1999-2000 Alu ni/Holiday ISSUB

Holiday Program

1999

Cover Photo: Steward Alumni (I to r from rear) Shahwar Qureshi, Mary Harvard Nolde, Peyton Jones, and Scott Moncure - see story page 2

Top left: Stuart Smith, Grade 4 Top right: Fifth Graders (I to r) Finley Turner, Lindsey Goodstein. Monica Casper Middle left: Katy Kasper. grade 5 Middle right: First graders (I to r front) Zachary Corey, Claire McKeown. Borden Porter; (rear) Chrissy Edwards (with head turned). Stuart Good Bottom left: Kim Vilas, grade 7 Bottom right: Leigh Bedinger. grade 5

From The Headmaster

As educators, we know the value of service to others, its importance to the moral and ethica l development of young people, and the role that parents, along with the school , can play in implementation. In the 1960's, the concept of serv­ing others reached a high point, beginning with the call by President Kennedy that Americans respond to the needs of others on a world-wide scale through the Peace Corps program and later, on the domestic level through VISTA, Volunteers In Service To America. The idea of service to the community continued with the War on Poverty , a greater awareness of the pl ight of many Americans in Appalachia and other rural areas on the country, and in the activities and programs involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

With the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King , Jr. , Medgar Evers, the contro­versies surrounding the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandal , a loss of idealism and a turning inward for many individual Ameri­cans occurred . The ideals of community service, therefore , waned significantly in the following decades, best exemplified, per­haps, in the period known as the "Me Generation ."

While it is difficult to determine if change is in the wind for this nation, it is clear, however, that schools continue to be the one constant institution that emphasizes the importance of community service in their missions or philosophies; they thus establish formal programs that benefit both the needs of the school and those of the surround­ing community.

It is this ethos of caring that gives life and meaning to a school. In our desire to emphasize the sense of family and community at Steward, the role of parents takes on a greater importance. Within programmatic guidelines estab­lished by Steward, parents can design projects that allow them to work along with their children while simultaneously establishing the

sense of r------------------------. community

Volume 6, Number 2 February 2000

The Blue & Gold Connection is published four times each year for

The Steward School community_

Roger Coulombe Headmaster

Kelley Cuneo Editor

Sue Drzal Layollt & Design

The Steward School 11600 Gayton Road

Richmond, Virginia 23233

involvement and social action.

The form of community service projects can be far­reach ing and as varied as the imagi­nation will allow. Middle School students at

the pre K-12 Georgetown Day School in Washington , D.C. assist in building houses as part of their community service program. Other schools host Special Olymics on their campuses in the spring. Such SUbstantial programs may culminate in a week-long event, but the on­going plann ing and preparation over previous weeks and months strengthen and sol idify the concept of family/school cooperation. Students sometimes see individual endeavors as overwhelming , but the results of cooperative ventures that involve many others demon­strate that much can be accom­plished when people work together to achieve a common goal.

Community service projects, however, need not be so extensive as to impact on the learning experi­ences of students. At all-school or grade levels such projects as beautifying the campus, planting a garden, cleaning a local park or stream, feeding the homeless and hungry through church programs, to name just a few, accomplish the desired goal of serving others. These activities are extremely important for students because they learn the value of giving something back to the community from which they have benefitted. Unlike the study of algebra or history or the like, where results of such study may not become apparent for yea rs, students learn that practical hard work leads to immediate and tangible results. These experiences may not strictly be called "school", but they certainly have much to do with education.

A major component of Steward's mission includes the idea of "instilling the values of respon­sible citizensh ip" in its students; our consistent encouragement to our students to be actively involved in community service sustains that concept.

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ALUMNI ACTION by Mary Harvard Nolde

Editor's NOle:

About the over Photo - Steward is very fortunate to have several alumni on its staff also involved in the increasing alumni activities of the school. Shown on the front cover photo (from back, left to right):

Shahwar Qureshi '90 (University of V irginia) returned to Steward in 1995 as a member of the tutorial staff, This year she is also teaching a grade 7 mathematics class. Mary Han'ard Nolde '93 CSt. Mary's College; College ofCharleston)joined the administrative staff this past summer as Director of A lumni Affairs & Annual Giving. Peyton Jones '94 (University of Richmond) is now serving as President of the Alumni Association (story on page 6). A. Scott Moncure '83 has been with Steward since 1994 as Director of Admission.

