Blue & Gold Winter 2004 Vol.10 No.2

I}[O([day Concert 2003

Will Metcalf '04, and Coldon Martin '04, perform with their band.

C. J. Rosati '07, kicks some riffs at the Holiday Concert.

Trumpeteers Alex Thrap '08, and Patrick Murphy '08, play with the Middle School Band.

Colson Perkins '09, plays with The Steward School Strings.

Skylar McDonald '09, Doni Fraizer '09, and Chloe Higgins '09, play with the Recorder Ensemble.

~ BLue and GoLd Winter 2004 Volume 10, Number 2

Top L.ft: Holty lIori. CummIngs '16. Anno Gnrnln 'OB

Katie Brth Kuril«z '06. Undsoy Soltzbtrg '04, Thomos Dolt '10, and

Hoydtn Hodg~ '10. in tht production -14y Antonio ...

La .. ., L.ft; IIr. Tlckl. (Grod. 4) and Hn. rash (LS Fr.nch) dfflS down for

faculty -Jeans Day ... Top RIght · From L.ft to RIght: TIm Zeldan ·OJ. Kourtn~ Boughty 'OJ,

Lolnty Ashktr '01, Sorah Morttnsttln '0 I. and Will Ptrkfns '0 I. com. back

to St,.ord to partidpote In th, Alumni (oll,g, Pont/.

Low" R(ght: Fourth graders Nino Stinson. Lou,." Sours. rudy GaUahon,

EIIzoboth Alcott and fifth grad. doc.nt Elflob,rh Thompson ot Low"

School Frrnch Day.

TabLe of Contents

From the Headmaster .. ........ .............. .. ............................................... ............. ........... 2

Spartan Spirit Day 2003 .................................................................................... ... .. ..... 3

Martin Luther King Day by Laraine Brumberg .. ........ ... ............ ................................... 4

Kindergarten & Fourth Grade Join Forces for Book by Lower School Teachers .... 5

Third Grade Hosts Invention Convention by Nancy Loyd .............. .. .. .. ..... ....... .. .... .. 5

Students Build Life Skills Through P.E. by Bonny Hajek .......................................... 6

French Impressionist Art Comes Alive in LS by Terry Tosh ..................................... 7

The Vikings Invade England by Kate Strickland ..... .. ...... ................................ ....... ... . 7

Remarks at MS Honor Code Assembly by Catesby Jones ....................................... 8

Middle School Takes Fundraising to New Heights by Keri Drummond '09 ............. 8

8th Grade Visits Blackfriars' Theatre by Laura Skove ·OB ......................................... 9

Speeches Given at Assemblies by Aileen Giordano 'OB ........................................... 9

For the Love of Surfing by Anne-Sims Honey 'OB .............. .... ....... ....... .... ................ 10

Middle School Honor Roll & Headmaster's List ..... ..... ..... ... ................................... 10

Katie Perkins Wins Contest by Terry Powell ............................................................ 11

NHS Inducts Six US Students by Shelby Holland ............... .... .. ..... .................. ........ 11

Upper School Honor Roll & Headmaster's List ...................................... ............... . 11

Rock-a-thon Benefits Friend of Steward Student ........ ................................... .... ... 12

Whitney 's Garden Gets a New Home by Graham Sellors ......... ... .................. ..... .... 12

LS Searches for Christmas by Bonnie Anderson ... ...... ............ ..... ............. .............. 13

Holiday Concert Builds Annual Tradition by John McAlister .. ...................... .. ...... .. 13

Students Flex Acting Muscles by Craig Smith .. ... ...... ................................... ........... 14

Acting Classes Participate in State Competition by Andy Mudd ..... ........ .. ... ......... 15

Athletic Update by Janet Rice .. ........... ..... ................................. ........ ...... ........ .......... 16

Alumni Action by Danielle Cohen .. ..... .. ............................... .. .......... .. .... ................... 19

Blue & Gold is published four times For more information on The Steward School,

please contact Scott Moncure '83, Director of

Admission, at 804.565.2315 or by email at each year for The Steward School community.

Headmaster, Roger A. Coulombe

Editor, Holly Rodriguez

Coordinators: Estelle Grossman, Shelby

Holland, Donna Jackson, Rugene Paulette,

Janet Rice, Brenda Turner

11600 Gayton Road

Richmond, Virginia 23233

804.740.3394

Fax 804.740.1464

www.stewardschool.org

The Steward School accepts qualified students without regard to race,

re ligion, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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From the Headmaster Coaches Help Shape the Student Experience at Steward

The philosophy and mission of The Steward School involves the education of the whole child from an academic. artistic. athletic. and even a spiritual perspective. Such a philosophy recognizes the complexity of the individual student, and the responsibility of every teacher to help each student explore the many possibilities within him or her. The most effective and successful teachers in any school are those who themselves possess interests and talents that extend beyond the purely intellectual or academic, and through those personal in terests teachers help students see, appreciate, and develop their own untapped talents.

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..... _ ____ __' march.

Helping students discover their own talents is central to teaching at Steward. While the primary focus is academic, great emphasis is placed on all other facets of learning resulting in a Steward education that is more comprehensive and complete. Teachers serve as chaperones for field trips, mentors, academic advisors, advisors to clubs and other activities. teachers of academic subjects, and coaches of various sports, to name a few of the responsibilities assumed by the faculty. In each case, those responsibil ities are all within the academic realm; they are an integral part of the interconnected program offered at Steward. especially in coaching and athletics.

The fact that coaching is part of the overall program and a faculty responsibility is crucial to the balance that is sought in our program. When one looks at what is happening in sports at the college and professional levels, the win-at-all-costs mentality clearly prevails. College sports now, more than ever, mimic professional sports. College coaches, like professional coaches, retain their positions based primarily on their win-loss record. Alumni , students, parents, and regrettably, even administrators measure the success of an athletic program almost exclusively on how many wins a team compiles, and whether the team makes the NCAA post season basketball tournament or gets into a football bowl game. The University of Nebraska recently fired its head football coach despite a winning record under his leadership of over 70%

of the team's games over several years. Coaches must win. or they are fired ; there is no tenure for them at the college level.

At the independent school level, it is different, and it should be. Schools must avoid the trap into which college athletics programs have fallen in the last 30 years - becoming more "professional" in their overemphasis on winning. Thus far, smaller college programs such as those at Amherst, Williams, Bowdoin , Middlebury, and Ihe like have been successful in keeping a proper balance between academics and athletics. However, they are clearly overshadowed by major college programs. In independent schools, the teacher-coach is traditional. Faculty members. particularly in Middle and Upper Schools, are apPointed to their teach ing pOSitions because of their strength in the discipline they will teach. However, following the traditional independent school model, the teacher candidate who can also coach a sport - "a teacher on the field and in the classroom" - IS attractive indeed. The teacher-coach gets to know the student from more than one perspective. The teacher-coach may know why an athlete is not performing well or is distracted on a particular day because, as a teacher, he or she is aware of a personal , social , or academic incident that occurred that day. The student-athlete may have done poorly on a test earlier that day; there is worry about a parent or fam ily situation; or a sibling in the military is being assigned to a dangerous place. The teacher-coach can be aware of that situation and approach coaching with that knowledge. The value of instructing a student in one's class and also coaching the student on the athletic field is substantial.

Finally. having a coach as a fUll-time member of the faculty more readily assures that the team sport in question will operate Within the expectations of the school's mission , that the proper values are being taught and emphasized , and that the sport is not becoming an entity unto itself and thus too "professional. " Athletics are very important to the life and spiri t of any school . but like the arts and academics, they comprise one-third of the program. All three in balance make for a happy and successful school. When student-athletes are coached within the school's value system, the win-loss record takes care of itself. and a top-quality education is assured.

Spartan Spirit Day New Activities Add to the Tradition

Two new events were introduced at Spartan Spirit Day 2004 - the Fun Run and the 5K Run . A brisk winter morning did not deter 50 runners from participating in both runs . While this was the first year they were held , plans are underway to make both events Spartan Spirit Day traditions.

