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Members of the Varsity Golf team join together to celebrate MVS during the singing of the alma mater.

Second graders show spirit during the Homecoming pep rally in preparation for the athletic games that follow.

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mmersion 1. Kyle Hembre '12 works with a child at a school. 2. The group in Nepal sporting the local garb 3. Sam Wagner takes a picture of the immersion group in front of the Taj Mahal with Dr. Ashwi Birdi. 4. Everyone in Varanasi. The Footsteps of Buddha: India and Nepal Immersion focused on the life and teachings of Buddha during the first two w eeks then traveled to Nepal and India.The trip w as life changing. Zach Kurdin '12 expresses his appreciation for the experience,â&#x20AC;&#x153;I've always w anted to see the Taj Mahal and Mt. Everest. Students who w anted to, flew over Mt. Everest and got to go individually up to the cockpit to take pictures. A nother highlight and am azing part of the trip for me was listening to a three hour sem inar by the Dalai Lam a in Dharm shala. W e could listen to a translation of his w ords on a radio. I was really surprised at his good sense of hum or.â&#x20AC;? A highlight for Robby Tate '12 w as w atching the sun rise on the G anges River and the city of Varanasi com e to life." Janesh Patel '12 stated, "The trip made me appreciate life here, especially being able to drink clean water.

1. The Rome immersion members congregate in front of the church at San Nicola in Carcere. 2. The group stands on the Circus Maximus with the Palatine Hill in the background. 3. On the last day of their trip, the immersion visited the Baths of Caracalla.

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"I loved absolutely everything about the Rome Immersion. I've wanted to go there since I was a little girl, and with tw o w eeks to see and study the city and culture we really got to know Rome," exclaim ed Elizabeth Quiros '12, Seeing ruins of buildings that have been in existence for m ore than a thousand years helped to put context to w hat the students w ere studying. Lily Todd '14 states, "Being there is com pletely different than reading about it." Teachers Bryan Lakatos and Robyn Case planned the trip and led the group on daily excursions beginning with an "Early Rom e Tour." Highlights included the Colossium , the Piazza Navona, Pom peii, and the Vatican. "Daily gelato.That's all that needs to be said," said Mai G ivhan '14.

1.Dressed in colorful local costumes the females of the group pose for a picture. Women wear different hats to signify whether they are married or single. 2. Jackie Pavlosky '13, Morgan Haak '13, and Stephanie Choo '12 take in the incredible view. According to the Incas the world was created here. 3. Students take a guided walk past a Pre-Incan burial temple. 4. All local transportation in Peru was by boat. Here, Audrey Lane '12 and others travel on the Towaya River, (check spelling) 5. Students deliver recycling posters that they made at MVS to the village of Esperanza. They built and painted recycling bins.

Students on the Peruvian Adventure im m ersion leam ed first- hand that in spite of having very few needs and a low level of technology, the people of this part of the world w ere som e of the happiest and stress-free people they had ever met. Highlights of the trip, led by four-year veterans Rob G artzka and Anne Griffith, canoeing on the Amazon at night, staying in a lodge that was more like a giant tree house, and a one night home stay on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Macy Merle '13 said about the imm ersion, "This trip was life-changing. W e gained a real appreciation for preserving our environm ent." The Civil Rights immersion group traveled down south to study the history of the civil rights movement. O ne of the most unique aspects of the im m ersion was the "personal contributions from so m any people who really held the m ovem ent together," stated their teacher, Mr. Jon Graetz. Marla G uggenheim er '13 explains, "The am azing part of this im m ersion was being in the actual places w here powerful historical events took place. W alking the streets where people rallied for their freedom and sitting in churches where charism atic civil rights leaders stood was am azing." 1. The students in the Civil Rights group gather on the steps of the Martin Luther King birth home in Atlanta. 2. The Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman John Lewis, Martin King III, and comedian and activist Dick Gregory before the rally at Brown Chapel in Selma, AL. 3. Bob and Jeannie Graetz stand by the sign marking the Graetz Neighborhood where they, f Rosa Parks, and E.D. Nixon lived. ^

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In late February and early March, Ohio w as its typical cold, cloudy, rainy self. W hile these conditions may have been tolerable for all of the other im m ersions, they were nearly disastrous fo r the 15 dedicated students in Mr. Brian C zarnota's Astronomy immersion. The students diligently w orked, plotting the courses of planets which media such as Carl Sagan's Cosm os series assured them existed outside the w alls of the ir cloudy prison. T hey were reduced to learning about the stars through terrifying experiences known as "star quizzes" in which students were confronted with sheets of paper containing dots that they had to label and group into constellations. A fter a few visits to the B oonshoft M useum 's planetarium , all of the w ishes placed on unseen shooting stars paid off and the clouds lifted, allowing the now am ateur astronom ers to see that which they had learned so much about. You don't have to fly to the moon to learn about the stars, at The Miami V alley School you ju st have to learn to fly above the clouds. 1. Southern Railway 1401 "Pacific" type at the Smithsonian American History Museum. 2. Chesapeake and Ohio #490 "Hudson" type. 3. Amtrak #164, running from Washington D.C. to Cincinnati. Photo was taken at a stop in Virginia where the group led by Peter Camm and Shea Davis stopped. The history of the railroad is the history of Am erica, as students in the

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im m ersion learned. T hey read and discussed the book R ailroads in A m erica and visited Carillon Park and its impressive transportation exhibit. O ther Ohio stops included a trip to Union Station in Cincinnati, and the US Railcar and Ohio Railway M useum in C olum bus. The group traveled to Baltim ore where they visited the B & O M useum and to W ashington, D.C. to see the M useum of Am erican History. A fte r trips to G eorgetown and G eorge W ashington Universities, and using a variety of form s of transportation including planes, metro, bus, light rail, co m m u ter rail the group took the long A m trak journey back home. Sunny w e ath e r enabled the group to follow the trail of the Little Miami railroad, now a Rail to Trail.

1 .The WHAT! Ohio group stands in front of the Patterson Homestead, a supposedly haunted historic spot in Oakwood. 2. At the now closed Mansfield Reformatory, Katherine Brown '15 and Christine Adib '15 pose behind the prison bars. 3. Students enjoy hearing stories of the haunted OSU dormitory, Canfield Hall. 4. Dayton's Masonic Temple has been the setting for several weird happenings. 5. Leah Griffith'15 and Harrison Smith '13 pose at Mansfield Reformatory, the setting for the film "The Shawshank Redemption." For some, O hio may be considered boring and lackluster, but students who made up the

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(W elrd, Haunted, and Tragic) soon realized that excitem ent does live In Ohio. The group researched sides of O hio that are unknown to m any life-long residents, developing a "richer appreciation for their hom e state," according to teacher, Mr. Blair Munhofen. Dr. Carolyn Phelps described the workings of fear, and Chris W oodyard, the author of the Haunted O hio book series shared som e of her personal experiences with the students. The W HAT! Ohio group traveled to num erous local oddities such as The Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon and spent three days in Colum bus and Cleveland experiencing more of the strange and unusual sites that Ohio has to offer.

Students im m ersed into Film iVlal<ing by learning to write scripts, direct, and edit by film ing and critiquing their own movie. "The movie. The M arty Murders, is by far one of the best m ovies in the history of this class," according to Mr. Vin Romeo. The class taught movie techniques through the study of film legend, Alfred Hitchcock, and then focused on the horror genre. Each student participated in a group of three or four to write a m ovie script that fully outlined the featured aspects of the films. The im m ersion allowed students to take som ething ordinary, simple, and fun and understand it at a more com plex and entertaining level. Students on this immersion included from left to right according to the top picture: Evan Staley '14, Julia Brown '14, Jerry Zhang '13, Mae Raab '14, Ding Ding '14, Kaitlyn Wright '14, Conner Imbody '14, Alex Heaney '14, John Winch '14 (with head turned) Lauren Marquis '14, Brittany Bair '13, Nolan Robinson '14, and Brandon Watson '13. Not pictured and taking the photos: Mitch Centers '12. 3 3

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1. Thanks to the encouragement of her friends, Laura Schear is able to achieve her personal climbing goal on the ladder at Camp Joy. 2. Mallory Centers, Ashley Trout, Leah Baker, Annaleah Spain, Ding Ding, and Mollie Greenberg learn how dance the Tango. 3. Saagar Kulkarni, Ian Squiers, Lollie Buenaventura, and Maansi Kulkarni at the Hindi Temple. 4. Matt Kolodzik works on his inward bound self portrait project. 5. Sydne Blackburn, Claire Weinstein, Mollie Greenberg, Maansi Kulkarni, and Mallory Centers in a group discussion.

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Freshman Innnnersion take close looks at them selves and practice team -building and leadership skills at Cam p Joy. T hey gradually look toward their larger com m unity by visiting various houses of faith and participating in the MVS phone-athon, am ong m any activities. In a book of pictorial highlights that she created of the im m ersion, upper school art teacher Linda Kretzler, said of the freshm en, "We danced, we clim bed, w e rappelled, we hiked, we played squash, we cooked, we journaled, we called alum s, we visited m any places of worship, we saw paintings of Monet, and w e created self-portraits through writing, music, or art. W e learned a great deal about team w ork, ourselves, and each other, and we grew as hum an beings." In addition to Mrs. Kretzler, Ms. Deb Spiegel and Mr. M ark Ash w orked with the freshm en.

1. Bre Porter '14 works on her archery skills. 2. Myron Ingram '14 in the dojo learns about martial arts. 3. The Peaceful Warrior immersion show off a yogo position.

ndependent mmersions Bo W a n g '12 M a rtia l Arts "Amidst all the physical wear and tear on my body, I actually found myself enjoying this opportunity to expand my capacities through the warrior art of expressing the human body."

P e n n y G illio tte '13 "Upon leaving for Bolivia, I thought my trip would mainly revolve around volleyball. But I soon realized it was a much greater trip full of culture, daily life, and new people."

Students in the Peaceful W arrior innmersion focused on learning the martial arts in com bination with physical and spiritual health. Bre Porter '14 states, "One of the biggest things we talked about was people being afraid to change and try new things, like yoga and to-shin do and m editation and archery, which are all things that we did. W e also watched m ovies which showcased this them e of people trying new things and it being really hard, but worth it, or people refusing to change or move on." The im m ersion, led by Mr. Glenn Squiers, was a great w ay to challenge students mentally, physically, and spiritually as they took on new adventures." Any preconcevied notions I had about the martial arts and to -shin do were com pletely destroyed. My mind was opened to all the possiblilities that practitioners are afforded," added Myron Ingram '14.

A ta lie G a rtz k a '12 Fashion Internship "Doing an independent immersion is the chance of a lifetime. It's one opportunity you get to truly immerse yourself in a topic you feel passionately about."

Bli T o to '1 2 "This experience opened up many opportunities for me to have a bright future in the world of international business and economic development."

A le x a n d e r M itc h e ll '14 "Though I did not speak much of the language, my immersion in Germany was an enriching experience filled with soccer, schnitzels, and fast cars."

J a c k s o n W a g n e r '12 Chile Experience "My first travel out of the country was a trip of a lifetime, 1 experienced a new culture, felt the romance behind the Spanish language, and made friends that I intend to stay in touch with. I hope this is just the first of many chances I have to travel."

M ic h a e l C a n a d a '13 "I went to Los Angeles to better prepare myself for the college audition. I learned a lot about myself and my craft."

R u o yin g C h e n g '13 "My experience in traveling around China and seeing those wonderful performances really helps me to understand deeper the Chinese traditional culture."

E m m a M a n g e r '13 New Y ork Theater Experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so eye opening for me as a performer to realize how much work you have to put into the career. Sing, dance, and act your heart out!"

