Insights Fall-Winter '06-'

Fall/Winter�� ’06-’07 �� RECOGNIZING EXCELLENT AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING Growing Endowment Helps Support Faculty Development

AT THE HEART OF WHITFIELD’S EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ARE THE SARA RINGE, recipient of the 2005-2006 SCHOOL’S TEACHERS. Small classes enable Richard B. Kobusch Humanities Chair Whitfield teachers to get to know each of their teaches sophomore English at Whitfield. students as unique individuals and maximize Prior to coming to Whitfield, she taught each student’s learning potential. Our teachers Journalism, Yearbook and Junior English in are passionate, talented professionals who inspire Columbia, Mo. Sara is the yearbook advisor their students to succeed in the classroom, later in and coaches the lower school dance teams. college and in their careers. Whitfield teachers are open to change and are excited about learning. Sara says, “I love that Whitfield allows me to actually teach! Whitfield students are The qualities that make Whitfield teachers HAROLD BARKER, recipient of the interested in learning, and they are really wonderful role models and 2005-2006 Catherine Marie receptive to exploring discussion topics and instructors for our students Connors ’89 Science Chair, participating in activities.” also make them attractive PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS teaches physics to seniors and to other schools and juniors. During his first year at In general, Sara’s favorite aspect of teaching professional opportunities. Catherine Marie Connors ’89 Whitfield, Harold taught Pre- is that each day is different. Every student, It is Whitfield’s goal to Science Chair calculus and Introduction to every day, every year and every class brings attract, retain and honor 1998-1999 Todd Gienke Calculus. Harold is also the varsity about new adventures, new obstacles, new excellent teachers. Endowed golf coach, former freshmen solutions and new ideas. 2000-2001 Gavin Kark Faculty Chairs are a vehicle boys’ basketball Throughout the year, Sara’s students for achieving this goal today 2002-2003 Gavin Kark coach and the head advisor participate in two projects that she and in future generations. for the 12th grade. 2005-2006 Harold Barker describes as her favorites, the psychology By awarding public Throughout his time at Whitfield, unit and the advertising project. Although Richard B. Kobusch recognition and tangible Harold feels that he receives neither of these is considered “traditional Humanities Chair stipends to teachers through a great deal of support from English,” they are probably the two projects Endowed Faculty Chairs, 2001-2002 Emily Chrysler the Whitfield administration that the students enjoy the most. to implement new projects or Whitfield encourages 2002-2003 Mike McGlew The psychology unit allows students to continued leadership, explore new areas of physics. learn about some very basic psychological while providing the 2003-2004 Sheila McCarthy This support has allowed him to theories. With the understanding of these faculty with models of 2004-2005 Heidi Hays encourage his students to work psychological ideas, the students are excellence to which they hard and have fun while learning 2005-2006 Sara Ringe able to do a more sophisticated character may aspire. Currently, in his class. analysis when discussing fictional literature. Whitfield teachers benefit They also are able to make some real-world from perpetual endowed Each year, Harold’s class connections about their own behavior, their support established by two generous benefactors participates in what Harold describes peers and sometimes even the adults in specifically for Endowed Faculty Chairs, the as his favorite project: the Trebuchet/ their lives. Catherine Marie Connors ’89 Science Chair and the Projectile Motion project, an assignment Richard B. Kobusch Humanities Chair. that encourages students to collaborate to create and build water balloon launchers RINGE continued on page 4 The Catherine Marie Connors ’89 Science Chair was that will hit specific targets standing established by a former Board Trustee and alumni 30 meters away, including a variety of parent, Dr. John Connors, and his wife, Ruth Anne, Whitfield teachers. According to Harold, in their daughter’s honor. During the 2005-2006 “Water balloons plus teachers equals fun!” school year, it was awarded to an outstanding Whitfield physics teacher, Harold Barker. The “As a teacher, I want my students to feel like Richard B. Kobusch Humanities Chair was they got something out of my class,” said established by former Board Trustee and alumni Barker. “If students are learning the physics parent Peggy Kobush in memory of her husband, behind drinking and driving, they are Richard B. Kobusch. This year the award was given hopefully being deterred from making that to honor Whitfield’s dynamic English teacher and bad choice, or helping them to think more The Iliad Yearbook advisor, Sara Ringe. BARKER continued on page 4

Most recently, The Arthur & Helen Baer Foundation stepped forward with renewed support for Whitﬁeld’s visual arts by creating an endowed fund that will honor individuals at the core of the INSIDE INSIGHTS: School’s visual arts program: its teachers. With a generous pledge to Whitﬁeld’s Endowment of $250,000, the Foundation will provide an In the words ...... p. 2 In support ...... pp. 10-11 annual award and stipend to an individual teacher In recognition ...... pp. 3-4 In step ...... pp. 12-13 designated as the Arthur & Helen Baer Visual Arts Faculty Chair. In the study ...... pp. 4-7 Inspired ...... p. 14 In the life ...... pp. 8-9 In touch ...... pp. 14-19 ENDOWED CHAIRS continued on page 4 � � ��

Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends,

Recently I read an article from the September issue of CASE (Council for Much of my work this semester has involved Advancement and Support of Education) Currents magazine titled “Purpose advancement, as our strategic plan calls for a focus or Place” about the purpose of schools. The article was a reminder that on endowment, school communications and alumni schools must never lose sight of their true purpose even as they strive to development. While we have been successful in engage their alumni base and benefactors, solicit their support, and try reaching out to our alumni base, improving our to build the finest campus with beautiful buildings. Whitfield School’s communications, and fundraising for current and community is very fortunate to include parents, alumni and faculty who are future needs, the real work of the School has always actively engaged in helping achieve these important goals; yet educating our been and always will be helping our individual students is the reason Whitfield School exists. students succeed.

This fall, I have been reflecting on Whitfield’s mission statement and what In this issue, the fifth edition of Insights, you will find it means to be a “student-centered” school. I would wager most heads of much exciting news about our community. Some schools think their schools are student-centered; however, most schools of the articles are meant to highlight our exceptional faculty, while others are teacher-centered, not student-centered, and many independent schools acknowledge the accomplishments of our growing alumni base. But the put the needs of their alumni over the needs of their current students. Most heart of this publication and the heart of Whitfield School is our current schools value the course content more than the skills students develop during student body. Delivering the Whitfield experience to this generation of these critical years. Whitfield School is different. Warriors is the mission that our faculty, families and alumni continue to support so generously and enthusiastically. So what does it mean to be student-centered? We discussed this very topic at our December faculty meeting. At Whitfield School this means that the skills our kids develop are more important than the information that must be “covered.” It means that students must be actively engaged in the All the best, classroom for their learning to be meaningful. A student-centered school community demonstrates a tone of respect and holds all members to the high expectation that says, “We treat each other well here.”

Finally, teachers in a student-centered school help students realize success in the classroom through peer collaboration, while individually encouraging Mark J. Anderson students to achieve their personal best. Being student-centered is a more President difﬁcult way to teach and to run a school, but it is the best and right way to do both.

WHITFIELD SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Whitﬁeld School is a small, college-preparatory learning community that fosters excellent habits of mind, productive social skills, and personal integrity in an innovative, student-centered environment.

Our core values are: • Success of every student in academics, arts, activities and athletics. • Individual and collaborative engagement and achievement. • Ethical behavior of the members of our community. • Learning as a lifelong process. • Intellectual, ethnic, religious and social diversity.

WHITFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Scott B. McCuaig, Chairman Edward L. Monser Fred & JoAnn Arnold Ron & Charlene Lotz Thomas W. Neary Joan Bebee Suzie Andrews Beth Bradbury Pollnow ’90 Kerry Meckfessel Philip B. Cady Jr. ’70 Steven C. Roberts Beth Bradbury ’63 Gerri Clifton Wayne L. Smith II Carl Rhodes John W. Eaves Susie von Gontard Michael & Barbara Bush Kristin Rhodes ’99 Mary Freund Jeffrey O. Woodard Cathy Frisse Janice Grant Jim Schneithorst ’87 Randy Green HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBER: Jane Gleason ’70 Mary Howe Bruno B. Schmitter Helen Sproull ’70 Donald A. Jubel Missy Hill Sally B. Key ’73 EX-OFFICIO: Sally Key ’73 Bob & Connie Westerman Mark H. Krieger Mark J. Anderson, President Nancy Kurten Susie Wiegand

CONTRIBUTORS to INSIGHTS: Mark J. Anderson, President • Laura J. Boeker, Communications Coordinator • Kelly Edwards, Annual Fund and Auction Coordinator Melissa Irvin, Publications Coordinator • Gene Krebs, Photographer • Becky Marsh, Director of Advancement Lindsey Smith, Alumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator • Ed White, Development Associate

Questions or comments should be addressed to: Laura Boeker, Editor, [email protected] Whitfield School • 175 South Mason Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63141 • 314-434-5141

Visit Whitfield School’s Web site: www.whitfieldschool.org

Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for grades 6–12. Whitfield seeks to maintain a student body diverse in geographic, economic, racial and religious backgrounds. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or color in administering its academic policies, admissions policies, athletic policies, financial aid program or other school activities. � � ��

WHITFIELD WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND STAFF NEW STAFF MEMBERS: CARA FOSTER earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education from Maryville University. She began working at MELANIE DRAKE currently Whitfield in the fall 2006 as a photography teacher. Cara is an serves as Whitfield’s assistant Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and considers herself a well- director of admission and college rounded artist with a passion for painting and photography as counseling. She attended well as an appreciation for all of the arts. Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology with a concentration in gender MELANIE MARCY attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis and women’s studies. She then attended the and Illinois State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree University of Iowa, earning a Master of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in sports broadcasting. in student development in postsecondary education She began working at Whitfield part time in 2004, and began with a minor in international education. Melanie as a full-time health and physical education teacher this year. received the American College Personnel Association, She is also the assistant girls’ varsity basketball coach, 8th (ACPA), Outstanding New Professional Award from grade basketball coach, 9th grade volleyball coach and assistant the Standing Committee for Women and the University track coach. of Iowa Paul Opsted Award for commitment to international education. Having visited Whitfield as a college admission representative while working for AISHA SHARIF is from Memphis, Tenn. She earned a Bachelor Colorado College, Melanie met former staff member of Arts degree in English from Rhodes College and a Master of Debbie Greenberg who became her mentor when she Fine Arts in creative writing from Indiana University. She was switched to college counseling two years ago. She the recipient of the Neal-Marshall Graduate Creative Writing enjoys running, biking, singing, reading, walking her Fellowship at Indiana University in 2003-2004 and the winner of dog, cooking/baking and spending time with her the Touchstone Graduate Prize in Poetry in spring 2006. Aisha friends and family. is teaching 12th grade English at Whitfield. She enjoys creative writing, scrapbooking, and learning about and discussing various cultures and faith traditions. LINDSEY (SCLAROFF) SMITH ’02 is from St. Louis, Mo., and is a 2002 graduate of Whitfield School. She earned a Bachelor LARA SHOUP is from Melvern, Kan. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English from degree in music education for K-12 choir and band from Kansas the University of Michigan, State University. Lara teaches 6-12 grade vocal music. She in Ann Arbor, Mich. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, teaching and studied at Lorenzo de Medici spending time in the country. in Florence, Italy. Lindsey was selected to be a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and graduated with University Honors. Lindsey, who began working at Whitfield in June 2006 as DARRETT THOMPSON is a 1993 graduate of Whitfield the alumni relations and special events coordinator, School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from married Whitfield graduate Colin Smith ’00 on the University of Vermont and a Master of Arts degree in May 27, 2006. Among members of their wedding international relations from Webster University. He teaches party were Whitfield alumni Sara Badler ’02 and 8th grade world cultures and geography. Darrett enjoys hiking, Ryan Estabrook ’00. camping, golf, being a dad, biking and canoeing.

GOOD TEACHERS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE Supporting Our Teachers Through Faculty Development

n accordance with the school’s mission, The School offers 50% of approved tuition venue or non-traditional, such as travel,” I Whitfield consistently recruits excellent reimbursement for advanced education.” said Ann Kram, fine arts department chair. teachers from diverse backgrounds. Even after “The School has given me both financial support hiring, Whitfield supports faculty and staff Several of Whitfield’s faculty members, including and time and, for their support, have received development through consistent internal support Amy Allen-Cano, Laura Lotz, Mike Potsou and enriched curriculum and a broader overview and external educational opportunities. Catalina Rabon, have pursued the opportunity for of how and where the arts are prospering in Whitfield School boasts 62 full-time faculty tuition reimbursement for their graduate work. the country.” members with 34 advanced degrees; a cohesive, coordinated plan of faculty development is Furthermore, teachers pursue opportunities In remaining consistent with Whitfield’s consistent with the principles upon which the outside the traditional avenues. Many attend mission, the following members of Whitfield’s School’s mission is based. seminars, conferences and workshops both on faculty have participated in a variety of faculty and off campus, while others may pursue travel development opportunities and modeling “It’s not enough for us to say we support our opportunities that provide explorations of a lifelong learning for their students. Often, faculty; we must provide our teachers the variety of issues, strategies and approaches for their experience directly applies to their work opportunities for growth and advancement,” enhancing learning and instruction. in the classroom. says President Mark Anderson. “That is why we encourage our faculty and staff to pursue “Whitfield has consistently supported educational opportunities, such as coursework, development that has been meaningful to me, GOOD TEACHERS continued on page 8 seminars, college visits and conferences. whether it is in a more traditional and formal

