Oldfields SUMMER 2019
CELEBRATING OLDFIELDS’ YEAR-END TRADITIONS
M A G A Z I N E
Oldfields School is committed to the intellectual and moral development of young women. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, we encourage each student to make the most of her academic and personal potential. We seek to guide each student to grow in character, confidence, and knowledge by encouraging her to embrace the values of personal honesty, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility. Fortezza, Umilitade, e Largo Core— Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart—are the core values and beliefs that define our school culture. Oldfields School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-2020 Chair R. Augustus Edwards III P’95 ‘98 Vice-Chair Nancy Palmer P’12 Secretary Annievive Crain Palm ‘76 Treasurer Nancy Palmer P’12 Margaret Babbitt-Pierce ‘04 Richard C. Darrell P’06 Charles Driscoll, Jr. P’16 Heidi A. duPont ‘95 Carol Hubbell Engebretson ‘72 Lulu Laubenstein Good ‘72, Alumnae Association President Peter M. Kangas P’21 Elizabeth Labrot ‘76 Susan Andrews Leschen ‘87 Elizabeth Turner Love ‘90 P’20 Scott S. Menzies P’03 Donald F. Obrecht, Jr. P’16 David G. Perfield, Head of School Susan Sillcox Repko ‘72 Gay Richardson Smith ‘68 Hilary Gardner Swain ‘72
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Message from David G. Perfield 2
Year-End Traditions
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Class of 2019
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Alumnae Weekend
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Graduation Awards
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Class Notes
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Get to Know Joe
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Turning Points
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Hurray for May!
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The Largo Core Society
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The Exceptional Hilary Bates
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Oldfields Fund Update
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL DAVID G. PERFIELD The end of the 2018-2019 academic year marks the completion of my 18th year as an educator—and my first as a Head of School. The echoing reminder that “the days are long, and the years are short” rings true as I start to think about what the next school year will bring. Certainly, there is excitement about the unknown and the fresh start we all enjoy when our students return at summer's end and classes resume. At Oldfields, not unlike other schools with rich histories, there are traditions that keep us grounded and remind us of the unique experiences students have during the academic year. Oldfields does a wonderful job of celebrating. We celebrate as a community, we celebrate one another, and we celebrate Each Girl’s Success. The summer edition of the Oldfields Magazine aims to celebrate the “Year-End Traditions” (old and new) that you are familiar with, likely miss, and that help bring you back (spiritually and emotionally) to campus. We celebrate new faces and beloved colleagues that are leaving to enjoy retirement. I hope you enjoy skimming through this edition, and then enjoy it some more when you have additional time to absorb all the good things happening on campus.
The Perfield family: Lisa, David, Lexi, and Anna
families thinking? It’s likely their reflections covered a wide spectrum of emotions and memories—an accurate assessment given all the tears, smiles, and hugs. Much to my own surprise, I had an incredibly obvious and distinct thought as the girls executed a beautifully choreographed entrance and set-up. This walk down the hill is symbolic of their Oldfields journey. Each girl has traveled a unique path to reach this significant point…one of many endpoints in their lives—and now this ceremony provides a last opportunity to celebrate Each Girl's Success.
I was struck by the profound simplicity of the Oldfields Graduation ceremony. As is the tradition, the commencement speaker delivered a message the evening before during the Baccalaureate. On the morning of Graduation, I simply announced each graduate’s name, honored her accomplishment with “Congratulations,” and then each returned to the original semi-circle. I provided the official conclusion by announcing Head of School David Perfield presents Olivia Morris ‘19 “Congratulations to the”…and her diploma. before I could say “Class of 2019,” Graduation ceremonies are special. Graduation at Oldfields the celebrating and tossing of the roses had already started. is extraordinary. As I watched the procession, I wondered I’ve heard that’s a tradition, too… what each of the seniors was thinking. What were their I had a lot of “firsts” during the 2018-2019 school year—far too many to list. However, it seems foolish not to mention my first Oldfields Graduation. As we prepared for all of the events that occurred during the last week of school, I was encouraged to attend Graduation rehearsal— just so I could have a “feel” of what the special ceremony would be like on Saturday morning. Fortunately, I never made it to rehearsal, and I’m so glad I didn’t!
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“This walk down the hill is symbolic of their Oldfields journey. Each girl has traveled a unique path to reach this significant point…one of many endpoints in their lives—and now this ceremony provides a last opportunity to celebrate Each Girl's Success.” Campus naturally gets quieter as our students depart, but rarely do they realize what they’ve left behind. As educators, we relish the accomplishments of our students. We hold onto the moments when students experience growth—and we hope they take a piece of every little learning experience with them. As I complete my first year as Head of School and reflect on what I experienced personally and professionally during the 2018-2019 school year, I am most grateful for the relationships I developed with our students—and the moments when they reminded me why Oldfields School is special to them, to my family and me, and to you! I wish you a wonderful summer and will continue to ask for your help in serving as an ambassador for Oldfields. Sharing your Oldfields story with a neighbor, a colleague, or a friend might open a door for a young girl in their life who needs a place to live, learn, and grow. We have a place for her right here. On behalf of my dedicated colleagues, with Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart… Warmly,
David G. Perfield P’30, ‘32 Head of School
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019! Our seniors received 190 acceptances and chose to attend the following schools: American University Auburn University (2) Bowdoin College Dalhousie University Elizabethtown College Emory University Franklin and Marshall College Frostburg State University Georgia Institute of Technology Gordon College Goucher College Hope College Maryland Institute College of Art North Carolina A&T University Pace University Pratt Institute (2) St. Lawrence University Shenandoah University Simon Fraser University Stevenson University Syracuse University University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Redlands University of Tampa University of Texas, Austin University of Vermont University of Washington Warren Wilson College Gap Year (2)
Wow! We can’t wait to see what these young women accomplish next! More than $917,690 per year in merit scholarships were offered to our graduates!
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O L DF IE L D S A N NU A L AWA R DS C E R E MONY 20 1 8-2 0 1 9 The first awards ceremony was held by the Athletic Association in 1923. In time, when academic awards were added to this celebration, it became known as the Annual Awards Ceremony. This year, portable air conditioning was a welcome addition. Below are the awards and recipients whom we proudly celebrated on June 7, 2019.
Academic Awards ENGLISH
Senior Award: Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19
Green and White This award goes to the team winning the most points for intramural games, academics, discipline, attendance, spirit, community service, and the everpopular hunt for the Thing-A-Ma-Bob! WINNER OF THE GREEN AND WHITE CUP 2018-2019
The White Team Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19 is all smiles upon receiving the English Award from English teacher Rebecca Bloom. Underclass Award: Rebekah Turner ‘20 Poetry and Prose Awards: Azaria Ford ‘19 and Hannah Strube ‘19
2018-2019 White Team Captain Azaria Ford ‘19 and White Team Spirit Fern Peva ‘20 celebrate a White Team win! TEAM CAPTAINS 2019-2020
Green Captain: Rebekah Turner ‘20 White Captain: Fern Peva ‘20
Hannah Strube ‘19 and Azaria Ford ‘19 share a love for the written word. FINE ARTS
TEAM SPIRITS 2019-2020
Green Spirit: Kit Fisher ‘22 White Spirit: Kim Cardona ‘21
Margaret Nevens Art Award: Xuan "Amy" Wu ‘19 Underclass Art Award: Tong "Sophie" Liu ‘20 The Marjorie Martinet Art Award: Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19 WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish Award: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 French Award: Olivia Mahaffey ‘19 Mandarin Award: Sydney Freiberg ‘20
Azaria Ford ‘19, Kim Cardona ‘21, Fern Peva ‘20, Rebekah Turner ‘20, Kit Fisher ‘22, and Francisca Cuppen ‘19
Olivia Mahaffey ‘19 is proud to accept the French Award. SUMMER 2019
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AWAR D S MATHEMATICS
HISTORY
Pre-calculus Award: Haoran "Lucy" Zhang ‘22 Calculus Honors Award: Linghao "Lucy" Zhang ‘20
Senior Awards: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 and Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 Underclass Award: Rebekah Turner ‘20
Pre-calculus teacher Jude Zhu congratulates Linghao "Lucy" Zhang ‘20.
