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Oldfields is committed to ensuring a diverse community. The School welcomes national and international students into a community that nurtures a multitude of talents, skill levels, and learning styles. At Oldfields, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socioeconomic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. Oldfields School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. ©2013 by Oldfields School. Oldfields Magazine is published twice a year by Oldfields School. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Oldfields is a private, nonprofit, educational corporation. Oldfields is an organization described in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions to Oldfields are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Correspondence for Oldfields School should be addressed to: Oldfields School, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321.
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alumnae
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2 From the Head of School
11 Annual Awards Ceremony
26 It’s All Relative!
45 Fall 2013 Gatherings
3 Oldfields Women and Leadership
16 Oldfields Says Goodbye to Taylor & Judy Smith
28 Alumnae Weekend April, 2013
46 The Largo Core Society
5 Capital Campaign Launch and Celebration
19 The Taylor and Judy Smith Scholarship Fund
31 Honoring Sarah Greenhalgh ’83
8 The Four Initiatives and Goals of the Campaign
20 May Program Opportunities 2013
32 A Love Story
24 The Oldfields Annual Fund and You: 2012-2013 Recap
48 Oldfields School Concert & Theatre Series
33 Dedication of the O’Connor/Menzies Parlor 34 Class Notes 44 Turning Points
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A letter from
parnell hagerman Head of School
As I write my first letter to you all via the magazine, I am as excited about the future of Oldfields as I have been for the past five years. With Taylor’s knowledge of the history and the mission, we have established a strong financial track while delivering the finest education possible for young women. We are blessed with a hard-working faculty and staff who share in our mission to bring success to each girl by increasing her knowledge base in each of the academic disciplines. To be sure, we will continue to provide that transformative experience that has been the hallmark of an Oldfields education. In the next few years, we will offer more technology that has revolutionized American education by providing tools to enhance students’ acquisition of knowledge in all courses. Many pundits are questioning the cost of independent education. In the case of our cherished Oldfields, we will continue to offer the supportive, nurturing and challenging program which more than warrants the price tag. However, no dollar figure matches the work of our faculty and staff as they inspire the personal touch of each teacher and student interaction which builds self-confidence and character, thus making our mission of “Each Girl’s Success” a reality for our students. In Hawley Rogers’ speech at the launch of the Sustain the Spirit, Support the Future: Oldfields at 150 capital campaign in April, he described the atmosphere of Oldfields as one which allows teachers and students to work together in a symbiotic relationship with each girl being able to reach her potential. Teachers become better by having students ask the important questions and students become stronger by having teachers support students’ quest for knowledge. The Oldfields spirit is one of the first impressions people feel when they come to campus. As Hawley said, “People greet each other warmly, not just as friends or close colleagues but everyone, strangers of all ages, are greeted in this way. You feel welcome, you feel at home.” There are many examples of how we foster this feeling of family during the day: • Our girls meet with their advisor every morning • We gather in the theatre for Morning Meeting to hear announcements and share important information before starting our day • The “extra help” session is built into the academic day to clarify material presented in classes • The academic schedule promotes an environment that allows students to be thoughtful and engaged without rushing or cramming information into shorter class periods • Events such as At Home Night and Green and White Night highlight traditions of being part of a special place The Oldfields spirit originates from the founding philosophy with Anna Austin McCulloch and has continued into the present through Taylor Smith’s strong leadership and belief that each girl’s uniqueness will be prized and encouraged to grow. I am honored to accept the baton and lead Oldfields. I will carry our mission forward by continuing to connect this philosophy with the energy and warmth among all members of our community. Please visit us and contact me. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me on my direct line, 443-662-1002, my cell, 617-834-6602, or through my email at hagermanp@oldfieldsschool.org. Together we will keep the Oldfields spirit alive and well. Most sincerely,
Dr. Parnell P. Hagerman Head of School
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Leadership
oldfields women and leadership by taylor smith, head of school emeritus
During the last few years the School has adopted a theme which has become the focus for the community for the school year. As an example, this year the theme was “Respect and Civility.” Although I have always been pleased by how civil our students and teachers are, I am convinced that a school-wide theme allows our focus to be more directed and intentional. Next year our focus will be on leadership. Once again, Oldfields has done an extraordinary job of creating an environment that produces women who are leaders in their fields. Some of this is a function of specific recent programs in which our students are involved, such as the Baltimore Girls’ School Leadership Conference. Other skills are inculcated here on campus because, as a girls’ school, our students are expected and empowered to lead. However, after being at Oldfields for twenty-two years, I feel strongly that the primary reason so many of our alumnae attain leadership roles is because we build self-confidence which allows each graduate to take the risks necessary to become a good leader. We produce “women who dare,” another school-wide theme from four years ago. In my travels across the country, I hear alumna after alumna talk about Oldfields as a “transformational experience.” Being an adolescent is fraught with insecurity and self-doubt, but Oldfields has given generations of girls the courage to lead.
In this article I could go on and on citing examples of our alumnae exerting leadership in a variety of fields from medicine to law to education. However, what I will focus on is the leadership so many alumnae have shown on behalf of their beloved alma mater. This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I remember my first year at Oldfields in 1970 meeting and being impressed by Kitty Poole, Class of 1911, who had led the Alumnae Association as its secretary for over fifty years. I was so taken by this octogenarian because of the grace and strength with which she led. My first exposure to alumnae leadership was only the first of many positive impressions I gained in my first stint at Oldfields. When I think of alumnae leadership, the first people who come to mind are Helen Fredrick Gray ’51 who served as the first alumna board chair and Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52 after whom Jane House was named. Their leadership, in conjunction with Hawley Rogers, helped to propel the School to new heights. Since then, alumnae have played a major role on the Board which, starting in 2014, will once again be led by an alumna, Hilary Gardner Swain ’72. Four years ago, the Board created a new category of leaders, two-year term trustees, designed to give younger alumnae the opportunity to share their expertise. Term trustees Page Scully ’95, Paige Rabalais ’01, Emma Cecil Malik ’97 and Marney Babbitt ’04, successful
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in fields as diverse as law, investment banking and education, have added a fresh perspective that has helped the School to better connect with our younger alumnae and their needs. Alumnae have led in “their own way.” When Oldfields was struggling in 2007, they rose en masse to support the School so that Oldfields would be here to inspire future generations of Oldfields girls. During May, one of our most popular programs, an environmental trip to the Abacos, was conceived and organized by three alumnae, Kristin Cartwright Williams ’99, Cindy Roberts Newell ’88 and Victoria Albury ’87. Another alumna, Jill Kusner ’97, who is the director of the Baltimore Food Bank, incorporated our students involved in Baltimore Outreach into her program. Earlier during our celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday, four alumnae, Charelle James ’88, Marguerite Copeland ’10, Charisse Richards ’07 and Jennevee Frias ’01, inspired the student body with their words and their personal successes. It would be easy to write a tome about alumnae leadership at Oldfields, but I will focus on our recent alumnae weekend. There were three very different events that allowed me to leave the weekend assured that the future of Oldfields is in good hands. One of my privileges as the retiring head is to be able to kick back and reflect, which I did during the board meetings. I looked around the table and then at the list of present and incoming trustees and saw seventeen alumnae on the list! Many of these women were my students, and I could not be prouder of the contributions they have made to their alma mater. A second event, the planting of a copper beech and its dedication to Sarah Greenhalgh ’83, was completely conceived and organized by a group of alumnae, led by Elizabeth “Brittany” Dvorak-Little ’82 and Sidney Persing Banaszak ’84. In addition to organizing and speaking at the ceremony, they spent scores of hours putting together a display of Sarah’s art in the Oldfields Gallery. A third example of alumnae leadership is the cabinet of the capital campaign. Director of Development, Laurie Hurd, asked seven alumnae as well as parents and past parents, to join the cabinet which will lead the campaign during the next four years. She was turned down by no one! Alumnae on the cabinet include Lelei Jennings Coyle ’91, Claire Higgins Hathaway ’99, Vicki Meier Linnartz ’86, Margie Pardoe Rooke ’76, Kandi duPont Sanger ’62 and Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52. In addition, the cabinet is led by Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72. Her enthusiasm and leadership has been an inspiration to all. I suppose we “teach leadership,” but more importantly, I think of Oldfields as a hothouse to help young impressionable girls become leaders not only in the greater community, but also at Oldfields. Our School produces confident young women who are willing to “dare,” to take risks that allow them to develop into leaders in their fields as well as at their alma mater. As I head into retirement, I am confident that our alumnae will help the School continue to thrive.
oldfields school board of trustees 2013-2014 Chair John W. Hawks Vice-Chair Hilary P. Swain ’72 Treasurer Robert A. Rosenbaum P’10 Secretary Debbie L. Hill ’71 Head of School Parnell P. Hagerman Ilana F. Adelman ’88 Margaret Babbitt ’04, Two-Year Term Trustee David C. Carroll P’13 Heidi A. duPont ’95 George R. Floyd P’82 Sheila W. Harrell, ’90 Charelle James ’88 Emma C. Malik ’97, Two-Year Term Trustee Christine A. Martinelli ’83 Carlisle V. Mayer ’78, P’14 James E. Murphy, Jr. P’13 Stephen D. Newton P’09 Frank R. Palmer, IV P’12 Hawley Rogers, Head Emeritus Gay R. Smith ’68 Thomas H. Whiteley P’14 CHAIRS EMERITI Helen Frederick Gray ’51, P’83 Alan E. Kerry P’98 Edgar H. Lawton, Jr. P’85 Denise Alexandre Le Comte ’72, P’06 Scott Menzies P’03 Ralph S. O’Connor P’75 J. Calvin Rivers, Jr. P’88 William Scanlan, Jr. P’93 Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52, P’84 Michael Simpson P’85
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Capital Campaign
capital campaign launch and celebration by ryan w. kirk, assistant director of development
On Saturday evening, April 27, the Oldfields community launched its new capital campaign: Sustain the Spirit, Support the Future: Oldfields at 150. The event featured a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and the launch program, with Taylor Smith serving as master of ceremonies. The campaign has been in its quiet phase since 2010, during which time the Head of School and the development office have been busy soliciting lead gifts from the School’s Board of Trustees, as well as from other close friends and supporters of Oldfields. We are pleased to announce that, as of the launch, Oldfields has raised over $5 million toward our $12 million goal. The evening included award presentations, and the official dedication of the campaign to Hawley and Wendy Rogers. Hawley was gracious enough to share some of his thoughts on the Spirit of Oldfields, and what makes the School so special. He emphasized that the mission-driven nature of Oldfields is what keeps the School on its true path, and allows us to educate each girl to her greatest potential. The dedication of the campaign to Hawley and Wendy is a wonderful way to honor their combined fifty-four years of service to the School. Later in the program, Taylor Smith announced the dedication of the front parlor of Old House to Ralph O’Connor and Scott
Menzies, in recognition of their leadership during trying times in the School’s history. Ralph served on the Board from 19711980, and Scott from 2000-2010. Without the commitment, fortitude, and vision of both of these men, Oldfields would not be the thriving, healthy school that it is today. To conclude the evening’s festivities, Hilary Gardner Swain ’72, Development Committee Chair, and Susan “Silly” Silcox Repko ’72, Chair of the Capital Campaign Cabinet, shared their personal stories of why they stay engaged with Oldfields. At the conclusion of their address, students from the Green and White Teams stormed the crowd, passing out green and white pom-poms to attendees. Hilary and Silly led the crowd in a spirited chant, as a call to action for everyone to get involved with the campaign and support the future of Oldfields!
