The Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts Grand Opening Festivities October 2002
Headmaster Roger Coulombe , Sally Newcomb, and former Board Chairman Jim Slabaugh enJoy a laugh over Roger as the 路 King of SWing 路 Photo by Georgienne Stinnett .
A view of the Cramer Center lobby from the staircase on F"day night Photo by Georglanne Stinnett .
Ten FITZgerald '06, Whitney Frost '06, Rachel Preston '06, and Sarah Newcomb '05 serve as greeters and ushers for the October 18 event . Photo by Georglanne Stinnett .
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Blue and Gold
Fall 2002
Volume 9, Number 1
Table of Contents From the Headmaster ............... ... .................... ............................................... .......... .. 2 Cramer Center Opening by Graham Sellors ......... ....... .. ............... .. ......... .................. 3 My Day with The Manhattan Transfer by Andrew Mudd ....... .. .... .. .. .......................... 4 Carbon Leaf Performs at Steward's Birthday Celebration by Ben Giglio '05 ........ . 6 The Library Gets a Makeover by Betty Enright ......................... ................................. 7 Students Learn About Hurricanes by Claire McBride '11 .. .. ................. ..................... 7 Welcome New Kindergartners ........................................................................ ...... .. ... 7 Lower Schoolers Elect Student Council Members by Debbie Hanger ................ ... 8 Welcome New Lower School Students, Grades 1-5 ............... ...... .. ................. .. ...... 8 Middle Schoolers Enjoy New Science Lab by Paul Busse .. .. ............................... ... 9 Clubs for All Interests by Laura Skove '08 ............................. ...................... .... ... ....... 9 Welcome New Middle School Students ... ...... ................................ .. ........................ . 9 Shakespeare Workshop Comes to Middle School by Sarah Young '09 ................ 10 Eighth Graders Support CARITAS by Christopher Skove '07 ................................. 10 Middle School Honor Roll ................ .. ..................... .............. ....... .. ... ..... .. .. .......... .... 10 A Special Convocation by Shelby Holland ............................ ... ........... ........ .... ......... 11 Students Sign Honor Code by Katie-Beth Kurilecz '06 ............. ........ ................... .... 11 Welcome New Upper School Students ............................................................. ...... 11 Front
Community Service Projects in Abundance by Shelby Holland ........ ... ................. 12 Government Students Meet " Cooter" by Kourtney Boughey '03 ............................ 12 Upper School Honor Roll ....................... ............................. ... .................................. 12 Instrumental Music Has Arrived at Steward by John McAlister ............................. 13 Fifth Grade is Goin ' Buggy by Craig Smith .......................... .... ... ..... .. ..................... 13 The Spartan Spotlight: Rugene Paulette by Brenda Turner .. .. .. ....... .... .. ............ .... 14 My Trip to Turkey by Jane Tuohey .......... .................. ... .. .... .................................. ..... 17 " The Rez" by Wallace Inge ........... ............................................................................. 18 Athletic Update by Janet Rice ........................................................................... ... ..... 20 Alumni Action by Mary Harvard Nolde '93 .... ....... ..................................................... 22
Blue & Gold IS published four times each year for The Steward School community Headmasrer Roger A Coulombe Edllor.
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Coordmators Estelle Grossman. Shelby Holland, Donna Jackson, Mary Harvard Nolde '93, Rugene Paulerre. Janet Rice. Brenda Turner
For more mforma tion on The Steward School. please coneact Sco/( Moncure '83, Olfector of AdmiSSion, at 804.565.2315 or by email at smoncllre@s tewardschool ora 11600 Gayron Road Richmond, Virgmla 23233 8047403394 Fa 804 740.1464 www.srewardschool.org
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From the Headmaster This has been an emotional time for everyone, across the Steward Community and across the world. It is late October as I write this article for Blue & Gold. One weekend ago, we celebrated the opening of the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts , a weekend so many of you labeled "magical!" Truly, it was that. The students also had their moment with a performance by Carbon Leaf, a local band of national recognition , a few days later. If we at Steward strive to create a strong sense of community, then looking at that week in particular, one can say simply - done! It was a week dominated by events - local, national, international - that riveted our attention . In that week, the headline of the Friday, October 25 edition of the Richmond
Times-Dispatch said it all: CAPTURED! , thus ending a nightmare of random killing in our area . Also, a tragedy involving the plane crash death of Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota , his wife, and their young daughter occurred at week's end . In a Moscow theater, over 100 civilians died as a result of a commando raid in an attempt to free over 700 hostages held by Chechen terrorists. And , during the
Recent weeks . therefore , have seen us gripped by our
previous week , at least 200 people died in a terrorist attack in
emotions - great pleasure , fear, sadness, passion , and shock.
Bali. Emotion at both ends of the spectrum prevailed . One
It can all be so fleeting . True, the "magical" weekend
cannot achieve a greater -high" than that experienced as a
will have a long and lasting effect on the future of Steward.
result of the festivities surrounding the Cramer Center
However, while comments regarding The Capitol Steps'
open ing. Fear and unease abounded because of the
performance on Saturday evening tended to center on such
' October sniper: whose targeted victims included children.
phrases as , "I haven 't laughed so hard in years: amid much
There was great sadness over the death of Senator
shared laughter and appreciation I had to announce that the
Wellstone and his family because, regardless of whether
sniper had struck again , and caution the guests to be aware
one agreed with his political views, the Senate and the
of the danger and to plan alternate routes home. Emotion,
country lost a man known for his passion and his willingness
from one extreme to the other, changed everyone's view of
to speak out. Shock followed the Moscow and Bali incidents.
the world in a brief moment. Life is characterized by impermanence. Things can , and usually do. change in a heartbeat. As the classical philosopher Zeno stated , you cannot step into the same river twice . Capitol Steps performance - sniper attack and announcement. A plane ride of a family to attend the funeral of a friend - the plane goes down in a forest. A woman , a breast cancer survivor, shopping with her husband for materials for her home - shot as she approaches her car. A theater audience and revelers at a nightclub - victimized by terrorists. It all happens and changes so fast. As for us, we need to see it. It is there right before our eyes . Today, childhood . Tomorrow, childhood's end . We all have loved ones. Rejoice and hold on to them , especially the children. Treasure the moment. Things change.
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Cramer Center Opening The Steward Community gathers to ceLebrate the new Fine Arts Center. By Graham Sellars, Director of Development When the plans were being made for the Opening Festivities of the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts, it was essential to the committee, comprised of parents , faculty, and staff, that the activities would provide an opportunity for all members of the Steward family and the community to share in this milestone in the history of The Steward School. With that in mind , the committee decided that the activities would include Preview Day, the Inaugural Celebration Evenings, the Community Open House, and the Student Celebration . Preview Day was designed to debut the Cramer Center to members of the media, arts organizations , and other private schools . Even before this event took place on Wednesday, October 16, our new facility was highlighted on the 5:30 News on Channel 12 as well as on the front page of the Richmond Times-Dispalch's Metro Section . An article was also run in the Henrico County Gazette . The dedication of the new Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts and the unveiling of Paul Cramer's portrait were divided between two different events. On Friday, October 18, a black-tie evening was held for former and current trustees , current parents, faculty, and staff. The guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before being invited to take their
Ferd Baruch then introduced former Headmaster Paul Cramer. Mr. Cramer received many standing ova lions from the audience throughout his poignant speech . Following the program was a wonderful concert by The Manhattan Transfer, who had the enthusiastic audience clapping and snapping along. The night was capped off with a champagne toast in the lobby by Marshall Norton , co-chair of the Gala Committee. Mr. Cramer's portrait was unveiled on Saturday, October 1g, at a slightly more relaxed evening for guests including former and current faculty and staff, alumni , and alumni parents . Again , the crowd enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before entering the theatre to be a part of a program involving Roger Coulombe , Ferd Baruch , and Faisal Qureshi '92 , Alumni Association president. Mr. Cramer's portrait was then unveiled by his children . The political satire group The Capitol Steps followed the program with a performance that often had the audience in fils of laughter. The following Thursday, October 24 , the students in grades two through twelve enjoyed their own boisterous celebration with a concert by Carbon Leaf, followed by cake and ice cream at the School's 30'" birthday party.