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BARKER continued from page 1 RINGE continued from page 1 ENDOWED CHAIRS continued from page 1 analytically, or just remembering The advertising project is a media literacy Endowed Faculty Chairs make a that physics can be fun even if it was hard unit in which the students study magazine, difference in three major ways: for them.” newspaper, television and radio broadcasts. The project focuses on the techniques the Teacher Support: For the teacher beneficiaries This year, Harold plans to teach materials media uses to persuade communities and and their families, honorary stipends drawn shared by Monsanto that covers the science highlights historical examples of propaganda from the Endowed Fund provide additional of car collisions. He hopes to make science and extending to the role today’s media plays financial compensation. These teachers are more applicable to everyday life for his students. in our decision-making. encouraged and motivated by this support, as are their colleagues, and most importantly, “I am proud to be a part of this community. Sara loves being in the classroom, but would also their students. I can’t envision teaching anywhere else,” love to try some more administrative-type duties said Barker. at some point in her career. As far as teaching is School Support: The creation of new Endowed concerned, she finds it exciting to work the kinks Faculty Chairs fortifies the School by increasing Harold Barker attended Washington University out of a lesson, improve a unit every year and its overall Endowment. The culture of the where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology improve her teaching abilities in general. School is also strengthened by the increased with a minor in physics. He is currently in his attention given to rewarding excellence in both eighth year of teaching at Whitfield School. In talking about Whitfield, Sara says, “I really an honorary and a tangible way. love it here! The kids are amazing, I love “Out of all my teachers, I think Mr. Barker working with such a talented staff, and it really Perpetual Recognition: Benefactors who understands us the most.” is a joy coming to work every day.” generously create Endowed Faculty Chairs -Meghan O’Brien ’07 are ensuring Whitfield’s continued academic Sara Ringe attended the University of excellence both today and for future Missouri - Columbia where she earned a generations. Endowed Chairs are living tributes “What I will remember most about Master of Education. She is currently in her or memorials that perpetuate the name of the Mr. Barker [when I graduate] is the fourth year of teaching at Whitfield School. benefactor or honoree and signify a permanent enthusiasm he brings to the table. commitment to outstanding education. Mr. Barker loves his job and his love for “Two things I admire about Mrs. Ringe his job pushes me and other students to are her positive attitude, even at stressful In order to establish an Endowed Faculty Chair share that same enthusiasm.” times or when the odds are against you; at Whitfield School, benefactors give a minimum -Drew Lash ’07 second I like how easy it is to talk to her. gift of $250,000, which can be made in I feel comfortable going to her for help installments over multiple years. The Endowed “Mr. Barker has taught me to be a better or with questions. Mrs. Ringe has taught Fund can be named in honor or memory of a person, golfer and student athlete. He has me the true meaning of ‘where there’s a loved one and will be invested for perpetuity also taught me how to accept certain things will, there’s a way.’” in accordance with the policies of Whitfield that go wrong and make the best of them.” -Kristin Thompson ’07 School’s Board of Trustees. -Austin Ressler ’07 “She is truthful with us and is always “Mr. Barker has taught me more than willing to help, even if that means she has “The moment that I walked into Mrs. Ringe’s physics; he’s taught me to take responsibility to come in early or if it means that she has classroom on the first day of school, I knew for my actions and not to procrastinate.” to stay late.” it was going to be a great year.” -Annie Fox ’07 -Molly Edwards ’09 -Emily Rast ’09

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THANK YOU CLASS OF 2006!!! Whitﬁeld Alumni Collaborate with Missouri Schools Going Solar

t the beginning of the 2006-2007 school for cardboard, and the second A year, the class of 2006 provided Whitfield will hold all other recyclable with a new solar array located outside the Dining materials such as paper, plastic, Room, a recently installed school seal located in aluminum and glass with no Schmitter Gallery and a revamped and revitalized sorting required. Individual recycling program. recycling bins will be placed During their senior year, the class of 2006 in the Dining Room, Conant applied for and was awarded a grant through Café, concession stand, near the Missouri Schools Going Solar program. This the vending machines and in grant allowed Whitfield School to collaborate other strategic locations around with the Missouri Energy Center, which in turn campus. Faculty, staff and works with Ameren UE and Kansas City Power students will be educated on Director of Business and what items are recyclable with & Light (KCP&L), to bring solar power and The solar array is installed outside Facilities Dave Lauer aids in the hanging of the School seal. education to K-12 schools. This program provides of the Dining Room. the hopes that this new program solar array equipment and energy education to will greatly reduce the amount the schools so that students, staff, and the whole Recycling will replace the existing recycling of trash Whitfield produces. community can explore the subject of energy. program at Whitfield. Single Stream Recycling will allow members of the Whitfield community Finally, as the third part of their class gift, the In conjunction with installing a new solar array, to recycle materials in a combined or mixed class of 2006 provided for the School’s seal to the class felt that establishing a more sustainable fashion. Paper and other materials can now be installed in Whitfield’s Schmitter Gallery. recycling program on Whitfield’s campus was be collected without the need of separating Their generosity testifies to this group’s school necessary. A program known as Single Stream materials. One collection container is solely loyalty and unforgettable spirit.

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ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DID YOU KNOW? EQUIPPED WITH LAPTOPS By the start of the 2007-2008 school year, Whitfield School will launch a newly redesigned t the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, the and revitalized Web site. You will notice that in A rollout of Whitfield’s 1:1 student computing program addition to its new look, this site will be more continued as freshman and sophomores were given laptops. interactive and easier to navigate. Learning about These classes joined the 11th and 12th grades, which have and supporting Whitfield will be easier than ever. been working with laptops throughout the past year. Students received training from the technology department Throughout the next year, Whitfield staff will and various teachers during the last week of August to assist be working hard to prepare the successful launch them in using their new laptops. The IBM ThinkPads are of this site, with the hope of creating a site that equipped with the Novell SuSE Linux operating system and better reflects the terrific students, faculty, staff and parents that make up the Whitfield community. Citrix technology, offering students access to a secure and Students familiarize themselves with the reliable Linux-based open source software and a Microsoft laptops during training. Windows environment. WWW.WHITFIELDSCHOOL.ORG

HEAD OF THE CLASS Seniors Develop Leadership Styles with Assistance from Maryville University

B O N D I N G . These were core values belief that teachers can make students better evolution of a group. They began a discussion GROUP discussed at the senior leaders and encouraged teachers to recognize about group dynamics and its various stages, DYNAMICS. class leadership retreat held teachable moments with regard to leadership which they then applied to mock case studies. LEADERSHIP. on Friday, September 1, and capitalize on them. The groups brainstormed ideas for solutions at Maryville University. An extension of Senior regarding leadership and group dynamics. Seminar, the retreat allowed the senior class The retreat began with a game called Star Power, to participate in a variety of activities intended a real-time, face-to-face, non-computer based “I think the most enjoyable part of the retreat to emphasize the culture of Whitfield School simulation of an organization or system in which was acting out different leadership styles,” said and their role as leaders in the student body leaders are given unlimited powers to make and Laura Boyce. “The part I got the most out of was and as individuals. change the rules of the simulation. Participants the discussion we had about the way we treat were challenged to progress from one level others and how to be role models.” “The retreat’s intent was to give the seniors a of society to another by acquiring wealth bonding experience and to teach them about through trading with others. As the simulation Finally, each Senior Seminar section put group dynamics and leadership,” said Senior progressed, barriers sprang up between the together a five-minute skit portraying an Class Head Advisor Harold Barker. “Also, various levels of the society leading to strained assigned leadership style. Students wrote and Maryville University generously provided the communication and a power struggle. After the practiced their skit while the teachers pointed space for this retreat as well as lunch and snacks simulation wound down, participants discussed out different styles of leadership that they free of charge, helping us to host an extremely power in safe yet revealing ways. were actually demonstrating. Each section successful retreat.” then presented its skit to the entire class which “I was able to attend a portion of the retreat and decided how accurately the skit portrayed that Many of the activities the seniors participated saw firsthand how exciting it was,” said President leadership style. in were a direct result of a leadership conference Mark Anderson. “The seniors were truly engaged called the GCLI (Gardner Carney Leadership in thoughtful and reflective work centered on By the end of the retreat, the seniors had learned Institute) Leadership Lab recently attended by leadership and community.” that the best leaders do not have just one Andrew Asikainen, Harold Barker, Laura Lotz and leadership style, but that they are able to utilize Sara Ringe at Fountain Valley School in Colorado The seniors continued to learn about leadership different styles depending on the demands of Springs, Colo. The conference promoted the styles and uses, and the predictable stages in the the situation in which they are participating.

7TH GRADERS START COOKIN’! THE BIG SHOW: SPORTS t’s not a campout. It’s not a bonfire. BROADCASTING COMES I It’s a class project! Kim Breckenridge’s 7th grade class has been cooking TO WHITFIELD marshmallows at school! Spanish IV Students Call the Game During a unit on solar energy, 7th graders designed solar cookers, igh School students took on the role of sports broadcasters this which are solar ovens or furnaces that H fall in David Morey’s Spanish IV class. Students learned the art utilize the sun’s power to cook food. The of play-by-play, how to create a sports personality and even how to create David Rubenstein ’12 tests their own sports shows—all in Spanish. In their broadcasts, students his solar cooker. goal of the project was to design a cooker that would roast a marshmallow presented a summary of two to three games as if they were sportscasters to the highest degree using nothing but solar energy. Students were on a television channel. The games included Whitfield games, national required to design their cooker using no flames, matches or electrical games, international games or even imaginary games, and each devices and a thermometer had to fit inside the cooker. presentation was accompanied by PowerPoint images displayed Solar cookers are often formed from a simple metal box and set of large behind the presenting student to mirrors that focus sunlight to a single point. On a sunny day, a black replicate an authentic sportscast baking tray or cooking pot can convert light directly into heat, and on television. temperatures in the oven can reach 400°F. The games included the Whitfield field hockey team’s exciting tie Before beginning final construction, students were required to submit with MICDS, Italy’s World Cup a plan that included a list of proposed materials, a diagram of the cooker, victory over France as well as and an explanation of how they planned to construct the cooker. imaginary games. Students created an air of authenticity After putting their solar cookers to use on a sunny day in Whitfield’s front by syncing their reporting with circle, the 7th graders witnessed the power available by harnessing the Zack Markow ’09 reports the sports actual game stills and footage with mucho gusto. sun’s energy as they watched their marshmallows melt. that they produced in PowerPoint.

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THE QUEST A FEW OF THE MANY UNIQUE AND INTERESTING SENIOR QUEST EXPERIENCES FROM THE CLASS OF 2006 FOR SUCCESS JASON BEDWINEK’S ’06 Curve, an educational field trip for middle school hitfield School prides itself on graduating Senior Quest experience at students held before a Cardinal’s baseball game. W students who adapt to and feel the Genome Sequencing She also had the opportunity to write voice-overs comfortable with change, who are able to Center at Washington for sitcoms while learning about the process of connect and apply academic disciplines to the University was a very making an episode or commercial. practicalities of living and who have developed extensive project and an exceptional experience. Danielle says that she has always had an idea the skills necessary to work productively and Jason, who is majoring in Biology at Oberlin of what she wanted her major to be, but her successfully with others. College in Oberlin, Ohio, selected the internship helped to solidify her decision to major organization after contacting the director of in communications at Elon University. Whitfield requires seniors to participate in the program and Whitfield parent Rick Wilson Senior Quest, a component of Whitfield’s Senior (Evan ’08 and Taylor ’08). “I really enjoyed my experiences during Quest. Seminar curriculum. Senior Quest asks students It was very educational and a lot of fun at the same to examine the role of education, whether formal The Genome Sequencing Center focuses on time,” said Danielle. “My Senior Quest was a very or informal, in their development and in their the large scale generation and analysis of DNA positive experience. I learned a lot and I feel like plans for the future. sequences and plays a leadership role in The I am a lot more prepared for additional internships Human Genome Project. Working with the in the future.” Senior Quest an off-campus internship program molecular biologist and director of translational that allows seniors the flexibility to pursue research, Yumi Kasai, Ph.D., Jason participated in the lab that duplicates DNA at the most basic independent interests at local schools, businesses level, the molecular level, and he worked firsthand and organizations for six weeks in the spring. dissecting mice in the “mouse house,” a sterilized EVAN MILNOR ’06 worked at the Emergency Students investigate, propose and select a non- room containing genetically-altered mice. Preparedness Team at St. paying, off-campus learning opportunity before Louis Children’s Hospital and contacting the business or organization with Jason worked with Dr. F. Sessions Cole (Elisabeth ’02 Barnes Jewish Hospital after which they would like to work. Once accepted, and Emily ’04) where he witnessed the clinical a family friend suggested the they visit the selected business or organization application of genomics research on premature position. Due to his interests to establish their responsibilities and familiarize neonates. He attended rounds at St. Louis in national security and themselves with the working environment. Children’s Hospital in the neonatal intensive care safety, Evan felt this would be Students, who work six hours a day, five days unit and was taught by students in the M.D.-Ph.D. a good experience to see the program, who spent a great deal of time sharing functionality of safety in the hospital system on a a week, must present themselves punctually their knowledge. local level. and professionally throughout the experience and meet with a student-selected academic During his Quest, Evan worked in a variety of advisor on Whitfield’s campus. Finally, the departments from patient safety and security, culmination of Senior Quest is Senior Exhibition, disaster planning and emergency strategy to a program in which students design and deliver DANIELLE HOWARD patient influx plans. He was charged with helping a presentation to an audience of their peers, ’06 chose to do teach an emergency safety class in Springfield, parents, advisors, teachers and Quest sponsors her Senior Quest at Mo., and presenting a synopsis of two previous WB11 (now known on Whitfield’s campus. meetings to a board of hospital directors. as The CW) because she knew that she Evan mainly worked with Debbie Mays, the Every year during Senior Quest, students wanted to major in director of hospital security and safety, whom he engage in meaningful activities that provide communications in shadowed as she traveled to meetings around the opportunities for interaction and insight into college, although she didn’t know which area of city and even on a business trip to Springfield, selected businesses and organizations. Some communications she wanted to study. Being able Mo., for the class instruction. students pursue a Quest related to their to participate in an internship where she could anticipated field of study in college. Some observe so many different aspects of the field of Though Evan had already chosen his major eventually find a career based on their Quest communications was extremely beneficial. When at the time of his Quest experience and thus experience, while others participate in a Quest choosing her Senior Quest, Danielle contacted was restricted in class choices at Georgetown based on their extracurricular interests. Whitfield parent and general manager at the WB11, University, he is considering a career in the medical Bill Lanesey (Madison ’10), who was extremely field after having been exposed to the hospital helpful in setting up Danielle’s internship. community over those six weeks.

