Contents Madeira Today SPRING/SUMMER 2018, Number 198 Published by The Madeira School 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean VA 22102
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017–18
Ann Baker Boney ’79 Pilar Cabeza de Vaca Head of School Brooke Stroud Carnot ’88, P’21 (on sabbatical) Lee Cook P’19 Parents’ Association President Gaither Smoot Deaton ’88 Alex Christine Douglas ’99 William F. Dunbar P’17
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Anne Faircloth ’87 Mary Frediani P’11 Anne Murray Gambal ’81, P’10 Richard P. Hall
M ADEIRA: T HEN & NOW
Elizabeth A. Meehan Hewitt ’92 Page Hopkins ’81 Carrie Southworth Johnson ’95 Heather Muir Johnson ’77
CO - C URRIC ULUM : ALL ACC ESS
Joy Johnson ’77 Harry Klaff P’12, ’13, ’17 Louise Stillman Lehrman ’58 Pamela J. Mazza P’15, ’19 Tim H. Meyers P’17 Nancy Miller Montgomery ’60 Elizabeth Breul O’Rourke ’73
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ALUM NAE EVENTS
REUNIONS
Reena Lawande Pande ’92 Kumea Shorter-Gooden ’70 Catherine Harris Shraga ’70 Board of Trustees President Cathy Rosenthal Stuart ’73 Alumnae Council President Anita Patel Tolani ’91 Secretary
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Audrey Baxter Young ’80 Madeira Today is published for alumnae, parents, and friends of the School. Please send any comments or suggestions to: KJoostema@madeira.org To unsubscribe from Madeira Today send your name and address to: madeiraalumnae@madeira.org
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GRADUAT IO N COVER STUDENT IMAGES: Sara Ridgway Heap ’60 Vice-President of the Athletic Association Megan Linh Grohowski ’19 2018–2019 Red Team Captain
I AM REMINDED OF THE BIG QUESTION I asked during my first interview in the search process at Madeira: “What is one of the major challenges of the job?”
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This new generation of girls will be facing a world where many of their future jobs don’t even exist yet. The question for us is what can Madeira do to prepare them for change, for a society that is far more diverse, for the fast pace of life dominated by technology, and for whatever changes will happen that we cannot even predict?
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The answer: “You’ll be following in the footsteps of an iconic woman,” still resonates, not only because my predecessor was iconic, but because Madeira is the story of many exceptional women who stood out for their vision and creativity. Lucy Madeira realized students learned in different ways and built her program to develop each individual girl long before Howard Gardner’s “multiple intelligences” theory in the early 1980s. Barbara Keyser created the Co-Curriculum program and integrated the School. Betsy Griffith built an academic community and embraced diversity. The challenge I’ve had before me in following those lofty leaders has been how to preserve our core excellence while ensuring that Madeira stays on the cutting edge and is sustainable. This issue of Madeira Today focuses on Madeira then and now, what has changed, and what remains as the cornerstone of who we are. I often remind alumnae of one thing that has not changed. We are all about adolescent girls—except that today’s students were all born after 2000. This new generation of girls will be facing a world where many of their future jobs don’t even exist yet. The question for us is what can Madeira do to prepare them for change, for a society that is far more diverse, for the fast pace of life dominated by technology, and for whatever changes will happen that we cannot even predict? That has been our mission as we chart a course for the girls that come to Madeira today. What has changed? Pedagogy, for one is far more student-centered. Teaching is varied to address different learning styles and to maximize the rich eighty-minute class blocks. Learning, which is more collaborative, more in-depth, and also more complex in the world of Wikipedia and social media. Co-Curriculum, which has evolved from what most knew as “the
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Wednesday program” to a five day a week, five-week intensive internship that allows girls to truly analyze issues, become an active part of their office, and even travel to distant lands for exciting opportunities. Residential life, where we strive to replicate a homey atmosphere where students engage with caring adults on a regular basis, while also developing autonomy and independence. Athletics, which today plays a central role in what girls look for and has opened a number of opportunities for college admissions. The before and after can be likened to a makeover photo. The core, a rigorous, college preparatory education, remains. The change is in how we deliver it to prepare women who will change the world.
F R O M T H E E D I TO R Greetings from Madeira! For this issue, I wanted to take the magazine title, Madeira Today, literally. If you have been back to campus recently, I hope you’ve gotten a glimpse of the pulse, the energy, the vibe that permeates campus. It’s really impressive. Life at Madeira includes outstanding students, an impressive array of college placements, athletic championships, and achievements in the arts. The Co-Curriculum program continues its innovative evolution, with some of today’s students traveling across the country and around the world for their KAREN JOOSTEMA
five-week intensive placements.
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back at Madeira over the decades, comparing and contrasting—what’s the same, what’s different. On the surface, many things have changed—the campus, clothing, rules, and definitely technology. But Madeira’s intrinsic core of learning, friendship, and personal growth affirmed by communal experience, remains strong. Many treasured traditions still resonate with today’s students. From honoring our yesterdays to celebrating today, and looking forward to our tomorrows—please enjoy Madeira Today.
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C URRE NT STUDENTS
what are
MADEIRA GIRLS? LEADERS & LEARNERS. ENTREPRENEURS & ENGINEERS. ATHLETES & ARTISTS. AWARD-WINNERS & ACTIVISTS. DREAMERS & DOERS.
T H E R E I S N O S I NG L E T Y P E O F "MA D E I R A G I R L ." The strength of Madeira lies in building a community that encourages each other to achieve their personal best. Madeira is viewed by its students as a journey, not a competition. Students celebrate each other’s talents, and are inspired by their peers. By preparing girls in the classroom at the same time as exposing them to real-world work, we build confidence. A Madeira girl is confident in her abilities and courageous enough to make her voice heard. Even as high school students, Madeira girls are true to Lucy Madeira’s vision of empowered exploration, and are already living Madeira’s mission of women who change the world. We celebrate the many talents and accomplishments of our impressive student body.
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LO G Y S U M M I T O N W ECH
FUTURE
GABBY MCCLELLAN ’20
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COLONIZATION OF MARS ESSAY
Gabby McClellan ’20 beat out 3,000 other entries in a nationwide search for the most creative, thoughtful, and well-presented student ideas on technology of the future with her Edge of Existence essay about the colonization of Mars and the use of targeted genome editing.
