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Graduation 2000

Top left: Senior Jessica Gray (I) signs a yearbook while Derek Garnett (center), and Andrew Rankin (r) look on.

Top right: Former Boord Chairman Mike Drzal with daughter. Katie, after presenting her diploma to her.

Center left: Outgoing Boord Chairman Ferd Baruch receives on award from Chalrman-elect Jim Siabough during commencement.

Center right: One of the features of the spectacular graduation reception was a special cake congratulating the Class of 2000.

Lower left: Caroline Vencl receives the Pless Award from Director of Studies/Head of Upper School Carolyn Brandt.

Lower right: Walter Wash, /eft received the Alumni Award from Alumni Association President Peyton Jones

From the Headmaster

Schooling. Why do those of us in the schooling business do it? It doesn 't pay very much. It is a profession that isn 't always held in the esteem as are the legal and medical professions. The great percentage of what we do is under close and constant scrutiny on a daily basis , and what and how we do things are usually seen by the paying customer through the eyes of the youngster at the school. Moreover, the young persons working with us on a regular basis are often somewhat reluctant learners who need a number of different incentives to get the job done.

We do it because each day we see about 180 children in the Lower School arrive early in the morning with bright and wide smiles as they get out of the car, enter the building , and enthusiasti­cally get ready for the day. How many in other enterprises begin their day that way? We do it because we see Middle and Upper School students in the halls exhib­iting great energy and camarade­rie , discussing the many facets of their lives, exchanging jibes and inside jokes. We do it because we see the student at graduation proudly receiving a hard-earned diploma when others at some other time, in some other place,

predicted much less success; because we see a very talented junior achieve a perfect 800 on his SAT math score and a 770 on the verbal test; because we see our classes of kindergartners proudly singing and reciting on stage on Grandparents' Day or during the Holiday Program; because we share in the excitement of a student who has played a great game, or scored the winning goal or basket, or the team that went undefeated during a season and won a tournament championship against favored opponents . We do it because we see the budding thespian performing confidently in a dramatic production, singing in the choral groups, speaking to parents' groups during evening presentations, playing Beethoven, Mozart, or Schubert brilliantly on the piano, or lending a sympa­thetic hand to a friend who is having a tough day.

Who, in other enterprises, and on a regular basis , sees great growth and development, enthusi­asm and optimism, and hard work leading to significant achievement among approximately 400 others in their midst? How many experi­ence year-old proudly read a page

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in a book or put a square peg into a square hole; or show off his pet on Pet Day; or happily introduce a friend visiting for the day, showing off her school ; or attend the party given in a show of appreciation and respect by students for a departing teacher?

And more, much more. Every­thing mentioned here can happen in one day, usually does, and there are at least 174 more during the year. Not bad for a day's - or a year's - work. That's why we do it.

Roger A. Coulombe Headmaster

Enjoy the rest of your

summer!

We'" see you in September.

July 2000

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

The teward choo) community.

Roger Coulombe Headmaster

Kelley Cuneo & Sue Drzal Editors

The · teward choo) lJ 600 Gayton Road

Richmond, Virginia 23233

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The Class of 2000 Looks to the Future

It was a special night for Steward families , friends, and faculty. The Class of 2000 took its final walk as Steward students down the aisle of the gymnasium for commencement exercises on June 9-not only a momentous occasion for the seniors, but also for Steward , as the School cel­ebrated its fi nal commencement in the current gymnasium facility. Next year's graduating class will have the privilege of being the first to hold commencement in the new Athletic Complex currently under construction.

Junior marshals Ted Benson and Corbin Brierre led this year's seniors in the procession. Alexa Baker welcomed family, friends , faculty, and fellow students to the special evening festivities. Speak­ing to her classmates, Alexa also urged them to take the final steps toward choosing their own paths to success. Reverend Kenneth Crumpton delivered the invoca­tion.

Chosen by their classmates as commencement speakers , seniors Justin Bowman and Carter

Eberly shared senti­mental and inspira­tional words with those attend­ing . Justin encour­aged the gradu­ates to seek their own motiva­tion in meeting the challenges of the future. Carter urged his class­mates to find happiness in satisfy­ing careers .

After delivering individual tributes to each graduating senior, Headmaster Roger Coulombe presented a series of special awards. Retiring members of the Board of Trustees were recog­nized : Carrie Camp, Janet Meyers, C.C. Satterfield , and Sharon Wilton. Retiring Chair­man and President of the Board Ferd Baruch was presented with

an award for his leadership services by Chairman-elect Jim Slabaugh .

Graduate Jes­sica Gray was recognized as the one student in the Class of 2000 who has been at Steward since kindergarten and was commended for her contributions in all phases of life at Steward .

JtI~ tln BO\\ mafl \Vas also selected b)' hiS cla'l,mate4; to "Ipeak dl

lh/~ year') commencement

The Department Book Awards, recog­nizing excellence in the various disci­plines, were pre-

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sented to the following students: Carter Eberly (senior), English ; Ted Benson Ounior) , math ; Walter Wash (senior), science; Caroline Vencl (senior) , history; Hannah Hong (senior), music; Eliza Goldman (senior) , art; Justin Bowman (senior) , theatre ; Jamie Rose Ounior) physical education; Philip Gianfortoni (grade 7) , Latin; Carter Eberly (senior) , French; Laine Ashker (sopho­more), Spanish; and Ted Benson Ounior) , computer.

The James V. Buis Athletic Scholarship Award, presented by the Buis family in memory of their son and alumnus James Buis '92, was given to junior Alex Duty.

Seniors Alexa Baker, Murat Bilgin , Justin Bowman, Katie Drzal , and Walter Wash were recognized for their service as Prefects, role models for the student body in commitment to the code of responsibility. Justin Bowman and Walter Wash also received special awards in recog­nition of their dedicated service as Honor Council members.

The University of Richmond Book Award , presented annually to the junior who has demonstrated continuing excellence in academ­ics, was awarded to Corbin

Brierre. Ted Benson received The University of Virginia Book Award , presented each year to the junior who best represents Tho­mas Jefferson 's concepts of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.

Alexa Baker and Derek Richard were presented the Academic Award for Achievement as members of the senior class who earned a cumulative grade pOint average of 3.75 or better in twenty-one or more core subjects.

The Faculty Award , presented annually to that member of the senior class who best exemplifies the qualities of character, integrity, leadership, and responsibility, was presented to Katie Drza!.

Walter Wash was the recipient of the Alumni Award , presented by Alumni Association President Peyton Jones, for that senior who best demonstrates the school spirit and commitment essential to the continued success of The Steward School.

The Stephen Daniel Pless Award , which is presented each year to the member of the senior class who best exemplifies the spirit and perseverance demon­strated by former student Stephen

Daniel Pless during his years at Steward before his untimely death, was awarded to Caroline Venc!.

Justin Bowman and Whitney Frostick were the proud dual recipients of The Heal! as1a's

Wh,tney Frost/ck accepts the H admaslers Award from Clrolyn Brandl, Director of lUdie /H ad of Upper School.

Award, a special recognition to the senior who has been the "unsung hero," contributing to the life of the school with enthusiasm, energy, and spirit.

The coveted Dixon Award, named for and presented by Mrs. Helen Dixon, the founder of The Steward School , was given to Alexa Baker. This award signi­fies outstanding contributions to all phases of life at Steward .

Board Chairman Fernand Baruch, Jr. assisted Headmaster

Roger Coulombe in presenting the graduating seniors with their diplomas. Former Board Chairman Mike Drzal was called forward to present his daughter Katie with her diploma.

The Upper School Chorus, accompanied by music teacher Bonnie Anderson, performed several special selections. Ellis Harman, sophomore, was featured as flutist in "Flying Free."

A spectacular tent reception was held on the green following the ceremony. Special thanks go to Steward parents Sharon Wilton (mother of Aynsley , grade 9) and Nancy Gottwald (mother of Sally, grade 11 ) for coordinating the fabulous fanfare and to the many junior parents who assisted in concluding the evening in such a wonderful way.

BACCALAUREATE 2000 by Shelby Holland

Alexa Baker receIVes Ihe D,xon Award from teward School founder Helen D,xon.

On Sunday, June 4th, the Class

of 2000 celebrated its Baccalaure­ate at Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church in the second annual

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service held by Steward's graduat­ing seniors. The service included scripture readings by Melvin Todd and Coventry Snell , as well as a moving performance of "Wings to Fly" sung by the Upper School Chorus. Reverend Dr. C. Warren Massenburg, minister of the First Baptist Church of Midlothian , provided an inspiring message that challenged the departing seniors to strive to achieve their best and to realize their capabili­ties fully, allowing no obstacles to thwart either their goals or their potential. Whitney Frostick then read "Friendship" from The Prophet, and the Reverend Richard Brand, pastor of the Gayton Kirk, concluded with the benediction.

After the ceremony, students and their families were treated to a lavish dinner, planned by parents and room mothers, at the Barksdale Theater at Willow Lawn. AI Cadaret, the class sponsor, spoke of the class with both humor and poignancy. He also talked of life's stages, and how each stage has a dual purpose: first , to do the best one can in that stage, and second , to prepare oneself for the next stage. "Do your very best where you are, and get ready for whatever is next," was his parting advice, and he affectionately referred to the class as "not just a group, but rather distinct individu­als ,l1

Alexa Baker presented the class gift, which was $2,000 given to Hospital Hospitality House, a charitable organization which has provided lodging to famil ies of seriously ill patients in hospitals in the Richmond area since 1983.

