News for Collegiate School Families and Friends
Spring 2015
50 Fun Fairs
by Angie Ledford Hutchison ’90, co-chair with MH Bartzen of the 2015 Village Green Fair
Our annual big event has been a favorite for generations of students and an important fundraiser.
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t’s the 50th anniversary of the Village Green Fair! This favorite Collegiate event is the largest fundraiser for the Parents’ Association, providing fun for all ages and decades of traditions. Thanks to Collegiate’s archives we are able to walk down memory lane and see first hand the hard work and hours spent making the Village Green Fair what it is today. Our army of creative and hard working Collegiate parents has created a legacy of fun for generations. This year’s theme for VGF is Remember the Past, Enjoy the Present and Support the Future. Many VGF traditions from the earliest days continue today, and several events are being brought back for this special anniversary. In 1965, Collegiate parent Cornelia Hall, mother of Lower School Nurse
Laura Hall and her three siblings, wanted to support the school’s efforts to bring international students to campus via the American Field Service (AFS). Mrs. Hall and several other parents organized a “white elephant sale,” selling parent-donated household goods. In 1967, Hermie Powell, mother of three Cougars, took over, and the event was officially named the Village Green Fair. Mrs. Powell envisioned a carnival atmosphere with clowns, cotton candy, popcorn and games for the kids. The first $2,000 in proceeds were given annually to support AFS, and a tradition began of bringing two international students, a girl and a boy, to Collegiate each year. Additional proceeds helped the school purchase needed items including state-of-
the-art equipment like overhead projectors, classroom pull-down maps and vinyl records for the library. Today, the Parents’ Association continues to donate VGF proceeds to help with campus improvements and, although the equipment purchased is a little more modern, the spirit lives on. VGF events in the early years were developed much as they are today in that a parent had an idea and ran with it. The candy store, midway games, white elephant (now called Cougar Market) and talent show (now called Collegiate’s Got Talent) were all parent ideas that became VGF staples. Parents flipped burgers and hotdogs, took tickets for rides and painted faces. The VGF Raffle was a crowd favorite for years, offering up such fabulous prizes as
Left: A large gathering enjoyed the day in 1977. Right: The popular Cake Walk, seen here in 2014, has drawn crowds for decades.
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From the Head of School Dear Collegiate School Community,
Collegiate School strives to instill a global perspective in our students in order to prepare them for the opportunities and challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. International issues and events profoundly impact virtually every aspect of life in the 21st century, including education, economics, environment and diplomatic and political relations among nations. Global education is, therefore, a fundamental dimension of responsible, engaged citizenship. — Collegiate School, Global Education Mission In February, I had the great privilege to accompany seven Collegiate Upper School students and their teacher trip leaders to the second annual Youth Forum on International Dialogue hosted at Colegio Carol Baur in Mexico City, Mexico. Carol Baur is one of Collegiate’s most valued and long-standing partner schools; we established a relationship with them almost 10 years ago. The Carol Baur community welcomed us as family, modeling a generosity of spirit that was humbling. Everyone we met could not have been more hospitable or more gracious. As we visited classrooms and talked with students and teachers, I was reminded once again how connected our world really is. Carol Baur’s student goals mirror our own. The same values of honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community that Collegiate holds sacred were embedded firmly into Carol Baur’s daily school life. Our traveling cohort quickly discovered a learning environment where scholarship is celebrated and intellectual curiosity is cultivated. If not
Members of our delegation, including Head of School Steve Hickman, chat with Dra. Sandra Maldonado, the president of Colegio Carol Baur in Mexico City, while visiting in March. Says Anne Rusbuldt who was on the trip, “She’s an amazing octogenarian who deeply believes in educating our youngsters. Her philosophy: ‘We teachers must touch our children’s soul to let them discover that moral and spiritual harmony is the guiding principle for happiness.’ The Hickmans, Senora Esperanza, and I loved spending time with her.”
