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MARCH 2017
A NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS OF CHARLOTTE LATIN ALUMNI
Greetings, Parents of Alumni, When my older child, Griffin, decided to study abroad this year at Radboud University in Nijmegen*, the Netherlands, I was thrilled for him. Nevermind that I hadn’t heard of the university or the town – much less know how to pronounce it! After bidding him farewell on August 13 – while trying to hide my nervousness - and posting the obligatory picture on Facebook, I received a message from Peggy Kane Thies ’96 saying that she had also studied abroad at Radboud and loved her experience. That immediately set me at ease. Then in September, as we honored the second class of CLS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees which included Elizabeth Barnhardt ’91, I of course talked about Griffin being abroad. Coincidentally, Elizabeth lives in Nijmegen six months out of the year. She was my number one resource as I planned our family’s Thanksgiving trip to this lovely place. Griffin returned to Charlotte two days before Christmas. Before heading back to Chapel Hill, he visited with the Latin history department to share stories of his travels. And wouldn’t you know it – Upper School history teacher Karen Glenn’s former in-laws live in Nijmegen. There so many Latin connections to this small city 4,000 miles from Charlotte. We are all part of the Charlotte Latin family and it’s an interesting pattern we weave across the globe. Let’s do a better job of keeping in touch. Go Hawks! Sally Smith Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations and Parent of Griffin ’14 and Gray ’15 Smith
Smith family in Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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*Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands (+2,000 years old) and sits on the Waal River near the German border.
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TRIBUTE TO FOUNDING TRUSTEE
Founding Trustee Bob Knight, Trustee Ruth Knight Gammon ’77, and Chris Gammon Last October, nearly 75 attendees joined in fellowship and celebration at the annual CLS Board of Visitors Social. Part of this meeting was designated to recognize our last living Founding Trustee, Mr. Robert V. Knight, Jr. who turned 88 on October 27! Mr. Knight was surprised as he watched a short video prepared in his honor. It was very special to share in the moment, not only with Mr. Knight, but all of those surrounding - family, friends, and the many familiar faces of a community to which he gave whole-heartedly. Please click to enjoy the special clip prepared in his honor.
PLEASE JOIN HEADMASTER McINTOSH AND THE CLS PARENTS’ COUNCIL SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. FOR A RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MRS. DEBBIE LAMM CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER please call 704.846.1100 to rsvp by march 17
STUDENT SERVICE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: MOLLY GREEN ’17 Molly Green ’17 is a standout student service leader at Charlotte Latin and in the community. By February of her senior year she has completed more than 570 hours of community service during her four years of high school, a number that will continue to grow in the days and months ahead. Molly’s main focus is supporting the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC), a passion she discovered early on as a young child. Initially, Molly earned money to donate by doing chores and setting up lemonade stands. Wanting to do even more, but too young to volunteer in a shelter and too allergic to be able to adopt an animal herself, Molly graduated to organizing a dinner and silent auction under the moniker “Paws for the Cause.” Her first event, held when she was only 13 years old, raised nearly $1,500. Last summer, the fourth year of the now annual dinner and auction, she raised more than eight Last spring, the HSC honored Molly with an award for times that amount. To her lifelong commitment to this organization at the date, Molly has raised third annual Women for Animal Welfare Luncheon. nearly $25,000 in Pictured (left to right): Event Host and WBTV anchor support of the HSC. Maureen O’Boyle, Dr. Topher Gee, Molly Green ’17, and HSC President and CEO Shelly Moore. But Molly did not stop at fundraising. As a junior at Charlotte Latin School, Molly created a “Paws for the Cause” student organization which focuses on raising awareness about pet ownership and care. Her teacher and club advisor, Dr. Topher Gee, calls Molly a shining example of passion and compassion. He shares, “Molly’s warmth and gentle nature foster collaboration, while her organizational skills efficiently maximize impact. What I have seen in Molly is a harbinger of a lifetime spent making a difference.”
