Delphian Magazine - Issue 130

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FALL PLAY

Issue 130
DELPHIAN MAGAZINE
ALUMNI WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS & MENTORSHIP
UPDATE
BOOK LAUNCH NEW ETHICS & INTEGRITY HANDBOOK FOR TEENS FALL SPORTS AN
GET IN TOUCH We love feedback and news from our readers! magazine@delphian.org DELPHIAN SCHOOL K-12 Founding Delphi School 20950 SW Rock Creek Rd. Sheridan, OR 97378 800-626-6610 | 503-843-3521 | www.delphian.org DELPHIAN MAGAZINE ONLINE Experience the magazine on any mobile device! www.delphiannews.com/Issue130 HEAD OF SCHOOL Trevor Ott EDITOR Rebecca Orthmann PHOTOGRAPHY Skyler Feilmeier CONTENTS DELPHIAN MAGAZINE - ISSUE 130 COVER: CAST OF THE FALL PLAY BY SKYLER FEILMEIER 01 FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Games 04 BOOK LAUNCH The Ethics and Integrity Handbook for Teens 06 ALUMNI WEEKEND A Celebration of Success and Mentorship 13 A HIGH-TECH SURPRISE! New Cutting-Edge Technology for Tech Lab 14 FALL PLAY A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley 18 SPORTS An Update on Fall Sports 21 ALUMNI NEWS 21 FORM COMPLETIONS © 2024 Delphi Schools, Inc.™ All Rights Reserved. Delphi Schools, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability or age or any other classification protected under applicable law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. Delphi Schools, Inc. is licensed to use Applied Scholastics™ educational services. Applied Scholastics and the Applied Scholastics open book design are trademarks and service marks owned by Association for Better Living and Education International and are used with its permission. Grateful acknowledgment is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. FOLLOW @DELPHIANSCHOOL
LEFT ALUMNI LEE RECTOR (2009), AND SAVANA ST. AUBIN (2012) ABOVE L-R ALUMNI RILEY CROMAN (2019), CALLIOPE WHITWORTH (2021), EMMA AARON (2020), AND SOPHIA CORREA (2021)

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

This last September, I had the pleasure of addressing parents on the subject of games during Orientation Day activities. We began with the following excerpt: A game is composed of freedom, barriers, and purposes. That’s easy enough to see.

What’s trickier to see is how this comprises a triangle.... But wherever we look through life, we find that these three points— freedom, barriers, and purposes—are interdependent to some degree. It’s one of the wildest-looking things a person ever studied.

One has to look it over and think of different examples to satisfy oneself that this relationship does exist because it looks very illogical that if you increase barriers, you increase freedom and purposes—or if you increase freedom, you increase barriers and purposes. It just doesn’t seem right at first look. One has to work with it a bit. It’s not intuitive.

This triangle does, however, provide another way to explain why the idea of “let children do anything they want, express themselves in any way” doesn’t work. It’s a total absence of barriers, so there’s no triangle. No game. And they’ll be very unhappy.

...Children with games to play have purposes, barriers, and freedoms and tend to be happier.

Education: Fostering Reason and Self-Determinism in Students based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard

This concept, the pursuit of knowledge as a game, is fundamental to Delphian’s approach to education. In helping students learn to think with this interrelationship of purposes, barriers, and freedoms, I have had many a conversation along these lines:

Me: Do you generally think of a wall as a barrier or as a freedom?

Student: A barrier.

Me: Did you have a purpose in mind when you thought of it in that way?

Student: Wanting to get through it for some reason.

Me: With that same purpose in mind, would you consider a door to be a barrier or a freedom?

Purpose

Freedom Barriers =GAME

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Student: I suppose I would think of it as a freedom. I’d be free to walk through it, to open it, to use it for my purpose of getting through the wall.

Me: If you and I shared the purpose of getting through the wall, I suppose we would both think of walls as barriers and doors as freedoms. Agreeing on that, we’d make a pretty good team.

Student: True.

Me: If we wanted more of a challenge, could we set someone up on the other side of the wall with a different purpose, maybe one that would cause them to think of walls as freedoms and doors as barriers?

Student: It would definitely make our game more of a challenge if their purpose was “to keep us out.” The existence of a purpose like that would be a “barrier” to our original purpose!

