Academic Year 2014/15 • Volume Two
OnCAMPUS CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
A Newsletter for Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Alumni
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Visual Arts Leading the Way Spring Benefit Past Parents Events Grandparents for Crane Alumni News Graduation 2015 8th Grade Current Events Coyote Cameo Learning Abroad 4th & 5th Grade Science Sports Crane Clubs Theater Arts
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Special Feature Graduation 2015
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD with images of giant food raining down in classrooms, this year’s Lower School Spring Study Week captured the imagination of students and teachers alike as we celebrated Food, Glorious Food. With nineteen different workshop offerings, students traveled the route of spice traders, learned how food is distributed around the world, made naan bread from the grinding of the wheat berries to eating it hot off the grill, became entrepreneurs as they created their own flavors of popcorn, celebrated food customs from around the world, and so much more. This year, in addition to the amazing and informative workshops, students traveled to Casitas Valley Farm where they were introduced to permaculture farming and the Santa Barbara Public Market where they learned how local produce makes it from the fields to the shelves. From watching professional chefs make sushi to competing in their own Iron Chef competitions, this year’s theme was absolutely delicious. — Gayle Sandell
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Kindergarten students enjoyed planting huge paper gardens of "Sol Food," featuring fruits and vegetables illustrated in layers of rich colored pencil.
These captivating mixed-media portraits of eighth graders were created to accompany their i@pps (independent art projects and presentations), which were showcased on June 9.
Leading the Way CAMPAIGN CRANE every student, many compliments about our teachers, parents shared what aspects of Crane were inspiring and effective, and we also discussed areas where the school could do a better job. In addition to the fundraising, there was lots of exciting talk about the future. The basic challenge has always been, how to fortify Crane’s core characteristics, and at the same time, how to respond to the many interesting developments that are taking place. After 87 years, I feel that we have figured out this delicate balance. Schools that are not aggressively thinking about their future, ultimately are falling behind.
Crane’s
new Oak Tree Quad will be a giant step in the right direction and at the same time, it will harmonize the cherished Crane
“I think we should meet with every family!” was Patty’s
characteristics and traditions that we all know and love.
response. That statement was made about two years ago when Crane’s Board of Trustees voted to launch the biggest capital
Joel Weiss Head of School
campaign in the school’s history. Patty MacFarlane and Scott Brittingham agreed to be co-chairs of this Herculean effort and Patty’s statement was actually her answer to the overall question, “How in the world can we raise that much money?” The nature of capital campaigns has changed. Less a grass roots phenomenon, due to the consolidation of wealth in America, a large capital campaign is likely to be funded by one or two enormous gifts. Despite the efficiency of that method, we wanted the financial support to come from the Crane community as a whole. In the end, if we were successful we wanted the families at Crane to be able to collectively say, “We made this happen!” Well, that is exactly what occurred. Two years of non-stop effort resulted in approximately 310 individual gifts. Our initial pie-in-the-sky goal was $8.0M and when we passed that milestone, we set a new and slightly higher goal of $9.0M. Eventually that goal also was reached and surpassed and we realized that it was time to stop and shift gears and to thank and celebrate. For the 2015-2016 school year, I’m excited to re-focus my energies on the more typical school matters such as curricular review and teacher evaluation. But to be honest, I will miss CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL the fundraising. It was tremendous fun to work so closely 1795 San Leandro Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805.969.7732 www.craneschool.org
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AMAZING COMMUNITY!
with Patty MacFarlane and Scott Brittingham and Debbie Williams. And it was a unique opportunity to connect with nearly every Crane family. I heard observations about almost
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Spring Benefit
Rachael Stein and Kelly Bilek, co-chairs
Gama Hot Lunch
To help the students celebrate the ยกViva Crane! theme, Hilda and Francisco Gama made their deliciously famous lunch. Students were also the lucky recipients of ยกViva Crane! t-shirts thanks to the Gumins Family.
Co-chairs Kelly and Rachael with Dick and Noelle Wolf who hosted the first annual Patron Preview Party
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Preview Party
Past Parent Events Reunion of Past Parents February 19, 2015 Armada Wine and Beer Merchant
(l-r) Aurelio and Christina Lomeli, Kelly and Jon Samuels
(l-r) Tricia Koenig, Joanie Saint Denis
(l-r) Rolly Lokre, Fran Lewbel
Kent Allebrand
Parents for Crane (PFC) Presidents Luncheon March 6, 2015
(l-r) Shelly Carbone, Brier Allebrand, Christine Smigel, Mary Blair
(clockwise starting bottom left) Anna Cronshaw 2005-2006, Ann Crowe 2000-2001, Winifred Lender (l-r) Cindy Lokre, Carolyn Chandler, Gayle Sandell
2010-2012,, Ellen Bonning 1992-1993, Marion MacNeil 2006-2008, Meg Purdy 2014-present, Jane Murray 1991-1992, Anne Perkins 1982-1983; 1984-1986; 1989-1990, Ladeen Miller 1993-1994 Founded in 1982 by Anne Perkins, PFC supports Crane by providing volunteers to maintain many cherished traditions. To commerate the women who have spent many, many hours in the role of PFC President, a luncheon is held every five years in their honor.
(l-r) Molly Green, Marc Winnikoff, John McGovern, Ann Pieramici
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Grandparents' Tea from Crane
AIDS clinic in Honduras, which became the inspiration for my
four years ago. I was a “lifer”
venture. I learned that most of the daughters of patients at the
here, which means I started
clinic were unable to attend school. I ended up raising funds to
at Crane as a kindergartener.
send five Honduran girls to school whose lives had been affected
Having spent half my life at
by HIV/AIDS. I named my organization e3, which stands for
this school, I will always feel a
engage, educate, empower. I continue my efforts with it today,
connection to Crane. For me,
and have added new girls to the program. Two of the girls were
this community served as a strong and formative foundation, on
born with HIV and are patients at the clinic. Ten years ago, this
which I would continue to grow.
diagnosis would have served as a death sentence, but because of
i graduated
One of the most influential experiences I had at Crane came in my seventh grade year. All seventh graders at Crane take part
access to anti-viral drugs, the girls will be able to lead long and fulfilling lives.
in the QED project. During QED, students choose to pursue
I feel a strong connection with the girls in e3. Although land
something they are interested in or passionate about. They set a
and culture divide us, we have had a tremendous impact on one
goal for themselves, and with the support of a community mentor,
another. I’ve only seen their faces in pictures, yet their resilience
they strive to achieve it. I was twelve at that time and much less
and tenacity will have a lasting impact on the way I view the world.
self-aware than I am today. I enjoyed the company of friends, I
Despite a society that oppresses them, they seize every opportunity
liked to read, I loved school, yet I was at a loss for what to pursue. I
to improve their lives.
cared about the global community and knew I wanted to give back
I hope to continue with e3 in the future. Ideally, each girl will
in some way. I narrowed my focus on a community service project,
graduate from high school. Maybe some will seek higher education,
and with the help of a Crane teacher, Mrs. Cohen, I found my niche.
or start their own small businesses. I have desires to expand in the
Mrs. Cohen encouraged me to think about the things I’ve been
future, to grow e3 and become an official non-profit. Whatever
granted in my life, that others may not be so fortunate to have. I
happens, I know that I will remain an advocate for girls’ education,
thought about the roof over my head, the clothes on my back, and
equality of opportunity, and female empowerment.
the food on my table, yet I was struggling to latch onto a project
Next year I will be a freshman in college. I’ve heard repeatedly
involving any of these things. And then I found it. My education. I
that college is the time to find yourself, develop your passions,
was fortunate enough to attend Crane on a generous scholarship,
and expand your worldview. I urge all of you students to not wait
and I began to wonder why other girls my age were not so lucky.
that long. Use the support and opportunities for exploration that
Wonder turned to confusion, confusion to frustration, and
Crane offers now. This is the time to indulge in your curiosities,
frustration to horror. This was something I had to change. This
amplify your intelligence, and let those around you help form your
became my passion.
identity. I have tremendous appreciation for Crane and its faculty
For my QED project, I was mentored by a former Crane parent,
for helping me form mine.