seats in the theatre. A short program was held during which Headmaster Roger Coulombe was handed the key of the new building by Dennis Craig , prinCipal of the architectural firm of Marcellus Wright, Cox and Smith. Board Chairman
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Cramer Center Opening continued The Community Open House, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 20 , has been postponed to December B, and is set to feature The Latin Ballet of Virginia, Jonathan Austin , the DixieLand Band , Minds In Malian, and
My Day with The Manhattan Transfer By Andrew Mudd, Technical Theatre Director
performances by Steward students. Everyone involved in the Cramer Center's opening agreed that the festivities-from Preview Day to the Gala
7:00 AM Skip breakfast. Nervous about big day ahead . Not worried though ; with two catering companies supplying
Events to the Student Celebration- made for a wonderful
gourmet food for over 600 people. plenty of opportunities to
inauguration of this amazing facility. Furthermore, these
eat today. Leave house with garment bag holding change of
activities provided opportunities to enrich the lives of students
clothes for party tonight. On campus , head for the varsity
by involving them in all aspects of the events , such as
gym for Upper School assembly.
participating in committee meetings, guiding tours , and
8:00 AM Put away microphone after assembly as
greeting or ushering guests. Sincere gratitude goes out to all
always. not realizing this will be the last faculty-related duty I
students who gave up their spare time to be a part of
will perform all day. Enter Cramer Center. Find it strangely
Steward's history.
quiet because all classes have been moved from the
In addition , I would be remiss in concluding this article without thanking all the members of the Gala Committee , the volunteers , and the faculty and staff for their help and support
building . Piano tuner arrives . 9:00 AM Stagehands arrive , volunteer theatre people who will work backstage for the event. Apologize to them
of the opening of the Cramer Center. Speciallhanks and
ahead of time if I speak to them as if they are teenagers.
praise go to Mia and Marshall Norton, Dee Dee Sutton,
Some habits are hard to break. Get to work setting platforms , piano. and the last few lights needed for tonight. Discover
Sally Newcomb, Jeannie Alcott. Julie McKeown . Jackie Conway , Donna Case . and Kathy Panoff. all of whom ensured the success of the opening festivities through their dedication , guidance, and hard work. Thank you ! So when do we do this again?
that wheels on grand piano gouge stage floor. Oops! Crew from the Modlin Center at the University of Richmond arrive . Place gets busy! 10:00 AM Musical instruments and equipment arrive from Backline Gear Company. Two guys who look like they were left beh ind from a Grateful Dead tour set up drums.
Cramer Center Gala Committee Mia Norton, Co-Chair Marshall Norton, Co-Chair Jeannie Alcott Carolyn Brandt Jackie Conway Roger Coulombe Paul Cramer Wilson Flohr Nancy Gottwald Cindy Grissom Ryan Imirie Steve Kautz Butch Keller Julie McKeown Ann Carol Marchant Page 4
Andy Mudd Sally Newcomb Mary Harvard Nolde '93 Rugene Paulette Linda Proffitt Jerry Quigg Gene Sawyer Graham Sellors Dee Dee Sutton Ed Tosh Terry Tosh Donna Case - Consultant Kathy Panoff - Consultant Blue & Gold Fall 2002
Cramer Center Opening continued keyboards , and everything else the musicians will need. Two carloads of fresh flowers also arrive and are sent to black box theatre. For the rest of the day, all of backstage will smell like your grandmother's perfume. 11 :00 AM Sound equipment arrives in a 20-foot box truck . Cases of speakers , amps , boards , woofers , subwoofers, processors , and effects roll onto the stage . (Desert Storm didn't require this much gear airlifted to Kuwait.) Load equipment into soundbooth ; use wheelchair lift to ascend 24 inches of steps . Learn of small glitch: to use the lift , two keys are needed- one at the bottom of the steps and one simultaneously at the top. Not convenient for person In wheelchair Will consult owner's manual at later date. 12:00 PM Discover another glitch The power distribution panel on stage that allows the sound company to
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tap into an independent power source doesn 't work . (The power source is enough to light up a row of townhouses.)
needs emergency dentist visit in Richmond . Appointment is
The safety mechanisms that prohibit incorrect installation
within the hour. 2:00 PM Production team arrives and is impressed
won't accept the cable ends . Try to open one of the safety covers , and it breaks off in my hand . Resolution : remove safety mechanisms completely. Will consult owner's manual
with the theatre and with the set-up. Break my crew to eat lunch in shifts of two. Plan to eat later. The lighting designer
at later date. 1 :00 PM Production team for performers IS running
wants more magenta light on stage , then proceeds to lecture
late. Lunch is ready, but my crew cannot eat until guests arrive and eat first. All the work is done until team arrives . The
reminding him that we had been asking for a lighting plot for
dressing rooms have been converted to little sanctuanes for the performers, complete with towels , snacks , toiletries ,
forcing everyone else to yell above the noise. 3:00 PM Continue working with lighting deSigner.
flowers , and criSp tablecloths. Receive news that one of the
Receive more lectures. Add more magenta to stage lighting.
singers lost dental crown the night before in Philadelphia and
Barely aware that lobby and dance studio are being transformed for tonight's event. Familiar faces from school
about how we should've hung the lights. Refrain from four months. Sound company continues to tweak equipment,
appear to check on my sanity. Still no time for lunch . Reprogram Iightboard to lighting designer's satisfaction . 4:00 PM Band and singers arrive on stage and check sound levels for 20 minutes. Receive phone call from my wife saying that her dad is in the hospital with sinus infection. Surgery is next Monday. While taking the call outside, notice soccer game being played . Come to the startling realization that a normal school day has just passed by and I have lost all tethers to the outside world . Go back inside. 5:00 PM Check out quick-change area set up on Stage Right, a private space for the performers to change costumes and refresh themselves dunng the perform<lnce. Complete With mirrors , chairs , towels . cold drinks. hot dnnks, snacks , medicine, sewing supplies , and make-up. Later in the evening , the performers will use this area for exactly ten seconds. Finally get a chance for lunch, only to be told that lunch has been cleared away; dinner will be served shortly. Performers first, then crew 6:00 PM Finish programming Iightboard. Set podium, microphone, and glasses of water for tonight's speeches . Page 5
Cramer Center Opening continued Discuss opening sequence of program with Production
a truck. Sound equipment is rolled back into its truck .
Manager. Discover air conditioning in dressing rooms is
Dressing rooms are stripped clean . Caterers clean up. Stage
blowing too cold . Report problem to Maintenance. Peek into
is soon bare . Flats and tables are put in place for the next
lobby to see guests in tuxedoes and gowns. Imagine friends
day's performance . Move piano . Continue to gouge stage
and co-workers as little paper dolls wearing cut-out clothes
floor.
that attach with large tabs that fold over.
7:00 PM Dressing rooms still too cold . Get two bites of shrimp and rice for dinner. Investigate AC units with Gene
11 :00 PM Maintenance staff cleans seating area and vacuums carpet. All remnants of day's activities are stored in Scene Shop. Dismiss crew. Lock doors. Discover bag of
Sawyer. Boiler #1 is not working properly. Thermostat on
sandwiches wrapped in cellophane has been left on my
boiler #2 reads 88 degrees. Feel frigid air blowing out of
desk. Grab sandwiches and garment bag with change of
vents in dressing rooms. Cover vents with duct tape. Will
clothes still untouched, and head for parking lot. Declare
consult owner's manual at later date. House opens. First
tonight a success. Ready for tomorrow.
unauthorized video camera spotted . Last-minute checks on stage. Guests take their seats. More video cameras and flash cameras appear. Speakers brought backstage. Take place backstage on headset. Speeches start on time. 8:00 PM Performers and musicians prepare to go on
Carbon Leaf Performs at Steward's Birthday Celebration By Ben Giglio '05
stage. Many flashes and video cameras are reported . An announcement must be made before the singers go on stage , because they could stop the show if they see flashes . The group's sound engineer refuses to make the announcement. Discussion about who will make it. As speeches conclude , the sound company guy In the booth makes the announcement. The audience obeys. The band takes their places. Houselights go down.