for the language barrier that occasionally confronted us, we could have easily mistaken Carol Baur for Collegiate. In addition to offering a challenging academic environment, Carol Baur strives to instill in its students a desire to make a difference in the world. Similar to Collegiate, the Carol Baur community believes that global education is a fundamental dimension of responsible citizenship, offering students rich opportunities for appreciating and benefiting from different global perspectives. The student-led Forum at Carol Bauer was designed with that goal in mind as well as the goal of promoting among student participants the essential skills of effective collaboration, critical analysis and innovative thinking. Given their level of serious and respectful engagement, I could not have been more proud of or inspired by all of the students
in attendance. Student exchanges like the Carol Baur International Forum and Collegiate’s International Emerging Leaders Conference raise my spirits and help reassure me about the future. In a time of relentless global upheaval, it is comforting to know that the groundwork for equipping the next generation of leaders is being laid, offering hope that our young people will be a bit more prepared for the world that they will confront. From what I have seen, I believe the future will be in good hands.
Steve Hickman Head of School
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Campus Conversation Diversity Conversations
Kaleidoscope is an initiative established by our Admission Office to help Collegiate families in connecting with one another. In particular, Kaleidoscope supports families new to independent school education, as well as families who want to connect with other Collegiate families sharing the same ethnic or racial background. Kaleidoscope reflects the Collegiate value, “Respect is the fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual regardless of differences” and contributes to creating a respectful school community which affirms and supports students and their differences. Meetings are held several times a year for parents wishing to join Kaleidoscope. On Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30-7:30pm, Kaleidoscope will host its fourth meeting of the year in the ReedGumenick Library. The topic will be Diversity and Its Effects on the Brain. Alex Peavey, Upper School Counselor, will help lead the meeting with his knowledge of mindfulness. Kaleidoscope is open to all parents, K-12, but space is limited. Please contact Erica Coffey by Monday, April 27 to register: ecoffey@collegiate-va.org.
Play for Proceeds
The Second Annual Deb Angstadt Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held on May 29-30 at Collegiate. Deb Angstadt, mother of Collegiate junior David Angstadt, fought an incredible fight against the odds for over a year, inspiring every individual who heard her story, and this event honors her memory. The Deb Angstadt Wiffle Ball Tournament had its debut first in June of 2014. “We raised just under $2,000 in the fight against cancer, and we look to increase that number this year,” says junior Dalton Ruh. “Join us in the fight and donate and participate in the 2015 Deb Angstadt Wiffle Ball Tournament!” Teams can be composed of 4-6 players, students, parents and/or faculty. People from other schools are welcome to participate as well, so spread the word to everyone that may be interested in participating. The entry fee is $15 per
On Jan. 31, as part of our Centennial Hearts That Serve program, more than 250 members of the Collegiate community and the Rotary Club packed 60,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now, a U.S.-based agency that works to end world hunger. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their Saturday morning to help make this a great event.
Parents’ Association Officers Nominated I am pleased to present the slate of officers nominated by the Parents’ Association Nominating Committee. Each will serve on the PA Executive Committee for the 2015-2016 school year. This slate will be voted on at the PA Spring Coffee, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in the Sharp Academic Commons (Craigie Board Room), at 8:15am. All parents are invited to attend this meeting of the Parents’ Association for an overview of the year and to welcome the new officers. Refreshments will be available at 8:00am. Proposed Slate of Officers Vice President/President-Elect – Stella Alexander Corresponding Secretary – Beth O’Neill Recording Secretary – Jennifer Moelchert Upper School Coordinator – Colette Diggs Middle School Coordinator – Caroline Stokes Lower School Coordinator – Melissa Daub Treasurer – JoAnn Adrales Ruh
Officers Elected in May 2014 for Two-Year Terms Vice President/President-Elect – Jill Mountcastle Upper School Coordinator – Rosemary Kulp Middle School Coordinator – Sarah Doerfler Lower School Coordinator – Jennifer Ruth
In addition to the above officers the current Vice President/President-Elect has appointed the following PA Coordinators to serve one-year terms on the PA Executive Committee for the 2015-2016 school year: Village Green Fair Co-Chairs – Stephanie Lansing & Cara Rogers Special Events Co-Chairs – Jana Barnes & Kristen Neese Fine Arts Coordinator – Yolanda Branch Campus Support Coordinator – Shannon Kelley I hope to see you on May 12! Susan Brizzolara Immediate Past President, Parents’ Association Nominating Committee Chair
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Campus Conversation (cont.) Play for Proceeds (cont.)
person, which will include the Wiffle Ball Tournament, a T-shirt, and admission to Interact Music Festival. Here is the link for our website, where you can sign up or donate to Stand Up to Cancer: https://sites.google.com/site/ debangstadtwiffleball/.