Elisabeth Fowler. She and her husband had co-founded an HIV/
Crane moms and alumni Whitney Abbott '86 and Hannah Gimbel '01
Steve Silbaugh and Dale Dunlap with grandson Owen Eiler '23
Zoe Brock ‘11
Eighth Grade Student Council Speakers: Kyle Aitcheson, Charlie MacNeil, Clare Bilek, Ian Cope, Jack Deardorff
Grandparents for Crane
Grandparents for
CRANE
armed with a great idea, unstoppable
to the Crane campus. Grandparents for Crane became official at
energy,
much
we have had grandparents on campus each Wednesday reading
Gail
to students during recess, grandmothers helping to make tissue
force
paper flowers for Viva Crane! and for the first time, a designated
and
perseverance, O’Brien behind
is our
the
newest
the Grandparents’ Tea on January 25. Since that announcement,
grandparent table at the Spring Benefit.
organization on campus,
Our goals for the 2015-16 school year include getting the
Grandparents for Crane. Gail was a parent at Crane for 18
local grandparents together in the fall to meet one another and
years during which she served on the Board of Trustees, and
brainstorm other ways to support Crane. Should you have more
also was a founder of the Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance,
names to add to our grandparent list, please contact Debbie
Crane’s primary fundraiser for 16 years. Now as a current Crane
Williams in the Development Office.
grandparent, she is bringing her enthusiasm and leadership back
Gail O'Brien with grandsons Ronan '23 and Pierce '21
Viva Crane! workshop involved all ages — grandparents, parents and students
Ginni Dreier reading to a group of students
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alumni news Congratulations to the Class of 2011 on all your high school accomplishments. Crane wishes you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Come back and visit us!
Class of 2011 Skyler Allen
Alisa Deen
Attending: Bard College (started fall ’14)
Attended: San Marcos High Attending: Sarah Lawrence College
Olivia Avery Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: University of British Columbia
Jessica Bitters Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo SBHS Alumni Association Scholarship National Honor Society Community Service Star Award
Zoe Brock Attended: Middle College/Santa Barbara High Attending: Bard College Gail Towbes Memorial Community Service Scholarship Community Service Star Award SBCC Great Books Curriculum competition, award winner
Sam Brown Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: Taking a gap year
Tessa Fredericks Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of Oregon UO Apex Scholarship, Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship CSF Seal Bearer; National Honor Society Community Service Star Award
Cuyler Gabriel Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Cornell College - Mount Vernon, Iowa (track and field) Founder’s Scholarship State Seal of Biliteracy
Geneva Gama Attended: Dos Pueblos High Attending: Hawaii Pacific University National Honors Society California Scholarship Federation Community Service Star Award
Will Hogue Attended: RL Stevenson Attending: University of Wisconsin - Madison Captain of Basketball Team MVP/Christmas Tournament
Attended: Cate Attending: University of California at Santa Barbara National Merit Scholar Candidate 7 Varsity Letters Varsity Senior Captain Award – Boys’ Water Polo
Sarah Butler
Colin Hyatt
Jack Burgess
Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: Pepperdine University
Violet Cheverez Attended: Middle College/SBHS Attending: Parsons – The New School
Maddie Cuttler Attended: Santa Barbara High (MAD Academy) Attending: Tulane University National Honor Society CSF Seal Bearer Community Service Star Award
UNABLE TO LOCATE George Daugherty Will Hamilton
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Michael Dallow Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Santa Clara University National Honor Society CSF Seal Bearer Community Service Star Award
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Stanford University (Men’s Soccer) AP Scholar National Honor Society SFSB Fleischmann Award
Trey Jackson Attended: Cate Attending: Middlebury College Graduated with Honors
Scott Johnston Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: Duke University
Ethan Katnic Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: University of Washington Global Leadership Cum Laude Society English Award
alumni news
Class of 2011 Jack Kelly Attended: Bishop Diego High Attending: Purdue University
Jason Knell Attended: Laurel Springs Attending: University of California at Santa Barbara
Kanin Lewbel Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of Oregon Community Service Star Award
Brendan Lokre Attended: Cate Attending: Dartmouth College Cum Laude Society Dartmouth College Book Award CA Inst of Regenerative Medicine Creativity-UCSB intern
Dane Miller
Jackson Sproul
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of San Francisco USF Merit Scholarship CSF Seal Bearer National Honor Society
Attended: Army and Navy Academy Attending: Santa Barbara City College Magna Cum Laude/Associated Student Body President United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award National LET - JROTC Leadership Award
Makayla Moore
Chet Stussy
Attended: Olive Grove Charter/SBHS Attending: Santa Monica College
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: New England Conservatory of Music
Caitlyn Morton
Ale Tacconelli
Attended: Middle College/SBHS Attending: New York University
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of San Diego SBHS Distinguished Don, CSF Seal Bearer; Ntl Honor Society SBHS Alumni Association Scholarship; SFSB Scholarship University of San Diego Presidential Scholarship
Kian O’Connor
Gray Mackall
Attended: Cate Attending: University of Michigan 8 Varsity Letters Varsity Senior Captain Award – Boys’ Football Varsity Senior Captain Award – Boys’ Lacrosse
Attended: Phillips Academy, Andover Attending: gap year; University of Chicago 2016
Haley Powell
Penn MacNeil Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo CSF Seal Bearer National Honor Society
Sumner Matthews Attended: Cate Attending: Dartmouth College 7 Varsity Letters Captain Awards – Varsity Girls’ Volleyball & Girls’ Soccer The Global Studies Award
Brooke McGill Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of Notre Dame National Merit Commended Scholar SBHS Alumni Association Scholarship Vocal Department Top Don
Olivia McGovern Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: University of San Francisco
Attended: Middle College/SBHS Attending: University of California at Los Angeles Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation
Jasper Rhodes Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of Hawaii Manoa (Men’s Volleyball) 1st Team All Channel League (2014, 2015) Community Service Star Award
Laurelle Tarleton Attended: Bishop Diego High Attending: Denver University Scholarship Loyola Stonehill College Scholarship USF Scholarship
Manon Taylor Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: McGill University, Montreal CSF Seal Bearer; National Honor Society State Seal of Biliteracy SFSB Scholarship
Ben Tolan Jordan Rodnick Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo AP Scholar Community Service Star Award
Attended: Laguna Blanca Attending: University of California at Irvine
Mikayla Werner
Attended: Cate Attending: Elon University
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: University of Washington CSF Seal Bearer; National Seal Bearer Community Service Star Award SFSB Fleischmann Award
Hailey Simmons
Sophia Winnikoff
Dylan Schwartz
Attended: Santa Barbara High Attending: Mount Holyoke College AP Scholar with Distinction Community Service Star Award
Attended: Cate Attending: University of Southern California Marion Wolsey Cate Acting Prize
Jackie McIntyre Attended: Bishop Diego Attending: University of Utah Accepted into Honors Business Scholars Program 9
alumni news
Class of 2011 Alumni Reunion
Class of 2011 gathers at the Blue Agave on May 15, 2015 Front row (l-r): Zoe Brock, Chet Stussy, Jackie McIntyre, Makayla Moore, Caitlyn Morton, Haley Powell, Dane Miller, Mikayla Werner, Violet Cheverez, Tessa Fredericks, Sumner Mathews Back row (l-r): Jasper Rhodes, Kian O'Connor, Ethan Katnic, Kanin Lewbel, Colin Hyatt, Olivia McGovern, Brooke McGill, Hailey Simmons, Geneva Gama, Sophia Winnikoff, Jessica Bitters, Jack Kelly, Trey Jackson, Penn MacNeil, Scott Johnston
Zoe Brock, Jessica Bitters, Sophia Winnnikoff, Olivia McGovern, Brooke McGill, Hailey Simmons, Mikayla Werner
Hailey Simmons, Sumner Matthews, Jackie McIntyre, Jack Kelly, Chet Stussy
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Jackie McIntryre and Geneva Gama
Ale Tacconelli, Mr. Weiss
Jack Kelly, Colin Hyatt, Ethan Katnic, Penn Stussy, Trey Jackson, Scott Johnston, Jasper Rhodes, Kanin Lewbel
Makayla Moore, Caitlyn Morton, Haley Powell, Dane Miller
Parents planned their own reunion (l-r): John McIntyre, Ted Simmons, John McGovern, Lana McIntrye, Elizabeth McGovern, Molly Green, Jane Carey
alumni news Gabriella Klein ’86
just held a book signing at the Santa Barbara
Winery for friends and family to celebrate her first book of poetry, Land Sparing. The volume of 56 poems, many of them with local California themes, was published in New York and won the Nightboat Poetry Prize. Gabriella is remembered as an excellent student, and before reading three poems from the collection, she
Engineers and where she has been teaching fourth grade. In September, she will be a part-time literacy coach in the Berkeley Unified School District. They are excited to watch Orli grow and take her hiking, work in the garden, and of course visit family in Santa Barbara and Boston!
