Reflections Magazine 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: INTRODUCING THE LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MUSIC WING

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MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR Sam Shelton Marketing & Communications Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Sarah Walton Director of Development Lauren Murphy Director of the Calvert Fund Justin Karolyi Development Events & Parents Relations Coordinator Serena Matheny Database Manager Katie Wareheim ’98 Director of Alumni Relations & Stewardship Josie George Worthington ’72 Leadership Gifts Officer DESIGN Sam Shelton Marketing & Communications Manager PHOTOGRAPHY Jeff Baker Calvert Parent Keegan Beard Multimedia Specialist Sam Shelton Marketing & Communications Manager ADMINISTRATION Andrew Holmgren Head Master Elizabeth Martin Head of Lower School Matt Buck ’87 Head of Middle School Sarah Crowley Director of Academic Affairs Sarah DeCamps Director of Institute for Leadership & Purpose Denise Fiorucci Director of Human Resources Melissa Hood Director of Early Childhood Education Craig Luntz Director of Technology Timika Tyson Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director of Co-Curricular Programs Sarah Walton Director of Development Nicole Webster Director of Admission

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CONTENTS 4 5 6 8 14 16 18 21 22 24 30 36 38 40 42 43 44 46 48 52

Letter from the Head Master Board of Trustees Briefing Employee Awards Moving Forward Celebrating 125 Years of Calvert Athletics Update Going Green with “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Certamen Leadership Journeys One Year Later: Luetkemeyer Athletic Center Upcoming Science and Music Wing CSPA Update The Black & Gold Benefit Introducing the Edward W. Brown, Sr. Society Letter from the Alumni President Class of 2019 College Choices Alumni Regional Events Reunion 2023 Alumni in Education Class Notes

OUTSIDE COVER Middle Schoolers build on their Lower School science experience with an experiment in Dr. Sloane’s classroom.

INSIDE COVER More than 700 Calvert students and employees gather on Brown Field to celebrate the School’s 125th anniversary.

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a message from the Head Master

ANDREW HOLMGREN “I love you just the way you are.”

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first heard these words from Fred Rogers when I was a little kid. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is one of my earliest childhood memories, and when I was scrolling through social media a few weeks ago — looking for Calvert’s most recent post — I heard his words, “I love you just the way you are.”

It was right about the time that I was writing my annual graduation speech to be delivered on Castalia Lawn. The speech, at that point, was about the awkwardness I felt as an eighth-grade boy when my brother dragged me to the gym in order to prepare me for football. In my speech, I talked about the terrible mirrors that hung on every wall and perpetually reminded me that I didn’t fit in and wasn’t strong enough or good enough to be there.

As I wrote my speech and scrolled for that Calvert post, it occurred to me that my mirrors, the ones hanging on that gym wall many years ago, were no match for the mirrors that our graduates carry in their pockets each and every day. These mirrors that disguise themselves as phones show our children the entire world. Some of what they see is good and can be uplifting, but most of what our children see does neither of these things. Instead, and much like a young Andrew back in the gym, our kids only see reminders of what they are not, where they are not, and the people with whom they are not. I think everyone knows that adolescence and the insecurity that goes along with it is hard enough without digital assistance! Being a young person these days isn’t easy... and that is where my friend Mr. Rogers comes in.

At Calvert, we have always loved our students just the way they are. We want them to grow, learn, do better, and be better human beings, but we also know that accomplishing these tasks is a long and bumpy process.

Along the way, there will be moments when our children will need our unconditional love more than other moments, but they will most assuredly need it. Just imag4

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ine the strength and confidence that children feel when they know they are part of a community that sees them, knows them, and loves them for who they are right now and for who they have the potential to be tomorrow.

Just imagine the comfort children feel knowing that they are part of a community that will hold them close in their successes and even closer in their failures.

That community is and continues to be Calvert School.

For 125 years, our community has placed children and childhood at the center of all that we do. We help our students and one another in good times and in bad, and that is why I write today with such confidence in where we are and where we are going. Calvert has never been stronger thanks to all of you, our faculty and staff, our Board, our alumni, and our wonderful students.

The past few years have not been easy, but they have also not slowed us down. In fact, I believe they have made us stronger by all measures. In the months ahead, we will open the new Lower School Science and Music Wing. We are excited by this meaningful addition to the program and look forward to welcoming the students into their new space. We also look forward to the continued growth of our program, whether it be in academics, athletics, the arts, or in the Institute for Leadership & Purpose. It was the ILP that truly shook us free of COVID restrictions by reopening the world to our students through its leadership journeys. Next year, this program will expand even further with experiential learning trips to Costa Rica and New Mexico.

All of these accomplishments and our continued commitment to love our students for who they are and for who they can become is thanks to our wider community. Thank you — and please remember that, no matter how far you go, you will always have a home at Calvert.

Sincerely,

Andrew Holmgren Head Master

a message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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NED INSLEY

s Calvert embarks on its next chapter following the 125th anniversary, I am honored to work with the many dedicated members of our Board of Trustees and the incredible administrators, faculty, and staff who make Calvert unique.

No other institution will have as significant an impact on my family as Calvert School. Combined, our three children, Jeffers ’13, Caroline ’15, and Catherine ’18, spent thirty years on their Calvert journeys. More time was spent in the Calvert classrooms than on any high school or college campus. Beyond just the number of years spent at Calvert, my wife, Liz, and I know the foundation that our children received at Calvert was their most valuable educational experience, and it established the confidence and resilience needed in this complex and ever-changing world.

When I was asked to consider this leadership role, I wholeheartedly agreed as I feel indebted to Calvert for the significant and positive impact it has had on our family.

Over the past year, Calvert students demonstrated remarkable growth in academics as well as extracurricular activities on the playing fields and in places far from Baltimore, such as Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Calvert made substantial progress in enhancing the student experience by expanding programming of The Institute for Leadership & Purpose (read more about the leadership journeys on page 22) and through opening the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center last fall (read more about this on page 25).

Our students continue to excel in various competitions, showcasing their talents and abilities in everything from Latin to squash. The commitment and hard work of our faculty and staff have been critical factors in driving this continued success and in ensuring we are sending children of strong character into the community after Calvert. We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated team supporting and motivating our students.

With progress comes challenge. As our enrollment continues to grow, we face rising costs of operation and maintenance, which pose a strain on our budget.

Calvert’s Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring that the School remains financially stable while providing an exceptional education. We are also dedicated to making Calvert accessible to qualified students whose families cannot afford the full cost of tuition. By making Calvert your top philanthropic priority, you will help us achieve these critical goals around long-term stability and financial assistance for deserving families.

Last fall, the community rallied together for the celebration of Calvert’s 125-year anniversary (read more about that on page 14). On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for caring so much about the School. Your dedication is what will sustain us for the next 125 years.

Sincerely,

Ned Insley Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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EMPLOYEE AWARDS SERVICE RECIPIENTS 30 YEARS Denise Dryden Fiorucci

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THE DEBORAH D. ’44 AND CHARLES T. ALBERT ’42 AWARDS ERIN L. BENNETT, Fifth Grade Dean, and STACY L. PROCHASKA, Kiddie Calvert Teacher, received The Deborah D. ’44 and Charles T. Albert ’42 Awards. Established in 1995, these awards are given annually to the faculty members who have “made an outstanding contribution to the life and mission of Calvert School.”

Kimberly K. Miles

THE APGAR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INSTRUCTION

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KATHERINE H. COOCH, Tenth Age Teacher, was presented The Apgar Award for Excellence in Instruction. This award is given annually to a faculty member who “has demonstrated the ability to motivate students’ interest, curiosity, and love of learning and the willingness to propose and apply new teaching concepts of methods that expand students’ horizons and potential.”

John F. Babcock Wendy A. Faraone Andrew B. Holmgren James G. Land Frederick E. Norton Nicole M. Thompson Timika B. Tyson

THE MATTHEW ’06 AND ABIGAIL ’10 YOUNG MEMORIAL AWARD JOSHUA J. ANGULO-BARTLETT, Lower School P.E. Teacher, was the recipient of The Matthew ’06 and Abigail ’10 Young Memorial Award.

Established in 2008, the award is given to that member of the faculty or staff who “contributes significantly to many areas of School life, displays care and concern for all members of the Calvert community, and possesses the intangible spirit that made Matt and Abby so special.”

THE CLASS OF 2006 STAFF AWARD TERI COHEN, Human Resources Generalist, received The Class of 2006 Staff Award, which was established in 2005 and is given annually to the staff member who has provided exemplary service to Calvert School.

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1 Kiddie Calvert Teacher Ty Chatman assists during the Kiddie Calvert Tuscany Family Picnic and 4s Graduation.

2 Daryl Solee assists Seventh Age students with their tablets.

3 Lori Wlodarczyk, Katie Macsherry, Phil D’Adamo, Abigail Werner, and Holly Florian dress up as “Stranger Things” characters for Halloween.

4 Katie Leonard and Diana Talbott pose together at Calvert’s employee holiday party.

5 Drew Klein ’23, Peter Dilks ’23, and Michael Steer ’23 meet Dan Giordano in the Middle School Lower Lobby.

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MOVING FORWARD This speech was delivered on June 8, 2023, by Bianca Donatella Polito at Calvert's Class of 2023 graduation ceremony.

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ood morning, faculty, staff, families, and students, I am honored to deliver my Eighth Grade Reflection to you as a member of the Calvert School graduating class of 2023.

Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Winnie the Pooh: These books all share something in common, and don’t worry, it’s not that these were the most challenging texts we ever had to read at Calvert. That honor belongs to the plays of William Shakespeare and the morning announcements of Mr. Norton, who used a remarkable combination of English, Latin, puns, and parentheticals in order to convey highlights from the previous day’s Frisbee golf contests. The books I mentioned are, of course, similar because they are all beloved children’s stories that feature memorable characters and illustrations. For many, these books conjure up warm

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feelings of the very subject of Goodnight Moon: the bedtime ritual. But is it the stories themselves that make these memories so powerful, or is it instead the unconditional love you felt when your parent tucked you in and kissed your forehead after the tales ended? I would argue that it’s the latter — powerful emotions are what help create memories that last a lifetime.

As we all know, emotions can be good or bad, happy or sad. But for me, it is the positive ones that I tend to remember most, the ones that have given me strength and supported me as I grow older. Of course, my family, who has always been there for me, is a constant source of positive emotion and thus, lots of great memories.

Many fond recollections center on sharing meals together, from our regular Sunday pasta dinners to our annual Thanksgiving feasts, one of the highlights of which

is when the whole family debates which food merits the title of “best dish.” My cousin, Caroline, can be counted on to advocate for the bacon-wrapped green beans, while my Uncle Joe reliably argues on behalf of the chestnut soup. I’m sure the Very Hungry Caterpillar would love both dishes, but what I love is how this time together connects the many people in my family, of all different ages, with love and laughter.

In recent years, traditions such as these were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which took a major emotional toll on families everywhere. This event changed our lives by isolating us from the outside world, and that sense of loneliness and loss certainly comes with its own memories. But not all I remember from the pandemic is necessarily bad. Since my parents are doctors, they had to work extra hours at the hospital, so my sister and I learned to be more independent and grew closer than we’ve ever been. This strong connection of sisterhood fueled the creation of new memories those warm, cozy moments of lounging on the couch together while eating pigs in a blanket and watching hours on end of “Dance Moms.”

Neuroscientists and psychologists have long studied the connections between emotion and memory. Sigmund Freud, a famous psychoanalyst, was one of the first people to investigate the relationship between the two. He researched how people tend to suppress memories of traumatic events. It was later discovered that the hormone cortisol is significantly increased in stressful situations and can impair the formation of memories.

Other scientists have found that the opposite is also true — that when in happy and secure environments, such as your home or around people you feel safe with, memories are easily stored. These feelings are boosted by the feel-good hormones dopamine and oxytocin.

This brings me back to my life full of emotions, memories, and family, including the people sitting both behind and in front of me: my family at Calvert. This has been a community that has supported me throughout the journey I have taken, from the very first handshake I got in Fifth Age to the handshake I am about to get from Mr. Holmgren — at least I hope. I remember how our teachers provided encouragement and guidance as we worked hard fostering monarch butterflies, perfecting folder papers, writing state reports, and presenting our Castalia projects. We may not remember every detail we learned here – candidates in the election of 1876, I’m

thinking of you – but Calvert has instilled in us something even more important, a joy in learning that has been nurtured every step of the way.

Athletics is also something I will always remember about Calvert. In season after season of soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, there have been highs and lows.

I forget the final results and who made a great pass and who scored, but what I do remember are the high fives, the hugs, and the cheers from on and off the sidelines. I remember us all making posters for big games and clapping for all of our teams at pep rallies in the gym. Those are the little things that show the spark of connection between friends, the ones that bring a happiness that winning a game alone cannot offer. Those are the memories that stick.

The same holds true for my memories of performing.

This began in my sixth-grade year, when Calvert staged The Addams Family musical, or should I say “Zoomsical!” Although learning our lines was difficult, and rehearsals sometimes felt draining after a long day of school, there was a special kind of excitement in going to rehearsal each day and laughing hysterically at each other’s bloopers. The most fun, however, was developing friendships with classmates I did not know very well. We all circled up in the lower school gym, did final vocal warmups, and wished each other to break a leg. Again, while I may not recall each line or every lyric, I will take with me forever our collective feeling of accomplishment and joy after the curtain closed.

