2017springadmissionsmagazine (4) by Hathaway Brown School

The Admission Magazine of Hathaway Brown School

SPRING 2017

non scholae sed vitae discimus:

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we learn not for school, Hathaway Brown School is a school for girls, and it’s so much more. It’s a school for scientists and writers and artists and budding entrepreneurs. It’s a training ground for athletes and dancers and musicians and actresses. It’s a place where young people are empowered to ask questions, challenge conventions, and explore opportunities. And everything we do is guided by the motto above.

Since 1876, HB has given students the tools they need to confidently embrace all the possibilities that exist for them beyond our Shaker Heights campus. The faculty’s dedication to hands-on experiential learning at all levels can be observed every day in the classrooms, libraries, science labs, theatres, dance studios, and art rooms, as well as on the athletic fields. In addition to the superior academic preparation they receive, at every turn HB students are inspired to become the best people they can be. We encourage girls of all ages and boys in our Early Childhood program to take chances, stretch their minds, work together, and pick themselves up and start over when they need to.

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contents Admission

News from North Park pg. 6 Meet Dr. Elizabeth Pinkerton pg. 10 HB welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management

Locker Room pg. 10 HB Athletics

All the Right Ingredients pg. 12

Student-centered and project-based discovery learning is the recipe for enthusiasm and engagement in Early Childhood education

Ask a Blazer pg. 16 Q&A with HB students

We the People pg. 18

Hathaway Brown and the historic election of 2016

Added Impact pg. 28

HB’s innovative Primary School Bridges mathematics curriculum brings the real world into the classroom

but for life All of our students are able to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to their lives. They know how to test theories, hold authority accountable, find beauty in overlooked places, implement creative solutions, and lend a hand where it’s needed. Wherever they go from here, HB graduates bring strong character, unparalleled intelligence, unbridled enthusiasm, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge along with them.

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growing hearts and minds

s we hit the midpoint of the school year, I am reminded that this is my last at Hathaway Brown School. For the last 18 years I have walked the halls, laughed and cried with our students, and watched them learn and grow and be launched out into the world. I’ve been lucky enough to see so many of them come home too. During every college break, you can find young HB alumnae back on campus, nostalgically touring their alma mater and reconnecting with the teachers and administrators who meant so much to them during their Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, and Upper School years. Along the way, I have been lucky that my path has intersected with so many caring and dynamic families. HB is a special place full of excitement and discovery. It’s a place that helps us all become better people. I am sure as I depart for my next journey that I leave a better person because I’ve had a great infusion of HB DNA.

I invite you to visit HB and get to know our faculty and students. See what a difference good teaching makes and feel the vibrant culture. In our Early Childhood and Primary School, students are taught not only the fundamentals, but they’re also are guided in developing their social/emotional lives. At HB, teachers help shape students so they’re in tune with their emotions. It’s part of our philosophy to nurture the traits of empathy, industriousness, and collaboration. Hathaway Brown is well known for its academic strength and the top-notch curriculum that’s offered at all grade levels. What sometimes is missed by those who are not in the HB community is that we spend a great deal of time ensuring that along with mastery of subject matter, HB students achieve emotional growth and intelligence. There has been much written recently about the impact of emotional development and how it correlates with academic strength and success in life. I hope you will take time to read All the Right Ingredients (pg. 12) written by Jane Brown, director of HB’s Early Childhood, and that you’ll reflect upon the full spectrum of lessons that are being taught every day at HB.

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On a personal note, I am excited to leave the admission efforts at HB in the wonderful hands of the HB admission team and incoming Director of Enrollment Management Elizabeth Pinkerton (read more about her on pg. 10). Elizabeth has strong ties to Cleveland, she has enjoyed a successful career in education, and she loves HB.

What’s not to love? Come find out what makes HB unique and a standout institution in Northeast Ohio and beyond. We would love to show you around!

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Learn more at HB.edu or call 216.320.8767 to schedule a personal tour.

Associate Head for Enrollment Management 216.320.8104 sjohnston@hb.edu

Mary Toth

Admission Coordinator 216.320.8767 mtoth@hb.edu

Shelley Johns

Admission Database Manager 216.320.8098 sjohns@hb.edu

infant & toddler center/ early childhood/primary school

Kristin Kuhn

Director of Infant & Toddler Center, Early Childhood, and Primary School Admission 216.320.8093 kkuhn@hb.edu

middle school

Katherine Jenne Chapman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 Director of Middle School Admission 216.320.8091 kchapman@hb.edu

upper school

Colleen Sommerfeld

Associate Director of Upper School Admission 216.320.8103 csommerfeld@hb.edu

Hathaway Brown School seeks and accepts for admission students of any race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship/loans/fee waivers, rights, privileges, programs, and activities.

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science scholars Congratulations are in order for Hathaway Brown seniors Madeline Howarth and Zoë Solt, who achieved semifinalist status in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2017. These two members of Hathaway Brown’s signature Science Research & Engineering Program are among only 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars selected from 1,749 applicants hailing from 527 high schools in 46 states and seven American and international high schools overseas. The scholars were selected on the basis of their exceptional promise as scientists, excellent record of academic achievement and outstanding recommendations from teachers and other scientists. Regeneron STS scholars each receive $2,000 for their achievements. Only four Ohio students earned this scholar designation this year.

Jon Niemi. Her research focuses on identifying cellular responses that occur after peripheral nerve injury in order to aid in recovery and how these responses could be used to aid in central nervous system recovery in the future. Zoë has worked with Dr. Jesse Berezovsky and Robert Badea in the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University for two and a half years for her project on “Domain Wall Motion in Concave Ferromagnetic Nanowires.” She studied various nanowire geometries to identify the best structure to facilitate spin-based electronics, starting with computer simulations and progressing to actual fabrication of concave permalloy nanowires.

Madeline conducts research in the Neurosciences Department at Case Western Reserve University under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Zigmond and postdoc Dr.

research recognition Three members of the Hathaway Brown Class of 2017 have been named semifinalists and one of the three named a regional finalist in the 2016 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for their multiyear original research projects through the Science Research & Engineering Program. HB was the only school in the state of Ohio with more than one semifinalist in the competition. Congratulations to (l-r)Margaret Broihier, Gigi Protasiewicz, and regional finalist Zoë Solt.