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Amnesty Internationa A m nesty International's annual W rite-AThon dennonstrates the leadership of the club in directing the student body tow ards becom ing com passionate global citizens. "A m nesty International is a global m ovem ent of people peacefully fighting injustice and prom oting human rights. This year we were able to help a lot of people from all over the world and really m ake a difference. I am confident that Morgan Haak '13 and C am eron Jordan '13 will make successful strides in our club's progress next year." -Allyson Clark '12

1. Stacks and stacks of letters were written by US and MS students during Amnesty's Write-A-Thon. 2. Upcoming club president Cameron Jordan '13 composes a letter. 3. Club members Lauren McKenzie '12 and Arianna Yanes '12 create letters during the Write-A-Thon. 4. Club presidents Natasha Patel '12 and Allyson Clark '13 work hard to inspire others to be passionate about saving lives through letters.

Acadennic Challenge Lilly Todd '14 gives a thought provoking trivia question while Noah Waldman '15, Christine Adib '14, and Matthew Page '14 attempt to formulate the correct answer.

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Aesfhesia Aesthesia, the MVS literary m agazine, took on a new role this year under the leadership of editors Kat W ood '12, Alex Lachey '13, Liana Saleh '13, and Brittany Bair '13. T heir goals are best sum m ed up by Liana, who says the m agazine, "is an opportunity to harness the creative strings of ram pant f\/IVS artistic talent into one com pact volum e." Each w eek m em bers sorted through subm issions of poetry, drawings, jokes, pictures, and short stories from a variety of MVS students to decide w hat will make up this year's magazine. Marla G uggenheim er '13 com m ents, "Litm ag is awesom e. It's a great w ay for people to express them selves and for the whole com m unity to get a chance to experience the unique talents of our school." "Litmag not only shows our diverse talents in the English and art departments to our community, but it is a fun way for students to get to know other students who share the same interests." - Natalie Draper '13

1. Members of Aesthesia meet during their lunch period to review submissions. 2. Liana Saleh '13 and Morgan Haak '13 look over a picture.

A cadem ic challenge allows students to express their talents and knowledge in a com petitive manner, showcasing som e of MVS's academ ic talent. Although this year's team "had a 50/50 season" according to faculty advisor, M ark Ash. "We were a very young team this year, with no seniors," Mr. Ash added. He is excited to have the whole team returning next year. The group is now focusing on "beefing up its knowledge, to becom e a little more com petitive next year." The team finished six and one at the "Trash Tournam ent" and com peted in the Tippecanoe tournam ent, ÂŤ the Rowdy Raider, and the N orthm ont tournam ent.

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All School Sing Every year m em bers of the MVS com m unity gather in the Lane to share "a m om ent for our entire school to com e tog e the r and celebrate the holidays," says Claire S taley '12. This year students and parents alike enjoyed classics like "Jingle Bells," as well as "H ow M any C andles Do W e Light?" em bracing the diversity of the school. Then, continuing one of the m ost favorite traditions, each grade joined in fo r the traditional singing, and shouting, of the "Twelve Days of Christm as." Although it may not be the most beautiful rendition, the beauty within the tradition is invaluable in its ability to unite the entire school, faculty and som e parents in a fun event. The All School Sing will always be a great start to w inter break. This year was no different.

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1. Lyrit Ertsgaard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 and Elsie Mead '18 prepare for the sing. 2. Anticipating their final All School Sing as MVS students, seniors Arianna Yanes '12, Lauren McKenzie '12, Kelsey C lark'12, Daisy Brown '12, Allyson Clark '12, Shavonne Stanek '12, and Lauren Shaver '12 gather for a picture. 3. Lana Katai '17 and Lauren Imbody '17 enjoy the moment.

The All School Sing was a great chance for me to look back on my childhood m em ories of when I first learned all the songs that were sung. -Indigo Robinson '17

Convocation C onvocation rem ains one of tlie m ost tou cliing traditions of The Miami V alley School. This year, another distinguished alum ni was recognized, rem inding MVS of its history as well as its future. Todd Lang, class of 1984 and Executive Director of the Citizens Clean Elections C om m ission, spoke about how his tim e at MVS has shaped the person he has becom e by teaching him to be a lifelong learner. A fter his inspiring speech and beautiful perform ances from the m usicians of the school, “Carry On My Song” introduced the seniors, first graders, and kindergartners. C onvocation is a day to reflect on where students began, to see how much they have grown as individuals, and to see the younger classes as they both em bark on new journeys. "Convocation is one of the highlights of my senior year. It represents the beginning of the end." - Atalie Gartzka '12 with Caitlyn Lensch '23

"I really enjoyed being on the other side of Convocation this time as a senior." - Lauren Shaver '12

1. Sisters Kelsey Clark '12 and Allyson Clark '12 exchange a flower with their brother Nate Clark '23. 2. Faculty and students alike anticipate the convocation tradition. Front row, Brandon Blurton '18, Colton Morehart '18, Makul Sharma '18, and Marc Williams '18.

Senior Shane Ellis '12 and Benji Ray '23 are happy with their exchange.

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Diversity Club "D iversity council supports the incredible mix of cultures, religions, and beliefs that make M VS such a unique place. O ur events and initiatives serve to m ake students aware of o ther perspectives w hile also being fun and entertaining," says diversity leader A rianna Y anes. The D iversity Council is m ade up of m em bers from all grade, backgrounds, and ethnicities in the high school. Meeting every Friday, diversity club plans events including an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event for the entire school as well as an upper school T alent Showcase. At the MLK Day assem bly this year, a m usical group called T.R.U. perform ed their song “R esurrection” about Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision.

1. Diversity Club leader and chairman of this year's Diversity Day, Arianna Yanes '12, leads the ceremony, 2. Students represent their own culture by saying what diversity means to them in ten different languages. 3. Shavonne Stanek '12 brings the Diversity Day assembly to a close by reading Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

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Film Club Every Friday during lunch movie critics alike gathered from each grade to watch a special film selected by film club president Mitch Centers. A ccording to Mitch C enters '12, "Film Club has been w orking to bring the m ovies outside the classroom . M eant to be seen in one sitting, in a theater, in the dark, m ovies like T h e Shining' and 'Young Frankenstein' were shown in the Black Box on Fridays for the student body. Students were given popcorn and free adm ission to relax, enjoy and experience Hollywood classics."

Shane Ellis '12 and friends enjoy a movie during lunch.

1. Film club members raise thought over the scene occuring on the screen. Some enjoy and laugh at the strange movie while others are confused. 2. Asheev Patel '12, Shavonne Stanek '12, Michael Ludwig '12, Erik Larson '12, Robby Tate '12, Arianna Yanes '12, and Daisy Brown '12 watch a film.

The chess team had a historic season this year with m any notable wins. The team prevailed over rivals Beavercreek and Bellbrook to clench the Dayton high school chess cham pionship. S ophom ores Manish Paranjpe '14, Ishan Paranjpe '14, and Phillip Shepard '14, along with Bill Dyer '13, and Bo W ang '12, cam e together to form an excellent team. A dvisor Jon G raetz said, "This is my first Dayton city win in 23 years at MVS." A fter much hard practice, the chess team achieved a rem arkable third place at the state tournam ent. Individually, Manish, Ishan, and Philip placed 12th, 14th, and 15th, respectively. The team hopes to continue its reign as the chess cham pions of Dayton for years to come.

Cora C eipek and Jonathan R odriguez play "Bughouse," a variant in which pieces captured by one team m ate can be placed on the board by the other team member. c Q . 0 D

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T he w hole MVS com m unity anticipated the com pletion of the Z o m ig e r Environm ental Lab, better known as the Z-lab, this year. D irector Patti DeLotell, has m any exciting and creative plans in store for students of all grades. The m iddle school human ecology students will use the Z-lab to plan, research, and eventually consum e som e of the plants that they grow. W ith projects like the individually them ed raised bed gardens, upper school honors biology and 6th grade science experim ents, lunches on the lawn (which included tastes of student grown "purple haze" carrots), the new greenhouse prom ises to be a hotbed of activity.

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The Z-lab is under construction during the 2011-2012 school year. Students watch the construction and are curious about the new addition to MVS.

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1. Veggies get their start under grow lights in the middle school. 2. During spring break, Shania Patel '17, Ben Olsen '17, and Nick Olsen '17 help Mrs. DeLotell label newly planted pots of vegetable seeds. 3. Paper whites adorn the middle school hallways.

4 4 Students of all divisions will have opportunities to get their hands dirty, touching, tasting, discovering, and smelling the roses! - Patti DeLotell

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a oween Halloween is a highly anticipated event throughout the MVS com m unity. Y ear after year, students and faculty never fail to im press with their relevant and creative costum es. Mrs. Kretzler is notorious for her intricate attire. This year, she displayed her enthusiasm for the celebration with her Halo M aster Chief costum e. A ccording to friends, Sydney Fallen '17 and Lauren Im body '17, "Dressing up as Ninja Turtles was SUPER fun because we got a chance to dress up and act like the creatures we portrayed."

Tommy Balaj '16 sports a sombrero and poncho.

Margoth Quiros '19 poses with her kindergarten buddy, Kate Ondulick '24.

1. Lauren Imbody '17 and Sydney Fallen '17 strike a pose displaying their Teenaged-Mutant-Ninja-Turtle costumes. 2. Lower school students, Coco Zhang '19, Macayla Wilson '24, Curtis Smith '19, and Angie Mead '19 are part of the Halloween parade.

Mrs. Kretzler, upper school art teacher, shows off her homemade Halo costume.

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Homecoming H om ecom ing, as alw ays proved to be an exciting tim e for the MVS com m unity, filled with athletic events, reunions, and of course, the dance. O ne of the most sentim ental jo ys is the return of the alum ni. "Typically, there is an alum ni w elcom e tent with lunch served. Old yearbooks are out fo r the alum s to see. There are tours for interested alum s. Class reunions take place if the classes are interested, often with a dinner off-cam pus," explains Peter Camm. Students, faculty, and MVS fam ilies are invited to participate in the array of activities available such as the soccer, tennis, and volleyball gam es on Saturday, and the annual "Run for the Rams."

Lauren McKenzie '12 receives a pass from her teammate.

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Homecoming will be even more entertaining next year, as there are plans to "introduce some Friday evening activities, in addition to our traditional Saturday activities. - Colin Dunnigan

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IVIargoth Q u iro s '19 and IVIolle Lyon '19 show off their canine inspired face paint.

EC students gather around M arty at the hom ecom ing pep rally.

1. M ollie Choo '20 loves her new look! 2. kindergarteners Ella W essel '24 and M ikaela W ade '24 show their spirit posters at the pep rally. 3. Caroline Shoup '24 enjoys the day with balloon art. 4. John Chauvin '13 strikes the ball as Jam es Patterson '12 positions himself.

Parents and students, alike, enjoy the 5K run.

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Model United Nations This year's Model United Nations team worked hard to accomplish great success for the countries each partnership represented and won several awards at the University of Dayton Conference. Competing against hundreds of our region's Model UN teams, the MVS teams emerged victorious. Their experiences at the University of Dayton prepared them for the highly competitive national conference at the University of Chicago. Representing the small countries of Tonga and Sri Lanka, the MVS team was faced with the challenge of establishing their voices against larger and more powerful countries. Under the leadership of Ms. Spiegel, Mr. LaMotte, and Mr. Munhofen, the students once again won numerous awards and made their footprint in the most prestigious of conferences.

1. Richard Smith '13 listens to a proposal by another country during the conference. 2. A photo from the national conference at the University of Chicago 3. Galen Squiers '12 during the competive compeitition in Chicago.

Phloem & Xylem 'Our publications this year really showcased the effort we invested in each issue as our skills continued to improve. I can't wait to participate again next year." -Cora Ceipek '15

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Ornithology The O rnithology Club was a first tim e club this year. It was a successful endeavor filled with night-tim e O ctober owl w atching hikes, as well as visits from local bird-w atching experts. “ I was happy to be able to connect with nature in the w ay we did. W hen you’re bird-watching, you’re extrem ely attentive and observant of the things around you,” says Heidi Y arger '13, founder of the O rnithology Club. The club raised m oney to get the school Backyard Certified through the National W ildlife Federation. MVS has even decided to build a bird blind in the outdoor education center next year. “W hy w ouldn’t you bird-watch with cham pions?” says Sydney M acDonald '13.