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dedication to hawley and wendy rogers “We are pleased that the Spirit Campaign will be dedicated to Hawley and Wendy Rogers.” After making that announcement, Taylor Smith introduced Hawley and Wendy with this special tribute. “To paraphrase one of my quotes in the upcoming campaign brochure…….Hawley and Wendy Rogers are Mr. and Mrs. Oldfields. “They embody all that is good about Oldfields. Wendy and Hawley began their careers at Oldfields in 1969 as librarian and assistant head of school, respectively. When they left almost 30 years later they left a school that they had molded by their word and deed. Hawley spoke eloquently about the mission of the School, but, more importantly, they were both great role models for students, parents and faculty alike. As a young teacher and later as an administrator, my single career goal was “to be like Hawley.” One of the things I liked best about Hawley was that his focus was on HIS school……he was a great internal head, most interested in the well-being of each of his girls. Yet, he also made an impact on his independent school colleagues. Years later when I spoke to my colleagues at other schools how I had served with Hawley, they would speak of him reverently as their hero or as an icon. “He and Wendy lived the Oldfields motto and reflected the Oldfields spirit, so it is only fitting to dedicate the SPIRIT campaign to Hawley and Wendy Rogers.”
capital campaign cabinet Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 Chair – New Canaan, CT and Scottsdale, AZ Reynolds “Chip” duPont, Jr. P’95 Past Trustee ’93-’01 – Father of Heidi duPont ’95 Centerbrook, CT and Fishers Island, NY Claire Higgins Hathaway ’99 New York, NY Victoria “Vicki” Meier Linnartz ’86 Past Trustee ’97-’07 – New Canaan, CT James “Jim” & Stuart Pitcher P’14, ’15 (Parents of Keifer ’14 and Barrett ’15) Sparks, MD Elise “Lelei” Jennings Coyle ’91 Wilton, CT 6
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Margarita “Margie” Pardoe Rooke ’76 Past Trustee ’07-’09 Fort Washington, PA and Bay Head, NJ Katherine “Kandi” duPont Sanger ’62 Past Trustee ’73-’76 Sanibel, FL and Fisher’s Island, NY Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52 P’84 Past Trustee ’83-’92 – Mother of Greta Schaefer ’84 Key Largo, FL and Stonington, CT Carla Simmons P’92 Past Trustee – mother of Mary S. Evans ’92 and Lee “Dougie” Simmons ’98 Jasper, AL
Susan ‘Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 and Hilary Gardner Swain ’72
Kerin Backhaus ’03 and Dori Reigner P’03
Brittany King ’08, Derika Mayfield ’08, Anna Littlefield ’07
Class of 2003 with Mary McQuinn-Vinyard
Taylor Smith announcing Jim Beck, retired Facilities Manager, as the recipient of The McCulloch Family Award
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Rendering of new faculty and student housing, McCulloch Commons
Capital Campaign
the four initiatives and goals of the campaign Supporting Our Future - $3.5 million
Capital Projects - $3.5 million
A healthy financial picture for any school includes a robust
We have identified four capital projects that will enable the
endowment that supplements the annual operating budget of
School to expand and grow throughout the next decade and
the school, while supporting student scholarships and faculty
beyond. These four areas include the riding facilities, faculty
development. The campaign goal is to build the School’s
and student housing, athletic facilities, and technology.
endowment up to $10,000,000; an increase of $3,500,000 to the
Building on improvements made in 2010 for our riding
current $6,500,000. A $10,000,000 endowment would provide supplemental income of $500,000 annually to help support scholarships, faculty salaries, special projects, and the general operations of the School.
Burn the Bond - $1.5 million In September 2000, the School borrowed
program, including the construction of a new indoor riding arena and outdoor riding ring, we propose two initiatives to place the program on sure footing: The School will expand the stable area and tack room, and fundraise for the endowment specific to the riding program. The stable renovation will double the current office space, substantively
$8,040,000 from the Maryland Health and
expand the tack room, and add a new faculty
Higher Educational Facilities Authority
apartment.
Pooled Loan Program to build the Tammis Day Academic Center, a building which has become the cornerstone of the School’s academic life. In order to have the building completed in a timely fashion, and to support the quality of the School’s academic initiatives, this bond was necessary to fund the balance of the construction costs not covered through fundraising.
As the campus community grows, Oldfields strives to remain competitive with peer institutions for faculty and student retention. To aid the School in this effort, the addition of new faculty and student housing becomes an integral part of this campaign. The plan for expansion proposes an addition to McCulloch Commons that will add space for students, as well as new
The School has paid down a significant portion of the debt.
faculty apartments.
In 2008, the remaining balance of $2,900,000 was borrowed
Athletics are an important part of the culture here at Oldfields,
from friends of the School at a favorable rate of interest, with a balloon payment to be made in 2020. Our goal for the Burn the Bond Fund is to raise at least $1,500,000 by 2017 to contribute to the final debt payment on the bond.
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and our recent growth has stretched our facilities to capacity. To meet the growing interests of our students, a new indoor swimming pool will be located adjacent to the current gymnasium. Another key component in expanding our
offerings includes upgrading one of our current fields to an
Sustaining What We Have - $3.5 million
artificial turf surface. Both of these projects will help draw a
Visitors to the Oldfields campus are struck by both the natural
wider and stronger pool of prospective students, and will serve
beauty and the impressive facilities of the School. However, as
as additional revenue streams for the School.
the infrastructure of our campus ages, proper maintenance of
In our computer-driven age, technological integration is
these buildings is an increasing financial burden. Renovation
essential in the creation of a classroom environment that truly
and repurposing of Old House is the top priority for this
meets the needs of each student. Studies have shown that when
initiative of the campaign. This will include improvements to
a student is able to take charge of her learning environment
the HVAC system, installation of new windows and insulation,
and master her skills, the result is a tremendous gain in self-
and the reallocation of under-utilized space, all in an effort to
confidence. Money raised for this initiative will be spent on
increase efficiency. This work will be done with close attention
wireless upgrades and iPad integration. This will enable faculty
to maintaining the historical integrity of the campus.
to customize content, creating a dynamic and innovative
The first building that we will focus on is Old House, where
classroom that will benefit each student.
the School was begun by Anna Austen McCulloch in 1867. We will dedicate the renovation of this building to Hawley and Wendy Rogers. Once $1,500,000 is raised for the Old House renovation, the East Wing, home of Hawley’s office for almost twenty years, will be named The Rogers Wing.
Rendering of proposed aquatic center
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Graduation
annual awards ceremony 2012-2013 green and white
Bibi McGill Dalvida Palmer Grace Pollak
2012-2013 Team Captains Green Team: Louise Chapman White Team: Jordan Spivak 2012-2013 Team Spirits Green Team: Charlotte Mayer White Team: Addie Heck
Winner of the Green and White Cup 2012-2013 Green Team 2013-2014 Team Captains Green Captain: Ashley Whiteley White Captain: Addie Heck
2013-2014 Team Spirits Green Spirit: Dalvida Palmer White Spirit: Megan Machak
athletic awards
Varsity Club Varsity Club Students who have played on three varsity sports teams in one year. Underclass Recipients: Anastasia Araviakis Emily Brownawell Lilly Carroll Haile Goff Sarah Kenney Megan Machak Liz Matsiyevskiy Charlotte Mayer
Senior Recipients: Aubrey Banez Madi Brooks-Miller Ashley Carroll Louise Chapman Emma Petree Jordan Spivak Christine Heartfield Memorial Prize Given to the student for outstanding interest and participation in athletics. Louise Chapman Nimick Athletic Award Given for all around athletic proficiency, good sportsmanship and team spirit. Matilda Meades-Cubitt and Emily Brownawell Interscholastic Equestrian Association Elizabeth Box Mary Emily Nichols Meghan Olcott
riding awards
Horsemanship-Sportsmanship Award 2012-13 The student who best demonstrates an understanding for horses, celebrates her own successes with humility and takes joy in the achievements of her peers. Caroline Carney
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Most Improved Rider Award 2012-13 The student who has made incredible progress in her development as a rider and horsewoman. Gwen Griffiths The Horsemaster Award 2012-13 The student who is dedicated to improving her riding skills and acquiring more horse knowledge while possessing a genuine love for the horse. Meghan Olcott
school recognitions
2012-13 Academic Integrity Board Senior Representative: Jiaping “Winny” Shen Underclass Representative: Mingyuan “Cathy” Pang 2012-13 School Judiciary Board Senior Representatives: Ashley Carroll and Louise Chapman Underclass Representative: Kiefer Pitcher and Emma Preston
academic awards English Senior: Madi Brooks-Miller Underclass: Megan Machak
Fine Arts Margaret Nevens Art Award SiNa Lee Underclass Art Award Claire Jermakian Foreign Language Spanish: Anya Hammerman French: SiNa Lee Mandarin I: Rachel Taylor Mathematics Calculus Award: Sze Wai “Cannie” Lam and SiNa Lee Pre-Calculus Award: Hanyun “Hannah” Tang Performing Arts Theatre: Jaiying “Angela” Shi Music: Min “Wendy” Yang Dance: Barrett Pitcher Science Chemistry: Jiaping “Winny” Shen and Yiqian “Sunny” Zhang Physics: Min “Wendy” Yang and SiNa Lee Biology: Hailey Jerome History Senior: Meghan Olcott Underclassman: Elizabeth Matsiyevskiy Daughters of the American Revolution Award Given to the student for her excellence in the study of colonial and revolutionary American history. Charlotte Mayer First Honors Students who have received First Honors for all three terms. Margaret “Ali” Hickman Claire Jermakian SiNa Lee Jijun “JJ” Meng 12
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Kriti Pradhan Sukanya Pusey Rizza Rivera Jiaping “Winny” Shen Hanyun “Hannah” Tang Rachel Taylor Xingjia “Sinchale” Wang Seniors Graduating with High Honors Grade point average of 93% or above for their senior year. Linh Bui Julia Kassman SiNa Lee Ka Lam “Novia” Ngai Emma Petree Jiaping “Winny” Shen Seniors Graduating with Honors Grade point average of over 90% for their senior year. Ashley Carroll Hailey Jerome DaWon “Amy” Jung Sze Wai “Cannie” Lam Meghan Olcott Jiaying “Angela” Shi The following seniors have a cumulative grade point average of 90% or above for their entire career at Oldfields. Linh Bui Hailey Jerome DaWon “Amy” Jung Julia Kassman Sze Wai “Cannie” Lam SiNa Lee Ka Lam “Novia” Ngai Meghan Olcott Emma Petree Jiaping “Winny” Shen Jiaying “Angela” Shi The State of Maryland Merit Scholastic Award In recognition of excellence in scholastic achievement by earning a cumulative grade point average in the top 5% of her graduating class. SiNa Lee and Linh Bui Second Honors Student(s) with the second highest GPA for her senior year in a challenging program. Linh Bui and Ka Lam “Novia” Ngai Taylor Smith Prize for First Honors Student with the highest senior GPA in a challenging program of study. SiNa Lee
faculty awards
Nancy I. O’Connor ’75 Excellence in Teaching Prize Given on the basis of a ballot solicited from alumnae classes two and five years out of Oldfields. Dr. Kevin Yeager McColl Teaching Award Made possible by a generous endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl to recognize outstanding teaching. Justo Anguita Jiaping “Winny” Shen, Dr. Hagerman and Weiyao “Serena” Zhang
Class Agents for the Class of 2013 Selected by their class to keep them connected to each other and to the School. Louise Chapman Anya Hammerman Danielle Miller Jordan Spivak Cover Design for the 2013-2014 School Planner Ximena Vivanco Flores Castro
Claire Jermakian and Dori Reigner P’03
2013 May Court Chosen by the entire School, the May Court is composed of the four seniors who most represent what it means to be an “Oldfields girl.” Crown Bearer: Rukiya Mansuri Flora: Caroline Murphy Maid of Honor: Louise Chapman May Queen: Ashley Carroll
all school awards
The Gold Key Award Given to the Student Ambassador whose support and cooperation with the Admissions Office has done the most to convey the Oldfields spirit to visiting families. Ashley Carroll The 2013-2014 Admission Liaison Charlotte Mayer
Amy Phillips, Rachel Hermann ’04, Elizabeth Box, Mary Nichols, Meghan Olcott
