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O U R P H I LO S O P H Y

ADMISSIONS

Roland Park Country School, a college preparatory school for girls, is dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic, physical and moral development of its students. While maintaining high academic standards, the school upholds tradition and promotes innovation. The school encourages self-discipline, independence of thought, tenacity of purpose, creativity, and spiritual well-being. It also fosters personal integrity, respect for others, an appreciation of diversity, and a cooperative, resilient spirit.

Roland Park Country School values the friendly atmosphere of mutual trust inherent in an inclusive community. The school strives to instill in its students a lifelong love of learning as well as the motivation to look within and beyond themselves in order that they become responsible, contributing members and leaders of their communities.

A D M I S S I O N S S TA F F PEGGY K. WOLF

Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance B.A. , M.A.T. , George Washington University JALEH L. GOODALE

Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance B.S. , M.B.A. , University of Maryland

Assistant Director of Admissions B.S. , Towson University K AT H L E E N F I N N E R T Y C U R T I S

J O A N F. S M I T H

AUGUST 29 First Day of Classes

Director of Foreign Student Affairs B.A. ,Wilson College M.Ed. , McDaniel College

SEPTEMBER 2

Labor Day: School Closed 5 Rosh Hashanah: School Closed O C TO B E R 1

Admissions Testing Begins 10 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day 20 Open House for Prospective Families 23 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day 25 Lower School Admissions Visiting Day 30 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day NOVEMBER 1 Professional Day for Faculty: School Closed at Noon 2 ISEE Testing for Grades 5-12 4 AIMS Conference: School Closed 6 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day 7 Lower School Admissions Visiting Day 18 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day 19 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day 2 2 - 2 4 Upper School Musical 2 7 - 2 9 Thanksgiving Holiday: School Closed DECEMBER 5 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day 7 Holiday Fair 9 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day 10 Lower School Admissions Visiting Day 12 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day 2 0 Admissions Application Due 20 School Closes for Winter Break

JANUARY 6 Classes Resume; Financial Assistance Application Due 7 Admissions Group Testing begins for Kindergarten, P1 10 11 13 20 21

and Grade 1 Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Admissions Testing for Grades 2-4; ISEE Testing for Grades 5–12 Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday: School Closed Middle School Admissions Visiting Day

FEBRUARY 14 Professional Day: School Closed; Admissions Decision

Notification 17 Presidents’ Day: School Closed 18 Party for Newly Accepted Lower School Students and Families; Grades 2-5 19 Bear Party for Newly Accepted Students and Families; K, P1 and Grade 1 20 Party for Newly Accepted Upper School Students and Families 2 1 – 2 3 Middle School Musical 27 Party for Newly Accepted Middle School Students and Families MARCH 1 5 - 2 4 Spring Break APRIL 8

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21

Upper School New Students Scheduling Meeting Good Friday: School Closed Professional Day: School Closed

M AY 1

7

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26

Lower School New Parent Orientation Middle School New Parent Orientation Upper School New Parent Orientation Memorial Day: School Closed

JUNE 6 Lower and Middle School Closing Exercises 10 Commencement

Applications Requested by: December 20, 2013 Notification of Decisions: February 14, 2014 Parents’ Responses to RPCS: On or before March 7, 2014 Preschool families: To receive an application, please contact the Admissions Office.

T E S T I N G D AT E S

APRIL R. CARROLL

Class of 1984 Assistant Director of Admissions B.A. , Drew University

2013–2014 CALENDAR

A P P L I C AT I O N D AT E S T O K N O W ( K – 1 2 )

BARRIE G. FREY SIGLER

Class of 1963 Admissions Associate B.A. , University of South Carolina M.Ed. , Johns Hopkins University

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Roland Park Country School seeks an able and diverse student body. Each applicant is evaluated on the strength of her intellectual potential, readiness, academic achievement, and personal qualities of integrity, citizenship, and responsibility. Admissions decisions are need blind and made before the Financial Assistance Committee meets to award grants. The School welcomes applicants of all races, religions, sexual orientations, and ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Applicants to Grades 5-12 ISEE Testing: Saturday, November 2, 2013 Saturday, January 11, 2014 Applicants to Grades 2-4: Saturday, January 11, 2014 Applicants to Grades K–1: Scheduled by appointment.

