Oldfields
winter 2014
magazine
Soaring to the Top: Women in Leadership
Oldfields Magazine Staff Alicia A. Bowers Editor
Megan Mardiney ’82 Creative Director, The Mardiney Group, Inc. Photography: Brian Vinyard, Alicia Bowers, Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15, Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P’12, Bill Gray Contributors: Alicia Bowers, Martha Dewing ‘63, Katie Aiken Ritter, Ryan Kirk, Parnell Hagerman, Laurie G. Hurd, Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15, Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P’12
Alumnae & Development Office Staff
Katie Aiken Ritter Director of The Oldfields Annual Fund
Laurie Hurd Director of Development
Brian Vinyard Website Administrator
Alicia Bowers Director of Communications
Sheila Maleson Development Assistant
Ryan Kirk Assistant Director of Development Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15 Director of Alumnae Affairs Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P’12 Assistant Director of Alumnae Affairs
OldfieldsSchool.org
Oldfields magazine
table of contents
18 up front
on campus
alumnae
end notes
2 From the Head of School
12 OS Athletics
22 Class Notes
34 Largo Core Society
3 Oldfields Women in Leadership
15 Investiture of the 10th Head of School
29 Turning Points
35 A Largo Core Profile on Philanthropy
7 The Annual Fund: A Closer Look
16 Courage, Unselfishness and Largeness of Heart
10 Mary King McPherson
18 Take Me to Your Leaders
30 Alumnae Gatherings
36 Alumnae Weekend Schedule
21 Fall Family Weekend
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A letter from
parnell hagerman Head of School
Since our theme this year is “Women in Leadership,” we were discussing topics for inclusion in this edition of the Oldfields Magazine when someone stated, “This should be easy, there are leaders everywhere you look at Oldfields!” Now as I review the contents of this publication, I realize just how true the statement is. Our theme has taken us from a fun-filled opening assembly celebrating women leaders in our administration, to gathering numerous examples of women who are changing the world through their courageous and significant actions. In order to encourage our current students to become even stronger leaders, we need to institutionalize the concept of leadership. The beauty of the women profiled in these pages lies in the diversity of the ways in which they lead. Not everyone is meant to be a captain of a sports team or the lead in a play. At Oldfields, leadership is encouraged and acknowledged in a wide variety of ways. It begins in the classroom by encouraging girls to raise their hands, engage others in conversation, collaborate on projects, and have the courage to speak their minds - all things strong leaders do willingly even when it is not “required.” Leadership continues in the dorm when students, particularly seniors, become that “quiet” leader by demonstrating good character and integrity even when no one is watching. They check on younger students, tuck them in at night, monitor study hall, help with dorm dinners and assist faculty. Some of these actions are subtle, like helping roommates get along or ensuring no students are lonely on a Saturday night. Whether it includes reaching out to the homesick child, fundraising for their class, or organizing holiday decorations – all of our students are given opportunities to develop leadership qualities. It is part of the fabric of our school. Leadership often begins with responsibility. In the equestrian program, leadership has to be present within all of the riders because of the multitude of responsibilities that are inherent in the very nature of riding and caring for over 30 horses. On the playing field, dance studio or stage, the realization that others are counting on you begins the process of growing into a leader. We are proud of the leadership we demonstrate when it comes to “giving back.” Community service is an integral part of all of our students’ daily lives. From selling handmade holiday gifts that will benefit the Philippine relief effort, to collecting donations for homeless shelters as part of our Green and White competition – we incorporate altruism into each day. Ironically, the one important area where we fall short is fostering philanthropic leadership directed towards Oldfields in our student body. The School is dependent on charitable giving as well. Our girls need to understand that giving back to Oldfields upon graduation will be the life blood of the School and will give future generations the same opportunities that they had. Unfortunately, coed and boys’ schools have much more success in the development arena than do girls’ schools. Perhaps it has something to do with women’s roles in financial decision making. We have begun to make a conscious effort to involve each student in giving back to the School with the hope they will dedicate financial resources as well as volunteer time to Oldfields upon graduation and beyond. For the longevity of our mission, this is perhaps one of the most important messages we can impart to our students. Without their involvement and leadership, we cannot be the school we all want Oldfields to be. As you peruse the alumnae, faculty, and students highlighted in the following pages, we hope that you are proud to be part of the School which helped form such diverse and magnificent leaders. Leadership is alive and well at Oldfields; leadership which must live on for future Oldfields generations. Most sincerely,
Dr. Parnell P. Hagerman Head of School 2
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Soaring to the Top
oldfields women and leadership by alicia bowers, director of communications
“ Women account for 57% of all college enrollments.” –Klein
Women have surpassed men in achieving advanced college degrees.” - Goudreau
This year’s theme is a timely one. Never before have there
and a mere 4.2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions (Catalyst.
been so many opportunities for women in and out of the
org). A broader issue, women earn only 78% of what men
workplace. From the newly confirmed chair of the Federal
earn in comparable positions (Berrien). Despite significant
Reserve, Janet Yellen, to the Nobel Peace Prize nominee and
gains, we still have far to go. That is why Oldfields’ mission
education activist from Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai, to our
is to educate young women who possess character, integrity,
new Head of School, Dr. Parnell Hagerman, inspirational
humility, and also embrace the role of a leader.
women leaders continue to emerge. A report released in 2013
Oldfields is committed to giving every girl the opportunity
by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
to be a leader on our campus and beyond. We begin by
stated that 57% of all college enrollments in 2013 were female
providing great role models. We hope you enjoy getting to
(Klein). However, women still only hold 16.9% of board seats
know a few of Oldfields’ very own women leaders who soar! up front
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Maribeth Littlefield P o s i t i o n : History Department Chair
many effective leaders, never stops seeking ways to learn more. Recently, Maribeth submitted
Fav o r i t e L e a d e r : Madame Trocme:
an essay to be considered for the prestigious
She helped save over 1000 Jews during the Nazi
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
occupation of France.
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Fav o r i t e L e a d e r s h i p Q u o t e :
day program at Stanford University. While at
“Keep calm and carry on.” (The British govern-
Stanford, Mrs. Littlefield fulfilled a lifelong dream
ment published this message around London on
by meeting one of her heroes, David M. Kennedy,
billboards as Germany was prepared to attack.) “I’m not sure why I was chosen to be featured as a leader – I don’t see myself that way!” were the first words Mrs. Littlefield spoke when we sat down to talk about leaders at
a preeminent Pulitzer Prize winning historian and expert on the Great Depression. “It was a thrill to converse with him in such an intimate setting – I couldn’t believe I was there!”
Oldfields. I assured her that students, alumnae, and co-
T h o u g h t s o n C r e at i n g L e a d e r s
workers unanimously saw her as an amazing leader. As our
“It’s a beautiful mystery here at Oldfields,” states Maribeth.
conversation continued, the reasons became obvious.
H i s t o ry o f t h e H i s t o ry T e a c h e r Mrs. Littlefield began her teaching career at Oldfields in 1982 as a science teacher, moving to her true passion, history, a few years later. Her daughter, Anna, is an OS graduate and now
“I have seen girls come here, lacking self-confidence, shy in demeanor, with no direction. Then at graduation, I see this poised, confident, out-going young woman, and I ask how did that happen?” Maribeth goes on to explain that she feels a major component in the successful development of our girls
works and lives in New York City. Maribeth lists Madame
and their leadership qualities is helping them develop faith in
Trocme as her favorite leader. The wife of a pastor in France,
themselves. “We find something special to foster in every girl.
Madame Trocme hid Jews in her home and influenced others
That is the first step. Sometimes it comes easy, sometimes it
to do the same. Madame Trocme’s attitude: “There was no
comes hard. We stick with them no matter what.” She loves
choice about this – are we all brothers or are we not?” It is
how Oldfields gives every girl a chance to lead and recognizes
this type of leader - normal people thrust into extraordinary
all types of leadership. She admires the non-traditional leaders
circumstances – that Mrs. Littlefield admires the most. No
the most; like the student who leads by example and befriends
fame was involved. They were not seeking the spotlight. They
a new girl or the young lady who speaks out when she sees
rose to the occasion.
discrimination.
Her passion for history, World War II in particular, is
Advice to Future Women Leaders
contagious. She lights up when discussing her lesson plans for D-Day – which have the students “on the edge of their seats.” One of her favorite teaching experiences was her May Program trip to Normandy. Tears were shed by one of her
When asked what she wants our girls to remember as they go out into the world, her list included: “Trust the fact that there is great strength in all of you. You
students when she felt the power of the events that occurred
will find it and pull it out when the time is right.”
on those shores. As Maribeth explained to the student, “My
“Do not be surprised when obstacles arise. It is absolutely
responsibility is to pass these stories on to you, to not let
going to happen. Great leaders are formed through adversity.”
them die, so you can learn from all the incredible lessons history has to offer. I pass these stories on to you. Now you are the caretaker.” She loves when she can get the girls out of “their own small world” and have them realize the
“Surround yourself with supportive, loving friends that raise you up. Smart leaders surround themselves with an even smarter team.”
immensity of the human experience. Keslie Tomlinson, our
Maribeth Littlefield undoubtedly has the respect of her peers
current Athletic Director and former student, said that Mrs.
and students, possesses humility, inspires with her passion,
Littlefield made history come alive. “You could not help but
and desires to continue learning and teaching – definitely an
love the subject after taking her class.” Mrs. Littlefield, like
Oldfields leader!
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T i f fa n y A . P e a rt ’ 1 4 P o s i t i o n : President of Student Body
was a big change, but Tiffany made the transition beautifully. “I began to realize that I enjoyed the
Fav o r i t e L e a d e r : Edouard E. Plum-
feeling of guiding my peers in a positive way in and
mer, Founder of The Wadleigh Scholars Program,
out of the classroom.”
Harlem, NY
As a sophomore, Tiffany had many leadership
Beginning of a Leader
roles and responsibilities. But, all leaders are
As Tiffany sits perched on the stage next to Dr.
tested, and during that year, she made a bad
Hagerman leading Morning Meeting – she seems like the “typical” Oldfields student. She is poised, confident, friendly, and smart the future is hers for the taking. It is difficult to picture this same girl in a much different morning routine – one of being patted down as she enters school, and then sitting in a hallway that doubled as a classroom with 40 other students. But this was Tiffany’s reality at the inner city public school she attended in East Orange, NJ. In her words, “There were no expectations set for us except to complete high school if we were lucky, be the newest employees at McDonalds, and live paycheck to paycheck for the rest of our lives.” Even under these dismal circumstances, characteristics of a leader were forming. Tiffany had a spark of determination inside her. She knew there was
decision resulting in the loss of her leadership positions and damaging her reputation. It was a blow to everyone, but gave Tiffany the opportunity to grow. Instead of being bitter, blaming others, or continuing on the wrong path, Tiffany used this time to reflect and strengthen her resolve. “My desire to prove to this community that it had not made a mistake in accepting me into its arms was strong. I truly appreciate that Oldfields is a place of second chances and my chance to lead the student body toward everything healthy and positive is one that I am honored to have.”