Heidi Yarger '13, Grady Simms '13, and Karina Yanes '13 look for owls on a night hike.

1. Heidi Yarger '13 watches birds in the MVS garden. As she once said, "Bird watching is American's favorite hobby." 2. Sydney MacDonald '13 also enjoys bird watching at MVS.

In an attem pt to produce the most issues in MVS history, Phloem & X ylem produced seven newspapers. Under the senior leadership of Mitch Centers '12, A rianna Yanes '12, and Lauren Yu '12, as well as advisor Dr. Barbara Cleary, P & X inform ed the student body with stories in news, features, and sports of the school in each edition. Covering all aspects of MVS from additions such as the Zorniger Environm ental Lab to athletic profiles, students w orked hard to produce tim ely articles. “This year, P & X was all about bringing relevant news to students in a w ay that w as m eaningful and interesting,” said A rianna Yanes.

Arianna Yanes '12 works on editing an issue of the magazine.

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Red Cross S tudents in the Red C ross Club help out their school and com m unity through service projects and fundraisers to educate people on em ergency situation procedures. According to Shavonne S tanek '12, "W e have been raising m oney by putting on our breakfast bars." The group again held a W ellness W eek and a blood drive. As prom approached, a sobering dem onstration of a car crash situation, "Drive Sm art," left students silent as they w atched classm ates w ho were "injured" loaded into am bulances and a Care Flight helicopter. The sim ulation was organized by the club and the Parents' Association, with the involvem ent of the M ontgom ery County sheriff deputies, EMC crews, and MVH Care Flight.

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1. A few of the red cross members discuss the blood drive during lunch. 2. The Care Flight crew puts student James Patterson '12 in the MVH helicopter during the similation car crash. 3. The Care Flight helicopter hovers over the scene of the accident.

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We hope people take something positive away from this, (a reference to Wellness ^ Week) " / - Michael Ludwig '12

and Debate A fter significant progress during the 2010-11 school year, the MVS Speech and Debate team has continued to grow. Team m em bers participated in Centerville's Novice “Tournashop,” Princeton High School's Barton C lassic and the M iddletown High School Forensifest. Katherine Brown '14, Lauren Yu '12, and Manish Paranjpe '14 all placed at the Princeton meet. In the final tournam ent of the season at Mason High School, Emily Albrecht '14 and Sam Pickard '14 placed fourth in Public Forum Debate, Ishan Paranjpe '14 earned a second in Im prom ptu, and Leah Griffith '14 placed fourth in O ratorical Interpretation. According to advisor, Blair M unhofen, “This upswing in participation and perform ance is som ething for which MVS and I are proud. Frankly, this second season was groundbreaking. The students put in tim e and effort for w eeks at a tim e in preparation for these com petitions."

Lauren Yu '12 and Charis Stanek '14 dressed up for a competition.

1. The speech and debate team celebrates its victories after a competition by holding up their awards. 2. The entire team during a speech and debate event.

"Speech and Debate was a fun way to become informed of current events and work on public speaking skills at the same time!" said Lauren Yu '12

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student Governmen S tudent G overnm ent is the "bridge between the students and the adm inistration," said Daisy Brown '12, co-president of the club. S tudents from each grade are elected to the position and then represent their grade during lunch m eetings throughout the year. Student G overnm ent allow s students to take leadership over events in the upper school. This student run club plans hom ecom ing, fundraisers, and m ovie nights. "Student governm ent allows all grades to be represented, ensuring that the students' opinions and ideas are heard. W inter formal w as a new event that we brought onto the scene this year that turned out to be an am azing success," said A rianna Yanes '12.

Student Government presidents Daisy Brown '12 and Arianna Yanes '12.

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1. Anisa Kastle '14, Patti Jo Smith '14, Ian Squiers '15, and Katherine Brown '14 prepare for the meeting to begin. 2. Mr. Benedict and Claire Staley '12 speak to the student government about next year's dress code. 3. Galen Squiers '12, Lollie Buenaventura '15, Maansi Kulkarni '15, and Patti Jo Smith '14 wait for issues to be presented.

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Successions In keeping with this year's growth and change initiative, Successions also w ent through a series of its own m odifications. Doing away with all of the old layouts and com pletely redefining the look and content, the Successions staff led by Atalie G artzka '12 and advisor Tana Eikenbery attem pted to create a yearbook that was professional quality with accurate quotes that could represent the whole student body. Due to the new spring book deadline the small staff worked outside of school, nights, and w eekends to m eet the requirem ents. "You don't really understand how much w ork goes into creating a com plete book until you actually have to do it. W e worked really hard to make a nice final product. I really hope it shows when we get it printed," said Atalie G artzka '12.

Ashley Trout works on writing a fall sports story.

Atalie Gartzka '12 and yearbook advisor Tana Eikenbery review a page before submitting it.

1. Editor Atalie Gartzka '12 works hard on completing the final pages in the yearbook. 2. Ashley Trout '15, Sarah Gaglione '15, and Brittney Bair '13, work on contructructing stories for sports and clubs.

Sarah Gaglione '15 shoots pictures of the lacrosse team.

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UDDer S choo The upper school provides a wide range of visual art electives, including classes like painting and graffiti as well as ceram ics and glass beads. Regardless of the class, the com m on link is the opportunity for the artist to becom e technically proficient, explore selfexpression, and discover their own personal and creative voice. "I love art. I do different kinds of art to express my mind. I think the m ost im portant thing in art if to 'believe'. You have to believe that things are different in different people's eyes. The idea of connection within things is always balance, like yin and yang. I think that life and death are also balanced, and it is art, too," said Ji Zhang '13 a foreign exchange student.

Shavonne Stanek '12 works on a fused glass project for Mrs. Kretzler.

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"I could not imagine my life without art. It keeps me sane. MVS has allowed me to grow as an artist." - Shavonne Stanek '12

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Using a glass cutter, Allyson Clark '12, cuts glass to use for her fused glass project. "It's a once in a lifetime class. Kretz has the ability to make everyone feel like an artist," she said.

After taking the furniture elective, Shelby Carpenter '12 sits in her handmade chair.

Corde Donald '15 adds colorful ink to his silk scarf design.

1. Bli Toto '12 glues and clamps her chair together. 2. Lauren McKenzie '12 throws a ceramic pot on the wheel. 3. After taking Mr. Gartzka's furniture elective twice, Harrison Smith '13 stands with his second finished chair. 4. Alex Gray '15 blends colors on his pastel for Design 9. 5. Showing off her painting class creation, Leah Griffith '14 poses with her work.

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UDDer School Music T he m usic program continued to grow and excel this year under the creative leadership of Mr. Ross W illiam s. "Following last year's heavy loss of m usicians, a lot of people have stepped up in the Jazz program . W ith em phasis still on im provisational skills, we have been studying m usic theory more and m ore to greatly im prove our skills in order to fill the gap left by last year's graduating class. O utside of the Jazz program , m usic has also been flourishing, with program s such as the O cean Dance and M usic Project, choir, and m any individual m usicians who perform in the classical m usic ensem ble," sum m ed up David Busarow '14.

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1. Michael Canada '13 sings a solo during the winter choir concert. 2. Drew Makiewicz '13, Michael Canada '13, Lauren Yu â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12, Natalie Draper '13, and Marla Guggenheimer '13 i.e the Ramblers perform a song. 3. Jazz members Alex Heaney '14 and Benjamin John '15 work on a melody.

The music program allows people to become inspired in specific genres of music, but also allows musicians to follow their inspiration and learn about it. - John Winch '14

UoDer School Drama This year the dram a program at MVS continued with its tradition of excellence. P erform ances of Twelfth Night, directed by Peter Camm, and M acBeth, directed by student Lily Todd '14, captivated audiences. “Though fairly small in size, the quality of the acting in the MVS dram a departm ent is superb. W e are dedicated, passionate, talented, and capable of m anaging both m em orizing lines and school w ork with ease. Under the direction of well qualified faculty and even students, the departm ent puts on am azing shows, perform ances, and showcases," said Michael Canada '13.

“MVS is already a tight-knit community, but doing a production brings cast and crew members even closer together.” - Beatrice Lovett ‘12 "Personally, I enjoy the intimacy of the theatre at MVS. It allows me to build strong relationships with cast members and directors. This is something I might not be able to do once I go off and study theatre at a conservatory or university, therefore I cherish this completely.” - Michael Canada '13

1. Mollie Greenberg '15 and Bethany Ash '14 star in the MVS production of Twelfth Night. 2. Cast of Twelfth MfifW including director, Mr. Camm.

Claire Staley '12 gives a performance during the production of Twelfth Night

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M iddle School Life

The m iddle school years are A LL about experiential learning; from learning about the culture of ancient Egyptians, to traveling to Berea, KY to study about the Appalachian culture and traditions, to re-enacting the "U nderground Railroad" experience at Cam p Joy. W e are a diverse school of learners, and our students show it. W hether it's com peting in the Ohio Math League C om petitions, hedging their bets in the Stock M arket gam e, or entering an essay into a local Patriot's Pen essay contest, our students bring forth their talents and aren't afraid to share their strengths with others. The m iddle school years are form ative years for all students, but with a com passionate and dedicated faculty, and a globally oriented student body, MVS helps to make all students feel safe to take those risks and discover som ething new. According to Zoe W aldm an '17 "The m iddle school is my second home!"

Thomas Katai '16 learns to care for an infant in Mrs. DeLotell's 8th grade Life Skills class.

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The m iddle school is a supportive com m unity, w here everybody is your friend and nobody excludes others. It's w here you get one-on-one help from your teachers and the opportt â&#x20AC;&#x153; ity to excel. -M ichael D ettr 17 f|i iiiMlir-liifili

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"Although our grade has been overflow ing with w onderful new kids, I feel as if we have all been here since E.C." - Shania Patel '17

"I first came to this school not knowing what to expect and somewhat regreting that I left my old school. I am so glad that I did. It's been a great experience and I feel so blessed." - Abby Dickstein '17

"Ever since I came to The Miami Valley School I have been looking forward to Immersion. Now that it's only a year away, I can't wait." - Emma Pickard '16

1. Spencer W agner'16, Indigo Robinson '16, Jenny Grossmann '16, and Hunter Graham '16 enjoy a snack break during the middle school's outing to Woodhaven Swim Club. 2. Students create their own version of Quidditch with the help of Miss. Kohtala. 3. Jurnee Agbowu '17 learns about archaeology in Ancient Cultures class. 4. The day's Geometry homework is written on the board by Tobey Cebulash '16. 5. 8th grade girls express their Valentine's Day sentiment during morning announcements.

Madison Choo '16 adds blue-stone to an unknown substance during a chemistry lab experiment in Mrs. Lyon's class.

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Middle School Ar M iddle sclio o l art, often a favorite class of a student's day, gives boys and girls an opportunity to learn different, fun ways to express them selves. M iddle schoolers experience w hat it feels like to be an artist as they learn patience and inventiveness. Art teacher, Rob G artzka says, "All projects are based on artists' work. Students gain an appreciation of contem porary art and learn to use the tools and techniques that m ake it happen." Am ong m any projects of the year, eighth grade students study the w ork of designer, George Nelson, and create original clocks. Seventh graders learned about perspective and drew a picture of a room full of furniture to dem onstrate w hat they had learned.

Kaelan Patel '18 claims a victory in the middle school top tournament.

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1. Ian Kimmins '17 puts the finishing touches on his papier mache hockey sculpture. Hopi Indian kachinas and their stories were the inspiration for this project. 2. Alyssa Clements '17 works with Mr. Gartzka to attach yarn hair to her kachina fairy. 3. Peter Benedict '18 shows off the Picasso inspired guitar he created.

