SCHool Magazine Summer 2017 by Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

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friends for life

Alumni Reminisce About Their Lifelong School Friendships | PAGE 2

getting out what you put in Sophomore CEL Students Learn Valuable Lessons from Being Their Own Boss | PAGE 4

a fresh take on history

New Interactive Teaching Methods Help Deepen Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Engagement with the Past | PAGE 6

diamond girls

How Three Juniors Stepped Up to the Plate to Lead an Almost Entirely New Team to Inter-Ac Victory | PAGE 13

FALL

2017

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

ne of the questions I was often asked during this past year—my first as head of school at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy—is “How do you like living in Philly and working at SCH?” My response was always, “I love it.” I believe strongly that we are all very privileged to be

part of this unique school, situated in Chestnut Hill and on the edge of the Wissahickon Valley, whose affirming culture of “Yes, and” permeates everything we do here on campus.

As many of you have heard me say, SCH brings together a rich heritage and a robust focus on the

future. Through our longstanding traditions, such as single-gender PK-8 education, Blue and Gold Day, Blue and Blue Day, winter break send-off assemblies, buddy programs, and Grandparents Day, to name a Steve Druggan Head of School

few, we connect to those who came before us as we prepare those who follow and will shape the future.

One of the best ways to understand what this vibrant blend of old and new feels like is to

take a walk across campus. Venture off Cherokee Street down the school’s new woodland paths built last year and happen upon the old mill pond and waterwheel that once powered the stately Druim Moir castle on the edge of our campus. Walk inside Vare Field House where you will find some of the courts used by our nationally ranked squash program, rowers getting into shape in the crew tank, and students and faculty taking advantage of our state-of-the-art fitness center. Continuing across campus, enter our 19th century Wissahickon Inn and stroll through the Henry Library, the Exchange, and the Epiphany Chapel, where you can’t help but know that we are part of the long arc

As many of you have heard me say, SCH brings together a rich heritage and a robust focus on the future.

of history. Surrounded by these old walls and carved wood, our students are reminded daily that it is not “all about me”—a very helpful lesson in today’s society. As you continue your walk over to the Rorer Science Center, you can view a mural about our Nobel Prize-winning alumnus and see the next generation of inventors and engineers applying their creative ideas in our award-winning robotics program. Then, as the last class ends, watch our athletes touch Plunkett Rock as they run out to practice on Landreth Field in front of Maguire Stadium. Continue your travels along Willow Grove Avenue, where you pass the historic Pearson baseball field, one of the oldest in the country, and take in the hundreds of young men and women honing their teamwork skills and building character on the fields and courts of our athletic complex. Throughout this journey you’ll see students in classrooms, corners, and hallways actively engaged in study or enjoying time with each other; you’ll see teachers and coaches immersed in their work, their words and gestures evidence of the love they have for their subjects and their care for their students, and you’ll see everyone, in one way or another, pursuing their passions, learning from their setbacks, and celebrating their successes.

Then, there is the “secret sauce” that I have learned sets SCH apart from others. That is

you—our community. In conversation after conversation this past year with current families, alumni families, and even families whose kids are at other schools, I have learned that the CHA/Springside/SCH communities have been and are something truly special. Our heritage as a neighborhood school—now serving over 100 zip codes—contributes greatly to this special feeling, as do the faculty who have chosen to teach here and the families who have entrusted their children to our care.

Inspired by such a rich heritage and promising future, I can think of nothing else I’d rather

do than help guide this extraordinary school toward fulfilling its exciting mission, values, and dreams. I look forward to seeing you and sharing our work with you during the coming year. COVER PHOTO 6th grader Grant Guzik, the youngest student in last fall’s Venture Incubator program, works on the wireframe for his venture’s website. Photo credit: Ed Glassman

Warmly,

Stephen L. Druggan, Ed.D. Head of School

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Melissa Blue Brown ’87 Associate Director of Alumni Lynn Burke Associate Director of The SCH Fund Nannette DiGiovanni Development Coordinator Jennifer James McHugh ’84 Director of Development

Cindy Messerle Director of The SCH Fund

Leslie Connor Newbold ’86 Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

Pepper Johnson Rexford ’92 Stewardship Coordinator

message from head of school friends for life Alumni Reminisce About Their Lifelong School Friendships getting out what you put in Sophomore CEL Students Learn Valuable Lessons from Being Their Own Boss

Deidra Lyngard Director of Publications and Video Editor, SCHOOL Magazine

Elizabeth Sanders ha Editor at Large

blue devil athletics: diamond girls How Three Juniors Stepped Up to the Plate to Lead an Almost Entirely New Softball Team to Inter-Ac Victory

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Julia MacMullan Associate Director of Communications and Marketing

campus news Highights of Recent School Events

Sue Toomey h’15 Administrative Assistant

a fresh take on history New Interactive History Teaching Methods Help Deepen Students’ Engagement with the Past

16 reunions recap Alumni Award Recipients and Photos from the Weekend

baccalaureate and commencement Awards and Photos legacy families Celebrating the Ties Between Family and School

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Karen Tracy ha Director of Digital Communications

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FRIENDS FOR LIFELIFELIFE A strong sense of community and close bonds of friendship are two of the great benefits of an SCH education. These ties are renewed and deepened every five years during reunions, but some relationships flourish beyond the context of school, taking root and growing into lifelong friendships. Below, several of our alumni who enjoy such close bonds share stories about their friendships. LINDA STANLEY ’66 AND MERRITT MCWILLIAMS ANDRUSS ’66 When friendship started: First met as babies, growing up on the same street.

Linda: “As kids, we spent a lot of time together roaming around

LESLIE JACOBY ’08 AND NATALIE BROWNE HOLMES ’08

our neighborhood—climbing trees (one of which we named “Mumbo Jumbo”) and establishing various “forts,” beginning with the sheet over the card table and eventually taking us to a water pipeway under a bridge.

When friendship started: 1st grade, 1996 Leslie: “As sophomores in high school, we decided to attend the Philadelphia Live 8 concert with one of our other best friends, Nina Testa ’08, on July 3, 2005. At one point we climbed onto a landscaped median on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to get a better view of the stage and a large crowd decided to follow suit. Although we didn't get in trouble, we did end up in the Philadelphia Inquirer the next day with a quote beneath it reading: “The crowd was mostly well-behaved.” Our parents saw the Sunday paper before we did and, needless to say, had a lot of questions...Twenty-one years of friendship later, we now both live in New York City and are still having fun together and causing a bit of trouble along the way.”

Merritt: “Linda and I were always such good friends that Springside felt compelled to separate us every other year so that one year we were in the same section and the next year in a different section. Until 9th grade! When we were 10 years old we started to save up our allowance to buy a fabulous two seater Go Cart we saw in the Sears Roebuck catalogue. Although we had quite a ways to go by that December, we both

hoped to get some money for Christmas to help us get closer to buying our dream machine. That Christmas morning I came downstairs to find a huge pile of gifts for my sister and a paltry few for me. I was still pouting when Linda and her family came over to our house for their traditional Christmas morning Bloody Marys while my sister and I opened our stockings. In the toe of my stocking was a tiny box with a tiny piece of paper that said, “Go to the garage for your last present.” Linda and I looked at each other and ran to the garage where we saw our wonderful shiny red Go Cart all ready to go! We’ve remained good friends all these many years and we now get together for lunch almost every week whenever we are both in town.”

EMILY MAHLMAN ’97 AND SIOBHAN MCGREAL ’99

DONALD KENT ’44 AND WILLIAM WASSERMAN ’45 When friendship started: When they were assigned as big/little sisters in Upper School.

Emily: “Siobhan and I reconnected when we were neighbors in SoHo after I finished grad school and Siobhan was in law school. That’s when we became dear friends taking the city be storm.” Siobhan: “We lived down the street from one another in NYC and shared many, many adventures together. Some included Emily and me galavanting around the city together, after some SS reunions, as well as urgently trekking down to Philly for the Phillies World Series win!! She came to see me in San Diego and we continue to remain close friends despite whatever geographic distances have come between us! I couldn’t have asked for a better big sister!”

When friendship started: In their school days at CHA in the 40s. Don and Bill have kept in touch and enjoyed their time together at the Academy Guard lunches during Reunion Weekends.

LARRY HAAS ’71, DAVE SIMS ’71, MARK STOUT, IV ’71. 2ND ROW: RAY CONSOLE ’71, AND BILL LEVY ’71 BABBIE BENSON NALLE WETHERILL ’42 AND SALLY PRICE PARKER CHITTENDEN ’42 When friendship started: 1st grade at Miss Zara's School

Babbie: “Taking up where we left off. Sally has lived many places—Ireland, Paris, CT. Now near Philadelphia. Babbie never strayed far from good old Chestnut Hill: 12 years in Plymouth Meeting, now at Hill at Whitemarsh. We are now in constant contact, going to the orchestra, playing bridge together. Talking on the phone. Long absences didn't let us miss a beat.”

