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THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND THE COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRED IT This month, the 2009 Strategic Plan was introduced to the community. Explore the goals set forth in the plan through the personal experiences of St. Andrew’s families and friends.

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How close are we to our goal of raising funds to construct a water well in Burundi? Find out about this and ways you can still support our 2008-2009 all-school charitable giving project.

Administration Lucy C. Nazro, Head of School Rich Mischinski, Head of Upper School Tim McGhee, Head of Middle School Sharon Wilson, Head of Lower School Silver Garza, Chairman of the Board

Students and faculty from St. Andrew’s Upper School waive to photographer Josie Dickson who is atop Founders Hall.

St. Andrew’s Lower and Middle School Campus is located at 1112 West 31st Street, Austin, Texas 78705 St. Andrew’s Upper School Campus is located at 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletics, or other programs.

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The mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to provide an enriched academic program within a Christian environment, emphasizing the fulfillment of each student’s potential.

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ECO-ADVENTURE In November, members of the the sixth grade "Eco-Adventures" elective ventured to Port Aransas to learn about the coastal environment. The class toured the University of Texas Marine Science Institute's Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory, where they learned about various coastal fisheries projects as well as research on ornamental tropical fish for aquariums.

At the Marine Science Institute they also toured the new Wetlands Education Center and a 57-foot long research vessel, the R/V Katy.

They also explored a local birding center, the beach, and the jetties, with the highlight of the trip being the rescue of a green sea turtle (above) wedged between two granite boulders at the end of the jetties. Franklin, as the students named him, was taken to the Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK), where he will be cared for over the winter and released in the spring. As Sam Garrison put it, "Our day on the jetties was a wonderfully exciting day and I will remember it for a long time!"

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EXPLORING THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THE 2009 STRATEGIC PLAN THROUGH THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF ST. ANDREW’S FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

COMMUNITY is the single most important aspect of St. Andrew’s.

Community encompasses the mutually supportive relationship enjoyed by students, faculty, and parents, and the shared determination to use what is learned here to bring positive change to the world.

The sense of community is often most profoundly present in intangibles— memories created and shared, classroom inspirations, subtle yet life-changing connections. The impact of community in this special place is seen time and time again in the St. Andrew’s alumni who return to visit or, in many cases, even work at the school; the enthusiasm and participation in the life of the school of parents old and new; and the generous spirit and hard work that benefit people far beyond the campus boundaries, in Burundi and Italy and West Virginia as well as right here in Austin.

That sense of community is at the forefront of the 2009 five-year Strategic Plan developed by the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees. The strategic plan is intended to point the way to maintaining the school’s reputation as a place where the academic, athletic, and spiritual development of all students, individually and collectively, are the top priorities, while also rising to meet the inevitable challenges of the future.

As previous leadership has done for the current generation of students, faculty, and families, our current Board of Trustees is working to preserve and expand the best aspects of St. Andrew’s while proposing ambitious but attainable goals and objectives to ensure an even better school in the years to come. St. Andrew’s is fortunate indeed to have an engaged, generous, and committed group of families and friends who are already experiencing—or will benefit from—many of the goals and objectives so carefully crafted in this plan. In the following pages, some of them speak movingly of the importance of these goals and objectives.

St. Andrew’s is already well on the way to living out these goals, and there is ample inspiration to make the plan a reality in the ideas proposed and the dynamic community that will realize them.

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I. SUSTAINING AND STRENGTHENING THE CULTURE OF ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL GOAL: Affirm and uphold the unique culture of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and ensure that our mission, core values, and commitment to the Episcopal tradition inspire and permeate the life of the school.

OBJECTIVES: • Reinforce and communicate our Episcopal Identity through daily chapel, curriculum, and service opportunities to prepare St. Andrew’s students for lives of meaning, purpose, and service as citizens of the world.

• Ensure that the programs and practices of St. Andrew’s support the mission and core values of the school, reflect the continual pursuit of excellence, and provide proper balance in the spiritual, moral, intellectual, artistic, and athletic development of each student.

• Continue and strengthen efforts to support ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity throughout the school community in order to enhance the educational environment and promote understanding, tolerance, and respect for others.

• Preserve and strengthen the special sense of community at St. Andrew’s, with emphasis on the successful inclusion of all students and their families.

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Beth and Bo Townsend, the parents of graduates Adair ’07 and Bowman ’08, have embraced the entire St. Andrew’s experience. Beth reflects movingly on how the school works “to prepare St. Andrew’s students for lives of meaning, purpose, and service as citizens of the world.”

“Our family moved to Austin from Knoxville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2000 so that Bo could attend the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and become an ordained Episcopal priest. We hoped that when school started that fall, our children would make the transition from their old neighborhood elementary school and instantly make loads of life-long friends. Although we identified ourselves as ‘Episcopalians,’ we really had no inkling how our Episcopal lives would be defined by the time our children spent at St. Andrew’s. We thought that for us St. Andrew’s would be a “three-year tour” and then we’d head back to Tennessee to begin Bo’s ministry. Instead, our experience at St. Andrew’s has kept us in Austin for the foreseeable future.

“Our kids took full advantage of the many experiences to be had as a student at St. Andrew’s. In addition to sports and music opportunities, they spent an appreciable amount of time in the service of others. The call to service that is so much a part of being a St. Andrew’s student prompted the children to ‘seek to serve’ both inside and outside the school community. In our case, these experiences have culminated in larger-scale projects that really impacted the communities we serve. For example, Bowman was fortunate to accompany Father Lex on a Christmas break service trip to New Orleans with a dozen or so other seniors, where he was able to experience first-hand a city still trying to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Bowman also helped renovate an apartment for a LifeWorks client with another group of seniors. Adair worked at the Town Lake Animal Shelter for her Senior Project with fellow senior (and best friend since the 6th grade) Kaitlin Travis. The video they made of their experience, Every Dog Has Its Day, now serves 5

STRATEGIC PLAN as the training video for volunteers at the shelter. Our family joined a Mobile Loaves and Fishes team with two other St. Andrew’s families, and one cold New Year’s Eve, Adair tied scarves she had knitted around the necks of seven homeless folks seeking food and a few kind words.

“Both kids also seemed to enjoy chapel, and the amazing effects of the Upper School ‘Hymn Sing’ were brought home to me in a very powerful way this past Christmas break while sitting in church with Adair. We were singing what I consider to be an obscure hymn with numerous verses and Adair sang all five verses from memory! I was mightily impressed.

“As I have discovered, one does not have to be a student to feel the powerful and positive effects of being a part of the St. Andrew’s community. The draw of a warm and loving school family is what kept us from moving back to Tennessee when Bo graduated from seminary. That same pull has kept me tethered to St. Andrew’s, even though I have no children attending the school now.

“In the not-so-distant future, I realize that I won’t know many kids at the Upper School. Adair is now a sophomore at Texas Christian University and Bowman began his freshman year at the University of Tennessee this past fall. Thankfully, however, Bo and I have twin godsons who will start 1st grade in the fall, so we can attend their games, plays, and music performances and remain a part of this amazing community. We can be their ‘Special Friends’ at Grandparents’ Day. And maybe one day, if all goes according to plan, Bo and I will have grandchildren at St. Andrew’s!”

As St. Andrew’s works to “continue and strengthen efforts to support ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity throughout the school community,” Director of Diversity Rebecca Yacono offers her perspective on how that diversity is an integral part of the school’s Episcopal identity.

“The first goal of the five-year Strategic Plan is “to affirm and uphold the unique culture of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and ensure that our mission, core values, and commitment to the Episcopal tradition inspire and permeate the life of the school.

“The four objectives that fall under the umbrella of this first goal touch every aspect of our school: chapel, curriculum, service; spiritual, moral, intellectual, artistic, and athletic student development; ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity; and the sense of community we value so much.

“At its foundation, this goal has its roots in our ‘commitment to the Episcopal tradition.’ As an Episcopal school, St. Andrew’s takes its charge from the National Association of Episcopal Schools, which includes the following in its statement of principal qualities of Episcopal schools: Episcopal schools have been established as … diverse ministries of educational and human formation for people of all faiths and backgrounds … populated by a rich variety of human beings, from increasingly diverse religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds. In fact, the intentional pluralism of most Episcopal schools is a hallmark of their missions.

“Therefore, merely by virtue of our Episcopal identity, our school’s own core identity includes our emerging diversity.

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STRATEGIC PLAN “AS I HAVE DISCOVERED, one does not have to be a student to feel the powerful and positive effects of being a part of the St. Andrew’s community. The draw of a warm and loving school family is what kept us from moving back to Tennessee when [my husband] graduated from seminary. That same pull has kept me tethered to St. Andrew’s, even though I have no children attending the school now.”

—Beth Townsend, Former Board Member and Parent

“As St. Andrew’s has achieved greater statistical diversity, inclusivity has come naturally to us. One clear aspect of our school’s culture is the analogy of a family, and, as in a family, the assumption is that if your child is enrolled in the school or you work at the school, you belong—at the meetings, the celebrations, the volunteer opportunities, etc.

“The next step in the process of becoming an intentionally diverse community is to think about how we honor that diversity. People often tell me with a sense of pride that they are “color blind.” They mean that race and ethnicity are not a source of prejudice for them, that they strive to get to know people as individuals, not as representatives of their race or ethnicity. That ‘color blind’ perspective is crucial when we are creating guest lists and sending out mailings.

