Forte et Gratum Fall 2012

Reunions & Celebrations

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2012 Physics Photos:

Each year Upper School students in Dr. Kevin Sweeney's Physics class submit entries into the AAPT's photo contest (American Association of Physics Teachers). This is an international contest open to all high school students with entries limited to 15 per school. The photos above were selected to represent CSG in the competition. Angela Mentel, '12, and Lauren Gerber, ’12, were each recognized as having one of the top 100 photos in the entire contest. The pictures were chosen from over 1,200 entries from all over the world. The top 100 photos will be displayed at the 2012 AAPT Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the attendees vote to determine the ultimate winners.

Summer 2012

On & Off

Campus 5 From the Head of School 6 Alumna of the Year 10 Alumnae Weekend 14 Landmark Thank You 16 Campus Celebrations 22 Farewell and Tips from Terrie 26 Cum Laude 28 Class News & Reunions

COVER: Members of the Class of 2012 take a break from commencement rehearsal to go check out the new Wellness and Athletics Complex as it nears completion. THIS PAGE: Members of the Class of 1997 in front of the photo booth at Reunion 2012.

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Forte et Gratum is produced by Columbus School for Girls Development and Communications Offices. We retain the right to determine editorial content and manner of presentation. Class news: classnews@columbusschoolforgirls.org BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bernie Ostrowski, Chair Cecily Chester Alexander, ’88 Sarah Benson, ’97 Lavea Brachman, ’80 Tom Brigdon Lisa Courtice, Ph.D. Beth Crane, ’69 Timothy J. Faber Jonathan Feibel, M.D. E. Gordon Gee, Ed.D. Kate Carlin Giller, ’87 Michael Glimcher Glenda Pierce Harrison Jeff Henderson Stephanie A. Hightower Lisa A. Hinson Nancy K. Jeffrey (Lifetime Member) John P. Kennedy Dawn Tyler Lee, ’90 Susan Merryman Tim Miller Tom O’Hara Rocky Robins Ira Sharfin Lynne Smith Susan Tomasky Brian X. Tierney Webb I. Vorys Leigh Ann Wobst

EX OFFICIO Elizabeth (Liza) M. Lee, Head of School Perry Rogers, Ph.D., Assistant Head for Academic Development and Community Outreach Jane Gibson, Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations Katie Kessler Chatas, ’84, Interim Co-Director of Development & External Relations Kimberly Rice Wilson, ’80, Interim Co-Director of Development & External Relations Colleen Duffy, ’84, Alumnae Board Andrea Zid Salmi, ’83, National Alumnae Council Sarah Balasky & Elizabeth Tierney, Parents’ Association

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Head Of School Who can quit young lives after being long in company with them, and not desire to know what befell them in their after years? from Middlemarch, by George Eliot This issue of the alumnae magazine is an experiment. For years CSG alumnae have told us that the first pages they turn to are the alumnae notes pages, and many have said that those are the only pages they read. Therefore, this issue has no theme – or if it has a theme, it is “celebrating our alumnae.” Our focus is on class notes, class reunions, and our newest alumnae and their graduation in June.

I have to confess that I am an alumnae notes addict –– not just those in the CSG magazine, but in all the alumnae magazines that I receive. In our family that totals ten publications twice a year, and at least ten hours of reading time for the twenty issues. Why this fascination with alumnae notes? As the quotation from George Eliot suggests, part of the fascination is simple curiosity.

What happened to those people we knew when they were young? How did their lives turn out?

Another obvious reason is to keep in touch with friends. Just looking at the reunion photos shows the pleasures of reuniting with friends. Certainly CSG graduates, who remain friends with their classmates for life, read the magazine and come to reunions to maintain contact with friends they may not see regularly or speak to, but with whom they feel a connection nonetheless. I read the notes of our family's schools because I want to keep in touch with my friends, my husband's friends and my children's friends.

But I also read alumnae notes because they tell a story, and it is these personal narratives that bind us into community and remind us that we all share a common humanity. Robert Coles, the famous Harvard psychiatrist, who is known for his studies of children, has written a book titled The Call of Stories, in which he explores the importance of stories, our own and others, to our ability to find meaning and structure in our lives. Yes, class notes are abbreviated and highly edited stories, but they help us to find commonality in both our joys and our sorrows.

Lastly, perhaps we read the alumnae notes with pleasure because they fuel memory. They remind us of the feelings, the places, the people who belong to the past, and who have helped determine the present. The delights of memory are manifold: memory takes us back to another time; memory reawakens our senses; memory makes us whole.

We have no history without memory, and when we read these notes and attend reunions they remind us of what was important to us in the past, what our hopes were, and what our despair.

With memory we see ourselves more truly and more vividly than any immediate picture can provide. When read altogether, not just by class, the fragments of lives here become a beautiful whole, a colorful fabric that tells the story of a community of CSG women who belonged to a singular institution, in a particular place, in a remarkable century. Read “our” story and celebrate a remarkable community!

Soon, alumnae class notes will be online, so they'll be current and available all the time!

2012 Seniors receiving diplomas from Liza Lee at commencement rehearsal. From top: Sarah Taylor, Teal Harrison, Jamie Feyko, and Sally Sugar.

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WENDY LAZARUS, Class of 1967 Cathy Jones Williard, ’83, the 2011-2012 President of the Alumnae Association, had the honor of presenting the Alumna Award to Wendy Lazarus, ’67, at Alumnae Weekend.

Wendy Lazarus is a leading advocate and policy expert on a wide range of children’s issues, having spent more than 30 years working on the front lines for children throughout the nation. She has had a range of managerial, legislative, and advocacy accomplishments that improved the lives of children and families at the community, state and national levels. Her major focus has been the shaping of public policies that promote opportunities for young people in the areas of health, technology readiness, and child support, among others. Wendy is a frequent commentator on children's issues in the media and has authored numerous reports and articles. In addition, she has served as a consultant to several private grant-making foundations. She graduated from Yale University in Yale's first class of women graduates, and received a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina.

Wendy is married to Harley Frankel and has two adult children.

Wendy is Founder and Co‐President of The Children's Partnership, a California-based national, nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to advance the interests of America’s children and families—especially those at risk of being left behind. Its primary mission is to ensure that all children have the resources and the opportunities they need to grow up healthy and to lead productive lives.

Wendy has received numerous awards and honors, including most recently, the Stanton Fellowship, awarded to Social Entrepreneurs to address a big societal problem. Her fellowship focused on how digital game companies like Electronic Arts or Zynga can use their games (like Farmville on Facebook) to generate funds to improve the health and success in school of underserved children and families.

Wendy Lazarus shared her experience and advice with the Upper School students on Friday of Alumnae Weekend.

“Good morning girls. Of all the things happening this weekend connected with receiving the Alumnae Award, the one I’m most excited about is the chance to talk with you.

I was trying to think back about what was on my mind when I was at CSG and sitting in the chair you’re in. Honestly, I don’t have a clue. So I decided to talk about my career path and try to connect my story to what lies ahead for each of you.

But first, I’ll tell you a little about what Facebook calls “About me.” I came to CSG in second grade and stayed thru graduation.

Some of my classmates are here from the class of ’67, so could you stand up and be appreciated? I was on the Gold team which was then-and still must be-THE BEST. Now I live in Santa Monica, CA with my husband. We have two adult children plus a third now-our new daughter-in-law.

I run a nonprofit organization which I founded almost 20 years ago that provides a voice for the 70 million children in the US—one out of every eight of whom live in CA. I actually like technology, including social media, and am now leading up an effort related to video games—trying to get game companies like Zynga (think Farmville) and Electronic Arts (think SIMS social) to direct some of the money they make from the sale of virtual goods in games to causes that help underserved kids.

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Maureen Dowd, a writer and columnist for the New York Times said it best: "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."

For me, thinking big and accomplishing my dream has taken the form of becoming a professional advocate. It’s not as well known or easy to explain as being a doctor or a teacher, or a lawyer. In fact when I was your age I never knew that being a professional advocate for something you care deeply about is a real and well-respected career path. But I’ve found it to be so personally satisfying and such interesting work that I want to be sure it’s on your radar screen as you begin to think about possibilities for your life’s work.

Webster defines advocacy as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.” You can become an advocate for anything you care deeply about—the environment, animals, the elderly, better health, you name it. But what a lot of people don’t know is this can be a paid career—not simply something you may have seen your parents do as volunteers outside of their paid jobs.

My career has been as an advocate for children—especially for kids who live in poverty or go without basic food, a home, health care and a good education. I’ve advocated for kids whose parents can’t pay for them to see a doctor and end up in the hospital emergency room when they have an ear infection or strep throat. For kids who go without needed immunizations or who come to school hungry. For kids who don’t have safe after-school places to do their homework or play. And for kids who don’t have a computer, high speed Internet, or the technology tools essential to their learning –tools you can take for granted at school here.

The preamble to the story I’m going to tell—which relates to anything you choose to do with your life—is to think big, really big. It’s a very simple point. It’s not about thinking “big” as in things that make a person “famous.” You can make big things happen in your life so long as you know that you can.

But you’ll want to remind yourself of this each and every day, because there are lots of voices and circumstances around you that will pressure you to “settle”, to doubt yourself, or will put barriers in your way. So long as you have a passion, push yourself harder than you ever thought you could, and believe in yourself, you can push aside these voices and circumstances and make your “big thing” happen.

The women who become outstanding artists, develop scientific breakthroughs, run animal rescues, become CEOs of companies, or are elected to Congress, did just that. If they hadn’t told themselves constantly that they can think big and be successful, their big dreams would never have been achieved. The most important message to take from me this morning-and from CSG generally—is to believe in yourself, always, because you really can do what you set out to do—and don’t ever settle in what that is.

So how do professional advocates spend their days? We research and issue reports about kids’ needs that ought to be addressed by decision makers in government and in business.

We work with news outlets-in the past newspapers, now also blogs, tweets, and other forms of social media—to get this information out to the public so individuals will speak out to their elected officials about these problems and solutions.

We work to enlist the help of mayors, and business executives, and parent groups like the PTA to advocate for kids, because kids don’t vote and need more powerful voices to speak for them. We do a lot of public speaking ourselves to raise awareness about the problem and solution. And we work to get the solution to happen—often by writing legislation and lobbying it through state legislatures or Congress, or by pressuring elected officials to make good decisions as they decide how to allocate the money in state and federal budgets. It’s really fun work, and every day it’s different.

I’d like to share with you a little about my work as an advocate and try to pull out what may be most relevant to you. The first takeaway is that I didn’t have a big game plan to become a children’s advocate. In my view, the best way to discover your passion and your own version of “think big” is to follow your

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nose. Too often, we think we’re supposed to plan everything out. It’s a great-sounding idea, but can be very limiting if you’re not open to changes around you that ought to make you adjust your plan.

My nose led me to graduate school in public health in Chapel Hill, NC. That’s where I discovered my passion for kids and health care. To me, making sure every child can get needed health care is a matter of fairness. And it’s the most basic requirement of a civil society. It was in grad school, too, that I got interested in how our nation sets its policies related to women and kids’ health, and I wanted to become a part of that process.

So I again followed my nose and learned about the work of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, DC which was just starting up. CDF was looking for a young person (defined as a work horse who had no life!) to help develop its advocacy program in children’s health. Though I didn’t know anything about how Washington, DC worked, I went for it.

The takeaway from this part of the story is that big opportunities you didn’t plan sometimes land right in front of you.

Be ready, know that you’ll figure things out and jump in. I was given a chance to work on a very important problem. I was asked to look at the largest US program providing health checkups and treatment for low-income kids, figure out why it wasn’t working, and do something about that. Medicaid’s early screening program was supposed to be helping 13 million poor kids by testing their vision, hearing, dental and other medical needs. But it wasn’t. Hardly any of the eligible kids were getting these checkups because many states never set up the program. For kids who did get screened, far too many never got the eyeglasses or dental care the checkups showed they needed. So at age 26, I had the opportunity to do maybe the most challenging and high impact work of my entire career. I wondered if I could handle this. But I just trusted I could and was willing to take some risks as I figured it out.

Another takeaway from this part of the story is that most significant reforms take almost super-human persistence and much longer than you hope. The legislation that was introduced early in President Carter’s time in office got bogged down in Congress and wasn’t signed into law until eight years later by President Reagan. The slowdown wasn’t because of major opposition--simply that other more politically powerful issues pushed aside this one that didn’t have a lot of political clout. It’s true we live in an increasingly instant-gratification culture. But big things require patience and staying power, even as news cycles speed up and social media tempt our attention spans to shrink.

Since those early days of my career, I’ve had the chance to work on many interesting and meaningful “campaigns” to improve the health and educational outcomes of kids: reforms that allow pregnant women who could not afford prenatal care to get subsidized maternity care; initiatives that brought netbooks and affordable Internet to low income middle school kids who didn’t have a computer at home; advances that reduced the application form for kids to get health insurance from 28 pages to four—overcoming a major barrier that kept lots of kids from ever getting health insurance.

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But doing advocacy work, professionally, brings losses and big disappointments too. After 18 months of round the clock work, my organization lost our fight to increase the tax on each pack of cigarettes sold in CA, a change that’s been proven to reduce teen smoking and associated health risks. We came very close, but couldn’t beat the tobacco industry that outspent our campaign 7 to 1. Much as I said patience is necessary, it’s also true that disappointments that feel like they will crush you are inevitable when you pursue what you’re passionate about.

So, you’ve now heard a story that can be anyone’s. There are hundreds of thousands like mine. It is the story of dreaming big, following your passions, because you can, and not letting yourself or the world stand in your way. Hopefully, too, you now have a picture of a career in which you can “do well” (or at least well enough) by “doing good.” And hopefully whatever “big thing” you decide to “go for”, you will believe that you can do it and you will “follow your nose” to make it happen.”

Wendy also spoke to the National Alumnae Council.

"Thank you all for this honor. I was truly surprised. I now live about as far away from CSG as is possible—in Santa Monica, CA-- and had no idea my friends at CSG knew what I’ve been doing over all these years. Thank you."

The reason the Alumnae Award means the world to me is because the values that CSG stands for and wants to reward are the ones I think truly matter. Not a year has passed in the 45 since I graduated when I haven’t been aware of and felt gratitude for what I got here—a belief in myself, the skills to succeed on my chosen path, a respect for what’s different from me or unknown, and an abiding loyalty to my friends and to my community.

In that spirit, I’d like to recognize my CSG community, the Class of 1967. Could you all please stand? It speaks volumes about the values we all got at CSG that 21 of the 28 “girls” in our class went to a lot of effort to come back together this weekend as I—and as I see it our class—is honored.

I also view today as a chance to celebrate a career path that isn’t celebrated often—being a professional advocate for a cause you’re passionate about. I spoke in detail yesterday to the Upper School girls about what it means to choose professional advocacy as a career path. My field of advocacy has focused on giving all kids a fair start in life. Fairness has been one of my most deeply held values from the earliest days of my life when I attended CSG. Teddy Roosevelt put it well: “This country

will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.”

The worst unfairness to me is when a young child goes hungry, or doesn’t have a doctor to see when she is sick, or lives in hotels because her family doesn’t have a home. I’ve spent my life trying in some small way to make the world a fairer place so all kids can get the basics to grow up healthy and well educated.

One area my advocacy has focused on is technology—because computers and the Internet are increasingly part of how the ladder of opportunity works today. Kids who don’t have these tools and the skills to use them proficiently are at a big disadvantage. But while the digital age brings new forms of opportunity for kids, I, like many others, also worry about their unintended consequences. I think the values we carry forward from our CSG days are deeply challenged by the ways technology is changing every aspect of our lives—how we communicate, do our jobs, get our entertainment, and carry out our chores in life.

How do we, our children, and our grandchildren continue to see that the greatest satisfactions in life comes from “being there” for another person—in person, not by texting?

That comes from sticking with something we find hard or discouraging until we figure it out, not by avoiding what’s tough because the distractions associated with multi-tasking are ever present. And they come from spending quiet time in a garden or on a mountaintop, far from the 24-7 echo chamber of CNN or checking email.

As alums, parents, and grandparents, we ought to make it our job to very deliberately protect these core values at this moment in history when they are being severely challenged by technology developments.

I’d like to close with something that, in contrast to technology, hasn’t changed at all, something that gives me great nourishment—the power of friendships among women that were created at this school and beyond. Being able to count on your women friends and they on you is part of the bedrock that is CSG. I will never take it for granted. It continues to give me great hope and comfort. One of my favorite authors, Anna Quindlen, captures friendship well: “The thing about old friends is not that they love you, but that they know you. They remember that disastrous New Year's Eve when you mixed White Russians and champagne, and how you wore that red maternity dress until everyone was sick of seeing the blaze of it in the office, and the uncomfortable couch in your first apartment and the smoky stove in your beach rental.

They look at you and don't really think you look older because they've grown old along with you, and, like the faded paint in a beloved room, they're used to the look. " Anna Quindlen, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake ― So, again, thank you for this award, for the core values CSG imbues in women, and for the life-long community so many people here today enjoy, thanks to CSG.”

THE CSG ALUMNA AWARD In 1983, the Columbus School for Girls Alumnae Association initiated an annual award to be given to one or more of its own members. The committee is appointed annually by the President of the Alumnae Association and is composed of five voting members, representing six decades of CSG alumnae by their class affiliation, and the President. The committee meets in complete anonymity and confidentiality.

The President of the Alumnae Association serves as a non-voting convener of the committee and the Assistant Director of Development, also non-voting, does all research/information gathering.

The award winner will: • • • •

Represent the highest principles of CSG Have shown consistent interest in and loyalty to the school Have made outstanding contributions in her area of endeavor (either career or community) Demonstrate the value of a CSG education

The essence of the Alumna of the Year Award is to spotlight a woman who stands out from others for her contribution in her chosen career or community life. Other than the fact that this woman attended Columbus School for Girls and thinks well of CSG, she need not be a donor nor super-active volunteer for the school. She needs to be a woman that CSG is proud to claim, but the award is meant to recognize the very high level of her adult accomplishments.

Nominations must be received by October 1, 2012. Please explain why your nominee merits receiving this award, including career or community involvement, associations, other awards received, etc. Any information included will be of assistance to the award committee during the deliberation process.

Nominations now being accepted for the 2013 Alumna of the Year Award: Katie Kessler Chatas, ’84 Kim Rice Wilson, ’80 Interim Co-Directors of Development and External Relations kchatas@columbusschoolforgirls.org 614-252-0781, ext. 131 kimricewilson@columbusschoolforgirls.org 614-252-0781, ext. 130

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Class News

New Alumnae Weekend Format Was A Great Success!

In 1928, Eleanor Kurtz Beaton, Class of 1899, and Marion Smith Stoneman, Class of 1915, started the CSG Alumnae Association. One of CSG’s most enduring traditions was initiated by these women in 1929, with the creation of the Alumnae Supper. About 1980, the supper was changed to a brunch, which was held during Alumnae Reunion weekend at the end of April. As you can see, the tradition of the annual alumnae gathering has evolved over time…

Over the years, the Alumnae Association Board and the Development Office have listened to comments and suggestions and solicited input about Alumnae Weekend and how we might change things to make it more enjoyable and to fit better into people’s busy schedules. This past year, the Alumnae Board worked hard on a plan to freshen up the weekend and allow alumnae returning to Columbus more time with classmates and local family, while still keeping the tradition of Alumnae Weekend intact, including the presentation of the Alumna of the Year Award and welcoming the graduating seniors into the Alumnae Association.

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From most accounts, the changes were welcomed and enjoyed! The weekend started off on Friday with the National Alumnae Council Annual Meeting. Twelve NAC members from nine different states and spanning six decades spent the day hearing from faculty about the school’s exciting learning programs, visiting with current students, touring the construction of the new Wellness and Athletics Complex, and enjoying lunch in the newly renovated Ruch Dining Room with Head of School, Liza Lee. They also had the pleasure of joining the Upper School students in hearing from the 2012 Alumna Award Winner, Wendy Lazarus, ’67. All alumnae were invited to attend any portion of the day and more than fifty, in addition to the NAC members, took the opportunity to explore CSG today.

On Saturday afternoon, nearly 300 alumnae and their guests gathered at the school for the new Alumnae Weekend Celebration. It began in the Shedd Theater with the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae Association, which included the induction of the Class of 2012 into the Alumnae Association, the bestowing of the Alumna Award upon Wendy Lazarus, and the celebration and appreciation of the generous gifts to Annual Giving from the reunion classes. Following the Annual Meeting, everyone flowed over to the dining room for a fun and lively cocktail party.

The signature drink, a “Red and Gold Cosmo,” was quite a hit and each class enjoyed their time in the photo booth, striking poses that ranged from rather dignified to quite silly! The cocktail party venue provided the opportunity to not only catch up with classmates, but to visit with friends from other classes as well. During the evening, alumnae were able to take guided tours of the new construction and self-guided tours of the school they remember…meandering the familiar hallways and reminiscing about old times.

We hope a great time was had by all and we welcome your feedback so that we may continue to provide an enjoyable and meaningful Alumnae Weekend experience. We would also like to extend a big thank you to Alumnae Weekend Chair, Paige Shalter Bruening, ’89, and her committee for their great effort in making the weekend a success.

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$2 Reunion Giving

The great success of this fundraising effort was dependent upon your dedication of time and effort – we greatly appreciate your contribution.

Thank you from the faculty and administration for this strong support. The ultimate winners, of course, are the girls and young women of Columbus School for Girls. Just as alumnae giving supported your education at CSG, you are following in the footsteps of those who have gone before you to ensure that every CSG student continues to receive an excellent education.

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In 2001-2002, CSG began an organized program to promote larger contributions and increased participation by alumnae to their alma mater, particularly in their reunion year. Reunion Giving has become an increasingly important and successful component of CSG’s Annual Giving Campaign.

CSG Alumnae have a long and strong history of giving back to CSG to support the education of today’s CSG girls and young women, just as those alumnae who went before them helped support their own educations.

The Red and Gold Cup is awarded annually to the class that contributes the most to Annual Giving in their reunion year. This year’s winner of the Red and Gold Cup was the Class of 1962, celebrating their 50th Reunion. They raised $116,775!

The Champagne Cup is presented to the class with the highest percentage of participation. This year, the Class of 1967 achieved 100% participation!

Class of 1937 – 75th Reunion (50%) $1,060 Class of 1942 – 70th Reunion (22%) $525

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This year’s reunion classes, those ending in 2 and 7, raised $201,581! This is a 137% increase over last year’s reunion giving total! These gifts are deeply appreciated and vital to sustaining the highest quality educational programming that is the CSG standard.