Traditions Make Graduation Special by Gall Heaton

Senior Breakfast On May 26th, nearly thirty

students missed their first two classes. But they weren't sick or on a field trip-and they weren't playing hooky. The missing students were seniors, and what kept them out of class was the Senior Breakfast.

For the second year, the Alumni Association of The Steward School has planned this event to welcome the students to their new role as graduates. Alumni who participated this year included Corbin Adamson '96, Heather Teachey '91 , Delaney Turnage Mescall '92, Scott Moncure '83, Mary Harvard Nolde '93, and Alumni Association President Peyton Jones '94.

Honorees came into the dining room to find on every wall images of themselves as young children . Seniors' parents and teachers also attended. Tastebuds catered the bountiful meal ; there were meat and vegetable stratas, bagels, a variety of danish, fresh fruit , juice, and coffee.

Senior class sponsor< AI Cadaret and Cali Heaton share humorous predlctlom about the lass 011000 a t the nlor Breakfast.

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Headmaster Roger Coulombe called the group to order and introduced Carolyn Brandt, Head of the Upper School , who made a few general remarks about the class. Then , after the alumni had read the seniors' own predictions for their future , class sponsors AI Cadaret and Gail Heaton read predictions the seniors' advisors had written . Some were serious, some funny, others sweet. People laughed and cried and reminisced . Peyton Jones brought a graceful end to the festivities by urging the newest alumni to look forward . The Alumni Association presented to each senior the gift of a silver frame inscribed The Steward School Class of 2000---perfect for a photo of the class on graduation day.

Did the seniors find it strange to return to class after the break­fast? Which of the predictions will come true? The Alumni Associa­tion looks ahead to discover the role its new members will play in the future .

Ring Ceremony The Steward School's second

annual Ring Ceremony took place on the afternoon of May 26. After introductory remarks by Headmas­ter Roger Coulombe, Michael Congdon spoke about the memo­ries the ring symbolized for him and how it represents the whole range of a student's experience. Fourteen members of the Class of 2001 received class rings at the ceremony. In pairs, seniors pre­sented juniors their rings, reciting , "May you look fondly upon this ring and remember your years at Steward ." Katie Drzal closed the ceremony and invited students and parents to a reception in the Commons of Cosby Hall. It was a beautiful ceremony as the Class of 2000 passed the torch to the Class of 2001 .

Alexa Baker Murat Bilgin Justin Bowman Joseph Carter Michael Congdon Katie Drzal

Carter Eberly Stewart Felvey Whitney Frostick Derek Garnett Eliza Goldman Jessica Gray Margaret Hazell C had Healey Hannah Hong

The Class of 2000 Looks to the Future ...

Drew Uni er ity VCU College of William & Mary Virgi nia Tech Tulane niversity Randolph-Macon Woman' Colleg College of William & Mary VCU Radford University Radford Univer ity Corcoran In titute of Art Hollins Univer ity Undecided Undecided Shenandoah Univer ity

Jason Lewis George Lucas Erin Markowit"L Kristen Miller Andrew Rankin Derek Richard Ashley Selden Coventry nell Eric Sternberg Bronwyn Streat Melvin Todd Caroline Vencl Walter Wash Dan Williamson Michael Wilton

. Smith 111 ersity

orth Carolina Wesleyan Wentworth In titute of Technology Gonzaga Universit J.S. Reynold ommuni ty ollege Uni er ity of ew Hampshire Univer ity of Maryland J .. Reynold Community ollege Hampton Univer ity Mont errat College of Art Virginia Tech V U

orth Carolina Wesleyan

Special Thanks to the Parents I Association The Steward School Parents ' Association works in partner­ship with the School to make our special events successful! Graduations, the annual auc­tion, hospitality events, and enrichment opportunit ies are made possible through their generous donations of t ime and energy. Congratulations and thanks for a wonderful year! We applaud the services of the 1999-2000 Parents ' Association Officers.

Congratulations to teward mom Judy G upton (mother of Margaret. grade 4) who was named the 1999-2000 olunteer r the Year by the Parents' A soc iation: how11 in photo on le ft with her s ister. Belinda Byrne (mother or Chris. grade 10), on right.

President Past President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Sally Newcomb Sharon Wilton Susan Greene Belinda Byrne Terry Tosh

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On to Upper School Middle School Final Assembly

On June 8'h, the eighth grade class was honored with a Middle School Final Assembly marking their transition to Upper School. The class was led in their proces­sional by 7'h grade marshals Leigh Greene and Hunter Berlinguet. After faculty member Chip Chapman gave the invocation , Headmaster Roger Coulombe welcomed students, teachers , parents, and guests. Spencer Best, president of the eighth grade, then presented the class gift.

Middle School Head Mike Maruca gave certificates to Middle School students who achieved honor roll status during the year. Seventh grader Philip Gianfortoni received an engraved plaque for maintaining the highest academic average in the Middle School.

Faculty Honor Roll certificates were presented to students who received three or more nomina­tions from faculty in recognition of their scholarship, effort, and

A /1oral bouquet (or MIddle hool lea her Kendall ,\I"lon '--Ihe per~ I way to end her first year!

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participation. Those students were Tracey Best, Brittany Curtis , Leigh Greene, Sarah Greenlee, Lauren Harris, Hannah Huber, Morgan Hutchinson, Jeremy Karmolinski , Sarah Newcomb, David Reese , Michael Reese, Blair Sutton , Kendall Tate , and Anne Logan Taylor.

Subject awards were then presented to one student in each grade level:

For Art: Lindsey Leach , grade 8; Matt Long , grade 7; Betsy Tosh , grade 6.

For Theatre: Jeremy Karmolinski , grade 8; Alison Norton, grade 7; Bradley De Wet, grade 6.

For PE/Health: Lauren Harris, grade 8; Chris Harvey, grade 7; Tracey Best, grade 6. For En­glish: Lauren Harris, grade 8; Hunter Berlinguet, grade 7; Tracey Best, grade 6.

For Math: Spencer Best, grade 8; Philip Ginafortoni , grade 7; Ryan DeLaney, grade 6. For History: Staci Raab, grade 8; Noah Schnoll , grade 7; John Gannon, grade 6.

For Foreign Language: Hoda Abdelbaki , grade 8; Jeff Korn , grade 7; Ryan DeLaney, grade 6.

For Music: Staci Raab, grade 8; Kim Vilas , grade 7; Lauren Costello, grade 6.

For Science: Lauren Harris , grade 8; Jessica Williamson, grade 7; Bradley De Wet, grade 6.

For Computer: Spencer Best, grade 8; Noah Schnoll , grade 7; Andy Brown , grade 6.

The Grade Level Achievement Awards, which are presented to the student in each grade level who has shown the greatest growth and improvement in all areas of school life, were given to Lauren Harris, grade 8; Lindsay Lillard , grade 7; and Afton Bartlett, grade 6.

Eighth grader Nick Taylor received the Steward Award, which is presented to the student who best exemplifies the charac­teristics of integrity, commitment to academic achievement, high moral standards, and sensitivity to others.

Carolyn Brandt, Head of Upper School , welcomed the Class of 2004 to Upper School , and Mike Maruca closed the ceremony with a few words of wisdom for all Middle School students. Students, families , and friends then enjoyed a beautiful reception , thanks to the efforts of Steward mom Dee Dee Sutton .

Moving on to Middle School

Lower School students joined in the celebration with a final assembly of their own the morning of June 8th

, and fifth graders bade farewell to their Lower School years as they prepared to enter the halls of Middle School. Head of Lower School Debbie Hanger welcomed families and friends , and President Katy Kasper delivered the Student Council reflection . Fifth grader Tucker Bloom introduced Middle School Head Mike Maruca, who ad­dressed the Lower School stu­dents.

Student Council officers and representatives were recognized by sponsor Beverley Fox: Presi­dent, Katy Kasper; Vice Presi­dent, Jackie Moncure; Treasurer, Sarah Nelson; Secretary, Mark Edelstein ; and Representatives Monica Casper, Stewart Hargrove, Ben Sauer, and Chris­topher Skove.

Spelling Bee winners were also recognized : Alex Bagard and William Shimer (grade 3); Patrick McKeown and Laura Skove (grade 4); and Mary Warden Good and Evan Schnoll (grade 5).

Flflh grader Monica Casper enjoys reading lhe 4lh Grade Pred,ctions while mom, M lanie Casper (grade 3 leacher). looks on

Certificates of Excellence for various subjects were presented to :

Katy Kasper Music Sarah Nelson Music Monty Anderson Leigh Bedinger Spencer Hamrick Jonathan Brickhouse Megan Rhodes

Art Theatre French Sportsmanship Sportsmanship

Honors Certificates for aca­demic excellence were presented

to fifth graders Monty Anderson , Tucker Bloom, Mark Edelstein , Spencer Hamrick, Katy Kasper, Morgan Miller, Evan Schnoll , Christopher Skove. and Eliza­beth Ward.

Tim Brinn and Meaghan Cook were recognized as Citizens of the Year.

The Head of Lower School

Award is given to a fifth grader in recognition of the contribution that student has made to Steward through leadership and initiative. This year Mrs. Hanger was pleased to present this award to Katy Kasper.