Maribeth Littlefield continues to inspire a love of history in students like Rebekah Turner ‘20.
PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Award: Hannah Strube ‘19 Music Award: Francisca Cuppen ‘19 Dance Awards: Fatima Fahnbulleh ‘19, Jaelyn Vines ‘19, and Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19
ACADEMIC HONORS
Underclass students who have received First Honors for all three terms this year: Hope Clarke ‘23 and Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20 Class of 2019 students with a grade point average of 93% or above for their senior year: Ava Baur ‘19 Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 Daphne Liu ‘19
Hannah Strube ‘19 Xuan "Amy" Wu ‘19 Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19
Seniors with a grade point average of 95% or above for their senior year: Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19, Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19, and Tianyun "Delia" Zhao ‘19
Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19, Performing Arts Director Carrie Hammond, Fatima Fahnbulleh ‘19, and Jaelyn Vines ‘19 all share the joy of dance. SCIENCE
Chemistry Award: Rachel Hurn ‘19 Physics Award: Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 Biology Award: Danielle Flashman ‘19 Academic Dean Christine Gilmore with Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19, Tianyun "Delia" Zhao ‘19, and Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19
Seniors with a grade point average 93% or above for their entire career at Oldfields: Ava Baur ‘19 Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 Daphne Liu ‘19 Danielle Flashman ‘19 Science teacher Taylor Montgomery presents the Biology Award to Danielle Flashman ‘19. 6
Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19 Hannah Strube ‘19 Xuan "Amy" Wu ‘19 Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19
Seniors with a grade point average 95% or above for their entire career at Oldfields: Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 and Tianyun "Delia" Zhao ‘19 OLDFIELDS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2019
MAY PROGRAM INDEPENDENT PROJECT HONORS
THE ANSLEY D. SMITHWICK FACULTY PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 Sydney Freiberg ‘20
IN ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE
Carly McNamara ‘20 Hannah Strube ‘19
SENIOR PRIZE FOR SECOND HONORS
The student with the second highest GPA for her senior year in a challenging program: Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19
This prize is to be presented annually to the faculty member who best exemplifies the Oldfields motto, "Courage, Humility and Largeness of Heart" by fully and willingly engaging in as many aspects of the academic and student life of the School as possible: Carrie Hammond
TAYLOR SMITH PRIZE FOR FIRST HONORS
Student with the highest senior GPA in a challenging program of study: Tianyun "Delia" Zhao ‘19 AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The senior who graduates with the highest cumulative GPA in a challenging program: Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19
Carrie Hammond shines in the classroom, on stage, and in the dorm, seen here with Associate Head of School Ansley Smithwick.
Athletic Awards VARSITY CLUB
Students who have played on three varsity sports teams in one year: Underclass Recipients: Olivia Davis ‘20 Stancey Smith ‘21 Rebekah Turner ‘20
Grace Vernarelli ‘20 Ruochun "Rosanne" Yang ‘20 Linghao "Lucy" Zhang ‘20
The student who is a Maryland resident and demonstrates her excellence in scholastic achievement by earning a cumulative grade point average in the top 5% of her graduating class: Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19
Senior Recipients: D’Naisha Bellamy-Greene ‘19 Morgan Gause ‘19 Olivia Morris ‘19
Jaelyn Vines ‘19 Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19 Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19
Faculty Awards
CHRISTINE HEARTFIELD MEMORIAL PRIZE
Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 earns too many awards to count, seen here with
Academic Dean Christine Gilmore.
THE STATE OF MARYLAND MERIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD
NANCY I. O’CONNOR ‘75 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING PRIZE
The student who demonstrates outstanding interest and participation in athletics: Faith Rhodes ‘19
Given on the basis of a ballot solicited from alumnae classes two and five years after their graduation from Oldfields: Dori Reigner
NIMICK ATHLETIC AWARD
McCOLL TEACHING AWARD
The student(s) with all around athletic proficiency, good sportsmanship, and team spirit: Morgan Gause ‘19 and D’Naisha Bellamy-Greene ‘19
Made possible by a generous endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl, parents of Jane McColl Lockwood ‘86, to recognize outstanding teaching: Wenjie Jiang
Wenjie Jiang is a crowd favorite! Head of School David Perfield agrees. SUMMER 2019
Morgan Gause ‘19 and D’Naisha Bellamy Greene ‘19 are basketball royalty. 7
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Crown Bearer Hannah Strube ‘19, Maid of Honor Azaria Ford ‘19, May Queen Olivia Morris ‘19, and Flora Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19
May Court
Riding Awards
Chosen by the entire Oldfields community, the May Court is composed of the four seniors who most closely represent what it means to be an "Oldfields Girl."
HORSEMANSHIP-SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Crown Bearer: Hannah Strube ‘19 Flora: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 Maid of Honor: Azaria Ford ‘19 May Queen: Olivia Morris ‘19 WITHERBEE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
The student who best demonstrates an understanding of horses, celebrates her own successes with humility, and takes joy in the achievements of her peers: Sydney Freiberg ‘20 THE HORSEMASTER AWARD
The student(s) who is dedicated to improving her riding skills and acquiring additional horse knowledge while possessing a genuine love for the horse: Xuan "Amy" Wu ‘19 and Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19
Olivia Morris ‘19 COACH OF THE YEAR
Gaby Davis COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR AWARD
Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19
In the barn or on a horse, Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 and Xuan "Amy" Wu ‘19 exemplify all aspects of true horsemanship, seen here with Director of Riding Amy Phillips. 8
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MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD
The student who has made the most significant progress in her development as a rider and horsewoman: Anastasya Pingree ‘20
School Recognitions ACADEMIC INTEGRITY BOARD 2018-2019
Senior Representatives: Danielle Flashman ‘19 and Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ‘19 Underclass Representative: Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20 SCHOOL JUDICIARY BOARD 2018-2019
Senior Representatives: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19, Fatima Fahnbulleh ‘19, and Olivia Morris ‘19 Underclass Representatives: Sophie Brault ‘20 and Vivian Love ‘20 CLASS AGENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019
Selected by their class to keep them connected to each other and to the School: Kennedy Green ‘19 and Daphne Liu ‘19
Trustee Ramsay Whitworth P’19 delivers the Freshman Trustee Prize to our gregarious Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon ‘22. KATHERINE CULBERTSON ‘65 AWARD
The first year student making the greatest contribution to the School: Daphne Liu ‘19
All School Awards THE GOLD KEY AWARD
The Student Ambassador whose outstanding support and cooperation working with the Admission Office has done the most to convey the Oldfields spirit to visiting families: Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 DIVERSITY COMMITTEE AWARDS
Given to the student(s) who celebrate diversity and promote inclusion throughout the School: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19 and Azaria Ford ‘19 TRUSTEE PRIZES
Eighth Grade: Hope Clarke ‘23 Freshman: Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon ‘22 Sophomore: Autumn Scott ‘21 Junior: Vivian Love ‘20 Senior: Azaria Ford ‘19
Head of School David Perfield and Associate Head of School Ansley Smithwick with Daphne Liu ‘19—a shining star from her very first day on campus. MARIAN CULBERTSON ‘63 AWARD
The underclass student making the most positive effort for its own sake: Claire Chao ‘20 MARY K. MCPHERSON AWARD
The underclass girl with the highest academic average in a challenging program: Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20
Trustee Nancy Palmer P’12 presents the Eighth Grade Trustee Prize to a beaming Hope Clarke ‘23. David Perfield and Ansley Smithwick agree that Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20 is our underclass academic rock star. SUMMER 2019
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AWAR D S JOSEPH T. BRENNAN II AWARD
MARION H. " CHIP " ALLEN MEMORIAL AWARD
The girl, who by her own efforts, has made the most significant progress during the current year: Ryleigh Adams ‘20
The student who best exemplifies past Board Chair Marion H. "Chip" Allen’s personal qualities of thoughtfulness and warmth through demonstrated concern for the overall well-being of the Oldfields community and the individuals who comprise it: Ashley Glezer ‘20
Ryleigh Adams ‘20 rocked her junior year, seen here with David Perfield and Ansley Smithwick. EDITH LIDDELL TWISS ‘28 MEMORIAL PRIZE
The student who has exhibited the highest standards of good citizenship: Hannah Strube ‘19 LEROY M. POLVOGT AWARD
The girl who, by example and by deed, has been the most constructive influence on underclass girls: Olivia Morris ‘19
Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20 walks down Graduation Hill with the Marion H. "Chip" Allen Memorial Award recipient, Ashley Glezer ‘20.