Roland Park Country School will share any standardized test score for applicants to Grades 1–12 with another school upon request.

A C O M P L E T E D A P P L I C AT I O N M U S T I N C L U D E :

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Application with $60 fee (A recent photograph of the applicant is appreciated but not required.)

Admissions Testing Common School Referral Forms Present School Transcript Parent Appointment with Admissions Representative Student School Visit Grades 2-12

ENROLLMENT OVERVIEW

Student/Faculty ratio: 6:1 Average class size: Preschool: 12–16 Lower School: 15–20 (Reading and Math 8–13) Middle/Upper School: 14–16 Faculty: 92 full-time; 12 part-time 80% with advanced degrees

CAMPUS VISITS STUDENT VISITS

Applicants to Grades 2-12 are asked to attend classes. Please call the Admissions Office to schedule a visit on one of the designated visiting days.

PA R E N T V I S I T S

Parents are encouraged to visit the School when classes are in session.

Please call the Admissions Office to schedule a tour and to make an appointment to meet with an Admissions Representative.

OPEN HOUSE

For prospective students and parents, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES

F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E

2013-2014 TUITION Tuition

TOTA L F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E F O R 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

Enrollment Fee

$3,184,798

Preschool 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

$1,100 $1,300 $1,500

F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E P O L I C Y

$10,950 $12,750 $14,995

Pre-Kindergarten 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $13,600 $1,360 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. $15,995 $1,600 Kindergarten

Grades Pre-1–12 International Students

$20,000

$2,000

$24,995

$2,500

$30,200

$3,000

T U I T I O N PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E

A student is accepted for the full academic year. Her place is reserved with the payment of a non-refundable Enrollment Fee, the signed Enrollment Contract, and the Parent-School Agreement, due on or before February 14, 2014 for returning students, or on or before March 7, 2014 for new students. The Enrollment Fee, if received by the due date, is applied to the first tuition payment. Parents pay the balance of tuition with monthly payments through FACTS which offers a plan that provides for any portion or the entire balance of tuition to be paid in monthly payments ending in April.

TUITION INCLUDES

Lower School Book Rental, Art Supplies, Field Trips, Quid Nunc, Bear Prints Middle School Outdoor Education Program, Art Supplies, Field Trips, Quid Nunc, Pen in Hand Upper School Class Retreats, Field Trips, Quid Nunc, Class Dues, Red & White, Leaves of Imagination AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

For parents who cannot meet their children at dismissal time, we offer on-site after school programs for both the Lower and Middle Schools. The programs have hourly, daily, and weekly enrollment options so parents can choose the program that best fits their needs. The Lower School After School Program (ASP) offers a safe, relaxed environment that includes outdoor play, group activities, supervised study areas, and nutritious snacks. ASP operates from dismissal until 6 p.m. Middle School Study Hall provides supervised study time for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Financial assistance for these programs is available for families who receive tuition assistance. Questions? Contact the After School Programs Director, Maria Chmura, at 410-323-5500.

BOOKS

Middle and Upper School books, new and used, are purchased during the summer through an online vendor. Costs, ranging from $250 to $700, will vary according to each student’s course of study. Lower School books are included in tuition.

L A P TO P S

All seventh through twelfth graders will need a tablet PC purchased through RPCS. Estimated cost: $1,950.

UNIFORMS

Supplied by Arthur’s School Uniforms and Bear Essentials; average cost: $200–$300.

FOOD SERVICE

Cash or Prepaid Plan with CulinArt. M U S I C L E S S O NS

Priced by the instructor (optional).

The financial assistance policy is set by the Board of Trustees. It is consistent with the guidelines established by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). The underlying assumption of these guidelines is that parents should participate in the financing of their children’s education to the extent that they are able.

Financial assistance will not exceed the amount needed to meet the difference between parental resources and the student’s educational expenses.

