The Miami Valley School 2005 by MVS Communications

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Clockwise, starting from above: Jessica Kwiatkowski, Maria Ali, Alex Brazie, and Daniel Waite enjoy the school yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening activities. Jena Ezzeddine proudly examines the vibrant colors she chose for illustrating her own book. Nour Yacoub, Abby Kurdin Gennifer Valentini, Spencer le e Wagner, and Madison Choo are excited for the seniors to arrive for reading time. W ith the instructor, sixth graders CoUin Petsinger and Josiah Riggins examine the fossils on the rock during a lesson at Camp Joy.

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Shannon Waldron and Sarah Patzer

Chelsea Powell and Julia German

Payton Weltge

Charis Stanek

Kevin Malarkey and Michael Arnovitz relax while listening to music in the commons.

Hannah Maroni works intently on her gingerbread house before winter break.

Timothy Wibowo, Taylor Herman, Nick DeVore, and Michael Straus are excited for their stay at Camp Joy.

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Mrs. George and her class go through a math lesson with the help of baking materials.

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Mac Shafer, Maria Mann, and Rachel Gorsky find comfort on solid ground after conquering Camp Joy's Alpine Tower.

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Study anything: read, experience and learn! A t The M ia m i V alley School, everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests and talents can be explored in w ays that are often not possible anywhere else - studying independently and discovering your ow n talents. Facu lty and student resources are utilized to study the w o rld over. The contem plative jo u rn ey that w e set forth upon em erges fro m a strong w ill and love o f learning that no one can teach in any traditional sense. It is our school com m u n ity that develops the independent th in king that is required to fo rm and challenge our ow n opinions and launch us into the rest o f our lives. D u rin g im m ersion in the upper school, w h ich has developed throughout our school's history, w e can select anything that is in our interest and pursue it in great depth. D u rin g the m iddle schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project period, each grade is able to study a single topic in depth. The n um erous electives and the ability to create independent study courses fu rther w idens the possibilities for independent learning. E veryd ay student-led discussions in classroom s and student-led extracurricu lar activities tru ly place us at the helm o f our education. To be independent is to strike out and use whatever resources are available to yo u r ow n end. O nly you can choose the crusades on w h ich to em bark in the future; w ith a d rivin g independent spirit, an ythin g is possible.

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Sixth graders Neil Mohile, Cory Roe, and Jeffrey Paul patiently wait to be harnessed and to attempt the shake hake ropes course at Camp Joy.

Seniors Shannon Holland and Kelsey Snavely excitedly wait for the start of the First Day of School activities on the soccer field.

Korinne Bressler and Auriel Smith

Kinnera Vallabhaneni

Paola Garza and Erin Powell

Kathryn Braunlin and Claire Shafer gather for a relaxing advisory lunch.

The M ia m i V a lle y Sch o o l en viron m en t is a vib ran t and rich am algam o f m an y unique in d ivid u als and opportunities. C oun tless person alities and backgroun ds fu se together in the creation o f a co m m u n ity o f co m fo rt and respect, a space w h ere w e are set u p to express not o n ly our o w n in d ivid u ality but share in the experience o f o u r peers. These n ew perspectives excite our m in d s and encourage u s to th in k and refo rm o u r o w n view po in ts b y d raw in g fro m the diverse experiences o f those around us. These in credible p ossib ilities offered b y friend s and teachers alike incite w ith in us a drive to learn, th in k and redefine ourselves. T h is eagerness and w illin g n ess to accept alternative ideas helps to m old an in d ivid u alized system o f valu es that defines a diverse and cu ltu red student. W h eth er yo u are a m em ber o f the D iversity C o u n cil or sim p ly part o f a frie n d ly conversation, students con stan tly learn m ore about them selves and the lives o f others. A s the p o p u lar A m erican proverb declares, “D iversity is the spice o f life.” B y peeking th ro u gh the w in d o w s o f everyone su rro u n d in g us, w e are able to en rich our ow n existence.

Following Convocation, Jeff Zabinski reads to first grader Matthew Paul.

At the annual middle school field trip to Kettering Recreation Center, Caitlyn Greenwood, Mercedeth Bowerman, Laila Karaman, and Elisabeth Mitchell get ready to take a splash into the pool.

Ian Rymer, Doug Schmidt and Stephens Adam intently watch first double players Mary Stoecklein and Claire McConnaughey at a home -

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In a world of so much evil, the good must he shared by all. -M ike B "The Flea"

Sara El^abeth All Some got pencils, Some got guns. Some know how to stand up, Some of them run. We don't all get along, But we sing the same song. Party for the fight to right. W ell right on! -Atmosphere Of

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Stephen Oren Am ovh; Am bition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy. -M ilan Kundera Chocolate horses are for everyone. -Judah Rubin

Angela Elizabeth Bethel L ife is m ade up, not o f great sacrifices or duties, but o f little th in gs, in w h ich sm iles and k in d n ess and sm all obligation s g iv en h ab itu ally are w h at w in and preserve the h eart and secure com fort. -H u m p h rey D avy

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"At dinner one night in Hocking Hills, Angela randomly spazzed out, hopped on top o f the table and plucked a piece o f chicken from Sophia's mouth. Then, she darted out o f the kitchen window and ran outside o f the cabin wildly, eating the chicken before Sophia could catch her." -Bailey Denmark

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w h e n you're down, look up. w h e n you're up, look higher. -Fhil Blum

mppBosse i f you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determ ination, the dedication, the competitive drive, and i f you are w illin g to sacrifice the little things in life and p a y the price fo r the things that are w orth w hile, it can he done. - Vince Lom bardi Som e people say soccers a m atter of life or death; it isn't. It's m uch more im portant than that, -adapted quotation

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"Everything happens for a reason" is no reason not to ask myself if I am livin g it right. - John M ayer Serendipity... it's just such a nice sound for what it means- a fortunate accident. - Sara Thomas in "Serendipity"

Carlotxa Gayle Qienoweth In walking, just walk. In sitting, just sit. Above all, don't wobble. -Yun-m en

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"During sixth grade project period, on the way back from Miami University, Mr. Madden sang the Spice Girls over the bus loudspeaker. As I recall, he couldn't sing very well, but that made it even funnier!" -Alisha Gandhi

Qmstian Delotell Take the photographs and still frames in your m ind H and it on a shelf in good health and good time Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial For w hat itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth, it was worth all the while. -B illy Joe Armstrong from Greenday

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Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon w ill fin d his right road. -Dag Hammarskjold

Frances LaurelEll^bcgen i f you can talk w ith crowds and keep your virtue O r w alk w ith Kings- nor lose the common touch, i f neither foes nor loving friends can h w i you. I f all men count w ith you, hut none too much; I f you can fill the unforgiving minute W ith sixty seconds' worth of distance run. Yours is the Earth and everything thafs in it. -Rudyard Kipling

Derian Dante Hggers Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at m idnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. -John Wayne You set yourself on fire...you're still not as hot as me. -Vision (M ind Right)

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crossed the street in seventh grade project period and the cockroaches came out of the sewer." -Anna Kersh

"We all went to Deep's house for our senior retreat and Dr. Birdi played 'Secret' with us!" -Kelsey Snavely

p jl jl Alisha Gandhi D raw a crazy picture, W rite a nutty poem., Sin g a m um ble-gum ble song, w h is tle through your comb. Do a loony-goony dance 'cross the kitchen floor, Put som ething silly in the world, T h at a in 't been there before. -Shel Silverstein

Corey M. Glisson You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I'm the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right. -Charles Barkley

DarnelAaron Gorsky "I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit. "No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way." -W innie the Pooh

Rashee Goyal To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man's life. -T.S. Eliot

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"Our grade created the 'freshman gallery' for post-lunch hangout sessions." -Stephanie Call

"Mr. Squiers talked to us about empathy versus sympathy during our freshman immersion and everyone cried!" -Frances Ellenbogen

Shannon Michelle Holland

There are two ways to slide easily through life; to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking. -Alfred Korzyhski

VanessaJamie Barnet Hux O ur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. O ur deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. -Nelson M andela

Anna Elizabeth Kersh The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every m an the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it w ill in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and w ith it, and it is a jolly kind companion; and so let all young persons take their chance. -W illiam Makepeace Thackeray

Eric Kissinger I f w in n in g isn't everything, then w h y do they keep score? -Vince Lombardi Sports is imposing order on what was chaos. -Anthony Starr

"In World Civ. class, freshman year, in discussing the ancient Middle East, Angela asked the teacher and class, 'What is Islam?' In response, with an air of haughtiness. Shannon shouted, 'It's a country you idiot!"' -Xander Subashi

Jasmme Am Knox D on't cry fo r anyone but yourself. Love everyone, even if they hurt you, as though they didn't. D on't be afraid to cry, even w h en it hurts too bad. It's never too bad. Don't take responsibility for everything; it's probably not yours to take. Listen. -N ath an a el Hay

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w h e n I get a little money, I buy BO O KS; if anything is left, I buy food and clothes. -Desiderius Erasmus

Jessica Diane Levy

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. -Jeremiah 29:11

There's gonna be some stuff you gonna see that's gonna make it hard to smile in the future, but through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain, you gotta keep your sense of humor - you gotta be able to smile through all this. -Tupac Shakur I speak m y m ind cuz bitin' m y tongue hurts, -anonymous

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"Two words: class skits." -Vanessa Hux

"The police interrupted our lock-in at school because our game of capture the flag got too loud and : x disrupted the neighbors." -Marie Walters ^

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Kristen Michelle Marshall I love deadlines. I es-pecially love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. -Douglas Adams i f at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you ever tried. -Susan O hanian

Chire Sasanne Rike McCcmmtt^iy A ll men have stars, but they are not the same for different people. For travelers, the stars are guides. For others, they are no more than tw inkling lights in the sky. For scholars, they are problems. For m y businessman, they were gold. But all these stars are silent. You -you alone- w ill have the stars as no one else has them. -Le Fetit Prince, Antoine St. Fxupery

William Michael I'd rather laugh w ith the sinners Than cry w ith the saints The sinners are much more fun O nly the good die young. -B illy Joel

B^abeth Bafi 1 I want death to find me planting cabbages. -Montaigne

"Stretch pants, over-sized tee shirts with frills, and keds were in." -Jessica Levy

"Mr. Squiers demonstrated ^ n d in g on Mr. Lowry with Quinn in his hands during freshman immersion." -Elizabeth Nguyen - . - ,

ErmJanmc Powell Not everything that can he counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. -Albert Einstein The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. -Samuel Johnson

Asm Mustafa Quadn Be m indful of God, you w ill find H im before you. Get to know God in prosperity and He w ill know you in adversity. Know that what has passed you by was not going to befall you; and that what has befallen you was not going to pass you by. And know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and ease with hardship. -Prophet M uham m ad (pbuh)

Malcolm Alexander Richmond N o th in g is as real as a dream . T h e w o rld can change aroun d you, hut yo u r d ream w ill not. R esponsibilities need not erase it. Parties need not obscure it. Because the dream is w ith in you, no one can take that aw ay, -u n k n o w n Yesterday is a dream , tom orrow but a vision. B u t today w e ll liv ed m akes every yesterday a d ream o f happiness, and every tom orrow a visio n o f hope. Therefore, look w e ll to this day. -S a n sk rit Proverb

Ian Fletcher Rymer It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong m an stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy course; who at the best, knows in the end of the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat. -Theodore Roosevelt

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“In Mr. Hague’s seventh grade English class, Doug always fell asleep. Then one time Mr. Hague asked him a question. Doug sat up and said, ‘67?’” -Erin Powell

"Dr. Griffith got locked outside English class after yelling at the middle schoolers." ” ‘ -Eric Kissinger

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No m an ere was glorious who was not laborious. -Benjam in Franklin

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Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real. -Tupac

Aubrey Bysc Smith Mm m bop -Hanson How happy is the blameless Vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless m ind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd. -Alexander Pope, Eloisa to Abelard

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You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -Wayne Gretzky

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"During freshman immersion, I was flying a plane, and Angela was sitting in the back. After doing some cool tricks, we did a loop and Angela got sick and threw up all over the back o f the plane (and herself). We had to fly all the way back to Moraine with the plane windows open." -Auhrev Smith ^

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Kelsey Basdn Smvely Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting. -Mother Teresa

Alexander Thomas Subashi And gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves accursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks. That fought w ith us upon Saint Crispin's day. -K ing Henry V, W illiam Shakespeare

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Tiffany Mme Trang I know nothing w ith certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. -Vincent van Gogh w h a t lies behind us and w hat lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies w ithin us. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mane Walters It is the m ark of an educated m ind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle This isn't good or bad. It's just the w ay of things. N othing stays the same. -Real Live Preacher

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"Sarah Stern asked the Amish what they would do when the aUens came." -Shannon Holland

"Mr. Flavin put the ninth period Algebra II Honors class on social probation!" -Rashee Goyal

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w h erever you go, no matter w hat the weather, always bring your own sunshine. -Anthony J. D'Angelo

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o f all the rhymes of all the climes o f where and when and how We best and most can boost and boast The Golden Age o/N O W ! -James Whitcomb Riley Life moves pretty fast, i f you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. -Ferris Bueller

S h a n n o n H o llan d "I lo ved b e in g able to fre e ly e n jo y each oth ers' c o m p an y | and la u g h about stu pid th in g s that d on 't m atter,"

Ian Rymer "Senior projects was a fantastic opportunity to relive past memories, retrace old paths, and remember what made me love my grade so much."

Clockwise, starting from below: Sara Ali, Rachel Ward, Sarah Lockhart, and Frances Ellenbogen arrive at the campfire to roast marshmallows and reminisce. Erin Powell, Carly Chenoweth, Rashee Goyal, and Vanessa Hux take a break from the hike to look at the beautiful view. After a strenuous hike, Eric Kissinger, Philipp Bosse, and Claire McCoimaughey rest on the rocks by the waterfall. After reading their books to the senior class, the first grade class says farewell and good luck to the class of 2005. Doug Schmidt and Corey Glisson are the first two students to jump into the cold waters of Cedar

Elizabeth Nguyen “Senior projects = 3 days, 2 nights without internet + 42 students stumping i Mr. Squiers + 60 plus minutes o f'I remember w h e n ...’ around the campfire + i very flat bus tire + the scary reahzation that we are actually, finally, in navy blue polyester, graduating.”

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Ja sm in e K n o x “I en jo ye d the b o n d in g arou n d the fire, becau se w e aU got alon g and got a little clo ser.”

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After taking a dive into Cedar Falls at Hocking HiUs, Marie Walters and Jessica Levy dry o ff

The seniors began th eir w eek o f sen ior projects w ith sem inars designed to assist in college transition, fin an cial m atters, and general concerns. In addition, a panel o f recent alu m n i cam e in fo r an afternoon to answ er questions about the college experience. F o r the last tim e before th ey leave, the seniors m et w ith the first graders w h o read stories that th ey w rote fo r the seniors. F o r three days, the seniors revisited H o ck in g H ills w h ere th ey spent th eir fresh m an im m ersion. The seniors felt this trip w as appropriate as a tim e to bond and rem inisce about old m em ories. Sen iors h iked several trails, had cam pfires, did m in i-cliff ju m p in g into freezing w ater, played gam es in the pool, and m ost o f all, enjoyed each other's co m p an y one last tim e. Good lu ck class o f 2005!

a On June i i , 2005, as familiar music filled the air, the 2005 graduating seniors proceeded elegantly down the aisles of the Victoria Theatre dressed in the traditional navy blue caps and gowns. Introduced by Headmaster Tom Brereton’s welcome speech, upper school Principal John Griffith addressed the crowd one final time with an original poem written by him for the class of 2005 with, inspiration from many acclaimed writers and poets. The seniors hstened intently as their classmates shared memories, ^^|®> advice, and brought laughter and tears to the stage, as students were reminded of covmtless experiences at M VS. Immediately folkwmg the speeches was the presentation of the diplomas. As the last name was called, the Class of 2005 faced the crowd together for the last time as they turned their tassels. At the close of the ceremony, each graduate proceeded back down the aisles as a final farewell to MVS.

Graduating senior Chris Delotell proudly receives his diploma from Board of Trustees President Susan Katz.

X a n d e r S u b ash i “G rad u atio n w e n t sp le n d id ly fo r th e class o f 2005 and I ’m ex c ite d to h ear about m y colleagu es' su ccesses in th e n ext fo u r y ears.”

K riste n M arsh all “T h e b est part o f grad u ation w as realizin g that it is n ot th e en d , b u t o n ly th e b e g in n in g .”

Sarah L o ck h a rt “I can ’t b e lie v e that w e are d on e.”

K e lse y S n a v e ly “T h e past th ree years have b e en v e ry m em o rab le th an k s to th e class o f 2 0 0 5 !”

Clockwise, starting from above: Graduating senior Jessica Levy entertains both the audience and the class of 2005 with her use of dance metaphors throughout her speech. Graduates Dan Gorsky and Philipp Bosse rejoice as they hug friends, teachers, and family following the commencement ceremony. Stephen Amovitz receives well-deserved congratulations from Mr. Brereton. Graduating senior Elizabeth Nguyen gladly shakes the hand of Headmaster Tom Brereton after accepting her diploma from Mrs. Katz. Rashee Goyal displays an anxious smile as she marches to "Pomp and Circumstance" during the procession.

Rachel Ward is the second to last graduate from the class of 2005, as she receives her diploma from Mrs. Katz.

New alum Erin PoweU proudly shakes Mrs. Katzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand as she takes her diploma.

New alumns Corey Ghsson, Asim Quadri, and Phil Blum share this happy occasion with their family and friends.

Aubrey Smith and Shannon Holland turn their tassels, signifying their transition from senior to graduate.

Mr. Brereton gives Vanessa Hux a congratulatory hug after receiving her diploma.

Jeff Zabinski shares his advice and memories with his fellow graduates using the catchphrase "Good morning, and now for the announcements."

Stephens Adam becomes a balding, washed out polo model. Sara Ali is last seen in London searching for platform nine and three quarters at Kings Cross Station. Stephen Arnovitz is most likely to be cast in “That 70’s Show.” Angela Bethel makes news when her ten Olympic Medals are stolen from a box under her bed. Philip Blum becomes the head o f NFTY, (North American Federation o f Temple Youth). PhiUpp Bosse becomes a German rap star. Stephanie Call, "New York Times" columnist, gives it all up to become a cheerleading coach for the Dallas Cowboy I cheerleading squad. Carly Chenoweth, M IT Professor o f Theoretical Mathematics, writes a flute concerto based on her thesis “String Theory Using Medieval Chords o f Archimedes.” Chris DeLotell revives the Roman Empire and conquers the Philippines. i

Bailey Denmark writes an adolescent novel set at the National H igh School M odel U N conference and later stars in its Broadway musical production. Frances Ellenbogen becomes a Latin singer and stars in a Dr. Pepper commercial. Derian Figgers becomes a centerfold in "Playgirl." The world rejoices. Alisha Gandhi founds a string o f orphanages for Chinese children. Corey Glisson starts a driving school. Dan Gorsky goes to Purdue and installs a visual/audio broadcasting system to continue m aking announcements morning, day and night. Rashee Goyal organizes a ninja invasion o f an enemy country. Shannon HoUand wins a Nobel Peace Prize in medicine for developing a cure for hiccups. Vanessa H ux is picked up for indecent exposure as she demonstrates “nekked” in front o f the W hite House for Medicaid benefits. Anna Kersh gets sick from Aspartame poisoning, but she is progressing with her support group. Eric Kissinger becomes a renowned Galacticos for Real Madrid, jasmine Knox competes in reality TV shows related to fashion design.