Trustee Prizes Given to a student who consistently exhibits intellectual and cultural curiosity. Eighth Grade: Jenaba Sow Freshman: Samantha Frazier Sophomore: Brittany “Bibi” McGill Junior: Charlotte Mayer Senior: Maureen Rodgers Katherine Culbertson ’65 Award The first year student making the greatest contribution to the School. Margaret “Ali” Hickman Marian Culbertson ’63 Award The underclass student making the most positive effort for its own sake. Min “Wendy” Yang
Kriti Pradhan, Jiaping “Winny” Shen, SiNa Lee, Margaret “Ali” Hickman, Rizza Rivera, Sukanya Pusey, Jijun “JJ” Meng, Hanyun “Hannah” Tang, Rachel Taylor, Claire Jermakian, Xingjia “Sinchale” Wang
Mary K. McPherson Award The underclass girl with the highest academic average in a challenging program. Rizza Rivera on campus
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Jessica Reindorf and Asantewaah Ofosuhene
Dinorah Ganem Sanchez and Karime Ganem Sanchez
Joseph T. Brennan II Award The girl who, by her own efforts, has made the most significant progress during the current year. Isabel Heaver Edith Liddell Twiss ’28 Memorial Prize The student who has exhibited the highest standards of good citizenship. SiNa Lee Leroy M. Polvogt Award The girl who, by example and by deed, has been the most constructive influence on underclass girls. Jiaping “Winny” Shen
Rukiya Mansuri and Jordan Spivak
Marion H. “Chip” Allen Memorial Award The student who best exemplifies past Board Chair, Marion H. “Chip” Allen’s personal qualities of thoughtfulness and warmth through demonstrated concern for the overall wellbeing of the Oldfields community and the individuals who comprise it. Hailey Jerome The Head of School Award Given each year by the Head of School to recognize an outstanding senior. Louise Chapman Lorna M. Kelly Award Given to the underclass girl who, in the opinion of the teaching faculty, possesses the greatest love of learning for its own sake. Rizza Rivera
Louise Chapman and family
Helen E. Travers Award Given to the senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has made the greatest overall contribution to the School. Jordan Spivak Elizabeth Leeds Memorial Award Given to the senior girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the School which are expressed in the Oldfields motto Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart. Ashley Carroll 14
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Vana Jovic and Ashley Whiteley
Class of 2013
college plans for the class of 2013 Elizabeth Andrew: University of the Pacific Aubrey Banez: Gap Year Elizabeth Box: Savannah College of Art and Design Emma Brinker: Towson University Madeline Brooks-Miller: Hampshire College Linh Bui: Lycoming College Sophia Burling: Iona College Ashley Carroll: Dickinson College Louise Chapman: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Sydney Charles: Stevenson University Sonia DeNicolo: Montgomery College, Takoma Park Julia Gadsby: Queens University of Charlotte Catherine Gilbreth: High Point University Anya Hammerman: The College of Wooster Isabel Heaver: Lynchburg College Hailey Jerome: Salisbury University Amy Jung: Korean University Bethany Jung: Indiana University at Bloomington Julia Kassman: Miami University of Ohio Erin Kean: University of Cincinnati Cannie Lam: Boston University
SiNa Lee: Case Western Reserve University Rukiya Mansuri: Evergreen State College Danielle Miller: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Caroline Murphy: University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa Novia Ngai: Brandeis University Mary Emily Nichols: Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Campus Meghan Olcott: The Art Institute of Charleston Tate Pearce-Williams: Otterbein College Emma Petree: Emmanuel College, Massachusetts Liza Phelan: University of Arizona Maureen Rodgers: Lycoming College Winny Shen: University of Virginia Angela Shi: Pratt Institute Jordan Spivak: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Emily Thaler: New York University Skylar Wheeler: Undecided Joy Wu: University of Illinois at Champaign Serena Zhang: Occidental College Total financial aid and merit scholarships awarded to members of the Class of 2013: $793,000
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Goodbye
oldfields says goodbye to taylor and judy smith by ryan w. kirk, assistant director of development
After the closing graduation exercises took place for the class
Scholarship received a tremendous outpouring of support from
of 2013, the Oldfields community gathered to wish farewell
all members of the Oldfields community, and we are pleased to
to Taylor and Judy Smith. The party was well attended by
report that over $250,000 has been raised from over 150 donors
alumnae, faculty and staff (past and present), current and past
for this worthy endeavor; a fitting way to honor Taylor and
parents, and by friends of the School. The event was emceed
Judy for all of their years of service to the School.
by John Hawks, Chair of the Oldfields Board of Trustees, and
The Smiths arrived on campus in 1970. Taylor was a teacher
presentations were made by former students and colleagues, including the unveiling of Taylor’s official portrait by the artist, Hilary Cooper ’76. Other presentations included a send-off from members of the class of 1972, including Hilary Gardner Swain, Susan “Silly” Silcox Repko, Denise “Dede” Alexandre LeComte, Lulu Laubenstein Good, and Candace “Candy” Brooks Widmer; a farewell from colleagues Karen Miller (Director of Academic Support Services) and Barbara Latrobe (Assistant to the Head of School); a video presentation by Pamela Crowder-Thompson ’85; and the presentation of a memory box, custom made by Jim Beck, and full of well-wishes for the Smiths. The evening concluded with the announcement of the Taylor and Judy Smith Scholarship. The
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and Judy was the nurse, until 1975. They returned to Oldfields in 1976, when Taylor assumed the post of Assistant Head of School under Hawley Rogers. He and Judy stayed until 1988, when they left for Taylor to take on his new role as Head of School for York Country Day School in PA. Taylor was called back into service for Oldfields in 2008, when the School was looking for a headmaster to take the helm during a trying time in the School’s history. Taylor and Judy took on this task with enthusiasm, returning Oldfields to its vibrancy. They are pleased to be leaving a School that is healthy, and well prepared to take on the task of serving “Each Girl’s Success” for the next decade and beyond.
Painting by Hilary Cooper ’76
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Toni Vreeland ’66, Dede LeComte ’72, Jane Schaefer ’52
Oldfields faculty and staff
Katie Trautlein ’81, Ron and Chris Romanowicz P’87 P’89
Arch Smith and Silly Sillcox Repko ’72
Class of 1972
Amount raised: $250,000 Number of Donors: Over 150 Gifts range from $15 to $15,000 Jim Beck and Taylor Smith
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Scholarship
the taylor and judy smith scholarship fund *Barbara & Glenn Abbott *Sunny & Frank Adams *Ilana & David Adelman Lynne Andrews *Carol Atterbury Margaret Babbitt *Barbara Baisley *Missy Bates *Kitty & David Beecken Kate & Bill Blue *Deedie Bouscaren *Laurie Boyer Sarah & Scott Brooks-Miller *Nancy Brougher Kimberly & John Brunson *Ken Buchanan Diana & Tom Bulger *Marian Burke *Audrey Cadwallader Grover Carico Laura & Greg Carney *Sally & David Carroll *Rosemary & Carroll Carter Melinda Cassidy Polly Clancey Vanessa Clark Sam Coker *Alison Scarlett Coltharp *Barrie Conner Trish Cox *Lelei & Christopher Coyle *Ann & Matthew Cross Pam Crowder-Thompson & Kris Thompson *Gigi Davis Maggie DeLamater K.G. Dinning Sabrina Donahue Verlinde Doubleday *Diandra Douglas
Marcia Downes Donna Dwyer *Emily Embrey Maggie Embry Carol Engebretson FLIK Marie & Steve Evnochides *Alicia & George Floyd *Ann Ford & Nicholas Frabotta Terri Frazier Sandy Gamber Terrell Garrard Adrienne & Neil Gilchrist *Liz Gordon Ellen & Paul Greenberg *Estate of Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh *Parny Hagerman *Hilary & Larry Hammerman *Margaret Hanson-Muse *Sheila & Martin Harrell Asifa Hassam *Faith & John Hawks *Carol & Jim Henderson *Debbie Hill Diane Hill Kathryn Hilliard Dotty & Joe Hordubay Rebecca & Matt Hudson Marjorie & John Huff *Laurie & Paul Hurd Harriet Iglehart Betsy Isaacs *Kingsley Jack *Setetra Jackson & Angelica Jackson Anne & Tom Johannson Evie Johnson
Mimi Jones Ryan Kirk MK Koehler Mary Jo & Doug Kozel *Susan & Steve Kronheim Biddie Labrot Heather LaBudde Joan Lally Barbara & Rusty Latrobe Lulu Laubenstein Susie Lawrence *Cindy & Rick Leaman *Vicki Linnartz *Jane & Luther Lockwood Cinda Longstreth *Mary & Gary Machak Sheila & Howard Maleson *Christine & David Martinelli Margaret Mason *Carlisle & Mark Mayer Mary Jane & George Mayo *Olivia & Tom McDonough Mary McPherson *Anne Meier *Susie & Scott Menzies Karen Miller Debbie & Jim Millis *Liz & Jim Murphy *Betty & Steve Newton *Ralph O’Connor Brenda & Meg Olcott *Nancy & Jack Palmer Peggy Pierce Peters Amy & Mike Phillips *Stuart & Jim Pitcher Helena Pless Betsy Reardon-Williams & Harry Williams *Silly Repko
Jeanne Riggs Katie Aiken Ritter *Cathryn & Jay Rivers Katie & Jim Rodgers Wendy & Hawley Rogers *Margie Rooke *Katie & Edith Salisbury Adrianne Sanders *Kandi Sanger *Maggie & Dick Scarlett *Jane Schaefer Nancy & John Schullinger *Jean Sherrill *Barb & Mike Simpson *Gay & Arch Smith Louise Smith Ansley & Patrick Smithwick Linda Snyder E.J. Spencer *Hilary & Frank Swain Linda & Fred Thaler Alyson Thompson Laura & Jason Towne Charley Vinyard *Toni & Gerrit Vreeland Deetzie Walker Wei Liu & Wensheng Wang Suzy Bergmann Washburn Elizabeth & Douglas Weinstein Caroline Werth Betsy & Harry Williams Mary Withers Heather & Rick Wolfe Mimi Wolffe Nan Woodard Lana Wright *Lisa & Christopher Wright
*Denotes Founding Donors who pledged $3000 or more to initiate the scholarship on campus
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May Program
may program opportunities 2013 by laurie g. hurd, director of development
May Program continues to be a unique dimension of the
progression of the war and the people who lived it with Kevin
Oldfields curriculum. Exams and sports competitions are over
Yeager and Maribeth Littlefield.
and the last two weeks in May are reserved for this intensive
Irish Riding Adventures: A group of riders travelled by
study. It’s a time for the girls and the faculty to become immersed
horseback to Galway along the coast, toured castles and the
in a special interest. The last week of school is designed for “May
Irish Stud Farm in Kildare, and visited Dublin with Amy Roden
Sharing” and each group gives a 10 minute presentation about
Phillips and Rachel Mering Hermann ’04.
their experience. There were twenty-two offerings this year. The programs included one and two-week opportunities and the girls chose among a diverse group of interesting courses oriented toward service learning experiences.
Costa Rica/Panama: The girls explored nature, wildlife, a beautiful cloud forest in the highlands of Panama, the lush green forests surrounding the Baru Volcano, and the beaches of Tortuguero with Betsy Isaacs and Katie Smarse Calvert.
World Travel:
OS to Nova Scotia: Girls travelled to the Canadian province
World War II and the Holocaust in Europe: This group
of Nova Scotia and learned about the people, culture, and
travelled to London, Normandy, Paris, and Berlin, to follow the
government with Allison Letourneau and Caroline Blaum.
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Top: Botanical Beauties displaying their arrangements Bottom: Catherine Trueschler ’17 creating her flower arrangement Opposite: Riding in Ireland
Local Trips: Botanical Beauties: Girls visited Longwood Gardens and the Winterthur House, Ladew Topiary Gardens, the United States Botanical Garden, and Woodstream Orchids with Cory Jones Jackson ’85 and Kate Briante. Organic Green Girls: Girls learned the benefits of organic farming where they worked on milking cows, making ice cream, and collecting eggs with Joan Carter Jermakian ’81. The College Experience: Students visited a variety of small and large schools in the local area to better understand the college application and selection process with college counselor Cortney Bledsoe. Washington, D.C.: Girls toured the nation’s capital city, visiting museums and learning about our government with Caroline Blaum.
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Interior design models for the Stable apartment: top left to right: Joo Ri “Bethany” Jung ’13, Danielle Johnson ’17, Sibei “Betty” Wang ’16 Bottom left to right: Lauren Hyson ’16, Brynn Milam ’17, Ali Hickman ’16
Domestic Trips:
various puzzles and games, including backgammon, chess,
Unique New York: Students spent several days touring a variety
Scrabble, and card games with Karen Miller.
of interesting venues in the “Big Apple” with Kate Briante and
Kitchen Chemistry: Girls learned about the science of taste
Maria Vaporis.
and cultural diets and worked with the kitchen staff to prepare
Freedom Ride: The girls learned about the civil rights movement
lunch each day for the community with Jillian Bledsoe and Dori
by travelling to historic southern locations including Atlanta,
Reigner.
Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Little Rock, and Memphis
German Language, Culture and History: The class studied the
with Christine Gilmore and Monique Neal.
basics of German language and pronunciation, and reviewed the
Campus Learning:
complex history of Germany with Frederic Bielaszka-DuVernay.
The Writing Life: Girls visited Edgar Allen Poe’s house and
iFlix: Participants learned about photography, Photoshop
other local spots to inspire their creative writing in a variety
techniques, and video, and created a short film in iMovie with
of genres including poetry, nature writing, travel writing, and
Brian Vinyard and Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85.
drama with author Cortney Bledsoe.
Interior Design: Students used Google SketchUp and created
The Beauty of Crafts: Girls created their own gifts and
two and three dimensional models of a room of their own design
were exposed to a variety of crafts including knitting, hand
with Grover Carico.
embroidery, appliqué, and hand quilting with Hilary Bates.
How Things Work: Students used science and math concepts
Mental Fitness for Life: Students started their day with some
to build projects such as towers, a trebuchet, and bridges with
physical exercise and then charted their personal progress with
Justo Anguita.
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Service Programs: Baltimore
Outreach:
Students
volunteered
at
various
community service and non-profit organizations in and around Baltimore with Mary McQuinn-Vinyard and Emily Waugh. OS to NOLA: Students worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for those affected by the hurricane in the New Orleans area. Exploring the Abacos: The girls were involved in various cleanup activities and sailed a 57’ catamaran with Sarah DeStefano and Elizabeth “Beta” Eaton. Joy of Teaching: Students explored the different aspects of teaching and volunteered at Sparks Elementary School with Carrie Roemer. You may have fond memories of your own May Programs. We would love to have you share those with us!
Top: Girls cleaning in “Baltimore Outreach” program Middle: Girls working in “Baltimore Outreach” program left to right: Brittany McGill ’15, Maria Hicks ’16, Lauren Hudson ’16, Grace Farquharson ’15 Bottom: Girls completing a successful beach clean-up during “Exploring the Abacos” trip
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Annual Fund
the oldfields annual fund and you: 2012-2013 recap by katie aiken ritter, director of the oldfields annual fund
You’ve heard the phrase so many times: change is inevitable.
We made significant strides in welcoming more of our
Oldfields’ development team proved the rule and saw some
international families to participate in annual giving.
exciting changes during the 2012-2013 school year. If we could
Philanthropy is an unfamiliar concept in many other nations
summarize this year for you, it could be termed an “intense
and we are happy to report that our international parents are
process review.”
beginning to connect to the future and success of Oldfields
With new faces came new skill sets and fresh perspectives,
through our fundraising efforts. A mutually beneficial and
renewed energy and thinking. We asked ourselves questions: “How
do
people
enjoy
being
connected to Oldfields? How does that change across the years — from fresh new alums to young professionals, to parents, and grandparents and alums in their golden years? How can we do our job better from your perspective? Who among you wants to be connected, but isn’t and what’s the obstacle? How can we remove it for you?”
enriching relationship helps provide alumnae experiences and connections for their daughters too.
In the midst of a capital campaign and an important scholarship drive to honor Taylor and Judy Smith, you still strongly supported The Oldfields Annual Fund.
We’ve worked on those questions and
A newly reinstituted faculty phonathon met with great success and was enjoyed by faculty, staff and our enthusiastic donors. We also launched our first annual 24-hour social media fundraising event to increase connections among young alumnae. Keeping the “fun” in fundraising gives us all cause to celebrate together. In the end, that is what good fundraising does: it brings all of us together in celebration. The faculty raised
on internal processes. We’ve worked on our database, event
several thousand dollars in two short hours! Our social media
planning, and communications to help you stay in touch. In
“Friday FUNdraiser” netted more than $2000 from over 40
every way, we’ve looked again and again to make sure our
young donors and increased our Facebook followers by over
work is centered around what we can best offer you.
26%. Even more importantly, both events created a huge ripple
Through all of this, our constant duty has been to raise funds to
of awareness among alumnae about annual giving.
ensure the future of our beloved Oldfields and to look for ways
Keep an eye out for more exciting plans for next year! One
to make our fundraising more fun.
includes welcoming small groups of you to be “change agents.”
As a serious matter, we restructured our annual giving goal to
We hope to create volunteer advisors who will give us good
make it attainable and sustainable. We moved to a model that averages the last three years’ achievements and adds 5% as a goal, and we made $500,000 our ‘stretch’ goal. We’re proud to report on your behalf that as of this writing, we made it! In the midst of a capital campaign and an important scholarship drive to honor Taylor and Judy Smith, you still strongly supported our bread-and-butter account, The Oldfields Annual Fund — and we thank you.
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advice on behalf of your peers: young, middle-aged and senior alumnae, parents, and grandparents. Do you enjoy talking to others? Do you have a love for Oldfields? Please contact us and prepare to roll up your sleeves and help with your ideas! We hope you’ve seen and liked the changes that have taken place in hopes of serving you better. We also hope you’ll enjoy working with us as we continue the initiatives begun this year. It’s our job to teach girls while they’re here and to learn from you in the future.
In the end, that is what good fundraising does: it brings all of us together in celebration.
“ We created a beautiful string of white and green beads to symbolize the love we all have for Oldfields, adding a bead each time someone donated to The Oldfields Annual Fund. The story of love for Oldfields grew, bead by bead.�
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It’s all relative!
Yasmin Lockhart ’14 Amira Lockhart ’12, sister
Gwen Griffiths ’15 Ann Miranda Cooter ’78, mother Julia Douw Holt ’15, great Liza Phelan ’13 grandmother Cory Jones Jackson ’85, mother Harriet “Dee” Holt Cooter ’46, Parker Phelan ’12, sister grandmother Claire Jermakian ’15 Ann Brooke Holt ’48, great aunt Joan Carter Jermakian ’81, mother Margaret Cooter ’79, aunt Julia Cooter Cook ’82, aunt
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Sabrina Weinstein ’17 Carly Weinstein ’15, sister
Stefanie Peart ’16 Tiffany Peart ’14, sister
Yoyo Yang ’15 Novia Ngai ’13, cousin
Carly Weinstein ’15 Sabrina Weinstein ’17, sister
Tiffany Peart ’14 Stefanie Peart ’16, sister
Bella Fisher ’17 Emmi Fisher ’15, sister
Paulina Berges Vives ’16 Natalia Salido Vives ’16, cousin
Emily Brownawell ’14 Louise Scheffenacker Prusak ’82, aunt
Emmi Fisher ’15 Bella Fisher ’17, sister
Novia Ngai ’13 Yiyun “Yoyo” Yang ’15, cousin
Isabeau Rea ’14 Louise Scheffenacker Prusak ’82, cousin
Lilly Carroll ’14 Jennifer Ehrhardt ’87, aunt Stephanie Ehrhardt LaMonica ’02, cousin Barrett Pitcher ’15 Kiefer Pitcher ’14, sister Kiefer Pitcher ’14 Barrett Pitcher ’15, sister
Emily Dallam ’15 Harriet Williams Webster 1895, great great grandmother Ariel Webster 1923, great grandmother Hope Harlan Dallam 1949, grandmother Ariel Taxdal 2010, cousin
Meera Balasubramanian ’15 Hannah Balasubramanian ’17, sister Caroline Carney ’15 Maria Hardy Wharton ’83, aunt Polina Weber ’16 Vanessa Weber ’73, mother
Hannah Balasubramanian ’17 Julia Gadsby ’13 Meera Balasubramanian ’15, sister Emilia Gadsby ’00, sister
Madi Brooks-Miller ’13 Cary Igleheart Grady ’74, aunt Sarah Igleheart Brooks-Miller ’77, mother Cam Brooks-Miller ’15, sister Cam Brooks-Miller ’15 Cary Igleheart Grady ’74, aunt Sarah Igleheart Brooks-Miller ’77, mother Madi Brooks-Miller ’13, sister
Karime Ganem Sanchez ’14 Dinorah Ganem Sanchez ’16, sister Dinorah Ganem Sanchez ’16 Karime Ganem Sanchez ’14, sister Not pictured: Charlotte Mayer ’14 Carlisle VanMeter Mayer ’78, mother Catherine Gilbreth ’13 up front 27’78, aunt Rebecca Gilbreth Herres
April, 2013
alumnae weekend by joan carter jermakian ’81 p’15 Alumnae Weekend 2013 was stellar! The weather was perfect
Class Notes in this volume. We heard from many of you. Don’t
and we were able to kick off the Sustain the Spirit, Support
forget to tell us when you make a career move, get married, or
the Future: Oldfields at 150 campaign. There were several
extend your family.
highlights but the most collaborative and interesting event was the Alumnae Association meeting. On Friday afternoon, after our Senior Induction Luncheon, we invited all alumnae on campus to talk about the state of our alumnae affairs, and we discussed the most effective ways to communicate with our constituency. It was agreed that collecting Class Notes is important and most alums look forward to reading them. However, the younger alumnae who were present preferred social media as a way to communicate. We discussed Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and our very own Oldfields Alumnae Mobile app to help spread news about Oldfields and one another. The key,
In the alumnae office we rely on our Reunion Chairs to help us rally their classmates and encourage attendance at Alumnae Weekend. These alumnae strive to stay in contact with their classmates all year round. We would like to acknowledge their support and hard work on behalf of the Alumnae Office. A big KUDOS to the following chairs without whose help we could not have done all this work: Ashton Brant ’03 and Catherine Ford ’03 - 10th Reunion Anni Canseco Drinkwine ’98 - 15th Reunion Barbara Baisley McPartlin ’88 - 25th Reunion Mimi Sibley Wolffe ’83 - 30th Reunion
we all agreed, was being able to stay in touch. It is really up
We also presented the alumnae prizes to the following
to the alumnae to inform the School of how to be in touch.
individuals for their hard work and dedication to Oldfields:
We are just a phone call or email away. Send us your new
The Alumnae Cup is the highest prize given by the Oldfields
information so you don’t miss out on anything. Download the
Alumnae Association. It is given to recognize outstanding
Oldfields Alumnae Mobile app today at iTunes App Store and
trusteeship, singular service to Oldfields and a sterling example
Android Market. Search for “Oldfields” in the App Store. The
of dedication and involvement. This year’s recipient was Carol
app is currently available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and
Atterbury ’74.
Android devices.
The Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52 Trustee Prize is given in
In an effort to collect Class Notes in a timely fashion, the
recognition of lifelong dedication to Oldfields, and its motto
Alumnae Office will notify you by email when it is time to
of Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart, an ideal which
send them in. You can always upload information on the OS
Jane epitomizes. This year’s recipient is a generous trustee,
app or send it directly to me. We hope you enjoy reading the
alumna and past employee of Oldfields. For all of her help and
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support for many years, the Alumnae Association would like to thank Lisa Wood Wright ’84. The Peggy Samson Harris ’36 Distinguished Service Award is given to an alumna who is characterized by her loyal devotion and outstanding efforts on behalf of Oldfields. Alice Wailes Steiner ’78 has never missed an Alumnae Weekend since her graduation in 1978! Alice has donated several computers and art sets to the School and we can always count on Alice to donate to the two auctions we hold every year. Thank you Alice!
Class of 1990
If you would like to be a Class Chair or host a gathering, please let us know. We want to include you. Be sure to mark your calendars for Alumnae Weekend, April 25-27, 2014. Every year is a reunion year!