PAST SENIOR QUEST SUCCESS STORIES: Throughout the six weeks of Quest, Danielle “Senior Quest was an outstanding opportunity shadowed multiple department heads of not only to pursue aspects of the professional s a result of his Senior Quest experience in promotions, community relations, news, world which interested me, but also to gain A medical research, JASON BUHRMAN ’04, engineering, sales, technology, traffic, finance and insight into a field which I previously knew very who is currently studying medicine, earned creative services, and, in the end, she was able to little about,” said Evan. “It tested my ability a summer job at St. Louis University (SLU) realize how important each department was to to adjust to different ideas and goals of a very following his senior year at Whitfield. the station. focused community and even allowed me Through networking, a doctor at SLU the opportunity to gain firsthand experience helped Jason obtain a research internship at Most often, Danielle worked with the sales in presenting information to a group of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass., this past summer. and promotions departments. In the sales professionals. Quest was a wonderful way department, she went on a sales call and learned to finish my high school career, allowing me what is involved in selling commercial spots to experience an unfamiliar and intimidating s a senior at Whitfield, ABBY BADEN ’00 including the selection of a potential client, the situation and, in the process, forcing me to A wasn’t sure what her college major would attempt to sell the product and what goes into a learn about myself and my potential outside be and, with just a few days left to make her sale after the product is sold. In the promotions of the classroom.” decision, she had yet to choose a Senior Quest. department, she participated in The Learning An afternoon trip to the grocery store, and a chance meeting with a family friend finally led her to the Moog Center for Deaf Education. That family friend happened to be the principal at the Moog Center who convinced Abby to visit the center, where she ultimately decided to complete her Quest. Although she liked deaf education when she was younger, she hadn’t thought much about it as a career path. However, after completing her Senior Quest, Abby decided to major in speech pathology at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., before earning her Master’s degree in deaf education from Washington University.

“I liked my Quest experience so much that I decided deaf education was the right career for me,” said Abby.

Abby continued to work at the Moog Center during her college summers and, after earning her Master’s degree, returned to the center to teach full time.

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SENIORS NAMED 2007 NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS Students Recognized for Academic and Extracurricular Excellence

hitfield seniors Tess DeLean and States Fencing Association’s Summer Nationals. Tess and Andrew are just two of more than W Andrew Scharf have been named two of According to Tess’ coach, she now ranks between 1.4 million juniors in nearly 21,000 U.S. high approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 52nd the top 30-60 fencers in the country. Tess has schools who entered the 2007 National Merit annual National Merit Scholarship Program. made it her own personal goal to make the top Program by taking the 2006 Preliminary SAT/ These academically 30 by the summer of 2007, a target which her National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test talented high school coach feels is attainable given her determination, (PSAT/NMSQT®). The nationwide pool of seniors now have the work ethic and classic technique. Semifinalists, which represents less than one opportunity to compete percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes for some 8,200 Merit ANDREW SCHARF is a gifted writer whose strong the highest scoring entrants in each state. The Scholarship® awards, analytical skills and drive for precision allow him number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional worth $33 million, to write impressive research papers and literary to the state’s percentage of the national total of that will be offered critiques. As a junior, Andrew submitted a graduating seniors. next spring for college written piece entitled “Sweat” to The Secret Voice, Tess DeLean ’07 and undergraduate study. Andrew Scharf ’07. Whitfield’s literary magazine, which provided a To advance to Finalist standing, a Semifinalist forum for expressing all that sport meant to him must have an outstanding high school record, TESS DELEAN has eagerly in a personal and imaginative fashion. The piece, be endorsed and recommended by their enrolled in the most impressive in its carefully-crafted phrasing and school principal and earn SAT scores that difficult courses within Whitfield’s curriculum strong voice, garnered the attention of his English confirm their earlier qualifying test performance. yet maintains a perfect grade point average. teacher, Laura Lotz. As a result, she nominated him The Semifinalist and a school official must She takes both AP Chemistry and AP German for the 2006 National Council of Teachers of English submit a detailed scholarship application, and began taking French as a junior, in addition (NCTE) Achievement Award in Writing, which he which includes the student’s self-descriptive to studying Latin. was awarded in October. essay and information about the Semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and Tess currently serves as editor-in-chief of The In addition to his academic excellence, Andrew community activities. Iliad, Whitfield’s yearbook. Under her leadership, is also passionate about wrestling, which he this year’s book will be composed primarily feels is more than a sport; it is mental training. Approximately 15,000 Semifinalists will advance of longer stories, and she has succeeded in Andrew has devoted countless hours in after- to the Finalist level and it is from this group that attracting more writers to the staff, including a school practices, 6:00 a.m. workout sessions at all Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen. sixth grader, the youngest student ever to serve school, summer wrestling camps and evening Merit Scholar® designees are selected on the on The Iliad’s staff. and weekend tournaments in order to contribute basis of their accomplishments, skills, and his talents to the team. potential for success in rigorous college studies, Tess approaches physical sport with the same without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or level of intellectual intensity and discipline as Andrew also possesses charming showmanship, religious preference. About 90 percent of the her academic studies. She is a member of the which he has cultivated on the Whitfield stage. Semifinalists are expected to become Finalists, Whitfield cross country team, of which she has From plays to musicals, Andrew enthusiastically and approximately half of the Finalists will be been a member since she began at Whitfield participates in virtually every Whitfield stage selected as Merit Scholarship winners. in the tenth grade. In her early high school production. His theatrical range is impressive, years, Tess was looking for something new to with his comedic interpretations just as strong as try and signed up for a fencing class at the local his dramatic ones. YMCA. Instantly drawn to the sport because of the mental challenge it offered her, Tess began what is now a rigorous schedule of fencing Seniors Michael Foglia and Annie Frisse have been named Commended Students in the 2007 tournaments. Her formal coaching began in her National Merit Scholarship® Program. A Letter of Commendation from Whitfield and National junior year at the Gateway Fencing Academy of Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to these St. Louis, and Tess has happily met the demands scholastically talented seniors. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are of the sport. Tess spends many evenings and being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the weekends at the club and on the road competing 2007 competition for Merit Scholarship® awards, Commended Students placed among the top at the national level, including the Junior five percent of more than 1.4 million students who entered the 2007 competition by taking the Olympics in Hartford, Conn. Tess also took part 2005 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). in the sport’s largest competition, the United

KINETIC ART OR SCIENCE PROJECT? Students Use Science to Create Works of Art

hey may look like works of arts, but the mobiles hanging in In addition to designing and creating the T Jeff Cacciatore’s 8th grade science class are actually science mobiles, students were asked to answer experiments. Students incorporated their knowledge of the relationship a series of questions, including ‘What is a between the mass of objects and the distances from the balancing point, mobile?’ ‘What is a fulcrum?’ ‘How does also called the fulcrum, in order to construct a one-of-a-kind mobile. Using someone numerically balance a mobile?’ Adrien Karges ’11 and the materials provided, including three wooden rods or sticks, nylon thread, ‘How is each successive tier added into Joe Esrock ’11 created this mobile. hot glue and objects of various shapes and sizes to be used as “masses,” your calculations?’ students constructed a three-tiered, suspended, free-moving work of art. Students created a report, which included a step-by-step procedure for Students were required to construct a three-tiered mobile with the top numerically balancing a three-tiered mobile; a hand-drawn or computer- tier containing three objects in addition to the middle tier, which hung generated, labeled sketch of their ﬁnished product; a data table listing the at different distances from the fulcrum. The middle tier contained three objects, masses and distances used; calculations detailing equal “balance objects in addition to the bottom tier, which hung at different distances indexes” of each tier; and a summary conclusion explaining the pitfalls from the fulcrum. The bottom tier had three objects hanging at different experienced as well as the most difﬁcult parts of this activity. distances from the fulcrum with each object being part of a theme.

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IMPROVEMENTS INNISBROOK AROUND SCHOOL FUNDRAISER hitfield is continually working to maintain and improve IT’S NOT A WRAP YET. the School’s facilities. While not all improvements are major, W Help support our School the small touches that make a big difference. The art wing received a fresh coat of paint with Innisbrook Wraps- and a new railing. Whitfield’s only all-school fundraiser! Family and friends can continue to support our School year- round by ordering online at www.innisbrook.com. At checkout, use our School ID #104561. Whitfield receives 50% of the profit! Thanks for your continued Lockers and desktop computers support of our school! were removed, the skylight The lower level of Whitfield School received was opened and new tables quite a transformation as several of the and chairs were recently A new office was designed in the Admission open areas and classrooms were recently added to the science computer and C ollege C ounseling office, opening the reconfigured. Many lower school classrooms commons. Students now have main gathering space to allow more room for are now centrally located in this new a new area to study, meet or meetings with students and representatives and improved lower level. just relax. from various colleges.

A GRAND TIME WAS HAD BY ALL

ver 400 grandparents and special guests Ensemble, both Concert Bands and the O attended Whitﬁeld’s annual Grandparents Instrumental Ensemble, plus a photo slideshow. Day celebration on October 12, 2006. Guests Following the entertainment, students and enjoyed a continental breakfast in the Cady their grandparents and special friends had an Athletic Center followed by performances from opportunity to pose for photographs and tour the 7th and 8th grade Concert Choirs, the high the School. school Chamber Choir, the boy’s Barbershop Sophie V arvares ’ 12 and Alexis V arvares ’ 10 with grandmother, Mary V arvares .

Michael Baker ’0 7 with his grandparents, Ann Key with grandchildren, Carter Desloge ’ 12 , Amrita Nanda ’0 7 and Amit Nanda ’ 11 with grandparents, Maezetta and Grady Baker. John Lucas ’0 7, Hadley Key ’09 and Hunt Lucas ’ 12. Tarlochan Nanda, Surinder Nanda and Jodh Kaur.

educational development. GOOD TEACHERS continued from page 3 He attends with regularity This past summer, Whitﬁeld assisted David and Jill Morey on a faculty a coaching symposium AMY ALLEN has attended a week-long educator’s development trip to France in which they took advanced language (soccer); he has been to program at Vassar in New York with The Powerhouse classes and experienced a cultural immersion experience in Lyon. teacher exchanges or visits, Theatre Company; a conference held by a program at once at John Burroughs and NYU; the week-long International Thespian Festival; “I was really inspired by the experience to change the course I teach for another time at Gilmour and the Missouri State Thespian Conference with seniors,” said Jill Morey. Academy in Cleveland, Ohio; students every year. he has attended ceramics and Each year, David and Jill try to go to a Spanish- or French-speaking sculpture workshops here in country to maintain their language skills and keep their resources ANGIE ASTUTO presents at the Midwest Educational St. Louis and one in Snowmass, current. They highly recommend that other teachers think about what Technology Conference each year and attends other Colo., conducted by nationally might be needed to re-energize their teaching. presentations that are offered while there. renowned ceramic sculptor John Toki; he is a member of Both David and Jill are very appreciative of Whitﬁeld’s generosity which HAROLD BARKER has attended National Science Art St. Louis with whom he allowed them the opportunity to take these courses, improve their Teachers Association (NSTA) conferences, AP physics has exhibited his own work on French, reconnect with the French culture, and to develop a deeper workshops, the GCLI Leadership Lab, and the several occasions and for whom wellspring of knowledge and resources to share with students. Dave Pelz Golf Academy. he has also given ceramics demonstrations at Fair St. Louis. JEFF CACCIATORE has attended science conferences, two of which were at Tan-Tar-A at the Lake of the EMILY CHRYSLER took an Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL), which Ozarks, and national conferences in Philadelphia, Pa., adolescent literature course last semester and has have primarily focused on school leadership, teaching and St. Louis, Mo. also attended a number of conferences offered by practices, and the 10 Common Principles of the groups such as the Independent Schools Association Coalition of Essential Schools (CES). LUKE CANO has had several opportunities to of the Central States (ISACS), the National Center participate in various workshops, all related to his for Independent School Renewal (NCISR), and the GOOD TEACHERS continued on page 9

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BONFIRE HOLDS DISTINCTION AS WHITFIELD TRADITION Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni and Friends Celebrate in Style

n the cool evening of Friday, entertaining the audience. The O September 29, Whitfield evening came to an end with the students, families, friends, alumni, lighting of the highly anticipated faculty and staff celebrated Whitfield Bonfire. the annual Whitfield School Homecoming Bonfire celebration. The Homecoming festivities The fall varsity sports captains continued on Saturday with carried lit torches in a glowing athletic events in varsity field procession to the baseball field hockey, volleyball, soccer and to light the Bonfire, a spectacular Varsity captains light the traditional The dance team performs cross country creating a fury Whitfield Bonfire. during the pep rally. sight for all to see. of school spirit. Many alumni visited Whitfield and participated class lip syncs were performed on Friday night, The Homecoming celebration began in the in the Fourth Annual Alumni Soccer Game and and a panel of judges distributed points based early evening with a pep rally and picnic dinner Barbecue. The alumni game brought many on performance. followed by an evening of entertainment. The former students and their families back to event celebrates the completion of Spirit Week campus to catch up with friends, coaches On Friday evening, the Bonfire celebration began and prepares the community for a variety of and faculty. with a procession of Whitfield students playing weekend sporting events. Throughout Spirit samba instruments followed by a performance Week, classes compete for spirit points against Homecoming weekend came to a close with by the Whitfield Trash Can Band. Next, the one another. Points are awarded to the classes the upper school dance in Schmitter Gallery grade-level lip syncs took center stage. The based on spirit and respect during assemblies, on Saturday evening. This year’s theme, Masters of Ceremonies, Emily Deffner ’07 and attending spirit games, participation in dress- “Under the Stars,” boasted a mix of silver, Matt Kincaid ’07, encouraged cheering from the up days, and the effort each class puts into black, clear and white balloons, silver moon crowd as each class showcased its talents while decorating their section of Woods Hall. Finally, and star shaped balloons and star confetti.