Me: Pursuing our purpose, we would be tearing down walls or building doors while others, pursuing theirs, would be building walls or tearing down doors. We wouldn’t be on the same team, certainly.

Student: (thinking) Yeah...

Me: For a student, what purpose do you think makes barriers to study most real as barriers?

Student: The purpose of understanding for application.

Me: Can a different purpose make the barriers to study less real, maybe even leading a student to consider it a “freedom” to pass by a misunderstood word?

Purpose: get to the other side of the wall

Freedom: door Barriers: walls

=GAME

get to the other side of the wall

Student: I suppose if a student’s main purpose for study was to memorize the data just so they could pass a test, or if their main purpose was to just move fast, with or without understanding.

Me: If you observed a student trying to disguise some manifestation of a barrier from their teacher, what would you suspect?

Student: That their purpose isn’t understanding, but something else. If they were purely pursuing the purpose of understanding, they would tackle the barrier aggressively to achieve their purpose— and ask for help if they needed it. Freedoms and barriers depend on purposes!

Purpose: safety inside walls

Freedom: walls Barriers: doors

=GAME

stay inside walls

Beyond conversations like this, students often discover for themselves a variety of applications of the relationship of these three components of games, both in and out of the classroom.

One can imagine how unworkable misaligned purposes can be on a sports team. A coach can present the purpose, “to win by playing as a team” to their players, but even one player pursuing the purpose of “becoming a human highlight reel” can make the team, as a team, unsuccessful, and undermine the game, even the season.

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Looking beyond our own environment here, imagine a student studying for understanding and application in a classroom where the teacher’s purpose, for whatever reason, is to have their students score high on standardized tests.

This insight into games helps shed light on how we can all work together to optimize the Delphian experience for every student.

A further excerpt from the same source given earlier:

...purposes are very easily aligned and very easily handed out. They shouldn’t be neglected. They help create games.”

In the rare case where a Delphian student is found cheating or breaking an important school rule, I expect faculty to see not a “cheater” or a “troublemaker,” but a student whose purpose is out of alignment with the game we are all playing here.

Without this understanding, the “solution” might be more along the lines of determining appropriate punishment to prevent the student’s pursuit of such a “freedom” again in the future. With an understanding of the importance of aligned purposes, a more effective approach might be about reestablishing in the student their basic purpose for education, one which almost certainly aligns with the school’s purpose for that student—and works within the barriers defined by the school’s rules and expectations. This topic calls to mind a recent experience. A severe ice storm had disrupted normal class schedules. Day students, any faculty not housed on campus, and all kitchen staff were unable to get out of their homes safely, let alone drive up the hill. While campus faculty were performing other duties, including food prep, to cope with the disruption, upper level students organized and ran study halls for their Upper School classmates. Shortly after their roll call, I walked onto the fourth floor and found a full upper school calmly pursuing their purpose of acquiring an education—without skipping a beat. When purposes in a large group are aligned, it makes misaligned purposes in other groups look downright painful. And so they are.

Written in various ways over the years, one of Delphian’s larger purposes has always been: To revolutionize the field of education using the educational technologies of L. Ron Hubbard.

An understanding of “games,” as it applies to the field of education, and a purpose shared by students, staff and parents alike, is a big part of why Delphian is such a revolutionary place. It is “revolutionary” to be so well aligned as a group. But this concept of “games” is only

one of many fundamental approaches to education found in the book Education: Fostering Reason and Self Determinism in Students. If you haven’t already read it, I encourage you to do so. If you have, I encourage you to do so again.

A lot of headway has been made, but it is a big game and we need to reach more people with this purpose and include them in our game, for it is one that truly empowers young people and the educators who care for them.

We are enrolling. We are hiring. We are growing, and we will continue to grow in proportion to the number of people that share our purpose.

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BOOK LAUNCH

THE ETHICS & INTEGRITY HANDBOOK FOR TEENS

Get your copy of The Ethics and Integrity Handbook for Teens today and join the movement towards a brighter, more ethical future!

The handbook that teaches teens essential life principles for achieving happiness and success!

In today’s increasingly fast-paced and complex world, individuals face numerous challenges and choices that can impact their lives and the lives of those around them. Recognizing this, American educator and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard studied and wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics and morals. He developed easy-to-use tools that anyone, including teenagers, can employ to improve their lives and the lives of others.