Green Spirit Charlotte Mayer ’14, White Spirit Addie Heck ’14
Lannin Kerry ’98, Alyssa Kierkegaard ’98, Laurel Mullen Carver ’95, Chip duPont P’95, Anni Conseco Drinkwine ’98
Class of 2008 5th Reunion
Sara Lee Greenhalgh P’83 and Jean Findlay
Katie Worrall ’73, Vinnie Weber ’73 P’16, Mary Lou DiNardo ’73
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Alumnae Weekend
honoring sarah greenhalgh ’83 by pam crowder-thomson ’85, assistant director of alumnae affairs
Dedication of the Copper Beech
Art Show
On April 22, 2013, the Oldfields community gathered beside
On exhibit over Alumnae Weekend was a gallery of Sarah’s art.
the outdoor riding ring to celebrate Earth Day and plant a
Besides being an amazing equestrian photographer, Sarah was
copper beech tree in memory of Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh
a painter, a writer, and a ceramicist. With the hard work and
’83. During Alumnae Weekend, the Oldfields family gathered
dedication of two of Sarah’s friends, Sidney Persing Banaszak
once again around the copper beech to dedicate the tree to Sarah
’84 and Brittany Dvorak-Little ’82, the art studio in Rodney
and to share remembrances of her determined spirit. Sixteen
was transformed into a spirited display of Sarah’s love of the
of Sarah’s classmates came to Oldfields to celebrate their 30th
arts and horses. Sid and Brittany spent many hours gathering,
reunion. Many of Sarah’s schoolmates from the classes of 1981-
arranging, and handling all of Sarah’s precious belongings.
1987 also came to pay tribute to their dear friend. Poems were
Special thanks go to Dori Reigner, Visual Arts Chair, who was
read by Amy Phillips, Director of Riding, Brittany Dvorak-
most instrumental in helping with the mechanics of the set-up.
Little ’82, and Sidney Persing Banaszak ’84. Taylor Smith,
We also thank Alexandra Houstoun Craige ’84 for creating a
Head of School Emeritus and Mrs. Sara Lee Greenhalgh
calendar of Sarah’s work. Most importantly we want to thank
spoke about Sarah. Oldfields alumnae shared stories of Sarah,
Sarah’s mother, Sara Lee Greenhalgh, who was so very kind to
including how she took a day off of work so she could travel
loan these items to the Oldfields community so that we could
to campus in order to save a huge chunk of the old copper
see Sarah’s work and feel her presence as we walked around the
beech tree after it had been cut down because of disease. She
gallery. Great care was taken to decide among the hundreds of
then mailed the chunk to Sydney. Sarah really went “all out”
photos, ceramics, and paintings to use for the show. The display
for her friends; this was not uncommon for Sarah to do. She
included her press passes, polo sticks, a family wall of photos,
was a loyal and true friend. Sarah had such a strong presence
a select group of equestrian photographs, self-portraits, silly
about her at all times. She was tall and strong-minded, and her
photos (Sarah had quite a sense of humor!), a “Venice” wall, an
beautiful smile and infectious laugh could fill a room! We will
“African” wall, and a grouping of her “Favorite Images” from
always remember and honor you Sarah.
her Facebook page. alumnae
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Alumnae Weekend
dedication of the o’connor/menzies parlor by taylor smith, head of school emeritus
During the Alumnae Weekend festivities, the School was pleased
and refused to abide by the pessimism of the time. I often
to name the front parlor in honor of former board chairs, Scott
characterize Scott’s leadership style as being like the bumper
Menzies and Ralph O’Connor. Taylor Smith announced that
cars at a carnival – whenever he hit a barrier, he bounced right
money had been donated by friends to honor these great leaders.
off, creatively figuring out another way around it. It is certainly
In making the presentation, Taylor praised these men for their
my pleasure to call Scott both my boss and my friend.
accomplishments. Following are excerpts from his presentation:
These two leaders had much in common. They both loved
A great school has great leaders. Oldfields has been blessed to
Oldfields, believed in its mission and were stubborn enough
have heads of school like Hawley Rogers and Board members
to refuse to give into the “prevailing wisdom.” To honor them
who have provided stability, direction and vision for the future.
and all of the leaders who have served Oldfields so brilliantly
Good leadership is important at any time, but it is crucial in
over the years, we have raised money to name the admissions
times of greatest need.
parlor in their honor. It is fitting that this parlor so near the
When Hawley Rogers became the head in 1976, the School
entrance of Old House be named the O’Connor/Menzies
was struggling, greatly due to economic conditions at the time
Parlor because they did so much to “keep the doors open.”
as well as the prevailing sentiments of the 1970s that were generally negative about single-sex schools. It appeared that the School’s days were numbered. However, because of Hawley’s exquisite managerial direction and the stubborn resolve of the Board Chair, Ralph O’Connor, the School not only survived, but quickly thrived. Ralph, an oilman from Texas, joined the Board when his daughter, Nancy ’75, became a student. He witnessed the quality of education that his daughter received and rolled up his sleeves to make sure that her school would also serve others for generations to come. My wife and I spent time in his home and witnessed the love he had for Nancy and the resulting passion he had for her School. One of his greatest qualities was his stubbornness. He was not going to let Oldfields fail. Thirty years later, Oldfields had another crisis. Like for many schools, the economic downturn in 2008 proved to be a challenge for Scott Menzies’ daughter, Mollie’s, alma mater. There was a serious question whether Oldfields would be able to stay open. However, Scott, who had already served on the Board for eight years, accepted the charge to be the head of the Board at a crucial moment. He energized the Board
Taylor Smith and Scott Menzies
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Alumnae News
class notes 1934 - 80th reunion (May QUeen) Ann Watson Bickford – My husband passed away in 1995 and I moved into a small home about 2 minutes away where I am so happy. I have 15 grandchildren and 20 greats plus 2 to be born this year. This keeps me busy.
ful place, the School seemed particularly beautiful for us. Thanks,OS, for making the weekend so memorable.
1942
Patricia “Pat” Wright Hume – I am enjoying my new house on Pleasant Lake in Deerfield, NH. Also enjoying wintering for two months in FL at my daughter’s home in Davenport. I still keep in touch with Elaine Foster ’51.
1946
Josephine “Mimi” Lloyd Adamson – Still very happily working part time in dermatology/plastic surgery at a clinic that deals with scarring and pigmentation problems.
Julia “Judy” Boward Koliopulos – I’m a bit slower now, having fallen downstairs two months ago! Don’t do it!!! Go Greens!!! Elizabeth “Betty” Bard O’Connor – Bernie and I moved to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Home in 1999. My husband died in 2000. This is a wonderful retirement community. I still live in our cottage and am still able to drive (though not for much longer.) This is a wonderful place to be.
1948
Anne Haight Dutka –We just celebrated our 65th!! I had to cancel a trip to France and Italy last spring to have 2nd hip replaced – now both are as good or better than new. My three are doing well and I still do a lot of local hospital auxiliary volunteering.
1951
Helen (Freddie) Gray – My husband and I had a lovely visit to Oldfields for Alumnae Day. One of the nicest things was to be adopted by the class of 1983 on a temporary basis, as a member of the class; we helped celebrate their 30th reunion. A memorial tree was planted in memory of Sarah Greenhalgh overlooking the riding ring. Always a wonder34
1952
Anastasia Ludlow Wrightson – Lots to catch up on. Owned a ladies boutique in Easton for almost 15 years which I closed three years ago. Am still doing trunk shows in my home, four times a year, for a line of upscale clothing named ETCETERA. Am doing part-time work assisting the Director of the Oxford Community Center. Keeping busy! Son, Will, and his family live in Salem, MA. He and Laura are the parents of my two fabulous grandchildren, William and Anastasia, ages 9 1/2 and almost 7. Nothing quite like grandchildren—they are so very special. They bought a wonderful old house just
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outside of Oxford for their retirement and that is where I am now living. Enjoying the cove and all the birds and animals. Working hard to bring back the beautiful gardens that were there. Son, Charles, and family are here in Easton and daughter, Elizabeth, is in Annapolis. Went back to Oldfields this past spring to work on and spruce up the little garden that we did there in memory of my sister “Sugie” Josephine Ludlow ’56. The School looks terrific and the students seem happy and oh so busy. Definitely on the upswing. Ran into Ellen Thomas Gale in a store in Chestertown several months ago. Good to see her—she has not changed at all. Also discovered that one of the parishioners in our little Oxford church is the brother of Stephanie (Fuguet) Arndt ’51. Small world. Would always welcome visitors if you are on the Eastern Shore, We call it God’s country for a reason! Best to all!
1954 - 60th reunion Christine “Chris” Smith Rocca – We live part time in San Diego, CA as all children are on the west coast and all 6 grands are also! Still riding and hunting, but not as hard! Five years out from lung cancer — life is good. If anyone is near San Diego summer and
Constance Brereton ’54
winter and in Middletown, MD the rest of the year, let me know. Bumble Marshall – I’m still working as a Realtor – poorly I might add! Everything has changed in the last 25 years when I started. My clients should follow the Oldfields motto: Courage, Unselfishness and Largeness of Heart. So many of them are unpleasant and rude. I stay in touch with Wawa and Bert and they make my life happier by “being there.” I’m planning on attending our 60th next year at Oldfields.
1956
Marion Robbins – Hello and greetings! I have been living in Portugal with my husband, Edward, for the past 27 years. We never thought we would stay this long but it shows how much we love it. In the meantime our daughter, Suzanne, married and is living in NYC where she is very involved with The Blue Hill Troupe, a group that performs (brilliantly!) Gilbert and Sullivan productions and Broadway shows twice a year. Our son is a lawyer in Baltimore, married, and has two wonderful boys. I have been teaching yoga for the last 20 years. The classes have become more gentle but they still continue and they keep me honest! We have decided it is time for us to move back to the USA to be closer to the family. However, we are waiting to sell our much-beloved house near the Sintra hills. The real estate market in Portugal is very still, but we hope that someone will see the house and fall in love with it the way we did. I have also been painting for the past five years, studying with an American artist living
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Class of 1960, Neely Bower, Joan Davidson, Lina Watson and Nancy Huggins nearby. I am participating in a Collaborative Art Exhibit on June 22nd. Although I was at Oldfields only one year, my senior year, I have fond memories of my time spent there, and I send warmest wishes to all my classmates.
1957
Nina Carter Rosselli Del Turco – No real news. We still divide our time between Rome, Italy and the US and visiting our 7 children and 20 grandchildren (between us). Nobody is in the same state (CT) except one, so we are on the road a lot.
1958
Elizabeth “Betsy” Rawle Slattery – Hi everyone in the class of 1958! How quickly 55 years have flown. I have two grandchildren in college. Life is wonderful, full of challenges and joy. Laura Connerat Lawton – My classmate Janice Dilworth (Janice Bright ’58), and I got together at Kiawah Island and had a great time! We played tennis, paddled kayaks, and rode bikes all over the island. Janice was activities director and we both cooked. We had hoped to be joined by our friend, Susan Palmer (Sue Perry ’58), but she had surgery and couldn’t come.
We had a visit with her in her nearby home in Beaufort, SC, however.
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Ann Fisher Falby – Retired, gardening, traveling, making art, learning African music, cherishing grandchildren (now ages 5, 2, 1 and 1 cooking!). Offspring are farmers, teacher, massage therapist, freelance, small engine repairer, accountant, and more. It is all good! Nancy Huggins – reports four old friends from the class of 1960 Neely Bower, Joan Davidson, Lina Watson and Nancy Huggins since our 50th reunion at Oldfields, we have been getting together from time to time and loving the chance to spend time with dear old friends and having a lot of fun as you can imagine. Everyone is well and happy and all of us have been enjoying interesting lives and careers. Between us we have 12 grandchildren and love that part of our lives tremendously. Best wishes to our classmates and happy Summer to you all.
1961
Adelaide “Fiddle” Walker Walton – Like everyone else, I am turning 70. For me, it is this month and my family and
Maria C. Rodriguez-Mansfield ’63 Family friends will gather in Maine at our place in St. George. I am especially excited because my granddaughter, Clementine– 17 mo–is coming from LA. Other than that, I am well, enjoying retirement which includes some travel and much more time for theater, family and friends. I would love to hear from classmates: fidwalton@earthlink.net
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Katherine “Kandi” duPont Sanger – what is not to like about my schedule? Sanibel, FL and Fishers Island, NY! Anyone around either area should check in! Endless rounds of not very good golf and enjoying the outdoors. I am trying to eat right… dabble with gluten-free (about 1 meal a day) and vegetarian including chocolate and lobster! Hope this finds our super class on the up and up... if not contact one of us and we will get you going with the Oldfields spirit...Largeness of Heart... remember that!