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D aniel K olodzik M ad ison K retzler E m ily LaFave M arin a O w en Steven Page Saagar Patel

Sarah Patzer I A lexan d er Polotsky Faiza Q uadri K yle R einhart C h u ck R o slo f N ate R ow land

Jam al R u ssell N atahe Sanders R obb ie Stoecklein Latifah Street Jessica Stubbs M ark W elbo rn

T iffan y W oo Z ach ary W orkm an Sasha Yanes Patrick Z ab in sk i Paige Z o rn ig e r Fro m left to right: Kaitlin Bressler, Rachel Edwards, Madison Cretzler, Sasha Yanes, and Latifah Street enjoy each other's company before heading o ff for winter break. Zalc Workman, JaeHo Choi, and Patrick Zabinski sing a final song luring the all school sing. Holly Griffith, Tiffany Woo, and Katherine E y wait for the dancing to begin at homecoming.

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Aiden Curran Christopher DeLaCruz Ethan Dempsey-Whiting Nicholas DeVore Rachel Gorsky Akash Goyal

Siddarth Goyal Je ffre y Graetz Radhika G randhi C aitlyn G reen w ood C h ristop h er G u illen | Taylor H erm an

K athleen H ow ard D aniel Jacobs Laila Karam an M atth ew L u d w ig M aria M an n Ehsabeth M itcheU

K atherine Pardue M ilan Patel Ju stin Patm on D aniel Paul A le x Peltier R ach el R edm ond

C o lleen R einhart M ac Shafer Geetika Srivastava M ich ael Straus B illy T yn er K yle W alker

T im oth y W ibow o Jo sh Y ou n g

From left to right: R ad h ik a G ran d h i, L e x i | Ball, and C h risto p h er D eL a C ru z share th e ir ex p e rie n ce s o f the A lp in e T o w er. R ach el R ed m o n d p ractices h e r m ap and com pass sk ills at C am p Joy. M a c S h a fe r p ro u d ly sh o w s his sp irit b y d ressin g up as E th an D em p sey -W h itin g on tw in day.

Jo rd an A li T hom as B lalock Jak e B ro w n W illiam B u rd ick B ahar C heem a E lain a C ro m e r

So ph ia D anopulos E m ily E dw ard s Sarah Edw ard s T y le r E dw ard s T y le r Fearn M aggie F rick -;gii

K e lly H u rd R oh an K u lk arn i M artin M an ger T im o th y M ille r M a c y M orton K in n ari Patel

K ath erin e Peters T aylor Pond C h ristin a Pouagare I A m y R osen h u rg I O w en Sanders I K in g sle y Sch roed er

Parker Shan ks E rik a S h a v e r ; T erek Sh rit T aylor Sutton S h elb y T id w ell K e vin T rout

D an n y Yanes

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T h e sev en th grad ers ea g erly aw ait th e ir ro ck clim b in g ad v en tu re at C am p Jo y. T a y lo r Sutton , |W iIliam B u rd ic k , and O w en San d ers get re a d y to sh o w th e ir sw im m in g prow ess. K e lly H u rd, K ath e rin e Peters, Sarah E d w a rd s, and K in g s le y S c h ro e d e r c h e rish th e m o m e n ts Ijhey sp en d to g eth er at a m id d le sc h o o l dance. So p h ia D an o p u lo s w o rk s I h ard to reach th e top o f th e c lim b in g w a ll

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K atie A dib N ath an B en edict Jak e Boyd K orin n e B ressler E lizabeth B urgan Sarah C au gh ey

C aroline E y A n n e F yffe C laire G aglione : M ary George Josh Graetz A m rita H ari-Raj

M aya K yles N e il M o b ile K athleen N orris Je ffre y Paul M ich ae l Peppel CoUin Petsinger

C am eron Porter j E lise Prayson M anuj Rattan EUen R einhart Josiah R igg in s C o rey Roe

Jyotsna Sharm a C aroline Sh in kle A u riel Sm ith Suneal V ishnupad K e vin W ise Sarah W orkm an Clockwise, starting ->m the left: orrinne B ressler and M ary George w ear th e ir stylish dresses and excited sm iles as th ey prepare fo r the m iddle school h oliday dance. Elizabeth Burgan and Sarah W orkm an take a short rest from their fu n fiUed day at C am p Joy. C o rey R oe and K e vin W ise sh ow o ff their artistic talents in these M ard i Gras m asks fo r Fren ch class. Jo sh Graetz, Jake Boyd, C o llin Petsinger, Suneal V ishnupad, N e il M o b ile, and M anuj Rattan bond in the cool autum n air at C am p Joy.

M argaret B ro w n R ebecca C h arn ey Steph an ie C hoo Stefan C levelan d ' B en C ole ! A v ery D onaldson i

A talie Gartzka f Sereena K aram an A yesh a K h an K h ad ija K irk se y Z ach K u rd in G ab rielle LaFave

A u d rey Lane [: M ich ae l L u d w ig ' N ira h M alhotra I Ehzabeth M argo hs | L au ren M cK en zie A m anda M iku tis

M arissa Peppel f Ju h i Rattan Lauren Shaver A le x Sm ith Sebastian Sm ith i G alen Squiers

N ik ita Srivastava C laire Staley Sh avon n e Stanek A n d re w Straus Jackson W agn er A rian n aY an e s

M elan ie Yost

Clockwise, starting from the right: A m an d a M ik u tis, A talie G artzka, and A ria n n a Y an es pause in th e u p p er sch o o l c o m m o n s w ith bro ad sm iles. Sereen a K aram an, M arg aret B ro w n , and A ye sh a K h an celebrate tea m w o rk and com rad erie w h ile d o n n in g th e ir M V S so ccer shirts. F ifth grad e stu dents stan d to g eth er n ear th e lu n c h tables b e fo re sittin g d ow n to eat. D u rin g free read tim e, N ira li M alh o tra reads a b o o k c o n ten ted ly .

B rittan y A li Sabina B ashir Elizabeth B erth y B ill Bloebaum C h arlie B rereton E m m a B rereton

W illiam C rotty C h ris Filardo P en n y G illiotte M organ H aak Jord an H ouze Sarah K h an

Sarah K olodzik A b h i K um b h an i B lake Lam b E m m a M an ger S h elb y M cM ah an Sp en cer M eador

M acy M erle C o llin Roe Liana Saleh K e vin Seebacher R ichard Sm ith K aitlyn d V alen tin i

A le x W hite K arina Yanes K im Yost

Clockwise, starting from the left: w illia m C rotty enjoys the ch illin g w in ter air o f G len n H e len as he plays in the snow . Sh elb y M cM ah an and her frien d, Liana Saleh, com e in side to the w arm th o f the G len n H e len cabins. K im Y ost adm ires the b eau tiful outdoors o f G len n H elen. Sabina Bashir, K aitlyn d V alentini, and Sarah K olodzik show o ff their un iqu e H allow een costum es after the annual parade.

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O livia B row n C am eron C h alm ers M atth ew C ole B en jam in E dw ard s L y n n E zzeddine Paola Garza

L e x i Gossett Leah G riffith G rant H arlan K ath ryn H u rd C o n n e r Im b o d y A lin a K h an

Stuart Lane G rant M iU er A le xan d er M itch e ll R hean na M orehart E u g e n ia N aam on A lliso n N orris

M atth ew Page[ Breanna Porter! B u d d y Robinsont Phoebe Rose; T h iele Schroeder T o m m y Seebacherl

Patti Jo Sm ithy E v a n Staley C harts Sta n ek K aterin a W eilcert Jo h n W in c h ISindhura V a llab h an en i

From left to right: O livia B ro w n sits in| class colorin g her b ook after a long] recess outside. C h ristin e AdibI w ork s d ilige n tly on a class art project. K ath ryn H u rd dresses as a pirate fo r the H allow een parade.

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N ath an iel C hoo A m anda Filardo Sarah G aglione K im i G erstner B renn a K esson M atth ew K olodzik

M aansi K u lk arn i Saagar K u lk arn i M ara M cG lu m p h y C h an d ler M eador S h e lly Prayson C alvin Ross

C h ristin e Saleh Ian Squiers A sh le y Trout N atalie W eikert Stephen W ibow o

Clockwise, starting from the upper left: N atalie W eikert and | Leah B aker w alk in , the H allow een I parade acting as princesses. M rs. Je n k in s is critiquin g | M aansi K ulkarni's w ritin g. Sam Bloebaum d iligen tly colors his pie graph, w h ich w ill be used fo r a lesson on fractions. W ith the w atch o f M rs. Pow ell, Stephen W ib ow o is gettin g help on his w ritin g assignm ent. F o r a m ath lesson on fractions, Z ach ary A li cuts out a pie graph to aid him . U sin g every b it o f h e r im agination, C h ristin e Saleh focuses hard on w ritin g a story.

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A dam D onaldson p j Jen a Ezzeddinei=: N ich o las Fadell Jarrod Ferstl D avid G utten herg A h sem K abir

A b b y K u rd in j Jac o b M ayeu x! C h ase O lsen M a tth e w Paul S o fia Sm ith K in n e ra V a llab h an en i

G e n n ife r V a le n tin i S p e n c e r L ee W agner| Payton W eltg e N o u rY a c o u b

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D ressed as an air fo rc e p ilot, D avid G u tten b e rg w alk s fro m th e lo w e r sch o o l to th e u p p er sc h o o l in th e H a llo w e e n parade. F irst grad ers p ose fo r th e cam era and sh o w o f f th e ir costu m es b e fo re th e H a llo w e e n parade. M a tth e w Paul m easu res th e size oj his p u m p k in w h ile th e first grad e uses p u m p k in s to exp lore m ath. N ic h o la s F ad ell g iv es flo w ers to sen io rs and receives a c o p y o f "W h ere the W ild T h in g s A re" in return . D u rin g a m ath lesso n w ith p u m p k in s, G e n n ife r V a le n tin i learn s the basis o f m ath. P ayton W e ltg e p resen ts h e r tw o flo w e rs to sen io rs d u rin g con vocation . C a se y B easley, M ad iso n C h o o , A dam D on ald son , C h ase O lsen , and N o u r Y a co u b eag erly an ticipate g o in g out to recess.

K ire n B ash ir A lic ia B u en av en tu ra ' M e g a n C h a rn e y E m m a C ro tty G ab rielle D eC aesteck eij M ic h a e l D ettm er

Sam eera G arim ella D aniel Garza Patrick G erstner Grace G ibson Z ach ary G u n lock C arter H aak

C hase H arlan Lau ren Im bo d y H u n ter Jones A n n ie K lein C harlie Lyon H an n ah M aron i

B en O lsen N icholas O lsen M ax Peppel Dana Potts E ric Prayson Im an Q uadri

B ijou Rozakis Jonathan Sequeira G abrielle V o g e lstein l

Clockwise, starting from the left: K ire n Bashir m arches in the H allo w een parade, m asquerading as a diva. H annah M aron i and Lauren Im b o d y share a good b ook du rin g the K in dergarten cam p-out day. B ijou R ozakis grins on H allow een , h appily enveloped in the atm osphere. G abrielle V ogelstein, Z ach ary | G unlock, M ich ael D ettm er, and A licia Buenaven tura sit patien tly at the dedication o f the n ew cam pus facihties.

C h a rlie B ieh n H a m isi; C h alm ers A rm a a n C h ee ra a; Jayd a C o le m a n C h lo e C ro tty K eeg a n C r o tty ; O liv ia D eL u cai.,

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G ran t H a n le y S o p h ia H o lm e s H um za K han E v a n g e lin e L y o n M oU ie L y o n , S te p h e n L y o n A y la M au g a n s

H e n r y M ay e u x ||r; M a x M c L a in ' E ls ie M ead Sara R izzoli; Jo se p h in e R ose P en elo p e R o s e j Sam an th a R o ss

S o p h ia R o ss | Jo sh u a Seebacher^ C u rtis S m ith Q u in n S q u iersi. E v a n Stark e Z a y d U sm an Jaco b V alen tin ij

S a n jay V a llab h an en if E v a n W ard) G ran t W eltg ef C aro lin e W in c h Sara Y acou b

Clockwise, starting form he upper right: E m ily G ibson and Sara R izzoli play together w h ile w aitin g fo r their parents to arrive and p ick them up. A yla M augan s takes tim e to carefu lly cultivate the b aby plant that she just I planted to celebrate the start o f spring. M ax M cL ain and Payton |H aak e n jo y each oth erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s com pany after school. N e w student, W illiam C aldus, sips his apple ju ice as he eagerly enjoys his lunch. Sophia H olm es and E lsie M ead huddle togeth er b efore going] out to recess.

Clockwise, starting fivm the upper right: Freshmen Cristina Hensel, Paige Zomiger, and Marina Owen. Juniors Sean Malarkey and Mary Stoecklein. Freshmen M attlucas, Chris Call, and Patrick Zabinski. Freshmen Alex Keen and Robbie Stoecklein. Seventh graders Julian Ciapek Rohan R ulk am i Sophomores Jttstin BaUen, Jake Schear, le e Mtdlenbrock, and Jessica Kwiatkowsld. Juniors lo rie Margolis, Tyler Greenvpood, and Thomas Kent. Seventh grader Am y E.osenbÂŤrg and eighth grader Caitlyn Greenwood. Freshmen Jessica Stubbs, Alexander Polotsky, Jamal RusseE, and JaeHo Choi. Sixth graders Anne Byffe, CoUin Petsinger, Jyotsna Sharma. Freshmen latifah Street and Sarah Patzer. Sixth graders ManuJ Rattan and Maya Kyles. Sixth grader Jake Boyd, eighth grader Elisabeth Mitchell, and sixth grader Corey Roe. Seniors Philipp Bosse and Dalton Smith.

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Peter Camm Foreign Lang. Dept. Ch. College Counselor

Janet Carlson Secretary to LS Prin. Admission Director

M a rio C arrillo L S P h y sic a l Ed.

K e llie C arter L S S cie n c e

M ic h a e l C e tra n g o l M S / U S M u sic

D en ise Chenow A dm issions Direnc:

Barbara Cleary U S English Publications

Michael Coleman M S Science/ Physical Education

C h e rie C raig L S Lib rarian

B ryan C zarn ota Scien c e D ept. C h a ir

Debra Dailey M S/U S Skills Specialist

P atti D e L o te ll M S G eo g ra p h y

M arlene DiUavoa U S Mathematics

R ob erta D on ald son B u sin ess M an ag er

Tana Eikenbery M S Social Science/ Mathematics

Maria Ferraro Mathematics Dept. Chair

Judith Haines Speech/ language Pathology

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Jan e G o rsk y M S / U S Lib rarian

Jon Graetz Ninth Grade Dean U S Mathematics

L a k sh m i G ran d h i E a rly C h ild h o o d

A n n e G riffith U S S cien c e

John Griffith U S Principal/ English

K im b e rly G u n lo c k F irst G rad e

Jill Hanning Public Relations Alumni Coordinator

R ich a rd H arold U S M ath em atics

K aren H artle y M S / U S F ren c h

S a n d y H artm an F o u n h G rade

Rita Heckmann Sectetary to U S Prin. U S Registrar

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Frances Inbody Social Science Dept. Chair

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K ath ie Jo h n so n L S A rt

Christine Kambas Secretary to Headmaster & M S Principal

Ja n ice K ro c h m al K in d erg arten

D o rian n e Katz F ifth G rad e

R eb ecca K e ssle r M S M ath em atics

K atrin a K ittle M S E n g h s h / D ram a

Kevin Klose Director of Development

Cindy Knight Tenth Grade Dean U S Social Science

Lin d a K retzler F in e A rts D ep. C h a ir

B ry a n Lakatos U S L atin

C la ire L arson M S E n g lis h

N ic o le L a S elle S c h o o l C o u n se lo r

Y o lan d a L y o n M S Scien ce

Bob Madden Dean o f Students Athletic Director

Dennis Manning Maintenance Supervisor Transportation Coor.

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Salam M u h tad ie L S F o re ig n L an g u ag e

C aro l M y e rs M S / U S C om p u ters

R eb ecca N ie n a b e r L S P erfo rm in g A rts

Ju h e Paul T h ird G rade

Judith Payne Extended Day D ir Summer Program Coor.

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Vincent Romeo Junior Dean English Dept. Chair

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Pam Skidmore Receptionist Secretary to Athletic Dir.

G ab riela Sp ark s U S Sp an ish

G le n n Squiers U S S o c ia l S c ien c e

D eborah T ip p s L S S k ills S p ecialist

Samuel Wagner Dir. o f College Coun. Senior Dean/ U S English

Su zan n e W eim e r E a r ly C h ild h o o d

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The Scadeiriic a triumphant season this year, finishing with an impressive record of 5-1 They appeared bn .Ghannel 7’s High Q tournament, a quiz show that tests both the intelligert^fe and the quid reflexes of its contestants. The members of the Academic Challenge team, with the guidanci of Dr. Griffitli proved their superiority over rival schools by possessing both faster minds and buzzer fingers. Despite losing the talent of last year's graduating class, the team still experienced great success by including students from all grades with sharp wits and dedication. K e v in H e n d ric k s "O u r team has really je lle d . W e w o rk to g e th e r b e tte r th an o th er team s and have a lo t o f spirit. T h e stu d io g u y s lo ve that." Sarah Jacob s "T h e team d id really g reat th is year, esp ec ially Jo h n N e lso n ."

A d v iso r Jo h n G riffith

M r. Bob F lavin , Jo h n N elson , Peter W iU iam s, K e v in H en d rick s, Rachel Atkins; Sarah Jacobs F ro m left to right: D u rin g a lu n ch practice fo r the upcoming H ig h Q. m atch, R ach el A tkins immediate^ buzzes in w ith the correct respoiffi C lu tch in g the buzzer tightly, John N e lrf q u ic k ly ru m in ates before hitting the buzzet w ith an answ er.

Peter Williams "It's probably the most exciting Channel 7 T V game show I've ever been on. W ho wouldn't want to wake up early on Sunday mornings to watch it?"

This year. Amnesty International, in collaboration with student government, focused on the tsunami disaster that devastated Southern Asia. They collected diapers, blankets, and canned goods, as well as financial donations for Doctors Without Borders. President Anna Kersh and secretary-treasurer Jeff Zabinski were proud of the student body’s overwhelming concern and generosity for the helpless victims of this tragedy. Although the club struggled to attract numerous participants this year, their Urgent Action letters to protest inhumane crimes were still effective and appreciated by many.

A n n a K e rsh "W h e n I w rite u rg e n t action s, I k n o w I ’m d o in g m y p art to h e lp v ic tim s o f p o h tica l and so cial in ju stices."

