FALL 2018 COLUMNS ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL BROOKLANDVILLE, MD Growing Excellence 2017-2018 DONOR IMPACT REPORT INSIDE Friends, contents As we begin another academic year, I reflect on the MIddle School Partnership changes St. Paul’s has seen over more than 165 years and with Outward Bound am excited about what is on the horizon. Whether it was St. Paul’s begins a new partnership different campus locations and enhancements to facilities; 08 with the Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School the evolution of curricular and extra-curricular programs and technology; or most recently the unification of the Creating a Culture of Reading governance structure of St. Paul’s and St. Paul’s School for New Lower School reading program Girls; we know that progress is possible when we make way generates excitement from parents, for change. Changes big and small have been part of the 10 students and teachers success of St. Paul’s for more than a century. To that end, I’m excited to share with you the new format of Columns, which will allow us Recruit, Retain, Reward: Nurturing to more vividly share with you stories about our students, faculty, programs, and campus. Faculty Talent Across the Career Arc St. Paul’s works to attract and retain new In this issue of Columns, we have also included our Donor Impact Report highlighting the talent and kept the School’s ethos as faculty generosity of our community. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff, it is my privilege 12 legends move toward retirement to share our heartfelt appreciation for your support of the School. Graduation: The Class of 2018 Every day as students arrive on campus, we teach them how to seek truth and knowledge Celebrating our newest alumni, a group and strive for excellence. In this issue of Columns, you will read about examples of programs of accomplished scholars, athletes and that both support and challenge our learners to be the best version of themselves. I hope 18 performers you will enjoy learning about our new Lower School reading program (page 10), our new Middle School partnership with Outward Bound (page 8), and the many experiential Annual Report of Giving, 2017-2018 learning opportunities our Upper School students have around the globe (page 34). The St. Paul’s Fund surpasses $1.5 million, parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends Every day as our students walk through our halls, we set examples of how to live by faith, generously supported the School with gifts compassion, and integrity. St. Paul’s continues to strengthen inclusivity within our small, 36 large and small diverse community. Last year, our Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt an inclusivity statement (page 4). We continue to work hard to ensure that every St. Paul’s student has a voice and feels valued. 02 News Briefs Whether you are returning to campus this fall as a current family or you are an 22 Sports alumnus who plans to visit after several years away, you will notice and enjoy the facility enhancements, including a campus-wide signage project, our new maintenance facility 29 Alumni (page 5), and the newly renovated George L. Mitchell ’44 Stadium (page 2). 30 Class Notes I’m proud to share with you the many stories within this issue that showcase the 34 Great Crusaders amazing things happening at St. Paul’s. I am excited about the opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff of The St. Paul’s Schools this year and in the years to come. David C. Faus Headmaster COLUMNS – Fall 2018 St. Paul’s School COLUMNS, a magazine for parents, alumni, and friends, is published by St. Paul’s School. St. Paul’s welcomes applicants of all races, religions and ethnic origins. Editor: Jill Wagoner Design: thatsklutch.net For more information, please call 410.825.4400. FALL 2018 COLUMNS 1 2 COLUMNS ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL news briefs t. Paul’s School celebrated the opening of its new athletic facility and honored the legacy of two legendary teacher-coaches on May 4 with the Sdedication of George L. Mitchell ’44 Stadium and the re-dedication of Martin D. “Mitch” Tullai Field. “St. Paul’s students learn valuable lessons in the classroom and on the athletic fields. This sparkling new stadium provides an appropriate venue for our student-athletes to learn those lessons,” said Headmaster David C. Faus. “We are proud to honor two individuals who helped establish the teacher-coach ethos that remains integral to a St. Paul’s education.” Highlights of Mitchell Stadium include: • Expanded and modernized grandstand seating for 1,000 spectators, including a central section of chairs with armrests and seatbacks; • A new and expanded press box that supports games on both St. Paul’s and SPSG’s athletic fields; • Team locker rooms inside the stadium; • Expansive