The m iddle school art program is a great w ay to challenge a student to w ork with paint, w atercolors, wood, and perspective. Mr. G artzka will alw ays help you and never give up on you. - Jack S m alley :7

Music and Drama Under the capable guidance of co-directors, Laura O rlowski and Laura Kohtala, this year's middle school play, S om ebody Famous, was a huge success. Bella Stevens '17 says, "As a new student, perform ing in the m iddle school play was fun, but the best part was developing friendships with my fellow cast m em bers." Mr. W illiam s' 8th grade m usic students wrote their own songs and learned how to dissect m usic into its parts, while the 7th graders had the opportunity to test musical instum ents and learn music history. Learning how to read m usic and practicing correct breathing techniques w ere som e of the activities taught to the 6th graders. Lennox Roberts '17 voiced his appreciation for m usic class saying, "I loved singing "Sir Duke," by Stevie W onder at the w inter concert. "There are a lot of great musical opportunities in the middle shook From music class to jazz band and solo projects with Mr. Williams, I find it easy to express myself through the music here." - Jack Badgiey '17

"Whenever I sing or play an instrument, I feel as if I lose myself in the music. Whether I am good or bad at singing, I still feel happy performing." - Elizabeth Johnson '17

1. Chloe Clark '16 and the middle school jazz band play a song for the pep rally. 2. Hunter Graham '16, Sam Condron '16, and Zahra Khan '16 play Carol of the Bells at the winter concert.

Cast of Somebody Famous - Gabby Vogelstein '17, Taylor Felder '17, Lyrit Ertsgaard '17, Sam Jenks '17, Jessica Li '17, and Jesse Herrick '17. Not shown: Bella Stevens '17

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Lower School Life T he low er school alw ays hums, sings, and dances with purposeful energy! Experiential learning is threaded through all our experiences; the kindergarten restaurant, first grade original fairy tales, second grade H eritage Day celebration, third gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independent research projects, fourth grade state fair, and fifth gradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s W illiam sburg trip. The O utdoor Exploration C enter continues to grow. M usician Chris Rowlands worked with students K-5 creating original songs. This year, the newly renovated library was a surprise for students, the Dayton Philharm onic O rchestra m usicians fill the hallways with sound during the year through the SPARK program , and students enjoyed the new rope clim ber on the playground.

Alex Riggins '20 thoughtfully ponders the question, "What can you tell me about the lower school?"

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Students (in lower school) have an opportunity to learn in a fun way. - Alex Riggins '20

"Lower school is great." Bryanna Ivery '20

"Lower school is awesome." Omesh Aggarwal '20

"Young learners experience difficult challenges." - Huff Benedict '20

1. Alex Yu '19 lights up his experiment with success. 2. Josephine McCallum '24 puts just the right color on her painting while Kate Ondulick '24 mixes a new hue. 3. Julianne Albrecht '22 is all smiles about her finished science project. 4. Alana Miller '23 discovers the physics of a tornado. 5. Fourth and fifth grade students perform during the winter concert.

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Lower School Art The studio is a place to invent, im agine, and problem solve. Students explore different m edia and techniques w hile beginning to build an art vocabulary. H ighlights of the year included the fifth graders’ oversized sculpture, the “Big Breakfast,” third and fourth graders’ papier m ache sculptures for the 2012 auction, and second graders’ 40 foot painted m ural that reflected the ir studies of the G reat B arrier Reef. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students m ade books with New Y ork artist, T racy Strong w hile kindergarten, first, and second grade students created a clay garden m ural with O hio Arts Council A rtist in R esidence Kristen Cliffel.

1. Lily Dettmer '22 adds underglaze to her ceramic creation. 2. In the studio, Tanisha Pallerla '23 and Amahs Jackson '23 experiment with watercolor while painting their observational drawing of an orchid. 3. Luke Grossmann '19 fills in color for a drawing.

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erforming Arts LS Perform ing A rts encourages enjoym ent, creativity, and active participation. Teacher, Becky Nienaber, rem arks, "I believe in the uniqueness of all children; each is a special gift with som ething special to offer." Children are encouraged to explore the ir talents through m usic, creative dram a, and theatre. Logan C arter '19 rem arks, "It was fun learning about H am let in 3rd grade. S hakespeare is aw esom e!" w hile classm ate Joey Rose '19 adds, "Perform ing Arts is creative and fun. I love to act." Eva Lyon '19 reflects, "PA teaches us about life lessons," w hile sister M ollie Lyon '19 concludes, "I love to act like fam ous people and learn about history. Perform ing A rts is hands-on."

First grader, Amaris Jackson '23, rocks it out to music in the "Improv Center."

Using iPads, Trey Laake '21 and Alexa Leske '21 practice solfege hand signs while matching pitch with playable solfege treble clefs.

1. Joe Bernsen '19 takes quill in hand as Diedrich Knickerbocker in the fifth grade musical production of Washington Irving's classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. 2. The 4th and 5th grade choir. Many Voices Serenading, presents, Keep the Candles Going under the direction of Mrs. Nienaber at the Winter Concert. 3. 2nd graders perform on Orff instruments in preparation for their spring Heritage Day.

After studying several Shakespeare comedies and tragedies, 3rd graders took to the stage reenacting their favorite scenes. Here Nick Bottom (Leah Patel '21) encounters Queen Titania (Renee Palmer '21) during A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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Daisy Brown

Shelby Carpenter

"Every day, man is making bigger and better fool-proof things, and every day, nature is making bigger and better fools. So far, I think nature is winning." - Albert Einstein

"Sometimes I do something and I think to myself, That's so Raven.'" - Zach Galifianakis

"When you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful." - Eric Thomas

Mitchell Centers

Stephanie Choo

Allyson Clark

"I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained." - Walt Disney

"Obsessed is just a word that the lazy use to describe dedicated." - Unknown

"Sometimes our thoughts and feelings are our most prized possessions and then there are times to let go of your possessions and wander." - Saul Williams

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Stefan Cleveland

Ben Cole

"In destinies sad or merry, True men can but try." - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared with what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Shane Ellis

Atalie Gartzka

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

"I don't believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be." - Ken Venturi

"Rage forever, forever rage." - Victoria Brandt

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Kyle Hembree

Najei Jabari

Corri Johnson

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear." - IVlark Twain

"Live life for a living." - Unknown

"Les seuls beaux yeux sont ceux qu| vous regardent avec tendresse." | - Coco Chanel

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Zachary Kurdin

Gabrielle LaFave

"When will the fantasy end...When will the heaven begin?" - In loving memory of Ben Breedlove

"We can't change the world unless we change ourselves" - Sean John Combs

"Look hard and ask yourself: what do you want from life? What truly matters' you and you alone? And you will have all the answers you will ever need." 1 - Unknown

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Erik Larson

Soo Yun Lee

"I want . . . to see the world through the underside of a glass-bottomed boat. To look through a magnifying glass at the galaxies that exist on the pinpoint of a human mind, because that’s the way my mom taught me." - Sarah Kay

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:21

"Don't live down to expectations. Get out and do something remarkable.” - Unknown

Beatrice Lovett

Michael Ludwig

"There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full." 'Henry Kissinger

"Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love" - Nelson Rockefeller

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^ 1;# I ignorant of absolute truth. But am ^hum ble before my ignorance and therein lies my honor and my reward" - Kahlil Gibran ill 6 0 "®

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Amanda Mikutis

"Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever." - Unknown

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.â&#x20AC;? - Dr. Seuss

Asheev Patel â&#x20AC;&#x153;At exactly which point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is, death in disguise? That's why, Knowledge Of Self is like life after death, Apply it, to your life, let destiny manifest.' - Talib Kweli

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James Patterson

"A day without laughter is a day wasted." - Charlie Chaplin

"My work with you is done. You are j ready to go into that world. Believe yourself. Dream. Try, Do good." - George Feeny

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"'What greater wealth is there than to own your life and to spend it on growing?" - Ayn Rand

"I figure life's a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand you're gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes to you...make each day count." - Jack Dawson, The Titanic

"Logic will get you from A to B. imagination will take you everywhere else." - Albert Einstein

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Alex Smith

Connor Sprenkel

"We wanted to go to the moon, so we went there. We achieve what we want to achieve. If we are not achieving something, it is because we have not put our minds to it. We create what we want." - Muhammed Yunus

"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies." - Bobby Jones

"Wouldn't you rather have a party with champions?" - Sydney MacDonald

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Galen Squiers

Nikita Srivastava

"What is happiness? The feeling that power is growing, that resistance is overcome." - Friedrich Nietzsche

"iViy life is my message." - Gandhi

Shavonne Stanek

Qianwen Sun

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." - Anythony J. D'Angelo

"Joyful along the road, thankful throughout the life." - Unknown

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Claire Staley "The truth is that an instant of real love, in the heart of anyone - the noblest man alive or the most wicked - has the whole purpose and process and mean of life within the iotus-folds of its passion." - Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Robby Tate "Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible." - Paul Klee

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Bo Wang

"If you lose your purpose, it's like you're broken." - Hugo Cabret

"This is the first day of my life." - Bright Eyes

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - General George Patton

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Katherine Wood

Arianna Yanes

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." - Edward Everett Hale

"A dream we dream alone is only a dream. A dream we dream together is reality." - John Lennon

"Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther." - J.P. Morgan

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Alan w as born in Hong Kong and raised in Q ingdao, S iia ng d on g P rovince. Now, Alan is an exchange student at M VS where he is connpleting half a year. He is a senior now in C hina and w ill be graduating this sum m er. B ecause of the education differences betw een the tw o Alan has com pleted his graduate exam in China last year but had to w ait until sum m er to g raduate and thus is spending his free tim e studying in the US. Alan wanted to com e to the US in order to attend a university but also to im prove his English skills and get used to A m erican culture. He really enjoys his experiences at MVS e spe cia lly th e classes he gets to participate in tha t he can't take in China, like experim ents, videos, and fine arts. O utside of classes Alan really likes participating in activities at MVS like attending w in ter form al, a basketball game, and a chess com petition. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I feel so happy to be here because 1 like to try some different things and every day here seems really new and challenging,â&#x20AC;? said Alan.

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Marla Guggenheimer Morgan Haak Bangzhe Huang Aisha Jabari Cameron Jordan

Cheerleader Libby Schear dresses as basketball player Corde Donald '14 to get students excited for the game.

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Adam Coy, Lydia Brazie, and Grady Simms chat between classes. Sam Yellin, John Chauvin, Patrick Doran, and Robby Weinstein work on physics homework during their free period.

Alex Lachey and Emmy Doore write letters during an Amnesty lunch meeting. Marla Guggenheim performs in the Ocean Dance and Music Project.

Alex Lachey Sydney MacDonald Andrew Makiewicz Emma Manger Macy Merle

Yuhan Pan Jaclyn Pavlofsky Collin Roe Liana Saleh Libby Schear

Grady Simms Harrison Smith Richard Smith Kaelee Tobin James Ullett

Ari Vandersluis Brandon Watson Robert Weinstein Karina Vanes Heidi Yarger

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"My favorite part of junior year was going to Peru and also getting to hang out with Mr. Camm in Quebec." - Macy Merle

"Going to Peru and singing Disney songs with Allyson Clark '12 on the back of a boat." â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Ari Vandersluis

"When Colin and John convinced me to join the soccer team, which was a lot of fun. I really got to spend a lot of time with the team." - Richard Smith

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Libby Schear, Sydney MacDonald, Grady Simms, Karina Vanes, Asheev Patel '12, and Heidi Varger prepare to go back to class after their lunch.

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Juniors and sophomores study math in Mr. Graetz's class. Alex Lachey and Ji Zhang draw during their lab time.

Close friends Breanna Porter '14 and Eden Campbell.