Eventually, the sun came out, and the pace of the day's events began to quicken as the parking lot filled with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the Steward community.

The highlight of the day was the traditional parade,

Steward Roya lty:

The Homecoming Court 9' Grad,' Pnnct'· C.) Ro,,,tI Pnn((!'" Dabnev Bruadd u, 111' Gn,dt' Pn nct" Sod ney Vlmr" PrtlK"S. Rachel Petnek 11 Gradt' "rum :>: Rya n Childre" PrinCl\~~: Au~tin Ca rter 11 Grade NUll/lilt'!" ,

King: Ben Brown, Au_tin I {amilton , Jeremv Karmohnskl

Queen. Sara Lun,ford , Vane"" Odenthal , Jadvn Smith

Congratulations to The Homecoming King & Queen for 2003:

Ben Brown & Vanessa Odenthal

featuring Grand Marshall Bruce Secrest, the prince and princesses and nominees for King and Queen of the Homecoming Court.

In addition to the parade, every division was represented as class sponsors, representatives and students held activities to raise funds for and to participate in Steward 's annual tradition of Spartan Spirit Day. The Lower School Carnival provided games, a basketball hoop, a lollipop tree and other activities and events. The Middle School Art Club provided a float that was part of the parade.

Other events and exhibits included: a petting zoo, caricature artist, a big titanic slide, the moonbounce, a pancake breakfast. The sixth grade's fundraiser, the Elegant Elephant sale, was a yard sale composed of donated consignment-quality items. The day before Spartan Spirit Day, parents, teachers , faculty and staff had the opportunity to preview items for the Steward Bazaar that

Runners line up for the 1 K Fun Run, one of the new events for Sportan Spirit Day.

was also part of Saturday's events. More than 40 vendors were on hand, selling jewelry, clothing, handbags, home decor, home-made preserves, crafts and more. Karen's Homemades and Boardwalk Hot Dogs provided refreshments.

Our Varsity Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey teams played against Trinity. While both teams lost, they held their own and fought to the end , with Varsity Field Hockey losing in overtime.

Students got dressed up for the Homecoming Dance that was held later that evening, with "A Class Act" providing the music.

Thank you to the class sponsors and representatives who played a vital role in making Spartan Spirit Day a success, and also thank you to Dewey Brown , Leslie Kovach , the Spartan Spirit Day Committee, and all of the volunteers who participated in making this year's Spartan Spirit Day a day to remember.

Safah Nelson '07, (aroline Sellers '07. and Hastlo Konova '07, with the Steward School Spartan in the Spirit Day Parade.

Martin Luther King Day VCU Professor Visits for Martin Luther King Day by: Laraine Brumberg, US History Teacher

All three divisions commemorated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, 2004. The speaker for this celebration was Dr. Elliott Banks, professor of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Banks is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, also the alma mater of Dr. King. Professor Banks did his masters and doctorate work at the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught at VCU since 1987.

Dr. Elliott Bonia, political science pro/6 sor ot Virginia Commonwealth Un iversity, shom his txperltncrs as a young boy growing up In a s~regated South .

Dr. Banks began the moming by speaking to Lower School students. He began by posing a question to his very attentive audience: "Who are some of your favorite superheroes?" Students responded with answers ranging from dassic to contemporary characters, and some mentioned their parents or friends. Dr. Banks discussed how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a superhero, or role model, for him as a young child, and the importance of Dr. King's message of peace and harmony among all people.

For Middle and Upper School faculty and students. Dr. Banks related what ~ was like to attend racially segregated elementary and high schools in Alabama in the early 1960s. Meeting Dr. King in his early years and being photographed with him, Dr. Banks presented to the students a first-hand look at the experiences of integration and the Civil Rights Movement that he personally witnessed in the southem Un~ed States as a

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young boy. The school commun~ thanks Ms. Holly Rodriguez, Coordinator of Marketing at Steward for her efforts in bringing Dr. Banks to the campus. Listening to the students following the assembly, Mrs. Brumberg heard several interesting comments. One student remarked that it has not been that long since the Civil Rights Movement in this country, and that it is always good to hear a first-hand a=unt about this time in history. Another student commented on the importance of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the contribution he made to the lives of all Americans during this movement. Mrs. Brumberg noted how fortunate we are at Steward to be able to set aside time in our busy schedule to hear about this important period in our history.

A senior student asked Dr. Banks which one of Dr. King's speeches had the most impact on him. Dr. Banks responded that the famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech stirred him the most because in the speech, Dr. King speaks as if he knows he will die soon. The speech was given in Memphis, Tenn. on April 3, 1968 - the day before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The dosing paragraph of the speech is reproduced below:

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go lip to the mOllntain And /'1 '1' looked O\·er. Ami I"'e seen the promi,ed lalld I may not get there lI'ith .1'011 BIIt IlI'ont ),011 to kilo II tollight, that we, as a people. will get to the I'ITJmlsed 1011£1 A lid /'/11 htlpp)" IOlIight. /'/11 1I0t worried ahollt allythillg 1'/11 lIot feanllg all)' /11011 ,\Ime qes hOl'e

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Lower School Corner Kindergarten, Fourth Grade Work Together on Book by: Katherine Goodpas ture, Fourth Grade Teacher

Estelle Grossman, Fourth Grade Teocher Kate Strickland, Kindergarten Teacher

West (amp·Crowd~r '12~ hrlps Sean McXeown '12. put the finol toucht.S on 0 collaborative project between Kindergarten and 4u grade In LaWtf School.

An annual tradition between Kindergarten and Fourth Grade is working together to make title pages for Kindergarten 's America book. Kindergarteners study a different country each month of the school year, creating books for each country to reinforce the facts they learned , such as the country's flag . At the same time, the fourth grade studies Colonial USA and Virginia history. So the pairing makes sense for both classes.

Kendrick Peters '12, works with Whit Hathaway '16.

The cover of the book is the first American flag , and both grades learn about Betsy Ross. The fourth grade prepares the materials first - they mathematically measure each page and outline the red stripes to be cut. They also use a compass to make a circle for the first US flag of 13 stars .

The first month of study is the United States, and because creating the U.S. flag is more complicated , Kindergarteners pair with fourth graders on the project. Kindergarteners cut the stripes and glue on the


stars , with fourth graders serving as guides. This year's Fourth grade was very excited to help because they remember doing the actiVity when they were in Kindergarten . Besides having fun , it was a great learning experience for each child .

Third Grade Hosts Invention Convention by: Nancy Loyd, Third Grade Teacher

Third groder Haddy Keeney '13 shorts her Invention with ,f l.

grode, Harle HulUns '12. In the background Paige DrB,U ' 13 ,hats about her invention .

The Third Grade hosted an Invention Convention on December 17th. Each Third Grade student Identified a problem in his or her life that needed to be solved. Students then brainstormed ways to solve the problem. The students then decided on a way to solve the problem with an invention.

The invention was created using materials from home. Each student presented his or her exhibit to visitors. We appreciate the parents, grandparents, students, and teachers who visited our Invention Convention and helped add to its success.

Faunh graders Herh Owrn '12. Sean /tfcKtown '12. Cathryn Campbell '13, and Parhr hep 'U . explain their in'l,ntions.

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Lower School Corner continued

Students Build Life Skills Through Physical Education by Bonny Haj ek. Lower School P.E. Teacher

While the physical education program explores many forms of physical activity with Lower School students , the cartwheel is one activity that almost everyone , with practice and coaching, can perform. The Lower School has grown so much that Bev Harris, Head of Physical Education , helps by teaching the fifth graders who are cartwheeling .