“Our nation’s history is scarred by the kind of exclusion based on a narrow lens that sees only skin color. But diversity is so much more than skin color, and being colorblind does not eliminate prejudices based on other facets of identity such as gender, religion, learning style, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. In addition, color blindness can obscure some beautiful gifts that people bring as members of their racial or ethnic community, gifts that each of us brings through the circumstances of our identities, not through the choices we’ve made.

“Our school’s mission ‘emphasiz[es] the fulfillment of each student’s potential.’

Our new strategic plan sets forth an objective that we ‘preserve and strengthen the special sense of community at St. Andrew’s, with emphasis on the successful inclusion of all students and their families in the common life of the school.’

Both of those statements charge us with more than just extending invitations and being color-blind. They raise the bar for us to become a community where not only can people show up, they can come and be authentic; where in fulfilling their potential, students not only learn how to be good members of the St. Andrew’s community, they learn that within this community, they can be proud and loved for their ethnic heritage, their religious values, their unique learning styles, and anything else they bring to the table as individuals. I am proud that our Board has had the vision to set the bar so high.”

The Stein family has been at St. Andrew’s since 1999. Their daughter Emily ’04 is a senior at Barnard and this spring their sons Sam and Charlie will graduate from the Upper School and Middle School respectively. Shari Stein offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a Jewish family in an Episcopal school which works toward “the successful inclusion of all students and their families in the common life of the school.”

“My husband and I were both raised Jewish. We practice our Judaism in our home.

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three have been bar mitzvahed and participate in Jewish youth groups. They have all been to Israel at least once. Raising our children Jewish is clearly important to our family.

“My older two children arrived at St. Andrew’s when we moved to Austin from Dallas, where they’d had the opportunity to have strong secular and Jewish educations.

But my youngest joined St. Andrew’s in the first grade. This was a little scary at first.

After all, chapel at St. Andrew’s is not optional! Every day, all three of my kids attended chapel while at St. Andrew’s. True, they learn a lot about the Old Testament as well as the New. They also hear announcements and have community time, as well as a quiet time for reflection. We were so happy with the academic offerings at St. Andrew’s and the attention to the whole child that we held our breath and signed the contracts, year after year.

“As my oldest was about to graduate from St. Andrew’s a few years ago, our family discussed the decision that we had made six years earlier to send all three of our kids to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. As it turns out, all five of us have been very happy with the outcome. Of course, the academics have been outstanding (our oldest children are graduating from, or on their way to, top-notch colleges with competence, confidence, and worldliness.) All three have also had the opportunity to participate in a variety of team sports, an opportunity they may not have had in an Austin public school or in a significantly smaller Jewish school.

“The opportunity that has been given to my Jewish children to attend St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has not only allowed them to learn what it means to be a Christian, and to understand the stories, but it also has allowed them to understand the similarities and differences between Jews and Christians, all the while feeling respectful and respected. The privilege of seeing Lucy Nazro lead by example as an Episcopalian and a fellow human being has been a great gift as well.

“So the surprising outcome of sending our Jewish kids to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has been that they feel stronger in their own religion—my intention all along. Go figure!”

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STRATEGIC PLAN “OUR NEW STRATEGIC PLAN SETS FORTH AN OBJECTIVE that we ‘preserve and strengthen the special sense of community at St. Andrew’s, with emphasis on the successful inclusion of all students and their families in the common life of the school.’ Both of those statements charge us with more than just extending invitations and being color-blind. They raise the bar for us to become a community where not only can people show up, they can come and be authentic; where in fulfilling their potential, students not only learn how to be good members of the St. Andrew’s community, they learn that within this community, they can be proud and loved for their ethnic heritage, their religious values, their unique learning styles, and anything else they bring to the table as individuals. I am proud that our Board has had the vision to set the bar so high.”

—Rebecca Yacono, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Development

II. PROMOTING INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE: EXCELLING AS A 1–12 SCHOOL GOAL: Encourage the vision and promote the systems for St. Andrew’s to develop each student’s potential, so that he or she can become the Ideal St. Andrew’s Graduate and a societal leader.

OBJECTIVES: • Research methods and pursue strategies that build on St. Andrew’s academic and programmatic excellence.

• Reinforce an organizational structure that has balanced advocacy for scholarship, artistic endeavors, athleticism, and service.

• Expand current programs and foster new opportunities to teach leadership skills in the St. Andrew’s community.

• Update the master plans for both campuses to recognize and prioritize facilities needed to enhance the development of our Ideal St. Andrew’s Graduate.

St. Andrew’s last accreditation review recommended the creation of the position of Academic Dean, and this need has now been fulfilled with Tim McGhee’s appointment. In his new role, Tim will promote “strategies that build on St. Andrew’s academic and programmatic excellence.”

Tim, who served as Middle School Head for about twenty years, will support the St. Andrew’s faculty in creating curricular continuity for all its students, grades 1-12.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in the Middle School, and this has been an advantage for me.

Having worked in the past to create this bridge between the Lower and Upper Schools, the idea of linking all three together naturally appeals to me.”

Tim is quick to honor the extraordinary faculty who currently serve the St. Andrew’s community: “Our academic strength resides in the fact that we hire really smart, really passionate teachers and give them room to explore their academic content area.

And my job is not to compromise that passion or integrity but to sponsor a conversation which creates seamless academic transitions between grades and divisions, fostering excellence for all our students.”

The idea of a holistic education is paramount to St. Andrew’s. From first grade through twelfth, St. Andrew’s strives for “balanced advocacy for scholarship, artistic endeavors, athleticism, and service” with the goal of “developing each student’s potential, so that he or she can become the Ideal St. Andrew’s Graduate” and a societal leader. Jeannette and John Williams, whose son James is a sixth grader, were new to St. Andrew’s in 2007, but they believe passionately in the importance of education both within and outside the classroom.

“St. Andrew’s has many qualities which drew our son and us to pursue his interest in a private school. We saw opportunities for an enriched academic experience just as he did and felt confident in pursuing this adventure.

“Lifelong skills are introduced and nurtured at St. Andrew’s through academic and social awareness. Time management and organizational skills are guided by those closest to the student. Positive results are seen through improvement in a student’s grades, more free

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“Under direction and guidance from Lucy, the beauty of differences in our community and people is embraced and explored. Various community service projects spanning generational and economic diversity and the recognition of all faiths— seeing St. Andrew’s as a community within a larger community—supported our strong belief in nurturing our children into life’s interconnecting parts.

“This journey has been a good one so far both for our son and for us as parents, working together as partners with this dynamic place called school and this place called home.”

Another major effort at developing each student’s potential is St. Andrew’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program. Long-time St. Andrew’s teacher Cathleen Eclarinal, who assumed the position of SEL director in 2007, reflects on the benefits of a curriculum that incorporates social and emotional learning techniques: “At St. Andrew's we strive to create a caring school community, where students are more likely to develop concern for the rights and feelings of others, positive attitudes toward school, a commitment to democratic values, and the motivation to take their schoolwork seriously. The benefit of actively teaching and modeling social and emotional learning skills in each classroom not only makes kids feel cared for, but raises them as people who are emotionally and intellectually capable of caring for others. With social and emotional learning, creating a responsive school and classroom environment is an essential ingredient in the work—it both establishes the safe, trusting context for learning and provides a powerful means for demonstrating the social and emotional skills and qualities we work to develop in classroom instruction.”

Sharon Wilson, head of the Lower School, sees the positive effects of SEL on a daily basis and shares one story: “A situation was brought to my attention involving a boy who was being verbally harassed by a group of other boys here at the school. I met with the boy on the receiving end and with one boy from the group who seemed to be the most verbal.

The first boy spoke very clearly about specific taunts and put-downs. The other boy said, ‘You are always so annoying so that’s why all of us get mad at you.’

I asked, ‘So lots of people are involved?’ He said yes and mentioned four friends.

I said, ‘When you do something wrong and your mom gets on you, how does that feel?’ He said, ‘It’s really not a big deal, it happens all the time.’ Then I said, ‘Well, how would it be if your mom, your dad, your grandma and grandpa all criticized you at the same time?’ The boy paused and then he looked a little embarrassed and I could see he got the point. Then he said, ‘We talked about how it feels to be ganged up on during community time and we did some role playing too.’ He turned to the other boy and continued, ‘But I wasn’t really thinking about you. I’m sorry.’ I said, ‘So can I count on you to not make any more unkind remarks?’ And he said, ‘Ms. Wilson, I can do better than that—I’m going to tell my friends to back off too.”

The boy who was verbally harassed met with counselor Mary Lynn Woodall to talk through his feelings and with Ms. Eclarinal to identify the behaviors that were not serving him well.

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III. COMMUNICATING OUR SCHOOL’S UNIQUE QUALITIES AND PROGRAMS GOAL: Communicate St. Andrew’s unique identity to reflect the school’s mission, enhance community involvement and lifetime advocacy for St. Andrew’s, and attract students who have the ability and motivation to manifest the attributes of the Ideal St. Andrew’s Graduate.

OBJECTIVES: • Articulate St. Andrew’s identity as an overall 1–12 school and as individual divisions (Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools) to convey our culture and excellence at all levels and as an institution.

• Reinforce and expand effective approaches to communicating the essence of St. Andrew’s to our communities.

• Provide welcoming, secure campuses for current and prospective students and their families.

• Assure that alumni and their families become lifetime advocates for St. Andrew’s.

• Support the institutional departments, especially the admissions, communications, and development offices, that help meet the above objectives.