Virtual Visit with a Pro A group of Upper School dance students recently had the opportunity to Skype with professional dancer Alicia Graf Mack of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Collegiate dance teacher Stacy Dudley danced with Ms. Mack in elementary school, and Upper School teachers Kevin and Erica Coffey are friends of hers and arranged the meeting with our students. Ms. Mack answered questions about a variety of topics related to dance. What’s it like to perform the same piece repeatedly? She looks to books, quotes, poems, to inspire her to perform a piece over and over. You must do your best for the audience each and every time. How does she prepare for auditions? “Strong solid resume, head shot, dress ‘cleanly’-
The work of Steven Summerville is on display in Saunders Family Library. Steven trained at Berea College in Kentucky. He shows nationally and is a favorite of many Richmonders. He makes “strong, simple forms that are completely useful, fun to look at and that make everyday living more interesting and satisfying.” This work, as the work of all the potters that have shown, is available for sale, and there is even a selection of green and gold work. Please stop by the Sharp Academic Commons to see this exhibit. Ceramics 2 also has large vessels on display. 4 | Paw Print
Upper School dance students listen as professional dancer Alicia Graf Mack shares her insights via Skype.
no frills, no crazy hair, wear a plain leotard, pull your hair back, etc. Choreographers are looking for dancers to mold — not for dancers who have a strong statement to make. I go into an audition already knowing what they are looking for. Knowing that is half the battle. You need thick skin and it helps to know that not every opportunity is not the opportunity for you. Just go in, have a good time, and do your best. Put your blinders on (don’t watch other dancers) and go in and do you.”
Sign Up for Summer Fun! It is still not too late to sign up for any number of Collegiate’s academic, arts and athletic camps offered through Summer Quest 2015. If you have young ones age 3-4, check out the new and improved Cub Camps that afford our youngest minds the opportunity to interact with science, music and cooking — all in one day! Summer Quest still offers the “fan” favorites of Hooked on Books, Math Mania and Scientists in Action. Not to be outdone, we are offering twice as many Middle School camps this year. Our very own Middle School teachers have developed a number of thought provoking and challenging academic camps sure to keep your Middle Schooler sharp over the summer months. Look into the over 100 camp offerings at http://www.collegiate-va.org/summer or call the Summer Quest office at 741-9714. Jump on and ride the wave of summer enrichment at Collegiate School.
Kinder Quest
Collegiate is proud to announce its newest addition to the Quest family of after school programs. Kinder Quest is designed especially for our youngest Cougars in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten. We will offer age appropriate activities in an atmosphere of positive learning and interactive play. Your child will practice reading, participate in science exploration and dramatic play. A new playground designed just for Kinder Quest will excite the imagination and encourage collaboration. On occasion, we’ll take field trips and bring in special guests for our students. Enrichment and fun will also come in the form of special groups visiting and sharing with Collegiate’s newest students. If you are interested in Kinder Quest or any of the Quest after school programs — Cougar Quest, Middle School Quest and Activity Quest — please contact Carole Kahwajy at 740-6477.
Congratulations to this 8th Grader who served as a Page during the 2015 Virginia General Assembly session. She witnessed government in action and received daily civics lessons while the legislature was in session.
Celebrating Our Centennial Follow Us …
Read up at our special Centennial website: www.collegiate1915.org Follow our Archives Twitter feed’s vintage photo story at www.twitter.com/ CougarArchives
Centennial Calendar April 2: Alumni Speaker Series
Streetlight Data founder Laura Schewel ’02 speaks to Upper School students
April 10: The Centennial Torch Run
This event is a ceremonial run from the original site of the Collegiate School for Girls on Monument Avenue to our current home on Mooreland Road. Two runners have been randomly selected to run about a one-mile leg of the route and literally “pass the torch” to the next pair of runners. The run will culminate with a K-12 school pep rally!
