SANFORD Magazine-Winter 2013

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Become Sanford Parents

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A Message from the Head of School:

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Dear Parents, Alumni, & Friends: A common refrain we hear from guests who visit Sanford’s campus for the first time is, “Wow, I never knew this beautiful school was back here!” Dozens of times I have heard a version of this statement, often from lifelong residents of Wilmington and even neighbors who live right here in Hockessin.

When I arrived in 2011, Sanford was described as a “hidden gem” of our community. We are working hard to change this perception.

Contents 1 Sanford Alumni Become Sanford Parents 8 The Arts at Sanford 12 Fall & Winter Highlights 16 Meet the Newest Members of Our Board of Trustees 17 Spotlight on Athletics 20 Connecting with Our Community 28 Alumni Notes

Staff Editor Cheryl Fleming Contributing Editor Theresa Medoff Contributors Cecilia Baum Merrilee Mose Janice Payne Jackie Pitts ’55 Karen Riordan Joan Samonisky Loren Yates h

Photography Alex Ball Skip Cook Doug Filak Jim Graham Photography Michael Gunselman Lifetouch Patrick Martin Jen Nightengale ’82 Yvonne Sanders Sanford Yearbook Staff Graphic Design Kedash Design h

Communications Office Sanford School 6900 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 302.239.5263 communications@sanfordschool.org www.sanfordschool.org On the cover: Sanford alumni children (clockwise from top left) Kyle Oberle, Amelia Kopp, Philip Donahue, Max Congo, Wyatt Conly, and Riley Wohlman connect in Stephen May Hall.

The feedback we receive from our parents and alumni is consistently positive and reaffirms that Sanford continues to live our motto: No Talent Lies Latent. Our challenge is and will continue to be getting this message out to the greater community and our future generations of prospective parents.

Last year, our leadership team crafted a multi-pronged marketing plan, the first in our school’s history that would enable us to spread the word about Sanford’s exceptional program.

First, we wanted to actively bring families who don’t attend Sanford to campus. Sanford has partnered with Piedmont Baseball and Hockessin Soccer through sponsorship and field usage for their youth teams. Hockessin Soccer Club held their Spooktacular youth tournament at Sanford in October, and hundreds of athletes spent a beautiful fall day at Sanford. Similarly, Sanford hosted the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Pancakes for Parkinson’s event in September, and the Second Annual Back-2-School Wig Out brought many visitors to our athletic center this fall. These events showcase the best of Sanford— both in spirit and locale.

Secondly, we needed to jazz up our marketing materials and publications. In the last 12 months, Sanford has launched a much overdue new website, added full color to our publications, and created a school Facebook page. In addition, Sanford has designed and implemented a new school logo—one which honors the tradition and legacy of our school and speaks to the freshness and vibrancy of the Sanford of today.

Finally, we asked our parents to take an active role in promoting the great work happening at Sanford.

Word of mouth continues to be our very best marketing tool. Each year, dozens of families come to us specifically because friends, neighbors, and coworkers recommend Sanford.

While marketing our school is vitally important, it pales in comparison to the real work and mission of Sanford School: delivering great educational experiences for our students. Just as we are uncovering the “hidden gem” that is Sanford, we are also polishing that gem, and making certain that our programs are engaging, richer, and meeting the needs of our students.

This year, we have:

• Added a Mac media lab to our upper school to complement the full radio studio

• Enhanced the profile of our college counseling office

• Added science offerings in the lower and upper schools

• Begun planning for a campus-wide wireless network in 2013

• Improved technology in our three divisions.

Our alumni, families and students have known that Sanford has been a “gem” for over 80 years. I look forward to making our school shine even brighter in the coming years—and I also look forward to the day when visitors can’t say, “I never knew Sanford was back here.”

Mark J. Anderson

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Sanford Alumni Become Sanford Parents

By Theresa Gawlas Medoff

elly McNutt Donahue ’86 remembers distinctly the day her son, Philip, now 15, first visited Sanford as a prospective student. He was already enrolled elsewhere at a preschool for three-year-olds, but he wasn’t enjoying school as much as Donahue had hoped. “Every day he would cling to me and he didn’t want to go in to school,” she says. When Philip visited Sanford’s junior kindergarten, she was prepared for more of the same, but this time it was different. “He was only supposed to stay for a few hours, but he was so immersed in what they were doing that he ended up spending the whole day there.”

Large photo above: While Matthew Stein (right) enjoys the technology that Sanford offers, he also benefits from community collaboration with friends like Steven Wolhar.

Above right: Like son Matthew, Mike Stein ’86 reaped the rewards of individual attention from Sanford faculty members.

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he Donahues were already leaning toward Sanford, but Philip’s visit made the choice obvious. “Sending him to Sanford instead of another school felt like the difference between leaving him with my mother or sending him to day care,” Donahue says.

“Sanford felt like home.”

Today, Philip is a ninth grader at Sanford and still happily immersed. He recently completed that challenging first trimester of upper school, and stayed busy preparing for and performing in the school’s production of The Sound of Music, in which he played Friedrich. He also sings in the chorus and plays tennis.

“Sanford is like my second home,” Philip says. “I really like the feeling of community here—not just community, of family. From the moment I could comprehend the idea, I realized that Sanford can welcome anyone as its own.

I really like that you can be yourself and feel accepted by everyone.”

Philip’s sister, Patsy, followed in his footsteps and is now a sixth grader at Sanford. Kelly says she knows she made the right schooling decision, particularly when she sees the difference in what her children are learning compared to the work being done by their friends who attend other schools. “The school work Philip and Patsy are doing is at another, higher level,” says Donahue, “and I’m thrilled with the extracurricular activities at Sanford, too.”

In the Know Parents seeking a school for their child typically attend open houses and talk with administrators, teachers and other parents. Those who grew up in the northern Delaware and surrounding areas have an extra resource—they can draw on Kelly and friends support a Sanford athletic event in the 1980s.

Philip and Patsy, with mom and dad, show their Sanford spirit.

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their own school experiences. And for many Sanford alumni, that knowledge makes Sanford the natural choice.

“I love Sanford, and I always said that I want my kids to go there,” says Jaime Corrado Kopp ’96, whose daughter, Amelia, is a first grader at Sanford. “I attended Sanford since third grade and I had an amazing experience there. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t do it any differently,” Kopp says.

“I can’t tell you how much Amelia has grown at Sanford just with her reading capability. She’s very happy there.”

Kopp’s sentiments are shared by other Sanford alumni: They value the education they received at Sanford, and they want the same for their own children. “Sanford was a wonderful experience for me. I’m always singing Sanford’s praises because of what it did for my life,” says Nai-te Watson ’89, now a vice president in the private bank at J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware.

Watson had attended public school through eighth grade, and then transferred to Sanford for upper school. He noticed differences immediately, most especially in how much the teachers cared about every student. “They really cared about you as people—socially and emotionally, not just academically,” Watson says. “My teachers pushed me and showed me that I could achieve more than I ever realized.”