When friendship started: High school at CHA. Dave: “We always get together for breakfast or lunch and an occasional round of golf. They’re great guys and I’m proud of the bond that we have.”

Sophomore CEL Students Learn Valuable Lessons from Being Their Own Boss The Dress that Melted

ALLISON GERHARD WANTED TO DESIGN A STURDY DRONE that can carry transplant organs to hospitals; her partners, Joe McDermott and Kenneth Barrist, wanted to build a drone that is superfast. They agreed to combine their ideas and came up with a superfast, weight-bearing drone. “A family friend had a transplant and that’s what gave me the idea for another way to deliver organs,” explains Allison as she demonstrates the organ box prototype to a guest attending the CEL Capstone Showcase.

Sharon Yu, who’s showing her 3D-printed dress design to a parent, explains that the first time she tried to print it she used a flexible material with a low melting point that didn’t make it through the printing process. She had to change her plans and work with a harder plastic. In the world of entrepreneurship, things often don’t work out the way you initially plan, says Glassman. “Sometimes great serendipities arise out of these mistakes—for example, a glue that didn’t stick turned into Post-it Notes—but sometimes you just have to extract what lessons you can and keep moving. We call this ‘failing forward.’”

Speedy delivery of organs is just one of the creative ideas developed by students during the Sophomore CEL Capstone course. Some of the other ventures included an app that can store and manage your shopping receipts, apparel lines for the golfer and trendy teen on a budget, a 3D-printed dress, and a new auto injector for delivering medications.

Real-World Aspirations

“One of the most exciting things about CEL is that we teach our students to be makers,” explains Ed Glassman, CEL’s executive director. “As they become more adept at design, new media, coding, engineering, and finance, they want to break away from the challenges given to them by their teachers and find their own challenges, opportunities, and passions to pursue. It’s with these students in mind that we designed the Capstone program.”

The auto injector team is still working on its product, long after they finished the Capstone course. “We found something that we all believe in and want to bring it to reality,” says Alexander Day, one of the team’s four members. The auto injector, conceived as a competitor to the EpiPen, uses a different design for its injection system. “Recently EpiPen had a huge recall because, of all things, their injector didn’t work,” says Day. “So things are looking pretty good for us right now.”

The Capstone is a unique, self-directed experience created for SCH sophomores who are completing the final class in the required sequence of CEL courses. Through a variety of studios, and with the guidance of faculty and external mentors, students design projects that are inspired by their personal interests. Over the course of one semester, they bring their ideas to life using the tools and skills they’ve learned through previous CEL experiences. At the end of the semester, each team shares its work with the larger SCH community at the Capstone Showcase.

The students are confident about their design and have been focusing on building a better prototype. “Our first model was made out of LEGOs and rubber bands,” says Dane Hoffman. “Then we tried using a laser cutter to cut out an acrylic model, but it was a bit flimsy. Now Alex (Koscica) is trying to learn CAD, or to find another student who knows this software, so we can design a virtual model and 3D print it.”

“WE FOUND SOMETHING THAT WE ALL BELIEVE IN AND WANT TO BRING IT TO REALITY.”

Get an Idea and Build Something Students put their CEL skills to good use during their Capstone

Students say they enjoyed the opportunity to exercise their freedom and creativity. “We weren’t told to build an auto injector. We were just told to get an idea and build something,” reflects Alex. “CEL is designed to inspire people. It’s a fun way to learn.”

projects, but as prepared as they were, there were some important lessons still to be learned. “I think a lot of us had problems with time management,” admits Sharon Yu. “Capstone is a really big project and most of us didn’t have experience doing a project that stretched over an entire semester. In the beginning I thought we had a bunch of time to do it, but as time went on I realized I had to start working outside of class.” “With the Capstone, you get out what you put in so it depends how hard you work to get a final product,” says Dane. “It’s more like a selftaught class where you have to manage everything yourself. The teachers give you the objectives, but then leave you to do all the research, all the work, etc.”

Sophomore students spend an entire semester conceiving and developing an idea for a new venture using the skills they’ve learned throughout their CEL courses. Photos depict the students working on their projects and presenting them at the first CEL Capstone Showcase.

FRESH A FRESH TAKE ON HISTORY New, Interactive Teaching Methods and Broader Access to Resources Help Today’s SCH Students Gain a Deeper Appreciation of the Complexities and Lessons of the Past In today’s dynamic global environment, a strong knowledge of history and the ability to think critically about events continue to be essential skills for anyone who wants to understand and navigate the world. As they have done for over a century, SCH students dig deeply into the important issues of the past and present, read complex texts, conduct independent research, and work on refining their writing skills. However, the ways in which they do these things have changed dramatically.

Instead of just memorizing names, dates, and locations (and, yes, they still do this), today’s students participate in simulations, lead discussions, role play, take deep dives into archival material, and engage in an array of interactive activities. These are aimed at deepening their appreciation of history’s complexity and developing empathy for the world views, feelings, and background assumptions that propelled the actions of those in the past.

The fusty history classrooms of years ago, with their signature retractable world map on the wall and singular perspective on the past have been replaced by lively, inquiry-driven classrooms where multiple viewpoints are debated and considered. The Japanese invasion of China in World War II, for example, is a very different story depending on whose viewpoint you consider. Textbook excerpts from China, Japan, the U.S., and Korea offer very different versions of this event, providing students with a clearer appreciation of the complexity of the issues. t. c Proje

“Viewing history through multiple lenses and original sources prompts our students to reflect on their own lives,” says History Chair Sarah McDowell. “It helps them understand the world they live in more fully—a world they will eventually help to shape.” History faculty from Middle and Upper Schools offer examples of the new teaching methods that are helping SCH students engage more fully with the past and discover its relevance to current events.

HONING VISUAL LITERACY AND QUESTIONING SKILLS The ability to communicate ideas visually is becoming more and more important in today’s world of YouTube, Instagram, and Netflix. Therefore, one of the skills all students work on in history is visual source analysis and visual communication. The 6th grade Portrait Presentation unit asks students to choose a historical figure from the European Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Scientific Revolution and to brainstorm questions for inquiry that are both evidence-based (lower-level thinking questions

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such as “When did he/she live?”) and analysis-based (higher-level thinking questions such as “How did he/she advance his/her field or society?”). Students do research to uncover the answers, write their findings on notecards, and, lastly, create a visual illustration of their individual. These illustrations can take the form of illustrated monologues, dioramas, Powtoons (animated videos and presentations), mobiles, videos, skits, or puppet shows. This project seeks to strengthen students’ research, creative thinking, visual communication, problem solving, critical thinking, public speaking, and time management skills.

The SCH History Department takes full advantage of the resources of both Philadelphia and the surrounding area. For instance, 8th grade boys take an annual three-day trip to New York City, where, for a portion of the trip, they tour the United Nations and meet with international delegates to the United Nations. The boys have a chance to utilize the content and skills they acquired over the school year while speaking to a representative to the UN. They draw on the different foreign policy discussions they had throughout the course, and are able to ask thoughtful, probing questions of an international professional. An emphasis on asking questions and making connections to current events helps the students take advantage of this awesome opportunity. – Siobhan O’Connor, Middle/Upper School History

Middle School students engage daily in exploring "why" questions that expose them to more complex concepts than they considered when they were younger. Their brains are developing into abstract thought assembling and disassembling machines, which makes the deep exploration of mysteries possible in our World History and American History courses. We teach them not only to answer questions but to ask questions as well, be it about the trade networks of the Greeks and Inca or about the impacts of immigration throughout U.S. history. Building skills is also a critical part of our Middle School history program, and we demystify this process for our students. Developing their critical- and creative-thinking skills, as well as writing and research skills, is scaffolded in clear, progressive steps to eliminate the uncertainty often paired with complex skill building. Our end goal is to construct a solid skills foundation for Upper School and life outside our classroom walls. Evaluating and then building an argument? We do that. Finding and using evidence to prove that argument? We do that, too. No matter whether our students grow up to become engineers, doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, or web designers, we have taught them to craft an argument based on evidence that helps them press their case. – Paul Hines and Maria Gritz, Middle School History

STUDYING ARTIFACTS TO UNDERSTAND PAST CULTURES A few years ago Neil MacGregor, the former director of the British Museum, created a BBC series entitled A History of the World in 100 Objects. Two million years of history told through 100 objects from the British Museum’s collection. Artifacts, from a simple stone tool to an artistic masterpiece, have the ability to encapsulate a particular time and place in the most meaningful ways. The History Department’s two-year World History program in Upper School utilizes artifacts as a primary means of engaging students in developing their analytical and visual literacy skills. This past fall, 9th grade students visited the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to enrich their understanding of ancient civilizations through exploring the museum’s vast collections. Students were asked to select and photograph three pairs of objects representing three different cultures. Working with a partner, they created a “visual essay” in which they analyzed thematic connections and the historical context represented by each pair of artifacts. Not only did this field trip make use of a stellar Philadelphia educational resource—an important focus for the department—it also provided students with a chance to practice historical thinking skills while creatively engaging with ancient art and artifacts. – James Spagnoletti, Upper School History

SIMULATING HISTORICAL EVENTS What did the famous Enlightenment thinkers John Locke, Voltaire, Mary Wollstonecraft, or Montesquieu think the ideal form of government was, and why? What would these thinkers, whose ideas were essential to the intellectual pillars of American government, think of the world today? In the 10th grade, Modern World History students use simulation to explore these questions when they take on the persona of an Enlightenment thinker and engage in an “Enlightenment Salon.” After reading primary sources written by these iconic thinkers, analyzing the sources, and doing their own research, students run a salon in which they explore and challenge fundamental Enlightenment ideas, argue the strengths and

Eighth graders meet with a United Nations representative during their trip to New York.

ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING

weaknesses of these ideas, and work to apply them to their own world. Students also build essential communication skills as they learn to listen and respond to the complex ideas expressed by their peers. – Sarah McDowell, Upper School History

Gone are the days of measuring student learning using only the measuring stick of tests and quizzes. SCH students are assessed in multiple ways in order to truly push their learning and understanding. In addition to graded student-led Harkness Table discussions, simulations, and debates, students are challenged to apply their learning through interactive and creative projects. For example, 10th grade students created visual images showing the technologies used in World War I and how their use has changed over time. Eleventh grade students taking a U.S. History course were asked to build a museum exhibit that told the story of the Reconstruction Era through reproductions of artifacts that the students made themselves. In the 12th grade elective course, Film History: Understanding the Power of Media, students created 21st century adaptations of classic westerns using their iPhones and laptops. Students in the elective course Constructing Race and Gender built a website that featured content they found in the SCH archives. Their site aimed to measure the impact of major historical movements (such as the Civil Rights Movement or the Feminist Movement) on the Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School communities of the past. These assignments are just a few examples of how the History Department incorporates passion-driven learning and digital technology into our student assessments. – Josh Mattingly, Upper School History

Our seniors employ their understanding of American government and political institutions in student-centered simulations. By running a mock presidential election for the Upper School, students put their knowledge of election procedure and get-out-the-vote efforts to the test. During a Supreme Court simulation on an Eighth Amendment case, they developed legal arguments for the petitioner and respondent, while those serving as justices used their constitutional literacy to deliberate on the issue. In a later unit, students held a mock emergency meeting of the National Security Council where they engaged in a spirited discussion of the implications of various foreign policy approaches to address the North Korean nuclear threat. These hands-on experiences allow for in-depth exploration of salient, substantive issues and provide another pathway for students to demonstrate content mastery and do research-based analysis. – Danielle Gross, Upper School History

USING AND EVALUATING DIGITAL RESOURCES The Internet provides new opportunities and challenges for history students. On the positive side, they have a world of databases and archives at their fingertips via their school-provided laptops. While physical sources such as books are still important, now, for example, via a subscription to JSTOR, students can access hundreds of journals available to students at colleges and universities. This virtual library gives SCH the holdings of a good, liberal arts college library. Further aiding student research is the digitization of many primary sources. The National Archives, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and Archive.org all make primary documents available to the public, including fire insurance maps, census data, and all kinds of media collections. For example, a student researching the Salem witch trials for a final research paper of the year was able to access all the trial records, testimony, and even personal letters via a website organized at the University of Virginia. Of course, there is such a thing as too much information. Part of our job as history teachers now is to help students learn to assess the reliability of information that they find on the Internet and to conduct more productive and precise searches. Teaching students to question sources has always been a part of good historical practice, but now the rise of “fake news” requires using those skills as a basic practice of citizenship. The History Department at SCH is ensuring that our graduates are well prepared to be advocates for truth in the digital age, no matter what paths their lives take after graduation. – David Salmanson, Upper School History

Above: Students simulate an emergency meeting of the National Security Council. Below: A student’s artwork illustrates the change over time of the use of technology (the submarine) in warfare.

CLASS OF 2021 MOVING UP ASSEMBLIES

Eighth grade boys award recipients (l to r): First row: Peter Humphreys, Andy Lau, Conor Kilfeather, Dan Zahal. Second row: Merritt Wurts, Yofi Guy, Harry Kelly, Brian Henesey.

Eighth grade girls award recipients (l to r): Front row: Julia Barrist, Ainsley Rexford, Leonarda Lorenz, Victoria Cohen. Second row: Brielle Watson-Wood, Juniper Moscow, Olivia Zoga, Hannah Knox, Reya Seifert, Caroline Reitmeyer. Not pictured: Anne Harrower, Lia Jones, Emma Schotsch.

GIRLS

alumnae association

advisors awards

Recognizes a 6th grade student for friendliness, cooperation, scholastic ability, and school spirit. • Winslow Tracy ’23

award

• 5th: Allie Stoddard • 6th: Terri Jackson • 7th: Anna Shea • 8th: Carly Valen

natalie kristin departmental awards

calhoun award

Language Latin • Olivia Zoga ’21

Recognizes a 7th grade student who has managed both academic and social issues with independence, fair-mindedness, and a sense of humor. • Leah Scott ’22

Chinese • Leonarda Lorenz ’21 Spanish • Juniper Moscow ’21

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Science • Victoria Cohen ’21

award

Given in memory of Head of School Lucia Polk Chapman for scholastic ability and achievement. • Ainsley Rexford ’21

Mathematics • Hannah Knox ’21 History • Reya Seifert ’21

laura maxwell jones award

English • Julia Barrist ’21

Athletics • Ainsley Rexford ’21

Given to an 8th grade student who has displayed courage, cheerfulness, fair-mindedness, and good sportsmanship, whose influence is widely felt, who has the courage of her own convictions, and who is respected by all. • Anne Harrower ’21

margaret castle award

laurel award

Performing Arts • Brielle Watson-Wood ’21 From top: John Leininger, Skai Williams, Caroline Reitmeyer, and Trinity Smith.

Visual Arts • Caroline Reitmeyer ’21

Recognizes a 5th grade student who exemplifies the qualities valued by the Middle School. • Sophie Piatkowski ’24

Given to an 8th grade student for overall growth in all areas of school life and for

consistent commitment and hard work over time. • Emma Schotsch ’21 richardson dilworth lees scholarship

Awarded to the rising 9th grader who has demonstrated excellent academic performance, leadership qualities, and the potential to make a significant contribution to the life of the school. • Lia Jones ’21

BOYS book awards

• Merritt Wurts ’21

• Andy Lau ’21 • Conor Kilfeather ’21 • Daniel Zahal ’21 • Harry Kelly ’21 • Brian Henesey ’21 pearson award

Given to a Middle School student in recognition of outstanding achievement and general excellence. • Peter Humphreys ’21 richardson dilworth lees scholarship

CAMPUSNEWS

Top: The Upper School Orchestra performs at the magnificent Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. Right: The Hilltones captivate passersby on Grafton Street in Dublin with a pop-up performance.

céad míle fáilte: the land of music welcomes sch upper school singers and instrumentalists SCH Upper School music students finished the school year, and several senior students their SCH experience, with a whirlwind trip to Ireland where they shared their musical gifts with other singing groups, school groups, and people on the street. A trip to see the Book of Kells at Trinity Library ended up with an impromptu song or two as the price of admission once the entrance officer learned the group included singers. The students gave formal concerts at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin; Kylemore Abbey, Connemara; and St. Nicholas Church, Galway. The trip culminated with an evening of primarily instrumental music organized in collaboration with The Crumlin Project, a Galway-based organization that provides musical opportunities for children from underserved communities. The concert, involving performances by both Crumlin and SCH ensembles and singers, was a joyful demonstration of the bonds that can be formed across cultures through shared love of music.

it’s hard to say good-bye Some folks just don’t like to say good-bye. That could be one reason we’ve been blessed for so long with the talents of the five employees who, after more than 20 years, finally made the decision to retire from SCH this year. The other reason could be that they just love kids! The five, in order of longevity, are Steve Hyson (1978), Middle School boys 6th grade science; Alissa Krantz (1981), Chair, Language Department; Nancy Padula (1985), School Nurse; Sue Rogers (1988), Librarian; and Kathleen Tkac (1996), Dean of Faculty. On June 14, SCH faculty, staff, family, and friends gathered to honor them with tributes prepared and presented by those who knew them best—their colleagues.These dedicated five are leaving enormous holes in our school life and gaps in our institutional memory that will never be replaced, but we thank them for all they have done for CHA, Springside, and SCH, and for the love and care they have provided our students over the years. Photos left, l to r: Alissa Krantz and Kathleen Tkac, who were not able to attend the farewell event. Photo right, l to r: Sue Rogers, Steve Hyson, and Nancy Padula.

opera america awards a prestigious grant to sch art and new media director

national business award recognizes sch cfo frank aloise Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s chief financial officer, Frank V. Aloise Jr., was honored with the National Business Officers Association’s (NBOA) Ken White Distinguished Business Officer Award in recognition of his nearly two decades of financial stewardship. Aloise joined Springside School in 2000, and in 2011 he led the complex financial tasks associated with merging the two distinctive business operations of Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy into a sustainable, financially sound entity. As chief financial officer for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Aloise oversees all operations and business functions of the school. In this role, he has led development of a 5-10 year master plan, the first phase of which created a new athletic complex and common pathways for a more unified campus. His guiding efforts to green the campus resulted in the U.S. Department of Education honoring SCH Academy as a 2012 Green Ribbon School.