A d v i c e f o r Cl a s s m at e s Academically and socially, Tiffany has thrived. She has already been accepted by several of her top college choices
something more.
including Spellman, Rutgers, Penn State, and Syracuse. She
During the summer after 7th grade, Tiffany applied and was
mates:
accepted into the Wadleigh Scholars Program in Harlem. Mr. Edouard E. Plummer and a group of dedicated teachers started a program at Wadleigh based on the belief that many children in the community could and would succeed at preparatory schools if given the right instruction and support. Mr. Plummer is Tiffany’s favorite leader for many reasons, not the least of which is the endurance of his passion. He
plans to major in political science. Her advice to her class“Treasure your time at Oldfields –it is so much more than textbooks, classrooms, and diplomas. It gives you promise, potential , and hope; not to mention lifelong friends!” “Your fate is NEVER sealed. Persevere when your surroundings, or your bad decisions, get in your way. You can alter the path.”
has been running this amazing program for almost 50 years!
“Stay in touch with me, your other classmates, and the
For Tiffany, participating meant getting up at 5:00 a.m. and
School after you leave our campus! It has been an honor
traveling from New Jersey to Harlem every day. It meant
to represent you.”
enduring the taunts of kids at the new school. It meant hours
The Oldfields Community cannot wait to see what heights
of hard work, learning what was necessary to get into a
Tiffany A. Peart will soar to in the coming years!
college preparatory boarding school. She was motivated, and she was successful. Tiffany became an Oldfields student in her freshman year.
Leadership Lessons Continue at Oldfields Tiffany blossomed into a likable and effective leader at Oldfields. Tiffany recalls the culture shock she experienced when “…standing in the David Niven Theatre in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, horse country, a small , all-girls, prep school, surrounded by Jack Rodgers, Lily Pulitzer and J. Crew!” It
Works Cited Klein, Rebecca. Huffington post.com. 17 April 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/17/college-enrollment-decline-spring2013_n_3294868.html “Catalyst 2013 Census of Fortune 500: Still No Progress After Years of No Progress” Catalyst.org. 10 December 2013 http://www.catalyst.org/media/catalyst2013-census-fortune-500-still-no-progress-after-years-no-progress Berrien, Jacqueline. U.S. Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission. 17 April 2012. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/wysk/statement_equal_pay_day_2012. cfm Goudreau,Jenna. Forbes.com. 27 April 2011. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ jennagoudreau/2011/04/27/women-beat-men-in-advanced-degrees/
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Hilary Gardner Swain ‘72 P o s i t i o n : Managing Director, United Capital of Bethesda; Chair, Oldfields Board of Trustees
challenging but dynamic industry that she
Fav o r i t e L e a d e r : Her mother,
profession, Hilary explained that she is an
Joan Gardner
Fav o r i t e q u o t e : “There is no free lunch.”
Strong Role Models
absolutely loves. When asked how she managed to succeed as a young woman in a male dominated optimist and realized she actually had an advantage by being a professional female. “Men in that decade and that industry did not know how to deal with women. Women are much more frank and to the point in business. I also
Hilary credits her mother for instilling the qualities that set her on the path to success. Although not a career woman, her mother placed importance on being well read, informed, and a skilled conversationalist. As a child, Hilary watched her mother complete a book every 2-3 days! She kept Hilary on her “mental toes.” Moving into adulthood, the women in her extended family provided inspiration. Her mother-in-law, Esther Peterson, worked for four presidents, was Consumer Advisor to Giant Food, and was an advisor at age 90 to the United Nations for President Bill Clinton! Esther was a great cook and grandmother, and was known for being extremely ethical. “I learned a lot from these two strong women who both moved in many diverse circles with grace and confidence.”
think that our egos do not get in the way of making a good
Hilary recalls coming to Oldfields as a freshman and credits Taylor Smith for “flipping a switch” in her. His anthropology course acted as a catalyst. She realized that she had something to contribute and that people listened when she spoke. In addition to her classroom experiences, being a rider empowered her as well. Mastery over a big, powerful, sometimes scary creature was one of her earliest memories of accomplishment. That confidence continued to grow through her riding years at Oldfields.
A d v i c e t o Ol d f i e l d s S t u d e n t s
C a r e e r i n a M a l e - D o m i n at e d A r e n a
GPA and Ivy League credentials are wonderful – but not
Upon graduation from Lake Forest College, Hilary entered the competitive world of investment banking in a municipal bond group at Chemical Bank in New York. She loved the fast paced environment and had to utilize all her leadership skills to thrive in this tough business. She recalls making sure she was in at 6:00 a.m. when her boss arrived. In 1993, she joined Artemis Capital as an underwriter and trader of municipal issues; Artemis was one of the top ten underwriters nationally of municipal bonds. Ms. Swain currently manages fixed income bond portfolios. She has led the fixed income advisory and management services for Zirkin-Cutler, now part of United Capital, since 1995.
essential. You can make up for your deficits with energy,
Hilary is a great example of what determination and hard work can provide; she now has 30 years of experience in a
Spoken like a true leader. Thank you Hilary for providing our
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decision.” The leadership lesson she learned was to be herself – a strong, direct woman, comfortable with her own energy and talents. She did not have to “act like a man” to succeed, nor change her actions to be more stereotypically female. She remained true to herself. A close friend of Hilary’s shared with us, “Despite the competitive nature of her job, what makes Hilary a success is her warmth, humor, concern for others, along with the ability to laugh at herself. These traits, along with husband Frank Swain and her large extended family have kept her down to earth, approachable, and a great role model.”
As an alumna, her words hold particular importance for our girls since she literally has sat in their seats. “Always keep work in perspective. I have two grown sons and throughout their childhood I worked hard, but they always came first. In fact I took jobs based on flexibility so I could go to all their sporting events and other activities. Do not lose sight of what is important!” “Don’t get hung up on what you are not good at – a great
determination and personality.” “There is no free lunch. Regardless of what path you choose there will be no shortcuts to success. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.” “What Oldfields still means to me – in a word, is friendship. Cherish your time at Oldfields. I may not be in contact every day with my Oldfields friends, but I know that if I ever need someone to have my back, they are there for me, as I am for them. We know each other better than anyone, even over 40 years after graduation.” girls with another great role model.
Annual Fund
a closer look by katie aiken ritter, director of the oldfields annual fund
The Oldfields Annual Fund: What does that part of our budget mean? The biggest, and often unspoken, question for most donors is, “Where does donated money go?” The real question being, of course, “Was my gift used well?”
Most donations to The Oldfields Annual Fund are unrestricted, which means that Oldfields may use them for the School’s most pressing needs. We asked some faculty and staff members about things that represent their portion of the Annual Fund—and how important these items are to their department.
“Peace develops from an understanding of and respect for other cultures. Building a foundation of respect can be challenging – and Nada Brahma’s music does just that. It’s critical to have programs like this to truly educate our students.”
music The music group Nada Brahma visited the School on Global Awareness Day and brought a wonderful mélange of
kindness, exploration, overcoming fear, and caring about other cultures. Teacher, Hilary Bates, is among those whose particular
music, cultural anthropology and humanity to the audience; all in
focus is to bring global awareness to our blissfully remote school.
the most fun ways possible. Group founder and amazing person,
“Peace develops from an understanding of and respect for other
Tim Gregory, invited students on stage to play instruments, to
cultures. Building a foundation of respect can be challenging –
the great delight of their peers. As they clapped and danced, the
and Nada Brahma’s music does just that. It’s critical to have
girls unconsciously absorbed important lessons on leadership,
programs like this to truly educate our students.” up front
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“ We’re one of a handful of schools nationwide who are able to offer pilates, which is a tremendous enhancement to our athletic program.”
health
This year Oldfields received an Annual Fund
gift of a fully-equipped pilates studio from an anonymous parent donor. Oldfields has a wonderful certified pilates instructor, Stuart Pitcher - parent to two of our Oldfields’ girls.
Keslie explains, “Pilates works for every single fitness level. Strong athletes use pilates to build specific core strength to enhance their performance. On the other hand, picture a girl who is just starting to learn about physical fitness. To her, traditional weight training can be so intimidating that she
Athletic director Keslie Tomlinson is thrilled. “We’re one of a
never steps foot in the door. Pilates is very effective, but is more
handful of schools nationwide who are able to offer pilates,
approachable, so we can really help every girl grow in health
which is a tremendous enhancement to our athletic program.”
and strength in the way that she needs.”
“ they became
enrichment
Teacher Cortney Bledsoe: “We
recently were able to take many of the girls to the ‘Mummies
critical links to
of the World’ exhibit at the Maryland Science Center. They
each person’s
expected to see something like white sheets with an Egyptian
shared human history. The girls
focus, but this exhibit was much different: it began with an introductory speech to visitors about how visitors needed to be very respectful—that these had once been real people, with
could connect to
real lives—and not to make jokes or disparaging comments.”
long ago history
“There were mummies of children, family groups, and even
via these mummies.
animals. The girls were fascinated. The exhibit’s human
Just an excellent experience for them.”
focus allowed the girls to see the mummies as humans, not as a random bit of weirdness as they’ve often been viewed historically. Instead, they became critical links to each person’s shared human history. The girls could connect to a long ago past via these mummies. Just an excellent experience for them.”
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“ Maintenance of fence lines, roads, jumps and equipment is a daily operation, and we are thankful to have a portion of our budget set aside for this!”
riding
From Amy Roden Phillips, Director of Riding:
“Our horse farm on campus runs successfully due to the machines that we work with on a daily basis. We rely heavily on the ‘maintenance and repairs’ portion of our budget to keep our two tractors, two gators, a skid loader, truck, and trailers running smoothly. Maintenance of fence lines, roads, jumps and equipment is a daily operation, and we are thankful to have a portion of our budget set aside for this!” “We are very grateful for the feed and hay portion of our
budget. Our stable manager works very closely with our suppliers to insure we get quality products on a set budget. Our locally-owned feed store provides us with the best incentives to purchase the highest quality we can afford, so our horses have shiny coats, are in great weight, and in fantastic physical shape.” “Every time we head out into the public with our horses, we receive compliments on how wonderful they look from judges and fellow riders saying how nice it is to see school horses presented so well.”
The money you give to The Ol dfiel ds Annual Fund underwrites our entire school budget, every way, every day. We mean it when we say: you are Ol dfiel ds. Gifts to The Ol dfiel ds Annual Fund are
stil l very much needed. This year’s Fund wil l cl ose on June 30, 2014. Pl ease l et us know that you wil l be a part.