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CAROLINE MCCULLERS ’19
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AFFECTING POLICY ON CAPITOL HILL
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Caroline McCullers ’19 used her junior year Capitol Hill internship with Congressman José E. Serrano (D-NY) to directly affect national policy. Caroline researched and presented a bill on student loan debt to Congressman Serrano and convinced him to co-sponsor the bill, known as H.R. 3572– Making College More Affordable Act.
peaceful, traditional Bulang way of life. As a globalized modern world seeps into Mangjing, a remote village in China where
INNING DOCU
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Amy Xie ’20 wrote The Kingdom of Tea, a documentary dedicated to capturing the
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THE KINGDOM OF TEA DOCUMENTARY
the Bulang minority have a rich heritage, including the birthplace of the world renowned Pu’er tea, ethnic traditions are fading away. Amy’s film won an award at the United for Peace Film Festival in Japan.
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CiCi Wu ’18 and Monica Shen ’19
NDERS
CICI WU ’18 & MONICA SHEN ’19
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MOGUE MAGAZINE
INTERNA TIO
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founded and published an international fashion magazine. Inspired by the iconic Vogue and their time at Madeira, they decided to name the magazine Mogue. They wanted to bring fashion to campus and take students into the world of fashion. CiCi and Monica are members of the Madeira Fashion Club.
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SKILLS COMPET S S ITI INE
“THE AMAZING SHAKE” WINNER
KAITLIN BRITTON-WHEELER ’20 Kaitlin Britton-Wheeler ’20 won “The Amazing Shake,” a national competition helping students improve their business skills. As part of the competition, Kaitlin was asked to hold her own among impressive business leaders, and was rated on how well she gave sales pitches to executives. During the final rounds, Kaitlin met with
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Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Corcoran before being declared the national champion.
and air conditioners to an orphanage in Vietnam, books to schools in the Philippines, and shoes to children in Africa through the non-profit they began, Help Us Help Them. Their group is run by kids and works for kids.
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Lauren Grohowski ’19 and Megan Grohowski ’19 have provided cribs
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LAUREN GROHOWSKI ’19 & MEGAN GROHOWSKI ’19
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LEADING TEENS TO HELP OTHERS
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ETHICAL HACKING EXPERT
TRUDY PAINTER ’19
R Trudy Painter ’19 is part of a cybersecurity task force that works to solve issues ranging from networking to ethical hacking, and has participated in cybersecurity and hacking competitions. Trudy will be working as a research intern at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab this summer, researching vulnerabilities and attack vectors of onboard ship navigation systems.
TECHNOLOGY FOR ORPHANAGES
OFIT, LABUK
FOUN DER OF STE
Kalyna White ’18 took old computer parts and distributed them to underprivileged schools and orphanages with her non-profit organization, LABUkraine. Kalyna won Madeira’s 2017 PINK Award, established by Katherine Kies ’07 to recognize
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“Passion, Initiative, and Knowledge” and help hardworking Madeira girls pursue a goal. Kalyna used the funds to further her orphanage work.
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MADDIE HEILBRUN ’18 & IZZY GATI ’18
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DOUBLE DISTINCTION IN SWIMMING AND ACADEMICS
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Maddie Heilbrun ’18 and Izzy Gati ’18 achieved the double distinction of being awarded All-American honors for both swimming and academics. Both will be swimming for Division I colleges (Harvard University and University of Kentucky, respectively). The girls were part of the state championship 2018 Madeira Swim and Dive Team.
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A Madeira education is unique, and so is the college journey. College counselors work individually with each student to identify options that align with interests, values, and career goals. Careful planning ensures a smooth process. Madeira fosters confident risktakers and self-assessment. Identifying college options that guide each senior to the next challenge is a process and a priority.
C l a s s o f 2 0 1 8 c o l l e g e D E S T I NAT I O N S The University of Alabama
Carnegie Mellon University
Johns Hopkins University (2)
American University
Clemson University
University of Kentucky
Barnard College (2)
Colgate University (2)
Lehigh University
Bates College
University of Colorado at Boulder (2)
Macalester College
Boston College
Columbia University
University of Maryland, College Park
Boston University (4)
Drexel University
University of Miami (4)
Bryn Mawr College
Duquesne University
University of Michigan
Bucknell University
University of Florida
New York University (3)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2)
The George Washington University (2)
University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University
Princeton University (2)
University of California, Los Angeles (2)
Georgia Institute of Technology (2)
Purdue University
University of California, San Diego
Harvard University
Randolph College
University of California, Santa Barbara
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
University of Richmond
Scripps College Sewanee: The University of the South Smith College Syracuse University Texas Christian University University of Toronto (2) Tulane University Vanderbilt University (2) University of Virginia (4) Wake Forest University (3) Wellesley College Wesleyan University College of William & Mary (3) Xavier University of Louisiana
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From Madeira to my destination The reasons students choose a particular college
Madeira College Matriculation 2015–2018 “Presidential Scholarship!”
are as varied as Madeira’s diverse student body.
“Lots of engineering options.”
College enrollments reflect Madeira’s personalized college process, where each student is individually guided toward
University of California, Berkeley
self-discovery of her next step.
“Best film program in the country.”
“Co-op program guarantees internships like our Co-Curriculum experiences.”
University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego
“Madeira community feeling on the next level.”
University of California, Santa Barbara California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
“In-state tuition.”
Chapman University University of Colorado at Boulder Loyola Marymount University The University of Oklahoma University of Redlands
The University of Alabama
Scripps College
Auburn University
University of Southern California
Centre College
Southern Methodist University
Coastal Carolina University
Stanford University
College of Charleston
Texas Christian University
Duke University
“Close to home!”
Elon University
“I will swim for a Division I swimming program.”
University of Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology High Point University University of Kentucky Lynn University University of Miami The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Oxford College of Emory University Rhodes College Rollins College Sewanee: The University of the South University of South Carolina Tulane University Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University
Grinnell College University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Indiana University at Bloomington Kenyon College Macalaster College University of Michigan Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Ohio Wesleyan University Purdue University Washington University in St. Louis University of Wisconsin, Madison
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The College of Wooster
I FOUND MY SCHOOL
“Traditions galore!”
“Guaranteed medical school admission.”