9:00 PM Lights are very magenta. Saxophone player moves around the stage unexpectedly, keeping spotlight operators on their toes. Performance ends in exactly the contracted one-hour time period . Houselights come up, and audience retires for toast in lobby. Curtains are flown out quickly, and sound equipment starts being dismantled, Platforms are moved , cables are coiled , road boxes are packed . What takes a day to assemble comes apart in a half hour.
On Thursday, October 24, Upper, Middle, and Lower School students were treated to the Cramer Center's very first rock concert. The concert was presented courtesy of the popular music band , Carbon Leaf. Carbon Leafs musical style deserves special attention . The group's instruments range from a wide variety of guitars to maracas and flutes. The special sounds of the diverse instruments blend nicely with the traditional rock music. Accompanying the music was the new theatre's intricate spotlight system , which operated in conjunction with the band's vocal and instrumental music for a highly effective presentation . After the concert, Carbon Leafs band members went into the lobby of the theatre to sign autographs and to sell their CDs and T-shirts.
10:00 PM Instruments and music stands are packed in a tto
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Lower School Corner The Ubrary Gets a Makeover
Students Learn About Hurricanes
By Betty Enright, Lower School Librarian
By Claire McBride ' II
An amazing transformation took place In the Lower School library and the teacher's lounge over the summer.
On Friday, October 4 , the fourth and eighth grade students assembled in the dance studio in the new Cramer
Two interior designers, Amy Beaty and Jennifer
Center to hear John Bern ier. Mr. Bernier is the chief
Bendheim , worked to make these rooms beautiful and
meteorologist at WRIC Channel 8. He came to talk to the
functional. Their choice of furniture , colors , and materials has
students about the different types of severe weather. He
turned both of these spaces into warm and inviting rooms .
explained to us that there are five categories of hurricanes. They are grouped by how strong they are. Category 1 IS the weakest storm , and Category 5 is the strongest. There have been very few Category 5 hurricanes in the United States. Mr. Bernier concluded his time at Steward by taking questions from the students who were assembled . Everyone leamed a great deal from Mr. Bernier that day.
The teachers just love Mrs. Bendheim's work in the new lounge, and they are very thankful to have such a lovely space for lunch and informal meetings. The students were surprised and delighted to see the new library upon their return to school. The comfy sofas are a big hit! Mrs. Beaty is responsible for the overall design in the library, and she spent many summer hours teetering on a ladder, hand-painting the quote around the ceiling . Art teacher Lynn Zinder added to the project by having each grade create a poster to represent each continent. What a wonderful Job everyone has done! We are grateful to have their work to enJoy.
Welcome New Kindergartners Jack Alcott Cameron Bachman Blair Bennett Edward Blake Thomas Cage Luke Caldwell RyanComell Ellie Cosby Joseph Costello David Cross BekahDeBell
OliVia DeCapri Chns DeContl Chance Diffee Michael Duley Claudia Eck Megan Frayser Laura Fuhr Brianna Gallo Mana Gergoudls Braden Glancy Matthew Gnapp
Eren Graesser Virginia Hamilton Adam Hass-Hill Lydia Heitman LaVInia Johnson Sophie Lange Brittney Lawhom Jacqueline Martel Allison Mitchell Malcolm Moore Julie Morgan
Julia Mosby Aubrey Nichols Megan Norman Skye Phillips Walker Poling Emma Rhodes Scott Roper Paul Stiles Virginia Villani Oliver Young
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Lower SchooL Corner continued Lower SchooLers ELect Student CounciL Members
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By Debbie Hanger, Lower School Head
The students did a wonderful job with their posters and their campaign speeches on Friday, October 18. In fact, their speeches were so good they should all consider public speaking in the future! The candidates for president were fifth graders Brendan Auman , Thomas Davis , Allen Edwards, Patrick Strecker, and Elizabeth Tyson . The candidates for vice president included fourth graders Chrissy Edwards, Stuart Good , Mollie Hargrove, Cla ire McBride, Claire McKeown , Amy Northrop, Maya Pendleton , Tanner Roe , Ryland Scott, and Meredith Thompson . The candidate for secretary was Ryan McKeown ' 10. The candidates for Treasurer were Taylor Wilson ' 10 and Shelby Thompson ' 10. The officers elected by grades 2-5 are: President: Elizabeth Tyson Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:
Stuart Good Taylor Wilson Ryan McKeown
Class Representatives elected are: Grade 4 Claire McKeown Chrissy Edwards Thomas Davis Grade 5 Allen Edwards Congratulations to all our students on a job well done!
Welcome New Lower School Students Grades 1-5 First Grad" Ian Drennan Cabell Glancy Jordan Nichols Hailey Marie Ragan Chloe Staples Lauren Xu Se!<Qod Gri!d!! Matthew Bailey Paige DeBell Alex DeCapri Elizabeth Gooding Mallory Knighton Morgan Penberthy Emily Young
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Tbird Gri!d!! Molly Carter Cole Drennan Hamson Jones Sean McKeown Houston Wilson EQurtb Gri!d!! Marie Belt Amy Northrop Maya Pendleton Elfth Grl!d!! Jess DeBell Ryan McKeown Wyatt Moore
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MiddLe SchooL Update
Middle Schoolers Enjoy New Science Lab By Paul Busse. Science Teacher The new Middle School science lab bustled with activity on September 18. Mr. Busse's seventh grade life science classes viewed their own cheek cells through the microscope, and the eighth graders began a lab activity to find the density of five objects. By Thursday, Mrs. Hale's students were hard at work on microscopy, and all the new equipment was finding its way to the proper storage cabinet. Five large octagonal tables provide a more than adequate work surface for up to 20 students . Each table has electrical outlets and a long sink down the middle, which can be covered to make a flat surface . All the latest safety equipment is in place- even a safety shower which puts out huge volumes of water, as Mr. Busse found out while testing It I Student reaction to the newly-transformed room has been great. and Mr. Busse and Mrs. Hale are planning many
Clubs for All Interests By Lauro Skove '08
more exciting learning experiences for all of them! The Middle School has recently begun enjoying the pleasures of clubs dUring eighth period study hall. These clubs range over a Wide variety of Interests, including such activities as Destination ImagiNation, Photography, Art, Band
Welcome New
Middle School Students Sixth Grade Ellie Bryan Hannah Byme SarahCamey Chnstlne Craig James Dooley Madison Ellis Beth Farmer Chloe Higgins Connor Jones Diana Keith Rach I Kewer DaLee Hunter Meakin Keith Murphy Colson Perkins Kelsea Pieters DevlOWang
and Strings, Model Judiciary, Whiffle Ball , and Chess. Destination ImagiNation is taught by Marcia Edwards. DUring Destination ImagiNation , students challenge themselves and others With inventive puzzles and competitions. There are regional. state, and possibly even
Seventh GrNe Hope Bennett Hope Frank Elizabeth Hickman Suk Lee Kathy Northrop Mimi Tanaka
national contests In which these students can participate.
Ei9hth-Grade ElieChasen Jennie estes Coldon Martin Caroline Sellers Aushn Tanaka Donna Woo
are two instructors for Model Judiciary: Carolyn Brandt and
Paul Busse instructs students in the art of photography, where they study composition and framing , as well as other fine points. Cindy Grissom sponsors the Art Club . Members are currently draWing , painting , using pastels , and working With clay. John Mc Alister sponsors Band and Strings , where musicians get Into groups with others and play. There Chris Conquest. In Model Judiciary, students learn about courtroom procedures nnd act out a r.ase , assuming the roles of lawyers, witnesses , and more. The Whiffle Ball Club's sponsor is Wallace Inge, and the students in thiS club play whiffle ball outside or In the gymnasium. And finally, Mike Maruca helps members of the Chess Club as they battle wits with each other. With so many clubs to choose from , Middle Schoolers are sure to enjoy this year!
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Middle School Update continued
Shakespeare Workshop Comes to Middle School 8y Sarah Young '09
On September 26, the Middle School's first period English classes were able to listen to Cynde Liffick of Encore! Theater Company. Ms. Liffick told us about Hamlet and Shakespeare. Later that day we got to see Encore! present Hamlet. As part of the workshop , the students had to insult each other. We all got a list of Shakespearean insults and we got to choose our own insults. We stood in a circle and shouted them out to each other. There were many insults, all of them humorous. Some examples were "Thou queasy pale-hearted hugger-muggerl " and "Thou kna vish evil-eyed pignut!" There were also many others. Another part of the workshop was acting out Hamlet in a shorter version . Each of us was assigned a character and had to remember our character. As our character was called , we had to come out and mime each scene . This workshop really helped all of us to understand Shakespeare better.
