2018 SSSAS Summer Magazine

SUMMER MAGAZINE 2018

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Graduates of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, go forth into the world in peace, bear yourselves with uprightness and integrity, rejoice in God's Creation, love all people, and remember this school family in your prayers.

Farewell and may God bless you.

~ The Charge

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WHAT'S INSIDE

F E AT U R E S

8 Traditions Excerpts from Valedictorian Charlotte Fontham's speech

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A Q&A with Jim Taylor '84 Meet the 2018 Commencement Speaker

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Finding Enduring, Not Fleeting Success Excerpts from Jim Taylor's Commencement speech

16 Snapshots Moments from Commencement

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Class of 2018 Fast Facts

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Upper School Prize Day

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Middle School Snapshots Awards Day and Eighth Grade Graduation

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Lower School Snapshots Fifth Grade Recognition and Grandparents and Special Friends' Day

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Our Retiring Faculty

36 Storyteller

Jennifer Griffin '87 Receives the 2018

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Distinguished Alumni Service Award.

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Saints springtime travel to nine countries

Global Studies

D E PA RT M E N TS 6 Headliner

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Saints in Action

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Athletic Highlights

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Alumni Connections

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Milestones & In Memoriam

THE MAGAZINE

SUMMER 2018 Head of School Kirsten Prettyman Adams Director of Communications Jen Desautels Editor Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Design Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Jameson Bloom '13 Staff Writers Jen Desautels Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Mandi Sapp

Invasives Got Your Goat?

Need a sustainable way to remove invasive plants? Get some ecogoats for a week! As soon as the goats arrived on the Lower School campus, they began to do their job!

If left alone, invasive plants take over our woodlands, strangling valuable trees and threatening important bio-diversity. Eco-goats can go places man and machinery often cannot access, consuming unwanted plants quickly, effectively, and environmentally.

Observing the goats was a great opportunity for our youngest students. They made scientific observations and even wrote poems after watching them graze.

Encouraging our students to think about long-term effects and benefits is a critical part of our role as educators and one of the most profound lessons of sustainability.

Alumni News Sarah Kaplan Director of Alumni Engagement Photographers Jameson Bloom '13 Marcia Mallett Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Jen Milbrett Photography Cory Royster Printer Master Print Questions/Comments Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 mmaas@sssas.org To Update Your Contact Information or Mailing Preferences Please email asmigel@sssas.org or call 703-212-2720.

Published by SSSAS for alumni, current parents, friends, and other regularly supportive members of the school community. Š 2018 St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

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HEADLINER

Even the ordinary everyday moments are extraordinary in a community built upon a foundation of service, joy, love, and compassion. These are just a few of those special moments from 2017-2018.

Warmly,

Kirsten Adams Head of School Last fall we held a special assembly to honor the servicemen and women in our Saints community. Ray Mabus, 75th Secretary of the Navy, was our guest speaker.

Our Saints Mission Day was an extraordinary all-school event focused on our commitment to service.

Goodwin Gym always rocks with spirit during the Sleepy Thompson Basketball Tournament, a 63-year tradition.

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Each Middle School class begins the year with a bonding day, which includes an outdoor adventure or service project.

The Class of 1967 celebrating their 50th Reunion with a rousing chorus of the St. Agnes school song on the steps of Lloyd House.

The Shrine Mont retreat for seniors in September is a special time for them to bond with each other and the faculty.

The seniors love visiting their kindergarten buddies on the Lower School campus for conversation and playtime.

Teaching the junior kindergarten students to “give me seven� when shaking hands: five fingers and two eyes.

One of many stream cleaning projects during the year.

Students and their families bring a wide variety of pets to the Blessing of the Animals.

dear mrs adams, thank you for being the hed of the school can we please have more snow days.

Our Lessons and Carols services on each campus are a wonderful start to the Christmas holiday season.

The contestants of the pancake stacking contest at the always fun annual Pancake Supper hosted by the Saints Athletics Club.

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TRADITIONS. Excerpts from the Commencement Address

by Valedictorian Charlotte Fontham '18 on June 9.

I don't think I'll ever know if I love traditions because of this community's commitment to them, or if I love this community because of its traditions.

Somewhere between 2005 and now, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and tradition have become synonymous in my mind. For those of you who might not be very familiar with this community, you need not look further than the name of our yearbook to be convinced of our dedication to tradition.

It is one word: Traditions.

Tradition can be seen on any given day on all three of our campuses. Every Tuesday at Lower School Chapel, Mrs. Adams, and previously Mrs. Holden, shakes the hands of students. I will always remember the internal conflict I had every week because it had been drilled into me by Mrs. Eaton, my kindergarten teacher, that I absolutely must say to Mrs. Holden as I shook her hand and looked her in the eye: “Good morning, Mrs. Holden, my name is Charlotte Fontham.” But every week after maybe the first two times, Mrs. Holden would automatically interrupt me and say, “Yes, Charlotte, I know who you are,” and hurry me along.

I always felt like I was being tricked, and Mrs. Holden was trying to catch me disobeying orders. Why wouldn't she ever just let me finish my one sentence? As I grew older, I realized that Mrs. Holden just had a long line of students waiting anxiously to shake her hand, some of whose names she was still working to learn.

In the Middle School, science and math classes are separated by gender. Not only have studies shown that students of that age perform better in that type of classroom environment, but this quirk that our school has is also rooted in its history.

Prior to 1991, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes were two separate schools, the former all boys, the latter all girls. And now two periods a day, middle schoolers get to experience a single gender education, something that was especially meaningful to me, since my mother attended St. Agnes.

The Upper School has Fun Friday, a chance for upperclassmen to get preemptive revenge on the freshman.

They've only been in high school for three whole days, but they still deserve to get pelted with water balloons for all the times that they will disturb the seniors over the next nine months.

But my favorite tradition of all is our all-school Thanksgiving service. During this service, students and faculty from all

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three campuses come together to participate in a special liturgy, and seniors give each kindergartener an angel pin. I remember receiving my pin from two seniors like it was yesterday, and I remember Mrs. Holden telling my kindergarten class that she would give us a very special congratulations if we wore it on our graduation day. My angel has long since been decapitated, but I am proudly wearing its head today. It was such a special moment when I got to pin my kindergarten buddy in November. It was something I had been waiting to do for 13 years, and even though it didn't require much effort on my part, besides choosing to stay at this school, I still think of it as one of my greatest accomplishments.

I have also always loved the liturgy that is given during the Thanksgiving service. Each grade, and then the faculty, takes turns giving thanks for a few things in their lives, such as their fifth grade buddies, college counselors, or even pizza. It becomes a powerful moment during which you are mindful of who you were, who you are now, and who you will be in the future. You can see yourself at the different stages of your life reflected in everyone there.

However, tradition is not always thought of in a positive light. Those who came before us had beliefs and prejudices with which we no longer agree. They had some traditions that were cruel and oppressive. Even though I love traditions, I know that bad ones exist.

Furthermore, we live in a fast-paced society that is constantly modernizing and searching for the next big thing. The place for tradition within it is growing smaller and smaller by the second.

Not every tradition is meant to kept, or meant to be kept exactly as it is. It's okay to get rid of old traditions, tweak your current ones, or make new ones. It even happens at SSSAS. The days of the St. Agnes green and gold color war teams are long gone, while the tradition of Senior Chapel talks is relatively new.

And so I want to ask my fellow graduates a couple of questions. I'm not going to give you advice, or urge you to do this or that. I'm not even going to answer the questions, because seeing as how I have exactly as much life experience as the other 114 of you, I don't feel qualified to do any of those things.

“ This community has a tradition of kindness, of holding the door for the person behind you, of greeting each person you pass in the hallway with a smile. We have a tradition of support, of collaborating to meet common goals, of being there for each other in times of need. We have a tradition of excellence, of pushing ourselves to be the best that we can be, of moving past failure in order to try again.”

THE FONTHAM/VAUGHN FAMILY: MAGGIE VAUGHN '86, CHARLOTTE '18, JOHN '21, AND JACK FONTHAM

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My questions are as follows: Which of the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes traditions will you take with you?

Which ones will you adapt to fit yourself and the road that lies ahead of you?

You may not want to give the same, monotone “Good morning, Mrs. Holden, my name is Charlotte Fontham” introduction that your Lower School self did, but how will you use the skills of a firm handshake, eye contact, and selfconfidence to make lasting connections in the real world?

I don't think very many of you will be throwing toilet paper onto your college's basketball court after your team makes their first basket any time soon, but how will the unity and spirit of Sleepy Thompson influence how you support others?

Keep in mind that the traditions of SSSAS are more than just annual events. This community has a tradition of kindness, of holding the door for the person behind you, of greeting each person you pass in the hallway with a smile. We have a tradition of support, of collaborating to meet common goals, of being there for each other in times of need. We have a tradition of excellence, of pushing ourselves to be the best that we can be, of moving past failure in order to try again.

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It is my hope that each of us has the initiative and drive to take what the traditions of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes have given to us and to apply them not only to college, but to the rest of our lives. I can't tell you how to do this because after today, we will all go on separate paths. How I will choose to use the traditions of SSSAS will be different from the choice of each and every one of you.

I want to end today by thanking everyone who has brought us here to this moment. Thank you to the faculty, staff, and administration of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. Thank you for creating a learning environment where our thoughts and opinions were valued. There are some teachers here who have known us since we were as young as five years old.

Thank you for helping to raise us.

Thank you to our families for giving us the opportunity to spend a part of our lives in this community, whether that be one year or 13 plus.

And finally, I want to thank my fellow classmates. Thank you for being my friends, for accepting me as I am, and for upholding the traditions of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School. Congratulations to the Class of 2018.

To hear Charlotte's full remarks, please visit our Livestream channel at www.livestream.com/sssas.

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JIM TAYLOR '84 AND HEAD OF SCHOOL KIRSTEN ADAMS

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JIM TAYLOR '84 Meet the 2018 Commencement Speaker St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School was pleased to welcome Jim Taylor '84 as our Commencement speaker on June 9. He offered the Class of 2018 some sound advice for college and beyond, and excerpts from his remarks can be found on p. 14.

At St. Stephen's, Jim was a member of the student council as well as the varsity wrestling and football teams, including the 1982 undefeated varsity football team.

Jim received a bachelor's of science in commerce and a law degree at the University of Virginia. Jim has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and has served as CEO and president of Brixmor Property Group since 2016. His impressive résumé includes time as a senior accountant, years practicing corporate and securities law, 14 years as a senior managing director and group head of real estate investment banking at Eastdil Secured/Wells Fargo, and four years as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Federal Realty Investment Trust. Jim is a member of the Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit research and education organization whose members all share a common goal: to make cities better places to live for people from all walks of life.

Jim and his wife, Alice, have two daughters, Gracie and Mary Lyle, and live in Manhattan.

Q & A WITH JIM Q. What does it mean to you to come back to SSSAS as the 2018 Commencement Speaker?

A.

It's an incredible honor to be asked to speak to this community of Saints, a community that fostered much of my growth from childhood (age 7) to leaving home for college.

Q.

Q. What do you enjoy most about your profession?

A. I most enjoy creating shopping centers that become the

“center” of the community they serve, places where people gather, work, shop, eat, and play. When you get it right, you transform the community.

Q. What does it mean to you to be an alumnus of SSSAS? What values do you feel you gain from being a part of a strong alumni community?

A.

My dearest friends today are folks that I met during my time at SSSAS. When I meet a fellow alumnus, there is an immediate connection and commonality from our time in this community of Saints. I am often struck by how many of the folks whom I most admire and respect have ties to the SSSAS community.

Q. What is the biggest “small world” moment you've had that's connected to the school, if any?

A.

Prior to coming to St. Stephen's, my family was stationed in Pearl Harbor. At six years old, I was saved from drowning on the North Shore of Oahu by a strong swimmer named Brian Jones '80. A year or so later when I arrived at St. Stephen's, I had the opportunity to meet and thank Brian, a true saint!

Q. What is the most important piece of advice you would give our students as they prepare for our complex and changing world?

A.