The Lower School Award is presented annually to that Lower School student who best exempli­fies extraordinary effort, coopera­tion , and school spirit. This year that award was presented to fifth grader Evan Schnoll.

After closing remarks , stu­dents, famil ies, and friends en­joyed a beautiful reception. Thanks to Steward mom Jane Garner for coord inating the recep­tion.

Good Luck to the Class of 2007 as they enter

Middle School!

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This year's annual Crandparents' and Special Friends' Day was another tremendous succes '. Visitors enjo) ed a spectacular performance by the Lower Schoolers. with magnificent, colO/jid costumes created by volunteer parents. Thanks to

Bonnie Ander on, ml.lsic teacher. for another unique production. Evan Schnoll (grade 5) describes the event.

Grandparents' Day/ Spring Production by Eva/l Sellfloll

The Spring Production was a great show this year. It was about a group of kids who go to their grandparents' farm and meet a scarecrow named Herb who gets them into hard work. They meet many friends and enemies along the way, including scarecrows, veggies, rabbits , weeds, etc. The moral of this story is mostly about hard work and cooperation. There's some philosophy in one

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scene where Herb, with an "H" that is pronounced , tells the kids, "Life is like a garden!" Seriously, I think this was a pretty good play. I think everyone did well and belted out their songs like they were singing out to the heavens.

See photos on inside back cOlier f or a look at the f antastic costum es f eatured in tlte production.

Beach Blanket Bingo It was a beautiful sunny day,

and those stepping into the Lower School halls might have thought they were enjoying a vacation at the beach. Students in grades K-5 and their teachers donned tropical attire, beach hats and sunglasses for the Lower School's first Beach Day.

Lower Schoolers enjoyed a picnic on blankets and beach towels and participated in games reminiscent of a day at the shore. The only thing missing was the sound of crashing waves, but thanks to D.J. Evan Weiner (grade 11), the beach tunes re­sounded! Beach Day was a great way to celebrate the end of an­other terrific school year.

***** Congratulations to Lower

School Art Teacher

Lynn Zinder Wal-Mart Teacher

of the Year!

En}oylllg Ihe beach lunes provided by D.). Evan Wem er are fourth grader (II Conway, and Em ily Dam ron.

Special MiddlelUpper School End-of-Year Activities

Upper School Honors Dessert

On May 9th, Upper School

students who excelled academi­cally during the 1999-2000 school year were honored at a special dessert reception . Sidney Gunst, developer of the Innsbrook corpo­rate complex, addressed the students and their families.

Certificates were presented to all students in the Upper School who have achieved honor roll status at least once during the year. Students who maintained honor roll standing throughout the entire year were given special plaques noting their achievement. Those students earning plaques for 1999-2000 were: Chris Byrne (grade 9) ; Ted Benson , Corbin Brierre, and Sally Gottwald (grade 11); and Katie Drzal and Kristen Miller (grade 12).

Upper School Awards Assembly

On May 27 th , Upper School students who have contributed to Steward by serving the school as aides, by being involved in extra­curricular activities, and by making special accomplishments in aca­demics were honored.

The final special awards of the assembly included the following :

Bausch and Lomb Science Award. This award for outstanding achievement in the area of science was presented to junior Ted Benson .

The Xerox Award for outstand­ing performance in the humanities and social sciences was awarded to junior Corbin Brierre.

Sophomore Jason Anderson was the recipient of the Kodak Leadership Award.

Randolph-Macon Book Award. Each year Randolph-Macon Woman's College sponsors a book award for the high school sopho­more girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, is academically strong and possesses leadership potential. Jennifer Gray was the 2000 recipient.

Wellesley Book Award. Each year Wellesley College sponsors a book award for a high school junior who, in the opin ion of the faculty, is academically strong and possesses leadership potential. Corbin Brierre was this year's recipient.

College of William and Mary Leadership Award. William and Mary annually recogn izes a mem­ber of the junior class who exem­plifies strong academics, leader­ship, and support of the school. The award winner for 2000 was Ted Benson .

espouses. Will Perkins was the 2000 recipient.

The Interfaith Council Brother­hood/Sisterhood Award and the Daughters of the American Revo­lution Good Citizen Award is given to the senior who best represents the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. This year's recipient was Walter Wash .

Best in Class. WRIC (Channel 8) annually recognizes one stu­dent from each area high school as the best in the class academi­cally ; this year we congratulate Derek Richard .

Junior Marshals. It is a tradi­tion at Steward that the entire Upper School participates in the graduation processional. Leading the procession are the Junior Marshals. These two members of the junior class are selected by vote of the Academic Committee, which is comprised of all depart­ment heads and admin istration of the School. The 2000 Junior Marshals were Ted Benson and Corbin Brierre.

West Point Leadership Award. Each year this military acad­emy salutes the junior who best exempli­fies the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service which the academy Juntor Marshals Ted Beman and Corbin Bnerre lead the Clas or 2000 In [he

graduatIon proces lanaI.

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Fine Arts Banquet The Fine Arts Banquet, honor­

ing students who have excelled in various areas of the fi ne arts at Steward , was held on May 24th

,

Those attending came dressed especially for the annual occasion,

The theme, Under the Sea , brought out imaginative and

Music

Most ImplV t'ed IlIstl'lllllcI1Ialist Fa ll Breana Beauford & Austin Il aas

pring Lindsay Li llard & Alison on n

IIi '.hest A adell/ic Al'cmge Fall Trace Best & Jessica Brown

pring Brittany Cun is & All ison Fi ne

Most Ae olllplished Illstmmellla/ist Fall Tracey Be t & Kim Vila pring athan Jamerson &

Elizabeth Frank.lin

eniors Awards of peeial Recognition for dedi lI l ioll lind ~en:ice 10

The Stell'wtl School ill the field of mll 'ie

Hannah Hong

lexa Baker

Michael Congd n

ovcllIry nell

Kristen Miller

Margaret Ilazell

Photography

Commitment 10 ImWl'alion Clay Tharrington

Dedi alioll (0 PIl)cess ara Komblau

Most PlVmi~illg Tolellt Michell e hea

••••••••••••• Tlte Fille Arts Department

Arts {lib AIl'Qrd Chris Maszaros

The Fille Arts AII'ard Jor Excel/ell e ill An, Music & Theatre

Melissa Beck

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creative costumes--there was an oyster with pearls , a lobster, even mermaids!

Rugene Paulette , Head of the Fine Arts Department and art teacher, Bonnie Anderson , music teacher, and Tom Whatley, the­atre instructor, granted awards to students for significant contribu­tions to the arts throughout the year,

Art

MostlllllOl'otive Artist pper chool Jessica Gray

Midd le chool Matthe, Long Th ma euschul

A1oS1 PIYJmi~iflg Newcomer Upper School David hoi Middle eh 01 Hannah Huber

Kim ilas

Best sa of 0101' us (Painting) Hannah Hong M (Painting) Jamie auerfie ld

(Co l or~d Pencil) Eliza Goldman MS (Oi l Pastels) Brittany Cunis

Best sa of a Medillm (Graphite Pencil) Graphite Pencil)

S ( culpt ur~)

M culpture) S (Colored Pencil

M (A rylic on Canvas) M l la )

Persl!\'/!rQnce 10 a Projecl

aroline Vencl Rachael Meyers Ale a Baker Daniel Brammer Eliza Goldman Li ndsey Leach Li ly Wyckofr

Upper chool Cynthia John Middle hool Je sica \ illiams n

Most Accomplished Artist Upper chool EI iza Goldman Middle chool Kim lias

Arliwic EI1II",~;asm Upper chool Aynsley Will 11

Midd le School Betsy Tosh, Katie Perki ns Jess ica Powe ll

Most Iwprol'ed Artist Upper chool Margaret Hu£ell Middle chool Coleman Kay

Be~ t AIIClllionlO DelOil- Roben Wi ll s

Besl A "Iistic Poliellee - Hunter Berlinquel

Best se of I' wied Medio - ick Taylor

Congratulations to those students recognized for outtanding achievement!

pecial Recognition - All tioll Desigll Middle chool Lindsey Leach

pper hool aroline Vencl

Theatre

For Olllstanding AcllIevemelll .. , ill a Leadillg Role Lindsey Leach laci Raab Justin Bowman

ill 0 upparting Role - pencer Besl

ill Ensemble AClillg Alexa Baker Harry Baron Melissa Beck Michael ongdon Derek Richard Michelle Whilaker

in Te IlIli 01 Theatre! ynthia Johns - tage Manager hris Maszaros - Lighting

Phillip Rice - Produ lion Crew Derek Richard, Bronwyn treat. Britlany

unis, Lac labaugh - Runni ng rew arnh Manenslein - ' tage Manager arly ila - House Manager

'ell'comer of the )\>01'

Derek Richard & Inei Raab

Best Te Imicioll

Be .... t , lctor 2000

BeJ. t AClr/!~ _000

hris Maszaro

Justin Bowman

lex:! Baker

W I. r AlI'ard ( IVh lIel'er It Takes) Melissa Beck

Lifetime Achiel'emelll Au'ard Michael ongd n

Di,-e lor's Award Justin Bowman

Under the Sea at the Fine Arts Banquet

Top le(, Tony lam a (I) ami (")"i5 Mil5zaros (r) ShO\\I'ed great Inlagltliwon In to!lLUmc dt.~/8n fur 'he

banquet Top righl: Evan Weiner (ye , Ihal' Evan wllhin Ihe a rume) even dressed a a lob ter (or the

occasion. Above. Und ay Lillard (/) and Aynsley Willon obvrou Iy took a lot of Lime gelling Iheir hairdo eaworll,y.