Watson played basketball at Sanford, and he says that Coach Stan Waterman always stressed to players that they were scholar-athletes, and that school was most important.

Troy Grandel ’80 likewise says he set his sights higher because of his experience at Sanford, and his education fully prepared him to reach those goals, he adds. “I wouldn’t have gone to law school if Sanford hadn’t prepared me so well for college,” says Grandel, who teaches political science, business law and English in the legal studies program at Wilmington University.

His three children and his stepson have all attended Sanford: Katharine Grandel ’09, Eileen Grandel ’10, David Wang ’11 and Sam Grandel, a twelfth grader. Grandel says they have all expressed satisfaction with how well Sanford prepared them for college. Katharine, in fact, is managing to hold down a full-time job while simultaneously attending the University of Delaware full time.

“Sanford was a great school when I went there, and it’s even better now. It’s so much better than the public schools in the area,” Troy adds. As a professor at Wilmington University, he sees many students from other schools entering college

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“Sanford is like my second home,” says Philip Donahue. “I really like the feeling of community here— not just community, of family.

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Left: Sarah Watson ’85 is confident that Mae (shown here) and her sister, Zoë, will benefit from an exceptional Sanford education.

Above: Mae Watson feels “right at home” in our lower school.

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The following alumni, whose names are listed in bold, chose Sanford for their children.

Jim Alexander ’61 Peter ’86 Steve Altshuler ’74 Kyle ’06 Matt ’03 Ernest (Trippi) Congo ’89 Max ’19 Morgan ’23 Brian Conly (attended Sanford JK–3rd) Wyatt ’26 Martina Cajnar Crompton ’74 Hans ’10 Susan DiFellice ’75AA Jeff Winnington ’04 Domenic DiUbaldo ’94 Sophia ’20 Domenic ’22 Guiseppe (Joey) ’26 Kelly Donahue ’86 Phil ’16 Patsy ’19 Troy Grandel ’80 Katharine ’09 Eileen ’10 David Wang ’11 Sam ’13 Bob Keener ’67 Doug ’92 Tony Knisely ’74 Nate ’07 Ben ’06 Jaime Kopp ’96 Amelia ’24 Bob Moor ’63AA Marilyn ’02 Tera Mountain ’84 Ryan ’16 Jennifer Nightengale ’82 J.T. Pembroke ’09 Jill Pembroke ’13 Jennifer Oberle-Howard ’91 Kyle ’13 Cynthia Rasemas ’77 Jeremy ’24

Patti Reynolds ’76 Kaiti ’06 Kelly ’08 Nate ’14 Bill Rickards Matt ’91 Sharon Rubin ’80 Alexandra ’13 Serena ’17 Keith Russell ’89 Ryan ’19 Scott Sherr ’87AA Cameron ’24 Dora Simpson ’47AA Bill ’72 Parviz Sorouri ’47 Bijan ’77 Kayvan ’79 Andrea Sorouri Clare ’88 Michael Stein ’86 Matthew ’23 Sandra Sweet ’83 David Porter ’00 Laura (Beth) Taylor ’86 Dylan Stracke ’13 Marcus Thompson ’85 Marcus ’10 Nicholas ’21 Sarah Watson ’85 Mae ’21 Zoe ’21 Nai-te Watson ’89 Nai-te ’23 Clifton (Cliff) Wise ’84 Haley ’20 Clifton ’25 Adam Wohlman ’93 Riley ’17 Scarlett ’23 Suzanne Wonders ’71 Brice ’03 Rich Yates ’58 Rich Yates, Jr. ’78AA Kathy ’81 Richard (Rich) Yates, Jr. ’78AA Nicole ’05 AA Tyler ’11 Brogan ’21 Braden ’25

Individual Above: Seniors Sam Grandel and Jillian Pembroke collaborate on a project in Irene S. du Pont Library.

Left: During his student years at Sanford, Troy Grandel ’80 participated in the Radio and Chess clubs.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.

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unprepared to succeed. He’s happy that his children had the chance for a better academic experience.

Grandel’s children had been at public school before they transferred to Sanford back in 2005, when Katharine was in ninth grade. It was her teacher in the public school who suggested that Katharine would be more challenged academically at Sanford, Grandel recalls. He adds that he would have moved his children to Sanford sooner, but with four children he feared he wouldn’t be able to afford the tuition. Sanford’s financial aid program made it possible.

Individual Attention, High Standards When it was time for Adam Wohlman ’96 to send his daughter Riley to school, he and his wife, Megan, tried the public schools at first. It took only a year before they decided they wanted something better for their daughter, who is now an eighth grader at Sanford. “We first looked at Sanford because of the wonderful experience I had there. I was able to take advanced courses and get individual attention from great teachers,” says Wohlman, executive news producer for the 11 o’clock news at CBS-3. Wohlman says he even got his start in broadcasting at Sanford when he was asked to be an announcer for the upper school basketball games.

“When we visited, we fell in love with lower school, with the atmosphere and the nurturing. We loved the fact that the teaching is individualized, and that it’s not the rigid desk learning you find at other schools.”

With a successful lower and middle school experience as a foundation, Riley plans to continue on to upper school.

Riley’s younger sister, Scarlet, is a second grade student at Sanford. The two girls have very different personalities and learning styles, Wohlman says, but Sanford’s individualized approach has suited both well.

Scarlet Wohlman (right) enjoys a moment with her friend Katarina Swann.

Right: Adam Wohlman ’96 had his first big break in broadcasting at Sanford.

What stands out about Sanford for Mike Stein ’86 and his wife, Karen, parents of second grader Matthew, is the way that Sanford engages students on an individual level. “Both Karen and I are committed to making sure we lay a solid foundation for learning and future success,” says Mike.

Matthew particularly enjoys the technology that is used in the classroom. That, combined with the ways he is encouraged to engage with teachers and peers and to explore diverse subjects, is developing Matthew into an active learner who loves school, Stein says.

Tera Gilston Mountain ’84 works in risk management and governance at financial services corporation Citi. She says her Sanford teachers made a personal connection with her and pushed her to do her best. “Sanford was a place where you

“When we visited, we fell in love with lower school, with the atmosphere and the nurturing. We loved the fact that the teaching is individualized, and that it’s not the rigid desk learning you find at other schools,” says Adam Wohlman’96.

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could figure out your talents and develop them. I had the academic challenge, the ability to participate because of the small classes, and the opportunity to play sports.”

Tera’s son Ryan is the third generation in her family at Sanford.

Her father, Gerald Gilston, attended what was then Sunny Hill School for grades one to eight. Mountain and her husband, Joseph, decided to send Ryan to Sanford last year, as he was entering eighth grade.

