The Bulletin September /October 2014
In This Issue: Michaelmas Fall Fair Preview Student Art in Congress Meet the New Faculty Steiner.edu
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Welcome to the 2014-15 School Year
By Dena Malon / Speaker, College of Teachers
“Receive the children in reverence. Educate them in love. Let them go forth in freedom.” - Rudolf Steiner As Waldorf teachers, we are committed to presenting an extraordinary curriculum that begins in the Early Childhood and culminates in the 12th grade. Rudolf Steiner had a unique understanding of the educational, emotional and spiritual needs of the children to whom he and the first teachers presented the curriculum. As Waldorf teachers, 95 years later, we are committed to delivering our inspiring curriculum so that it meets the everevolving needs of the 21st century student. It is our aim to graduate students, who are capable of analytical and creative thinking and problem solving, and complex communication – both written and oral. Students, who are both leaders and team players; students, who love to learn and through their educations, are inspired to dream, take thoughtful risks and act with integrity; students, who have gained a global perspective and are ready to take their next step into a world for which they have been prepared.
information about the focus of our instruction, so we may see where adjustments can be made, to ensure our students’ abilities are in line with other private schools. We recognized that building a stronger middle school curriculum in Language Arts and Math was necessary to better prepare our students for the added challenges of High School. To this end, we hired both a Math and Language Arts specialist, who work collaboratively with the Class Teachers, meeting the needs of the individual learning styles and abilities of each student. This year, the College increased the number of days the Middle School receives instruction in both these areas. Additionally, High School Physics and Chemistry teachers lead those blocks in the seventh and eighth grade. Over the last 3 years, the high school has: • Hired a full-time Learning Specialist to support students with learning challenges;
Central to this endeavor is maintaining and deepening what is essential to Waldorf education, and delivering it at an appropriate pace and time, which challenges and supports our students. We seek feedback from our school community and the wider community so our pedagogy is understood and respected for its creativity, depth and academic rigor.
• Added a full-time architect to the faculty, who teaches Perspective Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Architectural Modeling and Digital Portfolio preparation;
It is our goal, through careful collaborative study, to develop a Scope and Sequence that allows us to deepen and develop our work with the curriculum. The development of this Scope and Sequence is a two-year process, involving the faculty of all three pedagogical divisions. Our first step is establishing the competencies we expect our students to possess at the time of graduation. Once identified, the sequencing of instruction will be clarified, describing how these will be accomplished – from the High School down to Early Childhood, grade-by-grade, subject by subject.
• Added a Health and Life Skills Curriculum, which is now being taught from Grades 7 to 12;
Essential to this model are assessment tools, so we can monitor the progress of our students. Along with ongoing informal assessments that are always being carried out by our teachers. Beginning in the second grade, we administer an age-appropriate developmental assessment. In the fourth grade, students are administered tests in reading and math. In the fifth grade, a writing test is given, and in the seventh grade, students take the CTP-4 test in reading, math and writing skills. This year, the College will be discussing the implementation of the CTP-4 test in the sixth grade. These varied assessments provide us with data for the continued successful education of the class as a whole, as well as students whose learning styles differ from one another. Additionally, standardized tests provide the College with
• Hired a new Math teacher who is shared with the Middle School, as well as new teachers, who will make it possible to offer Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering;
• Created and implemented a Technology Curriculum that takes students from keyboarding in 7th Grade to programming in 12th Grade; • Initiated a Junior Internship Program, which balances the 12th Grade program for Senior Projects and Presentations; • Reimagined the College Guidance Program, and have begun seeing results in the list of colleges that accept and matriculate our students. As the Speaker for the College, I can enthusiastically report how very exciting and invigorating it is for the faculty to be engaged in both our ongoing work, and the development of the Scope and Sequence. In order to strengthen the whole, it has been taken up by each teacher, and each department – collaboratively.
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Why do we celebrate michaelmas?
By Carol Bärtges / High School English Teacher
“Through celebrations in their seasons are the deeper powers of human nature realized.” - Rudolf Steiner Why do we celebrate Michaelmas or St Michael’s Day in a Waldorf school? The seasonal festivals mark the turning points in the breathing rhythm of the year: the two solstices, the two equinoxes. As we pass through these seasonal cycles of transition, Waldorf school communities have the opportunity to come together and celebrate not only that which connects us to one another but also that which unites us to something beyond ourselves, reflected in our mutual earthly strivings and activities.