GOOD TEACHERS continued from page 8

NANCY CLUKIES has had the opportunity to ANN KRAM participated participate in several faculty development programs. in several workshops through Over the last several years, Harold Barker, Andrew Asikainen, She has been an ISACS committee member and the Coalition of Essential Laura Lotz and Sara Ringe have had the opportunity to attend a has attended workshops at New City School, yearly Schools, attended a summer leadership conference called the GCLI (Gardner Carney Leadership Winning With Wellness programs and summer teacher program at the Art Institute of Institute) Leadership Lab at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, writing programs. Chicago: Visual and Cultural Colo. The conference promotes the belief that teachers can make Studies in 2001, and has made students better leaders and encourages teachers to recognize these several trips through Craft THE COLLEGE COUNSELING staff travels to visit teachable moments with regard to leadership and capitalize on them. colleges across the country offering them the Alliance to view art programs, opportunity to learn more about the schools, talk art studios, art galleries, art According to the NAIS Web site, the GCLI Leadership Lab is a week- with students at those schools about their museums and long course of intensive study and discussion designed to empower experiences, and promote Whitfield and its students art collectors. secondary school teachers to create dynamic and diverse student to the colleges. They visit from 20-30 schools a year leaders. Participating teachers examine current theories about and also meet with the colleges for breakfast or lunch JULIE LINIHAN attended adolescence and adolescent culture, become attuned to various when they visit St. Louis. There is an informal group a one-day math conference learning styles, and empathize with the social pressures students face. of college counselors that meets quarterly to talk held here in St. Louis. Also, In addition, through experiential events, simulations and psychometric about trends and issues, and gather information and when she traveled to Rome assessment tools, teachers discover and expand upon their own advice from one another. with her family, she was given perspectives on leadership. Teachers leave the Leadership Lab equipped money to purchase items for with an individual framework to cultivate student leadership through MERINA SOBERANIS attended workshops and her classroom study of ancient the following avenues: identifying teachable moments, understanding seminars during the summer months, including Rome and Pompeii, and how language of discourse and personal presence can affect the one at Monsanto and another at Compton Drew Whitfield paid for developing promotion of a leadership context and giving more effective feedback Investigative Learning Center Middle School, which all of her pictures, which to students. will enhance her science curriculum. One workshop she used in two PowerPoint was called “Crash,” which gave teachers ideas of presentations for her students, The GCLI Leadership Lab demystifies successful teacher influence how to implement the issue of drinking and driving, one on Pompeii and one upon the human dimension of schooling, enabling teachers to foster seamlessly integrating the issue with the physics, on Rome. leadership learning in their daily interactions with young people. biology and chemistry curriculum. The other was a “We are so fortunate to have teachers who are able to participate in workshop on solar energy. LAURA LOTZ attended several the GCLI conference through the generosity of Mary Howe, a member workshops while also having of Whitfield’s Board of Trustees, who has underwritten our involvement HEIDI HAYS spent two weeks in Italy in 2001 doing the opportunity to attend a for the past two years,” said President Mark Anderson. “Her generosity research to support a western civilization curriculum, Diversity in Literature course has helped our faculty become better teachers.” attended the Lausanne laptop conference in Memphis, for college professors in San Tenn., in 2005, attended the Missouri Environmental Francisco, Calif. Educators Association’s annual conference in Columbia, Mo., in 2005, served on the inaugural faculty of MIKE POTSOU spent a day the International Student Leadership Conference shadowing the assistant NANCY SOKOLIK attended several conferences over sponsored by NAIS and held in Boston, Mass., in 2006, principal at Lafayette High School, met with the years and once served on a re-accreditation and presented “Observations and Strategies From college coaches to discuss different basketball team for an ISACS evaluation. a Paperless Classroom” at the Chaminade laptop philosophies, attended several different types conference here in St. Louis in 2006. of coaches’ clinics, attended the MSHAA basketball BECKY STIGEN has attended the national conference final four, and has attended Missouri athletic for her professional organization. LARRY HAYS served on the Restructuring Committee director conventions. for the Maryville University School of Education’s MISCHA WRIGHT attended an AP Calculus post-AB certification program, participated in Writer’s SARA RINGE attended the GCLI conference during Conference, an online AP Workshop and National Retreats at Bard University, has been a presenter at the summer of 2005, which focused on teaching Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) national five of the Coalition of Essential Schools’ annual teachers to teach leadership. She also takes students convention sessions. Fall Forums, has attended the Learning and the to a journalism conference every spring. Brain Conference in Boston, Mass., and technology conferences at Lausanne School in Memphis, Tenn., MARY SCHNITZLER attends workshops that pertain served as secretary on the Board of Directors of the to teaching theater. Last year, she attended a National Center for Independent School Renewal workshop on improvisation at COCA. from 1998-2001, and has made two educational trips to India.

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MONTAGE ’07:

reparations are underway for Whitfield’s Once the live auction begins, the room will be P annual auction, Montage ’07–Jammin’ in the buzzing with excitement and flair as auctioneer Jungle. On Saturday, April 21, 2007, Whitfield David A. Goodman, owner of Auction Results, families, teachers, administrators, alumni and works his second Montage auction with a unique friends will enjoy an evening of bidding, dining style of auctioneering. and fun in support of the School’s programs. One of the best parts of the evening is the SAVE THE DATE! opportunity to “shop” and take home fabulous, fun and unusual finds. 2ND ANNUAL JAMMIN’We are happy to continue the excitement IN THE JUNGLE WHITFIELD introduced at last year’s auction, with two gyms full of silent auction items, sign-up parties and GOLF gourmet food stations. Requests for assigned seating will still allow guests to sit with friends, TOURNAMENT or we will gladly seat guests at a table with other members of the Whitfield community. Co - C h a i r s M i m i H a m m a c k a n d B e c k y K e l l e r m a n . THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 WHITMOOR COUNTRY CLUB

NOW IS THE TIME TO DONATE� Tee-off at 1:00 p.m. AN ITEM OR TWO TO MONTAGE ’07. All items — big or small — are welcomed, appreciated and important. Join us for golf, We need items and gift certiﬁcates in all price ranges. dinner and cocktails. The deadline to have your item listed in the catalog is Tuesday, March 1. Items received after that date will be listed in the Catalog Addendum. Sponsorships available.

Please pick up a donation form in the school’s front office, For more information on this event, or e-mail Kelly Edwards at kelly.edwards@whitfieldschool.or� g, please contact Kelly Edwards and she will be happy to send forms to you. at (314) 415-1254, kelly.edwards@whitfieldschool.org, Please don’t delay sending in the forms. Donations are needed now! or Michelle Parsons at (314) 415-1213, michelle.parsons@whitfieldschool.org. WISH LIST: Vacation Homes • Tickets to Sporting Events Restaurant Certificates • Theater Tickets • Home Items • Golf Packages Spa Services Certificates • and more!

ANNUAL FUND UPDATE

“Annual giving is an essential part “Participation in the Annual Fund is of an independent school culture. a contribution not only of dollars but Whitfield is no exception. Although of commitment to a spirit of shared there is a specific goal, vision and leadership. participation from all If each and every NEW CL ASS PARTICIPATION families is imperative! member of the Whitfield If we all participate GIVING LEVEL S community can perform (as of 12/13/06) in annual giving, our this responsibility every ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE! message to the outside 37% OVER ALL year with the knowledge community is one of PARENT PARTICIPATION and satisfaction that You can now make annual giving donations online strong support of our 6TH : 48 % 9TH : 42% their gift is creating a using MasterCard or Visa. Earn miles and points while School. Because of the true culture of giving, supporting the education of our students. As always, generosity of families 7 TH : 35% 10TH : 28 % then we can be certain gifts to Whitfield are fully tax-deductible. who came before us, 8 TH : 42% 11TH : 36% that our friends and To make a donation, please visit www.whitfieldschool.org our School is a strong, 12 TH : 31% supporters in the and click on the DONATE TO THE ANNUAL FUND button. vibrant institution. It community at large is our responsibility to can be confident of For more information, contact Kelly Edwards at continue this tradition of giving for their ongoing support of our (314) 415-1254, kelly.edwards@whitfieldschool.org, our children and those who follow.” School’s mission.” or Michelle Parsons at (314) 415-1213, michelle.parsons@whitfieldschool.org, to make your gift. Ginger Jacobi ’73 Lauren Markow ’06-’07 Annual Fund Co-Chair ’06-’07 Annual Fund Co-Chair Ted ’06, Jorie ’07 and Peter ’10 Zack ‘09

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ALUMNI GIVING: THE POWER OF PARTICIPATION A Conversation with Ron ’74 and Dianna Fox

raduate, alumni parent, current parent, past Alumni Association an opportunity to make a big difference in the future with a relatively small G president and former trustee are all roles Ron Fox ’74 has filled during financial commitment. By making an Annual Fund gift to Whitfield each year his more than 35 years of involvement with Whitfield School. Two of you are giving the School the ability to continue to provide an exceptional his children, Jay ’01 and Liz ’03, are graduates, and daughter Annie is a educational experience. Alumni giving, regardless of the dollar amount has a Whitfield senior. Soon-to-be one-year-old son Nathan will hopefully tremendous impact on Whitfield’s ability to qualify for financial support from be a member of Whitfield’s class of 2024. Recently, Ron and his wife other constituencies, especially corporations and foundations.” Dianna talked about why Whitfield continues to be one of their philanthropic priorities, and their hope that Whitfield continues to build a tradition of giving among its alumni. Annual Fund

RON “We donate to Whitfield because we believe in the School. Alumni Participation Percentages Giving to Whitfield provides an opportunity to help sustain an excellent �� learning institution where young men and women develop and prepare for life. In my mind, a solid education equates to a bright future for students and 41% society. By continuing to support Whitfield, we make a difference now and JBS in the future.” �� DIANA “Ron and I love what Whitfield has done for the kids. I have been so impressed with the growth and development of Jay, Liz and Annie as 30% MICDS they have moved through Whitfield, especially in terms of their confidence. I believe Whitfield graduates are mature, inquisitive, articulate, and prepared �� for college. These are important life skills.” 20% RON “All Whitfield alumni benefit from the School’s excellent reputation. NAIS* Every graduate should want to invest, however modestly, in Whitfield’s �� progress and development. It helps the School and the alumni. The positive impact of an alumni gift to the Annual Fund isn’t just about the dollar amount. The power is in the participation percentages. For example, �� 5% foundations focus on the number of people giving. Last year 53 alumni WHITFIELD made gifts to Whitfield’s Annual Fund for a total of $93,170. Those gifts ranged anywhere from $5 to $20,000. If the other 1,071 alumni who did not participate had chosen to do so by making a nominal gift of $25, that would �� have generated an additional $25,000 for the school. Alumni of all ages have ��

WHITFIELD ENDOWMENT REACHES $6 MILLION

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�� “Whitfield School has many strengths and positive �� attributes. We have great kids, an exceptional faculty, supportive parents, a beautiful facility and a growing alumni base. I can truly say that �� the Whitfield experience is second to none among independent schools. When you compare Whitfield to �� our competitors, the major difference is the School’s �� small endowment.

�� We are proud of our significant progress in growing our endowment over the past three years. In order to ensure the financial health and sustainability of our �� School for future years, the Whitfield community must come together to support the growth of the School’s �� endowment.” �� -President Mark Anderson

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WARRIOR FALL SPORTS WRAP UP

CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams ended The varsity volleyball team, led by senior their 2006 season on a high note, with the captains Leah Krieger and Rachel Rubin, girls’ team qualifying for State and the boys’ wrapped up the 2006-2007 season with an team dramatically improving their times impressive record of 21-8-1. Head Coach throughout the course of the season. Other Cipriano Casado considers this to be “the notable team achievements include the boys’ most talented volleyball team Whitfield has team finishing in 6th place at the District meet, ever seen” and, given the team’s record this the girls’ team placing 2nd at the District meet season, few would disagree. The Warriors and the girls’ team taking home 11th place at breezed through the regular season, took the State competition. home the title at the MICDS Invitational Tournament, clinched their fourth District There were also many outstanding individual Championship, and earned a trip to the achievements: Sammie Keller ’08 placed 1st at Districts with a time Sectional Round of the State Tournament of 20:02, she finished in 10th place at the State competition, and was making for both an exciting and honored as an All-State athlete. Kezmen Clifton ’08, in her first season impressive season. running cross country, finished in 11th place at Districts with a time of 22:10, and she finished 40th at the State competition. During the season, The Warriors’ win at Districts over top-seed Orchard Farm set an Mark Cacciatore, in his freshman year, ran an exceptional time of 18:55. exhilarating tone and boosted the team’s confidence as they entered These individual accomplishments combined with the talent, strength and into the sectional round of the State Championship against Hermann. determination of the other teammates yielded a successful season, while The Warriors battled their way through two games and, unfortunately, laying a foundation for the team to build upon next year. concluded the 2006 season with a loss. Coach Casado felt that the last game was “a disappointment,” because “the way the sectional play bracket Head Coach Kim Breckenridge is extremely proud of all of her runners and was set up, the team faced Hermann early in the round.” The team that “the hard work they invested into improving their times from August to ultimately reached the finals against Hermann was a team that the Warriors November. Many of the improvements were big, such as winning meets, had defeated in the regular season. However, despite the loss, the Whitfield while other improvements were subtle, such as shaving seconds off their community and Coach Casado applaud the team for its hard work, effort, times or catching an opponent in the last five meters of a race. All of these dedication and sheer talent. improvements combined for a great season! We will miss the seniors, but look to the lower classmen to step into leadership roles next season.” The team will graduate a record number of eight seniors this season, including two who are among the best players in the region, Leah Krieger The cross country teams will graduate three seniors this season, and Rachel Rubin, and five of the team’s six starters. While next year this Michael Foglia, Annie Fox and Tess DeLean, who also served as team will be a completely different team, Coach Casado is “confident that captains. They are valued members of this team and their leadership we will be competitive as this program has grown well beyond the will be missed next year. varsity team.”

FIELD HOCKEY LOWER SCHOOL ATHLETICS

The varsity field hockey team, Kids who participate in healthy and active lifestyles are more likely to led by seniors Emily Deffner, become healthy, active adults. That is why Whitfield offers students so Kristin Thompson and many opportunities to participate in athletics. In addition to the many Kate McLeod, had a successful high school sports offered, Whitfield also offers a wide range of sports 2006-2007 season, which for students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. concluded at the Final Four of the Midwest Field Hockey Tournament. The lower school sports program is structured to develop the team skills With a 10-11-2 record the Warriors secured their spot as the “underdogs” of of a student-athlete. Providing the students with an enjoyable, positive the tournament, knocking off higher ranked seeds all the way to the top of experience as well as teaching the necessary skills are important aspects the bracket. In their final game, the Warriors, the 12th seed of the District of the program, while rules interpretation, team strategy and tactics are tournament, faced number one seed Cor Jesu. While a loss concluded the taught on a consistent basis both on the practice field and in physical season, this was the first time the Warriors earned a trip to the Final Four education classes. Coaches work to develop the self-esteem of each since the 1999-2000 season. Coincidentally, Head Coach Margot McMahon individual participant, promote sport and exercise, enhance socialization ’00 was a valued member of the 1999 Whitfield field hockey team. and build class camaraderie. Furthermore, coaches feel that winning isn’t the key to lower school sports, but sportsmanship and team play McMahon, a 2000 Whitfield graduate, is in her first season as the varsity are paramount. coach of her alma mater. While she can certainly say that “it is different being on the other side of the sideline” as the coach, there has been “We want students to feel the excitement of being a part of a team,” nothing better than “watching this team succeed and earning the respect said Lower School Athletic Director Mike Potsou. “Working together while that the young women so well deserve.” learning about skill building, communications and responsibility is one of our key goals.” Several members of the varsity field hockey team were honored by being selected to the All-Conference Team. Morgan Clark ’08 was selected to Lower school sports consist of cross country, field hockey, soccer and the 1st team and Maddie Brooks ’09 was selected to the 2nd team. volleyball in the fall; boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, wrestling, dance Emily Bell ’08, Emily Deffner ’07, Margaret Ellis ’09, Jayce Reese ’08 and and cheerleading in the winter; and girls’ soccer and baseball in the spring. Kristin Thompson ’07 each received nominations. Teams have two practices per week with eight to 14 games per season.