“As we watched him go through [his previous] school, we asked, ‘Is there a better place for him?’ And I knew we needed to look at Sanford,” Mountain says. “Now that he’s there, he’s learning that it’s okay to talk to teachers and that teachers care about him. He hadn’t had that experience before of the teachers being so approachable.”

To help Ryan make the transition to the more challenging academics at Sanford, Middle School Math Instructor Bruce Pill worked with him over the summer between grades 7 and 8 so that he would be ready to enter the Algebra I class with his eighth grade peers at Sanford.

“One of the things that Sanford does very well is integrate the education from one grade to the next, taking students from a very young age to college-ready as a senior,” says Sharon Gore Rubin ’80, mother of Alex, grade 12, and Serena, grade 8. Rubin says she has seen her daughters develop their study habits, time management skills and work ethic during their years at Sanford. Both began at Sanford in kindergarten.

She also has been impressed with the performing arts program at Sanford. “The members of the music department bring talent and passion to their work. They set very high standards, and they deliver.” Both Rubin girls have been active in music and theater.

“One cannot re-do education,” says Jennifer Oberle-Howard ’91.

“We need to give our children the best foundation we can.”

Oberle-Howard’s son, Kyle Oberle, now a Sanford senior, has The Rubin family (from left to right): Sydney ’11, Ed, Serena ’17, Sharon ’80, and Alex ’13.

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attended throughout upper school. Next year Oberle-Howard plans to send her son, William, to Sanford as well.

Oberle-Howard says she herself was the type of child who would tend to “hang behind the curtains a bit,” but that her Sanford teachers encouraged her to believe in herself. She also appreciated the school’s sports requirement because it forced her to try sports she would not have without a bit of a push.

Oberle-Howard ended up playing basketball and lacrosse and participating in winter weightlifting throughout upper school.

She was also active in Math Club and Key Club and was even named State Volunteer of the Year twice by the Kiwanis.

“Sanford was like a second home to me. I had so many opportunities I would not have had otherwise, and there were so many things I was encouraged to try,” she says.

During Kyle’s years at Sanford, she has seen the same increase in self-esteem in Kyle, who sings in the chorus and vocal ensemble, runs cross country and winter track, and plays lacrosse. “He has become so much more confident,” she says.

“Sanford made a huge impact on my life,” Oberle-Howard adds. “It exposed me to so many great ideas and people. I want my kids to have that same feeling of belonging and inclusion, that same sense of community that I had.”

The Sanford Family Many Sanford alumni-parents say they value that sense of community they felt during their time as students and now as parents. Wohlman describes the day he and his wife first visited Sanford. “We were taking a tour of Stephen May Hall, and we passed by [the late] Mrs. Vermeychuk’s room. She hadn’t seen me since I was in college, but she stopped her class to come out and say hello. That impressed me and my wife, who had had no previous experience with Sanford.”

Other alumni likewise note that some of the teachers they had at Sanford are still teaching and coaching today. But even the newer teachers, they add, have that same passion for teaching, the same concern for their students, and the same commitment to the Sanford motto, No Talent Lies Latent.

“When I think of Sanford, I think of home, and that’s the one thing that has endured for me from being a student to an alumna and now to a parent,” Donahue says. “That’s the value of Sanford in my mind—the academics and all the wonderful ways the school prepares its students for life, yes—but most of all that feeling of belonging.”

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Why did they choose Sanford for their children?

Marcus Thompson ’85:

Patti Reynolds ’76:

Clifton Wise ’84:

Jen Nightengale ’82:

As someone who attended Sanford for 14 years, I knew first-hand that Sanford would provide a quality education and nurturing environment for my children. My confidence that Sanford would prepare them for their endeavors in college and beyond made choosing my alma mater an easy decision. I knew from the time my sons were born that they would be Sanford lifers.

I sent my children to Sanford because I felt it was a place where they would always feel safe and comfortable to be themselves and achieve their goals. Driving in the entrance always feels like you’re coming home.

I chose Sanford for my daughter, Haley and my son, Clifton III, so that they can grow up in a school community that looks out for them as individuals and helps them to aspire to be the very best students and citizens. Sanford exemplifies the type of school that educators, politicians, professionals, and many others desire for their children. I’m glad that my children have the opportunity to be a part of this extraordinary community.

It was at Sanford that I feel I became the best that I could be, at that point in my life. I wanted to give my children the same opportunity that I had—to become their best in a warm and accepting environment.

The Thompsons—Marcus, Jr. ’11, Nicholas, and Marcus, Sr. ’85— consider Sanford a second home.

The Reynolds’ family celebrates during Nate’s Eagle Scout ceremony in the fall of 2012. Sanford’s picturesque campus provided a beautiful setting for Nate’s Court of Honor.

Jen and her children, Jillian and J.T. Pembroke, were featured on the cover of SANFORD magazine in 2007.

belonging The Wise family enjoys a story in the Hammonds Library.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.

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he Sanford Repertory Theatre Company presented Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, November 2nd and 3rd, in Geipel Auditorium. Shakespeare’s comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves, was directed by Tori Healy and produced by Performing Arts Chairperson Clint Williams. A gifted cast and crew of upper school students, parents, and volunteers combined their talents to bring Shakespeare to the Sanford stage.

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s a n f or d 1. The three tricksters, Fabian (Emily Malafronti), Sir Toby (Gregory Wolf), and Sir Andrew (Philip Donahue), watch Malvolio (Benson Cook, not shown) read a letter that was planted to make a fool out of him.

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2. In the middle of the night, Feste the Fool (Mary Mecca), Sir Andrew (Philip Donahue), and Sir Toby (Gregory Wolf) awaken the household with spirited songs.

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3. The Sea Captain (Shannon Babcock) offers help to the shipwrecked Viola (Anna Filak).

4. Olivia (Valerie Medoff) is not amused with the foolishness of the events.

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5. As all the confusion is just being explained, Sir Toby (Gregory Wolf) and Sir Andrew (Philip Donahue) enter with bumps to the head, and Feste the Fool (Mary Mecca), Viola (Anna Filak), Orsino (Christopher Malafronti), Antonio (Jordan McMillan), and The Guard (Stephanie Br端ckner) watch with worry.

6. Maria (Cristina Riegel) and Sir Toby (Gregory Wolf) con Feste the Fool (Mary Mecca) into taking part in their foolery by impersonating Sir Topas the Curate to convince Malvolio that he has gone crazy.

7. Antonio (Jordan McMillan) and Sebastian (Trevor Long) speak about being shipwrecked for days.

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8. Orsino (Christopher Malafronti) confronts his new page Cesario, who is in actuality Viola (Anna Filak), while his other servants (Rebecca Goodier, Stephanie Br端ckner, and Shannon Babcock) watch.

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the arts at Students Shine in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Program

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n February, more than 40 students were honored with Scholastic Art & Writing awards during a ceremony in Dover, Delaware.