Eighth Graders Support CARITAS 8y Christopher S/cove '01
MiddLe School Headmaster's List & Honor RolL (First Quarter) Sixth G.mIt HannahByme Chnsune Craig Ken Drummond ChnslIOe Kasper Sam Keller Pauftna Lange Kelsea Pieters William Shimer Sarah Young Slxt~
On Friday, October 1B, Wallace Inge, Tucker Bloom , Matt Deacon , Jack Quinn , C.J . Rosati , and I spent a night on the streets to raise money for CARITAS. We raised over $300 , which is enough to cover the costs of three weeks of care for a homeless adult. All the money goes directly to CARITAS , the sponsor of the Night on the Streets program . We left from school at around 5:00 p.m. and drove to Monroe Park . There we were served beans and rice from a 路soup line ." saw a presentation on domestic violence , and watched a band called Drums No Guns. At the end of the program we picked up our beds (cardboard box os) and
l:l2ru2LBoll Ellie Bryan SarahCamey James Dooley David Dwyer Madison ElliS Beth Farmer Dant FraIZer Sarah Hargrove Diana Keith Rachel Kewer Cathenne LMlard Alex McMillan ElliOtt Wortham
drove to our overnight site , Trinity Lutheran Church . At the church we set up ou r boxes into sheilers for the cold night. We met some people from area churches . played some games, and went to sleep in our boxes . The next morning we were lucky enough to get up early and go home. This experience helped us learn how it feels to be homeless and have to sleep on the streets in
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Emtly Dameron Aileen GIOrdano Anna Greenlee EltZabeth HICkman Johanna Reckenbell
Sn.tn1llGrade Honor Roll Amy Anderson Grace Bezlrdjl8n Amy Bisger Ca~ Dageforde Beth Dixon Hope Frank Patnck McKeown Kelsey Mohnng Jackie Moncure AtttePearsali LauraSkove Juliana Thurston
f!lIhtlLGrnle Headma KetyKasper Ke,ti,n Meyer ElghthGrW Honor Roll Monbe Anderson Tucker Bloom Sarah Delaney Tyler Hams Tanna Hesalbne Nasba Komova Megan Rhodes Chnstopller Skove Mary Margaret Watson
nothing more than a cardboard box.
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Upper SchooL News A Spedal Convocation By Shelby Holland. Foreign Language Department Chair
Steward's annual fall Convocation , held on Friday, September 13, was a very special one this year as it was held in the theatre of the newly opened Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts. Convocation was attended by all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, and the new theatre was filled to capacity. Headmaster Roger Coulombe welcomed students , faculty, staff, and guests. Then Paul Cramer, former headmaster of Steward (1975-1994 ) and namesake of the Center, addressed the audience . He marveled at how far Steward has come since its humble beginnings thirty years ago . He also pointed out an interesting fact: he and Mr. Coulombe grew up only a few miles from each other in Massachusetts, and how fate and chance eventually brought the two of them to the same city and the same school , both as headmaster. After a performance of the School's Alma Mater, Butch Kelier, head of the Upper School , gave the benediction to end thiS very special ceremony.
Students Sign Honor Code By Katie-Beth Kurilecz '06
Our magnificent new Cramer Center for the Arts was a most wonderful setting for the signing of the Honor Code by Middle and Upper School students on Friday, September 13. A new school building for a new school year signified the spirit of renewed commitment to the ideals of the Honor Code . The Honor Code is the basis of all the beliefs oIThe Steward School. It says that one will not lie, cheat, or steal.
WeLcome New
There were two scrolls, one for Upper School and one for
Upper SchooL Students
Middle School , and they were set at the base of the new
Ninth Grade FranCIsco Argueta Taylor Christian Julia Coleman Jay Edwards Andy Frank Ayers Gilman Laura Lecky SCldney Moms Douglas Smith Lomn Valenzuela Tenth Grade Clay Carter Will Chnstian Ashley Cooper Sarah Meigs Braxton Pruitt Came Ryan Meg White
Eleventh Grade Simon Bennett Ben Brown Montz Eberhardt James Flynn Matt Gallo Maggie Harman Iva Jansky Chns Jennings Gwen Joseph Teresa Kaiser Will Lawson Ricky Martin Lawson Patton Undsay Saltzberg
stage. The ceremony began as the Honor Council members signed the Upper School scroll. Then inspiring quotes were read by the Honor Council members and volunteers who wished to show their support for the Honor Code. Some of the quotes included: "Our own heart, and not other men 's op'nions . forms our true honor "-Samuel Taylor Coleridge "Rather fall With honor than succeed by fraud "-Sophocles -Integrity IS dOing the right thong , even If nobody IS watching ¡ -Jim Stovall "The truth of the matter IS that you always know the nght thing
Twelfth Grade Davi Lorenzo
to do. The hard part IS doong It â&#x20AC;˘-H Norman Schwarzkopf
And welcome back to Matt Stafford 'O3!
the occasion . DUring the readings , students and faculty
The quotes helped to underscore the importance of signed the scroll s. ThiS event served as the cornerstone upon which we will build this new school year. Page 11
Upper SchooL News continued
Community Service Projects in Abundance By Shelby Holland
to this luncheon as volunteers enabled us to experience one aspect of a campaign . We served as greeters , and for our service we were treated to a free lunch . While we ate , we heard from Governor Mark Warner and Mr. Jones. At the end of the luncheon we were asked to
Community service is becoming a more and more prominent feature in the life of the school , and Upper School advisories are busy with all sorts of interesting projects. For example, Terri Shelton's group is making plans to sponsor a Wishbone Tree in conjunction with the Henrico Humane Society. The Wishbone Tree is part of a program in which certa in homeless animals , most of which have special medical needs , are safe-housed in a transition time while they await adoption . Their names and a list of their particular
stay back because Mr. Jones wanted to speak to us . He told us to remember how important young people are to politics and how we can really make a difference in our country. This was an exciting experience for all of us-not just to meet Cooter from the Dukes of Hazzard-but to see how a campaign really works . And our campaign experience was not finished with this luncheon . All the government students still had to complete a total of ten hours of volunteer service for any campaign as part of our requirements for class.
needs are written on a "wishbone" and placed on the Wishbone Tree. Anyone wishing to sponsor one of the an imals chooses a "bone" from the tree and contributes funds toward that animal's needs. There will be a Wishbone Tree here at Steward , and anyone or any group can
Upper School Headmaster's List & Honor Roll (First Quarter)
contribute. leslie Kovach's and Sherry Siewert's advisories plan to spend time at Barnes & Noble wrapping gifts for Big
Ben Giglio '05 Elizabeth NewlOs '06 Lindsay Saltzberg '04 Jenny Siddall '06
Brothers/Big Sisters during the holiday season. Advisees of Dewey Brown and John Alley organized a large group of advisees , students, and parents at Steward to participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk . They earned the amazing sum of over 5600 for the American Heart Association . Advisees of Jane Tuohey, Brenda Turner, and Janet Rice bought American flags and placed them in every classroom to commemorate 9-11 . They also helped out at the Steward Invitational Field Hockey Tournament. There are many more very worthy projects in the works for this school year; stay tuned to hear more!
