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FALL

2016

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the bulletin F a l l 2016 Editors Hillary Hoffman, Director of Marketing & Communications Nicole Letourneau, Assistant Director of Communications Design Peter Chilton, peterchilton.com Editorial Board Susan Mattei, Director of Development & Alumnae Relations Sally Mixsell ’69, Head of School Toni Murray, Assistant Director of Communications Sam Torres ’08, Development & Alumnae Relations Associate Kathleen Tuck Fontaine ’83, Assistant Director of Development & Alumnae Relations Contributors Nicole Letourneau, Assistant Director of Communications Sally Mixsell ’69, Head of School Toni Murray, Assistant Director of Communications Siobhan Pascal ’16 Sophia Spring ’16 Photography Matthew Cavanaugh Jayson Lecuyer Hank Mixsell John Nordell P ’17 Change of address?

Email kfontaine@sbschool.org or http://www.sbschool.org/alumnae/update-contact-info/

Alumnae gather for dinner on the Oval in June for Reunion 2016.

Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Board of Trustees Allison Porter ’89, Chair Lynn Schultz Kehoe ’77, Vice Chair Rich Hubbard P ’00, ’02, ’05, Secretary Andres Galperin P ’17, Treasurer Dr. John Barrengos Anne Quantrell Dennen ’70 Jennifer Eremeeva P ’15 Sharon Lewis Gaffey ’68 SPH Barbara Mayo Llewellyn ’69 Dr. Mary Maloney ’69 Melissa McKallagat ’96, Alumnae Board President Charlotte Newton ’71 Kathy Seyffer Opdycke ’70 Laura B. Richards ’60 SPH Dr. Cheryl Richardson P ’18 Sally Leach Mixsell ’69, Ex-officio Nancy L. Diver ’53 MAB, Emerita F. Michael Donohue, Jr. P ’78, Emeritus Elinor Johnstone Ferdon ’54 MAB, Emerita John McNear P ’79, Emeritus Elizabeth T. Stout ’61 MAB, Emerita

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Letter from the Editor

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Giving Back, Looking to the Future

by Sally Mixsell ’69, Head of School

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Campus Spotlight: Our New and Improved Spaces

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Surging Ahead: Equestrian Program Helps Young Riders Build Confidence

by Nicole Letourneau

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British Horse Society at SBS

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by Nicole Letourneau

Launching a Campaign: Equestrian Center Expansion

by Nicole Letourneau

10 Class Notes 15 In Memoriam 16 No Ragrets

by Siobhan Pascal ’16

17 Coda

by Sophia Spring ’16

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ON THE COVER: Alumnae Grace Powers ‘15 rides Stoneleigh-Burnham horse Azuro. Photo by Jayson Lecuyer.

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Letter from the Editor

In Motion Dear friends, It’s the second week of school, and my first anniversary with SBS is just around the corner.

I made the rookie mistake back in the spring of thinking, “Well, I’ll catch up on (xyz) this summer when the campus is quiet.”

Well. The school year may officially end in late May, but there is really no “quiet” or “down” time at SBS. Even in the summer, the campus bustles, thanks to Reunion, camps, facilities improvements, and planning for the year ahead.

After my first summer here I’m in awe of our maintenance team, as they worked in record temperatures to revamp dorm bathrooms, re-carpet and repaint common rooms and hallways, renovate a number of dorm rooms, and maintain the grounds.

Our barn staff, long-time and brand-new, not only ran equestrian camps but managed

unexpected challenges while also planning new improvements to the Equestrian Center.

Our development and alumnae relations team pulled off a glorious Reunion weekend and closed out 2015-16 campaigns.

And our dining services team fed us all, whether for events like Reunion or lunch during camp, and thoroughly cleaned and reorganized the kitchen and dining hall.

You can read about a lot of this activity, and the donors who helped make it possible, in this issue.

Also in the spring and summer, our administrators and Board of Trustees undertook some intense planning and forecasting that isn’t as immediately visible -- and can mostly be conducted in air conditioning -- but is also a major contribution to our community. You can see the results of that work in our new five-year strategic plan,

Vision 2021: Stoneleigh-Burnham In Motion, summarized at sbschool.org/about/ strategic-vision/ Many of the initiatives you will read about in that plan are already underway – we’re continuing the good work that we’ve begun.

