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Kylie Hepper, class of 2002 – is about to finish her Junior year at Mills College in Oakland and is working on her MBA concurrently with a BA in Economics. Taylor Eigsti, class of 2002—has signed with Mary Ann Topper/Jazz Tree Management and is pursuing his career as a jazz pianist with national (and possibly international) bookings. He has a recording with Concord Records tentatively scheduled for early May in New York. While performing at Birdland in New York City, he ran into former Dean of Students Russell Shaw at Columbia University, and he saw former English faculty member Sue Barry while playing at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Engagements are coming thick and fast, but friends on the mid-Peninsula can see Taylor and trio for sure this summer at Dinkelspeil Auditorium during the Stanford Jazz Workshop Festival. Check www.tayjazz.com for performance and recording information Aimee Epstein, class of 2003 – is a Sophomore at Stanford University. She is a member of Stanford’s Equestrian Team and is spending the spring quarter at Stanford’s Study Abroad program in Paris. She will be taking a one year leave from Stanford, 2005-2006, to attend college in Australia. Carolyn Hayes, class of 2003 – is attending Oberlin College and writes that she has made great friends there. She has learned to cook (in large quantities) has joined the Kosher co-op and now requests whole grain bread and organic vegetables at home, she says. She has learned how annoying it is to live with a messy roommate; learned a lot about music and oboists; and has kept in touch with her good high school friends, she said. Michael Yost, class of 2003 – Is in his second year at Davis, Naval Reserve Officers Training Course. He participated in a summer ROTC cruise.

TRANSITIONS Nick Dilbert, class of 1966 – passed away November 28, 2004 after an eleven month fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Aliza; son, Phillip and daughter, Michaela.

FACULTY Sue Barry, a member of the English faculty for many years, is living in Washington and has started a new business in personal coaching and organization. Her Web site is www.pivotpointe.net.

Tom Carter, Performing Arts department chair for many years, just published a book, Choral Charisma: Singing with Expression, published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing Co. Information is at the publisher’s Website (www.sbmp.com). Tom’s Web site is at www.choralcharisma.com

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David Jim, class of 1974, and his family visited the campus and chastted with Gail Kimball, associate director of development, Headmaster, Tim Molak and Al Zappelli, director of admissions.

News Flash: Brother Against Brother!

Swimmers Robert and William Reinhardt knew they eventually would face each other in competition and this spring it happened. Older brother William, swimming for Princeton, defended his Ivy title of last year (in the 50 and 100 free) by winning them both again this year. Robert the Younger, a freshman at Brown, came in seventh in the final heat of the 50—his personal best so far. Meet the three Reinhardt brothers in class notes of 1987, 1998, and 2000.

Priory’s First-Ever Broadway Musical Created Fairytale Magic

Cinderella’s evil stepsisters, the Wolf that ate Granny, and Rapunzel of the lengthy tresses — all of the familiar fairytale characters appear in Steven Sondheim’s “Into The Woods.” But what starts as a simple journey into the woods changes as the fairytale stories go awry and the journey wanders far away from “happily ever after.” WPS’s Theater Arts and Music departments presented this Tony award-winning musical on March 3-5 in the campus Assembly Hall, with sets and props made by the Visual Arts department. Alumna Amanda

Davison, Class of 2000, returned to the campus to help out as assistant director/producer. This production was at least two years in the making—more than five years if one counts the increase in number and quality of classes and performance opportunities. This department may not have a “real stage” or the audience “real seats” but they are experiencing “real theater.” —C. Dobervich

Photos by Jennifer Hammer, Amanda Davison, and Father Martin Mager

I couldn’t have come across a more interesting project than this one— talking to people about their reasons for believing in and supporting the Golden Jubilee Campaign.