The goals McMahon set for this team and the potential she brought out in each player made for a successful season. “I had many goals set for these girls but the one that I focused on the most was working on playing together and understanding how each teammate plays. They did, in fact, reach this goal, which explains why we went as far as we did in the State tournament.”

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SOCCER FOURTH TIME IS A CHARM Winning Season is Capped Off by a State Championship Victory

t was another record-breaking season for the boys’ varsity soccer team. The Warriors won the 2006-2007 Class 1 Missouri State Championship, their fourth state championship I in five seasons. The Warriors took home their 8th District championship, earned a spot MISSOURI INDIVIDUAL at the State championship game for the 5th consecutive year, and set the school record for least amount of goals allowed in a season with 19. Goalkeeper Kyle Clawson had 14 shutouts, STATE MEDALISTS breaking the school record for consecutive shutouts (5) with seven. Other outstanding achievements include the team’s overall record of 15-4-7, tying the school record for fewest Whitfield boasts many excellent losses in a season with four. athletes in a variety of sports who earn high honors each year. The team’s leading goal scorers were Eric Mooney ’08 with nine goals and six assists for Banners hanging in the practice gym 24 points and Prevost Foushee ’07 with eight goals and seven assists for 23 points. recognize these athletes year-round. Whitfield students, faculty, staff and Coach Bill Daues credits the tactical discipline and organization of the entire team for making families will remember these athletes it difficult for opponents to score. The ingredients for a championship season were the for their hard work and excellence defense along with the ability to counterattack and score timely goals. for years to come.

Whitﬁeld would like to recognize the following students as Missouri Individual State Medalists.

YEAR(S) NAME SPORT 1991-92 Joe Trover Golf 1995-96 Robert Rahm Wrestling 1995-96 Melissa Romine Diving 1996-97 Melissa Romine Diving 1997-98 Erik Snyder Wrestling 1998-99 Michelle Dickson Track and Field 1998-99 Jasmine Flowers Track and Field 1998-99 Janet Ledford Track and Field 1998-99 Annette Parker Track and Field 1998-99 Phabienne Parker Track and Field 1999-00 Lauren Alberts Cross Country 1999-00 Megan Curran Cross Country 1999-00 David Shervin Tennis Whitfield’s 2006-2007 State Champion Soccer Team. 1999-00 Michelle Dickson Track and Field 1999-00 Jasmine Flowers Track and Field 1999-00 Janet Ledford Track and Field 1999-00 Annette Parker Track and Field 1999-00 Phabienne Parker Track and Field 2000-01 Annette Parker Cross Country 2000-01 Phabienne Parker Cross Country 2000-01 Drake Hovis Wrestling 2000-01 John Schweizer Wrestling 2000-01 David Shervin Tennis WHITFIELD’S OWN HALL OF FAMER 2000-01 Amanda Arrington Track and Field 2000-01 Michelle Dickson Track and Field 2000-01 David Greathouse Track and Field Charlie Sherertz Honored by Nebraska 2000-01 Janet Ledford Track and Field 2000-01 Emily Luderer Track and Field Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association 2000-01 Annette Parker Track and Field 2000-01 Phabienne Parker Track and Field ead Wrestling Coach Charlie Sherertz, who 2001-02 David Greathouse Wrestling began teaching and coaching at Whitfield 2001-02 Scott Craft Track and Field H 2002-03 Julie Brummond Diving School in 1996, has been inducted into the Nebraska 2002-03 Scott Craft Wrestling Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame. Sherertz 2002-03 Jeff Knipper Wrestling was recognized during the July 8 ceremony at the 2002-03 Dan Tulley Wrestling Elks Country Club in Columbus, Neb. Sherertz is 2002-02 Chris Upchurch Wrestling one of five competitors making up the 25th class 2002-02 Amanda Arrington Track & Field to be inducted. 2002-02 Stuart Bild Track & Field 2002-02 Lesley Cothran Track & Field 2002-02 Scott Craft Track & Field “It’s a great honor,” said Sherertz. “I’m definitely 2002-02 Hanna Elmen-Gruys Track & Field happy to be put in this Hall of Fame.” 2002-02 Kiana Fleming Track & Field 2002-02 Andrew Foglia Track & Field Sherertz was a two-time State Champion at 2002-02 Aaron Kaskowitz Track & Field Columbus High School. He attended the University 2002-02 Joe Klosterman Track & Field 2003-04 Julie Brummond Diving of Iowa from 1984 to 1987, where he was a member 2004-05 Sammie Keller Cross Country of two NCAA D-I national championship teams. While at the University of Missouri from 1988 to 1989, 2004-05 Lance Jubel Wrestling Coach Sherertz was NCAA D-I All American at 190 lbs. His high school record stands at an amazing 2004-05 Andrew Scharf Wrestling 94-2. In addition, he had the honor of being 1st Team High School All American and, in 1985, was 2004-05 David Schultz Wrestling on the Espoir World Freestyle Team at 198 lbs. 2004-05 Justin Waldman Wrestling 2004-05 Bobby Caplin Golf 2004-05 Kortland Ware Golf Sherertz is not only the head varsity wrestling coach at Whitfield School, but is also the school’s 2005-06 Emily Barber Cross Country strength and conditioning coach, a Certified Personal Trainer, the head coach for Team St. Louis 2005-06 Sammie Keller Cross Country Youth Club Wrestling and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During 2005-06 Ryan Mango Wrestling his ten-years at Whitfield, Sherertz has coached six individual State champions, 23 State medalists, 2005-06 Jason Ott Wrestling five team District championships and over 60 individual State qualifiers. 2005-06 Andrew Scharf Wrestling 2005-06 Bobby Caplin Golf

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FALL THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES DELIGHT

he lower school theater production of “‘The Revenge T of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock,” opened on November 14 and ran through November 16. The play was a goofy, yet sophisticated, fable about time- and-space travel, the desire to escape home, and the innately corrupt power structure of a fairy-tale kingdom.

“This rehearsal process was a wonderful challenge for the students,” said Director Mary Schnitzler. David Mamet’s writing is not the easiest to memorize, however, the students were able to Cast and crew of the upper school theater’s production of “Pride and Prejudice.” Cast and crew of the lower school theater’s production of “The Revenge master it and their hard of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock.” work paid off. It was a fantastic production.” his year’s fall play, “Pride and Prejudice,” ran from November 2 through T November 5. Audiences were delighted by the characters and engaging plot of “The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and Jane Austen’s most popular novel. The story centers on the five Bennet sisters, who the Two-Speed Clock” revolves around three kids from are thrilled when a rich bachelor leases a manor in their sleepy English village. Lizzy’s Waukegan, Ill. The brainy Leonard “Binky” Rudich, his pet older sister Jane falls in love with the new neighbor, Mr. Bingley, and Lizzy meets and sheep, Bob, and his classmate, Vivian Mooster, are jettisoned falls into an instant dislike for Bingley’s friend, the proud and aloof Mr. Darcy. These far away from Binky’s nagging mom, thanks to a stop-time romantic entanglements are resolved during a story that charmingly evokes the world device created by Binky. They all land light years away in of rural England. a place called Crestview, which turns out to have a rather dictatorial young ruler, George Topax, whose security force is “‘Pride and Prejudice’ was the most challenging play we’ve ever produced,” said comprised of two panda-like guards, Buffy and Boots. Amy Allen, director of theater at Whitfield and production director. “We had to learn about the world of the play, which is very foreign to our twenty-first century When Topax decides he wants a sweater (there are no sheep high school students. Exploring the lives of people in the stratified class system of in Crestview), Bob begins to look like a potential woolly early nineteenth-century England was fascinating. Learning a proper British accent hostage, and the threat of execution by a giant falling was both fun and difficult to consistently achieve. We focused on movement, social pumpkin is avoided only by daring escapes and by the arrival etiquette and courtship. The twenty-three members of the cast and the twenty-five of a famous actor, Edward Farpis. students working behind the scenes were terrific. They were creative and committed. I am very proud of my students.”

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MATT HALLAS’ RETURN FROM IRAQ

hitfield alumnus Matt Hallas ’00 recently After 10 days on leave in St. Louis, Matt and heroes. In addition to these fallen heroes, 24 W returned from Iraq, where he proudly his family traveled to Shelby in June 2005 for Iraqis who were also killed while serving with served our country as a member of the United the final deployment ceremony. The Company incredible bravery while attached to Matt’s unit States Army. Matt joined the Army National immediately left for Kuwait for several days of will also be remembered. Approximately half Guard the week of September 11, 2001 and acclimation before being assigned to the Army’s of the returning members of Matt’s company served with the Vermont 172nd Infantry Task Force Saber, which deployed in Ramadi, received Purple Hearts for wounds received (Mountain Company “Ascend to Victory”). Iraq, a part of the Sunni Triangle where most while fighting. of the fighting Matt’s first two years were spent learning has occurred. Upon his return, Matt combat techniques in mountain terrain under also received a complement a variety of weather conditions during which he Matt’s unit was “I was incredibly grateful to of medals for exceptionally qualified at the expert level on the M14 sniper responsible for daily receive care packages every valorous service during rifle and M16. In December 2004, with one Ramadi patrols, week from members of the Operation Iraqi Freedom. semester remaining at Norwich University, Matt’s both mounted and Whitfield community. All of His heroic actions during unit was called up to serve in Iraq. Norwich unmounted. At times, combat operations in Iraq put him on stand-by, and, in January, he left he was in the field for my buddies who were less contributed to the success for Fort Shelby, Miss., the new national training 12-hour shifts guarding fortunate to have a community of the command’s mission. ground for Guard units heading overseas and key civilian infrastruc- like Whitfield supporting them His bravery is in keeping specializing in urban warfare. tures such as schools also send their appreciation.” with the finest traditions and hospitals. Foreign of military heroism and After four months, their infantry was sent to Fort insurgents routinely -Matt Hallas ’00 reflects distinct credit Irwin, Calif., in the Mohave Desert to fight against traveled through their upon himself, the United a “top gun” outfit in desert warfare techniques. sector, and the unit States Army and Whitfield They returned to Shelby for reorganization and faced almost daily School. For his actions on several soldiers were moved to staff positions, attacks from snipers and roadside bombs. one tragic day in September, Matt was leaving the toughest in the infantry units. awarded the Army Commendation Medal Matt became the designated marksman for the The six members of Matt’s company who were for Valor. His Squad Leader, Sgt. Erik Willis, company and further certified on the M249 killed during the 12 months of operations will submitted the following achievements in (Squad Automatic Weapon or SAW). In addition, be remembered by their families, friends and support of this medal. all soldiers were issued an M9 Beretta. members of the Whitfield community as fallen