April 13: Art Walk
Campus-wide display of student artwork PLUS a special alumni art show, 4:30-7:30pm on Mooreland Road Campus
April 21: Alumni Speaker Series
Finance expert Stan Druckenmiller ’71 speaks to Upper
School students
Sept. TBA: Alumni Speaker Series
Order Your Centennial Book
Orders are now being taken for Collegiate School — 100 Years, our new Centennial book featuring vintage photographs and the inspiring words of past leaders, faculty and alumni tell the story of our school’s evolution from a small girls’ school in downtown Richmond to the thriving educational leader that it is today. Book chapters cover the traditions, people and places that are dear to anyone who loves Collegiate or wants to learn more about our history. This is the perfect purchase for all who are connected to us — past, present and future. Books are hardback, 282 pages, $60 each and will be shipped in late April. Orders can be placed at http://portal. bbprintnet.com/collegiate.
New York Harbor School founder Murray Fisher ’93
Sept. 18: Evening Concert for Alumni, Parents & Friends of Collegiate (details TBA) Sept. 21: Convocation/Founder’s Day Celebration
(K-12 student event)
Oct. TBA: Lower School Cafeteria Opening Nov. 5: Centennial Speaker
Ken Burns, acclaimed documentary filmmaker (details TBA)
Nov. 19: Alumni Speaker Series
Photojournalist Janet Jarman ’85 speaks to Upper School
students
Get Your Gear!
The Centennial celebration is in full bloom at the Cougar Shop! Our Centennial line includes ties, pocket squares and scarves from menswear purveyor Alton Lane (thanks to alum Peyton Jenkins ’00), crystal etched glassware, Tervis Tumblers, Silipint cups, Legacy hats and an 11th printing of the original Stuffed Cougar cookbook. We are also excited to offer Spirit Jerseys in
green and yellow, Under Armour lightweight pullovers and t-shirts, Spikeball game sets, GoldiBlox engineering toys, Tenzi dice game and much more. Short on time? Preview merchandise, get the latest Cougar Shop news, and purchase items online from
our new website: www.cougar-shop. myshopify.com. Stop by and visit us at VGF on Friday, April 17 from 10am-4pm and Saturday, April 18 from 9am-3pm. Every purchase of $25 or more will automatically register you for a chance to win a Collegiate picnic blanket! Spring 2015 | 5
Join us for the
50th Anniversary VGF 2015 on April 17 and 18
Remember the Past 2015 VGF Packet Your packet, available on trifold pamphlet, was mailed home during spring break or sent home through lower school backpacks. If you have not yet received your packet, please visit www.collegiate-va.org/VGF for all of the information your family needs to place orders and make plans for the Village Green Fair. Questions? Contact MH Bartzen (mhbartzen@verizon.net) or Angie Hutchison (angie.hutchison@verizon.net).
Order Your 50th Anniversary T-Shirt !
Remember the Past, Enjoy the Present and Support the Future! We are excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Village Green Fair this year. Originally, VGF was a White Elephant Sale and the proceeds helped bring international students to Collegiate. After two successful White Elephant Sales, VGF was formed and today is the Parents’ Association’s largest fundraiser for the school. This event provides fun for the whole family and will be held this year on Saturday, April 18. Our theme is 50 years of VGF – The Past, The Present and The Future. We look forward to you joining us to Remember the Past, Enjoy the Present, and Support the Future! – MH Bartzen and Angie Hutchison
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VGF T-shirts, designed by Collegiate students are available for purchase in either short ($18) or long sleeve ($20) versions. Shirts can be worn to school the week of VGF. Online orders due by April 3 at www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/tshirts.
Garden Shoppe and pre-order options from Garden to Go! Time to get planting! Or we can do it for you! Check out the Garden Shoppe online at www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/ thegardenshoppe. Plan to visit us on both Friday and Saturday to purchase a beautiful selection of annuals, herbs, ground covers and perennials.