acknowledged former Crane teacher Mizz Rose as her first teacher
Eric Reiter ’98 and Jennie Stierwalt met in San Luis Obispo in July
of Shakespeare. Land Sparing, which is decorated with the collages
of 2010, were engaged in December 2013, and married at Las Cruces
of Gabriella's grandfather, William Dole, is available at Chaucer's.
in November 2014. Crane alumni who attended their wedding
Gabriella lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and her daughter.
include:
in Santa Barbara in November. In his new role, Fairbanks will
Garland ’00 and Austin ’06 Reiter who were both best men, Houston Harte ’00, Matt Chambers ’00, Vanessa Bagdasarian ’00 Chambers, Baron Birkhofer ’00, Will and Luke Adler ’98, and Kerry Wheeler ’00 (DJ
develop marketing and branding strategies for each sales channel
for the reception). Eric and Jennie traveled to
- DTC, US Wholesale, and International. He previously worked at
Chile and Argentina for two months. Eric is now
HdV Wines where he built up their direct sales business, opened
working for his father's company, RAC (Reiter
international markets, and oversaw national distribution. AJ
Affiliated Companies), as Operations Manager
recently married Leslie Glover ’95 in August 2013.
for their farms and business in Oxnard. Jennie
AJ Fairbanks ’91 was named President of Dierberg Family Wineries
is a fashion stylist and image consultant for her
Nicholas Miller ’94,
Laguna Blanca ’98, Bowdoin College ’02 where
company, Your Best Self Stylist. They recently acquired their first
he studied in Spain and South Africa during his junior year. After
puppy, Indigo, who is a loving and wonderful Goldendoodle. They are
graduating, Nicholas moved to Boston and worked for a marketing
enjoying their first year of marriage and living in Santa Barbara!
consulting firm called Knowledge Networks. Moving back to California in
Megan MacMurray ’99 Flannery
2004, he began working for his family’s
husband Tommy welcomed son Henry George
business, which focuses mainly on
on March 25. He weighed 6lb 14oz. Megan will
California agriculture and developed
return to co-teaching Crane’s Kindergarten
real estate.
class in September.
In 2005, he started
and her
making wine from his family’s Estate vineyards, Bien Nacido and Solomon
Josh Duvendeck ’00 is an actor and comedian currently
Hills Vineyards. Today he manages
living in Los Angeles. He can be seen every Sunday
marketing and sales of his family’s vineyards and wineries — they
night at the Groundlings Theater, performing improv
produce both their own and make private label wines for restaurants
and sketch comedy as part of the well known "Sunday
and retailers. In 2013, Nicholas was named one of the Top 40 under 40
Company." The Groundlings Theater is where many
Tastemakers in the USA by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Nicholas lives
top comedians got their start, including Will Ferrell,
in Santa Barbara with his wife Shelly and two sons Dual and Brody.
Jon Lovitz, Kristen Wiig, Lisa Kudrow, and Phil Hartman. He can also be seen on TV in Gatorade's
Dray Murray ’94 graduated from Carpinteria
"Sweat with the Best" commercial campaign alongside
High School in '98 and went on to SBCC
such athletes as Peyton Manning, Dwayne Wade, Serena Williams,
and South Lake Tahoe Community College
Bryce Harper, and Jimmie Johnson.
before graduating with the inaugural class at California State University Channel
Cosmo Goss ’01
Islands in '03 with a BA in Liberal Arts.
13, 2015 surrounded by 78 of their closest friends
Dray lives in Carpinteria and is the Vice-
and family members in Los Barriles, Mexico. Cosmo
married Julia Franzosa on March
President at Murrays Sports, where he
found the town a year earlier while visiting Cabo with
is able to pursue his passions in sailing, kitesurfing, and stand up
Julia. The couple rented a house on the beach where
paddling while still having enough time to play beach volleyball and
the wedding was held. Cosmo is currently the Chef de
serve at Reality Church in Carpinteria.
Cuisine at The Publican in Chicago and his wife is a wedding photographer. Cosmo’s best friends and former colleagues
Olivia Sanders ’96
gave birth to Orli
(including Nadia Beruman ’01) at Santa Barbara’s Hungry Cat cooked
Mae on February 24. She and her
an amazing five-course meal (including marlin that the men caught
husband live in Oakland where he
the day before the wedding). Cosmo and Julia plan to stay in Chicago
is a partner at Tipping Structural
for several years, but will eventually move back to California.
alumni news Olivia Mohler ’03 Masclet, Madeira School ’07, Smith College ’11 (Art
turning them into an avenue to success in any facet of
History & French Studies). While studying abroad at the Sorbonne,
life; they are building a foundation that will allow them
Olivia met Sébastien Masclet, an engineer and IT management
the ability to create more influential products on the
consultant from Avignon, France. After
same level as their garments. Avenue Athletics is about
graduation, she was able to move back
creating great products and adding them to the culture
to Paris through a teaching fellowship
behind an impactful brand name. Visit their website at http://www.
she was awarded by the French Embassy.
avenueathletics.com
Olivia completed a license in the History of Photography at the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. She and Sébastien then moved
Melanie Thomas ’07 and Kate PincusWhitney ’08, both students at Sarah
to New York to pursue new adventures
Lawrence College, recently collaborated
and job opportunities. She is currently
with Kate designing the set for Melanie’s
working at Christie’s in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department
original work, The Cave: A Folk Opera.
as the sales administrator for the Deputy Chairman. On September 5, 2014, Olivia and Sébastien were married at City Hall in Manhattan.
Mina Kaneko ’03, Jennica Gama ’03, Maggie Mai ’03, and Rebecca Brinkenhoff ’03. Among the guests were Olivia’s closest friends,
Noah Gross-Schaefer ’08 volunteered with Magen David Adom (Israel’s national emergency medical services) during his gap year. He had always wanted to give back to the State of Israel, and this provided the best way for him to do that. In four months, he worked 570 hours
Jonny Zwick ’03, SBHS ’07, University of Colorado ’11 (majored in
as a medical responder on ambulances. Reflecting
journalism with an emphasis in technology, arts and media) was
on this experience, he was overwhelmed with the
both the photographer and first-time filmmaker of the documentary
wide array of emotions — at times, a very hard
Breach that was shown at the 30th annual Santa Barbara
experience, but always found it meaningful. He
International Film Festival. He said his mission was “to tell the
left each day feeling fulfilled and looking forward
world about the dichotomy of visitors going to appreciate the whales
to his next shift. Volunteering on ambulances was
in their incredibly beautiful setting, and whale hunters killing those
personal because on February 12, 2010, his brother
same whales in the same region.”