A d visor Peter C am m

Sarah Patzer, K e lsey Sn avley, D eep Singh, A n n a K ersh , Je f f Z abin ski F ro m left to n s h t: In h opes o f fre e in g u n ju stly incarcerated people, sen ior K e lsey Sn avely addresses the urgent action that she w rote at last w e ek ’s m eeting. Sarah Patzer reads an urgen t action and contem plates a strong argum ent on the con troversial topic.

J e f f Z a b in s k i "A m n e sty g iv e s m e a g rea te r sen se o f th e in te rn a tio n a l c o m m u n ity an d h o w e v e ry o n e fits in."

D eep S in g h “A m n e sty is a great o p p o n u n ity to learn about and particip ate in p eac e fu l activ ism .”

P h ilip B lu m "I e n jo y chess becau se it is a re la x in g w a y to k eep y o u r m in d en gaged d u rin g a fre e .”

A d visor Jo n Graetz

^ L eo n a rd o C an essa, A le x C o m b s-B ach m an n , lA d v i s o r Jo n Graetz, W ill M c C u llo u g h , A m y I N e w s o c k , M y a h B lazer, D re w Z o rn ig e r, Sam I w i l li a m s , W ill H e n se l, D an G o rsk y , M alc o lm iR ic h m o n d , Ja e H o C h o i

Ja e H o C h o i “I f y o u w an t im p ro v e m e n t in lo gical reaso n in g you sh ou ld try chess,"

L eon ard o C an essa "C h ess, at its best, is in te llectu ally stim u la tin g .”

iF ro m left to right: I w i t h a lo v e ly v ie w o f th e islan d o f San to rin i, I D an G o rs k y and K e v in H e n d ric k s p la y a frie n d ly I gam e o f ch e ss d u rin g im m ersio n . L o g an Sm ith I ex p e rim en ts w ith a n e w gam e stra tegy in th e r - I sch o o l lib rary. B

T h is year p rovided a u nique op p ortu n ity fo r up per school chess, despite the in itial setback o f havin g lo st last year's seniors. D ue to a decline in chess particip ation at M V S and other schools, students joined together to fo rm a club, rather than a team. “T h is w as a reb u ild in g period after lo sin g so m an y cru cial m em bers to the team last year, b u t I believe w e w ill still be successful in arranged m atches,” rem arked advisor, M r. Graetz, eagerly aw aiting the future o f the M V S chess team. Students signed u p to partake in tournam ents in each grade, w h ich in turn, w o u ld determ ine w h o w o u ld p lay in the club. T h is year’s chess clu b show s the poten tial fo r a victo rio u s team n ext year, con sistin g o f the strength o f u nderclassm en and the experience o f upperclassm en.

C h u c k R o s lo f "This y e a r w e r e w o r k in g to let the M V S c o m m u n ity k n o w about d ifferen c es w ith in the M V S co m m u n ity."

Kristen Brown "Diversity council is a great place to provide a safe environment for people to discuss society's issues and to take action in order to educate others about them."

R a v i G ran d h i "I am on d iversity c o u n c il b ecau se I fe e l p ro m o tin g cu ltu ral

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Fro m left to right: A t a forum discussing m ilitary con nection s ^ w ith in M V S , D uncan Friend in form s his peers about the effects o f h avin g a parent in the m ilitary. W ith eager hsteners at a lu n ch m eeting, Phillip Bosse reveals the differences betw een his experien ces in A m erica and his life in Germ any.

P ro ud ly celebratin g the differences as w e ll as sim ilarities o f all cultures, this year’s diversity co u n cil m et regu larly to discuss the exception al d iversity innate to M V S . In hopes o f exp osin g up per school students to the richn ess o f all cultures, they also held fo ru m s that allow ed m em bers o f the school co m m u n ity to com e and share th eir experiences w ith upper school students and faculty. “O ur first set o f fo ru m s w en t w ell, and w e are hopin g to continue this year,” said advisor, M rs. K night, w h e n reflectin g on the success o f the events held b y diversity council. A t a school that prid es itse lf on diversity, one can be sure that this u nique organization w ill continue to be a valuable asset in spreading cu ltu ra l aw areness and appreciation.

T h is year's literary m agazine w as fortunate to have the expertise o f retu rn in g m em bers, as w e ll as tK f ftreativity o f new; ones. The lu n ch m eetings w ere fu ll every w eek, as dem onstrated b y the cro w d ed room . N e w teacBeir R ach el Moulton j jo in e d A n n e G riffith as an advisor, w o rk in g alongside sen ior editors E r in P o w ell and E lizab eth N g u y e n and ju n io r editor i N e h a K um ar. P ro m o tin g a w id e varie ty o f pieces, the sta ff co m p o sed a co m p reh en sive m issio n statem ent that set tht standard fo r the q u ality o f subm issions. W o rk s such as draw ings, doodles and in sig h tfu l p o em s all w en t through the] v o tin g process in order to en sure th at the com p ilation represents th e school's diverse, creative expression.

A d visor R ach el M oulton A m y N e w so c k "This y ear w e had a lo t o f re a lly stellar p oem s and artw ork."

C arrie Sch w artz "I en jo y lo o k in g at aU o f th e art w o rk and read in g all o f th e litera ry w o rk s that are su bm itted."

N eha K um ar, E m ily N elson , C arly C hen ow eth, M yah Blazar, H ilary M cC o n n au gh ey, Je ffe ry Z abinski, Ehzabeth N ygu en , A d v iso r R ach el M oulton , C arrie Schwartz, E rin Pow^ell, A le x Jam es, A m y N ew sock, A d v iso r A n n e G riffith, C helsea Pow ell, Laura Brew er, C h ris C arlson, H o lly G riffith , K e lsey B arber

Clockwise, starting from above: Hilary McConnaughey votes affirmatively on whether or not a submission should be included in the magazine. Elizabeth Nguyen diligently formulates the Hterary magazine’s new layout. Senior Jeff Zabinski critiques a drawing of "the cheese super hero,” reaching the conclusion that it would be a superb addition to "Aesthesia”. Juniors Em ily Nelson and Neha Kumar study old literary magazines in hopes of gaining inspiration for the cover size of this year’s book.

Lost in thought, E rin Pow ell reflects on the u n d erlyin g m essage o f the poem .

A d visor Fran In b od y

O m ar K h an "I en jo yed the co n fe re n c e at U D , and I am lo o k in g | fo rw a rd to the co n fe re n c e in C h ic ag o .”

Clockwise, starting from the upper left: In the World Health Committee, Vanessa Hux, Rashee Goyal, and Aubrey Smith come together to write a resolution for the disconcerting issue of access to pharmaceuticals. Juniors, Zhenya Karelina, Em ily Nelson, Alan Adrian, Maddie Dunfee, and Mackenzie Cramblit, eagerly anticipate the awards ceremony and guest appearance from a former United States Ambassador. In UNICEF, Sophomores, Jinali Patel and Nicole Gunasekera, represent the delegation of Italy. Model UN experts, Anna Kersh atid Frances Ellenbogen take a quick break fifom the deliberations at the UD conference.

C elebratin g the accom plishm ents at the U D con feren ce, advisor M rs. In b o d y presents the team w ith a cake to h on or the d istingu ished com m ittees.

A le x M an n "M rs. In b o d y 's le g a c y o f c o m m itm en t and d ed ication to this p rogram is o n e that w iU n e v e r be fo rg o tte n ,” E r ic R eed ”I th in k th e m ost valu ab le asp ect o f M o d e l U N is that y o u gain u se fu l in sig h t about the sk ills o f d iplom acy."

A fter tirelessly debating, com prom isin g, and creating resolutions, all o f the M V S delegates gather together to reflect on the even tfu l day.

T his year the participants o f M o d el U n ited N atio n s w ere n otably accom plished at both the U n ive rsity o f D ayton and the U n iversity o f Chicago conferences. A t the D ayton gathering, the U.S. delegation w as aw arded the outstandin g delegation title, and six students received in d ivid u al aw ards fo r outstanding participation. A t the C hicago conference, students fro m three com m ittees received verb al com m endation awards. In addition, the delegation fro m Ita ly m em orab ly w o n an outstanding delegation title. The recogn ition that these in d ivid u als earned reflects th eir th oro ugh p reparation and sk illfu l involvem ent. One can fu lly expect that in the fu tu re these students w ill be su ccessfu l m em bers o f M V S delegations because o f the valuable experiences gained w h ile attending th is year’s conferences.

in sig h tfu l, appealing, and aw ard-w inn in g, "Phloem and X yle m " has p rod u ced n u m erou s issues u n d er the leadership of editors A n n a K e rsh and Fran ces E llen h o gen and advisor and p u blished author Dr. B arbara C leary. T h e newspaper reported not o n ly on issues p ertin en t to M V S , b ut also on m atters co n cern in g citizen s on b oth a n atio n al and global level. “T h e p ap er is stud en t d riven ,” says sen io r editor F ran ces Ellenh ogen, “and m an y n ew students jo in e d th e staff. Students i | n o t on s ta ff even su b m itted ed itorials.” "Phloem and X ylem " p ro vid es a u n iq u e and vita l o p p o rtu n ity fo r all students, regardless o f th eir affiliatio n w ith the n ew spaper, to vo ice th eir opinion. S en io r editor, A n n a Kersh, comments, | "Stu d en ts w rite articles o f th eir choice w ith little censorsh ip and, therefore, the paper becom es a type o f artistic outlet.”

A d v iso r Barbara C leary Step h an ie C a ll " P & X th is y ear ow es m u ch o f its su ccess to th e d ed icatio n and hard w o rk o f its ed itors, F ran ces and A n n a."

Clockwise, starting from above: Lau ra B re w e r “I lo v e b e in g a part o f th e P & X staff.”

A d rie n n e L e v y “I lo ve P & X because it is really p ro fessio n al, and I lo ve w o rk in g w ith th e staff.”

A d v iso r Barbara C leary, Z h en ya K arelina, A nn a K ersh, Frances Ellen b ogan , A d rien n e Levy, Jo h n N elson , Jake Brereton, Josh M iku tis, M yah Blazar, Steph anie C all, Laura B rew er

Junior Zhenya Karelina revises her article showcasing the rise of M VS women's athletics this year, particularly in varsity basketball. Senior and editor Frances Ellenhogen works on the regular P& X feature, "Horns Up, Horns Down." Junior Adam Weissman inputs articles for the October 2004 "Noiirishing Tissue" of P&X. Junior Jake Brereton edits his article detailing the process and recommendations of the ISACS evaluation.

Sen ior and editor A nn a K ersh looks over the February 200 5 staff editorial on the sign ifican ce o f geographical diversity at M V S.

A d v iso r B ryan Lakatos

P atrick Z a b in s k i “I en jo y rep re se n tin g m y class, c o m in g to m eetin gs, and m a k in g a d ifferen ce

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Student government president Vanessa Hux paints Ashley Tyner's face with festive red and blue paint before the basketball game. Adam Weissman is delighted with the concern students have demonstrated towards the tsunami victims. Natalie Sanders offers suggestions about the Valentine's Day dance. Pleased by the extent of upper school students’ contributions, Anna Kersh totals the money donated to the Tsunami Relief Fund.

D u rin g a w e ek ly m eeting, secretarytreasurer Je f f Z ab in ski carefully notes Stephanie C all's ideas fo r future spirit days.

in th e sch o o l c o m m u n ity,” Laura K issin g e r "Stu d en t g o v e rn m e n t really im p ro ved th is year w ith p rod u ctive fu n d raisin g and in creased stu den t in v o lv em en t." Jo sh M ik u tis "Stu d en t go v e rn m e n t is hardcore,"

Jo sh M iku tis, A dam W eissm an, A nna K ersh, E ric K issin ger, N atalie Sanders, J e f f Z abinski, H ila ry M cC o n n au gh ey, Laura K issin ger, Sarah Patzer, Patrick Zabinski, A d v iso r B ryan Lakatos, V anessa H ux, Laura Brew er, M addie D unfee, Stephanie C all

W ith u tm ost cooperation and enthusiasm , this year's student governm en t successfully in volved the w h o le student bod y in sp irit activities. The w eek o f h o m eco m in g dem onstrated student governm ent's dedication and effectiveness in organizing affairs fo r the u p p er school. In addition, student governm en t also in volved students in co m m u n ity service related activities; the food and clo th in g drive fo r tsun am i victim s b ein g ju st one exam ple. President V an essa H u x and secretary-treasurer Je ff Z ab in sk i proved to be n atu ral leaders, facilitatin g w eek ly m eetings w h ere the three representatives fro m each class w o u ld vote on and discuss variou s issues. O verall, student governm en t surpassed the student bod y’s expectations w ith a h igh ly entertaining, spirit-filled year.

thihlahgL in a yfliverse com m u n ity. Sen io r editor R ashee G oyal and ju n io r editor N e h a K u m ar w o rp ^ d d iligen tly with, th eir sta;£f to m ake decision s and m eet deadlines m o st effectively, w h ile tryin g to b u ild co h esio n aiid“ dedication among the staffi A lth o u g h the colors fo r the co ver w ere m u ch debated, the s ta ff agreed to assem ble a yearb o o k consisting of m em oralsle stories and co lo rfu l pictures. R ach el M o u lto n jo in e d advisor Tana E ik e n b ery and p ro ved to be quite helpful | w ith creative w ritin g and k eep in g captions fresh and exciting. R ashee and N e h a ’s en th u siasm and expectations for the| yearbook w ere extrem ely high, and th ey w ere p roud o f the s ta ffs progress, efforts and fin a l product.__________________

A d visor R ach el M ou lton Claire McConnaughey "This year was successful because people from different grades gave insight, which contributed to a yearbook representative o f the entire year.”

R a c h e l E d w ard s “I e n jo y w ritin g stories and cap tion s and b e in g ab le to see th e y earb o o k com e to g eth er b e fo re it com es out."

C a rly C h e n o w e th , N e h a K u m ar, R ac h el E d w a rd s, K aith n B ressler, Sarah Patzer, L au ren Lieb, C la ire M cC onn augh ey, M a ry Sto ck le in , W iU M c C u llo u g h , C a rrie Sch w artz, Step h en A rn ovitz, M a lc o lm R ic h m o n d , Jessic a L evy, A lish a G an d hi, S h a n n o n H o llan d , K e ls e y Sn av ely, J e f f Z ab in sk i, P aige Z o rn ig e r, C h else a P o w ell, Jin a h Patel, V an essa H u x, N ic o le G u n asek era, R ash ee G oyal

i Clockwise, starting from, above: Sophom ores N ico le G unasekera and Jin a li Patel edit sports stories d u rin g an after school m eeting. Sen ior editor R ashee G oyal draw s the s ta ffs suggestions fo r the fro n t cover design. Freshm an Sara Patzer w rites captions fo r the varsity sports pages d u rin g an after school m eeting. Sen iors Jessica L e v y and A lish a G an dhi m ethodically look over the layout design for the im m ersio n pages.

Ju n io r editor N eh a K um ar edits the o p en in g pages du rin g a free.

D alton Sm ith "I re a lly lik ed K retz's bead class, b ecau se th e | m aterials and tech n iq u es w e used w ere in te re stin g , as w e ll as u n u sual,"

H ila ry M cC onn augh ey "I lik e d h o w M rs, K retzler g ave us op en -en ded assign m en ts so w e cou ld w o rk in d e p e n d en tly ."

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Junior Carrie Chema works diligently on the pottery wheel, experimenting with various techniques for different ceramic styles. In exact detail, senior Phil Blum sketches the model in Kretz's figure drawing class. Adding the final details to his self-portrait, senior Derian Figgers completes his portfolio for pastel class. Using a nail gun, sophomore Justin Phillips attaches the wacky wood to the curves on his chair. With precision and artistry, senior Jasmine Knox delicately puts the finishing touches on her glass bead.

C h ris K retzler “P ottery is sw eet w ith M rs, K retzler.”

T rip p W alth er “A rt N o w is a lot m ore th an I expected . It is m ore in v o lv in g , and you en d up im p actin g y o u r en tire su rro u n d in g s.”

W ith the helpful guidance of Mr. Gartzka, sophomore Michael Arnovitz assembles his stool.

MVS art teachers Linda Kretzler, Rob Gartzka, and Kathie Johnson, along with their students, enjoyed the newly completed Basel and Suzanne Ross-Yanes Fine Arts Wing. Mrs. Kretzler began the year with a bead making class in which the students made beautiful blown glass beads. Students continued to enjoy enriching artistic experiences in her pastels, zen drawing, and pottery classes. In Mr. Gartzka’s class and ever-popular furniture as art class, students had the opportunity to build full-size, polished pieces of usable furniture that reflected their personal artistic expression. Middle school students explored and created musical instruments inspired by Picasso. Guided by lower school art teacher Kathie Johnson, first grade students created a mural inspired by Maurice Sendak’s, “Where the W ild Things Are.” Perhaps the highUght of the year was a collaborative art project done in the tradition of Jackson Pollock. Students from each of the three divisions collaborated in painting common household items and furniture, which then made a bright, colorful display.

The. upper'schbol music program was enhanced by the addition of new MVS music teacher Mike Cetrangol fro:^ I^ew Under his leadership, the music department continued to challenge and attract man) talented students to study music. The winter concert on December 8th featured performances from the US Cifibir, the Treble Choir, and numerous soloists. The spring concert on May i8th, involved both the US and Trebel Choirs as well as a the Jazz Combo. With every upper school music performance, the collective commitment and talent displayed by the students involved was nothing short of inspirational.

Freshman Natalie Sanders enjoys singing a variety of pieces like "Embraceable Youâ&#x20AC;? and "Eleanor Rigby" with fellow choir members.

Alex C o m b s-B ach m a n n "M V S ' m u sic p ro gram is lik e a sm a ll c o m m u n ity, and it's great to be able to share it w ith others."

K ath e rin e E y "E v e n th o u g h w e w e re n 't really a sh o w c h o ir o r an acapella ch o ir, w e h ad fu n ."

H o lly G riffith "M r. C etran g o l added a jazz in flu e n c e to our

L atifah Street "C e tra n g o l is su per cool!"

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Sopranos Jasmine Knox and Angela Bethel sing "Route 66" in unison at the winter concert. Alex James, Kaitlin Bressler, lo rie Margolis, and Maria A li grace the stage with their musical talent as : theyperform "rlue Skies." Junior Carrie Chema sings a spectacular original composition entitled "This Night." Kathryn Braunlin r captivates the audience with her enchanting solo, "I Dreamed A Dream." Watching closely for cues . from Mr. Cetrangol, Marlise Walters prepares to stltig the first song of the evening.

K e v in M a la rk e y "It w as w o n d e rfu l to see in creased su p p o rt fo r the d ram atic arts th is y ear at M V S ,"

Colin Cartwright "'Rosencrantz & Gtiildenstern' was a challenging production, but it I turned out well ' because o f the excellent cast and skillful direction by Mr.Camm."