Hathaway Brown has been honored with the top spot on Niche’s Best Private High Schools in Ohio list for 2017 and we couldn’t be prouder! Niche is an online platform that tracks educational institutions and provides research findings for public and private K-12 schools across the country. Visit Niche.com to check out the rankings, learn more about HB, and add your review today.

PHOTOS BY AUDREY LEACH

brava!

Last summer’s Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute production of Into the Woods has been honored with awards for Best Production for Young Audiences and Best Sound Design for the Cleveland region by BroadwayWorld.com. The HBTI productions for summer 2017 will be Children of Eden and Side Show. Registration for all of Hathaway Brown’s summer programs is now open. With a slate of excellent instructors and curriculum, HBTI offers a fun and educational environment for students interested in drama, dance, and vocal music. Learn more about this outstanding immersive co-ed program for students in kindergarten through college at hb.edu/hbti.

winning wordsmith

Lina Ghosh ’17 is the only high school student in the country to win the coveted Norman Mailer award for Creative Non-Fiction from the National Council of Teachers of English. Lina was recognized with this honor and a check for $2,500 for her essay “Those Words You Never Said To Me,” which she wrote in Beth Armstrong’s AP Language and Composition class during her junior year.

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Hathaway Brown juniors Sara Currier and Ela Passarelli both received National Honorable Mention in the 2016 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing program. Only 350 National Honorable Mention recipients were selected from more than 3,500 applicants, placing these HB students in the top 10 percent. The National Center for Women & IT’s Aspirations in Computing program is a talent development pipeline initiative designed to increase women’s meaningful participation in computing careers. This awards initiative is the only national level talent development program for young women in computing and information technology.

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great showing Hathaway Brown Upper School students set a new school record in regional commendations from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a longstanding, highly competitive local and national visual arts program. For 2017, 51 awards were earned by 34 HB girls in grades 9-12 in seven different arts categories, and a stunning 113 awards were earned by 58 HB girls in grades 9-12 in nine different writing categories. Additionally, several HB students were given special awards and $100 for their work: Julia Sofia Moreno ’18 - Writing Journalism Award; Catherine Areklett ’17 Writing Critical Essay Award; Amaya Razmi ’18 - Writing Personal Essay Award; Gina Egan ’18 - Comic Art Award. Junior Molly Gleydura earned the Cleveland Institute of Art Recognition Award for Digital Art, which includes a $10,000 per year scholarship to CIA should she choose to enroll there. In the arts categories, HB artists earned eight Gold Keys, 15 Silver Keys, and 28 Honorable Mention designations in Ceramics & Glass, Comic Art, Digital Art, Drawing & Illustration, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking. HB writers earned 10 Gold Keys, 43 Silver Keys, and 60 Honorable Mention designations in Critical

Essay, Flash Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Personal Essay/Memoir, Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Short Story, and Writing Portfolio. Each Gold Key-designated work is eligible for the Scholastic national competition as well and winners in that contest will be honored in New York City in the spring. Amaya Razmi and Arielle DeVito ’17 were two of the region’s five American Voices Award nominees. This group is selected from all Gold Key winners and one representative will be selected by a national committee to receive an American Voices medal. The faculty advisors for these 2017 award-winning students are Director of the Osborne Writing Center Scott Parsons, Upper School English teachers Beth Armstrong, Michael Ciuni, and Marty Frazier, Visual Arts Department Chair Jamie Morse, and Visual Arts teachers Shelly Ahern and Tyler Zeleny.

elizabeth pinkerton In January, Hathaway Brown Head of School Fran Bisselle announced that Elizabeth Pinkerton has accepted the position of Director of Enrollment Management and will be joining HB on July 1, 2017. Elizabeth will oversee Hathaway Brown’s Office of Admission, taking the reins from Sarah Johnston, who has been an important part of our school administration for the last 18 years.

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Elizabeth brings a wide range of experience and expertise to the role and we are excited to have her join our team. She has been the Associate Director of Admissions for the Lower School at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School in St. Louis, Missouri, for the last eight years. In that capacity she has been integrally involved in admissions team planning, and in coordinating and implementing admissions and marketing initiatives. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri, where she majored in Child Development and Family Studies. She was a classroom teacher for eight years, starting her career as a preschool teacher in the Johnson County Montessori School before joining MICDS and earning the position of Senior Kindergarten Lead Teacher, a role she held prior to joining that school’s admissions team. Throughout her MICDS tenure, she has participated in numerous professional development initiatives and has been an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Independent Schools Admission Professionals, Independent Schools of the Central States, Independent Schools of St. Louis, National Association of Independent Schools, and Secondary School Admission Test Board.

defying gravity Science Research & Engineering student Julia Javorsky ’17 has spent the last four years at NASA Glenn Research Center working to develop the Virtual Microgravity Science Glovebox, a virtual reality application that allows her to “turn off” gravity. The application was developed to simulate the Microgravity Science Glovebox found aboard the International Space Station. According to NASA Glenn, this safe, contained environment is used for research with liquids, combustion, and hazardous materials in the microgravity conditions of the ISS. Julia is the first high school student working in the NASA Glenn Graphics & Visualization (GVIS) Lab to create a virtual reality application of any sort. She created her platform using Oculus Rift for the display and a Leap Motion controller for gesture recognition. She placed the Virtual Microgravity Science Glovebox in a model of the ISS so that people can interact with objects inside as if they actually had their hands inside the ISS glovebox. Julia’s application and display have been used by GVIS during lab tours and at a number of regional interactive science events, and more than 1,500 people have tried it. This amazing accomplishment continues to attract well-deserved attention. HB has enjoyed a terrific and far-reaching partnership with scientists and researchers at NASA Glenn since 1998, and several experiments conducted with the team there have implications for the International Space Station.

ATHLETIC PHOTOS BY EVAN PRUNT Y

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fall sports in review CROSS COUNTRY: The Cross Country team, coached by Meredith Shaul, had another successful season as they achieved their team goal and scholar-athletes reached many personal bests. The team placed fifth at the OHSAA Division II District Meet to advance to Regionals. Caroline Millican ’17 placed fifth at the Regional Meet to advance to the State Championship in Hebron, Ohio. Caroline finished 15th in the state, with a time of 18 minutes and 49 seconds.