Avi was struck and killed by a drunk driver while walking back to his dorm at Brown University. He
Brendan Cronshaw ’04, SBHS ’08, UC Berkeley ’12 (dual
wanted this opportunity of assisting at the scene of an accident and
degrees in Urban Studies and Chinese) is currently
preventing someone else from experiencing similar anguish. Noah
working in San Francisco as an analyst for Hines, an
is now working on creating a Collegiate-Based Emergency Medical
international real estate development and investment
Service program at Goucher College, where he just completed his
firm. In addition to working on office acquisitions, he
first year of undergraduate studies exploring all options of focus.
is assisting in the development of a 35-story apartment building in downtown San Francisco and recently
Ben Brewer ’12,
closed a $70million transaction in San Mateo.
award for being the Santa Barbara Ambassador at the 2014
received the Santa Barbara Community Service
Lifesaving World Championships. Ben is a member of the SB Swim
Teddy Montesano ’04 is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified
Club; swimming since he was seven years old. At nine, Ben joined
Holistic Health Coach in Santa Barbara. In her practice, she assists
the Junior Guard Program, and his love of ocean swimming took
her clients achieve their health, wellness, and fitness goals by guiding
off. Ben competes in many ocean races every year and volunteers
them through programs designed specifically for them. She is also
approximately 200 hours every summer as an aide for the Junior
engaged to be married in October to Blake Muller.
Guard program. This past September, Ben was selected to compete in the Lifesaving World Championships in Montpellier, France. Six
Collin Dewell ’07 and Dane Rios ’07 have founded Avenue Athletics, a
boys and six girls were selected from the United States to compete
modern cut 'n sew menswear line inspired by high end fashion and
in several events against teams from 40 countries. Ben had the
old school sports. Collin and Dane became great friends through
experience of a lifetime meeting the other athletes from around
their mutual passion for the game of baseball. Since the Crane days,
the world. He was the
they have developed unique skill sets and used them to build the
first
infrastructure to support the vision of Avenue Athletics. Dane, a
representative
former FIDM student, is the head designer and CEO. Collin, a former
selected in over 40 years.
University of Arizona baseball player, is the general manager. Over
For
the past four years they have focused on developing their concept and
and
perfecting their craft, and taste. Avenue Athletics has maintained
community, he received
the mindset that any athlete can use the lessons learned on the field
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alumni news Crane Alumni Spotlight
Rica trip, and playing sports after school. My current friends at Laguna, whom I played against in middle school, still argue with me about who had better sports teams back then, Crane or Laguna. Crane has had a lasting effect on me. While here, I developed the ability to feel comfortable with my teachers. Throughout high
Scott Johnston ’11
school, I have felt confident while going in to ask teachers for extra help or while cultivating relationships with teachers, and I attribute much of this to my time at Crane. I will continue to capitalize on my feeling comfortable with faculty in college. The athletic presence at Crane propelled me to play a series of
my name is Scott Johnston. I graduated from Crane four years
different sports in high school; as a matter of fact, my volleyball
ago. Now I go to Laguna Blanca, but I will be graduating soon. I am
team is in a playoff semifinal tonight. I always looked forward to
honored to speak at assembly today; it’s a great opportunity to give
playing sports after school when I went here. Winning the soccer
back to a school that gave me so much.
championship my Eighth Grade year in a penalty shootout is
I moved to Santa Barbara about seven years ago from
another one of my fondest memories. Crane’s athletic environment
Greenwich, Connecticut. I remember first learning that I would
contributed to my love for playing sports. Because so many kids
be moving here when I overheard my aunt say to my mother, “I’m
played, the teams always felt tight-knit and were fun. I urge all of
so glad you are moving out here next year!” I interjected with, “We
you to either continue playing throughout your school careers or to
aren’t moving out here,” but apparently I was the only one who
start now.
didn’t know. I was distraught. I didn’t want to leave my friends in
What I value most about Crane is the accepting, friendly
Connecticut and move to a place where I didn’t know anybody. My
community that is present on campus. In my experience, there was
dad was also moving to Puerto Rico at the same time, so we would
always someone to talk to and have a good time with, which is really
be almost 4,000 miles apart. Both of these facts led me to be very
important. Nobody wants to feel like he or she is isolated or not
uncomfortable when I first moved. I was always kind of a shy kid,
part of the group, and at Crane everyone makes an effort to make
so I was nervous when I started at Crane in Sixth Grade.
sure that nobody feels this way. I was quickly accepted here, and
Fortunately for me, I was doing exactly that, starting at
this acceptance has made me more comfortable in new situations,
Crane. Although I was reserved at first, I gradually came out of
such as when I started high school and when I will start at Duke in
my shell, largely because of the community that is present here.
the fall.
The teachers are engaging and always willing to go the extra mile.
If I leave you all with anything today, it would be to learn to be
Outside the classroom, new students are quickly accepted, and I
open to new situations. You cannot maximize yourself unless you
made lasting connections at Crane. I remember playing knockout
make an effort to embrace wherever you are. Also, don’t take your
with guys on the basketball courts at recess, and sometimes
time here at Crane for granted. Oftentimes it is not until later
teachers like Mr. Bixler would even join in. Some of my fondest
that you realize just how special something may be, and Crane is
memories include cooking in Spanish class, going on the Costa
certainly a special place.
And, the GRAMMY AWARD winner is... 20 feet from stardom
. . . the Academy Award winning
documentary that was produced by late Crane parent Gil Friesen and directed by Morgan Neville ’81. The Grammy was accepted by Gil’s two children and current Crane students
Theo ’19 and Uma ’23.
(front l-r) director Morgan Neville ’81, Theo ’19 and Uma ’23 Friesen (back l-r) producer Caitrin Rogers, singer Lisa Fischer
CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015
BOTTOM ROW
Jack Moller Hector Lujan Charlie MacNeil* Sebastian Richardson Luke Klentner Oliver Heyer* Jack Whitten Carson Williams* Nick Dallow Ty Trosky Maxx Christal* Jack Stein* Charlie Markham* Sam Stegall*
FIRST ROW
Maeve O'Connor* Stella Haffner Ryan Kopeikin* Amanda Moores KiSea Katikka Horgan Olivia Cunningham* Regan Williams Bella Gavasse Maddie Walker* Katie Browne* Sofia Martin-Fouroohi Tessa Denison* Ava Morouse Rovenna Armi* Maddy Moore Clare Bilek
SECOND ROW
Forest Dempsey Alexander Fell Alfie Russell Tyler Dahneke Ian Cope Nat Schulhof Kyle Aitcheson Jack Deardorff * Spencer Turner Mason Lender*
* K-8 Crane "Lifer" All names in order from left to right
We are very proud of the accomplishments of the Eighth Grade class of 2015. The Crane faculty and staff would like to wish the graduating class the best of luck in their high school adventures. Bishop Diego
Laguna Blanca
San Marcos
Olivia Cunningham Luke Klentner Ava Morouse
Kyle Aitcheson Clare Bilek
Ian Cope Alexander Fell Amanda Moores
Cate Rovenna Armi Katie Browne Jack Deardorff Tessa Denison Sebastian Richardson Carson Williams Episcopal Jack Moller Foxcroft Maeve O’Connor
Maxx Christal Bella Gavasse Stella Haffner Oliver Heyer Hector Lujan Charlie MacNeil Charlie Markham Sofia Martin-Fouroohi Alfie Russell Nat Schulhof Sam Stegall Jack Stein Ty Trosky Maddie Walker Jack Whitten Regan Williams
Santa Barbara Tyler Dahneke Nick Dallow Forest Dempsey KiSea Katikka Horgan Ryan Kopeikin Mason Lender Thacher Maddy Moore Gap Year Spencer Turner
Awards Day
Class of 2015
Headmaster’s Prize
History Cup
description Awarded to the student who through leadership,
description Awarded for outstanding effort, achievement,
participation, and consideration of others has served best as an example for us all
curiosity, and consistent participation in the study and discussion of history
recipient Alexander Fell
recipient
Clare Bilek
Academic Achievement Awards
Instrumental Music Cup
description Given to Eighth Graders with the highest GPA
description Awarded for diligent study and accomplishment in
recipient
Clare Bilek Katie Browne Ryan Kopeikin Mason Lender
Maddy Moore Sebastian Richardson Jack Stein
Art Cup description Given for exellence in studio art or design that