Class of 1932 – 80th Reunion (67%) $200

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Class of 1952 – 60th Reunion (39%) $1,940 Class of 1957 – 55th Reunion (56%) $8,557

Class of 1962 – 50th Reunion (73%) $116,775 Class of 1967 – 45th Reunion (100%) $10,140 Class of 1972 – 40th Reunion (73%) $15,960 Class of 1977 – 35th Reunion (18%) $2,350

Class of 1982 – 30th Reunion (42%) $13,861 Class of 1987 – 25th Reunion (57%) $15,758

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We extend a special thank you to the Reunion Giving Chairs in the following classes: Class of 1957 – Margie Barton Williams Class of 1962 – Kitty Morton Epler Class of 1967 – Joy Jelliffe Endo Class of 1972 – Carolyn Farrar Orrick and Paula Penn-Nabrit Class of 1982 – Lisa DeLong Cahill Class of 1987 – Kate Carlin Giller, Wendolyn Holland, and Karen Lurie Jones Class of 1992 – Tiffany Burton Duncan, Katy Carpenter Gibson, and Tensing Maa Class of 2002 – Lauren Yen Leahy Class of 2007 – Kasey Ording

Class of 1947 – 65th Reunion(39%) $1,415

Class of 1992 – 20th Reunion (29%) $2,880

Class of 1997 – 15th Reunion (29%) $10,145 Class of 2002 – 10th Reunion (20%) $965

Class of 2007 – 5th Reunion (21%) $550

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NAC Annual Meeting

In addition to a wonderful musical performance by the Program for Young Children and meeting with members of the senior class, the National Alumnae Council enjoyed excellent faculty presentations during their Annual Meeting on Friday of Alumnae Weekend. Topics included Athletics, STEM (Science/ Technology/Engineering/Mathematics), and Upper School.

Lindsey Smith, Kelly Standley and Leonie Turack gave a presentation about health and wellness and the CSG Athletic Department’s Commitment to Excellence.

Athletics at Columbus School for Girls is a program of excellence; one that demands from student-athletes commitment, discipline, and pride.

Student-athletes bring the same dedication to athletics that they take to their classrooms and performance venues. Self-discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the display of ethical behavior are integral pieces of the athletics experience.

Consistent and dedicated participation in interscholastic athletics is a strong predictor of future success. CSG is committed to providing a program which equips all student-athletes for life.

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Increase overall student participation in the interscholastic athletics program. (62%) • Provide the necessary enhancements to the athletics program so that it becomes an admissions draw for CSG. • Provide a source of increased school spirit and pride.

• Develop the necessary steps to increase our teams’ exposure to competitive team situations, including advancing into the district, regional, and state tournaments.

Christine Murakami, Felicity Steele and Kevin Sweeney shared information about current trends with women in STEM fields and specifically what CSG is doing to encourage and prepare its students in these areas.

Women are less likely than men to declare a STEM major in college and women are underrepresented in many science and engineering occupations. So, why is the gender gap in STEM fields important? For equity and innovation.

Source: Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology. Data derived from Cooperative Institutional Research Program, Higher Education Research Institute, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, The American Freshman: National Norms for Fall 1990 through Fall 2006, www.gseis.ucla.edu/heri/heri.htm

What CSG is Doing…

Lower School • STEM Field Trips - Visit to The Ohio State University's (OSU) Ceramic and Materials Engineering Lab and Edison Welding Institute • Visit to the DaVinci robot and Robotic Transport system at OSU Hospitals • WeDo and NXT Lego Robotics • Lego Story Starters Pilot Project • Chroma Key (Green Screen) Movie Technology • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Tree Banding Project • Lower / Middle School Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day with OSU Middle School • Lego League • Stone Lab (Action Research/ Field Study) • Energy Bike with Ohio Energy Project • Encouraging Summer Engineering Experiences (OSU, COSI)

Upper School • Science & Math Curriculum Changes • One-to-One Tablet PC Program • One Laptop Per Child • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) • Summer Internships with OSU Faculty

How are we doing?

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National statistics show that 5.9% percent of women from single-sex schools plan to major in engineering, compared to only 2% among women from coeducational schools.

• 18% of the CSG’s Class of 2011 left to pursue studies in engineering and 44% of the class intended to pursue a major in the STEM field.

CSG’s new Director of Upper School, Jemma Giddings, shared her vision for that division.

Purposely Designed to Build Young Women of Strength & Grace. Hallmarks of CSG’s Upper School: CSG’s Upper School has been built on a strong tradition of deep • faculty-student connections.

• Over the four years in upper school, students find themselves embraced, supported, and challenged to do their best work.

• The Upper School at CSG is marked by invigorating academics, supportive teachers, and exciting opportunities designed to broaden students’ horizons.

Purposely Designed To Build Students Who Are: • Academically Accomplished • Intellectually Adventurous • Poised & Confident • Globally Literate • Courageous Leaders • Powerful Communicators • Creative and Collaborative Problem-Solvers • Agents of Positive Change in their Communities • Honorable, Compassionate, and Trustworthy • Dedicated to a Passion • Joyful in their Pursuits of Excellence Purposeful Programming • CSG’s writing program and Writing Center help students to develop as strong writers.

• Engaging classroom discussions push students to think critically and to synthesize information.

• Nuanced, problem-based lessons challenge students to problemsolve, both collaboratively and individually, in innovative ways.

• Deep and abiding interdisciplinary connections broaden students’ perspectives on the world around them.

Professional Development • Brain-Based Research • Teaching in the Ways that Girls Learn Best • The Learner-Centered Classroom • Embracing, Understanding, and Celebrating Diversity at CSG

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Previous Dining Room

Newly Renovated Ruch Dining Room

Old Swimming Pool

Look how far we have come ...

Thank you current Landmark donors!

American Electric Power Foundation Brett and Cecily Chester Alexander, '88 Roger G. Amigo Carol J. Andreae, '63 & James P. Garland Lana Baker Sarah and Glenn Balasky Kathy and Brian Bapst Mona and David Barber Milt and Julia Baughman Nancy Casto Benson, '44 Sarah Benson, '97 Andy and Denise Bittinger Connie Aldrich Bodiker, '54 Thomas J. and Penny Masters Boes Mr. Bernard Boiston and Ms. Katerina Dimou Estate of Rebecca S. Bonnell, '52 The Brachman/Smith Families Kevin and Jen Brady Cassandra and Tom Brigdon Estate of Constance Smith Brooks, '25 Susan and Jim Budros Betsy Carlin, '83 & Becky Watson David and Lisa Carlin Phil and Sally Carlin Phil and Liz Salamy Chahine, '97 Geoff and Katie Kessler Chatas, '84 The Chester Family Carolyn Thomas Christy, '60 Robert and Amy Click Andy and Kathy Connor Drs. Tom and Lisa Courtice The Crane Family CSG Class of 2011 CSG Class of 2012 CSG Student Council 2011

CSG Student Council 2012 Elizabeth (Betty) Miller Custer, '39 Jillian Davis The DeLong Family (Ann,'56, Jennifer, '11, & Lisa DeLong Cahill, '82) Laurie and Anand Desai Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson & Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman Donaldson, '92 Thomas H. and Tiffany Burton Duncan, '92 Elizabeth Esser Tim and Marilu Faber James and Babette Abel Feibel, '54 Jonathan and Lori Ann Feibel Michael J. and Karen G. Fiorile Franklin Foundation Dan and Kelly Fronk Jules and Judy Roth Garel, '51 Kathy and Scott Gerber Drs. Bill and Trish Gianakopoulos Jane H. Gibson Pat and Kate Carlin Giller, '87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Glimcher DeeDee and Herb Glimcher Babette T. Gorman, '69 Anne Griffin & Jay Yano Julia Gardiner Hadley, '43 * Mark, Barb, Michelle, '03, & Lindsey, '08, Hanners Dr. R. Brian and Melissa Hardy Reverend and Mrs. O'Vell K. Harrison Mr. W. Henry Hauser, Jr. Jeff and Lynn Henderson Stephanie Hightower Devie Hiller Mrs. Charleen Noyes Hinson Lisa A. and Alan D. Hinson

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Julie and Alan Hochman Mr. Stephen Hornyak & Ms. Kathryn Tarantino Huntington Bank Sebastian and Rebecca McCabe Ibel, '84 Sue Hammond & Jeff Innes Karen James Anne, '70, Sally, '72, and Betsy, '75, Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Jeffrey The Jeffrey Company Elizabeth S. Johnson Family Trust Brad and Holly Schottenstein Kastan, '74 Kyle and April Zimmerman Katz, '87 Anne B. Kauffman John and Mary Kennedy Stephen Keyes & Lauren Bonfield Aina and Leonid Krupovlyanskiy Estate of Elizabeth R. Kuhnsman Jerry and Carmen Ladman Dr. David Lang & Dr. Tayma al Faruqi Mr. and Mrs. Herbert N. Lape II Heather Lavielle Bob and Mary Lazarus Dawn Tyler Lee, '90 Pei-Chen Jane Lee Liza and Will Lee Jill Levy, '70 and Steve Price Mrs. Milton Lewin Limited Brands Ben Liu Mary Pat Martin & Rick Livingston Carrie and Andrew Madison Beth Mahler Estate of Mildred McLesky Mangum, '39 Alexandra Martin, '10 Rob and Cindy Martin

Wellness and Athletics Complex from Drexel

Swimming Pool During Construction

Brad J. Maurer & May S. Zia Elisa and Dave McCurdy Jodie McFee & Jerry Rees John and Mary Lou McGregor Noel and Anne Melvin Jason and Nicole Miller Jenny Morgan Diane Mosher Jane Power Mykrantz, '52 Nacht Hilbrands Rackoff Family Fund Kasey Neer Mark M. Nesbit & Shannon Hurd Christine L. Neubauer Estate of Alice L. Norton, '43 Tom and Kelly O'Hara Bob and Laurie Onda Kathy and Bernie Ostrowski Darren and Helen Patton Tammy Pedon Jonathan Petuchowski & Leslie Yenkin and Miriam & Bernard Yenkin Pam and Alistair Phillips Drs. Joel and Julie Politi Susan Powell David J. and Catharine Moritz Presper Tom and Jean Rice Frances Sterner Richardson, '44 Rocky and Mary Robins Andrew and Christy Schoedinger Rosenthal, '87 Yoaz and Julie Schottenstein Saar, '84 Terry Sanders & Kristen Sydney Leslie J. Sawyer, '71 Terrie and Kevin Scheckelhoff Jeff and Kim Schellhaas Saul Schottenstein Foundation D William J. Schottenstein Karin M. Schuberth Karen Scranton & Russell Smith Pamela and Ira Sharfin Estate of Anne Halliday Shaw, '43 Richard Shindell Stephen and Lynne Smith Christie Stover Joe and Amy Rau Sugar, '87

Paul and Diane Swoboda The Tierney Family The Tomasky-Ungvarsky Family The Trueman Family Webb and Liz Vorys Marilyn and Jim Vutech Estate of Richard O' Walker, Jr. Jeff and Linda Wasil Steve and Mary Weiler Lisa and Kurt Wesolek Mrs. William King Westwater, '36 Mary Wheeler Estate of Mary Ruth Gillispie Whitehead, '40 Bill and Celeste Williams David and Velma Sater Williams, '48 Jim, Kim, '80, Meg & Kate Wilson Franck and Leigh Ann Wobst Estate of Louise Taylor Wright, '49 John Wuorinen & Liz Nusken Michael Yaffe & Karin Yaffe Stump Mark and Julie Yale Ellen and Ed Yen Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Zimmerman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Zox Anonymous Donors (16) * Deceased

Join our list of donors, invest in CSG's future by supporting the Landmark Campaign.

Look for photos of ongoing construction of our new Performance & Arts Facility in the next issue of Forte et Gratum and on the CSG website!

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to pay tribute and extend recognition to those individuals who through the years have contributed to Columbus School for Girls in the field of Athletics, and who have continued to demonstrate, in their daily lives, the values learned in athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NOMINATIONS • • •

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No athlete shall be considered for recognition until at least ten (10) years after the graduation of her class.

A coach or member of Columbus School for Girls Athletic Department must qualify by having served on the Athletic Department staff for at least twelve (12) years.

Qualifications and criteria shall be based upon the candidate’s participation in athletics while attending Columbus School for Girls and college, but shall be largely based upon accomplishments after leaving college. The selection shall be on merit only and never of a political nature.

The record of the individual considered shall be so outstanding that there is no question as to the qualifications necessary for induction. Such record may include, but is not limited to: 1) national or state recognition of athletic ability, 2) recognition received at the collegiate level or beyond for athletic ability, and 3) significant post graduate contributions to athletics at Columbus School for Girls and women’s athletics generally.

Consideration shall be given for personal conduct in life and personal contributions to the high ideals of women’s athletics.

Special awards and induction may be considered and made because of unusual contributions and performances.

NOMINATION: Each nomination must include in written form, biographical information regarding the nominee’s athletic accomplishments or contributions to women’s athletics. Time, place, and manner in which the new Inductees will enter the Hall of Fame will be at the discretion of the Director of Athletics and the Columbus School for Girls Alumnae Board.

Please submit nominations to: Katie Kessler Chatas, ’84 Kim Rice Wilson, ’80 Interim Co-Directors of Development and External Relations kchatas@columbusschoolforgirls.org 614-252-0781, ext. 131 kimricewilson@columbusschoolforgirls.org 614-252-0781, ext. 130

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Greta Bauer was able to borrow her mom's ice cream truck and surprise her classmates as they gathered for some fun in the sun at the Annual PYC Picnic, celebrating another successful year of discovery in the Columbia House. Greta, her dad, Charly, and her uncle, Tom, served Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream for the PYC students and their families.

The Program for Young Children also celebrated the wedding of Kasey and Katie Neer. Mr. Neer's 4/5 Class students made him a tall vase out of clay so that he could continue to give his wife peonies, her favorite flower. They also created a small canvas representing his wedding day. Inside the canvas he found advice from each of the children on how he could continue to let his wife know how much he loves her. On the back of the canvas was a child’s summary of how to get married:

"Say I love you for two days." Adriana "Draw her pictures with hearts and flowers and a rainbow and surprise her. Say, Tah-Dah!!!”

Clara "Mr. Neer say thank you for all the love that Mrs. Neer gave you." Chloe "Have nice dinners together with dessert." Andrea "You should say this a lot, “I’m so happy I married you!” Ava "Give her surprises every other day, so it goes in a pattern!" Boula "Hug her right after you wake up and before you go to bed at night." Charlotte

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o n s Lower School Day Lower School Day is a favorite tradition at CSG. The program focuses on Form V students as they "graduate" from Lower School.

Lower School teachers read reflections written by the Form V girls as they receive a Book of Services and a rose. The Senior Class visits the program and are serenaded by the younger girls and presented with beautiful garden bouquets by the Form I girls.

Students are recognized for their citzenship and their achievements in academics, arts, and athletics. Award highlights included: The Elsie Coates Kittle Award - Annie Politi The Elsie Coates Kittle Award was presented to the school by the family of Mrs. Kittle, which includes four CSG graduates, in memory of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. James Monroe Kittle. This award is given to a member of the Fifth Form, who, through her leadership, her scholastic achievements, her relationships with her teachers and peers, and her participation in school activities, has truly exemplified the best traditions of Columbus School for Girls.

Dorothy G. Sehring Chess Award - Lina Jeffers, Form I Each year the Dorothy G. Sehring Chess Award is given to a student who has contributed significantly to the Chess Club by participating eagerly in club sessions and supporting other members of the club with encouragement and enthusiasm.

Students at CSG participated in World Spelling Day, World Math Day, and World Science Day. During the three day event, CSG answered a total of 73,571 correct questions of which 67,885 were correct math questions. The top three students were recognized: Erin Solomon, Leslie Robins and Brianna Swartz.

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c a m p u s c e l e b r a t i Middle School Celebration Congratulations to all Middle School students on the successful completion of their respective forms. The Middle School Celebration ceremony focused on Form VIII students with special congratulations to the following recipients: Bethany Yamamoto- Citizenship Award Form VI; Megan Wong- Citizenship Award Form VII; Emily Lynch- Citizenship Award Form VIII; Eliya Smith- Arnold Cup Form VIII Language Arts- Katelyn Henderson History- Isabella Pesavento Honors Algebra- Adelaide Feibel Pre-Algebra- Nicole Narcross Algebra 2A- Eleanor Smith Algebra 4A- Ryan O’Hara Algebra II- Cecilia D’Arms, Jean Luo, Katelyn Henderson, Genevieve Faber & Srija Reddy Science- Srija Reddy Spanish I- Adelaide Feibel Spanish VIII- Paris Starcher Latin- Jessica Giller Physical Education- Genevieve Faber Visual Arts- Eleanor Wade Health- Ryan O’Hara Drama On-Stage- Alexa Bright Off-Stage- Eleanor Smith Technology- Madeline Ostrowski Performing Arts Strings- Hannah Fetters Winds- Eliya Smith Choir-Taylor Griffith Newly elected Student Council Officers: President, Meg Wilson Vice President, Anna Tierney Secretary, Marissa Madison

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o n s Upper School Night Congratulations to the students who were recognized at the Upper School Night Awards Program. See the CSG website for the complete list of award winners.

Brown Written/Spoken Expression Victoria Ungvarsky Bryn Mawr Intellectual Curiosity Sarah Naguib Connecticut School Contribution Nora Tien Harvard Scholarship/Character Jessie Greer Kenyon Literature/Writing Asia Cunningham Rochester Technology Katelyn Lennon Williams Top 5% of class Jenny Henderson Chinese Alex Rafter Vocal Ensemble Eleanor Vorys & Audra York Courageous Athlete Teal Harrison Crites, Theater Shelby Williams Dispatch Scholar/Athlete Sophie Chatas Dresden German Jamie Feyko Fadiman Research Writing Sarah Taylor & Victoria Ungvarsky LUCIUS Latin Ann Campo Nelson Visual Arts Asia Cunningham OHSAA Scholar/Athlete Anita Desai Physical Education Bridget Lorenz & Eleanor Vorys Athletic Leadership/Spirit Patricia Ryan Rodabaugh History Elaina Rollins & Anna Recchie Schiff Mathematics Sophie Chatas & Ang Deng Sousa Wind Ensemble Sophie Chatas Spanish Robin Smith Team Sportsmanship Miranda Butler-Pettit & Angela Mentel Stoddard English Audrey Coble & Teal Harrison String Ensemble Grace Roslovic Grace Notes Sarah Taylor Werum Poetry Emily Gammons Yenkin Science Teal Harrison & Eleanor Vorys Altreuter Effort/Perseverance Ranndi Grubbs Beaton Senior Excellence Bridget Lorenz Citizenship Form X Emily Yang Council Cup Student Council Sally Sugar Highest GPA Improvement Sydney Casey Leveque Service Robin Smith & Sarah Taylor Mann (Faculty) Character Maria Pompili, Madeleine Livingston, Audra York McCloud (Alumnae) Friendship Angela Mentel National Sports Cup Ranndi Grubbs, Taylor McIntyre, Angela Mentel Publications (Silhouette) Anita Desai & Jamie Feyko Literary Magazine (Intellectuelle) Sarah Naguib & Victoria Ungvarsky Yearbook (Topknot) Ranndi Grubbs & Abbe Petuchowski Schueller Exam, Highest Exams Myrial Holbrook Vassar Junior Excellence Tiffany Lau Williams Scholar/Athlete Helen Gianakopoulis www.columbusschoolforgirls.org 19

c a m p u s c e l e b r a t i Commencement 2012:

Columbus School for Girls proudly celebrated 51 young women at the 2012 Commencement Ceremony. It was a beautiful day for the graduates as they celebrated their many years of hard work, their many accomplishments, and their many friendships. Each graduating senior had her long awaited moment walking down the red carpeted aisle in a traditional long white dress, holding one dozen long-stemmed red roses - a moment every CSG girl knows well. The welcome was given by Liza Lee, Head of School and Board President, Bernie Ostrowski conferred diplomas with Mrs. Lee, Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, Ph.D., Associate Head of School, and Jemma Giddings, Director of Upper School.

Sophie Chatas, Student Council President, addressed the board, faculty, students, parents and many friends and relatives. Sophie's address was delivered with a message that referenced her speech at Convocation, the official start of school, and built on the physical changes at CSG during the Landmark Construction project. Sophie directed the following to her classmates: "Clearly, the distinct spirit of CSG not only remained strong throughout this chaotic, change-filled year, but it in fact became stronger. My wish for the Class of 2012 is that each of us is able to respond and adapt to the changes in our own lives in this same way. Just as the CSG community used the construction changes and commotion to build on the bonds that already existed, I am confident each of us graduating seniors will use whatever chaos we face in our own lives to construct our new selves – stronger, wiser, more resilient. Just as we faced and overcame challenges so often together here at CSG, I know we will face all our challenges next year with the same determination and strength. And, just as we moved forward from our mistakes together at CSG, I know we will do so in the future with the same courage and grace. Just like CSG’s spirit did this year, I expect each of our unique spirits to remain strong and shine through whatever hardships we face."

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Farewell & Tips from Terrie Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, our Associate Head, is leaving CSG to become Head of School at St. Catherine’s School, in Richmond, VA. From Liza Lee: "Really I should write a love letter to Terrie, who has given a major portion of her life to the school, and who has been a friend, a guide, and a caring teacher to me.

She came to CSG as a 22 year-old Form III teacher in 1979, and is leaving having served in almost every capacity, from Director of Admission to Acting Head of School. Terrie does her job superbly, and I am grateful every day that she is here. She makes it possible for me to do my job. She has a superb understanding of CSG, she is an excellent educator, and she is an articulate speaker and writer. She is consistent in all her dealings with people and she creates a friendly, balanced environment for students, their families, and the faculty. She knows every aspect of school life, PreK-12. It is almost impossible to imagine the school without Terrie, or to imagine my own life without her strength and grace (and humor) on a daily basis."

"Good afternoon, friends and family. Today is all about our wonderful Class of 2012. These young women have brought us joy, new ways of thinking, and connectedness. Girls, today, I will spend a brief amount of time reflecting on your past and legacy at Columbus School for Girls, and offering some advice for your future.

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We will remember you for your commitment to others. Your service projects have supported the homeless, the hungry, and the needy.

You have dedicated hundreds of hours at organizations including Nationwide Children’s Hospital working with children, DOMA aiding sex traffic victims, and Operation Buckeye supporting our military troops. You led the Upper School in raising 20,000 cans of food this year for Vinton County residents where 33% of the children go hungry each day, and you revitalized the recycling program at CSG modeling good stewardship of our world’s resources. You have spent time with people in need and made their world better. As Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

We will remember you for such things as your love of writing messages for the message center in the Program for Young Children, your care of Jeffrey Park in Fourth Form, your love of playing kickball in front of the mansion steps in Fifth Form, your work with the roller coaster projects in Sixth Form, and your performances in productions including Leader of the Pack performed last year. Our memories of you as young children to young women are vivid and cherished.