University of British Columbia Babson College
University College Dublin
Bard College
McGill University
Barnard College
Sciences Po–Columbia University Dual BA Program
Bentley University
University of St. Andrews
Boston University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Christopher Newport University Dickinson College Franklin & Marshall College George Mason University The George Washington University Georgetown University Howard University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Liberty University University of Maryland, College Park
University of Toronto
Brandeis University
Trinity College Dublin
Brown University
Western University
Colgate University Columbia University
“The school where I could not stop smiling.”
University of Connecticut Cornell University Dartmouth College Emerson College Fordham University Hamilton College Harvard University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Massachusetts Institute of Technology The New School New York University Northeastern University
Muhlenberg College
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island School of Design
Pennsylvania State University
University of Rochester
University of Pittsburgh
Rochester Institute of Technology
Randolph College
Sarah Lawrence College
University of Richmond St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Sciences Po–Columbia University Dual BA Program
Swarthmore College
Skidmore College
Villanova University
St. Lawrence University
University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute College of William & Mary
“Greek life and top academics combined.”
“Far from home!”
Syracuse University Trinity College
“I can cheer on a D1 football team.”
Tufts University United States Coast Guard Academy Vassar College Wellesley College Wesleyan University Williams College
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WINTER SPORTS RECAP
ATHLETICS ROCK CLIMBING
RIDING
The Athletic Department
The Interscholastic
is excited to share that
Equestrian Association
Rock Climbing will
(IEA) team qualified for
become a varsity sport
Regionals for the 6th
at Madeira next winter.
year in a row. 11 riders also
Student athletes will
qualified for IEA Regionals
compete locally within
as individuals. Six of these
the Washington Area
riders moved on to the
Interscholastic Climbing
IEA Zone Finals. At Zones,
League (WAICL).
Ella Stux ’21 (1st place Walk
Dr. Lee Walker, a math
Trot Canter) and Sydney
teacher and lifelong rock
Newburn ’19 (3rd place
climber, led 14 climbers
Novice Fences) qualified
this year to compete in
for the IEA National Finals.
Maideira’s first WAICL
Congratulations to Sydney
championship.
for placing 4th in the country at Nationals for Novice Fences. The Spring American National Riding Commission (ANRC) team won the Open Division National Championship. We also had students win top ribbons at several United States Equestrian Federation Premier Rated Shows this year.
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MADEIRA SWIM TEAM STATE CHAMPS!
BASKETBALL
SQUASH
SWIM & DIVE
The Basketball team
Madeira Squash
The Swim and Dive team
finished with an overall
completed their final
ended a banner season
record of 12–11. This
season as a varsity
with a 9–1 dual meet
is the best record
sport with a record
record, 3rd place finish at
the program has had
of 5–5. The Squash
the ISL Championships,
POST SEASON HONORS:
in over a decade.
team provided a
a 2nd place at the Metro
Madeira had several
competitive force in
Prep championships, and
memorable moments
the ISL, even during
a dramatic win at the
throughout the season,
co-ed matches.
2018 VISAA state meet.
• I zzy Gati ’18 was named to the Washington Post’s First team All-Met roster. Sofie Davis ’20 received honorable mention.
including the upset
Although we are sad
Madeira won the state
against St. Stephen’s
to see the conclusion
title by 1 point, the closest
& St. Agnes School,
of Varsity Squash,
in history. The meet came
and going point for
we are thrilled at the
down to the final event
point with Independent
opportunity it has
with Madeira’s 400
School League (ISL) A
provided Madeira
Freestyle (Izzy Gati ’18,
Tournament Champions,
student-athletes for
Meaghan Doyle ’19, Sofie
The Potomac School.
several decades.
Davis ’20 and Maddie
Ninth grader Cayla
Heilbrun ’18) winning with
Williams received
a new state record. Izzy
All-ISL A Division
Gati ’18 won the 100-yard
Honors.
butterfly and recorded a team record five individ-
•T he 200-yard freestyle relay team (Izzy Gati ’18, Giovi Moriarty ’18, Sofie Davis ’20 and Maddie Heilbrun ’18) recorded the fastest time in the city. •M adeira had four All-League swimmers, five All-state swimmers and nine AllAmerican times, including all three relays. Five team records were broken this season.
ual All-American times.
COLLEGE SIGNINGS
JACEY ALBAUGH: Riding at Texas Christian University (Division I), IZZY GATI: Swim at University of Kentucky (Division I), MADDIE HEILBRUN: Swim at Harvard University (Division I), BELLA GODES: Lacrosse at Claremont Mudd Scripps (Division III)
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WINTER MUSICAL This February, Madeira Theater presented The Addams Family. The show was a smashing success with standout performances by Prabha Girish ’19 as Gomez Addams, Rachel Rubin ’21 as Wednesday Addams, Raegan Thornton ’18 as Morticia Addams, and Zoe Crawley ’18 as Lucas Beineke. Theresa Carr ’19 as Uncle Fester had the audience howling with laughter from the moment she entered in her bald cap and full stage make-up to serenade the moon. Every student in the cast brought the characters to life, from the overwhelmed and out of place Beineke family to the ensemble of ghoulish ancestors that helped Wednesday find love with Lucas.
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ARTS
CAST & CREW O F T H E A D D A M S F A M I LY
ART MUSEUM CLASS In visual arts, students in the Art Museum class toured a variety of DC-area museums before researching and creating their own model exhibits. Highlights for the group were touring the National Gallery of Art and viewing the new portraits of the Obamas at the National Portrait Gallery.
DA N C E This spring, the Dance/Gate All School Meeting was a spectacular showcase of the arts. The ongoing collaboration between the Gate literary magazine and Madeira’s dance program was on full display in a beautiful collection of poetry, dance, and student choreography. Sophie Fouladi ’19 and Eliza Dubee ’18 choreographed a stunning finale piece with the Select Dancers to a compilation of music and spoken word.
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THEN & NOW On the surface many things have changed during Madeira’s 112 year history—hair styles, clothing, the campus, technology, to name a few. But Lucy Madeira’s forward-thinking vision of offering an individualized approach to educating young women to be their uniquely best selves, and to take advantage of the proximity to Washington, DC, remains the essence of the School’s vision today. And the unforgettable friendships formed on campus with your friends and teachers remain at the core of the Madeira experience. Whether you are a recent alumna or graduated decades ago, Madeira’s intrinsic core of learning, friendship, and personal growth, affirmed by a communal experience, make it the matchless place all Madeira girls know. Take a look at photos from generations of Madeira girls to see how Madeira fashions have evolved over the decades, the changes in residential life, and treasured traditions that have stood the test of time.