Alumni News

Fielding Archer had an article about his artwork in the Richmond Times Dispatch. It described his work and an­nounced his solo show which consisted of his new artwork. These paintings were displayed in November at the Main Art Gallery.

Bill Northen is the vice presi­dent and chief financial officer for Sterling International , LTD. He has been kind enough to donate an eight-day, seven-night trip for two to London. This trip will be auctioned

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off at the Parents' Association Auction in April. Thanks, Bill.

Class 01 '81 Denise & Robert Dietz are

now serving as your class agents. Please share your news with them at dfdietz@aol.com. Thanks, Robert & Denise!

Carson Box, son of Gwen Parker Box '83 and husband Doug.

Keith Fairly was promoted to Strategic Account Executive for Ikon North America and will be covering the entire state of Virgin ia. This will allow him to provide outstand ing solu­tions to companies so they may focus on their core competencies.

Susan Hudgins Hood and husband Tom have moved to Kentucky for a year. Their next move wil l be to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Class 01 '82

teacher at Longan Elementary School in Henrico County. She is also busy with craft shows where she sells her own creations.

Congratulations to Wyman Smith and wife Laura on the birth of their baby boy, Parker, on Febru­ary 1, 1999. Denise & Robert Dietz '81 are Parker's godparents.

Class of '83 Congratu lations to Gwen

Parker Box and her husband Doug on the birth of their son, Carson, on April 20, 1999. Gwen has worked with the Virgin ia Resources Author­ity for ten years and has been promoted to stay-at-home Mom. Gwen has accepted the position as your class agent. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact her at dougbox@msn.com. Thanks, Gwen!

Chris Law is eloping with fiancee Suzanne to Las Vegas because they want to get married in front of Elvis. A formal ceremony

Marion Bailie is a 2nd grade

Susan Cramer Twmmg 'B4 & husband Larry wllh children Chad (I) and Amy

will take place at a later date for family and friends . They will be moving to St. Louis , Missouri.

Robinnette Turner Wrobel and her husband Jeff are expecting their third child this summer. She is really enjoying her work with the home-school co-op in Harrisonburg .

Class of '84 Susan Cramer Twining and

husband Larry are enjoying thei r time in Italy, where they expect to stay for another year and a half. Susan and Larry are expecting a baby in June and are thrilled to be having child number th ree in their family.

Class of '86 Curt Nichols joined two col­

leagues and started a law practice in Northern Virginia. He is also coaching a youth basketba ll team on the side.

Class of '88 Stephanie Kay has accepted

the position as your class agent. Please share your news with her at stephaniekay@earthlink.net. Thanks, Stephanie.

Jennifer Keller is working on getting her Master of Arts degree

from North Carolina State University and is pursuing Entomology -the study of bugs. She also has an exciting internship with a bee keeper.

Matthew Smith married Anne Strawbridge Moore on December 17, 1999. They will continue to live in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt is contract sa lesman for This End Up Furniture and is a cavalry officer in the Tennessee Army National Guard .

Ron Spillers is staying busy with his dental practice and enjoys making guitars. He did find time to tie the knot with girlfriend Lorian Pattinson in October of 1999. After a blissfu l week­

long engagement, the couple ex­changed vows on the fron t lawn of their Bon Air home with all of their family present. Ron's thoughts about the wedding were "It was perfect...thank goodness we had enough Dixie cups!"

Corey Turnage is working for Richmond Decorating and is enjoying his job.

Class 01 '91 Mike Boston is living in Surfside

Beach, South Carolina, and is doing very well. He wil l be getting married in February 2000.

Heather Teachey is working at B1 03.7 FM as a sales repre­sentative. She has agreed to serve as your class agent. You may send your news to her at hteachey@mindspring.com.

Class of '92 Jimmy Benson agreed to

serve as your class agent. Please share your news with him at jimmyb2@mindspring.com. Thanks, Jimmy!