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD
Given each year by the head of school to recognize an outstanding senior: Azaria Ford ‘19
Azaria Ford ‘19 always started the day with a smile, here with David Perfield. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Our All-School President Olivia Morris ‘19 continues to make Oldfields and her parents proud!
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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Secretary/Treasurer: Yi "Annie" Zheng ‘21 Secretary/Treasurer: Zijie "Jessica" Vice President: Kim Cardona ‘21 Fan ‘20 President: Diana Santos ‘21 Vice President: Kendall West ‘20 President: Ashley Glezer ‘20
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LORNA M. KELLY AWARD
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACHIEVEMENTS
The underclass girl who, in the opinion of the teaching faculty, possesses the greatest love of learning for its own sake: Kasey Michlowitz ‘20
All-School President 2019-2020: Claire Chao ‘20
Kasey Michlowitz ‘20 sets a wonderful example in and out of the classroom.
Claire Chao ‘20 is ready to lead as All-School President.
The highlight of the Awards Ceremony, at the end of the evening, is the presentation of the two most prestigious student awards given by Oldfields School. ELIZABETH LEEDS MEMORIAL AWARD
HELEN E. TRAVERS AWARD
The senior girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the School, which are expressed in the Oldfields motto "Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart": Hannah Strube ‘19
The senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has made the greatest overall contribution to the School: Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19
SUMMER 2019 Hannah Strube ‘19 and Charlotte "Charlie" Beaulé ‘19—we will miss your academic excellence, stellar leadership, and beautiful smiles.
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Get to Know Joe
Joe Doherty joins Oldfields School as Director of Academics and Programmatic Affairs There is a new face behind the desk in the "glass office" in the Nevens Library. Joe Doherty, Oldfields’ new director of academics and programmatic affairs, elected to make this space his own because he wants to be in the center of things, to be accessible to students and teachers alike, and to learn as much about life at Oldfields as quickly as possible. What a great start! So when you are on campus and are passing by, please stop in and introduce yourself! When you get to know Joe a bit better by reading the interview below, you will understand why the entire Oldfields community is thrilled to have him on board!
How would you describe your educational philosophy?
My educational philosophy is focused on one simple yet profound principle: every student is a scholar. Each child that walks into a classroom is successful in her own way, with unique talents, interests, and experiences. Working in tandem with the parents, the job of the School is to provide a transformational education that allows the student to develop into a lifelong learner. An exemplary education is grounded in strong, healthy relationships. The relationship between the teacher and student has more of an impact on Why did you choose to go learning than structural into education? factors such as class I serendipitously entered the size, curriculum, and teaching profession. Upon instructional materials. finishing college in 1996 Students need to feel part and trying to determine of a nurturing community what career path to take, I before meaningful learning was offered a job teaching can take place. A school’s astronomy and physical instructional program must science in California. As a be intentional, challenging, recent graduate, I was in and engaging. The curriculum that fledgling state, and the cannot be divided into silos; idea of moving across the each department should not country had a lot of appeal, be insulated from the other. Joe Doherty enjoying his new open environment in the The George S. Nevens, Jr. so I accepted the position. Students must engage in Library that is conducive to learning and sharing. I will never forget the cross-curricular units of study, first time students walked into my classroom—it was with a blending of relevant content, twenty-first century skills, and one of the best days of my life. I loved interacting with the habits of learning. Teaching is a dynamic field, where the teacher students and providing them with guided discoveries. I now have and student engage in a yearlong journey. The most influential over twenty years of experience working at independent schools, teachers routinely reflect on their practice. They crave feedback and I am just as excited about education as I was during those from their colleagues, parents, and, most importantly, their days as a neophyte teacher. students. What subjects did you teach as a classroom teacher? What do you think is the single biggest academic challenge facing I have taught science, math, and interdisciplinary studies. For high schools today? the past several years, in addition to being the director of Schools are tasked with preparing students for an unknown and studies, I was teaching an Invention and Innovation class. That unpredictable future. It’s estimated that up to 85% of the jobs was rewarding because it forced the students to think creatively, today’s high school students will have in a decade haven’t been embrace productive failure, and to recognize that there isn’t invented yet. To tackle this challenge, schools need to find a always one right answer (i.e., divergent solutions). I would love to balance between proven pedagogy and embracing bring a similar program to Oldfields! I am excited to be teaching change. Oldfields does this extremely well, and Fundamentals of Algebra II here at Oldfields for the 2019-2020 it is one of the main reasons I decided to join the school year. community. Offerings such as the May Program expose students
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Welcome, Ella, Laura, Julia, Ryan, and Joe!
to experiential education that takes place outside the traditional classroom. The girls become passionate and confident learners, which are key ingredients to success in college and beyond. What are you most excited about for the 2019-2020 school year at Oldfields? I look forward to getting to know the Oldfields students and families. During my on-campus interview, I was impressed with the palpable sense of community. Everyone I talked to—students, alumnae, parents, and teachers—loved the school. I can’t wait to be part of the Oldfields family! What is the most important thing you want every student to know about you?
(so is being a parent of a high school student!), and I am here to help navigate those challenges and celebrate the many successes. Can you tell us a bit about your family? I am excited to be living on campus with my wife, Laura, a former elementary school teacher, and our kids, Ella (7), Ryan (3), and Julia (3), who all love living at a boarding school. I am glad to hear that Oldfields is a very "pet-friendly" place since we have a dog, Maddie. The children love riding their bikes around campus and can’t wait for their "big sisters" to arrive in late August!