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MICHAEL L. BRERETON ’66 graduated from Washington from Whitfield last spring and attends DePauw University in 1950’s University School of Architecture and Indiana University Greencastle, Ind. Jorie will graduate in 2007. Ginger says, REVEREND ROSS W. MARRE ’59 attended the University of School of Music. He has one son, Ole L., 24, and works “Before long, I will be an empty-nester as Missouri – St. Louis and Washington University in 1964. He for Indiana University Telecommunications. His Web sites Peter graduates in 2010. How time flies!” has three children: Steve, 32, Sean, 31, and Paul, 21. He is a include www.DarkHorseArchitecturalDesign.com and pastor at St. Louis Powerhouse Church. www.OleBrereton.com, and he’d like to send an invitation RON FOX ’74 graduated from for story tellers and writers to submit one or more funny Washington University with a Bachelor stories concerning childhood for possible publication in of Arts degree in psychology in 1978 an anthology. The stories may take any form, either a tale and from St. Louis University with a 1960’s from childhood or a parent’s or grandparent’s story about Juris Doctor in 1981. He has four a child; the story may be any length. Writers may remain children: JAY ’01, LIZ ’03, ANN ’07, and JANE WOLKEN (ANTRIM) ’60 attended Sullins Junior anonymous, use a pen name, or use their real name. Nathan, 9 months. Ron says, “My wife, College in Bristol, Va., and Washington University School Some stories will be chosen for publication, but all will Dianna, and I recently had a wonderful of Nursing. Her husband, Joe Martin, died of cancer in 1983 remain in an accessible collection. At the time of publication, Nathan Lee Fox addition to our family, Nathan Lee and she remarried Donald J. Wolken Jr. on August 3, 1985. at two there will be some form of reasonable compensation, (Whitfield class of 2024). Dianna and I They have four children: Carey Martin Hope, 37, Keven months old. either copies of the book or a payment. Send your are proud of all four of our kids!” Ron A. Martin, 37, Donald L. Wolken, 38 and Melissa Wolken submissions to the anthologist, Michael Brereton, has been practicing as a trial lawyer defending companies Olear, 35. They also have five grandchildren: Joe, 11, Kate, 9, at [email protected]. for 25 years. He heads his own law firm of 15 lawyers called Samantha Hope, 7, Christina, 16, and Marie, 7. Fox Galvin, L.L.C. CLAUDIA FLEET (FORMAN) PLEASANTS ’66 attended BENJAMIN B. LEFTON ’63 attended Bowling Green Sweet Briar College from 1966 to 1967 and the University NANCY MAYER HUELSKAMP ’74 graduated from Drake State University from 1963 to 1967 and earned a Bachelor of Virginia from 1969 to 1970 before earning a Bachelor of University in 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in elementary of Science degree in economics/biology. He then attended Arts degree from George Mason University in 1974. She then education. She has one daughter, Heather, 26, and works the University of Hawaii from 1967 to 1968 and earned earned a Master’s degree in business from Johns Hopkins as a paralegal at Monsanto Company. a graduate degree in business administration. Benjamin University in 1995. Claudia married William D. Pleasants Jr. was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1976 in 1991. She has two children: Ross Hall Ostrander, 26, and TOM WILLCOCKSON ’77 graduated from Carleton College in the 170th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) of the Illinois Casey Forman Pleasants, 11. Claudia is currently president National Guard. Benjamin and his wife Lois were married in in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He and of Suburban Properties, Inc., a real estate brokerage firm his wife, Terry, were married in 1987 and they have two 1976 and have three children: Elizabeth, 34, Scott, 27, in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Lauren, 25. children; Nathan, 15, and Katie, 12. DONNA BURST ’68 attended Arizona State University JEAN MURDOCK ’63 attended Lawrence University and and majored in physical education. She is involved in William Woods. She has two children: Andrew Sery, 36, Toastmasters, a non-profit organization that develops 1980’s and Rebecca Parker, 29. Jean has six grandchildren, ranging public speaking and leadership skills through practice in ages from 1 to 10. She is in a bowling league and also and feedback in local clubs since 1924. She is also a KEVIN “MARTY” MARTIN KNIGHT ’82 graduated from is an Avon representative. member of Business Networking International. Donna’s Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., in 1986 with a Bachelor two children, HEATHER HUNDHAUSEN ’94, and of Arts degree in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts degree NINA COULTER WARE ’64 graduated from Colorado NATALIE HUNDHAUSEN ’96, are both Whitfield alumni in computer science. He passed the CPA exam in 1987 Woman’s College in 1968 and earned a Master’s degree in and live in Florida. Donna has one grandson, Gabriel, who and still maintains his CPA license. Marty also earned his German from Washington University in 1980. Nina teaches is 18 months old and another one is due in December. She Master of Business Administration from the Southern Illinois German at a public high school and enjoys seeing friends owns Creative Burst Inc. which is a promotional business. University- Edwardsville in 1993. He worked in St. Louis in Germany every summer when she travels there with her for about five years after college before moving to El Paso, students. She recently bought a horse, which she describes Texas, and worked in Juarez, Mexico for 12 years. Three as “an old plug” who is safe, but still has some honest fires. years ago, Marty moved back to the St. Louis area to join a She feels they make a great team. 1970’s family importing business. He travels to both Hong Kong and China three or four times per year. ANNE KERCKHOFF WOLTER ’71 attended Arizona State CARL RIEGEL ’64 graduated from St. Louis University with University from 1971 to 1973. She then attended the a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in 1976. He then earned a ELLEN (LEVINE) KALINA ’83 graduated from Stephens University of Denver from 1973 to 1975. She and her College in Columbia, Mo., in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts degree from Webster University in 1978 and a husband, Douglas Raymond, have been married since 1983, Doctor of Education from The Pennsylvania State University degree in political science and from St. Louis University and they have two children; Alice Marie K., 21, and D. in 2001 with a Master’s degree in social work. Ellen and in 1983. Carl married Melissa Dallas on July 14, 1995, and Gardner, 16. Alice Marie graduated from Whitfield in 2004. they have three children: Gabrielle, 7, David, 28, and Sarah, her husband, Richard, were married in June 2002. They 30. Carl says he is “Livin’ the good life—at least the warm have one child, Jane, 3 ½, and are expecting another. VIRGINIA “GINGER” POWELL (NEWTON) JACOBI ’73 life—in Boca Raton.” He is currently a department chair Ellen is currently working on a project with a research-based graduated from Ripon College in 1977. She and her husband, and professor in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic practice to communicate alternatives to and therefore Jan, were married in 1986. They have three children; University. “Regards to all from the ’60s!” help the disenfranchised gain access to health care, mostly EDWIN ‘TED’ POWELL ’06, MARJORIE ‘JORIE’ relating to HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, immigrants, NEWTON ’07, and PETER NEWTON ’10. Ted graduated refugees and individuals with persistent mental illness.

JENNIFER (PORTERFIELD) BARBER ’84 attended The Pennsylvania State University. She founded a club called Friends For the Fight, which is an auction and fundraiser for diabetes. She married Chris Barber in 1995. Her daughter ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR VALOR Emma is 8 years old and her daughters Sarah and Lily are 4.

Specialist Matt Hallas displayed incredible mental fortitude, personal CHRISTINE FABBRI ’87 graduated from the University courage and desire to win against overwhelming adversity in the face of Kansas with degrees in English and art history in 1991. She and her husband, Steve, were married 10 years ago of the enemy while responding to the catastrophic destruction of a and have one son, Taylor, 4 ½. Coalition Forces (CF) gun truck and crew serving with his platoon. He was part of the single squad assigned to clear the industrial area over CONNIE (STRAUB) PETTIE ’88 graduated from Southwest watching the blast site of enemy activity which was routinely used by Missouri State University in 1992. She has three children: Kacie, 10, Grant, 7, and Jamie, 1. She is engaged to be the enemy for a variety of attacks. married in September 2007. Connie says she loves being a mom and reading about how well the School has grown Matt was one of four dismounts that cleared more than 25 industrial since she graduated. structures, often without any over watch support from vehicles and sometimes clearing rooms alone, resulting in the detainment of 17 JENNIFER WEBBE BANNISTER ’89 graduated from William Matt Hallas ’00 Woods University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Social Work. military-aged males who were possible triggermen. He exposed himself She then earned a Master of Social Work from St. Louis repeatedly and without regard to his own safety in an area known for University in 1995. She is currently a deputy juvenile ofﬁcer Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), small arms and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks. of child protection at St. Louis County Family Court. Jennifer and her husband, Joe, were married on October 12, 1986, in St. Louis and have three children; Hadley, 8, Joseph, 4, Leaving the protection of his M-1114, Matt maneuvered into the open to gain line of sight on and Ella, 1. They recently purchased and restored a house, and engaged a vehicle which was observing CF activity at the blast site after four lED attacks which has been a six-month project, had already been made on nearby CF in the previous hour. The act forced him to expose himself but they are now beginning to settle in and make it their new home. dangerously close to Rte. Alba, which had been declared black due to the three CF killed and two CF wounded in action in the above IED attacks. 1990’s After returning to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) as part of the security element for the HEATHER (MIDGLEY) JANDOUREK recovery team, Matt’s squad was told to stand down, but upon learning that volunteers were Heather (Midgley) ’90 graduated from Maryville Jandourek ’90 needed to return to sector for further operations, he volunteered and was with one of the last University in 1993 with a major in with her husband, elements to return to the FOB after recovery operations were complete. liberal arts and minors in English and Charles.

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psychology. She and her husband, Charles, were married LAUREN (WEISSMAN) KERNER ’96 graduated from LAUREN (KOHN) DAVIS ’00 married Sean Davis on June 17, 2006. in 2006 in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Charles is the director of client Drake University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree management for Calibre in Palm Beach, Fl. They have in journalism and mass communications and a minor in ALIYAH GOLDENBERG ’00 currently resides in Chicago, Ill., one cat, Stoner, and one pug, Blue. Heather and Charles business. She is married to KYLE KERNER ’96. where she is a media buyer at GSD&M for Chicago radio and moved to North Palm Beach, Fl., in July 2007. Heather is a television. Aliyah graduated from Drake University in 2005 project manager for Healthful Communications and Healthy KRISTIN PETERSON ’95 graduated from the University with a degree in advertising management and a minor in Adventures based in Juno Beach, Fl. of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary marketing. In her free time, she works with an organization education in 2000. She is currently living in Marina Del called Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) where she BETH BRADBURY POLLNOW ’90 graduated from Denison Rey, Calif., where she teaches elementary science at an is a social worker for a case and devotes much of her time University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1994 independent school similar to Whitfield called Wildwood. intervening and speaking for abused children in the Cook before earning a Master of Arts degree in history from the County court systems. She is also the executive director of University of San Diego in 1998. Currently, Beth is a doctoral STACEY PHILLIPS ’97 graduated from St. Louis University outreach for a non-profit in Chicago called Stand up for the candidate in history at Saint Louis University. Beth and her in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood Kids which she counsels, feeds and provides alternative life husband, Dean, have been married since June 2002 and have education. She also attends Maryville University’s passages for abused and neglected street kids. two daughters, Parshall, 2, and Charlotte, 3 months. elementary education Master’s program. SARAH WEISSMAN ’00 graduated from Vanderbilt University CAROLYN (RUCKER) SCHUERMAN ’91 attended the KATE ATWOOD ’98 graduated from Lewis & Clark College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree. She University of Tulsa from 1991 to 1995 where she received with a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts. recently accepted a new job working for Rutgers University a Bachelors of Science degree in deaf education. Upon in the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation graduation, she returned home to St. Louis where she taught DOUG BOULWARE ’98 attended Hamilton College from (CAIT) as the coordinator and contact person for the at the Central Institute of the Deaf from 1995 to 1999. In 1998 to 2002, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Transportation Safety Resource Center (TSRC). While working June of 1999, Carolyn and her husband, Mark, were married computer science. He then attended Syracuse University from there, she will also pursue her advanced degree in Rutgers’ at Ladue Chapel. In 2000, she completed her Master of Arts 2003 to 2006, earning a Master of Science degree in comput- Transportation Engineering Graduate program part time. degree in reading instruction from Fontbonne University. She er science. Doug recently left the Air Force Research Laboratory then began teaching at the Moog Center for Deaf Education and upstate New York to join a small defense contractor, High MICHAEL DURBIN ’01 graduated from Duke University in in Town and Country and taught from 1999 to 2004. In Performance Technologies Inc., located in Arlington, Va. 2005 with a degree in electrical engineering and a Master’s February of 2004, Carolyn and her husband welcomed the degree in engineering management in 2006. After spending arrival of their first child, Andrew Alan, who is now 2 ½ years NATHAN SMITH ’98 graduated from Saint Louis University the summer in Europe, he plans to work for the United States old and attends Hamilton Preschool. In March of 2006, they Patent Office in Alexandria, Va. welcomed the arrival of their twin daughters, Caitlin Laine in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in health information and Leland Ann, who are now 6 months old. Carolyn is management and in 2005 with a Master’s degree in health MEGAN KALEY ’01 graduated from the University of currently raising their three children while tutoring reading administration. Nathan is engaged to Jeanne DeGreeff with California – Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree students from their home in Creve Coeur. a wedding planned for October 2007. He is a health care consultant with Accenture. in bio-psychology in 2005. She currently attends USC graduate school in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy RALPH SILVERMAN ’92 attended the University of Missouri- program and is in the class of 2009. Kansas City six-year Medical School and completed his MICHELLE STACEY (BIRENBAUM) HOBERMAN ’98 general surgery residency at Saint Louis University. He attended Bradley University from 1998 to 1999, before ALEX KING ’01 attends the University of Colorado (CU) specialized in colon and rectal surgery at William Beaumont attending Webster University from 1999 to 2001 where at Boulder. During his four years as a student, his area of Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Ralph’s wife is Dorothy, and he she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. study has been film, in which he has completed many film is currently in private practice in Saint Louis. His group She and her husband, Jason, were married in December projects on a multitude of media from Super-8 film all the operates out of Missouri Baptist Hospital, Saint Joseph’s in 2001. They have two children: Lily Mara, 2 ½, and Ari Seth, way to High Definition Video. Currently, he is working on Kirkwood and Saint Anthony’s. Please visit Ralph’s Web site born on July 5, 2006. the Reel Deal Project at CU with a number of other film at www.colorectalspecialists.com. JUSTIN C. NATOLI, ESQ. ’98 graduated Summa Cum Laude students and film professionals around the Boulder and from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree Denver areas. In addition, he is producing student films ETHAN BIER ’93 graduated from Alfred University in 1997. (shorts, animations, documentaries) via his company, For the last eight years, he has been based in France and in 2002. He earned a Juris Doctor Order of the Coif from the University of California – Los Angeles School of Law in 2006. FILMecho Productions. For his own personal documentary Italy. For the last four years, he has been traveling the world project tentatively titled, “Paper or Plastic,” he just returned as a master chef on a super yacht. from shooting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and also in TANYA (SCHMITTER) MAYER ’99 graduated from DePauw Monaco, Monte Carlo, for an HDTV pilot revolving ANDREW JAMES STOCKER ’93 has lived in Dallas, Texas, University in 2003 with a degree in communications and a around vintage car racing. He also works part time for for the past 10 years. He and his wife, Sheetal, are proud minor in sociology. She and her husband, J.R., were married Apple Computer. parents of Savar, their 6-month-old baby boy. on June 17, 2006. KRISTA LONDOFF ’01 graduated from Texas Christian HEATHER HUNDHAUSEN ’94 graduated cum laude from SUSAN ELIZABETH (PERNOUD) PARNELL ’99 University in May 2005 with a major in communications the University of Miami in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts graduated from Stetson University in 2003 with a Bachelor and a minor in business. She is currently working for Pulte degree. She had a double major in English and psychology. of Arts in communication. She married Justin Parnell on Homes in Dallas as a sales associate. She now attends graduate school at the University of Florida October 29, 2005, and they currently reside in Chicago, Ill. Susan works for Johnson & Johnson. and is working on a Master’s and Specialist in marriage ALICIA MEYERHOFF ’01 graduated from the University of and family therapy counseling. Heather married Garrett Kentucky in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She Green in October 2004 and they have a son, Gabriel, who BEN ROTHMEL ’99 graduated from the University of now attends Valparaiso University School Of Law where is 18 months old. They welcomed their second child at the Pennsylvania in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in economics she is involved in the Women’s Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta beginning of December. Heather is a licensed massage and communications. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree Fraternity and The Animal Legal Defense Fund. therapist and full-time mom, living in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. from Washington University in 2006. He is currently a law She and her husband recently bought their first home clerk to the Honorable Roy L. Richter of the Missouri Court of NATALIE POPOVIC ’01 graduated from the University of and are constantly renovating it, since Garrett is an architect Appeals, Eastern District. Tulsa in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political and contractor! Science. She is earning a Master of Arts degree in MARGARET (KIERUM) SCHLESINGER ’98 graduated from contemporary art from Sotheby’s Art Institute in London and AMANDA (KAMINSKY) OSIOL ’94 graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree plans to graduate in October 2007. Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., in 1998 with a Bachelor in environmental design. She is currently attending law of Science degree in communication-advertising and a school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She KATHRYN RONKOSKI ’01 married minor in marketing. She married Tom Osiol, also a graduate and her husband, Dr. David Schlesinger, were married in James Crocker on May 27, 2006, of Bradley, in September 1999. In April 2002, Amanda April 2003. Margaret asks that her fellow classmates keep in at Salem in Ladue United Methodist and Tom welcomed the arrival of their daughter Meghan touch by contacting her via e-mail at [email protected]. Church. Katy serves in the U.S. Army Elizabeth. On Jan. 8, Meghan (now 4) helped welcome Reserves and James serves in the their second child, Allison Haylie. Amanda continues to JASPAL “RICKY” SINGH ’98 graduated from The George U.S. Army. They currently reside work in the creative department at the #1 promotion Washington University School of Medicine in 2006 with in Chesterfield. agency, Momentum Worldwide, an InterPublic Group sales an M.D. He is currently doing an orthopedic research promotion and advertising company. Her husband works fellowship at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. Newly married Katy Ronkoski ’01 as the network and system administrator at MICDS. They He works closely with the team of doctors of the New York JOEY SCHLICHTER ’01 graduated from Emory University in 2005 with a with her groom, currently reside in Wildwood, Mo. Giants and New York Knicks. James Crocker. Bachelor of Arts degree. CARRIE ANNE (RAHM) RHODES ’95 graduated from JAY ALBERTS ’99 graduated from Yale University in 2003. He Brigham Young University with a degree in therapeutic has played in the MLS (Major League Soccer) for four seasons JOHN SCHWEIZER ’01 graduated from Washington recreation and a minor in psychology. She and her husband, and is currenty a midfielder for the Vancouver Whitecaps. University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s degree in business James Rhodes, were married in August 2001. They have two administration in 2005. children: Rebecca, 4, and James, 2. MACK FARQUHAR ’99 graduated from Gettysburg College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He married LINDSEY WILLIAMS ’01 graduated from the College of JENNIFER (STROMBERG) AVERY ’96 has an Associate Rebecca Mallinowski on June 11, 2005. Charleston in 2005 with a degree in media studies. She was in Business Administration and is currently working on a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and the equestrian obtaining certification as a medical coder/biller. She is team. She is currently the director of marketing and public PAMELA L. KNIGHT ’99 graduated from Spelman College relations for Sunset Transport. involved in charity events and fundraising for the in 2003 with degrees in Spanish and political science. She Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in public policy Her daughter, Ashley, is 8 years old. administration. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa TODD GARBER ’02 graduated from the University of Alpha Sorority. Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business where he KELLY FRIMEL ’96 recently had three works earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in May of art accepted into the Fourth Biennial Great 2006. He is now a first-year law student at the University of Northern Beadwork Show in Hancock, Mich. California – Los Angeles. One of these pieces (shown at right), “Buttons 2000’s from my Grandma’s Favorite Suit,” won an Award JACKI JUENGER ’02 graduated from the University of LAUREN (ALBERTS) BLASEK ’00 and her husband, Billy Blasek, of Excellence. Her work can also be seen at Richmond in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in were married in Saint Louis on May 6, 2006. They also recently www.kellyfrimel.com. sociology/Spanish and a minor in studio art. welcomed the birth of their daughter, Ryanne Elizabeth.