You are a group of young women who build community. For example, you came to the Decade Dance dressed as construction workers and you reminded everyone all year long that “Our house

is changing, but our hearts are not,” as stated by Sophie Chatas, Upper School Student Council President, in her convocation speech.

Your support of the construction project was much appreciated. You modeled patience and tolerance through this year’s construction.

You have been leaders on the Robotics Team and members of band, choir, and strings. You helped take us to the states in cross country, diving, golf, swimming, tennis, track, and to championship level play in many sports over the last four years. I remember with fondness the Red Out at last year’s basketball tournament. You filled the gymnasium dressed in CSG spirit wear and supported our Unicorns with enthusiasm.

One of our most exciting days this year was Senior Day. We arrived at school and entered “The Big Top,” and enjoyed a day at the “circus” complete with colorful wall hangings, carnival games, and cotton candy. Most notable is that you worked together as a class to provide an experience that engaged all age levels in a magical day—and all on budget! I even know that you sent notes to everyone who helped you make the day a success.

Your respect of yourself, each other, and those around you has warmed all of our hearts. You have worked diligently to be able to sit on this veranda today. You have spent hours studying and helping one another achieve great academic success.

Your zest for learning has inspired us, and sometimes it challenged us to find new ways to engage you in problem-solving and analysis.

We are proud of you, your achievements, and your character. You are young women of integrity who are bright, hard-working, and innovative. You are ready to explore and lead.

In my tenure at our beloved CSG, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of girls and young women, and my roles as an educator and as a mother have given me wonderful insights into the journey from childhood to adulthood. I have found deep meaning and great joy in each of these roles. You have taught me lessons about reaching for goals, forgiving others, growing courage, and finding joy.

As you leave CSG and begin a new journey at places like Duke, Furman, Miami University, and University of St. Andrews in Scotland, please spend some time thinking about the person you are and the person you want to become. Be intentional about your choices and direction. This is an important moment in your life. You are now entering the next phase where you will make decisions about what you will do, with whom, and when. Eleanor Roosevelt so elegantly stated, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

So, please indulge me one last time, and let me offer what many of you have called, “Tips from Terrie.” I offer you 10 tips:

The PYCers said it best when they told me, “Brave means you are a little scared…you just have to go up and shake hands.”

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Be a woman who is on time and uses good manners.

Enough said.

6. Be a woman who laughs easily and often. Find the humorous side of daily life and celebrate it with others. People are drawn to those who smile and laugh. I love Charlie Chaplin’s quote, “To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!”

7. Be a woman who is reflective. Take time to ponder life – your life. Enjoy the many wonders of the world. Walk in beautiful places in silence – and think.

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Be a woman who is curious. Explore and experience all sorts of new things. Attend operas, go kayaking, read classics, study nature, build a camp fire, learn to grill chicken on a gas grill, find a book of poetry and be absorbed by the words. “A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom,” says Robert Frost.

9. Be a woman who is fun! Be playful; enjoy simple pleasures in life. I have loved playing on the playground with CSG girls and young women, competing in faculty versus student athlete sports events, walking with you on the CSG Scholarship Walk, and doing all sorts of fun and silly things. You have helped me find pleasure in life’s daily moments—and I am grateful to you.

10. Be a woman who sees the best in the world:

“What’s the best thing in the world?

June-rose, by May-dew impearled; Sweet south-wind, that means no rain; Truth, not cruel to a friend; Pleasure, not in haste to end; Beauty, not self-decked and curled Till its pride is over-plain; Light, that never makes you wink; Memory, that gives no pain; Love, when, so, you’re loved again.

What’s the best thing in the world?

—Something out of it, I think.”

By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

It has been an honor to serve you all these years. Forte et Gratum to you, girls—with all my love."

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Be a woman with vision and dedication. Figure out what you want to do and work hard to make it happen. Ask questions, listen to others, conduct research, and read a lot. “Hitch your wagon to a star,” as Ralph Waldo Emerson said.

2. Be a woman of integrity and honor. Have a love of truth and expect it from yourself and others; give respect and appreciation to those who are deserving.

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Be a woman with passions and a lot of heart. Confucius said it best when he said, “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

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100 Year Legacy

by Webb and Liz Vorys

Almost 20 years ago we walked our older daughter, Kate, into the Program for Young Children (PYC) building at Columbus School for Girls for her first day of school. We remember the morning vividly because we were releasing our first born from our sole guidance into a new world where others would help mold her. The PYC was bright, clean, and warm; the teachers welcoming. We’d made a huge financial commitment to send Kate to CSG. What we didn’t appreciate at the time was the huge financial commitment others had made to enable us to have our wonderful first morning, and the many that followed. We were and are the beneficiaries of the generosity and thoughtfulness of hundreds of people who believed it was important to provide the best education possible for girls and young women. They provided the financial means by which the PYC and other CSG buildings were so thoughtfully constructed to help in this process.

Several years later we introduced our second daughter, Eleanor, to the PYC, and like her older sister, she also thrived in CSG’s environment. She wanted to go to school. She wanted to participate in the myriad activities offered there. And she was mad when we got her there late... yes, that happens, as you all know.

Time went on and we had many opportunities to check out other schools for our girls, and we did. Not because we wanted them to go elsewhere, but because we thought we owed it to them to give them the best, whatever that meant. CSG remained their choice, and our choice.

Last week, our Eleanor graduated from CSG in a most beautiful ceremony, alongside her best friends in the world, in front of her smiling family, and with the approval and applause of all her beloved teachers -- exactly 100 years after her greatgrandmother, Adeline, graduated from CSG with the Class of 1912. CSG, however, is a different place now than it was back then, or even a mere 20 years ago. Why? Because CSG does not simply teach “the 3 R’s”; rather, it offers a much broader education that enables its students and graduates to succeed in all aspects of life – to become “whole” adults.

The Landmark Capital Campaign is focused on continuing to help girls and young women reach their fullest potential.

Its construction goals support, supplement, and enhance the growth of the whole person - educationally, artistically, athletically, and spiritually. We are witness to the importance of this kind of education. Girls in Eleanor’s class are National Merit scholars, Division I athletes, concert musicians, and actors. 100% of them will be off to college next year studying in California, NYC, Scotland, Russia, and many places in between.

They are confident, spirited, and engaged. They have become this way, in large part, as a result of their CSG education.

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ABOVE: Webb and Liz Vorys at 2012 Commencement.

BELOW: Eleanor Vorys graduated from CSG exactly 100 years after her great-grandmother, Adeline, graduated from CSG with the Class of 1912.

We have willingly agreed to help with the Landmark Campaign to pay back the gift we received from those who came before us.

We also want to pay forward for those who will come after us.

Please support the Landmark Campaign as generously as you can when you are called upon by one of our volunteers -- for the benefit of the girls of today and the girls of tomorrow, all of whom will be the leaders of our future.

A Tradition Within The tradition of wearing a white dress when you graduate from Columbus School for Girls has been around for over one hundred years. It is a beautiful and very special celebration for all the graduates.

When it came time for the first of four Connor girls to graduate in 2004, they set out to find “The Dress.” Colleen said, “It was the first dress that I tried on and it was the one that I kept going back to. I loved it.”

Andy, the father of the girls, says, "Going to CSG was a huge commitment for our family. We live 45 minutes away and made 'the drive' for over 12 years. The time factor was always an issue especially with sports and extracurricular activities. Managing their time was crucial, and as our daughters pursued college degrees as well as careers, we have seen the benefits of CSG. It also gave our daughters a good work ethic that will be used in every aspect of their lives. Our commitment to CSG was worth it."

The sisters certainly did say “yes to the dress”….four times!

In 2006, the second sister, Maggie, set out on the dress hunt for her graduation. The one she picked out was discontinued, so their mother, Kathy, suggested she try on the dress that Colleen wore.

Amazingly, it was a perfect fit. “I knew she was hesitant to wear it, wanting to be different from her older sister. All I was asking her to do was wear it for graduation, not to get married in it!" Kathy said.

Maggie finally agreed.

The third sister, Clare, didn’t think twice to look for another dress for her graduation ceremony in 2009. “Wearing the dress that my older sisters had worn was already becoming a family tradition and one that I wanted to uphold,” Clare said.

Maggie, '06 Colleen, '04

So when the last sister, Rosie, who just graduated in June of 2012, needed a dress, her mom brought it out of the closet and said let’s try it on. She knew what it meant to the family and once again wearing it was the tradition. As in every time before, it fit to a tee. In fact, after all four girls, there wasn’t a single alteration.

Kathy said, “It was never my intention that the same dress be worn by all the girls, although a huge smile comes to my face when I think of all the money it has saved us. That was a great return on our investment eight years ago. I know we won’t get that lucky with all the wedding dresses we’ll have to purchase in the years ahead!”

Clare, '09 Rosie, '12

Mother-daughter Team Ann Campo and her mom, Ronnie, have been sewing together for years, so the natural progression from Halloween costumes, to apparel, to a graduation dress was inevitable.

Ann always has been interested in fashion design and the use of fabrics and textures. Since she wore a scoliosis brace for six years, Ann and her mom learned to accommodate the brace by making her own loose fitting clothes.

Over winter break of her senior year, Ann and Ronnie decided to undertake the design and construction of her very own CSG graduation dress. The mother-daughter team bought fabric and patterns and began their project. Sadly, the dress project accidentally was thrown away during a massive holiday clean up!

The next few months were filled with panic and anxiety as Ann and her mom had to start over. Two weeks prior to graduation, Ann began the redesign in earnest. This was during her Senior May Program when she already was working long hours at a local violin shop repairing violins. This was the beginning of many late nights of cutting, pinning, and ironing until Ann and Ronnie reached the point where they actually could sew. In the meantime, Ann had to reassure the Development Office that her design would meet all the criteria for a modest, acceptable CSG gown. Pieces of the dress were laid out all over the dining room table during these few weeks of furious work. Ann said, “It was terrifying to see it in bits and pieces.

And to top it all off, we used a German pattern and the sizing was different.” More panic!

Ann Campo, '12 Fast forward to June 7 at 2 pm, and somehow the dress was absolutely right. “Finally seeing it on and having designed it together was amazing. I’ve always sewed with my mom and since I’m going off to college, sewing this dress with her was a wonderful way to end the year. I will have this dress forever.”

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Cum Laude Laurel Beatty, ’92

Laurel Beatty came to CSG in Form VIII, and graduated cum laude, in 1992. She earned her B.S. in Psychology magna cum laude from Spellman College in 1996, and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1999. At 38, Laurel is one of the youngest judges in the State of Ohio. She was appointed to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas by Governor Strickland in 2009, and in 2010 was elected to that judgeship. She oversees four staff members and her court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, administrative appeals, and civil matters in which the sum or matters in dispute exceeds $15,000. Sitting on the bench has been a goal for Laurel; she is excited about the opportunity she now has to change people's lives. Diligent about listening to alleged crimes, Laurel also examines defendants' backgrounds to find solutions that protect society while preventing repetition of the crimes.

Following are some excerpts of what Laurel shared with the Upper School at the cum laude induction ceremony on April 19.

"Thank you to Liza Lee and the entire CSG community for having me here today. I’m getting over the shock of being old enough to be the cum laude speaker and my looming 20th high school reunion from CSG! When contemplating what I’d say to you, I thought about all the things I would love to tell myself if I could travel back in time to 1992 and give my 18 year old self some advice about life. One thing I do realize is that when I was 18, I thought I knew a lot. When I was 22, I thought I knew even more, plus I was sophisticated. Then by 25, I realized I knew nothing. And by 28, I learned that that is OK. So, here is some of my advice to you: Appreciate where you are in life. Looking back, I would tell myself not to rush life. Don’t be so busy trying to get to the next step that you miss the one you are in. Don’t forget about the next step, but you have to find the balance between laying your foundation for your future and appreciating where you are.

Be careful with your choices. Some of the choices you make in a split second when you are 18 can still impact you when you are 38.

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LEFT: 2012 Cum Laude Inductees: Audra York, Bridget Lorenz, Elaina Rollins, Madeleine Livingston, Alexis Jones, Audrey Coble, Jamie Feyko, Sarah Taylor, Eleanor Vorys, Anita Desai, Sophie Chatas RIGHT: Laurel Beatty,’92

Be friends with whomever you want to be friends. Know that good and bad people come in all shapes, sizes and colors. When I was younger, I gravitated toward the people with whom I had a lot in common, but I also appreciated all the things that I could learn from people who were different than I, even in the smallest way. And as I got older, people who were my polar opposites demographically were some of the ones who taught me the most and looked out for me in the greatest ways.

It’s okay to make mistakes. You can’t be sure that anything will work, but you can be sure that doing nothing won’t work! Making mistakes is normal and can teach you a lot of lessons.

People are not mind readers. Tell them what you’re thinking and speak up for yourself. People will never know how you feel unless you tell them. And remember that often it’s not what you say, but how you say it.

Don’t worry too much about what other people think about you. Unless you’re trying to make a great first impression (job interview, first date, etc.); don’t let the opinions of others stand in your way. What they think and say about you isn’t important. What is important is how you feel about yourself. The only one who determines who you are, what you will be, and where you will go is YOU. Be respectful of others and make them feel good.

It is easier to maintain something than to get it back. That applies to health (particularly your waistline!), career, friends, car, house, wealth, and lots of other things! So keep your resume updated; don’t take any of your loved ones for granted; keep the junk food to a minimum; floss every day; get your oil changed regularly; and the list goes on and on.

In short, do what your mom says.

Be who you were born to be. Don’t waste your life fulfilling someone else’s dreams and desires.

Above all, laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t change. Life is short, yet amazing. Enjoy the ride."

Leadership Luncheon “These women, who have been meaningful to so many of us over the years, are legends who have been magnificent in their pioneering and advancing of African-American women. It is because of their steps that our journey has no boundaries.” –Oprah Winfrey These words were quoted at the Inaugural Leaders Luncheon on June 2, 2012, on a beautful Saturday at Kirk Campus. The luncheon was organized by Glenda Harrison, the mother of a Senior, Nicole Wade, ’98, and Rhonda Talford Knight, mother of two Lower School girls. Twenty-nine guests, including seven Seniors of African-American descent, their parents, and alumnae spanning the past 40 years, came together to be part of an event honoring our African-American alumnae for their contributions to CSG. The planners hope that the wisdom of these alumnae will enable our Seniors to build a toolkit of knowledge to carry with them as they step out into the world away from their parents, lifelong friends, and extended family.

The message of the event was “when you walk through those doors, all of us walk with you.”

Paula Penn-Nabrit ’72, Brandi Slaughter Scales, ’95, and Karmell Brown, ’09, our alumnae leaders, all spoke of the understanding that comes from knowing who you are and what you represent. They reminded the students that exemplifying the deep meaning of Forte et Gratum to their classmates and practicing the lessons instilled in them from home leave a lasting impression with the entire community. The beauty of the example set by these Seniors and by the women in whose steps they have trod is that the next young girl who looks like them will have limitless possibilities.

The speakers urged them to participate fully in the life of the school even after graduation – to join the Alumnae Association, the Parents' Association, or one of the many school committees so that they can enlarge the diversity of all aspects of CSG. At the end of the program there was much laughter and conversation, and everyone agreed that they hoped to participate in a second Leaders Luncheon in 2013 – this one perhaps during Alumnae Weekend. Some asked why the organizers called it a Leaders Luncheon and the answer was simple: Columbus School for Girls produces leaders and at some point in time you will follow one!

TOP: Seniors Taylor McIntyre, Shelby Williams, Amaris Winbush, Jordan James, Whitney Mahan, Jamilla Holland, and Teal Harrison RIGHT: Glenda Harrison, Rhonda Talford Knight, Nicole Wade, ’98, and Brandi Slaughter Scales, ’95

CSG Community Network, Stay Connected Keep up with the CSG community by becoming a part of the CSG social network.

And don’t forget about our website: www.columbusschoolforgirls.org

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1931 Libby Gill Kurtz, Class Representative Libby Gill Kurtz is spending the summer with her daughter, Betsy Kurtz Argo, '63, and the two are enjoying Torch Lake and exploring the little towns around it - Elk Rapids, Alden, Charlevoix. Their next trip is up to Petoskey to have lunch with Carolyn Thomas Christy, '60, and Susan Thomas, '64, daughters of Virginia Tice Thomas.

1932 Virginia Kurtz Ebinger, Class Representative

1933 80th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013

Virginia Davisson Morrison. Harriet still resides at Friendship Village in Dublin. She takes part in various activities at Friendship Village. Ann plays a lot of bridge, and also sees her two daughters and son who live in Cincinnati. Ann’s address is still the same.

Virginia’s address is Bethany Lutheran Village, 6451 Far Hills Avenue, 1284 Woodview Room, Dayton, OH 45459. Her telephone number is 937-436-7134. I tried to reach Peggy Mitchell Boyer, but her telephone has been disconnected. Carolyn is busy in Worthington playing bridge, tending her flowers, having visits from family who reside all over the country (Dayton, Ohio, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, Arizona). Carolyn was sorry to miss the 75th reunion, but shared a bit of humor from their 50th reunion celebration back in 1987 at the Rocky Fork CC… her classmates voted her Class Rep for life!

“All Hail Alma Mater.”

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Class Representative Position Available

75th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013

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Caroline Peters Rockwood, Class Representative

Mary Ruth Essex Patterson, Class Representative

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1935 Class Representative Position Available

1936 Class Representative Position Available

1937 Carolyn Barton Davis, Class Representative Carolyn Barton Davis shares news from Harriet Adair, Ann Lazarus Schloss, and OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP L TO R: Class of 1972, in Form VIII; Members of the Class of 1997 in Form I; Class of 2007, Form VIII in Washington DC; Class of 1967 Student Council.

Lainie McCune Altmaier, Class Representative

1940 Susie Kibler Morris, Class Representative Susiemorris1@aol.com Two Waverly Court Houston, TX 77005 713.521.0970

1941 Susan McIlroy Pierce, Class Representative

1942 Class Representative Position Available Marcia Fidler Estabrook’s son, Dave, is a retired public school principal. She has two

We report with great sadness the death of our dear classmate and long-time Class Representative, Marylou Zimmerman Corotis, on May 15, 2012.

1943 70th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Jane Mitcheltree Werum, Class Representative Mary Lea Price Fleig called Jane Mitcheltree Werum to let her know that Janet Morris passed away. Mary Lea found out from a mutual friend and unfortunately, they don’t know the cause. Mary Lea’s further news was that, as soon as she sells her condo, she will be moving to Santa Monica to be near her two daughters. That news spurred Jane to organize a lunch for the Columbus classmates.

Mary Morse Caito and Ellen Stoneman Vorys will join Mary Lea and Jane and they will talk about everyone else. They are sad about missing so many.

Martha Downing Johnson and Rense moved to the Statesman Club two years ago. As one of their friends commented “It’s like a cruise ship tied up at dock.” Two daughters and their husbands live within a mile of them. They feel so fortunate. Their second daughter and family come to visit from Tennessee every three months or so.

Happy summer and good health to all of us!

1944 Marilyn Kent Hall, Class Representative mhall6@columbus.rr.com 6000 Riverside Drive, B-452 Friendship Village of Dublin Dublin, OH 43017 614.764.3914

1945 Class Representative Position Available

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We report with sadness the death of Jane Farrar Seymour on April 27, 2012.

grandchildren, Kelsey-30, and Mallory-25.

She has four great grandchildren, Evan-9, Austin-7, Bella-4, and Madi-4.

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Class Representative Position Available

Carole Kennon-Eaton, Class Representative VirtualCarole@aol.com 14805 Pennfield Circle, #207 Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-0727

1947 Jane Maize Stone, Class Representative Patricia Goss Dick sends greetings to the Class of 1947. She would love to see everyone and says reunions are not the same without Tibbi cheering them on.

1948 65th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Class Representative Position Available

1949 Class Representative Position Available

1950 Judith Gibson Stone, Class Representative judygstone@gmail.com 509 East University Bloomington, IL 61701 309.827.8395

1951 Nancy Cottingham Johnson, Class Representative Papa7nanio@aol.com 1929 Hillside Drive Columbus, OH 43221 614.486.3084 Patty Nealon Forster and her husband, Bill, are leaving Kentucky to be closer to family. Their new address is 414 A Waters Edge Dr., McHenry, Il. 60050.

The theme for this report (June 2012) is Downsizing!

Post Office Box 279 Ramah, NM 87321

In April, Jack and Tucker Ayers Harris moved to a long-established continuing-care community on a large campus not far from their old house and the Kennedy Center.

Tucker wrote: “…it has been a great move for us...hopefully, you will all get a chance to sample our new digs when we have the class reunion in Washington in October 2013.”

Tucker’s new address is 3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC 20015.

Barbara Swisher Kelly and her husband, Bob, spent four days in New Orleans beginning April 30th to spend time with his brother and family from West Virginia. They are 79 and 82 and felt it was time to connect. Neither of them had ever been to New Orleans and were excited about the trip. They took the train from Gallup.

Jim and Sally Schwarzell Luebbe have also moved to a condominium, “a sprawling ranch type with a wonderful courtyard seen from every room.” Sally wrote: “At least that means no more steps for me, but Jim does have his Man Cave on an upper level.” They are still close to 35 years’ worth of friends in Worthington. Their new address is 3841 Coral Creek Court, Powell, Ohio 43065.

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And as I write, Rosamond Brown Vaule is in the process of transitioning to a condo in Boston’s Back Bay. Rosamond also wrote about two recent women’s events she attended. The first was the inauguration of a new program at Wellesley, the Women in Public Service Institute. It is sponsored by a number of women’s colleges and the US Department of State. Hillary Clinton, “the driving force,” and Madeleine Albright were there. The second was a gathering for Niki Tsongas (up for re-election to Congress) and speakers included: Jill Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Vicky Kennedy. Rosamond: “These events were such powerful reminders of how great and effective women are!”

Ann Pierman Stewart, '47

1952 Barbara Swisher Kelly, Class Representative barbsloghome@gmail.com

60th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Sue Brubaker Allen, Class Representative ballen385@gmail.com 385 Quaker Street Lincoln, VT 05443 802.453.4485

1954 Bette (Abel) Roth Young, Class Representative Bette Abel Young’s husband, Mike, died in November, 2009. He practiced law until a month before he died. Bette is currently writing two books and is living with her two cats, Chloe and Max, at Little Turtle.