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Mary King McPherson:
Leader from the past.
by alicia bowers, director of communications
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Mary King McPherson
Legacy for the future. There is a book at Oldfields that is on every shelf and is placed in every new faculty member’s hand. It is the ultimate source for all things Oldfields. It is a book that was written with love; a beautifully constructed history written by a dedicated member of our community. The book is Oldfields School 1867-1989; A Feeling of Family by Mary King McPherson. In addition to being an author, her roles as a teacher and administrator touched hundreds of young women’s lives and her contributions to this community are beyond measure. On October 5, 2013, Oldfields lost a dear family member with the passing of Mary McPherson at the age of 89. She resided in Baltimore and remained close to the School. A former faculty member and dear friend of Mary’s, Dorothy Hordubay shares that, “Mary never missed an Alumnae Weekend when she was able to attend. Despite her failing eyesight, she courageously fought on and continued her support and love for Oldfields. We were working on some editing of her book and getting some supplementary information together up until the last year of her life. She welcomed any opportunity to connect with Oldfields. There will definitely be a void in my life not having Mary nearby. She was the solid rock of remembrances of Oldfields for us… through her, ‘the feeling of family’ was cemented.” Mary was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from a private girl’s school, Havergal College. She earned her bachelor degree from Trinity College, part of the University of Toronto. In 1958 she joined Oldfields faculty, and except for a brief time spent at Bryn Mawr School, remained as a teacher, academic dean, and leader until 1986. Hawley Rogers, Head of School at Oldfields from 1976 - 1997, shares his remembrances: “Mary McPherson left in June of 1969 having served as an exemplary Academic Dean. I came to Oldfields that summer and can state that her influence on the academic program of the School was felt for years. She was a true educator, an outstanding teacher, and Oldfields was never absent from her heart. Though I had heard a great deal about her during my first years
at Oldfields, I did not truly know her until she accepted my offer to return as an English teacher and Chair of that department wherein her influence was felt by another generation of students and faculty. She served as an example of dedication and excellence to the entire community. I felt an immediate bond with her because of her passion for the School and respect for its history. She was a true lady of the highest standards possessed of warmth and a keen intelligence, a model of professional leadership. Her final gift of the Oldfields History is treasured by the entire Oldfields family. One important aspect of leadership is the ability to recognize what is important and to use the past to inform the present and chart the future. Her work on the Oldfields history helped decades of students, faculty and trustees to understand that the philosophy of the School is timeless. Her faithful return for Alumnae Day and Founders Day were treasured by all.” Many of those who knew Mary mentioned her love of animals. Jane Dyer, a former colleague, remembered “Mary was a dog lover and doted on her beloved Bogey. It was unusual to see one without the other. She was so articulate, so literate – it was an enriching experience to converse with her. She was skilled in all her roles; administrator, friend, confidante, and always stood firm on her principles.” Jane also adds a little known fact about Mary – she loved fast cars! Taylor Smith, our 9th Head of Oldfields School, sums it up well, “What amazes me most about Mary’s career that spanned four decades of dramatic change, is how she was able to adapt and thrive during many different time periods with diverse responsibilities. I think she was so successful because she always had the best interest of each student at heart.” Once again, caring about each girl is at the heart of a successful leader. Thank you Mary McPherson for your dedication, your professionalism, and your passion. You will always remain a part of the Oldfields family and your legacy will endure. In honor of Mary, if you are interested in contributing to the Mary McPherson Scholarship Fund, please contact Laurie Hurd, Director Of Development, hurdl@OldfieldsSchool.org.
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Leaders Buil ding Leaders
OS ATHLETICS It is no revelation to anyone that being part of a sports team teaches our girls valuable lessons – one of which is how to lead. What may come as a revelation is the outstanding role models we have as coaches for our fall interscholastic sports and the great student leaders that emerge because of them! That is why at Oldfields, ALL girls are part of the team!
“Field Hockey has Passion + Experience = Caroline Blaum, Field Hockey Coach
meant the world to me. It is the hardest two hours of my day, but the best and most rewarding at the same time!” – Charlotte
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“Field Hockey to me isn’t just a sport, it’s a passion. It has helped me face some of my hardest times… and go back in with a mind set to not fail.” Anastasia Araviakis ’14
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Mayer ’14
All the way with Coach K! Jillian Kochanek, Soccer Coach
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“ I loved playing because we never gave up.” – Maddy Magee ’18 “ …an ongoing theme – positivity – we were known for it!” - Elyse Bruzdzinski ’17 “ I feel proud after a game to walk off the field as an OS Varsity Soccer player.” – Claire Jermakian ’14
Soccer team motto: “That Much More!”
In the know: Allison Letourneau: Cross Country Coach
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Brittany “Bibi” McGill ’15 had the fastest time this year of 21:09 – averaging 6:40 a mile for 3.1 very “hilly” miles.
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We Love Stuart Pitcher P ’15 ’14, Tennis Coach
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“What was most challenging for me was staying confident and proud of myself, but I learned not to get upset when a match didn’t go my way.” Gabrielle Schmidt ’15
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Growing leadership on the fields for life off the fields!
Investiture of the 10th Head of School
our own “woman in leadership”, dr. parnell hagerman by alicia bowers, director of communications
On October 10, 2013, Dr. Parnell Hagerman was invested as
have to keep pushing that!” Thus the “Women in Leadership”
the 10th Head of Oldfield School. The Reverend Kingsley
theme was chosen. “At the heart of it all, Parny cares deeply
Smith presided over the ceremony that took place in the
about each and every girl. Every decision she makes is based
David Niven Theatre. John Hawks, Chairman of the Board,
on what is best for the students, and she wants to insure that
Hilary Swain ’72, Chairman-elect of the Board, Taylor Smith,
under her watch, all of them get the opportunity to reach
Head of School Emeritus, and Josh Wolman, former student
their fullest potential,” states, Laurie Hurd, Director of
and Associate Head of School for Admissions and Financial
Development, longtime friend and colleague.
Aid at Sidwell Friends, also participated in the ceremony.
Determination, passion, and vision, but most of all a heartfelt
Dr. Hagerman joined the Oldfields staff in the fall of 2008 as
commitment to the young women entrusted to her care,
Associate Head under Taylor Smith, who served Oldfields as the 9th Head of School (2008-2013). Prior to joining Oldfields, Dr. Hagerman worked in admission at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, and later at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, where she was named Dean of Admission. After leaving Hotchkiss, Dr. Hagerman worked as an educational consultant and then went to work with Harvard Business School before returning to the independent boarding school environment.
guide Dr. Parnell Hagerman’s leadership. In closing, the following is a portion of Parny’s remarks as she accepted the responsibility as the 10th Oldfields Head of School: “I am extremely humbled and honored to stand before you and accept the responsibility you have bestowed upon me as the 10th Head of School of Oldfields. This is a solemn occasion for me to reflect upon, one in which as I look back, I have been preparing for my whole professional and personal life. I did my part by having four outstanding daughters who taught me more about young women than you can imagine…I promise
As impressive as her credentials are, they do not capture the
to go forward with the Oldfields spirit which offers the historic
true essence of why Oldfields is so privileged to have Parny
philosophy of success for each student while peaking around
for its leader. During our search for a school theme, Parny
the corner to incorporate educational theories consistent with
declared, “These girls can be anything they want to be and we
the preparation necessary for the rest of their lives.” on campus
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Friendship
courage, unselfishness and largeness of heart by martha dewing ’63
Courage, character, kindness; all attributes of a good leader - as well as a good friend. This story was written by Martha Dewing ’63 about a tragic night in her life. She wanted to share how an Oldfields classmate made a lasting impact on her by demonstrating these wonderful traits; traits that we tried to develop in our students then and strive to instill in our girls today. Wendy Goodyear Griswold ‘63, even at the tender age of 18, knew the right course of action to take, even though it was unpleasant and she could have passed the task off to someone else. She chose to be a leader and a friend and make a lasting impression on the heart of a young classmate. We hope you enjoy Martha’s story as much as we did. 16
I have just returned from my 50th Oldfields’ reunion with a heart open, tender and grateful and all because of the extraordinary behavior of one of my classmates back when we were both 18 years old. Forty-nine years ago I was sleeping soundly in my college dorm and felt a soft tap on my shoulder. Wendy Goodyear (Griswold), an Oldfields’ classmate and freshman at the same college, woke Martha Dewing ’63
me up and gently said that there was a phone call for me downstairs in the closet/phone booth we all used. With Wendy by my side, my mother told me that my sister had died in a car accident that
night. I dropped the phone, Wendy picked it up, handed it to me, and my mother told me that she had planned on letting me get a good night’s sleep and was going to call me in the morning. It was a long, long night and Wendy stayed with me. I learned that Wendy had heard the news on the radio, somehow found my mother’s telephone number, and called her on the school’s pay phone to confirm that Susan Dewing was indeed my sister. Wendy and I sat in the living room of our dorm as I began to process what this loss was going to mean to my family and me. Could I possibly have learned this devastating news in a more supportive and loving way? I think not. Wendy didn’t return to college the next year. Many years went by, yet I thought about her from time to time with awe and curiosity. Ten years ago, or so, I found her number, called and thanked her from the bottom of my heart for her kindness. We spoke for a short time, sharing our memories of that night so long ago. I went to our 50th reunion in order to look into her eyes and from a place of deep, deep love, thank her ever so sincerely for her care, and to ask her how it was that an 18-year old girl had the wherewithal to do what she did: call my mother late at night, a woman she did not know, and ask her if her older daughter had just died. Wendy’s response was, “Anyone would have done that.” “No, dear Wendy, anyone wouldn’t have done that. It took great courage to make that phone call and an enormous heart to stay with me through the night.” When I pressed further, she said her mother had been a remarkable woman. And, I will add, Wendy is a remarkable woman as well, and had it not been for
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our three years together at Oldfields, I probably would not have been with her the night of May 2, 1964. I am immensely grateful both for Wendy’s part 49 years ago and again for her willingness to revisit that night at our class reunion in the tiny town of Glencoe, MD. I have recently learned that the Oldfields’ motto has been slightly changed to “courage, humility and largeness of heart.” Wendy demonstrated it all: courage, unselfishness, largeness of heart, along with great humility, so many years ago, and again at our 50th reunion. Friendships are precious, and I have not let so many years go by before contacting her again! What is the message in all of this? Grief is a life-long process and there are people who touch our lives in deep and profound ways, ways that may not become fully apparent to us until many years later. Underlying it all is a mighty gratitude, gratitude for Oldfields in bringing Wendy into my life, great gratitude for Wendy and yes, gratitude for me. I’ve brought meaning to this experience, resulting in healing on a deep level, and I hope that in some way by reading this memory that you too have thought of some people who have touched your life in a meaningful and loving way. Life is good! Epilogue: Having recently talked to both of these wonderful ladies, we learned that the renewed friendship they struck up at their 50th Reunion is going strong! Wendy Goodyear ’63 They now talk weekly despite the miles between them. Martha lives in New York and Wendy is right here in North Baltimore County, Maryland. Wendy told us “I feel so lucky to have Martha in my life. Our conversations are rich and rewarding and I have grown so much from our renewed friendship.” This is such a wonderful example of how Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart can forge bonds that last a lifetime.
spirit campaign update by ryan kirk, assistant director of developement We are pleased to report that the Sustain the Spirit, Support the Future Campaign is progressing successfully! Since the launch of the campaign, Alumnae Weekend 2013, we have raised an additional $1.1 million in contributions and commitments, bringing the total for the campaign to $6.2 million and 52% of our goal. This is all thanks to the tremendous loyalty and generous support of our alumnae, parents, friends, and foundations. Some of the Spirit Campaign’s proposed projects are already underway, one of which is the complete outfitting of the campus’ buildings with wifi access. At this point in time, The Tammis Day Academic Center, Old House, New House, and East Wing complex, and the Head of School’s house have been outfitted with wifi. Spring 2014 will mark the completion of this project, making the campus completely wireless. We would like to thank some of our key donors to this project, including Nancy Brougher GP ’10 (Sally Bossert ‘10), Robert Bossert P ’10 (Sally Bossert ‘10), and The W. Dale Brougher Foundation; Marian Culbertson Burke ’63, Katherine Culbertson Prentice ’65, and The F.M. Kirby Foundation; and Robert Rollins P ’14 (Haley Rollins ‘14).
