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The Cub Roar Summer 2017 THE CUB THE CUB University Laboratory School Foundation THE CUBUniversity Laboratory School Foundation SUMMER 2017 University Laboratory School Foundation GIVING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD hen Marjorie Gianelloni Thompson (ULS ’41; LSU “Philanthropy is important to me because I believe in giving back. College of Science ’45) took in the ULS Centennial I want to set an example for my family to always give back,” WCommemorative painting by Jack Jaubert, she Thompson said. “I hope that my gift helps in giving children a good experienced a rush of “many education.” happy memories” from her time as a student at the school. “You truly sense the high degree of affection Mrs. Thompson “I made wonderful friends. has for U-High when speaking One has been a lifelong friend with her,” said Director of to this day,” Thompson shared, Development Mila Sexton. adding, “I remember walking “Time passes too quickly when home from school for lunch and we meet. A 30-minute meeting playing baseball. My favorite often turns into an hour and a classes were always the science half as she reminisces about classes. My favorite teacher was her days spent at U-High. Dr. Lee Moncrief Harrison, the I learn something special chemistry teacher.” about U-High’s rich history each visit. Mrs. Thompson is Perhaps it’s those experiences extremely philanthropic and that led Thompson to believe enjoys hearing how her gifts in investing in education. She have made a huge impact on is a leadership donor to ULS, Mrs. Marjorie Gianelloi Thompson ‘41 and her great grandsons Douglas ‘26 and Daniel her alma mater.” leveraging the ExxonMobil ’28 Thompson. matching gift program to maximize her support of the Annual Appeal After earning a bachelor’s degree in zoology at LSU, Thompson “Forward you send us – Forward We Go!” In addition, Thompson worked for ExxonMobil. She and her husband, the late Russell A. gives to the LSU Alumni Association and the College of Science. continued on page 3 CUB CLUB… TRIED, TRUE AND TESTED he Cub Club spent last summer organizing and preparing for “The strength and resilience of this organization has certainly the new school year. Little did they know how much this modeled the school’s motto, ‘Total Effort in Every Endeavor.’ They Tplanning and preparation would pay off. are imaginative, reliable, selfless and passionate team players with no ‘off switch.’ It is my privilege to serve them and congratulate them The year kicked off with significant challenges, including the worst on an extraordinarily successful year,” said Mila Sexton, director of natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy just development. five years ago – the Great Flood. It brought with it the first of many tests for the newly re-organized Cub Club. The Cub Club Care Team During this unexpected event, the club did not waver from fulfilling and various volunteer members set forth to do literally whatever its already planned programming. With more than 300 volunteers was needed. Cub families, both parent and faculty, were in need of that support a variety of programs, they hosted over five events the most basic items including toiletries, school uniforms, clothing, including the Faculty and Staff Retirement Party, Milestone Meet and groceries and even housing needs. The Cub Club sprang into action Greet, Teacher Appreciation Week, several restaurant nights and the and exceeded everyone’s expectations. They had passed their biggest Used Uniform Sales Day. They also organized the Care Team, Room test of the year. continued on page 20 Superintendent’s Message . 2 Student Accolades . 10 Foundation News . 21 School News . 3 STEM News . 15 2017 Annual Appeal . 24 INSIDE: Grandparents and Grandfriends Day . .17 Class of 2017 . 4 Gerald Furr Memorial Golf Classic . 18 Alumni News . 31 Senior Walk-Out and Crawfish Boil . 8 Cub Club . 20 Cub Tracks . 34 From the Superintendent's Desk: The end of the school year is an exciting time as educators, For the first-time in school history, eligible elementary students parents and siblings celebrate the accomplishments and were nominated for Duke Talent Search; student of the year milestones of their graduating and/or rising grade level student. nominees (5th grade) participated in our first ever student of It is not only a time to recognize student achievements but also the year recognition and next year, National Elementary Honor a time to reflect on our faculty and staff’s triumphs throughout Society will be introduced. the year. Additionally, topics of advancement opportunities arise and strategic plans are set in motion for the upcoming Also, our students participated and placed in the following school year. academic competitions: The Noetic Math competition, National Spelling Bee, Young Author’s Literacy and Writing competition, Last spring, our administration provided the ULS community an and Fifth Grade Expo projects – some of the 5th grade expo email encompassing areas of concentration for focal advancement projects