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FASHION THROUGH THE DECADES STUDENT APPAREL
2018 “Denim was not allowed, even on weekends when we did not have to wear our uniforms.” — Mary Blair Vinson Koehl ’57
Student uniforms began, at the request of students. Long dark skirts and sailor blouses; shirtwaist dresses for dinner
circa…
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Pale green sports bloomers covered by buttoned skirts
Gray or green skirts, topped with forest green blazers, green or yellow sweaters
Pastel shirtwaist dresses replaced white shirtwaist dresses for dinner
Uniforms replaced by dress code
Casual, comfortable clothes for day and dinner
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THEN & NOW
ATHLETIC APPAREL
1914
1950 1960s
2000s
Tennis uniform
Gym uniform
Newly designed uniforms sponsored by Adidas
Field hockey team practices behind the White House
Mildred Gaines awarding a riding trophy
1918 1935
Cheerleading uniform (incuding Stockard Channing ’61)
Gym uniform
Swim team at new Hurd Sports Center
1970s 1990s
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TWO GENERATIONS OF MARYS Mary Cosby Rinehart ’57 and her granddaughter Mary Clark ’18 compare and contrast their time as boarders at Madeira. With a span
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of over 60 years between their student days, we see how life at Madeira has changed… and how some elements are timeless.
What was dorm life like? Mary Clark ’18 In the dorms, I love spending time with the girls I share a home with. We spend
a lot of time watching cheesy television and eating chips and salsa. We love hanging out in the renovated common room together. There are a lot of laughs and sometimes tears, but we are always there to support each other. Mary Cosby Rinehart ’57 In the 50s, living in the dorm was very routine. Everyone went to
breakfast, to class, and to study hall. The dorm felt like a place to sleep.
What did you wear? M ’18 We don’t have a uniform and our dress code is very relaxed. T-shirts and shorts or sweat-
pants are the typical uniform of a modern Madeira girl. M ’57 We wore bloomers all the time paired with a green jumper. For the winter, we wore a wool
skirt, green blazer with a Madeira Red or White Team patch, and knee socks. We were required to dress in a white dress for dinner.
Favorite traditions? M ’18 My favorite tradition is Founder’s Day. I love the anticipation of the big day. Girls are
always trying to scheme to figure out when Founder’s Day will happen, since the date is different each year. The day is always fun and includes dancing, bouncy castles, and field games. M ’57 Before girls left for Winter Break a singing group called “Wums and Herds” would sing while people were packing. Every night there was an “after study hall snack” of cookies and milk.
Favorite weekend activities? M ’18 My favorite weekend activities are going out to local events like the farmers market in
Alexandria and the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. My friends and I go off campus frequently. Some are planned and others are “bolts,” where we spontaneously take bussette rides to places like Chick-fil-A or Starbucks. M ’57 We were rarely allowed to go off campus. I spent most of my time studying or participat-
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Favorite place on campus? M ’18 The Oval is my favorite spot on campus because it is the heart and soul of Madeira. I love
it when it’s warm enough for classes to be held on the Oval. When it’s warm and sunny, I like to hang my hammock between the trees. M ’57 I loved going to the phone booth to make calls. I also enjoyed walking to the gate and
chatting with friends.
After school activities? M ’18 I’ve always loved participating in athletics. I have been doing a sport every season all
four years at Madeira. I have been a member of the field hockey, swim and dive, and lacrosse teams and I have loved every moment. M ’57 I participated in soccer, dance, and fencing. I was captain of the Red Team.
Popular technology on campus?
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M ’18 The most popular thing this year was watching vine compilations. Vine is a form of social
media that consists of humorous 6-second video clips. After the app was shut down, many people began to make compilations of their favorite clips. Madeira girls have thoroughly enjoyed watching them in the common room, sharing them with peers, and referencing them any chance they get. M ’57 Boys calling on the phone for girls.
Memorable campus “rules”?
M ’18 This year the sign-out system has gotten a complete revamp. Everyone has now trans-
ferred onto an online sign-out system called “Reach.” Now all leave requests can be completed on a smartphone, and the days of paper cards are in the past. M ’57 We could only could sleep off campus once every semester.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Adults in dorms
THEN
NOW
1906: Mrs. Madeira (Lucy’s mother) was the original House Mother
Renovated dorms have two apartments that are large enough for families.
1931: House Mistress in each dorm
Two dorm parents live in each dorm.