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Goodbye
oldfields says goodbye to taylor and judy smith by ryan w. kirk, assistant director of development
Take me to your leaders Laura Gilchrist ’16 Playmakers Always with a smile, Laura has taken every theatre class offered and is presently in her 9th OS production. This sophomore does it all – writes, directs and stars in the performances. The “voice” of Playmakers makes it look easy!
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Haley Rollins ’14 Cal Gal Manager A future entrepreneur – Haley has reinvigorated our snack shop, the Calorie Gallery. Bringing delectable ice cream and other treats to our student body takes leadership and management skills and when she makes announcements at Morning Meeting, her enthusiasm is contagious.
Camile Keyes ’15 Anti-Bullying Training Camile is part of the solution. She belongs to a city wide group of students that attend training sessions designed to help stop bullying in schools. Camile shares what she learns with the OS community, making our campus a safer, more comfortable place for everyone. A tough player on the basketball court - Camile is a quiet leader, but when she does have something to say – people listen!
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Mingyuan “Cathy” Pang ’15 Academic Integrity Board Honest and trustworthy are how peers and faculty describe Cathy. She is an unassuming role model who leads by example and garners respect. Her position on the Academic Integrity Board was earned through her reputation for honesty in academics as well as in her personal life.
Mikaela Hensen ’16 IAAM Student Athlete Leader Anyone can attend a conference on leadership, but Mikaela came back from the IAAM Leadership Conference and put what she had learned into practice. Always asking questions, she is eager to better herself. She embodies what it takes to lead on the field and transitions these skills for life off the field.
Yiqian “Sunny” Zhang ’14 International Student Ambassador, Dorm Prefect Sonny’s leadership roles are too numerous to list, but she plays a huge part in welcoming our international students and helping them adjust to life at Oldfields. In addition, she watches over the girls in Sturgis and is captain of the JV basketball team. Did we mention she is also an academic superstar?
Caroline Carney ’15 Riding Program Leadership isn’t always about being in the spotlight. Caroline not only excels as a competitive rider, but is always willing to pitch in with caring for 30 horses and maintaining a successful riding program. She sets a great example of how to work hard at the barn each day.
At Oldfields, leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. True to our mission, we give each girl an opportunity to lead in an area in which she shines. Being the student body president or a sports team captain is great, but let’s meet some of Oldfields “other” leaders that contribute to our School’s excellence in a myriad of ways.
Claire Jermakian ’15 Student Judiciary Board Claire believes strongly in our core principles, the major school rules, and the Oldfields mission. She is also thoughtful, listens well, and shows consideration for the student who is in front of the Student Judiciary Board. These qualities make for a wonderful leader and outstanding role model in a sometimes difficult job.
Min “Wendy” Yang ’15 Baltimore Girls’ School Leadership Coalition Representative Wendy is one of 60 girls in BGSLC. Many participants just sit back and let a few vocal members do all the talking, but Wendy goes above and beyond. She speaks up in all group activities, isn’t afraid to share, and often acts as presenter for her group. Wendy is also a talented artist.
Rizza Rivera ’14 Images, OS Dance Company It’s one thing to have talent in singing AND dancing, but it is quite another to lead a group of performers and mentor new members. The kind of leadership demonstrated by Rizza keeps our performing arts groups going strong!
Ashley WhitEley ’14 Green Team Captain Organizing, rallying, and representing your team in the infamous Green vs. White competition takes an enormous amount of leadership skills like perseverance, passion, energy, and often diplomacy. Ashley does a fantastic job keeping Green on their winning streak. Go Green!
Addie Heck ’14 White Team Captain, President of Senior Class Alumnae know what an honor it is to be a White Team Captain, as well as the amount of effort it takes! Add the responsibility of Senior Class President, and you have one great leader in training. Go Whites!
Charlotte Mayer ’14 Dorm Prefect Sharing in the responsibility of keeping a dorm full of girls running smoothly is no small task! Charlotte helps do it all, from cheering up a home sick student, to making sure the dorm is neat and clean. She has a perfect blend of discipline and caring that will serve her well in future leadership roles.
Dalvida Palmer ’15 Diversity Committee, Gay Straight Alliance Never one to shy away from the tough issues, Dalvida is a powerful voice for the causes she cares about. Her sense of humor and warm communication style make her advocacy incredibly effective. She’s an inspiration on the athletic field as well with her determination and competitiveness.
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Everyone’s Favorite
fall family weekend by joan carter jermakian ’81, p’15, director of alumnae affairs
Every fall as the leaves begin to change, Oldfields welcomes parents, families, and friends to the School’s Fall Family Weekend. This year we had a great turnout. All were here to celebrate their Oldfields girls! The David Niven Theatre had standing room only as Emma Preston ’14 started our day by giving her senior presentation and then singing Edelweiss from the Sound of Music. Emma was accompanied by her voice teacher, Randi Bradley. After our spirited Morning Meeting, parents attended classes with their daughters. The girls loved introducing their family to their teachers and friends and showing them around campus. The Parents Association had decorated the campus for the weekend and it was a picture perfect day. Oldfields never looked more beautiful or more welcoming. The entire community was treated to a tasty lunch followed by a performing arts show in the Dance Studio. A lighthearted opening skit performed by Playmakers was followed with vocal offerings by the School’s a cappella singing groups, Dubious and Images. Soloists included an instrumental performance on a Chinese harp called the Guzheng. The After School Dance class delighted us with two unique pieces, and the Acting Intensive Class did a monologue presentation. Special thanks to Kate Briante and Carrie Roemer for preparing all performers for a wonderful showcase. Director of College Counseling, Cortney Bledsoe, held an informational college meeting for all junior and senior parents. The presentation included our School’s philosophy, the timeline of the college process, and features of Naviance Family Connection, a web-based college counseling program employed by Oldfields students and parents. A question
and answer session followed to address parent inquiries and concerns. For the evening festivities, the gym was transformed into a square dance hall, complete with a “caller.” Everyone was decked out in their finest western attire. We loved square dancing the night away with our friends and family. An additional attraction at the evening event, the silent auction, included fifty items that were donated by faculty, staff, and friends of the School. Donations included an evening of baking at a faculty member’s home, renaming the School driveway, front row seats at graduation, various themed baskets, gift cards donated by local businesses, and a vacation property located in Fort Meyers, Florida. Thank you to all of our donors, bidders, and volunteers for making this year’s auction such a success. The weekend came to a close with a delicious brunch on Saturday morning. A great turnout at the Parent Association meeting led to discussions on leadership and plans for the coming school year. Join us on the first Monday of every month. New members are always welcome! We are so glad that you could join us for Fall Family Weekend 2013. If you were not able to make it this year, we hope to see you in the fall of 2014. Thank you to all of our current parents for sharing your wonderful daughters with us.
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Alumnae News
class notes 1940
Elizabeth “Betty” Williams Gookin – We had a wonderful week with family renting a chateau in the Loire Valley in France and another week in Paris.
1942
Alice Frazer Williams Hinman – At 89 years I am still so very grateful for all Oldfields has meant in my life. I was so very happy while actually there and rejoice that it is still enriching so many young girls’ lives. My visit from the OS Development Team again this spring was such a treat. Thank you all for keeping me in your lives. God be with the going out and coming in administrations. They are wonderful.
1944 - It’s your 70th Reunion! Class Agent – Maria Carter Satterfield
1947
Joan “Hebe” Stuart-Wortley Bishop – Still arranging flowers for church, seeing great-grandchildren, and hope to travel to Hawaii to see my cousin this winter.
1949 - 65th Reunion! Make plans to see all your friends! Class Agent – Ellen Virden White
1952
Jane Isdale Schaefer – I have moved to a smaller house in Stonington, CT after 30 years. Enjoying a smaller space but can still see the water. Keeping busy with church work and keeping up with all 5 children and 11 grands. Three girls including Greta Schaefer ’84 in the Boston area, another daughter in NY, and son in Hawaii. Great gathering in Greenwich hosted by Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 and Lisa Wood Wright ’84. I know the School is back on track with Taylor still involved and Parny at the helm. Visit me if you are ever in Stonington!
1954 - Reunion year! Celebrating your 60th! Class Agent – Marie-Louise “Wawa” Graham Ingersoll Marie-Louise “Wawa” Graham Ingersoll – “Lots of love to the Class of 1954.
See you all at our 60th reunion! You can contact me at wawa1000@verizon.net or call (610) 688-5851. You can also contact Pam in Alumnae Affairs at crowderp@oldfieldsschool.org or call her at (443) 662-1028. See you April 25-27, 2014. Wawa
1955
Elizabeth Pearson McKinzie Meyer – My mother died in 2007 at the age of 70 in Maryland. She developed early onset Alzheimer’s in her late 30s, and was cared for at home by my father until his death in 1996. She lived in assisted living following his death. For many years she lived on our family farm near the old Bowie Race Course, which my paternal grandfather ran for 60 years. The race track was an integral part of our lives, and The Triple Crown was second only to Christmas as a major holiday in our family. Before her illness, Mother was a fairly good amateur artist. She also worked as a model in department store fashion shows back in the 1960s. Always proud of her ancestry, she was a member of the DAR and Colonial Dames. We remember her as a non-traditional housewife, always proud of her association with Oldfields. She often told me, “Be anything you want; but don’t be a housewife!” Clare Meyer Zall, daughter Sheila Bullock Tucker – Sheila lives in Vero Beach, Florida and has taken up windsurfing. She would like to hear from classmates with similar interests!