Shops On the Green Join us Friday and Saturday in West Gym and Estes to shop till you drop! Get there early to steal the best deals from The Cougar Market, which will be filled with gently loved books, toys and clothes! Then keep looking to find amazing gifts and treasures for both yourself and loved ones amidst the variety of vendors at their pop up shops. For a list of vendors go to http://www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/shopsonthegreen.
Friday Frolic Lunches Don’t shop hungry! Have lunch with friends under the tent on Friday. Choose from a wide variety of delicious sandwiches and salads from Culinary Connections. Pre-order lunches by April 13 at www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/fridayfrolic.
VGF Bake Sale We need you! Since it’s always a hit, we need all of the inventory we can get — so summon your inner Betty Crocker! Please check the packet or website for details on what we need you to contribute. Drop off on Friday, April 17 at morning carpool, from 7:45- 8:15 am. Please label any relevant ingredient information.
Enjoy the Present
Support the Future
Spirit Night: Chipotle at Stony Point Sunday, April 12 • 4:00-9:00pm
New to VGF this Year …
Take a night off from the kitchen and support Collegiate by devouring delicious Chipotle! Just mention “Collegiate-VGF” and 50% of your sales will be donated back to Collegiate.
Shops Off the Green! On April 8 and 9, many local shops have generously agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to Collegiate, so feel free to shop till you drop!! For a complete list please visit www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/shopsonthegreen.
Tickets and Punch Cards for Games and Inflatables Each punch card is worth 20 tickets. Pre-order by April 10 and SAVE 20%! www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/tickets
Honor Your Cougar Tell your favorite student, friend, teacher, or coach that you think they are Cougar-ific with a VGF Honor Sign. Orders will be available for sale at Grandparents Day on April 2!! www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/honorsigns
Portico Delicious Gourmet Dinners to Go! Stock the freezer for that unexpected guest or have friends over without lifting a finger by ordering one or more of Portico’s signature favorites. Go online for the entire list of choices today! Orders are due by April 3. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/portico
Fun Run Calling all Lower Schoolers! Tie those laces and stretch out those hammies — it’s time to run! Sign up today to secure your swag! The first 250 registrants are guaranteed a bag of goodies. Register online by April 14. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/funrun
Dodgeball Calling all 3rd-12th Graders! There will be four age appropriate divisions with teams consisting of eight players. Winning teams will receive awesome prizes! Register online by April 15. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/dodgeball
Collegiate’s Got Talent! Are you a master juggler, a sidesplitting stand up comic, or do you want to do a fun lip sync number with your friends? This is the place for you! Space is limited, so sign up early and share your talent! All entrants will receive an awesome prize. Register online by April 2. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/collegiatesgottalent
VGF Raffle! You’ve got to be in it to win it! Go online and peruse the spectacular assortment of items you can win with a $5 entry! Or buy a Golden Ticket for $35 and have an entry in EVERY ONE! Online orders due by April 16. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/raffle
VIP Parking Reserve your spot for the entire day, so you can come and go as you please on Fair Day knowing you have a reserved parking spot! Purchase now, because they are first come first serve, and are limited to 27 spaces! $30/space. www.collegiate-va.org/vgf/vipparking
Found In the Garden Shoppe
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From the Upper School
Upper School Upcoming Events Please check the website calendar for details.
4/21/15
Bagels with Ben
5/9/15
Senior Class Parent Social
6/4/15
Baccalaureate
6/5/15
Upper School Graduation
Six Upper School boys and teachers Brad Cooke and Tim Lengel took a Spring Break Ski Trip to Steamboat Springs, CO from March 8-13. They skied for four days at Steamboat and visited the Strawberry Park Hot Springs (a high alpine natural hot springs).
COLLEGE FAIR Juniors and interested sophomores are invited to attend the
Richmond Area Independent Schools College Fair Meet representatives from more than 170 colleges from across the country and around the globe!