In academics, athletics, and the arts, you have all enriched my life over the past 10 years. And I don’t need science to prove what is obvious to me – that it was the joy of special times we spent together that I will remember most vividly.

Whether it is eating ice cream at the occasional sundae bar, looking forward to orange chicken lunches, or playing four square at recess, these little things are the memories I treasure most. As we transition to all of our new schools and go our separate ways, we will carry a little part of Calvert and each other with us through these wonderful memories. It makes me think of a line from one of those bedtime stories I mentioned at the beginning, Winnie the Pooh, “We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.”

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EIGHTH GRADE HONORS & AWARDS The Leitch and Cook Award for Academic Excellence Julianna Sophia Yukari Ishii

The Girls’ Sportsmanship Award Hadley Ann Root

The George A. Whiting Athletic Trophy for Boys Michael Christopher Raymond Steer

The Citizenship Award Lillian Patricia Athey Myles Lucan Brush

The Isaac H. Dixon Academic Award for Girls Rosemary Claire DeLong Bianca Donatella Polito

The Jay France ’37 Sportsmanship Award Jackson Lawrence Winstead

The Bolton Arts Award Carson Davon Owens Johanna Jocelyn Pitts Claire Chesnut Seligson

The Banner Award Jameson Michel Exinor

The Edward W. Brown Academic Award for Boys Michael Christopher Raymond Steer

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The Hillyer Award Liam Dugan Digges

Reflection Speech Bianca Donatella Polito

CLASS OF 2023 HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES K. Lane Allen, III Myers Park

Liam D. Digges The Gilman School

N. Byers Martin McDonogh School

Anne E. Rodgers Roland Park Country School

Finley E. Alworth Roland Park Country School

Peter H. Dilks Westminster School

Ella M. Milano Roland Park Country School

Hadley A. Root Roland Park Country School

Lillian P. Athey The Bryn Mawr School

Jameson M. Exinor McDonogh School

Forrest P. Monaghan The Boys' Latin School of Maryland

Lila A. Schmidt The Lawrenceville School

Margaret M. Baker St. Paul’s School for Girls

Elle S. Gallia The Bryn Mawr School

Andrew M. Moore McDonogh School

Claire C. Seligson McDonogh School

Piper E. Baldanza The Bryn Mawr School

Graham C. Gill The Gilman School

George A. Mumford The Gilman School

Michael C.R. Steer Calvert Hall College High School

Chiara V. Bovio The Bryn Mawr School

Juliet F. Glorioso Friends School of Baltimore

J. Hobart Mumford The Gilman School

Sloane F. Stevens McDonogh School

Samuel T. Brody The Gilman School

Keating J. Hoffman The Gilman School

Sarah Naser The Bryn Mawr School

A. Este Stifel St. George’s School

Myles L. Brush The Gilman School

Julianna S. Y. Ishii The Bryn Mawr School

Chigozie J. Nwadi The Lawrenceville School

Granville M. Tilghman, IV The Gilman School

Wiliam A. Carnell Friends School of Baltimore

Esmé G. Ivory St. Timothy’s School

Carson D. Owens McDonogh School

Vivien Z. Wang The Bryn Mawr School

Estella L. Coldren The Bryn Mawr School

Henri A. Juliar The Boys' Latin School of Maryland

Julius H. Paige St. Paul’s School for Boys

Russell B. Wilke St. Paul’s School for Boys

Westley F. Davis St. Paul’s School for Girls

Andrew M. Klein The Gilman School

Johanna J. Pitts The Bryn Mawr School

Jackson L. Winstead The Gilman School

Julianne E. Dawn McDonogh School

Felix O. Laub The Gilman School

Bianca D. Polito The Bryn Mawr School

Rosemary C. DeLong Roland Park Country School

Caroline A. Makowka Roland Park Country School

Marianna G. Rafailides McDonogh School

Cali A. deVilliers St. Paul’s School for Girls

Victoria G. Margerum Roland Park Country School

Joseph R. Rhee The Gilman School

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1 Members of the Seventh Grade Model United Nations team prepare to compete at Georgetown University.

2 Eighth Graders pose together during the Founders’ Day Pep Rally in the Middle School Gym on October 7.

3 Fifth Agers sit in the front row as the entire School community gathers in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center during the first week of school.

4 Howdy Colhoun ’24 learns glassblowing at McFadden Art Glass during Mini Week.

5 Ollie Saxena ’31 dresses up for Calvert’s annual Halloween parade in the Lower School.

6 Cole Bramble ’29 participates in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with Rise Against Hunger.

7 William Clare ’31 learns about the country of Greece during International Week in February.

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8 Fulbright Scholar Dr. José B. González stands with Middle School students after presenting as this year’s ILP Luke Stone ’86 Speaker.

9 The Fifth Age performs during the Fathers’ Day Coffee celebration this spring.

10 Katherine Yang ’25 performs in the orchestra during this year’s Holiday Concert in December.

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11 Arden Zink ’28 spreads the love with a fun outfit for Valentine’s Day. 12 Ethan Kim ’27 takes the stage for the Tenth Age play on Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day in November.

13 CJ Nwadi ’23 performs as King Triton in the Middle School winter musical, “The Little Mermaid, Jr.”

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125 years and counting FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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he entire Calvert community — students, parents, friends, alumni, and more — gathered on campus Friday, October 7, for the Founders’ Day Festival, an event 125 years in the making. Organized to mark the end of a major fundraising effort and commemorate Calvert’s 125-year history, Founders’ Day featured an all-school dress-down day, a Middle School pep rally, the official opening of the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, and a festival filled with games, food, and family fun.

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The event encouraged all members of the Calvert community to return to campus to celebrate the School’s founding in 1897 and the many memories made throughout these 125 years.

The Calvert 125 Campaign From its silent phase in 2019 to its closing ceremonies in 2022, the Calvert 125 Campaign represented a major capital campaign in the School’s 125-year

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history. Led by Calvert’s Development Team, the campaign pursued four main initiatives in support of Calvert students and families. These initiatives included increasing available funds for financial assistance; enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programming; growing the Institute for Leadership & Purpose; and building the School’s first athletic facility.

After surpassing its initial goal of $12.5 million raised and pivoting to accommodate new needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the campaign entered its public phase in 2021, striving for $14.5 million. Led by cochairs Wendy and Ben Griswold ’52 — and accompanied by Head of School Andrew Holmgren and honorary chair Wendy Bond — the campaign broke ground on the site of the future Luetkemeyer Athletic Center in March 2021 in a live-streamed event.

Thanks in part to generous philanthropic support from donors and a matching-gift commitment from alumnus and former Board of Trustees Chairman Jack Luetkemeyer ’53 and his wife, Susie, the campaign again surpassed its goals to raise more than $16 million in support of Calvert School.

Outside, bystanders gathered to root for the football team as it challenged St. Paul’s School on Krongard Field. Meanwhile, the Middle School gym quickly shifted to having space available for two volleyball games against Boys’ Latin.

Near the Middle School’s main entrance and along the Lower Loop, Calvert also planned an engaging Founders’ Day Festival filled with carnival games, Kona Ice, inflatables, food, and fun for all families.

Accompanied by their parents, students had the opportunity to enjoy spin art, pumpkin painting, and bounce houses — even catching a glimpse of Calvert mascot Mighty Bee, who joined the party to celebrate this special moment in Calvert’s history.

Back in the athletic center, alumni and friends gathered on the facility’s ten new squash courts for a round-robin tournament to round out an exciting day. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

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The Luetkemeyer Athletic Center More than a year after the groundbreaking, on October 7, 2022, the School invited top supporters of the Calvert 125 Campaign to enjoy a dedication reception inside the newly completed athletic center. Named for Susie and Jack ’53, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center hosted remarks from Head Master Andrew Holmgren and Board Chair Ned Insley before Cullen Little ’15 played in a showcase squash match against Calvert Director of Squash Patrick Bedore.

The Student and Alumni Experience To get the student body energized for this exciting occasion, the School planned a dress-down day for all children and a pep rally for all Middle School students. Led by Eighth Grade student captains, the pep rally filled the Middle School gym with roaring laughter, shouts, and applause as students cheered for each fall sports team. Aided by pom-poms, noisemakers, and spiritwear, the Eighth Graders easily engaged with their peers to encourage everyone to continue their cheers throughout the afternoon, when teams played rousing games against local schools.

1 The Founders’ Day Festival kicks off with a spirited pep rally in the Middle School.

2 Kona Ice in hand, students celebrate Calvert’s 125th anniversary outside the Middle School.

3 Mighty Bee stops by the Founders’ Day Festival.

4 Calvert’s Mighty Bees take on St. Paul’s School for Boys in one of several athletic competitions hosted at the festival.

5 Stephanie Wilson and Wendy Griswold attend the dedication of the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.

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Members of the Middle School baseball team celebrate their championship win.

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quipped with a newly completed Luetkemeyer Athletic Center and a reopened Krongard Field, Calvert Athletics returned in full force this school year, claiming championship titles in boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, girls’ basketball, baseball, and track and field. In addition, the boys’ basketball team secured second place in their conference while the volleyball, field hockey, ice hockey, tennis, track and field, football, flag football, and cross country teams honed their skills with competitive seasons.

The Calvert squash program flourished this year, thanks to the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, which moved squash programming on campus from the recently closed Meadow Mill Athletic Club, and Director of Squash Patrick Bedore’s introduction to the Calvert community. During the 2022-2023 school year, the new athletic center hosted several large squash events, including the Calvert Winter Junior Bronze Tournament.

Hosted on December 17, the tournament saw students Julianne Dawn ’23, Howdy Colhoun ’24, and Virginia Borg ’25 claim championship titles in the girls under 15, boys under 15, and girls under 13 divisions. Lower Schooler Izora Tahboub ’27 earned the runner-up position among girls under 11 years old.

The School also took its program on the road, sending 12 students to compete in the 2023 U.S. Middle School Squash Championships in Philadelphia in late January.

Hosted at the Arlen Specter Center, the tournament featured three divisions of competition for one group — Howdy Colhoun ’24, James Niccolini ’24, Daniel Sun ’25, Tommy Zink ’24, Keating Hoffman ’23, and Grayson Bess ’25 — and two divisions for the other — Virginia Borg ’25, Julianne Dawn ’23, Alex Getschel ’24, Caroline Norman ’24, Anne Rodgers ’23, and Chloe Seto ’24 — with Calvert’s crew competing in Division II across the board. Calvert was the only school to represent Maryland.

“The Calvert squashers certainly rose to the occasion, and everyone played amazing squash this weekend,” coaches Susie Silberstein and Patrick Bedore shared.

Howdy Calhoun '24 competes in a squash match in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.

The girls' basketball team wins its championship game.

The track and field team poses with individual awards and small-school division trophy..

The team progressed through day three of the tournament before returning home for yet another large competition, the Maryland Middle School Squash Championships, on campus.

In addition to the expanded squash programming, this year’s athletic season also introduced badminton to the spring sports season and featured two outstanding student-led pep rallies organized by Eighth Grade leaders.

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Mermaid The Little going green with

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ozens of Sixth through Eighth Grade students dove ‘under the sea’ this winter to participate in this year’s Middle School musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.,— a production imbued with “green” themes of sustainability and conservation. After almost four months of preparation and rehearsal, these climate-conscious, ‘fin-tastic’ performers debuted their production with four shows between February 28 and March 3.

the Institute for Leadership & Purpose earlier this year.

The first two shows, hosted as student-only matinees, took place during the school day to allow Calvert children of all ages to enjoy this timeless tale of undersea adventure. Later, more than 480 friends, parents, and family members registered to attend one of the evening performances on March 2 or 3, effectively selling out both shows.

Guided by drama teacher Alexis Tantau, director Isabel Cooke ’12, and faculty members Hannah Palmatary, Katie Leonard, Gregory Bretiere, and Owen Rossi, the cast and crew incorporated several recyclable materials into their set design, costumes, and more. The sets, for example, came to life with recycled tabs from aluminum cans, bottle caps, and scraps of fabric and paper, including an issue of National Geographic Magazine that contained commentary on plastic in the ocean.

Following the mermaid Ariel, her friends Sebastian, Scuttle, and Flounder, and their adventures above and below the sea, The Little Mermaid, Jr. is adapted from the 1989 Disney film of the same name. Also starring King Triton and the sea witch Ursula, the show follows Ariel’s attempts to live on land with her true love, Prince Eric, and the ominous agreement she signs to make it happen.

Now robbed of her most distinct feature — her voice — Ariel must navigate her changing world to find her true home: underwater Atlantica or the surface world.

With so much of the show taking place in nature — particularly the ocean — students and teachers made it a priority to present a sustainable, minimal-waste production that spoke to the surface world’s very real effects on underwater ecosystems. Forrest Monaghan ’23, who portrayed Prince Eric, connected the show to lessons he learned during a leadership journey with

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“On the Bahamas trip, we learned about nature and animals through exploring the mangroves and coral reefs and seeing how the animals and plants interact with the environment and how what humans are doing to the environment affects their lives in negative ways,” he said.

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On the Bahamas trip, we learned about nature and animals through exploring the mangroves and coral reefs and seeing how the animals and plants interact with the environment and how what humans are doing to the environment affects their lives in negative ways.

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Claire Seligson ’23 stars as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Jr.

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1 Knowing that on-demand “fast fashion” can also quickly use wasteful amounts of water and other materials, the costume team also took great care to reduce their ecological impact by looking for alternative sources of clothes.