Coleman Dejarnette mar­ried Edie Wyman on November 20, 1999. Jimmy Benson '92 and Faisal Qureshi '92 were groomsmen in their wedding.

Randy Howard graduated with honors from the Common­wealth of Vi rg inia Law Enforce­ment Academy on December 17, 1999. Be careful with speeding, everyone !

Kate Porter Murray is the manager at Irresistibles, so stop by and let her help you with your wardrobe.

Faisa l Qureshi graduated from University of Richmond Law School in December 1999. Con­gratulations!

Class of '93 Jamie Brock is living in Del

Ray Beach, Florida and working for Teligent as a site acquisitions specialist.

Cathy Cooper is living in Charleston, South Carolina, and works at the Carolina Yacht Club as sailing coordinator. She has just retu rned from a trip to Italy , where she had a great time.

Marshall Jamerson is currrently working with The Oak­land School as a counselor. She is applying to nursing school for the upcoming year.

Michael Malarkey and his new wife Caroline are living in Rialto , Ca lifornia.

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Meghan Hajek '98 (center) has become a key member of rhe CarnegIe- Mellon crew

Stephanie Mann is living in Boston and has received the lead role in the production of Alice in Wonderland. She will also be performing in the opera Four Acts. Both productions will be held in Boston in April. Congratulations, Stephanie.

Alex Mayers and wife Krysti are currently living in Michigan, where he is working on a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Languages from Andrews University. He is also working as a teacher's assistant.

Class of '94 Monty Agee and his wife

Tiffany had a baby, Caleigh Eliza­beth, on November 12, 1999. Congratulations !

Nathan Daniel has just moved back to Richmond and is working for Honeywell Company. He is the SAP training coordinator for new computer software.

Jeremy Miller is working for Ukrop's and enjoying it. He and his fiancee are planning a 2000 wedding.

Class of '95 Frazier Orgain

graduated in December 1999 from Virg inia Military Institute. He is now student-teaching at Short Pump Middle

School.

Class of '96 Corbin

Adamson IS in game.

her last semester at Mary Baldwin College. She is student-teaching at Shelburne Middle School. What a lucky group of seventh graders!

Class of '98 Meghan Hajek is

captain of Carnegie­Mellon's crew team, which she helped row to victory

Monty '94 & TIffany Agee wl rh n ew daugh rer Ca/elgh.

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against the University of Georgia. Congratulations !

Whitney Hajek is working hard on the varsity cheerleading squad at Syracuse University, where she has been accepted into the School of Communications.

Scott Howard is working with a construction company and is very active with his local fire department.

Cabell Jones attends Hampden-Sydney College and has declared his major in history. He hopes someday to return to Steward and teach in the middle and upper schools. He has also accepted the position as your class agent. Please contact him at CBJ78@aol.com--he would love to hear from you.

Aaron Payne is attending Marshall University where he is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Sara Rossmoore is a resident assistant at James Madison Univer­sity, where she is an education major. She has also accepted the position as your class agent. Please contact her at SRossmoore@aol.com. She would love to hear from you .

Mike Schirick is a sophomore at Will iam Paterson College and is playing basketball for them. His team is leading the New Jersey Athletic Conference and is ranked among the top NCAA Division III schools.

Ned Trice IS a sophomore at Virginia Tech and is majoring in geography. He plans on taking a NOLS trip to Africa and enjoys other activities such as kayaking and climbing.

Class of '99 Scott Adams is currently

playing in a band while attending Ferrum College. He and Drew Cosby '98 reun ited recently and had a great time catching up.

Matt Gottwald attends College of Charleston. He is taking an EMT class this semester and will hope­fully work with the rescue squad. He says hello to his classmates and has accepted the position as your class agent. Please share your news with him at jmgottwa@edisto.cofc.edu. Thanks, Matt !

Emily Padow has started spring training for synchronized

Alumni rerum to Steward to partiCipate In the Alumni Panel DiSCUSSion (I to r) Amanda Taggart '99, Ned Trice '98, Whitney Hajek '98, Meghan Hajek '98, Stephen Paulette '99, Alec Kean '95, and Sara Rossmoore '98.

swimming at Wheaton College. Her team is ranked fourth in the country. Congratulations, Emily!