Thus, in all three religions, the Archangel Michael is seen as a guardian of human freedom, a messenger of God’s will, and an active impulse against the forces of darkness that are ever threatening to prevail. In September, during the autumn equinox, when we can see the night sky filled with the flashing rays of shooting stars, or meteoric iron, Rudolf Steiner suggests that this is just the time when human beings must find the corresponding iron within themselves to face the challenges ahead. They can only do so through the strength of community.
Many stories and religious traditions from around the The celebration of Michaelmas occurs on world speak to the overcoming of doubt and darkness and September 29th during the autumn equinox. to activities of redemption; these legends carry special The festival acknowledges the spirit of Michael, significance during just this time of year, and in Waldorf the Archangel noted in the teachings of Jewish, schools, stories from various faiths and cultures are often Christian, and Islamic faiths. In the Midrash, shared at Michaelmas, in addition to the familiar legend of or Hebrew Scriptures, Michael is depicted on Michael and the dragon. numerous occasions as a heavenly advocate for Israel. The prophet Daniel has visions in which he Through this annual festival of St Michael, Waldorf schools is told that Michael, the great prince, will arise and create joyful and purposeful communal life; we strive protect his people. It is Michael, who advocates together to subdue the dragons that threaten brotherhood, for Israel during the Exodus when Satan (Samael) equanimity and our capacity for free thought. accuses the Israelites of idolatry and again in Esther’s time when Haman attacks the Israelites. When Abraham is about to sacrifice his son to God, the Archangel is sent to substitute a lamb for the child, Isaac (the test of the Akedah). In the New Testament’s Book of Revelations, the Archangel Michael leads God’s armies against the devil in Satan’s war against heaven. Previously, at God’s command, Michael had cast Lucifer out of Heaven for his pride in attempting to overthrow the Lord. In medieval art, Satan is often depicted as a dragon with the Archangel Michael subduing the beast with his fiery sword. In the Quran, Michael is mentioned with Gabriel as one of two Archangels who are the messengers of God and to whom devotion is due. It is said that he is one of the Our New Dragon Logo - Designed by Students Sasha + Tristan P. three angels who visits Abraham in the cave.
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Welcome to the 2014-15 School Year
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Fall Fair Preview
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Why Do We Celebrate Michaelmas
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The Spiral Talk
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Say Hello to Our New Faculty & Staff
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Wisdom Starts with the ABCs
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Lower School Open Houses
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Parent Council Wine Tasting
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Upper School Open Houses
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A Pillar in Our Community
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Steiner Technology Overhaul, Phase I
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Photos from the Rose Ceremony
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HS Girl Wins Congressional Art Award
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Photos from Michaelmas
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Say Hello to Our New Faculty & Staff Yeardley Leonard - Back Nursery The parent of two children in the Lower School, Yeardley Leonard joins us as the new assistant in the Back Nursery. Last year, Ms. Leonard served as a substitute in our Early Childhood Program, and as an Assistant Teacher at New Amsterdam’s Parent and Child Program. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Barnard College and is a painter and art educator.
Christina Feinburg - 5th Grade Teacher Our new Fifth Grade Class Teacher Christina Feinburg received certification as a Waldorf teacher from Emerson College, Forest Row in the United Kingdom, her Bachelor’s Degree from Oxford University and her Master’s in media and communication from the London School of Economics. Most recently, Ms. Feinburg taught at St Paul’s School in London. Katie Parker - Elementary School Assistant Our new assistant in the Lower School, Katie Parker, received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education from Western Michigan University and has nine years of teaching experience. Ms Parker is fulfilling a long held dream to work in a Waldorf school. She will soon be pursuing her Waldorf teacher training. Yoav Liberman - Associate Woodworking Teacher For the past two years, Yoav Liberman has been assisting Renate Poliakine in teaching, curriculum expansion and upgrading the woodworking shop. This year, Mr. Liberman has joined the faculty as the Associate Woodworking Teacher. Mr. Liberman has a Bachelor’s of Architecture Degree from Israel Institute of Technology. He headed the Eliot House Woodworking program at Harvard University for seven years. Mr. Liberman has been an artist-in-residence and a visiting lecturer at many distinguished universities in addition to teaching woodworking to middle and high school students at the Belmont Hill School in Massachusetts. Tanja Schmitz - Elementary School German Teacher Tanja Schmitz began teaching at Steiner last year as our part time Lower School German Teacher. This year, we welcome Frau Schmitz as our full time German Teacher in the lower school for grades one through seven. She received her teaching degree in German and Political Science and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Bremen, Germany. She has extensive teaching experience, most recently at the German School in White Plains.