This information is a part of the foundation of the Delphian School’s program and is invaluable in supporting and helping students grow into ethical, responsible adults. For years, this valuable information has been available in a course for students of schools licensed to use the Delphi Program™.

It is now also available to the public through Heron Books. The Ethics and Integrity Handbook for Teens, specifically designed for use by teens and young adults, will enable the next generation to make the world a better, happier place where they can achieve their goals and thrive.

The Ethics and Integrity Handbook for Teens provides the answers to these significant questions and more:

• Have you ever done something you weren’t proud of but did not know what to do about it?

• Have you ever struggled to repair a broken relationship?

• Have you ever wondered why you or someone you know keeps repeating harmful behavior?

• Is there a clear-cut way to tell right from wrong?

As Delphians, we can take pride in knowing that we are shaping our future generations by sharing this knowledge with the world. Promoting and sharing this book can help create a world where happiness and success go hand in hand.

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ETHICS

What are we talking about when we speak of ethics?

Ethics is about right and wrong conduct. It’s about good and evil. Throughout human history, people have struggled to understand right and wrong, good and evil, and ethics and justice. In fact, a quick review of dictionaries will show that the terms ethics and justice have actually become confused with each other.

What is needed is a simple explanation of these things and workable tools that anyone can use to help themselves do better in life.

Ethics consists simply of the actions one takes upon oneself to improve one’s survival1 and success in all parts of one’s life. It is a personal thing. When one is ethical, one is making decisions that have a positive effect on oneself and others.

Justice is the action taken on the individual by the group when one fails to take these actions oneself.

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The Ethics and Integrity Handbook for Teens First edition 2023

Published by Heron Books

Based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard

STUDENT ETHICS & INTEGRITY SUCCESS

“This form [Form 7] changed my life. I transformed from an individual who had good intentions but was out of control, to an individual who can now confront his environment and handle it competently. During this form, my main barrier was my ethics. I would reach new heights of trust and then fall on my face in some way. Towards the end of this form, I finally learned how to really apply the ethics technology before I crash. I also learned how important it is to apply and use it when you are succeeding also, not just failing.”

-William Collins Form 8 student

“Before Delphian I was a follower. I let everything happen to me, instead of actually making it happen myself. I never really cared about my grades or how much I understood something. I let myself believe that I was unintelligent and that I would never be able to actually be smart. At my other schools I would find myself in unethical situations simply because the idea of saying no was far scarier then the repercussions of my actions. I am proud today that I’m now an intelligent person who uses integrity.”

-Grace Suplee Form 7 student

“I learned vital information from Planning and Organization, Study Handbook, Integrity and the Code of Honor, and so many other courses, and I use this information daily. Form 6 did change me. My ethics and responsibility levels did rise throughout this form, and I enjoyed every moment of it. I’m looking forward to Form 7.”

-Alex Maddox Form 7 student

1. survival: continuation of life or existence, from survive: to continue to live, to persevere or prosper despite challenges or difficulties.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND

A Celebration of Success and Mentorship

Over 200 alumni gathered at the Delphian School for Alumni Weekend 2023 to celebrate success and mentorship. The weekend was a testament to the strong community and support system that the Delphian School fosters.

The event allowed alumni to reconnect with old classmates and give back through sharing their knowledge and experiences with current students, who were grateful for the opportunity to learn from individuals who once walked the same halls.

“We are thrilled to see so many alumni return to the Delphian School for this special weekend,” said Director of Public Outreach Tkeisha Wydro (class of 1999). “It’s a testament to the strong bonds and lasting impact that the Delphian experience has on our alumni.”

One of the weekend’s highlights was the thirty individual seminars organized by students for students and led by alumni, who discussed their careers and offered mentorship to students. Students interested in business, architecture, finance, music, entertainment, writing, marketing and science were given the chance to explore

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ABOVE CLASS OF 2013 OPPOSITE ALUMNI SEMINARS TOP MAXINE ANDERSON (2017) MIDDLE L-R ADAM CUMMINGS (1995), EMMA AARON (2020), MAC FEILMEIER (2018), CODY MALICK (2011) BOTTOM L-R CHRISTINE PERPELITT (1989), RALPH MESMER (1984), CONNOR CHEN

their interests and expand their knowledge about different career paths from active, successful alumni working in those industries.