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Myla Shisler Collier will have a piece in the American Tapestry Biennial 9. The exhibition runs from October 19 – December 16, 2012. The location is The Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 457019393. (www.dairybarn.org) Also, Myla’s second grandchild, Clayton Don Collier, was born in April.

On the Road Again: Dick and Jane Peters Ward traveled to Eastern Europe in May. They started in Prague, visited cities along

LEFT: The Class of 1957 on the Senior Stairs. Front row: Carol Scheaf, Carole Ratner, Nancy Wolfe, Carolyn Kaiser, Linda Johnson, and Susan Hoover. 2nd row: Adelaide Price, Nancy Elberfeld (partly hidden), Mary Rose, Lanah McNamara, and Margie Barton. 3rd row: Suzanne Schiff, Marilyn Masson, and Linda Gerstenfeld. Top row: Judith Pass, Jane Lehmann, and Mollie McDonald. RIGHT: Class of 1957, 55th Reunion: Front: Lanah McNamara Miller, Nancy Wolfe Lane. Back: Suzanne Schiff Gallant, Linda Johnson Ziegler, Linda Gerstenfeld Cheren, Margie Barton Williams, Judy Pass Redd, Jane Lehmann Dodson

There will be a conspicuous lack of column inches this time. I apologize for all of us.

Either we’re too busy to send news or doing things we’d rather not discuss. Probably a combination of both.

side, we added to the college’s piggy bank and it forced me to polish the silver. Unlike past years, no one decorated the carpet with red wine and that is a first!

Marcia Willcox McHam recently returned from three weeks in Turkey where she learned a great deal about the Kurdish and Armenian populations. “Climbing Mt. Nimrod and hiking around Mt. Ararat were challenging experiences.” (This 75-yearold correspondent, as well as the rest of the class, I am sure, can certainly imagine HOW challenging!)

I cornered Judy Yenkin Brachman and learned she has been peddling her way all over the east side visiting those lovely creeks and chasing pedestrians. It will surprise none of us that she is still involved in organizations dear to her heart and commitment. She sits on the National Jewish Federation Board and Bexley Community Foundation.

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In March, June Loving had a “most memorable” trip to South America which included a twelve day Oceania cruise.

Having spent some time in Buenos Aires, she boarded a ship that took her to Montevideo and Punta del Este in Uruguay and six scenic ports on the Brazilian coastline.

Not long after her return, she and two of her nieces headed for New York City where Marcia Willcox McHam entertained them royally. Also, June planned a July trip to Denver to visit her son, Sean, and his family which now includes a new granddaughter, Emerson June, born last October.

Just tracked Gretchen Leutheuser Davis to her lair in Devon, Pa. She and husband, Chuck, are both retired now. Their three children have sprinkled themselves around the country. A son and daughter-in-law live in the Seattle area working with Microsoft and Starbucks. Around here almost everyone does. Daughter, Hanna, is in the Windy City and another, Kate, is in Texas.

There are four grandchildren sprinkled among them, so Gretchen and Chuck are down to two cats and a scratch pan. So are we! By tradition that dates back generations, she will be in Ludington, Michigan for summer vacation.

1956 Andy Smith Lorig, Class Representative alorig@comcast.net 12 Evergreen Lane Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.232.4118

Being a somewhat failed member of CSG’s National Alumnae Council, I was unable to attend our meeting the weekend of Reunion. Bruce and I were busy hosting a fundraising event for Wellesley at our Mercer Island home. Of course, the weather was it’s usually uncooperative self, but no one seemed to notice. On the plus

Linda Gerstenfeld Cheren, Class Representative lindacheren@gmail.com 86 Loring Road Weston, MA 02493 781.899.5227

Jane Lehmann Dodson is still practicing dentistry full time. She is also traveling and training in her church. Her granddaughter recently swam in Florida in a blue iridescent mermaid suit. She loved it.

Our 55thReunion: Our class was well represented for reunion weekend. Of sixteen living classmates, we had nine attending. From out of town we welcomed Suzanne Schiff Gallant, Jane Lehmann Dodson, and Linda Gerstenfeld Cheren. Columbus participants included Lanah McNamara Miller, Linda Johnson Zeigler, Nancy Wolfe Lane, Judy Pass Redd, Marilyn Masson McRae, and Margie Barton Williams (our chairman and planner.) We certainly missed those who couldn’t make the trip.

It was a busy weekend, and we were on the run every minute. On Friday we had

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the Danube, and ended the trip in Budapest.

Jane writes that the journey was thoroughly enjoyable and definitely made strenuous birding trips to Central and South America much less attractive.

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you. Along with CSG, Bryn Mawr was successful in teaching me that lesson.

Wyker sisters trip to San Diego in May, left to right are Becky, '59, Sue, '60, Debbie, '61, and Martha, '63

a very informative day at school, including a hardhat tour of the new construction. We heard various faculty talks and learned about the updated philosophy, teaching style, environment, and curriculum at the school. It’s a different world from the one we knew back in 1957! For example, we saw a film of elementary students engaged in robotics! Finally, we had a chance to see and hear something from the impressive graduating seniors, including their plans for college and careers. That evening at dinner our class members had a spirited conversation about our own college choices – what college had meant to us, and why each school was or was not a good choice. (See excerpts below.)

Saturday morning we made a visit to the magnificent new library at OSU, and in the afternoon joined a cocktail party at CSG with other reunion classes. Sunday brunch was our last opportunity for an intimate chat. We looked ahead and discussed what we feel the near future holds for each of us.

And we shared the fact that we all credited CSG with starting us on the path toward a lifelong love of learning.We look forward to keeping up with all our classmates over the next five years – until we can all join together again for another long weekend.

Class of 1957 Reunion Conversation about College Choices We discussed: What college did you choose?

Was it the right place for you? If so, how? If not, how not? And what was the outcome?

Nancy Wolfe Lane: I went to Bryn Mawr, and it was a good choice for me – partlybecause of the Quaker ethic. The Quakers urge you to accept what happens to you, and to do what you can with what life gives

Linda Gerstenfeld Cheren: I was originally reluctant to choose Radcliffe, because Harvard and Radcliffe had a reputation of being peopled by a bunch of intellectual weirdos. (Incidentally, the boys in Bexley and Columbus thought I was an intellectual weirdo.) But I did indeed go to Radcliffe, and it was a perfect fit. I was exactly like everyone else! Academically and socially it was fabulous and I thrived.

And it led to subsequent chapters that went equally well – starting with a life-changing year of study in Florence, Italy.

Linda Johnson Ziegler: I went to Northwestern for a very short time. I developed spinal meningitis and my father died, so I dropped out. When I recovered I went to OSU, where I tried various things, majored in History, and then went back for a degree in Education. I taught elementary school until I got married, and then I stopped teaching.

Jane Lehman Dodson: College was perfect for me and I didn’t know it. I was going to marry Jimmy and I was only marking time until that happened. I was majoring in Home Economics, and it was truly boring. Then Jimmy dumped me, and in the second half of the year I decided to become a dental hygienist. I took two years of dental hygiene. My last two years were in Education. It was only later that I went back and became a dentist. During my college years one of the things that had the greatest impact on me was a three-month program senior year in Mexico.

Marilyn Masson McRae: I started at OSU in nursing, but hated it – especially the anatomy classes. So I switched to Education. I too went to Mexico, where I lived with two different Mexican families. When I was a college senior I dropped out. Eventually I went back to college in 1977, and got a degree from Michigan State.

Margie Barton Williams: I went to Wellesley and graduated as an Economics major.

Then, after marrying while my husband was interning at Yale, I worked there in the Economics Department. Wellesley was great in preparing me for life. Although I didn’t pursue a higher degree in Economics, I was prepared to take on any challenges my work life presented. Going back to my 50th reunion, I realized how much I loved the campus and really enjoyed reconnecting with the friends I made there (just

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as our 55th at CSG enabled me to reconnect with my very important high school friends.)

Lanah McNamara Miller: I was very excited to go to Vassar in 1957 and almost as excited to be part of our 50th reunion in 2011. Although time and coeducation have created a different institution, there was a great bond of affection among those of us who had, at 18 years old, come in the late 50's from all over the U.S. and abroad to attend Vassar College.

Judy Pass Redd: I went to the University of Miami. Mrs. Marvin didn’t want me to go, but I had struggled all through CSG and didn’t want to struggle any more. I majored in drama with an emphasis on backstage work, and I minored in Latin. I wanted to go to New York City and get a job as an assistant stage manager, which is an equity job and has benefits. Then in my last semester senior year I took Greek and flunked.

So I finally got my degree years later; in 1985-86 I got a degree in insurance law. I felt I would have been better suited to be in politics than theater – behind the scenes in politics, rather than backstage.

Suzanne Schiff Gallant: I went to Cornell.

It was too big, and I felt lost. I got married at the end of my freshman year, which was what my parents sent me to do. In 1970, I enrolled at Southern Connecticut State College – after having been advised to go into Social Work. Now I loved being in the college environment. But someone somewhere should have sent me to Business School.

1958 55th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Malinda Kilbourne Boyd, Class Representative biglin@insightbb.com 319 Fort Howell Drive Hilton Head, SC 29926

1959 Monin Lopez Dreebin, Class Representative monind@earthlink.net 310.390.1364

The Class of 1959 reports with sadness the death of two dear classmates. Dorothy Appleton Gluth passed away on March 10, 2011, in San Diego. She is survived by her husband, John Gluth, and son, Matt.

Miranda Marvin passed away suddenly on July 1, 2012, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A memorial celebration of her life was held at Wellesley College on September 15, 2012.

Sadly, Toni Seymour’s mother, Jane Farrar Seymour, ’34, also passed away, on April 27, 2012.

Becky Wyker Hawksley and her sisters all met at Marty Wyler Anderton’s, ’63, house in San Diego in May. They are already planning their next get together at Becky’s house in North Carolina in the fall. Seems like yesterday they were all wearing uniforms at CSG!

1960 Carolyn Thomas Christy, Class Representative carolyn@kira.net 12 Ashbourne Road Columbus, OH 43209 614.258.0512

Lynn Balshone Jacobs and Frank continue to be enamored with their five grandsons, son Bruce’s 12, 10, and 8 year old sons in Dallas, and Joy’s almost 6 year old twin sons in San Diego! She wonders why clothing manufacturers don’t get more creative with boys clothing. Lynn is fortunate to be able to continue her quasi-judicial work hearing attorney ethical misconduct cases on behalf of the Ohio Supreme Court. Regards to all classmates…

Nancy Rice Bott and Harry Evans made a spring trip to western Turkey. They started in Istanbul and enjoyed four days on a sailboat as well as many hikes during their three week sojourn. Back in LA now, they are

and her husband Frank as the greeters at a neighborhood home. This winter, Penny’s father, George Utley, died in Lancaster. Her mother still resides in Penny’s childhood home.

Barbara “Bobbie” Watson Neal fulfilled a lifetime goal this February in Utah when she skied with her grandsons, ages 4 and 6.

In her words, “All I can say is that I indeed rode up the lift with them and stood at the crest of the mountain with anticipation.

For a few minutes I watched them bomb the slopes as I was transversing so carefully. Anne Kirsten Wilder, Class Representative Oh well, I will have to choose my goals more Ginny Cunningham is volunteering at the carefully.”

Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito and Sally Seifert-Cohen was recently elected also is a school docent at Guide Dogs for the President of District 10 Auxiliary of the Blind.

International Order of the Blue Gavel, a Long Beach, California co-ed organization Ellen Larrimer Tripp spent time at her Jackof former commodores (and their spouses) son Hole home this summer. Last fall she of yacht clubs in the surrounding areas. received the Lifetime Achievement Award Sally will plan events and support various from the Ohio Environmental Council for charitable organizations along with auxil- her work with trails and greenways. iary members, which include her husband, a former commodore of the San Pedro Yacht Marcia Ross Blackburn spends her sumClub, who was elected District 10’s Secre- mers in Michigan and reported that her son, tary. Sally and Don celebrated her birth- Ross, had his book on Exodus published in day this year with a trip to Hawaii and on England and it will be available in the US September 16 will again celebrate - this time in August. Daughter, Katherine, also has their 45th wedding anniversary! Sally has a a book in the process of being published.

Facebook page under Sally Seifert-Cohen What literary kids from a mom who could and welcomes CSG classmates who would never spell!! (Her own words!) like to keep in touch with her.

From Margaret Sutherland Curtiss: GreetKaren Tweedy-Holmes reports that she and ings all! We have a new grandson, born June Lou spent a week in February at a festival in 26 by c-section. His name is Chase Michael Madrid where Lou performed. Spending Curtiss. He weighed 9 lb. 14 oz. and was 21 their days at the museums and galleries of inches long. Mother and child are both fine Madrid and Barcelona, they found the high- and his sisters can’t get enough of him! Piclight of their visit to be the home in Madrid tures are on Larry and Ronda Curtiss’ Faceof painter Jaoquim Sorola, an artist whose book page. work they had first seen in NYC. Karen enjoys horseback riding and is thrilled to Charlotte Power Kessler’s eldest grandhave discovered Ramapo Equestrian Center daughter, Sophie Chatas, graduated summa near Suffern, NY, where she has just taken cum laude from CSG after having served her first lesson there in a huge indoor arena. as President of the School this year; she is In June, Karen returned to South Dakota heading to Williams College. Charlotte is to photograph again the Black Hills Wild riding in Pelotonia again in August. She Horse Sanctuary and attend a Sioux cer- and Ellen Larrimer Tripp have been riding emony honoring Dayton O. Hyde, founder together on trails and metro parks around of the sanctuary. Karen photographed three Columbus. previously abused wild mustang mares whom she had a hand in rescuing. Through Anne Saxby Houle has a brand new the connections made for her book Horse granddaughter! Alex Argo Seine delivered Sanctuaries (March 2013 by Rizzoli), Karen her first baby, Hazel, on May 15. Hazel was able to introduce the two directors who is named after Alex’s great grandmother performed the actual rescue of the nearly and Dennis’ grandmother. Anne’s grandstarved horses who now live free with a large daughter, Meghan Schindler (Katie Welsh Schindler’s, ’83, daughter), graduated from band of Spanish mustangs. high school recently. Anne visited Ginny Before heading north to Michigan for the Cunningham earlier this year in California summer, Carolyn Thomas Christy was while she was on one of her trips with the touring on the Bexley House and Garden WAGE Project. She also visited with Betsy Tour when she found Penny Utley Shyjka Kurtz Argo, ’63, while on another business

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Sue Wyker LaPorte and her sisters continue to meet in the fall and spring. They all met at Marty Wyker Anderton’s, ’63, house in San Diego in May and they are already planning their next get together at Becky’s house in North Carolina in the fall. Seems like yesterday they were all wearing uniforms at CSG! Sue and Barney continue to rotate between Linville, NC and Jupiter, FL. They report that they try to spoil their four grandchildren as much as possible. The next gathering of their children will be July 4th.

playing tennis and enjoying retirement. Her new email is: nancybott@verizon.net.

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LEFT: Class of 1962, 50th Reunion. Front: Patty Offenberg Sauer, Ann Findley Jones, Diana Clatworthy Morgan. Back: Juli Saxbe Spitzer, Kitty Morton Epler, Kathy Braley Yoakum, Ulli von Scheidt, Leslie Zollinger Gerrity, Cherie Williams Lucks, Suzanne Benua Vorbrugg RIGHT: The Class of 1962 on the Senior Stairs. Standing are Judi Kanengeiser, Karen Morgan, Betsy Keny, Kathy Braley, Tina Klassen, Ellen Taylor, Emily Seymour, Leslie Case, and Vicky Brooks. Front row: Alice Buckles, Ann Findley, and Sara Saxby. 2nd row: Leslie Zollinger, Baiba Vilums, Patty Tice, and Cece Carlile. 3rd row: Diana Clatworthy, Kitty Morton, and Melinda Miller. 4th row: Candy Utley and Vicky Smith.

5th row: Ulli Vom Scheidt, Susan Miles, and Cherie Williams. 6th row: Suzanne Benua and Sally Jones. Top: Mary Louise Briscoe.

trip in Michigan. I hope she knows where home is!!!

Debbie Wyker Hoster and her sisters all met at Marty Wyker Anderton’s, ’63, house in San Diego in May. They are already planning their next get together at Becky Wyker Hawksley’s, ’60, house in North Carolina in the fall. Seems like yesterday they were all wearing uniforms at CSG! We report with great sadness, the death of Patti Schiff Hershorin, on June 18, 2012, in Sarasota.

I’ve been staying close to home still recovering from my accident a year ago - just taking trips around Ohio – well, also to Florida to visit my daughter, Anne Wilder Lofland, ’90, and family, including the two cutest grandsons, ages 4 and 6. - Anne Kirsten Wilder

1962 Patty Tice Offenberg, Class Representative poffenb63@yahoo.com

33 N. Remington Road Columbus, OH 43209 614.237.6116 Elisabeth (Betsy) Keny McDonald is looking forward to a visit with her son, Andy, and his wife, Christine, in Lake Tahoe in July, celebrating Andy’s 40th birthday.

Our 50th Reunion: After all the good and bad, happy and sad, and just plain ugly, the attending members of the Class of ’62 looked great to me. I remember thinking years ago, “why do those “mature” women continue to return to the school?” As I am now in that category, I know exactly why; we are bonded for life through intimate knowledge of each other, our families, our shared experiences. In a class of 27, 14 members of our class attended the school for 12 years or more.

Suzanne Benua Vorbrugg, Ulli von Scheidt, and Juli Saxbe Spitzer arrived in Columbus before the actual reunion celebration. Their arrivals allowed a spontaneous lunchtime gathering at Pistacia Vera on Thursday. It had been

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25 years since Suzanne and Ulli had joined a reunion so we caught them up on all things Columbus. The afternoon was allocated for sightseeing. A second opportunity to get reacquainted happened that evening at Fred and Ann Findley Jones’ home.

Friday morning the weekend began with activities at the school. The Alumna Award Winner, Wendy Lazarus, ’67, spoke to students and alumnae about her work with children. We ate lunch in the new dining room and visited with alumnae from lots of classes. For the afternoon, some of us attended the classes that demonstrated the wonderful STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics), Health & Wellness, and musical opportunities in today’s curriculum.

Dinner Friday night was hosted by Jack and Cherie Williams Lucks at their home. The Academy Class of ‘62 was included. We had a tour of their beautiful garden and dinner in their elegant “garage.” From flowers and music, to delicious food, to toasts and remembrances to those not here, we enjoyed the entire evening. For those of you who could not come, we missed you!

Saturday started at different times for some of us. We ended up gathering at my house for a casual “open house” lunch.

We visited and headed to points of inter-

est or sat and talked. We met at school for the “new format” Alumnae Association Annual Meeting. Cathy Jones Williard, ’83, Ann’s daughter, introduced the members of the Class of 2012 and awarded the Red & Gold Cup to the class that gave the largest gift. With an exceptional gift from Fred and Ann Findley Jones, our class won that award. We had our pictures taken, conversed with more alumnae, and then headed to Rocky Fork for dinner.

The atmosphere at dinner was relaxed.

More old stories were shared. Our dinner was elegant. The time passed quickly. At the end of the evening, my only regret was that we were not all there. Come visit Columbus. You are always welcome.

Patty

1963 50th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Betsy Kurtz Argo argo1besty@aol.com Coille Loch Cottage 11250 Barnes Road Kewadin, MI 49648 231.599.2149

Nanci Arnold Henchcliffe's daughter and three children (ages 12, 8, and 3) moved in with Nanci and her husband, Ron, two summers ago after a divorce, and Nanci's time is totally tied up with caring for the children while Jennifer goes back to school for a nursing degree. She has been taking courses to get back into studying and this summer, instead of time off, is taking an EMT course to be a volunteer with the North Madison Fire Dept. It is a HUGE commitment and Nanci is helping her out as much as possible. In addition, Nanci and her husband are planning to put a big addition onto the house so that they all have more space and each of the children have their own bedroom, so at some point they'll need to pack up most of the house and move out for 8-12 weeks.

Betsy Kurtz Argo enjoyed a visit with Pam Pryor. Nancy Kauffman Sanford took them for a great boat ride on Elk Lake. Betsy also enjoyed a visit with Carolyn Thomas Christy, '60, and Susan Thomas, '64, who joined her for lunch in Petoskey with Jane Gibson, CSG's Business Director, who was visiting Carolyn.

As Class Representative, I am deeply saddened to have to inform everyone in the Class of 1963 that Scotty Jenkins died at 10:30 pm on Saturday, July 21, just before her birthday, which would have been July 25. She is survived by her children, Michael and Lori Jenkins. Lori's address is 6622 Balsam Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.

1964 Class Representative Position Available

1965 Nancy Schirm Wright, Class Representative nancw814@aol.com 12 North High Street Canal Winchester, OH 43110-1109 614.920.3835 Betsy Cook Werth writes: “We enjoyed our recent trips to Cuba and to Peru (on the Amazon), but the big news is the birth of our seventh grandchild. Kendra Elaine Ahlquist was born on April 13 and joins her sister and two brothers and our daughter, Adrienne and her husband, Dan. All of them and all of Stephanie’s family (husband and three kids) went with us to Cedar Point for a coaster riding weekend. Should be fun!

Summer will be busy with coasters and cars.

Laura Braley Arch writes: “We are fine.

I had rotator cuff surgery in December and hopefully will be back to golf in June. Daughter Joanna is finishing up her residency program in psychiatry and had a baby girl May 29th. Her name is Gabrielle Rose and she weighed 9 lbs.

4ozs. Mom and baby are doing great!

She took a job in Portland, Maine, where they live, so they won’t have to move.

Andrew got married March 31 in Naples, FL to a wonderful woman named Ashley Devonshire who he actually dated in high school for a while. They are living in Chicago. We are planning a summer trip to Nova Scotia to do some hiking and sightseeing. Life is pretty darned good down here in Western NC! Deckie Coe Jeffers writes: “Trip in 2011 to Russia (from European side to Lake Baikai in Siberia, the deepest lake in the world – and incredibly cold! We swam in it!) and then to Mongolia (driving all over where there were no roads) was unlike any other. So glad we still had the stamina.

Home (in Hartford) since October, 2011, and continuing to enjoy the company of Chris’s mother, Mary Bell Jeffers, ’32, and proximity to many other family members.

Next trip planned for this fall – Turkey and a visit to the town in France where we lived in 1985-86. Remember the 1980’s?? I also had a wonderful visit with Diane Yassenoff in February up in Portland, and Addie Donnan Valentine and I are still in Connecticut together, but not seeing each other as much as we would like. Life gets too busy in retirement!”