DOCUMENTED FINANCIAL NEED

All grants are based on documented need. Parents of financial assistance applicants are required to submit a Parents’ Financial Statement to the SSS in Pittsburgh, a copy of which must be sent to the School. In addition, a copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return and a School Supplemental Financial Assistance Form must be submitted to the Financial Assistance Office.

The Report of Financial Need from the SSS is an analysis of need and the ability of parents to contribute to educational expenses. The Financial Assistance Committee makes decisions on the amount of all grants.

AWA R D E D O N A N A N N U A L B A S I S

A family must submit a Parents’ Financial Statement every year to be considered for the renewal of financial assistance. Once a student receives assistance, every effort is made to continue it as long as her family continues to demonstrate financial need.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All financial statements and supporting documents, as well as the identity of families seeking and receiving assistance, are considered confidential information.

T Y P E S O F A S S I S TA N C E

Grants are awarded to provide partial tuition payment. The amount of a grant is determined by the extent of documented financial need. Senior work grants are also available.

TO A P P LY

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Complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) by January 6, 2014.

Send a copy of the PFS to the Financial Assistance Office by January 6, 2014.

Send a copy of the 2012 Federal Income Tax Form 1040 to the Financial Assistance Office by January 6, 2014 and a copy of the 2013 tax form by April 15, 2014. (All schedules required.)

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE PFS BE FILED BY THE JANUARY 6, 2014 DEADLINE. Financial statements received after this are considered late and may be reviewed only if funds are still available. In cases where a student’s parents are divorced, both parents will be required to file a PFS. In cases where the custodial parent has remarried, the assets of the stepparent will be considered, recognizing, however, that parent’s responsibility to his or her own children. The School cannot be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for the student. The School expects that all parents of financial assistance recipients be gainfully employed once there are no preschool age children at home.

N OT I F I C AT I O N

Decisions on financial assistance will be made by the Financial Assistance Committee and emailed at the time of a student’s acceptance.

Arinola Fleming B.S., Florida A&M University M.A., Coppin State College Mathematics

A C A D E M I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N JEA N WALLER B RUN E

Ereni Archodessia Gleason Malfa

1960 B.A., Middlebury College M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University Head of School

B.A., M.S., Johns Hopkins University Upper School Head

CA R LA M. SPAW N-VA N BERKU M

1977 B.A., Colgate University M.Ed., Harvard University M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University Associate Head of School

Verna M oore

B.A., West Chester University M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Middle School Head Beth D rummond C asey

A.B., Smith College Lower School Head

Sarah Ali B.Ed., B.P.H.E., University of Toronto Physical Education Lynda-Marie Allen A.B., Mount Holyoke College M.A., Middlebury College Foreign Language Amy Anderson B.F.A., North Carolina School of the Arts Theatre Jesse Anderson B.S., Lafayette College M.B.A., Loyola University Maryland Mathematics Grade Ten Dean Laurie Bacon B.S., Dickinson College Science Keri-Sue Baker B.A., Allegheny College M.S., Simmons College M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland English Martha Barss B.A., Carleton College M.A.T., University of Chicago Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator Margaret Beauvois B.A., Southern Methodist University M.A., Middlebury College Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin Foreign Language Mirande Bissell 1990 B.A., University of Virginia M.A., Princeton University M.A.T., Towson University English Tatiana S. Blumenthal B.S., M.S., University of Moscow Foreign Language

Guy Botterill Maintenance Staff Supervisor Sylvia A. Botts B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dance Ethel Bouloubassis B.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.S., Johns Hopkins University Technology Henry Bradford Maintenance David Brock A.B., M.A., Washington University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University Science Margaret Brooks B.B.A., Loyola University Maryland J.D., University of Maryland Lower School Resource Zach Bryant B.A., Loyola University Maryland History Scott Buckley Assistant Director of Athletics Erin Buzby B.S., Carnegie Mellon University M.A., Stanford University Mathematics Grade Eleven Dean April Carroll B.S., Towson University Assistant Director of Admissions Melissa Carter-Bey B.A., College of William and Mary Third Grade Sonia Chainani B.A., Colorado College M.A., University of Northern Colorado Mathematics