the realm of instrumental music
recipient
Julia Brown English Cup description Given in honor of Miss Brown, to the student who has demonstrated the highest achievement and greatest love of learning English
recipient
consistently highlights original thought and creativity
recipient
Rovenna Armi
Amiability Award description Awarded to that student who showed the greatest
Maddie Walker
Best All Around Boy Athlete description Awarded for outstanding performance and participation in athletics
recipient
Nick Dallow
Best All Around Girl Athlete description Awarded for outstanding performance and participation in athletics
recipient
Rovenna Armi
David Echols Math Cup description Given in honor of former Crane teacher David Echols, to the student with outstanding performance in mathematics
recipient
Jack Stein
Dean Smith Perfect Attendance Award description Given in honor of Dean Smith to the student who
Jack Stein
Katharine Faletti Performing Arts Cup description Given in memory of Katherine Faletti for outstanding contribution in the performing arts
recipient
cooperation with congeniality toward all
recipient Mason Lender
Carson Williams
Tyler Dahneke
Lejeune Teaching Fellowship description An annual award for an inspirational teacher
recipient
Patti Smart first grade teacher
Lejeune Language Award (Spanish Cup) description Given in memory of founding Head of School Arnold Lejeune, for outstanding achievement, effort, and enthusiasm in the study of the Spanish language and culture
recipient
Charlie MacNeil
Library Award description Given to the student who shows a voracious appetite for books and reading, who uses the library resources well, and is an avid participant in the summer reading program
recipient
Charlie Markham
Nagle Memorial Award description Awarded in memory of Frank Nagle, to that student who showed outstanding enthusiasm in community service
recipient
Regan Williams
has had no tardies or absences during his/her three Upper School years at Crane
Rose Bowl
recipient KiSea Katikka Horgan
description Given in honor of former Crane teacher Cathy
Ryan Kopeikin
Drama Cup
Rose, to an unmistakably unconventional Eighth Grader
recipient
Rovenna Armi
description Awarded for outstanding participation and memorable performance on the stage
recipient KiSea Katikka Horgan
Congratulations Graduates
Awards Day
Class of 2015
Award Recipients
(alphabetically left to right) Rovenna Armi Art Cup Best All Around Girl Athlete Rose Bowl Clare Bilek Academic Achievement Award History Cup Katie Browne Academic Achievement Award Maxx Christal Talia S. Klein Award Tyler Dahneke Katharine Faletti Performing Arts Cup Nick Dallow Best All Around Boy Athlete Jack Deardorff Sheila Davidson Cup Forest Dempsey Tower Improvement Award Tessa Denison Tower Improvement Award Alexander Fell Headmaster’s Prize KiSea Katikka Horgan Dean Smith Perfect Attendance Award Drama Cup Ryan Kopeikin Academic Achievement Award Dean Smith Perfect Attendance Award Tech Award Mason Lender Academic Achievement Award Amiability Award
Science Cup
Talia S. Klein Award
description Awarded to the student who most
description Given to the student who, in the opinion
closely embodies, through outstanding effort and achievement, the popular sentiment at Crane that “science is everywhere”
recipient
Jack Whitten
Sheila Davidson Cup description Given in honor of former Crane coach Sheila Davidson, to the athlete who best exemplifies commitment, teamwork, passion and sportsmanship
recipient
Jack Deardorff
of the faculty, has been an unassuming force for good
recipient
Maxx Christal
Tech Award description Given to the students who have excelled in the mastery of all electronic systems used in the theater
recipient
Ryan Kopeikin
Tower Improvement Award description Awarded to that student or students who showed greatest academic improvement through effort and application
recipient
Forest Dempsey Tessa Denison
Award Recipients!
Charlie MacNeil Lejeune Language Award Charlie Markham Library Award Maddy Moore Academic Achievement Award Sebastian Richardson Academic Achievement Award Jack Stein Academic Achievement Award David Echols Math Cup Julia Brown English Cup Maddie Walker Amiability Award Jack Whitten Science Cup Carson Williams Instrumental Music Cup Regan Williams Nagle Memorial Award Patti Smart Lejeune Teaching Fellowship
alumni news Tradition: Current Events Eighth Grade The Eighth Grade “Current Events” program goes back over
This year we added one new element to the tradition: a final
twenty years. Each student researches, writes, illustrates,
assembly that looks back at all the year’s speeches. We invited
rehearses, and delivers a speech in Morning Assembly. Writing
Eighth Grade literary-contest winner Jack Stein to summarize
for an audience ranging from the youngest kindergartener to
the year in verse. Here is his poem:
the most senior teacher is a huge challenge, especially since you never know what questions this audience will come up with.
Clare proved brainless Barbies aren’t as perfect as they seem. On the topic of which, dog brains were Amanda’s theme. Olivia warned against GMOs: she was quite enthusiastic. ¡Y Charli-o explicó porque muchas lenguas son fantastic! Forest showed that GoPros are better than nice, And Katie proved charity can start with a bucket of ice. We saw poppies with Alfie at London’s famous Tower; Ava walked us down alleys where graffiti has power.
There’s an Eighth Grade tradition, and Ms. Teare leads the charge, Of students who speak of topics both small and quite large. Alex opened our eyes to the wide world of code, While social philanthropy Stella bestowed. We took a thrill ride with Ian on roller coasters; Mason taught things about sugar that you don’t see on posters.
Nat offered his advice on why football helmets are vital; Then Hector showed the World Cup trophy, a sought-after title. Maeve’s speech about slang was hashtag hip and cool, And so, Luke preached, is the pope, who has Catholic rule. Ty shocked us with free climbers who defy death all the time, And Carson played like Clapton, whose guitar sounds sublime.
Jack D. hit a home run with the great Derek Jeter, And Sebastian told us all about how he’s a diabetes beater.
Dallow told us sports specialization can be both good and quite bad, And Ryan’s stage makeup makes actors look happy or sad.
Bella taught about turtles; we went under the sea, Like in The Little Mermaid, a Broadway show in which Tyler might be.
Charlie introduced virtual-reality machines, And Sofia shared “doge” and other new memes.
Tessa spoke out against soda and why science made her right, Sam spoke out against anti-vaxxers and why their futures ain’t bright. Rovenna spread the word about girl heroes in books; Regan taught why Taylor Swift is far more than just looks. Jack Stein mused about movies based on comics Stan Lee wrote, And then Maddie explained about schools that can float. Then came fantasy football, Oliver’s game of choice, Before Spencer spoke out to give the honeybee a voice.
Moller talked about football and Quarterback Tom, And Kyle talked baseball and Little League bombs. KiSea took Crane further into the wood, Before DJ Whitten dropped the bass like he should. Maddy Moore went political about women’s rights, And Maxx was the closer, telling how tech gives him might. Those were the events that were current this year, And the forty eighth graders who presented them— with or without fear!
Coyote Cameo ellen bonning
retired at the
end of this school year after being an integral part of the Crane community for thirty-two years. She began her work in September 1983 as the After School
what has been your favorite unit or lesson in the second grade classroom? My favorite Second Grade unit is Immigration. The students get so excited for the culmination. Our room is transformed into a ship and Ellis Island, and the students get to experience what it was like to
Program Coordinator, and in 1995 she
immigrate to the United States.
became the Second Grade Assistant
if you could describe yourself with one term, what would it be?
Teacher, a position she has held since. I was fortunate to sit and talk with Ellen about her experiences at Crane over the past three decades. Ellen is a genuine and humble individual who has made many imprints on Crane during her time here.
I’m a worker-bee. I’m the type of person who enjoys the “grunt work” that is necessary in a Lower School classroom. I’m able to work behindthe-scenes while the head teacher focuses on core lessons and class planning.
what is your favorite time of the school year?
how has the after school program changed over the years? When I took over the After School Program in 1983, my main goal was to facilitate after-school play dates for the children, but also provide a supportive system for working parents. In 1995 I became the Second Grade Assistant Teacher, but continued my work with the After School Program. About eight years ago we launched Discoveries to further support after-school programming for children in the Lower School. Until five years ago I continued to coordinate the After School Program.