1950s: Bell maids lived on 3rd floor 1968: No adults in dorm. Senior elected House Mother 1980: An adult in each dorm Energy source
Radiator heat; No A/C (some wall units)
Geothermal heating & cooling in renovated dorms
Off-campus trips
1950s: Only allowed twice a year
Many off-campus opportunities
Phones
One landline phone in Main, no dorm landline phones. Later two internal phones in dorms and two pay phones
All students have personal cell phones
Lights out
1960s: Milk and cookies before lights out
Student RAs do lights out at 11pm
Snacks
Fruit Pantry, in Sport Building, served fruits, cakes, ice cream and milkshakes (Snack bar called “Slumpies” for a time)
General Store, open in evening for snacks
Girls sent “charge home taxis” to pick up ice cream from Baskin-Robbins Dining Hall meals
Singing group
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Compulsory meals, and shirt-waist dress (or skirt) required
Dining hall always has fruit available Girls call Uber to take them to get ice cream and more Meals not compulsory; no uniform
Faculty member at every table; enforced table manners
Seating self-selected, except for monthly community dinners with students and faculty seated together
For a time, day students were not allowed to eat in dining hall (only in Fruit Pantry)
Day students and boarders can eat three meals a day together
Wums and Herds, Singers, Vocal Arts, Madrigals
Sweet Ti and Glee
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TIMELESS TRADITIONS
THEN & NOW
Madeira is woven with the rich threads of tradition. These traditions create instant bonds among alumnae that transcend years. Some traditions have continued since the School’s early days and others are newer. All remain indelible memories. Strawberries and ice cream
Tradition based on Lucy Madeira’s favorite dessert 13 Roses
Carried by every graduate to commemorate the original 13 boarding students Senior Clubhouse
Since Greenway was built, it has been at the end of the Oval Founder’s Day
Began as Miss Madeira’s birthday celebration on May 19. Strawberries and ice cream served. Now a surprise date, carnival-like atmosphere Red/White Team
Assigned to all new students since 1929. Uniform blazers had insignia noting Red or White team Junior/Senior themed party
Secret themed party given by juniors for seniors since 1940s Affirmation
Began in 1974 as a final performance by the seniors the evening before graduation Shakespeare Festival
Began in 1916 and continues today as part of sophomore class curriculum Halloween Parade
Since early 1990s students and faculty dress up Graduation in outdoor amphitheater
Began in 1934. Continues today Great teachers and lifelong friendships
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FAST FACTS 1906–07
1931–32
1956–57
1982–83
2004–05
2017–18
Students
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170
213
336
311
321
Boarding / Day %
46% / 54%
75% / 25%
72% / 28%
63% / 37%
53% / 47%
52% / 48%
Graduates
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27
61
104
75
79
Faculty
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21
30
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50
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Boarding / Day Tuition
$700 –800 $200
$1,800 $400
$2,500 $700
$7,765 $4,730
$34,800 $24,300
$59,990 $45,710
PUBLICATIONS THROUGH THE YEARS
Top to bottom, left to right: Spectator, 1985 (with editor Avery Miller ’86) Miss Madeira’s School, 1906 The Tatler, 1945 Spectator, 1965 Madeira Today, 1965 The Gate, 1966 Madeira Today, 1975 Spectator, 1979 Madeira Today, 2018 24
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CO - CURRICULUM INNOVATION
THEN & NOW
What began in 1967 as a radical idea to give girls access to real-world experiences has evolved over its 50 year history. True to Lucy Madeira’s objective of carrying students into the wider Washington, DC community, the Co-Curriculum program takes advantage of the School’s proximity to the nation’s capital. What for many years was known as the “Wednesday Program,” with day long, once a week internships for the whole school year, has evolved. Girls still intern on Capitol Hill and throughout the local community. But the program is no longer
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confined to Wednesdays. Today, sophomores, juniors, and seniors each spend a five-week module dedicated solely to a Co-Curriculum placement. The focused period has opened up new possibilities, including immersive work, completion of meaningful projects, and remote placements.
With a glimpse of life at Madeira over the years, we see Lucy Madeira’s ideals shine through girls whose voices echo—around the Oval, across our communities, and throughout the world. We are proud to honor our yesterdays, celebrate the School today, and ensure Madeira’s tomorrows.
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ALLACCESS Co-Curriculum Offers Unparalleled Access for All Madeira Students Over the past 50 years, Madeira’s signature Co-Curriculum program has had a profound impact on our graduates. By granting over 12,000 internships, Madeira has given its girls unparalleled access to the real world. As valuable as they can be, internships are not always accessible to all. Because CoCurriculum is not limited by financial aid concerns, differences in political ideology, personal background, or previous experience, Madeira proudly stands out as a place that opens doors and offers access to internships for all its students.
CO-CURRICULUM TODAY Madeira’s academic schedule divides the year into seven different blocks (called “modules” or “mods”) of five weeks each. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors devote one entire module each year to their Co-Curriculum internship. With five sustained weeks to devote to real-world work, new possibilities have opened in the ever-evolving program. Remote placements, for example, are now a viable opportunity for some girls. And instead of the “Wednesday Program,” today’s girls focus on a project or issue for a dedicated five-week time period, allowing for more depth and “start to finish” projects. Here is what a few of our current students have done in their five-week Co-Curriculum module.
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REMOTE PLACEMENTS SOLIDIFY COLLEGE AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Shadowing a Surgeon in Oregon | Marina Akhavein ’18 Marina Akhavein ’18 gained both academic and real-world experience during her senior year remote Co-Curriculum placement shadowing a surgeon at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). She plans to study medicine in college and wanted the experience of working in a hospital. “My experience at OHSU was amazing. The exposure educated me in the field of medicine, and the placement has definitely impacted my career decision.” It was not only the hospital internship that educated her, but also living and working 3,000 miles from Madeira’s campus. A typical day for Marina included waking up at 5:30 a.m. to be at the hospital by 7:00 a.m. She completed initial rounds and then was in surgery all day, followed by late afternoon post-op patient visits. Her colleagues did not think of Marina as a typical high school student. She noted, “Everyone thought I was a medical student. I was treated with so much respect.” Marina would definitely recommend remote placements. “They teach you to be independent. I was not coming back to Madeira every day where I could always rely on someone else to coordinate day-to-day logistics. They truly are real-world experiences.”
Making an Impact in Mozambique | Elliott Jordan ’18 Elliott Jordan ’18 had an unforgettable senior year Co-Curriculum remote placement in South Africa and Mozambique. Working for Pro-Vision International, a non-profit community partner, Elliott’s assignment was to build a hurricane shelter in Mozambique. She chose the placement because it took her interest in environmental engineering and applied it to real-world problem solving. A typical day for Elliott started at dawn. She helped tear down the old structure where the shelter would be built while salvaging the materials, such as steel and roofing, for reuse. From designing the project and obtaining the materials to building the structure, Elliott was able to participate in the entire process. A female working in construction and engineering is not the norm in the Mozambique village where Elliott was living—to the point where people would routinely take photos of her. She credits Madeira for preparing her for both the technical aspects, and to have the confidence to deal with challenging situations. “Madeira always gives you a seat at the table, teaches you how to build the seat, and provides you with the equipment to do just that.”
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS NEVER DREAMED OF DIRECT GOVERMENT ACCESS
From Russia to D.C. | Alexandra Andrianova ’19 Current International Student
Alexandra Andrianova ’19 was amazed at the differences between the governments in her home, Moscow, Russia and in the United States. “Government is a lot different in the U.S. than in Russia. It’s much more organized. People have their voices and their freedoms. I greatly enjoyed my experience,” Alexandra shared. “In my opinion, the people’s desires don’t matter in Russia. The elections don’t make sense. Protesting, for instance, is not a thing in Russia. You can’t just go out on the street and protest. It’s very dangerous. When I was working on Capitol Hill, I was amazed to see the tourists that walk through the buildings. It’s very cool.” Alexandra specifically sought out Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) because the Senator’s work on the cybersecurity committee is of great interest to her.