As I addressed in my Commencement remarks and as I learned from this community of Saints: 1. There is enormous value in trust.

2. Acting with integrity means having the courage to confront reality.

3. True genius lies in persistence.

You clearly have a love of business. When/how did this interest develop? Were there any programs or teachers at St. Stephen's that helped prepare you for your career?

INSIDE SCOOP...

A. In the summers I used to run painting crews, keep the

What's your current favorite book?: “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life” by Walter Isaacson

books, pick up supplies, and bid jobs for Roger Barbee (English teacher and wrestling coach). I learned the importance of earning trust, how to ask for the order and value of a job well done. In addition, Dick Babyak (math teacher and Middle School dean) helped me overcome my fear of math and actually develop an affinity for numbers, which are the language of business.

What are you binge watching?: “Homeland” Something people would be surprised to know about you: I was severely dyslexic as a child.

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FINDING ENDURING, NOT FLEETING SUCCESS. Excerpts from the Commencement Address by Jim Taylor '84 on June 9. devoted teachers like Roger Barbee, Jim Osuna, Richard Babyak, Charlie Joyce, Linda Kincheloe, Bob Reed, Fred Atwood, David Checcino, and so many more. These marvelous and incredibly talented individuals, like so many of the faculty here today, had devoted their lives to the development of young men and women. They were truly Saints.

I'd like to focus on three very important lessons from this Community of Saints that have always guided me.

The first is the universal importance of trust. The quiet premise that underlies the honor code at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes is trust. As Jim Osuna, a barrel-chested former Marine used to bellow during 9th grade World History Class: “Remember that the work you complete must be your own. If it is not, don't turn it in.” We knew that if we breached that trust, we would face serious consequences; we also very much didn't want to let Mr. Osuna down.

Throughout my career I have learned that there is also enormous economic value in trust. My company's success is not driven by the legal documents or leases with our tenants. In fact, if we have to rely on those documents, we have Some 34 years ago, I sat where you sit today, reflecting on all of my

failed. No, our success is instead based on the

experiences during my 10 years in this wonderful community of Saints,

trust that our team has built through our actions,

suffering just a little bit from a Beach Week sunburn, and sharing a

trust that we will honor our commitments and

few quiet laughs with classmates that today remain some of my closest

be fair in our dealings. That trust is what builds

friends. I remember feeling proud, excited about becoming a Wahoo, and

a strong relationship and what drives a tenant to

more than a little nervous about what the future might hold as I prepared

do business, again and again. It helps us win, on

to leave this community that had been such a big part of my life since

the margin, business that we are not otherwise

I was seven years old. At the outset, let me say to those of you thinking

expected to win. The economic value of that “lean,”

about what's next: Don't Worry! This community of Saints has prepared

or the propensity to do business with us versus

you exceptionally well.

another landlord, is tremendous.

As I reflected on what, if any, wisdom I might share with you today, I was

I have seen in spectacular fashion what an absence

reminded of the lifelong friendships and powerful lessons that began

of trust can do to a business. In late 2008, I

and were nurtured here. Lessons learned from amazingly talented and

watched an organization to which I had devoted

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members of my team are those who tell me what I should

“As I learned from my good friend, teacher and former boss, Roger Barbee, true integrity means having the courage and guts to confront reality. As Roger showed us through his actions, not just words, acting with integrity means having the willingness to candidly assess a challenge, to carefully appraise its dimensions, and to honestly confront it.”

hear, not what they think I want to hear. So always confront reality with honesty, with humility for what you can learn, and with candor in what you communicate, and I promise you will be better for it. Any near term pain will make you stronger…mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank you, Roger, for showing me what true integrity is.

The final lesson learned from this very special Community of Saints is the importance of persistence.

Sleepy Thompson used to have us run plays uphill in the heat of August at football camp in Shrine Mont. I can still hear his reedy, whistling Virginia accent calling out “Cheese and Crackers!! Again Boys, Again.” For many of us, myself included, our pads were bigger than we were! Beyond exhausted, soaked in sweat, disheveled, and ungainly, we would line up again for yet another snap of “22 Right on the number.” Ugh! Yet a funny thing happened when the season finally started, we were unmatched, the benefits of all of our hard work and

15 years implode because of an absence of trust. Billions of dollars of market value lost as investors lost confidence in Wachovia Bank's underwriting standards in residential mortgages. Now, the great irony here is that the losses ultimately realized on those mortgages were completely immaterial in the context of the bank. But materiality didn't matter. The market lost confidence in Wachovia, its credit spreads blew out, and Wachovia could no longer function as an independent entity. Careers were destroyed, billions of dollars of value lost, and it all happened within a matter of a few months. So, as you leave this Community of Saints, remember always that there is huge value in trust. Work hard to earn the trust of your future bosses, coworkers, clients and customers and you will find enduring rather than fleeting success. Thank you, Mr. Osuna, for showing me the value of trust.

A second, and somewhat related lesson from this Community of Saints is the importance of integrity, which to me goes far beyond honesty. As I learned from my good friend, teacher and former boss, Roger Barbee, true integrity means having the courage and guts to confront reality. As Roger showed us through his actions, not just words, acting with integrity means having the willingness to candidly assess a challenge, to carefully appraise its dimensions, and to honestly confront it. If Roger ever sensed me not confronting a problem, I would

unwillingness to quit on that torturous hill paying off with our undefeated season in 1982.

I have always believed strongly that real genius lies in persistence, in refusing to give up and in accepting that failure is an important step forward in any journey worth making. God knows, it required tremendous persistence for Mr. Babyak to teach a dyslexic 7th grader such as myself how to solve equations. He didn't give up, and fortunately neither did I. While I don't use quadratic equations today, my team knows better than to give me an unreviewed financial report, because I will find the error.

Thank you, Mr. Babyak, for not giving up on me.

Now, if just one of you is still listening at this point, and you take away anything from these remarks, please remember these three simple but powerful lessons: 1. There is enormous value in trust.

2. Integrity means having the courage to confront reality.

3. There is true genius in persistence.

Thank you for the great honor to be before you today.

Thank you to the teachers and faculty who work so hard to build on the legacy of those who came before,

hear about it.

and a special thanks to your parents who have made

Unfortunately, the biggest problems we face are often the

to be part of this very special Community of Saints.

result of the compounding effect of not addressing the problem when it was more manageable. Time and time again, I have watched extremely talented professionals fail simply by avoiding an issue. For that reason, the most valuable

such tremendous sacrifices to allow you the opportunity Congratulations Class of 2018 and Godspeed!

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COMMENCEMENT Our seniors graduated on Ju n e 9 , 2 0 1 8 , a t t h e Vi rg i n i a T h e o l o g i c a l Seminary

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CLASS OF 2018 FAST FACTS

Reed College

University of Utah

23 Seniors were inducted into the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes chapter of the Cum Laude Society

Won 1 Gold Keys, 2 Silver Keys, and 5 Honorable Mentions in the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Won the Maureen O'Donnell and Carter Stubbs Drake Goad National Latin Exam Awards and the Randolph College Book Prize.

Won the Best of 2D Award at the All City Alexandria Art Exhibition.

Received two Cappies nominations for “Tartuffe;” performed in all our drama and musical productions, Evening of the Arts, Multicultural Night, and the Pit Orchestra; and wrote and directed the plays for the 2018 One-Act Play Festival.

33 To play collegiate athletics next year, representing 12 sports

Won the Motivate and Rockwell Collins Innovate Awards in the Virginia robotics tournaments.

Won 3rd place at the Best of the Independent Schools Art Competition.

Pitzer College University of California - Davis University of California - Santa Barbara

Prepared 1000s of sandwiches for Martha's Table; supported veterans and their families; and led supply drives. Volunteered 1000s of hours with local nonprofits. Built relationships with children in Romania and Haiti. Awarded Alexandria Rotary Club's Jefferson Cup for Community Service.

115 seniors were accepted by more than Won individual and relay state championships in indoor and outdoor track and field and led field hockey to an ISL championship. Participated in league finals or state tournaments in boys basketball, boys soccer, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, swimming and diving, boys tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, and wrestling.

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colleges and universities

American University of Paris (GWU) St. Andrew's in Scotland Loyola University Stevenson University United States Naval Academy (2) University of Maryland – College Park

Alvernia College Bucknell University Drexel University Gettysburg College (2) Susquehanna University Swarthmore College Temple University University of Pennsylvania

Fordham University Hobart College New York University (2) Rochester Institute of Technology (2) St. John's University (NY) Syracuse University (2)

Dartmouth College

Amherst College Boston College Emerson College

University of Michigan (3)

University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver

Brown University Providence College

DePaul University University of Chicago (2)

Trinity College University of Delaware (2) American University Catholic University of America (2) Georgetown University

Rhodes College Sewanee: University of the South (3) University of Tennessee

Christopher Newport University (4) College of William & Mary (6) George Mason University Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University James Madison University (2) Randolph College University of Virginia (9) Virginia Commonwealth University (3) Virginia Tech (3)

Denison University (3) Indiana University Miami University Purdue University

Duke University Elon University (2) High Point University (2) North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina School of the Arts University of Alabama (3) Tulane University (3)

University of Mississippi (2)

Charleston Southern University Mercer University

University of Miami

Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University (2) University of Texas at Austin

West South Central

Half of the class was offered college scholarships or merit aid.

Two seniors received appointments to and will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy, and several seniors received Navy ROTC scholarships.

East South Central West New England Midwest

9%

Overseas <1%

6%

6% 55%

6%

Mid-Atlantic

9%

South Atlantic

8%

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UPPER SCHOOL ZHEODAY U P P EPRRSI C OL P R I Z E DAY

O n Ju n e 8 , S t . S t e p h e n ' s and St. Agnes School p r e s e n t e d t h e s e awa r d s i n recognition of our students' a c h i eve m e n t s i n a c a d e m i c s , the arts, athletics, c i t i z e n s h i p, a n d s e r v i c e .

CHRISTIAN CORPENING, KIRSTEN ADAMS, LINDSEY ELLISON

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS: BRIAN GILDAY, JACOB FOSTER, LINDSEY ELLISON

MARSHA WAY

ANNE CRAIG “AC” VEITH

MAYA TUMIWA, AFUA NYANTAKYI, JULIA BURKE, CHARLOTTE FONTHAM, KIRSTEN ADAMS, BRYAN JOHNSON, DOMENICK BAILEY, ELLIOT KARSTEN

BEN JOHNSON

BUD GARIKES UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

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GWENDOLYN RAK JACQUELIN NICHOLSON WYSONG '60

TIMOTHY BELL GIVING THE FAREWELL ADDRESS

JORDAN WALKER

JEFF WALRICH ATHETICS DIRECTOR FOR BOYS

JULIAN LEMMOND, BEN ZAGURSKI, REAGAN BROWN, ALEAH WALKER, CHRISTIAN CORPENING

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT GLENN ARCHER '82, MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN ALICIA BLOWERS, KIRSTEN ADAMS

JACK DEWHURST

JAMES KING UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

THE FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD Alicia Blowers, Middle School Librarian and Department Chair

THE COURTENAY MARSHALL COCHRAN AWARD FOR SCIENCE Gwendolyn Rak

THE YEARBOOK DEDICATION

THE ROY EDWARD BYRD AWARD

Theodore “Smitty” Smith Lower School Maintenance Supervisor Senior Editors: Maura Durkin, Georgia Tritak, Elliot Karsten

Jack Dewhurst

THE HELENE HASKIN KRAUSE AWARD Taylor Henriksen

THE SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD FOR BOYS Domenick Bailey

THE O'CONNOR HISTORY PRIZE

THE DAINGERFIELD ASHTON MODEL ATHLETE AWARD

Ben Johnson

Maya Tumiwa

The following recognitions and awards were presented to seniors unless otherwise noted.