Outside of your position as second grade assistant teacher, what else have you been a part of at crane?
My favorite time of the school year is the fall when everyone comes back to school. The students (and teachers) are refreshed and energetic after a long summer. I especially enjoy meeting and getting to know the students each year.
what has been your favorite memory at crane? That’s a very difficult question to answer because I have so many. First, daily assemblies—there is a “wow factor” in every presentation and the kids’ excitement is palpable. Second, I have many fond memories of my colleagues. I can honestly say there isn’t a colleague at Crane that I wouldn’t want to spend more time with. Third, I have enjoyed
I’ve been an editor of the yearbook for twenty-five years and have
watching kids grow up.
worked with many wonderful yearbook co-editors evolving the
what will you miss most about crane?
yearbook into what it is today. I served as PFC President in 1993, during which I co-chaired the first Crane Auction and first Crane Country Fair with Marianne Sprague. The two events took place on
I will miss the community. Crane is a place that is friendly, dynamic, and heartfelt. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of this community. It has been such a wonderful experience!
the same weekend—the auction on Saturday and the fair on Sunday!
Elizabeth Keadle Assistant to the Head of School
In the past five years I’ve chaperoned the Fifth Grade trip to Boston.
Lily Dallow '13, Ali Mikles '12, and Zara Zangrillo '13 visited Crane's assembly to promote their show Spotlight at Bishop Diego High School. Fifteen classmates from the class of 2014 met at Padaro Beach Grill before coming to Crane to watch Into the Woods.
Sophie Russo '10, a student at MIT, is surrounded by her former teachers (Aaron Haddock, Traci Cope, Chris Caretto, Ellen Bonning, Gayle Sandell, Carrie Althoff, Peter Glynn) on the
Lily Eakin '09 was a QED mentor for Daniela Wood '16.
Class of 2004 at their 10-Year Reunion (December 2014)
Coyote Sightings
Cathy Rose is surrounded by former colleagues Bob Ingersoll, Debbie Williams, and Dan McCaslin.
Living and Learning Abroad Annie Weis '08
Violet Cheverez '11
In all honesty, Turkey never fully ceased to be overwhelming, but it became a point of pride that, by the time I left, I could successfully navigate the five different modes of public transportation it took to get me from my apartment to the Blue Mosque, was well-versed in the art of kahvalt (i.e. enjoying lengthy, gluttonous Turkish breakfasts), and possessed a rudimentary understanding of Turkish which allowed me, among other things, to finally be able to correctly pronounce the name of my school (Bo-ah-zee-chee). For me, the greatest value of my abroad experience was rooted in those simple victories, in the selfaffirmation that came with the knowledge that I could create a life for myself, that I could come to feel some sense of belonging, in a place that, at first, could not have felt farther from home.
Once I returned from my year abroad, people constantly asked me, “How was Italy? What was your favorite part about going abroad?” My response was always, “Learning to be independent,” which often resulted with their heads tilting with confusion as though I should have answered with something different like “walking past the Coliseum everyday” or “the pizza, pasta, and prosciutto diet.” Yes, of course I enjoyed both of those things, but most of all I enjoyed a learning experience that can’t always be taught in a classroom. I learned how to survive and thrive on my own. When you move to another country entirely on your own, independence isn’t something that’s recommended, it’s required. I learned how to communicate in Italian just by listening and watching my surroundings. I taught myself how to navigate through Rome just by jumping on a metro and exploring. Each adventure I went on became a learning experience, whether it was spending a day at a museum or a night lost in one of the many historic piazzas. By the end I was able to carry on a conversation in Italian, point out the name, date, and period of any Bernini statue or Caravaggio painting, and navigate my way through Rome by using each monument as a map. Not only did I learn the culture, but I learned how to adapt, which was an experience that has proved to be valuable and memorable.
Erin Griffin ‘08 Arriving in Córdoba, Spain this past January for my semester abroad was both a drastic change in my life and one of the most comfortable transitions I've ever made. I was lucky enough to live with an incredible host family in a beautiful, traditional house, with one of Córdoba's iconic patios. My semester was life changing in many ways but mainly so since my family spoke no English and all of my classes at the University of Córdoba were in Spanish. This type of immersion also meant adjusting to Spanish time where nothing starts when it's supposed to and meal times are all pushed back. Eating a large lunch anytime between 2:45 and 3:30 in the afternoon and a small dinner around 10 or 11 at night took some adjustment, but the famous Córdoban tapas, such as fried eggplants with honey or salmorejo made meals well worth the wait.
Monica Stoney '17 My family decided to spend a year in Panama. On my first day at Academia Internacional Boquete (AIB), I had mixed feelings about starting school. I was in a new country, new school, with a new language. I remember feeling excited, but also a bit nervous. The day started out with the acto civico (an assembly held every Monday). School administrators and teachers made announcements on a loudspeaker, and everyone sang the national anthem, all in Spanish. The day progressed, and I went to my classes, mostly in Spanish, except for English, Science, and Social Sciences. Looking back on that first day of school, I probably understood about 20 percent of what was being said. After a couple of weeks I was more familiar with the school and now after 10 months and having learned Spanish, made friends, performed in the school musical, and represented my school by marching in the community parade, I can say that I no longer feel like a new student, but a part of the school.
Sheridan Spivey '08 For the fall of my junior year at Duke University, I studied in Bologna, Italy. Bologna, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, is known as the food capital of Northern Italy and home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Bologna. As a huge foodie myself, I was thrilled to be surrounded by some of the best food and wine in all of Italy. Bologna is a small city, relatively unknown by students in the United States especially because the majority of abroad programs in Bologna require that you speak the Italian language. Taking courses taught in Italian and living in an apartment alongside Italian students at a university, which was attended by some of the most famous scholars and artists in history, such as Dante and Mozart, was an indescribable experience for me. Riding my bike through the cobblestone streets to my contemporary Italian literature class, exploring the hidden beauties in the city, and trying new restaurants and food shops each day give you just a glimpse of the typical way I spent my days in Bologna. My full-immersive experience gave me real insight into the life of an Italian student living in Bologna.
* For the male perspective of living and learning abroad, look for the 2015 fall/ winter edition of On Campus
Living and Learning Abroad Paige Gribb '06 I just finished up a year of teaching English in Marseille, France. As an assistant in three different public schools, I taught weekly classes to over 250 students, ages eleven to nineteen. Sometimes we worked on grammar, but mostly we worked on conversational skills or talked about AngloAmerican history and culture. I was there to teach, but more than that, I was there to make it fun. To bring English class to life. To go beyond the textbooks. The love of language and culture I’ve been trying to instill in my students is exactly what’s been driving me to travel, to spend long stretches in foreign countries, and to settle into foreign cities. What I’ve found, three countries later, is that anywhere can be home. Both times I lived in Italy, I fell in love. I developed a relationship with the language, with the people, with the cobblestone roads and old city walls. Upon moving to Ireland, I learned to relish traditional Irish music, breakfast fry-ups, and the occasional sunny afternoon. (I tried to love stout, but I couldn’t quite do it.) So when the opportunity to teach in France popped up, I went for it. I’ve fallen in love again. I love the wine, the cheese, the polite disbelief when I tell new friends that I’m a vegetarian and that no, I don’t even eat fish. I could spend hours at the Old Port of Marseille, just watching the water. Most of all, though, I love seeing my students’ faces light up when they see pictures of the Grand Canyon or hearing them giggle when they get a joke in English. I hope that one day, some of them will remember the joy of language learning, take the leap, and fall in love with a new place themselves.