L o rie M arg o lis "I e n jo ye d th e

In the winter play, Julia Smith and Adam Weissman transfonn themselves into the dynamic duo, Rosencrantz & Guildenstem. Adorned In exquisite costumes, Katherine Ey and Xaura Brewer gracefully sashay across the floor. Senior Stephen Arnovitz and sophomore Hilary McConnaughey playing Nikolaich and irena take a walk through the garden when they bump into Peter Semyonych, the greatest seducer of other people's wives. The Sexton played by Kevin Hendricks and Kuryatin played by Logan Smith pray together when the doctor is about to pvdl the Sexton’s tooth. Holly Griffith and Jack Adam share an intimate moment in the spotlight.

en sem b le w o rk in 'P ip p in ;' it's th e o n ly p ro d u ctio n I'v e b e en in w h ic h ev e ry o n e has co n trib u ted so m u ch." B a ile y D en m a rk “T h e cast w as v e ry to g eth er and su p p o rtiv e o f m y role. I ’ll m iss the w a y that M V S plays p u ll to g eth er at th e last m in u te.”

Alex James and Josh Mikutis demonstrate the extent of their acting abilities, performing a play within a play.

< The year w as one characterized b y exception ally fine theatrical perform ances. The fall p roduction, “Pippin,” a m u sical ^directed hy K ay Bosse, ch ron icled the son o f 8th C en tu ry K in g C harlem agne th ro u gh his search fo r his true callin g in life. l^ f^ sV ib ran tly costum ed and b rillian tly perform ed, “P ippin ” played to sold-out houses each night. The w in ter production, » 4. -(“R osencrantz & G u ild e n ste m A re Dead,” w as in sp ired b y “H am let,” one o f Shakespeare’s m ost celebrated plays. U n d er the direction o f Peter C am m , the p lay w as enhanced b y stron g in d ivid u al perform ances. W ith spring, cam e the com pellin g play, "The G ood D octor," directed b y R ich ard Braithw aite and perform ed b y a sm all, yet excep tion ally talented cast. T his year, both the m usicals and the plays reflected the student’s p rofoun d dedication and enthusiasm .

h a e ie . dazzled 6r0\yds at M V S and in the M u sic Show case at K in gs Island. A ll grades learned the in tricac|es o f handbell choir d u rin g -th eir riiusic p eriods, p layin g songs ran gin g fro m the ja zz o f M ile s D avis' "A ll Blu es" to the ro ck n ro ll of led Z e p p e lin ’s "S tairw ay to H eaven." T h e seventh grade classes show cased th eir skills b y p la yin g h o lid a y favorites at the W in te r Concert. In the dram a departm ent, K atrin a K ittle directed h er th ird M S play, “A lice In W o n d erlan d .” The show’ w a s a ro u sin g success and the M S th espian s p erfo rm ed in fro n t o f a sello u t crow d. W ith a talented corps o f actors en terin g h ig h sch o o l and a stron g n ucleu s rem ain in g in the m iddle school, M V S dram a is headed in the right direction.

In th e m id d le sch ool p ro d u ctio n of "A lice in W o n d e rlan d ," R ach e l G o rsk y tran sfo rm s into the e n ch an tin g gryph on.

K in g s le y S c h ro ed er "I lik e d p la y in g so m eo n e else.”

D a n n y Y anes "H a n d b e ll C h o ir was hard in the b e g in n in g , b u t in the end, w e p u lled togeth er."

M ila n Patel "I re a lly en jo yed th e p lay, b ecau se w e had a goo d fin a l p rod u ctio n , and w e w o rk ed w e ll as a team w o rk."

Sarah E d w ard s "It w as fu n le arn in g h o w to p la y th e th e m e fro m 'The P in k Panther."'

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Bill Tyner, Maria Mann, Mercedeth Bowerman, Rachel Redmond, Katherine Pardue, Rachel Gorsky, and Erika Shaver chant "Oye la Musica," a song sung entirely in Spanish. The seventh grade music class strives to hit the right notes in "Carol of the BeHs." Kathleen Howard, as Alice, tries to end a fight between Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dtim, played by Jake Brown and Tyler Feam, respectively. The Middle School choir performs "Cantar" at the winter concert. Thomas Blalock, as the executioner, attentively listens to the queen's orders.

T y le r E d w a rd s "H a llo w e e n w as v e r y fu n at school. T h e re w as a lo t o f ; c reativ ity in the I costu m es, w h ic h I en jo yed ."

Jessic a L e v y "I w as ex cite d that w e su pp orted th e lo w e r sc h o o l k id s , w h o really lo ok fo rw a rd to th e ir p arade an d the H a llo w e e n trad itio n s at M V S ."

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Maggie Frick, Elaina Cromer, and Erika Shaver exude camaraderie with their "all for one, and one for all” motto. Frances Ellenbogen, Marie Walters, Deep Singh, and Alisha Gandhi illustrate that Halloween can indeed be stylish. Kathleen Norris rests her wings briefly. A most memorable MVS Halloween moment, students and faculty alike, dress as and depict a scene from JRR Tolkien’s “The lo rd of the Rings.” Following the yellow brick road, Kayla Baker clicks her heels together and decides that there’s no place like MVS.

G race G ib son "I lo v ed that w e got to go w a lk in the p arade at sc h o o l on H allo w een ." '

T y le r B en ed ic t "I en jo ye d w a tch in g th e M V S parade w ith all o f th e lo w e r sc h o o l students and rem e m b e rin g w h e n I w as that you n g,"

Seniors Aubrey Smith and Bailey Denmark demonstrate their utmost creativity when they become the dynamic duo, the Mario Brothers.

Halloween always arrives with an abundance of style and spirit. This year was no different with clever lower school teachers dressed as a school of fish leading their equally creative students in the annual MVS parade. Princesses and monsters flaunted their fanciful costumes, while upper school students dressed as insects and movie characters. The surprise of the year was Headmaster Brereton. Mr. Brereton and a group of teachers and students, including art teacher, Mrs. Kretzler, who is famous for her costumes, made up the “Fellowship of the ing.” And indeed, the day was filled with fellowship, fun and festivities. f

Alex James and Chelsea Powell thoroughly enjoy each other's company while dancing to the song "Bad" by Michael Jackson.

Seniors Aubrey Smith and Bailey Denmark share a warm embrace, reminiscing about past times as their last homecoming comes to a close.

W hile reflecting on this enchanting evening, juniors Chris Kretzler, Brian Grieco, Lauren Lieb, and Peter WiUiams anticipate what promises to be an exciting year.

Senior Ian Rymer flexes as he personifies Ram pride while cheering for the fall sports teams.

Sophomore Laura Brewer does a spectacular impression of a classmate in one of the homecoming spirit day skits.

Concluding a full evening of entertainment, junior Josh Mikutis and freshman Marina Owens join for one last memorable dance.

A d am W eissm a n "I th o u g h t th e m u sic and atm o sp h ere o f th e . d an ce th is y ear w e re I m ore en jo ya b le th an p rev io u s h o m eco m in gs."

Sarah E d w a rd s "I lik e d h a v in g fu n w ith ev ery o n e in th e school."

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Erika Shaver, Kingsley Schroeder, and Sarah Edwards observe the experienced soccer players. W ill Hensel, Xander Subashi, and Cristina Hensel enjoy each others' company during dinner at Moraine Country Club. The lower school boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team runs through a tunnel of their fans after winning the league tournament. Kelsey Barber, Jeremy Keller, and Alex Combs-Bachmann spend the evening conversing with each other about the night's festivities. W ill McCullough and Tiffany Trang get into the groove at homecoming and dance the night away.

Jo h n N e lso n "U n d in b e in m e n en g elsa rm en ruhte, G eo th e m ust have , d an ced w ith y o u I too."

Sarah C a u g h e y "M y fa vo rite p art o f h o m e co m in g w as b e in g w ith m y ^ frie n d E lle n and w a tc h in g all o f the d iffe re n t soccer gam es."

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Adrienne Levy, JinaU Patel, and Myah Blazar sell beverages during the soccer games to raise money for the sophomore class' activities.

In October of 2004, upper school students came together to celebrate school spirit through an exciting weekend of sporting events, dancing and 40th anniversary activities. In the week prior to homecoming, students participated in spirit activities by dressing up according to the theme of the day and performing skits , in front of the student body. In the evening, upper school students gathered at Moraine Country Club for the homecoming dinner and dance. This homecoming marked an important year in the history of MVS, providing a festive occasion to honor the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress.

The Air School Sing, a yearly anticipated MVS tradition, allows the communffy to join hands and share in the > holiday spirit. This year the event, held in the new Lane gymnasium, included a surprise visit from Santa. The ) traditional “Twelve, Days of Christmas” was sung robustly, as each grade’s pride and holiday spirit shone through. The event concluded with a serene performance of “Peace on Earth” from the M VS choirs led by Michael Cetrangol. Seniors recalled the wonder of the music they had learned as lower school students and hoped that the tradition will continue.

Sporting Santa hats and sparkling smiles, seniors Eric Kissinger and Tiffany Trang savor their final M VS AU School Sing.

C h ris G u ille n "It w as co o l h o w all th ree sch ools cam e togeth er."

S o fia Sm ith "I lik e d th e 'T w elve D ays o f C h ristm as' best, becau se ev ery o n e had a p art in it."

B en O lsen "M y fa vo rite p art o f th e A ll S c h o o l S in g w as aU o f the d iffe re n t w in te r songs."

T o m m y S e eb a ch er "I had lots o f fijn sc re am in g th e 'three F re n c h hen s' fo r the th ird day o f C h ristm as,"

Clockwise, starting from above: Dr. GrifBth joins the spirited seniors as they shout out their part in what is to be their last “The Twelve Days of Christmas" performance, laura Kissinger, Rachel Atkins, Hilary McConnaughey, and Adrienne Levy warmly embrace each other before the sing begins. Third grader Alexis Berg smiles radiantly as tinsel sparkles in her hair. Max Peppel, Jonathan Sequeira, and Charlie Xyon join Mrs. Nienaber, as she leads the student body in holiday songs. Freshman Holly Griffith listens.

A m a n d a Filard o " M y fa vo rite part w as th e n e w slid e and th e sn o w co n es w ere really good,"

M ic h a e l Straus “It w as c o o l h o w e v e ry b o d y in th e sc h o o l cam e to geth er,”

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Sixth graders Ellen Reinhart, Sarah Caughey, Jyotsna Sharma, and Anne Fyffe watch with delight as Mr. Glxsson occupies the dunking tank. Catherine Stauher and Madison Choo compare prizes and model their face painting while waiting in line for the next game. Alex Smith takes an aim at his target after savoring a blue snow cone. Eighth graders Akash Goyal, Siddarth Goyal, and Milan Patel gather together to observe the timeless traditions of Spring Fling. Holly Griffith enjoys an exciting ride down the gigantic inflatable slide.

E th a n G eo rge “M y fa vo rite p art o f th e sp rin g fa ir w as th e slid e d o w n th e b ig slid e and th e face p ain tin g becau se it tic k le d .”

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Organized and planned by the M VS Parents' Association, the much anticipated Spring Fling proved an event to remember. Under sunny skies, M VS middle and lower school students enjoyed playing a variety of games. Students related approval of the new one price rainbow bracelet that allowed them to participate in the day's activities without the nuisance of tickets. Students were particularly ; amused by the large inflatable slides and obstacle courses. The ever-popular dunking tank once again featured some of MVS' finest. 5 Upper school students helped with the festivities by painting younger children's faces. They also assisted with games, crafts, and food ( sales. The use of the new Lofino Athletic Center and concessions stand faciUtated continued growth of this traditional event. Spring Fling, in tandem with the Flower Sale, once again made this annual rite of spring a great success enjoyed by the entire school.

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tightSj C ^ fc H r action! Marilyn Monroe and Janies Dean were not the only Hollywood stars walking down the red carpet at this year prom. X fe rooin-was filled with beautiful ladies, sophisticated men, and glitzy attire. In room IV, photo shoots of the M VS celebrities] w ith feathered fans and recently won Oscar statues continued throughout the night. The paparazzi, well disguised, snapped pictures oi M VS stars dancing and mingling. A chic atmosphere for M VS students to party at prom was provided by the Hollywood Premiere themt, ritzy Solganik’s Restaurant, feathered boas, and cardboard cutout celebrities. After the main event, stars continued to celebrate prom at an extravagant party where competition was tough in games such as the blow up adrenahne race and the surprise dodge ball game, To! finish up a fabulous night, celebrities had a chance to win various prizes such as iPods and concert tickets. At five in the morning, somi M VS Hollywood stars were spotted eating breakfast at Denny’s, while others went home to rest for their upcoming pictures.

Ju n io r Le o n a rd o C an essa w ith his sle e k lo o k , an d So p h o m o re Ju lia G erm an d an ce to "Toxic."

C la ire S h afe r "R ed Carpet!"

C a rly C h en o w e th “I fe lt lik e ev ery o n e w as m ore in v o lv ed th is y ear o n the d an ce flo o r.”

Robert Palmer “Despite being a tad late and a little lost... I'm glad I found the place. The dance was amazing and the decorations were right down my alley.”

Step h en s A dam “It w as a re a lly classy even t that ev ery o n e seem ed to en jo y.”

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Walking down the red carpet, freshman Alex James and junior Zhenya Karelina enter prom fashionably late. Senior Jeffrey 2abinski plays the second round of the ping pong tournament. Senior girls Rashee Goyal, Jessica Levy, and Anna Kersh enjoy their final high school dance. Ashley Tyner, John Nelson, freshman Kiristina Hensel, and Carrie Chema flaunt it before hitting the dance scene. Seniors Eric Kissinger and Tiffany Trang dance to the last song of the night.

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Tackling the "Adrenaline Rush," senior Shannon Holland crosses the challenging inflatable ladder.

I Seniors BiUy McCuUough, I Rachel Ward, Darian Figgers, land Sarah Lockhart celebrate I the last few days of their high I school careers.

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Junior Taylor Shanks races freshman Alex James across the inflatable obsticle course.

Senior Xander Subashi dashes out of the "Adrenaline Rush" before taking a tumble.

Juniors Lauren Lieb and Emily Nelson celebrate the success of a glitzy evening of grace and glamor.

The freshmen compete in a tough game of tug-a-war against the indomitable sophomores.

Laura Brewer, a vision of red and blue, spreads M VS spirit when painting Cristina Hensel's face before the basketball game.

Celebrating their senior I status, senior girls gather together during the pep raUy to proudly display their shirts.

In hopes of a victory for the sophomore class, lasena Badger devours a large piece of pie during the spirit day relay race.

Having participated in the spirit competition for best person adorned in red and blue, Taylor Shanks is proud to accept an award at half-time.

Seniors Eric Kissinger, Ian Rymer, and Dan Gorsky commemorate a bygone era, sporting their sUck hair and leather jackets.

Ste p h e n A rn o v itz "I'd d o w n a p ie an y d ay fo r so m e class sp irit p oints,"

A u b re y Sm ith "Sn ap y o u r p ictu res fast b ecau se spirit w e e k is th e o n ly tim e y o u 'll see m e in th is m u ch lace and tulle. B e in g M ad o n n a is w a y too itc h y fo r m e!"

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Clad in western hats, plaid shirts, and bandannas, seniors Vanessa Hux and Erin Powell become true cowgirls. On decade day, sophomore girls savor a taste of the 8o's, sporting leggings, sweatshirts and side ponytails. On spirit Wednesday, Kevin Malarkey and Erick DeVore enthusiastically partake in Hat Day. Juniors Robert Palmer, Lorie Margolis, Lauren Lieb, and Stacy Skidmore relish Cowboy Day with their authentic Western attire. The resilient Chris DeLotell summons all his strength to prevent the senior class from being pulled into the pool.

A le x Jam es “I ’m n o t th e least bit F ren c h , b u t I do lo o k goo d in a m ustache."

L o g an Sm ith " I f y o u lik e m y g a n g ster costu m e, I b et y o u 'd lik e m y o th er suits as w ell."

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Sophomores Colin Cartwright and Ross Hoying demonstrate the extent of their team spirit by painting the names of some of the varsity players on their chests.

The school year commenced with a spirit week, ensuring great excitement and enthusiasm among all upper school students. Organized by student government, the week included: Pajama Day, Cross-dress Day, Cowboy Day, Red and Blue Day, and Decade Day. Students and teachers participated in the festivities by dressing for the corresponding day, which ultimately helped their class win spirit points. Later in the year, student government made a new policy, declaring every Wednesday a spirit day, which indeed pleased the student body.

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sophomores, was o n e of tit -fii largest groups in m any y e a r s . The studesE demonstrated a range o f creativity, beginniii| with the dog’s-eye bird’s-eye perspective assignment, which even Sinclair’s Professoi : # Richard Jurus was impressed. Worldnj alongside M r . Flavin, t h e s tu d e n ts mastered tie techniques o f processing and developing blacl and white film while still improving t photo-taking skills. The final portfolio was .■;U acme o f every student’s art. Each studeni submitted at least one piece into the Sindaii -jai Student Art Show as well as the MVS gallery. The im mersion e n d e d with great success and 0,0 several acceptances into Sinclair's show. y e a r ’s P h o t o g r a p h y I m m e r s io n

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T h e goal o f th e C iv il R igh ts Im m ersio n w as to gain first-h an d exp erien ce about th e c iv il righ ts m o vem en t th ro u g h p erso n al stories and th e in vestig atio n o f m ajor and minor] h isto rical events. T h e students m et w ith m an y p eop le in vo lved w ith the m ovem en t, such as R ev. and M rs. Graetz, w h o shared th eir m o v in g stories. T o w ard the end o f thel im m ersio n th e group departed fo r M o n tg o m ery , Alabam a, w h ere the m o vem en t occurred. Jo n Graetz, the advisor, fo r th e im m ersio n , com m en ts, “T h e result^ w as a m ovin g, e n lig h ten in g experien ce, in w h ich w e all learn ed m ore th an w e th ou gh t possible about courage, sacrifice, victory, and loss in th e o n g o in g stru ggle fo r civ il a n d ^ ’-®- K eller, O

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Jessica L e vy , Ia n R y m e r, D an G o rsk y, K e v in H en d rick s, Jak e B rereton , K riste n M arsh all, M a tth e w L au gh h n , A n n a K ersh , A d v iso r F ran In b o d y , D eep S in g h , Sh an n o n H o llan d , Step h an ie C all, Sara A li, M arie W alters, F ran ces E U en b ogen , T iffa n y T ran g, K e ls e y S n av ely, Jasm in e K n o x, E m ily N e lso n , B a ile y D en m ark, A d v iso r L in d a K retzler

N in e te e n stu den ts and fo u r chaperones ex p e rien ced th is y ear’s Classica R en aissan ce Im m ersio n . T h ey spent tke first w eek of im m ersio n studyinf R en aissan ce art and discussin g IrviBj S to n e’s "The A g o n y and th e Ecstasy." Tk large gro u p traveled to sou th ern Europe to stu dy th e civilization s o f G reece and tf exp erien ce R en aissan ce art in Italy. Duriij the first w eek o f th eir fourteen-da' jo u rn ey , the stu den ts toured Athens ' G reece and the tw o islan ds o f Crete am • S an to rin i. W ith Stone's b o o k in m ind, the' t w en t on to F lo ren ce and R om e, w ith a sto ■faf; in Pisa. T h e group en jo y ed connecting a th ey learn ed the first w e e k to thei P< E u rop ean travels.

