About US - Volume 27, Issue 2

A Message From the Head of School About U.S.

As I write this article, high school placement season is coming to a close and, with fewer than a hundred days until their Unquowa Graduation, our eighth graders are making tough decisions about where they will head off to next year. While some of our students applied to only two or three day or boarding schools, others applied to as many as five or six, and - as is typical - we are once again proud to say that every one of our eighth graders who had a first choice for high school has been offered a seat at that school for the fall.

It is no secret that we take high school placement very seriously and we begin the process with students and their parents in the latter part of seventh grade. But that is just the actual application process. The real work of what makes our students the candidates that day and boarding schools are anxious to invite to their campuses begins long before our students start to think about high school. It is the classroom experiences that begin the moment they step foot on our campus, whether that is in PreK, the early grades or middle school.

content. Strong reading and writing, advanced math, handson science, historical knowledge, modern languages and solid experience in the visual and performing arts - they are all unquestionable components of an Unquowa graduate’s education. But along the way, as our children learn facts and skills that will serve them academically, teachers thoughtfully guide them to pay attention to what they particularly love about each of these disciplines as well. Encouraging students to pay attention to their own paths in exploring and living their lives is a key component of education. Of course, coupled with these curricular lessons at every age are the social/ emotional partner lessons that help our young people to become the thoughtful young adults who go off to high school and beyond with a strong sense of selfpurpose and duty that give their lives meaning and direction. Lives they have chosen with awareness, not lives they have been directed to live.

When I meet with families who are considering Unquowa for their children, their most predictable question is, “How do students at such a small school fare as they move on to much larger high schools - whether public or independent?” I am always happy to report that the counter-intuitive answer to that question is that they do well, and they do well because they are at a small school, not despite that fact. They graduate from Unquowa knowing who they are as learners, knowing how to advocate for themselves with adults and equipped with the moral compass that is so essential in the tricky social and academic atmosphere of ninth grade.

Much of the knowledge and skills our teachers instill in our children from the time they arrive at Unquowa is predictable in

A week ago, I was lucky enough to catch part of a session of the eighth grade Life Worth Living series being taught by Matthew Croasmun, director of the Life Worth Living Program at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Unquowa’s eighth grade faculty and advisors, Ariel Warshaw and Eric Snow. During conversations around a thought experiment about choosing between living a real life with all of its ups and downs or “plugging in” to a life of guaranteed constant happiness, the majority of our eighth graders voted to choose the real life and gave articulate explanations of why that sort of life, with its earned happiness and crucial contrasts of essential sadness and boredom, was preferable to endless artificial happiness. I was overwhelmed by the maturity of our eighth graders and certain beyond measure that they are ready for the wider world. I will miss them all fiercely but could not be prouder to send them off in June.

Sharon Lauer, Head of School

A Publishing Tradition of the Unquowa School

Exploring Our World Through Taste!

Pan African Lunch:

Seventh grade Humanities students have been learning all about Africa and the cultures within it. We’ve studied the geography of the continent, analyzed Nigerian literature, and unpacked the history of colonization and apartheid in South Africa. We decided to bring our curriculum to the kitchen, by taking the entire school on a culinary tour of Africa! We listened to Ladysmith Black Mambazo as we diced veggies for the kachumbari salad and jollof rice, sliced aromatic piri piri chicken, and rolled and fried up delectable mandazi before tossing them in cardamom and sugar (and then taste-testing more than a few)! The seventh grade students had a wonderful time connecting their academic understandings to their stomachs and it was a tasty day for the entire school!

Beignets for All:

On The Menu:

Soup: West African Sunbutter Stew

Salad: Kenyan Kachumbari

Main: East African Piri Piri Chicken

Side: Nigerian Jollof Rice

Dessert: Tanzanian Mandazi

Grade four spent time studying the five regions of the United States. We wrapped up our journey of the Southeast, reading about its diverse population and melting pot of customs and cultures. We were drawn to some of the foods we read about, so we asked Chef Adam if we could craft a Southeast Lunch. The Chefs created a delicious lunch of crispy chicken fingers with homemade BBQ sauce, roasted corn, vegetarian gumbo and for dessert, beignets! We eagerly assisted in making the beignets, a New Orleans treat of tasty fried dough with a hearty sprinkle of powdered sugar! Before lunch, we presented the menu to both Lower and Upper School students, providing a brief background on each dish.