Rlght center. Alison orton i d ked out for the evening. Below right: Ru ne Paulette pr nl.> the Fin Arts Award 10 junior Mel, sa Beck.

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Varsit), Soccer Coach's Award Mumt Bilgin

Mat Porter I 10% Award MVP Offense MVP Defen 'e

Justin Bowman Jared ichocki Will Perkins

Girls ' l'tlrsity Soccer Most Improved Laum Slabaugh

oach' Award Alexa Baker MVP Brantley SCOI1

Varsity Cross COl/Illry MVP Chad Healey

Middle School Soccer Most Improved Will Clougb I 10% Award Arris Mi lls "Hustle" Award MVP

Ryan Chi ldress Jeremy KamloJinski

Middle School Field Hockey Mosl Improved Wallace Young 100% Award Amy Strickland MVP Offense Heather Hajek M P Defense Jamie allerfield

Varsity Field Hockey I 10% Award Allison Strickland MVP Defense Jcs icn Gray Most Outstanding Laura labaugh "Rudy" Award Bramley SCOII

Jennifer Gray

Athletic Awards Dessert

Athletes for the 1999-2000 season were honored at the annual Athletic Awards Dessert on May 18th • Awards presented are listed above. We congratulate those individuals who contributed to the success of the 1999-2000 athletic season !

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1999-2000 Athletic Awards

Middle School Boy ' Basketball "8 " Team Coach's Award I 10% A\ ard MVP

Carter Shamburger Brad ley De Wet Phillip Carter

Middle School Boys' Basketball "A" Team MOSI Improved Leadership Award MVP

Lars Freeman Nick Taylor Jeremy Kannolin ki

Middle S hoal Girls' Bas ket/ all Most Improved Coach's Award Most OUlstand ing MVP

Emi ly Stainback Leigh Greene Morgan Hutchinson Lallren Harri

Vadty Girls' Basketball I 10% Award Marshall Fclvey MVP Elena Kalvans

Varsity Bo)'s' Bas ketball Excellenc Post Will Perkins Exce llencelPcrim. Alex Duty Career Award Ja on Lewis Most Outstanding George Lucas

Middle Schoal Boy" Lacrosse Most Improved ick Taylor "Mr. Hustle" Andy Lawlon Ball Hawk Austin Hamill n MVP Brad ouder

JV G i r/s' La rosse Most Improved Katie Perkins MVP - Defense Jamie atlerfield MVP - Offense harm ian Bonner Besl All Around Heather Hajek

Spring Sports Wrap-Up by Janel Rice

Although it was a very rainy spring, the athletic teams had successful results!

Varsity & Middle School Boys' Lacrosse

The varsity team finished their season with an overall record of 9 wins and 4 losses. Under the direction of new coach David Hope, the Spartans defeated the Miller School , Collegiate's JV

Varsity Bo)'s' Lacrosse Best Defense Blake Fro tick Best Offense MVP

Alex Benson Ted Benson

Va,..; ,-y Girls' Tennis Most Improved Brinany urtis Coach's Award Ash lee Hea ley MVP Lacy labaugh

Mo t Improved Coach' Award

Middle Leadership Most piriled

VarSity Golf Sam Baronian Ford Fischer

hool Cheer/eading Anne Logan Taylor Tracey Be I

Vorsity Cheerleading Most Improved Laura Wcisiger Coach's A\ ard A hlee Healey MVP Whitney Fro,tick

Athletes Receirillg 5th VarSity Leller orbin Bricrre Chris Byrne

Mal Porter Andrew Ranki n Jamie allertield A II ison Strickland

Athletes Receiv;n Alex DUlY

Eric lemberg

10th VarSity Leller Will PerJ.;ns

Athletes Receiving 15tlt+ ~'tlrsity Leller Elizabeth Larus (1-)

Ca itli n Rossmoore (16 Ash lee Healey ( I )

team, Fredericksburg Academy, and the club teams from Chester­fie ld and the West End . The offensive unit was led by freshman Alex Benson , the team's leading scorer, while sophomore Blake Frostick manned the goal. The midfield area was under the control of junior Jonathan Tipton. Junior Ted Benson was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Coach Hope anticipates a good season next year. The Middle School boys' lacrosse team was coached by Chip Chapman. The 5-5 Spartans were led in the scoring department by Andy Lawton and Brad Souder. The

seed at the LIS Tournament. At the VCC Tournament, Slabaugh won the #4 singles championship , and Brittany Curtis won the #5 singles flight. Both girls are in seventh grade! In the doubles play, Elizabeth Larus and Lacy Slabaugh teamed up to capture the #2 seed while Brittany Curtis and Meghan Robertson claimed the #3 doubles title.

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Elizabelh Larus (/), Caillin Rossmoore (r), and ara Kornblau (rear) lake a break during a lennlS malch.

Next year 's athletic seasons promise to be

more exciting than ever with the new Athletic

Complex scheduled to be completed by early fall . job of goalie was shared by An­

drew Rose and Nick Taylor. Along with Lawton and Souder, Cheves Pasco and Michael Sledd participated on both the Middle School and varsity teams. This is real double duty!

Girls' Lacrosse The girls' lacrosse team partici­

pated as a JV team this spring . In the team's second season , they won 7 of the 1 Q games they played . Eighth grader Heather Hajek led all scorers, while fellow Middle School student Katie Perkins manned the goal. The team will participate on the varsity level next spring in the League of Independent Schools (LIS) .

Varsity Golf The varsity

golf team finished the season with 7 wins and 6 losses and placed 4th in

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the Virginia Commonwealth Con­ference (VCC) Tournament. Sev­enth grader Ford Fischer finished as the 1 Q'h golfer out of the field of 36.

Girls' Tennis The girls' tennis

squad had a new coach this year, Stew­ard mom Kendall Slabaugh . She directed the girls to another regular season and tournament championship in the VCC. They had to share these championships with Christchurch School. The team also partiCi­pates in the LIS, where they placed third behind VES and St. Anne's. At tournament time, Lacy Slabaugh won the #4 singles

Catch the Spartan Spirit!

Plan to join us for Homecoming 2000 on October 21st and see Steward's fall teams

in action.

The leward hool Golf Team: (/10 r) bad row: CUr! Henrich, JamIe Rose, Alex Duly; frail[ row; am Baroman, ChriS Byrne, Ford Fischer, and coach Calesby Jones.

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Honors Symposia Offer Students a Different Perspective by Louise Rober/son

In Steward's seventh and eighth grade Honors Symposium, students learned about America 's judicial system through their study of "Great Trials in History." In addition to visiting a courtroom in downtown Richmond and the Henrico County Jail , students researched famous trials such as the Bruno Hauptmann murder trial and Brown VS. the Board of Edu­cation. Their study culminated in a mock trial that they scripted and performed at the University of Richmond's T. C. Williams School of Law.

This year's sixth grade Honors Symposium students studied heroes-mythological heroes, the rites of passage which literary heroes experience, famous he­roes , and unsung heroes. High­lights of the course included two all-day symposia and each student's role-play of a famous hero he or she researched . Dur­ing the first all-day symposium, students explored heroes in the arts at the Virginia Museum. Then Richmond Kickers player Rob Ukrop spoke to the class about heroes and role models. During the second symposium, students met unsung heroes at a thrift shop for the homeless and a city fire station. They then learned about heroes buried at Hollywood Cem­etery. Students also completed in­depth research on famous heroes such as Mahatma Gandhi and Helen Keller. Their research culminated in their role-play of heroes under the direction of a guest speaker.

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Sixth Graders Learn About Comets by Marcus A//en, Grade 6

(Dlle 10 space limiraliol/s. Ilris arricle could 1/01 be publislred in Ihe Spril/g IsslIe o/Ilie Blue & Gold. We iI/ vile yOIl 10 enjoy il now. " describes yel al/ollrer wonder/ ul advellfllre experienced bv Sleward's Middle Sclroolers Ilris ye~, :)

In April , the sixth grade went to the Challenger Center. When we arrived, we were led to a large room where we were told to leave our lunches. We soon left and were led to a different room . There we learned about our program. It was called "Rendez­vous with a Comet." We were to study the comet Encke and take photographs. Then we made our own comet out of household

materials. When we finished , we watched a video about the comet Encke. We learned where it is located , what kind of comet it is , and what NASA is going to do about it. Soon we were on our way to the Challenger Center.

When we arrived at the Chal­lenger Center, we were told to sit in a small room. There an instruc­tor explained our jobs and told us what would happen. We divided into two groups, and one group went into space and one went to Mission Control. Things were going smoothly in Mission Control and in space. Then tragedy struck! Low oxygen percentages made it difficult to breathe in space. However, the matter was quickly resolved. Great things began to happen! Mason Camp­Crowder and I discovered an unknown object that turned out to be a long-period comet. Both

The Steward School Distinguished Guest Series

Completing its third year, the Distinguished Guest Series continues to enrich The Steward School's academic program by exposing students to a variety of local, regional, and national ta l.ent. In addition, the Series continues to "open its doors to the community" by sharing its guests with parents, all1J1lni, and friends of the School.