Maxine Anderson (class of 2018), a successful entrepreneur and Delphian alumna, encouraged students to “Be curious and try new, hard things” in her seminar on entrepreneurship and building a startup tech company. Her inspiring words resonated with students eager to learn from her experiences.

Another seminar, led by a panel of alumni including Emma Aaron (class of 2020), Mac Feilmeier (class of 2018), Cody Malick (class of 2011), and Adam Cummings (class of 1995), focused on college experiences and advice. Cody discussed how tough the transition from a small school like Delphian to a large university like Oregon State University can be and shared what it took for him to get to graduation. Emma, who had a very positive experience attending Western Governors University online, discussed how the “exposure to concepts, people and structure of learning topics I was interested in was very valuable.”

Adam, who attended Boise State for his undergrad and then later earned his master’s degree, stressed the importance of time management in achieving academic success in higher education, saying, “What you get out of it is what you put into it.” Mac Feilmeier encouraged the students not to limit their higher education to college, saying, “You don’t need fifteen hours of lectures a week to learn. You are Delphians. You can learn anything.” The students’ inquiries overflowed the time limit, compelling some to linger a few extra minutes, eager to pose just one more question.

Meanwhile, in the science lab, alumnus and engineer Ralph Mesmer (class of 1984), biologist and chemist Christine Perpelitt (class of 1989), and astrophysicist Connor Chen were hosting a sciencebased seminar discussing many topics from the value of being able to make quick calculations because they did the Math Facts on the Computer program to how useful using Study Technology™ has been as they pursued their education. Students had numerous inquiries ranging from the workings of black holes to the necessity of college.

In answering a student on how to handle the academic workload, Ralph replied, “If you ‘like it,’ you will not need to worry about focusing and getting the knowledge and handling the workload.” Christine encouraged students to “find professors who have an

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ALUMNI WEEKEND

appreciation for what they are teaching.” She also urged students, “Don’t be afraid to ask the professor questions; you’re paying the tuition.” Connor passed on the qualities that he felt have helped to make him successful: “curiosity, appreciation for knowledge, determination, and hard work.” He also encouraged students to “take advantage of the connections you can make with professors as they can someday be your allies when you need them to vouch for you or to ask them questions.”

The students valued the guidance provided during the seminars, and the theme of making connections, mentorship, and honest conversations continued through the weekend, as alumni had the opportunity to catch up with old friends, explore the campus, and attend various fun social events.

As the weekend came to a close, alumni left with a renewed sense of connection to their alma mater. The Delphian School looks forward to continuing this tradition of mentorship and success at future Alumni Weekends.

SAVE THE DATE

Alumni Weekend 2024

October 4-6th

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CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

Delphian Alumni Network Association News

This past Alumni Weekend, Lee Rector (class of 2009) & Savana St. Aubin (class of 2012) took on the volunteer position of Heads of Alumni Engagement and Communication for the Delphian Alumni Association. This new role aims to cultivate and nurture mentorship connections between alumni and students, fostering a supportive network that encourages continued growth and development.

Delphian Magazine: What inspired you to join the Alumni Association in a leadership position?

Lee and Savana: As alumni, we know firsthand that Delphian graduates are changing the world. Delphian is an integral part of our lives. It’s where we crafted ourselves into who we are. It’s where we cultivated our ability to

ABOVE L-R NICK KOENIG (2016), ERICA RODGERS (2014), SAVANA ST. AUBIN (2012), LEE RECTOR (2009) OPPOSITE ALUMNI WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

take on anything we have a mind to do. It’s where we stumbled, learned, and grew into the adults we are today. And to risk getting a little mushy, it’s also where we fell in love.

Right now, Delphian is tackling a massive mission worthy of all our assistance: to empower young adults to bring positive change in the world through reason, creativity, and integrity. It is an honor for us to take on the Heads of Alumni Engagement and Communications role to contribute to this effort.

DM: What will be your focus?

L&S: We have already begun working on several mentorship-focused initiatives that will allow more and

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more students to connect with alumni, practice their networking skills, and get real-world advice on how to tackle their dreams.

We really feel that mentorship is at the heart of the Alumni Association. For example, the Alumni-hosted seminars have been a part of Alumni Weekend for decades and are excellent for fostering organic mentorship between alumni and students.