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“When we think about costumes, cloth and clothing can be a big drainer of water. The more clothes made with plastic, the more wasteful fast fashion and clothing can be,” Ms. Palmatary shared with students.

“So, how we combated that for The Little Mermaid, Jr. is by acquiring costume pieces from a rental set that can be recycled in school after school. We also went shopping at some local thrift stores and found some really cool pieces.”

Finally, when it was time to take the stage, the students suited up to tackle their respective roles. To encourage more students to participate, eight roles were double cast, giving everyone the opportunity to land a main role.

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1 Carson Owens ’23 performs as Sebastian, Ariel’s friend and King Triton’s trusted advisor, in “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” 2 Forrest Monaghan ’23 and Bianca Polito ’23 lead one of the casts of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” in a group number.

3 Jaylen Jones ’25, Caroline Norman ’24, and Lucy Walton ’25 dive under the sea as Flounder, Ariel’s best friend, and two of Ariel’s sisters, respectively.

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Throughout the show’s run, Claire Seligson ’23 and Bianca Polito ’23 appeared as Ariel opposite Julius Paige ’23 and Forrest Monaghan ’23 as Prince Eric and Sarah Naser ’23 and Julianne Dawn ’23 as Ursula. Accompanying them were Jaylen Jones ’25 and Katherine Yang ’25 as Ariel’s friend Flounder, Evan Lauer ’24 and Olivia Desai ’24 as the seabird Scuttle, and Jameson Exinor ’23 and Carson Owens ’23 as royal advisor Sebastian. Rounding out the dual-cast roles were Maggie Renner ’25 and Finley Alworth ’23 as Flotsam and Saoirse Shah-Fricke ’25 and Lane Allen ’23 as Jetsam, Ursula’s dastardly eels, while more than two dozen students joined the ensemble as Ariel’s sisters, friendly sea creatures, and more.

Behind the scenes, nearly 20 members of the stage crew were invaluable when making props, assisting with costumes, painting and constructing scenery, managing sound and lighting, and moving set pieces. A small front-of-house team also worked to promote the show through posters and advertising, including conducting the quoted interviews, as well as handling seating and program distribution at each performance.

“There are so many different people who contribute so many different things to the show,” Charlotte Harris ’24 shared with the front-of-house team. "So I think it’s been a really great and unique experience.”

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uilding on last year’s momentum, the Certamen team warned everyone to “beware the bees”

(cavete apes) as they toured the Mid-Atlantic region, earning accolades at each of this year’s competitions. A Latin quiz-bowl competition, Certamen tests students’ knowledge of classical mythology, language, art, and history — and led by Magister Jeff Snow, the Mighty Bees held their own in a highly competitive season.

This season, the team competed in Baltimore, Virginia, and along Maryland’s Eastern Shore in addition to traveling to Yale University and later Harvard University, where they participated in the Harvard Certamen.

There, Johanna Pitts ’23, Claire Seligson ’23, and Liam Digges ’23 won all three of their rounds, earning first place three times over while defeating Dover High School and Brookfield, who qualified for the final two semifinal spots.

Meanwhile, Esme Ivory ’23, Chiara Bovio ’23, Vivien Wang ’23, Caroline Makowka ’23, Will Carnell ’23, and Graham Gill ’23 claimed 11th place and sandwiched two second-place finishes around a victory over Boston Latin and Philips Exeter.

Calvert's combined total of 770 points for the two teams placed Calvert fifth behind Harriton, Philips Exeter, Brookfield, and Boston Latin, only two of which compete with middle schoolers.

"The students made their presence felt and established

Calvert as one of the more talented teams this academic year," Snow said.

Earlier in the year, three teams of Calvert Middle Schoolers competed in the Virginia Junior Classical League (VJCL) Kickoff competition in late October, with the Eighth Grade teams claiming first and fifth place in the Competitive Novice Division. The competition included 41 teams and over 100 students from middle and upper schools, and Calvert was one of only two schools representing Maryland.

Johanna Pitts ’23, Claire Seligson ’23, and Esme Ivory ’23 took first place in the Competitive Novice Division with a total of 545 points – indicating that they accumulated more than half of all possible points. Chiara Bovio ’23, Vivien Wang ’23, and Julianna Ishii ’23 also excelled and claimed fifth out of nine teams.

Also notable are the victories from Vivien Wang ’23 and Claire Seligson ’23 in the Maryland Junior Classical League’s Oreo coin contest. In this online contest, students were tasked with designing and carving Roman coins out of Oreo cookies, and the MDJCL community voted on their favorites. Vivien and Claire claimed first and second place, respectively.

Three teams of student scholars represented Calvert at Gilman School in February, for the Lupercalia Certamen, and each team claimed a top-three spot in their division, including one first-place win at the Intermediate level. In the Novice division, Chiara Bovio ’23, Esme Ivory ’23, and Vivien Wang ’23 claimed first place while Caroline Makowka ’23, Will Carnell ’23, and Graham Gill ’23 earned third.

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EDUCATION & EXPLORATION DEVELOPING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES THROUGH THE INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP & PURPOSE

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ast year, Calvert’s Institute for Leadership & Purpose successfully relaunched its leadership journeys travel program with two immersive trips to Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia and San Juan, Puerto Rico. This year, the program expanded even further, with students embarking on a third trip in late October.

Now, as we look ahead to the 2023-2024 school year, the program continues to grow, with five journeys planned.

In late October, groups of Seventh and Eighth Graders traveled to the mountains of West Virginia and the sandy beaches of the Bahamas, respectively, for several days of leadership programming.

In the Bahamas, Calvert’s Eighth Graders partnered with The Island School, a local nonprofit built on sustainability and green living, for seven days in Cape Eleuthera to learn about marine life and conservation. As part of this trip, the students participated in a beach cleanup before having the opportunity to snorkel through coral reefs and study the nearby conches and mangroves.

“The Island School’s goal of educating all of us about how to meet the needs of the world without compromising the future is obviously really cool because we all get to be here experiencing sustainability in action and meeting new people as we go,” Sloane Stevens ’23 wrote in the trip’s online blog.

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est ecology, climbing, and orienteering. This journey focused on wilderness skills and outdoor education.

During the second half of the school year, 15 adventurous Eighth Graders departed once again, this time traveling to Puerto Rico for a multi-day trip focused on cultural immersion, history, and community engagement.

Guided by Calvert teachers, local artists, and nonprofit instructors, the students experienced Puerto Rican history and culture while helping to refurbish an ecotourism center on the island.

“It felt really good to see that the room we started with on day one, with so much stuff in it, looked very different just a day later,” Forrest Monaghan ’23 wrote. “All the work groups had finished their jobs.”

After their work at the center, the students met with local artisans and community members to learn more about Puerto Rico’s history and culture. They then headed to Old San Juan, the historical heart of Puerto Rico’s capital city, to explore significant local landmarks.

Later, the students participated in a reflection exercise that encouraged everyone to think critically and speak honestly about their experience.

“Each of us shared something that ‘rocked’ us … something that will ‘stick with’ us … and something we want to ‘leaf ’ behind,” Graham Gill ’23 explained in a blog post. “We passed the rock, stick, and leaf around and each of us got a chance to share our memories, lessons, and the fears we will leave behind.”

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Myles Brush’23, Byers Martin’23, and Forrest Monaghan’23 participate in community engagement activities in the Bahamas.

Evan Lauer ’24, Emerson Pruette ’24, and Peyton Stewart’24 practice orienteering in West Virginia,

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Jack Mangum ’27, Haynes Pruette ’27, Naveed Tabrizchi ’27, and Cameron Piel ’27 play on Krongrard Field outside the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.

ONE YEAR LATER THE LUETKEMEYER ATHLETIC CENTER

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n just one short year, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center — Calvert’s first designated athletics building — has become an invaluable asset to our School community, allowing Calvert to enhance co-curricular opportunities for students and families alike. Since opening in 2022, the athletic center has hosted countless physical education classes, afterschool games and practices, weekend leagues, and squash matches within its walls, firmly ingraining itself in the daily hustle and bustle of Calvert School.

Funded through the recent Calvert 125 campaign and a leadership gift from Susie and Jack Luetkemeyer ’53, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center boasts 10 regulation squash courts, an observation gallery, a well-stocked fitness center, and a large turf field.

After a year of work, construction on the facility concluded in the summer of 2022, making the 2022-2023 school year its first on Calvert’s campus.

The School opened it in style.

On September 7, Head Master Andrew Holmgren invited all students and employees into the facility for this year’s all-school kickoff assembly, a celebration of the start of school. Settled on the 13,000-square-foot turf field, more than 700 members of our School community listened as speakers Mr. Holmgren, Mr. Buck ’87, and Ms. Crowley ushered in the new school year.

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Since that day, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center has rarely stood empty.

ONE YEAR ON CAMPUS: THE LAC Just a few weeks later, a group of Calvert athletes, including alumni Parker Davis ’21, Michael Edwards ’21, Clara Dawn ’20, and Princeton University squasher Alastair Cho ’15, inaugurated the squash courts with their first official hits. Alastair smacked the ceremonial first ball played in the new facility, and Eighth Grader Julianne Dawn ’23 became the first Calvert student to use the courts.

On October 7, Calvert celebrated its 125-year history by dedicating the new facility and hosting a Founders’ Day festival that welcomed current families, alumni, and other friends to campus. On this day, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center played a central role, hosting an exhibition match between University of Virginia squasher Cullen Little ’15 and Director of Squash Patrick Bedore on Hopkins Court before opening for an employee and alumni squash tournament.

CALVERT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Immediately after opening in the fall, the facility enabled Calvert to offer several seasons of indoor sports for a variety of age groups and interests.

To start, Calvert teachers Josh Angulo-Bartlett and Phil D’Adamo — along with alums Jackson Angulo-Bartlett ’22 and Toby Rosenband ’22 — coached an overwhelmingly popular flag football league for children aged 6-11 years. Practices began on weekday evenings and culminated in 10 Sunday games and a full slate of playoffs.

WINTER INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE Shortly after, Calvert School and Webster Lacrosse Academy Director John Webster ’82 teamed up to offer the Calvert Winter Indoor Lacrosse League (CWILL) for Seventh and Eighth Grade girls. Following a full season, the league concluded with a championship game between the gray and blue teams

The entire School community, including more than 700 students and employees, gather inside the newly opened Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.

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— with the blue team ultimately claiming victory.

Just as Jackson and Toby returned to help coach flag football, so did alumnae Reese Woodworth ’19, who acted as a CWILL coach, and Isabelle Webster ’13, who assisted during a visit from New York.

BUMBLEBEES LACROSSE LEAGUE This spring, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center opened its doors once again — this time to some of the youngest would-be athletes and sports aficionados in the Baltimore community. The Bumblebees Lacrosse League, which launched in early April, is a coed program for children aged 3-6 years that aims to teach the basics of the sport in a fun, warm, and welcoming way. Before its season concluded in May, the program featured Sunday morning sessions for each age group under the guidance of Director of Athletics Sarah Dennison.

Between additional practices for Middle School sports, Fifth Grade clubs, and these new offerings, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center has been a bustling hub of energy on campus – and that’s without including squash.

CALVERT SQUASH Moving away from the field house, the facility’s squash courts have seen more than their fair share of attention. Since coming to Calvert last summer, Coach Bedore has created a comprehensive extracurricular squash program that welcomes players of all ages and abilities.

Depending on a participant’s skill level — beginner, intermediate, or elite — these sessions offer hands-on instruction and competition up to three or four days per week.

Under the direction of Coach Bedore, students aged 6 years and up can improve their squash game among friends and friendly competitors. Even more advanced players can participate, with the Elite level reserved for established and dedicated players.

In addition to these workshops, Coach Bedore launched a series of single and multi-day camps for students to enjoy on days off, during winter break, and throughout the summer, and our young stu-

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Employees are permitted to use the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center courts at designated times before and after students, and the facility is open for hosting community events, matches, and tournaments.

In February, the facility hosted two higher-ed powerhouses, the University of Virginia (UVA) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) for the first major collegiate competition on Calvert’s campus.

This matchup saw the return of Cullen Little ’15, who represented UVA. Earlier that month, the athletic center was packed to the brim with students and teachers from several local schools, including Gilman and Roland Park Country School, for the Maryland Middle School Squash Championships. From February 6 to February 8, these teams battled it out in friendly competition. Some of these competitors returned for the Calvert GOLD Squash Tournament in late March, which featured play from alumna Clara Dawn ’20 and current student Howdy Colhoun ’24.

Now, as Calvert eyes its second year with the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, the School looks forward to continuing to build on these foundations to offer even more enhanced opportunities to the Calvert community.

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1 Students from Calvert and nearby schools pose for a photo commemorating the Maryland Middle School Squash Championship, which was hosted on campus.

2 Players in the inaugural Calvert Flag Football League (CFFL) race across the turf inside the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center field house.

3 Cullen Little ’15 represents UVA as Calvert hosts its first major collegiate squash competition: UVA vs. UPENN. 4 Alastair Cho ’15 becomes the first person to hit a ball in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center courts.

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INTRODUCING THE LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MUSIC WING Construction begins on the Cordish Science Lab, Dunbar Music Room, and Class of 2023 playground, which will open for students next school year

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ower School science teacher Lori Wlodarczyk is no stranger to thinking on her feet for Calvert

School. In recent years, Ms. Wlodarczyk has been repeatedly displaced from her classroom, swapping four walls for a four-wheeled cart that allows her to take her curriculum “on the road” to individual classrooms. In 2020 and 2021, this was a safety precaution that allowed for fewer shared surfaces and increased spacing between students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, Ms. Wlodarczyk’s classes were uprooted for a different reason: to enable construction on a state-of-the-art music and science wing that will enhance Calvert’s curriculum in both subjects and provide Lower School science classes with a permanent new home.