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David Abney III Christine Adib Emily Albrecht Anna Alexander Bethany Ash Andra Bane

Julia Brown Katherine Brown Olivia Brown Kaja Burke-Williams David Busarow

Matthew Cole Ding Ding Benjamin Edwards Frances Givhan Alexandra Gossett

Leah Griffith Grant Harlan Alexander Heaney Evan Henry-Singleton Conner Imbody

Myron Ingram Levi Johnson Anisa Kastle Sarah Kolodzik Stuart Lane

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Lilly Todd performs in the upper school play, Twelfth Night. David Busarow runs at one of the cross country team's meets.

Phoebe Rose, Stuart Lane, and Ian Squiers '14 pose for pictures after school. The Paranjpe twins lead the academic challenge team during lunch.

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Kaylee Maples Lauren Marquis Alexander Mitchell Rheanna Morehart Allison Norris

Matthew Page Ishan Paranjpe Manish Paranjpe Samuel Pickard Seth Pollock

Breanna Porter Mae Raab Schuyler Ray Lilith Richards-Todd Owen Robinette

Noland Robinson Phoebe Rose Javier Seldon Phillip Shepard Patricia Smith

Evan Staley Charis Stanek Robert Stevens John Winch Kaitlyn Wright

Kaja Burke-Williams and Alex Heaney hang out during their free period.

Charis Stanek works on a self portrait for Mrs. Kretzler's "Zen and the Art of Drawing" class. Mai Givhan, Bethany Ash, and Grant Harlan sit in the hall during Immersion.

What do you ook forward to in the future? "i'm looking forward to ttie surprising opportunites that wiii present themselves to me within the next few years I have at MVSl" - Leah Griffitli

"Although l!m only a sophomore, the thing I'm most looking forward to is graduation. I'm glad that MVS gave me an opportunity to explore ail options open to me." - Myron Ingram

"I'm most looking forward to independent studies and immersions in which 1 can take classes to engage in an education based on my personal interests." - Charis Stanek

Grady Simms '13, Stuart Lane, Leah Griffith take a break during the lab period.

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Freshmen Joshua Abney Leah Baker Trevon Baker Sydne Blackburn Lolly Buenaventura

Cora Ceipek Mallory Centers Simren Cheema Nathaniel Choo Corde Donald

Sarah Gaglione Alexander Gray Adam Green Mollie Greenberg Alex Hemm

With the help of his fellow freshmen, Calvin Ross climbs a wall at Camp Joy.

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Jon Idle and Mara McGlumphy learn how to do the "Hustle" during Freshman Immersion. Kelsey Tobin sings "Christmas Is" in the MVS winter concert.

Drew Lykins displays his drum skills at the winter concert. Saagar Kuikarni and Josh Abney put in a few more minutes of studying before a World Civ final exam.

Jonathan Herrick Jonathan Idle Benjamin John Sarah Johnson Matthew Kolodzik

Maansi Kulkarni Saagar Kulkarni Xinzhu Liu Andrew Lykins Henry MacDonald

Mara McGlumphy Jan Menafee Luis Rodriguez Calvin Ross Christine Saleh

Laura Schear Annaleah Spain Ian Squiers Kelsey Tobin Ashley Trout

Noah Waldman Claire Weinstein Charles Wheeler Elizabeth Wood

Cheerleaders Leah Baker and Ashley Trout show their MVS pride at a basketball game.

Maansi Kulkarni experiences a rope course at Camp Joy during Freshman Immersion. Drew Lykins, Elizabeth Wood, Christine Saleh, Claire Weinstein, and Mara McGlumphy on the Quebec trip.

What's your favorite thing about upper school? "You really get a chance to make friends and meet new people, not just in your grade but in all of the upper school as welt." - Lolly Bueraventura

"The best part of upper school is the immersion program, just the new and different opportunities I get to experience, awesome!" - Annaleah Spain

"I\/ly favorite thing about upper school is that you have more freedoms and privileges than you did when you were younger." - Alex Hemm

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8th Grade Nina Baig j Kayla Baker i Tommy Balaj Nick Berrie Troy Bradshaw

Tobey Cebulash IVIeredith Cliauvin IVIadison Choo Suneetln CInoudary Chloe Clark

Sam Condron Jonathan Duberstein Thomas Epperson Jacob Friedman Hunter Graham

Jordan Maddox and Kinnera Vallabhaneni conduct a chemistry experiment in IVlrs. Lyon's science lab.

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Hilary Wallsworth, Frederico Quiros, and Troy Bradshaw show off their moves at the March dance. An early spring allowed Suneeth Choudary and classmates a sunny February day for lacrosse practice.

The entire 8th grade participated in the Diversity Day celebration. During one of several presentations by writers, Kayla Baker and Madison Choo have a unique opportunity to meet Richard Paul Evans, author of Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25.

What ore you most looking forward to in upper school?

Jenny Grossmann Alex Hu Ahsem Kabir Thomas Katai Zahra Khan

Asa Leventhal Megan Lewis Jordan Maddox Carter Makiewicz Miles Menafee

Sam Milbauer Matt Paul Emma Pickard Federico Quiros Indigo Robinson

Kinnera Vallabhaneni Spencer Wagner Ellary Walsworth Abby Whitford Ryan Wood

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Eighth grade girls Hunter Graham, Abby Whitford, and Spencer Wagner hang out in the middle school commons after school.

Indigo Robinson, Megan Lewis, and Spencer Wagner enjoy recess on the new turf field. Nick Berrie poses for a Bretscher advisory picture.

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"I'm excited for the responsibility and freedom of being an upper school student." - Abby Whitford

"i'm looking forward to gaining new friends and the challenge of taking the next step and starting a new chapter in my education." - Miles Menafee

Jenny Grossmann and Ahsem Kabir participate in a team building initiative at Joy Outdoor Education Center.

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7th Grade

Jurnee Agbowu Jackson Badgley Alicia Buenaventura

Alyssa Clements Penn Cosier Carter Deller Michael Dettmer Aaron Dickstein

Abigail Dickstein Morgan Dunnigan Lillian Dunning Sydney Fallen Casey Gossett

Zachary Gunlock Carter Haak Chase Harlan Chloe Hemm Jesse Herrick

Kalyn Hopkins Lauren Imbody Charles Jacobs Samuel Jenks

Carter Haak plays a game of Quidditch during a Friday afternoon study hall.

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Sophie Schellhammer, Alycia Buenaventura, and Bella Stevens enjoy a nice day outside. Visiting Chinese students teach Nick Olsen and others calligraphy during Ancient Cultures class.

Eighth grade girls pose on the new turf field. Good friends, Chloe Hemm and Bijou Rozakis pose for the camera.

Elizabeth Johnson Lana Katai Ian Kimmins Jingyi Li Charlie Lyon

Nathan Mitchell Benjamin Olsen Nicholas Olsen Shania Patel Michael Perevozchikov

Iman Quadri Lennox Roberts Bijou Rozakis Ishaan Sandhir Sophie Schellhammer

Jonathan Sequeira Jack Smalley Jenae Sosebee Danielle Stevens Gabrielle Vogelstein

"I would say my favorite part of middle scfiool is project period and getting to interact with different grades more." - Lauren Imbody

"I like being more independent and getting to be challenged more." - Jessica Li

"I like that you get to meet a lot of new friends because everyone gathers at one spot during class changes. I also like that middle school prepares you for what comes next." - Charlie Jacobs

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Nick Olsen and Aaron Dickstein participate in a team building activity at Camp Joy.

What is your favorite tining about being in middle sclnool?

Morning announcements is the time when friends, Jonas Wadzinski, Charlie Lyon, and Jonathan Sequeira get caught up on the news. Lennox Roberts, Sydney Fallen, Alyssa Clemments, and Shania Patel smile for the camera.

Jack Smalley introduces his little brother David to life in the middle school.

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6th Grade Bijan Arasteh Peter Benedict Charlie Biehn Brandon Blurton Amanda Blust

Nathan Bratz Jack Brown Armaan Cheema Matthew Clark Jayda Coleman

Lycia Cromer Roopreet Dab Lyrit Ertsgaard Taylor Felder Joshua Friedman

After a couple of hours of fun in the pool, friends Lycia Cromer, Elsie Mead, and Samantha Ross take a break before returning to MVS. B

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Students in Miss Bretscher's 6th grade math class learn new geometry terms. Orientation begins at Camp Joy.

Math students work on a group project in front of the Lofino Atrium. Mac Clark, Bijan Arasteh, Jack Brown, and Charlie Biehn work on a novel illustration for English class.

Payton Haak Grant Hanley

Maxwell Johnson Ian Leske Meghan McDonough Elsie Mead

How is middle sclnool different rom lower school? "There is a lot more freedom and classes that you can focus on. The sports teams are also a lot more competitive and there are more games," - Jack Brown

Colton Morehart Ciara O'Donoghue Kaelan Patel Tamir Rastetter Gillian Rebar

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You're responsible for getting places on time rather than your teacher getting you to those places, which is a big change." - Roop Dab

Cyril Robinette Samantha Ross Sophia Ross Ayonna Sanders Makul Sharma

Quinn Squiers Evan Ward Johnathan Weller Marc Williams Avery Woodruff

Summer reading for the 6th grade included reading the novel, The Battle of Jericho and a captivating visit by the book's author, Sharon Draper.

New student, Amanda Blust, gets to know other members of her advisory during a photo session. Friends, Jayda Coleman and Ayonna Sanders, tackle the newest piece of climbing equipment at Camp Joy.

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Katherine Dettmer Ethan George Luke Grossmann Andrew Gunlock Yash Gupta Clarence Hopkins Ma'Caila Howard Eva Lyon Mollie Lyon Stephen Lyon Alec Martin Angie Mead Satya Morar

Margoth Quiros Joey Rose Nelly Rose Gabrielle Shaw William Shouse Curtis Smith Seth Stevens

Katherine Stierle Shane Taylor Vennela Vallabhaneni Jack Wire Alex Yu Grace Zerba Coco Zhang

After drawing a portrait of Mr. Benedict, Joey Rose shares it with him.

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Fifth grade girls cheer for the boys at the St. Luke soccer game. Steve Lyon escorts his kindergarten buddy, Gabriel Dunn. ■24.

Margoth Quiros and Katherine Stierle complete a long term project for science lab.

Jordan Bradstreet has a hands-on experience in Kellie Carter's science class.

Visiting artist Tracy Strong shares her passion for making books. The fourth graders are all smiles at Glen Helen.

Huff Benedict and Alexis McNutt make a discovery in science. Emi Clark, Mollie Choo, and Rachel Balaj enjoying a nice day on the playground.

Omesh Aggarwal Rachel Balaj Jordan Beasley Troy Benedict Jordan Bradstreet Mollie Choo Emi Clark Imelda Donnelly Julia Freeman John Groger Heather Hanley Nina Hemm Mckenzie Hervey Bryanna Ivery Henry Jenks Ella Johnson Pierce Katai Alexis McNutt Vera Menafee Chloe Midkiff Trinity Minus Salaar Mirza Alex Misick Niam Morar Leo Paris! Eleanor Peters Alex Riggins Destiny Rome Neil Sawh Andrew Shamma David Smalley Ian Wadzinski Adina Weiss Brigand Wientge Elijah Wireman

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William Groger Sam Grossmann Sahir Kabir Trey Laake Alexa Leske

Amelia Merithew Isabel Miller Renee Palmer Leah Patel Dave Scott

Christian Stevens Oscar Waldman Jake Wang Adeza Wientge

In the art studio students experiment with soft pastels. Evy Cook and Renee Palmer add blended pastel using an indirect technique.

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Students look at stars through their own telescopes at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. During their astronomy overnight third graders look for constellations.

Oscar Waldman researches the phases of the moon.

I've got the whole world in my . , , ^ hands, a favorite geography proiect. Luke Weller and Sam Leventhal share time together at the end of the day.

and friends enjoy geography twister.

A.J. Palmer, Connor Dunnigan, Andie Burns, and Lucy Leventhal prepare for sharing holiday traditions. Lakshmi Jain, Moliy Clark, Joe Brown, Connor Dunnigan, and Alaina Martin show school spirit.