That’s why our strategic plan, and the theme of this issue, is “In Motion.”

Keep moving!

Hillary

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Giving Back, Looking To The Future I intend to introduce this Bulletin boldly because I want to talk honestly about money and our school. Many women don’t talk about philanthropy easily, and frankly I used to be one of them. But I got over it.

For one, it’s part of my job now, and I just have to be out there for Stoneleigh-Burnham School. But the real reason I am no longer timid is that every cent of my donations to Stoneleigh-Burnham, large or small, benefits the future of girls in profound ways. I’ve always been a donor, but I didn’t necessarily understand the depth of change a gift to this school can make until I worked here.

An example of this profound change was expressed in a conversation I had with a recent alumna last summer. She told me that she was well-prepared for college and was doing well. However, what she really had taken from SBS, she told me, was a strong sense of her power as a young woman. She is excited to explore what she is capable of doing–as a woman–in her new, bigger world because she has confidence in herself and her potential.

Women in our community, both inside and outside the school, make an impact. Our recent Student Center renovation, was led by three women: an architect, a construction company owner, and a consulting engineer. These women were great role models who spoke last year at our Housemeeting, relishing the chance to inspire our girls to follow in their footprints. The projects on which these women collaborated created the new spaces of the Tarbell Family Foundation Terrace, the foyer known as Newton Hub, and the student lounge and cafe.

These spaces have transformed our lives, and they were made possible by gifts both large and small from our donors.

Fundraising for these projects underscored the challenges that a small school like ours faces today. We spent just over $700,000 on these four spaces. It took us almost three years to raise that money. By contrast, an historically all-male (though now co-ed) school in Pennsylvania raised $300 million dollars in about the same timeframe. We are uniquely different from a school like that, but we are similar in our need to take care of our campus and support programs.

Despite our challenges as a small institution with a smaller body of constituents, we are now working on the Phase II projects of the Bridge Fund. We have finished renovating the tennis complex, which includes a new sixth court, affording us tournament status.

We have refurbished bathrooms on DHC. We are also working on a doubled fitness area, including an Athletic Trainer’s office, and Geissler Art Gallery renovation. With the Bridge Fund fundraising now complete, we are launching a new $1.5 million Equestrian Center Expansion initiative, to allow for 27 new state-of-the-art paddocks, a new parking area, and an all-weather outdoor arena.

Our challenge now is to determine how best to bring out the passion in our alumnae, and I hope you will help us learn how to engage as many of your colleagues, family foundations, and friends of the school as possible.

The focal point in our next strategic plan is sustainability. This spans from anything like a meaningful head’s evaluation to a long-range financial plan that guides us through the precarious waters of the future.

I count on all of you to help us make this vision become a reality.

Whether it’s from financial contribution, volunteer time, or simply being a part of the

Photo by John Nordell

By Sally Mixsell ‘69, Head of School

school’s legacy, all of us have done one heck of a job creating a challenging yet safe and special place for young women to explore who they are. The Stoneleigh-Burnham of today is living its mission, and we alumnae owe it to our school to engage in order to ensure sustainability for the girls of the future. Believe me, they need us.

DO YOU KNOW A STONELEIGH-BURNHAM

GIRL?

To refer a prospective family, please contact the Admissions Office at 413-774-2711 x257 or admissions@sbschool.org sbschool.org

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NEW AND IMPROVED Over the summer and into fall, we have painted, cleaned, freshened up, reorganized, and renovated many of our spaces. Take a look!

Tennis Courts: All existing courts have been resurfaced, one new court has been added, and we have two new benches.

Main Building: New carpeting on most of the first floor and in each boarding corridor.

DHC Group Bathrooms: Both large bathrooms have new showers, sinks, and counters.

Renovated Dorm and Common Rooms: Painted, fixed, and freshened up, these rooms are homey, warm, and cozy.

Gym: Walls and ceiling have been cleaned.

Faculty Room: New furniture and paint.

Geissler: Computer lab has been moved and space is now used by the Theater Department for costume storage. The art loft and office have been cleaned out and new carpeting was installed.

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Equestrian Center: Work has begun to dig out space for the new paddocks. Dirt removed from that space was rolled out to make a hard surface for a new parking lot and maintenance shed.

Thank you to everyone who made these projects possible.