Susan Ninde Lanier writes: “I won first prize in the Oberon Poetry Magazine 2012 Poetry Contest. I am happily at home in Santa Fe, doing a lot of writing, hiking and gardening. Both daughters are married; one in Bozema, MT and one in Woodstock, NY. If any classmates find themselves in Santa Fe, a wonderful city to visit for the art, history and architecture, I would welcome a call.” Susan’s e-mail is susanlanier@mac.com.

Pamela Schofield writes: “I am ok – thinking of retiring or switching workplaces after 30 years at my job. I have been halftime for 19 years. I still love working in the State House, but things are changing.

Libraries are changing so much with all the digitization, of course. I think of Columbus and have seen it on the news quite a few times lately.”

1966 Kay Jeffrey, Class Representative khjeffrey@aol.com 2975 Plymouth Ave. Columbus, OH 43209

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Marty Wyker Anderton and her sisters all met at Marty's house in San Diego in May. They are already planning their next get together at Becky Wyker Hawksley’s, ’60, house in North Carolina in the fall. Seems like yesterday they were all wearing uniforms at CSG!

It's going to be a bit crazy for a while, but Nanci is sure they'll get through it, and when they move back in, they'll have a wonderful home! AND it will have central air (which they would all love to have had this summer!!!)

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LEFT: Class of 1967, 45th Reunion. Front: Nancy Benson Wibbelsman, Susie Goldberg Cohn, Anne Bonney, Sally Ross, Wendy Lazarus, Carol Benua Major, Barbie Van Fossen Weidner, Mary Larrick Schmertz.

Middle: Linda Krech Archer, Helen Cummins Strahinich, Catherine Sirak Bardsley, Priscilla Leach, Phebe Miller, Marilee Gallagher. Back: Mary Monaghan Lisko, Joy Jelliffe Endo, Patty Kauffman Strickland, Molly Carlile, Julie Van Allen Shamos, Cynthia Porter Brown, Kitty Isaac Croke.

RIGHT: The Class of 1967 on the Senior Stairs. Standing: Ann Hertenstein, Barbara Van Fossen, Ellen Epstein, Helen Cummins, Priscilla Leach, Wendy Lazarus, Carolyn Davidson, Martha Lanman, Cynthia Porter, Mary Louise Monaghan, and Susan Yassenoff. Seated, 1st row: Susan Goldberg, Carol Benua, Cathy Sirak, and Marilee Gallagher. 2nd row: Sally Ross, Judy Davidson, and Nancy Emig. 3rd row: Patty Kauffman, Kitty Isaac, and Caroline Johnson. 4th row: Katherine Mills and Virginia Wolfe. 5th row: Joy Jelliffe, Liz Tynan, and Julie Van Allen. Not pictured: Molly Carlile and Mary Larrick.

1967 Carol Benua Major, Class Representative mmcmajor@bellsouth.net 2110 Moscow Avenue Hickman, KY 42050 270.236.3752 Nancy Emig Jones and her husband, Bruce, are still parked in St. Charles, IL (45 miles due west of Chicago). Bruce is an executive recruiter and Nancy is still a retail buyer for a store called The Little Traveler in Geneva, IL (about 2 miles from their home). Nancy’s health is good (with a few not-so-noticeable exceptions) except for a huge bone spur on her foot that is problematic for a retailer.

Nancy’s son, Preston, will be 30 this fall.

He has a real estate company in Chicago and San Diego which he is running with friends from high school. He continues to be involved in the music industry as a Tour Manager for Second Hand Serenade, although the travel is getting to him a bit.

He and his girlfriend, who is also in the

music industry, (she works for Warner Recording in the country music recording side) are all over the world doing things Nancy can’t even imagine!

long. Park joins older brother, Ridge, who is three year sold.

Bruce’s oldest son, Brent, who works for Juniper, and his wife, who works for Brooks Sports, Inc., and is training for the New York marathon, were married a year ago last July in Washington D.C. They had a fabulous time with the whole family. Then last September they met all their kids and “significant others” for a family vacation at the Outer Banks where Bruce and Nancy have been vacationing for the past 33 years. Everyone had such a good time that they are going to join them again this fall. Bruce’s daughter is doing real estate in New Jersey and remains single as does Preston.

Twenty-three members of the Class of 1967 celebrated our 45th reunion in grand style. We had classmates return from throughout the United States, with Phebe Miller Olcay getting the long distance award for traveling from London, England.

Carol Benua Major and her husband, Mike, are the proud grandparents of their third grandson. Park Major Lossen was born to their daughter, Laura, and husband, Kyle Lossen, of Austin, TX, on June 13, 2011. He weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and measured 22 ½ inches

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Our 45th Reunion: By Marilee Gallagher

Friday morning several of us gathered for the school tour and to honor classmate Wendy Lazarus, 2012 Alumna Award Winner, as she addressed the Upper School students and alumnae. Wendy, who lives in Santa Monica, CA, was recognized for her many accomplishments as a leading advocate and policy expert on a wide range of children’s issues. Over lunch, we listened as Head of School, Liza Lee, brought us up-to-date on the state of the school.

Friday evening we were hosted at the lovely home of Jackie Isaac, Kitty Isaac Croke’s mother, for a gourmet meal of

Rubino’s pizza and White Castle sliders.

Twenty-one of us gathered there, including Judy Davidson Hoye and Kitty Mills Anderson who were unable to join us Saturday and be in our class picture. We enjoyed the company of Julie Van Allen Shamos’ husband, Michael, and Catherine Sirak Bardsley’s husband, Wayne.

Michael became our personal photographer for the weekend capturing all of us on film. It was also great seeing Marilee’s sister, Martha Gallagher Michael, ’73, and Wendy’s sister, Peggy Lazarus, ’65.

Halfway through the evening, Class Representative Carol Benua Major read a number of emails from classmates who were unable to attend including Nancy Emig Jones, Susie Yassenoff Klebold and Sandi Jordan. We then listened as each of us spoke for about five minutes sharing what we’ve been doing for the last 45 years. It was enlightening and entertaining!

We enjoyed dinner at Mezzo in Gahanna where we were greeted in grand style and made to feel very special with our own dining room and customized menu.

Patty Kauffman Strickland’s mother, Patty’s husband, Bob, Mary Larrick Schmertz’s husband, Bill and Linda von Haam Fontana, ’68, joined us.

It was a fabulous weekend of reconnecting with classmates who we haven’t seen in decades, catching up, sharing memories, and honoring one of our own.

After the reunion, one of our classmates summed it all up by saying, “my classmates are like family and I really appreciate that.”

Our heartfelt gratitude to Michael Shamos for the 265 pictures he took and

Post Script, By Carol Benua Major It’s impossible to put into words the magnitude of this 45th reunion on each of us. With so many in attendance, it gave us the opportunity to renew treasured friendships of long ago. I would like to personally thank CSG for its outstanding regard for its alumnae. As the Class of 1967 Representative for the past 20 plus years, CSG’s Alumnae Relations staff’s professionalism and ease of communication has made my job easy and a real pleasure. We’re fortunate to have attended a school that holds its alumnae in such high esteem as to plan and host these reunions. When CSG’s doors open for Alumnae Weekend each spring, it opens great opportunities of renewal for all who come.

1968 45th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Class Representative Position Available Hindi Lichtenstein Friedman is the proud grandmother of three grandchildren in Cincinnati. Evelyn Friedman is three years old, and identical twin grandsons, Nathan and Asher Friedman, are six months old.

Katherine Wilson Muth looked forward to returning to Columbus in June to see her nephew, Hank, graduate from high school. Her mom and husband, Ward, also attended. They headed to the beach for a brief vacation and then on to Honduras for 8+ days for work.

1969 Candace Corson, Class Representative drcorson@aol.com 16641 Brick Road Granger, IN 46530-8518 574.273.1763

1970 Jill Levy, Class Representative levyprice@insight.rr.com Claire Coons Tamm celebrated her birthday on June 5. Claire’s address is Elant at Brandywine, 620 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510.

Kim Williams is sharing good news. On Nov. 3, 2009, her granddaughter, Jeneil, was diagnosed with Leukemia. On Dec. 29, 2011, she received her last chemo treatment and is now Leukemia free!

Kim is smiling again.

Engracia Dougherty is enjoying the cool spring in Utah. She looked forward to spending each summer nearby Bill and Cynthia Veach Dougherty’s, ’69, home in historical Pultneyville, NY, located 30 minutes from Rochester on Lake Ontario.

Their son, Andrew, has purchased a lovely Greek Revival home just ½ mile from the Homestead (Bill and Cynthia’s house). There is an auntie apartment in the back, which Engracia will be renting year round. Finally she has the summer/ second home she has always wanted. The property backs onto Lake Ontario as well.

She will be taking her newest girlfriend, Bella, a smart and pretty Maltipoo. She bought a life preserver for her. She loves the water, but is not used to deep water.

Also she will learn to kayak, and so she will need to find a helmet for her. They can then mosey down the Erie Canal.

She will also take up shooting again, and Cynthia has found a woman who can help Bella and her get started in agility.

There are even horses to ride!!! This is Summer Camp! She has missed Bill and Cynthia so much. Virginia is coming up to visit and promises to teach her basket weaving. God is good to her.

Pam McMurray Foote celebrated her dad’s 90th birthday on July 22. Seven of his siblings and in-laws, as well as her brother, Tim, came to Massachusetts to mark the occasion. Pam’s son, Kevin, just completed his sophomore year at UCal Berkeley, and is now officially a technical theater major. He’s working at Shakespeare & Co. in Lenox, MA this summer, hanging lights, building sets, and soaking up all the experience he can. It’s nice to have him in the same time zone for a few months! Mike and Pam will celebrate their 25th anniversary in Septem-

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Saturday afternoon we gathered at the school to again honor Wendy as she received her award and spoke to the alumnae. We were thrilled to receive the Champagne Cup which is presented to the reunion class with the highest percentage of participation in Annual Giving. We would all like to send Joy Jelliffe Endo a big thank you for taking on the daunting task of chairing our Reunion Giving and encouraging everyone to give. lt was a pleasure to see Catherine Sirak Bardsley’s and Nancy Benson Wibbelsman’s mothers at the ceremony and cocktail party. Our group was so large we couldn’t fit in the photo booth area so our class picture was taken outside on one of the terraces we remember well.

sent to us. Once again, as it happens every five years, l left Columbus with my mouth hurting from talking and laughing too much!

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ABOVE: The Class of 1972 at graduation. Front row: Missy Morris, Paula Penn, Susan Albers, Francie Main, Kathy Holzapfel, Lyn Benua, Pat Thomas, Fordie Pixley, Carolyn Cox, Jeanne Ferguson, Marcy Stevens, Caroline Farrar, Amy Sue Greentree, and Patti Aldrich. Back row: Molly Jo Lambright, Anne Garden, Rita Freimanis, Betsy Morris, Ann Vorys, Sally Jeffrey, Tracey Lind, Marnie Chapman, Kathleen Krueger, Lucy Joyce, Jenifer Sehring, Lisa Morrett, Barbara Martin, Chris Davis, and Kristen Backus.

LEFT: Class of 1972, 40th Reunion. Front: Marnie Chapman Black, Paula Penn-Nabrit, Jenifer Sehring Alexander, Sarah Richardson Bearden, Jeanne Ferguson Fansler. Middle: Molly Lambright Sills, Betsy Morris, Caroline Farrar Orrick, Susan Albers Zelasko, Carolyn Cox Batcheller, Lucy Joyce, Lisa Morrett Reid.

Back: Chris Davis, Rita Freimanis, Kathleen Krueger Barrows, Sally Jeffrey O’Neil.

ber with a trip to CA. They will spend a few days visiting Kevin and friends in the Bay area, then a few more days in wine country. And for Pam’s 60th birthday in November, Mike, Kevin, Tim and Pam plan a trip to NYC to see her first play on Broadway (it was supposed to happen for her 50th, but they had to cancel at the last minute).

Hope everyone is enjoying their 60th celebrations—and thank you so much to Jill for being our devoted class rep!

Anne Jeffrey Wright’s son, Jeffrey Wright, graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH this May. He is working in Washington, D.C. at the Arab American Institute. Daughter, Abbe, lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is an Assistant Editor at “O” the Oprah Magazine. Two kids… both launched…feels great!

Janie Aronson Baskin has a contract on the young adult novel she has been working on. It's sold!!! When she spoke with the editor, he said, "...it is not only very well written, but the poetry and entry format, written into the book make it unique…" Janie is so excited.

She also suggested making it even more unusual by illustrating parts of it. Before they do final negotiations, the editor has to meet with the heads of all the departments and get consensus about the artwork. He asked Janie if she would still be interested in having Enslow (the Publishing Company who is starting an imprint for the Trade market) publish the book if the art work wasn't included!

It took about a nano second to say yes.

In addition, Janie has been juried into a prestigious art show with a multi-media mosaic piece. Here's a link to Janie’s website: www.unframedheart.com.

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From Dia Mitchell Canter: On the occasion of my own 60thbirthday (gads - that number just looks frightening), I want to share with you how special each of you are in my life. Why is everyone special? Each one of you shares at least one memory of my own childhood.

Ok, what's so special about that? As an only child of an only child and without the benefit of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., who lived anywhere near Columbus, all of you serve as living links to my past and my memories.

I lost my mom in 1986 and my dad in 1999 (earlier if you count the years of Alzheimers). With their passing, the only consistent, shared link to my childhood and teenage years are all of you, my CSG classmates, friends, "sisters of the tunic." I can tell stories to my spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends, but they will never "get it." It is just an amus-

ing or slightly weird fiction to them. The reality lies with all of you.

So, I thank each and every one of you for contributing to and sharing the fabric which is the underpinning of my very life in ways you can never imagine.

Blessings on all of you in our 60th year, and thank you for being a part of that early journey with me.

1971 Teri Gockenbach, Class Representative anuragartstudio@gmail.com 14680 May Avenue North Stillwater, MN 55082 651.430.2531

1972 Molly Lambright Sills, Class Representative mollysills@triad.rr.com Our 40th Reunion:

Our weekend started on Friday at Susan’s home in Upper Arlington. We enjoyed wine made from grapes grown in Lisa’s vineyard, a delightful buffet dinner prepared by Susan and supplemented by C.C., and various chocolate concoctions brought by C.C. and Kathy Krueger, I think. I apologize if I’ve left out any contributors. The conversation flowed freely for a while and then we had our traditional tell-all which afforded everyone a chance to share news of the last five years

together the conversation and laughter continued non-stop. During the evening Lisa invited us all to Napa. Tentative dates have been set for the fall of 2012 and/or summer of 2013. Watch your email for updates.

Saturday morning dawned bleak and rainy. We met at the Columbus Museum of Art, where Marnie and Patti joined our group. Paula had arranged for us to view the Sirak Collection. Many of us had seen these works at the Sirak home while taking art at CSG. A very brave docent was assigned to us and she led our tour as best she could. She allowed us to chat and stray from the group and only called us down once, which was pretty good for a group of 58 year olds.

There were ten of us who couldn’t attend the reunion and we know who you are.

Anne Garden, Barb, Pat, Kristen, Kathy H., Fordie, Lyn, Francie, Missy, and Marcie – please know that you were missed.

A splinter group of ten or eleven made its way to Schmidt’s in German Village for lunch. What a mob scene! There was much discussion about a menu item called the Bahama Mama and some of us ordered it. The heavy German food was exactly what we needed to fortify us against the dreary day and prepare us for the cocktail party.

I must say, the Alumnae Cocktail Party was the antithesis of the Alumnae Brunch. There was, however, a program portion as in years past during which our class gift was acknowledged. Caroline and Sally, thank you for setting an attainable goal of $14,600; one dollar for each day since graduation. We actually exceeded this goal! We enjoyed revisiting the courtyard where the plaques we made as seniors are still displayed. Sarah was able to see her father’s portrait for the first time. The signature cocktail at this event was the CSG Red/Gold Cosmo.

While there were lemons in the mixture, the drink was unmistakably RED. Having our picture taken at this event was much more fun than it ever was at the brunch. Caroline called us together with her whistle and then we descended on the photographers. The area was clearly not set up to deal with such a large group. Kathy Krueger, Christine, and probably others had to stand on furniture so that we could fit in the frame. I can’t wait to see that picture!

What a great group of ladies we have become! I am so proud of my classmates.

By this point, our lives have all been touched by triumph and loss. After forty years we are comfortable sharing our feelings about both with each other. The trusting friendships we formed decades ago, some dormant for years, were resurrected in a few short hours. I can’t thank the reunion committee enough for planning this memorable weekend.

Despite the great (and late!) Saturday night at Betsy’s, several of us brave souls gathered for one last meal together. Amy, Ann, Jeanne, Jenifer, Kathy, Lisa, Lucy, Paula, and Sally (I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone) gathered on the veranda at Bel Lago in Westerville, and had a lovely brunch and one more chance to chat. We began arriving around 10:45 a.m., found our cozy corner and proceeded to feed our faces and enjoy ourselves (rather loudly) until 2:00 p.m. The weather was divine, the views over Hoover Reservoir were idyllic, the food was fabulous and the company of classmates-priceless!

1973 40th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Marla Lumbert-Smith Cole, Class Representative

1974 Muffy Hamilton Parsons, Class Representative

Our final stop on Saturday was Betsy’s, where Ann Vorys joined us. What a treat to see her! Caroline provided a wonderful buffet dinner and Lisa brought champagne. Even after a day and a half

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The Class of ‘72 had what could only be described as a colossal 40th reunion weekend. Due to a relentless barrage of e-mail from Paula and Caroline we had 20 attendees, 19 of which graduated with our class of 29. That is a whopping 66%!

Here’s the list of those who returned: Jenifer Sehring Alexander, Kathy Krueger Barrows, Sarah Richardson Bearden, Carolyn Cox Batcheller, Marnie Chapman Black, Christine Davis, Jeanne Ferguson Fansler, Rita Freimanis, Lucy Joyce, Tracey Lind, Betsy Morris, Sally Jeffrey O’Neil, Caroline Farrar Orrick, Paula Penn-Nabrit, Lisa Morrett Reid, Patti Aldrich Sharpe, Molly Lambright Sills, Amy Greentree Taylor, Ann Vorys, Susan Albers Zelasko.

without shouting. C.C. then distributed some hysterical cocktail napkins with probing questions attached. We were all granted another opportunity to address the group with our answers. As we left, Tracey said her goodbyes.

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TOP: The Class of 1977 at graduation. First row: Tricia Smith, Marian Lupo, Beth Merriman, Nancy Wolfe, Lynn Toler, Nancy Rucker, Christie Fung, Mari Kay Dono, Susan Eagle, Donna Powell, Mary Beth Kauffman, Laura Allen, Jennifer Kahrl, Karen Ashton, and Francie Johnson. 2nd row: Maggi-Meg Reed, Debbie Smilges, Grace Johnson, Trudy Preston, Heather Wilson, Beky Sutin, Linda Grunkemeyer, Anne Klingbeil, Cathy DeLeo, Barkey Connor, Tara Brentlinger, Brenda McDonald, and Doris Korda. 3rd row: Anne Hedges, Sarah Pugh, Lee Kah, Emily Lindemann, Connie Staber, Kerry-Anne Christensen, Maggie Wuorinen, Lynne McMillen, Patty Lynn, Karen Daugherty, Toby Sugarman, Stephanie Savic, Anne Coleman, Julie Stone, Kayethel Bell, Mary Joyce, Lori Leeman, Debbi Willi, and Cathy Crompton.

ABOVE: Class of 1977, 35th Reunion. Francie Johnson Hester, Doris Korda, Marian Lupo, Maggie Wuorinen Koerner.

1975 Class Representative Position Available In March, Ann McCabe was appointed a commissioner at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) by the Governor of Illinois, and was confirmed by the Senate on May 17. The Commissioner regulates public utilities. Ann is enjoying the new challenges and return to state government. Also, on March 31, Ann married Bill Houston in Chicago.

Julie Janata is editing a wonderful documentary that brings together the Memphis master musicians - including Mavis Staples, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T - with hip hop artists - including Snoop Dogg, Drake, Al Kapone - for an interracial, inter-generational resurgence of Memphis music. The film and album

will be available next year. She also edited Serena (with Jennifer Garner and Alfred Molina) and Dakota (with Jena Malone) and parts of Kendra for the new premium WIGS channel of women’s stories on YouTube. It's like HBO on the web, an experiment in higher-quality, characterdriven internet content. And it's all about women! Check it out at www.youtube. com/wigs. Best of all, Julie was just awarded a MacArthur Foundation grant for the film she's directing and producing with John Lucas, The Cooler Bandits, shot in Akron. There's a great write-up in The Huffington Post - www.huffingtonpost. com/andrew-blackmore-Dobbyn/coolerbandits_b_1552850.html. Julie still serves as President and Co-Chair of Alliance of Women Directors and is a Producers Guild Diversity Committee mentor.

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1976 Michelle Gockenbach Lewis, Class Representative

Carolyn Kaufman Sarrisin was married to a wonderful man, Robert Sarrisin, and has two new daughters, Amanda and Kim, to add to her family. She and Robert just had their first anniversary on Memorial Day. They chartered a sailboat for three weeks to honeymoon in the West Indies and Virgin Islands, and the kids joined them for the last week! It was so fun for all of them to enjoy this together. Carolyn also had a wonderful visit with Josh and Susan Hoffman Cook when they visited San Diego. They had a great time Segwaying along the harbor!

Susan Pierce is enjoying activities with her eight year old daughter: horseback riding, Brownies, reading, biking, and even making pot holders. She’s growing up too quickly! Susan is helping the Brownie Troop as Cookie Sale Co-Chair and leading activities at church and still enjoying her job.

Carrie Montague Stanny had a wonderful surprise parents’ weekend at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. She reconnected with Lucy Morris Crotty, ’83, who is the Associate Director of Family Leadership Giving. Both Carrie and Lucy have freshmen sons at the school.

The Class of 1977 on their way to Commencement.

1977 Constance Staber, Class Representative Our 35th Reunion:

Saturday evening Doris Korda, Marian Lupo, Francie Johnson Hester, and Maggie Wuorinen Koerner represented our class at the CSG cocktail party, a much improved event over previous attempts!

Following that event, we met at Grace’s mom Connie’s house in German Village for Indian food and cocktails. Grace Johnson, Debbie Willi Addison, Marian Lupo, Francie Johnson Hester, Connie Staber and Cathy Crompton were joined

by Connie Reel Johnson, ’49, Jake Johnson, and Ruth and Keith Crompton. In this lovely, intimate setting, we caught up on each other’s activities and shared

Those of us who are local have made a renewed commitment to get together more often than every 5 years! Every one of us has been busy, has noteworthy stories, and we want to hear more!

Kate Estabrook Schoedinger’s author friend, Wendelin Van Draanen, received the national Schneider Family Award for best development of a disabled character in a novel that was awarded in June 2012 at the American Library Association conference in Anaheim and asked Kate to accompany her for the festivities.