Please join us in welcoming this amazing addition to the Oldfields family! We are so glad you are here, Doherty family!
I want every student to know that I am approachable, caring, and will be their greatest advocate. Being a high school student is hard
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Hurray for May! May Program—the Ultimate Year-End Tradition
New This Year... Playwriting: Musical by the Sea in Cape Cod On a break from creating their musical, Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19 and Nuoya "Laura" Yang ‘19 jump for joy on the beach at Cape Cod.
By the time mid-May rolls around, the students have completed their exams and are ready for a change. Time to get out of the classroom and try something new! Enter May Program—one of the most anticipated, rewarding, and transformative events in our students’ Oldfields experience. As always, there are programs across town, across the country, and across the globe where our girls immerse themselves in two weeks of experiential learning that complements the academic curriculum. This year girls could choose from triedand-true programs such as World War II and the Holocaust, which took them across Europe, or branch out into new territory and ride horseback through Iceland. Regardless of the program they select, everyone comes away with a better understanding of themselves and their peers, a different perspective, and new friends.
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Iceland on Horseback
The Gullfoss waterfall illustrates the natural beauty of Iceland’s volcanic terrain.
OS students get a chance to ride the famous Icelandic ponies.
From Farm to Fashion: Global Fiber Arts
Haoran "Lucy" Zhang ‘22 and Isabella Lambrow ‘19 share a special moment as they learn the science and engineering behind how yarn is made from alpaca fleece.
Art and math came into play as the students crocheted these adorable bunnies.
Give a Little, Take a Little…of Baltimore
Stop Motion and Claymation
Tara Hu-Henderson ‘23, Kim Cardona ‘21, Madilyn Geidel ‘22, Diana Santos ‘21, and Olivia Mahaffey ‘19 take a break while volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank.
The students gained a new appreciation for movie-making as they produced creative and humorous stories using stop motion and claymation.
Back by Popular Demand…
World War II and the Holocaust: WorldExploration War II andofthe Europe Holocaust: Exploration of Europe Vivian Love ‘20 takes a quiet moment to write in her journal in Normandy.
This lucky group got to travel with veteran historian Maribeth Littlefield P‘07 on her 12th trip teaching about World War II and the Holocaust.
Art in Nature
Flight
Robotics
Students took advantage of materials around them to create a nature sculpture—a cool place to hang out for students and campus kids alike.
It’s a good sign that the instructor is still smiling after Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon ‘22 (front right) and Emily Malis ‘20 (rear) flew the plane!
A member of the Hereford High School Robotics Team, Kent Bowers, talked robotics with Yujue "Chloe" Wang ‘20, Muhan "Angela" Yang ‘20, Jooyeon "Juniper" Moon ‘22, and Siyao "Milla" Du ‘20.
Things to Know Before You Graduate Students earned certification in CPR and first aid.
Head of School David Perfield was happy to teach the students how to change a tire.
Teachers Clark Courtney and Mary McQuinnVinyard join students Anna Altman ‘22, Ahoefa Nanevi ‘20, Stancey Smith ‘21, Suin Lee ‘23, and Amelia Nason ‘21 as they learn self-defense from Sifu Gamel Spencer, Sr.
More Exciting Exciting More Programs… Programs Art of Jewelry Food Science Goes Global Introduction to Italian The United States Seen Through the Eyes of Others And of course, some wonderful Independent Projects! Cake Design through the Decades
Animal Outreach
Ella Ratcliff ‘22 carefully decorates her 90s themed cake.
Yu Xi "Jennifer" Fan ‘19 makes a furry new friend at Long Ears Donkey Rescue.
Do you know a girl who would benefit from the magic of Oldfields?
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Year-End Traditions
Margaret Swanson and Peter bring joy to Morning Meeting.
MORNING MEETING OUTSIDE? A tradition in the 1980s that had fallen by the wayside was resurrected by Head of School David Perfield this spring. The girls loved it when Assistant Riding Director Margaret Swanson showed up with her horse, Peter—the darling of the barn.
Assistant Head of School Caroline Blaum takes advantage of the coffee truck with Olivia Mahaffey ‘19.
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Kona Ice came to campus and Horan "Lucy" Zhang ‘22, Brianna Ginyard ‘22, and Yi "Annie" Zheng ‘21 all enjoyed some cool treats.
EXAM WEEK TREATS A nice addition to the last weeks of school.
Old, New, and In Between!
Students enjoyed exam goody bags courtesy of the Communications Office.
GARDEN PARTY IS A CLASSIC Taking place the evening before the Baccalaureate, Garden Party began in the 1920s when Miss Alie began serving punch and cookies in her garden to seniors.
Tom and Annie Faxon wear their Garden Party best.
Network Head of School David Perfield gets into the Garden Party spirit with Manager Rachel Welch, Daphne Liu ‘19, and Libby Shannon ‘19.
School Counselor Lindsay Harloe’s daughter, Savannah, smiles in her floral dress and hat.
Olivia Morris ‘19, Faith Rhodes ‘19, and Carly McNamara ‘20 reminisce over the past year while looking through Rarebit.
Hats and floral dresses were the rage in the 1980s—the floral dresses are still present, but only a select few held on to the hat tradition this year.
igh Adams ‘20, and Ruochun "Rosanne" Yang ‘20, Ryle look over the amazing enti Schim beth Eliza English teacher magazine, Tidbit. ry work produced in this year’s litera
Garden Party now includes the release of the Oldfields yearbook, Rarebit, and literary magazine Tidbit.
Hannah Strube ‘19, Xiner "Sylvie" Pan ’19, Ariella Beals ‘20, Tong "Sophie" Liu ’20 and Rebe kah Turner ‘20
Olivia Morris ‘19 and Olivia Mah affey ‘19 love the tradition of strawberries at Garden Party.
. Nadya Firor ‘22 agrees
Strawberries are still on the menu, but the cream from the old days has been replaced by the chocolate fountain!
Year-End Traditions
pen ‘19, m Captain Francisca Cup h Turner ‘20, Green Tea eka Reb ‘20 rit a Spi Pev m n Tea Fer Green Team Spirit ria Ford ‘19, and White White Team Captain Aza
Claire Chao ‘20 and Daejarie Jone s ‘20 celebrate a Spirit Games victory!
SPIRIT GAMES The Greens and Whites have been battling it out (in a friendly way) since the early 1900s when the teams were named Gentleness and Courtesy.
cipate with their Even faculty children love to parti is cheers on Hann n Rega own spirited gear. Here, ‘99. inson Toml e Kesli with Team n the Gree
A LITTLE PIECE OF OLDFIELDS Math teacher Cynthia Krohn borrowed a tradition from her alma mater Mount Holyoke, bottling a tiny bit of campus dirt and presenting it to each graduating senior. OS girls will always take a little piece of Oldfields wherever they go and be reminded they always have a home at OS.
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Math teacher Cynthia Krohn crea tes a new tradition with Olivia Mah affey ‘19.
OLDFIELDS GRADUATION Simple. Beautiful. Unchanging. Bare feet, white gowns, and red roses have endured through the years.
Yujue "Chloe" Wang ‘20, Xiner "Sylv ie" Pan ‘19, Linghao "Lucy" Zhan g ‘20, Ruochun "Rosanne" Yang ‘20, Keyi ng "Sara" Tang ‘19, Yi "Annie" Zhen g ‘21, Zhaoyu "Bella" Zhang ‘19, and Tian yun "Delia" Zhao ‘19, take plenty of photos to remember the day.