Senior Nick Meehan, who plans to attend the Rhode Island School of Design in the fall of 2013, received ten visual art awards including a Gold Key for his portfolio.

Senior Danny Coburn, accepted to Harvard for the fall of 2013, won a Silver Key writing award for his poem “The Spider” and an honorable mention certificate for his personal essay “Red Chair.”

Above: Gold Key award winner Caroline Cook, Self Portrait, Mixed Media Right: Honorable Mention winner Katie Curran, Sunday Still Life, Drawing

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Left: Nick Meehan’s Subterranean is one of the photographs in his Gold Key Art Portfolio.

Below: Honorable Mention winner Abby Wahl, Undescribed Emotion, Mixed Media

Student Award Title of Work Caroline Cook Gold Key Self Portrait Gold Key A Nun Describing Ornithology Breanna Light Nick Meehan Gold Key Alter Ego Gravitational

Under Pressure

Confines Of Loneliness

Silver Key The Slaughterhouse

Time To Sleep

Lunar Isolation Generation

Honorable Mention Alumination Alex Rubin Silver Key Carrot Top Paige Bobka Honorable Mention Self Portrait In Green Howie Chen Honorable Mention In Thought Katie Curran Honorable Mention Sunday Still Life

Pixel Pause Ivana Gatica Honorable Mention Intertwined Mathilde Terrasse Honorable Mention Moon Dance Abby Wahl Honorable Mention Undescribed Emotion

Category Mixed Media Fashion Drawing Drawing Drawing Photography Art Portfolio Drawing Painting Digital Art Photography Photography Photography Painting Digital Art Drawing Digital Art Fashion Painting Mixed Media

Writing Award Winners 2013

Silver Key winner Alex Rubin, Carrot Top, Photography

Student Award Title of Work Category Danny Coburn Silver Key The Spider Poetry

Honorable Mention Red Chair Personal Essay/Memoir Our middle school writers performed exceptionally well this year, with 33 students being named Scholastic winners.

Gold Key Goodbye Home, Sweet, Home Personal Essay/Memoir Susanna Casini Kimberly Riordan Gold Key Is The Electoral College Redundant?

Persuasive Writing Haley Baker Silver Key Reality Personal Essay/Memoir Maude Ceruso Silver Key One New Year’s Eve Short Story Olivia Civiletti Silver Key I Hate Mondays Science Fiction/Fantasy Elijah Dockery Silver Key Chris “cp3” Paul Journalism Lexi Flesch Silver Key A Summer To Remember Personal Essay/Memoir Maddie Gamble Silver Key Woman Of The Oval Office Persuasive Writing Fiona Jicha Silver Key My Kingdom Of Red And Gold Poetry Diana Rios Silver Key A Woman’s Right To Choose Persuasive Writing MacKenzie Trexler Silver Key Reasons Personal Essay/Memoir Zachary Burcham Honorable Mention The Good Ol’ Days Short Story Lily Connolly Honorable Mention Learning To Fly Personal Essay/Memoir Honorable Mention My Favorite Vacation Personal Essay/Memoir Mia Dicamillo Ryan Friedman Honorable Mention Flat Tax Persuasive Writing Thomas Gluodenis Honorable Mention Playing Sin City Short Story Russell Green Honorable Mention Kai’s Life Flash Fiction Pranav Jain Honorable Mention Wandering Off Personal Essay/Memoir Kendya Kennedy Honorable Mention Who Am I? Short Story Carter Klassman Honorable Mention Life Experiences Humor Chaz Knox Honorable Mention Carmelo “Melo” Anthony Journalism Seth Kreidel Honorable Mention What If The World Was Made Out Of Cheese?

Flash Fiction William Landis Honorable Mention Cold by the Fire Flash Fiction Haris Nashed Honorable Mention Pro-Choice Persuasive Writing Christopher Pape Honorable Mention Transportation Safety Persuasive Writing Serena Rubin Honorable Mention The World As I, Flawed By Design, Imperfect By Nature Poetry Megan Snyder Honorable Mention The Atlantis Personal Essay/Memoir Nik Steiner Honorable Mention A Life Changing Experience Personal Essay/Memoir Sami Weinstein Honorable Mention An Unforgettable Trip Personal Essay/Memoir Marcus Whipple Honorable Mention Waste Persuasive Writing Diana Whitcomb Honorable Mention Fall Or Fly Personal Essay/Memoir Nisha Yeleswaram Honorable Mention Night Life/ The Ghost Poetry Bradley Zabel Honorable Mention Culture-shock Personal Essay/Memoir

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Fall & Winter Highlights Danny Coburn was named a finalist in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Danny’s selection

Danny Coburn

qualifies him to join other academically talented high school seniors for the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition in which 8,300 scholarships, worth more than $32 million, will be offered in the spring.

Four members of the Class of 2013— Nick Meehan, Weston Schlack, Gregory Wolf, and Megan Yung—were named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition.

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Sanford Head of School Mark Anderson

was interviewed on Executive Leaders Radio. Executive Leaders Radio is dedicated to honoring individuals who have risen to leadership roles through hard work and dedication. This highly popular radio program shares the stories and wisdom of leaders like Mark with a diverse listener audience. One of the program’s goals is to help others achieve success in leadership positions.

The late Chip MacKelcan, former head of Sanford School, was honored posthumously with the 2012 Founder’s Day award. Sanford presents this award annually to a member of the community who has made a lasting contribution to the life of the school in the spirit of our founder, Ellen Q. Sawin. Chip’s wife, Debbie MacKelcan, accepted the award from Head of School Mark Anderson.

Above, left to right: Nick Meehan, Weston Schlack, Gregory Wolf, and Megan Yung (From right) Founder’s Day speakers Stan Waterman and Jane McConnell congratulate Debbie MacKelcan.

achievement on college level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. Sanford’s 2012 AP Scholars were: Annie Baum ’12, Elizabeth Brown ’12, Alexandra Caulfield ’12, Zhengyi Chen ’12, Jae Woo Chung ’12, Danny Coburn ’13, Chas Frick ’12, Ocean Gibson ’12, Phoebe Hering ’12, Yaonan Huang ’12, Joshua Katz ’12, Megan Kozar ’13, Morgan Kozar ’12, Byron Lambrou ’12, Nick Meehan ’13, Maiya Nashed ’12, Samantha Noel ’12, Nataliya Prokhnevska ’12, Tian Qiu ’12, Cristina Riegel ’13, Caroline Ritter ’13, Sophie Ritter ’12, Weston Schlack ’13, Emily Widdoes ’12, Madelyn Wojnisz ’12, Gregory Wolf ’13, Matthew Yung ’12, and Megan Yung ’13.

Sanford hosted 14 teachers of English from Japan as part of an

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Twenty-eight students earned the designation of AP Scholar for their exceptional

educational exchange with the University of Delaware. During the professional development program, the Japanese educators observed Sanford students and teachers in classrooms. In addition, the visiting faculty members delivered presentations in all three divisions where students learned about several aspects of Japanese culture, including school life, traditional food and dress, children’s pasttimes, and martial arts.