She loved their time visiting, going to Random House elite events and sharing in her friend’s celebration. The novel, The Running Dream, will be their middle school whole school read for the 20122013 academic year. She makes Kate’s job as a reading specialist so easy since kids of all abilities and faculty love her books.

Please put this weekend (last weekend of April) on your calendar for 5 years hence! Now we all have just about everyone’s email, so no excuses, ladies!

(Actually, we only have 42, so some research is in order to find those missing classmates). Let’s try to keep in better contact and share a bit of our lives. Kate is thrilled to drop off Liza SchoedSome of us are also on facebook, though inger at High Point University in NC this we all admit to not being very good at August! Onto new adventures! keeping up with that!

Lori Beckman Bohm has recently begun Maybe we should all go to Hawaii to a new position at General Electric in visit Toby on our 39th!

Cleveland, Ohio, at the Nela Park facility.

She is the Manager of International Tax for GE Home and Business Solutions.

Her son, Michael, has just completed his freshman year at OSU and is in the Business Scholars program through Fisher th College of Business. Her son, David, has just completed his sophomore year at Beachwood High School. She and her husband, Marvin, still live in Beachwood, Kate Estabrook Schoedinger, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland).

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Hello 77ers! Reunion weekend is over and 35 years have passed since we were all together in our white dresses. Francie Johnson Hester, Marian Lupo, and Debbie Willi Addison enjoyed a lively evening on Friday at Barrel 44, a restaurant/whiskey bar that has taken over the Monk space in Bexley. We visited, reminisced and table hopped, running into some older alumnae, local artists, and other friends.

news of recent visits with additional classmates. Marian left us to go see her husband (a punk rock musician) perform Saturday night in a reunion concert!

Laura Bailey Culp is doing well. Her daughter Catherine is graduating from Our Lady of the Elms High School (all girls HS) and she is the class valedictorian. She will be attending Case Western Reserve University and majoring in BioChemistry. She is also a National Merit Scholar.

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Margaret Cunningham Basiliadis, Class Representative

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the festivities continued at CSG and then onto Barrel 44. Sunday morning, a few of us met for brunch before saying our goodbyes. Everyone looked great and exactly the same as they did in high school. I take that as a huge compliment at our age! It was so much fun to catch up with class mates who knew you when all we had to worry about was ourselves.

Martha Herrmann Parker, Class Representative

herrm1962@yahoo.com On May 11, 2011, President Obama nominated Karen Henry Helmick’s husband, Jeffrey Helmick, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He was recommended for the post by senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown. On June 6, 2012, the Senate voted 62–36 to confirm Helmick.

He received his commission on June 7, 2012.

1981 Jenny Corotis Barnes, Class Representative jenny.barnes@osumc.edu 1925 Concord Road Columbus, OH 43212 614.488.8481 We report with sadness the death of Jenny Corotis Barnes’ mother, Marylou Zimmerman Corotis, ’42, on May 15, 2012.

1982 Leslie Rogovin Fox, Class Representative leslierfox@yahoo.com 4386 Tarrytown Court New Albany, OH 43054 614.855.5075 Marsha Robinson writes, “I am excited that my book is being released on September 16 by Lexington Books. The book is entitled Matriarchy, Patriarchy and Imperial Security in Africa: Explaining Riots in Europe and Terrorism in Africa. It is really exciting to see it listed on book websites in the US and Canada.”

Our 30th Reunion: We had a great time at our 30th reunion weekend. Friday night, several of us got together at Rubino’s. Saturday evening,

1983 30th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Bridget Hart, Class Representative info@bridget-hart.com 9653 W. 89th Circle Westminster, CO 80021 303.420.7884 Greetings to you all, thanks to those who sent news and got in touch, it's always so great to hear from you all!

"I, your class rep Bridget Hart, am looking forward to a relaxing, yet productive summer. Husband Ken is on break (he teaches middle school) and every year I'm not sure who's more excited about the last day of school, Ken, or the kids he teaches. We'll hopefully get in a lot of boat time and BBQing, and we've already started the big remodel of our master bath. Hoping to get a trip in too, but not sure where. Oh, and I still have to wedge in some time for work there, too."

Gwen Jones Harshaw – CSG Calling found that Gwen has two sons. One has been in Afghanistan for almost a year now and the second is 16 and loves the guitar.

Joy Brady Beer says her daughter Savannah was excited to be attend a summer day camp where she got to do rockclimbing, swimming, canoeing, and other active things while her mother works. Joy says her work as a web developer for Alliance Data is engaging as they are rolling out completely new web sites for their 99+ clients. This means lots of long days (24 hour stretches sometimes), but she finds the fact that millions use those web sites fulfilling.

Exciting update from Betsy Carlin! She sends news that after 20 years in the

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Betsy Carlin, ’83, Courtney Rice Bosca, ’83, Kim Rice Wilson, ’80, Meg & Kate Wilson, Form VIII.

position as the founding director of St. John's Medical Center Child Care, she has resigned to pursue teaching and an advanced degree - simultaneously. After 7 weeks of 'summer vacation', Betsy will begin teaching a class at the Jackson satellite campus of Central Wyoming College as an adjunct faculty member, and begin work on a master's degree in Early Childhood Studies with an emphasis on advocacy and policy. She says it’s certainly a bittersweet transition, but one she is really looking forward to. Betsy also says her daughter shares her zeal for education - after a great year in kindergarten she says Biz is a little worried about summer, and she just wants to move right into first grade and keep going. Summer should be fun, though, as Betsy says her family will be spending 2+ weeks in Northern Michigan playing with all the Carlin cousins and some CSG friends, (which she says is always one of the highlights of their year), and that they’ll also spend a week at the beach in Alabama with Becky's family.

Courtney Rice Bosca wrote to report that Mario had a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) in January. She says he was out of school for 10 weeks and that, understandably, it was a very stressful and worrisome winter. Courtney says he’s back at school now but is still in recovery mode. She says she never knew how traumatic a concussion could be, and that it has been difficult for the whole family. Courtney writes that on a lighter note, she and husband Chris

TOP: The Class of 1982 at graduation. First row: Susan Moon, Carolyn Denney, Greta Anderson, Sarah Quillin, Jacque Haase, Susan Humphrey, Cathy Hauser, Ileese Glatter, Elsa Niehoff, Laurie Feibel, Judy Ellman, and Lisa Katz. 2nd row: Wende Gates, Missy Zox, Megan Miller, Sharon Else, Whitney Edwards, Teri Katz, Elizabeth Wolfe, Aris Geanekoplos, Sue Stefany, Kristin Smith, Melissa White, and Kim Kaler. 3rd row: Yvette Tynes, Keely Ayres, Marsha Robinson, Alysia Cuilwik, Lisa Munster, Sarah Oman, Hope Wolman, Alexandra Skestos, Susan Wuorinen, Lisa Sliwinski, Julie Hertzog, Sara Staehle, and Leslie Rogovin. Back row: Margaret Asomaning, Kelly Andrews, Lisa DeLong, Susan DeGraaf, Janet Fullarton, Blair Bethel, Ingrid Wobst, Mindy Meade, Amie Wiseman, Dianne Powell, Catherine Colinvaux, and Lisa Yashon.

took son Nicholas (12 yrs. old) to Normandy, France for his Spring break. She says Nicholas is a WWII fanatic and he planned the whole trip, visiting all the D-Day beaches. The highlight of the trip was when Nicholas, dressed in full kilt and regalia, played Amazing Grace on his bagpipes in the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach and on the beach itself.

Courtney says it was one of the most spectacular events ever. The Boscas also look forward to spending time in Harbor Springs, MI this summer and hanging out on the dock with Betsy Carlin and her family!

Rachel Davis Katz checked in to say that her three boys finished the season playing on Scarsdale (NY) basketball teams and are now traveling with AAU basketball. She says it seems that with basketball programs and school for the

kids it can be quite all-consuming for the family!

Lori Maier Wishne is happy to share that her oldest daughter has graduated from high school and will be attending Ohio State this fall on a full scholarship.

Lori says the scholarship is based on merit and her passion for diversity and social justice. She laughs that it’s hard to believe a third-generation Buckeye in the family is coming all the way from Missouri, and thinks that all the Ohio State stuff around their house and the large stickers on her cars all these years may have had a subliminal impact!

Jill Esposito shared news that it was great to catch up with Cathy Jones Williard and Lucy Ackley while she was in Columbus for the official launch of her step-father Al Dietzel's web-site "Women

Who Changed America" and she was so glad that they could come and witness it as well. Jill shares that the site really is impressive and inspiring, with all profits going to a memorial fund in her mother, and former CSG faculty member, Sharon L. Dietzel’s name to support grants and scholarships for women teaching, or seeking higher education, in math and science. Check out this wonderful site at www.womenwhochangedamerica.org for more information, or to make a donation to this very worthy cause. Jill says she and her family are settled back in the DC area for awhile, on assignment to the State Department's Foreign Service Institute, where she is working as the Director of Consular Training. She says her elder daughter, Dylan, graduates from high school this year, and is headed up to Maine to attend Colby College in the fall. Younger daughter, Zoe, is finish-

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ABOVE: Class of 1982, 30th Reunion. Front: Elizabeth Wolfe Hamrick, Raleigh Burges Burgess, Marsha Robinson, Leslie Rogovin Fox. Middle: Julie Hertzog, Wende Gates Isaacs, Lauren Feibel Cohen, Keely Ayres, Hope Wolman, Susie Wuorinen.

Back: Cindy Spiers, Alex Skestos Holmes, Carolyn Denney Turner.

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Rachel Faerber-Ovaska, '86, with her 16 year old daughter Henriette.

ing up her freshman year, so her family will stay state-side until Zoe graduates from high school in 2015. Jill says at that point she’ll probably head out for another overseas tour with the Foreign Service – ‘but for now she doesn’t have to plan that far ahead, so she’s just cruising along...’

Lucy Ackley’s son, John, was accepted early decision to Lehigh University and is excited to head there this fall to pursue pre-med. Her daughter, Katherine, will be a senior at Bexley, so Lucy’s getting close to that “empty nest” stage of life… yikes!

Tina Powell Rak writes that her two younger kids, Marissa, entering 6th grade, and Avery Martin Rak, entering 3rd grade in the fall, both had a great time at the CSG Summer Programs 2012, they enjoyed kayaking and fishing at a weekend-long Family Camp at YMCA Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, OH. Both activities were ones they were especially looking forward to doing at CSG again. Her oldest daughter, Rachel, did very well in school again this year and is looking forward to choir, band, marching band, and honors classes in 10th grade in the fall. Marissa was also placed in Advanced Math/college-prep classes. (All my kids are doing ‘well enough’ or better, so this mom’s mantra should be ‘relax’ this year!) Rachel still keeps in touch with some of her former 2015 CSG friends, and she’s looking forward to seeing them more again when she gets her driver’s license in (maybe) a year or less! Until then, she’s been practicing on their 800 foot driveway only and driving the tractor and learning to

drive faster on their ATV (motorcycle) like her mom did at age 15 - on their 5+ acre yard in Sunbury. Their yard has 2+ acres of wooded trails, but it also has 2+ acres for family baseball, volleyball, and football games. Their yard and neighborhood are a little like Tina’s wonderful childhood yard/home. They’ll likely not be soon getting such a wonderful swimming pool like Tina’s dad built for them in New Albany in 1975, but life there in Sunbury is still good in similar ways.

Tina feels very lucky to be able to share all this about the past year….it’s been a blessed year indeed.

Great news from Rhonda Fletcher Turner: The next bottling of the 'Cheeky Monkey' label wine that her non-profit foundation, the American Association of Breast Care Professionals, bottles for fundraising will be available soon. More good news, July 1 there were three varietals produced in concert with Goose Cross Cellars in Napa to choose from, a sauvignon blanc, a cab and a chardonnay. But you've got to get your order in fast - it sells out quick! The AABCP is a national 501(c)(3) that provides support through financial assistance for basic post-mastectomy products and services for survivors who cannot pay on their own, and 100% of the proceeds from their Cheeky Monkey wine will go directly to this great cause! Order your vino, make a donation, check out their internet radio show that's back up for the summer, and find more information about AABCP at www.giveaabcp.org.

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This will not surprise anyone who knows Beth Wilhoyte Gilpin, but she travelled around the country in a 34-foot motor home last year. Beth home schooled her 2 daughters, ages 11 and 7, while they took a year-long American history tour of the United States. The trip took a lot of planning, but Beth said she was ready to explore America.

And the Class of ’84 is taking over the CSG Alumnae Board. Colleen Duffy is next year’s President, Andrea Krupman Powell is the Galleria Co-Chair, and Lolly Marks is the President-Elect.

Andi Wobst Jeney and Katie Kessler Chatas both had high school graduates this year. Andi’s son, Frankie, graduated from St. Charles Preparatory School and will attend Trinity College. Katie’s daughter, Sophie, graduated from CSG and will attend Williams College.

Several of the Columbus based classmates have visited Lolly Marks at Canine Companions for Independence where she works as their Development Director. Canine Companions is an amazing organization that places dogs with people with disabilities.

Susan Weiler and her son, Will, are getting ready for a trip to Africa after a middle school graduation.

Julie Schottenstein Saar and her family spent three weeks in Israel this summer.

And congratulations to Colleen Duffy, who is engaged to marry Ken Hoecker.

Ngina Chiteji, Class Representative Our classmate, Alison Bradway Galbreath, suffered a stroke several months ago. We have been following her progress through her husband, Squire’s, Caring Bridge site and her sisters, Karen Bradway Chester, ’83, and Bev Bradway Ax, ’80. Through unbelievable determination, faith, and support from her family and friends, Alison’s recovery has been astonishing. CSG’s Form V created a “Then and Now” photo montage for Alison with Topknot pictures from when Alison was at CSG and from CSG today.

They included this message, “Some things are different and some things never change. One thing that never

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changes is the great feeling to be part of the CSG community.”

1985 Robin Ives Canowitz, Class Representative robin.canowitz@nationwidechildrens.org 7355 Tumblebrook Drive New Albany, OH 43054 614.855.9556

1986 Louise Davidson-Schmich, Class Representative

Davidson@miami.edu 6840 SW 64 COURT South Miami, FL 33143 305.284.2143 Lesley Duggan Riley has recently moved to Orange County, California, from the Twin Cities. (They are trading in snow shovels and skis for boogie boards and skate boards!) While they miss the midwest, they are happy to be in the glorious Southern California weather. Their new address is 14 Michael Road, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Wishing all the best to the Class of '86!

Rachel Faerber-Ovaska writes that she’s flying to Amsterdam this summer with her two-year old and her 10-year-old, renting a car, and driving around Europe for two weeks. She’ll attend her brother's wedding in Germany, then drive to France for a few days, then to Freiburg, and finally to Zurich. Should be an adventure to drive a stick shift, with kids in the car, to places she hasn’t visited for a dog's age. The three other kids are staying home with Tomi.

1987 Susan Robinson Austin, Class Representative robinsonsm@yahoo.com

Our 25th Reunion: The Class of 1987 began their 25th Reunion weekend with a fantastic start by enjoying an intimate cocktail party at the home of Head of School Liza Lee. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Lee and playing amateur historians, describing "our CSG" as we knew it in the 70s - yes, for some of us - and the 80s. Mrs. Lee, in turn, explained some of the ongoing changes affecting the current student body. After enjoying our trip down memory lane, the crew headed downtown for a more informal gathering and a wonderful meal of tapas at Barrio, where we were joined by even more classmates.

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TOP: The Class of 1987 at graduation. Front row: Theodora Geanekoplos, Samantha Shuler, Amy Rau, Betsy Butler, Jo Ellen Cline, Jennifer Maxwell, Ellen Lowry Driskell, Beth Offenberg, and Susan Robinson. 2nd row: Karen Gashler, Lisa Berger, Catherine Moe, Melissa Liepack, Kristin McMenamy, Lori Coffman, Anne Brownfield, Kristen Bibart, Lori Kahn, and Amy Robins. 3rd row: Katie Carlin, Laura Bloch, Catherine Sellers, Rachel Cashdollar, Elizabeth Ely, Margaret McLeod, Charlotte Schumann, Erin McConaha, Christina McConahay. 4th row: Melanie Katz, Wendy Holland, Elan Chambers, Melissa Aukerman, Joanna Grey, Michelle Wolfe, Jennifer Stewart, and Leslie Dixon. Back row: Paula Davis, Staci Solomon, April Zimmerman, Karen Lurie, Sarah Windels, Missy Ziegler, Ann Louise Hamilton, Lucinda Kerschensteiner, and Catherine Wilson.

ABOVE: Class of 1987, 25th Reunion: Front: Missy Ziegler Swope, Lucinda Kerschensteiner, Christy Schoedinger Rosenthal, April Zimmerman Katz. Middle: Ellen Driskell Trager, Lori Coffman Palmer, Karen Lurie Jones, Kristin McMenamy Stevens, Kate Carlin Giller, Wendolyn Holland, Leslie Dixon Smart. Back: Amy Rau Sugar, Sam Shuler, Patti Robins Markham.

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Saturday evening found the class surrounded by fellow alumnae in the school's dining hall. Due to the late arrival of some wayward classmates...yours truly included...and unruliness that the Class of 1987 was known for, the poor photographer spent several "takes" trying to get an official class photo. I still say that the "ok, everybody make a funny face" photo was, by far, the best and perhaps the most "authentic." Throughout the evening, several sightings of 87ers were made throughout the school property. Some of us, intimidated by all of the albeit wonderful architectural changes made since our graduation, eventually found our way to the Mansion and refused to leave until escorted by the younger alumnae who seemed to know where they were going. Rumor has it that others have embarked on new careers as construction site managers after spending a good part of the evening in elegant hard hats touring and re-touring the new areas under construction. We were still astonished to see how CSG has managed to use the limited space it has over the years to create even more amazing spaces.

The evening was brought to a close at a fantastic dinner hosted at the home of our own April Zimmerman Katz. In addition to spending quality time with friends and catching up on five years of life, we were fortunate to also have some of the Columbus Academy Class of 1987 join us. Although everyone seemed to have come so far in life and somehow moved on from our beloved big 80s hairdos, we all enjoyed the comfort and ease with which we were able to be ourselves when surrounded by those who knew us in saddle shoes. Here's to a special 25th Reunion and many more to come.

1988 25th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Sarah Hamilton Shook, Class Representative

1989 Tammy Cheek Kessel, Class Representative

LEFT: Chari Howard Fitzgerald, '93, and her son Johnathan, born January 14, 2012. RIGHT: Members of the Class of 1992 in front of the CSG Unicorn during Alumnae Weekend.

1990 Paige Conrad McIntosh, Class Representative Stephanie Taub Fox lives in Needham, MA with her husband, Jon, and children Sam (9), Teddy (6), and Sally (2).

1991 Amy Cherup Curley, Class Representative acurley612@yahoo.com 8069 Woodgrove Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-403-7316 Amy Cherup Curley and her family are busy in Jacksonville, FL. Madeline (12) has graduated from 6th grade and is starting a new school in the fall. Emma (10) is enjoying competing in show jumping on her new pony, Sugar. She has already won a Grand Championship!

1992 Liz Zimmerman Donaldson, Class Representative

ezdonaldson@gmail.com 116 Preston Road Columbus, OH 43209 614-824-1010 Tiffany Burton Duncan began working in the Development Office in 1999 and through the years held almost every position in the department. When she took time off to have her children, she served as President of the Alumnae Associa-

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tion and held other numerous Alumnae Board positions. In her latest role as Assistant Director of Development, Tiffany managed all special events including but not limited to Jubilee, Holiday Dinner, Grandparents' Days, and Commencement. She also served as liaison to the Parents' Association and supported them in various capacities as needed. She is currently enjoying some much needed family time and is pursuing creative endeavors that relate to her degree in the fine arts of sculpture and painting. She is also assisting her sister, Jen Burton, '95, in her new business ventures.

Our 20th Reunion: We had a great turn out for our 20th reunion!

Our class’s grand total for giving was $2,680 and participation was 26%.

Thanks to all who participated in the oncampus and off campus-events: Shana Bakhshi, Jill Barnett, Laurel Beatty, Anne Budros Fletcher, Tiffany Burton Duncan, Katy Carpenter Gibson, Cindy Doyle Roiland, Cynthia Exconde Bender, Candace Ferguson, Marya Goldberg Cassandra, Amy Hairston Picklesimer, Enshane Hill-Nomato, Sarah Lowder, Tensing Maa, Jennifer Majernik Huffstetler, Emily Sadar French, Elena Sadar Andrews, Domonique Sartain, Leslie Siegel McCarthy, Megan Sullivan, Wren Unetic Hawkins, and Liz Zimmerman Donaldson. We missed those of you who couldn’t be with us! On Friday several of us met up for the on-campus events including a tour of the transformed and transforming campus, an inspiring talk by Wendy Lazarus, '67, 2012 Alumna Award Winner, and lunch with Head of School, Liza Lee, in the brand new dining area to hear the State of the School address.

Some anecdotal highlights included remi-

niscing about our high school dining experience that for most of us seemed to include iceberg lettuce salads, cottage cheese, and the ever favorite saltine crackers (which Sarah Lowder passed around for nostalgia’s sake, at the end of our much more gourmet dining experience). Following lunch we were able to take a quick peek into the Head of School’s house – a first look for most of us!

and Candace. The “ladies” took a picture by the Unicorn to commemorate.

Jill Barnett came to meet up on campus with our group in the afternoon – was hunting everywhere for us and finally resorted to ask for help from a “group of ladies” shopping furiously for Supergirl CSG t-shirts at the school bookstore – she reacted in shock when the ladies turned out to be “us” – Katy, Sarah, Enshane, Cynthia

Laura Julien Blust, Class Representative julien225@yahoo.com

1993 20th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013

Hello Class of '93! I have taken on the duty of collecting the happenings of our class to report. My husband and I live in Pickerington and our 2 year old daughter keeps us busy. Please feel free to contact me at julien225@yahoo.com or friend

me on Facebook. I look forward to hearing from you.

Macy Howarth and husband adopted a little girl, Eloise Livingston McGaw (Livy), on December 27, 2011. They currently live in Chevy Chase, MD and love being parents.

Nancy James Johnson is working as a clinical psychologist with students with disabilities in Pomona, CA. She and her husband, Karl, welcomed their daughter Alessandra this March.

Yve Heit Saville and husband welcomed their baby boy, Jude, 9 months ago, and they also have a daughter, Tula, who is 3.