‘19 shed a few Olivia Davis ‘20 and Olivia Morris day. et rswe tears on this bitte
Joy mixed with tears is still the norm as seniors present roses to underclass students.
And of course….the tossing of the roses into the air as the head of school congratulates the class. D’Naisha Bellamy-Greene ‘19, Juny i "Sophie" Xie ‘19, Morgan Gause ‘19, Isabella Lambrow ‘19, and Tianyun "Delia" Zhao ‘19 celebrate in true Oldfields fashion.
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Ashton Hampton ‘09, Head of School David Perfield, Ashala Powell ‘09 and Natasha Kachikwu-Oweh ‘09
Oldfields alumnae reminisce by taking a walk down Graduation Hill.
AL UM N AE W E E K E N D 2 0 1 9 — W H AT A B LAS T! From the minute OS alumnae arrived for the happy hour on Friday night until the last OS girls said goodbye after Sunday brunch, there was conversation and laughter in every corner of the campus! Everyone enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and teachers in addition to meeting new faces, including Head of School David Perfield. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came back home, and to those of you who could not make it, we look forward to seeing you next year! Chris Hubbell McCambridge ‘69 with Trustee Lulu Laubenstein Good ‘72, and Trustee Marney Babbitt-Pierce ‘04
Athletic Director Keslie Tomlinson ‘99, Claire Higgins Hathaway ‘99, Head of School David G. Perfield, Skyr Akridge, and Ashley Vizzi Akridge ‘99
Past Trustee Carol Atterbury ‘74, Trustee Heidi duPont ‘95, and Trustee Marney Babbitt-Pierce ‘04
Erica Beecken Kelly ‘99, Ashley Vizzi Akridge ‘99, Kristin Cartwright Williams ‘99, Missy Griffin Fields ‘00, and Claire Higgins Hathaway ‘99 bring their kids back to see where mommy went to school!
Pela Fields, daughter of Missy Griffin Fields ‘00, and Gray Williams, daughter of Kristin Cartwright Williams ‘99, dream of when they will attend OS!
Charlotte Shapiro ‘09, Emily Acle Cardwell ‘09, and Ashala Powell ‘09 read their ten-year prediction letters.
Anna Littlefield ‘07, Kady McBrearty Paradise ‘04, Maribeth Littlefield P’07, Caroline Nichols Lawler ‘04
Emily Acle Cardwell ‘09, Ashala Powell ‘09, Charlotte Shapiro ‘09, Tasheba Morgan ‘09, Ashton Hampton ‘09, and Natasha Kachikwu-Oweh ‘09
Past Faculty Dotty Hordubay with Associate Head of School Ansley Smithwick.
A Fond Adios to the Exceptional Hilary Bates by Director of Stewardship Anne Ragland Finney P’97 Hilary Bates came to Oldfields from Spain in 1987. There was something special about her from the start, but it was impossible to foresee the immense influence she would have on Oldfields over the next 32 years on students and colleagues alike. Hilary was joined as a faculty member in 1989 by her husband, Justo, a beloved, longtime science and math teacher. They lived in the Garden House dorm where Hilary served as head dorm parent for 19 years, from 1987 to 2006. Their daughter, Nuria, grew up to graduate from Oldfields in 2001. Hilary began as a Spanish teacher, and it was clear that Spanish literature, history, and culture were just as important to her as the language itself. Hilary shared, "It is an awakening into another culture in the pursuit of understanding and delighting in all the aspects of a language and everything that this language and culture entails." Living in Spain for 13 years while training in dance, she met Justo. They return to their beloved Spain every summer.
you, share knowledge, laugh, bake delicious cookies and share them, but practice self-restraint. Rayven Vinson ‘10 - It’s so hard to encapsulate the impact that Ms. Bates had on my life while at Oldfields. There is a joy and a fire in the spirit with which Ms. Bates taught Spanish. Her class was a cultural exchange between a new generation of Spanish speakers and the history of the language and the people who spoke it before us. She was also like a mother to me. I went on from Oldfields to get a degree in Spanish and study abroad in Spain—all thanks to the love for the language and culture that Ms. Bates helped nurture in me years before. Hannah Cutshall ‘01 - I was so lucky to know and learn from Ms. Bates. Her passion for the Spanish language and culture was contagious. Ms. Bates encouraged in me a curiosity and fascination with Spanish language, history, politics, and literature that I have carried with me throughout my life. Thank you for being so willing to share your love of Spanish with your students, Ms. Bates, and also for your banana bread recipe. ¡Felicidades!
Becoming chair of the World Language Department in 2000, Liza Scully Suarez ‘99 - Hilary is the Hilary also taught yoga and reason for where I am today. I had embraced the Global Awareness no idea the impact she would have Club, organizing our popular Hilary and Mary McQuinn-Vinyard representing Spain during Global Awareness Day on my life. I learned not only the Global Awareness Day celebration mechanics of the language, but how to actually speak it. More which takes place every other year. This only touches the surface importantly, though, I experienced a true love for learning that of the myriad ways in which she has been involved in the life of would take me to study abroad in Spain and eventually end up the School. teaching Spanish myself. Every day I am in the classroom, I hope How does one capture Hilary’s spirit and influence in words? Best that I am igniting the same passion in students for languageleave that to those whose lives she impacted. learning and for discovery of the world at large that she ignited in Charlie Beaulé ‘19 - Ms. Bates was the teacher of a lifetime. She’s me. Thank you, Hilary. You are with me always. the teacher you never knew you needed. She always kept her Hawley Rogers (1969-1997) - During her long tenure at Oldfields classes grounded and honest. Overall, you learned more than just the community has been uplifted daily by Hilary’s warm smile and Spanish in her classes. You learned about the Spanish culture, to laughter, tokens of her respect for all who were fortunate enough doubt your preconceptions about the world, and most importantly, to be her student, her advisee, or her colleague. She brought to to have confidence in yourself. Oh, and of course to never put the all her relationships a keen wit, true empathy, passion, and an negative after the verb. intellect that enriched her classes and broadened the perspective Cam Brooks-Miller ‘15 - Ms. Bates was one of the most important of all who knew her. teachers I’ve ever had. I looked up to her on Glencoe Island, and Mary McQuinn-Vinyard (2000-present) - Hilary became more than still do. Ultimately, she was the person who helped me realize that just a department chair to me; she would also be like a mom, a it’s okay to be the person you are, as long as you’re happy. And if mentor, and most importantly, she has been a good friend to me you’re not—change. I’ll be carrying her lessons with me the rest of over these past 19 years. I have learned so much more than just my life: find humor where there is none, respect the people around Spanish teaching tips from her. She showed me what it looked 24
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Justo Anguita and Hilary enjoy Alumnae Weekend 2019.