Slated to open during the next school year, the $2.2million music and science wing will add approximately 5,000 square feet of academic space to the Lower School as well as a renovated outdoor learning and play space given by the Class of 2023, which students and teachers will be able to access through the science area. These new facilities will benefit Calvert’s Fifth Age through Tenth Age program and expand offerings related to the arts and sciences.

“This new wing will give our science and music teachers modern classrooms and lab spaces so that they have the resources and technology to prepare our students for critical thinking and learning,” Head Master Andrew Holmgren said.

The Cordish Science Lab, given by Maggie and Reed Cordish, will occupy the bulk of the wing’s first floor and feature a highly interactive and child-friendly classroom environment. The space will include collaborative lab tables suited for hands-on work and experiments as well as a flexible learning area that can be rearranged for presentations, educational videos, group work, or independent study. In the spirit of Virgil Hillyer’s original vision for the Lower School, the lab will be include windows on multiple sides, filling the space with soft,

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The new wing will give our science and music teachers modern classrooms and lab spaces so that they have the resources and technology to prepare our students for critical thinking and learning.

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Draft rendering of upcoming Cordish Science Lab shows collaborative working spaces.

Draft rendering of the Dunbar Music Room depicts open performance and practice spaces.

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natural light and blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor immersive learning.

“In our family we place great value on the learning process, whether it be in the classroom or on the sports field,” the Cordish family shared. “And we believe that science, and the scientific method, give children a process for discovery that really enhances their curiosity and interest in the natural world. A scientific laboratory will be a wonderful complement to Calvert's academic and learning facilities.”

Draft rendering of the inside of the Cordish Science Lab

Outside the science classroom, students will climb a newly installed staircase to reach the Dunbar Music Room, given by Martha and Kevin Dunbar and Jennifer and Robert Dunbar.

Located above the science lab, the Dunbar Music Room is specifically designed to support music programming by improving acoustics, managing noise, and doubling as both a practice room and performance space. In addition to ample space for free movement, singing, and instruction, the Dunbar Music Room will include built-in performance risers, soundproofing panels, and a wall of maneuverable doors that can open or close to convert the space. At its heart, the room will highlight an open floor plan to accommodate movement-filled music classes.

Draft rendering of hallway space leading to the Class of 2023 playground

Designed by Hord, Coplan, Macht Architects, the new science and music wing is due to be completed next year, at which time the School looks forward to welcoming students, teachers, and families into this revolutionary new space. Thank you to Calvert’s Board of Trustees, Maggie and Reed Cordish, Martha and Kevin Dunbar, Jennifer and Robert Dunbar, the Class of 2023, and all other generous supporters who have made this facility possible.

WHY MUSIC? According to a study published in Music Education Research, the elementary and middle school years are vital for building a musical foundation and fostering student interest, which may have a positive effect on students’ self-reported quality of school life.

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Draft rendering of common area connecting the science and music spaces

Shayan Foroughi ’26 plays guitar during music class.

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In that study, researchers observed more than 700 students aged 9 to 12 years and surveyed the children who experienced either control classes or extended music curricular classes, which involved three additional hours of instruction per week. Their findings showed that “extended music education enhances the quality of school life, particularly in areas related to general satisfaction about the school and a sense of achievement and opportunity for students.”

From there, that sense of confidence and comfort can translate into improved academic performance. For these reasons and more, music is an integral part of the Calvert curriculum.

“Our family’s appreciation for the role of music in nurturing creativity, self-expression, and cognitive development propelled us to engage with the new Lower School Music Room. May it become a sanctuary of inspiration, cultivating a vibrant culture where the joy of music is cherished and celebrated for generations to come,” the Dunbar family shared.

Fifth Agers explore the greenery in and around Molly’s Garden.

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From their earliest days in Fifth Age to their final days of Eighth Grade, every student at Calvert receives a thorough musical education that teaches them not only to hit the right notes but to stand confidently in front of a crowd, and this is never more evident than in the Lower School.

Led by their homeroom teachers, Calvert’s youngest students often learn the basics of math and language through song, preparing them to succeed academically in the years ahead. As they get older, the students hone their vocal cords under the guidance of music teacher Holly Florian, who expands their musical acumen through fun songs, games, and activities while preparing them for the Middle School.

From there, the Middle School offers a variety of curricular and co-curricular musical opportunities for Middle School students, including instruction in ukulele and guitar, participation in band and orchestra, and introduction to other musical concepts.

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We place great value on the learning process, whether it be in the classroom or on the sports field, and we believe that science, and the scientific method, give children a process for discovery that really enhances their curiosity and interest in the natural world.

A scientific laboratory will be a wonderful complement to Calvert’s academic and earning facilities.

- MAGGIE AND REED CORDISH, CALVERT PARENTS

WHY SCIENCE? Thanks to the generous contributions of donors, Calvert is fortunate to be able to regularly upgrade its facilities to provide the best learning environments for students.

In the Middle School, this is epitomized in the first-floor science lab and adjacent classrooms, where students have the resources and opportunity to study topics such as biology, engineering, environmental science, and robotics. The lab and maker space, which opened in 2016, boasts a spacious layout with ample storage, moveable lab tables that encourage collaboration, and easy access to power outlets. It is a fine example of a space that would also benefit younger students, who are naturally curious about the world around them.

In the May 2020 issue of Young Children, a peer-reviewed journal published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Lisa Hansel, EdD, writes that preschool-aged children naturally engage in scientific thinking. From their earliest steps, children experience processes of curiosity and trial and error, forces such as gravity and balance, and principles of play that directly correlate with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programming.

As she describes it, “They build and knock down block towers, they pull back grass and roll over rocks to see what’s in the ground, they take assorted objects to the water table to see what floats.”

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that employs the scientific method. This, Hansel says, is where robust scientific instruction comes into play — and where immersive STEM environments become invaluable.

“When intentional teachers ask questions to expand children’s thinking and help them explore related vocabulary and concepts, children’s learning is enriched and their curiosity grows, fueling yet more inquiries,” Hansel said.

Elaborating, she references a study of students in early education from the same issue of Young Children, which comments that “children [are] active, competent, and engaged learners,” and that “learning occurs in the context of relationships with materials and with a nurturing caregiver who is attuned to the child’s strengths and interests.”

Like its Middle School counterpart, the Cordish Science Lab will be filled with flexible surfaces and arrangements rich with texture, opening the students’ minds to the notion of discovery and innovation.

The new facility will expand upon much of the curriculum already taught in the Lower School, notably studies of nature, fossils, magnets, and outer space. Prepared with these ideas, the students will be exceedingly prepared for more advanced experiments in the Middle School and beyond, where STEM and technology are rapidly integrating with everyday life.

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2022-2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Torie Getschel President Crissy Berrier Vice President Stephanie Martin Secretary Tracy Browning Jernee Bramble Lower School Parent Coordinators Quiana Roberts Jennifer Conyer Middle School Parent Coordinators

THE CSPA 2022-2023 Parents’ Association The Calvert School Parents’ Association (CSPA) connects parents of current students to campus news, events, and each other. Every parent is a member of the Association and can volunteer for various events, classroom opportunities, and committees. Last year, the CSPA sponsored a number of events and programs to keep parents informed and engaged with Calvert. Not only were many of these activities successful fundraisers, but they were all successful friend-raisers as well.

If you are interested in taking on a leadership role with the CSPA, please contact Justin Karolyi at jkarolyi@calvertschoolmd.org or (410) 243-6054 ext 164.

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FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION Holly Coady Genny Cox Jennifer Dunbar

USED UNIFORM SALE Carmen Zuniga

Last fall, parents were invited to join Head Master Andrew Holmgren and Division Heads for grade-level specific information about the upcoming school year and conversations with fellow parents. These morning coffees were well attended and encouraged parents to form new connections.

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day Grandparents and special friends from near and far visited campus on November 22 to spend time with their Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth Age students. Our Tenth Agers treated their guests to a play in the auditorium, while our Eighth Agers hosted a sing-along and fun classroom activities. The celebrations wrapped up with the Fifth and Sixth Age performance of Thanksgiving songs and poems. We are so grateful for every guest who attended and made this day a memorable one.

GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY Torie Getschel Lori Bourne

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3 Melia Richardson ’29 enjoys Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day in November.

4 Charlie Mudd ’27 poses with family after performing in the Tenth Age play.

5 Teacher Justine Forrester and DEI Director Timika Tyson enjoy an Appreciation Station.

6 Bryce Bessent ’29 and Peggy Bessent work together.

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arents, teachers, alumni, trustees, and friends attended the Black & Gold Benefit on Saturday,

March 4, 2023, and raised a record-breaking $115,000 for Calvert School. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support conference travel, books, and other professional development resources that help faculty continue their learning to benefit our students.

More than 350 guests enjoyed food from True Chesapeake Oyster Co. and listened to Calvert parent Cris Jacobs and his band in the Penguin Room at Whitehall Mill. The evening featured Smyth Jewelers’ “Glamour and a Glass,” raffles, a wine pull, and a 48-item silent auction, which included a 10-day Galápagos adventure.

With two lead sponsors, Kelly Benefits and Mullan Contracting, corporate gifts accounted for more than 40% of the total raised. Ticket revenue comprised approximately 30% of the revenue, followed by 22% from the silent auction, and the remaining 8% came from raffles and fundraising activities throughout the evening.

In-kind donations from Lindblad Expeditions, Bond Distributors, True Chesapeake, Smyth Jewelers, Nancy Harris Events, and Cris Jacobs supported all facets of the evening.

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In an event feedback survey, a guest commented, "The venue, flow, and set up were wonderful, and the vibe was energetic and fun. We were impressed by the musician and how smoothly everything seemed to run.”

In the months leading up to the benefit, a 20-person committee gathered monthly to ensure the event’s success. Many thanks to our chair, Nancy Harris ’97, and other members of the planning committee, including Mary Margaret Allen, Daphne Bahl, Arielle Bess, Jenny Boyd, Adrianne Carroll, Genny Cox, Jennifer Dunbar, Sarah Grasmick, Courtney Hanson, Silke Laub, Lindsay McGettigan ’97, Kristin MacMillan, Caroline Moore, Nicol Regan, Alexis Thompson, Dominic Vecchiollo, Melody Ward, Amber Wilke, and Carmen Zuniga.

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1 Calvert parents Luke Chen and Jen Hoang cut a rug at the Black & Gold Benefit on March 4.

2 Teachers Justine Forrester, Caroline Marris, and Kathie Jefferson attend the Black & Gold Benefit.

3 Calvert parent Cozumel Pruette participates in the Smyth-sponsored “Glamour and a Glass” fundraiser.

4 Calvert parents Matthew and Crystal Jenkins enjoy the festivities inside the Penguin Room on March 4.

5 Renowned musician and Calvert parent Cris Jacobs performs at the Black & Gold Benefit.

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The Banner Society calvert school honors alumnus dick riggs ’51 and debuts the edward w. brown, sr. society

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embers of the Calvert community gathered at the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center April 21 for the School’s Banner Society reception. Guests learned about the impact of their generous philanthropic support, honored the late Mr. Richard C. Riggs, Jr. ’51, and were introduced to The Edward W. Brown, Sr. Society.

Board Chairman Ned Insley thanked donors for their support and shared thoughtful remarks about Dick Riggs ’51, including his family’s legacy at Calvert, and noting that Dick’s father, Richard Sr., was a member of Calvert’s Class of 1921. His siblings, Mary ’48, Ellie ’53, and Pinkie ’57 also attended Calvert, as did Dick’s children, Charlotte ’98 and George ’00.

As Mr. Insley shared, “Dick attributed much of his later success in life to Calvert, where he learned research skills and to be analytical, and he often said the math he used in life, he learned at Calvert. His dedication to Calvert was unwavering, and his contributions have helped us to achieve so much.”

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Mr. Riggs left an indelible mark on Calvert and stayed in touch with many members of his class, several of whom joined us at the event.

Head Master Andrew Holmgren echoed Mr. Insley’s gratitude for our donors’ support of Calvert, and gave an update on both the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center and spring programming. Mr. Holmgren shared, “Since opening in early October, the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center has brought joy to our School.

It is a thriving hub of athleticism, sportsmanship, and community. We are endlessly grateful to Jack ’53, Susie, and all of the generous supporters who made this building possible.”

Mr. Holmgren shared a snapshot of some of the meaningful experiences provided to our students this spring, like the Seventh Graders’ participation at the Model United Nations at Georgetown, our attendance — and stellar placement — at the recent Latin Certamen competition at Harvard University, and an Institute for Leadership & Purpose journey to Puerto

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Rico. Mr. Holmgren celebrated our Eighth Graders’ staggering 151 acceptances to over 20 different high schools. He also provided an update on construction of the new Lower School Music and Science Wing.

Lastly, Mr. Holmgren proudly launched Calvert’s newest donor recognition society, The Edward W. Brown, Sr. Society. Named for one of Calvert’s most beloved Head Masters, the Brown Society recognizes Calvert’s premier benefactors for their generosity and lifetime cumulative giving of $100,000 or more.