FIELD HOCKEY: Head Coach Ahyodha Kishna and the team finished their first full season on Hathaway Brown’s new turf field with a record of 12-5. The team was the fourth seed in postseason play and made it to the District Semifinal. Maren Butler ’17, Maggie Cha ’17, and Alexis Chauvette ’17 were named to the First Team All League; Alexia Jones ’17 was named to the Second Team All League; and Abigail Hammond ’17, and Kristina Mullen ’17 were named Honorable Mention All League.

GOLF: Five members of the golf team (Alex Stahler ’17, Colby Cohen ’18, Sonum Jagetia ’18, Hannah Froimson ’18 and Becca Gorman ’20) advanced to the OHSAA Division I District Golf Championship. Alex Stahler’s District round landed her a spot in the OHSAA Division I State Championship at Ohio State University. She went on to play at OSU on a chilly, wet fall weekend and placed 15th in the state. Coach Bill Scully and the Blazers did HB proud throughout the season.

SOCCER: Blazer Soccer played a tremendous postseason as they captured the District Championship for the second consecutive year under Head Coach Carmen Ptacek. The team advanced all the way to the Regional Final game, where they ended the season with a record of 146-1. Several players were named to GCSSCA First and Second teams, along with receiving Honorable Mention designations. The Soccer Blazers earned Team Academic All-Ohio and five seniors earned individual Academic All-Ohio nods.

TENNIS: HB’s Tennis team and their Coach Greg Aten achieved levels of success this season that will be hard to repeat. Seven players—the maximum allowed per school—qualified for the OHSAA Division II State Championship: Catherine Areklett ’17, Lauren Gillinov ’17, Ally Persky ’17, Isabella Daverio ’19, Maddie Lynch ’19, Rebecca Wolf ’19, and Nicole Gillinov ’20. HB was the only team with seven state qualifiers. At the tournament, Catherine Areklett and Ally Persky won the OHSAA Division II Doubles State Championship while Lauren Gillinov played her sister Nicole for the OHSAA Division II Singles State Championship. Lauren was victorious for the third consecutive year. On top of that, the entire team won the OTCA State Championship, earning the Blazers a “triple crown” for the first time in school history, and Coach Aten was named OTCA Coach of the Year.

VOLLEYBALL: The Volleyball team finished their season with a record of 15-8 under first-year head coach Michael Jackson. The team earned the third seed for the postseason and advanced to the OHSAA Division II District Semifinal game. The team averaged 10.2 kills per set and 16.7 digs per set, stats that place the Blazers among the best in the area on those measures.

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Student-centered and project-based discovery learning is the recipe for enthusiasm and engagement in Early Childhood education. BY JANE BROWN athaway Brown students are known for being entrepreneurial, so it was no surprise when one of our 4-year-olds approached chef Doug Katz at Fire, his Shaker Square restaurant, and initiated some serious shop talk. “We have a connection,” she told him. “We both have restaurants. Mine is Spaghetti Petunia. Can I take a look at your menu?” If Mr. Katz is now beginning to worry about the competition, he should. Spaghetti Petunia opened to a capacity crowd in November (reservations were required) and got rave reviews, especially for their ever-popular Monkey Bread, a house specialty. Although Spaghetti Petunia is now closed after quite a successful run, Julia Child’s is still a name that is commonly referenced by the children, most often during lunch.

As with most successful enterprises, the inspiration for opening Spaghetti Petunia began with the identification of a specific need—in this case, HB teachers were looking for a mid-morning snack. As the children obligingly invited them to sit down for some playdough appetizers, one teacher asked, “Where are we? Are we in a restaurant?” A quick consult among the would-be pastry chefs established that they were indeed in a restaurant, and open for business. Over the next few weeks, the children worked to refine their business model. After voting on a name, they methodically began to research the common elements of successful restaurants, which included a crowd-pleasing menu, experienced chefs with really good hats, aesthetically appropriate décor (they went with

twinkle lights) and good phone manners for taking reservations. The children were hard-working, determined, collaborative, and undeterred by setbacks (as when a bout of the flu sidelined a few of the top chefs.) Although we are always in support of entrepreneurship in our youngest students, the teachers had an ulterior motive in encouraging this particular business venture. Research has shown that the skills being developed by the children as they worked to create Spaghetti Petunia also correlate to success in higher education, and ultimately to a more rewarding and successful life, according to Dr. Tim Elmore, best-selling author and founder of Growing Leaders, a non-profit leadership and development company.

Research has shown that the skills being developed by the children as they worked to create Spaghetti Petunia also correlate to success in higher education, and ultimately to a MORE REWARDING AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE.

Simply put, students who are able to define a meaningful goal for themselves are also more likely to stay engaged and finish well.

Certainly the children were honing literacy skills as they engaged in opening Spaghetti Petunia (even writing a recipe book), and mathematical learning had a very practical application as they priced menu items and figured profit margins. According to Dr. Elmore, however, academic achievement only becomes a predictor of success—defined as engagement, excellent performance, and satisfaction—in the broader context of what he terms “The Big Five.” Students who are given the encouragement and opportunity to develop these traits are statistically most likely to excel in school and beyond:

GETTING CONNECTED

When students are able to form strong, positive relationships in their lives, they tend to stick to commitments. In the HB Early Childhood program, relationshipbuilding is foundational—and in fact the hand sign our children use to non-verbally communicate to a peer that “we have a connection” (as our young restaurateur used with Chef Katz) is beginning to come into common usage throughout the school. Connecting with others in a positive way also has an academic pay-off. A 2007 study published in Science magazine concluded that “quality play-based early childhood programs are more strongly correlated with future academic success than either IQ or early reading and math skills.”