Julianne Albrecht Sophia Bernsen Joseph Brown Andie Burns Alexander Carlton Molly Clark Lily Dettmer Jack Donnelly Connor Dunnigan Chioe Evans Ryan Evans Will Good William Hervey MaLaya Ivery Lakshmi Jain Bea Laake Lucy Leventhal Samuel Leventhal Alaina Martin Ronald McCoy Norah Miller

A.J. Palmer Nick Palmer Julia Peters Isha Rao Kiara Sanders Mira Soin

Drew Sprenkel Cameron Ward Chase Watson Luke Weller Antoine Wilson Phillip Yu

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Alana Miller Bahraam Mirza Nesta Owens Tanisha Pallerla Frances Peters

Benji Ray, Nate Winston, Sean Gupta, Nate Clark, and Addie Reid participate in a SPARK presentation.

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First graders show their spirit at the pep rally. Kayleigh Cook, Soraiah Easterling, Lekha Choudary, Tanisha Pallerla, Benji Ray, and Bahraam Mirza create motion in science.

With pencil in hand, Kayleigh Cook enjoys writing and drawing.

Gabe Dunn and Devin Wilson try out the new rope climb.

Caroline Shoup and Kate Ondulick work together on a math problem. Carla Ivery, Izzy Romeo, and Kyren Schmidt mix and add color to their line paintings.

BINGO!! Macayla Wilson and Aishah Siraj play planet bingo as they study space. Andy Rodzinka and Alex Barnabas make a discovery in science.

Alexander Barnabas Anna Barrett Heath Bradstreet Gabriel Dunn Doshia Hall Aurora Henry-Jones

Carla Ivery Josephine McCailum Sarah Merithew Jacki Milliken Nicholas Noyola

Kate Ondulick Henry Reid Andy Rodzinka Isabel Romeo Kyren Schmidt is

Caroline Shoup Aishah Siraj Gavin Soin Chloe Stephens Mikaela Wade

Charlotte Ward Ella Wessel Devin Wilson Macayla Wilson Lulu Zhang

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Madison Coffee Thomas Cook Clara Deneault Liam Evans Maximilian Halter

Breeanna Kwofie Ryannah Murphy Morgan Robinson Andre Sequeira Ariana Zaman

Enjoying the winter weather are Holden Midkiff, Kennedi Washington, Trevor Meyer, Liam Shields, Jay Holbert, Andrew Shields, Clara Deneault, and Madison Coffee.

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Morgan Robinson and Thomas Cook dig for dinosaurs in the sand table. Nehia Schmidt and Clara Deneault share a story.

Holden Midkiff draws a self-portrait.

Learning about Arctic penguins is fun for Ryannah Murphy, Andre Sequeira, Morgan Robinson, and Clara Deneault.

Building with Legos is a favorite activity for Kaila Pai, Liam Evans and Andre Sequeira. Nihia Schmidt and Nikki Meier play a matching game.

Liam Evans, Holden Midkiff, and Andre Sequeira build a rocket with ladder blocks. Ryannah Murphy, Andre Sequeira, Daniel Silvain, Alex Lemus-Joshi, and Liam Evans play on the climbing wall.

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Faculty & Sta m

Trey Adam

Mark Ash

Janelle Bailey

Kathleen Bechert

Lisa Benedict

Peter Benedict

Enrollment Financial Aid

US Math

Early Childhood

Headm aster/Bd. of Trustees/Admln. Asst.

Headmaster

Sarah Brewer

Peter Camm

Carly Carey

Mario Carrillo

Kellie Carter

Director of College Counseling

U.S French, Performing Arts Coordinator

MS Geography/ Speech

LS Phys. Ed.

LS Science

Brenna Bretscher MS Math

Michael Coleman Bryan Czamota

John Bevis Director of Facilities

Robyn Case Library/Media Specialist

Ashwi Birdi US Science

Barbara Cleary US English/ Communications

Deb Dailey

Shea Davis

Patti Delotell

Anne Dettmer

Julie Dube

US Science

MS/US Skills Specialist

US English

Z Lab Coordinator MS Human Ecology

Admin. Office Manager

Second Grade

Colin Dunnigan Director of Development

Tana Eikenbery

Rob Gartzka

Jennifer George

Anne Griffith

MS/US Visual Arts

Kindergarten

Bill Glisson Head of MS MS Soc. Scl.

Jon Graetz

MS Soc. Scl. MS English

US Math

US Science

Kay Hetzer Literacy Leader

Connie Howard Kindergarten

MS Science MS Phys.Ed.

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The faculty at M V S is unlike anywhere else. Their passion, knowledge and love of teaching fosters successful students and strong relationships. - Arianna Y a n e s '12

Bruce Huntsbarger Lin Jenkins Fifth Grade Tech. Integrator

Kathie Johnson LS Visual Arts

Christie Kemper ^School Counselor

Ken Laake Jr. Athletic Director

Bryan Lakatos Tech. Director US Latin

Heike Kennel Receptionist

Kathy Kissinger Athletics MS Admin. Asst.

Laura Kissinger LS Spanish, Alum. Relations

Laura Kohtala

M att LaMotte US Soc. Sci.

Ting L i LS/MS Mandarin

Yolanda Lyon MS Science

Denny Manning Dir. of Grounds/ Transportation

Becky Nienaber LS Performing Arts

Laura Orlowski MS English

Julie Patel Director of EC

Julie Paul Second Grade

Maureen Redmond US/MS Spanish

V in Romeo US English

Linda Shaver Fifth Grade

Karen Smith Dir. of Finance/ Operations

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Linda Kretzler US Visual Arts

Janice Krochmal First Grade

Yvonne Martin Fourth Grade

Katie M cC alllum Austin Munhofen B lair Munhofen US Admin. Asst./ Communications US Soc. Sci./ Registrar Coordinator English

Judy Payne Coord, of Extended Day

Am y Powell LS Admin. Asst.

Suzy Powell Head of LS

Kathy Priest Third Grade

§ Gabriela Sparks US Spanish

Debbie Spiegel US Math

Glenn Squiers US Soc. Sci,

Susan Strong Admin. Coord.

Kristin White Data Mgmt./ Donor Research

Ross W illiam s US/MS Music

Alisa Workman Early Childhood

Hua Zhang US Mandarin

Sara Swift Fourth Grade

Debbie Tipps LS/MS/US Skills Specialist

Allison Wagner Early Childhood

Sam Wagner Head of US/ US English

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Varsity soccer player Nathaniel Choo '15 faces off with an opposing player for the ball.

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Men's Varsity Soccer Looking back on the 7-8-4 season, A lexander M itcliell '14 says, "It was a liard season considering we lost so m any players but the team w orked really hard and we had a good season." Despite losses the team continued to put endless effort on the field for them selves, their coach, Mr. Carrillo, and fans in the sidelines, "O ur coach w orked hard for us so we w anted to w ork for him. All of the hard w ork that we did was able to be displayed when we played in front of hom e crowds," A lexander Mitchell '14 stated. Senior Jam es Patterson reflects on his career and says, "I will alw ays rem em ber the passion that Coach C arrillo and the other players have put into the field, the gam e, and the m em ories."

1. James Patterson '12 and teammate Stuart Lane '13 congratulate each other on the sideline with a handshake. Patterson '12 remembering all the times he played on field one says, "there is no better feeling." 2. Going for the ball, Noland Robinson '13 and an opposing player, head bump in unison. 3. The varsity men meet for a team huddle to prepare themselves for the upcoming battle.

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Throughout my career, I know that I have been influenced by many great peers and lifelong friends. My only hope is that I have passed this knowledge down to those younger than me because I know how helpful it would be to me. I know I could not have asked for a better community and facility to spend my higli school career. - Stefan Cleveland '12

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Women's Varsity Soccer

1. Captain Daisy Brown '12, Lauren Shaver '12, Allyson Clark '12, Goalie Gabby LaFave '12, Lauren McKenzie '12, Captain Kelsey Clark '12, and Lauren Yu '12. Allyson Clark '12 says, "I played all four years of high school, and we've always had a great team and really awesome coaches." 2. Even with a broken arm, Kelsey Clark '12, prepares to score a goal. 3. Kaltlyn Wright '14 approaches the ball.

The wom en's varsity soccer team com pleted a great season with a record of 11 -6-2. Each player worked hard to im prove her skill in various aspects of the game. U nder the leadership of Head Coach Mary Raiff and A ssistant Coach Chris Clouse, the team made MVS history by w inning its sectional game. Captain Daisy Brown '12 stated, "W inning sectionals/ regionals was definitely the highlight of the season, because we never expected to go that far. I learned that working hard and staying focused can bring you a long way."

"Playing in the district semi-final game was my favorite memory. It was a history- making moment and a tough game." Phoebe Rose â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14

"The most significant thing I learned was how important teamwork is." Maansi Kulkarni â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15

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Women's Tennis The young w om en's tennis team w orked hard and built this year to finish the season with a fantastic record of 15 and 5. W hile there w ere no outstanding tournam ent w ins Rheanna M orehart '14 m ade first team all area for the second year in a row. The team adjusted to the gam e m id-season and im proved im m ensely in the second half of the season. "The young team will only get better next year because of all of our returning talent," said Coach Vin Romeo. Arianna Yanes '12, who along with Rheanna played incredibly according to Coach Romeo, states, "The tennis team grew so much this year, both in our gam e and in our personal relationships."

1. First singles Rheanna IVIorehart '14 serves the ball in a scrimmage against the men's varsity tennis team. 2. Women's varsity team with Coach Vin Romeo. 3. Seniors Arianna Yanes '12 and Audrey Lane '12 pose with Coach Romeo. 4. The JV team with Coach Brenna Bretscher.

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The underclassmen brought tremendous spirit to the tennis team. The varsity and junior varsity teams had amazing winning seasons this year. The jam-packed schedule was exhausting, but incredibly rewarding at the end of the season. -Audrey Lane '12

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Cross Country

1. Team members await the upcoming race under the MVS tent. 2. Claire Winch '12, Anisa Kastle '14, and Marla Guggenhelmer '13 excitedly prepare to run 3.1 miles. 3. David Busarow '14 rounds the corner with teammate Ah Vandersluls '13 close behind.

Running. That's pretty nnuch all the MVS cross country team does. This year's team w orked extremely hard in practice every day to com pete for MVS. A rough estim ate is tha t each person ran about 300 miles during the fall season and that does not include practice during the sum m er. W hile it was a building year fo r the girls' team the boys were able to score points at every meet. "I believe that this is the first year in MVS history that an MVS boys' cross country team com peted and scored as a team in the D istrict C ross C ountry meet. There weren't a lot of spectacular finishes, but there was hard work, fun and prom ise for the future," says Coach C hris W atson.

“I’ve been running cross country since I was in 7th grade. The best part about finishing the three mile race is the sense of accomplishment you get afterwards.” Anisa Kastle ‘14

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Varsity Volleyba Despite a losing record, the varsity w om en's volleyball team really grew as one. W ith the help of Coach M elissa Bissel and Captain Shavonne S tanek '12, team m em bers w orked hard, regardless of the score. "1 learned how to w ork as a team , how to encourage others, and how to play volleyball! W inning our first gam e was my favorite m em ory from the season because it was such a close gam e and we pulled through," said first tim e varsity player Lolly Buenaventura '15. By the end of the season, the team m em bers had developed close cam araderie and look fonward to next year.

1. Ryan Carr '13 spikes the ball over her opponents block. "I learned that spirit is vital and perseverance and hustle are key," she says. 2. The team huddles during the game to discuss the next play and get themselves motivated. 3. The entire team lines up after their first game to transition to the other side for the second game.

