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W W W. S A N F O R D S C H O O L . O R G
A Message from the Head of School:
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Dear Parents, Alumni, & Friends: As I write this letter, in Sanford Hall, I am looking out my office window at Geipel Gymnasium. Geipel, built by Sanford students over 60 years ago, is ready for a significant renovation and addition which will result in Sanford’s first dedicated performing arts center—the Geipel Center.
Contents 1 Finding a New Role in the Sanford Family 8 Connecting with Our Community 10 Spring & Summer Highlights 16 End of Year Celebrations 21 Spotlight on Athletics 29 Alumni Notes 32 In Memoriam
STAFF Editor Cheryl Fleming Contributing Editor Katrina Medoff ’09 Theresa Medoff Contributors Gloria Diodato Danielle Fleming ’11 Nancy Holland Janice Payne Karen Perkins Jackie Pitts ’55 Joan Samonisky Sarah Watson ’85 h
Photography Alex Ball Jim Graham Photography Michael Gunselman Patrick Martin Kelly Miller Motophoto Jen Nightengale ’82 Ted Rosenthal Sanford Yearbook Staff Zoe Zabel Graphic Design Kedash Design h
Communications Office Sanford School 6900 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 302.239.5263 communications@sanfordschool.org www.sanfordschool.org On the cover: An exceptional student while attending Sanford, Cristina Cochran ’03 returned to her alma mater where she has become one of the school’s many revered faculty members.
By creating a new life for one of our historic and iconic buildings and landmarks, we are preserving a space that has been an important part of the Sanford experience for generations of students. We are building a facility that matches the exceptional quality of Sanford’s performing arts program. Sanford students will have a home to build and showcase their formidable talents. Schools are fluid places. Students and classes graduate, teachers retire, new students and teachers join our school community. Buildings are renovated and take on new purposes. But as much as things may change over time in the Sanford community, so much remains the same. The heart. The soul. The culture. These are the parts of the Sanford story that remain constant in every era, through each of our generations. We are reminded of the constancy of our school community when we read the feature article about Sanford’s alumni faculty and staff. These individuals chose to return to Sanford to give back to their alma mater—and to build careers that mirror the values they learned here as students. Again, while the faces on campus might be different, these alums who work here each day from Jackie Pitts ’55 to Jen Nightengale ’82 to Jaime (Lareau) Morgan ’02 would tell you that “their” Sanford continues to be the great school they loved as children and as students. We should all be proud of that—because that speaks to a strong school culture, a place that can both honor the past and build for the future. Our past is a story that deserves to be told; Sanford’s future is both promising and exciting and is a story that continues to unfold. Honoring and reaffirming our history and traditions. Growing and changing. I have to believe that if Ellen Q. Sawin were here to see our projects, she would be proud of the school that Sanford is today. I think she’d also be proud that Sanford retains the heart and spirit that led her to begin the school 84 years ago. It’s an exciting time to be at Sanford. Thank you for being a part of the journey.
Mark J. Anderson
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Finding a New Role in the SANFORD FAMILY Sanford alumni experience the school from an employee’s perspective By Theresa Gawlas Medoff and Katrina Medoff ’09
As a student, Cristina Cochran ’03 fell in love with American literature in the old Stephen May building and with history in Pirnie Hall. Now working in her alma mater’s Upper School as an English and history/political science teacher, she says, “I fell in love with teaching, and I have remained in love with teaching.” Cochran is just one of several Sanford alumni who has made Sanford her home in a new way: as a place of work.
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Patti Reynolds’ teaching style creates an academic atmosphere in which young children love to learn.
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iddle School teacher Amanda Rufo ’05 returned to Sanford to teach because “It was my dream job,” she says, “and I feel so lucky to be here. Sanford has always been a second home to me.” As a student, an active alumna, the sibling of students and finally as a teacher, Sanford has always been an integral part of Rufo’s life. And for Patti Davis Reynolds ’76 and her family, Sanford has long been a second home. Reynolds, a lifer, is the daughter of Leah Davis, who taught second grade at Sanford from 1963 to 1987. Reynolds followed in her mother’s footsteps and has been teaching pre-kindergarten at Sanford for the past 15 years. All of Reynolds’ children—Kaitlin ’06, Kelly ’08 and Nate ’14—and sister, Sara ’75, graduated from Sanford. Certainly Sanford has changed in many ways since Reynolds was a student: the number of students has grown, the campus layout has changed, and technology has progressed from typewriters to laptops. Yet in the most important ways, Sanford remains the same. It has retained the sprawling, college-like campus, Reynolds says. “And that feeling of community is still there, and of working with the individual child as opposed to just teaching a whole class. We know that everyone learns in a different way.” In other words, the campus motto, “No Talent Lies Latent,” is embraced as much now as it ever was.
Above: Amanda Rufo connects with colleague Coleen Miller, Sanford student Mae Watson, and Coleen’s dog, Ali, during a community picnic. Left: Amanda presents the History Award to Paige Bobka during Middle School Closing Exercises.
Finding Their Way Home After graduating from Sanford, Rufo went to Neumann University, earned a B.S. in nursing, and started working as a nurse. She liked it, but “was really missing kids,” says Rufo, who had grown up babysitting her younger siblings, Emily ’12 and Connor ’17, and “The reason I working as a camp counselor at Sanford summer school accepted the offer and other camps. [from Sanford]
was because of the environment,” says Cristina. “I owe so many of my teaching abilities to mentoring relationships here.”
Longing to reconnect with students, in 2011 she started working as a substitute teacher. She earned an M.S. in education and studenttaught at Sanford under the mentorship of fifth-grade teacher Wendy Nashed.
Nashed inspired Rufo, she says: “just the energy she has, whether she’s singing the preposition song or teaching about Civil War history or teaching math. I knew that one day I wanted to be part of Sanford’s teaching staff and to work with these amazing teachers.” Now, Rufo teaches seventh-grade English and eighth-grade American history, coaches Middle School volleyball and
lacrosse and is an assistant coach for Upper School basketball under Marcus Thompson ’85, Sr., who was her basketball coach in her senior year at Sanford. Cochran found her way into teaching when she reached out to the late Helen Vermeychuk, former head of Upper School English, for mentoring after college. Cochran was considering becoming an English teacher and asked Vermeychuk to look over some writing samples. Vermeychuk encouraged Cochran to apply to local schools, and even let the former Head of School, the late Chip MacKelcan, know that Cochran was looking for a job. “The reason I accepted the offer [from Sanford] was because of the environment,” Cochran says. “I owe so many of my teaching abilities to mentoring relationships here.” Jaime Morgan ’02, director of admission and financial aid, echoes Cochran’s sentiments about the pleasures of working with people who were once her teachers. “They have embraced me here,” Morgan says. “It’s definitely a mindset change for me, going from student to colleague. Even just the switch of calling former teachers by their first names instead of last names was a mind shift. Everyone has been great.” Morgan loves getting to know current students and families and talking to prospective students and families about what it’s like to become part of the Sanford community.
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“One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to share every day why this is such a great place, because I went here and have such a special place for Sanford in my life,” she says. She loves helping them “come to the realization that [Sanford] is something really special.”