ADAPTABILITY AND 2 RESILIENCE Giving students the opportunity to develop

resilience in the face of setbacks is becoming increasingly important, according to Dr. Elmore, who cites a rising generation of young adults who have been too often sheltered from any adversity or consequences for their behavior. “We’ve failed to prepare them to cope with demands—adaptability and resilience are priceless possessions that predict success far more than good grades and high SAT scores,” he says. The launching of Spaghetti Petunia, as with most new enterprises, was not always smooth sailing, and could not have been better designed for the development of adaptability and resilience. Recipes needed revisions, there were some equipment failures, and an inadequate number of servers on opening day required some lastminute hiring (we were all happy to step in for the promise of future Monkey Bread). The children, however, were undeterred, and became adept at problem-solving, offering creative solutions at every turn. As one of the teachers said, “If there hadn’t been problems to solve, we would have had to invent some.”

DEVELOPING HIGH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Since the publication of Daniel Goleman’s best-selling book Emotional Intelligence 20 years ago, research on the importance of developing qualities such as self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, and empathy has become mainstream. Even a recent New York Times editorial reviewed key findings, reporting that “social and emotional learning

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programs significantly improve students’ academic performance,” and recommend beginning in preschool. The Spaghetti Petunia project exemplified a curricular approach that integrates social and emotional learning from the outset. The children experienced the joys as well as the frustrations of a collaborative venture, and became practiced negotiators, compromising on everything from menus to décor. Cultivating these attributes at an early age has huge pay-offs down the line, according to Dr. Elmore, who reports that “Students who demonstrate well-developed life skills and soft skills not only excel, but have strong leadership potential.”

TARGETING A CLEAR 4 OUTCOME Simply put, students who are able to define a meaningful goal for themselves are also more likely to stay engaged and finish well. Daniel Pink, author of the best-selling book, Drive—The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, correlates high performance and satisfaction in today’s world with “the deep human need to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.” Our youngest entrepreneurs at HB were certainly goal-driven as they worked together to make Spaghetti Petunia a reality. They were proud to share small achievements along the way—from learning to make applesauce with “a kind of crusher,” as one child explained to me, to fabricating

chef hats, to designing placemats—and were clearly motivated above all else by the intrinsic satisfaction derived from building their own version of a five-star restaurant.

MAKING GOOD DECISIONS

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Decision-making as a measure of success underscores the importance of continuing to move forward in the face of obstacles (we all know the story of how Thomas Edison failed the first 10,000 times in his efforts to invent the light bulb). According to Dr. Elmore, high-achieving students make positive choices about how they use discretionary time, as well as how they deal with setbacks. In Early Childhood, good decision-making involves the willingness to take some risks, welcome challenges, and above all, to be kind and generous to friends. One of my favorite rituals during Gathering Time is when the children acknowledge any classmate who is out sick with a truly heartfelt moment of saying together, “We wish her well.” Foundational to Dr. Elmore’s “five predictors of success” is an environment that supports the development of those attributes. An interesting study by MIT professor Laura Schultz and her colleagues involved giving two groups of 4-year-olds an unfamiliar toy with a number of moving parts. Before

being left to play with the toy, the children in the first group were shown exactly how it worked, while the second group of children were simply given the toy without any further instructions. The children were then observed as they played. The differences in how the children responded were striking. The first group was less curious, and showed little inclination to explore the toy. The children in the second group played longer, were more creative in their use of the toy, and discovered many more features. Professor Schultz concluded from her study that “direct teaching is an effective way to get children to learn something specific—but also makes them less likely to discover unexpected information and to draw unexpected conclusions.” During one of my recent visits to a prekindergarten classroom, one of the students came running up to me excitedly, held up her hands, which were caked with some mystery substance, and said, “OK, I guess that water and sand make powder!” She then headed purposefully to the sink, picking up a container on the way. Her teacher said by way of explanation, “We’ve been doing a lot of predicting lately, and she’s about to check her hypothesis. Looks like we’re going to have water in the sand today.” Determination, engagement, motivation, and a meaningful goal, all waiting at the sand table! Jane Brown is the Director of Hathaway Brown’s Early Childhood program.

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ask a BLAZER

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DO YOU LOVE ACADEMIES? HB seventh and eighth graders weigh in about the Photo by Keith Berr

schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative electives program

ACADEMIES ARE INTERESTING AND CAN BE RELAXING. THE TEACHERS WHO TEACH THE ACADEMIES ARE ALSO FUN TO SPEND TIME WITH.

Academies are a great time to have fun with friends and to learn a new skill such as hiking, cooking, broadcasting, photography, and many others. Caroline, Grade 7

Cammy, Grade 7

My favorite academy was

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Academies give me a chance to study or learn about something that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually appear in the school classes. Celia, Grade 7

with Mrs. Lazor and Mrs. Yearms. They had great spirit and made it fun and exciting. Nicolee, Grade 8 I get to meet new people and interact with girls older than me. My favorite academy was Broadcasting and it was lots of fun. We made videos that were fun to create because we went around the school and gave surveys, made music videos, and took on different jobs while we were at the news desk. Sarveen, Grade 7 My favorite academy was Food, Culture and Society. We would cook dishes from around the world. Each week two girls would plan the dish, get the ingredients, and organize everyone to do the cooking. We ate everything from chess bread to stuffed peppers to tempura. Kaisal, Grade 8

I LOVE ACADEMIES BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO EXPLORE OTHER ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM. Yumi, Grade 7

I love academies because I can take time off from school-related things to learn more about the things I like to do. Riley, Grade 7

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KATHLEEN OSBORNE

Hathaway Brown is a non-partisan organization, and as such does not endorse any particular political party or candidate.

ILLUSTRATION AND T YPOGRAPHY BY THE BUBBLE PROCESS

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here are so many lessons to be learned in an election season, and the 2016 race for the White House was particularly fascinating to witness. Throughout the summer and into the fall, as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton stumped across the country—making several stops in Northeast Ohio—we checked in with Hathaway Brown alumnae and other people in the school community on both sides of the aisle to get a sense for how they were personally involved with the political process and making their voices heard. We met women who worked in U.S. senatorial offices, campaigned for their candidates, spoke up on a variety of issues through peaceful demonstration, showcased the region with convention planning and hosting, and brought the political news to the world in nonstop television programming. Faculty

and students in all divisions followed the election with great interest as well, and they came up with all sorts of engaging ways to explore American democracy. We had a front-row seat to history in mid-July when the Republican National Convention came to Cleveland. It was the first time in eight decades that the RNC was held here, and it was incredibly exciting to watch the political machinery at work inside and outside Quicken Loans Arena. One week after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination in Cleveland, Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination at her party’s convention in Philadelphia, making her the first female Presidential nominee of a major political party in U.S. history. Politics aside, as a girls’ school with its own storied history of

breaking barriers and blazing trails, we found that moment in time worthy of recognition. It was a pleasure to discover some of the ways that members of the HB community immersed themselves in this important civic dialogue and it is an honor to share their stories with you.