They are living in Oakland, CA—living down the street from Julie and Allie Rob-

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TOP: The Class of 1992 at graduation: 1st row: Cynthia Exconde, Megan Sullivan, Irena Banks, Danielle Jones, Ann Lightfoot, Marya Goldberg, Lindsay Genshaft, Enshane Hill, Christina Ahlberg, Jennifer Zimmerman, Jean Yost, Tensing Maa, and Tara Sloin. 2nd row: Allyson Heumann, Meredith Patrick, Lori Beatty, Kanitha Keo, Rebecca Ellis, Dione Taylor, Emily Jones, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Anne Budros, Amy Hairston, Tracy Larrimer, Katherine Ziegler, and Jennifer Roh. 3rd row: Bethany Broderick, Jennifer Majernik, Carolyn Fia, Izaskun Odriozola, Meghan Baird, Tiffany Thompson, Kelly McConnell, Amanda Kane, Hope Geisler, and Amy Pitt. 4th row: Shana Bakhshi, Jean Aukerman, Caroline Reeb, Rachel Levin, Candace Ferguson, Alison Livingston, Sarah Lowder, Laurie Snyder, Elizabeth Brown, Eszter Gozon, Jill Matthews, and Carol Clausen. 5th row: Lisa Yacso, Daria Ibn-Tamas, Leslie Siegel, Jill Barnett, Elena Sadar, Andrea McCloud, Alix Mathews, Emily Sadar, Tiffany Burton, Katheryn Carpenter, and Allyson Jones.

ABOVE: Class of 1992 20th Reunion: Front: Leslie Siegel McCarthy, Tiffany Burton Duncan, Liz Zimmerman Donaldson, Katy Carpenter Gibson, Jill Barnett. Middle: Anne Budros Fletcher, Jen Majernik Huffstetler, Amy Hairston Pickelsimer, Candace Ferguson, Marya Goldberg Cassandra, Emily Sadar French, Elena Sadar Andrews, Sarah Lowder, Shana Bakhshi. Back: Cindy Doyle Roiland, Enshane “Gigi” Hill Nomoto, Tensing Maa.

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LEFT: Katie Piazza Matney, '95, and Liz Piazza Nichols, '01, holding each others' daughters.

MIDDLE & RIGHT: Ellen Pizzuti and Casey Vincent were married in March. Pictured are- Nathan Lefkowitz-Pizzuti, Ellen, Frances Lefkowitz-Pizzuti, Casey, and Liam Vincent. Class of 1994 at Pizzuti wedding.

bins, ’96, who are like sisters/aunties and her sister, Gay Heit, ’96, and her husband are just over the bridge from them in San Francisco. They just had a visit from Morgan McDonald and her baby and husband who were driving through the Bay Area. They also see Laura Nusbaum and Tenning Maa, ’96, from time to time who are in SF. Yve and her husband, Adam, are both teachers, and she is taking some time off right now to be home with their baby.

Elin Lisska Christensen and her husband, Sean, welcomed their daughter, Gretel Sonja, into the world the day before Thanksgiving.

Chari Howard Fitzgerald and husband, Tim, are thrilled to announce the birth of their handsome son, Johnathan Alexander Fitzgerald. Johnathan made a swift arrival on January 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. He is growing by leaps and bounds and loves absorbing the world around him.

Lee and Julie Smith Buckner would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Anya Emily Buckner, on March 27, 2012.

Morgan McDonald is living with her husband, Ben, and son, Ami, 14 months old, in Santa Barbara.

Amanda Hanks Briseno and her husband, Nic, welcomed their beautiful daughter, Pia Louise Briseno, on February 4, 2012. They are enjoying parenthood!

1994 Class Representative Position Available Ellen Pizzuti married Casey Vincent, whom she’s known since Upper School, on March 3rd. Angie McLarty Seamon, Tene Nash, Suzy Salamy, Kim Makar Begeman, Sally Bullock Aalberg, and Chloe Metz Powers were all in attendance.

1995 Class Representative Position Available

1996 Sarah Sofia Knepp, Class Representative sofia_sarah@hotmail.com 5801 Wedgewood Drive Charlotte, NC 28210

1997 Julie Ferber Zuckerman, Class Representative juliezuckerman@gmail.com Our 15th Reunion: The Class of 1997 started the reunion weekend off on Friday with a Food Hop (thank you Stacy Wolery Marcus for the wonderful idea)! The shuttle bus departed with an intimate group of 10 classmates

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(and Stacy’s husband) from the North Market and our first stop was Camelot Cellars for wine tasting. Everyone got to pick a wine flight of their choosing while also snacking on appetizers. Our next stop was Sushi Rock where we ate an array of fresh nigiri and sampled Sushi Rock’s famous Big Rolls. We finished the evening at Park Street Cantina for a tequila, taco, and salsa tasting. Many classmates joined us once the Food Hop was over and it was super fun! The night was perfect.

After the Cocktail Party at school on Saturday, classmates headed to Lindey’s Restaurant & Bar in German Village. Our class had one of the best, if not the best, turnout of all of the reunion classes. There were 24 girls total once we got to Lindey’s! Thanks to Teree Southard Hershner and Catherine Williams, we had a ton of materials to peruse from our days at CSG. Teree brought a bunch of scrapbooks that her mom put together from over the years that included several class trips, parties, etc., while Catherine had a bunch of Lower School class projects. What a hoot! We all had so much fun going through everything. There was definitely a lot of laughing and reminiscing! Oh the days when we were all so carefree.

Our reunion weekend ended on Sunday with a family picnic at Jeffrey Mansion. We got off to a little bit of a late start (maybe too much fun the night before), but eventually people congregated around the playground with their adorable children.

Overall a perfect ending to an amazing weekend!

We feel truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of women. We always knew we had a special class and our reunion weekend confirmed it! It was so nice to see everyone and catch up on the past and present. We look forward to our 20 year reunion!

1999

Best, Julie & Liz

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Annette Enlow, Class Representative ajerx07@gmail.com

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Abby Sturges is loving life on the West Coast where she takes advantage of being able to be outdoors all year round. This past spring she started a company called Culture Kitchen with a classmate from graduate school. Culture Kitchen is all

Ashley Kincaid Ings was the Assistant Theater Director for the 2nd season at Camp Vega for Girls in Fayette, Maine this summer. She and her partner, Aaron Salazar, are trying to restart and rebuild the department to make it a professional

15th Reunion!

April 26 & 27, 2013 Class Representative Position Available

Amy Westwater Sullivan, Class Representative afw.sullivan@gmail.com

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TOP: The Class of 1997 at graduation. Row 1: Michaelena Stinziano, Kristin Bluhm, Teree Southard, Elizabeth Simson, Gillian Levy, Stacy Wolery, Julie Ferber, Meghan Nichols, Whitney Lucks, Jena Walters, Sarah Sanyal, Amanda Gregg, Karen Makar, Kate Cavello, and Natalie Gregoire. Row 2: Jenny Maurer, Rose Guagliardo, Natalie Lester, Susie Mayhan, Tara Bonaventura, Sara Wood, Courtney Dankworth, Liz Salamy, Liz Coleman, Sylvia DeVennish, Andi Bill, Barby Michalek, Ginny Rothschild, and Sarah Greenberger. Row 3: Lindsay Baker, Kim Snyder, Sarah Mendel, Sophia Corna, Lauren Rife, Zarrin Atkins, Britta Wiesner, Krissy Anderson, Megan Wolfel, Anne Seidler, Christina Povoli, Sarah Benson, Brittany Soden, and Zula Evans. Row 4: Erin Hiller, Miycol Moore, Kati Morrison, Lela Ostrander, Katie Ralston, Page Neubert, Missy Claprood, Emily Bartz, Courtney Druen, Kathryn Nyhan, Kristen Howard, Helena Beem, Ella Williams, Fayoke Longe, and Catherine Williams.

ABOVE: Class of 1997, 15th Reunion. Front: Sophia Corna, Emily Bartz Costello, Katie Nyhan, Courtney Druen, Fayoke Longe. Middle: Kim Snyder Barton, Sarah Benson, Liz Salamy Chahine, Catherine Williams, Zula Evans Pierce, Page Neubert Berger, Krissy Anderson, Katrin Warren, Miycol Moore, Ginny Rothschild. Back: Teree Southard Hershner, Susie Mayhan Bauman, Megan Nichols, Stacy Wolery Marcus, Whitney Lucks Schneider, Julie Ferber Zuckerman.

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Pat live in Greenwich, CT, but are looking forward to their first trip to Columbus in June where they'll introduce Campbell to lots of family and friends.

2002 Lauren Yen Leahy, Class Representative lauren.yen@gmail.com

LEFT: Wynne Campbell Lennon and husband, Pat, welcomed their first daughter, Campbell Kirby Lennon in Febraury. MIDDLE: Katherine Ansley Czubik and Susanna Kuppich, Class of 2007, celebrate Katherine's marriage to Michael Czubik on October 8, 2011.

NYC experience for girls from all over the US. Celebrating its 75th year last season, Camp Vega is a beautiful all girls camp in an amazing setting on Echo Lake. Ashley and her husband just moved to a wonderful apartment uptown.

Katherine Fiorile Burgess and her husband, Peter, moved back to Brooklyn, NY, in December, after living in Chicago for two years. Their son, Alexander Fenn Burgess, was born on Feb. 1, 2012.

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Renee Ransbottom moved to Cooper Landing, Alaska for the 2012 summer tourist season to work for Alaska Wildland Adventures in one of their riverside and sport fishing lodges. She is very excited for an Alaskan adventure after spending the last six years in an office! She will be back in Columbus this fall looking for her next adventure.

Gina Casagrande is still planning her Baldhead Island wedding and working as the dietitian at the Giant Eagle Market District in Upper Arlington. She will have new classes there starting in June, so be sure to stop by if you are in town!

Katie Logan, Class Representative logan.katie@gmail.com

Katie Logan recently bought a condo in Upper Arlington. Her new address is 2746 Chateau Circle, Columbus, OH 43221.

Anne Morelli is living and working in Boston. She graduated from business school last May and started at Cartera Commerce, a marketing firm that runs loyalty programs for banks and airlines. She ran into Marisa Skoglind in Newport last fall and has caught up with her a few times this year. Anne lives across the street from Elizabeth Fiorile, ’04, and has seen her around a couple times, but hasn't caught up fully yet.

Jessica Bennett Benler and her wife, Christy, welcomed baby Addison Sara Benler, on April 11. She weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20 in. long. They are loving parenthood, but can't wait to get a full night's sleep! Jess is currently a supervising clinical psychologist at a children's mental health clinic outside NYC and would love to catch up with classmates in the area! Her email is jessbenler@ yahoo.com.

Liz Piazza Nichols and her husband welcomed Abigail Florence Nichols on April 12, 2012, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz. Liz says Abby is thriving and keeping them busy. She says it’s too bad that they live in Denver and Abby won’t get to wear Campbell plaid skirts at CSG!

Wynne Campbell Lennon and husband, Pat, welcomed their first daughter, Campbell Kirby Lennon, on February 22, 2012. Campbell is an alert and spirited baby and they are soaking up all of her gummy smiles, coos and belly laughs! Wynne and

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Mikell Taylor moved to Plymouth, England in May to join her fiancé, Nick. She is continuing her work with Bluefin Robotics and expanding her role to support the company's increasing international work. Mikell and Nick will be in England through mid2014 and would love to hear from other alumnae in the area—including anyone in Europe! Her email address is mikell.taylor@ gmail.com.

Jessica Orlov Ketner and Joel Ketner welcomed their daughter, Beatrice Gesha Ketner, on March 27, 2012. She was 9 lbs., 21 inches.

Mandy Varley is engaged to Greg Smith.

She says, “he's a Brit and adorable. He helps produce a golf show and does comedy and play writing as well.” The wedding will be October 5 in London.

Our 10th Reunion: It was great seeing so many ‘02ers at our 10 year reunion! Wonderful to catch up with Saher Aziz, Leah Suter, Alia Shubaily, Sara Fanning, Ashley Klein Messick, Erin Malone Cuan, Amy Hertenstein, Jane Alexander (and fiancé), Wendy Fahey Currier (and husband David), Amanda Rhodes, Carra Wilburn, Jordan Sugarman, Katherine Exline, Laine Richardson O’Donnell and Jess Orlov Ketner and relive some of our favorite CSG memories. It was a fantastic opportunity to not only see the renovated dining room, the new Upper School

commons and the Senior Commons, but also visit with beloved faculty members. In addition, the outings on Friday and Saturday nights were lots of fun - look forward to our next reunion!

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Liz Liston, NEW Class Representative liz.liston@gmail.com Sarah Kafer and her fiancé, Nick Mill, are planning a September wedding in

Newark, Ohio. The couple recently purchased a home in Gahanna. Their new mailing address is 200 Lintner Street, Gahanna, OH 43230.

2004 Emily Kasler, Class Representative Ashley Ingram Scott was recognized for Outstanding Achievement at the 33rd Annual Black Law Students Association Banquet held on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Ashley is in her third year at Capital University Law School and was the recipient of the Presidential Merit Scholarship, the David D. & Frances A. White

LEFT: CSG's FIRST Robotics team at Columbus School for Girls held their annual banquet and recognized Hallee Deutchman, '04, with the second annual Team 677 Distinguished Alumna Award. Halle spoke to the CSG Robotics students about her career path and the importance of always thinking ahead to the next step. Halle is pictured with members of the 2012 Robotics team.

Scholarship, and has achieved Dean’s List honors.

2005 Maria Dixon, Class Representative maria.e.dixon@gmail.com Meghan Hill is in graduate school at Duke University studying nurse anesthesia and it's going very well. Meghan and her fiancé, Mike, plan to get married in North Carolina when the program is finished. They sure will have a lot to celebrate!

Christina Paras has moved to Minnesota where is she working for UnitedHealth Group in the Medicaid area as a strategic initiatives analyst. She has connected with a CSG alumna, Clare Willoughby Ceballos, ’95, and is happy to have a fellow unicorn in the Twin Cities!

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TOP: The Class of 2002. Row 1: Felicitee Kertis, Meredith Sturges, Catie Greisdorn, Amanda Rhoades, Larissa Sleva, Katie Sells, Sara Fanning, Francesca Russo, Saher Aziz, and Wendy Fahey. Row 2: Kaci Snell, Alia Shubaily, Jeny Reynolds, Amy Hertenstein, Kimberly Morris, Christina Cuervo, Laine Richardson, Alex Pethtel, Lauren Yen, Julie Kaye, Hilary Leister, Amanda, Varley, and Jaiza Page. Row 3: Carra Wilburn, Susan Brownell, Giselle Schuetz, Katherine Exline, Neelam Patel, Cailyn McGlocklin, Kim Swan, Leah Suter, Kim Dunham, Jess Orlov, Rachelle Levin, Laura Barnhart, Mikell Taylor, and Liza Young. Back Row: Brittany Weixel, Jordan Sugarman, Meredith Ruff, Julie Ross, Jane Alexander, Ashley Klein, Amber Swarlis, Audrey Ryckman, Anna Schwinn, Erin Pribich, Grace Warner, Jackie Kopetz, Darcy Copeland, Kelly Centolella, and Annie Nowak.

ABOVE: Class of 2002, 10th Reunion. Front: Katherine Exline, Jane Alexander, Ashley Klein Messick, Jordan Sugarman, Lainie Richardson O'Donnell. Back: Lauren Yen Leahy, Jessica Orlov Ketner, Wendy Fahey Currier, Amy Hertenstein, Erin Malone Cuan.

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TOP: The Class of 2007. Row 1: Jenny Cheng, Zoe Van Dyke, Bizz Burns, Camillia Brown, Ai Binh Ho, Alysia Watson, Jordan Hilbrands, Peyton Onda, Susanna Kuppich, Virginia Moore, Kassie Ansley, Courtney Morgan. Row 2: Breann Gray, Grace Cooper, Priyal Gupta, Barbara Hubler, Lisa Walsh, Lydia Foss, Laura Fanning, Katy Scoggin, Mara Gruber, Kaylyn Cheatham, Saamia Hosain. Row 3: Katherine Carruthers, Liz Nickell, Lauren Tennant, Sara Winters, Kristin Bergner, Julianne Corroto, Tori Hutta, Blair Williams, Rachel Smoot, Avneet Singh, Katie Munyan; Row 4: Meredith Joyce-Houghton, Sarah Young, Ashley Flynn, Kenley Jones, Victoria Walker-Sperling, Audrey Wobst, Kat Gitz, Alexandra Guezennec, Sarah Yost, Kate Vorys, Alexandra Ivanova, Holly Knouff. Row 5: Michelle Harrison, Hannah Scheckelhoff, Frances Wilson, Katya Philmore, Tali Levi, Emily Chory, Annum Yasin, Suzanne Jacobs, Kasey Ording, Claire Chapman, Amber Swain, Nellie Wilbers.

ABOVE: Class of 2007, 5th Reunion. Front: Meredith Joyce-Houghton, Emily Chory, Kat Gitz, Sara Winters, Lauren Tennant, Audrey Wobst. Middle: Tori Hutta, Katy Scoggin, Kate Vorys, Sarah Young, Lisa Walsh, Mara Gruber, Priyal Gupta, Alexandra Guezennec, Saamia Hossain, Kristin Bergner. Back: Laura Fanning, Blair Williams, Virginia Moore, Michelle Harrison, Susanna Kuppich, Barbara Hubler, Camillia Brown, Jordan Hilbrands, Katya Philmore.

2006 Meera Mani, Class Representative mani.15@osu.edu 4619 Beecher Court New Albany, OH 43054 Haley Lewis graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Miami University in May. She graduated with honors in History and University

Honors. Haley is deferring Law School for one year to work as a legal assistant in a law firm in Columbus.

Jill Hubbuch graduated on May 4, 2012 from the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health with a M.S. in Exercise Science. At the hooding ceremony Jill received the Department of Exercise Science's Outstanding Masters Student Award citing outstanding accomplishment in the areas of teaching, academic achievement and department

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service during her graduate school career.

Jill has also been accepted as a student in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy program at the Medical University of South Carolina.

TOP: Sarah Shaffer, Class of 2010, won the World Title in reining (western equestrian sport) in the 14-18 year old division of the National Reining Horse Association.

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CSG alumnae living in Columbus, e-mail Kat Gitz! katherinegitz@gmail.com

Sara Winters, Class Representative winterssa@gmail.com 614-397-5862

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Blair Williams graduated from Lehigh University with a double major in Art History and Graphic Design. She has been an account executive and graphic designer for an advertising firm in the New York area since June 2011.

Kenley Jones is a Peace Corps Volunteer and lives in a rural village in Sierra Leone.

She teaches English and Math to junior high students. Her service as a PCV is 27 months long and she has about 12 months left. Here is a link to her blog: http:// twoyearsinsalone.blogspot.com/ Our 5th Reunion: The Class of 2007 had a wonderful time at our first reunion weekend! Rumor has it that our class even broke a record for having the most attendees at a five year reunion. The weekend got off to a great start at Bar Louie in the Short North, where reunion chair Kat Gitz had planned a wonderful happy hour. Saturday night, we ventured back to CSG to reconnect with alums, favorite teachers, and marvel at the dramatic changes to our dining room! A great time was had by all, although many were sorely missed. If you are interested in keeping in touch with

Caitlin Allen, Class Representative caallen89@gmail.com 614.554.5298 Caitlin Allen is excited to be moving to work in Detroit, Michigan for the year as a Jesuit Volunteer Corp member. She will be working with the homeless population and helping them with access to health care and health services. She also hopes to get involved in the local farmers market and enjoy a few hikes around the area. You can best reach Caitlin at caallen89@gmail.com.

Over the summer Emma Fletcher worked for Dell in Minneapolis, MN as a Software Engineering Intern in the Cloud Computer division. She will be starting her fourth year at GWU in the fall in order to finish her BS in Computer Engineering and BA in Computer Science. This past break she participated in a week long Habitat for Humanity trip to Flagler Beach, FL.

2009 Katie Pickworth, Class Representative

2010 Molly Schissel, New Class Representative mschisse@slu.edu Sarah Shaffer won the World Title in reining (western equestrian sport) in the 14-18 year old youth division of the National Reining Horse Association in 2011. Articles were written about her accomplishment in the national equestrian magazines last spring. Winning involved traveling around the country competing every weekend throughout the year, while still maintaining a full load. Reining is a co-ed sport and is expected to be the next Olympic addition in the Equestrian area. Sarah will be on the OSU western equestrian team next year as she was her freshman year.

Sara is a junior in biological engineering at OSU. She has been on the Dean’s list every quarter and maintains an A average in her school work.

Heather Michaels can be reached at hdmich@post.harvard.edu.

Kate Albers received a fellowship from Princeton in their Princeton in Africa

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Katherine Ansley married Michael Czubik, from Chicago, Illinois, on October 8, 2011.

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program (PiAf). This is the second year that Princeton has opened the program to grads from universities other than Princeton. The program places fellows in various countries in Africa to work in local agencies dealing with everything from animal conservation to refugees to education and more. The theory is that these young people, after their experiences in Africa, will maintain a life-long interest in and connection to Africa. This is, they feel, the best way to aid African development in the future. It's a lengthy application and interview process, so Kate was delighted to be accepted and placed with Africa Impact in Livingstone, Zambia...about six miles from Victoria Falls. She'll be the Project Manager for this "volunteer-tourism" agency. They have volunteers from all over the world who come and are placed with medical clinics, schools, orphanages, etc., and stay for 1-6 weeks. Kate's blog: katesafricablog.blogspot.com (there's no apostrophe) 2011.

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TOP: Class of 2012. Row 1: Susie Wendt, Madeleine Livingston, Bridget Lorenz, Ali Quayle, Caroline Brake, JaMilla Holland, Abbe Petuchowski, Alexis Jones, Alyson Houk. Row 2: Teal Harrison, Audra York, Elaina Rollins, Miranda Butler-Pettit, Jordan James, Shay Aleshire, Robin Smith, Elizabeth Williams, Laynie Thomas. Row 3: Sarah Taylor, Hailey Armstrong, Sally Sugar, Eleanor Vorys, Anna Recchie, Grace Roslovic, Anita Desai, Maria Pompili, Jamie Feyko, Patricia Ryan, Shelby Williams. Row 4: Angela Mentel, Whitney Mahan, Alex Wesolek, Molly Thvedt, Aja Badgeley, Taylor McIntyre, Lauren Gerber, Eva Nesbit, Ranndi Grubbs, Sophie Chatas, Rosie Connor. Row 5: Jacqueline Carroll, Lingling Zhao, Amaris Winbush, Isabelle Bruner, Ann Campo, Marit Naess, Audrey Coble, Piper Rasmussen, Nicki Spitzer, Sydney Casey, Faith Masterson.