The goal is to give every physically capable lower schooler the skills to execute a cartwhee l. It is a

Snttrol 0/ Hs. Goodpastu~'s fourth grad. students~ Harrison Jones. Thea Gergoudfs, Corter IIormon, Lisa Horgon. Sarah Shimer. HocKtmne Nunnally and Audrq Gallagher Un. up to demonstrate a cartwheel.

maneuver that requires balance, strength , agility, coordination and courage. These are skills that are studied all year long , skills that enhance student achievement in sports and in life . Life skills are now the emphasiS of the updated physical education curriculum , replacing the old model that was based on athletic team preparation , sports, and competition . Cartwheeling creates a self-challenge and once mastered , cartwheels are just plain fun l It is also great to see the helpful coaching that classmates offer each other. As they learn the maneuver, faces light up , people applaud, and pride glows .

A few students who were not able to even begin a cartwheel earlier this year are now happily wh irl ing away. We 're going to work until the end of the year and in to next year as well.

Gymnastics is also part of the P.E. curriculum . Students are trying all sorts of challenging movements from the front roll to the coffee grinder, human rocker, egg roll , seal walk and swinging door, They even

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ThN Gergoudis. Audrry Gallagher, Hocbnrie Nunnally, Lisa Jrforgon, Sarah Shimer. (ort" Norman, Harrison Jonrs. Teddy Dillon, '~ton Huennehns and Taylor Dameron demonstrate the skills thry'vr Itarned In maintaining physical bolone(t.

practice the "right" way to fall. We use mats for the tricks that need a soft surface and go over safety guidelines with students . Some of the girls and boys have terrific balance , fle xibility, and body control. Many of the students have a lot of experience because they have taken gymnastics classes , and with the additional skills they 've learned , can do back handsprings . For the rest of the students , a large red ball helps give them body support , and with just a little spotting , they can perform maneuvers such as a back flip .

We 've also practiced jumping rope and we are now moving on to volleyball , basketball , lacrosse, and badminton . Team skills are introduced to grades 3-5, and again participation and body coordination are stressed. Health is also a part of the curriculum. Overall , we 'd like our students to enjoy moving and keep moving safely all of their lives!

Lo~r School P.E. ruche, Bonny Hajek htlps Pr.ston Huennrkrns complete a back flip ,


Lower School Corner continued

French Impressionist Art Comes Alive in The Lower School by Terry Tosh, Lower School French Teacher

Paris in the Spring? We couldn 't wait, so the Lower School celebrated Paris in February during our annual French Day. We toured a museum in our own halls, sang , danced, ate an authentic pique nique, ate again when we made Crepes for dessert, toured Paris on foot In a game, and then dressed our friends as French walters in

Pari1, th~ dty a/love, served as th, backdrop of this yrars Lowr School Frtnch Day.

a cafe as part of a race . All in all , we stayed busy most of President's Day, leaming about the French capital.

The highlight of the day was the brainchild of Lynn l inder. our Lower School Art teacher, who proposed a living museum, featuring French Impressionist art. She and Madame Tosh selected a dozen pieces of art. representing the most well-known French Impressionist painters. and assigned each painting to a group of Fourth Grade Art students. The children were responsible for painting a huge mural to represent the background of their work, and to do so in the Impressionist style. The fifth grade researched the artists' work with the help of Betty Enright, Lower School Librarian, for their research papers. ThiS kept them busy during the dreary days of January.

The next phase was to assemble costumes to

Holtry Norle Ragan '14. Austin Chung '14~ Lynds~ tubln '14, and Jrna Gilbert ' I ". rnjoy a day oJ 'lYnch Cultu" of thl Low" School's french Day pique n{quI.


create the living pictures, known as "Tableaux Vivants ," for the halls of the Lower School. Mr. Tickle , our Fourth grade teacher with a strong background in theater, spear-headed costumes and make-up for the "dress rehearsal : We took photographs in the dance studio to be used as museum guides for French Day. The day of the exhibit, students posed as the subjects in the paintings, standing In front of the murals they'd created. Fifth grade docents, or museum guides, stood beSide the paintings and offered information about the original artists and the works.

Mrs. Karmolinski , Lower School Computer teacher, created a wonderful brochure showing both the Original painting and the Steward School version, side by side. All visitors to the Steward Salon received a copy of the museum brochure, to help them learn about and remember the lessons of French Impressionism.

The Tableaux Vivants attracted not only the entire Lower School , but also family members. students and faculty from the older grades, as well as friends from the community. The children who put on the living museum were delighted to appear in various newspapers the week after their show.

Studtnu dressed up 0 $ Vikings and mrmbf!f'S 0/ Thl British dr/rnsl as part 0/ studying both countries.

The Vikings Invade England! by Kate Strickland, Kindergarten Teacher

Learning about different past and present cultures is an element of the Lower School curriculum. One of the Kindergarten classes is studying Denmark, while the other two are leaming about England

One bright day, the Danish Vikings, with shields and helmets, caught England by surprise, interrupting their tea party. Their Tower of London blocks were not strong enough to keep the friendly Vikings out. The Kindergarten Danes went on to invade 4'" grade in order to visrt Lower School's resident Dane, Ms. Goodpasture. Then it was on to the third grade classes. Attention spans and itchy helmets were reason enough to get back to class.

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Middle School Update Dean of Students Offers Remarks at Honor Code Assembly by Catesby Janes, ,.,S Dean of Students

Below are the remarks made by Catesby Jones at the Middle School Honor Code Signing in October:

Good Morning. It is an honor to speak to the students and faculty of the School. I think of myself as a common man who tries to be true to his beliefs and live up to the teachings of my grandfather, father and family. They said never lie, never cheat, never steal and don't embarrass your family. Some may think these are stupid , but if you think about them for a moment and what they mean you will be a better person .

For the students, here are some of my favorite statements about character and honesty:

1- "There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. And you must always keep in mind that the choice you make makes you:

2- Tell the truth; that way you don't have to remember a story.

3- Duty, honor, country. Th is is important more than ever in post 9/11 and for our troops overseas.

4- Earn the right to be proud and confident. 5- If I am through learning , I am through. 6- Be more concerned about character than your

reputation . Character is what you really are. Reputation is what people say you are.

7- Don't whine and make excuses. Now to the Faculty - Continue to be a good example:

there is nothing more influential than being a quiet example. Your example Is the most powerful tool in teaching - work hard, treat others kindly and take responsibility for your own actions. Admit your mistakes and explain that even teachers fail sometimes, but we leam from our mistakes and we try hard to improve.

Have high expectations and make standards clear; stress respect for authority and property; remember honesty -teach the students to recognize the truth and to love it. Two quotes come to mind .

1- Socrates said: "The man who is really a lover of learning must, from youth on , strive as intensely as possible for every kind of truth ."

2- John Ruskin said: "To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education ." Or as Aristotle reminded us: "habits formed in youth make all the difference: In summary, I would like to remind you of three

statements: 1- Tell the truth, that way you don't have to remember a

story that is untrue. 2- Honesty is the best policy but he who is governed

by that maxim is not an honest man . 3- Character and honesty are a life long process that

we work on everyday even as adults - at work and at home with our families .

Let's all keep working on character and honesty together this year. Thank you again - it was a real honor to adress you today.

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Middle School Takes Fundraising to New Heights by Keri Drummond, '09

This year the 6"', 7th, and 8th-grade advisories

have sponsored service projects, the International Hospital for Children , and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation , raising over $1500 in the process .

Mr. Busse's si xth-grade boys ' advisory collected and sold used videos and DVDs . This project collected $66 , and Chip Brlerre ' 10 led the project. Mrs . Woodle 's seventh-grade girls ' advisory hosted a Halloween bake sale, wh ich collected $65 . The bake sale included cookies , cupcakes , and cand ied apples.

Hr, HcAlfstlr, Hr. Maruca and /Ifr, Chapman whip up some pancakn jor an rarly morning flast .