Thursday, April 23, 2015 7-9pm
Head of School Steve Hickman and Athletics Director Karen Doxey congratulated a Cougar following the scoring of the 1,000th point in her Cougar basketball career. Great job, Anna!
Seal Athletic Center & Jacobs Gym
ALL STUDENTS & PARENTS MUST PARK OFF CAMPUS Hosted on Collegiate’s campus, the fair is sponsored by the Richmond Area Independent Schools and attendance can total over 1,000 people! Parking will be available at Derbyshire Baptist Church (8800 Derbyshire Road), a shuttle service to and from that lot will run throughout the evening. Registration is not necessary. We look forward to seeing you there! 8 | Paw Print
Upper School biology teacher Shayna Cooke and her 10th Grade Honors Bio students recently competed in the 2015 Fluor Engineering Challenge. They had to make a balloon-powered car (with restricted materials) that could travel 30 inches carrying an undisclosed number of pennies. Here, they work on their car in Saunders Family Library’s makerspace. There is a $1500 dollar prize for entering (it is a drawing) and the overall winner from around the world will have the car with the least amount of materials that carries the most pennies.
In the Middle School
Middle School Upcoming Events Please check the website calendar for details.
4/9/15
6th Grade Time Out
4/16/15
Parent Education Program: Parenting for a High School Life
4/22/15
Cub Sports Introduction and Overview
4/24/15
5th Grade Time Out
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The 8th Grade play this year celebrated our Centennial with informative and entertaining performances that included audio clips, photos, talking walls and memories. A highlight was Middle School teacher Shep Lewis’ spot-on impersonations of favorite friends including Weldon Bradshaw and Charlie Blair.
MS Book Fair
Middle School Graduation
Ms. Joy Speaks met with 20 8th Graders to discuss her experience with the student strike at Moton High School in 1951. The student-led strike led to their involvement in the historic Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954. After viewing a brief video about the events leading up to the strike, Ms. Speaks fielded questions. The visit was timely for the students as they recently concluded a unit on the civil rights movement.
On March 4, Mrs. Uma Chetty, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, gave a presentation and performance as part of our Middle School World Religions assembly series. She described the intricate links between classical Indian dance and Hinduism, describing and demonstrating how the dance tells the stories of the Hindu gods and goddesses. Mrs. Chetty also runs a dance school at the Hindu Center of Virginia where several Collegiate students train in classical Indian dance.
Middle School custodian Larry King was treated to a surprise celebration of his 20th anniversary of working at Collegiate. Students and teachers signed a huge banner in his honor and offered him thanks for his hard work over the years. Spring 2015 | 9
In the Lower School
Lower School Upcoming Events Please check the website calendar for details.
4/2/15
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
4/9/15
Spring Parent Conferences
4/16/15
1st Grade Play
4/21/15
What to Expect in 1st Grade
4/22/15
What to Expect in 2nd Grade
4/30/15
3rd Grade Colonial Day
5/4-7/15
Through National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Maps program, in January our students were able to explore South America with one of the world’s largest maps (35 feet by 26 feet).
LS Book Fair
5/5/15
What to Expect in 3rd Grade
5/7/15
What to Expect in 4th Grade
5/22/15
Field Day
5/29/15
Lower School Graduation
Mrs. Molly Revere’s kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school by counting 100 reasons they love Collegiate. They also made festive hats with 100 painted dots, made portraits of themselves at 100 years old, contributed 100 items to their class museum, played a roll to 100 dice game, built creations using 100 pattern blocks, read books about the 100th day, stood up when they thought 100 seconds had passed, wrote their names as many times as they could in 100 seconds, and learned a poem called “100 is A Lot.”
Lower School GRANDPARENTS and SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY GRANDPARENTS A FEW NOTES…
• For grandparents and special friends of students in 4th Grade Cantorion and the 3rd and 4th Grade String Ensemble, please enjoy a pre-Open House Program in Estes Multipurpose Room.
• Students are permitted to leave with their guest(s) and will just need to submit permission from a parent to their homeroom teacher.