will be selected by the 5th grade team and the 6th grade in the 2016-2017 school year. These areas included instructional science instructor to compete in the science fair in the fall of 2017. curriculum, local, state and national recognition organizations and collaborations between our school and the LSU College of Our secondary school graduated eight National Merit Scholarship Human Sciences and Education and other schools within the winners and of the total number of scholarships reported, more area. I am pleased to say the efforts were met and exceeded by than $10 million dollars was awarded to our seniors. The junior the dedication of all members of our school community. and senior class averaged 13+ hours of college credit each year. In the elementary division, the addition of an upper-elementary Future plans for the secondary division include becoming one math curriculum coordinator and coach were added to our team of the first in the state to pursue the STEM accreditation at and our faculty continued to work throughout the year to improve the high school level through AdvancED. Students will also be all content CRLG’s and related assessments. The development able to earn an associate degree in liberal arts and science by of STEM experiences in the upper-elementary perpetuated combining AP/IB/DE opportunities. We will continue to offer student’s fervor for extension and enrichment opportunities in both our junior and senior classes the opportunity to take up to science, technology, engineering and mathematic disciplines. two College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and two new AP computer programming courses and sports management LSU resources were utilized as our fine arts, foreign language electives have been added to the high school course of studies. and physical education units were also expanded. ULS hosted Club offerings will continue to grow to include the Math Counts student teaching, field experience partnership between the Club, Rubik’s Cube Club, Computer Programming Club and the elementary school and CHSE, collaboration between the Fine Middle School STEM Club. Arts college and Lab School art teachers and the development of the CUBS program (collaboration between elementary PE and In addition, the international exchange programs not only LSU Athletics). continued with our eighth grade Panama exchange, but also high school students participated with a school in Chile, and seventh grade students partnered with a school in Brasov, Romania. Students will travel this summer to Australia, Romania, Italy, New Zealand and London. Future plans include an exchange with Chinese and French countries. All of the continued international exchange efforts will continue to inspire, educate and develop a broader understanding of diversity for which our school was founded. Over the summer, middle school students will participate in the National Flight Academy STEM program in Pensacola fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. In closing, while the 2016-17 school year was productive and exciting, 2017-2018 is on schedule to becoming an even more rewarding experience for all of our Cub family. Dr. Wade Smith 2 The Cub Roar SCHOOL NEWS GIVING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD (continued from front cover) FIVE ULS FACULTY AND Thompson, Jr., have three sons. Her grandsons Donovan Thompson STAFF MEMBERS RETIRE and Daniel Thompson are U-High alumni, graduating in 1989 and 1994 respectively, and two of her great-grandsons are here now ive ULS faculty and staff members who retired at the end of Daniel Thompson is in first grade, and Douglas Thompson is in third. this year were honored at a reception hosted by Cub Club. FCongratulations to history instructor Keith Altazin, business manager Natalie Long, cafeteria manager Joanna Krumholt, English instructor Kathleen Richard and elementary associate Brenda Wilmot! “Years of dedication to their profession, leadership to their peers and students, selfless service to our community and unconditional friendship have been characteristics displayed by each and every one of those retiring this year, and they will continue to be inspirations to many for years to come. Each has my gratitude and admiration for a job well done, and your service time spent at ULS will forever make you a part of the Cub family,” stated Wade Smith, superintendent. Back row Daniel ‘94 and Charlene Thompson (parents of Douglas ’28 and Daniel Mrs. Long has worked at ULS for 22 years. Mrs. Wilmot has taught ’26) Front Row Douglas ‘26, Daniel ‘28, Marjorie Thompson, Bonnie Thompson (grandmother of Douglas ’28 and Daniel ‘26) and Donovan Thompson ‘89 at ULS for 20 years, while Mrs. Richard and Mr. Altazin have been members of the faculty for 19 years and 14 years respectively. Mrs. Krumholt tops the list for years of service having been a part of the U-HIGH ALUMA LAURIE Cub Community for 29 years. LIPSEY ARONSON ’85 During the event, speakers shared stories and memorable moments of working with each retiree.
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