Nicole Feshbach '08 After much deliberation, I decided to study in Amsterdam. With its centrality, food, culture, and squash opportunity (I play D1 squash at Williams), it seemed like just the right city to make my third home. I studied at the University of Amsterdam in the School of Social Sciences - again trying something different since I’m majoring in math. In conjunction with my classes, I learned firsthand from the museums and history right in my backyard. I also used weekends to travel throughout Europe to visit friends and family, and explore on my own! Amsterdam paralleled Santa Barbara with its fresh produce and love of good food, so I felt right at home. However, the local goat cheese and homemade appeltaart met slagroom (apple pie with whipped cream) were second to none. Following my daily latte, or lattes, I would ride my bike (a necessity in Amsterdam) to Squash City. Amsterdam is the training home of Nicol David (the female world #1). While I was there, I trained with her coach and even got to play with Nicol!
EDITOR'S NOTE: the above are excerpts from the original articles. To read the full articles, please visit: http://www.craneschool.org/coyote-corner
Raquel Sanchez ‘08 This past fall I took classes in Spanish at the University of Granada and lived with a Spanish host family. It really challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and open up to another culture. Adjusting to the culture and different lifestyle was a challenge at first, but by the time the semester ended and it was time for me to return to the US, I felt as if I was once again leaving my home. Life in Spain is nothing short of magical and amazing. Typical afternoons consisted of a nice mid-day siesta, traditional foods like paella, and ending the night with Churros con Chocolate. The city itself is beautiful and unique and holds so much history that being able to see it all was really breathtaking. The city is rich with culture and tradition, which really sets it apart from other cities in Spain.
Sophie Massey '17 Living in London has given me many opportunities to both see and perform in musical theater. I am in two different acting groups. I’ve studied Shakespeare and played the part of Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet and I am so excited to have been chosen to be in a showcase in June on the WEST END in a big London theater!!! I have appreciated my time in London very much. The experience of being immersed in different cultures in a big city is so very different from Santa Barbara, even though I do miss the quaint calmness of my hometown. I have found that I love the hustle and bustle and new adventures of everyday London, and Europe in general. Because of my passion for the theater and music, I feel like this is the perfect place for me to express myself through the arts, now and possibly later in my life.
Charlotte Weis ‘18 Last year I spent half of the year in Cape Town, South Africa with my mom and dad. Going to school at a different place made me realize what a privilege it was to be a part of a community like Crane. I now have found that Crane is a very special place and I am so lucky to be able to get an education from it. I know that the teachers that I have met here, the students that I shared special time with, and the experiences that I have had will be with me for the rest of my life. At Crane we are not only privileged with the academics that we get to be a part of, but also the social experiences that impact our futures, and the valuable people that we meet and make connections with that we know will last a life time! Going to a different school made me realize just how lucky I am, and I now know that I will never take Crane for granted again.
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Lower School Science
fourth grade
Invasive Species Fair In honor of Earth Day and Invasive Species Awareness Month, the fourth graders hosted an Invasive Species Fair on April 22, 2015. Students researched an invasive species and created a poster board to educate the Crane community. The main idea was to educate the community on how to spot an invasive species, what an invasive species does, and how to keep invasive species from spreading. Lastly, if an invasive species is found, contact the Ag County office (find your County Ag Department here: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/ countymap/ ) and alert them to what you found. Invasive species are organisms that are living in an ecosystem that is not part of their native habitat and cause harm to the environment, economy, and even human and animal health. Most organisms brought into California cause no harm, but some are able to thrive to the detriment of the native ecosystem. When a species grows and reproduces quickly and spreads aggressively with the ability to cause harm, it is considered invasive. The effects of invasive species can be devastating to an ecosystem. Invasive species take up space where native species might live. This can cause native species to decrease in population and can even cause a risk of extinction. Invasive species kill forest trees, damage agricultural crops, and cost the agricultural industry and government millions of dollars in treatment expenses. They have hurt the economy in many countries and have threatened the jobs of farmers, builders, and others who depend on agricultural and forestry products.
Robin Satnick Lower School Science Teacher
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Lower School Science
fifth grade
Biomimicry Project
Art, Engineering, and Science biomimicry: an innovative approach that seeks to achieve sustainable solutions to human challenges by imitating nature’s designs and processes. We can learn so much from nature! That was the goal of this collaborative unit where Crane’s fifth graders acted as scientists, artists, and engineers. Students researched a variety of animals and learned how these animals collect and make strong shelters for protection and for raising their young. Wild animals of all kinds are truly our first Green Builders! Students learned that animals use materials that are local and
Sociable Weaver by Parker, Nico and Freddie
sustainable. At Crane, we used a common material and also one that is recyclable: cardboard. The fifth graders became scavengers just like the animals they were studying. They found cardboard in the recycle bins and outside of classrooms, and our families also provided an endless supply of our building material. Students learned about architects who are inspired by nature and also many wonderful inventions that have been created from close and careful observations of our natural world. Carefully engineered structures like a beaver dam or an elegant honeycomb paper wasp nest challenged students to build stable bases, buttress “walls,” and explore the strength of multiple structures that built upon one another. In science class, students brainstormed,
Sun Coral by Ella and Charlotte
problem solved, designed and created prototypes of the animal structure they were studying. In art class, students learned about scale and made a miniature version of a large-scale sculpture called a maquette. They also explored all the capabilities of cardboard as a building material. Finally, the fifth graders took on the ultimate challenge of creating a structure that an animal builds with the added challenge of making it strong and large enough for a student to fit inside. Testing building materials, refining designs, recovering from perceived failures, and working together, the boundaries of science and art melted away. And, just like the species we were emulating, we were just building a home. Just as animals often work together to build their shelter, the structures the students built could not have happened without team
Sunburst Star Turban by Camilla and Aria
effort. Students faced many obstacles and challenges while building, but they brainstormed and problem solved utilizing the three “P’s” (Persistence, Perseverance, and Patience) to learn, grow, and design.
Robin Satnick Lower School Science Teacher
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Athletics boys’ basketball Kyle Aitcheson
with all of my Eighth Grade friends, was placed on the varsity team.
This year’s team had much success. Many of the guys had played
failed to match the competition because of bad chemistry. As the
club basketball, and the others were very talented athletes. We rolled through the regular season with ease, not losing a single game. One highlight was against another very good team, Marymount. The game was close the whole way, but we pulled away at the end. Undefeated, we headed into the playoffs with confidence. Our first game was against Laguna Blanca. We had handled them easily in the regular season, but we had a full squad. Now, we were missing a lot of players, and we knew we would have a tough battle. We were ahead for most of the game, but towards the end, they started to bridge the gap. With a few seconds left, they hit a three to go up by two. We had the ball for the last play, but we ended up losing. However, we still
When the first game rolled around, sadly we were not ready and season progressed, however, the team became more confident and better at what we did, winning many league games. Then came postseason play. We started the tournament off strong with a solid win against Providence Hall, and then we played the powerhouse team, Marymount, who left us with a solid loss on our plate. We then got back in the saddle and beat the runner-up team, earning us another shot at Marymount in the championship game. This time, we gave it 110% and played harder than we ever had before. Although we lost, we were glad to get second place and proud of our overall growth as a team.
had the third place game, which was against Saint Raphael’s, a very
girls’ basketball Rovenna Armi
big team. The game went back and forth, but we ended up losing by
Although there were only two eighth graders who participated in
one point in overtime. Even though we did not perform well in the playoffs, we enjoyed playing together, and we will always remember our undefeated run during the regular season.
girls’ soccer Clare Bilek This year’s soccer season featured players from all grades. Six eighth graders led the team: Maddie Walker and Bella Gavasse as forwards, Tessa Denison and Maeve O’Connor as midfielders, cocaptain Rovenna Armi as defender, and co-captain Clare Bilek as keeper. Many seventh and sixth graders helped to round out the team. The Lady Coyotes had a great season, placing third in the
girls’ basketball this year, it was still really fun and full of spirit. Everyone put everything they had into our games. Normally there are more eighth graders, but the sixth and seventh graders really stepped up to the plate. There were two sixth graders on the team, Isabel Goebel and Bea Lujan, who were really talented. Coach Anthony Prieto ’75 taught us a lot about the positions of basketball, and even the girls who had never played before picked up on it really fast. It is really sad to think that this basketball season was my last at Crane, but I’m happy at the same time because all the girls on the team and our coach made it a memorable experience.
tournament. The girls always played their hardest and never gave
flag football Sebastian Richardson
up, showing their true enthusiasm for the game. They embodied
The football season started out with a game against Notre Dame,
spirit, tenacity, and great sportsmanship. Coach Bixler taught the players about defending opponents and passing to teammates across the field. It was a growing season. As the eighth graders pass the torch, we know that next year’s team will have a strong season, and we look forward to seeing their successes.
boys’ volleyball Carson Williams Crane sports always start the same way. We all group together and try to show off our best skills. We do this through a series of drills devised to demonstrate accuracy, athleticism, and control when hitting and serving the ball. This volleyball season, after several days of this, we were divided into teams based on our skills and potential. I, along
and we crushed them.