Grace Su Yun Chang LL.B., National Chengchi University Duncan Booth LL.M., University of B.S., James Madison University Pennsylvania School of Law M.S., Johns Hopkins Foreign Language University Director of Finance

Susan Foster Little Bear Child Care Center Siiri Fowler B.S., University of Maine at Farmington M.S., University of Southern Maine Mathematics Amy Barrett Frew 1972 B.A., Duke University M.S., Johns Hopkins University Mathematics Jamie Garten B.S., Syracuse University M.Ed., Towson University Preschool

R P C S E M P LOY E E S Janet Aldrich B.A., Wells College Science

Douglas P. Forbes B.M., M.M., The Boston Conservatory Music

Maria Chmura B.F.A., Alfred University Director of Child Care Sarah Cody B.S., Towson University Assistant Director of Communication Kathryn Colombat B.A., Ripon College M.A., Washington University Foreign Language Judy Comotto Director of External Programs Chea Conner B.S., Florida State University Preschool Assistant Angel M. Cotsoradis B.S., Towson University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education Rachel Coulter B.S., M.A.,Virginia Tech Mathematics Laurie Shehan Crawford B.A., Towson University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Pre-First Grade Abigail Crosby Little Bear Child Care Center Cynthia Cure Maintenance Kathleen Finnerty Curtis 1984 B.A., Drew University Assistant Director of Admissions Tricia Dabrowski B.A., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education Kim Daly B.A., Drew University M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University Communication Ann Davis B.A., McDaniel College Science/Academic Resource Katherine Davis B.S., Notre Dame of Maryland University Assistant Lower School Head for Early Childhood Education

Ginny Wood Delauney 1964 B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Assistant Director of Development Director of Gift Planning Lisa Anne Diver 2006 B.M., University of Delaware M.M., Westminister Choir College Music

Jennifer Golliday Assistant to the Director of Facilities Wayne Golliday Certification in Construction Technology Director of Facilities Jaleh N. Goodale B.S., M.B.A., University of Maryland Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance

Jenny Greene B.A., Washington and Lee Sean Donmoyer University B.S., Towson University M.S., Johns Hopkins Assistant Athletic Director University Dwyer Fitness Center Coordinator Second Grade Kristin Drake B.S., College of William and Mary Science Julie Dufresne B.A., Brown University English Mary Beth Dyer B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland M.S., Johns Hopkins University Fifth Grade

Laura Hackman B.S., Towson University M.F.A., Catholic University of America Theatre Dana Hamilton B.S.N., University of Maryland School Nurse Elizabeth Hamilton B.A., University of Maryland History

Maria Hampton B.A., Davis and Elkins College M.S., North Carolina A&T State University Beverly Serio Edwards Middle School Dean of Students B.A., M.M.S., Loyola University Academic Support Library Rebecca H. Hanson Paul Edwards B.A., Hollins University B.A., M.B.A., Mount Saint M.Ed., University of Virginia Mary’s University History Maintenance Y. Fitzhugh Hardcastle IV Charles Ensor B.A., Johns Hopkins Maintenance University Mathematics Beth Fairall B.F.A., Maryland Institute Sarah A. Harrison College of Art B.A., St. Lawrence University M.Ed., Towson University M.S.W., University of Michigan Art School Counselor Grades K-6 Kate Feiring B.A., Bates College Upper School Administrative Assistant Megan Ferguson Early Childhood Certification, Essex Community College Preschool Assistant

Charles Harvey Maintenance Carol Hatton B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland M.S., McDaniel College Director of Athletics

Lucy Haus B.G.S., University of Maryland Teacher Certification, Towson University Preschool Catherine Heflin B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Book Store Manager Michael Henry Technology Justin Hill B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Virginia History Rene Hill Hospitality Coordinator Tasha Hill Little Bear Child Care Center Carol Hunt B.A., Grinnell College Traditional Upper School Christmas Program/Concessions Marina Iventicheva M.Ed., Ivanovo State University M.Ed., Saint Petersburg State Pedagogical University Little Bear Child Care Center Elisha James B.S., M.S., Morgan State University Science Kristin Jarrell B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University M.A., Johns Hopkins University Third Grade Faith Jaspan B.A., M.A.T., University of Pittsburgh Foreign Language Alison M. Keim B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.S., Frostburg State University J.D., University of Baltimore Middle School Administrative Assistant Pam Knott Little Bear Child Care Center Elizabeth Ann Kopf B.S., M.Ed., Towson University Art Tara Kramer B.A., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education Ellen Bernhard Krich B.A., Johns Hopkins University M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University English