Best Job in the World? A common refrain from the alumni who now work at Sanford: “It doesn’t feel like a job to me.” They enjoy their work, feel supported by colleagues and administration, and most of all, they love the atmosphere. As a new faculty member who continues to work part time as a registered nurse, Rufo noticed a dramatic difference in how colleagues treat each other in the two workplaces. “I always say that in nursing they kind of eat their young. Sanford is the complete opposite. I had no hesitation ever about asking questions; everyone was always so forthcoming and willing to help, so I always had someone to turn to, and the administration is so supportive of professional development,” she says.
Jaime Morgan loves helping her students “come to the realization that [Sanford] is something really special.”
She recounts her first faculty meeting last fall, when all the teachers were talking about how they’d spent their summer deepening their knowledge and about what they were bringing back to the classroom. There’s no resting on laurels here; faculty are always striving to find new ways to engage students and improve the Sanford education. “Through my experience substitute teaching in area public schools and from the stories I heard from my [graduate school] professors about their teaching experiences, I knew that people got really burnt out as teachers, but that doesn’t happen at Sanford,” says Rufo.
For Reynolds, the phrase “the Sanford family” rings true for faculty, too. “It really is like a family; we all get along really well.” The feeling of the Sanford family is deepened by the fact that she is an alumna, she says. For many years, she (and before her, her mother) has been invited to the third-grade tea to talk to the students about the history of Sanford. “It’s hard work being a teacher, as anyone knows,” Cochran says. “The pacing is intense, and I take home work all the time. But it doesn’t feel like a job to me. It’s a rewarding challenge. I go home every day feeling like, hopefully, I made a difference in students’ lives.” Being able to work where their children attend school is an added plus for some alumni employees. Sarah Small Watson ’85, assistant to the head of Lower School, has two daughters at Sanford: Mae, a sixth grader, and Zoë, a fourth grader. “Zoë pops into my office during the school day just to give me a hug,” Watson says. “It’s fun being in the same place during the day and going home at the end of the day having had similar experiences.” She feels good about the excellent teachers her children have, and she enjoys watching Mae and Zoë as they make their way around Sanford’s campus and take advantage of its beautiful grounds, just as she did as a student.
Above: As director of admission, Jaime Morgan enjoys sharing her own Sanford story with prospective families. Left: Sarah Watson (2nd from left) and her family enjoy a quiet moment in Chapel Valley. At the top: Cristina Cochran, with Chase Rapine, values the one-on-one relationships that teachers and students build at Sanford.
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Some Things Change... There’s no disputing that Sanford has changed over the years. What started as a farm environment with just a handful of students in 1930 became a thriving boarding school which evolved into a day school exclusively. The horse barns and pastures have given way to a housing development, and faculty dogs no longer wander the campus befriending students. The layout of campus has changed, too, as the purpose of some school buildings evolved and new buildings and sports fields were constructed to accommodate a growing student body.
STEM learning spaces have replaced barns and pastures on Sanford’s campus. In the photo below, Carter Ayars and Sarah Boone engage in a hands-on learning experience in the Nancy C. Sawin Math/Science Center.
Reynolds remembers wandering all over campus after school while her mother continued with her after-school teaching duties. “I don’t remember how we knew when it was time to go,” Reynolds says. “I guess she just came out onto the porch [of the school building] and called for us.” Reynolds recalls that when she was a senior there was just one computer in the library for students to use; of course, computers now pervade the campus, even in the calculators that Upper School students use. The chalkboards that even recent grads like Cochran and Morgan remember are being replaced by Smart Boards. The educational experience has evolved in other ways, too. Today’s faculty have kept pace with what’s expected in a globally focused world where technology is pervasive and the tempo of life ever faster. The future of Sanford will see even more changes, even in the next several years. Geipel will get a major addition that will transform the historic building into a full-fledged, modern performing arts center. In addition, a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center, a cyber café, and a student center are also on the horizon. Some Sanford alumni-turned-employees are excited for coming changes not only as faculty and staff members but also as parents. Morgan is looking forward to when her two-year-old son, Jackson, will be pre-K, and Watson is excited that her daughters will be able to explore their interests in the new performing arts center.
...Others Remain the Same Despite the changes at Sanford, at its heart, the school remains the same. “We are a school that’s steeped in tradition,” Cochran says. As an alumna returning to her alma mater to teach, she remembers her teachers and the lessons they imparted to her. She loves that, like her teachers before her, she can design her own curriculum, take students outside the classroom, integrate other disciplines, bring in guest speakers and more. Since teachers have the freedom to teach in the way they feel will best help students to learn, faculty members are encouraged to find and explore their own talents. “No talent lies latent applies to students and faculty, and that’s where I think the heart [of the school] is,” she says. For Watson, “the culture and the energy” of Sanford has remained the same. “Sanford still has the culture of embracing individual students and learning styles and respecting its students,” she says. “It’s still wonderful to be a part of that culture.” Morgan said that the core of Sanford is not only helping students find their passions and pursue those, but also giving students a core set of values and knowledge. “I think my passions have changed as I’ve grown up and become an adult and as I’ve been working.” But as her passions have changed, she has kept messages that Sanford gave her close to her heart, such as giving back and working hard. “I think one of the things Sanford works really hard to do is to give students confidence, and I absolutely got that here,” she says.
While the technology that students use changes over time, our stellar faculty and exceptional programs remain constant.
Adds Rufo, “The important thing is that the heart of Sanford has remained. It’s that sense of family and community that make Sanford so special.”
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Front & Center Update A
nyone entering the Sanford driveway can immediately see the impact of the recently launched Front & Center campaign on the campus. Construction equipment and piles of earth are the visible results of months of effort and preparation. A renovated, expanded Geipel Center plays a starring role in the campaign. It will serve as a state-of-the art home to our celebrated Performing Arts department and versatile campus hub for Sanford and the surrounding community. Complementary projects include program enhancements to College and Career Counseling, expanded STEM opportunities, upgraded dining facilities, new visual arts studios, and more. In big ways and small, the outcomes will benefit all students. With both construction and raising funds, there is still much to be done! Over 135 donors have supported the project so far, contributing more than $4.7 million. While their generosity is incredible, this totals just over half the funds needed to reach the Front & Center campaign goal of $7 million. Those investing in Sanford’s future come from throughout our school community. Parents, recent graduates, alumni from all eras, and even those who helped build the original Geipel Gymnasium are showing their support. Families who value their SRTC experience have made gifts of all sizes. Many members of the faculty and staff have given graciously, and 100% of our trustees have pledged to the campaign. Current parents from all divisions are investing in the arts, STEM, and college and career counseling initiatives at the heart of the campaign. Several local foundations have also recognized the transformational ability of our endeavors and funded them generously. Just as the original Geipel Gymnasium was built brick-by-brick by the students, faculty, and friends of Sunny Hills, this ambitious enterprise also needs the support and involvement of the entire Sanford Community. It’s just the Sanford way for all to pitch in! We have a dedicated, resourceful Campaign Steering Committee whose chairs and members represent Sanford alumni as well as families in all three divisions. They cherish their roles in strongly positioning Sanford for the future. We know you do, too, so we ask you to consider how you would like to join in the efforts to put Sanford School Front & Center. This fall’s Annual Report of Giving will further highlight the Front & Center Campaign’s impact on Sanford’s future. As you learn more about our goals, you are welcome to make a gift online, or we would be pleased to meet with you personally to share more about the plans for Sanford and how you can help. Please contact Director of Development Janice Payne at paynej@sanfordschool.org or 302.235.6511.
Those investing in Sanford’s future come from throughout our school community. Parents, recent graduates, alumni from all eras, and even those who helped build the original Geipel are showing their support.