1966
Carolyn Gibbons Abernethy – and husband Sam moved from Rye, NY to North Stamford, CT to a house built in 1725. Lots of farm work to do around the place and the riding/walking trails are right behind the house so it is perfect for us. Lots of bedrooms and we have had visits from Phoebe Craven and Nancy Fisher O’Toole so far, but the latch string is out for anyone headed this way. Have seen Lillian Pyne Corbin who is now a grandmother. Our oldest son, Pete, was married last July in Des Moines, IA and he and his bride are happily living and working in Boston. Sam is now the President of the St. Andrews Society of the State of NY which is now
Happy summer, Kandi
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Cynthia Renchard French – I am currently living in Boulder, CO. I have many grandchildren now ages ranging from 8 down to 4.
Louise Rush ’70 son Nick Bamberger with cousin Henry and watch dog Scout
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Frank and Hilary Swain ’72 welcoming female members; the dues are very affordable and there is haggis and scotch at every event so if you have Scottish heritage…join us. Antoinette “Toni” Vreeland – Hi all! The Vreelands have had a busy year! After living in Baltimore for just under 30 years, we made the decision last June to simplify our lives, sell our house there and have our house in Bridgehampton and our place in Ocean Reef which is in Key Largo. Gerrit was tired of running around in airports practically every weekend, not to mention having to fly up from Baltimore to Long Island every weekend for 4 months in the summer! So he’s a happy camper now that he doesn’t have to do that any longer! But we also realized that our house in Bridgehampton was 33 years old and in desperate need of a major overhaul. So we were a construction site for about 15 months and we started at the top with a new roof, new windows, new doors, new hardware, two new bathrooms, a finished basement, and a new winterized porch. It may have been cheaper to tear it down and build a new house! But everything is now done, and we’re thrilled with the results! It was very sad to leave all our wonderful friends in Baltimore, but we’re just going to 36
Hilary Swain ’72 and sons make sure that we see them either in Bridgehampton or Florida! Gerrit is still working full-time for Deutsche Bank. He works at home on Mondays, takes an early morning bus into NYC on Tuesday mornings, and works in the NY office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, spending Tuesday nights at the Union Club. Then he comes back out in the late afternoon on Wednesdays and works from home on Thursdays and Fridays. He’s turning 71 next week but he still loves what he does, so he’s going to keep at it for at least a couple more years! I had a wonderful winter in Ocean Reef, but unfortunately, my only main complaint at the moment is that I eventually need two new knees. Ugh! They’re both loaded with arthritis but the doctor seems to think I’m not quite ready yet. Our middle son, Taylor, is getting married at the end of September in Austin, Texas, so I’m not doing anything about them between now and then. They’re pretty uncomfortable most of the time, so I’m trying to manage the problem with cortisone injections. Not fun! But we’re thrilled that we will FINALLY have a female in the family when Taylor marries Elizabeth Guevara! We’re crazy about her! Walker is still on the radio out here in Long
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Island every day from 2pm to 6pm. So needless to say, I listen to him whenever I’m driving around in my car during those hours! And Corbin, 26, is working in NYC for a very small firm which lends money to agricultural companies in Central and South America. He’s learning a lot, and he comes out to BH almost every weekend in the summer. So we see a lot of him which is great! I just went down to Oldfields for the big retirement party for Taylor on June 8th which was great fun. It was a wonderful tribute to him and I got to catch up with a lot of my Oldfields friends. I hope everyone is making a
mental note that we will be celebrating our 50th Reunion in 2016. So we need to get a big turn-out for that! Please call if any of you are anywhere near Bridgehampton or Ocean Reef!
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Amy Bumsted Bodwell – Our class is notoriously bad at everything – notes and giving!! But I do have something. In February, I visited Liz Brewer Perry on her ranch in Creston, CA. It was like we were still roommates at Oldfieldshardly missed a beat. Lots of laughs, stories and celebration. Liz looks amazing! As for me: My partner and I recently
Louisa, daughter, and Jack, grandson of Natalie Morgan Macy ’72
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The Baptism of Catherine Conner Greathouse, granddaughter of Barrie Blazer Conner ’74
Deedie Bouscaren ’71
bought 200 acres of land adjacent to our property in New Hampshire with the goal of creating diverse wildlife habitat. We will put the land in a conservation easement.
scored the highest in the entire province beating out private, government and the likes. The proof is not in the pudding, it is in the spirit of some remarkable children. Octavio, my wonderful 31-year-old son, is engaged to his long time Spanish girlfriend, Mirta. They met while attending the American International School of Johannesburg. They call San Fran home these days. Jeannette, my amazing 33-year-old daughter, is working for the Knicks in NYC and travels between there and her home in Phoenix. Kevin and I now call Charleston, SC home. I built a lovely house in an area called I’On, on a canal. Very restful after the hard work in Africa. If anyone comes through, please call and stop by for a visit.
1970
Susan “Suzy” Washeburn Bergmann – After retiring from teaching 5th grade in Hopkinton, MA, I am now the Executive Director at the Falmouth Art Center and Gallery on Cape Cod. In addition, I teach weaving. Let me know if you are ever up this way. Louise Rush – Things have been busy at 2510 Bush Street in San Francisco where I’ve lived for over 20 years. Oldest son, Elliot has been home for a year now and is working in visual and social media. Nick just finished his junior year in Edinburgh and will return to Skidmore in the fall. I continue to work administering a fund, provided by SF hotels, that reimburses hotel and restaurant workers for their child and elder care costs. It’s very rewarding working with immigrants and their children by helping them take advantage of the resources available to them. I always enjoy seeing Cooper Wright when I visit New York. Picture is of Nick with his new relation.
1971
Deedie Bouscaren – My work involves my commitment to progressive education in particular The Neighborhood House Charter School in Dorchester and Beacon Academy (an academic year that prepares kids from low income areas around Boston to enter independent day and boarding schools). I am continuing to enjoy tennis and play in two leagues during the year. My travels took me to Nicaragua and most recently to Paris where I saw amazing tennis at Roland Garros.
1972
Natalie Morgan Macy – I’m feeling so blessed this spring and I’m happy to share my news! My daughter, Louisa, just graduated from Simmons College in Boston with her MBA and my son, Alex, and his wife, Cecily, just recently delivered my first grandchild, Jack! It doesn’t get better than that!
1974 - 40th reunion Colby Gordon Johnson – Our daughter, Jeanie Johnson ’07, has a good job with an environmental company in Richmond VA. Our son Gordon returned last night from 6 months in Costa Rica! I hope you have a wonderful alumnae weekend. Please give my regards to our Oldfields friends! Barrie Blazer Conner Catherine Conner Greathouse was born Nov. 30, 2012 to Caroline and Buck Greathouse, granddaughter of Barrie Blazer Conner ’74 and Sam Conner!!
1973
Chellie Blake Kew ’73 – Green Still running The Q Fund building community schools in Africa, and the focus is Chimoza in Ndola, Zambia which provides free education for 500 vulnerable children. Our graduation class
Octavio and Jeanette, children of Chellie Kew ’73
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Lauren Landau ’79 and Lisa Landau Flynn ’80 Reynolds
1975
Megan North – I am substitute teaching grades K - 12 at various schools in my area. I have hopes of being employed full time in the educational system here, but those jobs are few and far between. So, please keep your fingers crossed for me. I also Hostess at an Inn’s local restaurant. I do that 4 - 5 days a week. It is not unusual for me to work a “double,” which is where I teach school all day, then go to work for a good part of the evening. I get pretty tired, but it pays the rent, and both jobs have their many benefits, so I don’t complain.
1978
Jenny Waters Reynolds - will be hosting an OS gathering September 26 at my home in Mount Pleasant (Charleston). I am hoping we can get as many classmates of 1978 to come for a fun weekend to celebrate our 35th reunion as well as other alums to come join in the fun. Taylor and Judy will be there to introduce the new head of school and hopefully, Dotty Hordubay and other fun OS celebrities. 825 Post Oak Dr. MT. Pleasant, SC 29464 843-442-7493 jennyreynolds@comcast.net Facebook :Jenny Waters 38
Also included that Amy Eudy’s son, Andrew, surprised her at Christmas with week’s vacation in the Outer Banks with one of her best friends from Oldfields who she hasn’t seen in 35 years… we had the best time catching up and the only thing that has changed in the past 35 years is that extra 5 pounds! It was fabulous! We are making it an annual event.
1979 - 35th reunion Lauren Landau – My sister, Lisa Landau Flynn’80, and I spend time together monthly. She lives in West Chester, PA and I in Mt Airy, MD. Our latest adventure together was a visit to our niece who lives in Maui. Lisa and I are both riding and competing our horses these days.
1980
Lydia Rouse Kumpa – My sisters are doing well. Currently I live in Philadelphia but will be moving to Texas at the end of summer. I’m still working as a Chef for Bon Appetit Management. Mary McCollum – Things are going very well for me. I am living in Clarkston, Washington which is on the state line of Washington and Idaho. Both my children are living in
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Hilary Cooper ’76 in Burma Colorado and I’m managing 6 radio stations out here…lots has gone on since I was last at Oldfields. Floods of memories!!! KG Dinning – Happy to be living in Monkton, Md. again. Practicing acupuncture out of my home. I fondly remember my wonderful time at OS in the 70’s. kgdinning@yahoo.com
1981
Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15 – My daughter Rosemary graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in May. She is off to New York City to work for an organic clothing company called “Threads for Thought.” Claire is a junior at Oldfields and just completed the National Young Leadership Conference in Washington. She loves school in every way. We took in a stray kitten and named her Miso. She is absolutely perfect! Please come visit us anytime at Oldfields. Our door is always open!
1982
Laura Rogers Towne – I am still living in Saint Augustine, Florida with my husband and two girls. Ali (class of 2012) finished her first year at Washington and Lee University in May. She absolutely loved it. Sarah just graduated from middle school and will
be enjoying a summer full of soccer and beach time. I am very excited because my practice will be bringing on another dermatologist to join me in August. We are busy renovating the office and hiring and training new staff. Although it is a lot of work right now, I am hoping that that may translate in to more vacation for me in the future!
1983
Midge Barbee – Hi, I am enjoying living in Colorado again. The same day Taylor Smith retired, my son graduated from high school. Where did the time go? I’ve been very busy starting an online business, mymobilegenius. com featuring smartphone tutorials. What an adventure! I even learned computer animation. Goes to show that we never stop learning, thankfully Oldfields gave us a great start!
class notes 1984 - 30th reunion Sidney Persing Banaszak – This past year has been one of travel, precious times, and new adventures. I started off traveling to research our family tree and found myself on March 21st singing happy birthday to a dear departed friend and soul sister (Greeny) over the phone with another friend/soul sister in the parking lot of a 250+ year old church that my ancestors went to. The snow was falling and we were both crying, singing and laughing all at the same time! Having lived in Texas for the past ten years the snow alone was enough to move me, but add to that the power of the sisterhood of Oldfields, and the family heritage treasure hunt and you have a trinity of emotions that are strong enough to move the pyramids themselves! In April (before, during and after Alumnae weekend 2013) Elizabeth Dvorak-Little and I had a wonderful time setting up the gallery for alumnae weekend that would display the works of Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh ’83 for all to see. We included her ceramics, paintings and, of course, her most favorite photos. These precious items were on loan to the Oldfields community from Mrs. Sara Lee Greenhalgh, Sarah’s mother. Elizabeth and I (as well as some other fortunate alumnae) were able to spend some time with Sara and have found her and her friend Jean to be simply delightful. Also during that same time we had the honor of planting a tree in Sarah’s name and then later dedicating it to her on April 27th. Many thanks to Amy, Mike, Taylor, Kami, Asifa and all others who were part of this meaningful time. My family was wonderful to have allowed me to both close and open new chapters in my Oldfields life this past year. Attending the retirement party of Taylor and Judy was a high point. Our children
were ending their school year at the same time and it was a good thing that no one was graduating because otherwise I would have not been able to make the great celebration! It was so nice to see you all! Time goes by so very fast! This summer we are planning to visit our family in Michigan as well as take a few unplanned road trips along whatever highway might be in front of us. It’s a good thing our children are flexible! Alan is happy to have weathered the ups and downs of the JCP rollercoaster and we are looking forward to a brighter tomorrow in the home office here in Plano TX. Our oldest is going for his psychology degree, as his siblings are still attending elementary, middle, and high school. My schedule can get a little hairy but with proper organization I am able to fit in what matters most! I very much enjoy keeping up with all of my Oldfields family and realizing how we are each impacting our lives still, after so many years, and across so many miles! I have many sisters with whom I can say with certainty that they would answer the phone if I called at an ungodly hour. I also have met some new Oldfields sisters (not from within my five years) with whom I look forward to many years of fun alumnae weekends and opportunities to uphold the community that we all hold so dear. As I juggle the four children in four different schools, “new” art career, and trips to Home Depot with my tolerant husband, I also look forward to the future of our school and getting to know Parny better. I have the perfect tree for us to climb! Here, I’ll show ya!!!