St. Andrew’s students come from 50 different ZIP codes in Central Texas. How the school reaches out to and communicates with prospective families from around the region is an important component of the school’s continued success. The Perkins family, new last school year, learned of St. Andrew’s through their preschool and from other families. As St. Andrew’s works to “reinforce and expand effective approaches to communicating the essence of St. Andrew’s to our communities” and “provide welcoming, secure campuses for current and prospective students and their families,” Belinda Perkins, mother of Gina Perkins ’19, shares her experiences about her first impressions of St. Andrew’s.

“A parenting challenge we didn’t anticipate was finding the right educational community for our daughter, Gina. We assumed that our local public school (truly a good school) would be our first choice when it came time for elementary education. We landed at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School for preschool and when Gina woke up singing “Good morning, Lord, it’s a beautiful day,” we began to understand how much her experience there was shaping her life, and ours.

“Our daughter’s pediatrician prompted us to think several years ahead when, during a routine office visit, he expressed concern about the quality of the public middle schools in our area. Although middle school seemed in the distant future at the time, we began to explore that issue. Among other things, we learned that class sizes in the local middle school were larger than in the elementary school. More importantly, we began to consider the benefits of spending elementary school through high school within one school community.

“There were things we really wanted in terms of an educational experience for our family. We knew we wanted diversity—cultural, religious, racial, political, and otherwise (we noticed that many schools were rather homogenous); spiritual enrichment; social/emotional learning; charitable experience; behavioral standards; an extracurricular environment where students experience music, art, drama, and sports; manageable class sizes; pleasant surroundings; good teachers; and dedicated parents supportive of the school’s children, faculty, administration, and each other.

We wanted a school culture that encourages a sense of humor. Soon, it was clear that a private school would be the best fit for our family.

“We researched and visited many schools but applied only to St. Andrew’s. We had friends whose adult children had attended St. Andrew’s and so we learned of Lucy Nazro’s reputation as an educational leader in Austin. We heard repeatedly how the adult children of our friends treasured and valued the education they received at the school. We also knew that not everyone had the experience they were hoping for. We sensed, however, that St. Andrew’s was a place where the whole exceeds the sum of its parts.

“THE OPPORTUNITY THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO MY JEWISH CHILDREN to attend St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has not only allowed them to learn what it means to be a Christian, and to understand the stories, but it also has allowed them to understand the similarities and differences between Jews and Christians, all the while feeling respectful and respected.”

—Shari Stein, Current Parent and Parents’ Council Co-President

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“CHILDREN ARE SEEN AS THINKING INDIVIDUALS capable of forming opinions and making independent choices. They are given the tools to make these decisions wisely which will benefit not only themselves but others as well.”

—Jeannette and John Williams, Current St. Andrew’s Parents

“From our first contact with St. Andrew’s to the Open House, we felt welcomed.

We especially appreciated the faculty-member presentations at the Open House— the teachers came across as real people doing their best to foster the emotional and academic needs of the children in their care. Having a small-group guided tour led by a parent was also terrific. We were able to observe the children’s work proudly displayed in the halls, overhear the teachers in action, and observe children walking in groups to their next activity. At the end of the open house, Mrs. Nazro stayed to visit with any parents who wanted to ask further questions. We introduced ourselves and found her friendly, approachable manner, and passion for her life’s work, very compelling.

“After committing to St. Andrew’s, we felt welcomed by long-time members of the community and quickly began to feel a sense of belonging. Again, many little things made us feel at home: Gina loved her first-grade teacher (this was big!); our mentors helped soothe our nerves; we reconnected with other families we’d encountered in other contexts; we enjoyed seeing families we had known at St. Matthew’s; and it was truly a pleasure getting to know the families of the children in our child’s first-grade class.

“Many thanks to our St. Andrew’s friends and families, new and old, for your friendship and wise counsel. Mike, Gina, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you.”

St. Andrew’s Upper School is now in its 11th year. The school has recently hired an alumni director to expand and enrich alumni relations programs with the goal of “assuring that alumni and their families become lifetime advocates for St. Andrew’s.”

The first graduating class, the Class of 2002, continues to be a hallmark for our school and a testament to the brave families who believed in the mission of St. Andrew’s. Will Weaver, a graduate of ’02, describes his experience as a “cornerstone” graduate and lifetime advocate for St. Andrew’s.

“Besides having teachers that are second to none, St. Andrew’s placed an emphasis on participation in many different activities outside the curriculum, something that would not have been possible at the public high school I briefly attended. By the end of my sophomore year at St. Andrew’s I had played 4 different sports over 6 seasons, I was a member of Select Choir and the Blue Key Club, the president of the Latin Club, and part of 3 theatrical productions, in addition to taking AP courses. The best part was that this was the norm for my class. We spent all day together in class and then spent all afternoon and evening working on our own interests that the school helped to cultivate. Had I not been involved in sports during high school, I doubt that I would have discovered my passion for coaching or had the experience or the confidence to make it my career.

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“I currently work as the video coordinator for the University of Texas men’s basketball team. I served as a graduate assistant for the last two years and after finishing my master’s in May, stayed on staff here at Texas. Not only did St. Andrew’s help me develop myself academically and professionally, it provided some concrete skills that I rely upon daily. My job involves a lot of writing, and what I learned from John Works, Hilary Carlson, and Kimberly Horne helps me write scouting reports and recruiting materials. Similarly, I am involved with a good deal of individual instruction and the coaching I received during high school had an enormous impact on the way I deal with our players.

“When I began college I had no firm route established for what I wanted to study, what job I eventually wanted to have, or even what I wanted out of my university education. Throughout college, St. Andrew’s was the place I returned for guidance, support, and then employment! I coached and taught on all three campuses and remained closely tied to the people that make up what I believe is the best school that currently exists. It provided me the education, encouragement, and experience that I needed to be successful, and I don’t think I would have found happiness as soon without having been a part of St. Andrew’s.”

“AT ST. ANDREW'S WE STRIVE TO CREATE A CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY, where students are more likely to develop concern for the rights and feelings of others, positive attitudes toward school, a commitment to democratic values, and the motivation to take their schoolwork seriously.”

—Cathleen Eclarinal Director of Social and Emotional Learning

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IV. DEVELOPING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO REALIZE OUR VISION AND ENSURE OUR LONGEVITY GOAL: Continue to improve St. Andrew’s current and long-term sustainability by managing finances effectively, enhancing development practices, and deepening the culture of philanthropy at our school.

OBJECTIVES: • Refine the long-range financial plan to secure future financial strength and achieve institutional excellence.

• Continue active management of the annual operating budget to control tuition increases; ensure the prudent use of capital funds; and maintain supervision of endowment management to maximize investment performance.

• Increase annual contributions and broaden participation to supplement the operating budget; increase the financial aid budget to improve access and meet growing demands; promote endowment gifts to sustain longterm viability; and cultivate capital pledges to fund facilities.

• Ensure sufficient resources for the business and development offices to achieve annual and long-term financial goals.

• Emphasize philanthropy and philanthropic education as core community values.

The culture of philanthropy is alive and well at St. Andrew’s, and we see the benefit of our generous families and community in the buildings on campus, the special programs in place, and the wonderful opportunities afforded to our students. As our school grows, needs are greater and the further “deepening of our culture of philanthropy” is of great importance to St. Andrew’s. Fortunately, we have an incredibly selfless community who give not only their financial resources but also their much-needed time and expertise. Louisa and David Stegmann, parents of Ben ’09 and Katherine ’11, have served St. Andrew’s in many ways since their children first began at our school twelve years ago. Here, Louisa explains what the school means to her family.

“Over the last twelve years St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has become the most important institution in the life of my family. It encompasses all that my husband and I value, foremost our children, in whom we are so blessed. Our friends within the community are those to whom we turn with problems or with stories about our lives, and those who ministered to us last summer as we cared for our beloved Pop in his last days. Last but not least, our family’s relationship with God is given a very physical presence at St. Andrew’s both in daily chapel and through the remarkable faculty and staff, with whom our children spend at least one-half of their waking hours. These people, to whom for many years we have entrusted our children physically, mentally, and emotionally, are a daily reminder to me of God’s grace.

“Because of our love for the school, and as part of a great continuum of SAS parents past and future, we share both worldly treasure and time with the school. Without the sacrifices and commitment of parents more than fifty-five years ago, St. Andrew’s wouldn’t have opened its doors—and without the help of parents over the last twelve years, our wonderful Upper School wouldn’t exist. We feel blessed and proud to be part of the great group of St. Andrew’s supporters, and look forward to seeing future generations of parents and students come through its doors.

“This I believe: ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’ (Matthew 6:21). My true treasures—my family, my friends, and my relationship with God— are manifest throughout this place, this school.”

As St. Andrew’s grows and our community expands, there is a need to “increase annual contributions and broaden participation to supplement the operating budget; increase the financial aid budget to improve access and meet growing demands; promote endowment gifts to sustain long-term viability; and cultivate capital pledges to fund facilities.” No one knows the importance of that financial aid budget more than in the families who gratefully receive assistance every year, as Upper School Admissions Officer and baseball coach Steven Garcia makes clear.

“I work in admissions and coach baseball at St. Andrew’s and I am also a St. Andrew’s ‘lifer,’ a graduate of the Cornerstone Class of 2002, and an extremely grateful 12-year financial aid recipient. Being given the opportunity to attend St. Andrew’s for grades 1–12 was one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. And it could not have happened without the support of this community. When prospective families come through the admissions office and learn that I was a student here, they often ask what I liked best about my time at St. Andrew’s. My answer is always something like: ‘The academic rigor is unsurpassed, the opportunity for extracurricular involvement is available to everyone, and the campus is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen—not to 14

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“I AM ALSO A ST. ANDREW’S ‘LIFER,’a graduate of the Cornerstone Class of 2002, and an extremely grateful 12-year financial aid recipient. Being given the opportunity to attend St. Andrew’s for grades 1–12 was one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. And it could not have happened without the support of this community.”