Work began in the summer of 2014. The excavators and members of our community are digging deep to support Sanford School!
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Home & School
Spring 2014 was a busy time for Home & School Association. Among the activities supported by the organization were field days, various moving up and graduation events, after-prom, and a volunteer thank you coffee.
A major highlight was the June Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. The Cinco de Mayo-themed event included wonderful food, a drawing for gift baskets, and goodies for all the faculty and staff. Particularly special was the unveiling of a “mountain” of hundreds of school supplies donated by parents and students in honor of their teachers. The items were donated to children aging out of foster care, who are continuing their education. At the May 20th Home & School meeting parents and faculty honored our outgoing Home & School officers, all of whom were extraordinarily dedicated and served several terms in their positions. Special thanks to our outgoing officers—President Judi Weinstein, Secretary Tiffany Friedman, and Treasurer Greg Bobka. The newly elected officers for the 2014–2015 year are Kyle DiPietro, president; Kate Rosenthal, president-elect; Nicole Swann, secretary; and, Jill Grant, treasurer. Upcoming events include the first Home & School Meeting on October 8th and the Parent Social on October 10th.
Left: Faculty and staff members learn about Valley Youth House, the organization that distributed school supplies donated to honor Sanford faculty members. Above, right: Students showed their Sanford spirit during Field Day.
Annual Fund
Thanks to the generosity of all those who supported the 2013–2014 Annual Fund,
the school raised $446,000, an increase of 5% over the previous year! Significant growth was seen in board, faculty and staff, parent, and grandparent giving. The number of alumni making gifts also increased, and the average parent gift grew 25%. Special thanks to our class agents, parent volunteers and board members, who worked hard to reach out to their peers to encourage giving and share their appreciation. Watch for the 2013–2014 Annual Report of Giving later this fall.
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Academics On Thursday, April 3rd, Sanford honored 34 new inductees to the World Language and Cum Laude Honor Societies in a ceremony in Geipel Auditorium. The honor societies recognize a very high level of academic achievement. Members of the Latin, French, and Spanish honor societies must maintain an “A” average in the subject. The national Cum Laude society honors those students whose GPAs place them in the top 20% of the class. Members of the Cum Laude Society gather on campus following the induction ceremony.
World languages students achieved strong showings in this year’s national competitions. Eight students earned recognition in the National French Contest. In the National Latin Exam, 14 students earned honors based on their high scores. And, 33 students were recognized in the National Spanish Examination.
Amira Hannon won a $2500 National Achievement scholarship. Awarded to about 800 seniors every spring, the scholarship recognizes the talents and accomplishments of outstanding African-American students.
Sustainability
Community Service
On May 28, Delaware Secretary of Education Mark Murphy and Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Collin O’Mara honored Sanford as one of Delaware’s two 2014 Green Ribbon winners. Sanford, along with Red Clay Consolidated School
Sanford first and third graders worked hard on a “Pay it Forward” community service project. With help from teachers Katherine
District, was recognized for “exemplary achievement in reducing environmental impact, improving health and wellness of students and staff and providing effective environmental and sustainability education.”
Stafford, Sue Bachtle, Christine DiUbaldo, and Candyce Pizzala, the students crafted toys and supplies for Faithful Friends Animal Society, an animal rescue and hospital located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Guest Speakers Delaware Governor Jack Markell spoke to students in our eighth-grade Career Choice elective. While he was on campus, the governor paid tribute to our state championship girls basketball team.
Sanford was recognized for outstanding performance in two programs sponsored by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, a well-respected recognition system honoring individuals who perform community and public service. Sanford’s “Students in Action” team received a “Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Community Service,” and the school was recognized for Outstanding Community Service in Jefferson’s “Lead 360 Challenge.”
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Awards Sanford students buzzed at statewide bees during the spring. Lily Allingham, winner of the 2013 Delaware Spelling Bee, successfully defended her title and once again represented the Diamond State in the national competition where she reached the semifinal round. William Zimmer captured second place in the Delaware Geographic Bee, held at the Wild Quail Country Club in Dover.
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Lily Allingham
William Zimmer
Sanford’s fourth, fifth, and sixth grade scientists scored and soared at the 2014 Catholic and Private School Science Olympiad. Over 400 students from 22 different schools were involved. Thanks to the support of students, parents, and teachers, 21 Sanford students won medals, and the teams tied with one other school for the highest number of first-place finishes.
Family members, friends, teachers, and participants celebrated Sanford’s outstanding performance in the competition.
Two Sanford students— Jennifer Ehret and Jasmyn Parker—were recognized by the Delaware Shakespeare Festival for their entries in an essay contest based on Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Jasmyn Parker Jennifer Ehret
Both students earned honorable mention for their excellent submissions.
Four Sanford students were accepted into the University of Delaware’s prestigious “Governor’s School for Excellence” summer program. Ana Sarmousakis earned a spot in the Academic program; Rachel Rice attended the program in Instrumental Music; and Sarah Boone and Samantha Isom were selected to spend the week with the Choral Music group.
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Spring & Summer Highlights Arts In May, spring concerts in all three divisions enchanted audiences and showcased the talents of Sanford’s studentperformers. The Lower Above: Middle School percussionists rocked the house. Below: GrandSpecial day guests were treated to dazzling dance performances.
The Sanford Middle and Upper School Art Show ran from April 28–May 8 in Stephen May Commons. The annual event, which showcases one or two pieces from every art student, provided an opportunity for parents, teachers, and visitors to witness the depth of talent at Sanford.
School community enjoyed bonus performances during the annual GrandSpecial Day festivities.
On April 30th, the Stephen May Hall Commons witnessed a Sanford first: a play directed entirely by students. A small company of Upper School
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students directed, acted, and stage-managed a production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Good Doctor. They staged the one-night performance on a minimalist set in the Commons, in front of an appreciative audience.
On May 9th, Sanford’s Middle School musicians competed in the annual “Music in the Parks” competition at Six Flags Great Adventure, in Jackson, New Jersey.
All of the bands and choirs excelled, with each ensemble winning first place in its category. In addition, Sanford brought home two prestigious “overall” awards. Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.
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Faculty On Friday, April 25th, Sanford’s own Clint Williams joined the Delaware Symphony Orchestra for a sold-out, one-night-only concert at The Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington. The evening, billed as “Classic Characters”
In June, Sanford honored three outstanding educators at the End-of-Year Faculty Luncheon. Donna Farrar received
was the final installment in the season’s “Classics” series.
the Dagenais Award for Leadership in Education; Christine DiUbaldo was named the recipient of the Johns Award for Excellence in Teaching; and Shannon Helmecki received the Donovan Award for Professional Development.
Soloist Clint Williams (bottom right) wowed the audience with his beautiful countertenor voice.
Upper School Spanish instructor Elizabeth Capone was selected for the Klingenstein Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers, a prestigious fellowship administered by Teachers College of Columbia University. Ms. Capone was
Elizabeth Capone
chosen from a competitive pool of applications to join a class of 75 fellows. According to the Klingenstein Institute, fellows are selected based on their “teaching promise, ability to work collaboratively and leadership potential.”
Donna Farrar, Christine DiUbaldo, Mark Anderson and Shannon Helmecki.
Leadership In April, five members of the Class of 2015—Tyler Wahl, Joey Basciani, Ben Cook, Kate Holden, and Eric Duerr—traveled to Delaware State University to take part in the Congressional Youth Conference. An annual affair sponsored by members of the Delaware Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Representative John Carney hosted this year’s event.