As the quarterback this spring, I was
fortunate to have Nick Dallow, Hector Lujan, Ty Trosky, and Jack Moller as wide receivers. Our plays ran smoothly, and everything we did was executed well. At running back we had Carson Williams, whose body is equal to the power of a freight train. He is so fast and went flying by our opponents like a bullet. With the help of Coach Anthony Prieto ’75, we had a successful season. Though it sounds like we had the dream team, we did lose to Laguna Blanca and Mount Carmel during the regular season. In the tournament, we got our redemption by beating Mount Carmel in the first round. I have had so many great memories playing football, and I am glad I was able to spend my last few days at Crane with some of my best friends.
Clubs 2014-2015 DANCE TEAM After school, during recess, and at study hall, a very dedicated group
scientific concepts and technologies that are not,
of girls meets to explore storytelling through movement and music.
generally, part of a standard science curriculum.
At Crane, the Dance Team expands the idea of dance by incorporating
This year, students have worked with a variety of
American Sign Language into a selection of their repertoire - that
tools, including soldering irons, drills, and saws
also has influences in hip-hop, jazz, and ballet. The girls have learned
as they imagine and produce their creations, often
the importance of dedication, teamwork, and rigor - in its truest
involving some aspect of circuit theory.
form. From stamina training and dance techniques to creating
Some of the projects that have been created are
muscle memory, the girls
Vibra-Bots, LED throwies and flashlights, and
have learned that in order
talking Valentine’s Day greeting cards.
Sarah Lopez Computer Teacher
to move as a team, they must work as a team. Choosing the
MATH CLUBS
name, Midnight Glow, these
MATH COUNTS Every Friday, from September through February, Crane
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth
Upper School students with a passion for mathematics gather to
Grade girls have performed several times this year - including our Spring Day of Giving and the Crane Country Fair - but their biggest performance was at the final Friday Spotlight.
Ashley Saress Lemmex Technical Theater Supervisor
CRANE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE (C.I.A) Crane’s
International
Alliance
(C.I.A.)
is
a
student-led
multicultural group open to any Crane student who is interested in learning or sharing about different cultures, traditions, or religions. We encourage discussions on
work on interesting problems and prepare for Mathcounts. It is a national competition, similar to the spelling bee, with regional and state events leading to the annual contest in Washington D.C. Participation in the competition is optional though Crane has been participating since 2003. The problems we do each week engage the students in advanced concepts dealing with number theory, algebra, combination and counting problems, statistics, and geometry. Through discussion and experimentation, they uncover new ideas and learn to apply them in innovative ways.
diverse topics and aim to teach
Doug McKenzie Upper School Math Teacher
kids to respect the differences
MATH SUPERBOWL The Southcoast Math Superbowl is a competition
amongst
our
community,
in hopes that students will learn to value differences and similarities alike. The group focuses on projects which give back to the community and enrich the lives of the students. C.I.A. participated in the Kids Helping Kids book drive with a goal to purchase 1,000 books for the first library at Kenya’s Esiteti School. Ice cream sales, a coin drive, and an enormously successful tamale sale raised $2,500. Students also launched a pen pal program with the Esiteti students. We can’t wait to hear back from our friends in Kenya! We’ve had many students and parents participate in our meetings. The Silverberg children described the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Second grader Sam Narva and his parents shared how they blended Japanese and Jewish traditions into their wedding and led the group in a hands-on workshop making paper cranes. Ms. Calderon and I led a tamale-making workshop, and fifth grader Aria Fan and her mom Jing Liu shared their fabulous dumpling-making skills.
Viviana Gonzalez Diversity Coordinator ENGINEERING Every Tuesday a number of students in grades 5 – 8 grab their lunch and meet in the Upper School Science Lab for Engineering Club. Immersed in Design Thinking, students are exposed to a number of
held annually at the Earl Warren Showgrounds where all of the public and private schools in Santa Barbara County are invited to send four math students from each of their 4th, 5th and 6th grades to compete. The Math Superbowl consists of a team test, an individual test, and a hands-on group math activity. The Math Superbowl emphasizes quick recognition of a problem's solution path, and speed and accuracy of computation.
Crane
competes
in
the Math Superbowl and encourages all students to attend the training sessions that are held weekly and led by Crane teachers. Teams for each grade are selected before the winter holiday break.
Peter Glynn Lower School Math Specialist
MORNING MATH CLUB Morning Math, held once a month, is a popular math program where children in grades 1-5 are presented with challenging, hands-on problems. Morning Math is a fun way to develop mathematical thinking skills. We emphasize patterning, algebraic thinking, and mental math skills. A theme is selected, and different stations are set up with increasing difficulty to enable children to advance at their own pace.
Peter Glynn Lower School Math Specialist
Performing Arts Tech Crew their pieces to life. This process is often one that takes days and sometimes weeks before the hard work begins to pay off. In the end, the sets, special effects, costume design, including hair and makeup, are only a few of the many student driven design elements that grace our stage. Once hours of time have been spent building and prepping the stage for a performance, the Tech “Run” Crew steps in to begin rehearsing the show. Here at Crane, many of our student Tech Crew double as both our Build Crew and our Run Crew. This means our students go from spending
When people think of Tech Crew, most often their first thoughts
long hours building and creating, to even more long hours rehearsing,
are of lights and microphones. While those are the most visible part of
problem solving under pressure, working in and managing groups
live technical elements, they are certainly only the tip of the iceberg.
of their peers, and meanwhile - still providing all the necessary
The students running the show from the tech booth dedicate hours of
technical needs for the show. From changing out microphones and
time. From daily assemblies, current events, weekly spotlights, and
set pieces, to spotting actors and cueing lights and sound, there are
school dances to the Haunted House at the Crane Fair and the six live
many jobs in the backstage world of live performances.
performances held in Cate Hall each year, Tech Crew is one of the busiest school clubs on campus. Consider that for each five minutes of live performance time, the tech crew dedicates 15 minutes to setting up, rehearsing, and “striking” (breaking down) the necessary elements. Also consider, that for every seen element of a live production there are at least three unseen elements in play. Because of that there are several departments nestled under the umbrella of “Tech Crew.” The Design Teams and Build Crews focus on the design and building of the various elements needed for a live performance. These could include something as simple as lights
Students at Crane take on the responsibility and challenge of
and a microphone setup to a more advanced creation of a special
Stage Management, Deck/Shift, Light, Sound, Spotlight, Special
effect sequence using fog, light, and sound effects. The first step in the
Effect Operation, Wardrobe/Makeup/Hair Crew, and Costume Quick
creation process is for the Student Project Managers to create design
Change. Each position requires students to focus, communicate,
sketches for their project. Next, we discuss materials, practicalities,
work together, and think on their feet.
and the challenges of creating pieces for live performance. Since pieces often have to serve a very specific purpose on stage, there is always a unique problem to solve. This is where artistic collaboration and teamwork are key. From there, students work together to bring
Ashley Saress Lemmex Technical Theater Supervisor
2015
upper school musical
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