Stephen Paulette has joined Phi Chi Theta business fraternity and has also helped start up Freshman Fellowship at the College of William & Mary.

Rusty Perk ins loves Virginia Tech . He received his EMT certifi-

cation and joined the Rescue Squad Team in Blacksburg. He has also accepted the position of your class agent. Please share your news with him at rujrz@vt.edu. Thanks, Rusty !

Seven Steward Grads Return for Alumni Panel Discussion

Seven alums came back to campus in January to help the juniors and seniors understand what college life is really like. These 1995-1999 graduates all agreed that Steward did a fantastic job of preparing them for college life. They talked about their coursework and stressed time management as one of the keys to success. Believe it or not, our alumni even admitted how important it is to go to class. On behalf of The Steward School , we thank our alumni for sharing their holiday break with us!

Alumni reunite to play (or cheer on former classmates) In the Alumni Basketball Came.

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Hoopin' It Up with Alumni

This year we added a little twist to the annual basketball games by teaming the 70's and 80's against the 90's. Stewart Jones '88, Keith Fa irly '81, Bo Steele '87, and Corey Turnage '88 played a "cut­throat" game against Matt Gottwald '99, Rusty Perkins '99, Brian McGehee '97, and Welly Sanders '98. Catherine Leitch '93, Mary Harvard Nolde '93 , Cindy Matthews '92 and Meghan Hajek '98 came and had a blast playing a small three-an-three game. Thank you to all who partici­pated and came to the social at Shackleford's afterwards.

Alumni Spotlight­Peyton Jones '94

Peyton Jones left Steward in 1994 .. . now he's back! Let's learn a liN/e more about Peyton and how he has reconnected with Steward.

The Steward School Alumni Class Agents

Denise & Robert Dietz '8 1 Gwen Parker Box '83 Stephanie Kay '88 Heather Teache '9 1 Jinuny Ben on '92

abell Jones '98 ara Rossmoore '98

Rusty Perkins '99 Man G rt\ aid'

dfdiet aol.com dougbox sn.com stephaniekay earthl ink.net hlCc'lchey lindspring.eom j immyb2 G lindspring,com CBJ78 ao l.eom

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Plea e contact your la agent if you ha e an nel to hare. AI 0, i o u are in tere ted in being a la agent, pl ea e contact Ma ry Harvard

Nolde '93 in the De e lopm ent ffi ce at 804) 740-3394 ext. 522

Throughout college, Peyton remained involved with The Steward School. He began his involvement as an alumnus by participating in events such as the Alumni Panel , where he shared his college experi­ences and insight with current students about how to beg in the college admission process. Peyton also assisted with the implementa­tion of the school 's marketing plan.

He gathered

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What years did you attend The Steward Schoo l?

I enrolled in 1989, which was my eighth grade year, and I loved il. I graduated in 1994.

With what types of act ivities were you involved?

Two activities had a great impact on me. The first was serving on the Honor Council from 9th until 12th grade. It was difficult at times, especially when my friends had to come in, but it gave me the sense of honor and showed me how Impor­tant the honor code is to live by. The second was when I worked on S.O.D.A. (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes). I enjoyed the interaction with the lower grades.

What helped you the most at Steward ?

Rusty Perkms '99 (left) and Cabell jones '98 enjoyed sharmg old limes at the Alumm SOCIal.

information from various media resources to determine the best method for spreading the mission of The Steward School. He also served as the class agent for his graduating class and was the Chairman of the Alumni Annual Giving Campaign for 1998-99. Currently, he is the PreSident of The Steward School Alumni Association.

I found that Steward's close environment, including the low studentlteacher ratio, provided the atmosphere I needed to develop confidence in my own abilities. Steward placed an emphasis on the development of our written and oral communication abilities, through writing and public speaking

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My main goal is to increase involvement. When people call, I want them to be able to get right into a commiNee or help organize an event. This is the way we need to start. I know it will take some time for things to run smoothly, but if we start with the simple things the Alumni Association will become a strong organization.

I am open to suggestions, questions, comments, or concems from anyone. Please feel free to e­mail me at pevtonjones@aol.com and I will provide you with as much information as possible.