—Steven Garcia ’02 Upper School Admissions

mention the wireless internet capabilities. Although St. Andrew’s possesses all of these qualities, it is the community that makes this place more than just a school, in my opinion.

It’s the families, the students, the faculty, and the staff that make St. Andrew’s such a special place.’

“St. Andrew’s is a place where students know each other by name. It’s a place where teachers’ doors are always open. St. Andrew’s is a place where anyone can feel welcomed and appreciated. In 18 years as a member of the St. Andrew’s community, I have created and maintained relationships that are very dear to me.

“I learned so many important things at St. Andrew’s. Mrs. Griffin taught me how to write in cursive in the first grade. I remember Mrs. Anderson teaching me long division in the third grade. I dissected my first (and only) frog in 5th grade science with Mrs. Jenkins. The “Cornell note taking method” that I learned from Mr. McGhee in 8th grade history got put to good use in college. It was in 10th grade Humanities where I really learned how to do good research. And poetry never meant so much to me until 12th grade English with Ms. Horne.

“These are just a few of the many, many things I learned at St. Andrew’s, and although all are very important, the greatest thing I learned at St. Andrew’s was not taught in a classroom. The most important thing that St. Andrew’s taught me is how to be a good person: genuinely caring for others, being a good steward of one’s community, and being honest and forthright. These are the qualities St. Andrew’s values deeply. It is these lessons for which I am most thankful and I am very proud to have been able to call St. Andrew’s home for the past 18 years.”

THE NEXT STEP The Board of Trustees, the Strategic Planning Committee, and St. Andrew’s staff will develop an implementation plan to chart the methods and timelines necessary to reach the goals and meet the objectives listed in this Strategic Plan. The perpetuation of institutional excellence, culture, communication, and sustainability will guide every deliberation and every step taken.

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ALL-SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT

GAZELLE FOUNDATION

UPDATE Every year St. Andrew’s adopts a charitable cause for the entire school community to embrace. This year the Gazelle Foundation, co-founded by St. Andrew’s parent and Upper School cross-country and track coach Gilbert Tuhabonye, was chosen as the focus of St. Andrew's year-long student-driven charitable cause. The Gazelle Foundation’s mission is to bring clean drinking water to the people of Burundi, Africa (Gilbert’s home), and to give back to Central Texas youth.

During the 2008 St. Andrew’s Day ceremony, Gilbert was awarded the Charles Alan Wright Excellence Award.

Through presentations in chapel on both campuses, Gilbert has educated our community on the hardships faced by people in Burundi, particularly around the topic of water quality, distribution, and scarcity. As a young boy, Gilbert carried water from the river to his village four times a day, a common activity for most of the local people. Many people in the country spend 40 percent of their time carrying water for bathing, washing, and drinking, and the average person walks 20 miles a day just to get water.

The goal of the Gazelle Foundation Service Project is to raise money to complete a water project specifically for Burundi, for the construction of a well for clean, accessible water. Each water project costs roughly $40,000 and helps 1,500 to 2,000 people. Even though this figure is daunting, the St. Andrew's community has embraced this cause with great enthusiasm and determination. To date, more than half of the total amount needed ($26,742) has been raised through fundraising efforts at all grade levels and gifts from St. Andrew’s families. It is worth noting that many of our students requested that their friends give gifts to the Gazelle Foundation instead of birthday presents this year.

In addition to the money raised to date, three generous St. Andrew's families have offered to match the funds raised in each division (Lower, Middle, and Upper) to help reach our goal.

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ALL-SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT At the Upper School, the Serra family committed to a matching gift of $2,500 through their foundation, the ABE Foundation (this match goal has already been met!). At the Middle School, Bonnie Mills has offered to match up to $5,000 through her family foundation, The Mills Dennis Family Foundation, and the Yancy family has offered to match $2,500 at the Lower School level through their foundation, the EGC Foundation.

“I am inspired and amazed by the outpouring of support offered by the entire St. Andrew’s family,” says Gilbert Tuhabonye. “The Gazelle Foundation’s mission is better off directly due to involvement by St. Andrew’s students, their parents, friends and families. Together we are changing the world. I thank everyone for helping us help others.”

Raising funds is not the only way our community is supporting the Gazelle Foundation. In November, many members of the St. Andrew's family including faculty, staff, and students from grades 1–12, and even a few entire families, participated in the foundation's "Run for the Water."

Forty students volunteered at water stations along the race routes and more than fifty St. Andrew's community members ran in one of the three distance races offered. Five faculty members ran the 10-mile race; several varsity cross-country team members ran the 5K, including sophomore Megan Bentzin, who came in first in the entire field of women runners; and twenty St. Andrew's second graders and their parents ran or walked the 1-mile fun run (with teacher Jimmy Agnew in the lead riding his unicycle). In addition, the St. Andrew's Drum Line and Percussion Group played along the race route to entertain and lift the spirits of weary runners.

While the main focus of the Gazelle Foundation is to provide clean drinking water to people in Burundi, the organization also serves disadvantaged youth right here in Texas by educating them about living a healthy lifestyle. The foundation recently awarded their first grant to Marathon Kids in the amount of $5,000. The funds provided free entry for Marathon Kid participants who wished to run in the Daisy 5K on February 28, 2009, but could not afford the entry fee. The gift covered entry fees for up to 1,000 children.

CURRENT FUNDRAISING BREAKDOWN $5,578 + $2,500 match UPPER SCHOOL T-SHIRT SALES

$5,000 + $2,500 match 6TH GRADE DRUM FOR THE WATER

$4,570 HONOR GIFTS

$3,092 ST. ANDREW’S DAY OFFERING

$1,000 5TH GRADE WATER BOTTLE SALES

$962 MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN DONATION JAR & BORGES ADVISORY BAKE SALE

$727 MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR SOCIETY SILENT AUCTION

$326 MIDDLE SCHOOL VALE-GRAMS

We are well on our way to reaching the $40,000 goal necessary to build a water well in Burundi, but there is still more work to be done.

We encourage you to support grade-level fundraisers as they continue through the end of the school year.

For more information about the Gazelle Foundation, visit www.gazellefoundation.com

$180 MIDDLE SCHOOL PENNY WARS

WANT TO DONATE TO THE GAZELLE FOUNDATION IN HONOR OF A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE? Stop by the St. Andrew’s Development Office on the 31st Street Campus, or contact Brenda Hansen at 299-9714 or bhansen@sasaustin.org to make an honor gift. Honorees will receive a Gazelle Foundation card (opposite page) notifying them of your gift.

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$200 UPPER SCHOOL RUNNING CLUB

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$107 MIDDLE SCHOOL NEZZER ADVISORY COCA-COLA SALES

TOTAL: $26,742* * At least an additional $7,500 will be added to this total if the Middle Schools meets their maxium match amount, bringing the total to nearly $35,000.

ALUMNI NEWS

ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Whether you graduated from the Upper School or pre-dated it, we want to know what you’re up to. Send news and photos any time to cherter@sasaustin.org.

Franklin Wofford McGill '07 died on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Frank was a beloved son, brother and friend to many.

He was born in Austin, Texas on December 6, 1988 to Charmaine Denius McGill and J. Gordon McGill. Survivors include: his parents, Charmaine Denius FRANKLIN WOFFORD MCGILL '07 McGill and J. Gordon Dec. 6, 1988 - Feb. 15, 2009 McGill of Austin; his brother, G. Parker McGill, of Dallas; his grandparents, Charmaine and Frank W. Denius of Austin, and Mrs. Ruth Gordon McGill of Bryan; his aunt Ruth G. McGill, M.D. of Bryan, his maternal aunt and uncle, Beth and F. Wofford Denius of Los Angeles, California; and his cousin, Reagan Denius of Los Angeles, California. He also leaves behind a multitude of beloved friends.

Frank attended Saint Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin from first grade until he graduated from Middle School in 2003. He then went on to graduate high school from The Hyde School in Bath, Maine in 2007, where he was an avid sportsman, football, basketball, and lacrosse player. Frank loved being outdoors and in the wilderness. Frank's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that his life's experiences gave him a wisdom far beyond his years. Kind and thoughtful, Frank had a gift for knowing what people needed in troubled times and he willingly and gracefully shared his hard-earned wisdom in times of need. Frank will be missed every day by his family and friends and we say to Frankie, as one smart bear once said ... "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." - Winnie the Pooh. A memorial page on Facebook can be found at "In Loving Memory of Frank McGill."

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CLASS OF 1958 Patricia Morrison Fleming is a first-time grandmother of Harper Jane Carothers, baby girl born to Chris Carothers ‘90 and wife Michelle. Michelle is from Toronto, Canada.

CLASS OF 1979 Anna (Morrison) Lee is the owner of Téo Gelato and Espresso with her husband, Matthew. It was voted Top Ten Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. by Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, and Yahoo.com. Their daughter, Alexandra, is a second grader at St. Andrew’s.

CLASS OF 1985 Jennifer (Hughes) Sutton and her husband Johnny are proud to have their oldest son Zachary at mom’s alma mater. He is a firstgrader at St. Andrew’s.

CLASS OF 1987 Mason Jones is practicing family medicine with his father. Their practice is called Concierge Family Medicine, www.conciergefamilymedicine.com.