THE MARJORIE M. NORRIS AWARD

THE MODEL ATHLETE FOR BOYS AWARD

Gwendolyn Rak

Silas Newsome

THE HELEN ARNY MACAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

THE KARIG WRITING PRIZE

THE OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD

Gwendolyn Rak

Jordan Walker

THE ANN G. LINDSEY POETRY PRIZE

THE CHARLES JAMES SHELL MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR ENGLISH

THE MARSHA A. WAY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR GIRLS

Mary Margaret Lehmkuhler '19

Julia Burke

AC Veith

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS

THE MONTGOMERY AWARD FOR HUMANITIES

THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR BOYS

Humanities: Evan Reinsdorf '19, Allison Vuono '19 Japanese: Hudson Reynolds '20 Latin: Mary Margaret Lehmkuhler '19 Math, Science, and Technology: Jay Cunningham '20, Abigail Henshaw '20, Andrew Kiama '19 Theatre: Bette Vajda '19 Visual Arts: Catherine Owens '19

Samantha Kadlec

CJ Lyons

THE FRANK NIEPOLD ARTS PRIZE

RECOGNITION OF MILITARY APPOINTMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Evelyn Perfall '19

THE DONALD GAYLE SCHOLARSHIP MATHEMATICS PRIZE Elizabeth Cady '19, Evelyn Perfall '19, Mark Repetti '19, Thomas Van Buren '19

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY APPLIED SCIENCE PRIZE Evelyn Perfall '19

THE JOHN MORROW STANTON MEMORIAL ATHLETIC AWARD Kennon Moon '19

THE ESTHER CARROLL MURPHY AWARD FOR CREATIVITY

Reagan Brown

THE VISUAL ARTS AWARD Julian Lemmond

THE MICHAEL HOLT AWARD Ben Zagurski

THE PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS Instrumental Arts: Brian Gilday Vocal Arts: Aleah Walker Dramatic Arts: Christian Corpening

THE EDWARD E. TATE SENIOR RELIGION PRIZE

Lindsey Ellison Lindsey has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Jacob Foster Jacob has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Brian Gilday Brian has received a four-year Navy ROTC scholarship and will be attending the University of Virginia.

THE JANE LYWOOD CUP

Christian Corpening

Jenna Lindsey

THE PERKINS CUP

THE MACONDRAY TROPHY

Hanna Kidane

Julia Burke

THE SALUTATORIAN

THE HOWARD CUP

Julia Burke

Julia Burke

THE VALEDICTORIAN

THE FATHERS' CLUB AWARD

Jessica Lopez '20

Charlotte Fontham

Gabrielle Sullivan, Ben Johnson

THE SENIOR CLASS AWARD

THE FAREWELL ADDRESS

Rachel Suleymanov '19

Timothy Bell

THE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS AWARD

THE LESLIE JONES LATIN PRIZE

THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL SILVER BOWL PARTICIPATION AWARDS

Charlotte Fontham

THE MICHALOT CUP Tessa Moore

THE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE IN SPANISH Julia Burke

THE MATHEMATICS AWARD Jack Dewhurst

THE TECHNOLOGY PRIZE Reagan Brown

10 Seasons: Christiana Coulter, Emma Day, Anne Dyson, Taylor Henriksen, Margaret Kadlec, Jack Lambeth, CJ Lyons, Thomas Majure, Christopher Rainey, John Siegel, Will Stiers, Graham Tracy 11 Seasons: Connor Becton, Brian Gilday, Hans Hellmann, AC Veith, Jeannine Walker 12 Seasons: Audrey Androus, Myles Johnson

Naj Johnson

THE CARROLL LASTELIC AWARD Julia Burke

THE ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES MEDALS Domenick Bailey, Julia Burke, Charlotte Fontham, Elliott Karsten, Bryan Johnson, Afua Nyantaki, Maya Tumiwa

THE ST. AGNES CUP Lindsey Ellison

THE EMMETT H. HOY JR. CITIZENSHIP AWARD Christian Corpening

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SNAPSHOTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWA R D S D AY A N D G R A D U AT I O N

O n Ju n e 6 , S t . S t e p h e n ' s and St. Agnes School p r e s e n t e d t h e s e awa r d s i n recognition of our students' a c h i eve m e n t s i n a c a d e m i c s , t h e a r t s , a t h l e t i c s , a n d c i t i z e n s h i p.

The eighth grade g r a d u a t e d o n Ju n e 7 .

THE ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES CUP JACK PESSAUD '21 (2017) AND FINN JENSEN '22 (2018)

JOAN MARIE O'CONNELL '22 DALLIS BYRNE MIDDLE SCHOOLCHORUS TEACHER

THE RICHARD P. BABYAK AWARDS

THE ATHLETIC “SAINT” AWARDS

DEPARTMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Sixth Grade: Isaiah Fahden, Madison Sandy, Lauren Scott, Jack Sherner

Sixth Grade: Brooke Lai, Bryce Griffith

The Band Award

For making our school and community a better place through their actions throughout the year

Seventh Grade: Alethea Callahan, Abhay Mathur, Myles Sandy, Emmie Vajda Eighth Grade: Adriana Criswell, Noah Cummings, Maren Knutson, Sam Tampubolon

DIRECTOR'S AWARD

For demonstrating character tenacity, and intellect

For sportsmanship, cooperation, and a positive attitude

Seventh Grade: Charlotte Heimbach, Jake Gupton Eighth Grade Amelia Duncan, Finn Jensen

THE SINCLAIR CUP

For the greatest achievement and interest in math in seventh grade

The Drama Award

Zaria Franklin, Sam Tampubolon

Ella Knight, Daniel Runde

THE SUZANNE GRIFFIN NUCKOLLS FELLOWSHIP PRIZE

THE BROOKS MATH AWARD

Joan Marie O'Connell, Owen Larson

Carter Harris, Drew Hartman

Anabella Befedadu, Louis Molife

Eighth Grade: Ella Knight, Noah Potholm

The Chorus Award

The English Award

For exemplifying community, spirit, compassion, and consideration of others in sixth grade

Seventh Grade: Kurt Gehlhoff, Mikki Taye

Noah Potholm, Caroline Ross

For exemplifying loyalty, integrity, leadership, cooperation, and scholastic endeavor in seventh grade

THE STEBBINS CUP

Sixth Grade: Grace Sherner, Theo Weiman

Awarded to eighth grade students for demonstrating strong scholarship and interest in a particular subject

For possessing the best qualities of a true friend in eighth grade Nellie Hartell, Finn Jensen

Juliana Chiaramonte, Aidan Todd

The French Award

The History Award

Jasiah Harris, Emmy Pascal

The Latin Award

Jordan Resnick, Will Ristau

The Math Award

Ellie Hanley, Liam Matney

The Orchestra Award

Adriana Criswell, Finn Jensen

The Religion Award

Maren Knutson, Sam Tampubolon

Kit Bolen, Stuart Knops

The Science Award

Jake Felsenthal, Mackenzie Smith

The Spanish Award

Kendyll Lee, Liam Matney

The Visual Arts Award

Alex Galdamez, Kelsey Gourdin

THE ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES CUP

Awarded to an eighth grade student for exemplifying scholarship, character, leadership, and citizenship Finn Jensen

CHARLOTTE RIGGS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR

ELLA KNIGHT '22

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SAM TAMPUBOLON '22 LINDSAY JAGODOWSKI MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER

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LOW E R S C H O O L FIFTH GRADE RECOGNITION

O n Ju n e 5 , t h e L owe r S c h o o l recognized, celebrated, and b i d f a r e we l l t o t h e f i f t h g r a d e c l a s s a s t h ey c o n t i n u e t h e i r j o u r n ey a s S a i n t s t o t h e Middle School.

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LOW E R S C H O O L

G R A N D PA R E N TS A N D S P E C I A L F R I E N D S ' DAY O n M ay 4 , t h e L owe r S c h o o l we l c o m e d o u r S a i n t s ' grandparents and special friends for breakfast, a concert, and classroom visits.

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A CHAMPION FOR SAINTS

Celebrating Diane Dunning's retirement after 34 years of service.

On June 12, the school surprised Diane by naming a financial assistance fund in her nameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a fitting tribute to Diane's career devoted to serving others and giving them the chance for a Saints education. Councilman and alumnus John Taylor Chapman '99 presented the Proclamation from the City of Alexandria.

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Patterson, then executive director of the Black Student Fund (BSF), to develop the Group for Raising Racial Awareness and Shaping Perspectives (GRASP), and was later awarded the Solon Candage Award for Excellence in Cross-Racial Communications from the BSF. In 2005 SSSAS received the 2005 Latino Student Fund (LSF) Education Award. The president of the LSF honored Diane with the following statement: “While this award reflects the great work of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, it very specifically honors your personal commitment in support of the area's Latino community.”

KiKi Davis, director of institutional equity and diversity, says, “Diane's unwavering dedication to this work ensures that not only do we a have a diverse representation of families and students, but that we are committed to providing each family with the support they need for their children to be successful in our community and beyond. She has been a mentor to me, a confidant to many, and a guiding force for all in creating an inclusive, equitable community.”

Of all the recognitions and accolades she has received during the

D

iane Dunning, director of admission and

financial aid, has been a beloved and integral member of the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School community for 34 years. She has led the Admission Office with grace and compassion. Her work is shaped by our school's mission; she is the very embodiment of what we strive to do each and every day.

She has been a mentor for countless colleagues, has written for many publications, and has led conferences and presentations. Diane has a deep connection with the community, and has had a profound impact on her colleagues and the Saints families with whom she has gotten to know over the years. “Diane is the quintessential colleague and educator,” says Donna Ryan, a longtime kindergarten teacher at the Lower School. “She has taught me so much by her example. Her professionalism is beyond compare. But it is Diane's heart that has inspired me.

Her deep commitment to fairness, opportunity, and

years, there is one in particular that Diane treasures—the dedication of the 1998 edition of the school's yearbook, “Traditions.” The dedication by Editors-in-Chief Robert Cavanagh and Vickie Potterton reads: “Whether we have been here for 12 years or 12 days, this woman goes the extra mile for us, smiling and greeting us by name, her twinkling eyes offering gentle support and reassurance. In many ways she is the heart and soul of the school.”

Tim Doyle, associate director of college counseling, gave a heartfelt speech for his longtime friend and colleague at the Retirement/ Farewell reception. “Diane, in your time as a Saint, you have worked with thousands of parents and students, first educating and then guiding them through the world of independent schools. In doing so, you have altered the life paths of children who would be forever changed by their experiences at SSSAS. This comes from your kind and generous soul, and exemplifies the importance you have always placed on fairness and inclusion. Due to your tireless work, our school looks and feels the way that it does today. We will miss you, and know that you will always have our admiration, our thanks, and our love.”

hope has been at the forefront of all her endeavors.

Her passion for justice has made the school and the world a better place. She is a precious friend.”

In 2013 Diane was honored for her work in admissions when she received the William B. Bretnall Award from the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB). This award is given each year to a leader and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of admission.

For decades, Diane's commitment to diversity and equity has been at the center of her career. In 1993 Diane, along with Roger Barbee, the dean of students at the time, introduced to SSSAS the student-led organization NCBI, a program designed to bring students together who might not necessarily connect in other ways. In 1991 she partnered with Barbara

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DEDICATION, ENTHUSIASM, AND SPORTSMANSHIP Celebrating Marsha Ways' retirement after nearly 40 years of service.

At Upper School Prize Day on June 8, the school surprised Marsha by naming the Sportsmanship Award for Girls in her honor:“The Marsha A. Way Sportsmanship Award for Girls.

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In 2015 the ISL established the Marsha Way Leadership Way to Go Award. The award is given in Marsha's honor of “her positive approach to coaching, her passion for athletics, and her dedication to her players which serves as an enduring example for other coaches within the league. This award is given annually to one ISL varsity coach who exemplifies the qualities and leadership that Marsha so firmly believed in and demonstrated for over 35 years.”

Marsha has made a difference in the lives of many within our community, including Athletic Director for Girls Stephanie Koroma. “Many of us, including myself, would not have the opportunities that we have today, if it were not for strong women like Marsha Way that blazed the trail,” says Stephanie. “Fifteen years ago Marsha took a chance on a young 22-year-old, and I came to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes in large part because I was inspired by her energy and passion, and wanted a chance to experience her teachings and passion for girls in sport firsthand.