Since we were students, we have loved the connection with alumni, students, and staff from these seminars. Coming full circle from being a student asking for advice to hosting and offering advice is gratifying. This past Alumni Weekend, a student was inspired by Lee’s seminar and came up to him afterward, expressing a genuine interest in aviation and becoming a pilot.

We make it a point to attend as many Alumni Weekends as possible and host seminars whenever possible.

DM: How can mentorship be achieved outside of Alumni Weekend?

L&S: Let us answer that question with a huge win! The same student from Alumni Weekend reached out to Lee via the new Alumni networking website. That led to an incredibly enjoyable 30-minute phone call, where the student walked away equipped with clear next steps and recommendations for how to achieve his goal of getting his pilot’s license by the time he graduates from Delphian.

Currently enrolled students can also access the alumni website to make mentoring connections, get help from their supervisors, or work with Tkeisha Wydro (class of 1999), Director of Public Outreach, for help making those valuable one-on-one connections with alumni in their fields of interest.

DM: Can you give more information on how the Alumni Website works?

L&S: Long story short, it’s a website that allows alumni and students to connect with each other. From one alum to another, it is what social media was initially meant to be before it became data farming.

The web address is www.DelphianAlumni.org. It’s open to anyone who has ever attended Delphian and it already has hundreds of alumni signed on. The student profiles have special, limited access to reach out to alumni in their chosen field via messaging through the website.

From there, you can message and email back and forth or swap phone numbers and schedule a call because who wouldn’t love getting a call from a student or fellow alum where you can mentor, network, and reminisce?

A map feature lets you see who is in your local area (or where you plan to visit). There’s a directory to find all

our old friends or others in industries we’re interested in. There’s even a place to post job opportunities.

DM: When is the best time for alumni to register?

L&S: The best time is now. Don’t wait to finish reading this. We’re all busy. We’re Delphians! So, sign up now. We can’t wait to meet everyone and work together to create a beautiful future.

DM: Are more volunteer opportunities available with the Alumni Association if others want to help?

L&S: Yes, there are several projects we need help with right now that can be done from wherever you are. You do not have to make it up the hill. So, if you have an hour or a handful of them you can put in each week or month, let’s talk. You can reach us via DelphianAlumni.org or Tkeisha Wydro (tkeisha@delphian.org) at the school.

DM: Do you have any final thoughts you’d like to share?

L&S: We’re not kidding about signing up. You’re too busy to do it later. Sign up now!

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A HIGH-TECH SURPRISE!

Archangel’s Donation Brings New CuttingEdge Technology to Delphian School’s Tech Lab

Josh Weinberg, founder of Archangel, a top technology supplier to schools nationwide, generously donated a large, interactive Samsung touchscreen to Delphian School’s Tech Lab. This state-of-the-art technology enhances learning and promotes classroom collaboration.

The touchscreen, which is now being used in the Tech Lab for the Science & High Tech Seminar and coding classes, is not just a digital whiteboard. It is a fully functional computer with Internet access, allowing for presentations, videos, and more. Students can even connect to the screen using their smartphones and laptops, making class collaboration easier than ever before.

Dylan Bennett, the lead technology educator at the school, is thrilled with the new addition to the Tech Lab. He says, “It’s a wonderful upgrade for our Tech Lab, and we’re very grateful to Josh Weinberg and Archangel for their generous donation.” With this cutting-edge technology, students will have even more opportunities to engage and learn in the classroom.

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ABOVE DYLAN BENNETT AND STUDENTS UNBOXING THE NEW SCREEN BELOW THE BOX DID NOT FIT IN THE ELEVATOR, SO STUDENTS CARRIED IT UP THE STAIRS TO THE LAB

SCROOGE & MARLEY

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY ISRAEL HOROVITZ

CHRISTMAS EVE PRESENT FUTURE

PAST

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CHRISTMAS DAY

Delphian School’s Theater Department Brought a Classic Tale to Life with A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley

Delphian School’s Theater Department has again wowed audiences with their latest performance, A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley. This delightful production of the beloved holiday tale by Charles Dickens was adapted for the stage by Israel Horovitz and brought to life by the talented students of Delphian.

Senior Pennelope Arezzini, who played the role of Jacob Marley, took on a leadership role within the cast this year. She shared, “I loved being a part of this production. I grew as an actress, performer, teammate, and leader.” Pennelope and her fellow cast members’ dedication and hard work were evident in their performance which shone on stage.