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Varsity Golf

1. Mr. Laake, Alex Smith '12, and Sarah Kolodzik '14 on their way to state. 2. Zach Kurdin '12, David Busarow '14, Sarah Kolodzik '15, Alex Smith '12, Coach Dement, Matt Cole '15, and Ben Cole '12 celebrate with metals. 3. Teammates Ben Cole '12 and Alex Smith '12. 4. The Golf team.

"The golf team had a season of ups and downs. The beginning and the end were the high points. W inning m y first tournam ent at the Brookville invitational was som ething I will never forget. Seeing my team m ate, Alex Smith '12, sink a 20 foot putt to go to state was another highlight I will always rem em ber. M att Cole '14, David B usarow '14, and senior Zach Kurdin '12 continued to play better and make the team stronger. Sarah Kolodzik '14 played her usual strong and steady golf throughout the conference m atches," sum m arized Ben Cole '12. Finally, Eden Campbell '13 said, "The MVS golf team had a great season with many exciting courses and m atches. W e all grew as players with the help of Coach Ron D em ent and will m iss our seniors very much next year."

"Good times during the season made lasting memories and great accomplishments." Alex Smith '12 Q.

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MS Bovs' Soccer With a very large group of middle school boys, Coach Eric Kissinger says, "We w ere able to really focus on full-sided tactics during practice. Having the experience and leadership of a large 8th grade class definitely helped throughout the season when certain things didn't go our way. I was proud of the developm ent that each player exhibited. M any m ade great leaps and bounds with regards to their skill-set and building towards the future." Looking back at the 2 0 1 2 season (4-7-1), Carter H aak '17, said, "W hatever we did, w e did as a team." Coach Phil Klimowicz, Tommy Balaj '16, Nick Berrie '16, Frederlco Quiros '16, Matt Paul '16, Ellary Walsworth '16, Thomas Katai '16, Jordan Maddox '16, Alex Hu '16, Jacob Friedman '16, Coach Eric Kissinger Jesse Herrick '17, Jack Smalley '17, Michael Perevozchikov '17, Ian Kimmins '17, Jack Badgley '17, Charlie Lyon '17, Carter Haak '17, Lennox Roberts '17 Nathan Bratz '18, Cyril Robinette '18, Peter Benedict '18, Payton Haak '18, Jack Brown '18, Brandon Blurton '18, Charlie Biehn '18, Jack Weller '18, Tamir Rastetter '18, and Ian Leske '18

MS Girls' Soccer M em bers of the middle school girls' soccer team (3-8-2), learn all about team work and developing passion for a sport. Even though soccer w as a new sport for some, the experienced girls w ere helpful and accepting to those who w ere not at experienced. Small, but powerful Lyrit Ertsgaard, said, "Soccer is not only a sport; it is a way of showing who you really are."

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Coach Laura Kissinger, Meredith Chauvin '16, Amanda Blust '18, Jenny Grossmann '16, Chloe Clark '16, Madison Choo '16, Quinn Squiers '18, Alyssa Clements '17, Abby Whitford '16, Coach Laura Kohtala, Bijou Rozakis '17, Lyrit Ertsgaard '18, Emma Pickard '16, Nae Sosebee '17, Lana Katai '17, Jessica Li '17, Alicia Buenaventura'17

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Troy Bradshaw '16, Sam Milbaurer '16, Alyssa Clements '17, Coach Brian Bair Lilly Dunning '17, Alec Martin '19, Charlie Jacobs '17, Chase Harlan '17 Not pictured: Suneeth Choudary

This was a very successful year for the middle school golf team . According to Lilly Dunning '17, "We had a great season this year! I had so much fun spending another year with aw esom e team m ates and a great coach." "My favorite memory was when I got a par on one of the hardest holes and also when we won the league," stated Troy Bradshaw '16. Team members really enjoyed becoming friends while improving their golf game. "With such a small team, it was easy for us to come together and develop our skills," stated Alyssa Clemments '17. Coach Bair, proud of the 7 and 1 record of his team , stated, "Practice and perseverence lead to a championship season."

MS Volleyba In spite of a season record of 3 and 5, Coach Gigandet's middle school volleyball team gained important experience and confidence. According to Jurnee Agbowu '17, "Volleyball is one of the most selfempowering sports I know. As soon as I spike the ball, it feels like I'm smashing the earth!" The girls loved working together as a team. Sydney Fallen '17, new to M V S this year, said "Our volleyball team was awesom e. W e kept trying no matter how many times w e lost. I hope w e all com e back and play again next year. I love our team!" Coach Gigandet, Jurnee Agbowu '17, Spencer Wagner '16, Indigo Robinson '16, Hunter Graham '16, Gabrielle Vogelstein '17 Bella Stevens '17, Sydney Fallen '17, Ayonna Sanders '18 Lycia Cromer'18, Jayda Coleman'18 #89}

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LS Boys' Soccer Lower school soccer provides an opportunity for fourth and fifth grade boys to practice new skills and to try out different positions on the teann. This year's group of boys, coached by Peter Benedict and Julie Paul ended the season with a very respectable record of 6-6-0. According to Coach Benedict, "I was very impressed with the team's growth and developm ent of skills. By season's end, w e competed well into the playoffs and challenged team s that had beaten us earlier. That shows teamwork."

Back row: Coach Peter Benedict, Liam Burns '19, Curtis Smith '19, Will Shouse '19, Alec Martin '19, Joe Bernsen '19, Satya Morar '19, Huff Benedict '20, Logan Carter '19, Steve Lyon '19. Front row: William Caldas '19, Pierce Katai '20, Seth Stevens '19, Jordan Bradstreet '20, Alex Riggins '20, Yash Gupta '19, Niam Morar '20, Neil Sawh '20, Andrew Shamma '20, Salaar Mirza '20. Not pictured: Coach Julie Paul.

LS Girls' Soccer In her second year of coaching, Carly C arey saw the return of most of her team from last year. With the addition of some 4th graders who w ere new to soccer, the team w as able to work together to vastly improve abilities and play more like a team . Each girl had the opportunity to try different positions to gain new skills. T h e girls ended the season with a 4-7-1 record. Coach C arey stated that they had lots of fun and approached every gam e with an excellent attitude.

Coach Carly Carey, Nelly Rose '19, Grace Zerba '19, Eva Lyon '19, Bryanna Ivery '20, Rachel Balaj '20, Mollie Lyon '19 Alex Misick '20, Vennela Vallabhaneni, '19, Katherine Stierle '19, Vera Menafee '20 Eleanor Peters '20, Joey Rose '19, Margoth Quiros '19, Emmy Clark '20, Katie Dettmer '19

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Men's Basketba Through rough times during the basketball season the men m anaged to work hard during every practice and gam e while building a strong sense of cam araderie to finish the season with a record of 14-9. Focusing on playing as gentlemen representing M V S , a noticeable improvement in the players' basketball gam e was noted over last season. As Noland Robinson '14 said, "In the few years that I have been at this school, the basketball program has gone through a lot of change. In the past two years our team has gotten much better. I enjoy being on a team that works hard and is continuously getting better,"

1. Colin Roe '13 looks to his teammate to pass the ball. 2. Running down the court, Noland Robinson '14 is in transition. 3. Owen Robinette '14 is in his defensive stance. 4. The varsity basketball team.

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5. Trevon Baker '15 goes for a layÂ up despite the defensive traffic. 6. Dribbling the ball, Harrison Smith '13 calls out a play. 7. The JV and freshman basketball team.

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Women's Basketba T he wom en's basketball team finished another successful season with an am azing 3 1 -3 record. The wom en put their best efforts into practices and all of the hard work showed after each victory. Strong bonds built between the girls during the season helped keep them on their best gam e. "We had an excellent season this year, and I am so proud of how hard everyone worked. I am really going to miss the team . I wish them luck next year!" said Lauren Shaver '12.

1. Shelby Carpenter '12 takes the ball to the basket completely blowing by her opponent. 2. The women's varsity basketball team. 3. The team meets in a huddle during the game. 4. Daisy Brown '12 takes a shot from just inside the three point line.

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Each person brought a new and different element to the team. We bonded and meshed as a family and had an awesome season! Everyone works so hard and puts 99 forth so much effort. - Shelby Carpenter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12

Cheerleading

1. The cheerleaders perform a halftime cheer to the crowd during a home game. 2. Libby Schear '13, Olivia Brown '14, Lauren Marquis '14, and Atalie Gartzka '12 at the first away basketball game. 3. Libby Schear gets the fans on their feet during a timeout. 4. The cheerleading squad.

This year the M V S cheerleaders worked on motivating the varsity basketball boys while being fun and enjoyable for the fans to watch. Focusing on quarter and half time cheers, the cheerleading squad, under no direction from a coach, created all new original dances and cheers under the leadership of Atalie G artzka '12 and Libby Schear '13. As said by basketball player Harrison Smith, “This year was my first year doing “Cheerleading was so much fun! "You guys have m ade a big contribution to the way cheer and the squad really made Our squad got really close and worked really hard and ended up we play our gam e. T h e cheerleaders and the fans this season exciting and fun.” having an amazing season.” Olivia Brown ‘14 give us a reason to play and always get us hyped Laura Schear ‘15 up. Just another reason why this year's cheerleaders are the best." {p. #95 }

Varsity Swimming T he M V S swim team continues to grow and build witli each year it is in existence. The team flourished with new swimmers despite still not having quite enough to score points needed to win meets. "As a new swimm er this year, I felt very accepted and our team did very well overall," said Lauren Marquis '14. Although the swim team did not quite reach the success of previous years the team as a whole worked hard and individual swimmers received personal bests. Patti Jo Smith '14 said, "I was really proud of how well the team did with few swimmers. I can't wait to swim next year!"

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1. David Busarow '14, Stuart Lane '14, and Kyle Hembree '12 discuss the swim event that just took place. 2. Members of the girls' relay team cheer on their teammate in the water during the Metro Buckeye Conference meet. 3. Captain Audrey Lane '12 swims the butterfly.

It's been a wonderful experience watching the swim team grow over the past four years. We grew from a team of four to a genuine competitor in the Metro Buckeye Conference. The dedication and positive energy on the team was inspiring and our coach, James Landis, put in a lot of hard work to help us ^ ^ become faster. - Audrey Lane

Varsity Wrestling

1. Turning his opponent, IViatt attempts to pin him. 2. iVlatt successfully pins his opponent with an arm bar. 3. After defeating a Troy Christian opponent, he poses for a publicity picture. 4. Matt wins the State Division III title in Columbus.

Matt Kolodzik started wrestling at age four. Coached by his father, Matt is inspired by his greatest role nnodel, his brother Daniel, a college level wrestler. A typical day begins with five minutes of running and stretching, 15-20 minutes of warm -up drills and technique practice with a workout partner, and 90 minutes of live wrestling. Matt wrestles folk style until June and July, when he switches to free style. He says, "Wrestling is the hardest thing I've ever done, but I wouldn't have it any other way." His hard work paid off and his dream becam e a reality in March when he won the Division III state championship in the 106 pound category.

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Varsity Squash Varsity squash Coach Charlie Johnson reports that the 2011 -12 season finished on a high note as the M V S team finished 3rd of 6 team s in the G O W School's William Raynard Tournam ent. The team was competitive in all its matches during the season, and Galen Squiers '12 at #1 was undefeated throughout the season. C oÂ captain Corri Johnson '12 said, "This squash season was very satisfying as our co-ed varsity team , made up of some experienced players returning from last year's team and some players brand new to the sport, bettered our overall match record against rival team s in competition over last season."

1. Corri Johnson '12 uses a forehand shot. 2.The varsity squash team. 3. Front row: John Winch '14, Jackson Wagner '12,James Ullettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;13, Sarah Johnson '15, Bli Toto '12, Corri Johnson '12, Ian Squiers '15, Galen Squiers '12. Front row: Zach Kurdin '12 4. Sarah Johnson '15 uses a forehand volley to win the point.