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Say Hello to Our New Faculty & Staff Sarah Ohana - High School Biology and Life Sciences Teacher Sarah Ohana is a Steiner School “lifer” and a graduate of the Class of 2005. Ms. Ohana is our new Biology and Life Sciences Teacher and will also teach Math. She taught for several years at Columbia Secondary School and was a Research Fellow for the Earth Institute at Columbia University, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Policy from Barnard College. She is currently finishing her Master’s Degree in Biology Education for Secondary Schools at City College. Ellen Cimino - High School History and English Teacher Ellen Cimino is teaching History and English in the High School this year, covering for two Renewal Leaves. She completed her Waldorf High School Teacher Training at the Center for Anthroposophy in New Hampshire. Ms. Cimino has a Master’s of Science Degree in International Affairs from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master’s of Arts Degree in teaching German from Tennessee State University and received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Comparative Literature from the University of the South. Most recently, she taught at the Waldorf School of the Peninsula in California and the Academe of the Oaks Waldorf HS, in Georgia.
Sam Margles - Associate Director of Admissions, Grades 7-12 After 12 years of teaching Biology and Life Sciences in the High School, Samantha Margles has joined the Admissions Department as the Associate Director of Admissions for grades 7-12. Ms. Margles holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Hamilton College and is a certified Holistic Health Counselor.
April Pereyra - Director of Development April Pereyra has ably served the Rudolf Steiner School as a teacher, administrator and Speaker of the College of Teachers. Prior to her career in education, Ms. Pereyra worked in several capacities in the business world. We are delighted that Ms. Pereyra accepted the position as our new Director of Development.
Emily Boone - Development and Alumni Relations Associate Assisting in the Development Office is Emily Boone. Having studied classical vocal performance and theater at New England Conservatory and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she has performed with companies across the East Coast and abroad. Ms. Boone has served philanthropic organizations for several years. She brings a comprehensive background in sales and office management to the Development Office in supporting the Steiner community.
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Tell a few friends about our two fall Open Houses in the Elementary School. Join them! Make a night of it. Show them your child’s lovely classroom.
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We have one remaining Open House in the Upper School this fall. Prospective parents and students enjoyed meeting our teachers and students at our first open house, so if you have friends with children in grades 6 - 12, please suggest that they attend this open house.
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Steiner Completes Major Overhaul of its Technology Infrastructure
an interview with Adam Van Auken
During the summer, Rudolf Steiner School finished the most significant part of its one-year technology upgrade, which included a major overhaul of infrastructure and software applications, at a cost of approximately $250,000. The project commenced in 2013 when Marc Trachtenberg ’79, a network infrastructure and technology executive, arranged for two of his employees to serve as long-term consultants at Steiner until Information Technology Manager Adam Van Auken was hired in January 2014. The consultants continued working with Mr. Van Auken after his arrival, ensuring a smooth transition into March. The specifics of the massive upgrade included moving the school to a Cloud-based system (managed and maintained offsite), which was an essential part of the objective that Mr. Trachtenberg advised. Before the transition to the cloud could take place, Rudolf Steiner School needed its cabling restored, a significant undertaking, both in price and requirements. Rather, the decision to go fully wireless was determined to be the most effective solution. “There were many problems with reliability and speed,” said Mr. Van Auken. “Both buildings were sharing an Internet connection that needed significant improvements, both primary and secondary redundancies, if there was an outage. That decision was effectively completed, using enterprise wireless infrastructure.” Once the infrastructure was completed, Steiner moved to the Microsoft Office 365 platform for e-mail and data storage. The 365 system, which Mr. Van Auken insists is better – and cheaper – than Microsoft’s Exchange e-mail system, takes full advantage of all of the capabilities that a school needs, and doesn’t require us to have an e-mail server on site. Additionally, Microsoft’s One Drive is always updated, and it is free because of the school’s non-profit status.