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Surging Ahead

SBS Equestrian Program Helps Young Riders Build Confidence

By Nicole Letourneau

Grace Powers ’15, of Northfield, Mass., is just one of many young women who have benefitted from the riding program at Stoneleigh-Burnham School, whose ambition and talent as a rider were groomed right along with her scholarly endeavors.

Grace completed the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and was chosen to represent her graduating class as a Commencement speaker. She was both a scholar and a role model, but found time to make riding a priority and her efforts paid off.

In high school, Grace competed twice at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City with her horse, Dexter Dawson. Competing at that prestigious show during the fall of her senior year, Grace took Reserve

Champion in the Grand National Hunter Seat on the Equitation class. To qualify to compete, she had to finish in the top two of her class in three intense shows over the previous summer. Grace was also a member of Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team.

Association (IHSA) team, still rides on the Morgan circuit, and has spent summers working for a trainer at Meadowmere Farm in Vernon, Vt.

Now, Grace is a student at Drexel University in Philadelphia where she is pursuing a five-year program focusing on the music industry. She will spend the next two summers in internships, which will likely take her to other major U.S. cities. Eventually, she would like to work for a small record label or management company.

“The coaches helped me all four years to become confident sitting on any horse,” she said. “I built up a trust so that I had confidence to do anything they asked of me and that I could do a good job.”

Like many SBS graduates, Grace has continued riding while pursuing her academic and professional goals. She is a member of her school’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows

“Stoneleigh-Burnham never stops trying to improve even when they have a good thing already,” she said. “The school exhibits the utmost care for their facilities and for

On a recent visit back to campus this past summer, Grace talked about her experience as a rider at SBS.

Grace called the planned improvements to the Equestrian Center “fantastic.”

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the education of girls. If you donate, you can know it’s going to the right place and will have a positive impact on the whole student body.

“I think sometimes people worry when they donate money that they don’t know where it’s going,” she added. “At SBS you can be confident that the money is going to go where it needs to go, and that the goal will always be for the benefit of the students.”

Francesca “Franny” Eremeeva ’15 started at Mount Holyoke College this fall after taking a gap year that included service and volunteer work in East Africa, studying international political economy at the American University of Rome, Italy, and

March I flew down to Florida to compete with them, as well. SBS and Stepping Stone complimented each other well when it came to my riding, and I think working with both is what allowed me to move up and accomplish more during my last two years

“Stoneleigh-Burnham never stops trying to improve even when they have a good thing already,” said Grace Powers ‘15.

Two of the best things about the SBS riding program, Franny says, are Mina and the inclusiveness of the barn.

“Mina cares so very much about the barn and the school and is so committed to it,” she said. “I can’t say enough about Mina’s commitment to SBS.” She added, “Every day there was someone at the barn who I looked up to and at the same time there was someone else who was looking up to me. It was such a nice balance. We created a community for ALL students to get involved and to me that seems really rare.

“When you get to see a student who is new to riding learning to trot for the first time it Far Left: Isabela Cusano ‘19 riding Bandit in an April 2016 Hunter Jumper show at SBS. Middle: Francesca “Franny” Eremeeva ‘15 riding Amadeus, who is owned by Amy Momrow, at the HITS horseshow in Saugerties, N.Y. Left: Eileen Collins ‘20 riding Donnie at dressage tests at Mount Holyoke College in March 2016.

volunteering for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Franny was a very active rider here. She rode during all six years that she attended SBS and was supported by the Equestrian Center and Mina Payne Williams, ’78, Director of Riding, in one of her riding goals.

“I wanted to take my riding to the next level by competing at a higher level than SBS allowed, and Mina, being a very understanding person, saw that and agreed.

I talked to her a lot about the decision,” Franny said. “I eventually got in contact with Stepping Stone, an A-Circuit barn in Albany, N.Y. We worked very well together, so during the summers I rode with them.

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at SBS.” During her senior year, Mina asked Franny to become co-captain of the IEA, which she called “a huge honor.”

“I had always dreamed of leading the team, not only through my riding but by being captain,” she said. “I helped qualify the team for Regional finals and Zone finals, and qualified individually all the way to the National finals, where I placed 4th out of the overall Championship class. While I had my eye on the blue ribbon, it was nonetheless a massive accomplishment, and one I could not have dreamed of were it not for the work and time Mina put into my riding. I have her to thank for everything.”

can be very moving and very humbling. And you can know that you may have helped her.”