In June, Justin McLellan and Max Curschmann stayed at Wesley College in Dover to take part in the annual HOBY State Leadership Seminar for Delaware. The Leadership Seminar is “designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community,” according to HOBY.
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Upper School students excelled in the spring’s regional and national math competitions. During a Delaware Math League invitational competition, Haris Nashed placed third individually in Sanford’s region, and represented Sanford as an “at-large” participant at the invitational. The 10th–12th grade team placed first in the region. Individually, Xiaoxi (Ivy) Wang took the top prize in the region, and her teammate Zihan (Selena) Ling came in third. Teammates Xiaoxi, Zihan, Josh Bostick, Jia Liu, and Radhika Malhotra represented Sanford at the invitational, finishing fourth. In February, 88 Upper School students participated in the American Mathematics Competition. Among Sanford 9th and 10th graders who took the “AMC 10” level exam, Tony Chen scored highest, followed by Ruilin Yang and Philip Charles. Juniors and seniors sat for an exam called the “AMC 12.” Josh Bostick earned the highest score, with Xiaoxi Wang ranking second and Zihan Ling third. Josh’s high score placed him in the top 5% of all AMC 12 participants nationwide.
Middle School Science teacher Jim Barnaby took his students on a three-day excursion to Cape Henlopen State Park, a coastal preserve located on a former military base in Lewes, Delaware. Students participated in the Residential Environmental Education at Cape Henlopen program (REECH), which the park has been operating since 1998. Students stay in dorm-style housing and take part in courses focused on the unique coastal ecosystem of Cape Henlopen.
Students use a seine net to observe and identify organisms caught in the surf.
Above and right: The beaming faces and “number one” signs from eighth-grade students suggest that the sun doesn’t have to shine to make a class trip enjoyable and educational.
The MOE Robotics Club, led by new Student President Samantha Stevenson, presented their new robot, the “EliMOEnator,” to a curious audience in the Sports Center. MOE, which stands for “Miracle of Engineering,” is a team of students, teachers, parents, and sponsors who collaborate to build a robot that competes in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Honoring Our Colleagues At the end of the 2013–2014 school year, Jane McConnell, Merrilee Mose, and Christine Yasik retired. We asked a colleague who knows each of our retirees well to share insights about these outstanding individuals.
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Left: Jane McConnell and Christine Yasik received retirement gifts during the final faculty meeting of the 2013–2014 school year. Far left: A familiar face to many alumni, Merrilee Mose (right) greets Linda (Mills) Sipprelle ’52 during a recent Homecoming event.
Merrilee Mose, Development Associate Above all, Merrilee is a sincere person who cared about the entire Sanford community—her colleagues, alumni, students and past and present parents. People sought her out for her knowledge of Sanford. Her enthusiasm for technology and passion for research made her an invaluable resource for her colleagues. Merrilee’s interest in pursuing a wide range of hobbies and her dedication to her family and church will surely make her retirement an exciting time. At Sanford, her talents and integrity will certainly be missed! –Janice Payne, Director of Development
Jane McConnell, World Language Chairperson There is nothing plain about Jane; she is an extraordinary person. Jane McConnell is an inspiring teacher, an empowering mentor, a trusted colleague, and a cherished friend. We will sorely miss her. Jane came of age in the sixties and was deeply impressed by the politics and issues of that eventful decade. She has clearly taken John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s words, “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” to heart. She championed social awareness not only in her classroom and in the Middle School but throughout Sanford School. She reminded us that there are important global concerns that we can affect if we work together; we learned from her that Africa is more than a continent on a map, and we worked together to raise money to supplement school supplies, tuition, and teacher salaries for the Abedéni School Fund in Ivory Coast. Jane also reminded us of the importance of family, and her devoted care of her mother, sister, brother, and daughter inspired us all. Her wisdom,
quick wit, and hearty laughter always eased our spirits and put whatever problems we had back into perspective. No, there is nothing plain about our Jane; she will be deeply missed. –Carol Moore, Middle School Instructor
Christine Yasik, Middle School English Instructor Christine Yasik is a charismatic educator and a treasured colleague. As an English teacher, Christine’s passion for the power of the written and spoken word permeated every lesson, inspiring a lifelong appreciation of literature and leaving indelible impressions on her students. Christine had the unique ability to both nurture her students and challenge them to reach new heights. Her familiar motto, “Someone has to win, and it might as well be you,” challenged her young authors to compete in a variety of literary contests, offering the prize of increased self-confidence to all participants. Always aware of her students’ interests, Christine spearheaded new traditions and clubs. Christine supported her students’ dream to publish Meta4, Sanford Middle School’s award-winning literary magazine. Christine fostered involvement between students and the Hockessin community during weekly visits to the Cokesbury Retirement Community where eager students delivered exuberance with a smile. Also recognizing the value of building lasting bonds between 5th and 8th grade students, Christine began the 8th Grade Buddy Club. Under her guidance, the Buddy Club planned engaging events to share with their younger friends. Christine’s collegiality and giving nature were gifts to those who worked with her. She was always ready to share her expertise, wisdom, and kindness. Though she will be missed as an extraordinary instructor and colleague, Christine will always be part of our Sanford family. –Coleen Miller, Middle School Instructor
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End of Year Celebrations
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anford held its 78th Commencement on Friday, June 6, 2014. Highlights of the event included moving faculty and student addresses, inspirational musical performances, and the presentation of diplomas to 49 graduates.
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Class of 2014窶認irst row: Shemar Lyles, Jennifer Aguirre, Brooke Finnicum, Emily Malafronti, Amira Hannon, Jiaxuan Liu, Mallory Wilson, Kristine Christiansen, Emily Bloom, Radhika Malhotra, Breeanna Sampson, Jason Conti. Second row: Paige Hublein, Catherine Wozniak, Zoe Zabel, Shauntel Williams, Breanna Light, Peyton Marcozzi, Dominique Bivens, Alexa Bradley, Jasmyn Parker, Logan Peterson, Courtney Clark. Third row: Charles Riordan, Alison Lewis, Emma Heberton, MacKenzie Scarlett, Sarah Daiger, Emani Demby, Katie Musselman, Erica McGaurn, Jennifer Ehret. Fourth row: Nathaniel Reynolds, Frank Duan, Eric Cecil, Oliver Fleischmann, Anthony Mosley, Christopher Malafronti, Joshua Bostick, David Kwart, Carl Emerson. Fifth row: Todd Hughes, Christopher Friedkin, Benjamin Woodring, Bryan McLellan, Paul Gay, Anton Vasilyev, Cody Denham, Justin Fleming.
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End of Year Celebrations
Commencement Awards ALUMNI AWARD: Presented to the student whose participation in extra-curricular activities has been most dedicated. Breeana Sampson KENNETH D. JONES MEMORIAL AWARD: Given to the senior boy who has shown outstanding qualities of leadership, loyalty, and good citizenship, and who in his daily life is always gracious in manner and considerate of others. Bryan McLellan NANCY C. SAWIN FINAL AWARD FOR GIRLS: Given to the senior girl who has shown outstanding qualities of leadership, loyalty, and good citizenship, and who in her daily life is always gracious in manner and considerate of others. Radhika Malhotra SCHOLASTIC AWARD: Given in honor of the Class of 1939 to the student in the senior class having the highest cumulative four-year academic average. Bryan McLellan THOMAS MCCARTHY AWARD FOR CITIZENSHIP: Presented in the memory of Thomas McCarthy, Class of 1940, and awarded to the student who has always been a responsible and contributing citizen in every aspect of campus life. Erica McGaurn HEADMASTER’S AWARD: Presented on an occasional basis, as deemed appropriate by the faculty and the Head of School, to honor a member of the graduating class whose achievement or presence has been so exemplary that special recognition is in order. Amira Hannon and Nate Reynolds
Upper School History Instructor Todd Helmecki advised graduates to “risk failing” and “don’t stop.” Brooke Finnicum sang “A Change in Me,” from Beauty and the Beast.