Steiner further upgraded its technology capabilities by adding new Internet service providers in both buildings that enable us to be faster and more reliable. The school also enhanced its phone system to a new VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), which means that it is a wireless and fully modernized telecommunications platform. With the implementation of technology hardware, Mr. Van Auken advocated for document-collaboration tools that are similar to Google Docs and Dropbox, so teachers and administrators are able to work remotely anywhere at anytime. “These measures were essential for our growth,” says Mr. Van Auken. “We are so appreciative to the Trachtenbergs for their vision and financial gifts. We set the groundwork in place, and we will continue to make our infrastructure reliable. These steps also make it possible for professional development and training. The faculty is excited about what can be accomplished.” As for future projections, Mr. Van Auken cites moving our student information systems from our data center to the Cloud, and enabling student e-mail and access to the Office 365 Suite of Tools, which includes collaboration tools, such as document editing and group projects. Members of the Upper School faculty are pleased with their access to state of the art technology, including a new SmartBoard interactive flat panel screen in the Seventh Grade classroom. These new classroom features offer many advantages, including enabling teachers to put up demonstration quickly and seamlessly.
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High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
By Brian Kaplan
It has been said that the arts do not advance a young person’s career in the business world. Most people involved in Waldorf education couldn’t disagree fast enough: One recent example is worth illuminating. Rallou Hamshaw, our treasured high school art teacher, approached (then) sophomore Indira Mohabeer in April about applying for the Congressional High School Arts Competition. Representing Steiner was a big deal, Ms. Mohabeer noted, because the school has a strong track record of winning this competition in the 12th Congressional District of New York, and having a painting hang in the House of Representatives. “I found a picture of myself, and decided to draw it using pencil and charcoal,” said Ms. Mohabeer. “It turned out as well as I wanted it to. I filled out the application, and I was informed that I had won within two weeks. It was a complete surprise that I never expected.”
interested in legal studies and psychology. Through various conversations and meetings with staffers in Representative Maloney’s office, Ms. Mohabeer was offered an internship on her re-election campaign. She jumped at the opportunity, and makes it a point to volunteer at least once a week. “Perhaps this can lead to something much bigger in an areas that I want to pursue,” says Ms. Mohabeer. “This made me realize that students should always utilize their talents, and never be discouraged because art doesn’t have that much to do with law. This is the biggest opportunity I’ve ever had, and I got it through winning an art competition. It is pretty amazing.” For this Brooklyn-bred student, who joined the school in 9th grade and frequently speaks at Steiner admissions events, important dreams are starting to be realized.
When Ms. Mohabeer read the letter from Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, she was completely shocked. The Congresswoman’s letter elaborated: “It will give me a great sense of pride to see your work displayed in the Capitol for the next year. Your artistic talent is clearly evident from your beautiful charcoal portrait, and I hope you will continue to pursue an interest in the arts.”
For this humble junior with natural abilities, the arts will always be incorporated into her life. It helps her relax, she says. But, as she elaborated on her future prospects, she said that she is more
Indira Mohabeer’s winning picture
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Fall Fair Preview One of the most highly anticipated events of the year is the Fall Fair. Overflowing with joy and positivity the Saturday before Thanksgiving, parents and children flock to the Fall Fair and walk through 15 East 79th Street in absolute astonishment. Since 1929, the Rudolf Steiner School community has celebrated its Fall Fair with gusto, so as we approach our 85th anniversary, we spent some time with Co-Chairs Stacey Kelly and Jamie Carter to discuss our favorite community event.
opportunity to see what the school is about. You hear the children singing and walking in the hallways.”
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Chattin’ with the Co-Chairs “For the younger children, we will put the puppet show in the basement and Early Childhood crafts in the Back Nursery,” says Stacey. Alumni will begin their festivities the day before Fall Fair by attending Main Lessons, so the Alumni Café has been canceled for this year.