Mr. Brown, who served as Head Master from 1940 to 1965 and consulted long after, emphasized the Calvert principles of hard work, neatness, and accuracy, while working diligently to improve the administration of the School and embrace the modern philosophy of the “well-rounded” child.

In addition to the basic subjects, and fostering an environment of respect and responsibility, Mr. Brown firmly believed “athletic competition must be part of the spiral of learning.” It is fitting then, that the Calvert community celebrated The Edward W. Brown, Sr. Society at the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, a building he would have loved. Mr. Brown’s grandson, Teddy Brown, III ’78 also attended with wife Shannon to mark the special occasion. Calvert is grateful for the opportunity to recognize and honor our esteemed and loyal supporters whose generosity significantly impacts our students, teachers, and programs.

The Banner Society recognizes generous donors who give $1,500 or more to the Calvert Fund, Calvert’s annual giving program.

1 Sheila Riggs, Charlotte Riggs Schaffel ’98, and George Riggs ’00 stand in front of the Riggs Fitness Center, which also honors husband and father Dick Riggs ’51.

Established to thank and honor donors who make fully funded gifts of $100,000 or more during their lifetimes, The Edward W. Brown, Sr. Society acknowledges those who enable Calvert to continue its mission of educating the next generation of leaders.

2 Trustee Emeritus Jack Luetkemeyer ’53 greets fellow attendees at the Banner Society Reception on April 21.

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2023-2024 ALUMNI BOARD OF GOVERNORS Doug Carpenter ’99, President New York City Elizabeth Paal Goss ’99, Vice President Reuel Belt ’96, Treasurer Los Angeles Tracy Lankford ’81, Secretary

MEMBERS

a message from the president of the

alumni association I am pleased to serve as the President of the Alumni Board of Governors for the 2023-2024 school year.

There are more than 3,900 Calvert alumni across the country and around the world - all building upon their Calvert foundation while leading, creating, and impacting their communities. The Alumni Board and I are proud to represent Calvert’s vibrant alumni family and hope to provide you with opportunities to engage with one another and the School in dynamic and interesting ways.

Barbara Kerr Howe ’51 Daisy Nelson White ‘58 Charleston, SC Carol Campbell Haislip ’69 Charlie Albert ’72

Members of the Alumni Board represent classes in each decade and reflect the varied geographic locations where Calvert alumni live. I am inspired by their commitment to Calvert School. The Alumni Board also includes a dedicated group of officers who help to guide alumni engagement initiatives. It is my pleasure to introduce this group.

Wendy Chapin Albert ’73 Jamey Hebb ’76 Kieran Fox ’79 Key Worcester ’86 David Rich ’92

Elizabeth Paal Goss ’99 serves as the vice president. Elizabeth and husband Donald live in Baltimore and have a daughter, Madeline, who is a student at Kiddie Calvert Tuscany. Elizabeth is a financial planner with Heritage Financial Consultants. She attended Roland Park Country School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sewanee, The University of the South.

Jennifer Hearn ’04 Theo Donnay ’08 New York City William Little ’13 Philadelphia, PA

Reuel Belt ’96 joins the Executive Committee this year as treasurer. Reuel is based in Los Angeles with wife Danelle, where he is an actor, writer, and producer. This is Reuel’s second term on the Alumni Board. He previously served during 2008-2012. Following Calvert, Reuel attended McDonogh School and Wild Lake High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stevenson University.

Farrell Gregory ‘18 Kendall Steer ‘18 Kiera Caffrey ’21

PAST PRESIDENTS 2022-2023 Charlie Albert ’72 2021-2022 Blake Sheehan ’00 2020-2021 Lexie Rich Mills ’90 2018-2020 Clemence M.K. Miller '81 2016-2018 Rachel Arnot Rockwell ’91 2014-2016 Brooke Wheeler Rodgers ’91 2012-2014 Kieran Fox ’79 2010-2012 Patty McCormick Klein ’86 2008-2010 Curtis Campbell ’83 2006-2008 Hill Michaels ’51 2005-2006 Susie Quarngesser Amiot ’79

Tracey Lankford ’81 joins the Executive Committee this year as Secretary. A member of the Alumni Board since 2019, Tracey is the director of sales at Teneo Hospitality Group. She attended Garrison Forest School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and journalism from the University of Richmond.

Last, I have been proud to represent our New York alumni since 2017. My wife Renee and I live in New York City, where I work at Dakota as an Account Executive and business development director. After Calvert, I attended St. Paul’s School. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Hampden-Sydney College.

I would like to welcome our newest Alumni Board member, William Little ’13. William is based in Philadelphia and works as an equity research associate analyst at T. Rowe Price. He attended McDonogh School and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Throughout the last 18 months, the Alumni Board worked to create a new alumni strategic plan that will serve as a road map for our initiatives through 2028. Thank you to everyone who responded to the all-alumni survey and participated in interviews. The deep affection and appreciation alumni have for Calvert is clear. Your feedback is the backbone of this strategic plan, and we hope you will join us as we create programming and opportunities that champion and support this special community. The four pillars offer something for everyone, and I encourage each of you to get involved in the ways that are of interest to you.

The first step is to make sure you have a Calvert Connect profile and that your contact and professional information are up to date (www.calvertconnect.com). One goal is to establish a robust networking program, and Calvert Connect will be the primary platform we will utilize. Thank you for your dedication to Calvert School. I look forward to the year ahead.

Sincerely,

2004-2005 Matt Wyskiel ’81

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FIRST ROW: Benham F. Celaya, Meghan M. Powderly, Samuel R. Schreiber, Caroline J. Reynolds, Jacob S. Kuson King, Caroline B. Hobelmann, Gregory A. DiGiovanni Jr., Catherine I. Zic, Finnegan J. McClernan, Abigail M. Buck, Henry B. Hoskins, Elizabeth C. Hetrick, Robert C. Amiot, Reese G. Woodworth, Oscar J. Woloson, Isabelle K. Peacock, Jason A. Cohen, Sarai E. Unterschute SECOND ROW: Eliza M. Cleverley, Katherine W. Schnee, Lucas F. Woodworth, Mariana I. Garza, Edward A. Lowe, Lauren G. Steer, Robert C. Tompkins, Avari L. Ayanbadejo, Patrick A. Rodgers III, Inti M. Prada Enzmann, Robert E. Hall, Ella K. West, Tolliver W. Wyskiel, Taylor L. Martin, Spencer J. Suval, Lilly A. Block, Jonathan B. Elkins, Francesca L. Polito, Natalie C. Little THIRD ROW: Joshua M. Kelly, Julia H. Powell, Stephen L. Fulchino, Asha V. Worley, Ashton M. Palmer, Ella R. Moore, Wesley B. Seba, Payton L. Cavanaugh, Sean R. Collins, Elizabeth K. Greeley, Ian A. Robinson, Page C. Roulette, Daniel W. Colhoun IV, Charlotte L. Troy, Kiara S. Dresp Pedra, Edward M. Scarborough, Josephine C. Boudreau, Madison G. Young-Emerson, Oliver R. Webster, Yasmine M. Worley

CLASS OF 2019 COLLEGE CHOICES Boston College Boston University Bucknell University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Clemson University College of the Holy Cross Duke University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Georgetown University (2) Goucher College Hofstra University Indiana University Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ohio State University Pitzer College San Diego State University Southern Methodist University St. Mary’s College of Maryland (2)

Stanford University Susquehanna University Swarthmore College (2) Tufts University Tulane University University of Lynchburg University of Maryland University of Mississippi (2) University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Richmond (2) University of Tampa University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia (2) Virginia Tech Wake Forest University (2) Washington College William & Mary (2)

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New York City-based alumni join Director of Development Sarah Walton and Director of Alumni Relations Katie Wareheim ’98 at Monarch Rooftop near the base of the Empire State Building.

ALUMNI

regional events NEW YORK CITY

An impressive group of New York-area alumni gathered at Monarch Rooftop on July 21, 2022, for an evening of cocktails and Calvert memories.

Those in attendance included rising Alumni Board President Doug Carpenter ’99, Alumni Board member Theo Donnay ’08, Joe Hooper ’69, Mark Flaherty ’80, Miranda Hall ’01, Keech Turner ’03, Will Finney ’04, Caroline Chriss Hearn ’07, Marilee Turner ’07, Genevieve Barroll ’10, Peter McIntyre ’11, Anna Hart ’11, Carlyle Turner ’11, Jeffers Insley ’13, Rhane Jones ’13, Geary Stonesifer ’13, and Cole Zaharris ’13.

Calvert returned to New York in January 2023. Ryan Gisriel ’05, Director of Basketball Operations for the Brooklyn Nets, generously hosted alumni at the Barclays Center on January 26. Attendees included Alumni Board President Doug Carpenter ’99, Miranda Hall ’01, Roshan Dutta ’08, Torben Ginsberg ’11, Thomas Hebert ’11, Peter McIntyre ’11, Gus Meny ’12, Meg Brody ’13, Cameron Corse ’13, Jeffers Insley ’13, Olivia Liang ’13, Haley Reitz ’13, Geary Stonesifer ’13, Matt Tomaselli ’13, Isabelle Webster ’13, and Cole Zaharris ’13, along with Leadership Gifts Officer Josie George Worthington ’72 and Director of Alumni Relations & Stewardship Katie Wareheim ’98.

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Calvert. Mrs. Worthington and Ms. Wareheim visited Sasha Iglehart Richardson ’72 at the pop-up shop for her clothing line, A Shirt Story, at Onda Beauty in Tribeca and met with other alumni throughout their visit.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Beatrice Matkovic Mowry ’73 hosted Calvert alumni on November 10 for a tour of the National Air and Space Museum's newly renovated west wing. Beatrice is chair of the museum’s exhibit design department.

Joining Beatrice for the tour were Betsy Baetjer ’66, Jack Orrick ’66, Chet Carey ’72, Liam Emmart ’11, Stas Haciski ’94, George Helfrich ’78, Wai-Yee Wong, Katie Augsburg Leimbach ’84, Wel Leimbach, and McAlister Leimbach.

RICK WILLIAMS ’55 & PIERRE DUPONT

The St. Paul's Schools and Calvert School hosted a joint alumni event on the St. Paul's campus on September 27: An Evening with Pierre S. duPont. In a discussion moderated by alumnus Rick Williams ’55, Pierre shared his family's philanthropic initiatives and the lessons learned for creating a family-wide giving strategy.

Calvert alumnus and President of The St. Paul's Schools Clark Wight ’81 shared opening remarks and welcomed alumni from both schools.

PHILADELPHIA

When the time came to create a long-term vision for Philadelphia’s FDR Park, it was a natural fit for landscape architect Charles Neer ’85 and the team at WRT Design. Charlie leads the Parks and Open Spaces division of WRT and has more than 20 years of experience with designing for parks and urban areas. He serves as Project Manager for the FDR Park re-design.

In September, Charlie hosted a behind-the-scenes look at the plans for this project.

FDR park covers 348 acres in south Philadelphia. The Navy Yard and I-95 border the southern end of the park. The completed plan, called “FDR Park Plan: A Resilient Vision for a Historic Park,” is the culmination of extensive time and preparation. This process included numerous community meetings, more than 3,000 constituent interviews, and a hydrology study. The city seeks to achieve three major goals with the plan: restore the park’s function, reclaim the vision for the park, and renew the impact on the city of Philadelphia.

Spadone ’77, Katie Wareheim ’98, and Josie George Worthington ’72.

CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR LUNCH

Members of the Class of 2019 returned to Calvert on March 25 for their Senior Lunch. Alumni reconnected with each other and former teachers, toured the new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, and re-lived Calvert memories with a showing of their EighthGrade slideshow. The Class of 2019 enjoyed lunch from Koopers Chowhound. Attendees also received Calvert sweatshirts to take with them as they begin their college journeys.

FOUNDERS’ DAY FESTIVAL

On October 7, alumni and friends gathered on the new squash courts for a round-robin tournament.

Players were Matt Buck ’87, John Brush, Myles Brush ’23, Clara Dawn ’20, Peter Dewire ’08, Jennifer Hearn ’04, Caroline Chriss Hearn ’07, Ben Hearn ’07, Jessica Winicki Kallaugher ’96, Lauren Murphy, Heath Otenasek ’17, Susie Silberstein, and Will Vincent ’18.

HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI EVENT

Alumni from the Classes of 2019 to 2022 returned to Calvert on Sunday, November 20. Always a highly anticipated event, this year was a Baltimore Ravens watch party. Dressed in their purple and black, alumni cheered the team to victory while also catching up with classmates and visiting Middle School classrooms. Middle School math teacher Skip Howe ’77 and Upper School Placement Coordinator Kathy Cole Liotta ’79 also stopped by to visit with their former students.

ALUMNI BOOK CLUB

Eric Puchner ’82 joined the Alumni Book Club on January 12 to talk about his path to becoming a writer. Eric's book Model Home was the first selection for this new group. Attendees included Alumni Board President Charlie Albert ’72, Alumni Board member Daisy Nelson White ’58, Kelsey Albert ’08, Julie Buchanan Salovaara ’77, Laura

Members of the Class of 2019 meet on campus.

UPENN VS. UVA SQUASH MATCH

On February 16, Calvert School hosted the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia men’s squash teams for competitive matches on neutral ground in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. The visit to Calvert held extra significance for University of Virginia senior and Calvert alumnus Cullen Little ’15, who plays for UVA. More than 40 alumni and friends, many of whom are UPenn and UVA alumni, attended the match. This event marked the first major collegiate competition hosted on Calvert School’s campus.

