COLUMBIA HOUSE
20! IS
CSG’s youngest girls, the most recent group of inquisitive, bright, and articulate PYCers to inhabit the welcoming rooms of Columbia House, helped celebrate a milestone on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014—Columbia House’s 20th anniversary. Many younger alumnae will fondly remember their first days at CSG in the Program for Young Children (PYC) at Columbia House. With help from CSG’s Office of Development, four girls from the 4/5 class, Ellen Hines ’27, Soleil Cordell ’27, Natasha Lee ’27, and Mia Mazak ’27, planned a very special celebration for the entire PYC. All were treated to red or gold cupcakes (strawberry or carrot cake), and the festive atmosphere was completed with balloons, red and gold decorations, and a large assortment of unicorns, including the CSG mascot and a “real live unicorn” (perfectly sized for allowing PYC girls to pet its head). Special thanks to the Meuse family (Dr. Peter Meuse and Lisa Benson Meuse ’99, parents of Emmy ’28 and Madelyn ’25), who delighted the girls by bringing the “real” unicorn as well as an additional pony from their personal farm. CSG’s Assistant Director of Development, Alumnae Relations, Jordan Hilbrands ’07, who was a member of the first class to inhabit Columbia House, shared her memories with the girls. Adding to the party was the performance of an original song written by Ms. Jenny Morgan (After-Hours PYC teacher) and performed by the After-Hours girls to Morgan’s guitar accompaniment. It was a very special day for a very special place at CSG! To watch a short video of the birthday celebration, go to www.columbusschoolforgirls.org. Caroline Gilani ’26 is shown in the foreground; Emmy Meuse ’28 is standing in the background by her dad, Dr. Peter Meuse.
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FORTE ET GRATUM • SPRING 2014