Pictured here with Dr. Fishman-Johnson (far right) at the conference are dramaturg Imani Mosley and composing colleagues Faye Chiao and Frances Pollock.

Aloise received the award at the NBOA’s annual meeting in Washington, DC, in February.

Dr. Ellen Fishman-Johnson (Dr. F-J), new media composer and director of the Arts and New Media Department, spent her summer working on her original, interactive opera, Marie Begins, whose development was funded by the prestigious OPERA America out of its Opera Grants for Female Composers program. OPERA America has a long tradition of supporting new works and new audiences. The opera takes place in the modern apartment of the female lead, Marie. At the end of each scene the audience is given an opportunity to vote on one of two choices that Marie could make. With each choice, the plot evolves in a different direction. For more information about this exciting project: http://www. efjcomposer.com/marie-begins/

Aloise’s “green efforts” extend to teaching students about the school’s water runoff management strategies. Here, he speaks with a group of 3rd grade girls who have been studying water all semester.

sch junior a finalist in 2016 national design competition Junior Haley Unthank, a student in the Art Department’s architecture course, was recognized for her prototype of a row home which she designed “to help lower income families feel like part of this community, while still giving them an economical place to live.” The contest challenged students across the country to design an affordable housing prototype for the local town/city or location of their choice. Students used neighborhood and city data to inform their design decisions and presented a digital or physical model for an affordable housing unit. This year 150 students—representing 30 schools in 12 states—completed the arduous submission process and 10 finalists were selected. They were judged by a jury consisting of five architecture and public policy professionals. “With the cost of the average home rising greatly every year, Philadelphia needs new ideas for housing options before homes become unattainable,” wrote Unthank in her submission.

BLUE DEVIL ATHLETICS

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SOFTBALL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FIRST TIME, JUNIORS LED THE TEAM SCORED AT LEAST ONE RUN IN EVERY GAME 5 OUT OF 9 PLAYERS RECOGNIZED AS ALL-INTERAC, THE MOST EVER RECOGNIZED 16-4 FOR SEASON, INCLUDING FLORIDA GAMES, THE MOST EVER WON

AMOND GIRLS how three juniors stepped up to the plate to lead an almost entirely new softball team to inter-ac victory Diamonds are known for their superlative physical qualities, transformation under pressure, and the strong bond between their atoms. The same could be said for this year’s Inter-Ac League softball champions, who displayed the kind of physical superiority, player cohesion, and ability to shine under stress that make a team we’ll remember. “Right from the beginning I could tell they were a hardworking, passionate group of girls,” recalls Varsity Softball Coach Stephanie Mill. “They all had experience on the softball diamond and they loved the game.” But with the influx of six freshmen and a sophomore all new to SCH and only five carry-over players from the prior season—none of them seniors—the team faced a daunting team-building and leadership challenge. Fortunately, the three juniors and co-captains of the team—Rachel Kazlauskas, Lucy Lamb, and Kayla McTamney—were up to that challenge. Despite their relative youth, each and every player burned with an intense desire to win, especially after the team came so close the year before, placing 2nd in the PAISAA (Pennsylvania Independent School Athletic Association) playoffs. On their practice trip to Florida over spring break, the girls set the tone for the season. “They won four of their six games, which is the best our team has ever done,” says Mill. “And they were playing some good teams from around the country.”

On a high from their wins in Florida, the team went on to capture their first two games of the season against rivals PC and Episcopal. “Winning the game against Penn Charter was a huge confidence booster,” says McTamney, the team’s first pitcher. “We knew at that point we had a chance at winning the Inter-Ac since PC, which was our biggest rival, already had one loss.”

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The team went on to win the next five games as well, defeating every Inter-Ac competitor in the first round of play. But soon they had a target on their back. “As we neared the end of the season, we had the reputation as the team to beat,” remembers Mill. “Everybody was playing their best game against us. We had to play our ‘A’ game every single time; we couldn’t afford to back off.”

Managing the Pressure

Sena Adin 10 Asked how the team managed Outfield Mo’ne Davis Shortstop

Stephanie DeAngelis* Second Base

Katie Reagan* First Base

Becca Arnold* Outfield

Madison Niebish* Infield/Outfield

Alysa Akins* Pitcher/Infield

Meg McNesby* Outfield

Erin Fennessy* Catcher/Outfield

* New to the team this year

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co-captains kept team spirits high, Kazlauskas says they would often have lunch together, meeting in the cafeteria or out on one of the turf fields on game days. “This seemed to ease nerves and get everyone ready,” she says. “We kept the focus on the here and now,” adds Lamb, the team’s outfielder and catcher. “This helped reduce the pressure because it allowed us to tackle one game at a time.” Setting clear expectations about everyone’s role was another key strategy. “We made sure that everyone knew what had to be done and what their job was, on and off the field,” says McTamney. “If you weren’t playing, you needed to be cheering on the side and if you were playing, you had to know what your job was at that position.” These tactics helped build team trust and confidence in one another. “I knew if the other team got a hit, the defense behind me would field the ball,” says

McTamney. Freshman first baseman Katie Reagan was the team’s top hitter and didn’t drop a ball all season. “She would catch every ball I threw her way,” says Kazlauskas, who covered third base. “I also knew I could count on Steph DeAngelis to be ready on second base, waiting to make a double play, and Mo’ne Davis always had my back at shortstop. Having that kind of unfailing trust in your teammates is rare. I feel so fortunate to have been part of a team with such a strong, unique dynamic, and I can’t wait to get back on the field with these girls in the 2018 season.” Maintaining a positive mental attitude is also critical to managing stress, says Mill. In a game like softball there’s a lot of pressure on the individual players on the team. Unlike hockey or soccer where you’re constantly passing the ball back and forth and have plenty of opportunities to recoup an error, in softball you may only have two or

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three touches on the ball during a game, so every one of them counts. “When you’re up to bat, it’s YOU,” says Mill. “You can’t look to your teammates to help in that situation. And if you make a mistake, you have to mentally get past it and get ready for the next ball or at bat. Doubt can be your downfall.” But, she adds, the team managed this challenge like everything else, playing strong and staying strong throughout the season. “In great part this was because of their resilience and positive attitude.”

“I FEEL SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN PART OF A TEAM WITH SUCH A STRONG, UNIQUE DYNAMIC, AND I CAN’T WAIT TO GET BACK ON THE FIELD WITH THESE

Being only juniors and in charge of a young team didn’t phase the three co-captains, who took their leadership challenge in stride. “I think being juniors as captains allowed the team to become extremely close,” explains Lamb. “We weren’t those big, scary seniors. We are a very bonded and close team, always laughing and making the best of every moment together.” Being juniors has other advantages as well. “We don’t lose any talent next season; we only gain some,” adds Lamb. Having another season to play before they graduate also gives the three juniors an opportunity to hone the leadership skills they developed this year. “If we’re given the opportunity to lead again, I think we’ll all approach the captain position as we did this past year—with positive attitudes and smiles on our faces,” says Kazlauskas.

GIRLS FOR THE 2018 SEASON.“

ingredient in its success, reflects Mill. “But we also need to acknowledge the girls themselves and the kind of people they are. They each had a different leadership style but all three lived by example, day in, day out.”

On Deck for Next Season This was an extraordinarily successful season for a relatively untried team, despite the late-season disappointment of losing to PC in the PAISAA playoffs. The three co-captains are anxious to reprise this year’s success and to add the PAISAA title to their caps.

