Table of Contents
Spring 2016
Contents Head of School Henry D. Berg
Editor David Henrickson
Phoebe Krumich ‘10 sees ‘Brigadoon’ from a new point of view on page 14 On the cover: Reynolds Oare ‘00 is one of three alumni teachers in the Middle School who help connect Highland’s past with its future. In this picture, Reynolds is wearing a HelmickStrong shirt for long-time lacrosse coach Kevin Helmick, who is battling pancreatic cancer. More HelmickStrong images on page 46.
Letter from the Head of School
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Our alumni embody the spirit of a Highland School education through their everyday successes. We feature some of their stories in this issue.
Alum Phoebe Krumich Takes on New Role in ‘Brigadoon’
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Alumni Teach in Middle School
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Three alumni help connect the history and legacy of Highland to today’s students and programs. Lindsey Dengel 8th ‘89, Lindsay Ward 8th ‘97, and Reynolds Oare ‘00 reflect on their time as students and their roles as teachers in the Middle School.
Upper School English teacher and Highland grad Phoebe Krumich ‘10 takes on a new role – and her old self – as part of this year’s spring musical.
Alumni Reflections
A Few Minutes with Claire Mello 20
Departments
News from Around Campus
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Middle School Science Fair
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Images from First Grade Play
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Gallery
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Lower School science teacher Claire Mello is retiring from teaching at the end of this year. We asked her to reflect on seventeen years at Highland.
Twenty Years of Gary Leake
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Athletic Director Gary Leake came when the Upper School opened twenty years ago in the fall of 1996.
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Six recent alums reflect on how their time at Highland School has shaped their life in college and beyond.
Writers and Contributors Lindsey Dengel 8th ‘89 Sarah Glier ‘12 Phoebe Krumich ‘10 Briar Leake Mark Miller ‘01 Reynolds Oare ‘00 Aria Pahari ‘13 Tyler Ross ‘02 Simon Schwartz ‘02 MC Treuting ‘15 Lindsay Ward 8th ‘97 Design & Photography David Henrickson Class Notes Coordinator Briar Leake Highland Magazine is produced by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents and friends of Highland School. Letters and comments are welcome. Please send inquiries to: Director of Communications, Highland School, 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186, e-mail to dhenrickson@highlandschool.org, or telephone 540-878-2717
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