BEATRICE MOWRY ’73 VIRTUAL TALK

Beatrice Matkovic Mowry ’73 presented a virtual talk on October 20 called “Designing Exhibitions for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.” As the Chair of the Museum’s Exhibits Design Department, Beatrice’s work brings aviation and space exploration to life for nearly eight million visitors each year. Beatrice and her team are in the midst of a multi-year project to transform exhibitions as the Museum’s downtown building undergoes revitalization. She shared a behindthe-scenes look at the renovation during the virtual talk.

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Reunion

REUNION WEEKEND INSPIRES TOURS, MEMORIES, AND MORE Alex Montague ’73 and Tyler Blue ’73 tour the Lower School.

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alvert welcomed alumni back to campus for the 2023 Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13. The festivities began with the Head Master’s Luncheon on Friday afternoon. Alumni celebrating reunions of 50 years or more along with Hillyer Society and Signature Society members gathered at 2 Oak Place to reminisce and learn about Calvert today. The luncheon included a performance by members of the Middle School String Ensemble and the presentation of state reports by Tenth Age students Austin Park ’27 and Juliet Boughan ’27. Alumni were then offered tours of the campus.

Later on Friday afternoon, alumni gathered in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center for a squash round robin. Thank you to all of the players, and a special congratulations to finalists Ben Hearn ’07 and Blake Otenasek ’17.

The rain on Saturday did not deter the Class of 1973 from touring the campus with Middle School Head Matt Buck ’87, Alumni Board member Farrell Gregory ’18, and Director of Development Sarah Walton. For some, this was their first time seeing the Francis J. Carey, Jr. ’38 Middle School.

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’96 in recognition of his extraordinary service to Calvert and the greater community. While presenting the award, Alumni Board President Charlie Albert ’72 shared a special message from Josh’s classmate and friend Reuel Belt ’96.

“From his charitable work in the community as a trustee to his accomplishments as a sought-after strategic advisor in the investment and finance industry, Josh exudes a character of excellence and humility,” Belt said. “Tonight's well-deserved honor demonstrates Josh's discipline to remain true to himself, and it recognizes the principles instilled in him during his youth. Josh has consistently represented what it means to be a Silhouette Child.”

Classes ending in “3” and “8” celebrated reunions this year. Several alumni from these reunion classes traveled home to visit with their classmates and gathered for a celebratory dinner in 2 Oak Place. Graduates from the class of 1973 commemorated their milestone 50th reunion at the home of Tom Mooney and Kingsley Moore Mooney ’73, which was also the exact location of their graduation party 50 years ago.

Thank you to those who hosted, served on reunion committees, and rallied classmates as Class Captains.

We look forward to celebrating classes ending in “4” and “9” next year!

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1 Members of the Class of 2013 reunite for a photo inside Molly’s Garden, which honors classmate Molly Harris ’13.

2 President of the Alumni Board Charlie Albert ’72 presents former trustee Josh Perry ’96 with this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

3 The Class of 1973 celebrates its 50th reunion at the home of Tom and Kingsley Mooney ’73, where they also celebrated their graduation party 50 years prior.

4 Alumni Ben Hearn ’07, Winn Lemken ’21, Caroline Chriss Hearn ’07, Matt Buck ’87, Blake Otenasek ’17, Will Washburn ’13, and Calvert Teacher Susie Silberstein compete in the Reunion Weekend squash exhibition.

5 Nick Colvin ’98 takes a photo of his class plaque in the Lower School Lobby.

6 Trustee Emeritus Jim Stradtner, 2022-2023 Alumni Board President Charlie Albert ’72, and Trustee Emeritus Carville Collins ’73 attend the Head Master’s Luncheon.

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ew Calvert graduates stand on the stage every June looking out at their proud families and teachers. Crisp certificates in hand and gold CS pins shining, they proudly sing the song, "We're Going Far from Calvert." The graduates process down the aisle and on to their next adventures. Their stories are unique and varied, but many, draw upon their Calvert roots and embark on careers in education.

“The stories are the fabric of who we are and who we’re going to be,” said Clark Wight ’81.

Now the president of The St. Paul’s Schools in Brooklandville, Maryland, Clark has traveled the world thanks to his career as an educator. Prior to joining St. Paul’s, Clark served as the project lead for innovation and transformation at Guildford Grammar School in Perth, Australia. He previously held roles as director of leadership at Hale School, headmaster of the primary school at Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, and

middle school head at University School in Cleveland “One driving passion as a school leader is figuring out how to continue creativity, awe, and wonder all through school,” Clark shared. He was inspired by Calvert teachers such as Mac Gillet ’40 and Mike Paul.

“They were authentic and passionate about what they taught,” he said.

Now as a school leader, Clark strives to create a school environment that is fun, firm, fair, and focused.

Clark recalls shaking Head Master Bill Kirk’s hand each morning as a student. Its impact led Clark to start a handshaking tradition at each school he led.

He believes that greeting students as they enter school provides a glimpse into how their morning went or if they’re excited or nervous about something that day.

Sixteen alumni who continue to work on campus at Calvert School meet outside the Lower School Lobby for a photo to kick off the 2022-2023 school year.

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“Great teachers know that an emotional connection is necessary,” Clark said.

Much like Clark, Isabel Harris ’14 understands the importance of connecting with her students. Following her spring 2022 graduation from the University of Delaware, Isabel knew she wanted to work in a school that recognizes the whole child and where teachers are encouraged and supported to do just that.

“Kids inspire me,” Isabel shared with a smile.

Returning to Calvert was Isabel's dream, and the Clapp Teaching Fellow position was the perfect opportunity to get her start as an educator. Established by the Clapp family in 2012, The Ann and Harvey Clapp III '51 Internship Fund provides an opportunity for a new or inexperienced teacher to join the faculty for a year under the guidance of mentors on the Calvert faculty.

Among the necessary characteristics for this position are a commitment to tradition and innovation and a desire to “inspire students to learn, explore, master, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.”

These are qualities that Isabel has in spades. She recognizes the impact teachers have on their students beyond academics. Independence and confidence come when students have teachers who genuinely know and care about them. “I want to be that person for my students," she said. “I want them to feel comfortable raising their hands in my classroom.”

“I held my Calvert teachers in such high regard,” said Skip Howe ’77. His journey began in Seventh Age math class with Peg Licht. When one student had a question about a new concept, Skip found that he was able to connect the dots for his classmate.

Fast forward 27 years to when he received the Calvert calendar in the mail just as he was contemplating a career change. Determination landed Skip an interview

with Head Master Merrill Hall. The interview led to a one-year internship and, eventually, a position as a Ninth Age teacher. Now a math teacher in the Middle School, Skip says that his motivation is supporting his students to reach the “a-ha” moments.

“I want to be the teacher that I needed as a student,” he said. “I try to look at school through their eyes.”

Jonathan Koch ’01 also found the “a-ha” moments rewarding during his time as a high school teacher.

Now a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at Pepperdine University, Jonathan says, “I enjoyed giving my students the tools to go out and find something they’re passionate about. At the college level, it’s about giving students the tools to go create their own a-ha moments.”

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I’ve carried those fundamentals I learned at Calvert through Gilman and Wake Forest and into my professional life.

- NAPOLEON SYKES ’96, ALUMNUS

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After 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, including combat missions over Iraq and a yearlong tour in Afghanistan, Steve Snyder ’74 followed in the footsteps of his father, former Eighth Age teacher Dick Snyder, and began a career in education. Steve is now an adjunct professor at Regent University in Virginia Beach. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in education leadership designed for those who want to teach at the university level.

“Education has always been at the core of our family.

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early, and onto my experience at Calvert, where you were challenged to do your best in the classroom; my brother, Rick ’73, and my sister, Stacy ’80, and I understand and believe in the importance of a solid educational foundation.”

also the daughter of long-time Calvert teacher Mary Alice Lears. Education, and Calvert in particular, are so woven into the fabric of Kait’s childhood, that when the time came to choose a career, she had a singular focus.

Caroline Greene Morin ’85 remembered the impact of Sally Carr, who joined Calvert in 1976 and succeeded Patricia Harrison as assistant head in 1995.

“I always wanted to teach at Calvert because it was foundational to who I am,” she said.

“Mrs. Carr was an amazing role model,” she said. “I still try to mimic the grace and care she provided to the students and faculty, ensuring their wellness and happiness at Calvert.”

With national board certification, Caroline is now a thirdgrade public school teacher at Old Donation School in Virginia Beach and a certified health and wellness coach.

Laura Spadone ’77 also credits Mrs. Carr with leading her to a career teaching. Much like classmate Skip Howe, Laura found herself considering next steps.

As fate would have it, Laura spoke with Mrs. Carr at Calvert’s centennial celebration in the fall of 1996 and mentioned she was considering teaching.

“I came back because Sally Carr told me I would make a good teacher,” she shares. Laura recalls how she benefited from dedicated Calvert teachers during her time at the School, and she thought she would have something to offer today’s students: “Make your best effort. I felt that was so empowering as a student.” As a Ninth Age homeroom teacher, Laura now encourages her students with the same message.

“Teaching is hopeful work,” she shared.

For John Simms ’09, teaching is also a calling.

“I became an educator because of how much my teachers, especially the teachers that I had while at Calvert, helped me. During the pandemic, I realized how many unique challenges students are facing and felt a pull to help,” he said.

John is an assistant learning and support coordinator in Calvert’s Middle School, where he works closely with alumnae Kait Gentry ’97 and Isabel Cooke ’12. Not only is Kait an alumna and the Middle School learning and support coordinator, she is

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Napoleon Sykes ’96 also credits Calvert with helping to shape his career path.

“I’ve carried those fundamentals I learned at Calvert through Gilman and Wake Forest and into my professional life,” he said.

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I became an educator because of how much my teachers, especially the teachers that I had while at Calvert, helped me.

- JOHN SIMMS ’09, CALVERT ALUMNUS

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Napoleon works at The Lawrenceville School as the assistant director of admission, diversity coordinator, and head football coach. His first teaching position was at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he taught English and creative writing. Napoleon spent the next 12 years coaching football. He held positions at his alma mater Wake Forest, the Naval Academy, and UNC Charlotte as well as with the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and the XFL’s DC Defenders.

While recruiting for these programs, Napoleon became adept at listening to students and finding players who were good matches for the programs.

“You’re going out and finding people who fit what you do,” Napoleon said.

“Coach Poe,” as he is affectionately known by his players, said this experience naturally led him to a position in the admission office at Lawrenceville.

“I still have to find the right fit for the school,” he shared.

Steve Snyder ’74 and Caroline Greene Morin ’85 meet to talk about their Calvert experience and its impact on their careers in education.

“I utilize all of the skills I learned through coaching and recruiting to be able to talk to the kids at their level and talk to parents and make them feel comfortable.”

His career path led him back to his Calvert roots in a special way as he now works with the Eighth Grade students applying to Lawrenceville. Napoleon is impressed by the students he meets.

“Calvert really prepares kids for what higher education is looking for at a young age,” he said. “The emphasis on being a strong reader and writer is still central at Calvert.”

Napoleon works closely with Calvert Upper School Placement Coordinator Kathy Cole Liotta ’79. Kathy is about as entrenched in the Calvert story as one can be. A third-generation Calvert student, Kathy continued the tradition by selecting the School for her daughters, Maclean Liotta ’10 and Liza Liotta ’12. She served on the Board of Trustees, chaired the Board's Development Committee, and taught a Fifth Grade homeroom before stepping into her current role in upper school placement.

“Working at Calvert has been one of my greatest hon-

ors,” Kathy said. “Calvert has had an incredible impact on me as a former student and many members of my family, including our two daughters. It is so special to be part of that same life-changing journey for so many other students and their parents. Every day, I am so proud of our unique community and our graduates as we launch them off to their next phases of life.”

Calvert Middle School Head Matt Buck ’87 is certainly a central figure in that journey. His vision and leadership have brought unprecedented growth in Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades. Prior to becoming a Calvert administrator, Matt taught at Gilman School.

“Collectively at Calvert, we have had the gift of time with our students and their parents during the most formative years of their lives,” said Kathy. “It is our passion and commitment to help them grow into the best humans they can be to go on and carry the Calvert legacy and to make the world a better place.”

Lawrenceville Assistant Director of Admission Napoleon Sykes ’96 attends Calvert’s 2022 High School Night with Carina Beritela ’18.

Middle School Head Matt Buck ’87 works with students.

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ClassNotes Notes Class Class of 1955 Henry Hopkins and wife Nancy enjoy spending the cold months on Jupiter Island in Florida. Nothing better for old bones than warm weather. He shares, “Hard to believe it will be 68 years since our class graduated.

Since last year, I have been in contact with the following classmates and am pleased to report that all are well and enjoying life: Taylor Brown, Mike Furlong, Jim Garrett, Bill Hardy, Molly Mundy Hathaway, Corbin Marr, Rick Ober, Ned Sullivan, “T” Tall, Butch West, Michael Yaggy, and Barbara Yeager. Enjoying my service on the Calvert Board. I can say without any doubt that the School is as strong as it has ever been. It was when we were there, and it is today, an exceedingly well run School that delivers an exceptional education to its young students.”

Mac Passano writes, “The Fall of 2022 introduced four personal milestones for me! Sixty-seven years from our Calvert School graduation! The beginning of my eighth decade! My oldest granddaughter, Emma McDonnell, is a freshman at Connecticut College! My youngest granddaughter, Callie Meech, is beginning kindergarten! What lies ahead? A whole new world of achievement and opportunity together!!”