Mrs. Pickett’s 2nd Graders built leprechaun traps for PARKING • As always is tight, but we will have parking attendants to help direct traffic. St. Patrick’s Day with the help ofparking Lower School engineering If possible, please arrange to be dropped off. teacher Liz Clayton. The traps included pulleys, levers, and 103 North Mooreland Road | Richmond, Virginia 23229 ASSISTANCE other mechanismswww.collegiate-va.org of their• design! a student shows We will have manyHere, parents, faculty and staff volunteers on campus to assist with directions and general questions. how a leprechaun can be captured. 10 | Paw Print
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You’re Invited to Join Us Collegiate’s Lower School
GRANDPARENTS and SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY Thursday, April 2, 2015 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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• The Lower School campus is yours! Students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades will be able to walk around the Lower School campus with their grandparent or special friend. Kindergarten and 1st Grade students will remain in their classrooms for you to visit them there. If you are a grandparent or special friend of more than one student in the Lower School, you will have the flexibility to visit them all. Feel free to explore!
Refreshments North Mooreland Road
OPEN HOUSE
and SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Thursday, April 2, 2015
1:00 p.m.
4th Grade Cantorion and 3rd and 4th Grade Strings Ensemble (see notes at left)
1:30 p.m.
Open House (see notes at left)
2:30 p.m.
Lower School Early Dismissal – for those leaving with grandparent or special friend
2:55 p.m.
Regular Lower School Dismissal Questions?
Jennifer Wilkins • 804.741.9718 • jwilkins@collegiate-va.org Lauralee Allen • 804.741.9757 • lauralee_allen@collegiate-va.org
Spring Arts Events
Condolences
Please check the website calendar for details.
George Vincent Dean, father of David Dean, and grandfather of Evan Dean ’15, died November 3, 2014.
Thursday, April 9-Sat, April 11, 2015
Bobbie Lee Sutherland, mother of Beth Kennon, and grandmother of Ranny ’15, Lee ’18 and Sarah Kennon ’22, died November 5, 2014.
7:30pm, US Spring Play: Twelfth Night (Oates)
Monday, April 13, 2015
4:30pm – 7:00pm, Art Walk
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Jean Belcher Priddy, grandmother of Collegiate dance instructor Kara Priddy, died November 7, 2014. Phillip Keith Pate and Ronald Gene Pate, brothers of Don Pate, and uncles of Elliot ’12, Kyle ’13, and Kakie Pate ’15, died November 4, 2014.
9am, Grade 1 Spring Play (Estes)
Connie M. Richards, sister of Don Pate, and aunt of Elliot ’12, Kyle ’13, and Kakie Pate ’15, died November 4, 2014.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Richard Kidder Meade Thomas, Jr., father of Lynn Piland, and grandfather of Caitlin ’06, Annie ’08 and Jack Piland ’19, died on November 17, 2014.
7pm, MS/US Instrumental Concert (Oates)
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Sandra Barber Martin, mother of Chris Rusbuldt, and grandmother of Christopher ’12 and Jack Rusbuldt ’16, died December 12, 2014.
7pm, MS/US Spring Choral Concert (Oates)
James William Ferrell, III, father of Will Ferrell ’87, and grandfather of Alex ’16, Kate ’18 and Quin Ferrell ’22, died December 21, 2014.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Peggy Jepsen Cuttino, mother of Marsh Cuttino, and grandmother of Sam ’17 and Elka Cuttino ’19; and mother of David Cuttino, and grandmother of Harper ’25 and Charlie, died December 21, 2014.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Stanley Steinberg, father of Erin Goldin, and grandfather of Benjamin and Sophia Goldin ’20, died December 25, 2014.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
9:45am, Grade 3 Colonial Day Performance (Estes)
Elizabeth “Betsy” Watts McLarin ’48, mother of John McLarin ’79, Jean McLarin ’77, and Suzanne Jones Duncan ’65, and grandmother of Blair McLarin ’15, died January 10, 2015.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Martha Jane Martin Dixon, mother of Upper School teacher Alice Dixon, died January 10, 2015.