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ALUMNA HONORS HER FAMILY’S PASSION AND CULTIVATES HER OWN THROUGH HER WORK IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS

hitfield alumna Lauren Weissman Kerner is now the third generation on the glossy pages of their W Kerner ’96 is the executive vice president of Weissmans to help run the catalog. In addition, Kerner of Weissman Designs for Dance, a Saint Louis- company, following in the footsteps recently helped launch a based, family-owned and operated company of her grandparents and father. new line and catalog called specializing in the design and distribution of Growing up, she always knew she “Dancewear Solutions,” that name-brand costumes, dancewear and shoes. had big shoes to fill, but this self- offers a variety of dancewear Since its opening in the 1960s, the company professed “ballerina with two left apparel and styles. Being a part has achieved a tremendous amount of success feet” had to adapt her own style of of this fast paced, continuously on both the local and national levels. Their working that fit for her. Although growing, family environment meticulous attention to detail and mission to Lauren currently plays a significant Lauren Weissman Kerner ’96 has been a wonderful way of stands in front of one of the provide on-time delivery, superior customer role in the company, she did not many design lines created and keeping Kerner connected to service, and, foremost, quality products that are simply waltz into this family affair. produced locally on site. her family and carrying on her all designed and created in house, are some of grandmother’s dream. its most distinguishing attributes. However, the After graduating from Whitfield, Kerner attended company’s rise from its most humble beginnings Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she Although Kerner loves being a part of the family while staying rooted in family are what truly set earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism-mass business, her real passion is non-profit, social it apart. communications and a minor in business. After work. Recently, she had an opportunity to graduating from college, she spent two incorporate her two greatest passions by The company dates back to years working for the Jewish Federation as hosting a “Dress-up Day” for the Big Brother, 1965 when it first opened director of the Business and Professional Big Sister program. To Kerner, this was as a retail store in University Women’s Division. This two-year stint, particularly meaningful because it gave some City’s famed Delmar Loop. working outside the family business, very special children the chance to live out It began simply as a dream, provided her with invaluable experience and every little girl’s fantasy; for one day, they could and took off from there. a venue to develop her own style of working. step into tu-tus and transform into beautiful Rose Weissman, Kerner’s Learning from her mistakes, listening and ballerinas. It was within this imaginative world of grandmother, began asking questions are three of the skills she dress-up where each child gained a real sense of designing and creating credits to her success in the business world hope that in life anything is possible. This sort of costumes; Julius Weissman, Cover of the latest and the skills which prepared her to become passion, dedication and compassion for others catalog for Weissman a newly retired accountant, Designs for Dance. actively involved in the family business. enables Kerner to effectively and successfully was an investor and help run her family business. supporter of his wife’s In her first two years at Weissman Designs for hobby; and Howard Weissman, Kerner’s Dance, Kerner worked in production, learning Lauren Weissman Kerner currently resides in father, was the visionary who transformed the in thorough detail how the factory operates. This Clayton, Mo., with her husband and fellow company into what it is today. What started rigorous training process helped prepare her alumnus, Kyle Kerner ’96. They were married on modestly as four walls, a sewing machine and for her current role as executive vice president, May 7, 2005, in a ceremony held at CRC Temple, one determined woman ultimately transformed working as a liaison between marketing and followed by a reception at the Chase Park Plaza. into a large factory, retail store, catalogue, Web design. This is an aspect of the company which site, hundreds of employees and a Weissman Kerner truly enjoys because she can watch the Please visit Weissman Designs for Dance at www.weissmancostumes.com or family tradition. designs come to life in photo shoots and then www.dancewearsolutions.com.

ATTENTION ALUMNI! JANET (LEDFORD) MOYLE ’02 graduated from Southern events, but is training her own horses. She will be Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 2006 with a participating in the American Morgan Horse Grand National Whitfield School currently has an outstanding Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and Championships in October and was the Midwest’s Jubilee opportunity for a part-time, unpaid summer a minor in Spanish. She married Rob Moyle on Morgan Regional Champion in the jumping division. Sarah intern to work in the advancement office. September 30, 2006, in Dallas, Tx. is currently working in a medical oncology/hematology The ideal candidate will be smart, creative, practice at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kirkwood. self-motivated and able to take a project NADYA SCHMITTER ’02 graduated from DePauw University from start to finish. with a degree in English writing and a minor in literature ALISSA BOGUSLAW ’03 attends the University of Minnesota in 2006. After graduating, Nadya moved to Chicago and where she was given the Spielberg Award in 2005 for her The intern will assist in the organization recently began working at the American Heart Association fellowship and training in Jewish theater education. She also and collaboration of alumni archives while in the marketing department. earned the Goldenberg Prize for best essay in Jewish studies creating meaningful displays of alumni in 2006 and will be graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is memorabilia; additional projects relating SARAH SCHWARZ ’02 graduated from Saint Louis University a member of the Kikar Society and has a grant to write and to alumni relations may be assigned in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition produce an original play. throughout the internship. and dietetics. She is currently attending the University of Tennessee for a Master’s degree in nutrition science and a SCOTT CRAFT ’03 is in his senior year at Tulane University, Applicants must be currently pursuing dietetic internship. despite having brain surgery his freshman year and the a college degree and may seek college credit relocation of the university due to Hurricane Katrina during as a form of compensation for their work. LAURA SIENASKI ’02 attended Saint Louis University where his junior year. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to she majored in communication and international studies, His major is chemical and biomolecular engineering and his Becky Marsh, Director of Advancement at minored in marketing and earned a French certificate in minor is business. becky.marsh@whitfieldschool.org. service leadership. FREDRICA HENDRIX ’03 attends DePaul University in SARA SONDERMAN ’02 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Chicago where she is a member of Phi Omega law fraternity DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and and the Black Student Union. KATHERINE E. “LIZA” KOHN ’02 attended Tulane University Spanish. She is engaged to John Weis, and they are planning for two and a half years and Washington University in a May 20, 2007, wedding in Chicago, Ill. Sara works as an SCOTT HOCHMAN ’03 is a past president of the Alpha St. Louis for one and one half years. She graduated with investment banker for BMO Capital Markets in Chicago, Ill. Epsilon Pi fraternity at Boston University. honors from Washington University in May with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in women and gender SARAH L. ZENISEK ’02 studied biochemistry for three years CASEY JOLLEY ’03 attends DePauw University in studies. She is currently applying to law schools for fall 2007. at Indiana University (IU) before changing her major to Greencastle, Ind., where she is an active member of Delta nursing. She then transferred to Maryville University in Zeta Sorority. She is also a Panhellenic representative and the DANIELLE LANGE ’02 graduated Cum Laude from the St. Louis. She will complete her degree in 2008. While at IU, Union Board president. University of Tulsa in May 2006 with a major in integrated Sarah was a founding member of the Cosa Fine Irish Dancers marketing communications and a minor in graphic design. and performed with them on several occasions including GREG MACDONIELS ’03 is in the five-year Master’s She is now working as an assistant manager at Signs Now local TV appearances. She also studied to become a certified of Accounting program at the University of Missouri – in Tulsa. Pilates instructor specializing in classical Pilates for dancers. Columbia. He is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity She worked for Lotus Pilates LLC, Indiana University’s and has served as the social and rush chairs. He is currently ANDREW LAUSE ’02 attends the University of Kansas and is Recreational Sports program and Indiana University Ballet. serving on a select Homecoming steering committee with majoring in political science. She is still competing on a national level in equestrian

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ANDREW BASS ’04 is currently a Southern Methodist department’s Undergraduate Departmental Representatives; University Engineering School intern at the Verizon Wireless and is assistant directing The Laramie Project this semester WHITFIELD GRADUATE regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas, while working with the Brandeis Experimental Theatre. David worked last LENDS TALENTS TO GIRLS’ toward a double major in economics and engineering semester with the Louis D. Brandeis Innocence Project and management and information systems. In his spare time, the news Web site TheCelebrityCafe.com. He also recently SOCCER TEAM he enjoys being a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, and finished a summer internship with The Washington Times, Kelly Gates ’99 Named Head Coach playing soccer and tennis. in Washington, D.C. Many of David’s published articles can be found at www.washingtontimes.com. Also, his triplet at Rock Bridge High School CLAIRE BENTLEY ’04 will be graduating from Southern siblings (Max, Sam, and Morissa ’13) just completed their Methodist University in the spring with a degree in first semester at Whitfield. n June, Whitfield graduate Kelly Gates ’99 advertising and minors in English and psychology. I was named the new head coach of the ALYSSON THOMURE ’04 is a first semester junior at Denison girls’ soccer program at Rock Bridge High MEREDITH J. BUSH ’04 attends the University of Tulsa. University, but is currently studying in Florence, Italy. Her School in Columbia, Mo. Since graduating She continues to be active in her sorority, Delta Gamma, major is painting/studio art. from Whitfield, Kelly has continued to where she holds the office of foundation vice president. She plays on the touch football team and walks and runs for DANIEL TULLEY ’04 began his junior year at Duke University. instruct soccer, either through camps or various charities. Meredith designed her own major, creative He was recently named co-captain of the Duke wrestling team. assistant-coaching positions. She worked writing, and, as a result, the school will be beginning a with the Rock Bridge girls’ soccer program major field in creative writing. Meredith received an award DANNY VOGLER ’04 attends Westminster College where he for two years before becoming the head for obtaining the highest grade point average in her sorority is a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and plays soccer. coach and has a total of eight years last semester. coaching experience. ALICE MARIE K. WOLTER ’04 is vice president of her POLLY DOZIER ’04 attends Furman University where she sorority, Kappa Delta, at the University of Tulsa. She is a member of an a cappella singing group. She is on the Kelly graduated from Westminster College volunteers weekly in Big Brothers Big Sisters and is majoring leadership team for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. in art with a double minor in art history and education. with two undergraduate degrees, physical She is also majoring in communications. education and elementary education, and a ALISON BARASH ’05 attended Tufts University her freshman minor in coaching. She holds Westminster’s WHITNEY HENDRIX ’04 attends DePaul University in year, but transferred to the University of Southern California. all-time record for game-winning goals with Chicago where she is a member of Phi Omega law fraternity, nine from 1999-2002 and was an assistant the Black Student Union and the African American Ministry. RANDY BIRKENMEIER ’05 attends Case Western Reserve coach with both the Blue Jays girls’ and boys’ University in Cleveland, Ohio. Randy is a member of the NICHOLAS FUNKE ’04 attends Pomona College where soccer teams. Division 3 Spartans men’s soccer team, which currently he is a mathematical economics major and plans to graduate has a record of 10 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie with only two goals in 2008. He is involved in the Surf Club, Go Club and scored against them so far this season. The team also won She is currently a graduate student at the Flag Football. the DePauw Tournament and has defeated two nationally- University of Missouri-Columbia and is ranked teams. Randy made the “traveling team” and is studying exercise physiology. Kelly is a HANNA ELMEN-GRUYS ’04 is a junior, majoring in playing in every game. Although he has scored no goals to personal trainer at Wilson’s Total Fitness and neuroscience at Colorado College. She will be studying date, he has qualified for his varsity letter. teaches part-time at Douglass High School, abroad during the spring semester at Montpellier University. an alternative high school in Columbia. MICHAEL BUFFA ’05 attends Westminster College in Fulton, CARTER HARTUNG ’04 attends Denison University in Mo., where he is a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He Granville, Ohio, where she is majoring in communications. is also a member of the Westminster soccer team with fellow Carter had a great summer internship in special events in Whitfield alumni MATT MERCER ’04 and DANNY VOGLER ’04. 29 students. They plan, coordinate and implement every Chicago where she helped plan various events at the MLB aspect of Homecoming. Greg and another student are in All-Star game in Pittsburgh. She is captain of the Denison MICHAEL COHEN ’05 attends Ohio Wesleyan University charge of the ‘royalty’ committee. He is also a member of field hockey team as a junior and is an active member of Pi (OWU) where he is majoring in politics and government. a business fraternity. Beta Phi sorority. This past summer, he worked for the public defender’s office in the District of Columbia as an intern-investigator. He lives JAMIE LARSON ’03 is currently a senior at Truman State in the Peace and Justice House on campus and divides his University. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in time between working at the IT department at theater in May 2007. She is the secretary of Sigma Chi Delta OWU, building Web sites for businesses and doing sorority and is involved in theater productions. some class work.