Bill MacDonald B.S., University of New Hampshire M.S., University of Connecticut M.S.E., Wang Institute of Graduate Studies M.E.T., New Jersey City University Mathematics

Leah Inger Murphy B.M.E., Georgetown College M.S., Towson University G.P.D., Peabody Conservatory of Music Music

Karen Macfarlane B.S., Towson University Preschool

Barbara Barrett Neale 1973 B.A., Johns Hopkins University Capital Giving Coordinator

Missie Mack B.A., Washington College Director of Alumnae Relations Laura Malkus B.S., Towson University Director of Annual Giving Yvette Matthews Middle School Study Hall Coordinator Holly McAslan B.A., Muhlenberg College F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art Teacher Certification, M.L.T., Notre Dame University of Maryland Preschool Evelyn Parker McClarry B.A., Goucher College M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Co-Director, The Juanita Jackson Mitchell Multicultural Resource Center

Melissa Nichols B.A., Towson University M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University Foreign Language Kristin Raneri Nicolini 1998 B.A., Georgetown University M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University Director of Integrated Media Strategies Paige North B.A., Sarah Lawrence College M.A., Johns Hopkins University History Grade Nine Dean Rachel Oberlin B.A., Washington College M.Ed., Towson University Little Bear Child Care Center

Keane McCollum Maintenance

Megan O’Brien B.A., Loyola University College Counseling

Michelle McFarland B.A., Pennsylvania State University English

Tiana Redfern Oguaman 1999 B.A., Loyola College English

Margie McIntosh Security

Peggy M. Ollerhead B.S., Northern Arizona University M.A., C.A.S., Towson University School Psychologist

Curtis McKnight B.A., University of Massachusetts M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University M.A.T., Towson University Fifth Grade Eliza McLaren B.A., M.A., Columbia University History U.S. Coordinator for International Students Program Elizabeth Law Meredith 1984 B.G.S., University of Maryland, College Park M.A.T., Goucher College First Grade James Mills Security

Jane Layfield Lancaster B.A., Hollins University M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University Assistant Head of Lower School

Janice A. Moore B.A., M.L.S., University of Maryland Director of Libraries Co-Director, The Juanita Jackson Mitchell Multicultural Resource Center

Sarah Morse Layng B.A., Gettysburg College Physical Education

Meredith Moore B.A., Bryn Mawr College Science

Sandra Laziuk Lower School Administrative Assistant

Nancy Mugele B.F.A., Syracuse University Certificate in Brand Management, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University Director of Marketing and Communication

Leigh Martin Lowe B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Director of College Counseling

Tori Murrill Technology Administrative Support Specialist

Angela Palmeri B.S., University of Delaware M.S., California University of Pennsylvania Certified Athletic Trainer Carolyn Parker B.A., Tulane University School of Social Work, University of Maryland School Counselor Grades 8-12

Beth Porter B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University Student Billing and Accounts Payable/Billable Quinlin Porter B.A., Stevenson University Book Store Erika Preddy Payroll & Benefits Elizabeth Proctor B.A., Loyola University of New Orleans M.A., Columbia University History

Katherine Startzman Shires 1978 B.A., University of Richmond B.S., Towson University Controller

Gail Rauch-Tilstra B.A., M.A., University of Maryland History Monica Recht B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Virginia M.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore Foreign Language Jackie Regales B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.A., Bowling Green State University English Theodora H. Reynolds B.A., Wellesley College M.A., Brandeis University M.A., Columbia University Mathematics Christine Ribillard-Polillo B.A., M.A., University of Paris Foreign Language Erin Lears Richardson 2001 B.A., University of Richmond M.S., University of Richmond Assistant Director of Annual Giving Frances Rickert B.A., Clark University M.L.S., University of Maryland Library Cataloger

