Friends’ Central Spring 2004 – Spring 2005 Go into the World and Make a Difference! Friends’Central 2004–2005 Board of Trustees Spring 2004–Spring 2005 Robert Adelson Barbara Aronson Barbara M. Cohen, Emerita Kenneth Dunn Jean Farquhar ’70 Victor Freeman ’80 Christine Young Gaspar ’70 Robert Gassel ’69 Edward Grinspan Irwin Gross Walter Harris ’75 Sally Harrison Karen Horikawa ’77 Deborah Hull Frances Koblenzer G. Craig Lord James McKey Hillard Madway Ed Marshall Jeffrey Purdy Marsha Rothman 38 40 Ann Satterthwaite Joanna Haab Schoff ’51, Emerita Jonathan Sprogell Louise Tritton Features James Wright Editor Rageshwar Kaur Wilcox 38 Clayton Farraday ‘32: Headmaster A Life of Constant Purpose David M. Felsen Directions Contributors 44 Service and Summits: Jim Brennan Sarah E. Brown ’05 FCS Explores Peru Michael Crauderueff Joel Dankoff Alexa Dunnington ’98 48 Betsy Markland Schwartz ‘59: Elizabeth Finley Sue Kirk Bringing the World Back Home Marilyn Lager Janice Leavy Lydia Martin 50 Alisa Newman Hood ‘92: Standing Margie McCarty Up for the World’s Newest Country 45 Denise Morris Laura Novo Joel Price 52 Jason Green ’94 and Platform Evelyn Rader Arline Ritz Learning: Revolutionizing Betsy Markland Schwartz ’59 Educational Options Aaron Selkow ’88 Conrad Turner ’76 Linda Waxman Wasserman ’75 Pam Yih 54 Conrad Turner ‘76: ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Central Asia Contributing Photographers Gregory Benson Todd Swimmer ’81 56 Jon Abel ’01: Making Headlines Rageshwar Kaur Wilcox Alan MacLean ’58 Directions Design Yoonsun Chung Cover: Upper School students amidst Peru’s Incan ruins Insets: Benjamin Yahalomi ’11 with his mask for the Rwanda Project Ad Layout & Design service group; Aliyyah Zachary ’14 and Nicky Kirschner ’14 walked with Yoonsun Chung Valley Press their class to raise money for the Streams of Life Foundation; Betsy 46 Markland Schwartz ’59 at a Habitat for Humanity build in Kenya; Paul Printing Senker ’06 with a child at the Hogar Clínica San Juan de Dios in Peru Jarboe Printing, Inc. 24 57 Departments 05 Take Note 09 Campus Log 31 In Support 57 Holiday Programs 62 59 Home & School 67 Alumni/ae News 86 Notes From Friends 96 Looking Back 72 2 Spring 2004–Spring 2005 DIRECTIONS FROM THE HEADMASTER AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Headmaster’s Note From the Board of Trustees Dear Friends, The theme of this edition of Directions—“Go into the There is no doubt that each and every Friends’ Central World and Make a Difference!”—is very much in keeping student is educated in an atmosphere of mutual respect, with the Friends’ Central School philosophy, which states, trust and optimism. From early on, FCS students learn in part, that “our students be informed about their rela- from the examples of their teachers, fellow students, tionships to fellow human beings in need” and that “accordingly, we provide opportunities for service on campus and in the wider world.” The articles within, drawn from the curricula of our Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, provide excellent exam- ples of student and faculty efforts in that David M. Felsen Deborah M. Hull Ann V. Satterthwaite dimension of a Friends’ Central education. And reports of the worldly experiences visiting alumni/ae and, of course, their parents. Young of several alumni/ae reaffirm our belief that our graduates people nurtured in this type of atmosphere are likely to will be “strong contributing members of society.” become citizens who take responsibility for their own lives and show concern for others. It is also most fitting that this edition features remem- brances of Clayton L. Farraday ’32. Among Clayton’s The Board of Trustees shows its commitment to Friends’ accomplishments must be counted his travel throughout Central and its unique atmosphere by working, year this country and abroad. Appropriately, The Clayton L. after year, on committees that regularly examine all Farraday ’32 Mastership Fund provides the opportunity for aspects of the School, such as student life, diversity, current faculty to travel and study and thus enhance their fundraising, property management, long-range planning teaching and personal growth. Clayton’s interest in the and financial matters. But above all, the Board remains world is part of his wonderful legacy to the School and committed to a school that is true to the Quaker values community he loved. of diversity, equality, simplicity, peace and service. Sincerely, It is a privilege to be a part of this institution. Sincerely, David M. Felsen Headmaster Deborah M. Hull Ann V. Satterthwaite Co-Clerks of the Board of Trustees DIRECTIONS Spring 2004–Spring 2005 3 FROM THE EDITOR Editor’s Note WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The traveler has to knock at every alien door to come to his own, and one has to wander through all the outer worlds to reach the Have you published a book recently? innermost shrine