Whatever magic sauce the girls used to bond the team together was clearly a big

When they meet on the field again in the spring of 2018,

~ RACHEL KAZLAUSKAS ’18 the three co-captains will officially be seniors with an even stronger motivation to lead their team back to a championship. “I believe that next year we’ll have the most talented team in the history of our softball program,” predicts Lamb. Kazlauskas is also excited about the future and plans to make the most of her final year. “Since this will be my last time in an SCH uniform, I’m not going to take it for granted. I’m going to appreciate every moment I have on the field with my team.” Fans can look forward to those moments as well in what promises to be a gem of a season in 2018 with SCH Academy’s Diamond Girls.

SCH Gains Two All-Americans Congratulations to senior Dominique Ballinger for being named an Academic All-American in swimming. Dominique was nominated by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.

Congratulations to senior Matt Rahill for being named a US Lacrosse AllAmerican. He is the first from the boys lacrosse program to earn this honor.

REUNIONS 2017

2017 ALUMNI

Distinguished Alumna Awards

Distinguished Service Award MIKE BARRIST Recognizes an alumna or volunteer who, through her or his unselfish devotion to SCH Academy, has made an outstanding contribution to the school community.

EYDIE MILLER-ELLIS ’77

ROSALEEN GEMBALA PARSONS ’77

Given to an alumna or alumnae who have made a significant contribution in their field of interest and whose accomplishments have had an effect on the larger community.

Outstanding Young Alumna Award REBECCA N. MORLEY ’00 Recognizes the achievements of alumnae who have graduated within the past 20 years who have demonstrated excellence in a career or service to the community.

Honorary Alumnae Clockwise from top: Karen Kolkka, Diane Ross, Stephanie Kasten, Lynn Gehr, David Salmanson

AWARDS

REUNIONS 2017

QUICK FACTS 700+: Alumni came back to campus for Reunions 2017 3,332: Miles traveled by an alum (from South Wales, UK)

Alumnus of the Year

Francis P. Steel Jr. ’77 Award

TONY HITSCHLER ’56

JOHN E. MCARDLE ’73

The Alumnus of the Year Award, intended to be given annually, is awarded to an alumnus for outstanding service to the association or to CHA. While not restricted to contributions made during the year in which it is given, that was its original intent, with exceptions made on occasion to recognize service and contributions to the school over a period of time.

Formerly known as the Special Recognition Award, the Steel Award, named for former Head of School Frank Steel, honors an alumnus who, over the course of many years, has made unique contributions and shown an outstanding and extraordinary devotion to the school.

36: Family members sharing the same reunion 1938: Oldest class represented at the Milestone Luncheon 2012: Class year with highest attendance at reunion dinner 1987: Largest reunion giving from a CHA class 1967: Largest reunion giving from a Springside class

Honorary Alumni Clockwise from top: Sarah McDowell, Kim Whetzel, John Cipparone, Jenn Parker ’01

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STUDENT AWARDS

history

Departmental Distinctions

9th: Annie McDonald 10th: Mahaa Ayub 11th: Hope Lee 12th: Sophia Haegley

visual arts

foreign language

2D Art 9th: Ruoyang “Alena” Wang 10th: Kianah Watson 11th: Lilly Soroko 12th: Amanda Miller 3D Art 9th: Jake Norpel 10th: Luke Greenberg 11th: Aliyah Jefferies 12th: Damian Betancourt performing arts

Vocal 9th: Anne Mark-Ockerbloom 10th: Stephen Mack 11th: Sean Terrey 12th: Cameron Brown Instrumental 9th: Qiaoxin “Vicky” Lin 10th: Sarah Edelson 11th: Hongkai “Bruce” Wang 12th: Rachel Flores new media

9th: Annie McDonald 10th: Jenna Stapleton 11th: Grace Yang 12th: Cameron Fattah english

9th: Katherine Huggett 10th: Cole McNeil 11th: Rachel Kazlauskas 12th: Wanzhen Jun

French 9th: Gioia Marchiano 10th: Riley Redpath 11th: Catherine Cooney 12th: Hannah Clarke Spanish 9th: Scott Bandura 10th: Peter Kapp 11th: Sean Edling 12th: Michael Wrede

Book Awards (l t r): Lilly Soroko, Emma Godshall, Catherine Cooney, Julia Schwenderman, Jan Alex, Sean Edling

Latin 9th: Abbie Rorke 10th: Rowan Goudy 11th: Grace Yang 12th: Madeleine Stahlecker

science

Mandarin 10th: Hayden Stephan 12th: Gordon “Chip” Peters

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9th: Ruoyang “Alena” Wang 10th: Sarah Edelson 11th: Catherine Cooney 12th: Mason Rode engineering and

9th: Zhixuan “Abigail” Li 10th: Rowan Goudy 11th: Hongkai “Bruce” Wang 12th: Eliza Brody 9th: Emma Stern & Zhuyang “Simon” Nong 10th: Luke Greenberg, Nick Dolente & James Mazzarelli 11th: Sophie Plotkin & Paige Aloise 12th: Annabel Grove & Rekha Dhillon-Richardson

College Book Awards

robotics

9th: Ziyu “Ben” Fu 10th: Alexander Koscica 11th: Charles Randall 12th: Noelle Goudy

brown university book award

Recognizes a junior who combines a high degree of ability in English expression, both written and spoken, with those outstanding personal qualities which, in the words of the Brown Charter of 1764, give promise that the student will become one of the “succession of men and women duly qualified for discharging the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.” • Lilly Soroko ’18 harvard university

Deeded Awards, Character (l to r): First row: Gracie Lubisky, Olivia Clark, Rekha Dhillon-Richardson, Riley Farbstein, Kellie Graves, Hannah Clarke, Annabel Grove, Will Neverosky, Sean Edling. Second Row: Haley Unthank, Brian Fischer, David Brenman, Mason Rode, Mel Graves, Audrey Hinchey, Seth Rabinowitz.

book award

Awarded to an outstanding junior who displays excellence in scholarship and high

character, combined with achievement in other fields. • Catherine Cooney ’18 rhode island school of design book award

Given for excellence in the creative arts. • Jan Alex ’17 university of pennsylvania book award

Presented to a junior who exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Benjamin Franklin, the founder of the University of Pennsylvania—a scholar, innovator, and one who served the community. • Emma Godshall ’18 university of virginia book award

Presented to an outstanding junior based on academic and extracurricular activities in acknowledgment of that student’s commitment to academics, leadership, and community involvement, which Thomas Jefferson held in high regard. • Julia Schwenderman ’18 yale university book award

Presented to a member of the junior class who has shown intellectual promise, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, and service to the community. • Sean Edling ’18

Deeded Awards ARTS players on-stage and off-stage awards

Given by the director of Players for a significant contribution, loyalty, and commitment to Players—on stage and off. On Stage • Margaret King ’17

Off Stage • Caitlyn Klauder ’17 suzanne turner rebmann award

Given in memory of Suzanne Turner Rebmann for excellence in one of the performing arts. • Sarah Gabrielle Lynch ’18 alumnae association art award

Given to a member of the senior class who has demonstrated extraordinary interest, ability, and accomplishment in the visual arts. • Gabriella Belmonte ’17

ATHLETICS lawrence r. mallery ’05 award

Named for Lawrence Mallery from the Class of 1905. He admired scholar-athletes, and his family established this award to honor the male scholar-athlete of the senior class. • Malcolm Glendinning ’17 & Noah Chandler ’17 j. l. patterson cup

Named for Dr. James Patterson, headmaster from 1897 to 1923, this cup is awarded to the best allaround male athlete in the senior class. • Matthew Rahill ’17

meredith s. and

langdon w. harris iii award

Given by the Harris family in memory of Langdon Harris and in honor of Meredith to the parent or parents who have been most supportive of SCH athletics and athletes during the school year. • Andrew Glendinning & BJ Zellers

ACADEMICS - SCIENCES

Awarded to the student or students who show the greatest intellectual curiosity during each of the high school years. • 9th: Marco Goldberg • 10th: Sarah Edelson • 11th: Grace Yang • 12th: Eliza Brody & Michael Wrede

engineering award

Recognizes and honors girls who achieved excellence in the study of mathematics and science for at least three years and have demonstrated an aptitude and interest in engineering. • Noelle Goudy ’17

memory of johanna sigmund ’94

Named for the former head of the Physical Education Department and given in memory of Johanna Sigmund ’94, this award is given to a junior girl who exhibits talent and a keen interest in athletics, demonstrates sportsmanship, and maintains consistent academic achievement. • Rachel Kazlauskas ’18

Recognizes excellence in applied science. • Tess Gallagher ’18

ACADEMICS - GENERAL class of 1959 award

christopher fraser carpenter ’60 memorial award

rensselaer polytechnic institute award for excellence

Awarded to a member of the junior class for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science. • Zhonglinger “Julia” Lu ’18

phyllis m. vare sportsmanship award

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Given in honor of Miss Vare, former head of the Physical Education Department, to a senior girl who, through leadership and example, has shown to others the highest standards of sportsmanship and play. • Taylor Ferry ’17

marler- odell award

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experience. Established in 2005, this scholarship is awarded in memory of Ed McIlvaine ’95 whose Outward Bound experience left a lasting impression on his life. • Caiden Stauffer ’19

future award

Given to the student who, through personal initiative, has done the most to promote the awareness of science and technology. • Sophia Boyd ’18