We extend a massive thank you to our incredible chefs for their unwavering hospitality and enthusiasm during many tasty adventures such as community pancake breakfasts, annual wonton making, special school events and their open-door approach supporting students, faculty and families.

- Ariel Warshaw, Humanities Teacher and Karen Engelke, Fourth Grade Teacher

Exploring Aquatic Wonders

Excitement bubbled as we explored the realm of freshwater habitats! Second graders delved into the ways plants and animals thrive in various water environments to get what they need. Students eagerly surrounded our new freshwater snails, brimming with curiosity. Equipped with magnifying glasses and notebooks, they studied the snails’ slow movements, detailed shells, and recorded their interactions within the watery surroundings.

- Stephanie Satonick, Second Grade Teacher

Cozy Counting

First graders paired their math skills with their craft skills to create a cozy representation of the number one hundred! Using a hand knitting technique, they worked together to create ten rows of ten stitches. Each first grader thoughtfully and mindfully completed a row as their classmates helped to count the stitches. We took our math learning a step further and thought about our arrangement of stitches in rows and columns as an array. Arrays are useful representations of multiplication concepts (among other ideas in mathematics)!

- Maureen Diallo, First Grade Teacher

Powers of STEM Fair

For several weeks early this year, science classes in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades have been discussing renewable energy, specifically passive solar, wind power and hydro power. Classes spent time reviewing the benefits of replacing non-renewable energy with renewable and many of the ways the energy could be used. Students worked in groups to create a model showing their understanding of the concept. Many took the opportunity to showcase their creativity and came up with exciting and original ideas!

Fourth grade worked with passive solar energy. Passive solar is not your typical solar energy, as it has to do with various indirect energy uses - how a structure is built, material choices, an understanding of thermal mass, and orientation to the sun. Structures can use the sun, or absence of sun, to heat and cool spaces, depending on seasonal needs. Students created fantastic models showing everything from homes, skyscrapers, greenhouses, even a grocery store.

Fifth grade discussed wind power and its ability to either be transferred as kinetic or electrical energy. Students came up with really exciting wind powered ideas, including a grocery store, an oven, a roller coaster and even a fancy celebrity attended carnival!

Sixth grade used their understanding of hydro power, many using water wheels, to power ideas both great and small. Models included an impressive hydro powered mixer, all the way up to a hydro powered apartment complex.

Students excitedly presented their models and ideas to the entire school on February 20th in the gym. It was exceptional to see so many family and friends attend this inspiring event, and hopefully they left with a greater understanding of the possibilities of renewable energy.

- Joey Casey, Makerspace Coordinator

Reading Buddies!

The PreK class meets with two sections of fifth grade for reading buddy activities every other week. Over the past few months of collaborating, we have read books, made cards, exchanged gifts and cookies and really bonded. When I saw how well the pairs worked together writing about love for Valentines Day, I had an idea. Back when I was the Kindergarten teacher, I loved reading to my students and writing about famous Black women in history from the book, Bold Leaders in Black History. Now that I am teaching PreK, the content of the book seemed too tough to tackle but thanks to the help of our fifth grade reading buddies, we were able to do just that!

Before meeting with the first group of fifth graders I copied a few pages of the book and made pages for the buddies to write on and illustrate. Together, we talked about ways they could represent what the people were famous for, using symbols. The older students were charged with reading the passages and simplifying them to help their PreK buddy understand. Before the second group tried the same task, my fifth grade partner, Mrs. Raggio, prepped her students by pre-reading the passages and having them highlight important information. They also added notes to summarize the material.

For this lesson, PreK was very excited to be invited upstairs to Upper School to work with the second fifth grade group in their classroom! Once there, they wasted no time learning and writing about their historical figures. The PreK students loved the “field trip” upstairs so much that we plan on doing it regularly. Older students feel pride in collaborating with the younger students while also benefiting greatly from the experience themselves. Every time we are together, the joy is palpable, and we can’t wait to have more literary adventures together!