at the end. Run a marathon? Had a baby? —Rabindranath Tagore, Journey Home As I worked on this issue of Directions and pondered the theme FCS encourages friends to share their of going out into the world and making a difference, Rabindranath news with Directions. Email your Tagore’s poem, Journey Home, repeatedly came to mind. Truly, FCS notes and photos to alumni@friends- students and alumni/ae illustrate this journey, whether they are in another con- central.org (preferable method) or tinent or right here in a classroom in mail information to the Development Wynnewood, PA. Office, 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, The magazine’s theme encompasses a PA, 19096. Please mark the back of wider arena than traveling abroad or pro- fessional achievements. This theme is a prints with your name and class year. reality everyday on our campuses. FCS teachers develop remarkable projects to Digital images must be of high quality engage their students; our students in (28" x 21" at 72 dpi, or 4" x 6" at turn have the awareness to reflect upon 300 dpi). We accept photos up to 2MB. Rageshwar Kaur Wilcox what they do and develop a larger under- standing of their place in the world. It is this sense of self which is the true seed of learning that FCS plants in its students. One is quite taken by the introspection that even our young Lower School students demonstrate, as in 2B’s poem 2003-2004 Report of Voluntary Support about Meeting for Worship (page 47). Corrections As students learn about diverse cultures and customs, or prob- lems faced locally or in other parts of the world, they begin to learn The following errors were reported for the 2003- more about themselves and their power to make a difference. 2004 Report of Voluntary Support. We regret This sense of dedication and personal empowerment is carried these errors and provide the correct information on by our alumni/ae, who cultivate it throughout their lives. It below. comes through in everything they do, long after they leave FCS— whether it be improving educational options for public schools • Karen Klein Mannes ’53 should be listed under (Jason Green ’94, page 52) or biking through 100 countries to Loyal Friends, 13 years, as well as under the work with people from different cultures (Betsy Markland Class of 1953. Schwartz ’59, page 48). Ultimately, their work and their travels propagate a continuous cycle of service, social-consciousness and • Stephen J. Reynolds ’58 should be listed under self that feeds their actions, worldviews, and values. Loyal Friends, 11 Years. I hope you enjoy this issue of Directions. I welcome your comments at [email protected]. • Helen and David Pudlin should be listed under Loyal Friends, 17 years. Sincerely, Rageshwar Kaur Wilcox Editor and Director of Communications 4 Spring 2004–Spring 2005 DIRECTIONS TAKE NOTE Friends’ Central Welcomes New Trustee Sally Harrison, a Senior Development Officer at Bryn Mawr College, joined the FCS Board of Trustees in February. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College and has been extensively involved with several Quaker organizations. She worked with the American Friends Service Committee for thirty years, and now serves on AFSC’s Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. She is a member of Downingtown Friends Meeting and the Haverford College Corporation and its Advisory Committee. Sally says she joined the Friends’ Central Board because “I have a strong personal commitment to Quaker education at all levels and want to be part of the wonderful things FCS is doing in this area.” Sally Harrison New Faculty at FCS Tim Jones ’95 studied Education at the University of Pittsburgh. FCS Returns to Edinburgh In the four years leading Fringe Festival to this appointment, he coached at Friends’ Central and helped Friends’ Central has been invited to participate in the Edinburgh Middle School science Fringe Festival this summer! “It is an honor to return to teacher Doug Ross on Edinburgh,” says Upper School drama teacher Terry Guerin. environmental education “Several hundred schools apply, and we are one of forty chosen to projects. He is now the attend.” This is the second time the American High School Theatre Tim Jones ’95 permanent substitute and Festival has selected FCS for this exciting opportunity. Students continues to coach cross-country, junior varsity basket- (pictured on page 6) will first stop in London for a workshop with ball, varsity basketball, and varsity track. In addition to Shakespearian actors at the historical Globe Theatre. They will his work at FCS, Tim is a producer for a Philadelphia then stay two weeks at the University of Edinburgh and prepare for recording label, CP Records. their festival performance of Funny Shorts, a series of brief comic sketches. To help raise funds for the trip, a preview performance of Nico Severini comes to FCS with the production will take place on April 10 at 4:00 P.