Alumnl and current students prepare ro barrie for rhe reboundl

courses, where I gamed skills that I have found to be absolutely critical to my success both m college and in my work today

Where did you go to Col­lege?

I aNended the University of Richmond's E. Claibome Robms School of Business, graduating m 1999 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Mar­keting .

Now that you have gradu­ated, what are you doing?

I am workmg with CircUIt City Stores, Inc., m the corporate offices. I work in the Merchandising Department as a control buyer Basically, I mont tor the flow of goods through the company When thmgs are out of stock, we buy more to replenish the supply. I am also The Steward School Alumnt Association President, which has been fun because I have been m contact with people I have not seen in years.

What are some of your goals for the Alumn i Association?

I have great expectations for the Alumni Association m the year to come. Already we have worked to expand the opportuntties for partici-

pation through the creation of new positions, such as association officers and commiNee chairs. As a group, the association has been extremely successful m its endeavor to increase the number of events and social gatherings it sponsors. These have included the addition of regular gatherings for "Socials" at local restaurants, social events held on the Steward campus, and the Alumnt Basketball Challenge.

Alumni Association Azalea Sale

April 7 & 8, 2000

Volunteers are needed! Please contact Mary Harvard Nolde about helping out on Friday

and Saturday to sell azaleas. 740-3394 ext. 522

Annual Giving Update

The 1999-2000 nnual i ing ampaign i \ ell und rway! According to nmpaignChairman Luke ewcomb. "Our goal i etat 15 1,750 and we I ok r. rward to the challenge ofnot j u t meetl ng it but exceeding it." te\ ard has al read rai ed 139,089.62 in gifts and pledges a of

February 4, 2000.

MAKE IT HAPPEN!

ash in Hand: Pledge Balance: ·M Pledge Balance:

ash & Pledges

1998-1999 74,087.36 17.559.10 $2.975.00 94,621.46

1999-2000 101,946.13 $34,584.92

$2,558.57 $ 139,089.62

The 1999-2000 Annual i ing nm paign end on Ju ne30, 2000. If ou ha e any que lion regarding nnual Givi ng or \ ould like to serve as a volunteer. please contact Mary Hanfard Nolde '93 in the Developm ent

ffi eat (804) 740-3394 e t. 522.

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Holiday Happenings at Steward Charity Begins at Home

The true spirit of the season was evident on Steward's cam­pus during the weeks preceding the holidays . The traditional Thanksgiving Program featured choral selections and special presentations from various mem­bers of the student body. It was a meaningful way to begin this time of family celebration and thanks.

The annual Holiday Choral Tour brought cheer to many citizens in the Richmond community; groups from all divisions of the school participated in community service activities to make the season special for the less fortunate; and the annual Holiday Program was a spirited kick-off to the winter break.

Santa Overcomes the Millennium Blues by Bonnie Anderson

The 1999 Holiday Program began on a "blue" note with Santa (Leigh Bedinger) in the midst of a slump due to the fact that the oncoming Millenn ium would be a time of change. He would no longer be needed to del iver the holiday toys because on-line shopping would be the trend of the future . Of course , the Millennium bugs (Grade 1) didn't help cheer him up either. It took the cooperati on of the toys (Kindergarten) , the rein­deer (Grade 4) , the disco Santas (Grade 3) , and the heavenly angelic band (Grade 2) to begin lifting the sp irits of the not-so­jolly old elf! Mr. Simon (Spencer Hamrick), the local toy factory owner, pitched in to help the cause by supplying the toy factory with extra toys as well as encouraging

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Santa with a speech on the impor­tance of "tradition ." The factory workers and elves (Grade 5) created an e-mail that went out to all of earth's children asking them to light a candle in support of Santa. The reindeer took Santa on a pre-

Good deeds were abundant at Steward for the holidays. The Lower Schoolers collected "Toys for Tots" and the front hall of Dixon was literally filled with gifts that brought happiness to many Richmond children . Our K-5 students also collected canned goods for a refugee family for Thanksgiving .

Upper School chorus members entertain local nursing home residents with the sounds of the season.

holiday flight to view the grand illumination. It was just what was needed to lift his spirits and get him back on the job for Christmas Eve 1999.