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ower Lifting With the leadership of Coach Christie K em per and IViyron Ingram '14, members of the power lifting club developed strong techniques and practiced with determination as they prepared for their first competitiion. Each m em ber of the team improved his skills with bench presses, squats, deadlifts, and other exercises. According to Ingram, "We're really looking for new people to join and since it's considered a club, you can come to a practice and try it out for a day."

1. Richard Smith '13 2. Calvin Ross '15 3. Myron Ingram '14

MS Sauash Club Coach Charlie Johnson states that ,"The middle school squash team , which competes in a league against three other schools practiced hard each w eek during the season and played extrem ely well in all their matches. In the season final results, the M V S team placed 2nd out of the four team s that participated, and with m any returning 6th and 7th graders, M V S squash should be in position to take the top spot next season." Zoe W aldm an '17 said, "Squash was a fun after school sport I looked forward to at the end of each day." Back row: Tamir Rastetter '18, Cyril Robinette '18, Bijan Arasteh '18, Alex Hu '16, Jack Weller '18, Penn Cosier '17, Maxwell Johnson '18, Grant Hanley '18, Coach Charlie Johnson, Evan Ward '18. Front row: Jayda Coleman '18, Elizabeth Johnson '17, Zoe Waldman '17, Roop Dab '18, Quinn Squiers '18, Clara 0'Donoghue'18 iP"

MS Bovs' Basketba Because of the large turnout of boys for middle school basketball, the 6th graders played In the C Y O League, while the 7th and 8th graders played in the Metro Buckeye League. T he 6th grade team had a very successful season, ending with a 10 and 1 record. According to Coach Lewis Roberts of the boys in the older group, "About halfway through the season w e started to jell as a team . The boys began to learn that basketball is just like classwork. It takes hard work to be successful. W e're really looking forward to next year." C hase Harlan said of the team's 4 and 9 record, "We had a tough season, but w e really cam e together as a team."

6th grade team: Back row; Coach Marc Williams, Marc Williams, Payton Haak, Ian Leske. Front row: Mac Clark, Kaelan Patel, Brandon Blurton, Armaan Cheema, Charlie Bien.

7th and 8th grade team: Back row: Coach Kevin Kemper, Miles Menafee '16, Jordan Maddox '16 Carter Makiewicz '16, Jesse Herrick '17, Jack Badgley '17, Lennox Roberts '17, Coach Louis Roberts. Front row: Casey Gossett '17, Jon Sequeira '17, Charlie Lyon '17, Asa Leventhal '16, Chase Harlan '17, Carter Haak '17.

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T h e middle school girls' basketball team ended its season with a record of 3 and 10. In spite of their record, the girls remained enthusiastic. According to Iman Quadri '17, "We had a really fun time. I hope that next year w e see more wins and have as much fun as this year." Coach Kathy Kissinger stated, "I am very proud of this team . They worked hard throughout the season, and it w as evident through their improvement on the court. W e will miss the contributions of our four 8th grade players as they move to the upper school program. I look forward to a strong nucleus of players returning next season."

LS Bovs' Basketba W hile their record of 2-8 seems disappointing, the lower school boys' basketball team's season was still a success. Coach Laura Kissinger explains, "From the beginning to the end of the season every player m ade great improvements to his individual skills. It was great to see the team really becom e a cohesive unit." T eam m em ber Steve Lyon '19 states, "I feel like I improved my shooting and rebounding skills. W e could always count on Joe Bernsen '19 to get the ball and Alec Martin '19 to receive the ball and shoot. I can't wait to be on the middle school team next year."

Back row: Logan Carter '19, Alec Martin '19, Steve Lyon '19, Satya M orar '19, Joe Bernsen '19, Shane Taylor '19, Huff Benedict '20, Coach Laura Kissinger. Front row: Jordan Bradstreet '20, Niam Morar '20, Yash Gupta '20, David Sm alley '20, Neil Sawh '20, William Caldas '19. Not pictured: Henry Jenks and Luke Grossmann.

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Coach Carly Carey. Back row: V era M enafee '20, Eva Lyon '19, G race Zerba '19, Nelly Rose '19, Mollie Lyon '19, Bryanna Ivery '20, Katie Dettm er '19, Alex Misick '20. Front row: Katherine Stierle '19, Vennela Vallabhaneni '19, Margoth Quiros '19, Eleanor Peters '20, Joey Rose '19, Adina W eiss '20

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Men's Varsity Lacrosse T h e varsity lacrosse team started the season with high expectations. T he players and coaches returned a w eek early from spring break for tw o-a-day practices and opened the season with a well-played but tough loss to a talented Dayton Lacrosse Club. With eight returning seniors and a number of returning underclassmen, there w as a lot of excitement and anticipation about the team 's success. Unfortunately, a series of injuries and related setbacks changed that. T h e coaches rebuilt the team with partiular focus on the fundamentals, individual, and team play. The team's goals w ere based on personal mastery, leadership, and honoring the gam e. By season's end, these goals w ere achieved.

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Women's Varsity Lacrosse

1. Goalie Lauren McKenzie '12 makes a save. 2. Phoebe Rose '14 attempts to catch a pass during practice. 3. Coach Carey instructs Lolly Buenaventura '15 and IVlara McGlumphy '15 on how to properly play defense.

This year marked the third year of the girls' lacrosse program at M V S , and the growth and development of this team w ere very clear this season. According to Coach Carly Carey, "We were so much more competitive with every team we played. W e com peted with schools with over 1000 girls in the high school." As the girls' skills and knowledge of the gam e improved, they learned how to play like a team . T h e amazing talent and leadership of the seniors will be greatly missed next year."

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Varsity Men's Tennis Coach Vin Rom eo, who now has over 1200 wins to his credit, stated that victories over Xenia Christian and Cham inade-Julienne, two ranked team s, helped to m ake the 2 0 1 2 season a positive one. He stated that ,"W e ended last year's tennis season with a very inexperienced team and it took three w eeks to figure out the best line-up. T h e last half of the season was a huge improvement over the first."

1. Galen Squiers '12 prepares to receive the ball from his opponent. 2. The MVS men's varsity tennis team. 3. Schuyler Ray '14 and Manish Paranjpe '14 warm up during a practice. 4. A shot of the Vin Romeo Court.

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1. Sprinters Shelby Carpenter '12 and J.T. Seldon '14 practice resistance and strength drills. 2. Lauren Shaver '12, Owen Robinette '14, and Grant Harlan '14 practice on the track at W elcom e Stadium. 3. David Busarow '14 trains hard to obtain his goals in the 4 0 0 and 8 00 meter runs.

This year's varsity track team lias liad more tlian its sliare of challenges during the 2 0 1 2 season. With a decrease in athletes on the team , several injuries, and students involved in more than one spring sport. Coach Michael Colem an says of his team , "It's been a tough year that's helped to bring out the best in Coach Watson and me as coaches." Senior Lauren Shaver has her eyes on the state competition, and is working hard to qualify in the 80 0 m eter run. Shelby Carpenter '12 suffered an ankle injury late in the season. Grant Harlan '15 appears to be an up-andcom er in the mile and two mile runs.

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MS Bovs' Lacrosse T h e middle school boys' lacrosse team expanded its ranks in the 20 1 2 season thanks in large part to a set of avid and eager new players and a sixth grade fueled by its lower school team experience. Coach Trey Adam s enthused, "The team will continue to teach sportsmanship, develop skills, and build character in preparation for the varsity program."

Back row: Assistant Coach Colin Dunnigan, Ishaan Sandhir '17,Thomas Katai '16, Matt Paul '16, Nick Berrie '16, Sam Jenks '17, Frederico Quiros '16, Sam Milbauer '16, Leo Flotron '18, Payton Haak '18. Middle row: Carter Deller '17, Tommy Balaj '16, Penn Cosier '17, Troy Bradshaw '16, Charlie Lyon '17, Thomas Epperson '17, Nathan Bratz '18, Jack Weller '18, Kaelan Patel '18, Aiden Dinning '18, Front row: Peter Benedict '18, Ian Kimmins '17, Jacob Friedman '16, Jack Brown '18, Mac Clark '18, Brandon Blurton '18. Not pictured; Coach Trey Adams, Croft Haggerty '17, and Lennox Roberts'17.

MS Girls' Lacrosse The 20 1 2 year has been a successful one for the middle school girls' lacrosse team. With a current record of 5-2, the club team , consists of M V S girls and several players from other schools. According to Coach Laura Kissinger, "The girls have all improved throughout the season. It's been wonderful having so many leaders out on the field. They work as a team in every gam e, which lends itself to all of our successes. They are a joy to coach."

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MS Track and Field Chloe Hem m '17 expressed the excitement of track and field when she said, "From the pressure of the starting line to the fire of the gun or running past the finish line, to run is to be free." With a team that includes almost one fourth of the middle school, this year's middle school track and field team has been able to hold its own, especially against team s from higher divisions. Coach Laura Kohtala says, "Coach Paul and I are so happy with the number of students participating this year. W e have strengths in all areas.

Back row: Coach Julie Paul, Charlie Lyon '17, Jonathan Sequeira '17, Jordan Maddox '16, Jack Badgley '17, Michael Dettmer '17, Alyssa Clements '17, Jurnee Agbowu '17, Taylor Felder '18, Ayonna Sanders '18, Sophie Schellhammer '17, Coach Laura Kohtala. Middle row: Bijan Arasteh '18, Lennox Roberts '17, Alicia Buenaventura '17, Kalyn Hopkins '17, Iman Quadri '17, Lana Katai '17, Abby Dickstein '17, Nae Sosebee '17, Clara O'Donoghue '18, Jayda Coleman '18. Front row: Chloe Hemm '17, Emma Pickard '16, Lyrit Ertsgaard '18, Elsie Mead '18, Meghan McDonough '18.

_______ MS Bovs' Ter^nls An enthusiastic group of middle school tennis players promises to have an excellent 20 1 2 season. Coach R aya Morehart explains, "We have a great group of boys and girls, 18 in all. I'm especially pleased to have a 4-1 win over Lakota, a school that is new to our schedule this year. W e remain undefeated so far this season." Michael Perevozchikov '17 says, "The highlight of the season was in a match against CJ. After being defeated by him four times in tournam ents outside of school, I finally beat my CJ rival." As Colton Morehart '18 says, "We can beat them all!" Back row: Charlie Bien '18, Michael Perevozchikov '17, Jonas Wadzinski '17, Colton Morehart '18, Alex Hu '16, Makul Sharma '18, Avery Woodruff '18, Coach Raya Morehart. Middle row: Tamir Rastetter '18, Cyril Robinette '18, Bijan Arasteh '18, Jack Smalley '17, Tobey Cebulash '16, Armaan Cheema '18, Asa Leventhal '16, Charlie Jacobs '17. Front row: Meghan Lewis '16, Elizabeth Johnson '17, Kinnera Vallabheneni '16.

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LS Boy's Lacrosse T h e lower school boys' lacrosse team consisted of players from the fourth and fifth grades, as well as sixth grade crossover players and a few boys from neighboring schools. T he team has had a successful season so far, winning 11 and losing just 5 gam es. Peter Benedict '18 explains, "We have the chance to try every position that w e want to try, and everyone gets playing time. Som e of the boys have been playing for m any years, while some are new to the gam e, but all the boys really enjoy lacrosse." Coach Peter Benedict. Back row: Neil Sawh '20, Logan Carter '19, Kaelan Patel '18, Satya Morar '19, Carter Winch '19, Nathan Bratz '18, Jack Weller '18, Jack Brown '18, Henry Jenks '20, J.V.Boozel '19, Jordan Bradstreet '20. Middle row: Aiden Dinning '19, Brandon Blurton '18, Payton Haak '18, Ethan George '19, Peter Benedict '18, Mac Clark '18, Huff Benedict '20, Yash Gupta '19. Front row: Will Shouse '19, Steve Lyon '19, Jack Wire '19, Alex Yu '19, William Caldas '19, Salaar Mirza '20, Omesh Aggarwal '20, Niam Morar '20. Not pictured: Loudan Maples.

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