Led by Mr. Wallace Inge, the entire seventh grade collected donations for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation . The donations Included school suppl ies, baby clothes, blankets, and much more . Mrs. Grissom's eighth-grade girls ' advisory served breakfast to the Middle and Upper Schools on two different occasions. The breakfast menu included bagels , doughnuts , cinnamon buns, and hot chocolate . They also went Christmas shopping at Target for a four-year-old little girl. Mr. Maruca 's eighth-grade boys ' advisory has had an ongoing project of build ing locker shelves, wh ich sell for $8. Another project the eighth grade boys sponsored was a pancake breakfast. This project brought in a profit of $235.

Middle School students have raised lots of money and collected lots of donations , and in the process they have had fun . They hope to continue to help other children in need.

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Mjddle School Update contjnued

Black/riars' Theatre Creates Memorable Experience for 8th Grade by Lauro Skave '08

In November. the eighth grade class went to see the Shakespearian comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. We left after school and drove in several vehicles to Staunton . Virginia , to the renowned Blackfriars ' Theatre.

Once there. we were seated on rows of wooden benches in a curved half oval around the stage. To give the audience a more authentic feel of what it would have been like to visit a play in an Elizabethan theater, this theater fantastically replicated one, even to the groundings. In Shakespeare's time, groundings were the people who were too poor to afford actual seats and would stand on the ground right in front of the stage. These

Wfllfam Shim., '09 and GroC! B.rirdjfan 'DB. firJt and sKond place winners (nsp«ti~ly) In the Steward School spelling bte earlier this year.

were horrible places to stand. as the groundings' heads were about level with the actor's feet . so they had to crane their necks to watch the performance. The Blackfriars' Theatre has improved on this tradition by having about a dozen seats on stage for audience members to sit in and watch the show, right there in front of them. The actors involve their grounding audience . turn ing to them to speak, and doing things such as "borrowing" their stools, leaving some unfortunate spectators without a seat and being forced to stand or sit on the floor of the stage.

Seeing this play was a very enriching and educational experience, and everyone who went enjoyed it.


Middle School students gotherrd to watch Connor Jones '09, demonstrate his catapult.

Speeches Gjven at AssembUes by Aileen Giordano '08

Under the tutelage of Mr. Maruca, the eighth grade curriculum has been augmented by an introduction to public speaking. It has afforded many students their first public speaking experience. and an opportunity for all to gain confidence at the podium.

During Friday assemblies, an eighth grader is allotted three minutes to enlighten the Middle School. Subject matter has reflected the diverse interests of the speakers. Students were touched by Attie Pearsall's narrative about the adoption of her youngest brother and made ravenous after Kitty Ball's mouthwatering discussion about the "All-American cheeseburger." In addition, students heard timely speeches like Grace Bezirdjian's "Grace's Good Grade Guide: on dealing with exam stress. Additionally, enthusiasm for the topics discussed, such as Patrick McKeown's love for "hard rock psychedelic bands" like Led Zeppelin, has been apparent in the quality. organization and delivery of the presentations.

This addition to the Middle School English program has highlighted The Steward School commitment to the fulfillment of individual potential. Each student has risen to the occasion and consequently receiVed greater confidence while appreciating the support of both peers and faculty.

H/coh Keller '08 givtJ his assigned speech during assembly.

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Middle School Update continued

For the Love of SUrfing by Anne-Sims Honey, '08

Ann,·Slms Honq (1./1) I, on omot.u,

sur/." plodng In stoe. and notional

comp,titions

ooast and I surf in many oompetitions. When I oompete, I usually like to surf in smaller local oontests because I think it's more fun . When it oomes to surfing for a sponsor in major oontests, however, there is more pressure and the oompetition is a lot harder. Two examples of the larger oompetitions are The Billabong East Coast Wahine Championships in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and a huge surfing championship in Virginia Beach called the East Coast Surfing Championships. When I surf in, oompetitions like these, there are two divisions, the boys' and girls' divisions and the seventeen and under division. When I was eight, I surfed in the boys' and girls' heat, got 3'" place in that division and then moved to the finals. Last year, I surfed in the oontest and got second place in the girls' seventeen and under division. If you ever get the opportunity to surf, try it ... it's addicting!

I love to surf. During the summer, I live in Virginia Beach and surf almost every day whether the waves are huge or about as small as you can imagine. I started surfing when I was young. My dad put me in my first surfing contest when I was 8 years old . After my first wave, I was hooked and I knew I wanted to be a surfer when I grew up. Now, at age 14, I surf in many competitions and have many sponsors. This past Thanksgiving , my family and I flew down to Costa Rica to surf. The waves were perfect everyday and the water was crystal clear. Ann,-Sims Honry '08

giving "" sp,«h during ossrmbly

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Every summer, my dad and I travel up and down the

Middle School Honor Roll & Headmaster's List Marking Period 2 (2) First Semester (5), Headmaste(s List (0)

Grade 6 Brendan Auman (2,S)" WuhamBeW Samantha Bisger" Taylor Booth (2.S)" Chip Bnerre Andrew Dale (2) Ashley Dawson (S) Allen Edwards Maggie Glasgow (2) Samantha Goodman (2) Jeremy Hiliner' Hayden Hodges' Hillary Lane (S) Ben Leahy Ryan McKeown Whluey Menges Hayley Redmond' Samantha Spangler Patnck Strecker Taylor Wilson (S)

Grade 7 Hannah Byme (S) Sarah Camey' Chnsbne Craig Alex Cummings Ken Drummond Madison Elhs Beth Farmer (S) Sarah Hargrove (S) Connor Jones (2) Chnstine Kasper Diana Keith Sam Keller Connor Kelley (2) ChnSMe Lillard Heather Mitchell Colson Perkins (2) Kelsea Pieters (S) William Shimer Veronica Tharp (2) DeVin Wang Sarah Young

Grade 8 Grace Bezlrdjlan Amy Bisger Page Conway Emily Dameron (2)" Hope Frank Aileen Giordano' Anna GreenleeMargaret Gupton Elizabeth Hickman (S)' Knstln Kirkley (2)" Patnck McKeown Kelsey MohnngJackie Moncure Attie Pearsall Johanna ReckenbellLaura SkoveM,m,Tanaka Alexander Tharp (S)" Juliana Thurston

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Upper School News Katie Perkins Wins Contest by Terry Powell, School Store Manager

This year the bookstore held the first annual "candy contest" for the entire school. Several lower school classes took this opportunity to turn this into a math project as the students took turns writing their guesses. The Middle and Upper Schools participated with great enthusiasm as they methodically turned the jar upside down and sideways before they came to their conclusions. I can't forget the teachers and staff either - over 70 percent of the adults took a shot at the contest.

What was the prize? A gift certificate to the school store - not too shabby! The lucky recipient was Katie Perkins 'OS, who guessed a total of 127. The correct number was 128. Thanks so much for the fun and enthusiasm - it will certainly be an annual event.

Will Lowson '04 and Lawson Patton '04. chOl while onjoylng rtfrnhm,nts oft~r 5,nlor S,m;nof ,ortier tMs y.or

NHS Inducts Six US Students by Shelby Holland, Head of Foreign Longuage Department

On February 3'", Hunter Berl inguet, Ben Gigl io, Nathan Jamerson, Morgan O'Leary, and Rachael Meyers were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held in the auditorium of the Cramer Center. Aaron Lonon, who brings membership in the NHS from Powhatan High School, was also inducted into our Steward Chapter along with the new inductees.

The ceremony began with a welcome by Headmaster Roger Coulombe. The guest speaker was Dr. David Burhans, Chaplain of the University of Richmond. Dr. Burhans spoke of finding happiness in life by means of having a positive attitude, and the desire to find the good in all people and all things. He finished by charging students to do three difficult things in life: first, return love for hate; second, be able to say you 're sorry; and third , include in your life those who are excluded.

Upper School Head Butch Keller closed the ceremony with congratulations to the new inductees, and an invitation for refreshments in the Art Gallery with their parents.