CHRISTIAN MEYERHOFF ’03 attends the University of AMANDA DUNHAM ’05 attends the University of San Diego Mississippi and is currently a senior. He is majoring in where she is pursuing a biology degree to prepare her for business/ﬁnance and real estate. veterinary medical school in 2008-2009.

ROBBY PHILLIPS ’03 is a senior at the University of Missouri – MEREDITH ELLIS ’05 attends DePauw University in Columbia where he is majoring in psychology. He is a The wedding party posed at Busch Stadium. Greencastle, Ind., where she is a sophomore majoring in member of the Mizzou ice hockey team; referees for the biology. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and East Coast Hockey League, a professional minor ice hockey has played on the field hockey team for the past two years. ’95 ALUMNI COUPLE WEDS league; is a USA Ice Hockey referee for Junior A, Junior B She was selected First Team All Conference as a midfielder as well as at the college level; and is a roller hockey power Laura Lotz ’95 and Ryan Hetzer ’95 were married her freshman year. skating teacher for camps in New York. on June 16, 2006, at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue, with a reception held at STEPHANIE GOLD ’05 attends Texas Christian University Windows On Washington in St. Louis. JULIE SEROT ’03 is a member of Chi Omega sorority and will where she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She also participates in the Chancellor’s Leadership Program. be graduating this coming spring from Washington University The wedding was a Whitfield affair and included with a degree in anthropology and philosophy-neuroscience- maid of honor, Lianne Lotz ’00, and bridesman, Ron psychology (PNP). This past summer, Julie volunteered for Lotz ’98. Additional bridesmaids included Whitfield ZACH GREGORY ’05 is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity a primate sanctuary working with orphaned baboons and English teacher Sara Ringe and former Whitfield at the University of Missouri - Columbia, is active in a marine conservation organization in South Africa. teacher Alison (Forck) Saucier. Groomsmen included intramural sports and is involved in the business school. Kirk Daues ’95, Kyle Kerner ’96 and Todd Lazarus BETHANY JO STURGEON ’03 is a member of Alpha Chi ’96. Furthermore, former Whitfield photography LAUREN GROSSMAN ’05 attends Vanderbilt University Omega sorority where she was the house manager and a teacher Helene (Grabowski) Behrend of ImageArtistic in Nashville, Tenn., where she is a member of Pi Beta president for two years. She is involved in Justice for All, an Photography captured the occasion through creative Phi sorority, making great friends and ‘loving the animal rights group, and spent a month in Kenya with a and impressive photography. country music.’ wildlife research program. Bethany is also a co-leader of the “Prairie Project,” a voluntary prairie preservation program, a GREGORY KELLERMAN ’05 is a member of Delta Sigma Phi member of the Northwestern University Women’s Choir and a fraternity at the University of Missouri – Columbia. site leader for the Alternate Student Break volunteer program. JESSICA C. KOHN ’04 is a visiting student at Washington University this fall. LARA BETH LEVY ’05 is a member of Chi Omega sorority RACHEL WEISS ’03 is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta RACHEL KRIEGER ’04 is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She sorority at University of Denver in Denver, Colo., where she earned a GPA of 3.65 as a freshman. is involved in the American Israel Public Affairs Committee She was accepted into the business school at Miami of Ohio (AIPAC) on campus. She is working toward a degree in beginning this junior year. She plans to study abroad in the DOUG LONDOFF ’05 attends Southern Methodist University human communications with a minor in business. summer of 2007. where he is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

KRYSTAL WOODS ’03 has been accepted into nursing CARRIE MCCUAIG ’04 recently transferred to Lindenwood KATIE MANNEN ’05 attends Elon University and is majoring school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She is University in Saint Charles, Mo. in corporate communications with a minor in human a member of the women’s basketball team and has an services. She is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority internship at Baptist Medical Center. JOSEPH A. MALONEY IV ’04 is a second semester junior concentrating in science, technology and society at Eugene and volunteers at the Burlington Housing Authority tutoring Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts in New York. children. Katie spent fall break in 2005 and 2006 in Gulfport, KATIE BAHN ’04 attends the University of Tulsa and plans Miss., helping with Katrina efforts. to graduate with the class of 2008. She is majoring in Joe loves New York and intends to live there after graduation. mathematics with a minor in international business and French. KRIS MANNEN ’05 attends Elon University where he is She is a member of the University of Tulsa Women’s Soccer DAVID PEPOSE ’04 attends Brandeis University, where he an ofﬁcer of the Elon Engineers Club and a member of the Team and was named a Conference USA Commissioner’s hopes to complete a Bachelor of Arts in American studies Elon rugby team. Kris is majoring in physics engineering Academic Medalist during the 2005-06 academic year. This with minors in creative writing and theatre arts in May 2008. with a minor in business. He is also a teaching assistant award is given to C-USA student-athletes with a cumulative GPA He is a staff writer for the Brandeis Hoot, Brandeis’ alternative and tutor for physics. of 3.75 or above during the academic year. student newspaper; is the president of the Brandeis University Comic Book Club; is one of the American studies

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WHITNEY MORGAN ’05 attends Ohio Wesleyan University where she is a member of the Peace and Justice House. CLASS OF 1996 CELEBRATES 10 YEARS ERICA TROTTER ’05 attends the University of San Diego where she is a member of Alpha Phi Eta Rho.

RYAN VINES ’05 plays soccer at the University of Missouri– n Saturday, November 18, 2006, the Whitfield Class of 1996 celebrated their St. Louis and is in the honors program. O 10-year reunion in the Barnes and Cole Alumni House at Whitfield School. The evening began at 6:00 p.m. as members of the class gathered for cocktails and hors COREY WALDMAN ’05 attends Tulane University and is a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. d’oeuvres to the tune of pianist Carol Schmidt. Yearbooks, photos and a slideshow helped alumni reminisce about their time at Whitfield, while a tour of the new campus LINDSAY WEISS ’05 attends the University of Wisconsin in demonstrated the dramatic transformation of the school. The reunion was hosted by Madison, Wis., where she is a member of Chi Omega sorority. Lauren (Weissman) Kerner, Todd Lazarus and Julie(Schwarze) Linihan . SETH A. WILLIAMS ’05 attends the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., where he is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity, a fraternity for men in the musical professions. He is a member of the University of Miami Band of the Hour (marching band), the men’s basketball band, the women’s basketball band and earned the Frost School of Music Merit Scholarship in 2006-2007.

MATT WRIGHT ’05 is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

EMILY BARBER ’06 attends Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., where she recently pledged Delta Delta Delta sorority.

MARY CATHERINE BENTLEY ’06 attends the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.

RUBIN BASKIR ’06 is a freshman at Brandeis University Jeff Linihan, Julie (Schwarze) Linihan ’96, Kyle Kerner ’96, Lauren (Weissman) Kerner ’96, Julie Lehrer, in Waltham, Mass. Andrew Budke ’96, Todd Lazarus ’96, Meghan (Carmody) Fort ’96 and Robert Fort.

ROBERT CAPLIN ’06 is currently playing Division I golf at If you are interested in hosting a reunion for your class please contact Lindsey Smith, Loyola University –Chicago and is one of the top five players. He competed in numerous fall tournaments. Alumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator, at 314.434.8254, ext. 1212 or [email protected]. CLAIRE GROSSHEIM ’06 attends Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She works at Target in her time away from college and helps with the Drake magazine and newspaper. TED JACOBI ’06 is enjoying his first year in college. Although ALEXANDRA HAMMACK ’06 attends Southern Methodist he is not starting for the soccer team, he has made the University and is a member of Eta Iota Sigma, a Christian DePauw travel team as a goal keeper. sorority. She is also vice president of the environmental club. MEGHAN JOSHI ’06 attends Bradley University where she is a member of Sigma Delta Tau. She plays club soccer and table tennis. BROTHERS SIGN PROFESSIONAL MALLORY KARIGAN ’06 attends the University of BASKETBALL CONTRACTS Missouri– Columbia where she recently pledged Delta Delta Delta sorority. Alumni Dan and Mike Oppland ’02 to Play Professionally RACHEL MARSCHKE ’06 attends Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., where she is a lunch greeter/hostess an and Mike Oppland ’02 have recently for prospective students. D signed to play professional basketball, both choosing international teams. Dan CHRIS MARTIN ’06 recently auditioned for the Dartmouth FIRST will play with the Hanzevast Capitals in Wind Ensemble and was selected to play the first chair position for the trombone section. The Netherlands, while Mike will play with ANNUAL Horsholm, a first-division club in Denmark. KELLI ORR ’06 attends St. Louis University where she is in ALUMNI MEN’S the physical therapy program. She is also involved in the Dan, a 6-foot-8 forward who enjoyed one physical therapy council. BASKETBALL GAME of the most prolific careers in Valparaiso University men’s basketball history, signed AMANDA RAST ’06 attends Southern Methodist University a one-year contract to play professionally where she volunteers for a student foundation. FRIDAY, for the Hanzevast Capitals. Based in the STEVEN C. ROBERTS ’06 attends the University of Miami city of Groningen, the Capitals compete in in Coral Gables, Fl. JANUARY 12, 2007 the Federatie Eredivisie Basketball (FEB), the premier Dutch basketball league. Dan LINDSAY RUTLEDGE ’06 attends Texas Christian University finished his four-year Crusader career this in Ft. Worth, Texas, and is pledging Pi Beta Phi sorority. She TIP-OFF past spring with a third consecutive All- is also the vice president of the Criminal Justice Society. Conference selection, finishing third in the AT 6:00 P.M. Mid-Con in scoring (19.8 points per game) BRAD SCHMIDT ’06 is a freshman at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. He is majoring in business and plays and second in rebounding (8.0 per game). For varsity baseball. The game will be his career, Oppland totaled 1,780 points and played between the JV and 782 rebounds, both ranking third all-time in ELLEN SIMONS ’06 attends Emory University and plans school history. to major in psychology or business. She is a member of the varsity basketball games. Student Activities Committee, Business Club and is a Student Mike, who also played for Valparaiso University Admissions Tour Guide. Following the game, before transferring to Calumet College where KAYLA SULZER ’06 attends Calvin College in Grand Rapids, he was a forward, signed a one-year contract please join us for food Mich. She is a first-string goalie on the women’s soccer team to play basketball in Europe for Horsholm, that was ranked 5th in the final D III Coaches’ Poll with a and refreshments on the a first-division club in Denmark. Mike was record of 22-0-1. She also played in two games at Penn State. balcony of Schmitter Gallery. CCAC 1st Team All-Conference, an NAIA Academic All-American and the second- LISA THOMURE ’06 attends the U.S. Military Academy. leading scorer in the Chicagoland Collegiate She is a freshman and is a forward for the soccer team. For more information, Athletic Conference, averaging 20.4 points please contact Mike Potsou, LIZ WALTERS ’06 recently pledged Chi Omega sorority per game. He was also second in conference in at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. She is a 314-415-1293, or rebounding with an average of 7.8 rebounds member of the Campus Art Council and plans to participate mike.potsou@whitfieldschool.org per game. in Alternate Spring Break in Belize in March 2007. .

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WHITFIELD BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATION COMMUNITY HELPS RING IN THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR SERVICE Students, Parents, Faculty and Friends Join Glowfest Celebration

n Friday, August 18, Whitfield School hosted O an evening to remember. Hot air balloons were inflated at dusk on the Whitfield athletic fields to begin Glowfest, the school’s traditional welcome- back-to-school party. With record attendance and exceptional weather, students, parents, faculty and friends gathered at Whitfield for a picnic dinner followed by an evening of entertainment.

The evening was a family affair, and students and their families n October 13, about were entertained by balloon sculptors and temporary tattoo O 60 lower school students artists while enjoying cotton candy, snow cones, carnival fare and created “rainy day packets” a special appearance by the Lion’s Choice® Restaurant-on-Wheels, for area family shelters. a self-contained kitchen trailer. The evening continued past sunset as guests witnessed the inﬂation of three glowing hot air balloons. Many were also treated to tethered balloon rides. UPCOMING EVENTS

Alumni Artist Exhibition, 1/11: 6 pm Spring Musical, 5/3: 7 pm, Alumni Men’s Basketball Game, 5/4-5: 8 pm, 5/6: 2 pm 1/12: 6 pm Admission Open House Prom, 5/19: 8 pm and Testing, 1/20: 9:30 am Whitﬁeld School Night at the Golf Tournament, 5/21: 1 pm Black Rep, 1/20: 6:30 pm Awards Assembly, 5/24: 8 am Variety Show, 1/23: 7 pm Father-Student Dinner, Field Day, 5/25: 9 am 1/29: 6:30 pm Student Directed One Acts, Spring Concert, 5/15 & 5/17: 7 pm 1/30-1/1: 6:30 pm, 2/1-2: 7 pm Graduation, 6/5: 6 pm Turn About Dance, 2/3, 2007: 8 pm

Lower School Spring Dance, Alumni Happy Hour, 6/8: 5:30 pm Parent volunteer Gary Heebner serves snow cones. 3/9: 7 pm MONTAGE, 4/21: 6 pm Alumni Softball Game, 6/16: 1 pm