1999-2000 Season

October 13 Richmond Shakespeare Festival The Taming oflhe Shrew

December 3 Richmond Mayor Tim Kaine - Lec/llrer

January 28 Poetry A li ve - Acting Compan)

february 17 Richmond Shakespeare Festival Twelfth Night

February 25 David Baldacci - Author

March 6 Homer Hickam - ASA Engineer/Allthor

March 9 Jon McCutcheon - Musician

March 30 Gary Brookins - Cartoonist

April 6 The Virginia Opera Adventures of Alice i ll Opera Land

groups met for a progress report and named the comet "Spartans." From then on , we studied Spar­tans instead of Encke.

The groups then switched places and went about our busi­ness again . With the work of the team , we built a satellite, fired ten mini-satellites, saved our solar panels, discovered more comets, took eight pictures of Comet Spartans, and sent out the newly­built satellite right into the middle of Comet Spartans. We came back content and famous. After that, we ate lunch in the lunch­room. Twenty-five minutes later, we boarded the bus for our jour­ney back to the school. It was a great trip!

Alumni Action Wrap-Up by Mary Harvard No/de '93

What an amazing and quick year this has been for me. I can't believe that summer is here and vacations have begun . It seems like just yesterday that I packed up my apartment in Charleston, South Carolina, and moved back to Richmond to become an employee of The Steward School. I can remember one of my dear friends saying to me, "Mary Harvard , this is your challenge and you need to take it one stride at a time." I must say I was scared to death and had no idea what I was getting into. All I knew was that I wanted to give back to the school that had pre­pared me for all of life's chal­lenges, big and little. This school gave me the chance to dream, the strength to be courageous, and the hope that I needed to be prepared for the next step.

Well , as most of you can see, The Steward School has taken its own next step and is moving toward a bright future and making a difference for the better in

people's lives. As alumni and ambassadors of Steward, it is our job to help carry this torch and show our pride in how Steward has helped us, in one way or another, become the people we are. Take a moment to reflect on the many different experiences you had while growing up at The Steward School. Remember the paper that made you go crazy or the prank that was so funny; people are still talking about them to this day. And most importantly, remember the friendships you made not only with your class­mates but also with all the teach­ers, coaches, and even the head­master.

Being back at a school that guided me in the right direction has been the most rewarding experience, and I must say thank you to all those who "cheered me on ." I can 't say enough nice things about the alumni I have met and alumni I have become reac­quainted with . I can honestly say that I feel a strong energy among you, and that makes me want to do even more to help Steward 's Alumni Association grow and become a stronger union .

This year many efforts were undertaken and many events met with great success. The "Social Hours" around Richmond seem to be a hit and will continue. The Azalea Sale has been our biggest success for more than ten years and is a

tradition that is our claim to fame. The Alumni Panel is a great eye­opener for current students who are anxiously awaiting their col­lege experience. The Senior Breakfast, still a new tradition , invites the senior class to join our association . This is an event that will continue and will be a big highl ight for many years to come. A new tradition already in the works is Casino Night. This event will be held on October 21 , 2000, and it should be an evening to remember. Hopefully, you will still have all your money!

As with any learning process, some of this past year's events ran more smoothly than others. But we learned through trial and error, and we learned what worked and what didn't. Thank you for all your suggestions, advice, and support during the past school year. I look forward to worki ng with you in lhe future as we make The Steward School and its Alumni Association as strong and successful as they can be!

On May 20 teward a/umm partlopaled In the Cystic nbrollS Walk at Deep Run I'ark The group ral>ed money 10 as",1 1\\ 0 of Sleward's a/umm \\ ho have been d,agnosed \\ ,Ih Ihe dl>ea,e.

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Congratulations Honor Roll Students! Please note that this listing il1c1udes hOllor roll for the

4th marldng period (4), Semester 2 (2) and for the 1999-2000 academic year (Y), as indicated beside the swdell t's l1ame.

Grade 6 Tracey Best Anne Borum lauren C stello Bradley De Wet Ryan Delaney

arah Greenlee Katie-Beth Kurilecz Da id Ree e Micbae l Ree e Anne ti les Anne Logan Taylor Kaylo Wurd

Grade 7 Hunter Berl inguet 4,2,Y Jess ica Brown Brittany Curt.is Lindley Flohr Ruth Fuller Kate Gamer Phi lip Gianforton i 4,2,Y leigb Greene Morgan Hutchins n

athan Jamer on Jeff Kern Merrick Kranz Li ndsay Li ll ard Matt Long

Faculty/Staff Milestones

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The 1999-2000 school year brought many exciting events for several faculty/staff members.

Congratulations to Jonathan Coulombe who will marry Chris­tina Biedermann in Beaufort, South Carolina, on August 12th. Jonathan and Christina will be making their home in Boston-we hate to see Jonathan go, but wish them well in their new home.

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Grade 7 contd. Rachael Meyers Arti Mi ll s Andrew esmith Thomas euscbul

arah Newcomb Alison onon Jessi a Po, ell

oah Schnoll Emi ly rai nback Kevi n trader Blair Sutton Jess ica Wil l iamson Annie Wi e Wallace Young

Grade 8 Sam Baronian

pencer Be t Heather Hajek lauren Harris Jeremy Kanno lin ki Coleman Kay Mary Krumbein Kris ti n Parrish Staci Raab Jamie Satlcrfiel l Brad Souder Amy Strickland Kendall Tatc

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Jane Seymour also became engaged to marry. She will wed Shawn Copeland in Charlotte, North Carolina, in September. Chris Schall plans to take the matrimonial plunge in August when he will wed Sally Loper here in Richmond .

The baby business was boom­ing for Steward staffers as well. In November Pat and Kelley Cuneo became the proud parents of daughter, Abby, and Nick Ludowsky boasted a daughter, Raygan . Leslie Kovach gave birth to a daughter, Jill , on Decem-

Grade 9 Ali i on Balzer Mary ongdon Melissa helbume Ann Yates Wyatl

Grade 10 Ja on Anderson Laine A hker lorraine Hawes Heather Keisch Tom Somerville

Grade II Ted Ben on Brianna Bloom Corbin Brierrc

eal Bum Alex Duty

all Gottwald ynlh ia Johns aitlin Rossllloore

Laura Slabaugh Carly ila

Grade 12 Alexa Baker Katie Drzal Carter Eberl y Je sica Gray Derek Richard

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ber 9th; Marsh Hayes had a boy,

Matthew, on March 9th ; Marcia Edwards welcomed new son, Luke, on April 18th ; Suzy Kennedy gave birth to a son , Daniel , on May 20th ; and Sandi Dollar just recently welcomed son , Matthew, on July 8th

We wish Marsh and Suzy best wishes as they put teaching careers on hold to stay home with their babies! We also bid farewell and send best wishes to Steward staff members embarking on new challenges: Ginger Chalkley, Sandy Shaw, Norva Meyer, Jennifer Mason, Dave Mueller, and Virginia Campbell .

Back Cover Photo: Graduating fifth graders celebrate the occasion (left to Right): Katy Kasper, Morgan Miller. Ashton Nixon, Monico Casper, Lindsey Goodstein. and Finley Turner.

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Volume 6, Number 3 From the Headmaster ......................................... .......................... ..... .................................................... ................... ... ..... I A New Tradition Comes to Steward - National Honor Society .. .............. ............................ .................................. 2 Alternate Program 1000 Internships Provide New Experiences ............................... ... ........... ................................................................ ............ .. 2 My Off-Campus Experience .............. .............. ...... .................. ............... ..... .......... ........ ......................... .......................... 2 Homer Hickam Kicks Off Middle School Alternate Program .. ........................................ .... .................. ...... ............. 3 Alumnus Participates in Alternate Program ......... .............................. ....... .......................... .... ....... ........... .. ................. . 3 Steward Students Abroad

... France: What An Incredible Experience ........................................................................... ..... ........................... ..... ... ..... ... Stunt Talent Night{s) .................. ........... ..................................... .............. .......................... ............ ... .................................. 5 Lower School Happenings Pet Day .... ...... .......... ................................. ......... ................................. .............. ...... ..................... .. ............................. .. ........ . 6 French Day .. ....... ... ........................................................................................................... .................................... ... ...... ....... 6 Cartoonist Gary Brookins Visits Lower School ...................... ...... ... ..... ...... ......... ...... ...... ... .. ................ ..... .. ..... .... .... .. . 6 Viewing a Shark Dissection.................................. ................ ......... .... ...... ..... .. .. .... ..... ........ ....... .. ................. .............. ... ... .. 7 Pennies from Heaven .................... ........... ..... ........... ...................................... .. ... .......... ..................................................... 7 Jumping for Joy ............................. ...... ... ..... ... ......................... .............................................................................. ...... .. ... ..... 7 Annual Giving Draft Donor List .. .. .. .... .......................................................................................... ............ ....... ... ... ......... 8-9 Steward Welcomes Visitors from Kazakhstan ............................................................................................ ... .. .... ... ... ... 10 Steward Students. Faculty. and Parents Make ·Celebrating Life" a Huge Success ............................ ........... .. ....... 10 Winter Athletics Wrap-Up ... ................ ... ...... ................................ ...... .... .. ............................... ... ............ ... ..... ... .. ..... ....... I I Alumni Affairs & Azalea Sale .. .... ............. .. ............................. ...... ........... .................... ......................... .......................... ... 13 Auction 2000 - A Seaworthy Experience ................... ...... ............................................... ... ... ...... ..... ... ............. .. ..... ... ... 15 Auction Donor List ...... ............ ...... ................................... .. ............................................. ...... ...... ... ... ...... ... ...... ..... . ... .... ... . I 6

Cover Photo - National Honor Society Members (left to right) Ted Benson, Alex Duty, Sally Gottwald, Alexa Baker, Corbin Brierre, and Derek Richard.