Comedy Improvisation Immersion, four] * idents and advisor Ralph Suiter sought to learn f V jut techniques that performers use in their :s. Students shadowed professional performers d participated in several shows. The students )k ensemble training in order to getj jj,: ' juainted with each other and learn to trust: ler performers. The students also learned the .. siness side o f show business. They learned w to promote, cast, and financially support a ow. Working together, they were able see 'emselves in a different light, allowing their ring skills to grow. The knowledge they' cumulated went beyond stage tricks; they: , ■ ' irned useful lessons for life. This learning was sguised with improvisation games and silly ows, making for a fun, yet satisfying] A d rie n n e perience.

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' La pura vida. This phrase comes to mind when students o f the Costa Rica Immersion reflect on the Central-American nation in which they spent eighteen days. The group immersed itself Costa Rican culture by beginning an intensive language study in the Costa Rican Language Academy and living with families in San Jose. The group also spent time with Carlos Tours. Students hiked to the Arenal Volcano in I La Fortuna, kayaked, volunteered in the village ! o f Quebrada Grande, zip-lined over Monteverde, I and enjoyed the beauty o f Costa Rica’s beaches in Tamarindo. Regardless o f the aspect on which students focused, the experiences in Costa Rica are ones that will not easily be forgotten. They (have opened the door to further exploration of the Spanish language and Latin culture.

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■ ^ ^ ^ s m a ll group, eight students and two advisors, ■■ xiprised The Criminal Justice Immersion. The '5 )up experienced Dayton through both the nei5iOi ;al and criminal perspective. Each student got! ■ juietSi;officer in a patrol car, pushing his j-j ilisci'Si her comfort zone and gaining inside jjJllefcowledge o f the city they inhabit. Students: served a police taser-training session, watched ' ^Iljfj-.eos about hostage situations, and talked with . |[,K-9 handler about drug sniffing dogs a n d n 1 j | . ;.cue missions. Other trips around Daytnnm - I . . ^ W duded: visiting the Federal Courts to talk w ith - W'^^.ges, lawyers, and federal agents; sitting in on a;” " trial; and taking a tour o f the - 5 iooi if'^mtgomery County Jail. W hen they were not around Dayton, advisor Randy Duff, a coiH’roer police officer, gave the students Ju lia G erm an , A le x B u rgan , . jyeeic [c-defense training.

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V eh iT h e students in the C u lin a ry Delig] Im m e rsio n e n jo y ed th eir tim e explorijj ^ the art o f cookin g. T h e g ro u p began Ij le arn in g the basics o f soup, salad, am b read m akin g, and th e n m oved on m o re com p licated co o k in g techniques, E v e r y day the stud ents explored a cuisine fro m a d iffe re n t cou n try, and at the end o f each day, the students enjoyed the I d elicio u s resu lts o f th eir hard work. Tlie g ro u p d in ed at eth n ic restaurants to lean m o re about the presentation of food, jm e n u p lan n in g, and serving. By the end __________________________________________________________________________I o f the im m ersio n , the fourteen students .J

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'B o d o I T h e M arin e E co lo g y Im m e rsio n group! flew to A n d ros Island. T he students en joyed th eir tim e stud ying fish and spend in g th eir days scuba divin g and snorkeling. The students in this im m ersion also got the chance to learn about the Baham ian culture th rou gh the com m u n ity service th ey aU com pleted. A fter arrivin g in Dayton, the studentsl^ w ere required to turn in th eir jo u r n a ls ,| ^ w h ich contained descriptions o f their m em orable experiences. W h en reflecting, E ric K issin g e r com m ented, “W e had an aw esom e tim e because the w eather was beautiful, and it .^ jj g A d a m W eissm an , Lo g an Sm ith, B rian G reico, E r ic K isse n g e r, A d v is o r B ry a n Lakatos, K risten Brown, Chrii K retzler, L o rie M arg o lis, A d v iso r B ryan C zarnota, E r ic k D eV ore, B rittan y H u tw itz, A ly ssa Bethel, Robert Palmei all-around great.”

The Sports M an agem en t ImmersioB learn ed about th e business o f sport froi behind-the-scenes. T h ey went In d ian ap o lis to w o rk w ith the NBAs In d ian a Pacers. W h ile there, they helpeJ sell tickets, and b y d o in g so, began u n derstan d th e im p ortan ce o f marketing i» the sports w orld. T h e students also wor. w ith a m in o r league baseball team, tb R ich m o n d R oosters, to help plan theii o p en in g day th em e and managemeW B efo re the im m ersion cam e to an end, thf' stopped at a law firm to u n derstan d the laW’ gu id in g the sports w orld. It w as a "bondiBi experien ce" that w ill n ot be forgotten! B ob M ad d en , R oss H o y in g , R av i G ran d h i, M ich a e l A rn ovitz, P h ilip p Bosse, M alco lm R ich m o n d , M ik e E ly se H an d el, A le x D u n can N o t Pictured: A d v iso r R ich ard H arold

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e Freshman Immersion was comprised o. exhilarating experiences. The students re challenged to test boimdaries and learns ^|^5oup^,,re about themselves. Some o f the major' %ivities included flying a plane, to-shin do, 00^ -d a three-day trip to Hocking Hills. The to Hocking Hills allowed the ninth i'lntiwjj,: iders to gain a sense o f independence by SUiiejjj'.dng, reflecting, and spending time withj '? *s.v.. 1 .;;ir classmates. The to-shin do classes also /e the students a sense o f confidence, a sP I ';y learned to defend themselves using ''S^CQt.th, water, wind, and fire techniques. The '“ ^^\;.irtial arts experience ended with a fire ^Cit-emony. The immersion culminated with -'ff’ iC^tobiographies from each student, allowing ; class to come closer together.

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"I saw the moon's rays illuminate Mont Blanc, shine on the North Gorda Sound, and line the trees of the W ind Rivers with its cool light."

"I found out about many types of teaching styles, and I hope to use some of these when I become a teacher."

Asm Quadri Pediatric Specialties j| “Although I decided not to come an architect, it was a very aluable experience regarding my future.”

“I learned more about m yself and what I want to do in life from seeing how doctors work.”

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The 2 0 0 4 -2 0 0 5 middle school year was about making a difference. The students participated iti many fundraisers! ’i including one where the middle schoolers shot free throws, raising over $3,0 0 0 for the Tsunami R elief Foundation. The i 1 M ath Counts team placed third, and both Daniel Jacobs and Jeff Graetz competed at the state level. The Power of the Pen team placed third out of 2 7 schools at districts with seven out of 1 2 students qualifying for regionals. Neekta Abouhossein jf won the spelling bee and advanced to the regional competition. The middle school enjoyed its annual trip to Camp Joy, and experienced a memorable “Trail of Tears.” This school year was unforgettable. ii. ;

Kathleen Norris is falls into the pool after moving down the water slide at the Kettering Recreation Center social.

N e ek ta A b o u h o sse in "It w as a really great year in Stu d en t G o v ern m en t and w e w ere h a p p y about th e su ccess o f th e tsu n am i fu n d raiser."

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C oU in P etsin ger "It w as fu n and e x c itin g to learn about th e D ay o f the D ead becau se it is a n e w h o lid ay and d ifferen t culture."

T y le r Fearn "The sw im m in g social w as aw esom e. S e ve n th grad e is re a lly fu n and I can't w a it u n til n ext year."

K y le W alk er "I'll m iss m id d le sch o o l b u t I'm lo o k in g fo rw a rd to u p p er school."

Clockwise, starting from above: Elizabeth Mitchell, Lexi Ball, Kathleen Howard, Katherine Pardue, Radhika Grandhi, and Colleen Reinhart enjoy their last day at Camp Joy. Kevin Wise, Suneal Vishnupad, Cameron Porter, Michael Peppel, and Jordan Ali enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Kettering Recreation Center. Em ily Edwards looks for encouragement from her classmates as she scales the climbing wall at Camp Joy. Mrs. Delotell and the MS congratulate Geography Bee winners Jake Boyd, Carohne Shinkle, Elizabeth Burgan, Tyler Benedict, Maggie Frick, and Matt Ludwig. Michael Straus gets ready for the next serve at the Kettering Recreation Center.

I Ethan Dempsey-Whiting, ! Daniel Paul and Daniel Jacobs I watch the middle school girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; I tennis match at the homecoming games.

Auriel Smith dresses as a dark and evil fairy for Halloween.

Mrs. DeLotell and nineteen middle school students took part in the annual Ghost and Gohhn 5K to benefit the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center.

Parker Shanks gets blood everywhere when stabbing a pencil through his forehead for Halloween.

Mac Shafer suspends in mid air after conquering the Alpine Tower.

Cameron Porter shoots a free throw to raise money for the tsunami relief fund.

After meeting the mayor, the i seventh grade class poses in front of the Estill county | courthouse in Kentucky.

1 Sixth grade members of the I nome of Memphis show off| their 3-D map of ancient Egypt.

^<0 The eighth grade class is I excited as they are about to enter Hershey Park and take a | tour of how chocolate is made.

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Tour guide Jake dresses eighth graders Justin Patmon and Daniel Paul as Amish men.

Bahar Cheema, a member of the arts and crafts intensive group, attempts to master the art of knitting.

Mr. Coleman and his cooking group prepare a variety of dishes, including everything from vegetable soup to cole slaw.

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Corey Roe, Kathleen N o rris, and Jake Boyd, members of the nome of Memphis, model their Eygptian clothing creations. The sixth graders pose in front of Miami's King Library, after learning some tips on evaluating web sites. Seventh graders KeUy Hurd, Christina Pouagare, Shelby Tidwell, and Taylor Pond have a pajama party in their dorm at Berea College. Eighth graders Taila Karaman, Juliana Bobosh, Radhika Grandhi, Caitlyn Greenwood, Colleen Reinhart, and Kathleen Howard are happy to be home after a long bus ride back from New Stanton, Pennsylvania. Lexi Ball runs through the field as she partakes in a reenactment of Pickette's Charge.

T im o th y M ille r "I en jo ye d the v ariety o f A p p alach ian food w e tried d u rin g the trip,"

K ath e rin e Pardue "P roject p erio d was a great w a y to fin ish out th e year. W e i had a lot o f fu n | togeth er,"

J e f f Paul p rep ares to "W alk L i i e an E g y p tian " d u rin g th e fin a l day o f 6th grad e P ro ject Period.

During the first week of project period the eighth grade studied three "cultures within a culture:" the Quakers, the Shakers, and the Amish. They traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where they took an in-depth look at the important role that the Battle of Gettysburg played in the Civil War. The seventh grade project period involved an in-depth study of Appalachia with four intensive groups, including music, cooking, Uterature, and arts and crafts. As an introduction, the students visited Southern State Community College in Ohio and stopped at the Appalachian Resource Center. In Kentucky, the class stayed at Berea College, where they visited the Estill County courthouse, studied stain glass designs, and learned the art of clogging. During the first week of the sixth graders' simulation of ancient Egypt, the students created khats and menats (coats of arms and Egyptian necklaces), and 3-D maps o f the Nile River VaUey, colorful hand-painted masks. They traveled to Miami University to work with historians, a cultural anthropologist, an archeologxst, and two research librarians. Finally, they choreographed dances to the Bangles hit song "Walk lik e an Egyptian."

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2005 brought Another exciting year for the lower school, with new activities as well as beloved traditions continued. The fifth graders embarked on a tour of Williamsburg before spring break, while the fourth graders spent another week at Glen Helen. The annual "Cafe Planet Kindergarten" was held, as well as the first grade fairy tales. The second graders enjoyed a prosperous year, studying coral reefs and simulating an underwater scene in the hallway. The Math Pentathlon team had the largest number of students ever to compete in tournaments! In the third term , Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Burton started a running club, helping the students have a healthier lifestyle. Between running in the gym and running through Glen Helen, the lower school had a very active and busy year.

First grader, Nicholas Fadell, eagerly digs into a juicy math lesson involving pumpkins.

A sh em K ab ir “I w as d ressed as a pirate fo r H allo w een and m y favo rite part w as th e parade and th e snacks afterw ard s.”

D ana Potts "I lik e to p la y at recess. I lik e to play dress-up. I dress lik e a p rin cess."

Paola Garza "Sp id e r-g irl is m y favo rite costu m e b ecau se I lik e spid ers a lot. It's all b lack and has a sp id er rig h t b y m y heart."

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C h arlie B rereto n "S le ep in g o ver at G len H e le n w as cool, and so w as h ik in g . W e learn ed about n atu re and typ es o f rocks."

Clockwise, starting from above: Supermen Hunter Jones and Ctarlie iy o n work together to save the world...one puzzle piece at a time. Fifth graders Claire Staley, Marissa Peppel, Gabrielle LaPave, Amanda Mikutxs, Elizabeth Margolis, and Atalie Gartzka take a moment to savor their current 'top dog’ status. During some down time in the cabin, Kaitlynd Valentinl, Morgan Haak, Sabina Bashir, Penny Gilliotte, and Sarah Kololdzik model the stylishly comfortable Glen Helen apparel. Sourabh Goyal, Spencer Meador, and Macy Merle enjoy one of many activities that the Outdoor Education Center offers M VS fourth graders every year. Scooby Doo fan Stephen Wibowo sits patiently and wonders when they wiU be serving Scooby Snacks at the Halloween assembly.

In the stunning lower school production of "Treasure Island," Elizabeth Margolis played Captain Smollett, Stephanie Choc played Dr. Sarah Livesy, and Margaret Brown played Squire Trelawney.

E v an g e lin e L y o n and M o llie L y o n w a it in lin e fo r the cake w a lk d u rin g th is year's sp rin g fair.

Sp en cer Lee W a g n e r cuddles up w ith h er bu d d ies N o u r Y acoub (left) and M a d iso n C h oo (right) w h ile liste n in g to stories read b y the seniors.

W h ile w a tc h in g the dedication cerem o n y fo r the n e w facih ties, k in d ergarten er B ijo u R o zak is dream s o f w h e n sh e w iU p lay b ask etball in the n e w g ym n asiu m . Grace G ib so n can 't w a it to spread h e r w in g s and take o ff in to h er academ ic career.

Stu d en ts celebrate fa ll w it h a h earty and co lo rfu l ro m p in p iles o f falle n leaves.

"The way a team y\aye ae a whola d^eX>ev\m\ee> ite <axcce^. You may ba Vae bunch (tP individual star^ in tha world, but if they don't play to 0athar, tha club won't ba worth a dima." -3aba Ruth

C o a c h M a r i o C a r r i ll o

D an G o rsk y "T h is year's so ccer team w as th e m ost en jo ya b le team I have p la yed on in m y h ig h sc h o o l career. I'm also a k ille r goalie."

Clockwise, starting from above: P h ilip p B osse "I'm p ro u d that I co u ld b e a m em b er o f this team ; w e had a su c c essfu l season, and it w as lots o f fun. I appreciated that th e team w elco m ed m e at th e b e g in n in g o f m y year." Ja k e B rereto n "I th in k w e p roved to ev ery o n e that w e w ere still th e b est team in th e league. T h e team cam e to g eth er and took n e w shape."

Xander Subashi steals the ball from his opponent and puts M VS back on offense. In the tournament game against rival Dayton Christian, Eric Kissinger holds off an aggressive defender as he makes a drive toward the goal. Stephen Arnovitz takes a shot on the goal in a close game against Ridgeville Christian. With help from Brian Grieco, Kevin Malarkey pushes past his Xenia Christian opponent. Erick DeVore passes to an open teammate and helps gain a point for the Rams.

M ik e H ain es "M y m ost m em o rab le gam e was a gam e against G re e n e v ie w w h e n w e cam e b ack in the secon d h a lf fro m a 5 -1 d eficit to tie 6-6!"

peeping a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tradition The men's varsity soccer team had an electrifying season, ending with a record of 1 1-3-3 before the district semi-finals. The tight bonds formed at school allowed the team to work well together and facilitated the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communication and camaraderie on the field. Early in the season, the seniors set a precedent o f dedication and class. The head coach, Mario Carrillo, speaks highly o f his seniors, "This season is extra special for them, because it is their last year o f high school soccer; it is their last big bang. However, the entire team is just as fun, and they are like my kids." The seniors have prepared the other members o f the team so that they will be able to carry on next year. 78

C o a c h M i k e Y a r g e r , L e o n a r d o C a n e s s a , J o h n F o l k e r t h , P h ilip Bosse, E r i c k D e V o r e , X a n d e r S u b a s h i, K e v i n M a l a r k e y , J a k e B r e r e t o n , P hilipp B lu m , C o a c h M a r i o C a r r i ll o , A l e x C o m b s - B a c h m a n n , M i c h a e l H aines,' S t e p h e n A r n o v it z , E r i c K i s s i n g e r . D a n G o r s k y , C o l i n C a v r w r ig h t , Brian G r ie c o , M i c h a e l A r n o v i t z , C o r e y G l is s o n

Coach R ichard B raithw aite

A ly ssa B eth el "W e are su ch a clo se team ; it m ad e it m ore fun !"

Clockwise, starting from beloiv: Kathryn Braunlin fights for the ball as she continues toward the goal. Claire Shafer dribbles the ball down to midfield and makes an excellent pass. Senior Captain Angela Bethel wins the ball in the midfield and leads the team forward on offense. Playing an outstanding game, Laura Kissinger speeds past an opponent. Captain Erin Powell receives a pass from teammate Alyssa Bethel in their homecoming match against Xenia Christian.

R ach el A tk in s "W e h ad an aw eso m e season this year! W e had a great team and good leadership,"

Paige Z o rn ig e r "I really en jo yed p la y in g so ccer this y ear w ith su ch a talen ted coach and fu n team ,"

C h else a PoweU "W e really got to know our new coach, M r. B raith w aite, and I th in k th is w iU set us up fo r a su ccessfu l season n ext year,"

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Coach R ichard Braithw aite, R ach el A tkins, A ngela Bethel, A m y Newsock, Laura K issin ger, K ath ryn B raun lin , B rittan y H urw itz, C laire Shafer, C oach R ob Stoecklein , S e c il K im , E m ily LaFave, Jessica Stubbs, Alyssa Bethel, Laura B rew er, E rin Pow ell, M arlise W alters, C helsea Powell, Paige Z o rn ig e r

"The girls worked extremely hard from pre-season all the way through the last minute of the last game. We reached a new level o f play this year,” commented Coach Braithwaite on his determined team. The varsity women's soccer program dominated the division for the fourth year in a row. Once again, they defeated their rivals Dayton Christian, Yellow Springs, and Troy Christian. Coach Braithwaite was very pleased with the way the season ended and is looking forward to next year. The team finished the season with a record o f 12-5, losing only one division game. The experience they gained as a team will surely help them in years to come. 79

C oach V in R om eo

F ran ces E lle n b o g e n "It w as g rea t b e in g a sen io r and h e lp in g lead th e team , b u t it w as also sad k n o w in g th is w as m y last y ear in su ch a great p rogram ."

T a y lo r Sh an ks "T en n is season w as a tim e o f g ro w th and su ccess, an o p p o rtu n ity to b e c o m e m ore u n ified and play som e sw eet ten nis."

A lish a G an d h i "It's a blast w h e n I can h it w ith m y frien d s!"

E m ily N e lso n "W e had a really y o u n g team this year, bu t w e w o rk ed to g eth er really w ell."