Ross Majewski received his MBA at UT and now works in marketing at Miller Brewing Company. He lives in Milwaukee and has a son, Hans (2 1/2).

CLASS OF 1990 Michael Donovan married Dee Wallace in September 2008 in Estes Park, Colorado.

Both Dee and Mike were awarded PhDs in neuroscience in May 2008 at UT Southwestern Medical Schools. They are both busy with post-doctoral fellowships and living in San Francisco.

CLASS OF 1991 Kerry Majewski White is a genetic counselor in Indianapolis. She and her husband Mike have a daughter, Stella (3), and a one-yearold son, Emmett.

CLASS OF 1993 Ellen (Daniel) Williamson is an attorney with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance. She married Kevin Williamson in August 2007.

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ALUMNI NEWS CLASS OF 2002 Sgt. Steven Kahn (USMC) is currently beginning a seven-month tour to the northwestern region of Iraq in a province called Ninawa. He will be supporting an infantry battalion with services in Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence where he will become very familiar with the Iraqi and Kurdish cultures. He hopes to learn some Arabic during his stay.

Steven can be reached in Iraq at: Sgt Steven Kahn 2nd Bn 1st MAR Golf Co, HQ Plt Unit 40185 FPO, AP 96426-0185 Our deepest sympathies go to the Kahn family on the recent passing of Steven’s mother, Kendra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Steve!

Jennifer and Johnny Sutton with children Zachary ’20, Eli, and Sophie in the White House Rose Garden.

Rita-Marie McFadden received her BS from the University of Minnesota and entered the PhD program in cellular biology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Keith Skates is working on his masters degree at Stephen F. Austin State and lives in Lufkin with his wife Reagan.

CLASS OF 2003 Reed Barrett is working at Drillinginfo, one of Austin’s fastest-growing companies of the last eight years. He has been with Drillinginfo since May 2007 as an inside sales rep for the oil and gas information application.

He is also playing and writing music with his band Baker Hotel. They play two to three shows a week around town: check out www.bakerhotelband.com for dates.

Michael Donovan and Dee Wallace at their wedding with members of the Donovan family. L-R: John ’79 and Jacy Donovan with sons Hudson and Harrison; Ann and John Donovan; Abigail and Peter ’84 Donovan with daughters Helena and Clara.

Elliot Cole graduated from Rice in May 2008 with dual degrees in music composition and cognitive science.

He is living in Houston and recently returned from a one-month visit to Egypt and the Red Sea. Will Haber graduated from Stanford in June with a master’s in financial math. He is working in New York for JP Morgan.

Aaron Heath graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2007 with a degree in classical languages. He spent the year following graduation working in Jack Wilhelm’s law office. He is now a first-year law student at UT Austin.

Helen Hollyman is a freelance food writer for Tasting Table, a startup food website founded by a Food & Wine Magazine editor (there are two editions, New York and the national site www tastingtable.com).

Helen is also freelance writing for New York’s Food Gossip blog, Eater (eater.com), and is apprenticing at David Chang’s new bakery, Momofuku Milk Bar, learnST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Former St. Andrew's Board Chairman and Development Director Jan Hughes and husband David Hughes welcomed their newest granddaughter, Campbell Queen. She joins cousins Madison, Jackson, and Jonesie Matthews (children of Mary Clare Hughes Matthews '90 and Jamie Matthews ’86), and Jillian and Hughes Laurienti (children of Denise Hughes ’86 and Paul Laurienti).

Campbell (center right) is the daughter of Sarah Hughes Queen '88 and Thomas Queen.

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ALUMNI NEWS ing to bake and make everything from cakes and pies to cookies, soft serve, and pork buns.

Currently, he is a music intern at St. Andrew’s Lower School and has been singing with the Austin Lyric Opera Chorus this season.

Dane Powell graduated from Rice in May 2008 and is currently working on adding more letters to his name by starting on an MS/PhD program in mechanical engineering.

Gabriella Jeffords is presently working in the art business and with Sotheby’s in their fine arts division. She loves the business and loves living in NYC.

Micah Wiener is currently co-chair of the “Save MUNY” organization and is a freelance sports producer at News 8 Austin.

Helen Hollyman doing some “research” for work.

Bryan Kharbanda began medical school in August 2008 at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas after a great year teaching and counseling at St. Andrew’s and College Forward (Americorps).

Edward Wilhelm graduated in May 2007 from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He then completed a year of teaching high school English in Japan and left for Edinburgh, Scotland, in midSeptember to pursue a master’s degree in European Union politics and law.

Kyle Landry graduated from the University of Michigan and is now back in Austin working for the Seton Family of Hospitals.

CLASS OF 2004 Brian Houstoun is working for Constellation Energy in the natural gas trading division.

Lisa McDaniel graduated from SMU in 2007 and moved to Vail, Colorado. She is working mornings at a local TV station.

Patrick McMurray graduated from Vanderbilt with a BMA. He married Arielle Swinney on August 8, 2008.

Margot Miller is currently employed at McKinney York Architects and is very excited to have moved back to Austin after graduating from Pomona College.

When not working she’s watching Longhorn football

st. Andrew’s Class of 2004 It’s time for your Five Year Reunion!

Mark Your calendars for Fall 2009 More information to come soon!

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ALUMNI NEWS and taking care of two crazy kittens.

CLASS OF 2005 Madelyn Bryant is a senior at Austin College.

Andrew Howard is a senior at Bowdoin University where he is on the sailing team. He is majoring in physics and economics with a minor in math. Upon graduation he will be looking for a position in the financial sector.

CLASS OF 2006 Jenna Albert made the dean’s list at Trinity University and is majoring in business administration and political science.

Ashton Phillips is currently a junior at the University of Virginia, where she participated in the UVA-sponsored Semester at Sea in the fall. Her ship, the MV Explorer, visited 11 countries and traveled around the world in 108 days.

Sydney McCarthy ’07 in Turkey, January 2009.

CLASS OF 2007 Geoffrey Abdallah is attending St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sara Bryant is a sophomore at Southwestern University.

Sydney McCarthy is a sophomore at RandolphMacon University in North Carolina. She recently returned from a trip to the western coast of Turkey as part of her art History and classics courses (studying “the rise of the ancient city”).

Alumni pals Will McDonald '04, Elizabeth Kohout '04, Dave McDonald '07, and Tito Kohout '06 rang in the New Year at the Kohouts’ ranch near Medina, Texas.

“We went around the western coast of Turkey starting and ending in Istanbul. We went to ancient cities like Troy, Pergamon, Iasos, Ephesos, and Aphrodisias and spent time in Izmir as well. We studied the order of the columns that made up the temples and talked a lot about subjects that I studied while in Mrs. Russell’s class. We were able to see ancient baths, libraries, and theaters. One part of my trip that I will definitely never forget was the camel wrestling—this is a festival that happens only one day a year and the male camels wrestle each other by using their necks. My favorite part of the trip was the opportunity to be engrossed into the culture; the food was great and the people were so nice.”

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CLASS OF 2008 Tori Harrison played Division I college lacrosse this fall for the University of California at Berkeley.

Tommie Leon is working as an intern in the Mexican embassy and attending American University in Washington DC.

Search under "Catherine Herter" (Alumni Relations Director) and add us as a friend!

Clive Runnells is majoring in pre-architecture at the University of Washington. He is a Theta Chi (and assistant house manager) and living in the house.

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ALUMNI NEWS

THIRD ANNUAL ALL ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY St. Andrew’s alumni gathered at the home of Clive and Kathryn Long Runnells ’71 and Clive Runnells '08 for the Third Annual Alumni Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 20.

Alumni from the 1960s through 2008 attended this fun holiday party.

Kathryn Long Runnells ’71, and Janie and Robert ’69 Long

2008 grads (L-R) Nico Gayle, Camille Walker, Libby Baker, Clive Runnells, 8th grade graduate Madeleine Sowash, Lizzy Garcia, Tori Harrison, and Erin Lansky

Lauren Dill ’04, Laura Milton ’04, and Lucy Nazro with 8th Grade graduate Ryan Levin-Coon

MINI REUNION IN SEATTLE College Counselors Jennie Luongo, Josie, Dickson, and Jennifer Tollefson, and College Counseling Director Elizabeth Guice had an impromptu reunion with Seattle alumni while attending the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)national conference. They met with with five members of the classes of 2006, 2007, 2008.

Top: Clive Runnells '08; Second row from top: Josie Dickson and Jennifer Tollefson; 3rd row from top: Katherine Boehm '06, Elizabeth Guice, Ava Cole '07; bottom row: Jennie Luongo, Emily O'Brien '07, Bonnie Canion '06. Clive an Emily attend the University of Washington. Katherine, Ava, and Bonnie attend Seattle University.

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CLASS OF 2003 FIVE YEAR REUNION St. Andrew’s alumni from the Class of 2003 celebrated their five-year reunion during Homecoming Weekend in October. Hilary Carlson, former Upper School head, flew in from Colorado and guests were treated to a fabulous dinner and unforgettable entertainment by the Bus Stop Stallions. Elliot Cole, Kyle Landry, Lisa McDaniel, Ryan McLaren, Patrick McMurrey, Robert Parsons, Dane Powell, Jimmy Prado, Paige Thomas, Travis Vilmont, and Marageret Works were all in attendance.

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ACADEMIC NEWS

2009 NATIONAL MERIT UPDATE In September, three St. Andrew’s seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists and thirteen were named Commended Students. Just recently, it was announced that all of the Semifinalists have been named as National Merit Finalists.