1957 Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P ’15, Director of Alumnae Affairs, Laurie Hurd, Director of Development, Alice Williams Hinman ’42, Jean Sherrill PP ’91 and Parny Hagerman, Head of School 22
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Linda Brereton Wirts – Here is an update on the activities of my three children. Eleanor has a dog sled business in
Fairbanks, Alaska. Katherine is Director of Volunteers for a medical center in St. Albans, VT, and Alexander is working for the State Department in the near east.
1958 Carmen Duenas-Anhalzer – I live in Quito, Ecuador. I am a historian and teach at the Universidad de San Francisco. Have three kids and 5 grandchildren. Grace Rogers – Greetings to all. I have retired from psychology and have been writing along with volunteering. All the best!
1959 - This is your 55th Reunion! See you in April! Class Agent – Frida Barrow Sinkler Frida Barrow Sinkler – Please, Class of 1959, think of this year as THE ONE to return to Oldfields. The years have added up and deserve a celebration. I am planning on being at Old House Alumnae Weekend waiting with a big hug from each of you. My news is that I was married last year to Dana Sinkler. He has been a friend forever and when Cupid saw us at a party, an arrow was thrown that made a direct hit. I am now back in Charleston and loving every minute. I have much more news but you need to come in April to get it. Frida Barrow…now Sinkler Eleanor “Boo” Dix Bistrian – My daughter Jordan Bistrian Regan ’89 and Fredrick Regan, son of Carol Janney McNiff ’59, welcomed the birth of a daughter, Nora Brooke, November 14, 2013.
class notes of the photos her mother took when she was with Mia’s grandfather in Moscow before World War II, while he was the American ambassador to the Soviet Union. She is also teaching English and community activism at the Moscow University of Humanities.”
1969 - Reunion Year! Come celebrate your 45th Class Agent – Position Available Anne Crimmins ’68 with grandchildren Alston Osgood Wolf – Spent 2 weeks in Asheville with my daughter’s 2 sons while she was in Cabo. It is such a great area to visit!!
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Margaret Geary Johnson – Remembered Oldfields in her will, after her most recent Alumnae Weekend: “A magical weekend…thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing us all together. I am still on a high. I wish I had someone around who understood about Oldfields. It was a special place. It is still one of those places where you can go to help restore your soul.”
1962
Class Agents – Kandi duPont Sanger and Patty Reese Vanderwarker
1963
Class Agent – Wendy Goodyear Griswold
1964 - Get ready to celebrate your 50th Reunion! Class Agents – Jacquelin Thomas Carey and Cinda Train Longstreth Cinda Train Longstreth – Our 50th is less than three months away and Jackie and I hope that you all will come celebrate! We’ll have a great time. Put on your dancing shoes. We look forward to
seeing you. Jackie and Cinda Tillie Laird – Lots of traveling Egypt in 2012, India and Bhutan in early 2013, and sailing of 4-masted barque from Canary Islands to Barbados in Nov/Dec 2013. Beirne Donaldson – Can’t believe we are cruising towards our 50th reunion. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Jane Farley Simonds – We are up to 5 grandkids - 4 boys and 1 girl - delightful children. Still playing my croquet, painting, and summering in Maine.
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Class Agents – Gay Richardson Smith and Cynthia Ladd Mary “Missy” McNeely-Lynn – My daughter, Cameron, is getting married in November very exciting! I will send a photo for the next issue of the magazine. Anne Crimmins – I am busy with 4 grandchildren, substitute teaching and volunteering. My 3 oldest grandkids see Lisle Loosli Bradley ‘68 quite often at CU basketball games and breakfasts. Mia Grosjean – Information via Taylor Smith after a visit to Germany – “You may not know Mia, but she is pretty remarkable, working on a Fulbright in Moscow, using many
Melinda Wilson Fuller – All is well in Saratoga Springs, NY. Still working at The Waldorf School and the Baufield vet’s office. Jason and family still living north of Boston with Teddy, 2, and Will, 5. Chris and family moved to LA in July. Life is good for us all.
1972
Lulu Laubenstein Good – What fun to see everyone at the Philadelphia Oldfields Gathering! I hope we can get more folks out next time. My son, Anderson is a junior at St. Lawrence University. He plays on their varsity squash team which is now ranked # 4 in the country. I hope to get to some matches. Bill and I are both doing well.
1973
Class Agent – Vanessa Weber Katharyn “Kathie” Slater Hart – All is well with Audrey Hart ’06 and me here in Oklahoma. We miss OS. Michelle “Chellie” Blake Kew – Via Chellie’s newsletter – “It has been 15 years since I first began The Q Fund. I’m leaving, retiring, which really means only this: separation from my beloved African children.”
1974 - Reunion Year! It’s your 40th Class Agent – Carol Atterbury Carol Atterbury – Hi all! I’ve gone off the board at OS and am missing all my cohorts
terribly! I saw “Cass,” Cassandra Lowe Vermillion, a while ago in Lake Forest and enjoyed meeting her husband. As always, she was elbow deep in garden club activities! Traveled to California and spent a few days with “Bubs” Kate Bedford, got a great tour of some vineyards, did some wine tasting and a day of shopping in Sonoma. Must say, Kate has definitely continued her education in non-academic pursuits! I’ve visited Florida fairly regularly and spent a lot of time with Marion Shields Albu. Marion is retired and spending most of her time taking care of her 3 lovely granddaughters! Right now she is freezing her tail off at her favorite place, her cabin in the mountains of Tennessee, teaching her granddaughters how to build snowmen! Have talked to Barrie Blazer Conner, sporadically, but we just can’t seem to get together!! She has a “not-so-new” granddaughter who is at least one by now!! I spent a wild two days with her, Margot Houston Ritchie and Audrey Coxe Cadwallader at Margot’s wonderful home with her husband taking care of the bar. It’s so true that even though we hadn’t been together in 30 years, it was like it was yesterday! I have done some traveling with Audrey Coxe Cadwallader. We traveled to Nashville last spring and had a quick coffee with Adora Houghland Swanson ’73, who spends most of her time with her grandson and is awaiting the birth of her 2nd! Audrey and I also continued our non-academic education…figured out how to make Bloody Marys wearing white pants while driving to Iroquois Steeplechases - some things are just not meant to change! I am in Mexico as I write this and found out that Audrey is staying just down the coast with her son, Tim, and her husband, Hayden, so am meeting up with them alumnae
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class notes
Andrea Anderson Gagnon ’80, Lisa Landau Flynn ’80, Sarah Valentine ’83, Lauren Landau ’79, Holly Holleran ’84
for dinner tonight!!! What happens in Cancun stays in Cancun!!! One of the best visits I had this summer was spending some time with Taylor and Judy Smith at their cabin in upstate NY. I had a wonderful time going out for ice cream, (Judy, Taylor was listening to the baseball game and told me not to tell you!!!) and touring all over. I feel so blessed to be able to spend time with them and also Hawley and Wendy Rogers; it’s like getting part of my childhood back while building friendships for life! Having spent the last 8 years on the board has given me a lot of opportunities I never would have suspected. I have come to know a lot of other Oldfields girls who have graduated both before me and after me. I was going to say women or ladies, but really, we are all still girls at heart. Last year I went in on a partnership in a race horse with friends from home, whose jockey is a Garrison Forest graduate. Not to be outdone and to even up the score, I just bought a steeplechase prospect in training with Leslie Falini Young ’91 and her husband, Paddy, a champion steeplechase jockey 4 years running, I think. So yes, I am still doing the horse thing, but from the ground now. Other things 24
that are keeping me busy are helping to run the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Horse show, and helping ex racehorses find new jobs!!!! Having gained so much from my time on the board at OS, I am now on the board of the school my son attended. This spring will be our 40th reunion…can you believe it??? One thing that I have learned and can’t reiterate enough is that the friendships we made at Oldfields are all still there, fueled by the times and memories we have kept in our hearts. Some of you may have had difficult times while at school but you got thru all the hard stuff with your friends beside you, giving you support and encouragement. This is what formed our core, so please plan on coming back for our reunions, we want to see you and you won’t regret it!
1978 Class Agents – Heather Scholze Browder, Lisa Staber DeVita and Carlisle VanMeter Mayer Katie Fairchild – I am selling real estate and raising my 14 year old freshman daughter Riley in my old stomping grounds where I grew up, the Memorial Villages, in Houston TX.
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Alums at Fall Family Weekend: Libbi Yardley-Bruzdzinski ’84 P ’17, Mary Ann Lai Herron ’85 P ’17, Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 P ’12 and Lynne Robertson Andrews ’85 P ’17; 3 of their daughters at Oldfields now!
1979 - 35th Reunion! Make plans to see all your friends!
1983
Class Agent – Lauren Landau
1984 - It’s your 30th Reunion! Come Celebrate!
Laura Carr – I’m studying audio engineering. I’m learning how to make a clear recording of a person (me for this work sample) speaking and record them saying something. I’ve made a digital commercial using power point and audio software to record both me describing some crafts I made and included music (Christmas music) on the software and along with me speaking. Then I have combined all three into a movie.
1982
Class Agent – Adrienne Mach Eleanor “Pickett” Floyd Fulton – Hi to all. My boys are getting big. Alex is16, and riding, hunter/jumper. Patrick is 12, and riding, reining horses. I get to see my sister-in-law, Jennifer Hoff Floyd ’86, a couple of times a year. She is doing great. Everybody take care. Hope to see you soon. Megan Mardiney – Out of more than 5,000 submissions from 25 countries, The Mardiney Group, Inc. was named a Bronze winner in the 2013 Summit Creative Award® competition for its creative work for NYU Stern School of Business.