Government Students Meet "Cooter" By Kourtney Boughey '03
W ith the election this year, American government teacher Justin lee has used this opportunity to teach his students about elections and campaigns in American politics. With that in mind , some of the students from Mr. Lee's government class recently attended a campaign luncheon for Ben " Cooter" Jones , who is running against Eric Cantor for the congressional seat in Virginia's seventh district. Going
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Ninth Grade Honor Roll Taylor Chnstian Bradley De Wet Ryan Delaney Sarah Greenlee Kalle-Beth Kunlecz Rachel Petock AnneSUles Lornn Valenzuela KaylaWard Sam Zimmer
Il!!llb Grad!! Honor Roll Hunter Berlinguel Bnttney BertOZZJ WlliChnsban Ashley Cooper Kate Gamer Nathan Jamerson Rachet Lena Lauren MaliZia Rachae\ Meyers Sarah Newcomb Alison Norton Came Ryan Wallace Young
Eleventh GJ de tiQ.MJ:.BQ!\ Hilary Beck Spencer Best MatlGalio FallhGray ClalreHa Ausbn Hamilton Lauren Hams IvoJansky Jeremy Karmollnski Coleman Kay GOOsey Leach Christina Nelson Meghan Robertson Amy Stockland Kendall Tate TWelftb Gr d HonorB2ll Came Moms Melissa Shelbume Ann Yates Wyatt Tim Zeldan
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Fine Arts at Steward Instrumental Music Has Arrived at Steward By John McAlIster, Instrumental Music Teacher The instrumental music program is off to a great start. We have our beautiful new facility and new equipment continues to arrive. As instruments and materials continue to trickle in, the common question asked around the instrumental music room is, "What did you get for Christmas today, Mr. McAlister?" What I am most excited about is the number of students involved in the program. We have over 25 students involved in Middle School and Upper School instrumental music. This includes Middle and Upper School students taking the daily class , Middle School students signed up for
Fifth Grade is Gain' Buggy
the instrumental music club that meets twice a week, and the
By Craig Smith. Performance Theatre Teach er
Upper School students taking independent study. When you add the students playing recorder in Middle School general music classes, the number of students involved in instrumental music goes up to over 50. Our instrumental music concerts will feature many
On October 11 , 2002, the 5th graders at Steward School became the first student group to give a public theatre performance in the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts . Kerry Blum's and Beverley Fox's classes performed
performing groups. The Middle School Recorders will be
Gain ' Buggy, a musical review by Jill Gallina about the trials
made up of students in the sixth and seventh grade general
and tribulations of being an insect. ThiS play was a perfect
music classes . The Middle School instrumental music clubs include Beginning Strings, Beginning Guitar, Experienced Strings , and Beginning Band. The groups that meet daily include the Eighth Grade Ensemble , which is made up of experienced players; Upper School Beginning Guitar; and Upper School Ensemble , made up of students taking the daily class and those in independent study. We will also be
selection for the fifth grade, as the students were also working on a science unit about insects. In the play, the insects decide to march to Washington , D. C., to demand they be given the rights due to them. For the production , the students became ladybugs, butterflies , fireflies , grasshoppers, crickets , honeybees, dragonflies, ants , praying mantises, and caterpillars thanks to the costumes
putting together a bold and exciting group that we are calling
provided by parent volunteers Criss McBride and Gale
"The Eclectic Ensemble: This group will include all of the
Montague, Our lovable bugs danced and sang on a set
experienced instrumentalists from the Steward family performing together in a mass ensemble . It promises to be great fun . Our first concert will be the Middle and Upper School Holiday Concert on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the
designed by Andy Mudd and were accompanied by Bonnie Anderson on piano and John McAlister on drums. "Gain ' Buggy" was a great start to the performance year at Steward and received a standing ovation from the appreciative audience.
Cramer Center Theatre . We hope everyone will come out and support the Instrumental Music program at Stewardl
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The Spartan Spotlight Rugene Paulette's hard work over the past 15 years has helped to make Steward's Fine Arts program the best in Richmond. By Brenda Turner, English Teacher I just recently completed reading a series of essays by Jill Conner Browne about a group of women from Jackson, Mississippi, who call themselves the "Sweet Potato Queens ."
Fine Arts department specifically have been the beneficiaries. While Paul Cramer had the vision and the anonymous donors had the money, Rugene Paulette and her team of
As I was perusing the table of contents , I was intrigued by an
Ryan Imlfie, Bonnie Anderson , and Lynn Zinder were the
essay entitled "The BestAdvice Ever Given in the Entire
ones who translated that dream into a working reality. They
History of the World : Of course , I flipped right to the essay
built the program which inspired the Cramer Center because
and started to read . Lord knows , good advice is hard to
all three of them , like their leader Rugene , are darn particular people.
come by. It seems when Ms. Browne was a child , her family would pay a visit every Sunday to her grandfather's home. At
Rugene , who has been the grande dame of both
the end of the visit, "granddaddy" would walk her to the car
Middle and Upper School art, was first hired by Paul Cramer
and would always say the same words as they left. Ms.
to teach art in the Lower School. A friend for whom Rugene
Browne writes , "He'd never use any of the usual [sayings]
was babysitting returned from a visit to Steward , where she
such as 'be careful ,' 'be sweet,' or 'don 't fuss with your
was investigating the Lower School as a possible choice for
mama ' .... He'd prop those skinny elbows on the ledge [of the
her children. This woman informed Rugene that she had
car Window] and stick his whole head , hat and all , through
learned in the course of the conversation with Jean Miller, the
the Window. And he would say, 'Ya'il come when you can ,'
Head of the Lower School at that time , that Paul Cramer was scouting around (he did a lot of scouting around back then)
which was of no substantial pith or import, but then he would add , 'Be particular.' Except he pronounced it 'p路ticklar." Be
particular. What a profound effect those two words have when applied to just about every aspect of life. Rugene (also known as "Rue") Paulette is just about the most particular woman I know, and The Steward School in general and the
for an art teacher for elementary children . Rue called and set up an interview. After interviewing with Mrs, Miller, Rugene had "a little chat" with Paul Cramer. Rugene recalls that discussion: "I remember when Paul concluded the interview. he stood up and thanked me for my time and interest. Butl did not get up: I remained seated . I told him that he had stated what his expectations as an employer were , and now I was going to tell him what mine were as an employee ." Paul had his first introduction to how "particular people" do business. Apparently, both of them agreed , and Rue became a member of the Steward School faculty and has chaired the Fine Arts department for over fifteen years . All Lower and Middle School students and most Upper School students , unless they transfer into Steward with a Fine Arts credit, are enrolled in some sort of visual or performing arts. That's quite a statement. Why do students across all grade levels like Fine Arts programs? Rugene has a ready answer for that question: "It's the feeling of personal accomplishment that students have whether they are taking a class . performing on stage , working with lights and sound board , or exhibiting a painting . Through their work , they make statements about who they are and the world around them ." She adds, "Another reason students choose Fine Arts electives is teachers in this department work diligently to create an atmosphere of professionalism . For instance, every piece of art is mounted, matted , or framed for display. In theatre , the actors are expected to act and prepare like professionals; the technicians are taught the same
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into a notebook. For the first time , we know what our
leam. Students in choral performances wear professional
costume inventory is and where these costumes are located.
dress and sing serious music: She goes on to comment,
In addition , with the opening of the Cramer Center, the Fine
"The students involved in the arts know that their work is on
Arts department is able to offer a more diverse and
public display and the teachers in this department are going
sophisticated cu rriculum than ever before . Students can
to do everything they can to ensure that our kids are shown
select from new courses , like graphic arts, digital
in the best light, and that takes enormous time and preparation. That's why you see Lynn Zinder take the time to
photography, and instrumental music; and we have separated performance and technical theatre Into two
make sure the work of the Lower School students is tastefully
classes . And , because of the growth in the interest in Fine
displayed; that's why Cindy Grissom crawls up on a ladder to
Arts, we were able to hire three new teachers to teach these
make sure the lighting is correctly positioned on art work; that's why you'll find Bonnie Anderson writing the script,
courses ." Of all of her accomplishments over the years , Rugene
composing the music, and choreographing the dances for
is most proud of her ability to recruit and hire talented teachers, who have earned her stamp of approval. She
Rue has done an excellent job of juggling the needs and issues of the Fine Arts department for years ... She is the consummate Fine Arts advocate, supporting both her teachers and our students.
explains , "First off, the headmasters under whom I have served have given me a lot of latitude when it comes to hiring teachers for this department, and I have been grateful for that trust. Since the Fine Arts department serves all three divisions and strives to incorporate all three in most of our major productions , I needed teachers who , in addition to being qualified , were flexible enough to work with all grade levels. And I wanted teachers who share my philosophy that our students come first." Rugene continues with a grin , "I also hired teachers who didn 't mind attending meetings. We have to meet on a regular basis because. besides teaching classes, Fine Arts faculty are involved in many other activities .