To become a Finalist, a student must first achieve Semifinalist status, scoring among the highest of all entrants within her/his state.

Congratulations to Semifinalists, and now Finalists, Duke Njie, Chris Feo, and Emma Hine for this outstanding accomplishment.

The top 5 percent of scorers (about 34,000 of the approximately 50,000 high scorers) are named Commended Students.

Congratulations to Mira Dickey, Nicole Greenwell, Katherine Lewin, Adrian Lewis, Paige McGhee, Taylor Mezaraups, Jessica Pollard, Isabel Ponte, Matt Powell, Will Scharnberg, Ben Stegmann, Katherine Steinbach, and David Wimsatt for achieving this status.

All winners of Merit Scholarship awards are chosen from the Finalist group, based on their academic record, information about the school's curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores, school officials’ recommendations, the student's activities and leadership, and the student’s own essay.

TWO RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students. This year the NHRP recognized nearly 5,000 students from a pool of over 200,000 who took the 2007 PSAT and identified themselves as Hispanic. Students recognized by the NHRP are at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino and have achieved a minimum PSAT score for their region. Students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are designated as Scholars, and those with GPAs of 3.0 to 3.49 are recognized as Honorable Mentions.

Congratulations to James Wiseman (Scholar) and Nick Cantilo (Honorable Mention).

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CONGRATULATIONS AP SCHOLARS

DUKE NJIE HONORED AS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLAR FINALIST

Each year the College Board recognizes students for their achievement on Advanced Placement exams. St. Andrew's students from the classes of 2008 and 2009 have received the following recognition: • AP Scholar—students must earn a grade of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Eighteen St. Andrew's students from the classes of 2008 and 2009 were awarded this honor: Tate Deskins '09, Nicole Falkenberg '08, Nitash Hirani '08, Kayla Klingseisen '08, Bryana Marrero '08, Clara Merchant '08, Duke Njie '09, Jared Parsons '08, Lauren Perry '09, Jessica Pollard '09, Isabel Ponte ’09, Lauren Robertson '08, Andie Salazar '08, Caroline Shaw '08, Ben Stegmann '09, Sam Stein '09, Ben Templeton '08, Christine Walsh '08, and Adam Zimmerman '08.

• AP Scholar with Honor—students must earn an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Seven St. Andrew's students from the classes of 2008 and 2009 were awarded this honor: Declan Fitzsimons '08, Emma Hine '09, Sophia Jimenez '08, Matt Powell '09, Charlie Rall '09, Kelsey Tucker '08, and Camille Walker '08.

• AP Scholars with Distinction—students must earn an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Fourteen members from the Class of 2008 were honored as Ryan Bishop, Emily Dix, Nico Gayle, Michael Gluk, Ariele Gold, Erin Lansky, Dawson Lewis, John Lynch, Julia Napier, Catherine Osborn, Ben Powell, Kiran Rao, Bryan Shapiro, and Philip Swanger.

We had one National AP Scholar in the Class of 2008—awarded because she received an average grade of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and a grade of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. Congratulations to Catherine Osborn for this achievement.

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In early February, Duke Njie was named one of 1,300 National Achievement Scholarship Finalists.

He was chosen from more than 1,600 black American high school seniors as a semifinalist earlier in the competition. Initiated in 1964, the National Achievement Program recognizes academically promising black students throughout the nation and provides scholarships to the most outstanding program participants. When they took the PSAT in 2007, approximately 150,000 high school juniors across the United States requested consideration in the 2009 National Achievement Program.

Beginning in late February, the National Achievement Program will notify roughly 800 Finalists that they have been selected to receive one of two National Achievement Scholarships, a $2,500 National Achievement Scholarship or a Corporate-sponsored Achievement Scholarship.

Corporate sponsors support awards for Finalists who plan to pursue particular college majors or careers.

APPROXIMATELY

23 % OF SAS SENIORS, WERE HONORED IN SOME

WAY BY THE NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM THIS YEAR.

ACADEMIC NEWS

ST. ANDREW’S HOLDS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE On Thursday, December 11, ten students in grades 4-8 participated in the first round of the 21st Annual National Geographic Bee, a contest designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.

Representing the fourth grade were Drew Chibib, Christian Erben, and Thomas Waugh. Fifth graders included Marco Quaroni, Landis Hoover, and Charlie Tusa. From the seventh grade we had Sam Fason, and from the 8th grade; Leah Swaim, William Howard, and Will Pearson.

Congratulations to our first, second, and third place winners: Sam Fason (7th), Landis Hoover (5th), and William Howard (8th).

As the winner of the St. Andrew’s Bee, Sam Fason has advanced to the next level of competition, a written examination, to determine whether he will be eligible for state competition. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship, at the national competition May 19 and 20 in Washington, D.C.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM PLACES IN TEMPLE TOURNAMENT

NEW TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR 2009

On Sunday, January 31, thirteen members of St. Andrew’s Middle School Speech and Debate Club participated in the Fifth Annual Celtic Invitational.

The tournament took place at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Temple, Texas, and included competition in the following categories: LD Debate, Duet Acting, Solo Acting, Prose, Poetry, Impromptu Speaking, Storytelling, Oratory, and Group Improvisation.

Students in grades 6 through 9 all competed together with no division of grades. Congratulations to Max Schotz for his 3rd place finish in the impromptu speaking category and William Howard who came in 6th in poetic interpretation. Both boys are in the eighth grade.

The Middle School Speech and Debate club is a voluntary club that meets each Friday and is sponsored by MS English teacher Elizabeth Martens.

A new travel opportunity was extended to Middle School students for Spring Break 2009. Jason Kruger and Alice Nezzer will lead seven travelers on a literary, theatrical, and historical tour of London. Highlights of the trip will include a workshop at the Globe Theater, a river cruise up the Thames, a day trip to Bath and Stonehenge, and tours of the major sites of London.

In addition, they will attend a West End theater production, take a ride on the London Eye, and explore the streets of London at night on a ghost tour.

Students will also have opportunities to shop the artists markets in Covent Garden and the amazing food halls of Harrods. The purpose of the trip is to learn to travel and to travel to learn.

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ACADEMIC NEWS

ST. ANDREW’S CERTAMEN TEAMS VICTORIOUS IN AREA CHAMPIONSHIPS On the weekend of February 20-21, St. Andrew’s Upper and Middle School Latin Clubs attended the Area F Latin Convention at Westwood High School.

The Middle School certamen team—consisting of Charlie Dennis, Rachel Dimston, William Howard, Robert Luke, Hugo Nakashima-Brown, Cameron Osborn, Will Pearson, and Trace Turner—made a valiant effort in the preliminary certamen rounds on Friday evening, missing a spot in the finals by only 15 points.

The Intermediate certamen team composed of Bryant Bowyer, Ali Campion, Rachel Deleery, Emma Richardson, and Jade Ross advanced to the finals and won third place.

The Advanced certamen team composed of Richard Dietz, Scott Dollen, Cameron Kell, Matthew Miller, Duke Njie, Mason Osborn, Reid Swanger, and Elisa Turner, and the Novice team of Conner Butler, Patrick Davis, and Jose Lopez, both won first place and will represent the area at the state tournament.

On Saturday, students at both the Upper and Middle School levels participated in individual contests that challenged their knowledge of classical subjects like Roman history and Latin vocabulary, and their abilities in the creative arts such as vocal performance, recitation of Latin texts, and costume making. Some students also competed in the athletic division known as “Olympika.”

As a school, St. Andrew's Upper School took second in the overall academic sweepstakes and first in the Olympika sweepstakes.

Four students received high score in their level on Penthatlon, the comprehensive test that everyone at the convention takes: Connor Butler and Christine Snitkjaer in level one and Mason Osborn and Elisa Turner in level four. Four students were recognized for having the highest score at any level on their tests: Cameron Kell for Roman History, Matt Miller for Latin Derivatives, and Richard Dietz and Duke Njie in a tie for the Mottoes high score. The Middle School also took second place in the overall sweepstakes at their level and eighth grader Sam Andrews received the honor of high scorer in the Decathlon contest, a rigorous academic test that includes questions from ten different classical subjects.

In late March both Upper and Middle School certamen team members will travel to the Texas State Junior Classical League Convention at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

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SECOND GRADE PRESIDENT PRESENTATIONS In early January, second graders begin a project that is always a hit with students and parents alike: President Presentations.

For this project, students were randomly assigned a President to research in the library. At the end of the six weeks, each student turned in a packet about his or her President that included photos and answers to a predetermined set of questions including, “What was the most important thing your President did for our country while in office?” or “Was your President a Democrat, Republican, or some other political party?”

Throughout this process students learned not only about their President, but also about the state of the country during their President’s term in office and about the characteristics that make a good leader.

After returning to school following the Presidents’ Day break, students gave presentations dressed as their President (alternately, girls could dress as their President’s First Lady) during Chapel. The procession of the costumed students into to the Chapel, known as the Presidential Parade, was filled with little Teddy Roosevelts, Jackie Os, and Abe Lincolns. This, of course, drew a large crowd of parents, siblings, and faculty and staff members to witness the culmination of this fun and educational project.

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AP ART STUDENTS TRAVEL THE COUNTRY

SELECT CHOIR SINGS AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL Sunday, January 4, was an exciting day for the St. Andrew’s Select Choir. The group was the prelude choir for evensong at Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC. The 18 singers, under the direction of Warren Dickson, presented a glorious 25-minute program of Christmas music at the fifth-largest church in the world. For perspective, Notre Dame in Paris is the 11th largest.