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Whether it's coaching a group of varsity field hockey athletes arsha Way tried to retire once before, in 2006.

She felt called to try something new, but soon found her heart was still at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. The school's love for her and her love for the school granted us 12 more years of her talent, loyalty, and devotion to our students, for a total of nearly 40 years of service in our Athletics Department. Marsha says that she “failed retirement.” Thank goodness for all of us that she did.

The additional years she gave to the school meant more students had the opportunity to know her and learn from her.

in a state championship game, or organizing a basketball tournament at the end of a sixth grade P.E. unit, Marsha Way approaches every opportunity to teach with dedication, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for kids and the values they can learn through sport.”

So while Marsha might prefer to head quietly off into the sunset, the impact she has made and the legacy she leaves behind cannot go unrecognized. We are so very thankful for Marsha's unwavering commitment and service to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, and we wish her all the best on a well-deserved retirement.

Since Marsha first joined the St. Agnes School in 1979, she has served as girls athletic director (27 years), head varsity field hockey coach (35 years), and P.E. Department chair (27 years). Marsha has coached several Middle and Upper School sports and most recently served as Middle School P.E. teacher. She has served the Independent School League (ISL) in many capacities, including as commissioner and treasurer.

Prior to joining our community, Marsha taught and coached at the Warwick Academy in Bermuda.

For Marsha, working with so many extraordinary teachers, coaches, and athletes during her years at SSSAS has been incredible, and has led to a career record of 514 wins, 86 losses, and 46 ties. Her teams have 22 ISL Championships and four State Championships.

Marsha was twice named Coach of the Year by The Washington Post, and in 2008 was honored with the Wooten Award by The Washington Post.

Bryce Rudow, Patti Lieblich '72, Marsha Way, and Mollie Woods '06

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AN ARTIST IN THE TRUEST SENSE Celebrating Jean Lynch's retirement after 26 years.

When we went to Jean's art studio to take her photo, we didn't have to set up the shot, she immediately took out paper and charcoal and began to draw.

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Jean has worked with Robert Davis, a Middle School science teacher, on his greenhouse project. “Jean has shared her talent and hard work with me in the greenhouse and in the science room where she helped me to understand the natural camouflage of nature and how to imitate it to make my students' osprey nesting towers blend with the marsh and look natural in their shoreline locations on the Chesapeake,” says Robert. “I went on a scouting expedition with Jean to the Eastern Shore to get ideas for turning the science wing into a living Chesapeake landscape.” He took her to his favorite places, she took pictures and made sketches, and then the creating began. Robert says Jean and Art Teacher Joey Wade then “taped and painted and splattered and imagined and dreamed and worked and turned our hallway into a living 3D mural of the Bay with dock pilings and water and sky and birds and fish and crabs. Everyone who comes into the hall marvels at the beauty. But it is the kids most of all that matter to Jean.

When they are in that hallway they are in a place that she has grown to be a place of beauty and peace in nature.”

“J

ean Lynch is an artist in the truest sense,” said

Middle School Chaplain Michael Hinson in his speech honoring colleague Jean Lynch, Middle School art teacher, at the June Retirement/Farewell reception.

“You have helped shape many who have come through our halls. As you begin anew, I'm sure your next chapter will be creative and we would expect nothing less.”

Our community bids farewell to Jean after 26 years of service to our school.

Jean joined St. Stephen's in 1984, and in 1988 moved with her husband, St. Stephen's graduate Glenn

Middle School Visual Arts Teacher Kati Towle says, “Jean is the quintessential artist and art educator. As an accomplished artist in her own right, she brings vast artistic knowledge to her students every day, on every project. As a caring, compassionate teacher, she meets students where they are in the journey of creative development and helps everyone build confidence and find success.”

Head of School Kirsten Adams concluded her remarks at the reception by saying, “Jean, you have enriched the canvas of our school with your compassion, talent, and creativity. We are grateful for your service and we will miss you.”

Rowinski '70, to Europe for his military assignment.

In 1997, she returned to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes and has been a valued member of our Art Department ever since. Jean's career in art education included time as a Smithsonian summer camp program director, a visual arts teacher at an elementary and middle school in Ohio and in Michigan, and as the director of the military's arts and crafts program in Böblingen, Germany.

During her time as a Saint, Jean has been an Upper and Middle School visual arts teacher, an advisor, and director of Middle School extended day. She has served as a member of the Middle School Scheduling Committee and worked with students on their senior projects, Jean's passion for art has driven her work at SSSAS. She has particularly enjoyed the collaboration with the Mini-Courses, making connections between history and the 6th grade art curriculum, combining science with art disciplines, and growing the Extended Day program. Jean says she has loved teaching art “as a springboard to one's creative potential.”

Jean Lynch and husband Glenn Rowinski '70

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POSITIVE CONNECTIONS Celebrating Jan Jacob's retirement after 17 years of service.

compassionate action towards members of the community as well as the emphasis on repairing the world through service inspired me every day.”

During her time as a Saint, Jan shared that she “loved being in the classroom with my students who were bright, funny, and inventive.” She's well-known for her love of yoga, which she first introduced as a SummerTimes offering nearly 10 years ago. Since then she has led yoga classes during school professional development days and most recently became the yoga coach for the varsity football team. In fact, during her first season of coaching, the team honored Jan by asking her to lead them onto the field for the Homecoming game! “To be able to create a safe, restful space, and help students develop tools to help them lessen stress and increase positivity has been a gift,” says Jan. Additionally, Jan was the head of the Professional Development Committee for three years, managed the Model Organization of American States (MOAS) program, and worked as the box office manager for our student productions for nearly 10 years.

“Not a single drop of water flows over the same rock twice.”

Upper School English Teacher Roberta Klein says, “Jan came to SSSAS with a richness of experience that she shared generously with the community. Her vivid, never-repeating wardrobe reflected her artistic and spiritual nature. Whether she was reliving the 1960s with a class, teaching yoga to the football team, or belting out a hit tune at Evening of the Arts, Jan sought to connect with others

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an Jacobs, Upper School history teacher, is retiring after 17 years

with our school and 24 years in the profession. Jan's career in education included four years as a teaching assistant at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and time as an adjunct professor of history. Jan joined St. Stephen's and St. Agnes in 2001. “I have always considered my time at SSSAS as a privilege and a joy,” says Jan. “I have been blessed that the universe led me to the doorstep of an institution that has such a strong sense of its own identity, commitment, and community. The high level of

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and to 'repair the world.'”

We are grateful for Jan's service and wish her a wonderful and fulfilling retirement.

Jan plans on getting into yoga more, looking for volunteer opportunities, spending more time reading, taking some college courses, diving deeper into photography, and eventually moving to be with family in Colorado.

THE BEATING HEART Celebrating Dona Davis' retirement after 13 years of service.

student clubs such as Drama Games, Creative Writing, and Chemistry Crafts. Additionally, she has served on the Language Arts Committee at the Lower School, was the third grade team leader for seven years, and taught at the SummerTimes Academic Camp for three summers. Before joining our community, she taught sixth grade language arts and social studies at the Islamic Saudi Academy Girls School, and sixth grade English at Richmond County Middle School.

Friend and fellow Third Grade Teacher Jon Lamkay, says: “During her time at SSSAS, Dona has been the beating heart of the third grade team. In her roles as team leader, a Saint to new team members, and a valued colleague, she has led the charge to implement various creative writing assignments, new social studies units, and a passion for service.

She cares deeply about her students, and they leave her third grade classroom with more knowledge, self-control, accountability, and respect for others.

One of my greatest joys here has been teaching next door to one another and finding time each and every day to go into each other's classroom and share a laugh.

While I will miss her dearly, I will carry

Dona's joyful creativity and energy is evident

her sage words of wisdom with me forever and will constantly be thankful and grateful that I am lucky enough to call her a very close and dear friend. On behalf of

in her puppet

everyone who is or has been a part of the

creations.

third grade team, as well as the greater school community, I cannot thank Dona enough for the care, support, humor, and individuality she has shared with us!”

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Dona is currently enrolled in an online ona Davis, Lower School third grade teacher, is bidding farewell to St.

Stephen's and St. Agnes School after 13 years with our school and 22 years in the profession.

Dona joined our third grade team in 2005 and “really enjoyed being a homeroom teacher.” Some of her favorite activities throughout the years have been teaching math and ancient Egypt, and sharing her favorite books with her students. She has also led several Lower School

program at the University of Connecticut working on a certificate in Puppet Arts and plans to finish the program next year.

She hopes to return to SSSAS and teach a puppet workshop at the next Lower School ARTStravaganza. We are thankful for Dona's 13 years of service to SSSAS and wish her all the best!

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STORYTELLER Jennifer Griffin '87 Receives The 2018 Distinguished Alumni Service Award

“St. Stephen's and St. Agnes has always taught us the importance of public service and serving others,” Jennifer

Griffin '87 said. “To earn my service hours when I was a junior, I volunteered at St. Elizabeth's mental hospital across the river in Anacostia. That was a life changing experience. When I think about service I go back to those days at St. Elizabeth's. That was really the beginning of this journey.”

On April 25 St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School honored Jennifer Griffin '87 with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Service Award (DASA). The award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who through service, leadership, and achievement has distinguished him/ herself at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes and the community at large.

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honoring of each person as a child of God in a caring community.

“This is a huge honor for me because it takes me back to a very important part of my upbringing where my values were formed,” said Jennifer.

“It is very poignant for me to return to St. Stephen's and St. Agnes, especially after celebrating our 30th Reunion last fall and seeing some of the teachers and coaches who are still here perpetuating values of character and sportsmanship and giving back. This is a very special place and it was formative to my development as an adult.”

Jennifer arrived at St. Agnes

cancer. For Jennifer, service is

in the fifth grade and, during

a family affair; after her cancer

her time at the school, was

diagnosis, it was service to others

inspired by dedicated teachers

that helped her family to heal.

who taught Jennifer and her

She has helped raise money

classmates that to whom much

for the Triple Negative Breast

is given, much is expected.

Cancer Foundation, and every year emcees at breast cancer

Jennifer currently serves as a

fundraisers and galas. Jennifer's

national security correspondent

service to others extends to

for FOX News. She has covered

wounded veterans; she supports

major news stories including

The Independence Fund, which

the Israeli Palestinian conflict,

raises money for track chairs—

Yasser Arafat's funeral, and

wheelchairs for double-, triple-,

the death of Osama bin

and quadruple-amputees from

Laden in 2011. Jennifer has

the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

secured major interviews with government officials including

Jennifer's passion for service

former Defense Secretary Leon

and her commitment to the

Panetta in Baghdad on the day

truth were realized early on.

the Iraq War ended, General

She decided to be a journalist

David Petraeus in Kabul in

after her sophomore year in

2010, and former Prime

college at Harvard. She took a

Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon

year off to travel to South Africa

on his farm in 2009 before he

and found herself working for a

fell ill.

South African newspaper before apartheid ended and Nelson

Jennifer said that “honesty and

Mandela was released. She had a

truth-telling” are at the root

front row seat to history, she said,

of what she tries to get at in

and it all started two years after

her reporting. She follows the

graduating from St. Agnes. “I

rules; she never bends them.

have never looked back,” she said.

She gives voice to the meek and

“Every day is an extraordinary

I tell stories. A lot of the

underserved and stands her

adventure.”

feature stories that I choose

and the influential. She asks

Family, friends, current and

to tell shine a light on people

her questions without fear. St.

former faculty, classmates, and

Agnes, she said, taught her to

other members of the alumni

be fearless.

community gathered at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes in

And when Jennifer was

support of Jennifer, attending

diagnosed with stage 3 breast

a breakfast and chapel service.

cancer in 2009, she again

Jennifer received a silver tray

stood her ground. She used

engraved with the Distinguished

her way with words to share

Alumni Service Award logo;

her story and support others,

names of all DASA recipients

and began a blog for women

are inscribed on a plaque in the

being treated for breast

hallway of the Upper School.

and things in order to raise public awareness, and help inspire those who are going through a tough time to show

“

ground against the powerful

“

them they are not alone. My stories are part of my service.

