS oF ’08 have start-ed what is said to become an annual golf outing, “The Lord Baltimore Classic.” Shown here: diMitri HaJiMiHaLiS, deNNiS MiCHaLoS, tiM PreY, JeFF CLeMeNtS, tYLer FeeLeY, CLiFF LarkiN, adaM JoHNStoN, CHriS BurNHaM, Peter GurNY, SCott MattHeWS, riCH CLouGH, WiLL MurPHY, HeNSoN Ford, rYaN rYtter.

2010sauStiN BroWN ’10 is the starting goal-keeper for the St. Mary’s College soccer team. Austin led the Capital Athletic Conference in saves last season and received the program’s coveted Coach’s Award for his performance.

Harvard goalkeeper HarrY krieGer ’09 was named Ivy League Player of the Week on March 25. roBBY Maddux ’11 was named the Centennial Conference Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week (March 10-16), playing for Gettysburg College. JaY CarLSoN ’11 was named ACC Player of the Week for March 11 in rec-ognition of his efforts for the top-ranked Maryland Terps. Providence’s aNdreW BartoN ’10 was named to the Big East men’s lacrosse Weekly Honor Roll on March 11.

At the U.S. Triathlon Age Group National Championships in August, HuNter LuSSi ’12 won his division with a time of 1:57:49. Over 2,000 athletes competed in 28 age groups, enduring a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run in this Olympic-distance event.

SaM SuNderLaNd ’12 was elected captain of the Auburn University Men’s Lacrosse Team. They compete in the SELC-W division of the MCLA.

Exciting news! The St. Paul’s Annual Fund Spring Challenge is officially underway. Our goal is 400 new donors by Friday, May 3 (Blue-Gold Reunion Weekend). This includes parents, alumni, faculty/staff, grandparents, trustees, former parents and friends.

Between now and May 3, all new donors to the 2012-13 Annual Fund will generate a $50 match from the Challenge Fund, no matter the size of the gift. So, a $50 gift becomes a $100 gift, and a $250 gift becomes a $300 gift. This is a participation challenge and we hope that this Challenge will serve to help us reach our participation goals for our constituency groups. The Challenge will culminate with a social media effort the week of April 29 – May 3. Follow our progress and make a gift at www.stpaulsschool.org/Spring.

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But it cannot stop there. Good schools like St. Paul’s are self-reflective. Just as with mission and philosophy, classroom practices must be constantly evaluated. New learning should provide challenges to long-held practices and doctrines. Thoughtfully and respectfully ques-tioning what is done and what is taught sets the good schools apart and keeps the faculty current, engaged, and committed to their own learning and growth. As a beginning fifth grade teacher, much of what I did and what I stood for was the result of instinct and upbringing. Though my education continues, from experience I am now convinced that in good schools you can sense a love of children, and recognize teachers who embody strong character and a passion for learning, and who work to instill the same in their students. The sense of community is strong, providing the space and security to question with confidence, to live with ambi-guity, to grow from mistakes, and to look upon change with a sense of excitement and renewal. As I reflect upon St. Paul’s, I know all of these characteristics describe our School. Ann and I are grateful to have been a part of this community and treasure the memories of our work with you on behalf of the children of St. Paul’s School.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. ReidHeadmaster

dear alumni, parents, and friends of st. paul’s,

It is my pleasure to share with you the latest issue of Columns, my last as the Headmaster of St. Paul’s. It has been a privilege to live and work in such an incredible school commu-nity for the past 11 years. Each spring, I make it a point to speak with the

seniors and encourage them to finish strong and make their final months, weeks, and days at St. Paul’s a time they will remember with pride. I now find myself in the position of trying to live out that admonition. When I walked into the classroom to face my first group of fifth grade boys many Septembers ago, I knew very little about schools other than my personal experience as a student. I was simply excited to have the chance to teach and be immersed in school life. At that time, with lesson plans and getting to know the boys, I was much too busy to wonder about the elements of a good school and school community. After teaching at many levels, working in several administrative posi-tions, and being a head of school for 25 years, I know good schools have certain common characteristics-characteristics St. Paul’s embraces. Schools are complex organisms. Even when they are strong communities united by mission, schools remain groups of individual children and adults with different

goals, needs, and expectations. To remain vital, schools must continually engage in conversation about these different viewpoints, and school leaders and teachers must be of strong character to make and live by deci-sions that reflect the core values of the school. St. Paul’s is fortunate to be unified by mission and yet open to change, another characteristic of a good school. A strong school community also is built upon respect. Good teaching and learning require respect- between teacher and learner, among colleagues, and for the work and process. Good schools, like St. Paul’s, share this characteristic, and it is not limited to the student-teacher relationship. No matter what one’s role or position in a school, every individual must feel they are valued and respected. Another essential characteristic of a good school, which St. Paul’s honors, is a commitment to making every student feel welcomed. It is as simple as how we greet each other in the hallway. Such basic courtesies are the building blocks of the connections integral to the learning process. From receiving the hug of a pre-schooler or listening to the tale of an excited third grader, to bantering with a seventh grader or facing the challenging questions of a tenth grader, sincere exchanges are vital to building and maintaining a school culture where children feel known, valued, and accountable. Then, the classroom itself. What should be taught? What is the best approach, method, or program? And, how do you measure the teaching and learning? All schools seek answers to these questions and have pro-grams, practices, and policies reflecting their beliefs.