The "Millennium Blues" was an energy packed performance that brought smiles to the performers and the audience. We would like to thank everyone involved in making our traditional Holiday Program another successful evening !

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heck 0111 (he pholOs on (he inside cover pages for a glimpse of (he

Jim-filled Holiday Program!

Middle and Upper Schoolers also got in the spirit with various classes , clubs , and advisory groups taking on projects to benefit others:

• Mrs. Mary Turner's advisory group collected and donated more than 70 coats to ACES for needy ch ildren. This group also adopted a needy child for Christmas.

• Mr. Maruca's advisees pro­vided Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gifts for two fam ilies in Richmond.

• Ms. Malone's advisory col­lected 362 canned goods and donated them to the Centra l Virg inia Food Bank.

• Mrs. Duke's group wrote special notes and made tray favors for delivery to the Children's Hospi­tal throughout the year.

• Mrs. Meyer's World Studies and Government classes made and displayed a poster for a "char­ity of the month" fund raiser. They have already sent funds to the National Wildlife Fund and the Free Tibet movement.

• Mrs. Maclin's advisees raised money with a "dress down day" which they donated to the Salva­tion Army Thanksgiving Fund.

• Mrs. Karmolinski's group provided a Thanksg iving meal and holiday gifts for a young mother and child .

• Mr. Inge's advisees adopted a family for Thanksgiving and con­ducted a toy drive and "servant" auction to benefit the Salvation Army.

• Ms. Shaw's advisory group began a paper recycling program to benefit our environment.

• Members of SAD.D. sold handmade angel ornaments to support the many awareness projects they sponsor throughout the year.

• The Environmental Club sponsored a post-holiday tree recycling program. For a nominal fee , they picked up and discarded Christmas trees. Funds will be used for environmentally con­scious programs of this organiza­tion.

Our students are to be com­mended for their dedication and commitment to comm un ity serv ice!

Lower Schoolers help local Mannes load rhe many roys collecred for rhe Toys for Tors Program (I ro r) Tanner Roe, Roben Gregg, Emily Norman, Claire McKeown (m rhe (ruck) juliana Thursron and Jackie Moncure

Things are Lively in the Lower School

Steward's Lower Schoolers have enjoyed an array of activities in the past few months- numerous field trips, in-class cultural experi­ences, "special" days ("twin day" was a favorite), arts & crafts, and reading ... reading ... reading ,

One of the highlights this fall was National Book Week in Novem­ber when parents, trustees, Stew­ard staffers, and others visited

Lower School classrooms to read a favorite book to the students.

The week began with a special presentation by John and Alexander Wallner, well-known authorslillustra­tors of children's books. A Book Character Parade concluded the week's activities with Upper School student council members joining our Lower Schoolers in the fun in costume.

Thanks to the many who shared their time and talents to make National Book Week so special for the children.

Ferd Baruch, Chairman of Sreward's Board of Trusrees, rakes rime ro visir a Lower School classroom and share a favonre book.

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Middle/Upper Schools on the Move!

Middle School Looks to the Future by Mike Maruca, Head of Middle School

Because of both the need and the desire to provide a better learning environment and some updated facilities, Steward has given the go-ahead for a renovation of the Middle School. Shortly after the ink has dried on final exams in early June, the gutting of most of the existing Middle School building will begin. Work is scheduled for completion before the 2000-2001 academic year begins.

Seventh graders gather by {he lockers: (I (o r) Cary Thompson. Lacy Slabaugh Rachael Meyers. Erin Curris. Blair Su({on. Wallace roung. Lindley Flohr. The Middle Schoolus can look forward {o expanded and Improved facili{ies next year.

The plans call for raising the existing auditorium floor to the level of the stage so that the entire Middle School will be on the same floor. A kitchen facil ity and teach­ers' lounge will be placed at the south end of the auditorium; the remainder of the auditorium will be used for seating. Space lost by the installation of the kitchen and lounge will be recovered by using the present stage area for addi­tional seating (can you picture all that?) .

In addition, almost all class­rooms will be enlarged and made

Welcome

computer-ready, and a computer lab with sixteen stations will be added . Bathroom facilities will be significantly upgraded , along with an improved locker system and an adjacent playground/basketball area specifically for Middle School students.

