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EELANEWS Spring 2015 Learning outside the classroom Life skills in action LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION A recent Leelanau BY KRISTIE MCCAW grad’s testimonial college preparatory boarding school an integrated life skills program which BY J.D. FRILEY is, as its name suggests, a place to addresses support of students’ needs in a A prepare students for college. Of course comprehensive wellness model which is At The Leelanau School, we work with the academic success is a major part of designed to be developmentally appro- “whole student” and connect all aspects that preparedness, but another equally priate and effective for our students’ lives of a student’s life to help them succeed. important part is the development of both now and in their futures! We spend countless hours during study life skills. These are the skills that will For each student at The Leelanau hall reinforcing why & how to use a planner, and tactfully share (whenever allow success in college, and beyond, School, life skills are taught through necessary) how better hygiene can to happen. The skills that are essen- everything they do. On an individual increase social acceptance. Sometimes tial to building, navigating, and living level, students complete a residential these lessons take months or years to successful and meaningful lives. Taking life curriculum, which focuses on the sink in and many relapses often occur. personal responsibility, learning to development of executive function, Internalization (making habit) only comes manage emotions, developing social including time management, organi- from consistency and it can take a variety awareness, and practicing personal zation, self-care, problem solving, and of attempts to find ways these lessons will wellness are examples of life skills that conflict resolution. At a grade level, resonate with each student. are important for all people and that students participate in a year-long A few weeks into college, one of our are developed and strengthened at The Council program—developed out of graduates from the class of 2014 shared Leelanau School. a Native American tradition of group via Facebook his gratitude for the Life In keeping with the school’s over- communication—by class, which Skills lessons that he had learned at arching philosophy of there being so commences with exploratory week and Leelanau. He wanted us to know that many ways to learn, our school also has continues throughout the school year his transition to college was going quite continued on page 8 smoothly in large part due to the life skills instruction and support he received at The Leelanau School. He shared that our expectations, reminders and reinforcements which seemed so annoying to him at the time had actual value! The habits that he adopted, including using a planner and file folders to organize himself proved to be winning strategies at college. He felt he was well ahead of the students who hadn’t attended boarding schools because he had learned these skills at UPCOMING TOWNHALL MEETING TOPICS Leelanau. He even admitted that living in a small dorm with a stranger wasn’t nearly Dangers of Energy Drinks as stressful because he had learned how AND to compromise, respect others, and to keep his space neat and tidy. Fact From Fiction: We love to hear that these lessons Addiction and the Teenage Brain eventually make sense and pay off! LEELANEWS 1 ALUMNI NEWS AND EVENTS BY ROB KARNER Leelanau ver the past several months in my Alumni Reunion Onew role, I have had some great June 19-21, 2015 conversations with many of you, all the while gathering contact information, LEELANAU SCHOOL including emails and phone numbers, Established in 1929 along with hearing about your successes since leaving Leelanau. My dream is to Schedule of Events have each and every alumnus’ informa- Friday, June 19 tion be current in our alumni records so 2 PM Registration and we can continue connecting regarding to 5 PM Check In this great school. Another way to reconnect is by filling 5 PM Food/Beverage/ to 9 PM Live Music—Boone in our form on the Leelanau.Org website Docks and being one of our “Featured Alums.” Through the Alumni page on the website, 9 PM Beach Bards Bonfire we will highlight different alumni, hope- to 10 PM —Leelanau School Beach fully from each decade, and give people a glimpse of what makes Leelanau School Saturday, June 20 alumni so remarkable. Check back regu- 8 AM Continental larly for news of your classmates and to 10 AM Breakfast —Leelanau from other eras. School Dining Hall Plans are underway for our Alumni Reunion June 19-21. This year’s reunion will be held at the school with the main event being the Saturday evening “Skipper’s 10 AM Brunch—Leelanau to Noon School Dining Hall Banquet”. Friday’s offerings will include evening time for informal gatherings in Glen Arbor at Boone Docks with live music, food, and spirits. Friday ends with the opportu- 1 PM Guided