Isabela Cusano, a 10th-grader from Shelburne Falls, Mass., echoed Franny’s thoughts about inclusiveness.

“SBS has horses and lessons geared to all levels,” said Isabela, who has been riding for six years. “From competent jumpers to first-time riders, there is a horse and a lesson.”

She added, “I also appreciate the fact that riders have such a beautiful place to ride here. Going for rides on the trails in the woods and across the fields is just as nice as riding in the spacious arenas.”

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Eileen Collins, a 9th-grader from South Acworth, N.H., said she is grateful that she can ride every day at SBS and credits the Equestrian Center for offering both private and semi-private lessons, allowing students to work on a variety of skills.

Eileen is excited about the proposed expansion of the Equestrian Center because she would like the horses to have more space and more time outdoors.

“What I enjoy most is that each horse is a little bit different, and can be different from day to day, so you have to figure out how to work with the horse that you have that day,” she said. “Also, when a horse has a comfortable gate, it’s so much fun to move with them and suddenly you’re part of something bigger than yourself.”

Isabela said one of the best parts about being a rider at SBS isn’t winning ribbons in shows.

“The most pride and satisfaction comes from making improvements and reaching goals,” she said. “Last year, the day before a show, the horse I was riding refused every time at one jump in the course. The day of the show I was really nervous about whether he would go over the jump or not. I remember being so focused and so happy when he did go over it. Even though I got first place in the class, it wouldn’t have mattered if I hadn’t placed at all. I am more proud of the fact that I ride with confidence and set goals for myself and achieve them, than the ribbons I have won.”

And, she loves riding just for the fun of it, saying, “Often when you’re jumping, cantering or galloping, it feels a little like flying… as close as I’ll ever get to it.”

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The British Horse Society at Stoneleigh-Burnham

By Nicole Letourneau

Stoneleigh-Burnham School is unique in offering education in the world-renowned British Horse Society (BHS) program, which complements the school’s dedication to providing students who aspire to careers in horsemanship with a firm academic footing at the high school level.

In 2016, Stoneleigh-Burnham became a testing center for the BHS – one of only two BHS testing sites in the U.S. – and rider Maren Vogel ’17 successfully completed her BHS, earning Distinction Certificates in Stages 2-3 Horse Knowledge Care and Riding. BHS Distinction Certificates recognize outstanding achievement and are awarded to candidates who achieve all units that complete an examination in their first attempt at the same stage, reflecting excellent industry competency. Vogel will complete her senior year training for her BHS International Teaching Certificate with coach and Equestrian Director George Halkett.

is recognized in 32 countries worldwide.

Graduates are prepared to take their BHS international examinations to earn an international trainer’s passport, allowing them to begin equestrian careers in management roles across the globe. For particularly dedicated students, it will be possible to graduate with their high school diploma from Stoneleigh-Burnham and a full, certified international trainer’s passport through the BHS. To learn more about the BHS at StoneleighBurnham contact George Halkett at ghalkett@sbschool.org or 413-774-2711.

In 2013, Stoneleigh-Burnham became the first and only U.S. secondary school to teach the BHS and to be designated as a BHS-approved livery yard, riding school, and facility.

The BHS system is long recognized internationally for setting the highest standards for riding instruction, stable management, and horse training. Our equestrian center has been assessed against detailed criteria and recognized as being well managed, offering first-rate care and high levels of horse husbandry, and showing general good practice throughout, and equestrian center staff have met the BHS high standards for training, qualification, and safety.

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Equestrian Center Expansion Project With gifts from alumnae, parents, and friends, the expansion will help us continue to attract new riders, grow competition space, enhance horse care, and build greater national awareness of the SBS Equestrian Program.

Fundraising GOAL: $1.5 million Paddocks: New, larger, all-weather paddocks will have automatic watering systems and Buckley steel fencing to accommodate 27 horses.

GOAL: $400,000 New grass paddocks: Two large grass paddocks of 1½ acres each.

GOAL: $250,000 Parking: A new vehicle parking area will be built in the former paddock area, along with a new maintenance shed.

GOAL: $250,000 STATUS: Site planning and all permits are complete or pending. Preliminary excavation of the area for the new paddocks has been done over the summer of 2016 to make way for further work once fundraising goals are achieved.