A Passion for Quality Education Is The Driving Force For These Donors

By Zuzka Fedorkova, Class of 2000

I am a newly-minted college grad whose life was on several occasions impacted by the generosity of people I did not even know. Now, I am navigating my way through the job market and wondering how I can pay rent and also have a positive impact on the lives of others. I couldn’t have come across a more interesting project than this one—talking to people about their reasons for believing in and supporting the Golden Jubilee Campaign.

Hearing the variety of their reasons, or their philosophies of giving and helping, has been an inspiring experience for me. Our school is lucky to have such a tremendous community and I am lucky to be a part of it. I interviewed a wide range of people who had interesting things to say about investing their time and their resources in this cause. Some of them are quoted in this magazine, others will appear in later issues and on the Campaign Website.

Rick and Amy Magnuson: Current and Alumni Parents

We’ve had three kids at the Priory. We like the emphasis on values and strong academics. The Benedictine emphasis on how people treat others around them is very important to us.

The Priory needs to keep investing in itself and its facilities because it is in a very competitive area; other schools are upgrading their facilities. We supported

Lorry Lokey: Friend of the Priory

Education is the most important philanthropic goal for me. What we amount to as individuals is determined by our upbringing and education. Of course, there are many great donor causes, such as the various health organizations or environmental issues, but I decided to lock in on

education because I think it is the most important—it is a basic building block.

The appeal of the Priory is that it provides quality education. I support local schools, mostly private ones, although I have also supported three public schools. I’m not motivated by the schools’ milestone anniversaries—what I care about is quality education

and that is what Woodside Priory provides.

the housing initiative because on-campus housing can give the school a real competitive advantage by being better able to attract and retain key faculty and staff. Dotty and Terry Hayes: Alumni Parents

Dotty speaking: I am particularly excited about the Performing Arts Center. The campus deserves a flagship building that will complete the picture and give a physical counterpart to the human component of the Priory. It is crucial that the

facilities match the school’s great human potential and its values.

Aside from updating the physical plant for the next 50 years, it is also important to build a good endowment in order to make the school sustainable and to be able to continue supporting students who need financial aid.

For me, Priory is a very special place. It would be great for the physical grounds to reflect that.

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John Kriewall and Betsy Haehl, Current Parents,

Betsy speaking:

The Performing Arts Center is in keeping with what we love about the Priory – the Benedictine philosophy of educating the whole person.

When John spoke at the launch of the PAC campaign, he mentioned that our daughter, as a middle schooler, became involved in both choir and theater. Through those experiences, she gained confidence and poise and was able to “try on” new identities. She had to polish her time management and organizational skills because of demanding play practice commitments, and she learned more about working as a member of a team. Her drama experiences gave her the chance to interact with high school students who were wonderful role models.

To stay competitive, WPS needs all the improvements in this campaign. We need to update the facilities, which are inadequate for both students and faculty. In the beginning of this campaign, we made a promise to the WPS community to complete this dream, and we can’t let them down.

Carol and Andrew Duncan, Current Parents

Woodside Priory School has provided a stable, well-rounded, nurturing foundation for our children’s academic and spiritual growth. The faculty

is awesome, dedicated and selfless; they provide not only an excellent education for our children but

a true sense of family that is unique to our school environment. The Golden Jubilee Campaign is critical to the future of the Priory. Improving our facilities, building a performing arts center, and expanding campus housing for faculty and staff are essential to maintaining the quality that we want for our children.

Kathie and Bob Maxfield: Friends of the Priory

Kathie speaking: Even though I never had children at the Priory, I was very impressed with the quality of the education. Each student’s talent and individuality has the opportunity to bloom and flourish. In other environments, student individuality can get squashed. Also, America urgently

needs future leaders who possess solid ethics as well as the ability to think through difficult problems. The Woodside Priory has the potential to create these

leaders. I have given to the Priory in the past and will continue giving in the future.

Editor’s Note: Zuzka attended the Priory for her senior year and Stanford for her bachelor’s degree in International Relations, both on scholarships. She just finished a master’s degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology. She has a special interest in the needs of marginalized populations.

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