When it was time to sing, however, their voices easily filled the cathedral. Mr. Dickson, not normally given to superlatives, said, “They gave me everything I asked for. They were wonderful.”

The St. Andrew’s Upper School art department has a mission: To Take Over The World with Art! How is this mission accomplished? By traveling to museums and galleries in Austin, around the state of Texas, and across the country to expose students to many different artists, styles of art, and art communities.

Each year there are several trips built into the visual arts curriculum. AP Studio Art students visit the Fort Worth Art Museums each fall including, the Kimbell, the Amon Carter and the Modern Museum of Art. In the spring they travel to Houston to visit the Museum of Fine Art and the Menil Collection. In Austin students visit The Wally Workman Gallery, Women and Their Work, and Arthouse.

Also, in the spring of each year, art students attend the ISAS Fine Arts Festival at one of our southwest independent schools in Louisiana, Texas, or New Mexico. During this three-day event, students exhibit their artwork, receive critiques from art professionals, and have their portfolios reviewed. This year, ISAS will be held at the Kinkaid School in Houston.

The Select Choir sang at several other places in the Washington area: St. Patrick’s Episcopal School in Georgetown, Episcopal High School in Alexandria VA, and St. James’ Episcopal School in Hagerstown MD, where former Upper School Chaplain Todd Fitzgerald is chaplain.

Our thanks to the Select Choir for such beautiful music and for representing St. Andrew’s so well: seniors Jase Burner, Paige McGhee, Lauren Perry, Ben Stegmann, and James Wiseman; juniors Marc Boyd, Blair Campion, Christina Canzoneri, Richard Dietz, Thea Kohout, Gracie Ramsdell, and Nash Wilson; sophomores Travis Bishop, Caroline CrichlowBall, Parker Rivera, Peter Steinbach, and Allie Zodin; and ninth-grader Kate Gester.

In the fall and spring, two additional, optional trips are offered to AP and Pre-AP students—to Los Angeles and Chicago—where students visit important museums and architectural sites.

Periodically, art trips are about more than just art. In 2006 and 2007, members of the Upper School Art Department organized trips to New Orleans to do service work and to meet with artists rebuilding the city after Katrina.

Each trip, whether it’s across the U.S. or right here at home, offers students a unique view of the global arts community and allows them to expand their horizons, connect with their community, and help them grow as artists.

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ARTS NEWS in drawing and painting media is an essential part UPPER SCHOOL ART Self-portraiture of art in St. Andrew's Studios. The displayed images reveal our student's introspection. A focus is especially on building self confidence by improving skills. As with all art instruction, we are most essentially challenging students to see more intuitively and accurately. Sensitive observation is rare human quality, and we promote its application in all areas of life. We revisit our reflection periodically throughout the year to allow the students time to become aware of their own growth.

Kyle Hunt ’10

Hattie Sherman ‘12

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Alessandra Quaroni ‘12

Nick Blount ‘11

Barri Jean Hollingsworth ‘12

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ARTS NEWS Art studies in the Lower and Middle School explore a wide variety of media and classical studies. From life drawing and perspective to specific regional and historical studies, students receive an extensive and balanced program promoting the necessary skills pertaining to the visual arts. The works below were created by students in grades 1-8.

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Morgan Katz ’13

Lily Beaman ’14

Miguel Otero ’17

Christian Erben ’17

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Lesedi Khabele-Stevens ’13

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Riley Cummins ’18

Clara Sherman ’19

Amanda Phares ’18

Anna Schell ’20

Margaret Cardwell ’14

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UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL FIDDLER ON THE ROOF The fall production of Fiddler on the Roof was the latest in a long line of smash hits presented by the Upper School Theatre Program. The show, which debuted on Broadway in 1964 and which has been an international hit on stage and screen ever since, played to standing-room-only houses.

The show is based on the story “Tevye and His Daughters,” by Sholem Aleichem.

Tevye is a poor Russian Jew with a wife and five daughters–and no sons. He is a staunch believer in their traditional way of life. Throughout Fiddler he has conversations with his wife, his daughters, his friends, and with God as he tries to uphold traditions in the face of changes that are sweeping through Russia and his village in the early 1900s. The romances of his three eldest daughters are used to show how far one man–this man–can go before he reaches his breaking point. What happens at the end? It’s one of the most moving moments in musical theatre.

Fiddler on the Roof has given us some of the most memorable music of the past 40+ years. Hit songs that have become part of the musical canon include “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Far from the Home I Love,” and “Do You Love Me.”

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CAST LIST: Mira Dickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the Fiddler Jake Boxberger . . . . . . . . . .Tevye the milkman Paige McGhee . . . . . . . . . .Tevye’s wife Golde Tevye and Golde’s five daughters: Blair Campion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tzeitel Allie Zodin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hodel Thea Kohout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chava Kate Gester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shprintzer Ali Campion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bielke Lauren Perry . . . . . . . . .Yente, the matchmaker/ Fruma-Sarah Peter Steinbach . . . . . . . . . . . .Motel, the tailor Jase Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Perchik, the student Conor Keelan . . . . . . .Lazar Wolf, the butcher Richard Dietz . .Mordcha, the inn-keeper/Fyedka Ben Stegmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the rabbi Nash Wilson . . . . . . . . .the rabbi’s son, Mendel Win Dunham . . . . . . . . . .Avram, the bookseller Mac Burrell . . . . . . . . . . . .Nachum, the beggar Caroline Crichlow-Ball . . . . . .Grandma Tzeitel Marc Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the constable Victoria Stewart . . . .Shaindel, Motel’s mother The Villagers: Brittany Bernstrom, Lena Blietz, Kristen Cunningham, Katie Doughty, Addie Rodriguez; the Russians: Steven Barron Peter Carruth, Neil Davis, Austin Thom, Colin Vanderburg

ORCHESTRA: Tate Deskins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cello James Wiseman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drums Claire Aviles and Nick Siegele . . . . .Keyboard Scott McNulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano

TECHNICAL STAFF: Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Steinbach Props: Virginia McBride and Gus Prickett (Crew Heads), Aaron Huntsberger, Taylor Mezaraups, Matt Miller, Erin Woods Publicity: Philip Jackson and Zach Ralph (Crew Heads), Jessica Rodriguez, Kendall Sealy Costumes: Crew Heads: Caroline Poteet and Hailey Hunter (Crew Heads), Erin Reifsnyder, Elisa Turner, Nancy Wareing Sound: Max Yancy (Crew Head), Reid Calvert Lights: Reeves Sodoma (Crew Head) Set: Neil Davis (Crew Heead), Stephen Barron, Scott Dollen, Austin Tedesco, Austin Thom, Colin Vanderburg, Tech Theatre classes 1 & 2; Make-Up: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Molly Moldenhauer.

PRODUCTION STAFF: Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Garcia Musical Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Warren Dickson Set Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Kruger Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toni Bravo Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Sandberg Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celia Kilgore Publicity . . .Meme Drumwright and H.W. Perry Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josie Dickson and Susan Kemner Reed ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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EIGHTH GRADE DRAMA: A CHRISTMAS CAROL In December, members of St. Andrew’s eighth grade, the Class of 2013, presented a faithful production of the Dicken’s Classic, A Christmas Carol.

CAST LIST: Businessmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Rutledge, Ben Klatt Old Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Thomas Charwoman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rohaise Firth-Butterfield Laundress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Annie Kimball Undertaker’s Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Powell Narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Andrews

Mrs. Dilber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Dimston Ebenezer Scrooge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Howard Bob Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Andrews Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parker Kell Solicitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Rutledge, Daniel Stroe Caroline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tracy Zimmerman Caroline’s Husband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Max Schotz Jacob Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cameron Osborn The Ghost of Christmas Past . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Grisebaum Boy Scrooge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Max Schotz Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annie Kimball Mr. Fezziwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Thomas Young Scrooge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Levy Mrs. Fezziwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Powell Fezziwig Daughters . .Emma Warren, Rohaise Firth-Butterfield Dick Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Rutledge Belle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Duggan The Ghost of Christmas Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Klatt Mrs. Crachit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Dietz Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Levy Belinda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annie Kimball Gillian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caroline Powell Miranda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Grisebaum Martha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Duggan Tiny Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tracy Zimmerman Julia, Fred’s Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emma Warren Lucy, Julia’s Sister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rohaise Firth-Butterfield Mr. Topper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel Stroe The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come . . . . .Rachel Dimston

Upper School Tech Theater students Tom Brady, Chris Dill, and Jimmy Butler worked on the lighting and sound for this production.

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SIXTH GRADE DRAMA: SNOW WHITE In January, sixth graders presented a different interpretation of the classic Snow White story adapted from the obscure play “White as Snow, Red as Blood” by V. Glasgkow Koste.

CAST LIST: Nate Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, Peddler, Prince Jackson Ziebert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, Peddler Annika Mele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, HerSelf Madeline Mele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, Evilun Paloma Thom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Young Snow White Ariela Zeifman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Snow White Ana Marcks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, Good Queen Mother Logan Giberson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dwarf, Peddler

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UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS NEWS BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM WINS FIRST ST. ANDREW’S SPC CHAMPIONSHIP

JOHN MCNAMARA SIGNS TO RUN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS On February 10, John McNamara signed a national letter of intent to run cross-country and track for The University of Texas at Austin. He was the third St. Andrew's athlete to sign this year.

For the first time in the Crusaders' short eleven-year history, St. Andrew’s boys’ cross-country team won the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) cross-country championship.