Sewin' it Up This year, the women's varsity tennis team ended regular season play with a record o f 12-8. Coach Vin Romeo said, "We had a really tough schedule this year; we played some very good teams." The strong combination o f Claire McConnaughey and Mary Stoecklein went on to claim second place at second doubles. They were also awarded second team all area. At the end o f the season tournament, Myah Blazar was honored in being named third team for all-area in singles. Coach Romeo has kept an optimistic mind for future years. The young core o f the team will be returning next year to keep the strong tennis tradition alive. 80

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M cC o n n au gh ey,

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Blazer, Hilary

M cC on n au gh ey, C oach V in Rom eo, .^ s h a G and hi, E lyse Handel M ary Stoecklein , E m ily N elson , T aylor Shan ks

C oach C h eryl F ran klin

Sarah Patzer "W e had an aw eso m e first season!"

Clockwise, starting from below: Tiffany Trang, Marie Walters, and Kelsey Snavely receive flowers for their dedication during their first and last year of varsity volleyball. Sarah Jacobs makes a pass to the setter, Kelsey Snavely. Julia Smith goes in for an attack as she prepares to spike the ball over the net. At the homecoming game against Xenia Christian, the team huddles together before going out on to the court. Cristina Hensel prepares for an amazing set while Shannon Waldron anticipates a sensational slam.

La u re n Pond "V o lley b a ll was an aw eso m e n ew ex p e rie n ce fo r the school. I th in k this y ear w as a great w arm -up fo r years to com e!"

M arie W alters "M y p assion fo r th e sport g re w as ou r team got c lo se r to geth er. I'm an xio us to see h o w gam es go n ext y e a r!”

T iffa n y T ran g "F o r b e in g th e first w o m en 's v o lley b a ll team , I b e liev e that w e d id w ell. I can't w a it to see h o w the team w ill grow ."

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Coach K aren Pedtke, Ju lia Sm ith, Sh an n o n W aldron, Sarah Patzer, Sarah Jacobs, C oach C h e ry l F ran klin , M arie W alters, C ristin a H ensel, Kelsey Snavely, Lau ren Pond, T iffa n y T ran g

This was the inaugural year for the M VS volleyball team. The nine girls involved put in many hours o f practice, slowly transforming them into a strong team. They focused on learning the foundations and strategies necessary to master the game. Although the team did not win any matches, the girls learned to work together as a team. The strong coaching staff and support of the faculty and students encouraged the team throughout the season and the team looks forward to a promising season next year. Coach Cheryl Franklin commented, “For our first season, the girls were outstanding. We started with little experience and ended with a knowledgeable team.” 81

C o ach N ico le LaSelle

M a d d ie D u n fee "T h is past season w as so m u c h fu n ; I'm re a lly lo o k in g fo rw a rd to n ext

Clockwise, starting from above: V an essa H u x "Th is season was about m u ch m ore th an th e race. W e've w o rk e d so hard, h o n in g o u r sk ills and d ev elo p in g our ru n n in g ."

M a tth e w L a u g h lin "M y th o u g h ts about th e team : sm all bu t m igh ty."

Sophomore Julia Smith passes an opponent at the Brookville Invitational. The team jets ahead to take an early lead at the start of the Districts race at Trotwood Madison. Junior Maddie Dunfee confidently leads the pack at the Eairmont Invitational. Senior Vanessa Hux holds the pace during the District race. Senior Matthew LaughUn prepares to attack the hill as he forges ahead at the Fairmont Invitational.

Ju lia Sm ith "This has b een a le arn in g exp erien ce. It h e lp s m y self-esteem ; I hope o th er p eo p le open th e ir m in d s to ru n n in g."

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"Keeping the ^ace The brisk fall wind sweeps over the plain, blowing brightly colored leaves across the picturesque landscape. The varsity cross country team did not see many of these days, but the tiny team managed record-breaking achievements throughout the season. Coach Nicole LaSelle trained the team with long runs; low-impact elliptical machine workouts; and high-impact, high-intensity runs. The small team found that the work paid o ff Junior Maddie Dunfee and senior Vanessa Hux qualified for the Regional competition. It was the first time Miami Valley has sent two runners to Regionals. With team growth and continuous progress, the program has an exciting future. 82

C oach N ico le LaSelle, Ju lia Sm ith, M atth ew L au gh lin , M ad d ie D u n feeil V anessa H u x

C oach B ill Petrello D re w Z o r n ig e r "W e had a great season, u n fo rtu n ately, it did not end th e w a y w e w an ted it to. H o p e fu lly n ext year th e ou tco m e w ill be in o u r favor."

Clockwise, starting from below: At a home match, sophomore Justin Phillips lines up his tee shot at the eighth hole of Community Golf Course. Sophomore Drew Zomiger focuses on a putt at a critical point during a home match. Senior W ill McCullough pulls out the big driver and crushes a golf shot during a key match against Troy Christian. Sophomore Sam Williams turns in his scorecard after a long and arduous round against Troy Christian. Justin Phillips writes down his opponent's score during a home match against Middletown Christian.

Sam W illia m s "W e had an oth er great season. N e x t year, I th in k w e're read y fo r an eye-of-the-tiger style com eb ack."

Ju stin P h illip s "W ith o u t T y le r and C had , th e team felt naked , b u t w e h ad a lo t o f fu n ,"

W ill M c C u llo u g h "It w as a d eligh t p la y in g w ith all the y o u n g talent, and I lo o k fo rw a rd to w a tch in g these players d evelop as th e d yn asty grow s."

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Daniel W aite, A u b rey Sm ith, Sam W illiam s, W ill M cC u llo u gh , Ju stin Phillips, D rew Z o rn ig e r, Jak e Schear, C oach B ill Petrello

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each player did something to benefit the team as a whole throughout the year. We worked hard, but we had a lot of fun, too,â&#x20AC;? commented Coach Bill Petrello o f his team. They finished the regular season with a record o f 12-2, making them the Metro-Buckeye League Champions for the fourth year in a row. During practices, the team worked on its intensity and focus. They placed third at the sectional tournament, which is the highest any golf team at M VS has ever placed. The team also went on to the district tournament, falling just shy o f state tournament qualification. Nevertheless, this young team looks forward to future winning seasons. 83

Junior varsity girls' tennis ended the regular season this year with a 16-4 record. With the help of Coach Ray Garipi, the team worked on a series o f drills that honed its skills and created more competitive players. Coach Bretscher commented, "Our two main doubles teams had a combined record o f 25-2, which was key in our dominance this year. Senior leadership was a great contributor to success." Doubles team Shannon Holland and Carly Chenoweth went undefeated. Senior Rashee Goyal led the team at first singles, and she became known for her exciting comebacks. Having improved their skills, these girls anticipate adding their talent to the varsity program.

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C arrie Schw artz, C arrie C hem a, Rashee G oyal, N e h a K um ar, N ad in e A hm ed, C arly Chenoweth, C oach B renna Bretscher, JuHa G erm an, M e gan C au gh ey, R a ch e l Edw ard s, Shannon Holland, K aitlin Bressler, Sasha Y anes, Stacy Sk idm ore, N atasha Sharm a

C oach R ay N aylor, R ick R oslof, T yle r G reenw ood, A n d re w K ahn, N ate R oland, Patrick Z abin ski, Jo h n N elson

The junior varsity golf team gained a lot o f experience this year, and each player improved significantly throughout the season. During practices, the team focused on personal improvements and sharpening basic skills, such as putting, chipping, and driving the ball. One o f the team's highlights of the season was winning its match against Colonel White. During this match, all the players shot personal records and played at higher levels than ever before. Coach Ray Naylor commented, “Our goals from the beginning of the season were to become better players and to k n.rg a good time. I think we a.iplished these goals.”

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Coach M ik e Yarger, Patrick C ollier, Z ach ary W orkm an, A le x Polotsky, A lan A drian, Robert Palmer, Parag V yas, Leon ardo Canessa, C o ach M ario C arrillo, M ich ae l Arnovitz, A le x Com bs-Bachm ann, R obbie Stoecklein , C o lin C artw right, C h ris C arlson, Saagar Patel, JaeH o Choi

This was the first year that M V S had two completely separate soccer teams, which shows how much the program has grown over the years. Coach Yarger commented, "The boys were focused, and they never gave up. They were a great group of individuals, and they did a great job picking up skills. They played hard and smart at all the games and practices." The team worked on improving fundamental skills of the game, such as one-on-one team defense. They saw the results of their practice when they won their final game against Bethel. During this game, which was one of the climaxes this season, the team members all demonstrated a spectacular level of play. In addition to becoming a unified team, all the boys also became stronger players as the season progressed.

This year, the middle school girls’ tennis team had a wonderful season. They were undefeated in their eight regular season matches, and they also won their doubles tournament. All of the players were given a chance to play every position, and there were no “power players” who only played certain positions. The highlights of the season were the team’s matches against Miamisburg; they won both matches 3-2, playing without some of their top players. The girls also played impressive matches against Cincinnati Country Day School. Coach Larson commented, “I’m very proud of my players for the maturity that they showed during the season. The girls remained competitive, but calm and collected while playing.” C oach C laire Larson, G eetika Srivastava, R ach el R edm ond, Bahar C heem a, Jyotsna Sharm a, Elizabeth Burgan, C aitlyn G reenw ood, R ach el G orsky, K atherine Pardue, Sarah C aughey, C arolin e Sh in kle, K o rin n e Bressler, A m rita H ari-Raj

The middle school boys' blue golf team finished its season with the impressive record o f 6-0, easilywinning the CYO Division II. They set a new team record for the league, fielding a 165 in week three. Coach Greg Benedict spoke highly of his team: "While I wasn’t sure what the competition would bring, I was sure that this blue squad would have success. Each player’s talent and experience led to this year’s championship." Although the team will be losing some valuable eighth grade players, upcoming talent from younger members of the team will be able to uphold the high standards. A kash Goyal, Ju stin Patm on, M ila n Patel, C oach G reg B en edict, Siddarth Goyal, T yle r Benedict, N athan B en edict

The middle school red golf team also won all six o f its matches, thus winning the Division III CYO League Championship. Although the team was made up o f young beginners. Coach Benedict was very impressed with his team: "I told them that success in golf may not always come to them in this manner in the future, but that no one can take this one away." The team spent its season learning the fundamentals o f the game, and each one of the players improved significantly. As these young players continue to be a part of the middle school team, success can be seen in their futures. Jord an A li, A u riel Sm ith, K yle W alker, C oach G reg Benedict, Thom as B lalock, N e il M obile, Sarah K olodzik

Coach A ndy M u llm s, T im W ibow o, A le x Peltier, D aniel Paul, D an iel Jacobs. T aylor H erm an, W illiam Burdick, C h ris G u illen , C o ach C h ris B ethel, K e v in Trout, T aylo r Sutton, jaJte Brow n, Terek Shrit, Eth an D em psey-W hiting, A id e n C urran, R oh an K u lk arn i, T y le r Fearn

This year’s middle school girls’ soccer team showed an amazing amount of spirit throughout its entire season. Although the small team faced a number o f obstacles early on, it was still able to improve as a whole. The girls worked hard on their strategies, technical skills and specific plays. Coach Mullins changed the team’s Hne-up to better suit each individual’s abihties. “The girls tried really hard throughout their entire season, and each one of them was definitely able to improve her game,” Coach MuUins commented. The girls displayed good sportsmanship and winning attitudes, and they always looked forward to their next game.

"This has beeii one o f my favorite teams to coach. The boys were very determined and hardworking, and they played well together," commented Coach Mullins o f the seventh and eighth grade boys' soccer team. They finished the year with a record of 4-7-2, playing in many exciting games. One o f the most impressive wins was in the game against Miamisburg. During the hard-fought match, the team scored two goals in the last five minutes in an amazing 4-3 victory. Even though the team will be losing valuable players to the upper school program next year, many talented fifth graders will be coming up for another promising season.

E rik a Shaver, Elain a C rom er, M aggie Frick, Sarah Edw ards, C oach N ic k M u llin s, E m ily Edw ards, K in n ari Patel, T aylo r Pond, M a ry George, K ath leen H ow ard, L e xie Ball, K in gsley Schroeder, Sarah W orkm an, Laila Karam an, K atie A dib

The fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys' soccer team had a successful season, finishing with a record o f 6-3-1. Under the encouragement o f Coach Glenn Squiers, the boys learned to maximize the effectiveness o f each player, as well as how to work as a team and outsmart their opponents. The team members improved individually in addition to improving as a team. "The players evolved and became a unit. As the team developed, it learned how to see the game differently," commented Coach Squiers. During the league playoffs, the team defeated many rivals and finished the season winning the tournament championship.

C oach Susan Sim pkin s, Bm m a Brereton, Shavonn e Stanek, A rianna Yanes, M argaret Brow n, Lauren Shaver, C oach Fred Rueth, A v ery D onaldson, A yesha K han, Lau ren M cK en zie, Am anda M iku tis, AtaUe Gartzka, Sereena Karam an, N ik ita Srivastava, M acy M erle, M organ H aak

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Suneal V ishnupad , Je ffre y Paul, G alen Squiers, Ja ck so n W agner, Sebastian Sm ith, A l e x S m ith , C am eron Porter, K e vin W ise, C oach G len n Squiers, B en C ole, C h arlie Brereton, A l e x W h ite, Stefan C leveland, A b h i K um b hani, Z ach K urdin , B lake Lam b

The fourth and fifth grade girls’ soccer team finished first in the Catholic Youth League (CYO) with an undefeated record of lo-o-i. The team designated itself as a top team in the league early in the season. They worked hard during practice to improve fundamental skills and plays. The girls’ game against St. Rita’s was one o f the highlights of the season, and many saw the team’s strength and determination for the first time. Coach Rueth remarked, “O f all the teams I’ve coached, this team had the most heart. They always found a way to win.” It was this spirit that carried the team through a successful season.

C oach Bob M adden

Ajay Sutton "We accomplished a lot more than we have in previous years and have a solid nucleus of players coming back to be even stronger.” C lockw ise, sta y iin g fro m hclow :

Junior Brian Grieco quickly pauses before moving in for a lay-up. The pressure is on for Peter Williams as he concentrates intensely while shooting a free throw. Junior Sean Malarlcey fakes out a player from Jefferson and contributes to the M VS win. Senior Eric Elissinger has control of the ball as he closes in from the three-point line. Sophomore Will Hensel uses his height to rebound the ball.

Derian Figgers "I liked playing and beating Jefferson."

Asim Quadri "We had a rough start, but we pulled through and jelled together as a team."

Malcolm Richmond "This team has had more heart this season than it has ever had in the last few years. It was a good note to end my career."

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This year the boys' varsity basketball team started its season with a bang by winning the Tip-off Classic. Senior Eric Kissinger, and Sophomore W ill Hensel were placed on the All-Tournament team. The team came in second place in the Northridge Tournament, where juniors Sean Malarkey and Ajay Sutton were placed on the All-Tournament team. Coach Madden, who was awarded Senior Assistant Coach o f the Year o f District 15, comments, “Once everyone figured out _____ _their role during the second half o f the season, we started C o a c h B o b M a d d e n , P e t e r W il li a m s , D a n G o r s k y , A ja y S u t t o n , W iU playing well and won 7 o f our last 8 games.” In the Metro H e n s e l, I a n R y m e r , C o a c h K e v i n T e r r il l, C o a c h J o e M a d d e n , D e r ia n Buckeye League, the team ended its season with a record of F ig g e rs , A s i m Q u a d r i, S e a n M a l a r k e y , E r i c K i s s i n g e r , M a l c o l m lo-io, including a thrilling victory against Jefferson. R ic h m o n d , O m a r K h a n , B r i a n G r i e c o

C o ach R a n d y D u ff

Ashley Tyner "It's been exciting to watch the team grow together. It will be interesting to see what the future holds."

Clockwise, starting from above: Brittany Hurwitz "We had a great season this year getting our wins into the double digits."

Mary Stoecklein "Through this experience, I learned so much about basketball, about my teammates and about myself. It was a lot of fun."

In her last high school game, Angela Bethel drives iaa aggressively for a lay-up. Sophomore Laura Kissinger strategically dribbles around the defense. At the last home game against Bradford, point guard Alyssa Bethel keeps the ball under control in a high-pressure situation. Rachel Atkins handles the ball while the offense sets up the play. Kathryn Braunlin waits for an open teammate on the inbotmd pass.

Carrie Chema "This season went really well. Over time, everyone got stronger and played better."

Sfiooting The Lady Rams varsity basketball team ended its season with a respectable record o f lo - ii. The girls grew closer this year, which helped them communicate well on the court. The lone senior Angela Bethel, who was named First Team Ail Area, led the team. Junior Brittany Hurwitz, and sophomore Laura Kissinger were named Second Team All Area and junior Mary Stoecklein was awarded the Sportsmanship award. In honor o f senior night, the ladies were able to pull out a win against Bradford. "We did well getting three players named all conference; that's the first time it's happened since I've been here," Coach Randy D uff stated. "The team worked hard to get to double digit wins." 90

C oach K ath ry n

R andy

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B r a u n li n , A n g e la

K iss in g e r,

R a c h e l A tkin s,

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M a r y S t o e c k l e i n , C o a c h K a t h y K i s s i n g e r , C o a c h M a r k J o n e s , N a d in e A li m e d , L a u r e n L ie b , C r is t i n a H e n s e l, S a r a h J a c o b s , A ly s s a B e t h e l , Faiza Q u a d r i, S e c i l K i m , E m i l y L a F a v e , M a d i s o n K r e t z l e r

C o a c h M ik e H u r le y

Nicole Gunasekera "Even though our team was really small, we had a great season, and I had lots of fun!"

Clockwise, starting from below: Freshman Sarah Patzer, the second swimmer in the 200-yard medley relay, sprints toward the wall. Sophomore Laura Phillips finishes the final 25 yards of her loo-yard backstroke. The 200-yard freestyle relay team prepares to swim at sectionals. Nicole Gunaskera cools down after qualifying for states in the 500-yard freestyle. Sophomore Lasena Badger consults her coach dirring morning warm-ups.

Laura Phillips "I'm so proud of everybody on the team. We've improved a lot as a team and I can't wait for next year!"

Lasena Badger "Swim team was really fun this year. I hope I can make it farther than districts next year."

Natalie Sanders "It's fun for me to finally be on a team with people I go to school with. I really enjoyed it!"

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Sarah P a tz e r, L a s e n a B a d g e r , N i c o l e G u n a s e k e r a , N a t a l ie S a n d e r s

The swim team had a great season this winter. Although there were only five members on the team, all girls, the girls made a name for themselves at the six invitationals they attended. Sophomores Lasena Badger and Nicole Gunasekera qualified to districts, and Nicole went on to swim the 500 freestyle at state. N ew M VS records were set this season by Nicole in the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, and others. Natalie Sanders also set a new school record in the 100 breaststroke. Coach Mike Hurley stated, "We had a great season this year. There was a lot o f team unity and spirit within the group at the meets. In the future, I would like to acquire new swimmers to help this program grow. This team proved that it's not about quantity, it's about quality." 91

Coach Jonelle Terrel Alex Brazie "Cheerleading at Miami Valley is an awesome experience. The squad is accepting o f everyone and the friendships are lasting. It's always been a friendly, fun atmosphere."