“One thing that always amazes http://RSSfallfair.wordpress.com me is the commitment to This year’s theme is A Walk helping. The enthusiasm in the Woods, and for the spreads,” says Stacey. “The Autumn Experience, parents are faculty are really embracing building a room that is similar the workshops, and parents
“There is a tremendous energy leading into this year’s Fair,” says Jamie. “The workshops have full attendance, which is really exciting.” There is a feeling of excitement that is apparent, even in early October. Children recognize that their parents are participating in workshops, and creating something for the Fair, which makes them feel even more connected.
to an art installation. Trees and animals will line the cafeteria and hold the theme in all its wonder.
from all grades, not just EC, are volunteering their time.” There is still time to volunteer. Attend workshops and get involved!
“One of the things we’re trying to do differently this year is to keep all of the retail on the first Every grade has volunteers, “This is such a special and second floor,” says Jamie. and several alumni parents are opportunity to meet lifelong returning to get involved. friends,” says Stacey. “I still have “The older kids activities will many great friends who I met be on the third floor and up. Visit the Fall Fair website: from the workshops years ago.” So candle dipping, jump rope http://RSSfallfair.wordpress.com. making, the cakewalk, Botany Jamie agrees: “The and game room, the brown bag workshops give you a real raffle will all be upstairs.”
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One of the most interesting lectures and conversations of the year! Join Carol Bärtges, Steiner’s highly respected High School English teacher, as she elaborates on the Humanities Curriculum of a Waldorf school from Grades 1 -12.
The Evening of Monday, November 17 6:30 PM
The Spiral Talk
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Wisdom Starts with the ABCs
Since 1963, A Better Chance, also known as ABC, has been building bridges to independent schools for young people of color, who otherwise may not have such educational opportunities. ABC grew from enrolling initially 55 students at nine schools to 2000 students at 300 schools. Steiner is proud to be one of these independent schools. Rudolf Steiner School has been working with A Better Chance for the last five years, and we have accepted eight of their students – predominantly in the high school. Last year, we began to reach out to recruit their younger applicants, and are pleased to have ABC scholar Brennan Forte in our current 6th grade.
By Irene Mantel Director of Admissions
The admissions team was taken by Brennan’s inquisitive nature. He is a fast learner and workoriented. During his free time, Brennan and his dad, Andre Forte, a mechanical engineer, like to make gourmet salads. Brennan enjoys playing soccer on weekends and has been learning how to play guitar.
The Rudolf Steiner School has long been committed to increasing its diversity outreach efforts. With the formation of the Diversity Committee, the Diversity Task Force increased its training for our faculty and staff by sending administrators and faculty to diversity practitioners’ workshops and summer sessions. By doing this, we have gained a broader understanding of the issues we face as an independent school. Brennan’s mother, Michelle DeSouza-Forte, a lawyer with her own firm specializing in immigration law and the elderly, liked Steiner immediately. Both the academic level and the emphasis on personal development caught her eye, as did the size of the school and the personal attention the students receive. According to Michelle, Brennan enjoys the practical hands-on subjects, especially woodwork, in addition to the solid academic work. Steiner’s admissions team was impressed with a boy who loves math and drama. Michelle felt a kinship to Dr. Ogden, the 6th grade class teacher, right away, and recognized that she understood the psychological phases of development and was such a committed teacher.
He also helps with his younger siblings, Emerson, who is five, and Kingsley, who is three. Both have already played in the Admissions office. We are exceedingly pleased that Brennan and his parents became part of our community, and we are eager to follow Brennan’s journey at the Rudolf Steiner School.
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Say Cheese...and Wine By Sara Madhu / Parent Council
The annual wine tasting event for grades 6-12 took place on October 16 in the Upper School Assembly Room. The event, which was sponsored by Parent Council, expanded this year to include three additional grades of parents. It was a well-attended gathering with parents, teachers, administrators and members of the Board of Trustees in attendance. There was a wide assortment of cheese from around the world, and a delicious variety of wine from Moore Brothers on East 20th Street (the Roero Arneis was delicious). Ecco Adler, the store’s representative, was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Last year, I attended as the parent of an 11th grader. Having had a long day, I must admit, I went a bit reluctantly. But I was glad that I had made the effort from the moment I arrived. The event was lovely. The wines selected for the tasting were excellent, the wine connoisseur was knowledgeable, and the cheese was delicious. More importantly, it gave me the opportunity to get together with other parents. This is a good way to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. For parents of younger children, it is easy to meet and discuss progress or common concerns at drop-off and pick-up, and when our children play together after school. However, high school parents don’t have this regular way to connect. We rarely come to school because our children are more independent. So while our children’s social lives become richer, ours diminish. This year, I have a child in fifth grade and a senior.