The team, led by coaches Reed Clemons, Gilbert Tuhabonye, and Cassie Henkiel, had a historic 2008 season with big wins throughout and recognition as a top ten team by the AustinAmerican Statesman.

The Crusaders competed

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY against more than 150 runners from 17 SPC member schools to take the championship. Senior captain John McNamara led the team, finishing third overall, followed closely by sophomore Roberto Diaz who finished fifth.

The top twenty finishers receive all-conference recognition.

Congratulations to sophomore Megan Bentzin (19th) and varsity crosscountry captain junior Elle Moody (13th) for receiving all-conference honors for finishing in the top twenty.

John is a very accomplished runner and has been a big part of the athletic program since he arrived on campus three and a half years ago. He has run on both the crosscountry and track teams and has also been a member of the soccer team. He was a captain of the '08 cross-country team and the first St. Andrew's finisher to bring home the first-ever SPC championship trophy. John will also be a captain of the track team. A year ago he made history by winning the 800, 1600, and 3200 at the SPC Championships in Fort Worth.

John has been coached at St. Andrew's by Reed Clemons, Cassie Henkiel, and the famous Gilbert Tuhabonye. In John's own words, "I never thought I would be standing here today with the opportunity to run at The University of Texas."

Finishing next for St. Andrew's was freshman Evan Wineland, just short of a medal, with senior Cris Feo and sophomore Travis Bishop rounding out the top five. Junior Will Dodds, freshman Emery Reifsnyder, junior Jack Wallace, sophomore James Del Vesco, and senior Brooks Schaefer were the next five St. Andrew's finishers.

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UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS NEWS VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL BEATS AUSTIN HIGH In a first for the Upper School basketball program, the Austin High Maroons came to visit the Crusaders' home floor and left disappointed. St. Andrew's, energized by its biggest and loudest crowd ever, prevailed 58-47 for the first time against this impressive team.

The Crusaders were cold to start and the Maroons led after the first quarter 13-8. The second quarter saw several lead changes, but the Crusaders were able to pull ahead, leading 20-17 going into the half. With the momentum on their side, the Crusaders came out strong in the third quarter and were up by one, 32-31, going into the final quarter.

The Crusaders got outstanding guard play in the fourth quarter, as seniors Nick Belisle and Grant Wilson rallied their teammates with their fiery play. St. Andrew's was led by senior captain Jake Boxberger's double-double, with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Wilson had 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and no turnovers. Belisle, a co-captain, had 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Senior Hank Brigham had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. Rounding out the scoring were junior Matt Johnson with 4, sophomore Hunter Davee with 3, and junior Taylor Wilson with 2. Despite not scoring a point, senior Walker Wroe was huge in the game, pulling down 7 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists, with 2 blocks and 2 steals.

Congratulations to the players and coach Jeff McCrary for this historic victory.

SELMAN SIGNS TO PLAY BASEBALL AT VANDERBILT St. Andrew's senior Sam Selman celebrated his eighteenth birthday by signing a national letter of intent to play baseball at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sam, a St. Andrew's "lifer" who has loved throwing a ball since he was young and boasts a 90-mph fastball, received a standing ovation from his classmates as he became the first male Crusader athlete to sign a Division I letter of intent.

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UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS NEWS VARSITY FOOTBALL BEATS ESD 2008 was a banner year for St. Andrew’s varsity football team. Despite the loss of a large senior class, the Crusaders started the season on a high note with three wins in a row—beating Bartlett, Regents, and then Oakridge. And for the first time ever, St. Andrew's got a nod in the rankings from the Austin-American Statesman's sports writers—our players either led or were in the top ten of several statistical categories among private schools.

The highlight of the season was the win against powerhouse Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD) on October 10.

With less than two minutes gone in the first quarter, senior captain and quarterback Walker Wroe connected with senior captain Grant Wilson for a 40-yard touchdown.

Wroe had a career night, rushing for 199 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown scamper on which he fended off several defenders along the way, and still managed to pass for 224 yards. Minutes later the Crusaders scored again to go up 14-0. When all was said and done, the final score was 33-21.

Much of the team’s success can be attributed to the leadership of senior co-captains Hank Brigham, Grant Wilson, Trent Wilson, and Walker Wroe, and to the coaching of Don Cowan and his staff.

HANK BRIGHAM SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT TO PLAY FOOTBALL

On February 4, national signing day, Hank Brigham signed a national letter of intent to play football at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. In signing, Hank will now be a Crusader for his entire athletic career. He is a St. Andrew's “lifer.”

Brigham is the first St. Andrew’s athlete to sign to play football at the college level. Hank is a three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and lacrosse, and was a captain of the football and lacrosse teams as well.

Brigham is an outstanding athlete and a tremendous contributor to the program. He garnered allconference recognition in football and received the Terry Tilton Award this fall.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS NEWS FALL SEASON Field Hockey The Middle School field hockey team was fantastic this year, finishing with five wins, no losses, and only one tie.

The offense was very strong all year, averaging 3 goals per game, and the defense was equally tough, allowing an average of just over one goal per game. The team was coached by Lauren Sparrow.

Volleyball The 4A volleyball team finished the season with an 8-7 record and took home 3rd place at the AIPL tournament. The 4A team was coached

by Nichole Adams. The B volleyball team finished the year with a 6-5 record and also got 3rd place in their AIPL post-season tournament.

The B team was coached by Courtney Moss.

Cross-Country The Middle School cross-country team hosted a dual meet at the Upper School against St. Stephen’s. Bowen Rechner was the first girl to finish, and Alex Levy led the way for the boys.

The team was coached by Betsy Clemons.

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Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ Basketball The MS 4A girls’ basketball team completed their undefeated season in style by winning the AIPL post-season tournament. On the season, the girls won the Llano tournament, won the AIPL regular season championship trophy, and finished it off winning three games in the AIPL tournament.

The 4A boys’ basketball team concluded the season with a 6-6 record. They took first place at the Llano tournament, and they won the consolation championship at the AIPL tournament. The 4A boys are coached by Jimmy Agnew.

Congratulations to team members Ashley Dill, Callie Evarts, Hadie Evarts, Lauren Gillott, Caroline Jones, Isabelle Kerr, Chelsey Mays, Maggie Miller, and Mary Pat Wehmeyer. The girls were coached by Rob Evans and assisted by Jeremy Trautmann.

The 2A girls’ basketball team ended the year with a 9-6 record. They won the Llano tournament, and they won 2nd place in the AIPL post-season tournament. The 2A girls are coached by Jeremy Trautmann.

The 2A boys’ basketball team finished the year with a 9-7 record.

They won the consolation championship at the AIPL tournament.

The 2A boys are coached by Aaron Bowser.

The 1A boys’ basketball team ended the year with a 7-3 record.

They got third place in both the AIPL regular season and tournament. The 1A boys are coached

by Antoine Mays.

The Blue boys’ basketball team showed progress all year, and they culminated the season with a 4th place finish at the AIPL tournament. The Blue team is coached

by Ahmad Zaidan.

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LOWER SCHOOL ATHLETICS NEWS FALL SEASON • 5/6 boys’ 3A flag football won first place in their division and were undefeated in league play.

• 5/6 boys’ A flag football won first place in their division and were undefeated all season.

• 5/6 girls’ 2A volleyball won first place in their division and were undefeated in league play.

• 5/6 girls’ 1A volleyball won first place in their division.

WINTER SEASON • 5/6 girls’ AA basketball placed first in their division and were undefeated in league play.

• 5/6 girls’ A basketball only had one loss and finished as league co-champions.

• 5/6 boys’ Blue basketball won first in the AIPL tournament and third in league play.

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ENDOWMENT CONCERT FEATURING LOS LONELY BOYS On Sunday, November 9, St. Andrew’s held its annual fall concert at Stubb’s Bar-B-Que and raised more than $200,000 for the Endowment Fund. This event was graciously chaired by Beth and David Grimm and Jill and Greg Lane. A big thank-you goes out to the fantastic committee of volunteers who put this event together and to the St. Andrew’s community for supporting this important cause.

St. Andrew’s Students (L-R) Max Frost ’11, Katie Cook ’11, Hallie Davies ’11, Buck Armstrong ’12 (holding guitar), Thomas Nelson ’12, and Will Bohls ’12. Proceeds from the auction of the guitar benefited the Gazelle Foundation.

Concert Committee members Carey Stanton, Patty and Ike Loose, and Kimberley and Mark Ezell.

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Kathy Cantilo danced the night away.

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Todd Scharnberg, Betty Stuart, and Lucy and Phil Nazro with “The Boys.”

JOIN THE ANNUAL FUND PARENT PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE!!

Petrology, the Upper School rock band, opened the show.

Co-chairs Beth Grimm and Jill Lane.

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Our Annual Fund chairs from previous years have pledged a $25,000 match to the Annual Fund if parent participation reaches 75 percent. All gifts, no matter the size, count. We currently need 133 families to pledge to the Annual Fund in order to reach 75%. THE ONLY GIFT TOO SMALL IS NO GIFT AT ALL!! Gifts can be made online through “Support SAS” on the St. Andrew’s website and also through the Development Office (512-2999809). Thank you for your continued support of this important campaign.

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By joining us for TWO great EVENTS that support this important cause: Spring Fest and Family Fair!

SPRING FEST FOR FINANCIAL AID

FAMILY FAIR FOR FINANCIAL AID

CCROACWKFTIASIHLS& FRIDAY, APRIL 24

SATURDAY, MAY 2

The Nazro Green The Southwest Parkway Campus 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Adults Only!

Crusader Field The 31st Street Campus 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Bring the Whole Family!

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