Rick Ober and Ned Sullivan went skiing at Snowmass, Aspen, Colorado on February 3, 2023. Rick was out there on a Trenton, NJ, Ski Club trip as part of the Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council Winter Carnival.

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Ned Sullivan has lived in Aspen, CO, for many years and continues to ski, mountain bike, SCUBA dive, etc.

Here is his photo taken during the recent X Games. He is claiming to have won the (spurious) title of world champion all-around senior skier at this year's X Games.

Ned is traveling to Maui in summer 2023 with his nephew, Benjamin Robinson ’89, his great nephews, and sister Nancy Sullivan ’65.

Ned Sullivan ’55

“T” Tall writes, “Our first grandchild was born last August...a daughter. The first girl in four generations.”

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Lee Walker still lives in Oxford and reports having the best weather, except for summer when she goes north to Maine and Vermont to avoid humidity and see friends. Lee drives to California and stays a few months for reunions from when she lived in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma from 1991 to 2016. She volunteers at a feed store with her dog in Kenwood and mostly helps out with customers and plants. She reports that her return home this trip will be in July.

Lee’s eldest son turned 50 and invited her to join his family on a cruise on the MSC Divina. She hopes to be around for a reunion, and says, “Hello out there!”

Michael Ewing reports, “No mountain climbing, but maybe a camel in Morocco this October. No marathons, but I did shoot my age last week playing golf. Care to hear more? No published books, but tried my best reading one of Bert Keidel’s books on the Chinese economy. All my children and grandchildren left Baltimore for Colorado and New York, so Bambi and I moved to Florida, but we keep a house in Baltimore so we can go to Orioles games and Faidley’s.”

Lee Walker ’56

Class of 1957 Kitty Santos Harrison continues to teach clinical medicine to interns and residents at Johns Hopkins.

She is not seeing patients due to COVID. Kitty has two grandchildren, ages 16 and 15, so she is teaching a lot of driving!

Lisa Purnell Raffetto writes, “The Raffettos are well at ages 80 and 78. Children [are well] too at ages 40 and 45.” Lisa is still working with the help of two assistants. They rescued an 8-year-old Vizsla who was raised in a barn and used for breeding, so they are teaching him about house and table manners and he is listening and happy to please, and so appreciative of his new environment.

Neal Harris recently retired to New London, New Hampshire, after teaching Economics at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, for 40 years. He and Ann (Carroll) have two sons who live nearby, and four grandchildren who are thankfully not yet teenagers.

They spend winters in Sanibel and enjoy bee-keeping, traveling, skiing, hiking and biking. They’ve enjoyed getting together with Tee and Carol Winstead and Steve Mason and Rikki in Naples on their trips south.

“We are both healthy and productive in our later 70s and send our best wishes to all!”

Bert Keidel writes, “I have had a life full of many blessings, most importantly the communities that have enfolded me in their lives: Extended family, churches, neighbors, colleagues and professional circles. A special blessing as I age is my daughter, now a sophomore in college, who both encourages me and straightens me out when I need it – frequently. I currently enjoy semi-retirement, teaching about China’s economy at George Washington University and engaging in the policy debates and processes now so intense and fraught here in D.C. I am active in my local United Methodist church, part of its racial justice cohort study group, and in training for something called St. Stephen’s Ministry, a supplementary outreach program to extend what our pastors have time for assisting members of the congregation experiencing life crises. For the past five years I have enjoyed hosting a twice-monthly book group reading off-center theology books. Many such interrelated strands of thought interest me. For most of my life I have been behind

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the eight ball, getting to various milestones but getting there very late. I didn’t get my doctorate until ten years out of college (taught languages in Taiwan and math in East Baltimore, plus seven years getting my dissertation done, after one-and-a-half years of field work in Korea). Even then, I didn’t get my first real job at a university for two more years due to a postdoc in Japan. After that it has been a slew of jack-ofall-trade jobs in universities, think tanks, international agencies and the US Treasury Department – all working on China’s economy. I married late, age 47, and saw the birth of my only child ten years later, at 57.

I finally saw publication last year after a 12-year writing project, of China’s Economic Challenge, but my Singapore publisher priced it out of anybody’s reasonable reach, so that is pretty much a failure, and of course a disappointment. I am also disappointed not to be able to attend our Calvert reunion. I am taking my daughter, Savi, to Korea and Japan in the only niche available between her last exam and the start of her summer job. I’m giving a talk on China at the think tank where I did my field work and introducing Savi to the wonderful extended Korean family I lived with for a year and a half. While on that side of the world I also want to briefly show her Japan. I’ll be sorry to miss seeing so many of you. But living in D.C., a short ride from Baltimore, I started joining Calvert classmates for monthly lunches last year and will continue this summer when many are back from Florida. At the same time, Savi challenged me to train up to run the Thanksgiving “Turkey Trot” 10K fundraiser for a local high school this year. I’m up to 5 miles so far, heading for 6.2. That and some bad tennis will be my cardio tasks if they don’t kill me. Have a wonderful reunion, and stay in touch, please!”

Bob Locke and his wife Sherry moved from their house in Ruxton for almost 40 years to Roland Park Place in January 2022. He reports that the move has had a very positive influence on their quality of life, “The people are fascinating, and you get very well taken care of. What’s not to like?”

Susan Anderson Mason says she has absolutely nothing juicy to report! But she lives in gratitude for moderately good health, many friendships, multiple groups (bridge clubs, a book club, local Duke alumni organization, church choir and handbells), lots of volunteer opportunities, and scads of educational and social activities. She is actually looking forward

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to summer when things will slow down, but it’s really nice to say “yes” to activities that you couldn’t do while you were working. Susan is a widow (five years) and now lives in a retirement community. When COVID hit, she was fortunate to be there and never felt isolated. There were always smiling eyes behind those masks. Now that we are “footloose and fancy free,” Susan is blessed to be out and about and busy as ever. She has two sons and a daughter in the area with fabulous spouses and four grandchildren, one of them graduating college and another high school.

“I must have blinked!” Susan remarried in 2001, and Graham brought three daughters and six grandchildren into the mix. Now there are five (plus another on the way) great-grandchildren. Susan wishes that they lived closer. “I love giving and getting hugs!

Have a very happy and healthy 2023! We can still party like it’s 1999!”

Betsy Rumford Thwaite writes that this past year has been so enjoyable as she and her husband Charlie watch their seven grandchildren between 8 and 14 grow up. The grandchildren keep them busy carpooling and attending sports activities. Several times a year, Emily and Robert Farmer and their four (Emily Carole, Robert, John William, and Mary Beatrix) from the Raleigh area, see Betsy and Charlie, and Libby and Clayton Browne and their three (Clark, Charlie, and Martha Rose) from Birmingham at their family coastal home near St. Simon's Island, GA, for crabbing, fishing, boating, visiting with old friends, and fun! April 1 marked their tenth year in beautiful Birmingham near the Brownes! Betsy also keeps up with old Atlanta friends as Charlie's poker group of 48 years takes them back there once a month where the guys gather for “conservative cards” while the wives have a separate dinner together and catch up.

Daisy Nelson White and her husband Charles now live in Charleston, SC, right on Nowell Creek, and they love being there. They recently returned from two months in New Zealand, which gave them an interesting perspective on our country, “In short, they think we are bonkers! Our politics, especially and the fact that we just can’t agree on pretty much anything.” Daisy and Charles are now headed for Scotland, where they’ve had friends tell them they think the U.S. should really be five or six different countries that each decides their own heads of state and laws, etc. “I am all for it. May run on that platform

next election cycle! Think of it: We could be a sort of EU in which New England, the South, the Midwest, the Rockies, the Southwest, the Northwest, and of course the countries of Texas and California, etc. could co-exist (somewhat) without having to agree on much.” Besides working with their own company, White Ridgely Associates, supporting organizations in developing leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and communication, Daisy also supports Polaris Tech Charter School, where she is a co-founder and on the board. She and Charles play lots of golf and read and paint and binge-watch Netflix/Prime/HBO and mostly laugh! “Let’s stay in touch! I’d truly love to hear from all of you.”

Tee Winstead ’58 and his wife Carol live in Baltimore and Naples, FL, “doing what ‘old’ people are supposed to be doing.” They are blessed to have their immediate family living in Baltimore, including two sons, Trey ’87 and Peter ’90, Peter’s wonderful wife, Betsey, and their three boys, all of whom currently attend Calvert. Tee spends lots of time with the boys, the oldest of whom, Jax ’23, graduated from the Eighth Grade this spring. He and Carol spend a couple of weeks every August with the family at Squam Lake in New Hampshire, a family tradition they have continued for over fifty years. “What a pretty part of the world,” he shared. “We love the cry of the loons as evening sets in. We have enjoyed traveling with friends to various places, mostly in Europe.”

Tee enjoys quarterly lunches with Calvert classmates living in the Baltimore/Washington area. He writes, “If any of our classmates have not visited the Calvert campus in a while, they should take the opportunity as the architecture of the School and surrounding community is exquisite, very European looking.”

Class of 1960 Anne Love Hall writes, “Hi to all classmates from so long ago! I have not forgotten you or our amazing times at Calvert: gym drills, arts and crafts, kickball, operettas and plays, assemblies with banners, writing and illustrating ‘books,’ music class, lunches with spaghetti and M&Ms for dessert, Mr. Brown, Miss Mooney, Miss Potts and on and on. I now live with my husband of 51 years in Santa Barbara and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Our two girls are university professors at UVA and University of Iowa. Love to somehow see any of you.

Warm wishes!”

Elizabeth McCleary Primrose-Smith reports that she is doing really well despite over eight years of treatment for ovarian cancer. She’s beaten most statistics for survival for the disease and is getting great care at University of California at San Diego Medical Center. Elizabeth lives in a small town called Fallbrook about an hour north of San Diego. It's very rural with lots of avocado and citrus orchards, and she enjoys the quiet and space. Elizabeth has one daughter, who just turned 51, and two grandchildren. One is a sophomore at University of Tampa studying marine science, and the other is a freshman in high school and is an excellent baseball player. “Time has flown by but I still remember vividly my days at Calvert. It was such a challenging and enriching environment in which to grow up. If I lived in Baltimore, I would have sent all my family members there for school! There is not a school out here that is even close to the academics and preparation for higher education that Calvert provided me. I am looking forward to my next reunion in 2025.”

Class of 1963 Richard Jones writes, “Twenty months into retirement, I sometimes grumble that my existence is now actuarial, but meaningful things still happen, so things are looking up. I travel and spend time with my three children and seven grandchildren.

To learn more about myself, I remain open to new ideas when with others, try to avoid the illusion of oversimplification, and practice articulating problems that I cannot solve.”

Class of 1964 Bruce Beehler ’64 is completing a new book, Birds of North America: A Photographic Atlas, for Johns Hopkins University Press. Publication date: April 2024.

His daughter Cary is completing a master’s degree in Russian and Eastern European Studies at Yale.

Bruce’s daughter, Grace, will make him a grandfather in August.

Class of 1965 Nancy Sullivan is traveling to Maui during summer 2023 with her nephew, Benjamin Robinson ’89, her great nephews, and her brother Ned Sullivan ’55.

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Class of 1970 Holly Ballard Kreutter ’70 and her husband are happily living in Old Town Alexandria. Holly works part time in a neuropsychiatric clinic and does volunteer work to help migrants who have been dropped off in Washington, D.C. They also enjoy their five grandchildren, two of whom are in California, two in Florida, and one in D.C. Class of 1973 Wendy Chapin Albert ’73 wrote about her excitement for her 50th reunion. “A weekend to cherish!

We are very excited to be celebrating at Kingsley ’73 and Tom Mooney’s home, the location of our Class Graduation Party in 1973! Tolly ’72 and I are busy with our horses, taking care of our old house, and enjoying time with our daughters and son in-law. I love to garden, photograph flowers, ski, ride and walk with our dog. Tolly is busy at Chapin Davis helping clients manage assets and create financial freedom. In his free time, he loves golf and his race horses.”

MD, and has two children who are graduating from college. She and her husband like to do plant-based cooking, native gardening, and sailboat racing.

Class of 1976 Kelly Finney and wife Vanessa live in Maryland.

Their daughter Rebecca ’09 lives and works in Charlotte, NC. Their son Scott ’11 is also in North Carolina, where he finished his first year of law school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Daughter Eva ’16 just completed her junior year at Middlebury College, where she plays squash. Kelly shared a photo with Eva sporting their Calvert gear at the Middlebury squash courts. Kelly writes, “This is our salute to Mary Alice Lears and the Calvert Squash program past, present and future.” Fun fact: The hat Kelly is wearing in the photo was given to him by former Head Master Edward Brown in 1992 when Kelly started working at Calvert (Development Office 1992 – 1997). He’s kept it these many years and still wears it.

Kelly Finney ’76

Tolly Albert ’72 and Wendy Chapin Albert ’73

Beatrice Matkovic Mowry celebrated her 40th anniversary at the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution last year! She is chair of the Exhibit Design Department. The Museum is undergoing a massive building renovation so Beatrice and her team are consequently redoing all of the exhibitions. Beatrice is married and living in Annapolis,

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Jamey Hebb lives in Sparks with his teenage sons, doing his best to keep them both “between the lines,” which is no small feat! Daughter Lucy ’06 lives in Denver with her dog, Hooch, and works in advertising. Jamey continues working as a digital marketing and e-commerce consultant in addition to writing his first novel, which he hopes to finish by year end. He also continues to serve on the Alumni Board at Calvert, and genuinely enjoys the opportunity to give back. Jamey writes, “It’s hard to believe we’re each on the verge of blowing out 60 candles and are closing in on 50 years since our Calvert graduation - the years sure do fly by!”