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. A faculty council of five upper school teachers and two advisers selects students for membership on the basis of the NHS criteria of scholarship, leadership, character, and service, To be academically eligible at Steward, a student must have a cumulative scholastic average of 3.5 or better, and must have actively demonstrated qualities of leadership, character, and service. Additionally, every member must conSistently maintain these qualities throughout his/her years of schooling.

Upper School Honor Roll & Headmaster's List First Sememster (S), Honor Roll (H) Headmaster's List (')

I 9th Grade Charles Carter Carter DeCook Sammy George Alex Godschalk' Tyler Hams Beth Howard Katy Kasper' Nastia Komova' Ann Lunsford (H) Kaithn Meyer' Megan Rhodes Cameron Scales Riley Sistrunk' Cameron Taylor


10th Grade Beverly Borum Taylor Christian JUlia Coleman Ryan Delaney' Bradley De Wet Sarah Greenlee Katie-Beth Kunlecz Elizabeth Now,ns' Rachel Petock Jenny Siddall' Travis Voltz

11 '" Grade Hunter Berlinguet Will Chnstian Ashley Cooper Lindley Flohr Ben Giglio' Nathan Jamerson Lindsay Lillard Rachel Lana Rachael Meyers Cary Thompson Wallace Young

12'" Grade Hilary Beck' Maggie Harman Aaron Lonon Audie McDougall Morgan O'Leary Lindsay Sallzberg Amy Stnckland Kenda ll Tate

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Rock-a-thon Benefits Friend of Steward School Student

Bucky Hatthrws with th. 9" Gradt Closs. Thl Steward students held Q

btnrfit to http a Souths'dt 7'" grad.r. diagnosed with cancer lost yeor,

On a crisp day in January, 13-year-old Bucky Matthews walked into the Cramer Center with his mom and dad in tow, a cake and balloons to thank the 9th grade class. On this day, he 90t an opportunity to meet a group of Steward School 9th graders who held a fundraiser for his benefit.

Several weeks earlier, Megan Rhodes '07, Bucky's friend , approached class sponsor Rugene Paulette to arrange an all night Rock-a-thon to benefit Bucky, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. The students "rocked" all night long, watching movies, surfing the Web and chatting with each other. But staying awake was no easy task for some students.

"When I'd see them drifting off, I'd come over and shake them a little: Rugene says with a laugh. The group raised $4000, and Megan presented a check for $2000 to Bucky to help his family with costs associated with his illness. Bucky's mother. Donna, thanked the group and announced that Bucky has received a clean bill of health from doctors who treated him at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, and that Bucky would be returning to school the following week.

After a few photos were ta ke n , students we re

treated to a slice of cake provided by the Matthews family.

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Hn. Paulette with BUlky Hotthrws and

'--_______ --' M.gon Rhodes '07.

Whitney's Garden Gets a New Home by Graham Sellars, Director of Development

Whilney 's Garden has been moved to its new location , which is between Dixon Hall and the Administration I Library building. This garden is named in memory of our former student, Whitney Haynes. An intimate dedication was held on November 13, Whitney's birthday, to celebrate this new setting. As part of the dedication, purple ribbons were tied in places throughout the garden because purple was Whitney's favorite color.

Whltney's Gorden is located In berwern the Admin/ library Building and Dixon Holl.

The garden's location was chosen by Whitney's family and by Whitney's former classmates, who are currently in the 10'" grade, because it is in a more prominent area within our campus. It is hoped that students, parents, faculty, staff and many others will stop by, take a seat on one of the benches, and enjoy the garden's beauty and tranquility.

This ploqu. was donat,d by the closs of 2006. now 10" grad_n. in Whlrn.y '" m.mory.


Fine Arts LS Searches for Christmas by Bonnie Anderson, Choral Music Teacher

Once again. the lower School students presented a high-energy production which left their audiences with that "wann fuzzy feeling" that the young ones are such experts at producing during the holiday season. This year the musical, "Where Are You Christmas?" was set in the town of Stewardsville. centering on the ·City of Angels Orphanage." Butchie (Finn Smyth). Dreama (Maya Pendleton). Alfie (Sally Cann). Pnssy (Tanner Roe). Sweetie Pie (Brooke Faison). Frenchie (Taylor Kannolinski) , Patti (Marie Belt). Peggi (Mollie Hargrove), Spanky (Hampe Farmer). and Joshua (Michael Noffsinger) were residents of the orphanage and longed to once again enjoy the holiday celebration they experienced when they

Austin Chung '14 as a yrllow H&1f in rh~ · Whet? An You Christmas?"

lived in their own homes. Sooty Carmichael (Nell ie Delaney). an "angelic· chimney sweep who just happened to overhear the children 's conversation. set out to help them make Christmas a special time once again. With the help of the third grade chimney sweeps. Sooty transformed the orphanage into a festive place and the children spent Christmas Eve dreaming about all of the things they would like to find under their tree. The second graders were delicious candies and the kindergarteners were toys. First graders were Santas and fourth graders transported the orphans to Hawaii for a holiday vacation.

Holly Hanger (Claire McKeown). the local newscaster for KOOl Yule TV. and her assistant Jane (Stuart Good) along with Mayor Kool-um (Matt Chames). the mayor of Stewardsville. added the ultimate gift of families for all of the orphans for the holidays. The orphans were overjoyed. but Griselda (Chrissy Edwards) and Gustav


(Ryland Scott) Gnnch. the proprietors of the orphanage, were not too pleased! The orphanage closed and the holiday began .

Again , our wonderful costume committee. headed by Gale Montague and Margaret Hilldrup, outfitted our actors in beautiful costumes befitting the many roles of the production. In addition to the cast. which was chosen from the fifth grade classes. there were 33 speaking roles . several chosen from each lower School class. The students performed well. executing all of the dance moves with fantastic precision. Both Mr. McAlister and I were very proud of the effort made by so many to make our 2003 Holiday Program a success!!

Spurgeon Booth~ 'J6, Quincy Rhodes J6. and Belle Pace '16. 'n "'When Are You Chris tmas?'

Holiday Concert BuiLds AnnuaL Tradition by John McAlister, Instrumental Music Teacher

With more than eleven different ensembles performing a variety of selections in a variety of styles, thiS year's Second Annual Middle and Upper School Winter Holiday Concert was a big success.

The chorus performances featured two all girl choirs: The Eighth Grade Chorus and the Upper School Spartan Singers performing both traditional choral literature and popular tunes presented with energy and movement. The Upper School Mixed Chorus showcased their expanded membership with the big sound of more than 25 singers which included eight male voices. Soloists for the evening included Katie Perkins, Coleman Kay. and Dabney Broadus.

Instrumental music performances also featured much variety. The Recorder Ensemble added to their perfonnance by becoming a Drum Ensemble that played in the balcony of the theater. Also representing the middle school were the Middle School Band . the Band Club

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Percussion, and the Strings Club. The Upper School was represented by the Instrumental Ensemble, and two different rock bands.

One special ensemble for the evening was the debut of the Steward Strings. This group was made up of representative violinists from all three divisions of the school plus some assistance from Holly Rodriguez, administrator and Sharla Gordon, who teaches private violin lessons in the afternoons at Steward.

The evening concluded with a perfonmance of the Eclectic Ensemble, made up of all the instrumentalists of Steward. This was followed by the grand finale featuring all participants of the concert either singing or playing holiday favorites in a sing-along with the audi-ence.

The Middle and Upper School students have continued the tradition of executing such a successful Holiday Concert and continue set a high standard for future Steward School musicians.

Students Flex Acting Muscles by Craig Smith, Acting Director

In October, the 5'" Grade presented "The Whipping Boy' by Craig Smith, based on the Newbery Award-winn ing story by Sid Fleischman. The play told the story of a spoiled young Prince, played by James Moncure, and the poor servant, played by Michael Nofsinger, who is punished when the Prince misbehaves.