“In China… you can never talk to your representative. You can’t call them. You can’t go visit them. You can’t request a tour.”
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From China to Capitol Hill | Monica Shen ’19 | Current International Student Monica Shen ’19 is from Jiaxing, China, and her Co-Curriculum internship gave her a view of government she never would have experienced in China. In traveling across the world to attend Madeira, Monica was able to gain a new perspective by working inside the U.S. government. Monica discussed the stark contrast between the two governments. “Everything is different between the two. In China, the officials are selected by the government, not the people. It’s fascinating to see the representatives in the United States interact with their constituents. In China, that’s not the case. You can never talk to your representative. You can’t call them. You can’t go visit them. You can’t request a tour,” Monica says. Monica enjoyed a first-hand view of how the U.S. government functions when she interned with Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO). Her favorite job was to collect signatures from other members of Congress. “I visited over 200 offices, and really enjoyed walking into each different office and getting a feel for that representative.”
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ALUMNAE RECOGNIZE CO-CURRICULUM’S IMPACT
Co-Curriculum Launched My Political Career Janelle Irick Bynum ’92
Janelle’s career was heavily influenced by her Co-Curriculum internship, an experience that she might not have had at other schools. “Internships are typically reserved for people who are either lucky or wealthy and in college. For me, as a young, black woman, a Capitol Hill internship was a profound gift. At the time, African American women were not in the halls of government. Access to the federal government was limited, and it was a gift from Madeira for me to be able to experience our government firsthand.” Janelle recently won a seat in the Oregon State Legislature after a hard-fought contest. She credits her Co-Curriculum experience with helping her win such a difficult race. “People would ask me: what makes you think you can win? I think that it was a deep understanding about the system of how the government works. Having had the experience in Washington D.C. and understanding that it can be a bare-knuckled kind of place, I was mentally prepared for the race we had to run. I understood what it was going to take to win.” Working in government was not a career path Janelle had originally envisioned for herself when she was younger. But when she arrived at Madeira, Janelle had the opportunity to intern in the United States Senate, which set her on course for her career in politics. “The biggest thing that I learned working for Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) was that I knew that the Capitol was a place where I belonged. People often feel as though government is not accessible to them. But having that experience, including seeing how people arrive at their opinions and how the process worked, inspired me greatly.”
Access for All to Lifelong Skills | Lena Badr ’11
“Having had the experience in D.C. and understanding that it can be a bare-knuckled kind of place, I was mentally prepared for the race we had to run.”
Lena Badr ’11 credits Madeira’s Co-Curriculum program for giving her excellent professional experience, teaching her the valuable lesson of helping others in need, and solidifying confidence in herself, especially when confronted with male-dominated work environments. Lena cites junior year on Capitol Hill as her most difficult, because it was her first experience in a professional environment. She was the youngest intern in Senator Richard Burr’s (R-NC) office, which forced her to learn to adapt and persevere, a lifelong skill that would stay with her. As a senior, Lena shadowed wildlife biologist Vicky Monroe, who managed a group comprised mostly of men in a field that is heavily male dominated. “Seeing her in action gave me the confidence throughout my time in engineering in college and at work when I led a team (also mostly men) of my own.” Lena understands that internships are not always accessible to all. For example, students on financial aid may not normally have the luxury of gaining valuable work experience through an unpaid internship because they need to focus their time on paid positions to help contribute toward family expenses. Co-Curriculum at Madeira takes this burden away by providing valuable internship experience to every student, regardless of financial aid status. “Overall, I could not be more thankful and a bigger advocate of the Co-Curriculum program. The chance to give anyone, especially girls, an upper hand in the professional world with a resumé in their teens is absolutely amazing. I view the Co-Curriculum program as one of the most integral parts of my education at Madeira. In fact, Madeira without Co-Curriculum just isn’t Madeira to me.”
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CO-CURRICULUM ENDOWMENT ENSURES PROGRAM’S FUTURE
12,000 INTERNSHIPS!
A CHANGING WORLD MEANS AN EVER-EVOLVING CO-CURRICULUM PROGRAM Two guiding principles have influenced how Co-Curriculum has evolved and will continue to impact the future: preservation and innovation. The School wants to retain the essence of
what has made the program transformative, while continuing to innovate within the tradition. Recent innovations include the implementation and expansion of remote placements, across the country and around the world, as well as more robust academic integration, such as the complementary relationship U.S. History classes have with Capitol Hill Co-Curriculum placements. Students choose a topic of interest for their history research paper, select a Capitol Hill office that has a connection to that topic, and use the junior year Co-Curriculum placement to research the topic. Efforts to prepare and coach students in important skills for the working world include Resumé 101 and creating LinkedIn profiles for networking. An emerging program is the “STEAM Experience” in Silicon Valley, which allows students to see firsthand and behind the scenes the latest in technology, engineering, and graphic design.
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Why endow Co-Curriculum? To maintain Madeira’s commitment to the life-changing impact of the Co-Curriculum program for all future Madeira students, the All the Difference Campaign seeks your gift toward the $5 million goal of underwriting the program to ensure that Co-Curriculum continues in perpetuity at the School. Drawing from a restricted endowment to fund Co-Curriculum gives the program flexibility to generate new initiatives, and ensures that, even in challenging financial years, the School can avoid any interruption to the Co-Curriculum program and give each girl valuable internship experiences. Co-Curriculum has been a true differentiator for Madeira for over 50 years, and an endowment ensures this unique professional opportunity will always be part of the Madeira experience.
“I appreciate Madeira for providing Co-Curriculum opportunities for a hands-on learner like me. I learned a ton and gained tremendous confidence from those experiences.” — SAGE WHEELER ’83
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Co-Curriculum buses have driven the equivalent of 14 laps around the world to get girls to and from their placements since the program began.
Life-changing Impact For more than 50 years, Co-Curriculum has allowed girls to be part of the steady emergence of women in local communities as well as the corridors of power. From the immediate locales of McLean to front row seats on Capitol Hill for historic events like the first female Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State, Vice-Presidential candidate, and Presidential candidate, Madeira girls have been there. They venture beyond Madeira’s gates to experience real-world work and build an impressive resumé. That real-world experience has spawned passion-filled engineers, activists, writers, doctors, politicians, and more. Gaining this experience as a high school student is a lifelong benefit for all Madeira girls.