Class Agent – Mimi Sibley Wolffe
Class Agents – Sidney Persing Banaszak and Asifa Hassam Sidney Persing Banaszak– I am having a great time living in Texas with our large family. Alan and I have four children ages 23,16,13, and 10. We are ALL PLANNING ON COMING TO THIS ALUMNAE WEEKEND ***the 30th for my class***1984*** It’s not a slight thing to arrange 4 work schedules and 3 different schools to allow this weekend to happen! You will all get a chance to meet the people I spend my life with! As class agent for the awesome and wonderful class of 1984, I urge all of you to come to this alumnae weekend and bring your family, friends, or friends who feel like family. I hope to see you all at Oldfields April 25-27, 2014. Love, Sidney Persing Banaszak Asifa Hassam – My dear OS family, I am so looking forward to seeing many of you in April 2014!!! WOOP WOOP…My 30th reunion with the class of 1984! I am in the process of planning
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1984 Class Agents Sidney Persing Banaszak and Asifa Hassam a Social Gathering in the Baltimore/Washington area and shall pick a date that all can come. Currently, I work for SONA BANK in Germantown~if you’re in need of a personal banker… call me…LOL. I keep in constant contact with Sarah Greenhalgh’s Mum and if you would like to reach out to her please let me know. She would love to meet you and for you to share Greenie’s stories/pictures with her. Ani Rubin – Our school, Rainbow Bridge International School, supports Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots Program in Inner Mongolia. Proposals were due on Monday and today I was one of two teachers awarded the opportunity. In April I am off to Inner Mongolia to plant trees and have the privilege of helping to restore this earth. Sarah Valentine – I LOVE coming back to Oldfields Alumnae Weekend! It’s truly coming home! Last year, the girls and I decided to hit the Maryland Hunt Cup during the weekend and we are so grateful we did, because now we have such beautiful memories to carry on through the year until the next one! This past year was really good for me on so many levels; personally & professionally! Had a trip of a life time out West and I had a wonder-
ful time with our OS sister Cornelia “Lia” Wallace ’80 in Studio City, California. I came home and had the best visit from another OS sister, Andrea Anderson Gagnon ’80 in Highlands, NC. Ready for the New Year of 2014! The Year of the Horse! There have been lots of big changes in the New Year for Valentine’s Photo Studio. I’m focusing on being a world class wedding photographer and taking it to places that are beyond my wildest dreams! Love you girls and hope to see you in April!!! SV xxoo
1985
Pam Crowder-Thompson – I am still working at Oldfields in Alumnae Affairs and coaching lacrosse. My son, Kyle Crowder Thompson, will be graduating from Towson University in May. My daughter Alyson Crowder Thompson ’12 is in her second year at Saint Mary’s College as a math major. Kris and I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage this summer! It is very exciting to me that two of my classmates and one of my schoolmates and longtime friends have their daughters attending OS this year. Libbi Yardley-Bruzdzinski ’84 P ’17, Mary Ann Lai Herron ’85 P ’17, and Lynne Robertson Andrews ’85 P’17 have awesome daughters, and we all had fun catching up with each other at Fall Family Weekend in October. Don’t forget Class of 1985 that next year in 2015, we will be celebrating our 30th reunion!!! I can’t wait and I hope to see you all! Cory Jones Jackson – I accepted a new job in July as Director of Admission at the Waldorf School of Baltimore and am loving it. Working with the younger children has been a real joy. My girls are well and happy in college. Parker Phelan ’12 is in her second year at Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio and Liza Phelan ’13 is in the art school
at University of Arizona in Tucson. Love connecting with classmates and OS friends on Facebook!!
1987 Class Agent – Susan Andrews Leschen Jenny Ehrhardt – Jenny owns her own business, an apothecary, in Baltimore. This is her 2nd year in her own store front... married and doing her thing. If you are in Hampden, come find her on Chestnut Avenue…Zensations Apothecary! A challenge to all of you from 1987 is to write something about something! Enjoy all! My niece Lilly Carroll ’14 will be graduating this year from Oldfields and Pam Crowder-Thompson ’85 rocks!
1988 Class Agent – Babs Baisley McPartlin
1989 - 25th Reunion! Make plans to see all your friends! Class Agent – Position Available
1992 Class Agents – Ann Allen Cross, Pam Irvin Jordan and Yasmine Sursock-Khouri
1993 Class Agents – Cindy van der Nat Criscuolo, Katy Wiley, and Ngina Simpson Shulman
1994 - Come celebrate your 20th Reunion Class Agents – Kelly Garrels Goulart, Caroline Bowers Evans, and Jennifer Widmer Bazela Jennifer Widmer Bazela – After many years in DC, Frank, our twins (who will be 4 in April), Luke and Riley, and I have moved to the Philadelphia area to be closer to Frank’s family, and have more babysitting options, and hopefully have a bit more of a family friendly life style! In August, we bought a house and have been enjoying finally having our own space, along with a huge backyard for the kids to play in! I am still working as a political consultant for a firm in Washington DC, and am now handling International engagements which led to some exciting travel to Europe last year, and much more planned for 2014. I am really looking forward to our 20th reunion in April. How is that possible that it has been 20 years? See you all in Glencoe in a few months! Kelly Garrels Goulart – Hello Oldfields friends, We are living in the land of sunshine and palm trees these days in sunny Tampa, FL. Brady (5) and Campbell (4) are loving our closeness to the beach. I spend my days volunteering and shuttling the kids to
Jennifer Widmer Bazela ’94 twins - Riley and Luke alumnae
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class notes school and their after-school activities, (gymnastics, dance, swimming lessons and t-ball). I’m getting ready to run my first 1/2 marathon and have loved the coaching I have gotten from my OS classmate Allison Downes as I have trained. I am looking forward to seeing ALL of my wonderful classmates at our 20th reunion this year. I’ll be the one with no wrinkles, LOL! Love you all to pieces–please drop me a note if you are ever in the area! GO GREENS! Emilie Morneau Rabke – Hi everyone! I can’t believe our 20th reunion is right around the corner…has it really been that long?!?!? I am doing really well! I live in Richmond, Virginia with my husband and three children (Anna Cate 12, Betsie 9 and Eli 6). Our journey in life has been dealt a few extra challenges due to the fact that our oldest daughter was diagnosed 7 years ago with Rett Syndrome. It has been a journey, but one we have all grown from. I stay at home and take care of my babies… they grow up too fast! I am on the board of an amazing organization called Girl Power 2 Cure, which was started by a mom whose daughter also has Rett Syndrome. It is a wonderful organization for girls to be a part of…volun-
Emilie Morneau Rabke ’94 and Sally Hendricks Ferebee ’94
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teering and raising awareness is key! Two years ago I ran my first half marathon in Disney with a team of 8 friends (Anna Cate’s Fairy Godmothers) in honor of my daughter. We were on the Rett team and turned the experience into a fun girl’s weekend. Sally Hendricks Ferebee ’94 ran every step of those 13.1 miles with me! It was a life changing event as I was not a runner. I put myself in my daughter’s shoes and challenged myself to do something hard for her. I did it again in February 2013 with a different team of 8 friends… however, this year I hung up my half marathon running shoes. I will find another challenge to overcome in 2014! I still keep in touch with many girls via Facebook, but I see Brooke Adams Holland ’89, Blair Sowers ’96 and Nena Adams Meurlin ’97 often around Richmond VA. I can’t wait to see everyone in April!!!! Elizabeth “Cabell” Williams – I live in Chicago. I am married to Chad Takach, and we have a wonderful little girl, Emma Gray, born April of 2012.
1997 Class Agents – Nena Adams Meurlin and Jill Kusner Rowlett Meredith Marx Goldstein – I have been the exclusive traffic reporter for 100.7 The Bay, Baltimore’s Classic Rock Station for the past 10 years. I have twin 7 year old girls named Casey and Parker. I have owned my DJ company, Meredith Marx Entertainment, for 15 years and am excited to announce that I will be the DJ for this year’s Oldfields Alumnae Weekend. If you are in the Baltimore area and ever need a DJ for any event or my new specialty, kids rock star parties, please email me at meredithmarx@ hotmail.com
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Jill Kusner Rowlett – Hello OS! I have had quite an exciting year! I was married in May to Jeff Rowlett and we reside in Annapolis, MD. I am still working as the Volunteer Program Manager at the Maryland Food Bank in Baltimore and was delighted to have a few groups from OS come in to volunteer during May Program. I hope all is well at beautiful Oldfields and hope to visit soon. Go Greens!!! Best, Jill Katherine Wellington Morse – I am looking forward to graduating in May with a second degree; A Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Human Services from the College of Coastal Georgia. In 2013, I made The Brunswick News, The Islander and a two page article with photograph in the Golden Isles Magazine due to the group I formed to revive and renovate the Jekyll Amphitheater. The group is called Jekyll Amphitheater for the Arts & Humanities and with the publicity I was a guest speaker at the local Jekyll Island chapter of the Lion’s Club and have been invited to speak in March 2014 at a local chapter of the Rotary Club. My art business, M. K. Wellington Art, had a booth at the Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island in Georgia back in September 2013, and it was a blast. Looking forward to seeing where this second degree takes me as well as another year of working on art and photography.
1998 Class Agent – Anni Canseco Drinkwine Katherine Webbert McInnes – I was married on October 5th, 2013 to Will McInnes at Sagamore Farm in Glyndon, Md. Jessie Goodman Dehombre and Megan Walker were both there to celebrate with us!
Keslie Tomlinson ’99 with Ridley
1999 - It’s your 15th Reunion! See you in April! Class Agents – Claire Higgins Hathaway and Ashley Vizzi Keslie Tomlinson – I guess my superlative should have said “most likely to work at OS”! I’ve been back as the Athletic Director since July and I’m loving every minute. I live in Centennial and coach basketball and lacrosse. My dog, Ridley, quickly became the school teddy-bear and the girls absolutely spoil him. It definitely feels like the Oldfields I remembered and more! Come visit me! I can’t wait for Alumnae Weekend in April – I better see you all here! Alycia Tabatznik – I am currently living at the bottom of Virginia. I visit Baltimore every few months, and I will probably be moving back sometime this year! I would love to come see Oldfields, I know they have made a lot of changes over the years.
2000
Sarah Phelps – I got engaged to Joshua Fretz! We will get married in April :) Natalie Taylor – # 62 on my bucket list is to donate a kidney. I am really excited to
class notes do this. It was actually at Oldfields that I first had this idea and it has only become more of a goal since that day in my dorm room in South. While reading a magazine, I came across an article about kidney donation…the rest is history, or will be!
as a couple.
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Margaux Maizlish – After a stint in Israel and a few years in New York, I’m now living in New Orleans and loving it! Never saw myself as a southerner but the warm weather and awesome food down here isn’t hard to get used to. Look me up if anyone is in New Orleans or plans on visiting! Go Whites!