New all-weather, outdoor arena: 300’ x 200’ arena with GGT footing, a new water tank, spectator seating, a handicapped parking area, and new show jumps and poles.

GOAL: $600,000 STATUS: Preliminary renderings are complete.

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Please give today.

For more information, and to give online, visit sbschool.org/equestriancenter Or contact: George Halkett, Director of the Equestrian Center or Susan Mattei, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations

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Vicky Castegren ‘94 with her horse, Imothep, at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Launching A Campaign

By Nicole Letourneau

Vicky Castegren ’94 and her mother, Eva Castegren, are generous supporters of the Equestrian Center. Their most recent gift was made to support the development of the proposed Expansion Project. Their gift allowed for engineering studies, permitting, and site planning, and it provided funding for the initial launch of the fundraising effort.

Vicky’s commitment to and appreciation of SBS comes from the mentorship of Mina Williams, Director of Riding at SBS. Vicky credits Mina for turning her on to riding and helping her see what her potential was in the sport.

An accomplished equestrian competitor and business owner, Vicky is a member of the SBS Equestrian Wall of Fame, inducted in 2010. During the summers of 1992 and 1993, Vicky rode in Sweden at Flammabygets Stuteri, and in the summer of 1994 she competed in a show jumping competition in Bermuda. While at Lynchburg College, Vicky bought her first horse and started competing on the “A” circuit. After graduating from Averett University in 1999 with a BS in Business Management, Vicky opened Winterhaven

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Alumna Competes in Rio Margaret “Gigi” Altmiller McIntosh ‘72 competed with the U.S. Paralymic Team in the 2016 Rio Paralymic Games September 7-18. Her events were the Equestrian Individual Championship Test, Grade 1A,

Stables LLC in Gordonsville, Va. Then, in 2005, she represented the U.S. Equestrian Federation at four competitions in France; Port Mort, Bois Le Roi, Royan and Dinnard. In 2009, she closed Winterhaven Stables LLC and purchased a new farm, Hyperion Stud LLC Sporthorse Breeding & Sales.

When Vicky was inducted into the Wall of Fame, she also ran a clinic for our girls, which they loved. Vicky returned later as family representative when SBS dedicated the new footing and other improvements at the Equestrian Center. She spoke about her excitement to have been involved and said she looked forward to doing more for the school.

Vicky is married with three young children. Although her home base is Virginia, she spends time at their farm in Wellington, Fla. Vicky’s sister, Christina Castegren ’97, earned a degree related to agriculture from UVM and owns a winery in Vermont. Vicky’s niece, Ingrid, is a one-year SBS student from Norway.

She is in 12th grade. Like her aunt, she too is a rider.

Equestrian Team Test, Grade 1A, and Equestrian Team Championship. Gigi is a member of the SBS Equestrian Hall of Fame, inducted in 2015.

Create a Lasting Legacy Through a Charitable Bequest “Many of our donors use their wills or living trusts to make their most generous gifts. Please remember Stoneleigh-Burnham when you create yours.”

– Susan Mattei, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations

Contact Susan at 413-774-2711 x247 for information about ways to give, or visit

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Class Notes Kathleen Tuck Fontaine ’83, Rachel Hobbie ’82, (on the left) and Carrie Mitchum ’83 (middle right) got a chance to catch up in June, along with Carrie’s co-worker, Sandy (back left), Carrie’s mom, Cindy (back right), and Rachel’s sister, Heather (front right), at Hope & Olive when Carrie came out for a cooking competition in Amherst.

Submit class notes and photos to alumnae@sbschool.org or at sbschool.org/alumnae/classnote.

We want to hear the latest, as well as update your contact information. If you would like to request contact information for another alumnae, please call the Alumnae Relations Office at 413-774-2711 x317, or email alumnae@sbschool.org.

Class Notes after 1985 are now available online at sbschool.org/alumnae.