the Holiday Program and Grandparents' and Special Friends'
There is always a production , performance, event, or art
Day; that's why Andy Mudd spent hours over the summer
show opening or closing around here, and anyone of these
leaming how to operate the sound and lighting systems for
requires all of us working together." Andy Mudd, theatre technical director, echoes Rugene's sentiments , "All of us
the Cramer Center; and that's why I contacted the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to find out the proper font and size to use when creating display tags for work that is part of a
know how important communication is, especially in this
public art show.路 As the chair of the Fine Arts department over the last fifteen years , Rugene has been an integral part in the growth of the Fine Arts program at Steward. I asked her to tell me about a few of the milestones she has experienced . Ms. Paulette reflects, "One of the first milestones I can remember is the establishment of the Holiday Program and Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day as traditions. Then , of course , was the decision to produce three main stage performances per year. Being able to take our students' art work out into the community through participation in the art show sponsored by SunTrust Bank was another highlight along with the introduction of Impact, our parent board who has hosted receptions after productions , made costumes, and helped to find venues to display our students' work. Most recently, a group of Impact parents , headed by Criss McBride and Gale Montague, inventoried and photographed all our costumes. Then they organized these photographs Page 15
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department. Rue keeps us informed. We also value that
SCHOOL STORE
she does not make unilateral decisions. She's a consensus builder." Cindy Grissom, Middle School art teacher, concurs: "Rugene is very conscientious about fostering cooperation among the members of this department who are as diverse as the types of courses they teach ." Lynn Zinder, Lower School art instructor, says , "Because Rugene has high standards not only for herself but for us, this department has enjoyed phenomenal growth and success ." Perhaps the
OFFERING A FANTASTIC SELECTION OF STEWARD APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BALLOONS, Ib
AND SO MUCH MORE!
person who knows Rugene the best is Bonnie Anderson , her friend and colleague of fifteen years. "Rue has done an excellent job of juggling the needs and issues of the Fine Arts department for years , and that takes talent because of the important role the arts have played and continue to play at Steward. We don 't mind putting in the extra time because she is right there with us. She is the consummate Fine Arts advocate , supporting both her teachers and our students.' Even with all of the new programs , new faculty, and brand new facilities. what makes the Fine Arts at Steward successful is the "particular" person behind the scenes or in the faces of whomever she needs to be-Rugene Paulette, that short lady with the grey hair whose resounding laugh can be heard all around the campus . She's the one working with the senior class as they plan their float; she's the one who would be willing to blow up 10,000 balloons for the set of the Holiday Program; she's the one walking around her
LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY/ ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STORE HOURS
9:30 A.M.-l :30 P.M. AND 2:45-3:45 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
classroom dispensing advice on shading and sharing hugs; and she's the one whom alumni call "Mama Rue ,' the inspiration of countless Steward artists for more than a decade. Take a well deserved bow, Rue Paulette-this spotlight is for you . Page 16
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FacuLty Notes
My trip to Turkey last spring was an incredible opportunity to share my experiences-- both here and there. By Jane Tuohey, Mathematics Teacher How do you write an article about a trip that changed
September 11 . We, as a team , decided early on that
your life? How do you thank the two organizations that
terrorism was a subject that warranted diSCUSSion during
worked so hard to make it happen. For the entire month of
these presentations. The reflections of the young people of
May, I had the opportunity to travel throughout the country of
our state seemed to be the most positive manner in which to
Turkey living with families and exploring their educational and
present these feelings. The people ofTurkey were Shocked
business worlds. Rotary Intemational has a program called
and saddened by the attacks on September 11 . Because
the Group Study Exchange (GSE) that sends five individuals
they have lost so many to terrorism , they understand our
from a Rotary district in the United States to a foreign country
commitment to thiS problem and applaud the Unites States
and five individuals from that country to the same district in
for joining in this fight. The Turks think of the US as their
the US. District 7600 of Rotary covers an area from the
friend and ally and count on our commitment to this
north of Richmond south to Virginia Beach and west to
relationship After meeting so many people and living in their
South Hill. This group sent five of us to District 2440 , which
homes, I only hope that we as a nation can live up to our part
is along the westem side ofTurkey.
In thiS fight. Prior to May, the only thing I knew about Turkey was its
As the head of Interact at The Steward School , it has been my mission to help the young people in our club
location and that is was a Muslim country. I did as much
experience the value of helping others. One of the reasons I
research as possible but nothing could have prepared me for
accepted the position as a GSE team member to Turkey was
the reality of what I experienced . If I could bottle the pure JOY
to help the students understand an area of the Middle East.
and zest for living that these people have, then I know we
It IS extremely important at this point in our history that we
would all be better for it. Maybe it is because they live in an
understand that the United States is not an island , and we
area that IS the cradle of CIVilization and have seen thousands
must be open to our friends across the world . The students ofT he Steward Schoolleamed that Turkey is a country of
of years of conflicts. Maybe it is because of their heritage. No matter the reason. the Turks live a simple and loving life.
love and friendship. Just because they are Muslim by faith
They do not believe in homes for the elderly because family
does not mean that they are part of the terrorism we are all
takes care of one another. They trust everyone immediately.
so afraid of. The members of Interact held fund raisers to assist in the financial costs and named the project "Send Tuohey to Turkey." I was concerned sometimes that maybe
The education system in Turkey is similar to ours in that the children I met behaved the same as our students and
they were not going to bring me back. Someone asked Headmaster Roger Coulombe how this trip would make me a better math teacher. He replied that Steward is a school based on service and any act of service makes each of us a better person . He understood that the experience I would have in Turkey would not only open the eyes of all our students but would make me a more knowledgeable person and therefore hopefully a more effective teacher. I would like to thank Roger, Butch Keller, and all the members of Steward for their support , both financial and emotional. This trip was a great undertaking and I can only hope that I can share with my community everything that I learned. In the month we were there , my group made seventeen Rotary presentations about life In the Unites States and in Virginia . We each had a topic to cover and mine was about life as a teenager in our community and the structure
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the battles the teachers are fighbng sound just like home.
luxuries, but the Turkish people live for the value and function
One of the interesting discussions that was repeated
of life and not for the collection of things . This is definitely an
throughout each of the many schools I visited is the use of
attribute we could all learn to follow.
calculators. While I get frustrated that our students are too
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Turkey, please
calculator-dependent. they get frustrated because the
do so. It is beautiful . and I encourage everyone young and
calculator is forbidden by the Ministry of Education. The
old to learn more about the other countries in this small
students spend so much time working out each
planet of ours . We need each other now and this need is
mathematical problem and plotting points on the graphs that
growing stronger all the time . Help our children and young
they do not have time to manipulate the data or. in essence .