Fiber Arts

- Faith Barbuto, PreK Teacher

Sixth graders have been learning how to weave on a loom, a skill practiced for millenia by communities around the world. We looked at how weaving was one of the earliest art forms borne out of necessity and how it evolved to be a symbol of culture and identity. We also considered the concept of “women’s work,” why fiber arts have traditionally been relegated to the domestic sphere, and how contemporary artists are redefining the medium. Students designed their own patterns and learned techniques such as the soumak weave, weft interlacing, and adding tassels. During the process, we also found ourselves marveling at how weaving can be a form of mindfulness as the class periods quickly flew by while students were engaged in their work.

- Krissy Ponden, Visual Arts Teacher

Black History Month

In the month of February, Unquowa celebrated Black leaders, recognizing their innovations in science and contributions to history, literature, art, and mathematics.

PreK students enjoyed reading and discussing the famous Black women in the book, Dream Big Little Leader. They asked lots of questions and celebrated each other’s uniqueness.

Kindergarten students read a variety of books and discussed important historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges, and George Washington Carver.

First graders began each morning in February reading and discussing figures from both the past and the present. Students focused on artist Kehinde Wiley, abolitionist Sojourner Truth, and gymnast Simone Biles among others.

Second graders incorporated BHM into their literacy time. After a group read aloud, students read independently or in small groups to practice reading strategies. They discovered the stories of Henry Box Brown, Dave the Potter, Satchel Page, and Jackie Robinson.

Each Third grader researched a famous Black leader, created detailed portraits and wrote a poem about the life and achievements of that leader.

Fourth graders puzzled together a large portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and decorated it with their own dreams. They created illustrated timelines highlighting important events in history to recognize the efforts that African Americans have made in the struggle for equity and justice.

In literature class, Fifth graders read Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, a story about a young African American girl who sewed a map to freedom in a quilt. In humanities, students also read about Etta James and listened to her music, learned about Jean Michel Basquiat in art and created mixed media paintings inspired by his work.

Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade art classes learned about a different Black artist each week and sixth graders further discussed artists such as Kerry James Marshall and Bisa Butler.

Seventh graders watched Titus Kaphar’s TED talk, “Can Art Amend History?” and in Mr. Iezin’s Spanish class students were tasked with a project to create a video or an essay highlighting both a Black and Hispanic person that has brought a positive contribution to society.

Eighth graders visited the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum to deepen their historical analysis on their studies of race, slavery, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow America. They also learned about the origins and innovations of Afrofuturism.

Teachers also participated in professional development discussions on how to ensure they are presenting inclusive and celebratory representation during Black History Month. They had the opportunity to create “zines” inspired by Black-Latina educator and art activist Jennifer White-Johnson’s project, “Zine-Making for Justice and Joy”, that she led at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.

While February is a time to celebrate Black individuals in history, we recognize that Black History is American History, and we strive to embed these lessons and discussions throughout the year at all levels and in all disciplines.

- Krissy Ponden, IDEA Co-coordinator

A Fun Chinese New Year

People who celebrate Chinese New Year say to each other - Xīn Nián Kuài Lè，Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái - Happy New Year and Wish you Good Fortune.

Mandarin students kicked off celebrations for Chinese New Year by making enough wontons and dumplings for the entire school to enjoy a special lunch. Our younger students practiced their skills by making Play-Do wontons! We listened to stories of the Twelve Zodiac Animals, made CNY crafts, and received Red Envelopes to kick off the year of the Dragon. Instead of having money in the red envelope, this year students received a pass such as One Day No Homework, Earn A Fortune Cookie, White Rabbit and Extra Fifteen Minutes Recess.

In third grade, Unquowa parent Mrs. Toolan visited the classroom to teach students about the Lion Dance! Students enjoyed watching a slideshow and videos and had fun taking turns wearing a festive dragon costume to dance around the classroom! Thank you, Mrs. Toolan!

At the closing of our Chinese New Year festivities, students studying Mandarin across all grades showcased their language skills with upbeat and joyful performances during our weekly assembly. Their songs spread words of good luck and health in the New Year.

We are thankful for the opportunity to share this cultural experience with our Unquowa community and extend wishes for a prosperous and healthy Year of the Dragon to everyone!

- Carina Blackwell, Mandarin Teacher

Secret Sauce

Parents joined Head of School Sharon Lauer for a conversation about parenting based on The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler and How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell’Antonia. The title of the talk was light-hearted - The Secret Sauce of Happy Parents, Happy Kids - but the content of the conversation was more serious. Through a series of table talks about their own childhood memories, how to structure conversations and the importance of family dinners, parents left with a few strategies to lighten and tighten family life and a delicious jar of Chef Adam’s secret recipe chocolate sauce.