OBSERVE & SERVE The Observe and Serve Senior Project provides members of the Senior class with an opportunity to extend learning beyond the walls of Latin into the greater community. It is a three-day, unpaid internship during which Seniors can explore a career area of interest or volunteer for a non-profit organization. The 2017 project dates are May 22-24, and the students are required to work or serve a minimum of 15 hours. This program is a wonderful opportunity to connect with current Latin students and show the strength of our greater Charlotte Latin network. Please contact Sally Smith, ssmith@charlottelatin.org, if you can sponsor a Latin senior for this 3-day project in May.
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Richard Fletcher ’85 with Laura and Blair Shwedo, parents of artist Anne Shwedo Rufty ’05 and Blair Shwedo ’02, at the inaugural Alumni Art Show.
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2017 ALUMNI ART SHOW The inaugural Charlotte Latin Alumni Art Show opened on January 20 with a reception attended by alumni, parents of alumni and current CLS parents. The next morning, Laura Manns ’05 and Jamey Price ’06 came back to campus to lead artists’ workshops. Featuring the artwork of 37 alumni ranging from the Class of 1979 to the Class of 2016, the show was proudly displayed in the Horne Performing Arts Center through February 27. Per CLS Visual Arts Chair Richard Fletcher ’85, the show was a perfect opportunity to “showcase the many wonderfully talented artists, both professional and amateur, who have been a part of our art department for over four decades.”
22 Scholastic Art & Writing 2016 Gold Key Awards
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One of Only 7 Certified Fab Labs in the US
SUPPORT THE LATIN FUND Invest in Charlotte Latin and take your place in our story. Your participation is what matters most. Please consider pledging your support today at www.charlottelatin.org/giving and joining the more than 190 parents of alumni who have made their commitments to the School. Stay tuned for the April release of the 2016-2017 Latin Fund Printer’s Proof, which recognizes all Latin Fund gifts and pledges received up to that point. Make your gift today to ensure your recognition in that publication. If you have questions on giving, please contact Katie Brown, What makes a Charlotte Latin Director of the Latin Fund, at education so extraordinary? katherine.brown@charlottelatin.org. Watch to find out.
Students explore modern invention under the guidance of four certified Fab Lab instructors. The Fab Academy began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms.
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69 ATHLETIC TEAMS 90% of students in Grades 7-12 participate in athletics
HAWKS FLYING HIGH Read about some of the recent student highlights: • A collegiate athletic signing ceremony was held on February 1, to honor ten student-athletes for their commitment to continue their sport in college. Read more. • The Varsity swim team had a fantastic showing in the CISAA Conference Championships on February 6: the boys’ winning first place by more than 100 points and the girls’ team finishing fourth overall. Varsity Mat Hawks took home their sixth State Championship title. Varisty girls’ basketball junior Claudia Dickey was named to the All-State Team.
The Middle School presented Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr., in February.
• Middle School sports wrap up an impressive season! The Mat Hawks had a near-perfect season and capped it off with the conference championship. Eighth grade boys’ basketball made it to the championship game, but fell shy of the conference title. Middle School Swim Hawks set five championship records on their way to a first place finish for the boys’ team and a second place finish for the girls! To stay up to date with Athletics, read the Sports Round-up, view the Game Schedule and follow Charlotte Latin Hawks on Facebook.
Varsity Mat Hawks with their sixth State Championship trophy.
• Charlotte Latin students won 80 regional art awards and 44 regional writing awards in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards including Gold, Silver, Honorable Mention and Special Awards. Don’t miss the artistic talents of our students; view the Latin Arts calendar. • Congratulations to Michael Yang ’17 who has been selected as a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition. Michael is among 40 scholars (chosen from more than 1,700 applicants) selected based on the scientific rigor and world-changing potential of their research projects. He is the only finalist from North Carolina. Read more.
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Congratulations to Charlotte Latin’s Kanyon Tuttle ’15 for being the second Tuttle to win a National Championship for Clemson. Click to watch as his dad, Perry, secures the game-winning catch for the Tigers in the 1982 Orange Bowl.