Clockwise, starting from aboue: Marlise Walters "Cheerleading was really fun this year. Our program has really improved. Coach Jonelle was awesome."

Katelynn Blalock "It was my first year cheering, and it was really fun. It brought my confidence up and now I can do anything."

Senior Tiffany Trang gets the crowd excited by stunting during an exciting half time performance. Rachel Edwards, Marlise Walters, Alex Brazie, Stephanie Call, Jasmine Knox, and Kaitlin Bessler perform their dance to "Whip It". Stephanie Call gets the crowd fired up during a time out. Kaitlin Bressler counts off another entertaining cheer to lift the team's spirits. Jasmine does "The Rumble" to help the Rams to another victory.

Shannon Waldron "Cheerleading is like awesome!"

cheeringfo r Victory The varsity cheerleaders, led by seniors Tiffany Trang, Stephanie Call and Jasmine Knox had an excellent time this season. Several times they performed half time dances to the songs “Let’s Get It Started,” “Whip It” and “Let Me Clear M y Throat.” Coach Jonelle Terrel says, "I had an awesome group o f girls this year. They worked really hard and were able to accomplish a new dance for every home game." The program has grown significantly this season as the girls received new equipment and learned many new stunts and dance moves. M any fans say they are looking forward to next year's basketball games just to see what creative things the cheerleaders will come up with next. 92

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For the first time in Miami Valley’s 40 years, the school had a wrestling team. The only wrestler was Daniel Kolodzik. He had an excellent season and made a name for M VS in the high school wrestling world. He placed first in his class at the Frankhn Invitational, the Marion Invitational, and at sectionals. He placed second in the Iron Man tournament and third at the Greater Miami Valley Wrestling Association. He has an overall record o f 28-3, and he won the State championship in his weight class. His father and coach Paul Kolodzik stated, "Daniel received much more support from the school than we expected, and it helped him do as well as he did."

//W lW The jxmior varsity men's basketball team worked extremely hard this season. Their record did not justly reflect all the time and effort they put into becoming better players. During practices, the boys worked on polishing their skills and working together as a team. Sophomore Sam Williams stated that the game he always looks forward to is the game against Jefferson because it is always the biggest challenge. “We had a rough season, but anytime we won, it was really exciting for everyone,” Coach Cole commented. The parents and fans were all sad to see the season come to an end, but they are excited to see how the boys progress each year.

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The freshman men's basketball team enjoyed its first year o f high school basketball. Although its record was o-io, the boys worked hard together and became a team. Steven Page describes their season; "We played hard, but fell short a few times." They did play hard, and their game against Moraine proved this. The Rams were down 24-8 at half time and managed to come within four points of winning during the second half. Even though the boys put forth a great effort, they were not able to pull out a win. Coach Naylor praised his team: "Our guys worked hard and gave us a lot of effort. We bonded as a team and the experience should help us in the long run."

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This year’s eighth grade boys’ basketball season was a spectacular learning experience. The players worked mostly on honing their skills for high school play. With just six players, the team was forced to overcome many challenges. At times, the boys had to play for aU four quarters. Despite the final record, the season was still a success. Coach M iller commented, “This year the guys improved a great deal, and wherever they found themselves in the game, they never gave up.” The high point of the season was the home game win against Xenia Christian. During that game, the team demonstrated cohesion and persistence that any coach would have been proud of.

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The seventh grade girls' basketball team was small in number of players, but mighty in motivation. With a record of I-10 , each and every girl contributed to the team in her own way. Using this teamwork, the girls beat Middletown Christian in triple overtime. Coach Don Craycraft claimed, "The girls' seventh grade basketball team was made up of seven young ladies that I watched improve as individual players and as a team throughout the year. As their coach, I enjoyed watching their improvement with each practice and every game." The girls learned many new skills during the season and had a great time doing so.

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The sixth grade girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team had a phenomenal season, finishing with a final record of 7-2, which placed them in the tournament game. At the tournament, they finished as runners-up. The team's new coach Tabitha Duff comments, "The girls were a bunch of dedicated and hard working young ladies who showed much determination and spirit on the basketball court." During practices the girls mostly worked on the fundamentals of basketball, such as dribbling, passing, and lay-ups, and playing together as a unified team. The girls learned the importance of teamwork and trust on the court, as well as having fun.

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The fourth and fifth grade boys' basketball team had a great season while learning and mastering basic skills and plays. Finishing the season with an impressive record of 8 wins and 3 losses, the team received first place in the league. To add to this winning record, the team went on to place second in tournament games. Coach Doug Adams states, "The season was great, and the boys had a fun time. W inning the league and placing second in the tournament was a great accomplishment." Having represented M VS so well this year, the school can expect great success in this team's future. C o a c h T o n y , C h a r l i e B r e r e t o n , C o l l i n R o e , A l e x S m it h , G a l e n S q u ie r s , C o a c h D o u g A d a m s , B i l l B lo e b a u m , Z a c h K u r d i n , A l e x W h i t e , S t e f a n C le v e l a n d

The fourth and fifth grade girls' basketball team consisted o f nine fifth graders and one fourth grader. Their season record was 4-5. Although the girls did not end with a high winning record, their coach Fred Ruth stated, "Our record does not reflect the hard work the girls put in during practice, or the effort put forth during the games." They lost two of the games by only one point. Some o f the girls had never played basketball before, and they had a solid foundation in the game by the end o f the season. The girls worked on skills such as passing, dribbhng, and shooting, and they improved significantly from their first practice to their final game.

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Sean C u rran "T h e season w as really great. E v e ry o n e im p ro ved a lot."

Clockwise, starting from above: Ja c k A dam "I really en jo yed p la y in g fo r R om eo, and I w as really ex cite d to see h im g et h is 1,0 0 0 th w in ."

D o u g Sc h m id t “A s a w h o le, th e team did w e ll despite th e lo ss o f last year's p la yers.”

Second singles player Eric Reed prepares to receive a shot from his excellent Brookville opponent. Hoping to win the second set, Jake Brereton smashes the ball back at the other team. Stephens Adam gets ready to hit a forehand against the first singles player from CJ High School During a match at Brookville, Asim Quadri bends low to forehand the winning ball back. Josh Mikutis watches closely as he prepares to hit the ball back to his opponent, using a little top spin.

Jo h n FoDceith "I had a lot o f fu n p la y in g ten n is th is year. I lo o k fo rw ard to p la y in g fo r R o m eo n ext year."

Serves Up The varsity tennis team was led by three talented and able seniors who successfully guided the rest of their team through the season, despite the loss o f many players from last year. They had an excellent year, and ended with a favorable record. One o f the highlights o f the season was a match against Bellbrook in which the team was down 0-2, but was able to come back and pull out wins in the last three matches to win the game. This year’s team was also a part o f Coach Vin Romeo’s loooth win. “I feel this team exceeded a lot of the expectations I had. Even though the team was not as good as last year’s, they played just as well. I'm very proud of them," says Coach Romeo. 98

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Jessica Stu b bs "Th is season was a goo d ex p e rie n ce , and I en jo ye d it."

Clockwise, startingfrom below: Junior Maddie Dunfee leads the pack in the 3200-meter Run at the Metro Buckeye Conference Championship held at Troy Christian. Mary Stoecklein edges past a competitor and gains some ground in the loo-meter Dash. Senior Dan Gorsky shows off his technique in the Shot Put at District Finals. Angela Bethel leaps over the hurdles to win the loo-meter Hurdles at the Yellow Springs Invitational. Senior Vanessa H ux sprints in the remaining 100 meters of the 200-meter Dash to qualify for District Finals.

E r ic K issin g e r "D esp ite n ot h a v in g m an y p eop le, w e had a great tim e at the track m eets."

E r in P ow ell " I f it h ad n't b een fo r m y track ex p e rie n ce at M V S , I w o u ld n 't have en jo yed ru n n in g so m uch.'

Sean M alark e y "Practices w ere som etim es g ru elin g, b u t w e got th ro u gh them . T h e m eets w ere alw ays fun ."

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The 2005 Spring Track and Field season brought many changes. Coach Mike Coleman remrned, along with two additional coaching staff. Even with four new members, two of which were upper classmen, the team remained small and close-knit. Its small size did not stop the team from earning top honors. The six-member women's team placed third at the Metro Buckeye Conference with 71 points. Senior Angela Bethel earned 34 of these points and was named co-runner of the year for her performance. Bethel also qualified in the loom Hurdles and 300m Hurdles to the Regional Competition. In addition, Junior Maddie Dunfee qualified in the 3200m Run. Since the team will graduate seven out of its eleven members this spring, the future looks uncertain, but with growing interest, the team can expect to have a future with endless opportunities.

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R o b b ie S to e c k le in "I'm re a lly excited that I g o t voted on to th e S e c o n d T eam A ll-A rea. It was cool."

Clockwise, starting from above: Jam al R u sse ll O n p la y in g N a tio n a l T rail, "T h ey're g o in g to com e in h e re free m en and leave ow ned."

P atrick C o llie r "Th is y ear w as our b u ild in g year, and as th e season w e n t on, ou r team got m u ch m ore com p etitive."

Third baseman Dalton Smitli throws the ball to first base to make the crucial out. As spectators watch, freshman Mark W elbom makes contact with the ball. The windup looks good as jtmior Alan Adrian fires in his first pitch of the game. Up at bat, sophomore Justin Phillips is ready to crack the bat and run to first base. Junior Robert Palmer hits a ground ball that goes to left field.

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With many games played and lessors essolTs learned, ] the MVS varsity baseball team finished the season with a record of 0-17. Although the season was not winning, the team had a lot o f heart. "Regardless o f the record, all players should be congratulated for their courage and hard work," commended Coach Rob Stoecklein. "I got what I expected due to lack of experience and the fact that the majority o f the team is freshmen. I credit all for coming out and playing a very difficult sport," he explained. Recognized for all the efforts they put forth, Robbie Stoecklein was voted Second Team All-Area, and Jamal Russell was given the Sportsmanship Award. Each player certainly improved and hopes to continue doing so. 100

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Clockwise, starting from below: Carrie Chema follows through after a strong line drive down the third base line. At the plate, Kathryn Bratmlin watches the ball and prepares to hit it hard. The team always manages to have fun while it shows its commitment by practicing during a wet, muddy day. Alyssa Bethel moves quickly to get in front of a charging grounder. Em ily Nelson uses her beautiful pitching form to throw strikes over the plate.

A n g e la B eth el "W e b o n d ed d u rin g th e season and w o n a lo t o f gam es,"

K ath ry n B ra u n lin "W e fo u n d that i f w e w o rk e d together, w e cou ld m an y o f th e gam es. A n d w e did."

M aria A li "Th e season w as so m u ch fu n , and I en jo yed b e in g a part o f th e team ."

SMing Into 9{ome

Coach Brenna B retscher, A le x D uncan, E m ily N elson , C h elsea Powell, Rachel A tkins, K ath ryn B raun lin , C arrie C hem a, R ach el Edw ards, Colin C artw right, M aria A li, Ju lia G erm an, Stacy Skidm ore, A lyssa Bethel

The talented lA varsity softball softba. team not only set records this year, but also had a great time doing it. The close-knit group o f girls started the season with a significantly changed line-up, but they worked together to become an even stronger team. "I'm most proud o f this team because they were able to accomplish so much despite losing two starting seniors last year," Coach Brenna Bretscher commented. The girls beat archrival Troy Christian 15-0 after losing to them 5-7 earlier in the season. They finished the season with a record o f 17-5. The team was named Metro-Buckeye conference champs, and many individual players received all-area recognition. Since most o f the girls will be returning next year, the future o f lady rams' 101 softball looks very strong.

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The junior varsity tennis team had a successful season that ended with a winning record. Under the keen leadership and able guidance o f Coach Rhonda Rains, the boys improved significantly in all aspects o f the game. One o f the highlights of the season was the Centerville tournament in which Omar Khan placed third in singles and one doubles team placed fourth. The players were thriUed about their victories over long-time rivals Oakwood and CJ High School. "I was impressed with the boys' drive and determination during every match. I think that many o f these players have improved and will be playing varsity next year," commented Coach Rains.

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The middle school boys' tennis team's experience and versatility were two major factors that contributed to their success. The boys rotated positions during the season, and each member excelled in every position he or she played. "It was really easy to coach these guys. Everybody had prior experience, and they were all so cooperative and hardworking," said Coach Larson. Their experience helped them win the close and competitive match against Miamisburg, which highhghted the season. The team finished with a final record o f 7-1. The future o f the upper school tennis program looks very promising with this rising talent.

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The middle school girls’ softball team made a great deal of progress and gained valuable experience this season. The girls worked on sharpening many fundamental skills during practices, such as hitting, catching, and throwing. Their hard work paid o ff in the close, well-fought game against Wilbur Wright, when the team puUed out a victory to end their losing streak o f three years. The girls showed a remarkable amount of spirit and sportsmanship during every game, despite obstacles such as bad weather. Coach Tabitha D uff said, “We had a lot of fun this season and I enjoyed coaching all o f these girls. I was fortunate to work with such a great group o f kids.”

The middle school track team put forth a tremendous amount o f effort and showed much enthusiasm during the entire season. Coach Mike Coleman said, "They worked extremely hard preparing for the season, and their efforts paid o ff" The team consisted of both experienced and inexperienced runners, and the veterans were eager to give advice to their younger teammates. A good number o f sixth grade members competed in meets. This interest and dedication makes next year look very promising. The season ended on a high note as both the girls' and boys' team placed fourth in the Metro Buckeye Conference.

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From its humble beginnings as a school with chickens in the yard, to one of the area’s most respected institutions of learning, MVS has come a long way in 40 years. After the Marti School became The Miami Valley School in 1964, the school focused on preparing students to become global citizens. M VS has grown significantly since its estabUshment, maintaining a diverse student body. The school community celebrated its anniversary with the premier of the PBS documentary featuring the history of the school, based on Dr. Barbara Cleary's book "The Miami Valley School: A Retrospective." Additionally, the upper school commons was presented as the Truslow Commons in memory of the school’s first headmaster. The new middle school, art facilities, and gymnasium were also dedicated. Students and faculty participated in many of the annual homecoming festivities in October. Ideas such as individuality, community, and excellent education will grow stronger in this nurturing environment.

Marie Walters and Danny Yanes add their small cups of sand to the vase, demonstrating how each student adds to MVS as a whole.

N e il M o b ile “T h e sand p o u rin g sym b o lized th e M V S spirit.”

Lauren Lieb “It's not that often that the lower, middle and upper school gets to be with each other. IVe been at M V S since E C Junior, so it’s great to see the school finally expanding."

K ath leen N o rris “It w as c o o l h o w e v ery b o d y in th e sc h o o l cam e to geth er.”

Jin a li Patel "The e v en t w as really special, becau se it b ro u g h t th e w h o le s c h o o l to g eth er to celebrate th e 40 y e a rs.”

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After the dedication ceremony, Angela Bethel, Baily Denmark, and Lorie MargoUs share memories of MVS. Paige Zorniger and Cristina Hensel enjoy the dedication ceremony. Kevin Malarkey, Sam Williams, Alex James, Drew Zomiger, and Alan Adrian chat while waiting for the ceremony to begin. Headmaster Tom Brereton, Neekta Abouhossein, Galen Squiers, Vanessa Hux, and Jeff Zabinski accept the new wing on behalf of the student body. Emma Crotty makes her contribution to M VS through a single flower that she adds to the vase.

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National Merit Commended Scholars Frances Ellenbogen , A n n a Kersh, Claire M cC o n n augh ey, Ian Rym er, X and er Subashi, and R ach el W ard

Hiiiisfh aiuJ Lomli Honorary Science Award N e h a K u m ar Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship Erin Pow ell and M arie W alters

National Merit Finalists V an essa H u x, Elizab eth N guyen, and Jeffrey Zab in sk i

Metropolitan Honors Seminar liVladdie Dunfee, M ack en zie Cram blit, and Peter W illia m s

Scholar Athlete Award V an essa H u x

High-Q Academic Team Rachel Atkins, K evin H en dricks, Sarah Jacobs, John N elson , and Peter W illiam s

Sewanee A w ardjor Excellence M addie D unfee

Eamilton College Prize for Oral and Written Communication Lorie M argolis

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award I and Scholarship in Humanities and Social Sciences A dam W eissm an

Kodak Young Leaders Award Jo h n Folkerth

Appointment to the United States M ilitary Academy at West Point Ian R ym er

Middlebury College Award M ackenzie C ram b lit

Sharyn D. Jackson Spirit Award D an G orsky

National French Examination M ackenzie C ram b lit

Duncan W. Ailing Book Awards English Love of W riting Stephen A m o v itz Dedication ion to the Study of Jooumalism Stephanie C all Betsy M. Hughes Creative W riting Award E lizab eth N g u yen Dedication to the Study of Literature A n n a K ersn Visual Art Book Award T iffa n y T ran g TedTruslow Book Aw ard for the Performing Arts A n gela Bethel Foreign Language X a n d e r Sub ash i

Endowed Scholarships Loren M. B e n j Scholar A lliso n Buccalo

Duncan W. Ailing Book Awards Love of Foreign Language M arie W alters

Annabelle H. Cummings Scholars K im b e rly Lee and Kaite Jordan

Dedication to the Study of Mathematics C a rly Chen ow eth

W illiam and Julia Hobart Fam ily Scholar L yn n ze E n g lish

M aria Ferraro Excellence in Mathematics Peter W illiam s

Charles J. Lofino Fam ily Scholars Janae Poppa-Deis and E v a n G erthoffer

Excellence in Science V an essa H tix

David A. Saidel Scholars A m ire Gam ble and A n d rew D uberstein

Love of Science Jeffre y Zab in sk y

MVS Board ofTmstees Scholar Kata W illiam s

Outstanding Social Science Jo sh M ik u tis

40th Anniversary Scholars H al Roberts and Jo ely Lip so n

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O ^ v "The U n iverse is a gran d book w h ic h cannot be read u n til one first learns to com preh en d the language and becom e fam iliar w ith the characters in w h ic h it is com posed. It is w ritten in the language o f m athem atics." -G alilei Galileo

A s f i w l 3ird i ‘“T o m eet, to k n o w , and th e n to p art is a sad tale o f h u m an h eart.’ M s. M a ria Ferraro appears to be o b sessive-co m p u lsive, M s. M aria Ferraro m ig h t also p ay m ore atten tion to y o u th an y o u th in k you need . S h e is p roactive, b o ld and d aring. W h ile w e talk an d g ru m b le, sh e p la n s h e r lin e o f action. S h e is a d ear frie n d an d w ill be re a lly m issed .”

19 78 John Griffith "One of the most gifted math teachers I have ever seen, Maria Ferraro has an incredible ability to be at once rigorously demanding and flexible in her methods. I have enjoyed her wisdom and insight into students, school culture, and curriculum. Personally, her humor, her down-to-earth qualities, and her energy have been highlights of my time at M VS."

1979 Jeff Zabinski "Ms. Ferraro is a downright great teacher who knows how to press enormous calculus concepts into the heads of her eager students. She is an inspiration and will be missed."