2011 Imani Caldwell, Class Representative ic692510@ohio.edu Letty Cooper is interning at OSU Wexner Medical Center in the neurology department this summer. She is a Neuroscience major with Spanish and Poly Sci minor.

Laura Staravecka got an internship at Morgan Stanley in New York City. She will be interning within the transferpricing group in the tax department.

The Class of 2011 reports with great sadness, the death of Rachael Pappa’s mother, Michelle, on July 22, 2012, after an extended illness.

2012 Class Representatives Bridget Lorenz bridget.lorenz@furman.edu Whitney Mahan whitneysuzanne94@gmail.com Eleanor Vorys vorys@bc.edu

Faculty/Staff News The Faculty and Staff at Columbus School for Girls officially ended the 2011-12 school year on Friday, June 8, with a celebratory luncheon, where three awards of excellence were announced.

Tom Farquhar, Lower School Form V Teacher, received the Ruth Elizabeth Radcliffe Prize in Teaching, endowed by Michael and Shelley Radcliffe, parents of Carrie Radcliffe, Class of 2000, in honor of Mr. Radcliffe’s mother. This award is given every other year to a returning faculty member who has completed five continuous years of full-time employment or ten continuous years of part-time employment at CSG, and whose teaching, scholarship, and other activities demonstrate an important commitment to academic excellence, love of children, and concern for those less fortunate.

Kippie Crouch, Director of Athletics and Department Chair, Health & Physical Education, received the Susan B. Altan Award for Excellence in Administration, given in honor of long-time CSG administrator, Susan B. Altan (1975-2000). This award recognizes that individual who has held an

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administrative role at CSG for at least five years, and who demonstrates daily in his/ her work the superior dedication, loyalty, and commitment to the mission of Columbus School for Girls that was a hallmark of Susan’s tenure at CSG, both as Director of Libraries and as Director of Upper School.

Kippie is moving to Florida where she plans to continue her multifaceted career. Not only has she has combined the jobs of P.E. Chair and Director of Athletics at CSG, but also she was for several years the Dean of Students. She has coached Field Hockey and Lacrosse as well, and filled in as coach wherever she was needed. She is loved and revered by her students because of her respect and care of them.

Debbie Yoho, Upper School Library Assistant, received the Staff Award of Excellence, awarded every other year to that returning individual who: has completed five continuous years of full-time employment or ten continuous years of part-time employment at CSG; demonstrates a love for and commitment to CSG; models, encourages, and supports colleagues in the pursuit of excellence; encourages awareness of social issues; and serves as an inspiration in the operations of the school.

Faculty Retirements "CSG has four distinguished faculty members retiring this year, each of whom has left an indelible mark of excellence on the school. All have been greatly respected and loved. I am announcing their retirements with sadness on the school’s behalf, but with great pleasure for these remarkable women as they begin new chapters in their lives."

Liza Lee, Head of School Carolyn Beach White (“Magistra Alba”) came to us in 1982 from a brillant career as a Latin teacher in the Columbus public schools. She was twice the recipient of the award given to the outstanding Latin program in the State of Ohio, and was looked to by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Language as the primary authority in the creation and teaching of Latin curriculum. At CSG, she immediately made her mark as a gifted, dynamic teacher and she has had the largest class loads of any teacher in the school for numerous years. She has taken on all sorts of duties from Dean of Students to Director of the Atlas program, to Co-Interim Director of the Upper School, to Associate Director of Admission. Most importantly she has been sought after as a mentor, a friend, and a guide by generations of CSG girls, who are already mourning her departure.

Mary Ellen Hansburg arrived at CSG in 1986, having taught all ages from adults to two year olds, although it was clear that she was a leader in middle and upper school history classrooms. She has taught seventh and eighth grade history and upper school history, and is noted for her engagement in every aspect of school life. Her commitment to lifelong learning, and to teaching students through the use of stories and film is without parallel. She herself is a writer of poetry and prose and is published regularly in journals throughout the United States.

Linda Ostrander, came to us in 1988, and has been here ever since, with a brief departure to Florida for two years. Linda has shaped the Form I experience for countless girls – and their parents – and is renowned as “Mrs. O.” or “the Queen.” Her understanding of six and seven year olds is broad and deep, and her understanding of their parents is equally so. Everyone, both young and old, whom she has taught knows that all she does is informed by her wisdom and love for “her girls” and their parents.

Everyone also knows her favorite phrase, “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” Jodie Moriarty, former CSG Form II teacher and current interim Director of Admission, will move into Linda’s classroom.

Joining Lower School Jessica Fries-Gaither is our new Lower School science director and teacher. She came to us from The Ohio State University where she worked as an Education Resource Specialist and was the project director of two National Science Foundation funded grants for elementary and middle school teaching. Jessica has extensive teaching experience in elementary and middle school science as well as expertise in the development of science curriculum.

She has won awards for both her teaching and her curriculum development and has been honored for her innovative classes and materials.

Annie Heller is the newest member of our Form V team. Annie earned a B.A. in History from Yale University, Magna Cum Laude. She recently completed her Master of Science in Elementary Education from Northwestern University, where her thesis explored the most effective ways to incorporate breaks and physical activity into the school day in order to improve student attention and learning. Prior to her graduate studies, Annie worked for Teach For America as a manager of budgets and strategic planning. Annie has experience in theater through her work with the Yale Children’s Theater, is conversational in French and Spanish, and has extensive experience with integration of technology into the classroom.

Jodie Moriarty returns to our Lower School community as a Form I teacher.

She has been a familiar face most recently in our Admission office serving as both Assistant Director and Interim Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Prior to her role in the Admission Office, Jodie taught Form II at CSG for 7 years. Jodie is also trained as an Orton Gillingham reading specialist.

Joining Middle School Anne Dunkelberger is our new Form VIII History teacher. She received her B.A. in History from the University of Delaware, a M.A.T. degree in Secondary Social Studies from Manhattanville College in New York, and a M.A. in Educational Policy and Leadership from The Ohio State University. Prior to coming to Columbus she taught 7/8 history for three years at The Stanwich School in Greenwich, Connecticut. In addition to her classroom duties, Anne will assist Leonie Turack with Middle School tennis.

Joining Upper School Chelsea Bowden joined the CSG faculty last January as our Upper School Latin teacher and will continue in this role teaching Latin I through Advanced Placement.

She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in Classics from San Francisco State University. While pursuing her Master’s degree in Greek and Latin at The Ohio State University, Chelsea was a Graduate Instructor of Latin 101, 102 and 103.

Last spring, Chelsea completed her Master’s degree thesis and invited her Advanced Placement students to observe her defend her dissertation thesis. Over the summer, Chelsea returned to her home state of California and married Craig Jendza who is a member of the Classics Department faculty at The Ohio State University. Craig will be teaching one section of Latin I at CSG in the fall.

Bill Miller began teaching Spanish at CSG last January but begins his first full academic year in 2012-2013. Prior to joining the CSG community, Bill was a Spanish Instructor and Lecturer at The Ohio State University, and Assistant Professor of Spanish at Indiana Wesleyan University, and Adjunct Spanish Instructor and Lecturer at Bucknell University. He earned his B.S.Ed. from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, his M.A. in Spanish Language/ Culture and Literature from Middlebury College, and is a candidate for a Doctor

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Jan Hall came to us in 1984, having been a teacher in Forms IV, V and VI. Although she had taught in self-contained classrooms and began her life here in Form V, her love for and knowledge of science and math were quickly evident, and she was soon made the Lower School science teacher.

She made a name for herself as one of the pioneer science teachers in Lower School and partnered with others to develop such programs as the Adopt-a-School Bazaar and the recycling program. Jan is regarded by countless alumnae as the teacher who started them on their careers in science.

She is not actually retiring; she is immersing herself in her alternate career as an author and a teacher of writing. Numbers of CSG alumnae feel that Mary Ellen imparted to them for a lifetime the craft and love of reading and writing.

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of Modern Language at Middlebury College Language School. Bill has traveled and worked extensively in South America on mission, teaching and translating projects.

Katie Seese joins the CSG faculty to teach math in the Upper School. She earned a B.S. from Heidelberg University, where she double- majored in Mathematics and Adolescent to Young Adult Education. Katie comes to us from Strasburg High School where she taught Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Geometry and Algebra II. Athletics and Physical Education Lindsey Smith joins the CSG community as our Interim Co-Athletic Director with Leonie Turack. She earned her B.S. from DePaul University in Physical Education with a minor in Communications and Coaching. Lindsey moved here from Austin, Texas where she was a physical education teacher at Trinity Episcopal School. She also coached cross country, basketball, soccer, and track. She is a Crossfit trainer and competitor, and mom of Alexis, Class of 2026.

Leonie Turack joined the CSG family in 1997 and begins this school year as the Interim Co-Athletic Director with Lindsey Smith. During her tenure, Leonie has been a tennis coach, Lower School athletic coordinator and PE teacher in the lower, middle and upper schools. Leonie grew up and was educated in Melbourne, Australia. Her experience includes coaching and teaching at both the professional and university levels. Leonie was the 2008 recipient of the CSG Athletic Hall of Fame Award.

Stephanie Donley joins the Physical Education/Athletics team as a Middle and Upper School swim teacher and coach. Stephanie grew up in Columbus and graduated from Pickerington High School. She received her B.S. in Health Science Education from the University of Florida where she was also a member of the varsity swim team. She was a 7-time NCAA champion and 20-time AllAmerican and set the school record for the 100-meter breaststroke. Other swimming accomplishments include: placing 6th and 11th in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic trials, participating as a member and team captain of the World University Games in Sheffield, England, setting an American record with Florida’s 200-medley relay team, attaining world ranking in 100-meter breaststroke 1989-1990.

In her professional life, Stephanie has coached and supervised aquatic programs and has taught preschool. Most recently,

Stephanie was the Head Summer Swimming Coach at the New Albany Country Club, and Age Group Swimming Coach for the New Albany Aquatics Club where she developed nationally ranked swimmers, zone qualifiers, state qualifiers and high point winners. Stephanie’s daughter, Miranda, will join Form VIII this fall.

Administration and Staff Jenni Biehn is our new Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Jenni graduated from CSG in 1988 and earned her B.A. in International Relations from Bucknell University. Jenni was a competitive swimmer at CSG and Bucknell. At Bucknell, Jenni captained both the swimming and water polo teams. She began her career in the Bucknell University Office of Admissions as an Admissions Counselor and then went on to work at the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan as the Dean of Upper School Admission, the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia as the Director of Lower School Admission, and the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr as the Director of Enrollment Management. Jenni moved back to the Columbus area with her husband and three young boys.

Kelly Brown is our new Assistant Director of Communications. She joins us from the Madeira School in McLean, Virginia where she has been the eCommuncations Manager since 2009. Prior to that she worked as the Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations. Kelly received a B.S. from Ohio University and Master’s degree coursework in Educational Media from Appalachian State University. Kelly is relocating to Columbus with her husband and two young daughters.

Katie Kessler Chatas joins CSG as Interim Co-Director of Development & External Relations. She graduated from CSG in 1984, and received her B.A. from Williams College in History and German. After working in Corporate Finance at Citibank in New York for three years, she left for a middle school teaching position at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut. She felt right at home at Greenwich Academy since the atmosphere was so reminiscent of CSG. After relocating to England with her husband, Katie earned her Master’s in History in Education from the University of London. Over the last 14 years, Katie has been a stay-at-home mom and active volunteer, devoting much of her time to organizations she cares deeply about like Columbus School for Girls. Much of her volunteer work has focused on fundraising and development. Katie’s daughter, Sophie, graduated from CSG in 2012 and her son, Jack, will be a sophomore at St. Charles.

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Perry Rogers begins this school year as the Assistant Head for Academic Affairs and Community Outreach. Perry received his Ph.D. in history at the University of Washington and taught as a professor at The Ohio State University before joining Columbus School for Girls as Chair of the History Department for the last 30 years. Dr. Rogers has continued to teach several courses over the years as an adjunct professor at Ohio State, the Pontifical College Josephinum, and Columbus State Community College. He has also served as Director of CSG Summer Programs. Dr. Rogers’s professional activities include several conference presentations and publications, as well as authoring three two-volume university textbooks for Pearson/Prentice Hall: Aspects of Western Civilization (7th edition, 2010), Aspects of World Civilization (2003), and The Human Spirit: Sources in the Western Humanities (2004). Dr. Rogers was awarded a seminar fellowship with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History at Cambridge University in 2003 and at the National Endowment for the Humanities “Worlds of the Renaissance” seminar at Columbia University in 2004. He is a consultant for the College Board Advanced Placement program in World History. He and his wife, Ann, have three children, Elisa, (CSG class of 1996), Kit, and Tyler.

Kim Rice Wilson joins CSG as Interim CoDirector of Development & External Relations. After graduating from CSG in 1980, Kim attended Denison University and received a B.A in Economics. She spent ten years at Bank One in Columbus, Ohio working in Operations and IT. She continued her career with the Hugo Bosca Company as Communications Director and The Borden Company as Director of Change Management in their IT subsidiary. For the past 11 years, Kim has been an independent consultant, primarily partnering with S4 Consulting, assisting clients with communications, process management, project management, and executive coaching. While at Bank One, she co-founded Six String Concerts, a non-profit, all-volunteer arts organization. She has served as president for 23 years overseeing operations, concert production, grant writing, and other fundraising activities.

Kim also has been heavily involved in many other volunteer activities, including Columbus School for Girls and the Center for Balanced Living, where she served as Chair of the Development Committee. Kim lives in Bexley with her husband, Jim, and daughters, Meg and Kate, CSG Class of 2017.

Karlene Yamamoto joins the Development Office as our Development Coordinator, after having begun her role with the office as a parent volunteer. Karlene and her husband have three children. Their oldest daughter, Bethany, is in Form VII. Karlene has a B.A./B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and a law degree from Pace University School of Law.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012:

James, Jordan Denaie Seton Hall University

Roslovic, Grace Ann New York University

Butler-Pettit, Miranda Paige Miami University

Jones, Alexis Meredith Davidson University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Ryan, Patricia Kinney Ohio Wesleyan University

Campo, Ann Elise Case Western Reserve University

Livingston, Madeleine Woods Bowdoin College

Smith, Robin Scranton Kazan Federal University

Carroll, Jacqueline Danielle DePauw University

Lorenz, Bridget Alene Furman University

Spitzer, Nicole Aline University of Kentucky

Casey, Sydney Catherine Mount Holyoke College

Mahan, Whitney Suzanne Wittenberg University

Sugar, Sara Alice Ohio University

The class received offers of acceptance to 109 different colleges and universities in 31 states and overseas.

Chatas, Sophie Hamilton Williams College

Masterson, Faith Anastasia Christine Kenyon College

Taylor, Sarah Nicole Davidson College

38% of the Class of 2012 has indicated they will pursue studies in the STEM disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

Connor, Rose Kathryn Miami University, Oxford

50 seniors amassed $3.9 million in scholarship awards, 20% earned National Merit recognition.

100% of the Class of 2012 will attend college, 70% will attend schools outside of Ohio.

1 in 5 members of the Class of 2012 will play college athletics AND three will attend performing arts programs.

Coble, Audrey Yi University of Michigan

Desai, Anita Fisher Swarthmore College Feyko, Jamie Elizabeth Yale University Gerber, Lauren Michelle The Ohio State University

Aleshire, Ginriche Ramirez The Ohio State University

Grubbs, Ranndi Carter Liberty University

Armstong, Hailey Marie Northwestern University

Harrison, Teal Alexandria American University

Badgeley, Aja Marie The Ohio State University

Holland, JaMilla Yeimon Ohio Wesleyan University

Brake, Caroline Susanne St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Houk, Alyson Marcelle University of Notre Dame

McIntyre, Taylor Alyse The Ohio State University Mentel, Angela Marie Vassar College

Class News

Bruner, Isabelle Katarine Rhodes College

Thomas, Alayne Marie DePauw University Thvedt, Molly Amanda Mercyhurst College Vorys, Eleanor Adeline Flynn Boston College

Nesbit, Eva Hurd Kenyon College Petuchowski, Abigail Yenkin Claremont McKenna College Pompili, Maria Suzanne Villanova University Quayle, Allison Katherine University of Denver Rasmussen, Piper Ellen Barnard College Recchie, Anna Carolyn Kenyon College Rollins, Elaina Georgette Trinity College

Wendt, Susan Hazel University of St. Andrews, Scotland Wesolek, Alexandra Jane University of St. Andrews, Scotland Williams, Elizabeth Sater Denison University Williams, Shelby Simone Howard University Winbush, Amaris Donette University of Kentucky York, Audra Elissa Duke University Zhao, Lingjun Boston University

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M I L E S T O N E S WITH CONGRATULATIONS

We celebrate the joyous occasions of Columbus School for Girls Alumnae.

Births Nic and Amanda Hanks Briseno, ’93 On the birth of their daughter Pia Louise Briseno February 4, 2012 Lee and Julie Smith Buckner, ’93 On the birth of their daughter Anya Emily Buckner March 27, 2012 Sean and Elin Lisska Christensen, ’93 On the birth of their daughter Gretel Sonja Christensen November 23, 2011 Tim and Chari Howard Fitzgerald, ’93 On the birth of their son Johnathan Alexander Fitzgerald January 14, 2012 Macy Howarth, ’93, and Bridger McGaw On the adoption of their daughter Eloise “Livy” Livingston McGaw December 27, 2011 Karl and Nancy James Johnson, ’93 On the birth of their daughter Alessandra "Alex" Johnson March, 2012 Adam and Yve Heit Saville, ’93 On the birth of their son Jude Saville July 30, 2011 Peter and Katherine Fiorile Burgess, ’00 On the birth of their son Alexander Fenn Burgess February 1, 2012 Christy and Jessica Bennett Benler, ’01 On the birth of their daughter Addison Sara Benler April 11, 2012 Pat and Wynne Campbell Lennon, ’01 On the birth of their daughter Campbell Kirby Lennon February 22, 2012 Chris and Liz Piazza Nichols, ’01 On the birth of their daughter Abigail Florence Nichols April 12, 2012 Joel and Jessica Orlov Ketner, ’02 On the birth of their daughter Beatrice Gesha Ketner March 27, 2012

Marriages

Miranda Marvin, ’59 July 1, 2012

Katherine Ansley, ’07 On her marriage to Michael Czubik October 8, 2011

Patti Schiff Hershorin, ’61 June 18, 2012 Husband, Richard Hershorin: 7226 John Silver Lane, Sarasota, FL 34231 Sisters, Suzanne Schiff Gallant, ’57, and Jane Schiff, ’61 Suzanne: 2678 Grandoaks Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361 Jane: 300 The Cliffs Atlanta, GA 30350

Ellen Pizzuti, ’94 On her marriage to Casey Vincent March 3, 2012 Ann McCabe, ’75 On her marriage to Bill Houston March 31, 2012 Carolyn Kaufman, ’76 On her marriage to Robert Sarrisin May, 2011

WITH SYMPATHY We acknowledge the loss of members and friends of the Columbus School for Girls family and extend our deepest sympathy.

Condolences may be sent to the relatives listed.

In Memoriam Alumnae Jane Farrar Seymour, ’34 April 27, 2012 Daughter, Toni Seymour, ’59: 805 Wolcott Drive Philadelphia, PA 19118 Mary Anibal Brook, ’40 April 12, 2012 Marylou Zimmerman Corotis, ’42 May 15, 2012 Daughter, Jenny Corotis Barnes, ’81: 1925 Concord Road Columbus, OH 43221 Sister, Peggy Zimmerman Hallock, ’44: c/o K. Jeffers 3555 Cemetery Road Hilliard, OH 43026 Janet Morris, ’43 April 6, 2012 Patricia Bowers, ’47 March 17, 2012 Sally Burba Williams, ’48 July 11, 2012 Daughter, Becky Williams Weiffenbach, ’76: 2615 Eckert Rd SE Lancaster, OH 43130 Dorothy Appleton Gluth, ’59 March 10, 2011 Husband, John and son, Matt: 4909 Foothill Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92109

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Edwina “Scotty” Scott Jenkins, ’63 July 21, 2012 Son and Daughter: Michael and Lori Jenkins: 6622 Balsam Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Condolences To Kate Morse Irwin, ’69 and Amy Morse, ’71 On the death of their brother Peter Morse June 26, 2012 Kate: 10 Wilshire Road Sudbury, MA 01776 Amy: 93 Washington Ave. Northampton, MA 01060 Judy Mitchell Heffernan, ’80; Connie Mitchell Moran, ’88; and Cynthia Mitchell On the death of their father and husband Louis Mitchell June 24, 2012 Judy: 14 Rockridge Road Wellesley, MA 02481 Connie: 81 Carisbrooke Rd Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1404 Cynthia: 137 S. Columbia Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 Rachael Pappa, ’11 On the death of her mother Michelle Pappa July 22, 2012 Rachael: 4847 Pleasant Valley Drive, Columbus, OH 43220

Columbus School for Girls Invites you to attend

SPLASH! Celebrate the Completion of the Wellness and Athletics Complex and Tour the New Facility!

Wednesday, November 7 5 – 6:30 p.m.

One Click Makes All the Difference.

Visit our secure web site at www. ColumbusSchoolforGirls.org Congratulations to the CSG Faculty and Staff, and to Parents of Form IV students, for reaching 100% participation in Annual Giving. THANK YOU to everyone in the CSG community who contributed to Annual Giving 2011-2012. Your continued support is deeply appreciated. www.columbusschoolforgirls.org 59

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For Parents of Alumnae: If this magazine is addressed to a daughter who no longer lives at home, kindly call us with the correct address: 614.252.0781 Ext. 136.

Save the date for Jubilee 2012!

Jubilee is a fundraiser for the CSG Scholars Fund and it is the largest social gathering of the CSG community throughout the year. Invite your friends to join you for the following Jubilee events:

celebrating

20

years

Supporting Scholarships

Preview Party Thursday, October 11 • 6 -10 pm Enjoy fabulous food donated by Columbus’ finest chefs, an open bar, live music, and a silent auction.

Book signing opportunities by the Lee Brothers, award-winning cookbook authors, and Michael Rosen,

CSG SCHOLARS FUND LEAD SPONSORS

children’s author and poet. Valet parking is provided for all.

TICKETS: $150 per person • purchased online at www.CSGJubilee.com

Marketplace Friday, October 12 • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Saturday, October 13 • 10 am -5 pm Scan our QR code View all vendor details and order Preview Party tickets NEW FOR 2012!

A beautiful marketplace with 56 boutiques offering fashion accessories and clothing, home decor, gift items, educational toys, hobby kits and gourmet food!

Event schedule details online at www.CSGJubilee.com.

TICKETS: $5 per person • purchased at the door and good all weekend

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