Where are our graduates now? Members of the Class of 2014 are attending the following colleges and universities: Jennifer Aguirre................................................................................. Smith College Dominique Bivens.......................................................................... Boston College Emily Bloom. ..................................................... University of Mary Washington Joshua Bostick............................................. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Alexa Bradley.................................................................... University of Delaware Eric Cecil.................................................................................. University of Miami Kristine Christiansen..................................................................... Ithaca College Courtney Clark. ........................................................... Ohio Wesleyan University Jason Conti.................................................................................. Lehigh University Sarah Daiger............................................................ Loyola University Maryland Emani Demby. .................................................................. University of Delaware James Denham. ............................................................... University of Delaware Frank Duan........................................................................ University of Delaware Jennifer Ehret. .......................................................... Louisiana State University Carl Emerson.................................................................Old Dominion University Brooke Finnicum......................................................... George Mason University Oliver Fleischmann. .................................................... University of Pittsburgh Justin Fleming....................................................................... Salisbury University Christopher Friedkin...................................................... Elizabethtown College Paul Gay. ......................................................................................... Ursinus College Amira Hannon. ..............................................................................Harvard College Emma Heberton................................... University of Maryland, College Park Paige Hublein.................................................................................. Elon University Todd Hughes. ............................................................. Delaware State University David Kwart................................................... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Alison Lewis. ............................................................................ Providence College Breanna Light. .......................................................................Syracuse University Jiaxuan Liu................................................................ Carnegie Mellon University Shemar Lyles.................................................................. University of Pittsburgh Christopher Malafronti. .....................................................Swarthmore College Emily Malafronti.............................................................. University of Delaware Radhika Malhotra........................................................... University of Delaware Peyton Marcozzi.............................................................Northeastern University EricaMcGaurn........................................................................ Villanova University Bryan McLellan...................................................................... Stanford University Anthony Mosley................................................................ University of Delaware Katelyn Musselman................................................................... Catawba College Jasmyn Parker........................................................................... Rosemont College Logan Peterson.....................................................................American University Nathaniel Reynolds........................................ Franklin and Marshall College Charles Riordan............................................................... University of Delaware Breeanna Sampson............................................... Loyola University Maryland MacKenzie Scarlett.................................................................... Baylor University Anton Vasilyev.................................................................. University of Delaware Shauntel Williams. ........................................................... Quinnipiac University Mallory Wilson.....................................................................High Point University Benjamin Woodring........................................................ University of Delaware Catherine Wozniak........................................................Northeastern University Zoe Zabel. ................................................................... Texas Christian University
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Class Day 2014 Sanford held its Upper School Class Day on Wednesday, June 4th. This annual event features a recap of the year, student addresses, musical performances, and award presentations. The awards listed below were presented during this year’s celebration.
During his Class Day “thank you” to the faculty, Justin Fleming reminisced about his early days at Sanford.
Senior Awards FRANK H. SIMMONS MEMORIAL LITERARY AWARD: Chris Malafronti W. MICHAEL AKERS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR HISTORY: Chris Malafronti
Underclass Awards SIGMA DIPLOMA MATHEMATICS AWARD: Xiaoxi Wang BAUSCH AND LOMB AWARD: Zihan Ling
SANFORD W. SAWIN, SR. AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS: Josh Bostick and Jason Conti
STANLEE C. NOTT CHALLENGE TROPHY: Caroline Fritz
DAMON BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD IN SCIENCE: Josh Bostick
M.I.T. NEST AWARD: Samantha Stevenson
MARCELLE ORSINI AWARD FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Radhika Malhotra
WILLIAMS COLLEGE BOOK AWARD: Trevor Long BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD: Samantha Stevenson
THE CHRYSALIS AWARD (FOR YEARBOOK PRODUCTION): Zoe Zabel
Cum Laude Society Awards
C. EDGAR FRY, JR. DRAMA AWARD: Chris Malafronti
ENGLISH: Ben Cook
MAY V. HAYS MEMORIAL PLAQUE (CHORAL MUSIC): Emma Heberton
HISTORY: Trevor Long
CLARENCE A. HAYS MEMORIAL PLAQUE (BAND): Jason Conti
SCIENCE: Chase Rapine
MEN’S ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Oliver Fleischmann
Foreign Language
SANFORD W. SAWIN, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD FOR ATHLETICS: Alison Lewis THE DALE SEYMOUR AWARD (FOR GREATEST NUMBER OF ATHLETIC LETTERS): Amira Hannon, Peyton Marcozzi, and Oliver Fleischmann ART GIFT TO THE SCHOOL: Nate Reynolds
MATH: Zihan Ling STUDIO ARTS: Ivana Gatica
FRENCH: Ivana Gatica SPANISH: Cheris Congo LATIN: Chase Rapine PERFORMING ARTS: Trevor Long and Chase Rapine
WOMEN’S ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Amira Hannon
Scholastic Awards
HELEN VERMEYCHUK MEMORIAL AWARD: Erica McGaurn
9TH GRADE: Jack Warren
(for highest GPA in class) 10TH GRADE: Alexandra Somerville 11TH GRADE: Xiaoxi Wang
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Middle and Lower School Closing Exercises Eighth-grade and fourth-grade students were honored on the stage of the Class of 1955 Amphitheater during annual closing exercises. Hundreds of parents and friends gathered in the William L. Aydelott Quandrangle for the celebrations, both of which were held on Wednesday, June 6, 2014.
Rebecca Ritter and Leah Somerville end their Middle School years.
Above: Following Claire Jester’s speech, “Change,” she presented the Front & Center campaign with $140 raised by the Student Council. Left: Jane McConnell and Christine Yasik “happily” lead out eighth-grade students. Julia Sykora and Lily Allingham sing “The Climb” at Eighth Grade Closing Exercises. Fourth graders mark the culmination of their Lower School journey. Katarina Swann presents her art as a gift to the Lower School.
Above, left to right: Missy Bloom hugs Parker Long at Lower School Closing Exercises. First grade singers—Orion Schlussel, Liliana Censurato, Sabrina DelCoglin, and Christopher Gordon—take musical direction from Ms. Babb.