Back Photo: Fourth grader Margaret Gupton and her pet hamster, Pumpkin, enjoy Pet Day, a Steward annual event for Grade 4.

Roger Coulombe Headmaster

Kelley Cuneo & Sue Drzal Editors

THE STEWARD SCHOOL

11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23233

804-740-3394 www.stewardschool.org

The Blue & Gold

Connection

is published four

times each year for

The Steward School

community.

From the Headmaster

As of this writing , there are about four weeks remaining until another school year has been completed. There is a natural tendency to look back over the year to make an informal assessment, to answer the question , how did we do? The short answer is, quite well. The longer answer requires a bit more analysis.

As a way of pursuing that general assessment, we should look at three principles that apply to good or suc­cessfu l schools:

high expectations for all students insistence on demanding academic work close relationships - canng teach­ers, a family-like atmosphere, close collaboration between parents and teachers.

High expectations apply to all aspects of student life at Steward. On a consistent basis, our expectations include such qualities as honesty, hard work, respect for each other and for the School , cooperation , self-discipline, enthusiasm for learning. While viola­tions of such expectations are handled through the Honor Councils or other disciplinary procedure, of greatest importance is our emphasis on taking care of the little things. Minor offenses such as taunting , cutting class, or talking back need to be addressed before they escalate. As a recent Harvard Education Letter pointed out, that approach reminds one of the "broken windows" theory of community policing , which has been credited with reducing crime in major urban centers. The argument is that "if police work with

communities to reduce petty offenses -graffiti, panhandling , and so on - they are likely to have fewer major crimes to solve. Likewise, a school where seemingly insignificant offenses are ignored (teasing , cheating on a minor quiz, put-downs of one student by another) may experience a pervasive breakdown of civility." Thus, because the existence of civility in larger schools seems to be a th ing of the past, at Steward our high expectations in all areas result in the development of a value system among students that creates an atmosphere of collegiality and serious academic purpose, extending far beyond their years at this School.

To insist on demanding academic work is the responsibility of any school. Parents send their children to Steward because, from the earliest stages of education in the Lower School to the final years in the Upper School , stu­dents are expected to write often , to read books that stretch their imagina­tion , to think critically about issues, to debate and question and analyze, to value the Arts , to appreciate knowledge both for its own sake and its application to achieve one's life goals. We expect students to speak correctly, complete reading assignments, memorize the times tables, learn a foreign language, participate in class, give thoughtful answers, look at issues from several perspectives. All of this is done while avoiding the creation of the pressure cooker school. Learning is hard work, but when students accept the responsi­bility to approach their academics with consistency and seriousness, the result is a well-prepared young person who can tackle the rigors of the next level of their life, academic or otherwise.

Finally, as a close analogy to the concept that it takes a village to raise or educate a child , the close relationship between students and faculty, and between parents and School is crucial to the education of the young people at Steward . Teachers in independent schools interact with their students not only as instructors in a classroom, but as advisors, coaches, and leaders in all aspects of school life. Teachers at Steward seek the most effective ways to educate the different children in their

care who learn in different ways. Constant communication between teachers and parents is central to a consistent and clear approach in the learning process.

Our hope is that parents will spend lots of time with their children. John See I at the University of Virginia quotes Patricia Hirsch in her book, A Tribe Apart:

"The most stunning change for adolescents today is their aloneness. The adolescents of the nineties are more isolated and more unsupervised than other genera­lions. Adolescents today have become more independent, resourceful, anxious, and peer dependent than previous genera­tions. The adolescent search for identity is not being guided by parents, teachers, or other adults, but by other adolescents who are themselves in search for their own identity:

Or, as Robert Napier, Headmaster at Ashbury College in Ottawa, Canada says in his short list of recommenda­tions to parents, "Try to enjoy your daughter/son growing up. Remember:

life can be difficult. there is light at the end of most tunnels. take an interest in what they do. don't pry. be friendly, but they will want their own friends. let them know you care , deeds are better Ihan words. time spent together with them is more valuable than money spent on them."

The culture of The Steward School community provides for an environment with in which students, faculty, and parents interact, leading to a substan­tial degree of success for the students in all facets of their lives. We are a small school serious about our work, and our work is the care and proper development of young people. It is clear that our students believe in our School because of the firm and consis­ten t support provided by their parents.

So, the short and the long of it, how did we all do this year? Quite well , indeed very well.

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A New Tradition Comes to Steward -­National Honor Societv by Shelby Holland

On April 13th, six students from grades 11 and 12 were inducted into the Steward Chapter of the National Honor Society in a special installation assembly held at the school. Students tapped for mem­bership were Ted Benson , Corbin Brierre, Alex Duty, and Sally Gottwald . They were tapped by Alexa Baker and Derek Richard , both of whom came to Steward as NHS members from other schools. Alexa and Derek also received certificates and pins as new mem­bers of the Steward Chapter.

Members were selected by a faculty council consisting of Jonathan Coulombe, Patrick Cuneo, Gail Heaton , Janet Rice, and Todd Serr, and co-advisers Laraine Brumberg and Shelby Holland. Selection was based on four criteria : scholarship, leadership, character, and service.

The ceremony included a welcome by Headmaster Roger Coulombe and remarks by the Director of Studies, Carolyn Brandt. The guest speaker was the Reverend Susan Eaves, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church. Hannah Hong provided special piano music.

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than sixty percent of the nation 's high schools and mill ions of students have been selected for membership since 1921 . In addition, large numbers of scholarships have been awarded over the years to NHS members by the sponsoring organ ization , the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

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I Alternate Program 2000

Internships Provide New Experiences by Shelby Holland

Upper School students in grades 10-12 found interesting internships in and around Richmond during Alternate Program this year. Ap­proximately seventy-five of our students worked off-campus with various businesses and services, interning at least forty-two hours at sites of their choice .

Some workplaces included Congressman Bliley's office (Evan Weiner) ; the offices of Governor Gilmore (Caitlin Rossmoore); Aegis Security and Associates (Parke Smith) ; Scott and Stringfellow (Walter Wash); Tucka­hoe Veterinary Hospital (Mat Por­ter) ; The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Corbin Brierre and Jessica Gray); and Rudlin Torah Academy (Tzeira Creditor).

Additionally, Melvin Todd and George Lucas worked at the Law Offices of Michael Todd, and Rothenberg and Robertson, respectively; Coventry Snell rode with the Tuckahoe Rescue Squad; and Dan Williamson and Ashley Selden worked at Engravers Photo Plate Maker.

Farther off-campus were Jamie Reed, who worked at Atlantic Ortho­pedic Specialists in Virginia Beach, and Katie Drzal , who was at the "Horse Show in the Sun" in Ocala, Florida.

All students were given reviews ranging from good to excellent by their on-site supervisors, and several were invited to seek work with their sponsors during the summer months. Take a look at the inside cover photos to see our Upper Schoolers in Alternate Program action!

MVOn-Campus Experience by Jason Anderson

During Alternate Program, I worked at Overnite Transportation Company in Richmond , in the Information Systems Division. I learned how computers are used in a major business setting, how their systems work , and how they help a company go about its day-to-day business operations. I worked with network security, servers, desktop support, and network setup. I greatly enjoyed my alternate pro­gram experience and would recom­mend Overnite to other students who like working with computers.

Daniel Wood (grade / 1) helped Mrs. Green al ,\ la) beury [Iemenla,) hooJ. he \\ .,' hI> lea(her when he allended Ma) beuf) ,

learn about France in ways that go beyond what we learn in the classroom. I highly recom­mend traveling in France as a way to expand students' knowledge and ability.

Second grade" Mary Taylor Tepper (flghl) and Samantha Spangler (/e(O

enle"ilm Ihe audIence ill Ihe Lo" er hool tunt Talent /ghr.

We were a little nervous as the time came for us to meet our host families for a home-stay program in Lache, a city in France's Loire Valley. We exchanged anxious glances, wondering about the people we would soon meet. The edginess soon dissolved into the great exterior walls of the Institut St­Denis as we caught our first glimpse of our French family members.

After staying with the families for five days, we learned efficient communication skills in French far better than we could have learned in an average classroom. During the home-stay program, we at­tended classes at the Institut St­Denis with Italian students who were visiting France for the entire month . After our morning classes , we had picnic lunches along the way to our visits of famous cha­teaux in the Loire Valley. These included Chinon , Chambord , Fulk's Castle, Angers , and Amboise .

Overall , the trip to France was extremely beneficial. Not only did we learn about the French culture and language, but we also improved communication and cooperation skills with our peers, our host famil ies, and other French-speaking people. This trip has helped us to

Stunt Talent NighUsJ by Bonnie Anderson

Yet another tradition has begun at Steward as a result of growth in the student body. Th is year two Stunt Talent Night performances were held. The Lower School Stunt Ta lent Night was held on February 251h

; and an all school evening featuring Middle and Upper School

talent and including several Lower School acts was held on April 7"'. A variety of talent was displayed by our students in grades 1-12: piano solos of many styles, dancing, comedy routines, vocal perfor­mances, impersonations, and more.