While music and theater will become itinerant and temporarily housed in the new athletic complex, the art rooms will remain where and as they are for this coming year. The following summer, presuming

all goes according to plan, the large art rooms will be converted

The Steward School community is pleased to welcome the following new students and their families:

into two additional spacious classrooms and a science lab. Wilen all is fin ished ,

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Brianna Bloom - Grade 11 Tucker Bloom - Grade 5

Maureen Collier - Grade 9 Ellis Harman - Grade 11

Heather Keisch - Grade 10 Evan Weiner - Grade 11

the end result will be a great boon for stu­dents, faculty, parents, and all those invested in The Steward School commun ity. September should bring a very

welcome sight to all sixth . seventh , and eighth graders.

Middle Schoolers Dance the Night Away by Wallace Inge

The Middle School celebrated their return to school from a long, hard winter vacation on January 7 with a winter wonderland dance complete with snow. To keep warm, the students danced the night away to the tunes of a professional DJ . The special event of the evening was a stunning performance on the dance floor by 8th grade president Spencer Best and 8th grade science teacher Kendall Malone. All are hoping for a repeat perfor­mance by th is amazing duo at future Middle School dances!

Seniors Plan for the Future

Exams concluded before Upper School students began their long­awaited holiday break- two weeks of relaxation , family activities, ringing in 2000, and gearing up for the next semester. However, for many seniors, the days were fi lled with fine-tuning essays and college applications. Graduation is just around the corner, and there are important plans to be made.

The Steward School is COliege­preparatory, and this extends wel l beyond the academics. Upper School students and their parents are fortunate to have guidance throughout these important four years in the college searchl application process. Bu ilding an admirable transcript of grades and extracurricular activities is just the first step. By their junior year, students are beginning to focus on specific colleges in which they are interested . Pe­rusing the abundance of publica­tions and videos ava ilable at Steward, the search for the perfect "life after Steward" gets

Grade 6 Tracey Best (2, ) Anne Borum (2,S) Philip arter(2) Lauren Co tello (2,S) Bradley De Wet (2,5) Ryan DeLaney (2 ,S)

arah Greenlee (2,S) Hannah Huber (2 , ) Katie-Beth Kurilecz(2, ) Jame McCauley (2) David Parrish (5) Michael Reese (2,5) Anne tiles (2 , ) Kayla Ward (2, )

Gmde 7 Humer Berlinguet (2 , Jessica Bro\ n ( ) Brittany urtis (2, ) Lindley Flohr (2,S) Kate Gamer (2, ) Phi lip Gianfortoni (2,5 Leigh Greene (2, ) Morgan Hutchin on (2, )

alhan Jamerson (2, ) Jeffrey K rn (2, ) Merrick Kranz(2, Rachael Meyers (2,5) Artis Mills ( ) Andrew esmith (2,5) Thomas Neu chu I (2 , )

arah Newcomb (2 , ) Al ison onon (2 , )

oah chnoll (2, )

Students of the Class of 2000 take a breather In the Student Commons.

Lacy labaugh S) Emily Stainback (2,S) Kevin trader 2,S) Blair Sutton (S) Jessica Williamson (2,S) An nie Wise (2,S) Wallace Young (2,

Grade 8 am Baronian (2,S) pencer Best (2,S)

Heather Hajek (2,S) Berkeley Halperin (5) Austin Hamilton (2,S) Lauren Harris ) Jerem Karrnolin ki (2 ,S) Coleman Kay (2 , ) Mary Krumbein ( ) Andy Lawton 2, ) Kristin Parrish (2, ) tad Raab (2, )

Jan1ie atterfield (2,S) Brad Souder (2 ,S) Kendall Tale (S)

Grade 9 hris Byrne (2, )

Mary Congdon ( ) Drew Fields ( )

Grade 10 Jason Ander on (S) Laine Ashker ( )

Grade 11 Ted Benson (2,S) Corbin Brierre (2,S) Neal Bums (2) Alex Duty (2,S) Sally Gottwald (2,S) Ash lee Healey (2) Divan1 Mebta (2,S) Caitlin Rossmoore (S)