Sidney Persing Banaszak ’84 and family
Joan ’81, Rosemary and Claire ’15 at Virginia Tech Graduation
Heather Wistar ’81 and family
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Ansley Smithwick, Ann (Colville) Murphy ’87, Gigi (Abel) Long ’86
Nathan Birchfield, son of Margaret Amsden Fishback ’87
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Pamela Crowder-Thompson – I am enjoying working fulltime in the Alumnae Office at Oldfields and coaching lacrosse. My husband, Kris, and I are getting ready to celebrate our 24th anniversary! Our son, Kyle, is a senior at Towson University, majoring in Computer Science. Our daughter, Alyson Thompson ’12, is a sophomore at Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, majoring in mathematics. Alumnae Weekend 2013 was a blast. It is always so nice to see my OS sisters. I hope to see many of you next year 40
for a repeat! Don’t forget to download the new Oldfields Alumnae locator app, it’s free and only for OS alumnae! Stay in touch. Laurie (Hickey) May – Hi, everybody! Hope you all are happy and healthy these days! I have two daughters. Ella is 12 and will be attending Friends School of Baltimore in the fall as a 7th grader. Ava is 8 and will continue at Sparks Elementary, moving on to 3rd grade. They are growing like weeds! I am the Middle School counselor at Friends School and continue to work with my favorite
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Margaret Amsden Fishback ’87 with son at National signing day group of people—adolescents!! (Must be something in the water). I also work with children, teens and families in a private practice in Towson. My husband, Jody, is a real estate appraiser and is busy as all get out, but is such a great Dad to our girls!
1987
A shout out to all you wonderful women who I “grew up” with at OS and all you great teachers who helped to mold and push me! My e-mail address is: lmay@friendsbalt.org. Keep in touch!
Margaret Amsden Fishback – Hello OS Friends! My son Nathan Birchfield Jeffers just graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida and will be attending University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the fall. He received a track scholarship and will be competing as an NCAA Division 1 decathlete for the 49ers. Also, he recently qualified for the USATF National Championships and Junior Olympics for the decathlon and competes this summer for national titles. Keep your fingers crossed for us. As for me, I am happy and healthy and looking forward to seeing you all soon!
1986 Camilla Cassels-Smith – Charlie and I live down here in Bermuda. Our address is “Bowdon” 15 Somers Hill, Hamilton Parish FL 04 Bermuda. I hope all is well at OS. So glad to hear you are back!!! Charlie and I moved to Bermuda from New York City 10 years ago. We moved with one son, Alex, 10 years old and now we have 4 children, additionally, Eliza, age 8 and our identical twin girls, Georgia and Charlotte, age 4. We are loving island life and keeping very busy with our brood! When are you all next having a Bermuda sweep? xo, Camilla
Louise “Lecy” Campbell – As for the life update, I moved back to Tennessee 5 years ago after 16 years in Chicago. I am in the process of starting my own business, Drumboden Tiles, which specializes in custom, handcrafted relief tile.
1988
Cornelia “Nelee” Woelper Connors – I hope you had a wonderful alumnae weekend. I cannot believe 25 years has passed since I left OS. It really does seem like yesterday! I was hoping to make it up to see you and the rest of the OS crowd but, sadly, I am
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Aina Hunter ’91, Allegra Knight ’90 and Nicky Akmal ’90
Jenni Carey Baer ’93 and family
on my way to Charlotte for a memorial service for my husband’s grandmother who passed away last week. She was 101–truly amazing!!!!
Allegra Rice Knight ’90 – married Jeff Byrnes in Tulum, Mexico, December 20, 2012. It was a small, intimate affair officiated by a Mayan shaman on the beach, just south of the Mayan ruins in Tulum. As it was the day before the Mayan ‘New Beginning’, we adopted that as the theme of our wedding. We are grateful for all that attended both in person and in spirit (especially Sarah Greenhalgh ’83, who appeared in the form of beautiful blue butterfly).
Life has been good–busy–but good. My two daughters, Finley and Mary Archer, are 10 and 7. I am teaching full time at their school, Norfolk Collegiate, as the Lower School Learning Resource Coordinator. I am the in-house “reading specialist” and I work with students who need additional help with reading, math, study skills, etc. Sort of the Dotty Hordubay of my school! Please say hello to everyone for me!
Issac and Taylor, twins of Wanda Cole-Frieman ’90
1989 - 25th reunion Laura Hudson – I am married and my wife and I have a 16 year old son we adopted out of foster care when he was 10. My wife, Anne, actually went to Stevens College and knew Stacy Scott, small world. We own a pet care service business called Home Buddies. Much happier than in the corporate rat race I left behind 3 years ago.
1990 Wanda Cole-Frieman – Our twins, Isaac and Taylor, just celebrated their 10th birthdays. We are on Spring Break in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. They are headed to fifth grade in the Fall and are spending the summer in various camps and Hawaii. I continue to work as the Director, Executive Recruiting for Blue Shield of California and cochair the Board of Trustees for my son’s school. My husband, Karl, and I will celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary this August and think of OS fondly as we were married there. We spend our free time running, hiking, and at CrossFit. We’ve recently moved to a new home in the Oakland hills. Come visit if you are in town. Cheers, Wanda
1991 Lucy Wright Dunne – The Dunne family is healthy and happy here in Vermont. Ridgely is 5 and Beale is 7. We wish everyone a glorious 2013.
1993 Laura Powell – Hello to all. Still living in Ardmore. Got a job in September 2012 working at the Junior League Thrift Shop. Completed marathon #7 in November. Jenni Carey Baer – I attended Oldfields (class of 93) but left my junior year to be near family. I have 3 girls and am married now. I am a case management specialist for York City.
1995
Liz Hoogenboom Clary – To say that 2013 has been exciting for me would be an understatement! In February, I married Gabriel Clary and was lucky to have a handful of my OS girls there to share the occasion (Christine Edwards, Amanda Cutter, Anne Ervine, Dana Kelly and Julie Dickinson). Two months later, Gabe and I welcomed a baby girl into our lives. Emma Louise Clary was born on April 20th, 2013. The same month, we moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn. In case anyone wondered, I do not recommend moving and giving birth in the same month. I’m much more settled in now and I’m totally in love with my new life!
1996
Adelaide “Addie” Goldfrank – I am pursuing my Masters in Museum Education at Bank Street College of Education.
1997
Amanda Delcher Sutton – I just want to say “Hi” to everyone at Oldfields. I miss you all. I can’t wait to come visit for our next reunion. I am doing well. I am still residing in Strasburg, PA. I continue to work as a support coordinator for individuals
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Amanda Delcher Sutton ’97 and son Jackson with intellectual disabilities. I love my job. It is very rewarding. My husband is a chef. My boys, Benjamin and Jackson are doing well. Benjamin is going into 4th grade and Jackson is 2 years old. They are growing up so much. Starling Crabtree Nowell – After working for a publicly traded company for 10 years, I recently joined Farmington Financial Group in the spring of 2013. I will continue in the field of mortgage banking. My family will be headed up the Tennessee mountains to celebrate the 4th of July this summer, and escaping to California this fall to visit my younger sister and swing by Disneyland. My sister,
Hayden Wyatt, will be guest starring in Lifetime’s TV “Drop Dead Diva” this summer. I am very proud!!!! Katherine Wellington Morse – I am excited to be the founding member of the Jekyll Amphitheater for the Arts and Humanities group trying to gain the project from the Jekyll Island Authority (Jekyll Island, GA). Expecting to graduate by Fall of 2014 with a second degree in psychology with a concentration in human services from the College of Coastal Georgia. Enjoying my M. K. Wellington Art, LLC business plus working for the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Sara Gorman – continue to live and work in the Baltimore area serving as a program director for a non-profit youth ministry, Youth for Christ. Two years ago, I opened my 10 Year Prediction letter at alumnae weekend and laughed at the life I imagined I would have had with my then high school sweetheart, Paul Straw. At that point we hadn’t talked in almost 10 years! Well, against all odds we actually reconnected not long after that and incredibly enough are getting married AT Oldfields this summer, on June 29th! He
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Benjamin and Jackson, sons of Amanda Delcher Sutton ’97 waited for me at the bottom of graduation hill as I walked down in a long white dress 12 years ago, so we are doing it again! Curren “Liz” Katz – I am living in Germany and completing my PhD in neuroscience. If there are any other OS alums here, it would be great to meet up!
at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. This new opportunity will provide me with many exciting challenges as I return to Residence Life and help build a recreation and wellness program. Please let me know if you ever find yourself in the Southeast. I am a short drive from Nashville or Atlanta!
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Margaux Maizlish – Hi everyone! In May I attended the Oldfields class of 2003 10 year reunion and had an amazing time catching up with old friends, along with meeting their husbands and children! I’m currently living in New York City, working in social media (which I accurately predicted in my 10 year prediction letter), and loving life. I’ve attached a fun picture from our prediction letter opening. Margaux Maizlish 410.591.3037 MargMaiz@gmail.com
2004 - 10th reunion Amy Campbell – Note from Amy’s father: On April 14, 2012, Amy married Adam Kent Barklage, from St. Louis. She has a new horse named Bently. Margaret “Marney” Babbitt – I have accepted a new position
Rachele Trainor – After graduation I moved to Colorado where I attended the Art Institute of Colorado. I took eight credits per quarter, graduating in three years with Cum Laude honors and a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Retail Management. My senior year of college I landed an internship at Marie Claire magazine in New York, which allowed me to realize the direction I wanted to take for my career path. After graduation I moved to New York, where I interned in the sales department at Diane von Furstenberg. I was in a dream there, seeing Diane every day and working with buyers from major companies such as Neiman’s and Barney’s. I left DVF, and took a position as a sales assistant at Patterson J. Kincaid. While only at PJK for a few months, I had applied for a position at fashion magazine to get back into the
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Ten year prediction, class of 2003 world I loved most. Well the process of getting back into the magazine world would land me on a hit new show on CBS called “The JOB.” I beat out over a hundred thousand people and starred on the show, with the end result of me winning the position as fashion assistant at Cosmopolitan Magazine. It has been a whirlwind of having a spread written on me in the April issue to guest staring on shows such as Married to Jonas. It is crazy to think that this is just the beginning of this crazy journey called life. Katie Hall – Always nice to see an Oldfields email! I wanted to take a minute and give you my class note, as well as notes for a few of my best OS friends! I am living in DC and working for an economic consulting firm while finishing up my Master’s in HR from Georgetown. My sister Lindsay Hall (’06) is going into her third year at GW Law. We see OS girls all the time, we are even having dinner with Caroline Nichols Lawler ’04 and Kady Paradise ’04 and Kate Tracey ’07 this Thursday. Maddy Darrell ’06 just designed shirts for CWonder that have hit stores, and is keeping busy with her graphic design career! Jessie Isaacs- Henry ’05 got married in Charleston in November
Rachele Trainor ’05 2012 and is at dental school at University of Maryland. On a sadder note, my father Dr. John Hall, passed away this November after a short battle with cancer and I was so grateful for all of the love and support my family received from the Oldfields community. It is so true that once you are an Oldfields girl, you are always an Oldfields girl! Once I finish my Masters in August I will have more time to be more present as a class agent, so please let me know what I can do to help! Hope all is well with you!