Winterfest Formalities!

Many important traditions signify the commencement of the enchanting Winterfest at Unquowa. As the kingdom walls, stage, and medieval seating come together, the first event is the coronation of the new royal court, led by the previous year’s Kings and Queens. This ceremony marks the official start of Winterfest and allows the new Royal Court to begin their reign.

Next in line is the Knighting Ceremony, where the freshly crowned court fulfills their first duty. The dedicated first grade knights put in weeks of effort to earn their official knighthood status and a key to the Unquowa Kingdom. The Knights are now prepared to defend their realm!

Another significant Winterfest tradition is the annual creation and reveal of the royal banner. Each year, Mrs. Ponden collaborates with the graduating class to bring a concept to life through her magical craftsmanship. The banner is first unveiled to the eighth graders in a special moment. Subsequently, it is presented to the entire Unquowa community during the candle dance at the beginning of the evening Winterfest performance. This year’s banner perfectly captured the Winterfest theme, exceeding all expectations and becoming the best one yet!

- Lloyd Mitchell, Director of Operations & IT

43rd Winterfest “Breaking Free”

Winterfest is one of the most magical times of the year! The joy this show brings to our community is difficult to put into words. All the students work together to create a magical experience. From the singers, dancers, actors, and instrumentalists to tech crew; each and every student plays a role in making this show come to life. This year’s script for Winterfest was about “breaking free” from our smartphones. Through song, using music by the band Queen, students told this story:

The Kingdom of Unquowa was a joyous place, full of laughter, singing, dancing, and most importantly a place where all people lived with an unafraid spirit! That was until the day Duke Siri, and his trusty sidekick Alexa, found their way into the kingdom walls. Since the Kingdom of Unquowa is full of kind and trustworthy people, the Duke was welcomed into the community to act as their new royal magician. Little did the people know he was only there to take control of their entire kingdom. A vision of the future gave Duke Siri the brilliant but evil idea to create smartphones for members of the Unquowa community. He would use these devices to get into the minds of all of the citizens! Luckily, the king’s two brave children did not fall into Duke Siri’s trap. They refused his magical gift and got help from their bohemian friends who lived outside of the kingdom walls. Their friends, Freddie, Roger, Brian and John were able to help the kingdom break free from the smartphones and Unquowa happily returned back to the joyous place it once was. -

Megan Kirk, Performing Arts & Winterfest Director

Winter Sports Update

What an amazing basketball season it was for our teams and players at Unquowa! All of our basketball athletes came to each practice and game ready to give it their all, working their hardest to become better players and it certainly showed! A few highlights of the season include our 7/8 Boys team starting off the season hot with a 28-27 comeback win vs Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy and our 5/6 Boys team winning their first home game of the season vs St. Luke’s! Our spirited 5/6 Girls team progressed throughout their season, improving with each and every game. Our 7/8 Girls team had a strong finish to their season winning their last four games, giving them a record of 4-2 to cap off an outstanding season.

The season ended at our annual Winter Basketball Banquet where all student-athletes and their parents gathered to honor the players, coaches, and their achievements. It was a special occasion to commemorate a successful season for all teams!

Young Gators Conquer the Court

Unquowa has been hit with a burst of hoop hysteria as the curtain falls on a riveting season for our third and fourth grade basketball dynamos! Our pint-sized players didn’t just go through the motions of drills; they danced through the demands of skill-building, orchestrating the game’s symphony, and mastering the art of synchronized teamwork. Imagine a ballerina pirouetting through the fundamentals, our youngsters twirled through the basics of team synergy, showcasing their ability to rise gracefully after a tumble, and savoring the sweet melody of personal improvement and group success. Gators ready to roll! 1-2-3! Go Gators!

- Sarah Pollex, Grades 3/4 Basketball Coach

- Ryan Taylor, Director of Athletics

Spirit Game!

One of Unquowa’s most heralded traditions happens on the historic wood paneled floors of the gym. What could it be? Picture this: as March gets into full swing and spring seems tantalizingly close, Unquowa unfolds its legendary eighth grade basketball team/faculty game - a swan song for our eighth grade hoop virtuosos on the hallowed Unquowa court.