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PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCESS

e caught up with some Hathaway Brown alumnae in government and politics, and others who were involved in several aspects of Republican National Convention planning and oversight, and we asked them to tell us in their own words about their work, what they thought about Cleveland’s role in the election, and how they were influenced by their HB education. Most of my involvement during the RNC was spent with the Ohio Delegation and the Republican

Party of Cuyahoga County. I worked on a variety of events that honored Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator Rob Portman, and Governor John Kasich. In addition to the proceedings inside the Q, there were

approximately 1,200 other events taking place downtown, and I attended as many as humanly possible. Having the opportunity to attend all four days of the RNC was one of the most incredible experiences

in my life and one that I will remember forever. Cleveland could not have been a better host city. The out-of-state delegates were constantly praising Cleveland for its hospitality and beauty. Contrary to the expectation that there would be large-scale riots, the overall mood was festive and upbeat.

If it weren’t for the amazing foundation and education that I received from HB, I don’t think that any of this would have been possible. I am especially grateful to Mr. Vogel and Mr. Purpura for sparking my interest in international relations and politics and all of their guidance along the way.

ARIELLE GOLDBERG ’13 American University student in International Relations with a focus on National Security and Foreign Policy in Washington, D.C.; Intern for the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Investigations; Former Intern for U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)

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KATE DOLANSKY ’12 Staff Assistant in the 16th District Congressional Office for Congressman Jim Renacci (R-OH) I have been fortunate enough to work on some intake of casework, to plan and

facilitate events, and to organize my own outreach program for high schools

to participate in the Veteran’s History Project. Working in a District Office

for a Congressman has been extremely rewarding in the sense that we help

constituents at the ground level. We listen to people’s issues and do what we can to assist them through sometimes extremely hard situations. I’ve realized that our office is the most accessible bridge between the U.S. government and constituents. HB definitely taught me to be open and willing to listen

to others’ views and needs, and I really believe that is an important piece of a functional democracy.

CAMERON DORSEY ’10 Manager of Housing Data for the RNC Committee on Arrangements; Trump Campaign Advance Team I was the first person on the ground for the RNC, moving out to Cleveland in

CAROLINE ZUCHOLD ’15 Hamilton College student in World Politics and French, Clinton, NY; Former Communications Intern with the RNC Committee on Arrangements

February 2015. I did all of the contracting and then assigning of the 16,668 hotel rooms for the credentialed attendees, which included the nominee, the

RNC, donors, delegates, media, external affairs groups, and volunteers. Closer to convention week, I was recruited by the Trump Campaign to join their

Advance Team to help with their surrogate program. This involved advancing

delegation breakfasts and events with Trump surrogates and keeping the Republican message on target.

The convention looks like it’s a big party, but for us it was a job. We worked hard, and so did our volunteers. I heard nothing but fabulous things from

our staff and our visitors about Cleveland. They raved about the genuine hospitality and excitement from its guests. A lot of attendees said they

planned to bring their families and business back. The impact of the RNC

on the city was not just over a five-day period, but long term. The city was showcased on an international platform and ultimately came out with flying

I was one of four interns working in the communications department of

Police were incredible, the

work with the media and to help the state delegations to plan their visits.

unbelievably

welcoming,

biographies, organizing press check-in, setting up Media Row, and helping

Cleveland will reap the

that goes into planning an event of this size. It took an incredibly hard-

for years to come.

and professionals from all over the country to pull off the RNC in CLE.

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the COA at the RNC. Our department’s main responsibilities were to

Cleveland population was

My tasks included gathering contact information from surrogates, writing

and ultimately I think

to run the Skype Booth. I was amazed by the massive amount of prep work

benefits of its hospitality

working group of smart, interesting, and committed volunteers, interns,

colors.

The

Anyone who pays even a little bit of attention to politics knows that this

election cycle is far from typical, and so the convention was in many ways as well. It was fascinating to watch history being made and to have the

PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCESS

opportunity to meet some of the most powerful figures in politics today.

to be in the midst of all of the action and events taking place outside the

our city into the national spotlight this summer and I was so proud to see

Public Square was a perfect location for the Platform.

The combination of the Cavaliers championship with the RNC launched

it shine. It was fun to watch many delegates and staff from all over the

convention and not be isolated at a desk or in a building. The newly renovated

country discover—and be impressed with—the city we are all proud to call

It is important to realize that the Republican National Committee choosing

Dorsey and Meagan Langworthy. I was reminded what a privilege it is call

consider yourself extremely conservative or extremely liberal or somewhere

had attended Hathaway Brown; our school’s excellent reputation spreads

If you’re not, you’re missing the point. There were over 50,000 delegates from

home. It was fun to meet and work with two great HB alums, Cameron

Cleveland as a host city for the 2016 election was a huge deal. Whether you

myself a Blazer, as many staffers were impressed when they learned that I

in between, you should be excited about the fact that Cleveland was chosen.

outside Ohio!

around the nation and thousands of media personnel from across the globe. The RNC set a precedent for the city, proving that we are capable of hosting even larger events in the future.