2008
Ashley Nelson – I just completed my second half marathon, and my half-sister greeted me at the finish line! I am currently living in Denver, in graduate school full-time, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors here in Colorado by skiing, running, hiking, and biking. Allie Singer – I graduated from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas last May 2012 with a BS in Hotel Administration. I worked on the Las Vegas Strip at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino as a Sales Coordinator for the following 8 months. I was recruited to come work at a Marriott in San Antonio, Texas as a sales manager and have been
living here since February. I still keep in touch with my Oldfields friends and we get together every couple months. Most recently one was down here in San Antonio visiting. Kate Roesch ’08 – Mulembe! (Hello in LuMasaaba) I wish I would have been able to make Alumnae Weekend but it is a little far to travel from Uganda to Baltimore for a weekend. I am at the moment a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Uganda. I am teaching at a Primary Teachers College near Mbale (really close to Kenya). I absolutely love it! I have been working a lot on malaria education at and around my college with other primary schools, while teaching science and literacy skills, and creating a positive behavior management system for my college. I have been here since November 2012 and will leave December 2014/January 2015.
2010 Elizabeth “Liz” Wolfe – I am a junior at Lynchburg College. I love coming back to Oldfields whenever I get the chance. Go Greens!
2011 Katherine “Kate” Brennan – Kate has been elected President of the Student Government Association at St. Mary’s College of Maryland for the 2013-2014 school year. She was also selected as an Orientation Leader for incoming freshman in the fall.
2009
Emily Acle – Emily recently finished up a five-month internship with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in the retail/merchandise division. She graduated cum laude from LIM College on May 31 and is on the job hunt!
Ashley Nelson, ’08 and her sister
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turning points births Emma Cecil Malik ’97 Alexander Noor Malik January 17, 2013 Liz Hoogenboom Clary ’95 Emma Louise Clary April 20, 2013
marriages Allegra Knight ’90 December 20, 2012 Liz Hoogenboom Clary ’95 February 2013 Sara Gorman ’01 June 29, 2013
in memoriam Frances Fleming Barnard ’37 January 22, 2013 Joyce Plumb Smith ’34 December 2012 Peggy Anne de Mercado Hansen ’41 December 31, 2012
Sara Gorman ’01
Carol Allen King ’44 June 24, 2012 Cornelia Register Hoagland ’45 April 18, 2012 Margaret Peabody Cotten ’75 April 29, 2012 Margaret Geary Johnson ’60 May 2013 Nancy Vernay (Past Faculty/Staff) October 19, 2012 Courtney Harold Ervin Sr. (Past Faculty/Staff) June 22, 2013 Liz Hoogenboom Clary ’95
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Allegra Knight ’90
fall 2013 gatherings Mendham, NJ Area Gathering at the residence of Beirne Donaldson ’64 | Tuesday, September 17 Hillsboro, NC Area Gathering at the residence of Board of Trustees member Debbie Hill ’71 | Monday, September 23 Charlotte, NC Area Gathering at the residence of Peter & Amy Barry P’16 (Julia) | Tuesday, September 24 Atlanta, GA Area Gathering at the residence of Esther McMaster ’87 | Wednesday, September 25 Charleston, SC Area Gathering at the residence of Jenny Waters Reynolds ’78 | Thursday, September 26 Dallas, TX Area Gathering at the residence of Gary & Mary Machak P’15 (Megan) | Tuesday, October 1 Houston, TX Area Gathering at the residence of Stephen & Betty Newton P’09 (Elizabeth) | Wednesday, October 2 Easton, MD Area Gathering at the residence of Susan Young Granville ’64 | Tuesday, October 8 Haverford/Philadelphia, PA Area Gathering at the residence of Board of
Trustees member
Christine Appleby Martinelli ’83 | Wednesday, October 9
Baltimore, MD Area Gathering, hosted by Spirit Campaign Cabinet members James & Stuart Pitcher P’14, ’15 (Kiefer & Barrett) | Thursday, October 10
Boston, MA Area Gathering, hosted by Edith “Deedie” Clark Bouscaren ’71 | Monday, October 21 Greenwich, CT Area Luncheon at the Stanwich Club, hosted by Spirit Campaign Cabinet Chair Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 and Board of Trustees member Lisa Wood Wright ’84 | Tuesday, October 22
Metropolitan New York City Gathering at the Racquet & Tennis Club, hosted by Board of Trustees member David Carroll & wife Sally P’13 (Ashley) | Tuesday, December 3
Greenwich, CT Area Gathering at the residence of Spirit Campaign Cabinet Chair Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 | Wednesday, December 4
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the largo core society Debbie Hill ’71 has graciously decided to include Oldfields in her estate plan because of the great impact that the School had on her development as a person: “I have reached an age where estate planning really matters. What you say in your estate plan reflects your values and lets those who have contributed to the quality of your life feel your appreciation. When I reflect on my own life, I think of Oldfields first for its contribution to the richness of my life and for shaping my values. Oldfields expanded my vision of the world and gave me mentors and friends whom I cherish today. I have included Oldfields in my legacy plans and encourage all alumnae with largeness of heart to do so, too. Go WHITES!” To learn more about the benefits of membership in The Largo Core Society, please contact Ryan W. Kirk, Assistant Director of Development, at 443-662-1017, or at KirkR@OldfieldsSchool.org
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Oldfields Legacy
the largo core society Largo Core – Largeness of Heart – is the name given to the society established to recognize those with the vision to include Oldfields School in their estate planning. As a member of the Largo Core Society, you will have an important impact in shaping the values and traditions of generations to come and in ensuring a strong future for Oldfields as the School moves towards its 150th anniversary and beyond. Your legacy will be an investment in the future of young women and our world. Anonymous (3)
Dawn Danagher Peters ’78
Elizabeth Dickson ’49
Ilana Feldberg Adelman ’88
Mr. & Mrs. Hawley &
Caroline Gouverneur Dillon ’45
Mertze Anderson ’75
Wendy Rogers P’82 GP’12
Reynolds duPont, Sr. P’62, ’71
Carol Atterbury ’74
Ronald Romanowicz P’87, ’89
Cassandra Small Franklin 1899
Edith Clark Bouscaren ’71
Susan West Ross ’64
Stephen Fuller P’60, ’62
Elizabeth Atkinson Bryan ’39
Edith Salisbury P’90
Susan Latimer Gibson ’73
Jacquelin Thomas Carey ’64
Katharine duPont Sanger ’62
Sandra Clarholm Gibson ’58
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carroll
Maria Carter Satterfield ’44
Jane Goodale ’44
Eloise Gilbert Savi ’42
Margaret Samson Harris ’36
Riley Chapin ’83
William Scanlan P’93
Elizabeth Lee Boothe Howell ’20
Pamela Prizer Chernick ’66
Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52 P’84
Margaret Geary Johnson ’60
Samantha Coker ’90
Sarah Buck Schmader ’82
Katherine Young Keck ’19
Barbara Trotter Collins ’77
Robin Gimbel Senior ’71
Elizabeth Eierman Kennedy ’44
Pauline Combé-Clark ’73
Carla Simmons P’98
Amanda Lake ’82
Janna Conti ’81
Michael Simpson P’85
William T. Littleton P’84
Lara Burns Cunningham ’65
Cannon Simpson Stoffel ’76
Suzanne W. McCarthy P’76
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Darrell P’06
Katherine Trautlein ’81
Duncan McCulloch III
Margaret McKee Elwood ’75
Margaret Ulle ’78
Kim York McNamara ’63 P’97
Carol Hubbell Engebretson ’72
Vanessa Weber ’73
Janet Coit Meegan ’38
Elaine Foster ’51
Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth ’37
Gay Griscom Mehegan ’56
Terrell Garrard ’62
Natalie Riegel Weymouth ’61
Terence Nolan P’90
Helen Frederick Gray ’51
Mariah Sibley Wolffe ’83
Jane Morton Norton ’26
Lisa Wood Wright ’84
Anne Gray Pratt ’34
Carter P’81 GP’15
Sheila Wiley Harrell ’90 John Hawks Daphne Preece Hellmuth ’55 Debbie Hill ’71 Laura Hoskins ’94 Kingsley FitzHugh Jack ’64 Cory Jones Jackson ’85 P’12, ’13
Katherine Wright ’90
Margaret Hamilton Riley ’11
We also offer our appreciation to the
Jan Scott
following donors, now deceased, who have provided a gift through their estate in
Margaret Suter Rood ’31 Beverly Bissell Sullivan ’66 Regina Johnson Tomlinson P’78, ’80, ’85
perpetual support of Oldfields School:
Helen “Miss Herky” Travers
Edgar Lawton P’85
Martha Osborne Adams ’48
Mary Mixsell Waldron ’28
Denise Alexandre LeComte ’72 P’06
Marion H. Allen III P’92, ’96
Ann Hickok Warner ’54
Jennifer Littleton ’84
Carolyn Coit Bates ’46 P’73
Gretchen V. Welsh GP’89
Elizabeth Turner Love ’90
Susan Brandau ’30
J. Michael Welsh P’89
Carlisle VanMeter Mayer ’78 P’14
Edward Cobb P’76
Nancy Crompton Wendell ’39
Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Susie Menzies P’03
Mary Elizabeth Eppes Cutchin ’24
Cynthia Bullock Woodger ’49
Susan Hadden Lawrence ’65
Lily Dulles Van Pelt ’26
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Oldfields School Concert & Theatre Series Free concerts and cultural events for the local community All performances at 7:00pm
David Hernandez
(American Idol 7th Season Top 12) with Matthew Haze (acoustic set)
October 25, 2013
The Kuznick Trio
(piano, cello, and violin)
November 8, 2013
Atlantic Guitar Quartet
(originated from the Peabody School of Music)
December 6, 2013
Dee Brown
(Jazz music celebrating the music of Martin Luther King)
January 17, 2014
Harpeth Rising
“New Grass Revival meets Fairport Convention” – SKYE Magazine
February 14, 2014
Run Boy Run
(Blue Grass Funk)
April 4, 2014
An Evening of One-Acts
(A contemporary celebration of Shakespeare’s women with two one-act plays; In Juliet’s Garden and Merry Regiment of Women) november 1-3, 2013
Murder on Center Stage (backstage murder mystery)
February 15 & 16, 2014
Godspell
(a musical based upon The Gospel According to St. Matthew)
April 25-27, 2014
The David Niven Theatre Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please contact (410) 472-4800 for more information. Concert Series made possible by International Humanities, Inc. Oldfields School | 1500 Glencoe Road | Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152 | 410-472-4800 | OldfieldsSchool.org
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Oldfields Magazine Staff Laurie G. Hurd Acting Editor Megan Mardiney ’82 Creative Director, The Mardiney Group, Inc. Photography: Eliza Broaddus, Brian Vinyard, Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P’12, John Dean, Bill Gray Contributors: Katie Aiken Ritter, Ryan Kirk, Taylor Smith, Parnell Hagerman, Laurie G. Hurd, Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15, Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P’12
Oldfields magazine
Oldfields is committed to ensuring a diverse community. The School welcomes national and international students into a community that nurtures a multitude of talents, skill levels, and learning styles. At Oldfields, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socioeconomic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. Oldfields School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. ©2013 by Oldfields School. Oldfields Magazine is published twice a year by Oldfields School. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Oldfields is a private, nonprofit, educational corporation. Oldfields is an organization described in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions to Oldfields are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Correspondence for Oldfields School should be addressed to: Oldfields School, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321.
Alumnae & Development Office Staff Laurie Hurd Director of Development
Editorial Inquiries: Article submissions and letters are welcome and should be sent to the editor at Oldfields Magazine, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321 or via email to communications@OldfieldsSchool.org. Submission guidelines are available upon request. Oldfields Magazine and Oldfields School are not responsible for loss, damage, or other injury to unsolicited manuscripts, photography, or artwork. Any letters sent to the magazine may be published in upcoming issues of Oldfields Magazine or other publications of Oldfields School.
Ryan Kirk Assistant Director of Development
The editor reserves the right to edit published letters for length. Oldfields Magazine is a controlled circulation publication. Circulation questions and address changes should be sent to Oldfields Magazine Circulation, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321.
Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15 Director of Alumnae Affairs
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