Sara Small , Reed Barton , and Garnet Miller, fourth graders, did a fantast ic job as emcees for the Lower School performance. Justin Mehaffey and Melissa Beck were the two wonderful emcees for the April evening .

Once again, the Wannabe Contest was a great success. This year's Wannabe winners were Brianna Bloom, Sarah Martenstein , Marshall Felvey, Cynthia Johns, and Laura Slabaugh , who entertained the crowd with a rousing rend ition of 'N Sync.

This event just keeps getting bigger and better!

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Lower School Happenings

PetDa, by Cary Baronian (Grade 4)

On March 2nd , the Fourth Grade sponsored a Pet Day to raise money for the Richmond Animal League. It was from 8:10a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The Fourth Grade is proud to say they raised $100.

There were lots of animals and some collections. too. There were dogs, cats , mice, hamsters, frngs , a snake, and a bunny. Mrs. Grossman and Mrs. Goodpasture are happy to say that the animals

French Da, by Diana Gonzales

The Second Annual French Day was held on February 14"'. Stu­dents from kindergarten to fifth grade began the afternoon with a typical French cafe lunch . A dedi­cated group of parents decorated the auditorium and the students enjoyed the meal . which consisted of baguette, sancisson, croissant, quiche, and an assortment of French cheeses and fruit. The students then rotated through a variety of French activities, such as

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didn't leave any "souvenirs" on the carpets! There were also many collections . One was a collection of toy trucks and another was a collec­tion of postcards. Most of the boy visitors were particu larly amused with the trucks . It was a very fun day!

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playground games, a movie, board games, and singing. While learning about French art and culture , each student created a self-portrait in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, which even included a bandaged ear! But the favorite activity of the day was the crepe room, where everyone enjoyed a delicious French dessert.

Many thanks go out to the Parents' Association and the forty parents who helped to make French Day such a success. Our Lower Schoolers enjoyed the festivities and participated enthusiastically in hands-on projects that enhanced their foreign language experience. We are already looking forward to next year's French Day!

Cartoonist Gar, Brookins Visits lower School by Jane Whitely

On March 301h, the third , fourth , and fifth grade students watched as political cartoonist Gary Brookins used a minimum of pen strokes to bring both his face and that of Bill Clinton to life on a drawing pad . Father of fourth grader John Brookins , Mr. Brookins has been drawing cartoons for more than 20 years and has been with the Rich­mond Times-Dispatch since 1979. His editorial cartoons are published in more than 400 papers and his syndicated strip "Pluggers" is now seen in 85 papers. An astute observer of life, Mr. Brookins told the students that he gets up early every morning to read several papers and watch the newscasts on TV. After a quick nap he might work through the night to meet weekly deadlines, the hardest part of his job. When asked how he first became interested in drawing cartoons, Mr. Brookins admitted that as a Lower Schooler he was "pretty good" at imitating the satiric style of Mad Magazine. Mr. Brookins ' presentation helped to introduce our

students to the topical and humor­ous parts of the editorial pages, exploring the daily newspaper in a new way.

Viewing a Shark Dissection by Kerry Blum

Several Lower School classes were among those selected to view the dissection of a dogshark as presented by Marine Biology Profes­sor Dr. Roni Kingsley and her students from the University of Richmond . Students were fasci ­nated to see the size of a shark's liver, the unborn baby sharks found inside, and many of the other internal organs. The students were even allowed to touch the shark's skin, the shark babies still con­nected to their yolk sacs, and the two-chambered heart. They were amazed to see how small the shark's brain was compared to its entire body. Remarks like, "That was cool! " and "When are they coming again?" were heard all the way back from the Upper School Biology Lab. Students have en-

joyed other visits from Dr. Kingsley and her students in the past, and they look forward to many more in the years to come!

Pennies from Heaven by Ronny Hajek

Congratula­tions to the Lower, Middle, and Upper School Student Councils for ra ising a total of $848.62 in pennies for the Children'S Hospital. This project began in February and ended on March 30'h Part of this

/.D .. er hoof <ludenh contnbuted to the pennie, challenge lor the pmi/ege ofwe.nng their PI' 10 ,t/wol'

collaborative effort included the Councils' visit to the hospital to see the many challenges children face and how they are helped even if they cannot afford to pay for the services.

Jumping for Jov by Ronny

Hajek

The Lower School really put a spring in their step this past winter with the "Jumprope for Heart" program, organized by P.E. teacher Ronny Hajek.

Students and parents enjoyed an assembly where they learned about the heart and saw jumproping skills and amazing tricks. Then on Valentine's Day, student teams jumped continuously for 30 minutes, helping to raise money for people with heart problems through the American Heart Association. Ac­cording to third grader Christine Kasper, "I mostly liked the jumping because it got your heart pumping. I also liked learning that the heart is not really shaped like a heart." Fellow third grader Alex Dufour summed up the importance of the event by saying, "I learned that you have to keep your heart healthy or you will not be healthy."

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Steward Welcomes Visitors from Kazakhstan by Kelley Cuneo

During the month of April , Steward was proud to host six visitors from Kazakhstan , formerly a republ ic of the Soviet Union . Two teachers and four students from the Kuanysh School stayed with Stew­ard families while they learned more about the structure and customs of American independent schools . The trip was organized by former Stew­ard headmaster Paul Cramer, who is currently assisting the Kuanysh School through the International Executive Service Corps Technical Assistance program. The visit was

forward to future contact with our friends from the Kuanysh School!

Steward Students, Facultv, and Parents Make "Celebrating life" a Huge Success by Kathy Coulombe

The first multi-site, multi-day blood and marrow drive ever held in Virginia took place at Steward on February 25111 •

Millwood School , and the Virgin ia Blood Services.

The Upper School Student Council and Interact Club were active volunteers in the planning and organizing of this important community outreach program, which was open to the public. Many Steward students , faculty, parents , and board members were among the 300 donors who participated .

More than $16,000 was raised to pay for antigen testing fees for marrow donors wishing to register in

a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn from people from the former Soviet Union . At a farewell party on Friday, April 28 'h ,

the Lower and Middle Schools presented the visitors with school materials and donations totaling more than $300 to help them when they return to Kazakhstan . Mr. Cramer is deeply grateful to the Steward community for their warm reception of the visitors. We look

This life-saving event featured a book signing by Steward's Distin­guished Guest and best-selling author, David Baldacci , and was part of a month-long "Cel­ebrating Life 2000" blood and marrow drive in partner­ship with the University of Richmond ,

Fatuity member Jonathan Coulombe e/onates blood e/urmg Ihe Blood r.,\. Bone Marrm, Om eon LdmpU\.

Gu Sl author Daile/ Bale/acc< autograph I a bool. e/unng hi' VI"I to and marro\\ dm e

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the National Marrow Donor Pro-gram. Those funds will continue to save lives at other area marrow drives still under the banner of "Celebrating Life 2000."

To date more than 914 lives have been saved through Steward's efforts, with the potential of several hundred more through ongoing area drives continu ing Steward 's spirit of community service.

Congratulations to our Steward family for hosting this remarkable event and special thanks to two Steward fathers-Bill Baker of Cool 106.5FM and Tom Best of ABC's Channel 8-for their excel­lent media coverage promoting this event.

Winter Athletics Wrap-Up by Janet Rice

Undefeated Middle School Girls' Basketball Team Captures Regular Season and Tournament Championships

The girls' Middle School basket­ball team participated in Collegiate's 7'" and 8'h grade Basketball League. The 22-team league, which is divided into three divisions, plays games on Saturdays and Sundays. Steward participated in Division III.

During regular season play, the Spartans defeated teams from St.

Catherine's, Collegiate , Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Mary's and St. Benedict's to capture the Division III Regular Season Championship with a perfect record of 8-0. Steward has gone undefeated before in regular season play in 1997 and 1998. Since the girls performed so well in Division III , they were invited to move up one division and partici­pate in the Division II Tournament.

The Spartans continued their impressive play in the tournament. Seeded #4 , Steward defeated #5 St. Mary's III in the first round. They then captured a victory over #1 seed , St. Mary's II. In the finals, the Spartans faced the Collegiate Green Team. With their pressure defense and transitional fast-break offense, the Spartans dominated the Cou­gars from the opening tip-off and won the tournament championship with a score of 36-10. This final game was played before a tremen­dously large group of Steward School fans. Their supporters did not go home disappointed . The girls ' perfect season ended with 11 wins/O losses.

Although there was a terrific team effort from all 17 squad mem-

bers , the team's tri-captains pro­vided leadership on the court all year. Eighth-grader Lauren Harris averaged 8.1 points per game (ppg) from her cen ter position and domi­nated on defense. Seventh-grader Leigh Greene averaged 5.3 ppg and was able to get to the free throw line many times because she never hesitated to penetrate the lane and draw a foul. Another seventh-grader, Morgan

Hutchinson , had a tremendous first year playing basketball. From her point guard position , Hutchinson directed the team 's offense and was instrumental in breaking opponent's pressing defenses. Her intense, yet ca lm demeanor provided the leadership for the squad throughout the season . She averaged 5.3 ppg . Rounding out the start ing team were Wallace Young , Emily Sta inback, and Kate Garner. Only two players were eighth­graders so the future looks bright again next season. Congratula­tions on a great season!!!