Tiffany Blake-Anttonen – Hello Everyone! I hope everything is well at Oldfields. I have married and relocated from Los Angeles to Atlanta, GA. My husband, Ilmo Anttonen and I were married at Dreams Resort and Spa Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I am working full time with children who have special needs and I am also in the process of starting my own production company. I love it down here! I hope all is well and great wishes for the New Year! Ciao! Lindsey Kleinfelder – Hello everyone! My husband and I got married 9/21/13 at St. James Church, and had our reception at the Manor Tavern. My husband’s name is Andrew Todd Wilson. I’m keeping Lindsey Ann Kleinfelder (Girl power!). We had known each other for years, but started running together last spring, and started dating soon after. We have run in two half marathons together
Sarah Phelps ’00 and Fiance Joshua Fretz
2002
Class Agents – Jenna Baker and Rachael Miller
2003
Class Agents – Catherine Ford and Brant McDuff
2004 - This is your 10th Reunion! Come celebrate! Class Agents – Marney Babbitt and Courtney Brown Tahira Lindsay Christmon – I had such an AMAZING time taking my husband on his first tour of Oldfields during Alumnae Weekend! He was amazed at the quiet landscape that defines our campus. I screamed out of pure excitement when I hugged my adviser, Mrs. Mary McQuinnVinyard right outside of Carroll House. I can’t wait to reunite with my classmates this April 25-27, 2014 for our 10 year reunion!! My how time flies…Go Whites! Rachel Mering Hermann – Hi Everyone! I hope you are well and have had a great 10 years! 10 years? When did that happen? I have been back at Oldfields for the past 4 years as the Associate Director of Riding. A lot has changed here in 10 years, and a lot is the same Oldfields I remember. I can’t say I am sad to not be taking Mrs. Maribeth Littlefield’s history tests or Ms. Hilary Bates’ oral Spanish exams, but the “feeling” of Oldfields feels like home. I cannot wait to open our predication letters and hear about all of your
magnificent adventures. Mark your calendars for April 25-27, 2014. Hope to see you! Amy Bluth Kaminski – I am married now. My husband, Jake, and I are coming up on our 3 year wedding anniversary on April 23rd! Also, after 4 years at a public accounting firm in Chicago, in June 2012, I took a job with a private marketing strategy firm in Chicago as their financial manager. Very excited about all the new challenges I have been tasked with. Jake and I also own a restaurant in Chicago, Westminster Hot Dog. We hand make gourmet sausage; my husband runs the restaurant and I run the finances. We recently moved to Dallas. My company has graciously given me the go-ahead to work remotely. Our business partner in the restaurant will keep things running in Chicago. Jake has been going thru the interviewing process with a few restaurants in the Dallas area for a General Manager position. Hope all is well at OS! I can’t wait to see everyone at our 10 year reunion this April! GO WHITES!
2007
Class Agents – Catherine Kirschenmann and Kate Maddox
2008
Class Agents – Caitie Cunningham, Derica Mayfield, and Jen Taylor Michelle Boenning – This summer I’ll be participating in a cross country bike ride from Baltimore to San Diego as a member of the 4K for Cancer, a branch of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. There are four routes all leaving Baltimore on June 1st with varying ending destinations of San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle on August 9th. If you’re not familiar with Ulman, they’re located in Locust Point in Baltimore.
Their mission is to make sure no young adult goes through their cancer battle alone. They focus on the young adult age range (18-40) because at that point in your life everything is constantly changing and it seems to be the most forgotten about age group in the cancer fight. No one imagines a survivor to be only 20. Please contact me at michelleboenning@gmail.com for more information on becoming involved. Go White Team!
2009 - Celebrating your 5th Reunion Class Agents – Charlotte “Char” Shapiro, Emily Acle and Angelica Lynn Jackson Emily Acle – Emily graduated from LIM College in May and is working in New York City as a Visual Merchandising Assistant. Since starting at Mix Apparel in June, her role consists of merchandising clothing to retail fixtures within Australian supermarket, Coles. She then uses a software program called Visual Retailing and imports clothing into a virtual, 3D store to create live renderings. The private label’s creative offices are based in New York but operate solely in Australia. Even though she loves the Big Apple, Glencoe will always be her home away from home. GO WHITES!!!! Charlotte “Char” Shapiro – I love OS! It changed my life and I am honored to be helping with my 5 year reunion! I have been working at the Bryn Mawr School in The Little School as a substitute teacher for the fall. Most recently I have been offered an internship in Arlington, VA at the Feminist Majority Foundation for the winter. I am hoping that with my background in Women Gender Studies and teaching, I will be able to go back to school within the next year for social work and begin a path working with young women in Baltimore City. I am so excited
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save the date! grandparents day April 11, 2014
Julia Kassman ’13, Liza Phelan ’13, Hailey Jerome ’13, Ashley Carroll ’13, Izzy Heaver ’13, Alyson Thompson ’12
to be combining my love for teaching and my deep dedication to empowering the young female experience! These values Oldfields truly instilled in me! Thanks so much and see you in April! Angelica Lynn Jackson - I am currently working as an Acting Apprentice at the oldest theatre in America - Walnut Street Theatre, in Philadelphia, PA where I am doing all of their children’s theatre and co-teaching musical theatre classes at the theatre as well. I am also an independent consultant with Thirty-One Gifts which celebrates, encourages, and rewards women, gives them an opportunity to be self-employed, empowered, and own their own businesses all the while upholding the standards of a virtuous woman which is outlined in Proverbs 31 of the Bible.
2010 Class Agents – Maddie Cole and Liz Poston Elizabeth “Liz” Wolfe – I am enjoying my senior year at Lynchburg College and I am very excited about my summer internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. 28
2011
Class Agents – Emily Hoffer, Caroline Parks, Liz Santangelo and Katherine Williams
2012
Class Agents – Young Goodyear and Alexandra “Ali” Towne
2013
Class Agents – Louise Chapman, Anya Hammerman, Dani Miller and Jordan Spivak
Past Faculty
Suzy Wiedefeld Roeder – Hello from Kansas! I have recently started nursing again at our local hospital and home health hospice. I think about Oldfields and all of you often. I’m currently working on my MSN in order to teach nursing at a local college. Bruce still teaches at Ft. Leavenworth. Emily is a photo journalist and married. Sharon is engaged and is an engineer. Marie is in secondary education at Benedictine College. Susanna wants to go there next year for nursing. Max is 11, Gus is 10, Ben is 8, Mary Pat is 6, Jim is 5 and Margaret is 4. “Only 7 at home!” We are busy but blessed, happy on our little farm with horses, cows, goats, dogs, cats, and chickens. Please visit if you are in the Kansas area!
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turning points
Make Your Donation
NOW
to the Alumnae Weekend Silent Auction, April 26
Sally Anne McMaster Andrew born to Matthew and Esther McMaster Andrew ’87 January 13, 2014.
births
Contact Joan Carter Jermakian ’81, P ’15 JermakianJ@OldfieldsSchool.org 410-472-4800 Ext. 1018
Daughter of Jordan Bistrian Regan ’89 and Fredrick Regan Granddaughter of Bruce and Eleanor “Boo” Dix Bistrian ’59 and Granddaughter of Alan and Carol Janney McNiff ’59 Nora Brooke Regan born November 14, 2013
in memoriam
Elizabeth “Cabell” Williams ’94 Emma Gray, born April 3, 2012
Mary Truby Graff Black ’50 December 18, 2013
Victoria Hunter Young ’01 Zydan Hunter Barrett born December 16, 2013
Peggy Wierman Henrie ’57 September 12, 2013
Sally Anne McMaster Andrew born to Matthew and Esther McMaster Andrew ’87 January 13, 2014
Jessica Hunglemann ’96 November 17, 2013
engagements Sarah Phelps ’00 to Joshua Fretz, an April wedding is planned.
Elizabeth Pearson McKinzie Meyer ’55 2007 Margarita “Quita” Serrell McGrath ’59 April 13, 2013 Mary King McPherson, Past Faculty October 5, 2013
marriages Tiffany Blake-Anttonen ’01 to Ilmo Anttonen on May 24, 2013
Eloise Gilbert Savi ’42 February 13, 2013
Lindsey Ann Kleinfelder ’01 to Andrew Todd Wilson September 21, 2013
Seashols Noell Marvin Starks ’49 December 19, 2013
Jill Kusner Rowlett ’97 to Jeff Rowlett May 17, 2013
Jeanne Dell Taylor ’44 January 5, 2014
Katie Webbert McInnes ’98 to William McInnes October 5th, 2013
Sara Appleton Weber ’48 November 12, 2013
Jill Kusner Rowlett ’97 and Jeff Rowlett
Tiffany Blake-Anttonen ’01
Katie Webbert McInnes ’98 and Will McInnes
Lindsey Kleinfelder ’01
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Alumnae Gatherings
reconnecting with oldfields friends by joan carter jermakian ’81, p’15, director of alumnae affairs
Laurie Hurd, Charlotte Bair ’98, Esther McMaster Andrews ’87 and Joan Carter Jermakian ’81 P’15
Lela Kempe Ogden ’84 and Lisa Wood Wright ’84
Maribeth Littlefield P ’07, Amanda Deford Henderson ’90 , Keslie Tomlinson ’99, Sheila Wiley Harrell ’90, and Taylor Smith
Silly Silcox Repko ’72, Amy Fox ’73 and Dede LeComte ’72
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Each year gets better and better! We love keeping in touch with our old and new friends at the Oldfields gatherings. We hope you enjoy the photos and look forward to seeing you all next year!
Gay Richardson Smith ’68 and Ann Kennedy Springer ’68
Hilary Gardner Swain ’72 and Ryan Kirk
Peter and Amy Barry P ’16 and Head of School Parny Hagerman
Stanwich Club Greenwich Connecticut
Kathryn Summerill Ward ’40
Meg Olcott ’13 and Elizabeth Box ’13
Emile Acle ’09, Maribeth Littlefield P ’07, Paige Rabalais ’01, Anna Littlefield ’07
Vicki Meier Linnartz ’86 and Lelei Jennings Coyle ’91
Traci Parker Salvo ’84, Dru Salvo, Pam Crowder Thompson ’85 P ’12, Jack Palmer Trustee, PP’12
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Thank you to all our wonderful hosts! We could not do it without you. • Monday, September 23, Hillsboro, NC Gathering at the residence of Board of Trustees member, Debbie Hill ’71 • Tuesday, September 24, Charlotte, NC Area Gathering at the residence of Peter and Amy Barry P ’16 (Julia) Linda Farewell 82, Lisa Hewitt Cassara ‘82, Megan Mardiney ‘82, Joan Carter Jermakian ‘81 P’15
• Wednesday, September 25, Atlanta, GA Area Gathering at the residence of Esther McMaster ’87 • Thursday, September 26, Charleston, SC Area Gathering at the residence of Jenny Waters Reynolds ’78 • Tuesday, October 1, Dallas, TX Area Gathering at the residence of Gary and Mary Machak P ’15 (Megan) • Wednesday, October 2, Houston, TX Area Gathering at the residence of Stephen and Betty Newton P ’09 (Elizabeth) • Tuesday, October 8, Easton, MD Gathering at the residence of Susan Young Granville ’64 • Wednesday, October 9, Haverford/Philadelphia, PA Area Gathering at the residence of Board of Trustees member, Christine Appleby Martinelli ’83 • Thursday, October 10, Baltimore, MD Area Gathering, hosted by Spirit Campaign Cabinet members, James and Stuart Pitcher P ’14, ’15 (Kiefer & Barrett) • Monday, October 21, Brookline, MA Area Luncheon hosted by Edith “Deedie” Bouscaren ’71 • Tuesday, October 22, Greenwich, CT Area Luncheon
Philly Gathering hosted by Christine Appleby Martinelli ’83
at the Stanwich Club, hosted by Spirit Campaign Cabinet Chair, Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72 and Board of Trustees member, Lisa Wood Wright ’84 • Tuesday, December 3, Metropolitan New York City Gathering at The Racquet & Tennis Club, hosted by former Board of Trustees member, David Carroll P ’13, and Sally Carroll P ’13 (Ashley) • Wednesday, December 4, New Canaan, CT Area Gathering at the residence of Spirit Campaign Cabinet Chair, Susan “Silly” Sillcox Repko ’72
Philly Gathering hosted by Christine Appleby Martinelli ’83
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In the end, that is what good fundraising does: it brings all of us together in celebration.