Grade 12 A lexa Baker (2,S) Katie Drzal (2,S) Jessica Gray (S) Kristen Miller (2,S) Derek Richard (2,5) Caroline Vend (2)

Headmaster's List (Semester grade point average oj 3. 75+) Alexa Baker- Grade 12 Derek Richard - Grade 12 Ted Ben on - Grade II Sally Gottwald - Grade II Jason Anderson - Grade 10

Congratulations to Honor Roll &

Headmaster's Li t tudents!

usannah Harris ( Leigh Ivan (2 , )

2 = 2nd mark ing period Honor Roll = I st semester Honor Roll

underway. Campus visits and, in some cases , personal interviews follow--then begins the paperwork.

Each step of this process is crucial, and the Steward faculty and staff are there every step of the way with helping hands! It is a time of exhilaration and excitement. Stu­dents anxiously rush home in these months to check the mail for the hopeful words-"Congratulations, you have been accepted ... " The next step? Strolling into Mrs. Brandt's office, proudly presenting the letter that could hold the future .. . and having the cherished "star" on the senior lounge window, sharing your accomplishment with all who pass by. What wonderful , memorable days for seniors !

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Winter Athletics Well Underway by Janet Rice, Athletic Director

The winter athletic season is off to a fantasic beginning. At press time for this Blue & Gold, the boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams are boasting successful seasons. For the boys, the team's leading scorer is senior George Lucas, who is averaging 15.4 points per game. Under the direction of Coaches Jim Duty and Jonathan Coulombe, the team expects to continue on a positive note. Lena Kalvans , Steward's freshman standout from St. Petersburg , Russia , is the girls' team's leading scorer and also the top scorer in the entire Richmond metro area (public and private schools) . She is averaging 30 points per game. Former Steward boys' varsity coach, Stan Pepeliav, is the new coach for Steward (with Coach Rice assisting) .

The MIddle School Cheerleadtng Squad: (back row, 1 10 r) Louisa Kendig, Anne Logan Taylor, Hannah Huber, Harper Early (front) Ashley Robertson, Kayla Ward, Lauren Costello, Tracey Best

The Middle School has three basketball teams: the boys' "A" team is coached by Wallace Inge; the "8" team takes to the court under the leadership of Coach

Steve Kautz; the girls' team (coached by Janet Rice) has a perfect record at press time!

The girls' winter soccer team is playing a varsity schedule for the first time. They are members of the highly competitive League of Independent Schools. Their new coach this season is Catesby Jones , a former Steward soccer coach and referee.

Watch for a complete wrap-up of winter sports in the spring issue of the Blue & Gold.

The Varsity Cheerleadtng Squad (back, I to r) Tom Somervtlle, Taylor Brewer, Murat Bi/gtn (holding WhItney Frostick), Coventry Snell, Chrts Stanley, Coach Ronny Hajek (front I to r) Laura We/Slger, CharmIan Bonner, Annaltsa Palazzotto, Ashlee Healey, Ann Yates Wyatt, Talley Cregory, Jenntfer Cray.

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Cheering Them On Steward is fortunate to have two

cheering squads for the winter sports season . The varsity team now has three male members which gives a boost to team stunting ! Ronny Hajek coaches the enthusastic group.

The Middle School has a squad comprised of sixth graders with coaches Trisha Duke and Kendall Malone .

Mark Your Calendars for the

Parents I Association Auction 2000

Saturday. April 15 The Hermitage

Country Club

Further details will be in your mal'l soon!

Top left: Kindergartners (I to r) Kelly Longe. Heth Owen. Graham Diffee Middle left: Mackenzie Nunnally. grade 1 Middle right: Paulie Lanier. kindergarten Bottom: Fourth graders (I to r) Hunter Ross. Stephen Glanfortonl. Peter Diez. Chris Jacob

Holiday Program

1999 Top: Samatha Spangler. grade 2 Bottom: Sarah Hargrove. grade 3

Back Cover Photo: 4th graders enjoy the Holiday Choral Tour (clock­wise from far right) : Emily Dameron. Anne-Sims Honey. Josh Stafford. Amy Bisger. Beth Dixon. Kitty Ball. Cary Baronian (Polly Cannella in center)

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