Toby Rivkin B.A., University of Maryland M.A., Middlebury College Foreign Language and Art

Amy Popp B.S., University of Mary Washington M.A., College of William and Mary Science

Ghassan Shaanon Maintenance

Sarah Rangwala B.A., Washington University in St. Louis C.A.S.A. Fellow, American University in Cairo Foreign Language

Shaun Perkins Maintenance

Diane Pniewski B.S., Ohio University History

Barbara Scott B.S.N., Boston University School Nurse

Genna Shaw B.F.A., M.A.T., Maryland Institute College of Art Art

Caroline Riina 2008 B.A., Colby College Science

Cyndy Piepenbrink B.A., Johns Hopkins University Science

Kelsey Twist Schroeder 2001 B.A., M.A., Stanford University English Upper School Dean of Students

Tynaya Quickley B.S., Stevenson University Kindergarten

Marion Penning B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Toronto History

Hannah Pickworth B.A., Rhodes College M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky Library

Heather Samet B.A., Syracuse University M.A.T., Towson University Fourth Grade

Margaret Rogers B.A., Princeton University M.A., University of Virginia English Sara Rollfinke B.A., M.Ed., Stanford University Foreign Language Grade Twelve Dean Antoinette Runde B.S., M.A.,Towson University Math Lindsay Robin Saffer 1997 B.A., Denison University M.Ed., DePaul University First Grade

Annie Ferebee Short 2001 B.A., Goucher College Dance Justin Short B.A., Haverford College History Barrie G. Frey Sigler 1963 B.A., University of South Carolina M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Admissions Megary Sigler B.A., Goucher College M.A.T., Maryland Institute College of Art Art Kaliq Simms B.A., Morgan State University M.Ed., Harvard University Director of Diversity and Equity Education Frances Skeen B.A., University of Delaware M.Ed., Towson University Orton Gillingham Training, The Odyssey School Early Childhood Certification, Towson University Lower School Learning Specialist Joan F. Smith Honorary Alumna B.A., Wilson College M.Ed., McDaniel College Director of Foreign Student Affairs Lori Song B.S., Vanderbilt University M.L.A., Middlebury College Assistant to the Head of School William Souser B.A., Middlebury College M.A., Pennsylvania State University History Katy Spencer 1993 B.A., Lehigh University Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations Danielle Kell Steinbach 2004 B.S., College of William and Mary External Programs Kate Sunderland B.S., College of Charleston Development Associate

Vickie Swanson B.S., Illinois State University M.A., George Washington University J.D., American University Language Arts

Janet E. Weller B.A., Washington College M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Associate Director of College Counseling

Fran Taylor Main Office Assistant

Joyce Williams B.F.A., Kutztown University Webmaster

Gregory J. Timm B.A., Ithaca College M.Ed., University of Maryland Mathematics

Kim Wilson Library Assistant

Cindy Tindall B.A., Lehigh University M.E., Temple University Mathematics

Peggy K. Wolf B.A., M.A.T., George Washington University Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance

Patricia Tiplady Diploma in Teaching, Dunedin Teacher’s College, N.Z. Library

Toni Woodlon B.S., Bowie State University Fifth Grade

Evelyn Ragland Zink Rod Tiplady B.A., Hollins University Diploma in Physical Education, Director of Development Otago University, N.Z. Diploma in Teaching, Auckland Teacher’s College, N.Z. Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Administration and Education, Massey University, N.Z. Science Aerie Treska B.A., Middlebury College M.A., Middlebury College, The Bread Loaf School of English English Phyllis Tripp B.S., University of Maryland M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University Director of Technology Sylvie van Helden B.F.A., Eastern Michigan University B.S., University of Michigan M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art Art Maria Teresa Vasta B.A., M.A., Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Buenos Aires Foreign Language Kelly Vaughan B.S., James Madison University Physical Education Wendolyn Vélez-Torres B.A., Hood College M.Ed., Goucher College Technology Beth Venn B.A., Sweet Briar College M.A., Catholic University of America M.B.A., University of South Carolina Foreign Language Betsy Villiger B.A., M.A., College of William and Mary Language Arts and Math Janine Vreatt B.S., Frostburg State University M.F.A., Illinois State University Sinex Theater Technical Director Wanda Wright Waller B.M.E., Greensboro College Music Judy Waters 1950 B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art Art Libby Watts B.A., Kenyon College Chinese

D I V E R S I T Y S TAT E M E N T The Board is committed to an active, on-going effort to attract, welcome, and support an inclusive community of talented students, faculty, administrators, staff and Board members.