Annual Fund
YOU to help make OS extraordinary… We need
“ We created a beautiful string of white and green beads to symbolize the love we all have for Oldfields, adding a bead each time someone donated to The Oldfields Annual Fund. The story of love for Oldfields grew, bead by bead.”
Please Pledge Now to The Oldfields Annual Fund www.OldfieldsSchool.org/give | RitterK@OldfieldsSchool.org | 443-662-1016 Oldfields Annual Fund 1500 Glencoe Road Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152 up front
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Oldfields Legacy
the largo core society Largo Core – Largeness of Heart – is the name given to the society established to recognize those with the vision to include Oldfields School in their estate planning. As a member of the Largo Core Society, you will have an important impact in shaping the values and traditions of generations to come and in ensuring a strong future for Oldfields as the School moves towards its 150th anniversary and beyond. Your legacy will be an investment in the future of young women and our world. Anonymous (3)
Dawn Danagher Peters ’78
Reynolds duPont, Sr. P ’62, ’71
Ilana Feldberg Adelman ’88
Mr. & Mrs. Hawley &
Cassandra Small Franklin 1899
Mertze Anderson ’75
Wendy Rogers P ’82 GP ’12
Stephen Fuller P ’60, ’62
Carol Atterbury ’74
Ronald Romanowicz P ’87, ’89
Susan Latimer Gibson ’73
Edith Clark Bouscaren ’71
Susan West Ross ’64
Sandra Clarholm Gibson ’58
Elizabeth Atkinson Bryan ’39
Edith Salisbury P ’90
Jane Goodale ’44
Jacquelin Thomas Carey ’64
Katharine duPont Sanger ’62
Margaret Samson Harris ’36
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carroll
Maria Carter Satterfield ’44
Elizabeth Lee Boothe Howell ’20
William Scanlan P ’93
Margaret Geary Johnson ’60
Riley Chapin ’83
Jane Isdale Schaefer ’52 P’84
Katherine Young Keck ’19
Pamela Prizer Chernick ’66
Sarah Buck Schmader ’82
Elizabeth Eierman Kennedy ’44
Samantha Coker ’90
Robin Gimbel Senior ’71
Amanda Lake ’82
Barbara Trotter Collins ’77
Carla Simmons P’98
William T. Littleton P ’84
Pauline Combé-Clark ’73
Michael Simpson P’85
Suzanne W. McCarthy P ’76
Janna Conti ’81
Cannon Simpson Stoffel ’76
Duncan McCulloch III
Lara Burns Cunningham ’65
Katherine Trautlein ’81
Kim York McNamara ’63 P ’97
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Darrell P ’06
Margaret Ulle ’78
Janet Coit Meegan ’38
Margaret McKee Elwood ’75
Vanessa Weber ’73
Gay Griscom Mehegan ’56
Carol Hubbell Engebretson ’72
Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth ’37
Terence Nolan P ’90
Elaine Foster ’51
Natalie Riegel Weymouth ’61
Jane Morton Norton ’26
Terrell Garrard ’62
Mariah Sibley Wolffe ’83
Anne Gray Pratt ’34
Helen Frederick Gray ’51
Lisa Wood Wright ’84
Margaret Hamilton Riley ’11
Sheila Wiley Harrell ’90
Katherine Wright ’90
Armistead Rood
Carter P ’81 GP ’15
John Hawks Daphne Preece Hellmuth ’55 Debbie Hill ’71 Laura Hoskins ’94 Kingsley FitzHugh Jack ’64
We also offer our appreciation to the following donors, now deceased, who have provided a gift through their estate in perpetual support of Oldfields School:
Margaret Suter Rood ’31 Eloise Gilbert Savi ’42 Jan Scott Beverly Bissell Sullivan ’66 Regina Johnson Tomlinson P ’78, ’80, ’85
Cory Jones Jackson ’85 P ’12, ’13
Martha Osborne Adams ’48
Helen “Miss Herky” Travers
Susan Hadden Lawrence ’65
Marion H. Allen III P ’92, ’96
Lily Dulles Van Pelt ’26
Edgar Lawton P ’85
Carolyn Coit Bates ’46 P ’73
Mary Mixsell Waldron ’28
Denise Alexandre LeComte ’72 P ’06
Susan Brandau ’30
Ann Hickok Warner ’54
Jennifer Littleton ’84
Edward Cobb P ’76
Gretchen V. Welsh GP ’89
Elizabeth Turner Love ’90
Mary Elizabeth Eppes Cutchin ’24
J. Michael Welsh P ’89
Carlisle VanMeter Mayer ’78 P ’14
Elizabeth Dickson ’49
Nancy Crompton Wendell ’39
Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Susie Menzies P ’03
Caroline Gouverneur Dillon ’45
Cynthia Bullock Woodger ’49
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Oldfields Legacy
a largo core profile in philanthropy by laurie hurd, director of development
Carol Atterbury ’74 has generously included Oldfields in her estate planning so that future generations of girls can have the same opportunity that she did. As Carol approaches her 40th Oldfields Reunion, she kindly shares some of her thoughts with us:
On Oldfields
On “Giving Back”
“As a student, Oldfields was a safe, secure place to grow. Before
“I don’t know what prompted me, but after I graduated,
I found Oldfields I didn’t fit in well. Many years later as a board
I started giving early and regularly because Oldfields was
member, I realized how precious and important Oldfields was
important to me - it is one of the few places I feel strong about
to the girls who attended the School. I discovered that it was
supporting. There are still plenty of girls who need a place
still the place I experienced - a special place for kids who might have different needs and might not thrive elsewhere - like the “square peg into a round hole” thing.” “The riding program was and is a great
like Oldfields. After growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs around some of the richest schools in the country, I like to give to places like Oldfields, where there is more of a need.”
Why Largo Core? “We are looking good, but we can’t
example of the spirit that makes
stop now! I included the School in
Oldfields so unique. It is far and
my estate planning because it is yet
above the best program I have
another way to give back to insure
seen, anywhere, because it is all-
the future. But I want to remind
inclusive.
concentrates
everyone that there are many ways
equally on the beginners and the
to give – Largo Core isn’t for
advanced riders. New riders get
everyone. When someone first asks
exposed to all the options of riding,
you to donate, you might think, “I
Oldfields
like fox hunting, eventing, showing, managing horses at the barn and just having fun as well.” “I have stayed in touch with Hawley Rogers and Taylor Smith. They provide continuity for me. Oldfields is still the same, even though it has grown. It still
don’t have enough to give.” Just give $25, if you have it. Maybe down the line you can give more, but if a cause means something to you, it’s important to show it.” “The Annual Fund covers the year-to-year things in the operating budget, the Spirit Capital Campaign is for major
feels like a part of my life. The School is stronger now than it
building projects and endowment, and Largo Core helps cover
has ever been. We have a strong Oldfields Board and a fabulous
the future. I realize how important each of these different ways
future. We need to continue investing in the School to keep it
to give is to the School and hope our other Alumnae do as well.
that way.”
Oldfields will always need our support.” end notes
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Sustain the Spirit: Support the Future • April 25 - 27, 2014 friday, april 25th
Time
Event
Location
8:15 am - 9:25 am
Founder’s Day Celebration
David Niven Theatre/ Immanuel Church Cemetery
10:00 am
Diversity Olympics
Rodney Building
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Class of 2014 Induction Luncheon
Gym
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Alumnae & Student Performance
David Niven Theatre
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Alumnae Association Meeting
Miss Nan’s Library
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Sports
Athletic Fields
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Oldfields Happy Hour
Head’s House
7:00 pm
School Musical - Godspell
David Niven Theatre
Reunion Dinners
Off Campus
saturday, april 26th 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Golden Alumnae Breakfast 50th – 80th Reunion Years
Garden Room
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Candlelight Memorial Service
Immanuel Church
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Family Picnic
Gym
Reunion Class Photos
Gym
1:00 pm
50th Reunion Tour of School led by Parny Hagerman
2:00 pm
Spring Musical - Godspell
David Niven Theatre
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Herky’s School Store open
McCulloch Commons
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ten year prediction letters
Head’s House
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Reunion Dinner Auction and DJ
Gym
** Shuttle Service Available on Saturday in the evening to and from The Baltimore Hunt Valley Inn and Embassy Suites Hotel. Babysitting also available if needed. Contact the Alumnae Office.
sunday, april 27th 8:00 am and 10:15 am Church Services
Immanuel Church
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Brunch
McCulloch Commons
2:00 pm
Spring Musical - Godspell
David Niven Theatre
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Oldfields magazine | winter 2014
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alumnae weekend schedule of events
Oldfields is committed to ensuring a diverse community. The School welcomes national and international students into a community that nurtures a multitude of talents, skill levels, and learning styles. At Oldfields, each girl’s success is enhanced as we celebrate the personal experiences that often are informed by socio-economic status, race, age, nationality, ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and ethnicity. We honor and respect the opportunity to learn and grow from the multitude of valuable life experiences and personal beliefs from every member of our community. The community is committed to a continuously active and innovative process of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. Oldfields School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Š2014 by Oldfields School. Oldfields Magazine is published twice a year by Oldfields School. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Oldfields is a private, nonprofit, educational corporation. Oldfields is an organization described in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions to Oldfields are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Correspondence for Oldfields School should be addressed to: Oldfields School, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321. Editorial Inquiries: Article submissions and letters are welcome and should be sent to the editor at Oldfields Magazine, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321 or via email to communications@OldfieldsSchool.org. Submission guidelines are available upon request. Oldfields Magazine and Oldfields School are not responsible for loss, damage, or other injury to unsolicited manuscripts, photography, or artwork. Any letters sent to the magazine may be published in upcoming issues of Oldfields Magazine or other publications of Oldfields School. The editor reserves the right to edit published letters for length. Oldfields Magazine is a controlled circulation publication. Circulation questions and address changes should be sent to Oldfields Magazine Circulation, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321. Printed on recycled paper.
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