Director Corey Orthmann was thrilled with the cast who pulled off an incredible show and the crew who tirelessly

worked to add the extra magic the show needed, from hand painting the backdrop to cutting paper into bits to use as “snow” to fall from the ceiling on stage. Corey said about the production, “I’ve thought Delphian should perform A Christmas Carol for years, and I’m thrilled to have finally seen it happen. I’m so proud of everyone involved in bringing this classic story to life. The cast, crew, and staff did an amazing job.”

The production was a testament to the power of the arts and the Delphian community’s ability to come together and create something special. The recording of the performance is now available on Delphian’s YouTube channel for all to enjoy.

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CAST

Ebenezer Scrooge....................................................Odin Vargas

Jacob Marley.................................................Pennelope Arezzini

Bob Cratchit/Dick/Businessman..........................Elliot Adams

Fred/Young Scrooge/Thief................................Logan Boshoff

Ghost of Christmas Present/Do-gooder...........Satori Gailunas

Mrs. Cratchit/Scrooge’s lost love/Do-gooder......Ella Feilmeier

Schoolmaster/Peter Cratchit/Caroler...................Jack Bowling

Ghost of Christmas Past/Thief.........................Elizabeth Swan

Fan/Baker/Thief.....................................................Chloe Aden

Ghost of Christmas Future/Fezziwig...................Hailey Ackley

Fred’s wife/Baker/Josephine........................Lucia Rose-Coates

Belinda Cratchit/Butcher.......................................Mila Marvin

Martha Cratchit/Businesswoman/Townsperson.....Avery Ott

Tiny Tim Cratchit/Adam.....................................Sophie Eurell

Businesswoman/Caroler..............................Amelie Rappoport

Caroler............................................................Coco Rose-Coates

Caroler..........................................................London Whitworth

Children..............................Valentine Hepburn, Jude Kathrein and Olivia Orthmann

CREW

Director............................................................Corey Orthmann

Assistant Director.......................................................Beth Eurell

Production Manager...................................Rebecca Orthmann

Costume Manager..............................................Robin Gailunas

Scenic Designer.....................................................Katja de Vries

Scenic Artists....................................................Sarah Fernandez, JJ Noll and Amelia Peterson

Lighting...........................................................Mackenzie Reeves

Sound.............................................................Vladimir Bunchuk

Rehearsal Prompter.......................................Mackenzie Reeves

Hair and Makeup Manager...............................Allahta Persons

Hair and Makeup Artists...................................Imogen Dayton, Olivia Dent and Regina Romero-Bolaños Set Construction.............................................Corey Orthmann, Rebecca Orthmann and Tom Savejs

Special thanks to Gallery Theater and Oregon Shakespeare Festival for providing the costumes for our production.

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SCROOGE MARLEY PAST BOB CRATCHIT BELINDA PRESENT FRED FRED’S WIFE FUTURE FAN MARTHA CAROLERS CHILDREN MRS. CRATCHIT TINY TIM

SPORTS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Bump, Set, Spike

Fueled by unwavering determination and a whole lot of heart, our volleyball team poured their efforts into a competitive season. Despite the challenges they faced from being a young team, their relentless spirit shone through.

They made district playoffs and maintained a 7-7 win-loss record within the league, demonstrating their ability to hold their ground.

Liv Curry made 2nd team all-league, Amelia Peterson made 3rd team all-league, and Siona Paden received an Honorable Mention.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM ROSTER:

Isa Del Francia freshman

Liv Curry sophomore

Regina Romero sophomore

Ella Feilmeier junior

Sammy Bunch senior

Amelia Peterson sophomore

Elaine Kazmierczak sophomore

Masha Ershova sophomore

Siona Paden senior

Amelie Rappoport sophomore

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ABOVE L-R SENIOR ATHLETES AURA VALLIERE, LONDON WHITWORTH, LUCAS CURRY, SAGE DANIELLS, WILLIAM COLLINS, MEMO CERVANTES, SIONA PADEN, DAPHNE ANDERSON, ELIZA SWAN, SAMMY BUNCH

Running Up That Hill

Delphian Cross Country competes in the state’s Special District 2. Each race is a 5K, about 3.1 miles.