In November, students from all three divisions presented My Antonia by Charles Jones, based on the novel by Willa Cather. The play told the story of Jim Burden, played by Bryce D'Surney '14, Thomas Davis '10, and Ryan Childress 'OS, and Antonia Shimerda, played by Claire McKeown '11 , Kelsea Pieters '09, and Lindsey Leach '04 . Antonia and her family immigrated to America from Bohemia at the turn of Ihe century, and Jim and his family help the newcomers survive and prosper.

In November, the 3"' Grade presented "So You Want To Be An Inventor" by Craig Smith, based on the book by Judith SI. George and David Small. The play chronicled many great inventors throughout history including Alexander Graham Bell , Clarence Birdseye, and Thomas Edison. Music for the play was taught by Bonnie Anderson and John McAlister.

In January, the 4'" Grade presented -A Lion To Guard Us' by Craig Smith , based on the story by Clyde Robert Bulla. The play told the story of a working-class family in England who wanted to resettle in the new

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Lindsay Saltzburg '04 and Will H.teal, '04 In Hy Antanfa.

colony of Jamestown. The family was led by the eldest daughter Amanda played by Sarah Shimer '09. Music for the play was directed by John McAlister.

All plays were directed by Craig Smith, deSigned by Andrew Mudd, and costumed by Gale Montague and Margaret Hilldrup.

Fourth grod~rs perform '"'A Lion to Guard Us ", In rhl /011 .

Harrison Talton 'J". Ashlf)' DKonti 'H . Cabell Harp., '14. and Anni' Hllldrup '14, p.rform fn tho Z'" grad. play.


Fine Arts continued

"Natural Light. .. by Mason (omp ·Crowder '06

· Strobo LlghHng •• by (orrio Ryon ·OS. Travis Volu '06 and Will Lowson '04

The abovr photos wtrr port 01 a Richmond Camera exhibit. featuring works by photography and graphic d,slgn students rarli,r this ~or. To thl right , Thl US Acting Class, plcturrd with Dindor Crolg Smith. p,rformed "Why W, Lough, .. 0 ploy by Stlph.n Grrgg. In thr Virginia Theatr. Association's annual rhnplon comp,tition in the foil . This was thr first tim' Thl Strwarr/ School W05 r.pm,n"d at thl compdltion.


Acting Classes Partidpate in State Competition by Andy Mudd, Technical Theater Director

On October 31 , Theatre Teachers Craig Smith and Andy Mudd accompanied the Upper School Acting class to a play competition in Reston . VA. The Virginia Theatre Association sponsors an annual competition where high schools across the state bring short plays to perform in front of other high school students and teachers. and a panel of three judges. This trip marks the first time The Steward School was represented at the VTA Play Competition. Mr. Smith's acting class performed "Why Do We Laugh?" by Stephen Gregg.

The play tells the story of two friends , Andrew and Meridith , at various stages of their lives, from early childhood to old age. with a different actor playing each part. The parts of Andrew were played by Alex Godschalk '07, (age 5), Christopher Skove '07, (age 15). Cold on Martin '07, (age 44), and Ryan Childress 'OS, (age 66). The parts of Meridith were played by Leigh Bedinger '07, (age 6) , Ann Lunsford '07, (age 16). Pauline Guillen 'OS, (age 45) and Harper Early '06,(age 67). The play shows how two people can affect and change each other because of the love they share.

VTA had stages built in two ballrooms of the Reston Hyatt, where the plays were performed with lighting and sound. Each school team was given forty-five minutes in which the students would enter the room, set up their scene, perform the play, clean up their scene, and eX11. The time keepers were very strict about keeping the entire production under forty-five minutes. After the performance, the actors met with a theatre teacher from another high school , who gave them feedback about their production. The Steward students met with a teacher from Manchester High School.

The program also offered workshops for acting students and technical theatre students over the three-day weekend. Because this trip was the first one of its kind for The Steward School, the acting class did not wait until Saturday night to hear which schools won the competition, but everyone involved looks forward to returning with a new production next year.

Alex GodschotJc '01. VonHSO Od,nthal '04, Paulfn, Gulllrn '05, Chris Sleove '07. Ryan Childrrss '05. Coldon Hortin '07. L,lgh B,dlng~r '07 and

'06. with dlrwtor Hr. Smith on th,lr trip to R«ston. VA .

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Athletic Update Steward Remains a Top Competitor for Sports by Janet Rice, Athletic Oirector

Vars ity Field Hockey

The 2003 varsity field hockey squad ended their season with an overall 13-8 record which included their 4 th consecutive league of Independent Schools(lIS) Division II Regular Season Championship and an appearance in the State Championship

The GI,15' Varsity FI.ld Hocby ttom. US chomps for the /, division, r~roup and tlstffn [0 (oach Jon.t Rice's odvlc • .

Semi-final game. The season began with the annual Steward Invitational where the Spartans defeated St. Gertrude in the first round and lost to Collegiate's JV squad in the final game. Three players were named to the All -Tournament Team : Morgan Hutchinson , Vanessa Odenthal , and Bla ir Sutton . The team really did not pull it all together until after Hurricane Isabel when they went on a 6-game winning streak including victories over Madeira , Northcross, VES, and St. Gertrude. The team faced some strong opponents in October including Division I State Champions - Collegiate The Spartans lost 0 -3 to tho undofe ated Cougars - but their field play was very good. For five consecutive weeks, the team was ranked #1 in the Virginia Independent School Field Hockey Association (VISFHA) Division II State Poll. Winn ing the LIS Division II Regular Season Championship was gratifying , but they shared this honor with Covenant School from Charlottesville . In the LIS tournament semi-finals the Spartans defeated St. Margaret's by a score of 6-1'. This placed the team in the LIS finals vs . Covenant. In the two games played against each other earlier in the season , the teams fought through overtime and each school won one contest.

The tournament championship was another hard fought battle with the game going into overtime and the outcome was eventually decided by penalty strokes. The Eagles won , but two of our players were

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named to the Ali-liS squad : sen ior lauren Harris and junior Morgan Hutch inson. Vanessa Odenthal was named to the Richmond Times-Dispatch All Metro Team for field hockey. Fifteen public and private school athletes were picked for this prestigious honor which is reserved for the best players in the entire area . Congratulations Vanessa !!

Although the team had been ranked # 1 in the State poll throughout the season , the LIS loss to Covenant dropped the Spartans to the # 2 seed for the (VIS FHA) State Tournament. In the quarter-final game, Steward defeated #7 seed Highland School by a score of 7 -1. This placed the team in the state semi- final game vs. # 3 Cape Henry Collegiate. The Spartans played well and forced the game into overtime and then into overtime penalty strokes before losing the 3-4 decision . Cape Henry went on to win the 2003 State Championship game. For the ir performance in the -States", two Spartans were named to the Division II State All-Tournament Team - Morgan Hutchinson and Vanessa Odenthal.

Varsity Soccer

The varsity boys' soccer team, under the direction of new head coach, Matt Sadler, finished the season on a strong note. The squad had an overall record of 11-10-1 and had a 4-0 record in the Virginia Commonwealth Conference (VCC). At season's end, the Spartans were ranked # 5 in the final Division II State rankings. After a disappointing loss to Holy Cross in the State Toumament, the boys were rewarded for their seasonlong efforts. Six players were selected for State honors. Cole Johnson was named 1" Team All-State, while Matt Gallo, Jeremy Kannolinski, Justin luxnor, and Ricky Martin made 2nd Team All-State. Brin Hill was named as Honorable Mention All-State.

Vars ity Cross Country

Eleven new runners joined the cross country squad this year making it the school's largest cross country team ever. There were nine boys and seven girls , many of whom were middle school students.

Hilary S«1t covers an oppontnt during 0 Varsity Girls' Socce, match. The team wrnt on to bKamt US champs lott, in tht stOsOn .