Varsity Girls' Basketball The 1999-2000 team finished

their season with a winning record and made it to the League of Independent Schools (LIS) Division II Tournament Championship game for the first time since 1993. Under new coach Stan Pepeliaev, the girls posted a record of 13 wins/6 losses. At the end of the regular season , the Spartans were seeded #3. In the tournament semi-finals , the team faced Blessed Sacra­ment-Huguenot and defeated them 36-28. Th is avenged two previous close losses to the Knights. The team traveled to Charlottesville for the championship game vs . St. Anne's. At half time, the Steward

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team trailed 26-16, but rallied in the second half. Even with impressive 3rd and 4'h quarters, the team lost 45-38.

Throughout the season , fresh­man Lena Kalvans led th e team in scoring and rebounding . She averaged 22.4 points per game for a total of 404 points in the season. Newcomer Heather Ke isch aver­aged 5.4 ppg from her forward position while junior Marshall Felvey and sophomore Jennifer Gray each added 5 ppg from their guard posi tions. Junior Ashlee Healey rounded out the starting five unit and she led the team from her point guard position. Healey and Elizabeth Larus were the co-

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back in the Virginia Commonwealth Conference.

Middle School Boys' "A" Basketball Team

This middle

rhe telldrd Spartan a/k/a senior Halter 1I".,h brought Khool 'tP"'! to ~\ mit'r dthlcli e\-enb!

school squad finished the year with an even record of 8-8. The team began the season with a 3-0 start and went on to average 37 points per game. The teams' co­captains , Jeremy Karmonlinski and Nick Taylor, were also the leading scorers. Both players had three games in wh ich they scored more than 16 points.

captains. Lena Kalvans was Steward's sole representative on the LIS All-Star Team . Congratula­tions on a fine season .

Varsity Boys Basketball

The varsity team finished the year with a 9-9 record , but lost three tough overtime games, so a record of 12-6 was within reach . The team 's leading scorer was senior George Lucas, who aver­aged 14 points per game. Junior Will Perkins led the team in field goal percentage while averag ing 10 ppg and 10 rebounds per game. Junior point guard Alex Duty averaged 10 ppg and led the team in assists and free throw percent­ages. The year culminated in a "come from behind" victory over Central Virginia in the Consolation Game of our Steward Invitational. The Spartans overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to win . Will Perkins was named to the Steward Invitational All -Tournament Team. The team will return three starters along with both captains so they look forward to a successful sea­son in the new athletic center and

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Ross Guedri also had a 16 point game. The squad stumbled midway through the season when point guard Chris Harvey broke his ankle , but their "run and gun" offensive style and their full court pressure defense allowed the team to get back in stride. The Spartans won three of their last four games and recorded a "home" record of 6-2.

Middle School Boys' "B" Basketball Team

Although not successful in terms of win-loss record (2-9), the 1999-2000 "B" Team had a good season . The squad , loaded with new and inexperienced players, improved greatly as the season progressed . Despite injuries to key players such as Afton Bartlett, Austin Brazzell , and Ryan Childress, the team got better and more confident. In the second half of the season , the games were much more competitive.

The team's captains were Carter Shamburger, Kevin Strader, and Afton Bartlett (alter­nate). Seventh-grader Ford Fischer also was a team leader.

Robert Wills and Matt Long joined the team late in the season, but they provided some offensive manpower. Next season looks promising with the return of most players along with sixth grade standouts Marcus Allen , Philip Carter, and Bradley DeWet.

Varsity Girls ' Soccer

The girls' soccer team began its first full varsity season in mid­November. For a varsity team, the Spartans "started" a large number of Middle School athletes - a total of five. The matches began with three road games and after learning a lot from those contests, the team was ready for their first home game against St. Catherine's. After falling behind with a score of 0-2, the girls rallied but still lost to the Saints 1-2. The improvement carried the squad to a 2-0 victory over Trinity. Seventh grade athlete Brittany Curtis scored both goals. After this game, Richmond was under many inches of snow, which halted outdoor games and practices for three weeks. The season ended with a tough loss at st. Margaret's in the opening round of the League of Independent School Tournament. On a positive note, senior Alexa Baker was named to the LIS AII­Star Team.

The hard work by all of the girls, including captains Alexa Baker, Laine Ashker, and Brantley Scott, will payoff for next season.

Cheering

There were two cheering squads supporting the basketball teams - a varsity team and a Middle School team. The younger squad was made up of sixth grade students, while the seventeen-member varsity team included three boys for the first time. The varsity squad will conduct a "clinic" for Lower School students this spring.

Look for the Graduation Issue of Blue & Gold for a complete wrap-up of Spring Sports.

AucIion 2000 -A SeaworIhV EJQIeIience! by Sue Drza/

The Parents' Association cre­ated another spectacular evening with this year's Auction at the Herm itage Country Club in April . An aura of underwater beauty set the tone for brisk bidding, meaning hefty profits to benefit the many programs of Steward . The creative talents of the decorations co-chairs, Rugene Paulette , Ann Maszaros , and Lynn Congdon were evident from the first step into the stunning setting.

Auction co-chairs Mia Norton and Brenda Brinn coordinated an incredible team of numerous volun­teers to produce the annua l event. Thanks to the efforts of Deidre Turner, who headed up the solicita­tions group, patrons were able to bid on an array of items ranging from delightful dinners to amazing art in the silent auction.

Ro" Guedn pmudl) <ho\\ < aut lion palronl Sparta. Ihe adorable Golden Relrlelier puppy he and II Ife L~nn dandled lor (he duc.tlOn.

Veteran auctioneer AI Orgain (parent of Fraser Orgain '95) commanded high bids during the voice auction--fabulous furs, sensa-

tional vacations , creative personal services, even a precious puppy were included in the offerings.

The evening concluded with the final bids on the beautiful artwork of Steward students. Beautiful pottery fountains and decoupaged furniture featuring photos and images of the various classes brought competitive bidding from proud parents. Thanks go to art teachers Lynn Zinder and Rugene Paulette for heading up

Au,lIon 2000 e/ecoratmg genlU5el (/elllO right) Ann ~'a>zaro,. Rugene Pauletle. and Lynn Conge/on help<>d make Ihe e\ enmg a <pfflawlar \ue( el,'

the projects .

Plans are already in progress for next year's event, but Auction 2000 will long be remembered as a wonderful evening for all.

Be sure to take note of the list of wonderful donors to Auction 2000 on the following page. Please take a moment to thank these generous establishments and individuals when patronizing their businesses.

Watch for your Graduation Issue of the Blue & Gold in

July 2000.

This issue will have a wrap-up of all year-end special

events ... and a preview of things to comel

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We acknowledge with great appreciation the following contributors who donated items for The Steward School Parents' Association Auction 2000.

Thanks also to the many donors who wished to remain anonymous.

Brad fo rd B. auer & R. Tyler auer

Il n n~ Willon lle ilig- '!eyer o. Circ uil CilY Mr. Richard lI edberg 'le\ e and Judy Buis

Alice and Bill .ood\\ in JclTand ary Goodsle in Mac Bm nd Foods. Inc. - David

and andy Nu nnally Dennis and Cindy Pryor

lcrllllg 111lcmational. Ltd . -Bill Nonhen ' , 2

~rop's uper Mar~els Jim and Darkne pangler

hri::, ~lIld Cheryl lucdri PUll~r on clenna., Hospllal 'I he Homeslead

Luray 3\'Cms orpof3lion I ndeello - The Thoma Jefferson Memoria l Foundali n

Radisson Fon Magnlder 1I0lei Jeim Jacque. Bakery Gela li C.~ l e li Emil} ianfononi Theatre irginia Bark sda le Theat re Buc~head's

arni\orc's Restaurant The Bcr~eky HOlel The Tobacco Com pan} Lorna and Rand} \- yckolr Omni Richmond H lei Hi loric Richmond Tours Carrie 13 Harbor Tour

irginia I-louse The irginin M usell lll Maymonl Foundal ion The Ri chmond ymphon) The Melling POL Reslaura nl , "in Ltd. Land.ea"e Producl Rental Wor~s

EI:.ie ~ I ill Kall Land cape b) Design

Tom Bro\\ n Il ard\\ arc alenlinc Electrical

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Cmdi ligall--Pampered hef K ilehcn Tool

Roger and Ka lhy Coulombe Pan Plus The Ollage lilche,) James Ri\ er Petroleum. Inc. Leo Bur~c Fumilllre The Eas} Rider, Lld. Han naford':.

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ara ma ll Skatel ati n of Richmond Ronny and Wh iule} Il aje~

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Ken and Jeann ie Alcon illage Reah)

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Baker's nlSl Bread Mar~el

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Alternate Program 2000 Internships

Top left: Marshall Felvey and Sarah Mar1enstein, juniors, enjoyed working with preschoolers at the YMCA. Top right: Harry Baron, junior. leamed marketing skills from his supervisors at the Jewish Community Center. Center left: Charmian Bonner. sophomore, loved working with exotic birds at The Pet Club. Center right: Caroline Vencl, senior. was very colorful working at Ben Franklin. Bottom left: Tzeira Creditor. sophomore, was a natural working and teaching Hebrew at Rudlin Torah Academy.

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