3pm, US Piano Recital (HCA 126)
7:30pm, US Guitar Recital (HCA 126)
3pm, Spring Dance Concert Grades 3 - 12 (Oates) 7pm, Spring Dance Concert Grades 8 -12 (Oates)
Monday, May 4, 2015
7pm, MS Guitar Concert (Oates)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
7pm, MS/US Jazz Concert (Oates)
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Jack A. Gaines, father of Anne Gaines Scher, and grandfather of Owen ’18 and Katie Scher ’20, died January 13, 2015. Barbara Ann Goode Hitchens, mother of Jen Ronga, and grandmother of Blake ’19 and Hayden Ronga ’23, died January 21, 2015. Daniel George McKenzie, Jr., grandfather of Lower School teacher Ann Woods Cutchins, died January 25, 2015. Nancy Edmondson Crater Jandl, mother of Middle School guidance counselor Sally Chambers, Bonnie Crater ’80, Jeff Crater ’83, and Scott Crater ’87, and grandmother of Alice Chambers ’08, died January 30, 2015.
5pm, 5/6 Piano Recital (HCA 126) 7pm, 7/8 Piano Recital (HCA 126)
Virginia Medaris Davis, sister of Maria O’Shea, and aunt of Rick ’16 and Brigid O’Shea ’17, died January 31, 2015.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Dr. Thomas Adrian Wheat, stepfather of Britt Van Deusen, and grandfather of Marla ’24 and Winnie Van Deusen ’27, died February 2, 2015.
7pm, LS Spring Concert (Oates)
Charles Millner Marchetti, father of Bobby Marchetti, and grandfather of Jacqui ’17, Robert ’19 and Grace Marchetti ’21, died February 8, 2015. George “Gus” Sledge, father of Susan Vaughan, and grandfather of Liz ’15 and Georgia Vaughan ’18, died March 6, 2015. James C. Kincaid, brother of Allyson Brand, and uncle of Lilly ’20 and Tyler Brand ’23, died March 15, 2015. Spring 2015 | 11
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Stephen D. Hickman, Head of School Phyllis Palmiero, Vice President-Finance and Administration Amanda Little Surgner ’83, Vice President-Advancement Benjamin I. Rein, Head of Upper School Charles L. Blair, Jr., Head of Middle School Dr. Jill Hunter, Head of Lower School Debbie Miller, Interim Academic Dean Karen Doxey, Director of Athletics PAW PRINT is published multiple times throughout the year. Elizabeth Cogar, editor phone : 741-9781 e-mail : ecogar@collegiate-va.org Beth Flippo Hutchins ’88 and Marguerite Bostic, Parents’ Association Correspondents PAW PRINT may be read online at www.collegiate-va.org Collegiate School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin in the administration of its educational, admission, scholarship or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.
50 Fun Fairs (cont.) a side of beef, a pony(!), black and white television, aluminum tennis racquet and many other treasures of the day. There was a Grandparent Booth which sold handmade items donated by Collegiate grandparents and a “Country Store” that sold knickknacks and souvenir items ... and even hams! Mrs. Cougar’s Candy Shop was the place to find a sweet treat or two. Throughout the decades, the location of the Fair has changed as have hairstyles and fashion (and we have the pictures to prove it), but the spirit of the Village Green Fair has remained much the same. The ’70s saw footprint of the fair grow and the small midway began to spread across campus. Petting zoos, pony rides and new midway games were added along with mimes. The ’80s brought “inflatable” carnival attractions and also included the popular “Car Smash” (a chance to smash a clunker with a sledgehammer), a Jeep Cherokee raffle and visits from outside vendors such as Pete Smith’s Surf Shop. What would Collegiate be like without our beloved Village Green Fair? Thanks to thousands of parent volunteers over the years we will never have to answer that question. Visionaries like Cornelia Hall and Hermie Powell set the stage for a tradition that is still going strong 50 years later. Join us this year as we Remember the Past, Enjoy the Present and Support the Future on Saturday, April 18 on the fields adjacent to the Lower School.
2015 VGF Co-chairs Angie Ledford Hutchison ’90 and MH Bartzen
Complete Details on the 50th Anniversary Village Green Fair can be found on pages 6-7