THE LAMP
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 3 Spring 2013
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Dear Oldfields Family: As I approach my last few months as head of our beloved school, I am sure that I view the next stage of my life very much as our seniors do; with anticipation, excitement, and a little bit of fear about what the future holds. However, like each Oldfields girl, I will take the Oldfields “magic” and love with me. Oldfields is not left behind, but remains a part of us as we venture forth into the next stage in our lives. This is why when our graduates return for Alumnae Weekend; they truly feel as though they are returning home. When I came back to Oldfields in 2008, it was a homecoming for me as well. It has been both a joy and a privilege to watch Oldfields reemerge as the mission-driven, family-oriented school that has become a part of each and every one of us. This success has been the result of the dedicated efforts of faculty, alumnae, parents, and Board members, all of whom cherish the Taylor Smith and Grace `15 School and its focus. Once again, we are fully enrolled, have a balanced budget, and are looking towards the future. One reflection of the current strength of Oldfields is the fact that we are no longer focused on surviving, but rather on thriving. During Alumnae Weekend this year, we will be launching a capital campaign leading up to our sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017. Our goal is to raise 12 million dollars for a variety of projects, including the restoration of Old House, new facilities, as well as for endowment. We believe that by the launch, we will be nearly halfway to our goal! Please come home to Oldfields for the campaign launch on April 27th.
Taylor Smith Head of School
INSIDE
History in the Making • Admission Office Update • OS Behind the Lens Alumna Spotlight: Taylor Franks `11 • Alumnae Weekend 2013 • Annual Fund Update