In memory of Chris Carpenter ’60, this award is granted to that member of the junior class who has shown the greatest improvement during the year. • Justin Rabinowitz ’18 daniel webster charles memorial scholarship

Given to the member of the junior class who has demonstrated excellence in historical research and creativity in writing. • Catherine Cooney ’18

gold award

Presented to a female athlete in the senior class who best exemplified excellence in athletics and sportsmanship this year and is voted on by the Athletic Department. • Taylor Ferry ’17 & Mason Rode ’17 edward morris mcilvaine ’95 memorial scholarship

Provides an outstanding summer opportunity for an Upper School boy who exhibits leadership potential and seeks a special growth

Deeded Awards, Arts and Athletics (l to r): First row: Stephen Mack, Caiden Stauffer, BJ Zellers, Maggie King, Caitlyn Klauder, Gabriella Belmonte, Rachel Kazlauskas. Second row: Andrew Glendinning, Malcolm Glendinning, Matt Rahill, Taylor Ferry, Mason Rode, Noah Chandler, Sarah Gabrielle Lynch.

BACCALAUREATE & COMMENCEMENT CANDIDS

joseph l . castle ’50 comcast scholarship

Awarded in memory of Joseph L. Castle ’50 by the Comcast Foundation to a senior in recognition of his or her general excellence, commitment to communications at SCH, and who may pursue further study of communications in college. • Noah Chandler ’17 rebmann summer study award

Summer study scholarship awarded in memory of Bill and Susie Rebmann to supplement and extend the normal scope of school experiences. • Aliyah Jefferies ’18 & Sarah Gabrielle Lynch ’18 franklin

& margaret

steele award for entrepreneurship

A scholarship given to a student who wishes to pursue his or her entrepreneurial passion through an internship in a certain industry or business. • Andrew Cramer ’18 & Grace Yang ’18

Character Awards franklin d. saveur memorial award

Honors an alumnus from the Class of 1911 and is given to a member of the 9th grade for character and scholarship. • Kellie Graves ’20 garrett d. pagon award

Given to a member of the 10th grade for moral courage and integrity. • Gracie Lubisky ’19 community service award

Recognizes seniors for extraordinary commitment to their community and meaningful service connections throughout their school career. • Annabel Grove ’17 & Audrey Hinchey ’17 robert a . kingsley scholarship

Given to that student in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who has shown the highest degree of academic promise and scholarship, along with the most responsible type of leadership. • Seth Rabinowitz ’18

Faculty and Service Awards (l t r): Bill Smilow, Betty Ann Fish, Andrew Hallowell, Monica Siltman, Stephanie Kasten. Not pictured: William Dawe, Colleen Joy. kevin kirk ’15 memorial

alice morice ’24

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memorial award

Given to a student or students, new to Upper School, who have made the most positive impact on the community. • Riley Farbstein ’20 • Will Neverosky ’20 jane bell memorial award

edward savage

Established to keep alive the memory of the founder of Springside School, a woman of noble personality, full of enthusiasm and courage, and to remind students that in this ever-changing world, there will always remain a need for these virtues. • Olivia Clark ’18

memorial award

martin henry dawson ’90 memorial award

Presented in memory of Tinry Dawson ’90 to that senior who has, by vote of the members of the senior class, provided the most positive support and friendship to his or her classmates during their years together in the Upper School. • Brian Fischer ’17 sara wetherell blake ’70 award

Deeded Awards, Sciences and General Academics (l to r): First row: Sarah Edelson, Sophia Boyd, Grace Yang, Catherine Cooney, Julia Lu. Second row: Justin Rabinowitz, Andrew Cramer, Noah Chandler, Sarah Gabrielle Lynch, Tess Gallagher. Third row: Eliza Brody, Michael Wrede, Noelle Goudy. Not pictured: Marco Goldberg, Aliyah Jefferies.

Given in memory of Alice Morice ’24 by vote of the faculty to that senior who has shown loyalty and devotion to the school in all aspects of school life. • Melanie Graves ’17

Given in memory of Sara Wetherell Blake ’70, by vote of the senior class for service, simplicity, and sincerity. • Rekha Dhillon-Richardson ’17

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Named for Edward Savage, who worked at CHA from 1915 through the ’30s, taking care of athletic equipment as well as maintaining the athletic fields, this award is presented by the alumni and awarded for loyalty and service to the school. • Hannah Clarke ’17 caroline susan jones junior and senior awards

Given in honor of Springside’s headmistress from 1900 to 1921 by vote of the faculty to a junior girl and a senior girl for courage, cheerfulness, fair-mindedness, good sportsmanship, influence widely felt, and the courage of her own convictions. • 11th: Haley Unthank • 12th: Mason Rode

alumni gold and silver awards

Presented to a junior boy and a senior boy who, in the judgment of the Alumni Association and after consultation with the faculty and students, best exemplifies those characteristics of leadership, academic standing, character, and service to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. • Silver: Sean Edling ’18 • Gold: David Brenman ’17

FACULTY edward c. rorer ’61 faculty of promise award

Given in honor of Ted Rorer ’61, teacher, coach, trustee, and friend, this prize recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies energy, passion, love of learning, care for students, and a commitment to the school. • William Dawe & Andrew Hallowell elliston perot walker teaching excellence award

Established in honor of CHA faculty member E. Perot

Walker and his wife, Susie, for years of dedicated service, excellent teaching, and commitment to the students. • Colleen Joy & Stephanie Kasten d. stanley parker ’68 award

Established by CHA alumni to honor the career of teacher and coach Stanley Parker ’68, this award recognizes excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or coaching. • Betty Ann Fish

Academic Distinctions, Juniors (l to r): First row: Grace Yang, Lilly Soroko, Paige Aloise, Sophie Plotkin, Rachel Kazlauskas. Second row: Sean Terrey, Catherine Cooney, Hope Lee, Charlie Randall, Sean Edling, Bruce Wang. Not pictured: Aliyah Jefferies.

landreth award

Given in memory of Charles Landreth ’29 to a staff member who, for at least 10 years, has served the school with outstanding devotion. • Monica Siltman corning pearson ’30 service award

Given in recognition of extraordinary service to the school, long-standing commitment to the school’s educational experience, dedication and loyalty to values and mission, and passion for its traditions, as personified by Corning Pearson ’30, student, athlete, educator, administrator, benefactor. • Bill Smilow

Academic Distinctions, Seniors (l to r): First row: Sophia Haegley, Rachel Flores, Hannah Clarke, Annabel Grove, Amanda Miller, Maddie Stahlecker, Michael Wrede. Second row: Cameron Fattah, Rekha Dhillon-Richardson, Noelle Goudy, Eliza Brody, Mason Rode, Damian Betancourt, Cameron Brown. Not pictured: Wanzhen Jun, Chip Peters.

Academic Distinctions, Sophomores (l to r): First row: Alex Koscica, Sarah Edelson, Jenna Stapleton, Riley Redpath, Hayden Stephan. Second row: Rowan Goudy, Mahaa Ayub, Peter Kapp, Cole McNeil. Not pictured: Kiana Wilson, Luke Greenberg, Stephen Mack, Nick Dolente, James Mazzarelli.

Academic Distinctions, Freshmen (l to r): First row: Emma Stern, Abbie Rorke, Abigail Li, Gioia Marchiano. Second row: Scott Bandura, Anne Mark-Ockerbloom, Annie McDonald, Katherine Huggett. Not pictured: Alena Wang, Jake Norpel, Vicky Lin, Ben Fu, Simon Nong.