1989

Barbara Cleary "As you head off to the beaches, the sun, and the sand,/Your colleagues will be standing and waving their hands./ W hen you pack up your cactus, your clubs, and your cat,/ Your worn, dirty cleats and your old softbaU bat,/ A chunk o f your school w ill be packed in the truck./ W e’re all wishing you only the best kind of luck./ You’re leaving, it’s true, and taking M iss June,/ But a part o f you stays here, and we want

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Jon Graetz "Maria Ferraro was integral to me coming to MVS, and she helped me improve my craft throughout my career. Thank you, Maria." 108

iMaria J^erraro Ms. Maria Ferraro is nothing short of legendary. Sometimes someone comes along and affects a community with such strength and in such a brilliant capacity that no other term can approximate the impact. Ms. Maria Ferraro really is, above all else, a math teacher who has inspired a tremendous number of students to reach their potential. She joined the Miami Valley School faculty 30 years ago as the mathematics department head, after a year of part-time work, and has since been instrumental in the success of many programs at Miami Valley. Ms. Ferraro was inducted into the Dayton Women’s HaU of Fame for her performance at the ASA Women’s Major Slow-pitch Softball Tournament in 1976 . In the sports arena, Ms. Ferraro has been the announcing voice at boys' basketball games most recently, but has coached everything from a girls' field hockey team to a boys' golf team. She has chaired countless, committees and has had a great influence in the independent immersion program that is so successful today. Painting with oil and watercolor, glass etching, AP grading, and golf are passions that will be reinvigorated in retirement, but Ms. Ferraro says that her true love- the “human face” of students in educationwili be enormously missed. Ms. Ferraro, you will never be forgotten by the MVS community.

D u rin g sen ior projects, M s. Ferraro spends tim e w ith som e o f h er beloved calculus students at H o ck in g H ills.

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"The Holy Roman Empire is neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire." -Voltaire

Mrs. Inbody is best known for her sincere kindness, her impressive wealth of knowledge in world history, and her dedication to teaching MVS students how to be global citizens. The ninth grade course, World Civilizations, has become a right of passage for students. When she became head of the social science department, the class exclusively addressed Western European ' history. In her classes, Mrs. Inbody has worked towards not only making her ' students better American citizens, but also better citizens of the world. When she became head of the social science department, the course was - ■ reconstructed to encompass all of the major civilizations since prehistoric times. In her immersion programs, she offers the kind of insight to her students that can only be received from an experienced traveler. Mrs.

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Linda Kretzler "Never have I had such a great friend and mentor. Here’s to the vpise woman and the sisterhood of the traveling teachers. The 27 years together w'ent by so fast. Seven immersions together and still there’s magic. Here’s to the characters in the past and the present that gave us such rich subject matter to revel in. Here’s to history, art, travel, and life!"

' Inbody has led numerous memorable im m ersion trips to many different

' countries, including Russia, China, Greece, and Italy. Model United Nations ■ atMVS owes its continued success to Mrs. Inbody's dedication and desire to . - provide everything she could for her students. Model UN began with one AP European History student serving as one-man delegation to the UD ■ conference. It has since expanded to over 60 students attending UD each year and additional conferences at the University of Chicago. Mrs. Inbody ' ’-■^.isays that her philosophy is to have students look at issues in international : politics from another nation's point of view, to understand how a nation's ..... position develops. In her achievements, Mrs. Inbody has been genuinely ■ , successful in leading her students to the skills needed to be self-sustaining ■ “ learners and global citizens. Mrs. Inbody's exceptional blend of historical knowledge and personal experience stories, along with her kind personality '■•‘i T_?will be missed by all at MVS.

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Barbara C leary "She doesn’t p lay golf, like M aria, o r k n it./ But w e kn ow she’ll do far m ore than ju st sit./ Peripatetic she is, no one can stop h er./ In travel and teaching, it w ill be hard to top h e r./ W e all w ish you w ell, as you start a n e w day./ Y ou r gran dch ildren w ill love having F ran lead the way."

1984 A n n a K arsh "M rs. Inbody's teaching style is so unique and her experiences are so valuable. I w ill alw ays rem em b er h er passing around her je w e lry and her stories about her experiences, w h ich ended up teachin g us about the culture.”

M rs. In b o d y’s senior advisees, Jessica L e v y and B aile y D en m ark, gather around M rs. In b o d y in the C olosseum .

Jo?n%fifHth "Having traveled with Fran Inbody in Japan and China on an Immersion and enjoyed many conversations vrith her about culture and history, I can attest to the passion that she brought to her subject, her love of students, and her mastery o f craft. I have great respect for her and affection for her as a friend and a coUeague."

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C in d y K n igh t "Fran's love o f the subject and passion fo r h istory are w hat keeps h er classroom alive and h er courses fascinating fo r students. Sh e is always b rin g in g the hum an experien ce o f h istory into the class." 109

"C haracter cannot be developed in ease and quiet. O n ly th ro u gh experience o f trial and su fferin g can the sou l be strengthened; visio n cleared; am bition inspired, and success achieved." -H elen K eller

1983 Jan Carlson "Karyl was the first contact for most students and is a great ambassador for MVS. She always greets students, parents and faculty with a smile."

1985 S a n d y H artm a n '" I t is t h e j o u r n e y i t s e l f t h a t m a k e s t h e d i f f e r e n c e .' M r s . B r i g h t m a d e e v e r y o n e 's jo u r n e y at M V S m e m o r a b le . H e r c a r in g n a tu re tr u ly m a d e a d iffe r e n c e i n t h e U v e s o f s t u d e n t s , fa m ilie s ,

Karyl Bright will truly be missed by the students and faculty ol" the lower school. For the past 25 years, she has been a dedicated member of the faculty and has always been wiUing to go that extra mile for the benefit of the students. During her early days . in the 8o’s, Mrs. Bright was a part of a lower school enrichment ■ program. She then became involved with the early childhood; program and helped make some constructive changes to the;; way in which the program was run. Following this she became •: the director of admissions, a wonderful job because of the : variety of things that she was able to do. Mrs. Bright became:the interim lower school principal for half a year before she took on the job for her last two years at MVS. She does not have'definite plans for the future, but she certainly hopes to relax, enjoy the leisure of retirement, and spend more time with her " grandchildren. She said that she initially came to MVS seeking a positive environment in which to raise her children and was very fortunate to find a home for herself.

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1989 Rashee Goyal “W hen we were younger, I remember that everyone would get excited when Mrs. Bright brought perspective families into our class room.”

1996 Dorianne Katz "Mrs. Bright is a warm, caring, and supportive individual who brightens our days at MVS."

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Kathie Johnson “Karyl is kind and welcoming, and is always ready to have conversation.” 110

M rs. B rig h t an d stu d e n ts s h o w o f f t h e ir fu n , n e w h a t s d u r i n g t h e lo w e r s c h o o l's C a t a n d t h e H a t D ay.

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Jan Carlson has spent 15 years as the administrative assistant to the lower school principal and admissions director at MVS. Following her ■ first grade teaching job in Iowa, Mrs. Carlson moved to Dayton where she and her husband protxdly raised three sons, and currently, enjoy „ spending time with their four grandchildren. Mrs. Carlson has :: assisted six different principals and two different admissions .. directors during her time at MVS. She mentions that her favorite . aspect of her job is simply enjoying the children. She loves to listen to the children read and she loves to see the children’s art projects. Mrs. Carlson especially treasures comforting the children when they are '" hurt, applying ice packs, and bandaging skinned knees. Each year, she ■ is excited to attend the children’s special activities such as the ■■ kindergarten restaurant, fourth grade state fair, fifth grade musical, ■ and the lower school end o f year picnic. Mrs. Carlson says she will : greatly miss the faculty, the parents, who are always so friendly, and, : of course, the students. With retirement, Mrs. Carlson is looking . forward to breaks from the 6:00 am alarm and coming in on “snow days” when the faculty and students are at home. As it will be hard for Mrs. Carlson to leave M VS and the lower school, the M VS community wants to thank her for her dedication, support, and warm morning greetings. Mrs. Carlson, you w ill be greatly missed!

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"T o la u g h o f t e n a n d m u c h ; t o w i n t h e r e s p e c t o f in t e ll ig e n t p e o p le a n d t h e a f fe c t io n o f c h ild r e n ; t o e a r n t h e a p p r e c ia t io n o f h o n e s t c r it ic s a n d e n d u r e t h e b e t r a y a l o f f a ls e f r i e n d s ; t o a p p r e c ia t e b e a u t y , t o f i n d t h e b e s t in o t h e r s ; t o le a v e t h e w o r ld a b it b e t te r , w h e t h e r b y a h e a lt h y c liild , a g a r d e n p a t c h o r a r e d e e m e d s o c ia l c o n d it io n ; t o k n o w e v e n o n e lif e h a s b r e a t h e d e a s ie r b e c a u s e y o u h a v e liv e d . T h i s is t o h a v e s u c c e e d e d ." - R a lp h W a ld o E m e r s o n

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Denise Chenoweth "It has been a real joy working with Jan Carlson. I wiU miss the pleasure that she gets from the children."

1992 Kay Hetzer "Jan Carlson is the lower school's memory, organization, and heart."

1996 Alisha Gandhi “Mrs. Carlson never made the office an intimidating place, and the fact that she knew everyone’s names was very comforting”

M a r k n e ( D iU a v o u Mrs. Marlene Dillavou has been the upper school Geometry teacher at MVS for five years. Mrs. Dillavou w ill be moving to Billings, Montana in late July. She hopes to continue teaching as a substitute until she becomes more familiar with the schools in Billings. Mrs. DiUavou’s dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated by the entire M VS community. We wish her good luck with her future.

2002 Becky Nienaber "Jan Carlson was a fantastic mentor; always caring and always there when I needed her."

2005 Janice Krochmal “Jan Carlson welcomed, cared for, and supported the entire lower school community. We will all miss her.” Ill

0 {A V "It is in fact a part o f the fu n ctio n o f education to help us escape, not fro m our o w n tim e - fo r w e are hound b y that -- b u t fro m the intellectual and em otional lim itation s o f our tim e." -T.S. E lio t

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Tom B rereton “A m o n g other things, Jo h n G riffith ’s gifts as a teacher dem onstrated h is view s about the nature o f good teachin g in the upper school. De facto, these in sights allow ed him to b e an outstanding m od el and m entor fo r his colleagues.”

2002 Bob Madden “Dr. Griffith is one o f the greatest gentlemen to have stepped foot on the campus of M VS. He has touched and affected each and everyone he has met here. To see the students’ faces light up every time they see him shows how great a person he is. W ith his quick wit and genuine care for the students and faculty, Dr. John Griffith will succeed at Battle Ground Academy and he will always be loved and missed by The M iam i Valley School community.”

2003 E liza b eth N g u y e n “D r. G riffith can do accents. H e can y e ll at m id d le sch oolers and co m m e n t th o u g h tfu lly o n really bad papers. H e can teach son n ets and S h elley , S ir G aw ain an d S h ak esp eare w ith ex c e lle n t h u m or, goo d sp e llin g an d a v e ry O xfo rd to u ch o f d ig n ity and pan ach e. C h ee rs and th an k s, Dr. G and fo r e v e ry con gratu lation s the class o f 2005 receives, m u c h b e lo n g s

20 04 Maria Ferraro “M y favorite things about Dr. Griffith: i) His most eloquent way of speaking; he always has the right words to express him self perfectly. 2) His quick wit; never is he tongue-tied even when he makes a mistake. He just talks his way out o f a jam w ith good humor. 3) His shirts are beautiful. (Especially evident after marriage. Do you suppose he now has help in choosing colors and designs?) 4) His w illingness to stop whatever he's doing and chat when that is what someone either needs or wants. 5) He is ready to forgive and forget. No grudges from this man.”

2005 Vin Romeo “I will miss the daily repartee that we had, whether we were in his office, in the hall, or in class.” 112

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Dr. John Griffith has spent four years at MVS as principal of th upper school, Enghsh teacher, and advisor. His time her changed MVS in many significant and positive ways. Th community wiU greatly miss his presence. Dr. Griffith becam very close to the student body during his years. He says th thing he wiU miss most is the "student culture,” including th openness with the kids and the intellectual curiosity among th community. At Miami Valley, Dr. Griffith implemented a ne^ advisory and set-up more Enghsh electives. He has gread improved community service and commitment, immersio: [01 programs, and performing arts programs. Dr. Griffith has als added to Senior Projects, improved the counsehng services, an ^ provided funding for a summer bridge program. Dr. Griffit will start his new job as headmaster of Battle Ground Academ (BGA) in Nashville, Tennessee on July i. In his new position, h will be overseeing academics, admissions, faculty, and wiU h ^ working closely with students and their famihes. Dr. GriJffith' 7." plans for his future at BGA include improving the curriculun adding electives, and pushing for independent study program!_r; Dr. Griffith's many contributions to the MVS communit-cannot be fully expressed through words. We wish him the hes - ' at Battle Ground Academy and appreciate all he generousl ;r gave to our community.

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Congratulations to our most recent MVS Alumni, the Class of 2005

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O Apple’s iPod is the year’s hottest tech gadget, fashion accessory and advertising personality, all in one creditcard-size package.

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O After four years on the market and billions of dollars in revenue, pharmaceutical company Merck recalls the arthritis drug Vioxx due to increased risk for cardiovascular disease. O General Motors releases the industry's first full-size gas-electric hybrid pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado. O Toshiba’s HD DVD and Sony’s Blu-ray battle for supremacy over the next generation of DVD technology Major movie studios are evenly divided in their backing of the tw/o technologies.

nature Designer dog breeds like the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goldendoodie,'' an ailergy-friendiy cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, are in high demand.

O African lions join the endangered species list because they are being killed to protect domestic livestock and their habitats are being destroyed.

O Although Saturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rings look solid from Earth, images taken by the international Cassini spacecraft show they are more like rivers of dust and ice, with particles ranging in size from specks to mountains.

O Swarms of locusts destroy millions of acres of crops in West Africa.

In September, astronomers announce the discovery In the Milky Way galaxy of a new and possibly abundant class of planets.

On a remote island in Indonesia, scientists find 18,000-year-old skeletons of a hobbit-like human species that grew no larger than today's average three-year-old child.

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in October, Mount St. Helens vents ash and steam for the first time since its major eruption in 1980.

Threatened by the spread of hormone-disrupting chemicals and global warming, polar bears are added to the endangered species list.

Knitted ponchos are fall’s hottest new fashion trend, gracing the shoulders of your classnfiates and your favorite celebrities.

o Airbrush tans, capable of lasting five to 14 days, provide a fashionable and safer alternative to harmful ultra-violet rays. I'Siiin a joum aW etf Cooper/AP/WWo World Pholos

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from a custom T-shirt store on the Web, vintage ’80s iron-on T-shirts are a hot fashion commodity.

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O Catch phrases used to encourage people to get out and vote become a fashionable cause, appearing on everything from T-shirts to ties. ^ Thanks to the popular movie

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With more than 7 million participants, paintball is the third most popular extreme sport, behind in-line skating and skateboarding.

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o Fast-food restaurants offer kids’

meals with healthy alternatives to fries and soda, including apples and milk.

The scrapbooking craze reaches new heights with more people wanting to capture their memories in creative ways.

C With DVDs delivered right to your door and no late fees, Netflix and Blockbuster Online become popular choices for movie rentals.

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trend, Hardee’s serves up a Monster Thickburger with 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat.

Events like the All Girl Skate Jam, founded in 1997, bring skateboarding to peak popularity among young girls.

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Pixar and Disney’s movie about a superhero family trying to live a normal life in the suburbs. Is a box-office smash.

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Johnny Depp scores his second straight Oscar nomination for Best Actor with his performance in

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O Already named best picture by film critics from New York to Los Angeles, independent film finds even more celebrity with a leading seven Golden Globe nominations.

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O Fox's “Arrested Development" wins the Emmy for Best Comedy Series after an inaugural year that is critically acclaimed but poorly rated.

O Stephen, “Lo," Kristen and friends bring their real Orange County adventures to MTV in the hit reality show “Laguna Beach,"

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ABC gets big ratings from its new hit drama “Lost," the intriguing story of 48 plane crash survivors stranded on an island.

^ To kick off her 19th season of CBS's “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Oprah and Pontiac join forces to give each of the 276 audience members a brand new Pontiac G6.

O Pausing and recording live television with DVR is rapidly replacing VCRs in households across America. C

Before his unbelievable 74-game winning streak comes to an end, NBC’s “Jeopardy” contestant Ken Jennings wins $2,520,700 — a TV game show record. He delivers over 2,700 correct responses.

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U2’s new album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb hits No.1 in Billboard magazine,^ | and the band is inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2005.

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After three years, Microsoft and Bungie Studios release the most eagerly anticipated video game sequel. Halo 2. Over 5 million copies of the game sell In the first month.

O The newest trend in video games is to go “old school," with plug-and-play systems featuring ’80s games from the likes of Atari and Namco.

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O The hottest "hard-to-get” toy for the holidays is the Nintendo DS handheld gaming system.

babies, as Courtney Cox-Arquette, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Liv Tyler and others all become first-time mothers.

C Thousands of young people become avid poker players, a trend sparked by TV shows featuring tournaments for celebrities and professional poker players. C The challenging “Metrold Prime 2: Echoes” takes home the prize as IGN.com’s Gamecube Game of the Year.

Even though It won’t reach bookstores until July 16,2005, preorders in December help J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince top several best-seller lists.

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sports O With a series sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox lift the “Curse of the Bambino" to win their first World Series title since 1918.

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Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21, to rapat as Su|sr Bawl Champions. They have won three of the last four Super B«i4s.

) Following his win in September at the Deutsche Bank Championship, Vijay Singh unseats Tiger Woods as the world’s No.1 golfer.

O i n December, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws his record-setting 49th tonchdown pass of the season. O In one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history, five Indiana Pacers players clash with Detroit Pistons fans on court and in the stands, The Pacers’ Ron Artest is suspended for the year for his involvement. O Russian teenage tenni&-statJifaria ; ; , . Sharapova defeats SerenrVWSanis to claim the WimbledorTtitle. Thanks to lucrative sponsorship deals, Sharapova ends the year ffi the world's richest sportswoman.

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Michael Phelps swims his way to eight individual Olympic medals, six gold and two bronze.

ATHENS 2004 O Together for the last time, the "Fab Five" of U.S. women’s soccer — Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, IVlia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Brandi Chastain — bring home an Olympic gold medal.

O Kurt E6sch winsihe Ci9- It is

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The Detroit Pistons, led by Ben Wallace and finals MVP Chauncey Billups, win the 2004 NBA title. Bonds joins Babe Rutti and Hnk Aararras tiasshafl’s onty 700^ home run l^ r s . his performance fails unds scrutiny ^ it is n w e ^ that Sontts and maier leaguers have been ti^ g illegal stercHds.

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season ® s and f^swieis fall to come to an agreement on players’ salary limitations The Tampa Bay Lightning claim the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup by winning the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals, 2-1, over the Calgary Flames.

Rodney Dangerfield, 82, veteran connedian famous for getting â&#x20AC;&#x153;no respect," dies from complications following heart surgery.

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