1955MAB Elena (Scott) Whiteside, ‘55 MAB shares: Recently I had been wondering what I can do for my children and grandchildren – something that no one else can do. I came upon the idea to give them a good glimpse of some of their roots, so last August my oldest son Nick (age 53) and his two daughters, Bridgett, 19, and Sydney Rose, 8, and I flew to Riga, Latvia with a short stopover in Paris – just long enough to see the Seine, Notre-Dame, and have a real Parisian crêpe! In Riga, I have two cousins and some of the next generation of cousins. They received us warmly, and we spent a day swimming in the Baltic, another walking the Old Town – right out of the story books. We took the overnight train to Moscow along with my cousin Val from Riga. We toured the Red Square, took coffee viewing St. Basil’s, but our big excitement was traveling to my grandmother’s village in the heart of Russia. It was exactly how I remembered it: dirt streets, wooden cottages – very aged and some old designs still visible, no running water. Life from another century! We went to the cemetery where my grandparents and many aunts and uncles were buried and stopped in the church where my grandmother walked 5 kilometers – each way – from her cottage to attend services. We

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met more cousins of my son’s and grandchildren’s generations and had so much fun. What memories it brought back for me, and how wonderful it was to see my granddaughters there. One amazing observation – while in Paris, Riga, and Moscow – I could have been in NYC. The women were all slim and dressed in distressed jeans, looking down at their smart phones. Next is taking my daughter and her family. Traveling is getting more challenging and I am slowing down. I still enjoy the StoneleighBurnham events I can get to, like Reunion this past June, as well as those in NYC. Thanks for having them. Love and God Bless to all the Stoneleigh/MAB alumnae and especially the members of the Class of 1955 MAB!

Elena Scott Whiteside ’55 MAB (far left) with her son, granddaughters, and family in Russia.

1956SPH Sandra “Sandy” Mowry, ‘56 SPH writes: When January rolled around, two of us who had been roommates for four years, Jane (McSweeney) Wishart and myself, decided to contact the members of our class to get a group together for our 60th Reunion at the school, but had no success. It was a wonderful time of reconnection and we vowed to make it happen during the summer in Boston when several of us would be in that area.

What we learned was both happy and sad because in the last two years we said “goodbye” to three beloved members of our tightly knit group: Dana (Woodberry) Saccomanno, Nancy (Cusack) Boyden, and Karen (Brooks) Bahrenburg. I have lived on a small farm on an island in the Pacific Northwest for more than 50 years. I’ve raised sheep, boarded horses, grown lots of edibles and flowers, and raised two children. Business opportunities off the island have kept me busy as well as involvement in the community. In retirement, I am active in sports, enjoy my three grandchildren and the great outdoors. Linda (Maiuzzo) Budd has lived in Massachusetts for years where she has raised a son and spent her working career in several specialized educational settings and got certified as a Mental Health Counselor. In her retirement, Lin is still involved in volunteer work and traveling all with the bonus of a supportive partner at her side. Ellie (Black) Craig made California her home years ago and raised three children there. Five years ago she was widowed and now fills her days by enjoying four grandchildren as well as being a member of a social and philanthropic club. Ellie traveled extensively with her husband to unusual places and misses that.

Lynne Falk sent no news. Anne (Burnham) Murray continues to live in Massachusetts close to her sons and grandchildren. She and Linda Budd have continued their long friendship over the years, which started at Stoneleigh-Prospect Hill, by getting together for lunch. Anne has a compression fracture of the spine which prevents her from going too far from home but she is able to enjoy her grandchildren’s activities. Karen (Just) Penhasi was married two years after graduating from Stoneleigh. She and Harry moved to California in 1963 and have never left. They raised three children and now enjoy six grandchildren. Kay worked for years as a counselor with troubled teenagers in schools as well as group homes. Over the past several years she has dealt with health issues and is no longer able to get out or travel, all disappointing to a formerly active woman.

the bulletin F A L L Gretchen (Wustlich) Russell divides her time between Woodstock, Vt., and Sarasota, Fla., where she has a condo. Gret and Gail (Hawthorne) Smith have formed a tradition over the years of an annual sleepover when Gret is in Florida. Over the years Gretchen has done several cruises but most of all she enjoys her life on a Florida beach. Gail has lived full time in Florida for years and was widowed in 2009. She and her husband raised a large family and

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a few years ago and Jane continues to find excitement in her work. She is proud of her grandson who is gifted musically and recently graduated from college.

In summary, here is how our Class of nineteen SPH 1956 stands after 60 years: seven deceased, two lost, nine widowed/divorced and one married (even to the original husband!).

1957SPH Barbara (Holden) Hobart, ‘57 SPH became the proud grandmother of a 7.5-pound baby girl, Corinna Connaly Hobart, born July 7 to her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Abby Holden of Amherst, Mass. Barbara says she is “cute as a bug, and has 10 fingers and toes!”