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swimming The boys’ basketball team is hoping to continue its tradition of competing for the DISC Championship and making a run in the state tournament. The addition of former Glasgow High School Head Coach and Sanford parent Shahid Perkins to the coaching staff will enhance the program. –Coach Stan Waterman
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Spotlight on ATHLETICS The 2013–2014 wrestling season consisted of many highlights! Individually, we crowned seven DISC champions and all 16 wrestlers placed in the top four. I am proud of our team’s accomplishments thus far and extremely excited about the future of Sanford wrestling. Another key to our success has been the overwhelming support from our families and the Sanford community. –Coach Cory Frederick
wrestling The girls and boys teams made great progress toward being competitive with the top performers in the state. Ana Sarmousakis worked on a new event this year and finished ninth in the state. Our relays were instrumental in developing our teams and we look forward to continued improvement next year. –Coach Jim Fischer
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2013 WINTER HONORS
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BOYS’ LACROSSE
2nd Team All-Conference: Adam Caulfield
1st Team All-Conference: Erik Lundberg
2nd Team All-Conference: Sofia Alfieri
2nd Team All-Conference: Chase Humphreys, Jahni Love, Jake Emanuel
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1st Team All-Conference: Alison Lewis, Shauntel Williams, Chrishyanah Alston 2nd Team All-Conference: Ayanna Thompson, Taylor Samuels Honorable Mention All-Conference: Taylor Sparks-Faulkner 1st Team All-State: Alison Lewis
Senior All-Star Game: Oliver Fleischmann
GIRLS’ LACROSSE 1st Team All-Conference: Courtney Clark, Kelsey Mendell, Dominique Bivens
2nd Team All-State: Chrishyanah Alston
2nd Team All-Conference: Saskia Bollen, Mesha Mosley, Kimberly Riordan
Top Ten North: Alison Lewis, Chrishyanah Alston
Honorable Mention All-Conference: Meera Gandhi
Senior Blue/Gold All-Star Game: Alison Lewis
Senior All-Star Game: Dominique Bivens
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1st Team All-Conference: Todd Hughes, Anthony Mosley
1st Team All-Conference: Cody Denham, Eric Duerr
2nd Team All-Conference: Mikey Dixon, Eric Ayala Honorable Mention All-Conference: Jacob Walsh
2nd Team All-Conference: Ben Woodring, Tre Armstrong, Jake Freeman, Matt Lupton
1st Team All-State: Todd Hughes
Honorable Mention All-State: Cody Denham
2nd Team All-State: Anthony Mosley
Senior All-Star Game: Cody Denham
Honorable Mention All-State: Eric Ayala
Carpenter Cup-Delaware North: Eric Duerr
DIBCA Top Ten North: Todd Hughes, Anthony Mosley
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Senior Blue/Gold All-Star Game: Todd Hughes, Anthony Mosley Radio 1290 “The Ticket All-Ticket Team”: Todd Hughes
1st Team All-Conference: Emily Bloom, Amira Hannon, Carter Ayars, Paige Hublein
WRESTLING
2nd Team All-Conference: Elise Wiesnegger, Paige Amendum, Ana Sarmousakis, Emily Friedman
DISC MEET 1st Place—Conference Champion: Matt Rosenthal, Andrew Brooks, Kyle McDonough, Luke McDonough, Brendan Lamey, Oliver Fleischmann, Tim Griffith, Erik Lundberg
1st Team All-State: Emily Bloom 2rd Team All-State: Amira Hannon
2nd Place: Andrew Brooks, Spencer Green, Eric Cecil, Chase Rapine
3rd Team All-State: Carter Ayars
3rd Place: Andrew Beer, Alex Kuczykowski
GOLF
DISC Co-MVP of Tournament: Oliver Fleischmann 1st Team All-Conference: Matt Rosenthal, Andrew Brooks, Kyle McDonough, Luke McDonough, Brendan Lamey, Oliver Fleischmann, Tim Griffith, Erik Lundberg 2nd Team All-Conference: Andrew Brooks, Spencer Green, Eric Cecil, Chase Rapine
DIAA State Championship Qualifier: Matt Vendrick
BOYS’ TENNIS
3rd Team All-Conference: Andrew Beer, Alex Kuczykowski
DIAA Championships—Boys 1st Doubles: Brett Kosinski and Jason Conti (Advanced to quarterfinals)
DIAA Dual Team Wrestling Championships: The Sanford team qualified for the Division 2 state meet for the second consecutive year.
SPRING SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
DIAA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2nd Team All-State: Luke McDonough–2nd Place, 120 lb. wt. class
Girls’ Lacrosse: Meera Gandhi (Uppe School), Sarah Filak (Middle School)
3rd Team All-State: Brendan Lamey–3rd Place, 126 lb. wt. class
Boys’ Lacrosse: Matt Kuplinski (Upper School), Robert Stafford (Middle School)
Qualified: Andrew Brooks, Kyle McDonough, Chase Rapine, Erik Lundberg, Eric Cecil, Oliver Fleischmann
Girls’ Soccer: Paige Hublein (Upper School), Lily Wiesnegger (Middle School)
DWA ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
Girls’ Tennis: MacKenzie Scarlett (Upper School), Taylor Tate (Middle School)
1st Team: Nate Reynolds, Alex Kuczykowski, Chase Rapine 2nd Team: Eric Cecil, Tim Griffith, Brendan Lamey, Matt Rosenthal
Boys’ Tennis: Hugh Swanson (Upper School)
Honorable Mention: Oliver Fleischmann, Spencer Green, Darian Sarter, Brianna Wolfle
Baseball: Jeremy Bostick (Upper School), Noah Walsh (Middle School)
WINTER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
Golf: Eric Cecil (Upper School)
Girls Basketball: Shauntel Williams (Upper School), Sarah Filak (Middle School) Boys Basketball: Justin Fleming (Upper School), Ryan McHugh (Middle School)
DIAA/HARRY ROBERTS SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
Wrestling: Andrew Beer (Upper School), Tommy Bloom (Middle School)
1st Place: Amira Hannon
Girls Swimming: Alina Caulfield (Upper School) Boys Swimming: Adam Caulfield (Upper School) Winter Track: Kelsey Mendell, Frank Duan (Upper School)
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Spotlight on ATHLETICS This spring the Sanford Warrior baseball team had a successful season finishing with a 13–5 record. The Warriors narrowly missed the state tournament finishing in 18th place out of 48 schools. (The top 16 teams make the tournament.) We are very proud of all our Warrior baseball team members for their hard work which resulted in the best baseball record at Sanford in 21 years! –Coach Jamie Clark
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girls’lacrosse Fun! Tenacious! Competitive! These words describe the 2014 girls’ lacrosse team. It was very rewarding to see this group of athletes come together and achieve so much. A “come from behind” victory over Westtown was a turning point. Anchored by tenacious defensive and stellar goaltending, Sanford lacrosse proved itself as a very competitive conference opponent. Well done, Warriors! –Coach Anne Brooking
golf We took another positive step in rebuilding the golf program at Sanford. There were 13 students that came out for the team this year. We enjoyed steady improvement and look to build upon that momentum going into next year. –Coach Greg Matthias
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girls’ soccer The team grew stronger every day which led to success and paved the way to the state tournament and a historical win in the first round. –Coach Dan Bloom
With the first winning season in over a decade, I was truly proud of these young men and what they brought to the lacrosse field day in and day out during the 2014 season. I believe that we have the opportunity to surprise a lot of people in the lacrosse community with continued dedication from these young men and I look forward to being a part of it! –Coach Ian Cassidy
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A Championship Title
for the Lady Warriors THE TEAM Alison Lewis, Captain Shauntel Williams, Captain Chrishyanah Alston Courtney Clark Aniya Jones Bria Manlove Peyton Marcozzi Mesha Mosley Jasmyn Parker Taylor Samuels Taylor Sparks-Faulkner Ayanna Thompson Hadiya Tucker Mallory Wilson Jennifer Aguirre, Manager Thelma Cedillo, Manager
Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.