MEAGAN ARMINGTON LANGWORTHY ’95 Caucus Operations,

RNC Committee on Arrangements After volunteering at the front desk

for the Committee on Arrangements in September 2015, I was hired to

coordinate the staff housing and assist with onboarding new hires. In May

of this year, I took a position with

the Caucus Operations division of

SKYLAR LUKE ’15 Georgetown University student in International Relations, Culture, and Politics

in the School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C.; Former Intern in the Office of Mayor Frank Jackson (D-Cleveland)

I worked this summer with Mayor Jackson’s Chief of Government and

International Affairs, Dr. Valarie McCall. She is the liaison between local and state government as well as serving on several national organizations

and promoting growth internationally. Working with her was perfect for me

because I wanted to come back home for my first summer of my college career, and Cleveland was the best place to be with the RNC. I mainly worked with Chief McCall and her team to help with the logistics of the RNC, ensuring that Cleveland was ready to host the convention. In the several weeks leading up to the RNC, we worked closely with the Secret Service to conduct Business and Resident RNC Impact meetings. These informational meetings

would last a couple of hours and went into detail about how businesses and residents would be impacted by the RNC with road closures and heightened security. During the week of the RNC, I served as an ambassador of Cleveland

and the Mayor’s Office at Public Square at the Official Speaker’s Platform, where those who wished could assert his or her First Amendment right safely and peacefully. I chose to work the Speaker’s Platform because I wanted

the COA, where I coordinated travel

for the campaign security and floor operation Whips. I’ve worked in the political arena for many years now, and have attended other conventions and inaugurations. However, putting the work into a National Security Event is

an extreme of its own. Logistically, there are many hands working toward the

greater good for the event itself, and coordinating all of them doesn’t always go smoothly. But in the end, what people see, hear, and feel while attending

the event are the most important. Working with the COA has been one of the most impressive jobs in my life, after being a mother. It’s an experience like no other, and it won’t come back again. It is hard. You make these amazing

connections and relationships, and then in a blink of an eye, everyone is gone, and moved on to the next gig.

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SAVANNAH O’SICKEY ’16 George Washington University student in Political Science in Washington, D.C.; Fellow with the Hillary Clinton Campaign

The major push of Hillary’s campaign for the

majority of the summer was to register voters for

reasons including lack of voter turnout, people unaware of their eligibility to be registered, and

Ohio’s decision to purge voters’ registrations if they have not recently voted in elections. By

KATIE MCCARTHY ’16

going to public libraries and events such as Solon

Gettysburg College student in Gettysburg, Penn.;

Home Days, Cain Park Arts Festival, and even

Former Intern in the Cleveland office for U.S.

the Cavs Championship Parade, we were able

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)

to collect vast amounts of voter registration

I went to the convention on the second day, when

host city because of its walkable size, welcoming

information and turn it in to the Board of

made my way downtown to check things out on

is great again, and awesome restaurants excited

canvassing, and hosting Democratic events such

the theme was Make America Work Again. I also the last day of the RNC. Cleveland looked great and things were run very smoothly.

I am passionate about politics and I’m really happy

I got to experience the convention. I have now

made it a goal of mine to somehow go to as many

crowd, citizens who want to show that their city

Elections. I’ve also helped with phone banks,

to feed incoming delegates. The police did an

as DNC watch parties.

outstanding job. Cleveland is having a great 2016! I would like to thank all of the law enforcement

for keeping everyone safe. I couldn’t be prouder to be from the 216.

conventions as I can. Cleveland was an awesome

I believe that it is important to be politically engaged because living in a democracy means

that our society gets to decide who we want to represent our country. I believe that advocating

for my candidate of choice is a great opportunity for my vote to really mean something and to

encourage others that being an informed voter

LAUREN HARRIS ’06 Event Manager for the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland; Former Events

Manager for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, assisting with the Republican National Convention planning through the nonpartisan Host Committee

My involvement with the RNC was centered around volunteer management, with a large focus being

on-site management. I was heavily involved in the distribution of all volunteer apparel, collateral, and

snacks. As volunteer shifts began, I managed the downtown check-in location, where I distributed all volunteer items and fielded calls. I think what shocked me the most was to see how many people of different backgrounds, ages, races, and religions came out to support the event. It was great to see that

despite people’s political preferences, they recognized that this was a huge economic impact for the city of

Cleveland and came to support because of the love they have for their city. The event was truly embraced by all and it was awesome to see so many people have so much pride for Cleveland.

The RNC had such a positive impact on the city of Cleveland in a variety of ways, the first being the

economic impact. With the RNC came tons of visitors, which led to money being spent in the city. The RNC alone poured quite a bit of money into enhancing pre-existing attractions and the overall look

and feel of the city, all of which will be legacies that will remain with us for years to come. Second, the thousands of visitors – many of whom were traveling to Cleveland for the first time – got to experience

firsthand what an amazing city Cleveland is and all of the great features it has to offer. The third being

the hours upon hours of media coverage showcasing the city to individuals all over the world. Lastly, the

RNC impacted the local residents, many of whom ventured downtown for the first time in years and were able to take advantage of so many new features that the city has built.

really does matter. It’s not just the presidency we are voting for; our day-to-day life is impacted by

choices made by our elected government officials. My experiences at Hathaway Brown helped

manifest my passion for social justice and service through involvement with the SWAG SchoolWide Activist Group and the Center for Service

Learning. Additionally, my interest in politics

was amplified during my years at HB by taking classes like American Government and being

able to go on a senior year trip to Washington, D.C. A lesson I was taught at HB was that if you want to see change, then you need to create

it. Voting is often not enough. No matter where

you fall politically, discover what issues you care about the most and get active.

uring the Republican National Convention, which was held in Cleveland this July, The Atlantic addressed the

issue of how to encourage more young women to run for office in

a session called Pathways to Power. Representatives from county, state, and federal offices discussed obstacles and solutions to the gender gap in elected office with leaders of three non-partisan non-

profit organizations whose missions are centered on increasing the pathways to politics for women.

As they affirmed, we need more women on both sides of the aisle. Studies have found strong correlations between increased numbers of female legislators and more progressive policy on the

environment, the economy, and support for families. In addition, women legislators are credited with higher cross-partisan consensus on issues.