The Board strongly supports the work of the administration and faculty in their continuing efforts to create respect in the school community for individual differences of race, ethnicity, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, abilities, gender, and sexual orientation.

It is the Board’s objective to celebrate and promote the recognition, understanding and acceptance of individual uniqueness, mutual interdependence, and cultural diversity within a pluralistic society.

The Board expects that the students entrusted to the School’s care will acquire not only critical thinking skills and a love of learning, but also a sense of self, an appreciation of diversity and respect for others. The Board intends that the RPCS experience will produce graduates whose lives “speak for themselves” by example and attitude.

D I R E C T I O N S TO T H E C A M P U S

B oard of T rustees President Catherine Passano McDonnell, 1994 Vice President J. Joseph Credit Secretary Maurice L. Haywood Treasurer Rhona W. Wendler

B oard M E M B E R S

Carl G. Osterman Bryn Parchman Douglas S. Ramer Julia Garrett Randolph, 1997 Janet Meyer Reynolds, 1990 Lee Roebuck** Robert W. Schaefer* Ronald O. Schaftel Jeffrey H. Seibert, Honorary Alumnus* Frances E. Smith

Dr. Celeste Woodward Applefeld, 1964*

Terence D. Taylor

Sara Hackney Barley

Ashley Thayer

H. Lee Boatwright III*

Mary Ellen Thomsen, Honorary Alumna*

Darcy Christhilf Carroll, 1988

From the north: Take 695 to 83 South. Take Northern Parkway East exit. Follow instructions below.

Laura George Cochran, 1990

Roszel C. Thomsen II, Honorary Alumnus*

Carol Dixon Croxton, 1998

Richard C. Tilghman, Jr.*

From the south: Take 83 North to Northern Parkway East exit.

Follow Northern Parkway to second light at Roland Avenue. Make right on Roland Avenue. School is about 1/3 of a mile from Northern Parkway on right.

Fred C. C. Crozier

The Hon. Martin P. Welch

Dr. Rhoda M. Dorsey, Honorary Alumna*

Albert H. Williams

Lucy Neale Duke

P arents ’ A ssociation E xecutive B oard President Lee Roebuck Vice President Mary Louise Woolley Treasurer Elise Kurlander Recording Secretary Parker Sutton Corresponding Secretary Theresa Leatherbury Lower School Network Chair Diana Sugiuchi Middle School Network Chair Robin Hough Upper School Network Chair Sharon Donkervoet Credit, 1977 Nominating Committee Natalie Nichols President Ex-Officio Ingrid Obrecht

* Honorary Member **Ex Officio

Ellen R. Fish Laurie McCulloch Fisher, 1963 Barry L. Garber W. Kyle Gore Betsey Swingle Hobelmann, 1993** William C. Holly Diane Hutchins, 1972 Larry E. Jennings E. Robert Kent, Jr.* J. Sydney King* Jay L. Lenrow Mary Page Michel Elise D. Morris Accreditation Association of Independent Maryland Schools Approved by the Maryland State Board of Education

Donald Newman

Affiliations National Association of Independent Schools National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland

Talbott Noyes

Natalie Nichols**

T he A lumnae A ssociation E xecutive B oard President Betsey Swingle Hobelmann, 1993 1st Vice President Sarah Harrison, 2001 2nd Vice President Kate Jordan, 1998 Treasurer Katharine Fox Castro, 2004 Corresponding Secretary Missy Beck Dudley, 1976 Recording Secretary Kate Tubman Cameron, 1984 Development Committee Chairs Lauren Dodrill, 2001 and Sabrina Johnson Turner, 1998

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