Photo on opposite page: Jennifer with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in Baghdad on the day the Iraq war ended.

Photo on this page: Jennifer serving as the emcee for the 2010 CAUSE (Comfort for America's Uniformed Services) Gala and Silent Auction at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Founded in 2003 by four West Point graduates who served in Vietnam, CAUSE organizes programs that promote recreation, relaxation, and resilience for wounded, ill, and injured members of the U.S. Armed Services and those supporting their recovery. www.sssas.org | 37

Photo above: Classmates, Alumni Association Board members, and family came to support Jennifer at the Distinguished Alumni Service Award chapel. Front row: Catherine DuBost McCambridge '87, Monika Talwar Pohlmann '87, Cecile Lastelic Phillips '87, Jennifer Griffin '87, Jennifer's mother Carolyn J. Griffin, Courtney Jewell Beveridge '87, Sarah Williams '87, Katherine Cooper Hoffman '87; back row: Andy Sidle '78, Alumni Association Board President Glenn Archer '82, Christian Ferry '93, Head of School Kirsten Adams.

Photo below: Following the DASA chapel Jennifer visited with Upper School seniors Afua Nyantakyi and Jamie McLucas to discuss the student newspaper, “The Voice.”

Photo on opposite page: Jennifer spoke at the 2017 Blush Luncheon at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., in support of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates' (MFA) Mobile Mammography Program, to toast a new mammovan and the future of the program.

At St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, service learning is a key part of the multidimensional JK-12 curriculum. Service and learning objectives are combined with the intent that the activity changes both the recipient and the provider of the service. Service tasks are combined with structured opportunities that lead to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content.

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“

There is a lot of overlap between the psychological strain on cancer patients and wounded vets and I have been able to use my unique position being a survivor

“

myself to bridge that gap and tell their stories.

Jennifer addressed the entire Upper School with an insightful and heartfelt speech about her service-related work. “What I have learned through my own journey, is that life will throw you curveballs. You may not know at

HISTORY OF THE AWARD Recipients:

times how you will go on, but the more community you have, the more

2016: Reynaldo (Rey) Decerega '91

community you have built, the more likely you will be able to survive those

2014: Randy Hollerith '82

ups and downs,” Jennifer said. “You don't have to set out to help as many people as possible. Just help one person. It usually snowballs. I learned those lessons as a young woman, sitting in chapel where you are today…

2012: Elizabeth Bellino '94 2010: Maxwell Ramsey '81

Thank you to my teachers and role models here at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. I am very touched by this honor. This is a very special community.”

After the ceremony, Jennifer visited the Upper School newspaper staff and a U.S. government class. She talked with students about how she entered the world of journalism, shared how journalists minimize bias reporting, and answered thoughtful questions from our students. She believes that there is an interest and need for young journalists today, and that this generation is inspiring and has the ability to change the world.

“Every career involves service in some way but I promise you will be happier if you feel that you are serving something higher than yourself.

Never worry about making a salary; if you love what you do and you are helping others, the money will follow. No one is ever successful who is not happy. When I think back on my best reporting or stories, they involve helping someone, shining a light on a problem, and hopefully making someone's life a little bit better.”

Established in 2010, the biennial award honors an alumnus or alumna who through service, leadership, and achievement has distinguished him/herself at SSSAS and the community at large. The recipient should, through the quality of his/her life, spirit, and service, exemplify the ideals of the SSSAS mission: a commitment to service, the pursuit of goodness as well as knowledge, and the honoring of each person as a child of God in a caring community.

Any member of the school community may nominate an alumna or alumnus for the award. The executive committee of the Alumni Association Board selects the recipient in consultation with the head of school and alumni relations staff. www.sssas.org | 39

GLOBAL

KENYA | CUBA | ITALY | SPAIN | ROMANIA

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STUDIES

THAILAND | FRANCE | HAITI | BAHAMAS One hundred and twenty Saints and their chaperones traveled far and wide this spring. During spring break they traveling to Haiti, the Bahamas to Kenya, Cuba, Italy, Spain, Romania, Thailand, and France. Just after the close of the school year in June, two groups headed for the Caribbean. One went to Montrouis, Haiti to run a weeklong summer camp at our partner school, St. Paul's Episcopal, while the other went to San Salvador Island, Bahamas for a hands-on week of scientific study.

The following pages include some of their reflections and the amazing photos of our student travelers and their group leaders.

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KENYA CHASE COHEN '19 I stood up in the back of the Jeep and felt the cool, Kenyan air envelope my body. Surrounding me were endless plains and hills of light brown and green grass, striped with the occasional dirt trail on which we drove. Beams of light from the setting sun painted the sky gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, and pink, and speckled the earth with golden highlights, illuminating the gilded coats of giraffes eating from the tall acacia trees, and spotlighting a family of elephants drinking and bathing from a quiet pond.

As I felt the soft breeze run through my hair and touch my face, I remember a feeling that words struggle to explain. The landscape took my breath away, and I realized the incomparable beauty of nature untouched by humanity. I observed the perfect balance of the scene unfolding before me; every organism, from the plants to the insects to the rhinos, lived in harmony with one another, and this unity between different species created a perfect elegance that was only possible through the lack of human intervention. Suddenly, the scope of man's environmental destruction struck me. I awoke to the sharp contrast between the urban environment in which I grew up and the flowing grasslands of Lewa, and a sense of urgency developed within me regarding the future of our planet should human development continue without bound.

Ever since this moment in which nature's raw magnificence catalyzed my passion for conservation, I've felt a pressing responsibility to protect this majestic Earth and the animals that inhabit it.

This trip is one that I will never forget.

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LILY SMITH '18 During our time spent at Lewa, we went on game drives twice a day: one at sunrise, one at sunset. We all loved these game drives, which were the backbone of our day, a constant which we all adored and never grew tired of.

Between standing to poke your head through the roof of a moving car, chatting with our Kenyan drivers and each other, sharing sweatshirts, blankets, snacks (and everything between), and of course, seeing the animals in the Kenyan landscape animals, every one of these drives was a novel, unique, lovely, eye-opening experience. Despite having gone on maybe half a dozen game drives already and having seen countless elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra, gazelle, and more, it took several days for it to hit me: these animals were in their natural habitat.

I'd seen many of these animals before, in zoos, of course. It's easy to notice and recognize that an animal in a zoo isn't meant to be there, but fully grasping the opposite did not come as quickly to me. Seeing the animals in the endless plains in massive packs, mingling with other animals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this was how nature intended them to be, and it struck a chord in me. Something was awakening, something with notes of sadness and awe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; awe of the landscape surrounding us, of the sheer size of the groups of animals, of the injustice of containing them, keeping them in captivity, of the cosmic rightness of what I was seeing. I'm not calling for the eradication of zoos and aquariums, but I know that nothing else will ever compare to seeing these animals really, truly wild.

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CUBA WILLIAM CLARK '19 I am infinitely grateful to have gone on this trip to Cuba. As the trip was coming to a close, I realized that my perspective had vastly changed. I thought the trip would be easy and relaxed, but being completely out of my element forced me to experience Cuba in a way that was infinitely important and memorable to me. The trip, despite challenges like homesickness and language barriers, was a very positive experience. I formed stronger bonds with people I already knew from school, as well as with complete strangers.

I will always remember our humorous and compassionate tour guide, Dayan. I will remember the open doors to houses. I will remember stumbling over words trying to speak Spanish with my host family in ViĂąales and sharing many laughs with them. Mostly I will remember the vibrant spirit of Cuba, whose people are loud, outgoing, and always friendly.

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KITTY TYREE '19 On the fourth day we went to Viñales, where we would do our service.

We were divided up between different host families with whom we would stay for the next few days. I, along with three other girls, stayed at the lovely home of Herminia and César. They were extremely nice and we were disappointed not to see very much of them since we were working on a farm all day. Their three-year-old niece was very friendly, and gave us a gift of small wooden birds. When it was time to go back to Havana, I really wanted to thank Herminia and César for opening up their home to us. So, to the best of my ability, I wrote them a note in Spanish telling them how thankful we were for their incredible hospitality. I decided to leave the note on the bed, along with the key. We were still loading our things into the van when I saw Herminia walk into the room and pick up the letter. I guess my Spanish was understandable, for when she had finished reading, she ran outside with a big smile on her face and waved goodbye to us. Knowing that we were able to connect with each other despite the limited amount of time we had together made me feel so grateful that these amazing, gracious, and open people were willing to let us into their lives.

ZACH GAYDOS '19 On the second night we gathered in the family room of the hostel where we met with a Cuban economist who studies at the University of Cuba.

I think I really expected a presentation on the benefits of socialism/ communism but I was surprised by how honest he was about the upsides and downsides of the Cuban society. We asked questions about Cuban industry and housing, and were surprised that a fair amount of the questions came from the Cubans in our group. It was interesting to see that there weren't really any homeless people. The economist had said that anyone could get a job working for the Cuban government.

Apparently, the jobs come with free food and basic necessities as well. If you work for yourself, you can make more money, but if you work for the government, you have a steady source of income.

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ITALY

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AFUA NYANTAKYI '18 My favorite part of the Italy trip was definitely the day we took a walk across a large bridge in Naples. The bridge wasn't a named site. In fact, it was a stop we made in between attractions. We managed to catch the middle of the sunset, in the best weather we had seen after days of persistent rain. In clear, cool weather, the walk across the bridge was such a carefree moment for the group. We strolled along, talking, laughing and repeating the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Italia!â&#x20AC;? because we were simply so happy to be there.

The place had taken on an orange and pink color scheme, with the light making everything around it even more beautiful than before. We split the time nicely between taking in the sunset and the atmosphere around us and taking fun pictures to preserve the memory.

Feeling that genuine happiness from something as simple as a view immediately taught me something important about how we perceive happiness. As most seniors stressed about incoming college decisions, I assumed that happiness came from things similar to getting into the college of your choice. While happiness can come from that, this moment in the trip reminded me that happiness can also come from things like nice outdoor views, great food, and interactions with new people, all of which I got in Italy. In that moment, I believed that incoming college decisions or anything else I felt apprehensive about were not conditions that exclusively determined my happiness.

Before that moment, it had rarely crossed my mind that there truly was more to life than what I experienced and thought about day to day. However, being located in an entirely different country reminded me that there's an entire life ahead of me filled with opportunities to experience pure happiness, just like this trip.

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SPAIN

HELEN SWEENEY '19 Thousands of people every year from around the globe take one of the many paths that end in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It is believed that St. James's remains lie in the city under the infamous and gorgeous cathedral. St. James was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is considered the first apostle to be martyred. In English, El Camino de Santiago even means “The Way of St. James.” The El Camino de Santiago began as a religious journey to honor St. James and yet today the route is traveled for spiritual, health, or any number of other reasons…

Walking a portion of the El Camino allowed me to get down to the roots of what it means to be alive. I didn't have a revelation or become a different person, but the El Camino did reinforce many parts of my identity. It reinforced my love for nature and being outdoors. It reinforced my love for Queen and The Beatles as we sang some tunes along the trail. Most importantly perhaps, it reinforced my love for human connection. I am so grateful for the lengthy conversations I had with my peers and chaperones, but I also spoke to store owners, waiters, and other people on the El Camino...in Spanish! I can honestly say that the El Camino de Santiago is not only the coolest thing I have done in my life, but it also has inspired me to set aside more of my time to enjoy nature, human connection, and solitude. The El Camino de Santiago solidified my identity and reminded me to cherish it.

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MAXIM BJARNASON '19 The Opposite Logic of Solitude The Spanish woods, each of its facets: trees, rocks, bushes, fallen leaves, all caked with the wet residue of a recent rainstorm, serve as the quintessence of solitude should you choose to wander them alone.

It is just you and the muddy path which has been degraded overtime by the feet of fellow travelers.

I started this journey amongst a procession of fellow students and teachers. We walked as one homogeneous group, but as time moved forward, so did I, further and further from my companions. At first, I was aware of this disjointment. I strolled, subconsciously cognizant of the fact that the group was behind me. Consciously, I focused on my hunger, thirst, or the pain in my feet.