This year, Unquowa spirits soared to celestial heights, creating a buzz that swept through the gym like an immense force. Imagine a kaleidoscope of student fervor, transforming the stands into a vivacious tapestry of team encouragement and at halftime when our Gator mascots unleashed their halftime parade spectacle, the gym pulsated with great exuberance. The game itself was fiercely competitive and unfolded as an epic clash. Until the next annual Spirit Day rendezvous—Go Gators!

Hitting The Slopes!

#unafraidspirits

- Sarah Pollex, Physical Education Dept. Chair

Upper School Ski Club, now in its 13th year, had another awesome ski season. With nearly every student in Upper School having attended at least one of our trips to Ski Sundown, it was a successful year. We added a bunch of brand new skiers who now have a passion for the sport. Plus we enjoyed an added bonus this year of several snow storms that created great conditions for the season!

- Lloyd Mitchell, Ski Club Coordinator

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Message from Third Grade!

Change for Change started in second grade when we were discussing the war in Ukraine in art class. Ali had the idea for our class to donate to a charity. Maddie T. was inspired by the idea and asked Mrs. Young if the class could organize a fundraising event. Maddie T., Grace, Harper, Cassidy and Ali decided that they would donate the money they collected to Save the Children.

Maddie T. set up a meeting with Ms. Lauer to decide if this was possible. Ms. Lauer said that the school already had a relationship with Save the Children and she encouraged our class to keep going!

Last year, our second grade class collected $583.62 and sent it to Save the Children. This year we decided to lead the process again. We hope to raise even more money this year! Thank you, Ms. Lauer and the Unquowa community for all of your support!

- Cassidy, Ali, Harper, Maddie T. and Grace, Third Grade Students

P.S. If you would like to donate your change, stop by to help us fill the change jar!

Honoring Jack Blessington

Unquowa Headmaster Emeritus John P. “Jack” Blessington passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2024. He was 90. Jack had careers in both education and television, although teaching was his true passion, and his approach to education can be found in his book Let My Children Work. Jack also had a distinguished career in television. He joined CBS in 1979 and eventually became Vice President of Broadcast Relations and served as executive producer of its documentary series for over 30 years. Jack’s many recognitions and awards for his work in education and television include three honorary doctorates, two Wilbur Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award for Religious Programming. Jack was known for his sense of humor and next-level ability as a storyteller, drawing regularly on his experiences growing up Irish Catholic in the Bronx as the son of a New York City fireman.

Jack served here at Unquowa as Head of School twice, first from 199395 and then as interim head in 2004. In 2005, Unquowa established the John P. Blessington Award, given each year at graduation to an eighth grader exhibiting school stewardship, as modeled by Mr. Blessington.

In addition to his loving wife Pat, Jack is survived by his three children: Patricia Heneghan, John Blessington (Anne),Thomas Blessington (Martha), and eight grandchildren.

We Have Spirit!!!

Check out the Grand Opening of our new Gator Goods Spiritwear online store. Enjoy shopping for Gator swag and gifts for the entire family.

Alums - check out the “Class” gear!

Orders will be shipped directly to your home address. Visit: unquowa.org/gator-goods/ or scan QR code

Notes From The UPA

Don’t be late for this very important date! It’s no secret that Unquowa families know how to surround ourselves with people who make our hearts smile. On Saturday, April 27th, the Unquowa Parents Association’s Spring Auction, Gators in Wonderland, will provide a magical night to do just that, with delicious food and drinks, opportunities to bid on spectacular one-of-a-kind teacher experiences, vacation home stays, class art projects, gift baskets, performance tickets, local services, parking spaces and much, much more. Tickets are on sale. Parents, alumni, neighbors and friends are all welcome—please join us, and support Unquowa’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

Speaking of magical, in January, following a delicious stromboli meal prepared by the Unquowa Chefs, the UPA sponsored its first Family Magic Night, starring famed mentalist and magician Ken Salaz. The enchanting evening was filled with laughter and amazement for Unquowa audience members, both big and small.

The UPA is deeply committed to community service, and held a successful Holiday Wishes Delivered Gift Card Drive, back in December, for the benefit of Fairfield Family Services. In February, the UPA’s Community Closet Committee hosted a gentlyused uniform shopping event for families, to support school upcycling and recycling initiatives, and reduce clothing waste. Funds from this event were donated to Alpha Community Services in Bridgeport.