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The Sophomore class has served
20,000 community hours this year.
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The number of steps walked by a Capitol Hill intern is equivalent to 5 marathons.
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A LU M N A E E V E NTS A CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK JANUARY 25, 2018, NEW YORK, NY Hosted by Laurinda Lowenstein Douglas ’76 1. Host Laurinda Lowenstein Douglas ’76 & Bambi Putnam ’72 2. A li Matthews ’13, Sam McCLain ’13, Laine Funkhouser ’13, & Caroline Ruffing ’13 3. Adiya Taylor ’12, Maddie Stearn ’13, & Alexis Osei ’12 4. Jessica Dawson ’90, Reena Srivastava Pally ’90, & Madeira Trustee, Reena Lawande Pande ’92
MA D E I R A I N VE RO B E ACH FEBRUARY 8, 2018 VERO BEACH, FL Hosted by NH Senator Sylvia Bravo Larsen ’67 & Robert Larsen 1. S ylvia Bravo Larsen ’67 & Martha Taylor Hayne ’58, P’86 2. M artha Taylor Hayne ’58, P’86 Eileen & John Hill, P’19
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CO CKTAI L S, CONV ERSATION, & CELEBRATION! JANUARY 31, 2018, LOS ANGELES, CA Hosted by Sue & Whitney Ganz P’05 1. Louise Holland Peterson ’75, Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, Hosts Sue & Whitney Ganz, parents of Taylor Ganz ’05 2. Madeira Trustee Carrie Southworth Johnson ’95 & McDowell May Winn ’89 3. Merritt Johnson Morris ’99, Sharon Momenian-Schneider ’98, & Betty Momenian Dinarte ’96 4. Jane Soyster Gould ’74, Mollie Thomas ’16, & Josey Dunbar ’17
M A D E I R A CO N VEN ES I N ATL AN TA FEBRUARY 22, 2018, ATLANTA, GA Hosted by Charlotte Herndon Cahoon ’83 1. Anne Mobley Hassett ’83, Charlotte Herndon Cahoon ’83, & Cynthia Lawrence Ziegler ’83 2. Nick Owen, Cynthia Lawrence Ziegler ’83, Holland Williams ’83, & Alison Mayer ’83 3. Christine Jepsen Ahern ’87, Sister Smith ’84, & Cynthia Lawrence Ziegler ’83 4. Caitlin Alderfer ’07, Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, & Kiyah Crittendon ’10
CONV ERSATION, CELEBRATION, & LUNCH! APRIL 5, 2018, PALM BEACH, FL Hosted by Peggy Minis Trethewey ’63 & Peter Trethewey 1. P ilar Cabeza de Vaca, Jenny Jerome Walcott ’59 & Peggy Minis Trethewey ’63 2. K at Moore ’00 & Gina Melin Robichaux ’84
C E L E B R AT E MADEI RA I N RI CH MO N D APRIL 11, 2018, RICHMOND, VA Hosted by Mary C. Frediani, Madeira Trustee, P’11 1. Andy Pitzer P’13, ’17 & Elizabeth Bunting Pitzer ’86 2. Judith Wall Guest ’83 & Amanda Travers Nisbet ’82 3. Amy Porter Stroh ’84, Tim Messier & Host Mary Frediani P ’11
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REUNION CLASSES
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FRONT ROW (L-R): Eleanor
McGowin Adams, Linda Clark Waterman, Midge Cochran Johnson, Margaret Bodine Wallis; Susan Howe Thorn, Suzy Moorhead Spencer, Evie Ellinger Allbright, Anne Skae BACK ROW: Elizabeth Frazier McCallie, Joan Hulme Perera, Sarah Abernethy Snyder, Louise Stillman Lehrman, Heddy Fairbank Reid, Elliott McElhinney Krash, Adele Gignoux, Gael Yatsevitch McKibben, Ann Bradley Vehslage, Wendy Whitney Makins, Lynde Sudduth Karin, Leslie Meek Fitch
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Penny Moorhead Grayson, Kim Koontz Nash, Carliss Baldwin, Sarah Hedges Richardson, Greer Hardwicke, Sydney Pool, Lee Neill MacCallum, Debbie Dunklin Tipton, Lonsdale MacFarland Green, Kim Baldwin 2ND ROW: Clare Happel Scurry, Melissa Harrington Leavy, Sara Walker Woodard, Warren Moore Miller, Ann Barton Brown, Polly Talbot Donald BACK ROW: Sally Castleman, Taffy Kneipp Willis, Betsy Buckman, Nancy Marshall Athey, Lynne Battle, Joan Humphreville Fizgibbon, Laura Roberts Estes, Mandy Haynes-Dale, Clelia LeBoutillier Zacharias, Susie Blaisdell, Sam Coxe Ankarcrona, Anne Bennett FRONT ROW (L-R):
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FRONT (L-R): Priscilla
Van Buskirk, Tea Beyer, Katherine Nevius, Silvia Anglin Roberts BACK ROW: Reed Sutherland, Marina London, Terry Meyer Prendergast, Jane McAllister, Chipper Shryock
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Alice Hector, Fran McCrea, Betsey Dickson Kennedy
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50TH REUNION
Laura Blakeslee
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FRONT: (L-R): Peggy
Gibbs Foley, Elizabeth Marshall Taylor, Julie Cafritz, Paula Weinstein Simon, Dede Brown Duncan 2ND ROW: Heidi Glikbarg Feeney, Alison Helbronner McDonald, Ceci Mermel MacCallum, Anne Mobley Hassett, Brenda Slaughter Reynolds, Athena Koulizakis, Mary Higgins Bell, Louise Massey, Leslie Basie 3RD ROW: Isa Catto Shaw, Annmarie Rothe, Robbie Oxnard Bent, Susan Kassing Daly, Stephania Bell, Liz Woodhull Perkins, Deanne Johnson-Anderson, Liz Turner Rutkowsky, Leslie Absher BACK ROW: Paige Lucas Walker, Kimberly Ablard McGowan, Allie Mendelsohn, Holland Williams, Gina Melin Robichaux ’84, Alison Mayer, Stephanie Wight Dreyer, Judith Wall Guest