What keeps women out of office? They are less likely to think they are qualified to run, despite having experience and skills equal to their male counterparts. Incumbency, gerrymandering, and lack of

fundraising experience or networks also hinder female candidates. Few role models exist for young women to envision themselves in

WANTED:

WOMEN IN OFFICE by Sue Sadler

The United States ranks 72nd in the world with regard to the percentage of women in office. Fewer than 24 percent of the country’s elected officials are women, and women of color are even further behind. With 23 million women who are not registered to vote, and women sending two million fewer letters to Congress than men, we clearly have work to do to encourage more women to be active in politics.

elected office, and women are less likely to be tapped for candidacy. Although numbers of women in office are increasing, at the current rate, it will be 500 years until women reach parity. How can we

correct this gender imbalance? Helping girls find their voices and learn how to use them is the first step. Hitting the “like” button

is not enough. Girls need to know their ideas are valued and that

their contributions are vital to the future. We need to encourage

girls to express their views and ideas to their representatives. Mentoring young women by sharing experience and expertise has also been proven to be effective. Encouraging their interests

and activism can help prepare them for a future campaign, and programs exist to help women once they start out on that path.

Civic engagement is a precursor to civic leadership, so finding a

cause and working toward a solution is great preparation for a

future in politics. Many young women see civic engagement as a

way to make a difference, and leadership in the non-profit world is overwhelmingly female. Leadership skills are a transferrable

commodity; growth in one area leads to growth in another, so creating the connection between civic engagement and civic leadership as a way to serve could be powerful in increasing the pipeline for women.

Sue Sadler is HB’s Associate Head of School and Director of the Upper School. She participated in this program sponsored by The Atlantic

with HB’s Director of Counseling Lisa Lurie. She wishes to thank

Running Start, All In Together, and She Runs for their participation in what she found to be a very informative session.

HB was the only secondary school in the country to secure media credentials to cover the Republican National Convention and its attendant programming. We rode the Rapid Transit in to Tower City, trekked the streets of downtown Cleveland, and took our seats in the media bowl at the Q, looking for stories and Hathaway Brown connections for 12 hours each day for five consecutive days in mid-July. See the RNC and the city through our reporter’s eyes by visiting our blog, where you’ll find daily updates and dozens of pictures. Just go to hathawaybrownblog.com and search for “Republican National Convention.”

FIELD REPORT

NEWSMAKERS COLLEEN KING ’00 AND FALLON GALLAGHER ’14 SHARED

A UNIQUE CONNECTION ON THE SET OF MSNBC’S HARDBALL

allon Gallagher ’14 was scrolling through

met Colleen and well-known commentator

which Colleen would review and then offer

feed in August 2015 when something

night, and she gave Colleen her business card. Just

really cemented that I want to be in political

her high school alma mater’s Facebook

caught her eye. Hathaway Brown had issued an

invitation to all community members to connect with HB alumna Colleen King ’00, a senior

producer for the MSNBC show Hardball, when

Andrea Mitchell outside the MSNBC set that

10 months later, the two would find themselves working together in NBC’s flagship location at 30

Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, and Colleen

constructive feedback. “This whole experience journalism, and now I know I want to go into production,” Fallon says.

would be Fallon’s mentor. “There was a production

Her mentor has always been attracted to the

me under her wing,” Fallon says. “It has been

and read The Plain Dealer before school, and her

intern opening at Hardball and Colleen took

field herself. The HB lifer used to watch TODAY

incredible. I feel so lucky.”

Sunday mornings were filled with viewings of

“Right away, I sent the link to my mom (HB

Fallon spent the summer months learning the

the news has always been important to me,” she

“And I told her, ‘We’re going.’”

included greeting guests, escorting them to the

Now in her junior year at Northwestern

ordering graphics, assisting in the control room,

the network would be broadcasting live from a temporary soundstage on Cleveland’s East 4th

Street while the first of the Republican primary

debates was being held at Quicken Loans Arena. alumna Tara Afnan Gallagher ’85),” Fallon says.

University, Fallon is studying Journalism and

Political Science. When she saw the opportunity to meet another HB graduate who was working in

the field she wants to pursue, she seized it. Fallon

ropes on the set and behind the scenes. Her duties

studio, getting them prepped in hair and makeup,

political commentary. “Reading and following says. These days, Colleen is one of the people who actually produces the news that is part of people’s lives.

and proofreading digital content to be displayed

She came to the field as a sophomore at George

consistency, and visual feel. She also was able to

when she applied for an internship at CBS

on air to ensure that it met standards for accuracy,

Washington University in Washington, D.C.,

write mock segments and map out programs,

News “on a lark.” She ended up working on The

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Early Show, where she gained valuable skills and

senior production responsibilities

has worked as a producer at Fox News and on

beamed from New York City with

found her career calling. Since that time, she

MSNBC. At her current network, she has held production positions on programs including Way Too Early, Morning Joe, and Hardball. In her role

as senior producer for the program headlined by Chris Matthews (whom Colleen calls “one

of my favorite people”), she is responsible for all aspects of the show’s creation and execution. She

writes scripts, pitches guests, develops on-screen

graphics, stays on top of breaking news, and talks to Chris by way of an earpiece microphone throughout the broadcast. “It’s very exciting – you

for NBC’s team coverage that was

Brian Williams and Rachel Maddow at the

anchor desk. She maintained that role during the Democratic National Convention, which took place the following week in Philadelphia. During

the conventions, Colleen was in the production booth from 6 p.m. until midnight or 2 a.m. every night, and she spent the days working on show

planning. “It definitely was a lot of work,” she

says. “But this is our Super Bowl; this is why we’re here.”

have to be able to think on your feet,” she explains.

Colleen says she immensely enjoyed her time with

While she would have liked to come back

at 30 Rock. “She’s terrific. She was a wonderful

home to Cleveland when Hardball once again went live via satellite during the Republican

National Convention, Colleen was tapped for

fellow HB alumna Fallon Gallagher this summer part of the team,” she says. And mentoring Fallon was important to Colleen as well. “I owe my

success to so many female bosses I’ve had along

the way; great mentors and colleagues who helped me navigate a path and let me succeed on my own,” she explains.