The team competed in seven races this season, including the district championship. The highlight was our home cross-country invitational, aptly named Conquer the Hill, known for being one of the most challenging courses in the league.

The course begins on the track and then winds down towards the pond, looping around the front trail and concluding back on the track.

In the Conquer the Hill race, Sarah Fernandez took first place in the girls’ category, William Collins secured first place in the boys’ category, and London Whitworth took second.

CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS SOCCER

CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ROSTER:

Boston Brown freshman

Vladimir Bunchuk sophomore

Jim Cao junior

Sam Cloutier senior

Sarah Fernandez sophomore

Thales Gao senior

Jack Kennedy freshman

Noah Ward sophomore

Spartan Blue

Delphian School took great pride in seeing one of our own Delphian Dragons, Coco RoseCoates, donning Spartan blue as she was the first player to join the Sheridan High School girls soccer team as part of the new player-share agreement established this year.

The athletic directors of Delphian, Sheridan, and Willamina, being small schools, joined forces to enhance athletic opportunities for local athletes. The partnership, aimed at sharing players, has seen a promising beginning, and we look forward to its continued success.

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VARSITY BOYS SOCCER

State Four Years Running

The soccer season was exhilarating, resulting in an impressive overall league record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. The team’s performance qualified them for the state playoffs for the fourth year in a row, where they defeated Sisters 2-1 in the first round.

Memo Cervantes was voted the league’s MVP and made 1st team all-league with Sage Daniells. William Collins made 2nd team all-league, and Lucas Curry, London Whitworth, Tai Jefford, and Cato Matsuoka received Honorable Mentions.

VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM ROSTER:

Cato Matsuoka junior

Nathan Cloutier sophomore

Oli Beauregard freshman

Jackson Paden sophomore

Logan Boshoff freshman

Greyson McLean sophomore

Isshin Suzuki freshman

William Collins senior

Mark de Vries sophomore

London Whitworth senior

King Kong junior

Sage Daniells senior

Memo Cervantes senior

Henry Gullo freshman

Lucas Curry senior

Tai Jefford freshman

Alex Maddox junior

Elliot Adams sophomore

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ALUMNI NEWS

Do you have news?

We love to hear from our alumni! Let us know what you are up to. Email our editor at magazine@delphian. org or message us on social media to be published in the next issue.

FORM COMPLETIONS

Listed in order of completion date since last Delphian Magazine

Beginner 1

Lake Brown

Thalia Tjepkes-Ross

Beginner 2

Melodie Dambrin

Olive Pope

Form 1 Entry

Leo Orthmann

Form 1

Olivia Orthmann

Form 2

River Brown

Form 3

Jensen Barnes

Ava Silver

Form 4

Adelaide Kathrein

Alice Ott

Form 5

Ansel Sessions

Upper School

International Entry

Isshin Suzuki

Form 6 Entry

Piper Gibson

Sarah Fernandez

Konstantin Dronov

Christopher Lewis

David Liu

Elizabeth Kastan

Lia Ben Dror

Logan Boshoff

Olya Sushko

Wanwan Bi

Lucia Rose-Coates

Quentin Thornsberry

Piper Peters

Mila Marvin

Jack Garside

Neo Dirou

Form 6

Olive Karl

Vladimir Bunchuk

Sam Hu

King Kong

Regina Romero-Bolaños

Nathan Cloutier

Ana Julia Escamilla Shwetzer

Violet McCuen

Alex Maddox

Avery Ott

Cindy Ke

Johnny Lee

John Li

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William Collins

Cayden Chen

Samuel Cloutier

Lia Peens

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Congratulations to alumna Cassidy Malick (2016) on her graduation cum laude from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Anthropology. Congratulations to alumna Emma Aaron (2020) on her graduation from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Congratulations to alumna Lara Nikolich Lange (2005) on her marriage to Bernard Nikolich Lange.
Delphian School K-12 Founding Delphi School 20950 SW Rock Creek Road, Sheridan, Oregon 97378 503.843.3521 • 800.626.6610 • info@delphian.org • www.delphian.org WELCOMING AGES 5–18! REGISTER NOW CLASSES ARE FILLING UP EARN UP TO $300 SUMMER REFERRAL BONUS! CONTACT ADMISSIONS REGARDING YOUR REFERRAL AT 800.626.6610 OR INFO@DELPHIAN.ORG
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