adults understand what the rest of the world has in store for
learn to think outside the structure of a given formula . All
them . Thank you for taking your time to read this lengthy
students must take the national exam at the end of their
article . Please know that there is so much more that can be
regular high school education . The result of this exam
said about Turkey, about Innsbrook Rotary for sponsoring
determines their entrance into a university. The universities
my attendance in this trip, and about the members of the
only look at this exam and do not even see the high school
community of The Steward School. We are definitely a
grades or extracurricular activities of the students . With 1.4
community in which we -Enter to Learn and Depart to
million young people fighting for 250,000 positions in the
Serve:
state universities last year. the level of competition is intense. During the trip. we lived with eight families , so we could only spend three nights with each group. Each family was
#The Rez"
the same in a certain manner. They all welcomed us
By Wallace Inge. History & P.E, Teacher
immediately and treated us as members of their families. They showed us a level of hospitality I have never known . After a while I stopped commenting that I liked things because if I did I would soon find those objects on the table in my room . Several of my families had small children and several had older family members living with them . Eating breakfast together each morning and dinner each night is a standard process and not something special for these people. They begin their day later so that the family can be together in the morning . and they eat later so that everyone has time to return home after the day's activities. I envy the family unity they share . Their houses are comfortable but never lavish. Some people could easily afford various
This summer I had the wonderful opportunity to explore first-hand a people and land that has long been my Interest. Thanks in large part to the Faculty Professional Development Fund sponsored by Steward's Parents' Association , my wife Kristie and I traveled to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota , home of the Ogallala Lakota . History tells us that the Lakota were a proud , brave tribe of nomadic Plains hunters. Their leaders include the famous Red Cloud and Crazy Horse. However. history also tells us that following the discovery of gold in the Black Hills and the Battle of Little Big Horn, these people were herded onto reservations like cattle . Their lives have been dramatically changed since taking up full-time residence on the reservations . My summer reading , including Ian Frazier's
On the Rez , prepared me for a litter-infested , povertystricken . bleak scene . What I found was both worlds, the past and present. tossed into one . Our trip was short. only about one week , but adventurous . educational , eye-opening , and inspiring. We called the Wakpamni Bed and Breakfast. located on the "rez: our home base. (Huh , Bed and Breakfast? Yes , the bed was comfortable and the breakfasts were tasty, but show me another B & B that has 34 decommissioned vehicles on the lot!) We set out each day on a new adventure. You see , while there are schools . a Pizza Hut, a couple of gas stations . and few other icons of everyday America on the "rez: there isn't much more that resembles the communities that we are familiar with . It's a wide open land of prairies , hills Page 18
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depriving themselves of food and water. Imagine the rolling
roads that are not always navigable, government-issue
fields of South Dakota , horses grazing on the nearby hill, a
houses, and broken down cars. It is, however, a beautiful
shelter made from pine logs and branches, tepees , and all
land full of wonderful , proud people. We spent some time with a guide, Tim Whiteface. Tim
the essential camping gear. Dancers dressed in red , green, and yellow dance around a cottonwood tree that serves as
doubles as an administrator at Little Wound District School
"The Sacred Tree ," share the smoky aroma of pipes burning
and is a wealth of information . He loved to talk, wh ich is a
sage , and blow in tune through eagle bone flutes while Tim
good habit for a gu ide. Tim took us to several places and events on the reservation , all the while explaining to us the
and his companions sing and drum traditional Lakota songs.
history, culture, and everyday life of the Lakota . One place
have become common during the summer days on the Pine
Tim took us was to his son's eighth grade graduation, at which he spoke and performed a trad itional Lakota
sacrifice done to honor the memory of a lost loved one,
It was awesome in every sense of the word . Sun Dances Ridge Reservation . They are mostly rituals of personal
drumming. It was interesting to see the combination of
celebrate a dancer's victory over alcoholism , or for many
cultures in the school setting. The ceremony included the
other personal accomplishments . It was a fascinating scene
common words of advice, handing out of certificates, and
that took us back to the glory days of the Pla ins Indians .
parents taking pictures. But it also included Tim's drum solo and the giving of hand-knit star quilts, a traditional Lakota coming-of-age gift, to each student. The great thing about spending time with Tim was that
The Sun Dance was easily the most exhilarating and educational part of our trip. However, I can 't fail to mention the protest camp where a few Lakota men had set up tepees in the midst of a twister-filled Badlands butte . They were
he took us to local events and made us feel as though we
standing their ground objecting to the National Park Service's
belonged . In add ition to the eighth grade graduation, Tim
expedition on Lakota land to uncover and remove bones and
took us to a Sun Dance and a protest camp in the Badlands
artifacts from the sandstone of the Badlands' cliffs and
National Park. A Sun Dance is a religious ceremony involving
valleys. We also visited Wounded Knee , the site of the US
much personal sacrifice . Participants spend all the daylight hours of four consecutive days dancing , all the wh ile
children. It was a simple site , not well maintained. A graveyard
Army's 1890 massacre of 300 Lakota men, women , and sits atop a small , solemn hill; at the bottom is a simplistiC visitor's center that serves more as a monument to the American Indian Movement and their early 70s confrontations with the government in Washington D.C. and Wounded Knee . We also made stops at the Crazy Horse Monument, a memOrial to the Ogallala leader who now towers over the sacred Black Hills and the nearby Presidents of Mount Rushmore , and at Chimney Rock and Fort Laramie , famous stops for settlers traveling west along the Oregon Trail. The prairie lands and corn fields of the Midwest made for a splendid summer trip and most of all an educational opportunity unparalleled In my experiences. For us the reservation was more a scene of history, culture , tradition , hope, and understanding than the bleak scene of disparity and poverty that we had heard about. I would like to thank the Parents' Association for providing me the opportunity to explore my interests and learn more about these important people, places , and events of American history. It wasn't the Outer Banks , but it was a summer trip Krisite and I will never forget. I can't walt to share what I've leamed with my students and to one day return for more.
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Athletic Update Varsity field hockey captures LIS Regular Season Championship and makes it to the state semi-finals. Varsity Soccer Team Ends Season By Janet Rice, Director of Athletics With 10-5-1 Record The 2002 varsity field hockey squad started the season by defeating St. Gertrude and St. Catherine's JV to claim first place in the Steward Invitational. Four players were named to the Steward Invitational All-Toumament team: lauren Harris '04 , Teresa Kaiser '04 , Sarah Meigs 'OS, and Wallace Young 'OS, The team played a competitive schedule consisting of Division I and Division II opponents in the league of Independent Schools and five opponents in Division I of the Virginia Independent Schools Field Hockey Association (VISFHA), Throughout the entire season , the Spartans were ranked at #1 or #2 in Division II of the state poll. The team was led offensively by sophomores Wallace Young and Morgan Hutchinson, who scored 12 and 10 goals, respectively. Teresa Kaiser added 8 goals. Tenth graders Lindley Flohr, Cary Thompson , and Ashley Cooper were significant players at the forward position. In the critical midfield area , Teresa Kaiser, Blair Sutton 'OS, and Sarah Meigs maintained control , while Allison Strickland '03, lauren Harris, Boo Deacon '04 , and Katie Perkins 'OS helped the team defensively and totaled 9 -shut-outs路 for the season . At season's end, the Spartans had outscored their opponents 45-19 while finishing with an overall record of 11-5-2 and a league of Independent Schools DiVision II record of 4-1-1 . At the end of the season , the Spartans had captured the LIS Division II Regular Season Championship for the
The varsity boys' soccer team finished with a 10-5-1
record under coach Bob Marcellus, and the team was consistently ranked as the #1 or #2 team in the Division II state poll. The squad played a more competitive schedule against some Division I teams and performed well against them. Davi lorenzo '03, Kyle Dennis '03 , Justin luxner '04 , and Cole Johnson '04 were nominated for the All-State team . lorenzo was the leading scorer with 24 goals while Dennis added 12 goals. Cole Johnson and Chris Harvey 'OS anchored the defense, and Spencer Best '04 did an outstanding job at "marking back ." Jeremy Karmolinski '04 played a strong role as fullback while Justin luxner had another good year as goalkeeper. Harvey and Karmolinski served as captains and provided outstanding leadership throughout the season, Juniors Ricky Martin and Matt Gallo were new to the team and each had a solid season . Freshman Afton Bartlett developed as the season progressed . Clearly, the team had an international flavor with Davi lorenzo, Francisco Argueta '06 , and Moritz Eberhardt '04 joining the squad this season . The team was seeded #2 in Division II of the State Tournament but lost the quarter-final game against #7 seed Richmond Chnstian.
Varsity Cross Country The boys' varsity cross country team was a young but
third consecutive year and were seeded #1 in the conference tournament. After defeating 51. MarRaret's in the semi-final game, lhe leam 105110 #2 seed Covenant In the finals by a score of 2-0. Three team members were chosen to the AII-
eager group this year. All five team members were in the ninth grade or younger. Tho loam won the last two me.. ls and finished with a 2-6 record under the direction of coach
LIS team for their performance throughout the season : Morgan Hutchinson, Wallace Young , and Allison Strickland.
in those final two contests . In the last meet versus Richmond
For post-season play, Steward served as host of the Division
squad competed in two large invltationals- one at Christopher
I and II State Tournament games. Steward was ranked #2 in
Newport University and the other at St. Anne's-Belfield. The
Division II of the state. This set up a quarter-final game versus #7 North Cross. The Spartans came away with a 1-0
team closed out the season by running in the JV boys' race at the state meet at Woodberry Forest. Ryan Delaney '06
victory and then prepared for a semi-final game against #3
and John lewis finished in the top half at the meet.