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legacy families celebrating the ties between family and school

Will ’13 & James ’17 Alden

Jan ’17 & Iris ’21 Alex

Gabriella ’17 & Luca ’22 Belmonte

Matt ’11, Ali ’14, David ’17 & Sam ’10 Brenman

Daisy ’24 & Damian ’17 Betancourt

Faith ’17 & Cole ’14 Brown

Aimon ’25, Finn ’28, Noah ’17 & Betsy ’20 Chandler

Cameron ’17 & Chandler ’22 Fattah

Jennifer Simons Clark ’87 & Brannen Clark ‘17

Hannah ’17 & Joshua ’14 Clark

Jazmin ’17 & Jose ’15 Contreras

Malcolm ’22 & Sydney ’17 Crawford

Brooke ’20 & Joe ’17 Conlin

Rosalie Hunter ’82, Taylor ’17 & Hunter ’16 Ferry

Teddy ’11, Christopher ’17 & Allie ’07 Dalglish

Ian ’17 & Christian ’04 Diaz

Erin ’20 & Blake ’17 Fennessy

Rachel ’17 & Armida ’15 Flores

William ’17 & John ’15 Funchion

Andrew ’82, Lily ’16, Bruce ’78, Griffin ’17, Ellen ’79, Gigi ’85 & Malcolm ’17 Glendinning

Kali ’15, Kira ’17 & Emma ’18 Godshall

Noelle ’17 & Finola ’14 Goudy

Kymberly Truman Graves ’83, Melanie ’17 & Kellie ’20 Graves

Chase ’15 & Sophia ’17 Haegley

1st row: Ivy ’29 & Roddy ’95 von Seldeneck, Maddie ’17 & Storrie ’21 Harris, Pam von Seldeneck Harris ’81. 2nd row: Billy Harris ’16, Jack ’15 & Lexi ’16 Prochniak, Laura von Seldeneck Prochniak ’84 & Steve Harris ‘67

Miles ’18 & Tyson ’17 Hugee

Libby ’17 & MJ ’16 Jefferson

Wilson ’17 & Victor ’19 Jones

Daisy Weinberg ’25, Annabel Grove ’17 & Stella Weinberg ‘26

Audrey ’17 & Maddi ’13 Hinchey

Timothy ’17 & Martha ’17 Kerbel

Leslie ’19 & Maggie King ’17 & John Estey ’80

Jimmy ’15, Caitlyn ’17 & Matt ’12 Klauder

Christopher ’17 & Elena ’12 Markos

Conor ’17 & Owen ’14 McAdoo

Joe ’19, Catie ’17 & Brigit ’15 McDermott

James ’14 & Joia ’17 McGivern

Alexandra ’17 & Patrick ’19 McHugh

Amanda ’17 & Matt ’15 Miller

Leslie Connor Newbold ’86, Chase ’21 & William ’17 Newbold & Bob Connor ’81

Larissa ’17 & Alana ’14 Noble

Gini ’15 & Zuri ’17 Peyton

George, Deborah ’83, Parker ’17, Bern ’19, Donna ’84 & Jenny Popky ’88

Carlin ’15 & Mason ’17 Rode

Madison ’24, Jake ’20, Kyle ’17 & Skip Scholl ’87

Arianna ’17 & Sophia ’21 Shahin

T.J. ’21 & Michael ’17 Spirito

Charlotte ’21 & Madeleine ’17 Stahlecker

Ellie ’22 & Noah ’17 Shoup

Roan ‘22 & Win ’84 Stauffer, Zoe LaMent ’22, Caiden Stauffer ’19, Heather Doran Stauffer ’87, Luke Stauffer ’17 & Wyatt LaMent ’23

Teddy ’22, Will ’15, Grace ’17 & Graham Tasman ‘85

Murielle Telemaque HA, Justin ’17 & Jeff ’08 Telemaque

Joey ’15 & Grace ’17 Torsella, Kelly Logan Henry ’06

Ava ’17 & Marilyn ’19 Tokarek

Henry O’Reilly ’12, Brian Vogt ’17, Ed O’Reilly ’03 & Henry Vogt ’15

Philip ’19, Michael ’17 & Charlie ’22 Wrede

Korey ’17 & Jared ’15 Welsch

Austin ’20 & Grace ’17 Youngren, Maggie McGreal ’86 & Siobhan McGreal ‘99

Evan ’14, Joy ’17 & Shawn ’12 Wilson

C L A S S NOTE S NEWS FROM OUR ALUMNI NEAR AND FAR

1960s 1967

Pam Brown Benson: Which members of the faculty do you remember most? Did any of them have a lasting impact on you? My art teacher, Mrs. Weinstone, taught me how to “see” and had a lasting impact on me. Ms. Lambert, the French teacher, opened our eyes to foreign movies and classic French literature—I was able to think and speak French on my trips to Paris.

extracurricular activities, and a good spirit helped me maintain some external balance and find enjoyment in spite of myself. The “playing” I was known for in those days continues, but now is part of a more serious pursuit of mind that I have grown into with undoubtedly some of Springside’s fine instruction. My growth following Springside was slow and difficult, but I ultimately took pleasure in my years at the University of Chicago earning my PhD in psychology. The research I engaged in following my degree in various settings was never quite my own, but now that I am retired and living in Puerto Rico, I am able to read, write, and publish following my own interests in psychology: developmental, neuropsychoanalytic, and philosophical.

Toni Blankin: What are some of your proudest accomplishments? My children and granddaughter. Building our round house with family and friends in the gorgeous Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon. Margaret Browning: My years at Springside, 8th through 12th grades, were the beginning of a personal process of both losing and finding myself. I think Springside’s fine culture of good academics, good

KEEP IN TOUCH

Marilyn Plumb Cheyney: Tell us about your professional life and/or volunteer activities. Bryan and I have worked and lived at Milton Academy for

New baby? New spouse? Career Change? Share your news at alumni@sch.org

45 years and much of our activities were connected with school, dorm life, coaching and raising our children. With my job at the church, I do pastoral visiting, run retreats and am head of the Healing Ministry. I do a number of volunteer activities of the usual sort connected with my job at the Episcopal church— soup kitchen at the Cathedral and the like. I traveled with a group from our diocese to the then USSR in 1988 to celebrate 1,000 years of Christianity, which was a very holy experience. Judy Luria Cyprian: The most important thing that Springside gave me is the message I got every day: girls can be anything and do everything. Girls can be smart, athletic, and artistic; they can play hard, they can be leaders, and their worth does not rely on the approval of the other gender! I have always been so grateful to have received such an empowering and positive belief.

YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL HOLDS FIRST EVENT Founded in 2016, the Young Alumni Council advocates for the needs of young alumni (within 15 years of graduation) and organizes programming focused on professional development. In January, the council held its first event: “The Power of Networking,” a speaker panel featuring Morgan Berman ’04, CEO, MilkCrate; Mike Fiebach ’03, founder and CEO of Fame House; Christine Giovinazzo ’11, exercise physiologist at Children’s Hospital; Stewart J. Greenleaf Jr ’96, attorney; and Adrienne Simpson Gittens ’04, attorney.

Marnie Hogeland Isaacs: We have lived in Alaska for over 40 years and still love the state’s unique professional, social and environmental offerings. During most of our time here I have worked with the oil/gas industry to minimize conflict with AK Natives, communities/ governments and a variety of interest groups. My current work in Kaktovik involves whaling, ANWR, polar bears, subsistence hunting and climate change. In 1980 we built Anchorage’s first earth sheltered home; happy to report it’s still bright, warm and dry. Am a Master Gardener so my summers are spent with perennials, water plants and coaxing fruit trees to forget they are growing at Latitude 61. We are retiring here (heated driveway, etc.). Come visit!!

Carol Adams Kirshner: The majority of my working years was spent as coordinator of the Junior League Family Resource Center at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, a program that provides education and support for families of children with chronic illnesses and disabilities in the hospital and in the community. Since retiring, I’ve had time to devote to community endeavors including the National Parks Conservation Association, National Aphasia Association, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Art Museum, Nashville Public Radio, among others. Barbara Wieland Lehman: Memories: Mrs. Scattergood in 4th grade, measuring the schoolyard, making Christmas wreaths at her house, constructing the Nile, bats. Mrs. Kleckner in 10th grade, dissecting frogs, learning the parts of the heart. Miss Fox, Upper School, writing a Beowulf fable and great writing exercises. Mrs.