Come an hour, however, these complaints and qualms had dissipated, and my thoughts dwindled down into a realm where I got lost in my own head. My body followed the trail, but my mind had no direction.

To describe the thoughts that come during this extent of solitude â&#x20AC;&#x201D; isolating oneself from comrades and walking amongst nature in its most organic state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would be senseless; thought is non-linear and delves into a level of introspection that I had never experienced before.

Perhaps I thought this was unique to me at the time.

However, at the end of the day the group reconvened to find that we all shared this experience. We reflected and shared stories about the farfetched places our thoughts traveled and marveled over the breadths of our imaginations. What struck me in this moment of sharing was that we had become closest by being by ourselves. I solemnly believe that the greatest thing about walking the Camino de Santiago with my fellow students and our teachers was the solitude we experienced and shared with others who really cared.

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ROMANIA NOELIA VARGAS '20 The night before we left for Bucharest was filled with emotional goodbyes. Four of the younger girls sat in our bedroom, laughing with us as we took turns playing my ukulele, and taking tons of polaroid pictures. When it came time to say our goodnights and goodbyes, the tears started rolling! Each of us older girls had bracelets on that we gave to the younger ones, and their smiles made my heart so happy.

A couple of minutes after sending the girls to bed, there was loud knocking at our door before a flood of girls poured into our room. We couldn't resist letting everyone hang out for a little while longer. The room was filled with love and not once was the language barrier an issue. Sitting on the bottom bed with two nine-year-old girls I'd become very close with, I noticed one of the girl's slippers. They were adorable, so I told her, “I love your shoes, Adriana! They are so cute!” She smiled from ear to ear, but then surprised me by running out of the room. A few moments later she returned holding something behind her back—the same pair of slippers she had on, but in blue.

She put them on my feet and said, “To remember me.” I melted right there.

These girls, who had so little, came rushing in and out of our room with anything they had, whether it was jewelry or a drawing, showing us how much we meant to them. Moments like these came often on the trip, and deepened my understanding that all you truly need is to love one another; it will go a long way. I'll always hold the Pro Vita community closely in my heart.

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RYAN VUONO '20 My trip to Pro Vita Orphanage in Romania was an absolutely incredible experience, full of memories I'll never forget. Going into the trip, I really wasn't sure quite what to expect. The second we got off the bus, all the kids came running up to us, saying hello and giving us huge hugs. Within minutes, a huge game of soccer broke out. It amazed me how quickly we all connected with one other, despite the fact that we were older and came from a different place. These kids were so generous with their love and compassion, I instantly felt welcomed into their family.

One moment on the second day we were there encapsulated this feeling for me. We returned from stacking firewood at Pro Vita's other site as the kids came back from school. It was quickly decided that the game of the day would be team tag, boys vs. girls. As the girls finished counting down from 20 and ran towards us, one of the boys, Tao, asked if he could have a piggy back ride. When he hopped up on my back, he told me that he wanted to show me his secret hiding spot. As we ran from the girls, I let him steer me behind the main building using my ears. We managed to lose them, and Tao confided that he had never shown anyone his secret spot, until now. While this may seem like something small, I could tell that it obviously meant a great deal to him; he was so excited to share it with me. I'm so happy that I was able to go on that trip so that I could help give back to these special people who welcomed me so quickly and lovingly.

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THAILAND

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GRAHAM TRACY '18

CRISTAL BADU '18 Without a doubt, I would say one of the most memorable experiences that I had in Thailand was visiting the Elephant Rescue Park, where we helped feed and bathe elephants. Located in Chiang Mai, the Elephant Rescue Park serves as a safe haven for both abused and homeless elephants. Although I was aware of the dangers that elephants, as well as other animals, face in terms of being exploited by humans, this issue became all the more real, as I witnessed an elephant with a broken leg in a cast, and another elephant blind in one eye, all injuries due to being overworked and abused by humans. On a much brighter note, I got the chance to witness these same elephants running around with a multitude of joy and happiness, and I know that their happiness is because of the nurturing environment which the park provides for them each day. In addition, this unforgettable experience allowed me to take more hope back home than I had originally left with. It was a beautiful sight to see the amount of respect and kindness given to these elephants by their caretakers and other visitors.

On our third day in Thailand, we traveled to Ko Samet, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. After eating breakfast, and before taking a boat tour to other small surrounding islands, some of our group decided to venture out to a large set of rocks along the edge of the beach. We marched through the woods eager to reach the rocks. Many of us took pictures of the scenery as well as of each other. There were crabs and other organisms resting in small pools in the rock's crevices, their colors blending together in perfect harmony, almost going unnoticed. I was interested in exploring more so I climbed up the jagged slope behind us, away from the group. When I reached the top and turned around I saw the true beauty of the scenery. I looked down at my group below, standing on the large brown rocks that the ocean had spent years eroding and shaping. The water shined crystal clear, the purest turquoise blue I had ever seen. Out along the horizon, stood several dark green dots of other islands we would explore later that day. In that moment, I saw the beauty of the ocean without infrastructure, without human touch. I realized this particular view would be unique to all of Thailand and to all of the world. I stayed up on the hill for as long as possible before returning to the others. I thought about how trips are made up of a string of eye-opening experiences and the ability to travel and have these amazing, life-changing moments demonstrates the priceless power and value of traveling the world.

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FRANCE

CHRISTIAN CORPENING '18 While growing up in a military family, I've been reminded of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make every day at home and abroad. However, in being the son of one of those men, it's easy to focus squarely on the sacrifices that my family and I have had to make: having to move twice in a year, not getting to see my father for months or years at a time. I think that appreciation for what it is our soldiers do can be lost in this, that I had previously lost sight of what the big picture is, so to speak. Our visit to sites that are important in American military history, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American cemetery, put things into perspective for me. From those visits, I gained a new appreciation for what it is my father does and has done for over 20 years. It made me more proud than I already am to be the son of a soldier.

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LILLY CADY '19 Certainly none of us had expected a snow squall in late March, least of all in Paris. Nonetheless, we persevered through the slush, clutching tightly to our too thin jackets on our whirlwind tour of the city. Trudging up a slippery cobblestone hill, we ached with the fatigue of travel, our fingers numb from the cold. I willed my body to warm itself as I stared at my feet. Blindly shuffling along, I didn't notice that the group had stopped until I bumped into them. Shaken from my daydreams of crackling fires and steaming cups of chocolat chaud, I glanced up.

A stunning postcard view of the Sacré Coeur greeted us. Flanked by a stately set of stairs, the church perched atop a hill, its bell-shaped domes disappearing in the clouds above. The whole scene — Parisian square, vintage carousel, magnificent building, and wintery weather — made it seem as if we were inside a snowglobe. As the fluffy white flakes continued to float down, our spirits lifted and we eagerly raced up the steps to the basilica. The surrounding neighborhood was just as picturesque as the church itself. Warmly lit windows of a crêperie beckoned to the group, and soon we were huddled at tables, digging into a well-deserved treat. I cradled a frothy cup of chocolat chaud and began to notice the feeling in my fingers return. Daydream achieved and now cozy warm, I looked out a hazy window towards the church.

Snow continued to fall on the dazzlingly sweet city of lights, whose wonders continually warmed our hearts as well as our hands on our amazing trip abroad.

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HAITI

JASMINE VARGAS '19 Today, my life was changed. As we walked into camp, the kids ran to us as we got off the bus with “love you's” and “hi.” It was humbling to see each of them share their food, water, love, and endless kindness. I never thought I could go to a place and not be homesick, but Haiti has changed my outlook on life .

JAMAL BARNES '20 It was crushing to say goodbye to those people we came close to over the last four days. The loss of these relationships, knowing that I may never these kids again, made me reevaluate the relationships back at home.

GABBY GUADALUPE '19 Profe Gilbert asked the group, “What do you want your last day to look like?” Simple answer.

I wanted everyone to be happy and for me to radiate all the positive energy I could whether it was reading a book, playing down by the banks, or coloring with the different paints. It was the day to truly express my hopes.

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BAHAMAS

Upper School Science Teachers Ted Yoder and Tim Dodds took 17 Upper School students to San Salvador Island in the Bahamas for a week of incredible scientific discovery!

SOME OF THE EXCITING THINGS THEY DID: • Snorkeled, explored, and studied some Caribbean ecosystems, including the investigation of fish, coral, algae, plants, turtle grass, invertebrates, and plankton; • Conducted field collections, classified, and sketched a wide variety of species; • Learned about the night sky • Explored caves • Studied collection specimens and used keys to identify the species in labs at the Gerace Research Centre.

SOME OF THE AMAZING THINGS THEY SAW: Lots of fish, shells, nurse sharks, rays, barracudas, coral, a fossilized reef from about 150,000 years ago, an octopus, and crabs.

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We asked and you told us, in a big way,

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU! Your generous support of The Saints Fund...

F Helped us to exceed our goal and end the year with a total of $1,806,828 given by our incredible Saints community!

F Resulted in an inspiring $496,000 in new or increased gifts! The Edward E. Ford Foundation, along with an anonymous donor matched these gifts up to $100,000 this year. You helped us skyrocket past that goal.

F Showed a strong vote of confidence from our alumni; an increased number of alumni donors this year resulted in an all-time high in alumni generosity, gifts totaling $497,000.

F Demonstrated a willingness to stretch for our Saints and laid the groundwork for remarkable accomplishments in every spot on campus.

Thank you for making this another amazing year for The Saints Fund! Your support makes it possible for us to provide the best for our students and faculty.

To learn more about The Saints Fund or to make a gift, please visit www.sssas.org/give, or contact Nicole Morrell, Director of Annual Giving: 703-212-2715, nmorrell@sssas.org.

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SAINTS IN ACTION

Academic Achievement Celebrated at Cum Laude Ceremony Twenty-three seniors were inducted into the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School chapter of the Cum Laude Society, and two seniors were recognized as Merit Scholars during a ceremony on April 27. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence (Areté), justice (Diké), and honor (Timé). Patterned after the college honorary society Phi Beta Kappa, the Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 and has since grown to 382 chapters, primarily in independent schools, with approximately 24 chapters in public schools.

To be considered for membership in the SSSAS Cum Laude Society, seniors must be in the upper 20 percent of their class and have attained the qualifying grade-point average for three years of secondary school. Juniors who are in the top 10 percent of their class were inducted last June and recognized at the ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 members: Domenick Bailey, Julia Burke, Christian Corpening, Victoria Cox, Connor Delaney, Jack Dewhurst, Lindsey Ellison, Charlotte Fontham, Jacob Foster, Shannon Foster, Brian Gilday, Taylor Henriksen, Ben Johnson, Myles Johnson, Samantha Kadlec, Elliot Karsten, Teresa Moore, Zachary Morris, Silas Newsome, Gwendolyn Rak, Emily Ryan, Audrey Shaw, and Jordan Taylor.

Additionally, a paper written by Gwendolyn Rak '18 won the Cum Laude paper competition among schools in the Mid-Atlantic region and received $500. Her paper was titled “The Father of Half his Country: George Washington and the Creation of American Slavery.” The National Cum Laude Association sponsors the annual competition as a representation and celebration of outstanding scholarship in Cum Laude Society schools.

Each school nominates one paper, which competes

CAMPUS TWEETS St. Stephen's St. Agnes @SSSASsaints: Who doesn't love a game of tug of war?

Lower School students had a blast during their field day! #thesaintslife

National Merit Finalists, seniors Jack Dewhurst and Charlotte Fontham

regionally and nationally. The paper is an example of original work, either creative or research-based, written for any course at the Cum Laude member school during the school year.

Also at the ceremony, Upper School Physics Teacher Michel Romano was welcomed into the SSSAS chapter. He was Phi Beta Kappa at Catholic University, Class of 2015.

SSSAS also congratulated two members of the Class of 2018 who have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Competition finalists, Jack Dewhurst and Charlotte Fontham. More than 1.6 million students from approximately 22,000 high schools entered this year's National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The highest-scoring entrants in each state qualify as finalists and represent less than 1 percent of each state's high school seniors.