In the interest of providing an alternative for parents who cannot attend the post-assembly morning meetings, the UPA has begun hosting evening Zoom UPA meetings. Parents, be sure to check your inbox for details should this better suit your schedules.

Thank you to all of the UPA members, chairs and volunteers. You help make Unquowa the extraordinary place that it is. We can’t wait to have you along for our next community-supporting endeavors!

Purchase Auction Tickets at Unquowa.org/auction

- The Unquowa Parents Association

Join us for an interactive summer of fun and play! With a wide variety of activities planned throughout the day and a themed Fun Friday (cookout included!) every week – summer at Unquowa will be a blast!

Summer Camp at Unquowa runs from June 17th to July 26th and is open to children entering Kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. Campers will be grouped based on the grade they are entering in the fall of 2024.

Register at unquowa.org/summer-camp

100 Days Smarter and Closer!

Both Lower School and eighth grade students recently celebrated the big number 100! On the one hundredth day of school the younger students, who will say they are now one hundred days smarter, had a blast with various activities in their classrooms centered around everything one hundred. Meanwhile, a few days later in Upper School, Ms. Lauer and the eighth grade advisors surprised the graduating Class of 2024 with a spirited pizza and cake party to commemorate their exciting countdown… only 100 days left until graduation!

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Jacqui Mudre, Director of Communications

Good News For 8th Grade!

We are proud to announce that every one of our eighth graders who had a first choice for high school has been offered a seat at that school for the fall.

The class of 2024 has been accepted to the following day and boarding schools for the fall of 2024:

• Agnes Irwin School

• Berkshire School

• Canterbury School

• Cheshire Academy

• Fairfield College Preparatory School

• Green Farms Academy

• Haverford School

• Hopkins School

• King School

• Lauralton Hall

• Marvelwood School

• St. Joseph High School

• St. Luke’s School

• Suffield Academy

The impact of your support is evidenced in these pages. With deepest gratitude for each and every. single. contribution to:

THE FUND FOR UNQUOWA 2023-2024

Their Childhood. Their Future. Your Priority.

To give today, please go online at unquowa.org/giving, use the enclosed green envelope or scan the QR code!

ALUMNI NEWS

Friends Celebrate the Class of 1991!

These buddies make an effort to reunite every year during the holiday season. While in some years not everyone can attend, this year everyone managed to join, along with all their kids – a total of ten! Pat Kelly’s mother, Sharon Kelly (in center), who worked at Unquowa for over ten years from the early 80s to the 90s, is consistently part of these gatherings.

Recently in his eighth grade speech at Unquowa, Aidan Omisore shared something significant from his life. He highlighted the importance of his twin brother, Adrian, and his elder brother, Brandon Omisore, who also attended Unquowa and graduated in the class of 2015. We were thrilled to see Brandon again when he returned to Unquowa to hear Aidan’s speech and hope he can visit again to hear Adrian’s speech in April!

Gator Alums Reunite at Winterfest!

Noah Kurzenberger ‘23 A graduate from Unquowa and the Editor in Chief of the 2023 Pen and Paper literary magazine shared a poem from the publication during a recent assembly. The latest issue of Pen & Paper has already secured a First Place Award from the American Scholastic Association. Notably, Pen and Paper stands out as the sole middle school literary magazine in the nation to receive a Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Stay tuned for an upcoming event where the specific Crown Award (Gold or Silver) will be revealed. Keep an eye out for this exciting announcement!

Congratulations to Adav Noti ‘92, on his new appointment as Executive Director of Campaign Legal Center. This nonpartisan legal advocacy organization works to protect and advance American democracy. Visit unquowa.org/adav to read more.

College senior and Unquowa graduate Dylan McCormick ’16 recently spoke at our Weekly Assembly, sharing his experience at Unquowa through eighth grade and how it impacted his high school and college years. Students, parents and faculty all enjoyed and appreciated hearing how the “Uniquely Unquowa” experience shaped those years for Dylan. We can’t wait to hear about his next chapter!

To listen to his Dylan’s speech visit: unquowa.org/alum-dm

Class of ‘91 Friends (L-R) Ryan Phelps’91, Dan Chivers’91, Geoff Howard’91 & Pat Kelly’91