AthLetic Update continued

The girls had a full team for the first time and finished with a 1-6 record . The season highlight was a 32-24 victory over Richmond Christian . This was a gratifying victory that avenged a previous 18-42 loss to them earlier in the season. Seventh grader Ellie Bryan won 4 of the 6 dual or tri-meet competitions. She also earned a medal and All-State status by finishing in 5'h place in the JV State Meet. The boys team was young but eager and their 2-8 record does not reflect the talent potential that they possess. The highlight of the season was the 46-15 win over Richmond Christian during which eight of our nine runners posted personal best times. Eighth grader John Lewis won or placed second in all of the meets that he competed .

St.ward', IIfddt. and JV/ va"fty Valfrybalf t.am, farrd fl'''' comp.tltlon this nason.

JVlVars ity Volleyball

The 2003 volleyball season brought the introduction of varsity volleyball to Steward. As a team, the squad knew that the competitive League of Independent Schools(LlS) would pose challenges and be quite different from the previous year at the junior varsity level. The team ended the year with a 3-11 overall record, but they had tremendous performances by several players: Pauline Guillen 's blocks, Maggie Harman's spikes, and Brooke Secrest's aces . The Varsity's future looks bright especia lly because of the performance of our JV squad which had a 6-4 record. That team was led by captains Kelsey Mohring and Sammy George. George led the team in aces.

Middle School Volleyball

The middle school team ended the year With a 4-1 record. Captain Kelsey Mohring as well as Veron ica Tharp and Bren Wilberger led the team in aces/kills. Most of the middle school team members also played for the JV squad.

Blue & Gold Wintlr 2004

Middle School Field Hockey

The middle school team finished the season with a 5-3-3 record displaying great effort and teamwork. The offense was led by seventh-graders Sarah Hargrove and Corbin Leitch . From her attack position , Leitch led the team in scoring with 5 goals and 1 assist while Hargrove, at the midfield spot, added 1 goal and 2 assists. Three eighth graders also added to the team 's scoring efforts : Mary Martha Delaney (3 goals) , Amy Bisger (2 goals), and Attie Pearsall (1 goal). The defense was anchored by eighth grade goalkeeper Beth Dixon with help from backs Carter Fitzgerald and Kitty Bal l. An exciting game was a 0-0 tie versus SI. Catherine's top middle school squad. Holding their offense scoreless was quite an accomplishment!

St.phen Rogrrs '01 handles his gam, against on opponrnt.

Middle School Soccer

The two middle school teams were directed by new coaches Mark Casper and Brian Ross . Overall they were 4-8. From the goalkeeper position , Patrick Murphy totaled 36 ·saves" while Sam Keller added 17. Ryan Byrne added another 2 ·saves". The offense was led by Conner Kelly who scored g of the team's 17 goals. Jay Lee added 4 SCorEoS , while Patrick Murphy totaled 2 and Sam Keller and Will iam Shimer each added a goal. The second middle school team had an interrupted and limited season due to Hurricane Isabel , but looks to get back on schedule in the fall of 2004 .

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Spartan Club Update by Janet Rice, Athletic Director

The Steward School Spartan Club has been very active since its inception in the spring of 2003. The organization, led by President Ray Tate and his 10 member board, began the year with the first annual Spartan Golf Classic. The event was held on September 29 at The Hollows and it was a phenomenal success. A total of $17,000 was raised during this event. Over the Thanksgiving holidays, the Spartan Club organized the Steward Basketball Invitational. The eight-team tournament featured our boys' and girls' teams. Benedictine, Commonwealth Christian and Highland School participated for the boys' bracket while Flint Hill, Isle of Wight and St. Gertrude were in the girls' division. Both Spartan teams reached the final game, but the boys were defeated by Benedictine while the girls fell to Flint Hill .

Ray rott and his tf!ommotts goth., for Q day 0/ gol/ ot tht Spartan Classic.

The Spartan Club's goal IS to raise $50,000 by June 30, 2004 .

With the money that they have raised so far the Spartan Club has purchased:

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• Two $500,00 gifts made to 2003 graduates to be used toward their college expenses. (Mike Edwards and Allison Strickland were tihe recipients of the first Spartan Club Awards)

• 210 Athlete Warm-ups An AED (Defibrilla tor) for the Athletic Center

• Attire (shirts and sweatshirts) for the coaching staff

• Steward Spartan attire to sell at events • CD player for the weight room • T-shirts for all participants in our field hockey,

soccer, basketball , and lacrosse invitationals.

(ory Thompson '05 mons hrr position during 0 /it'd hockq gamt. Funds ralstd by Tht Sparton Club go toward student sports Qcthrlti~.

In addition, the Spartan Club covered the entire cost for our Varsity boys' and girls' basketball teams to travel to Charleston, SC for the Porter Gaud Invitational which was held over the winter holidays.

Congratulations to Sophomore Taylor Christian I He will travel to Hawa ii th is summer to parti c ipate In the Fourth Annual National Invitational Golf Tournament in MauL

Jammin' at the Jamboree by Janet Rice, Athletic Director

The annual Athletic Jamboree held on Friday, January 23 was a great success. As usual , the lower school faculty and staff made the event a fun-filled evening, Our JV and Varsity Boys' basketball teams played Tidewater Academy. The JV game went to two overtimes before the Warriors won, but our varsity team's win placed our Spartans in the # 1 position in the Virginia Independent School Division III State Poll. The victory avenged a previous loss to Tidewater, For the first time, John McAlister presented hiS Pep Band and their performance added so much to the atmosphere at the games. In addition, the lower school faculty and staff provided a first rate half-time show featuring fourth grade teacher Chris Tickle. His characterization of Debbie Hanger, Lower School Head, was the hit of the evening . The athletic center was jam-packed with families having fun and fans in the stands. Thanks to all who enthusiastically supported thiS event.


Alumni Action CLass Notes Compiled by Danielle Cohen

Class of 2002 laura Weisiger has declared her major in journalism with a minor in political science. She was accepted into the Elan ambassador program, which is similar to being a prefect. She is an Alpha Chi Omega and loves it.

Carol Susanne Rqnolds '95, pions to marry In /fay 2004.

Class of 1999 Alice Neill Avent is engaged to James Thomas McBratney III. Alice currently attends school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A May wedding is planned.

Alejandro Concha, AFS student from Chile, is currently pursuing a degree in architecture.

Class of 1995 Carol Susanne Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Reynolds, is engaged to Mr. Charles Michael Kain of Richmond. Ms. Reynolds is a student at the University of Richmond and is employed with Vector Security. A May wedding is planned.

Class of 1993 Cathy Cooper married James Upp on September 6, 2003 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Damariscotta, ME. The couple lives in Charlotte, NC where James is a logistics Consultant with Robinson Worldwide and Cathy is a program coordinalor with East-West Partners. Cathy is seeking her certification to teach Hatha-yoga in her spare time. Fellow alum Catherine Leitch Emery (Class of '93) was the matron of honor.


lauro ElIrn Hnhort '91 got morrlfil in January In l4ont~o Bay. Jomofco to Jeffery Scott Bub/ftz.

Class of 1992 Dorothy Spencer Suskind recently completed her Ph.D in Education at the University of Virginia . Ms. Suskind is now a professor in education at Mary Washington College.

Class of 1991 laura Ellen Linhart married Jeffrey Scott Bublitz on January 7, 2004 at Sandals Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She is currently a T-1 analyst for Cavalier Telephone, LLC.

Class of 1988 Ann Nichols Crosby gave birth to a baby girl , Ava , in July 2003 .

Anne and Matthew Sm ith had their second son , James Dawson Shipley Smith, on October 15. 2003

Class of 2002 Michelle Whitaker became engaged on New Year's Eve to Dean Linda of South Africa . Ms. Whitaker, a student at Sweet Briar College who has designed a major in Equine Business, is currently working on her practicum as a race horse rider at H.T. Training Center in Montpelier, Va. After the wedding in 2005, the couple will relocate to South Africa where Ms. Whitaker will work as a jockey.