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Athletics continued...

From Geipel to Carnegie Hall…Ryan John ’08 continued a journey that began with a strong

Three-season Sanford athlete Brett Humphreys committed to play lacrosse at Hood

Sanford foundation. A member of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Ryan’s 2012–2013 season included performances of Verdi’s Requiem and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Yannick NézetSéguin. Following performances at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, the ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall where they received a standing ovation.

College in Frederick, Maryland.

Sanford alum and University of Virginia student T.J. Potter ’11 received national and local

recognition when his UVA a capella group, The Hullabahoos, was featured in the movie Pitch Perfect and an episode of The Office.

Athletics Sanford hosted For the Love of the Game,

a free basketball skills and drills session for all non-high school age children. Sanford coaches Stan Waterman and Marcus Thompson, both of whom have led multiple state championship teams, were among the nine coaches leading this event.

Sophomore volleyball player Anneli Wingertz was named a News Journal/delawareonline

Athlete of the Week.

Sanford seniors Sabri Thompson and Johanna McMillan signed National Letters of Intent to

The boys’ basketball team won the championship in the National Division of the Josh Palmer Fund Elmira Holiday Inn Classic in New York. Tournament honors went to junior Todd Hughes who was named MVP, junior Anthony Mosley and senior Kyle Michael Rose who were selected for the All-Tournament team, and freshman Mikey Dixon who won The Sixth Man award.

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Third and fourth grade students were invited to participate in the 2012 Longwood Gardens Christmas Display by creating ornaments for the Children’s Tree Exhibit. Under the direction of faculty members Betty O’Regan and Nina Silverman, students created ornaments using a variety of artistic techniques.

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Sanford World Languages Chairperson Jane McConnell was named Teacher of the Year by the Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (DECTFL). The award is presented annually to honor and demonstrate appreciation to a Delaware World Language teacher for excellence in education.

play college basketball. A four-year varsity player, Sabri will continue his basketball career at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Johanna, a member of Sanford’s varsity team for four years, will play at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.

Lower school student Abby Krape dons a kimono.

Left: Sabri Thompson is interviewed

by WDEL’s Sean Greene.

Above: Johanna McMillan (center) joins Coach Thompson (back right) and her family.

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Fall & Winter Highlights Events The Sanford Sports Center set the scene for the Second Annual Incredible Back 2 School Wig Out, a fundraising event designed to support philanthropic efforts in our community. Sponsored by J. Christian Studio and hosted by Sanford, proceeds from this year’s event benefited Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.

From far left: Shannon and Keeleigh Babock, Cailin Conway, and Emma Colby enjoyed Wig Out activities.

The fourth annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s Event was a huge success on the Sanford

Sanford hosted a regional Junior FIRST LEGO League Event in the Sports Center. More than

campus. More than 1,000 people attended the breakfast on Saturday, September 22nd. Since 2009, Delaware Team Fox has raised nearly $300,000, benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

100 children from Sanford and other area schools participated in the program which is designed to build interest in science and engineering in children ages 6 through 9.

Delaware Governor Jack Markell (far left) was one of the griddlers who supported the effort.

Right: In addition to offering great pancakes, the event featured activities designed to entertain and educate guests.

Left and below: Junior First Lego League teams present models made of LEGO® elements with motorized moving parts to event judges.

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Guest Speakers The husband and wife team of Sal and Sheri Barbera read and discussed their new children’s book, Mary Elizabeth the Spotless Cow, during two assemblies in lower school.

Following the assemblies, students and families joined the Barberas for a meet and greet in the Lower School Lobby where copies of the book were available for the authors to sign.

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From far left: The Barberas delighted lower school children and then joined art instructor Nina Silverman and Head of Lower School Libbie Zimmer after the assemblies.

Broadway and film star Lisa Howard returned to our campus. Howard, who has served as an adjunct faculty instructor for Sanford for the past several years, ran individual coaching sessions with students and delivered a group presentation for the Upper School Chorus.

United States Senator Tom Carper, Delaware’s senior senator, visited campus. Senator Carper delivered a presentation covering U.S. History and government processes to fourth grade students in the Hammonds Library. During his remarks, the senator also shared facts about Delaware’s role in American history and the importance of serving others. Following the presentation, Senator Carper joined Head of School Mark Anderson and lower school faculty member Pat Martin for a brief tour which included Sanford’s sustainable garden.

Clockwise from top left: Marcelo Picinato talks with Senator Carper; Head of School Mark Anderson (rear, right) joins the senator and members of the fourth grade community; and Matthew Kedash thanks Senator Carper for visiting Sanford.

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Fall & Winter Highlights Community Service The Sanford Striders participated in the Jack Langseder 4evrSTRONG Foundation 5K in Wilmington, Delaware. Led by team captain Beth Kosinski, the group walked and ran at Rockford Park on Sept. 9th. Proceeds from the event provide funding for the fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer.

Far left: Lilly’s mother and Sanford faculty member Sue Bachtle, Carla Markell, Lilly, Governor Markell, Lilly’s grandmother (Kay Gibbons), and Lilly’s father (Dan Bachtle) gather following the ceremony.

Left: Lilly and her fellow volunteers proudly accept their award.

Fifth grader Lilly Bachtle was recognized by Delaware Governor Jack Markell. Lilly, who volunteers at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, was among the volunteers who received the 2012 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Meet the newest members of our Sanford’s Board of Trustees is comprised of a dynamic group of individuals who are committed to ensuring that Sanford remains a leader among independent schools. Meet our newest members of the Board of Trustees.

Holly Kalish: A resident of Avondale, Pennsylvania, Holly holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from the University of Delaware. An accomplished and industry-honored nurse practitioner, Holly is currently a full-time homemaker who has contributed her time, talent, and expertise to Sanford in countless ways. She has served as a homeroom parent, a Home & School grade representative, a parent ambassador, and member of several school committees including the Website Committee and the Board of Trustees’ Development Committee. Holly and her husband, Eric, have three children: Lindsay (8), Carson (5), and Morgan (3).

When she is fortunate enough to find free time, Holly enjoys running, cooking (a self-confessed “foodie”), reading, and spending time outdoors with her family. She looks forward to many future opportunities to continue to serve the Sanford community.

Judi Weinstein: Born and raised in Delaware, Judi spent 12 years at The Tatnall School and understands the value of an independent school education. A graduate of The University of Pennsylvania and The George Washington University, Judi managed a large dental practice in Washington, DC. After returning to Delaware and starting a family, Judi and her husband, Ed, became members of the Sanford community. Their two children (Alex ’13 and Sami ’17) are Sanford lifers. Judi has been actively involved in numerous aspects of the school, serving as the auction acquisitions chair for six years, a Home & School grade representative, a member of the Development Committee, a parent ambassador to new families, and an Admission Office guide. Judi’s most recent contribution is serving as the president of the Home & School Association.