Colleen credits her alma mater with setting her on the path she’s on today as well. “All of the skills I

use every day I can trace right back to North Park Boulevard,” she says.

added impact HB’s innovative Primary School Bridges mathematics curriculum brings the real world into the classroom, and girls take great pride in (and have fun!) mastering new concepts by Darrah Parsons and Becky Kline

t Hathaway Brown, we encourage girls to rise boldly to challenges and “learn not for school, but for life.” We hope to equip our students with the skills to be successful academically while also instilling a confidence to tackle any obstacle. These ideals are reflected every day in every subject in our classrooms, and can be seen very clearly in Bridges, our Primary School mathematics curriculum. During our math lessons, girls can be found scribbling away in their math journals, standing in front of the class explaining their math thinking, and having fun playing math games. Bridges uses an interactive problem-solving teaching model, and our students find math meaningful and exciting. We want them to develop a deep understanding of number sense, fluency with key skills, and flexible thinking to solve complex real-life problems. We encourage productive struggle. When girls think and work hard to solve math equations, they build problem-solving stamina and extend their number sense. Additionally, they become more comfortable with not knowing the answer to everything and they develop the willingness to try challenging problems. Our math curriculum goes beyond the traditional teaching model and incorporates a daily math discussion called Number Corner. Making math a collaborative effort allows the girls to learn from each other. One of the highlights of the day, Number Corner centers around a monthly calendar that reinforces math concepts (e.g., fractions, geometry, multiplications models). Girls love finding patterns and making predictions about the coming days. In fact, they have become so invested in the process this school year that prior to Winter Break, when they realized they would not be in school to complete the December calendar, they strategized ways we could continue the daily discussion and discovery remotely.

Parents have seen the benefits of our curriculum at home as well. Students who previously may not have considered themselves “math people” quickly find themselves thriving in our learning environment. During one parent conference, the mother of a formerly reluctant math student asked, “What are you doing in math? My daughter can’t stop talking about it!” This sentiment is echoed by many. Our high-achieving math students are challenged to extend their thinking and develop high-level problem-solving skills. As the year has progressed, we have witnessed the girls taking pride in accepting that the work will be challenging. They are developing patience, allowing themselves to stay with a difficult concept until they reach mastery. Math students are given many opportunities to share their work with their peers, and they can display their math journals on the classroom Smart Board and lead the class through their individual problem-solving strategies. This has become a powerful learning tool not only for each student sharing her work but also for her classmates. Time and time again, we have witnessed students adopting strategies their classmates shared, and the girls graciously acknowledge that they employed a classmate’s approach. It is not uncommon for the class to break out in cheers when a fellow student makes a discovery that she shares with the class. The girls have been known to say, “That was a beautiful moment!” after an enthusiastic round of applause. Becky Kline and Darrah Parsons are teachers in Hathaway Brown’s Third Grade.

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TUITION & FEES FOR 2017-18 Infant & Toddler Center (6 weeks - 36 months) $3,000 to $15,000 Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 – 5) $5,000 to $11,000 Primary School (grades K – 4) $21,000 to $24,000 Middle School (grades 5 – 8) $25,000 to $27,000 Upper School (grades 9 – 12) $29,000 to $31,000

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ince its beginning as “afternoon classes for young

ladies” at the all-boys private Brooks Military School in downtown Cleveland, Hathaway Brown School has

been helping students find and pursue opportunities, maximize their own potential, and make a difference

in the world. This co-ed Early Childhood and all-girls

K-12 independent day school focuses on educational

innovation as it prepares students to rise boldly to the challenges of our times and live out the HB motto of

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learning “not for school, but for life.”

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HB’s inclusive environment, outstanding faculty, and

Middle School Reverse Egg Drop

Middle School New Family Orientation

unique programs draw families from 89 communities

across Northeast Ohio to its beautiful 16-acre Shaker

Heights campus, which houses an aquatics center, IDEA Lab, visual and performing arts spaces, turf

playing field, Upper School learning commons, and

working television studio. Immersive academic, service, and cultural opportunities abound, and graduates attend many of the world’s top universities.

for accepted students in grades 5–8 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 3:30–5 p.m. HB Atrium, Margery Stouffer Biggar ’47 and Family Dining Hall

CCIS Infant & Toddler – Grade 3 Admission and Financial Aid Decision Date rolling admission grades 4–12 Friday, February 24, 2017

for new families in grades 5–8 Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:15–11 a.m. Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room, Worldwide Communications Center, The Ahuja Auditorium

Rising Upper School Mentor Lunch & New Upper School Student Placement Testing

for accepted families in Kindergarten–grade 4 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:30 a.m. Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room

for new students in grades 9–12 and currently enrolled HB students in grade 8 Monday, May 8, 2017 8:30–11:30 a.m. Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room, The Ahuja Auditorium, HB Atrium

publications. HB is a 14-time NorthCoast 99 best

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Success Award winner, and has three times been

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The school is consistently honored by well-regarded

educational institutions, social service organizations,

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businesses, professional societies, and journalistic workplaces for top talent winner, a five-time NEO

ranked one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces by

The Plain Dealer. Established: 1876

Motto: Non Scholae Sed Vitae Discimus: We Learn Not for School, But for Life Colors: Brown and Gold Head of School: Fran Bisselle OHSAA Division: II Enrollment: 848 students; girls in K-12, boys and girls in Early Childhood Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1 learn more at hb.edu/ataglance Hathaway Brown is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, the Ohio Association of Independent Schools, the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools, the Global Education Benchmark Group, and is a founding member of the World Education Alliance.

for prospective Infant & Toddler Center, Early Childhood, and Kindergarten–grade 4 families Friday, March 3, 2017 8:30 a.m. Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room

april Carnival New Student Warm–Up and Stretch

for accepted students in grades K–12 Sunday, April 23, 2017 8–9:30 a.m. Upper School Dance Studio

Eighth Grade Musical Reception for accepted families in grades 5–8 Sunday, April 30, 2017 1:30–2:30 p.m. Anne Cutter Coburn Reception Room

for new families in grades K–4 Tuesday, June 6 6:30 pm Mixon Family Playground

Upper School New Family Picnic for new families in grades 9–12 Thursday, June 7, 2017 5–7p.m. Margery Stouffer Biggar ’47 and Family Dining Hall Patio

Middle School New Family Picnic for new families in grades 5–8 and host families Wednesday, June 8, 2017 5–7 p.m. Margery Stouffer Biggar ’47 and Family Dining Hall Patio

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