plazas at the northwest and southwest corners of the field that provide informal viewing and gathering areas for spectators; • Infrastructure for lights that will enable evening use of the fields. “These are much-needed improvements to an aging facility that will enhance the safety and comfort of everyone who attends or plays in a game at St. Paul’s,” said Athletic Director Paul Bernstorf. The stadium is named in honor of George Mitchell, a 1944 graduate, who earned nine varsity letters at St. Paul’s. In 1956 he joined the School’s faculty and, over a 32-year career, he taught English, history, and economics and coached lacrosse, football, tennis, and basketball. His varsity lacrosse teams amassed more than 200 victories and 10 MSA A Conference championships. He is recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by the St. Paul’s Alumni St. Paul’s Honors Legendary Association, and the School’s Best Athlete Cup is named in his honor. Coach Mitchell’s son, Steve ’83, remarked that his father was not the kind of person that would usually have wanted the attention that comes with having his Teacher-Coaches at Dedication Four generations of Mitchell family members attended on a stadium. But, Steve said, he would have made an exception when it came the dedication of the George L. Mitchell ’44 Stadium to linking his name with that of his long-time colleague and friend, Mitch Tullai. (left to right): Courtney, Finley, Michael ’01, Judd, Steve noted that the two men were inseparable during their eight decades at of Mitchell Stadium and Geordie ’78, Charleigh, Mary, Meghan, Hannah, Charlie, St. Paul’s, that their friendship endured after both men retired, and that now they Steve ’83, Ben, George, Paul, Dorothy SPSG ’81, Stanton will remain joined in name and in memory whenever student-athletes practice and Re-Dedication of Tullai Field Green, Gemma Green, Judy, and Ty Green. compete at the School’s new athletic venue. continued on following page >> FALL 2018 COLUMNS 3 2 COLUMNS ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL news briefs Stadium Dedication Honors Legendary Board Unanimously McAuliffe Environmental COSTA RICA TRIP Middle School students and faculty spent Spring Break Teacher-Coaches (continued from previous page) Adopts Inclusivity Leadership Award in Costa Rica engaging in service activities and time for St. Paul’s primary athletic playing field was first named in honor ofMartin D. “Mitch” Tullai Statement t. Paul’s alumni fellowship. It’s a trip they will not soon forget. on Nov. 7, 2003, marking the 50th anniversary of his 1953 appointment to the School’s “A sustained commitment to diversity will SChristian Baran ’18, faculty. He taught U.S. history, served as Director of Upper School Admissions and Athletic make St. Paul’s a more vibrant, robust A.B. Woods ’18 and Jack Stanley ’18 researched Director and coached football and basketball. His varsity football teams won 11 MSA, institution. We will promote diversity to prepare students for a global society; to and articulated a vision Tri-County, and MIAA Championships. In 1992 he was named an Honorary Alumnus by the fight bias and prejudice; and to foster an for fighting light pollution St. Paul’s Alumni Association; the Upper School history prize and Head Coaches Cup are inclusive community whose members on campus. Director of named in his honor. respect themselves and one another.” Facilities Danny Taylor and the Maintenance So states the School’s 2014 Strategic Plan, Mr. Tullai remarked that Tullai Field’s original dedication had taken place during halftime of team worked tirelessly to which identified diversity as one of St. Paul’s a football game, and that referees curtailed the ceremony before he had a chance to speak. implement that vision. most vital priorities. To make that priority a For their combined The re-dedication provided an opportunity to redress that historic wrong, and Mr. Tullai reality, St. Paul’s instituted a K-12 Inclusivity efforts, both groups were Committee, and in 2017 the Board of regaled an appreciative crowd of former students and colleagues with a characteristically named the 2017-2018 Trustees unanimously adopted the School’s humorous account of his time spent in St. Paul’s classrooms and playing fields. Director of External Affairs Kevin Sottak presented winners of the Cathy Inclusivity Statement: the McAuliffe Environmental Leadership Award to McAuliffe Environmental The stadium renovation was fully funded by generous contributions to the School’s ongoing We at St. Paul’s seek to be an inclusive students during chapel. Leadership Award, “We Are St. Paul’s” Campaign. Now in its second year, the Campaign has raised $16 million community where all who come through culminating the School’s weeklong Earth Day observance. toward its ambitious goal of $41 million in support of the School’s people and programs.