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Spotlight on ATHLETICS

–Coach Jim Fischer

cross country

“I was impressed with the dedication, commitment, and improvement of our athletes.

Throughout the season, they worked hard to develop a sound understanding of their training and racing techniques.”

Cross Country Team Awards Captain: Megan Yung MVP: Girl–Lucy Benson, Boy–Ben Cook—Both recognized at the state banquet hosted at Padua Academy Coaches’ Award: Girl–Peyton Marcozzi, Boy–Justin Fleming Most Improved: Girls–Caroline Cook and Megan Kozar Boys–Caleb White and Jack Vander Laan Sportsmanship: Girl–Megan Kozar, Boy–Jack Vander Laan

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2012-2013 Fall Honors Volleyball 2nd Team All-Conference: Anneli Wingertz 3rd Team All-Conference: Mathilde Terrasse, Alex Rubin, Alexa Bradley Senior All-Star Game: Jill Pembroke, Alex Rubin, Mathilde Terrasse

Soccer 1st Team All-Conference: Danny Bloom 2nd Team All-Conference: Brett Humphreys, Erik Somerville Honorable Mention All-Conference: Nik Steiner, Chase Humphreys All-State Third Team: Danny Bloom Senior All-Star Game: Danny Bloom

Field Hockey 1st Team All-Conference: McKenzie Frederick, Carter Ayars 2nd Team All-Conference: Kira Stevens, Lisa Rocca, Paige Hublein Senior All-Star Game: Morgan Williams

FALL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Soccer: Will Campbell (Upper School), Ryan Friedman (Middle School) Field Hockey: Lisa Rocca (Upper School), Kimberly Riordan (Middle School) Volleyball: Brianna Wolfle (Upper School), Lily Connolly (Middle School) Cross Country: Megan Kozar, Jack Vander Laan (Upper School), Brendan Lamey (Middle School)

“Even when we were down by a few points late in a match, I knew our team would never give up.

It was that hustle and determination that led us to success this season.”

–Coach Kelley Gricol

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“As the soccer program continues to develop, the entire coaching staff was proud of the efforts of each individual player throughout the season. This was a team of championship young men, which is our ultimate goal as coaches.”

–Coach John Donecker

soccer “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.” Coach Katlin Harker says that this Henry Ford quote captures the team’s journey this past season.

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A Fall Full of Community Building Activities The Home and School Association had a busy fall. Parents kicked off the season with a baseball-themed parent social in the

Dining Hall. As Sanford parents snacked on hot dogs and traditional stadium fare, they met new parents and reconnected with friends. Events hosted throughout the fall by various classes continued to build a sense of community among Sanford families.

In October, Sanford’s parent organization hosted over 450 parents from local independent schools for a presentation by Dr. Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus. Dr. Mogel spoke on using Jewish teachings to instill resiliency in children of all ages.

On December 14 parents and students enjoyed Caroling in the Quad. After hot chocolate and singing, students hung mittens, gloves, and scarves on our tree for donation to local needy young people. Thank you to all the families who helped make the holidays brighter!

This year’s Home and School meetings have included enlightening presentations on the school’s study of homework, technology, communications and the college counseling process. A highlight of the May 21st meeting is a panel of young alumni who will discuss their Sanford experience. Free child care is provided in lower school.

Starting from top left: Our tree was trimmed with warmth from the Sanford community; Rosie Stevenson enjoys caroling; and carolers, led by a Sanford-scarved Vocal Ensemble, captured the spirit of the season.

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Laissez les bons temps rouler Dr. Mogel signed books and spoke with parents following her presentation.

Below: Head of School Mark Anderson welcomes guests to Sanford.

Let the Good Times Roll!

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arent volunteers are busy with preparations for this year’s auction, to be held April 27, 2013, at Deerfield Golf and Country Club. Like Mardi Gras, this is one of the biggest parties of the year. Grab your friends and plan to have a fun night out, while benefitting school-wide projects which include continued technology updates.

You can support the event by attending, donating, purchasing auction items, giving to the Gift Gallery, advertising in the catalog or buying raffle tickets. Items needed for the auction include services, gift certificates, tickets, and enjoyable experiences. The evening is a great way to support our students and have fun.

Invitations will be mailed in early March. You can also support the Gift Gallery and buy raffle tickets prior to the event. For more information, please contact the Development Office.

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Help Sanford Stay Strong Every gift to the Annual Fund makes a difference. Have you given?

The Annual Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of a Sanford education. The generosity of all those who have been touched by Sanford demonstrates to foundations and other funders that the school is on strong footing, an important factor when awarding grants to the school.

Participation in the Annual Fund by parents and alumni is ahead of last year. Help us keep up this momentum!

We are well on the way to our $400,000 goal, but we need your support to get there.

Your tax-deductible contribution directly supports Sanford’s academic, art, athletic and other exceptional educational programs. There are numerous ways to give, including:

• Sending a check or charging a gift to your credit card—there is a link on the website to allow you to

charge your gift online.

• Gifting highly appreciated securities—there may be numerous tax advantages to donating stock.

• Using matching gifts from your employer—Sanford qualifies for most corporate gift matches;

we can assist you with the application.

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• Donating your State Transportation Subsidy (Bus Refund) to the school.

Please help keep Sanford strong by making a gift today!

You may give online at www.sanfordschool.org.

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Annual Fund Leadership Party 2012 Mark and Nicol Anderson (left) hosted this year’s Leadership Party at

Arunchala, their home on the Sanford campus. Nearly 100 guests attended the event in recognition of our fundraising success, which included: • 28 new leadership donors • 81% Annual Fund participation.

Party-goers experienced a beautiful fall evening with fabulous food, great company and stellar entertainment from sophomore Asia DeShields, who entertained guests with a vocal performance of “Summertime.”

Left: Leadership donors mingled on the patio before gathering inside Arunchala where they were thanked

by Mark Anderson and Board of Trustees President Tom Allingham.

Below: Tiffany and Jeff Friedman were among the honored guests.

Sanford parents Adam and Jen Oberle-Howard ’91 join Blair and Charlie Fleischmann.

Left: Asia DeShields was awesome.

Board member Gregg Somerville and his wife, Lydia Cox, enjoyed the evening.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.

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Sanford goes to the Big Apple!

Nearly 50 Sanford alumni joined Mark Anderson and the Development Office for a gathering in New

York City on October 25th. Alums from the past fifty years had a chance to connect with other alumni living in and around the city, while celebrating their Warrior pride. Current and former teachers attending included: Lloyd Johns, Lisa Nowicki, Jackie Pitts and Stan Waterman.

Here are a few of the faculty members and alumni who attended the New York gathering.