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Coach Marcus Thompson, who also served as head coach of the Lady Warriors when they won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011, said: “A historic championship run was achieved by our Lady Warriors through hard work, camaraderie, and a belief in self. The feeling of elation after winning the fourth championship was only superseded by the warmth and pride felt while looking throughout the Carpenter Center at the large mass of the Sanford family—all ages, all divisions and all generations. Proud to lead the Champion Lady Warriors—more proud to be an alum! Go Warriors!”
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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Katherine (Wendy) Smith ’46 recently moved to a senior living facility in Rochester, New York, but remains quite active, continuing to work in her family’s canoe and kayak outfitting business. Bruce Chapman ’66 hosted a reunion for alumni of the mid ’60’s in Bethany Beach, Delaware. This impromptu get-together in July resulted in a vision of a more formal event in the future. Bruce Chapman shared,“I love being with anyone who has had the Sanford experience.”
Above, left to right: Doris Osborne Paxson, Cathy Moon Hughes, Lynne Thomas Armour, Bruce Chapman, Jackie Pitts, Bobbi Blake.
Chrissy Pala Caldwell ’94 and husband Mike had their third child in July. Elena Grace joined big brother Luke and big sister Lily. Jaime Arruda ’94 recently spent time in Nepal on a medical mission trip, sponsored by Global Health Initiatives. Jaime
and a group of seven doctors and nurses performed surgery on women with pelvic organ prolapse, a significant issue for women in that area. She hopes for an opportunity to return to Nepal and this fulfilling work in the coming year. Jaime is a gynecologist at the University of Colorado, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. She also teaches at the university’s medical school. She and her husband, Kevin, have three children. She would love to see any Sanford visitors eager to ski! Paul Deitrich, MD ’00 was recently appointed to the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Paul and two other doctors will establish a new team that will evaluate and treat jaw and facial injuries at a level previously unavailable in the Buffalo area. He assumed this position July 1, 2014. Justin Lareau ’00 and wife Ali welcomed their first child, Samuel Marcel Lareau, on December 5, 2013. Sam was 6 pounds 2 ounces and 19.5 inches long.
Samuel Marcel Lareau at 7 months.
Amy Pia Clark ’02 and Sanford faculty member and coach Jamie Clark welcomed a baby boy May 2nd—Tyler James Clark. Tyler was 7 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches long. He joins big sister Abby. Elizabeth Miller Schaff ’02 and husband Adam welcomed son Zachary Adam Schaff on June 24th. Zachary was 8 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. He joins big brother Ryan. Kimberly Pasquale ’02 is engaged to Victor Elia. They will wed at the Greenville Country Club in September 2015. Big sister Abby watches over new baby brother Tyler James Clark born on May 2, 2014.
Big brother Ryan Schaff is very excited to hold his new brother Zachary born on June 24, 2014.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Wednesday, November 26, 2014: Pre-Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour Catherine Rooney’s in Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015: MLK DAY Photo Archive Project On Sanford’s Campus 8:30 a.m. to noon Help preserve Sanford’s pictorial past by sorting and identifying the plethora of pictures. Thursday, February 26, 2015: Alumni Reception Boston, MA, Specific location TBD 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015: Alumni Reception Philadelphia, PA, Specific location TBD 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. September, 25 & 26, 2015: HOMECOMING 2015 Stay tuned for more details
Jaime Arruda ’94 (2nd from right) donated her time and expertise to help women in Nepal.
For more information, visit www.sanfordschoolorg/Alumni.
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Where are members of the Class of 2010?
Danielle Fleming ’11 answers that question in this special section of Alumni Notes. Lilla Alchon: Lilla graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Sociology and a minor in political science. Last winter, Lilla served as a Legislative Intern in the Washington, DC office of Senator Tom Carper and last summer she worked as a Communication/Policy Intern at LMG, Inc., a public affairs firm in Washington, DC. Lilla is now working as an Associate at Avalere Health, a health policy research and advisory firm in Washington, DC. In the future, Lilla plans to attend graduate school and attain her master’s degree in public health, where she will focus on the social determinants of health and health inequities. Will Anderson: Will has served in the military for the past three-and-a-half years. Currently stationed at Dyess Airforce Base in Abaline, Texas, Will has been a firefighter and served our country during a deployment to Saudi Arabia. Will will be transferring to the University of Delaware next year, working on a dual major in nutritional sciences and business management. In the future, he would like to open his own nutrition store and gym. He may consider staying in Delaware as a permanent resident and opening a business in Newark...or possibly moving to New York City. Shelby Bates: Shelby graduated in May with a bachelor of science in aerospace engineering with a concentration in astronautics. This summer, she started a job with United Space Alliance in Houston, Texas, working in International Space Station Support and Mission Operations. More specifically, she is working with the mission planning and operations team. Looking beyond this job, she would like to work on developing launch vehicles and helping the United States resurrect their launch program. Mason Bieber-Ham: Mason is studying at the University of Delaware, majoring in political science and business. He will graduate in 2015, and he is keeping his options open for the future. Jeanette Bond: Jeanette graduated cum laude from Elon University, with a major in exercise science. She is currently working as a lifeguard at LBI New Jersey. She will take next year off but plans to apply to graduate school for occupational therapy in the future. Grace Clampitt: A biological sciences major at the University of Delaware, Grace plans to graduate in December. After graduating, she would like to find a job in the biological field.
Katie Cramer: Katie, who graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a major in Spanish, studied abroad twice in Bilbao, Spain. She is a nursing assistant and a certified medical translator at AI DuPont Children’s Hospital. In the fall, Katie will attend nursing school at the University of Delaware where she will participate in a 17-month accelerated program. Upon completing her studies, she hopes to secure a nursing position in the emergency department at AI DuPont Children’s Hospital. Hans Crompton: Hans attended Delaware Technical Community College where he earned his associate’s degree in architectural engineering. He is continuing his studies at Drexel University where he is considering the pursuit of a double major. He was most interested in Drexel because they have what he describes as an “awesome co-op program” that has introduced him to a network of professionals who will hopefully guide him to a career that he can commit to. In the future, he may work in a design firm; and after working for a decade or two, he would like to purchase and flip houses—making them more sustainable and energy efficient. Melanie Eisele: Melanie graduated from Randolph College with a B.S. in biology and a minor in Spanish. She is currently in a one-year graduate school program at Randolph to receive a master’s degree in teaching. Ultimately Melanie would love to work with animals in some type of rescue environment. Lauren Fresconi: Lauren graduated with honors from the University of San Francisco with a major in international relations and minors in European and legal studies. While living on the West Coast, Lauren worked at the Irish Consulate in San Francisco. This summer, she worked at the law firm of Young Conway Stargatt and Taylor LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. In July, Lauren departed for an extended trip to Norway; and in September, she plans to take the LSAT in preparation for applying to law schools on the East Coast. Jerome Garrett: Jerome will graduate from Wilmington University with a major in sports management and a minor in marketing in 2015. Earlier this summer, he was considering a marketing internship opportunity with Pantech Health. Jerome, who is exploring a variety of career options, is considering the possibility of attending graduate school. Madeline Gondek: Maddie graduated cum laude from Gettysburg College with a degree in music. She is considering the possibility of attending graduate school in the future and hoping to find a job that caters to the musical and theatrical fields, perhaps as an actress or a director.