We are all so busy that it can be difficult to make time for something that seems to take care of itself. We still go to school nights, but these are less for socializing than to get important information about what is expected of our children. Gatherings, such as the wine tasting, are wonderful because they give us the opportunity to simply chat, something that we take for granted when our kids were little. Parents getting together with other parents is a vital part of keeping the community alive and the school thriving. As a new member of the Parent Council, I find that this is particularly true at Steiner, where the members of the school are the ones shaping it. Last year’s event reminded me how important our community is for keeping the school strong. I look forward to meeting more and more parents at our community events, such as the Fall Fair on November 22. Parent Council also has its upcoming pumpkin sale from October 27-31, and the Winter Coat and Food Drive in December.
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A Pillar in Our Community The son of Ukrainian émigrés who were active in business, education and philanthropy, Arthur Isaac Soybel was born in Brooklyn on June 16, 1925, and died at home on September 6, 2014. He attended the Little Red Schoolhouse and Erasmus High School before enlisting in the V-12 Navy College Training Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1943. He served as an ensign on a minesweeper in the Pacific and then returned to UNC where he graduated in 1947 as a political science major. An accomplished pianist, Arthur graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 1949 and played professionally, but settled on a legal career after graduating from New York Law School in 1954. He never lost his love of music, however, and was involved in everything from jazz to opera throughout his life. Acquainted with Louis Armstrong and friends with Peg Leg Bates, Arthur was never happier than when jamming with friends or attending an epic production of Wagner with his wife, Renate, at the Metropolitan Opera House. In law, Arthur specialized in real estate and artistic intellectual property contracts from 1954 until his retirement in 2012. Throughout his professional life, he served on the boards of multiple organizations, including the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, the Rudolf Steiner School, Manhattan Community Board 7, the Westside Chamber of Commerce, and the Foundation for Religion and Mental Health. At the Rudolf Steiner School, Arthur played a number of significant roles in the late 1970s and 1980s. He became President of the Father’s Association, a group that advised the Board and College and served to support the strategic plans of the school, both financially and professionally. Arthur also served as President of the Board, overseeing various projects that reflected the school’s growth and development, from real estate investments to school expansion and renovations. The plaque outside the first floor Back Nursery bears testimony to his inspiration for an additional, early childhood space and the second floor terrace that was built above it. In the early 1990s, Arthur’s help in securing a bridge loan for the school made it possible for the institution to maintain financial viability during difficult times.
By The Soybel Family
With his wife, Renate, he created an endowment fund in honor of his mother-in-law, Trude Haake, a Berliner whose life had been devoted to German language and culture. The fund supports travel, events and activities of the foreign language program at the Rudolf Steiner School. Arthur’s other passions were for his mountain home in Shady, NY, where he loved gardening and his artist friends in nearby Woodstock. These joys were matched by his love for the landscape and rich culture of the American Southwest where he and Renate were frequent visitors and where many close friends still reside. In addition, Arthur was an enthusiast of his wife’s hometown of Berlin, where the two often travelled. Arthur’s beloved wife of 63 years, Renate Elise Haake Soybel, was a long-time elementary school German and Handwork teacher at the Rudolf Steiner School and currently still volunteers in the lower grades. His daughter, Carol Ann Bärtges’73, has taught literature, speech and drama in the high school since 1978. This year, Arthur’s granddaughter, Sarah Bärtges-Ohana’ 05, joined the high school faculty as our new biology teacher. Arthur is also survived by grandson, Max Bärtges,’03, a musician and restauranteur, his daughter-in-law, Virginia Earll Soybel, professor at Babson College; his granddaughter, Anna Soybel, and two great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Maayan. Arthur’s son, Thomas William Soybel, a former attorney, was a 1975 graduate of the Rudolf Steiner School, who passed away in 2010.
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