Check out more photos on the Sanford Alumni Office facebook page.

Hurricane Sandy Relief Drive In the spirit of the holiday season, local independent schools came together to partner in a relief drive for those affected by

Hurricane Sandy. Collections ran the week of December 10th, and were delivered to an Occupy Sandy site on December 21st.

The Development Office is most grateful for our community’s support, as we gathered nearly 30 boxes of much-needed supplies for those who are still suffering from this disaster.

Above: Senior Ian Prescott donated his time to support the relief effort.

Left: Brett Humphreys, Eric Cecil, Chase Humphreys, and Zoe Zabel helped prepare items for transport.

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homecoming 2012

Sanford’s 2012 Homecoming Celebration Sanford celebrated Homecoming 2012 on Friday, September 28th and Saturday, September 29th. Special events, most

of which are sponsored by our Development Office, included a luncheon to honor Chip Mayo for his 35 years of service to Sanford, the Alumni Awards ceremony, student and alumni athletic events, and an all-year reunion dinner which featured reunion celebrations from five to sixty-seven years! Here are a few of the people who made Homecoming 2012 a memorable celebration.

Alumni award winners Joining Mark Anderson (center) are Alumni Award winners Danny Seymour ’67, Jen Nightengale ’82, Pam Dixon Ventola ’97, and John McVaugh ’67.

Clockwise from left: Sandy Seymour Dudley ’65, Janet Squires, and Toi Chambers; Dave Pollard ’77, Tina Burkert, Andy Burkert ’77, Sallie Conner Rush ’78, Umbert Pomilio ’79, and David Yearsley ’79; Brade Gadebusch ’72, Andi Martin ’71, Cynthia Martin ’77, and Howie Greenblatt ’72; Pam Dixon Ventola ’97 with her husband and son; and Sharon Democker ’77 AA, Ann Shurts Tatlock ’77, and Jackie Pitts ’55.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the people in the photographs are identified from left to right.

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Chip Mayo Luncheon From left to right: Sanford Athletic Director Joan Samonisky shares memories; Assistant Athletic Director Stan Waterman congratulates Chip; and the Mayo family celebrates during the luncheon held in honor of Chip’s retirement from Sanford.

Community Events Left: The pie eating contest is always a hit.

Below: Cheerleaders Steven Wolhar and Scarlet Wohlman rally the Warriors.

Clockwise from above: Our dinosaur friend shows Sanford spirit; Helena Coker and Morgan Congo check out their painted faces; and Libbie Zimmer and Finley Anderson are ready for the Warrior Fun Run.

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These Warriors are ready for battle!

Alumni field hockey players always stick with it.

Alumni soccer players never throw in the towel during their annual competition.

Senior captains of this year’s Sanford team celebrate during the state championship banner raising ceremony.

Alumni basketball players look ready to tip-off again following Friday night’s game.

Right: Young Warriors create a tunnel for the 3-Peat state championship basketball team.

Paris Waterman ’07 returned from Washington, D.C. to play in the alumni game.

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Save the Date for our 2013 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Friday, September 27 th & Saturday, September 28 th

If your graduation year ends in a 3 or 8, please contact the Development Office at development@sanfordschool.org to help coordinate your 2013 class reunion!

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Stephanie Tramdack Cash ’68 told us that she and her husband Richard have jumped into oyster farming with both feet! She said, “The baby oysters are growing fast!” Stephanie also continues to be very busy as a translator.

After learning to scuba dive during a vacation to the Dominican Republic with his daughter Emily in 2009, Ashton Aiken ’82 fell in love with scuba diving and last fall enrolled in Caribbean Dive College in the Dominican Republic for the months of November through December

and February through March. He completed PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, First Response CPR, AED and primary and secondary medical care, and the Divemasters certifications. This past November he returned and completed the PADI Assistant instructor certification. In January Ashton went back to the Dominican Republic for a nine-week stay to complete the PADI Instructors course and exams and five specialty instructor ratings. Ashton enjoys making videos and taking many underwater photographs.

Over the holidays a small group of alumni connected for a mini-reunion!

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The class of 1977 joined together at the all-reunion dinner held in Stephen May last fall at Homecoming. Pictured left to right are David Zinder, Joanie Hays Rhyne, John France, Ann Shurts Tatlock, Sharon DeMocker, Mike Stape, Annie Cajnar Lester and Bijan Sorouri.

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1. Rich Weaver ’90, Nai-te Watson ’89 and Keith Russell ’89 2. Devon Morrow ’89 3. Trippi Congo ’89 and Laura Sullivan-Holland ’89 4. Eric Williams ’88, Cheryl Phillips-Hanulik ’88, Keith Dunning ’89 and Cheryl’s husband, Ron 5. Jen Oberle-Howard ’91, Nici Crego ’91 AA and Eric Williams ’88 There was also a Homecoming after-party. Pictured above, left to right, are Bijan Sorouri, John France, Sharon deMocker, Ann Shurts Tatlock, David Pollard, David Zinder, Mike Stape, Joanie Hayes Rhyne, Annie Cajnar Lester, Andy Burkert and Umbert Pomillio.

6. Rich Weaver ’90 and Jen Oberle-Howard ’91

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Jen Oberle-Howard ’91 along with her sisters Sara Oberle Boyle ’86 and April Oberle Hayden ’88 gathered for some family photos at Sara’s house in Westfield, MA.

Brad Hammonds ’94 and Paul Biancaniello ’95 have recently started work on the creation of a new consumer research and marketing company. They started as a health and wellness company and are pivoting away from that endeavor. “It’s really exciting!” Brad tells us.

Andrew Sommerlatte ’03 dropped by to visit. He has just successfully completed a tour in Guam and is about to be deployed to Bahrain. He is now a lieutenant in Navy Intelligence.

Claire Kinnard ’05 graduated last May from West Chester University with a master’s in social work and

is working as a youth counselor for a non-profit organization, George Junior Republic.

Virginia Brown ’06 graduated in June with an MS in soil science from North Carolina State University and successfully defended her thesis work on urban storm water management and remediating soils after construction. In May 2012 she accepted a position as a soil scientist/environmental specialist with Burns & McDonnell, an engineering firm based out of Kansas City, Missouri. Virginia drove to Kansas City with her belongings and her horse Todd in late July.

Nick Cochran ’06 and his wife Cordelia are both first lieutenants in the United States Army and were married on August 3, 2012. The alumni photo features: Cristina Cochran ’03, Nate Knisely ’07, Lt. Nicholas Cochran ’06, Ben Knisely ’06, Michael Pietruczenia ’06, and Alyssa Schultheis ’03.

Remember John Lippincott ’06?

He’s also known as Johnny Duke, a member of the Country Music Awardwinning band Little Big Town. Congratulations to John who has pursued his individual path and passions…and found success as a musician and recording artist.