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Other Alumni News Carey Hickerson Cavanaugh (attended '76-'89) had a baby boy on July 27. 2003. Taylor Feldpausch Cavanaugh. He weighed 8Ibs .• I50z. and was 21 inches long.

Alex Rojas, former AFS student from the Dominican Republic . owns his own travel business and also has a radio spot every week.

Catherine Neely Reynolds. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Berry Reynolds of Kilmarnock married Francis Louis Macrin III in October. The couple spent their honeymoon in st. Lucia, and currently reside in Richmond.

Jennifer LeAnne Acklen married Philip Ludwell Grymes in September at Casa Grande Del Rio. After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple settled down in Chattanooga . Tenn .

Broth" .I Sisttr Folsol Ounshi '92 and Shah war Oureshi '90 work 0 'hlft Dt tho r"!ll,trotlon tobl. for Co,lno Night 2003.

Casino Night Held in New Location by Oonielle Cohen

The Steward School Alumni Association held its annual Casino Night on Saturday. November 22. 2003. For the first time. the event was held in the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts which provided a fun and exciting environment for a night of gambling and horse racing . Horses. representing some of the School's beloved faculty and staff. were entered including Brambling Brandt. Cruisin ' Cramer, Racin ' Rice and Cool Coulombe. Each horse fared well . all things considered.

Before the games began . alumni, faculty, parents and trustees had an opportunity to catch up during the social and observe the variety of door prizes available that

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night. Some of the night's prizes included a Oat screen television . home entertainment system. cordless phone. handmade jewelry and several gift certificates from local restaurants and merchants.

The Steward School Alumni Association would like to thank all of their guests for attending. The Association would also like to thank the following for their outstanding support and sponsorship of this event:

Casino Night Sponsors

Event Sponsor The C.F. Sauer Company

Four of a Kind Sponsor Pre Con. Inc.

Full House Sponsors Nell Turnage. D.D.S.

Sands Anderson Marks & Miller Caston StudiOS

Two Pair Sponsors ERA Woody Hogg & Associates - Walter Wash '00 .

Dr. Sujit Mohanty. D.DS . PC Padow's Ham & Deli

Kathy Karmolinslri and Bonnie Andtrson laugh at tht risk oj losing It all os th.y plac, thtl, btts.



Alumni Host College Panel by Donie/le Cohen

In early January, the junior and senior classes gathered in the Cramer Center for the annual Alumni College Panel. The program, sponsored by The Steward School Alumni Association each year, provides a forum for students to ask recent alumni about their college life experience. Steward's juniors and seniors ask questions about everything ranging from academics , housing, and time management to leaving home and developing a social life at a new school. Students asked more specific questions about college life and making the transition to college after Steward . "I think that the meeting was a good opportunity for us as a senior class to ask former students, who are well adapted to college life, questions about some of our expectations of the college experience ," commented Aaron Lonon '04 .

The panelists were chosen from several colleges and different graduating years. The Alumni Association would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the following alumni for their time and participation In this event:

Lainey Ashker '02, International Business major at the University of Virginia ; Kourtney Boughey '03, Mass Communications major at Virg inia Commonwealth University; Sarah Martenstein '01 Exercise SCience major at the College of Charleston , Will Perkins '01 , Economics major at Hampden-Sydney College and Tim Zeidan '02 International Affairs major at the University of Richmond.

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Bowling jn the New Year by Donie/le Cohen

Swlrol alumni goth.nd for an o/ternexm of bowling In lorty January, and some brought tht kids olong to Join In on tht fun ,

The New Year was off to a rolling start on Saturday, January 3 with the annual Alumni Bowling gathering at AMF Sunset Lanes on West Broad Street. The event, sponsored by the Alumni Association, gave alumni and their families an opportunity to spend time together and brush up on their game. Background music accompanied the smooth moves of Alumni Board President Faisal Qureshi '92 as he held his own against his wife Tracy, while Delaney Tumage-Mescall '92 challenged her husband to several games. A perfect 300 was not the name of the game that day, but several participants managed to get a strike or two, induding Susan Cramer-Twining ('84) and her children. Shahwar Qureshi '90 was a key spectator, capturing photos of the day's events. The gathering brought out some familiar faces such as David MacKenzie '85 , who also brought his daughter along and kept us on our toes with his better-thanamateur bowling skills.

Remember When . . . Can you name all of the students and facuLty in this picture, dated February 19B7? The answer will be given in the spring edition of BLue & GoLd.

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Save the Date .. .

SummerFest and

the Reunions for the cI~IS.'" of 1 <)')<) the class of 1 <)H I

On Saturday Jun 12, 2004 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Cookout, Gan1 s and More f r Alun1ni & Fan1ilies Lower chool Near The Playground

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5-7 p.m. CIa f 1999 ocial

The Paul R. Cran1er Center for the Art

7:30 p.m. Evening Out With Old Fri nd

TEA CZJec/..' }o/lr .\Joil tllld the \\ e/)site./cJ/" \f()re Detoils [oter This Sprillp.


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~ THE SrEWARDScHOOL

As a member of The Steward School Family, you can take your place in Steward School History

or acknowledge someone you love!

Benches, Trees, Theatre Seats, and Pavers are available to be named for a variety of reasons :

.., A unique and long-lasting holiday, birthday or anniversary gift

.., Honor or memorialize a loved one

.., Celebrate a son or daughter's graduation

.., Honor a favorite teacher

.., Show your class spirit

.., Honor a dedicated volunteer

.., Show your support of The Steward School

Benches Personalize one of the limited number of stone benches for $2 ,500 each (maximum of 4 lines, 20 characters per line .)

Trees Have a name engraved on a plaque that will be put in the ground in front of a tree on the Green (maximum of 3 lines, 16 characters per line.) A limited number of trees are available to be named for $1 ,000 each.

Theatre Seats Have a name engraved on a brass plate on the arm of a theatre seat in the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts (maximum of 1 line 16 characters.) Center section seats are available for $500 each; balcony and aisle seats are available for $250 each.

Pavers Personalize a paver for $100 for the Waddell Terrace , Athletic Center Plaza, or the Cosby Hall Terrace (maximum of 3 lines, 16 characters per line.)


To become a part of Steward School History, please contact Graham Sellors at 565-2306, or via email at [email protected] Page 23

school Midd\e & Classes

Cam!.'! Arts Camp .1 mer Camp

spartan ~umto cooking IntroductIOn M'ddle School

\-lead Start ~n ~riting CreatIve . Camp

Cheerleadlngb II Camp . & Volley a

'Iennls Arts Camp laU9uage. leadership,

loW Ropes . s and fun Group Game

Camps and classes are filling up quickly,

so register today!

Camps & Classes

for all ages!

C lower School amps & CI

Fine Arts C asses c amp

Ch amp Steward eer/eadin C

Tennis & ~ II 9 amp Rock S ? eyball Camp

1/ ' • C/SSOrs P r\lndergarten PI ' aper Low Ropes ' L ay Camp

Group Ga~:sadership . IntrOdUction t & Fun

o COOking

C Upper School amps & Classes Tennis & Volleyball Camp Summer ~riting Institute:

Creatlv~ Writing AcademIc Writing US Study Skills

Low Ropes : leadership Group Games & Fun •

For more infonnation or to regi ter, please contact Patrick Cuneo, Director of the Summer Experience, at 04.740.3394 ext. 538 or cuneop teward chool.org.

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'l-foUday Pro8ram 2003

wliere ~re You Chrlstlnas?

Chrissy Edwards '11, as Griselda Grinch Marie Belt '11, as one of the orphans

Lisa Morgan '12, was one of several Hawaiians who transported the orphans to Hawaii for a holiday vocation.

Jess Hi/b, Addison Nichols and Lauren Hughes (0// '13) as chimney sweeps.

Mollie Hargrove '11, as Peggi and Marie Belt '11, as Patti

~ TH SrEWARDSCHOOL

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I I 00 Gayton Road Ri hmond , irgini,123233

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