SSSAS Languages @saintslanguages: AP students enjoying unas pupusas muy ricas, celebrating an awesome year in AP Spanish #hablamosespanol #saintslearn

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SAINTS IN ACTION

Ryan Vuono '20, Jessica Lopez '20, Adrienne Lai '21

SSSAS “Mathletes” Conquer Competition The SSSAS team of ninth and tenth grade Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry students won the Independent School Division (Fibonacci Division) of the Junior Mathematics League, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The team competed in six contests over the course of the school year and finished in first place.

Students who placed in the 2017-2018 Junior Math League competition are: Jessica Lopez '20 in First Place, Adrienne Lai '21 in Second Place, and Ryan Vuono '20 in Third Place.

Math Department Chair Laurel Daly said, “We are very proud of the team's dedication and accomplishments!” In the past 10 years, our Upper School math teams have finished in first place eight times and in second place twice.

Nicole Kiama '23

Student Places First in National French Language Contest Twelve Saints in grades 4-7 place in the top 10 in the nation on the National French Contest! Nicole Kiama '23 had a perfect score and placed first in the nation.

Seventh Grade, Level 01C: Nicole Kiama, 1st place platinum medal and plaque Seventh Grade, Level 01A: Anne Belevetz, 4th place silver medal; Emma Lacy, 5th place silver medal Seventh Grade, Level 01B: Carter Harris, 3rd place gold; Marina Gallozzi, 3rd place gold; Siena Puglisi, 10th place bronze Sixth Grade, FLES2B: Felix Howton, 9th place silver medal: Theo Weiman, 11th place silver medal; Claire Helmreich,14th place bronze medal Fifth Grade, FLES2B: Calla McGill, 6th place gold medal; Kate Favaro, 15th place bronze Fourth Grade, FLES2A: Addie Youree 10th place silver medal

David Hunsicker @david_hunsicker: Last week of Robo Lunch. Students built spinning wheel to generate artwork. @SSSASsaints

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St. Stephen's St. Agnes @SSSASsaints: Fifth graders are having an amazing time touring the @Newseum! They took a Bill of Rights class where they held a lively debate in costumes. #fieldtrip #thesaintslife

Senior Chosen for Extraordinary Teen Lindsey Ellison '18 was selected as one of the 10 Arlington Magazine Extraordinary Teens for their annual issue featuring outstanding students from the area. In addition to her strong academics and captaining the varsity lacrosse team, Lindsey was recognized for her leadership and tireless volunteer efforts supporting service members and their families. She started a local “Saints for Soldiers” chapter, and in 2017 organized a benefit concert for Fisher House Boston, which provides housing for military families whose relatives are receiving medical treatment. The club raised more than $20,000. “Seeing what it's like to have a family member overseas and the toll it can take, I felt there was something

more I could be doing to give back and thank [our service members] for everything they're doing for us,” she said.

Lindsey will attend the U.S. Naval Academy in the fall. Claire Bowes, Lindsey's strength coach for lacrosse, said, “She is incredibly kind, and she sees the good in every person. She personifies what the military means.”

The Extraordinary Teen Awards are chosen from among nominations for high school students who live in Arlington, Falls Church, and McLean. Ten students were selected for the fifth-annual awards.

Photo by Michael Ventura

Junior Receives Alexandria Historical Society's History Award Lilly Cady '19 received the Alexandria Historical Society's Alexandria High School History Award, an annual award presented to one exceptional history student from each of Alexandria's high schools.

Lilly Cady '19 and Upper School History Teacher Kate Hardwick

Julie Riedy @mrsriedy: 6th graders plant seeds to add beauty to @SSSASsaints campus! #EarthDayEveryDay #Spring

Lilly was nominated for the award by History Teacher Kate Hardwick.

“Lilly is an outstanding history student. She is passionate about the world around her, which is reflected in the insightful questions and comments she brings to each class,” Ms. Hardwick said. “She seeks to master the material and skills taught in class without compromising her own style and beliefs. For example, one of the more complex assignments my students complete is arguing about the origins and intentions of the Constitution by looking at various other historians' analyses of the document and then developing their own thesis. Lilly had strong convictions about her argument, even though it was a more challenging argument to make; she willingly took on this challenge and completed college-level research and analysis in order to craft a masterful essay.”

Sam Chan @ChanBioChem: Bio Ss using @googlevrgoggles to watch a class lab activity on natural selection made with the @theta_official 360 camera. @colleenemcneil #SaintsLearn #saintsscience #doingscience www.sssas.org | 61

SAINTS IN ACTION

Juniors Mary Margaret Lehmkuhler, Campbell Weiss, Catherine Owens, and Bette Vajda

Saints Receive Awards for Excellence in the Arts Four Upper School students were recognized at the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Excellence in the Arts Event held at The Kennedy Center on May 6. Since 2004 NSAL has recognized juniors in the Washington metropolitan area public, charter, and private high schools with an Award for Excellence (AEA) or a Certificate of Merit. These honors document students' artistic talent in the disciplines of art, dance, drama, literature, music, and musical theatre, and are a point of distinction on college applications.

SSSAS student winners were nominated by SSSAS performing arts teachers, English teachers (who teach juniors), and visual arts teachers, and were selected

by Head of School Kirsten Adams and Upper School Director Michael Mallett to represent our school.

Juniors receiving awards this year are Catherine Owens: Award of Excellence in Visual Arts; Mary Margaret Lehmkuhler: Award of Merit for Theater; Bette Vajda: Award of Merit for Literature; and Campbell Weiss: Award of Merit for Vocal Music.

St. Stephen's St. Agnes @SSSASsaints: Fourth graders are having an awesome time in Jamestown today! #fieldtrip #thesaintslife

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Seven Upper School artists participated in the 37th Annual Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery, and received four of the 12 contest awards!

Each spring the Congressional Institute sponsors this nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district throughout the nation. This year the National Art Education Association (NAEA) hosted the competition for U.S. Congressman Don Beyer's 8th district of Virginia.

Forty-nine works of art from 11 schools within this district were on display at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria through the end of June, including works by Saints Lilly Cady '19, William Clark '19, and Zak Zeledon '19.

SSSAS winning artists are Catherine Owens '19 in Second Place, Mikaela Discenza '19 in Third Place, and Honorable Mentions for Xander Chiaramonte '20 and Quinten Staples '19. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The top winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Andrew Avallone @AvalloneHistory: @SSSASsaints 8th graders took to the National Mall and the Smithsonian American History Museum today for our field trip! It was a great day to explore and learn.

SSSAS Receives Two Cappies Nominations The Cappies, (Critics and Awards Program), nominated the Upper School Stage One Players in two categories for the fall production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tartuffe.â&#x20AC;? The Cappies is a program through which high school theatre and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers like The Washington Post. At the end of the year, the student critics vote for awards that are presented at a formal Cappies Gala.

JP Payro '18 was nominated for Supporting Actor in a Play and Daniel Wozniak '18 was nominated for the Set category.

Seniors Christian Corpening (left) and JP Payro (right)

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SAINTS ATHLETICS

Saints Named Athletes of the Year Twelve varsity student-athletes were recognized at the 63rd Annual Alexandria Sportsman's Club Banquet on May 29.

The club honors athletes from Alexandria high schools who have excelled at their sports during the year.

Audrey Androus '18 Cross Country

Annie Dyson '18 Lacrosse

Claire Fergusson '20 Diving

Shannon Foster '18 Swimming

Taylor Henriksen '18 Field Hockey

Peyton Hensley '21 Tennis

Jack Lambeth '18 Ice Hockey

Zion Lee '18 Wrestling

Chris Rainey '18 Tennis

Andrew Revers '18 Swimming

Tyler Smith '19 Soccer

Jordan Walker '18 Track & Field

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33 Saints to Play at Collegiate Level Thirty-three Saints student-athletes from the Class of 2018 will continue with their sports at college or university. Congratulations to the following graduates who will play on NCAA Division I, III, and Junior College teams, representing 12 sports:

Audrey Androus Cross Country/Track at Rhodes College

Taylor Henriksen Field Hockey at University of Virginia

Grayson Offutt Lacrosse at University of Virginia

Isabelle Brocato Lacrosse at Denison University

Myles Johnson Track & Field at Virginia Tech

Andrew Revers Swimming at Boston College

Gus Callahan Soccer at Randolph College

Naj Johnson Football at Hobart University

Drew Rose Track & Field at William & Mary

Connor Campbell Baseball at University of Maryland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; College Park

Chandler Kourtesis Soccer at Hampden-Sydney College

Jack Siegel Lacrosse at Amherst College

Jack Lambeth Lacrosse at Sewanee: University of the South

Will Sterrett Lacrosse at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rainier Lee Lacrosse at Providence College

Austin Stewart Lacrosse at University of Denver

Zion Lee Football at Alvernia College

Spencer Talley Lacrosse at Sewanee: University of the South

Annie Dyson Lacrosse at University of Virginia

Julian Lemmond Football at Catholic University

Maya Tumiwa Field Hockey/Softball at Denison University

Lindsey Ellison Lacrosse at U.S. Naval Academy

CJ Lyons Football at Dartmouth College

AC Veith Field Hockey at Denison University

Sarah Gallahan Soccer at Susquehanna University

Connor McCulloch Lacrosse at University of Utah

Jordan Walker Track & Field at Hampton University

Brian Gilday Track & Field at University of Virginia

Silas Newsome

Lacrosse at Brown University

Jack Wood Lacrosse at Trinity College (CT)

Jadyn Chandler Track & Field at Mercer University Christie Coulter Lacrosse at University of California - Davis Emma Day Lacrosse at Virginia Tech

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SAINTS ATHLETICS

Maya Tumiwa '18

SOFTBALL Overall Record: 7-8 Qualified for the VISAA State Tournament for the first time in five years.

Julia Burke '18

ISL ALL-LEAGUE: Indi Clayton '20, Maya Tumiwa '18 OUTSTANDING ATHLETE: Maya Tumiwa '18 SAINT AWARD: Julia Burke '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: Adriana Criswell '22 VISAA ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Maya Tumiwa '18

Connor Campbell '18

BASEBALL Overall Record: 11-11 Defeated Bullis on a walk-off base hit in extra innings.

IAC ALL-LEAGUE: Connor Campbell '18, David Kadesh '18 OUTSTANDING ATHLETE: Connor Campbell '18 SAINT AWARD: David Kadesh '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: Nik Sen Dasgupta '20 WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET HONORABLE MENTION: Connor Campbell '18

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David Kadesh '18

BOYS LACROSSE Overall Record: 15-8 One of eight teams invited and to compete in the Geico National Championships.