Todd Serr. Seventh grader John lewis was the top runner Christian , all five runners finished in the top seven . The
seed Hampton Roads Academy. At the half, Steward was down by a score of 1-0 but quickly tied the score at the start of the second half. Hampton Roads gained the advantage again and won the contest by a score of 3-2. Juniors lauren Harris and Teresa Kaiser were selected to the VISFHA Division II AII-Toumament state team for their outstanding play during the toumament.
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JV Volleyball In the second year as a sport at Steward, the girls' volleyball team competed at the JV level and did very well. Because of the large number of girls interested in playing volleyball , coaches Jane Tuohey and Terri Shelton split the team into two groups. The "A" team played a JV schedule Blue & Gold Fall 2002
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Parents' Association Incentive Programs Thank you for cli pping box tops, cutting off labe ls and bar codes , and designa ting Steward when you sho p in stores or all- line! Here are just a few ways you helped us take advantage of the many wonderful programs offered by re tailers :
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while the "B" group focused on Middle School competition . Senior co-captains Pamela Lawrence and Lyne Minardi led the team. Lawrence carried the team with her incredible serve (28 aces) and consistent passing , while newcomer Maggie Harman '04 covered the front line as the middle
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Middle School Teams Steward had two Middle School soccer teams this year under the direction of coaches Steve Kautz and Frank Phillips. The "A" team consisted of seventh and eighth graders and was led by captains Tim Brinn '07 and Megan Rhodes '07. The squad improved dramatically as the
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season progressed . At the last home game versus Millwood, the Spartans played tremendously before falling1 -0 The team's overall record was 2-8-1. Clay Fulk '07 led the team in scoring and the goal was manned by Micah Keller '08 and Jack Quinn '07. The "B" team consisted of sixth graders. Sam Keller and Veronica Tharp were the team captains . Bad weather and the sniper scare reduced the schedule to three games, and they posted a 2-0-1 record . William Shimer was the leading scorer, netting 4 goals. The Middle School field hockey team ended with a 0-5-5 overall record . Capta ins Leigh Bedinger '07, Amanda Lipscomb '07, and Kitty Ball '08 were the team leaders, and the team was coached by Bonny Hajek. Good teamwork and sportsmanship were displayed by the girls throughout the season.
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Yo u sho pped at Kroger, using your Kroger card and choos ing Steward to receive the credit; we receive d a digital camera! At www.school pop.com . you selec ted Steward an d up to 20% of your purch ases were rebated in cash to the Paren ts' Associa tion from the more than 250 retai lers on the site . Las t year we rece ived over $150! 124 families designated Stewa rd to rece ive the 1% cash rebate from their pu rchases. ThiS amounted to $730 last year Check it out on wwwtarae t com l Box tops are found on Gene ral Mills, Bett y Crocker, Pills bury, Progresso, Old EI Paso , Gold Meda l, Green Gian t, and Yo plait produ cts. With each box top worth ten cents , we receive d $6 58 .40 last year! Check out www boxtops4education.com . Go lden Gift s from your pu rchases brough t the Parents ' Association $1 ,270.50 last year! Ca mpb el l's La bel s for Ed ucat ion are found on Swanson , V8, Franco Ame rican, Pre go, Pepperidge Farm, and Ca mpbell's prod ucts. Last year we earned ma th so ftware and athletic supplies with the la bels you coll ected.
Join us th is year as we con tinue to use these programs to rais e money for ou r ch ildren! For more information, please call Diane Drummond at 804 .360.4332 or Ba rbara Woods at 804.730.2036. Thank you for your continued support l Page Z1
Alumni Action Steward's alumni have been very involved with the School this fall. By Mary Harvard Nolde '93, Annual Giving & Alumni Affairs
Alumni came back to campus on Saturday, October 19, to honor former Headmaster Paul R. Cramer as part of the grand opening of the new Center for the Arts . The event was attended by over 300 guests. including members of Steward 's first graduating class , Gray Tuggle 77 and Billy Moncure 77 , and members of the Class of 2002 . Alumni enjoyed seeing their artwork displayed on the walls of the art gallery, as well as finding themselves in cast photos from past productions. They reminisced with old classmates over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before adjourning to the theatre. Alumni Association President Faisal Qureshi '92 reflected on Paul Cramer's contributions to Steward , as did Board Chairman Ferd Baruch and Headmaster Roger Coulombe . After his portrait was unveiled , Mr. Cramer looked back on his days at Steward . He recognized all the alumni who participated in the arts during their time at
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Steward. and he spoke fondly of a time when putting on a school play meant moving the shelves in the library and using tin cans to create stagelights. Political satirists The Capitol Steps followed the
Class of 1987 Chris Schmidt married laura lee Axselle on August 10, 2002 . Groomsmen from Steward included Robert
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Eck '88 , Curt Nichols '86 , and Mark Mayers '87 .
Everyone was sorry to see the evening end , and all are amazed at how far Steward has come in 30 short years!
Class of 1992 Cindy Mathews is a registered nurse and works in the emergency room at SI. Mary's Hospital here in RiChmond. Kate Porter Murray and
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husband Mike welcomed Dylan Matthew Murray to the world on September 10, 2002. Dylan weighed 7 pounds , S ounces and was 20 inches long. Dorothy Spencer Suskind and husband Greg welcomed Henry McCaw Suskind to the world on October 28 , 2002. Mac weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and wa s 21 inches long. Class of 1995 Alec Kean is working at Rouxton County School in Maryland where he is teaching sixth grade math as well as Kindergarten, pre-first, and first grade Spanish. Alec is coaching middle school lacrosse, basketball , and soccer. Page 22
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Frazer Orgain recently graduated from the University of Richmond with a master's degree in psychology. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Medical College of Virginia in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology under the world-renowned scientist Dr. Imad DamaJ.
Alumni Board 2002-2003 Faisal Qureshi '92-President Shahwar Qureshi '90-Vice President Ed Zakaib '86-Vice President, Finance
Class of 1996 Corbin Adamson Orgain is living in Richmond and worked as a wedding planner at Evelynton Plantation over the summer. She is currently teaching at Short Pump Middle School as a seventh grade math teacher. Class of 2001 Ashlee Healey Is currently attending James Madison University where she is playing club field hockey. Class of 2002 Jennifer Gray is attending James Madison University and is playing club field hockey with Ashlee Healey '01 . Laura Weislger is a freshman at Elon University where she
Oelaney Turnage Mescall'92-Vice President, Special Events Heather Teachey '91 -Secretary Kate Porter Murray '92 Jimmy Benson '92 Ann Nichols Crosby '88 John Cabell Chenault '91 Cabell Jones '98
Alumni Sodal: September 13, 2002 On September 13, 2002, Main Street Beer Company was the place to be! The talk of the night was the opening of the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts, as alumni marveled at the changes to the Steward campus over the past 30 years . Curt Nichols '86, Ron Spillers '8S, Billy Eck 'SS, Corey Turnage 'SS, Ed Zakaib 'S6, and Ann Nichols Crosby '6S represented the SOs and reminisced about what life was like
is on the newspaper staff and is assisting with copy editing. Laura has declared her major as journalism with a minor in political science. Clay Tharrington was chosen for the AllState Lacrosse team for the 2002 season . He is currently playing lacrosse for Virginia Military Institute.
when they were students here. Many recalled pushing bookshelves out of the way in the Lower School library to hold school plays-quite a contrast with the new 501-seat theatre ! They also remembered sometimes having gym class in the library and playing tennis on the blacktop outside Dixon Hall. They all agreed that Steward has definitely come a long way. The alumni are looking forward to several more alumni socials and many other events throughout the year.
Alumni Calendar January 4 , 2003
Alumn i Bowling
January 7, 2003
Alumni College Panel
January 25, 2003
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May 23, 2003
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June 5, 2003
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Announcing ...
a taste of steward The Steward School's First Cookbook Includes over 750 delicious and inventive recipes
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Contributions from grandparents, parents, extended family, students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the School Features over 50 student illustrations
Available now for $27 each at the Steward School Store. They make fantastic gifts, so think Spartan blue and gold when you do your holiday gift shopping! Out of town? Want to order a copy and have it shipped to your house? Simply send your check for $27 plus $5 shipping & handling to: The Steward School, Attn: Cookbook Sales, 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23233
Thank you for your support of The Steward School Parents' Association! Page 2~
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