like to feel passionate about something, and how to look out for every single member of our department. In the classroom, she taught me that often the best learning happened beyond a textbook. Hilary taught me that one could learn just as much from her students as Elizabeth "Liz" Turner Love ‘90 P’20 and Hilary they could learn from her. catch up at Alumnae Weekend 2019. Thank you for all that you have done for me and for this community, Hilary. Dotty Hordubay (1966-2000) - I first met Hilary when she came to interview at Oldfields. We (my husband Joe and I) were her hosts, so we had ample time to chat about our lives. I was most impressed with her diverse background and talents, especially Spanish dance. She was perfect for Oldfields both in and out of the classroom. We were delighted to wish Justo the best for his retirement and are thrilled that Hilary is now joining him. Maribeth Littlefield P’07 (1981-present) - I don’t think I ever had a brief conversation with Hilary Bates in the 34 years I have known her. This is because there was such a passion for whatever the topic was that day. It is a passion for life that has always inspired me about Hilary. A consummate professional who never stopped caring for her students and advisees and never stopped trying to help them and find a better path for them. Her laugh is one of the most infectious I have ever heard, and I shall miss that energy and smile. SUMMER 2019
Dori Reigner (1978-present) - What I admire most about Hilary is her ability to always speak her mind with clarity and conviction whenever she feels compelled to discuss an issue. Her appreciation for the differences and similarities of all people and the respect she has for each person’s opinions and their intrinsic value is evident in her ability to listen carefully. She also has a great sense of humor! As she now follows Justo into retirement, Hilary deserves not only rest and relaxation but also the thanks and admiration of all whose lives she touched. Whenever we think of dance, of yoga, of Spain, of banana bread, we’ll think of Hilary with immense fondness and all the good wishes in the world. There were just too many kind words to fit into this magazine!
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Marie Louise "Wawa" Graham Ingersoll ‘54 (left) at the Devon Horse Show
Margaret "Peggy" McElroy Campbell ‘46 celebrating Easter with four generations! Joan "Hebe" Stuart Wortley Bishop ‘47 - My family gave me a wonderful
90 birthday party in July. So many people came. It was so much fun! Anyone left in my class besides me? Ann Van Norden McDuffie ‘47 left us in October. She was my roommate. th
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Alston Osgood Wolf ‘59 - Enjoyed having my son and his girlfriend visit over the holidays. I am staying with my daughter in Asheville. Enjoying Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore.
60s Kandi duPont Sanger ‘62 and Claudia Fitz-Hugh Kelleher ‘62 - Dear Classmates, Having lost our Evie Jamison Johnson ‘62, our May Queen in 1962, we are happy to show you a tree (see next page) that has been planted at the bottom of Graduation Hill in her honor where the May Court still gathers each Graduation. The beautiful maple tree is a fitting tribute to our wonderful Evie. I hope you are as pleased as Claudia and I are.
Former roommates Chris Hubbell McCambridge ‘69 and Holly Hall ‘69
Lowrey Hardin Jones ‘50 meets her first great-grandson. Patricia Wright Hume ‘51 - I enjoy three months at my daughter’s home in Florida in the winter and the rest of the year with my son at home on Pleasant Lake in New Hampshire. Still active in Garden Club and New Hampshire Archaeological Society.
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Evelyn Jamison Johnson ‘62 By Director of Stewardship Anne Ragland Finney P’97 Evie Jamison Johnson ‘62 was very special to her classmates, and when she died in December 2017, they decided to honor her by planting a beautiful maple tree in her memory. Spearheaded by Kandi duPont Sanger ‘62 and Claudia Fitz-Hugh Kelleher ‘62, Evie’s classmates generously made donations to buy the tree and have it planted. Meanwhile, Evie was honored at the Alumnae Memorial Service at Immanuel Episcopal Church during Alumnae Weekend 2018, as is done for all alumnae who have passed. In the fall of 2018, Evie’s tree, as it will be known, was planted at the foot of Graduation Hill, the scene of Evie’s triumphant role as May Queen for the Class of 1962. A bronze plaque was placed at the foot of the tree, and everyone who sees it will wonder about the young girl from Pennsylvania who made such an impression on all of her classmates that they not only voted her May Queen but also acted to memorialize her with this beautiful tree at the end of her lifetime. By the time of the class’s 60th reunion in 2022, Evie’s tree will be well established and waiting to welcome all of you in the Class of 1962 back to the place you grew up—Oldfields.
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Maryam Ninoui Purvis ‘79
Lulu Laubenstein Good ‘72, David Perfield, past faculty Dotty Hordubay, Holly Hall ‘69, and Chris Hubbell McCambridge ‘69 at Alumnae Weekend 2019 Lulu Laubenstein Good ‘72, trustee - Wags, the puppy, is now seven months old and weighs about 70 pounds. Thankfully he is as chill as he is big! I did get time away from the lad to attend the wonderful Oldfields Philadelphia gathering hosted by Jill Romanowicz Unruh ‘87 and Jill Smith Donald ‘92. There was a wonderful mix of old and new alums, former teachers Taylor and Judy Smith and Dotty and Joe Hordubay, and of course our beloved new HOS, David Perfield! Bill and Anderson are both doing well, so all is right with the world!! SUMMER 2019
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Past and current faculty and staff at the Philadelphia Gathering: Joe Hordubay, Dotty Hordubay, Taylor Smith, Judy Smith, Jane Spencer, Ansley Smithwick, and Ronald Romanowicz Natalie Morgan Macy ‘72 - True joy: little granddaughter, Hannah, just celebrated her first birthday! Big brother, Jack, just turned six! Hannah loves to play and listen to Jack read! I’m excited to celebrate my daughter, Louisa’s, wedding this November to my wonderful, future son-in-law, Gregg! Life just doesn’t get better! Feeling so blessed!
Diana Kaiser Bulger ‘74 and husband Tom Annievive Crain Palm ‘76 - Hi, everyone, from sunny Sweden. My husband
Tomas is Swedish, and for nearly 40 years we have spent our summers over here. Great to get away from the Texas heat. Just looking at the Graduation photos from OS this year...what wonderful memories!!
Natalie Morgan Macy ‘72’s daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren Diana Kaiser Bulger ‘74 - Tom and I celebrated our 19th wedding
anniversary on June 2. Enjoyed seeing Oldfields friends at the DC Gathering in April.
Adrienne Miller Capollupo ‘94 and Ceili Betsch ‘94
Trustee Annievive Crain Palm ‘76 A. Miranda Cooter ‘78 P’15 - This year my daughter, Gwen Griffiths ‘15,
graduates from college, four years after graduating from OS! This school is special to our family; I plan to visit more often and share my "Oldfields Story." Here’s to Courage, Humility and Largeness of Heart!
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"I love being on the OS Board of Trustees. Being able to give back and visit the School we all love so much has been the best part. My love to all my OS sisters." ELIZABETH "LIZ" TURNER LOVE ‘90 P’20
80s Heather Wistar LaBudde ‘81– Hello, Oldfields gals! Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for a marvelous summer!
My son Christopher finished his first year at Tufts and loved it, praise God! He is home for the summer working a restaurant job but also preparing to take classes to become an EMT. We are so Timothy and Christopher excited about this! Timothy, my younger son, has had a good year of 10th grade in the local high school here. He has been exposed to some fun, prevocational training and seems to have a heart for serving! We are thankful for his small accomplishments. God is good! Doug, my husband, was diagnosed with heart failure back in August of last year. He had a recent exacerbation, was hospitalized, but thankfully is regaining strength and activity tolerance at a local rehab. So thankful for his "baby step" improvements that he has been experiencing. Grateful to and very blessed by the outreach and prayers from our church family!
SMU and is still dating Claire Noe Koch ‘86’s daughter, Margot. And our youngest, Thomas, graduated from high school and will be attending UGA in the fall. Luther and I are looking forward to a quieter nest. If you make it to Charlotte, give me a call! 704-957-4624.