VISAA Division I Runner-ups IAC ALL-LEAGUE: Connor McCulloch '18, Silas Newsome '18, Austin Stewart '18, Andrew Tyeryar '19, Ben Wayer '20 OUTSTANDING ATHLETES: Silas Newsome '18, Andrew Tyeryar '19 SAINT AWARD: Wiley Miller '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: John Fontham Jr. '21 VISAA ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM: Connor McCulloch '18, Silas Newsome '18, Austin Stewart '18, Andrew Tyeryar '19, Ben Wayer '20 VISAA ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Mason Edwards '19 WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET HONORABLE MENTION: Silas Newsome '18, Austin Stewart '18, Andrew Tyeryar '19

Austin Stewart '18

Silas Newsome '18

Annie Dyson '18

Torrie Cox '18

GIRLS LACROSSE Overall Record: 26-4 ISL AA Regular Season Champions VISAA Division I State Runner-ups ISL ALL-LEAGUE: Caroline Burnett '19, Annie Dyson '18, Kennon Moon '19, Grayson Offutt '18 OUTSTANDING ATHLETES: Torie Cox '18, Annie Dyson '18 SAINT AWARD: Grayson Offutt '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: Cole Snodgrass '19 VISAA ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM: Christie Coulter '18, Torie Cox '18, Annie Dyson '18, Kennon Moon '19, Grayson Offutt '18 VISAA ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Caroline Burnett '19 Lindsey Ellison '18 WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET 1ST TEAM: Annie Dyson '18 WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET HONORABLE MENTION: Christie Coulter '18, Torie Cox '18, Kennon Moon '19, Grayson Offutt '18

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SPRING ATHLETICS

BOYS TENNIS Overall Record: 7-8 Defeating St. Christopher's in a thrilling match 4-3

Christian Williams '19

IAC ALL-LEAGUE: William Clark '19 OUTSTANDING ATHLETE: William Clark '19 SAINT AWARD: Christian Williams '19 JV COACH'S AWARD: Andrew Seale '21 VISAA All-State 1st Team: William Clark '19 WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET HONORABLE MENTION: William Clark '19

William Clark '19

Chandler Kourtesis '18, Chris Rainey '18, Coach Kinde Taye, Hans Hellmann '18

GOLF Overall Record: 2-8 IAC Tournament: 5th Defeating St. Albans in the IAC Tournament OUTSTANDING ATHLETES: Blake Kurtz '18 Bailee Register '19 SAINT AWARDS: Garrett Chiaramonte '19 Maura Durkin '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: Kemal Ozdemirli '21 Blake Kurtz '18 Bailee Register '19

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Myles Johnson '18

Runner-up in the IAC and 3rd in VISAA State Championships IAC ALL-LEAGUE: Brian Gilday '18, Malcolm Johnson Jr. '21, Myles Johnson '18, Julian Lemmond '18, Chris Milton '20, Jordan Walker '18 OUTSTANDING ATHLETES: Malcolm Johnson '21, Jordan Walker '18 SAINT AWARD: Brian Gilday '18 VISAA ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM: Brian Gilday '18 (4x400m), Myles Johnson '18 (4x400m), Chris Milton '20 (4x400m), Jordan Walker '18 (High Jump and 4x400m) VISAA ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Christian Borden '21 (4x100m), Curtis Borden '19 (4x100m), Brian Gilday '18 (400m), Malcolm Johnson '21 (4x100m), Thomas Majure '18 (Shot Put), Jordan Walker '18 (Long Jump and 4x100m) VISAA ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: Malcolm Johnson '21 (100m and 200m), Julian Lemmond '18 (Shot Put) ALL-AMERICAN: Jordan Walker '18 (Long Jump 4th place) NATIONAL CHAMPION: Malcolm Johnson '21 (100m) WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET HONORABLE MENTION: Malcolm Johnson '21

Jordan Walker '18

Brian Gilday '18, Curtis Borden '19, Malcolm Johnson '21, Jordan Walker '18

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Finished 5th in VISAA State Championships ISL ALL-LEAGUE: Audrey Androus '18 OUTSTANDING ATHLETES: Jadyn Chandler '18, Nyia Cummings '20 SAINT AWARD: Audrey Androus '18 JV COACH'S AWARD: Alex McEneney '20 VISAA ALL-STATE 1ST TEAM: Nyia Cummings '20 (300m Hurdles) VISAA ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Audrey Androus '18 (800m) VISAA ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION: Audrey Androus '18 (1600m), Jadyn Chandler '18 (Shot Put), Makeda Melkie '19 (Discus)

Nyia Cummings '20 Audrey Androus '18

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

27TH ANNUAL SLEEPY THOMPSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Thank you to our golf tournament chairs and Alumni Association Board Members Nick Gregorios '01, and everyone else who helped make the tournament a success! 70 players enjoyed lunch, a day of golf at the Belle Haven Country Club course, and dinner with friends and family featuring live music by Practically Einstein.

Matt Brown '02, Jacob Willis '06, Andrew Smith '04, Alec Jenkins '06

Middle School Director Charlotte Riggs and Lower School Director Jalene Spain Thomas

Cameron Hellmuth '03, Cy Kouhestani, Brad Seifert '01, Nick Gregorios '01

John Quinn '05, Christian Martin '05, Chris Miller '05, Evan Donnelly '05

Christian Ferry '93, Justin Taft '94, Denny Cordell '93

Dave Cogar '87, Montez Anderson '93, Tammy Smoker '93, Rob Holden '87

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TOURNAMENT SPONSORS The SSSAS Alumni Association thanks our 2018 sponsors for making the tournament possible!

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR Passport Auto

FOUR SAINTS SPONSORS

Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning Avison Young C & W Services Dr. John D. Kling II, D.D.S. '75 Mike Reinke, Tommy Croker '97, Brian Knutson, Bob Thomas

SCORECARD SPONSOR Five Guys

GOLF CART SPONSOR

Elizabeth Lucchesi and The Liz Luke Team at Long & Foster

HOLE SPONSORS

Elizabeth Lucchesi, Dave Lucchesi, Katherine Novikov, Glenn Archer '82

The SSSAS Association of Parents and Teachers Brush Hero Colonial Parking Inc. Grand Trunk Restaurant The Goodhart Group The Habliston Family •

Ann Morton Y. Habliston '78

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Caroline H. Morris '06

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Chazzo Habliston '09

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Bennet Habliston '13

Katherine Cooper Hoffman '87 Lincoln Property Group Magnolia Plumbing Heating Cooling Mannington Commercial Phillips Realty Capital Simpson Real Estate Services Worldwide Speakers Group Greg Desautels, Dan Lynn, Jeff Adams, Randy Baugh

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

The Dedication of the Bill Schweitzer Scoring Table It was an honor to dedicate the new scoring table on the Upper School Kelleher Field in memory of Mr. William H. “Schweitz”/ “Bill” Schweitzer. Mr. Schweitzer was a member of the Board of Governor's (1995-2001), a devoted Saints athletics supporter, and father of two Saints (Bill Schweitzer '00 and Arthur Schweitzer '03). The dedication was held on April 17, 2018, and attended by Bill's wife, Leslie, and son, Art '03, friends, and Saints fans. Bill was not only a fan of Saints sports, but also a passionate advocate for improvements to the athletic facilities at our school, including his instrumental role in the lacrosse/soccer field dedicated in 2006 in memory of Matthew Kelleher '98.

The plaque inscription reads: Scoring Table Given in Memory of William H. (“Bill/Schweitz”) Schweitzer in Honor of his Passion for Saints Athletics 2017 Art Schweitzer, Leslie Schweitzer, and Head of School Kirsten Adams with the new Bill Schweitzer Scoring Table.

2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Send your nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame today.

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MILESTONES

Grace Bode Bainbridge

Bennett Elise Johnson

Cora Quinzani

Alden Davis Pessala

Vivian Ryan Beach

Hannah Susan Roessler

NEW ADDITIONS Alumni Carlos Hernandorena '98 and Laura, a daughter, Lucia Breslin Hernandorena, March 14, 2018

Dabney Ellett Bowe '06 and Tim, a daughter, Claiborne Carter Bowe, April 21, 2018 Kendall Davis Pessala '07 and Alex, a daughter, Alden Davis Pessala, June 4, 2018

Tucker Foote '98 and Gina, a daughter, Emerson Ryan, June 3, 2018

Faculty and Staff

Polly Browne Bainbridge '01 and Ben, a daughter, Grace Bode Bainbridge, February 12, 2018

Ali Beach and Evan, a daughter, Vivian Ryan Beach, March 4, 2018

Katie McLeod Campbell '02 and Monroe, a son, Paul Edward Campbell, February 27, 2018

Lucia Simpson and Brian Hickey, a daughter, Emma Walker Hickey, March 11, 2018

Abigail Meyer '04 and Max Quinzani, a daughter, Cora Quinzani, March 6, 2018

Kate Roessler and Steven, a daughter, Hannah Susan Rossler, December 2, 2017

Evi Herget '07 and David Johnson '05, a daughter, Bennett Elise Johnson, March 1, 2018

Mairead Viegas and Bob, a son, Tomas Peter Salsich Viegas, May 25, 2018

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MILESTONES

Colleen Salmon '00 and Jeffrey Andolina

Caitlin Griffin '01 and Carlos Penny

Hannah Caillier and Alex Cordia '07

Ben Beitler and Kyle Barber '03

Lauren Zapko '12 and Hall Lundberg

NEW ADDITIONS Alumni Stephen Shaw '06 and Mackey Reed '06, April 21, 2018

Polly Flinch '06 and Tim Mouck, March 24, 2018

Colleen Salmon '00 and Jeffrey Andolina, August 15, 2017

Alex Cordia '07 and Hannah Caillier, May 4, 2018

Caitlin Griffin '01 and Carlos Penny, June 23, 2018

Rob Baird '07 and Kendall Woodward, June 16, 2018

Kyle Barber '03 and Ben Beitler, March 23, 2018

Joe Lindsay '12 and Liz Peratt, June 30, 2018

Catherine Gotwald '06 and Miles Pratt, March 10, 2018

Lauren Zapko '12 and Hall Lundberg, June 9, 2018

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IN MEMORIAM

Alumni Janet Haswell Bell '49 January 13, 2018 Elizabeth Hurst Biebighauser '68 December 30, 2017 Steve D. Garnett '64 March 6, 2018 Fenton Boogher Goodwin '57 mother of Lee Goodwin '80, former faculty, and Elizabeth Goodwin Knights '77; wife of the late “Bish” Goodwin, former faculty April 25, 2018 Ricey “Clark” Clarkson New '77 November 24, 2017 Chris P. Paul '04 brother of Dylan Paul '10 June 26, 2018 Jean Carter Raulston '48 December 18, 2016

Family, Faculty, and Staff Frances Stevenson Bartenstein, mother of Susan Bartenstein Necci '67 February 19, 2018 Nancy Blackburn, former Board of Governors member; wife of​Dick​​Blackburn '67, former Alumni Association Board member; mother of Blanton Blackburn '93 and Craig Blackburn '97 March 28, 2018 Nancy Anna Bloom grandmother of Jameson Bloom '13 and Alex Bloom '11 April 20, 2018 John Alton Boyer husband of Cynthia Rau Boyer '50 June 2, 2018

Barbara Bush mother of Marvin Bush, former Board of Governors member; grandmother of Walker Bush '08 and Marshall Bush Rossi '04 April 17, 2018 Carol Fogarty grandmother of Margaret Tucker Fogarty '13 March 8, 2018 Jeanne Goddin mother of Harvie Goddin '76 and John Goddin '77, mother-in-law of Lucy Burke Goddin '79 January 26, 2018 Maryann Greer-Carpenter wife of Tom Carpenter '62 February 11, 2017 Melanie Michelle Griffith-Rhodes daughter of Ken Griffith '60 March 7, 2018 George B. Hemingway, Jr. grandfather of AJ Hoffman '29 December 7, 2017 Lois K. Hunt mother of Lucy Hunt '73 and Rachel Hunt '76 May 20, 2018 Janice Race Keith mother-in-law of Sherley Osgood Keith, former faculty; grandmother of Harrison Keith '99 and Rob Keith '03 March 14, 2018

Adeline Marie Phillips mother of Piper Parsons Larson '85, former Alumni Association Board member August 4, 2017 Suzanne Treadwell Quinlan mother of Kristen Quinlan-Boyce '91 March 21, 2018 Alan C. Ray father of Alan Chadwick '67 March 31, 2018 Janet Rebecca Reynolds grandmother of Cooper Spies '28 and Owen Spies '30 January 25, 2018 George Rolfe grandfather of Bridget Solon '27 and Jack Solon '24 Donald F. Simpson, Sr. brother of Sally Fortney '62; father of the late David Simpson '87; grandfather of Austin Beveridge '12, Chris Beveridge '07, and Davis Beveridge '12, and Max Simpson '17; uncle of Andrew Fortney '89, Scott Fortney '89, and Amy Fortney Parks '86 May 14, 2018 Gaye M. Stuart mother of Kyle Stuart '02, mother-inlaw of Michelle Dee '02 April 1, 2018

Mary Jane Palasciano grandmother of Keating Gullott '24 and Cullen Gullott '29 April 8, 2018 Sarah Pelletier grandmother of Emma Lane '15, Mollie Lane '13, and William Lane '20 March 5, 2018

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ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2018 www.sssas.org/reunion Your Classmates. Your Friends. Your School.