Submit Alumni Notes to: Alumni Notes, Sanford School 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 or email: alumni@sanfordschool.org

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes On October 20, 2012 Jill Levinson ’03 married her husband Dennis Shields at a private estate in Queenstown, Maryland. Lauren Autenrieth ’03 was a bridesmaid, and Andrew Levinson ’98 was a groomsman. They honeymooned in Australia and Bora Bora in January/February of 2013. They met while tailgating at a Phillies game on July 4, 2009, and currently live in Middletown, Delaware.

Jill works for her family’s business along with her brother. Jill says, “Life is great!”

Clockwise from the top: Jillian and her attendants are all smiles; Dennis and Jillian share a quiet moment; the happy couple join Jillian’s brother and parents.

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Trae Humphreys ’08 finished his first marathon last November in Philadelphia. Henry Tucker ’07, who went to watch with Trae’s family, joined in at the mile 5 mark and tried to catch Trae. Henry wound up running 21 miles to finish. Abby Gilmore ’08 was also at the finish and this was her first marathon as well.

Maggie Younger ’09 (above) makes a point while meeting with Senator Mike Gronstal, the majority leader of the Iowa Senate. Maggie, a political science major at the University of Iowa, was named an Outstanding Intern for her work with the Iowa Senate Democratic Research Staff this fall. In January, she began work as a legislative clerk for Senator Tod Bowman of Maquoketa. Maggie will be graduating in December 2013.

“I have a passion for public service and previously worked for Governor Markell,” said Maggie. “This semester, working at the Iowa Statehouse during the intense political campaigns was absolutely incredible.”

As a media intern for the Senate Democratic Research Staff, Maggie worked behind the scenes with state senators to produce radio commentaries, draft press releases and editorials, expand social media efforts, and coordinate events.

Paris Waterman ’07 has completed her first semester of law school.

She traveled to New Orleans for a week over Christmas break to do some pro bono work with a group through The George Washington University. The Gulf Recovery Network (GRN) is a student-run organization that was created in response to the havoc wreaked against the New Orleans area by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Every year since its inception, GRN has coordinated a service trip to New Orleans, enabling GW Law students to participate in legal work or physical assistance in an effort to rebuild the area. Participants enjoy the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience over their winter break, engaging in what may be the first pro bono experience of their legal careers. Paris worked at the Public Defender’s Office in New Orleans. GRN finances the trip through fundraisers and allocations from the GW Law Student Bar Association. Additionally, the program is supported by the GW Public Interest Program, Dean Johnson, and Dean Morrison.

Caroline Kramer ’09 has been quite busy since leaving Sanford.

Currently a biology major working on her senior thesis, Caroline has been inducted into Tri-Beta Honors Society. She is also a Spanish minor who studied abroad for threeand-a-half months in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

St. Mary’s requires an SMP or St. Mary’s Project which is basically a thesis paper, but as she describes it, probably a bit smaller.

Caroline is doing research on alcoholism and the hypothesis for her paper is that genetics are the greatest risk factor or predisposition component for the development of an alcohol abuse disorder. Caroline’s 25-page introduction puts a large emphasis on the problem of the drinking trends in society today as well as in teens and college students. That paper will be finished and presented to the entire biology faculty at her institution this spring before she graduates and will probably be around 60 to 80 pages at that time. Caroline did her internship in Costa Rica working in an emergency room for two months.

This is a photo from the edge of a volcano that Caroline’s group hiked to in Nicaragua.

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Kendall Towe ’10, a junior at Towson, was one of seven women swimmers to qualify for the USA Swimming AT&T Winter Nationals held at the University of Texas, November 29–December 1. The Tigers had three swimmers advance to the final C heat of the 200-yard butterfly. Kendall finished seventh in the heat in 2:02.75. A former standout swimmer at Sanford, Kendall finished seventh in the 100yard butterfly at the CAA Championships with a time of 56.19 as a sophomore at Towson. She was a four-time All-State and All-Conference selection at Sanford.

Andréa Hines ’11 made the Dean’s List again. Andréa is recognized for a commitment to scholarship and excellence by earning a 3.4 grade point average or above as an undergraduate student for the fall semester of 2012. Congratulations Andréa!

Morgan Ayars ’09 and Katie Zubrow ’10, former Sanford field hockey captains and members of the club field hockey team at the University of Delaware, helped the Delaware club team defend their national championship title for college club teams. Congratulations to Morgan and Katie!

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Reach further. Be fearless.

Find your path.

A Sanford education is not one path that invites every student to conform, but a multitude of paths converging in a single direction of excellence. Our rigorous college prep curriculum energizes the bold pursuit of learning. And our culture instills integrity, inclusiveness and respect.

Join us for our End of Year Ceremonies and Events Open House Monday, April 29 8:30-11a.m.

For more information about any of these events, call us at 302.239.5263 or visit www.sanfordschool.org.

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Geipel Auditorium

Lower School Closing Ceremony Tuesday, June 4 8:30 a.m.

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Middle School Spring Concert Tuesday, May 7 7:00 p.m.

Geipel Auditorium

Middle School Closing Ceremony Tuesday, June 4 10:30 a.m.

William L. Aydelott Quadrangle

JK-Grade 2 Spring Concert Wednesday, May 15 8:30 a.m.

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Upper School Class Day Wednesday, June 5 11:00 a.m.

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Grades 3-4 Concert Wednesday, May 15 7:00 p.m.

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Commencement Friday, June 7 10:00 a.m.

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Lower & Middle School Field Day Friday, May 31

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Here are just a few of the colleges and universities that have opened their doors to Sanford students.

For a complete list of college decisions, visit www.sanfordschool.org/academics/college_acceptances.

Amherst College . Baylor University . Boston University . Bowdoin College . Brown University . Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University . Catholic University of America . Clemson University . Colgate University . College of Charleston . Columbia University . Connecticut College . Cornell University . Dartmouth College . DePaul University Dickinson College . Drew University . Drexel University . Duke University . Elon University . Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . Florida Institute of Technology . Franklin and Marshall College . Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College . Harvard University . Haverford College . Howard University . Johns Hopkins University . Kenyon College . Lehigh University . Loyola University Maryland . Massachusetts Institute of Technology . Moravian College Northwestern University . Oberlin College . Pennsylvania State University . Princeton University . Rhode Island School of Design . Rochester Institute of Technology . School of the Art Institute of Chicago . Skidmore College Smith College . Spelman College . Syracuse University . The George Washington University . Tufts University . Tulane University . University of Brighton (UK) . University of British Columbia . University of California at Davis . University of Chicago . University of Hawaii . University of Maryland . University of Notre Dame . University of Pennsylvania University of the Sciences in Philadelphia . University of Utah . University of Virginia . University of Washington Villanova University . Virginia Commonwealth University . Virginia State University . Virginia Tech . Wake Forest University . Washington University in St. Louis . Wellesley College . Worcester Polytechnic Institute . Yale University