90s Elizabeth "Liz" Turner Love ‘90 P’20 - It is hard to believe that Vivian just
finished her junior year at Oldfields! She had an amazing year. She went on the World War II trip with Mama Littlefield and won the Junior Class Trustee Prize. We are so proud. Jesse (14) continues to race all over the country. He drives in the SRL stock car series out west and is also driving for Keith Kunz Motorsports in North Carolina and all over the Midwest. As for me, I love being on the OS Board of Trustees. Being able to give back and visit the School we all love so much has been the best part. My love to all my OS sisters.
I am "holding down the fort," as my late father would have said; I am trying to get over to rehab to see my husband but mindful of the time that the school bus is bringing our Timothy home! I continue to work in occupational therapy in a psychiatric setting and enjoy cardmaking, and choir, and jogging when time permits. Best wishes to you all and a hearty congratulations to the Class of 2019!! Jane McColl Lockwood ‘86 - A busy year of celebrations for us! Luther and
I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Little Jane graduated from Wofford College. Luke was accepted into Temerlin Advertising School at
Trustee Charelle James ‘88, presents Vivian Love ‘20 with the Junior Trustee Prize.
Standing: Elizabeth A. Kleinfelder ‘99, Kristen Kipnes Phelps ‘99, Kellie Lessard Brooks ‘99, Heather Stancill ‘99, Ashley Vizzi Akridge ‘99, Erica Beecken Kelly ‘99, Meredith Schweitzer Williams ‘99 (baby James), Claire Higgins Hathaway ‘99. Kneeling: Keslie Tomlinson ‘99 and Kristin Cartwright Williams ‘99
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CL A S S N O TE S Pamela Irvin Jordan ‘92 - My husband and I celebrated our 23rd
anniversary. Our daughter Sloan will be in a senior in high school. My parents have moved from Florida to South Carolina to be close to us. Bridget Read ‘96 - All is well here, Harry turned ONE on May 14, can you believe it, time flies. He’s almost walking, talking up a storm, curious explorer and just all around happy little guy. I’m truly loving motherhood, and this phase has been so wonderful to witness...I keep him busy with sign language, music, gym, and playgroups...I lucked out with Hoboken as such a wonderful community of mothers, playgrounds, and activities within walking distance of my front door. Hope all is well. Send my "hello" to all.
Jacks "(Ashley)" McNamara ‘97 and daughter Finn Rose Meredith Williams Schweitzer ‘99 - Hi, Oldfields family! It’s been a very
busy year for our family. During the year, I’ve been lucky to see several OS friends. Talbot Britt ‘97 and Alicia Miller Capollupo ‘96 attended my baby shower. We welcomed our first baby, James Alexander, in June. We are so incredibly lucky to be his parents. I made the big decision to leave my career and stay at home with James in September. In October, we moved to our new home in PA. I was able to see Amanda Delcher Sutton ‘97 also in October with Alicia. It’s been a fun and exciting experience working on this old historic home. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in April at the OS reunion!
Bridget Read ‘96 and son Harry Jacks "(Ashley)" McNamara ‘97 - I am an artist and trauma healing coach living in Santa Fe, NM, with my wife Katy. On September 8, 2018, I gave birth at home to my first child, Finn Rose. She is a bright light and an astonishingly sweet soul. In the last few years I have gotten married, built two businesses, had several art shows, performed trapeze, and been an organizer and facilitator with groups working for social and racial justice. I would love to hear from OS friends—you can get in touch through my website, www.jacksmcnamara.net, where you can also check out my paintings and other projects!
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Talbot Britt ‘98, Meredith Schweitzer Williams ‘99, a friend, and Alicia Miller Capollupo ‘96
James Alexander Williams, son of Meredith Schweitzer Williams ‘99
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Danielle Gleysteen Dutton’04 , Kady McBrearty Paradise ‘04, Trustee Marney Babbitt-Pierce ‘04, and Caroline Nichols Lawler ‘04
00s Brant MacDuff ‘03 was featured speaker on July 14th at this year’s
Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism. He spoke about the history of conservation and why new millennial hunters are our best hope for saving wild spaces in America.
Brant MacDuff ‘03 shares his passions.
Ashala Powell ‘09, Mary Anne Tsangaris ‘09, Natasha Kachikwu-Oweh ‘09, Emily Acle Cardwell ‘09, Ashton Hampton ‘09, Angelica Jackson ‘09, Charlotte Shapiro ‘09, and Tasheba Morgan ‘09
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Ashley Whiteley ‘14 and Emma Preston ‘14
Fatima Fahnbulleh ‘19 and former teacher Anna Littlefield ‘07
10s Kristen Johnson ‘10 - After four years at the University of Maryland, earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, two years of art school in Baltimore, and a final two years at the Rochester Institute of Technology, I have earned my master's of fine arts in medical illustration this past May. Medical illustration combines art and science to provide different communities the opportunity to learn about a range of topics in a more palatable way. Go Greens!
Joy Brown-Bryant ‘18 and Rowan Salazar ‘18 returned for Graduation 2019.
Kristen Johnson ‘10 graduates from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Tracy Nkulikiyimfura ‘17, Jennifer Meltzer ‘17, and Annemiek Cuppen ‘17 can’t stay away from OS!
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Yifan "Iris" Wei ‘18 and former teacher Whitney Shultz
Yajing "Shirley" Wang ‘17 and Xao "Tiffany" Ling ‘17 came back to see their friend Junyi "Sophie" Xie ‘19 graduate.
Class of 2009 Ten Year Prediction Letter opening: Ashton Hampton ‘09, Ashala Powell ‘09, Mary Anne Tsangaris ‘09, Emily Acle Cardwell ‘09, Charlotte Shapiro ‘09, Natasha Kachikwu-Oweh ‘09, Kelly Chase ‘09, Angelica Jackson ‘09, and Tasheba Morgan ‘09
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TURN ING POINTS ENGAGEMENTS
BIRTHS
Ashley Lewis ‘10 to Will Anyo
Jacks "(Ashley)" McNamara ‘97, a daughter,
Meredith Schweitzer Williams ‘99, a son,
James Alexander Williams, June 19, 2018
Finn Rose McNamara, September 8, 2018
James Alexander Williams
Will Anyo and Ashley Lewis ‘10 are engaged!
IN MEMORIAM Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth ‘37 May 3, 2019 Hello, Finn Rose!
YOUR OS SISTERS WANT TO KNOW!
Keep your classmates updated by submitting your Class Notes for The Magazine.
Marion Schmidt Ducey ‘39 March 11, 2019 Anne Fay Woodruff ‘39 July 20, 2012 Miranda Mackintosh Freer ‘44 August 21, 2018 Louise Schoonmaker Keeley ‘47 January 3, 2019 Helen "Freddie" Frederick Gray ‘51 April 29, 2019 Ellen Thomas Gale ‘52 April 11, 2019 Nancy "Laney" Rogers Crozier ‘57 March 24, 2019 Joan Griffin Donaldson Former Faculty, May 23, 2019
Contact Joan Carter ’81 P’15 at 443-662-1018 or CarterJ@OldfieldsSchool.org
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TURN ING POINTS H E L E N T OLA ND F R E DE R IC K GRAY ‘5 1 JUNE 25, 1932–APRIL 29, 2019 Helen Frederick Gray ‘51 has been known as "Freddie" ever since she came to Oldfields from Rye, New York, in the fall of 1949. A stalwart member of the Green Team, her two years at Oldfields were filled with activities, from captain of the hockey team, to basketball, chorus, Glee Club, student officer, and literary editor of the 1951 Rarebit. An alumna exemplary in her devotion to her school, she not only volunteered for Oldfields throughout her life and sent her daughter, Carla ‘83, to following her footsteps. She also made history— in a big way—as the very first alumna (and woman) to chair the Oldfields Board of Trustees. Freddie passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019, after a long and fruitful life. Even beyond her lifetime, Freddie kept Oldfields in her heart, leaving a generous legacy in her will. She will always have a place in Oldfields’ history, and she will be greatly missed by those of all ages who knew her.