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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Sarah Halbert: Sarah graduated cum laude from Wellesley College with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in music. An active member of the MIT/Wellesley Ballroom Dance Team and the Wellesley College Choir, Sarah also was a fitness instructor for the recreation department. For the next few years, she will be working in a neuroscience lab at MIT, studying the mechanisms of associative memories. Sarah plans to eventually attend medical school. Marques Hayman: Marques is attending Lynchburg College, pursuing a double major in criminology and sociology with an emphasis in crime and deviance and a minor in communications. He plans to graduate in the spring of 2015. Eventually, Marques wants to become a U.S. marshall. He may consider moving to the D.C. or Virginia area. In addition, he would also like to invest in his own T-shirt printing company. Sarah Johnson: Sarah graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April, 2013 with a bachelor’s in film studies and minors in computer science and Japanese. She then moved to Orlando, Florida where she studied at the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School (DAVE School), learning how to produce CG assets and visual effects for movies and video games. Sarah, who graduated from DAVE in June, is continuing to hone her skills at DAVE before moving to Los Angeles. Sarah also studied at DePaul University online as a candidate for an M.S. of computer science, a degree that will surely prove useful in Hollywood, where tech-savvy people are in high demand. Her dream job is to work for Dreamworks as a character technical director, which would make her responsible for overseeing the creation and development of the models, skeletons, and hair and cloth effects for the characters and creatures they portray in their films. Look out for her name in the movie credits! Keyanna Mozie: Keyanna graduated in May, 2014 from Oberlin College, with a major in sociology and a minor in politics. She plans to attend graduate school within the next few years. Her overall professional goal is to impact social justice. In pursuit of that goal, Keyanna is exploring a few different public health and urban planning programs. Leila Nashed: Leila graduated summa cum laude from Tulane University with a major in finance and a double minor in Spanish and legal studies. She moved to New York in July to begin a job in investment banking with Credit Suisse where she plans to work for at least two years. Stephen Poarch: In May of 2015, Stephen will graduate from Washington College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. This summer, he was an intern in the sales department of AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. During the internship, he learned proper sales and management techniques transferable between different companies, even different industries. Stephen is unsure about where he would like to pursue his professional career. However, he would like to work in the sports industry in some capacity. He also would like to move out of Delaware sometime in the near future, but, for now, he is focused on graduating. Katherine Roop: Katherine graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware. She is working at DuPont in the Commercial Development Program which is a rotational program centered around gaining experience in sales and marketing. Upon completion of the program, Katherine plans are to work in the marketing field. Kris Shay: Kris is attending the University of Delaware with a major in criminal justice and will be graduating in 2015. He hopes to secure a governmental position within the Department of Defense or Homeland Security. Kyle Smith: Kyle graduated from Allegheny College with a BA in history and religious studies. He has enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, and was scheduled to “ship out” in early August. Taylor Smith: Taylor recently graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA with a double major in psychology and Africana studies. While working three jobs
simultaneously, Taylor remained on the dean’s list all four years. During her freshman year, she was the lacrosse team’s goalie and was also the president of a major organization on campus. Taylor is looking for a job in the non-profit field, mentoring young girls in Georgia as she builds her career. Rebecca Stern: In May 2014, Becca graduated from American University in Washington, DC with a major in anthropology (socio-cultural, biological, and archaeology), minor in biology, and a focus in communications specializing in science, environment, and the media. In addition to pursuing academia, Becca was an active member of the dance community, served on the executive board of Motion (AU’s largest student-governed dance organization), and held the positions of campus outreach director, executive assistant, and executive director during her four years. Becca remained in DC after graduation and has since been working as a communications and research intern for the Alaska Wilderness League. She has also been working at a sports bar for two years. Becca plans to stay in DC for another year, after which time she hopes to relocate and attend graduate school for wildlife ecology specializing in North American carnivore conservation. Marcus Thompson, Jr.: Marcus graduated from Lynchburg College with a major in exercise physiology and is working as a physical therapy technician at Rehab Associates of Central Virginia. Marcus will be attending graduate school in the next few years and wants to stay in the field of physical therapy, ultimately becoming a physical therapist. Caitlin Towe: Caitlin graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington this past May with a degree in communication studies and minor in parks & recreation, while swimming all four years. She is living in Bethany Beach, Delaware and looking for a job in public relations and marketing. Within the next few years, Caitlin would like to land a job at a firm in a large metropolitan city, and is already exploring the Philadelphia area. Kendall Towe: Kendall recently graduated from Towson University with a major in sports management and a minor in business management. She is working as a BBP lifeguard. She plans to go to Duke University in the fall to work as an assistant swim coach. After the coaching assignment ends, Kendall plans to attend graduate school at Georgetown University where she will study sports marketing. Chelsey Turtle: Chelsey graduated magna cum laude and with an honors program distinction from the University of Tampa this past spring. She studied communications and minored in history. While at UT, Chelsey participated in student government, theater, women’s glee, and Sigma Alpha Iota. Chelsey is back in Delaware and looking forward to pursuing a career in fundraising and event planning, preferably for a non-profit company. Alexa Webb: Alexa graduated in May with a bachelor’s of science in kinesiology. During this past year she served as president of the Kappa Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. This summer, Alexa was an administrative intern at Sports International incorporated. She plans to attend graduate school for either physical therapy or sports management in the next year. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in sports medicine or management. Jamie Wooten: Jamie recently graduated from West Chester University with a degree in psychology. She is in graduate school at Prescott College (Arizona) where she is studying clinical mental health counseling with a concentration in equine assistant mental health. Upon completion of her graduate work, Jamie plans to become a psychologist. Katie Zubrow: Katie graduated from the University of Delaware with a major in mass communications and a minor in advertising. During her time at UD, she was an assistant social chair of Chi Omega Sorority. Katie also played club field hockey for all four years, and enjoyed being a member of the national championship team in 2011 and 2012. Katie’s college experience also included studying abroad in Rome and Spain. Katie plans to explore career opportunities in advertising, digital media, and media planning.
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ALUMNI NOTES
Sanford . Summer/Fall 2014
Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes We welcome Sanford Legacies Ten alumni children began their Sanford journeys this fall. Ian Binnersley ’87 now has all four of his children attending Sanford. Cecilia joined the first grade; Isabella joined third grade; Asher became a new fifth grader; and Xander entered sixth grade. Kimberly Powell Boots’ ’96 daughter, Charlotte Boots, entered Pre-K. Jaime Corrado Kopp ’96 has a son, Matty, who entered first grade. He joined sister Amelia, already at the school. Frank Mayer ’97 is pleased his daughter, Kathryn, joined the Pre-K class. Robert Moore ’97 has a daughter, Abigail, who also entered Pre-K. Abigail’s grandmother is longtime Middle School teacher Carol Moore. And, Scott Wilkinson ’94 had two children start at the school— Charles is a first grader and Benjamin entered sixth grade!
Welcome to the legacies!
In Memoriam David S. Barrows ’53 passed away on March 15, 2014. After graduating from Sanford, Dave attended Willamette University, where he received both his bachelor’s degree and his law degree. He worked as athletic publicity director for Willamette University and was a sportswriter for the Salem Statesman newspaper during his college days. In 1960, he was set up on a blind date with Pat Gilmore and that led to their marriage. He served two tours of duty with the U.S. Army, one prior to law school and one soon after he passed the bar in 1961. Dave had a 55-year career as a lobbyist in Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gilmore Barrows; son, Thomas Gilmore Barrows; and daughter, Stacey Barrows Gibson (Todd). In 2010 David shared, “Sanford taught me to focus in a way I never had.”
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