Class of 1982 Alexandra Bailliere is an artist living in Mill Valley, CA, with a studio in Sausalito. Her work is represented by Hang Art gallery in San Francisco. She also teaches painting at the College of Marin. She has been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost 30 years and considers herself a Californian now since she’s lived there longer than anywhere else. Her husband, Allan Treadwell, is an internist practicing at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). They have three sons: one is a sophomore at San Francisco University High School, and the older two are both at Colorado College (one freshman, one junior).

Tim Burdette and wife Lloyd are celebrating 25 years this August. They have two kids who both graduated from Calvert. Will ’15 recently graduated from Colorado College, and Helen ’17 is a sophomore at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. They spend most of the summers in Biddeford Pool, ME, and at least a month out West each year for skiing. He and Lloyd live adjacent to Lake Roland as empty nesters with their black lab. Tim enjoys investing and volunteering at St. Paul’s School and at church.

Charlie Constable and wife Katie have been happily married for 23 years and going strong! They recently took an educational trip to Israel with a group of leaders from Baltimore, San Francisco, and Honolulu. It was without a doubt the most enlightening travel experience they have had, and they are so glad we went. Charlie shares that there are many things to be grateful for these days, starting with his kids George ’18 and Tavi ’21. George just finished his first year at University of Virginia where he is pursuing a business track and playing club tennis. Tavi just completed her sophomore year at McDonogh and will spend the bulk of her summer working on Nantucket before she takes a service trip to Costa Rica, where she will volunteer with a group of students who are helping with the local turtle habitat. In February 2022, Charlie hit his 20-year work anniversary with Brown Advisory, where he currently run the firm’s private client business. He writes, “I love the business and am so appreciative for the many people I’ve met and worked with along the way.”

Tori Dukehart Eversmann ’82 is getting her daily vitamin D living in West Palm Beach, Florida, with her husband, Matt, and their two black labs and a diva feline. Their daughter, Molly, attends NC State, where she went to play volleyball and now has transitioned into running road races. She is considering law school to become a sports agent. Tori has an organic garden, loves the beach, enjoys spin classes, and is getting certified to be a spiritual healer with the aim to help athletes who are transitioning away from their sport because of injury or age or whatever reason. Matt writes a series of books with James Patterson on noble professions such as soldiers, nurses, police, and soon teachers and Medal of Honor recipients. Tori shares that they are so blessed and would love to say hi to anyone from our class when they are in SoFlo. Piper Hebb Finnell has two sons in college and her 16-year-old daughter is still in high school. She works as a fitness instructor at a few local gyms in the area.

Kelly Linaweaver French lives in Jackson Hole, where she and her husband Dave have now lived for over 30 years. They have two boys, Max (19) and Alex (17). Max just completed his freshman year at Clemson, enjoying big-time college sports and the warm southern weather along with his classes in the Business School. Alex is finishing up his junior year in high school and is busy with the lacrosse, hockey, and golf teams. Kelly still runs her curbside recycling business, which she started back in 1994, and Dave owns a small woodworking business.

Chip Linehan has been in Philadelphia for the past 10 years and is busy trying to keep up with his 14-year-old son Cormac and 12-year-old daughter May. Chip is co-CEO and co-founder at Building 21, a nonprofit in education trying to reimagine how to connect traditionally underserved high school students to the futures they deserve.

Frank Martien and his wife Laura celebrated their silver wedding anniversary last summer. They have two sons (ages 22 and 16), the older of whom is graduating from Williams and will join the Peace Corps in Montenegro. Frank is still in Annapolis and enjoying plenty of sailing/sailboat racing. He started his own strategy consulting firm in 2020 and has enjoyed the professional independence this brings.

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Frank Martien ’82

cial decisions, risk management, and planning and sees many old friends from the Calvert days in and around town. He regularly connects with classmates Tim Hathaway, Crawford Hubbard, and Chip Linehan on several occasions throughout the year.

He shared a picture after a golf match last fall won by Webster & Hathaway (aka Team WebDog).

John Webster ’82

Ashley Shultz Smith returned from many years on the West Coast to Maryland in 2016. Her three horses and she made the cross-country trip to be together again with her grandmother. Much to Ashley’s dismay, she could not move in with her grandmother though Ashley did take a horse to visit! The horses and Ashley engage in Equine Guided Coaching in Phoenix, Maryland, providing therapeutic and educational experiences to children and adults of all ages. Ashley recently had a visit from Kelly Linaweaver French, who kindly unloaded a truck full of hay for Ashley as her arm was injured, and who still writes witty poetry in anapestic tetrameter. Last February, Ashley caught up with Alexandra Bailliere and her mother at a fun “Galentine’s” lunch. Alexandra is making Mrs. Keeney proud with her amazing painting career. Emily Gardner Baratta and Ashley had their annual reunion at the Hunt Cup, and Ashley reports that Emily defies time and looks exactly the same as she did in 12-A. Ashley has also caught glimpses of Elizabeth Mumford, C.P. Pitts, Charlie Constable, and Jonathan Clark here in Maryland, and Calvert friends always put a smile on Ashley’s face.

John Webster ’82 and wife Nicole have remained in West Towson and are soon to be “empty nesters” when their youngest, Ridgely ’18 leaves for High Point University in the fall. Susannah ’16 has one more year at the University of Tampa, where she is majoring in advertising and public relations with an advertising creative concentration. Isabelle ’13 graduated from Yale last spring and is in her first year as an operation due diligence analyst in the alternatives group at Blackrock in NYC. John continues to help business owners and private clients with their finan-

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Class of 1987 Muffy Menton Fenwick continues to work in the Admissions Office at Calvert, where she does admission testing for Lower School applicants. She writes, “It is so fun to walk the halls of Calvert everyday ... although I still marvel at how small the lockers are! I am now sadly testing the kids of ‘kids’ I used to babysit (which just shows how old I am!). That being said, our class did not look or seem old at our reunion last spring. It was a great night with so many familiar faces (including a guest appearance by Mr. Hardesty!). My husband, Charlie, and I still live in Cockeysville and will soon be alone in the house with our two dogs. Annie, 20, is a sophomore at Bucknell and Charlie, 19, is heading off to college this fall where he will likely play squash Muffy Menton Fenwick ’87

(exact location...to be determined!). We might need to take up some new hobbies!”

Class of 1988 John Greene and Calvert classmate L. Dyson Dryden are partners in a new steeplechase racing venture. They won their first races at My Lady's Manor with Stolen Shoes (GB) and at Grand National with Monbeg Stream (IRE). The name of their syndicate, Tuscany Racing LLC, pays tribute to their Calvert years spent on Tuscany Road.

John Greene ’88

her senior year at RPCS and is off to Northeastern next year, and they cannot wait to visit Boston! Katharine works as the COO of Bond Distributing, a local beer wholesaler, and loves it. The company was recently acquired and then in turn has acquired two adjacent businesses. Katharine lives in Lutherville with her girls, their two dogs, and two cats!

Class of 2006 Alix Gresov is still fighting fires in Ithaca, NY, and is heavily involved in her union. She also works for Homeland Security teaching firefighting, technical rope, and water rescue classes, as well as morning PT (physical training) for recruit firefighters at the state fire academy. Fitness is a passion for Alix, and she recently spent a rainy April day running and biking 78 miles around Seneca Lake with a team of her coworkers. She looks forward to trips to Montreal and the Grand Canyon later this year, as well as right back in Baltimore in June for the International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference!

Class of 2009 Rebecca Finney lives in Charlotte, NC. She met classmates Zoe Bilis, Ana Garcia-Moreno, and Katherine Phillips for lunch in December 2022 as they try to do each year.

Class of 1993

Rebecca Finney ’09

Jamison Hodges and wife Lexie have three young girls ages 6, 4, and 2. They live in Baltimore, and their oldest daughter McKenzie was accepted to join the Seventh Age at Calvert School next year! Jamie recently purchased a sailboat to take the family cruising and would love for Calvert to bring back the Home School Program!

Class of 1995 Ryan Vaughan ’95 and wife Christine Vaughan have been married for 12 years and welcomed a son in May. Class of 1998 Katharine Fox Castro is in Baltimore and loves coming back to Calvert each day to drop Zoe ’29 off at school. Her older daughter, Stella, just completed

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Kyle Stewart Rafferty wed Daniel Rafferty on July 23 at One Barn Farm in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The couple met as student-athletes at Bucknell University, where Kyle ran track and Daniel played baseball. Calvert alumni in attendance included Claudia Buccino ’09, who was a bridesmaid, and Molly Danko ’09. The three classmates have been good friends since Sixth Age! The proud mother of the bride is former Calvert teacher Monica Stewart. Kyle and Daniel reside in Chicago.

Eva Finney ’16

Class of 2017 Emma Fox is a rising junior at Temple University, where she is majoring in event and entertainment management. Emma is also a live entertainment photographer and journalist with published works in online publications. She was recently featured in an interview in local VoyageBaltimore Magazine for their Inspiring Stories Series: https://voyagebaltimore. com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-emma-fox/ Emma Seto is a student at the University of Richmond. She was offered a paid internship with Rhia Ventures, an organization that educates and invests in women’s health.

Kyle Stewart Rafferty ’09

Class of 2011 Scott Finney just finished his second semester of law school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Class of 2019 Warry Colhoun ’19, Bo Webster ’19, Patrick Rodgers ’19, Oscar Woloson ’19, Chase Tompkins ’19, Sean Collins ’19, and Stephen Fulchino ’19 play lacrosse together on Gilman’s varsity team.

Class 0f 2019

Class of 2016 Eva Finney just finished her junior year at Middlebury College, where she is on the women’s squash team. Middlebury won its division at the College Squash Nationals on February 19. The team was presented with the Walker Cup following the tournament. In a fun Calvert connection, David Cromwell ’08 is the assistant coach for the Middlebury women’s squash team!

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Kiara Dresp Pedra will attend Swarthmore College.

She was accepted first academically and then as a walk-on for the track and field team.

Ryan Peel ’22 and Jackson Angulo-Bartlett ’22

Kiara Dresp Pedra ’19

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Class of 2021 Catherine Quinn ’21 is a sophomore at The Park School of Baltimore, where she participates in the theater program. She played Ronnett in Park’s winter 2022 production of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Catherine Quinn ’21

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Class of 2022 Jackson Angulo-Bartlett ’22 and Ryan Peel ’22 completed their ninth-grade year at St. Paul’s School, where Ryan was elected freshman class president and Jackson was elected vice president!

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HILLYER SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT

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alvert School will not forget former trustee and alumnus Jack Harvey ’63 or his benefaction. His

Jack Harvey ’63

legacy donation is an example of Jack’s belief in the importance of childhood education.

Jack knew his bequest would help set Calvert students up for a lifetime of success. As an outstanding scholar and athlete, Jack quietly energized and inspired others throughout his life. As a successful lawyer, educator, coach, and more, he made a difference in this world.

Jack served as a trustee from 1998 to 2007, during which time he was integral to the opening of the Francis J. Carey ’38 Middle School. He relished his role as a father of four daughters, adored his three siblings and many friends. We are grateful for the generations of extended Harvey family members who have attended and supported Calvert School throughout the School’s history.

“Jack was adamant about remembering Calvert School in his will, as he felt it important to help those institutions which were instrumental in his life help others also,” said his brother, Bart Harvey.

The Hillyer Society recognizes donors like Jack who have made a planned gift to Calvert School. Learn more by scanning the QR code on the following page.

IN MEMORIAM The following Calvert School alumni passed away between June 10, 2022, and June 15, 2023.

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William Halsey Barker, Jr. '52

J. "Rollin" Otto, Jr. '45

W. Bowdoin “Bow” Davis, Jr. ’49

John "Kimball" C. Payne '91

Jeanne Marguerite Thomas Dorsey '30

Frances "Fifi" Marburg Peck '38

Louisa Cooper Dubin '49

Rose "Posey" Johnson Randall '37

Stuart Egerton, II '50

Dorothy "Patsy" Fitzgerald Ross '41

Charlotte "Char" Ober Goodwin '47

Susan Whittington Russell '57

J. Wistar "Pete" Huey, III '51

Linell Nash Smith '44

Sarah Dixon Isaacs '62

Ann "Cherry" Baldwin Smith '49

Mary-Lina Strauff Kosicki '35

Colin J.S. Thomas, Jr. '48

Margaret "Margy" Whitham Manchester '37

Mary Riggs Wolfe '48

Albert "Hill" Michaels, Jr. '51

Eleanor "Custis" Broyles Wright '36

Vernon R E F L E C T IL. ON S 2 0 2 Miller, 2 - 2 0 Jr. 2 3 '49

DISCOVER PLANNED GIVING

WHAT IS PLANNED GIVING? HOW CAN IT BENEFIT YOU? Are you looking for a way to avoid capital gains tax on the sale of your investments?

Are you thinking about how to build your income for retirement?

Would you like to create an inheritance for your children and also help charity?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, a planned gift can help you achieve your goals. To learn more about the benefits of planned giving, please contact Leadership Gifts Officer Josie George Worthington ’72 or scan the QR code to visit our website, yourcalvertlegacy.org.

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