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Hawley Rogers was headmaster when Carla was here in the 80s and when Freddie was especially active at the School. "Oldfields has lost one of its most gifted and devoted alumnae and trustees. Helen Fredrick Gray ‘51, known at Oldfields as ‘Freddie’, was the first Oldfields alumna to serve as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Her election was appropriately characterized at the time as a watershed moment in the history of the School. "Freddie’s qualities of intellect, experience, and clarity of mind equipped her uniquely for leadership at a crucial time in the School’s history. I experienced her work first as the President of the Alumnae Executive Board, who was so successful in reconnecting many generations of alumnae with the School. As an alumna of the early 50s she understood and appreciated the philosophy and traditions of the School and held a clear vision of its evolution and growth in the future. It was not an easy task to knit together differing points of view in a school in changing times, but her firm and respectful leadership style was a dream come true for me during those times. Always available, always supportive, Freddie was a true servant leader. "Freddie was passionate in all her views. She loved Oldfields, music, literature, dogs, gardens and, most of all her family. Her daughter Carla ‘83 was the light of her life." The last time Freddie visited Oldfields was for the 150th Anniversary celebration, where she was welcomed with all the fanfare due a true Oldfields "celebrity." We’re so grateful we saw her one last time. Please join us in celebrating her devotion to her School.
Freddie in April 2017 at the 150th celebration
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T H E LA RG O C O RE S O CIE T Y Largo Core, Largeness of Heart, is the name given to the society established to recognize those with the vision to include Oldfields School in their estate planning. As a member of The Largo Core Society, you will have an important impact on shaping the values and traditions of generations to come and will ensure a strong future for Oldfields. Your legacy will be an investment in the future of young women and our world. Anonymous
The Love Family
Ilana Feldberg Adelman ‘88
Carlisle VanMeter Mayer ‘78 P’14
We also offer our appreciation to the following donors,
Mertze Anderson ‘75
Susie and Scott Menzies P’03
now deceased, who have provided a gift through their
Carol Atterbury ‘74
Nena Adams Meurlin ‘97
estate in support of Oldfields School:
Edith Clark Bouscaren ‘71
Grace C. Mullen P’95, 95
Marian Culbertson Burke ‘63
Dawn Danagher Peters ‘78
Jacqueline Thomas Carey ‘64
Susan Sillcox Repko ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll Carter P’81 GP’15
Hawley and Wendy Rogers P’82 GP’12, ‘17
Riley Chapin ‘83
Ron Romanowicz P’87, ‘89
Pamela Prizer Chernick ‘66
Susan West Ross ‘64
Samantha Coker ‘90
Edith Salisbury P’90
Barbara Trotter Collins ‘77
Katharine duPont Sanger ‘62
Ann Colville Murphy ‘87
William and Cecil Scanlan P’93
Pauline Combe-Clark ‘73
Jane Isdale Schaefer ‘52 P’84
Janna Conti ‘81
Sara Buck Schmader ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Darrell P’06
Robin Gimbel Senior ‘71
Margaret McKee Elwood ‘75 Carol Hubbell Engebretson ‘72 Elaine Foster ‘51 Terrell Garrard ‘62 Sheila Wiley Harrell ‘90 John and Faith Hawks Daphne Preece Hellmuth ‘55 Debbie Hill ‘71 Laura Hoskins ‘94 Kingsley FitzHugh Jack ‘64 Cory Jones Jackson ‘85 P’12, ‘13 Miriam Griffith Jones ‘52 P’87 GP’09 Susan Hadden Lawrence ‘65 Denise Alexandre LeComte ‘72 P’06 Jennifer Littleton ‘84
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Carla Simmons P’92, P’98 Michael and Barbara Simpson P’85 Taylor and Judy Smith Seashols N. Starks ‘71 Cannon Simpson Stoffel ‘76 Katherine Trautlein ‘81 Margaret Ulle ‘78 Patricia Reese Vanderwarker ‘62 Vanessa Weber ‘73 P’16 Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth ‘37 Natalie Riegel Weymouth ‘61 Elizabeth Wiley ‘88 Nancy Maslack Wolf Mariah Sibley Wolffe ‘83 Katherine Wright ‘90 Lisa Wood Wright ‘84
Anonymous (2)
Kim York McNamara ‘63 P’97
Martha Osborne Adams ‘48
Janet Coit Meegan ‘38
Marion H. Allen III P’92, ‘96
Gay Griscom Mehegan ‘56
Carolyn Coit Bates ‘46 P’73
Terrence Nolan P’90
Susan Brandau ‘30
Jane Morton Norton 1926
Elizabeth Atkinson Bryan ‘39
Margaret Hamilton Riley 1911
Edward Cobb P’76
Armistead Rood
Lara Burns Cunningham ‘65
Margaret Suter Rood ‘31
Mary Elizabeth Eppes Cutchin ‘24
Maria Carter Satterfield ‘44
Tammis A. Day ‘69
Eloise Gilbert Savi ‘42
Elizabeth Dickson ‘49
Jan Scott
Caroline Gouverneur Dillon ‘45
Beverly Bissello Sullivan ‘66
Reynolds duPont, Sr. P’62, ‘71 GP’95
Regina Johnson Tomlinson P’78, ‘80, ‘85
Cassandra Small Franklin 1899
Helen "Miss Herky" Travers
Stephen Fuller P’60, ‘62
Lily Dulles Van Pelt 1926
Sandra Clarholm Gibson ‘58
Mary Mixsell Waldron 1928
Susan Latimer Gibson ‘73
Ann Hickok Warner ‘54
Jane Goodale ‘44
Gretchen V. Welsh P’89
Helen Frederick Gray ‘51
J. Michael Welsh P’89
Margaret Samson Harris ‘36
Nancy Crompton Wendell ‘39
Elizabeth Lee Boothe Howell ‘20
Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth ‘37
Margaret Geary Johnson ‘60
Cynthia Bullock Woodger ‘49 P’82
Katherine Young Keck 1919 Elizabeth Eierman Kennedy ‘44 Amanda Lake ‘82
To learn more about The Largo Core Society, please contact Director of Development
William and Margaret Littleton P’84
Pamela Susi, at 443-662-1017
Duncan McCulloch III
or SusiP@OldfieldsSchool.org.
OLDFIELDS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2019
OLDFIELDS THE
FUND
AND THE WINNER OF THE 2018-2019 GREEN AND WHITE CHALLENGE IS…
T H E G R E EN TE A M !
*UNAUDITED
GREENS:
WHITES:
188 DONORS MADE
176 DONORS MADE
245 GIFTS!
201 GIFTS!
$295,773!
$268,289!
GREENS OR WHITES,
OLDFIELDS BELONGS TO ALL OF US!
Thank you, for your support of our school. WWW.OLDFIELDSSCHOOL.ORG/GIVE SUMMER 2019
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