’88 Shelley Sapone Robinson, Carolyn Gold Aberman, Henrietta Wiggins Muller, Erin Tyndall Hawthornthwaite, Nancy Rodwell Tuohy 2ND ROW: Brooke Stroud Carnot, Anita Stein, Gaither Smoot Deaton, Luciana Miro De Gonzalez-Revilla, Sadie Quarrier, Eleanor Harrison Bregman, Jennifer Eisenberg Grosswald, Ayse Uzer Crowley, Mary Dempsey Lembke BACK ROW: Elen Ivorian-Jones Rogers, Gussy Reese, Harriet Evans Gaddy, Floramay Ervin Racz, Boo Lively, Mena McGowin Morgan, Tanya Vaughn McDonald FRONT ROW (L-R):
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25TH REUNION
Sue Bhukkanasut, Carla Perez-Colon, Mary Carter Scott, Darby Brooks Heckel, Katie Winder Garrison, Madeleine Haeringer, Vallery LaBarre 2ND ROW: Holly Hadley, Maryetta Anschutz, Ashley Redfearn Neswick, Stacey Armstrong Driscoll, Taylor Gifford, Allison King Lindy BACK ROW: Daisy Prince, Jody Stagg Robbins, Helen Farkas Flor, Katie Wilson Hart, Lauren Byer Burke, Amy Gardner Nordstrom, Kisha Salter, Avemaria Smith, Torri Eubanks, Merritt Stembler Groeschel, Tiffany Tyler Steadman, Sanam Vakil FRONT ROW (L-R):
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Meredith Roberts, Joanna Claustro-Hurlburt, Ruth Kanthula, Michelle Tucker May, Mariama Black Smith, Tayte French Lutz, Lauren Sickles, Meggan Joels Cividanes, Devika Sen Gupta 2ND ROW: Susmita De, Jennifer McLaughlin Scott, Caroline Covington Duffie, Amy Arenstein Jackson, Jenny Park Casey, Melanie Schreibstein Morin, Alana Malick Ritenour, Amanda Forgason Dempsey, Victoria Hargis Bruton, Sharon Momenian-Schneider BACK ROW Elaine Walker Trull, Anna Coyne, Laura Knisely Geisel, Liz Chalmers Castaneda, Camille Fox Lefere, Katherine Rowbotham Murphy, Gwendolyn Davis, Lori Manning, Hilary Wynne, Megan Krause Belniak FRONT ROW (L-R):
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’08 Alani Kravitz, Claire Healy 2ND ROW: Emily Dillinger, Lily Sehn, Katherine Jenkins, Jasmine Khan, Arielle Andreano BACK ROW: Margaret Douglas, Angela Dean Bennett, Emma Little, Carla Burford, Eliza Shaw, Miden Wood FRONT ROW (L-R):
Rachelle Rahme, Vahideh Rambaud, Kate Yohay, Maya Melhem Wilson, Ariel Hopkins Warner, Luvean Myers (L-R):
FRONT ROW (L-R): Anna
Merod, Kelsye Little, Maura Deegan, Chelsey Foster 2ND ROW: Grace Johnson, Erica Glaser, Meredith Krieg, Naaila Phoenix, Michelle Kain, Debbie Druckerman BACK ROW: Sam McCLain, Claire Butler, Lika Kumoyo, Grace Callander, Ashley Hadjis, Laine Funkhouser, Ali Matthews
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THE WINNERS THE FESTINA LENTE CUP for the highest participation level
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for The Madeira Fund was awarded to the CLASS OF 1958.
’68 THE MADEIRA CUP for the most dollars raised for The Madeira Fund was awarded to the CLASS OF 1968.
RECIPIENT OF THE 2018 LOUISE WHEELOCK WILLSON ’48, OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD JOAN HULME PERERA ’58 has
enthusiastically held the role of class agent for countless years, and always rolls up her sleeves to help with her class reunions and regional events. She goes the extra mile to share relevant campus news with her classmates and never forgets to remind them why Madeira’s mission is so important. Without her inspirational voice, Madeira and the class of 1958 would not be the success it is today.
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M I L E S TO N E S BIRTHS 1996 A son, Rhy Seren, on February 2, 2018 to Jaylaan Ahmad-Llewellyn 2000 A daughter, Mary Emmaline, on November 20, 2017 to Catherine Ickes Rottinghaus
A daughter, Lillian Jean, on January 31, 2018 to Carolyn Weger
2002 A son, Barrett Jeffrey Weir, on February 7, 2018 to Kate Wisniewski Weir
D E AT H S 1941 Vivien Elmslie, April 4, 2017 Anne Hale Johnson, January 18, 2018 1942 Sally Whitney Pillsbury, February 5, 2018 1943 Mary Elizabeth Simmons Ford, January 12, 2018 1946 Phyllys Betts Fleming, March 12, 2018 1947 Dora Shaw Neidecker, January 7, 2018 1948 Signa Lynch Read, February 24, 2018 Hannah Daniel Scanlon, January 13, 2018 1950 Sally Strayer De Witt, February 22, 2018
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Anne passed away on January
1952 Katrina Seipp Chamberlin, December 21, 2017
18, 2018 in Bethesda, MD.
1953 Ceci Dickson Banner, October 9, 2017
Anne was a boarding student
Sandra Fitzpatrick Johnson, January 16, 2018 1956 Caroline Hibbard Buckler, December 27, 2017 1958 Martha Rulon Frazier, March 14, 2018 1961 Barbara Ruth Lindsay, January 15, 2018
from Rochester, NY and a member of the Red Team. A champion of Madeira, Anne held many volunteer positions, ranging from serving on
1963 Priscilla Pace von Matthiessen, December 6, 2017
Madeira’s Board of Trustees
1969 Josephine Ingrid Raysor, April 2018
to acting as a Class Agent
1976 Catherine Bedell Reynolds, December 11, 2017
as well as Reunion Committee
1980 LeeAnn Fisher Fuerniss, June 15, 2017 1982 Anne “Wendy’ Pepper, November 12, 2017
Member. Anne was awarded Madeira’s Alumna Recognition Award on May 13, 2016.
1992 Buckley Kuhn Fricker, December 22, 2017
FA C U LT Y/ S TA F F Nancy Brock Beck taught dance from 1943–1946 died in February 2018. SPRING/SUMMER 2018 MADEIRA TODAY 39