Nature Hikes nity to participate with Norm Wheeler and his fellow bards in the Beach Bards Bonfire to 5 PM (free)/ Tennis on the school’s beach. Tournament (free)/ Kayaking /Bicycling via Saturday morning will feature a Leelanau brunch in the morning, nature activ- Crystal River Outfitters ities in the afternoon (hiking, biking, canoeing, tennis, and hitting the beach), and (for a fee) the banquet in the evening. The “Skipper’s Banquet” will feature an update about the school, a wonderful feast, awards, a raffle for unique Leelanau-related items, an 5:30 PM Reception at Leelanau School alumni slide show, and sharing stories about the “good ole days”. Dining Hall The class agents for each class have been encouraged to reach out to their class- mates and promote attendance at the reunion. So to get the latest information about 6:15 PM “Skipper’s Banquet” at who is coming, the class agent should be your best way to become informed. to 8 PM Leelanau School Dining Hall Regarding class agents, there still are some vacancies so if you are interested in becoming a class agent, or want to help a class agent, please contact me. 8 PM Alumni Slide Show Alumni gatherings are a great way to have mini reunions in geographical loca- to 9 PM and Story Telling in tions that are close for the alums to gather. Our most recent alumni gathering was in Dining Hall Traverse City where we had a nice group of alums participate. If you would like to host Sunday, June 21 an alumni gathering in your city, please let me know and we can help you organize it. Cities that seem to be logical choices based on our alumni demographics include 9 AM Continental to Noon Breakfast/Check Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Salt Lake City. Out/Safe Travels I hope to see you at the June 19-21 reunion in Glen Arbor! 2 LEELANEWS 2015 Alumni Registration Class Agent List The best way to register is by calling 231-334-5800 as a as of February, 2015 range of options exist. However, you can use this form to serve as your registration if these options work for your situation. Class Agents are being sought for most years prior to Please return via mail or fax to 231-334-5898. Dorm rooms 1975 and there are several openings for agents from are available on a first come, first served basis. Other lodging 1977 on. Please contact Rob Karner at 231.334.5831 or is available throughout the area and we suggest you book early [email protected] as summer lodging fills up fast in our area. The deadline to register for lodging is June 10. Class Agent Class Class Agent Class FULL PACKAGE: TBA 1975 Chris Shoemaker 1995 Full Weekend Package per person Jonathan Handley 1976 TBA 1996 —On Campus meals, Dorm (2 nights) ...........$75 Laura King-Moore 1977 Julia Wheeler 1997 Full Weekend Package per person John Bouwkamp 1978 Emily McGuire 1998 —On Campus meals, Cabin (2 nights).......... $55 Susan Fryling Karman 1979 TBA 1999 Full Weekend Add Spouse/Partner TBA 1980 Patricia Smith 2000 (Same dorm room) ....................................... $50 Julia Hand Blyveis 1981 Matt & Paul Chalup 2001 SATURDAY ONLY PLAN: PER PERSON Gretchen Knoblock 1982 Maleah Gluck 2002 Package #1 Alumni Dinner, Dorm (1 night) .......$55 Jack Handy 1983 Rae Lewis 2003 Package #2 Alumni Dinner, Cabin* Mary Beth Oddy 1984 Nellie Rouseeau 2004 (1 night) * byo bedding .................................. $45 Annette Richmond 1985 Kelli Daly 2005 Richard Taylor 1986 Lexy Carl 2006 MEALS ONLY PLAN: PER PERSON (12 & under Free) Ted Stair 1987 Natalie Stow 2007 Saturday Brunch ............................................$10 Catherine Graham 1988 Ashley Walton 2008 Saturday Banquet ........................................ $30 Laine Goodman 1989 Alissa Norris 2009 Name: Meagan Darlington 1990 Max Williams 2010 Dave Coleman 1991 Cameron Thompson 2011 Address: Don Marks 1992 Sara Wehner 2012 Virginia Budinger Kruger 1993 Grace Adams 2013 City: TBA 1994 Ashley Disler 2014 Guest Names: Email: Phone: (please include mobile phone that we can reach you on while on campus) The Leelanau School is a member of the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce If you are PAYMENT INFORMATION booking lodging for your next visit, be sure to Total Payment Enclosed $ mention that you are coming to visit the school Credit Card Number and you may qualify for a discount! Expiration Date Sec. Code www.visitglenarbor.com/places-to-stay/ Signature Registration is also available online at leelanau.org/alumni/events LEELANEWS 3 LEELANAU SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bob McNutt, Class of ‘55 Robert McNutt, ’55, Board Chairman A message from the Board Chairman Retired Business Owner Birmingham, MI braham Lincoln once said, “The best way to predict Aour future is to create it.” Todd Avis, Vice Chair This year, the board and staff have been focused on Leelanau Education Group Leelanau’s future by creating a long term path toward Empire, MI sustainability.

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