Steinmetz, religion, learning the geography of the Middle East. Best of all, history of art and art with Mrs. Weinstone. Of course I only recognized the dedication and teaching skills much later. And all the things I do today depend on the foundation that Springside gave me age 5 to 18. After we moved to New York in ’88, I studied fine finishes including lacquer, gilding, faux bois, faux marbre and became a Journeyman and teacher in this guild system. My projects were decorative objects that required patience, skill and creativity. A great discipline for me. I ran a decorator/ artisan showroom briefly. I went to grad school ’02 to ’06 at NYU in Art Therapy, finding that studying and writing was much easier with computers. I loved the art and psychology courses. I had extremely interesting internships. I am active in two oganizations: The Sun Valley Center for the Arts in the Wood River Valley in Idaho. It has a gallery and provides education and humanities programs for this small community. And the Princess Grace Foundation, USA. Based in NYC, it gives grants and scholarships to emerging talent in the performing arts. Sally Reichner Mayor: I started teaching English as a foreign language in 1978 and then became a teacher trainer and went on to be an English Language Consultant for the public schools systems in various cantons (states) in Switzerland. At the same time I became

the Cambridge English Examinations Manager in part of Switzerland dealing with all of the schools, everywhere and organizing the University of Cambridge English Language examinations. I also worked at the Swiss Ski School for a number of years, which seems rather logical since I live in the heart of the Swiss Alps. I've also been active in translations for the Alpine Ski World Cup events, the European Masters Golf tournament and other prestigious events held in Crans-Montana, where I live. I was also the personal assistant to Princess Marcella Borghese for about 5 years before she moved and passed away. It was exciting to correspond to many well known celebrities around the world. I am also a hot air balloon pilot and have participated in ballooning events in several countries, including, Spain, Italy, France, Canada, US and Tunisia! I now work in one of the most famous Global Hospitality Universities in the world: Les Roches, located in Bluche/ Crans-Montana, Switzerland. There are students from almost 100 countries and everything is in English! I work in PR and marketing and meet amazing people from around the world and love it!! Carol Montgomery: I've had quite a number of careers since leaving Springside. After getting my master’s in English Literature, I worked in publishing for several years in New York, then moved to Chicago and worked as

a copywriter in advertising. Then I transitioned into doing executive recruiting for the ad business both in the US and internationally. After advertising ran its course for me, I moved into higher education and worked in student services, primarily overseeing career serves, alumni relations and other offices. I was a senior staff member in the enrollment management division at DePaul, where I also developed and launched a big internship program. I left DePaul two years ago but still am adjunct faculty there, and at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. I do some consulting related to higher education best practices, creative thinking and creative strategy development. I've been really lucky to have worked with smart, inspired and, occasionally, brilliant people.

Tom Walton wrote this note to his classmates in anticipation of returning to school for his reunion: “In exactly two weeks (14 days) I will be driving south from Contoocook, NH. I will set my Garmin for 500 West Willow Grove Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, in anticipation of revisiting those hallowed halls of CHA (now SCH). I will look for the big study hall room where we took exams in those blue books. I will watch for John Brock to put his lit pipe in his pocket and shaving cream behind his ear. I will look for the Chapel and the library. John Brock will walk home after school having forgotten that he drove to school.

The Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams catalog featured artist and photographer Wendy Romig Concannon ’82’s fabulous print on the cover of its Spring 2017 Collection catalog.

But, most of all, I will look for the faces of 17 and 18 year old boys: Charlie (Darls), Bumpy, Rob, Tom Dolan, Dave D., Sam E. Peter, Nick, Ken, Mike, Steve, Jimmy and all the rest. I will search into the mischievous eyes that have

not changed. I will listen for admonitions from Mr. Brock, Wright, Dowbenko, Charles, Boyer, Putsch, Reeves to do our best, be honest and forthright. I will visit the Wissahickon Skating Club where I dumped many gallons of sweat and aggression. I will look for the ghost of Willie in the locker room. I will remember Miss Lockwood’s dance class at the Cricket Club. Those were formative days, halcyon from the perspective of 50 years’ hindsight. When I was in 9th and 10th grades, Bindy Jones, Stocky, Jimmy Mellor, Coach Lawless were my heroes. I could not wait to earn a letter sweater. Do we idealize the past? Of course. Was there angst, worry and uncertainty? Of course.

Following in Dad’s footsteps, Rob Ervin III ’10, left, joins Rob Ervin Jr. ’99 in volunteering at last year’s FIRST Robotics event at the school. Rob III works for Verizon engineering in New Jersey building and managing cell phone towers. Rob Jr. works at AIM Academy as director of Robotics and Engineering.

I will never forget walking from the courtyard to the gym and someone said that President Kennedy had been shot. I thought it was a joke. Point is, I want to reconnect, say hello, say good-bye and, yes, reminisce.

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Kymberly Truman Graves will be the new Springside Alumnae Association President beginning in September.

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and geek events sponsor. Anna was nominated for her leadership on the Arch Street Bones Project. When a construction company working in Old City unearthed an 18th century burial ground last March, the Mütter Museum raced into action to exhume and preserve the historic bones and artifacts. Dhody conducted biological profiles of the skeletal remains, providing a historic look at some of Philadelphia’s first residents. The Philly Geek Awards ceremony honors outstanding achievements in Philadelphia’s geek community.

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1993 Anna Dhody, director of Philadelphia’s strange but fascinating Mütter Museum, was nominated as a Geek Scientist of the Year by Geekadelphia, a popular Philadelphia geek blog

Jennifer Spann ’06 married Stephen Peri on Kiawah Island in South Carolina on May 20, 2017.

Gordon Gary will be the new CHA Alumni Association President beginning in September.

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Gordon Gary

Maria Sordoni married Stephan Hudacek on February 25, 2017, at the Scranton Cultural Center in Pennsylvania. Many Springside and CHA alumni were in attendance to witness their beautiful day: Lindsay Raden Dwyer ’03, Andrew Sharp ’02, Ashley Leichner ’02, Melissa Prousi Gross ’02, Maggie Koch ’03, Amy Alsentzer Whitworth ’03, Patrick Whitworth ’03, Jake Kind ’03, Eli Wolfe ’03, Reid Halloran ’02, Maurice McCarthy ’02, Kevin Gary ’02, Geoff Hoyes ’02, Kreamer Rooke ’02, Lizzie McCausland Salatta ’02, Hilary Ryan ’02, Peggy Grady ha (4th grade teacher).

Sordoni-Hudacek Wedding

Lindsay Raden Dwyer and her husband, Tim, welcomed their daughter, Avery Stone Dwyer, on January 7, 2017.

Congratulations, new parents!!!!

their son, Caleb James Maass, on March 27, 2017. Edward B. O’Reilly and Katherine I. Grossman were married on October 3, 2015 at the Weekapaug Inn, Westerly, Rhode Island.

2006

Ed Glassman and his wife, Lindsay Wood Glassman, welcomed their son, Theodore Wood Glassman, on May 8, 2017.

Emery Maine Greenwood and Thomas Greenwood ’01 welcomed a baby boy, John Maine “Jamie” Greenwood, on July 6, 2017.

Nicholas Pearson ’06 married Heather Nicole Cryderman on July 15, 2017, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Many of Nick’s CHA and Springside classmates, friends, and family were there to help celebrate. focuses on helping individuals achieve Sustainable High Performance in their daily endeavors. StayCool focuses on Health & Wellness Programs for small- to midsized businesses, Sports Performance, Group Fitness, and Online Training. He also partnered with Courtney Altemus on TeamAltemus, which is a consulting agency providing investor advocacy services and financial education for professional athletes and wealthy families.

2008

Ashley Via Maass and her husband, Aaron, welcomed

In March, Rashad Campbell left FS Investments to pursue his passions full-time. His business StayCool is a Human Performance Company that

Edward O’ Reilly Wedding

2010 Chloe Corner’s documentary The Spring was chosen for the TriBeca film festival in April. This is a film about the mermaids, past and present, who entertain visitors in Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida, with elaborate underwater routines.

2012

Former SCH robotics team member Anthony Ng returned to school this past spring to volunteer at the FIRST Robotics event hosted every year by SCH. Anthony is currently doing cybersecurity consulting at Price Waterhouse in New York. Virginia Kelly is a recruiting coordinator for the Software Engineer team at Facebook. “I love my job. I live in San Francisco and commute to Menlo Park for work.” Virginia has been living on the west coast for almost a year (in September) and has been enjoying every second of it!

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Chrisy Jones (wife of Roger Jones ’76) and Kip Powell ’07 wrote to identify the boys in the CHA photo: They are from the Class of 2007. Left to right: Andrew Vhlahakis, Peter Cardoso, Michael Biggans, and Conor O’Neill. (According to an SCH staffer, they are playing with math manipulatives.)

No information available on the Springside photo.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS september-january check website calendar for details

All-School Opening Assembly

Alumni Basketball Game

Friday, September 15 8:30 am, Maguire Stadium

2:30 pm, Friday, November 24

Blue & Gold Day/Cheer Night

Alumni Hockey Game

Friday, October 6

Friday, November 24 4:45 pm, Wissahickon Rink

Homecoming

The SCH Fund Giving Tuesday

Saturday, October 14

Tuesday, November 28

Alumni Football Game

Players Production of “My Fair Lady”

Sunday, October 15 12 pm, Landreth Field

December 7-9 Alumni Cocktail Reception before the play 6:15 pm, Exchange

Alumni vs Boys Varsity Soccer Game Sunday, October 15 12 pm, Class of 2016 Field

Fitness Room & Fields Open to Alumni Over Winter Break Check sch.org/alumni for schedule

Admissions Open House 2-4 pm, Sunday, October 22

Challenge on the Hill

Head of School Forum

Saturday, January 6 9 am-12 pm, Vare Field House

Thursday, October 26

Alumni Happy Hour Wednesday, November 22 6-7 pm, El Poquito, Chestnut Hill

Camp Fair Saturday, January 27 11 am-2 pm, Woodward Gym

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