Linda Maiuzzo Budd, Anne Burnham Murray, and Jane McSweeney Wishart.

Winifred (Steele) Walker, ’57 SPH says: I’ve a new addition to my family – my great-granddaughter Emily Ann Longto was born May 15, 2016 to Alyssa and Jeremy Longto. Alyssa is the daughter of my youngest son, Raymond A. Walker. Jeremy and Alyssa live in Bradford, Vt., not far from Raymond and me. Emily Ann weighed 6.7 pounds, has dark hair and is just so sweet! Glad I am here to enjoy this new little one.

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Sandy Mowry, Gretchen Wuslich Russell, Linda Maiuzzo Budd, and Jane McSweeney Wishart, enjoying lunch on the top of Rowe’s Wharf Hotel, Boston, Mass. the only traveling Gail does these days is to visit her scattered brood annually. In retirement, she belongs to a book club, does needlework, and exercises. Natalie (Yates) Todd recently moved to Florida after many years in both Erie, Pa., and Minnesota. Nate worked for 15 years as a CPA and she and her husband, Sonny, raised two children. While living in Erie she sang in choirs as well as with the Erie Philharmonic Chorus. In 2011, her husband died and she decided to make a new start in Florida where her son lives.

She misses her grandchildren and great-grands which she left behind in Minnesota. Jane (McSweeney) Wishart moved to South Carolina several years ago with her husband Bob. Over the years they raised three daughters and made a good life for themselves far from their New England roots. Bob passed away

Charlotte Newton ’71 shares: I had a great time at Reunion this year. The cocktail soiree on the Tarbell Terrace was especially delightful I must say.

Bravo to the Alumnae Board for hosting such a lovely event! I spent time with family in Boulder over my birthday –very HOT! I made it in and out of Estes Park just before the large wildfire, due to careless campers, began, and enjoyed a wonderful lunch with Natalie (Cole) Lynn when she and Fred were in Boston in June. I swear the woman NEVER ages! I also managed to catch up with Laurie “Fly” Janov on the same day, visiting with her on my way out of town.

1972 Melissa Dickson ’72 writes: Charlotte LewisHankus and I attended Reunion in June. Charlotte sits on the Alumnae Board but “sit” is not the appropriate word. She is a dedicated member of our class who contributes tirelessly as one of the pieces of “glue” that keep reunions as well as the school running smoothly. The past several years I have come to reunion to teach a 45-minute Pilates class on Saturday morning as part of the events that one can join. I continue to teach fitness in Connecticut part-time as I’ve done since 1990. I enjoy getting paid

Charlotte Newton ’71 and Natalie Cole Lynn ’69. to exercise; it’s the way to stay motivated! Going to Reunion is a lot of fun, and I have met some nice, interesting women who attended SPH, MAB and SBS. What I see every year is that Reunion is not only for seeing your classmates, but a wonderful way to connect with others and hear what SBS is today. It is not the same school we all attended. It is still small and caring but the attention to the whole person and the attention to educating young women is far and above what we all experienced. Come back for our 45th and 50th or anything in between. Facebook is how a lot of us stay in touch and read news.

Nan, Patty, Cinda, Charlotte, Joanne, Kim, Karen Harris, and many, many more of us keep tabs on each other’s lives. We read about family, pets, and trips. We smile and laugh, we frown, and we sympathize. Let’s do this in person in Greenfield soon!

Charlotte (Charley) Lewis-Hankus ’72 adds: It has truly been a year of amazing outreach and reconnecting with alumnae near and far! Facebook helps me stay in touch with Nan Fisher, Cinda Savage, Wendy Presley, Melissa Dickson, Gigi Mcintosh, Liz Devito just to name a few from my class. So much fun to see what everyone is doing.

My life continues to be busy with work and finally starting to build my retirement home in Auburn, N.H. My two sons have very busy lives with work and Medical School taking up their time. We catch up when we can, and it is always amazing to hear what they have done. One proud Mom! I also hope to get two more dogs to fill the emptiness left by my last

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two. They were such great company and friends.

Working on the Alumnae Board keeps me in touch with our amazing school and all of the projects happening in Greenfield. We have a dynamic team to help us reconnect with our alumnae (Susan, Kathleen and Sam). They are always available with the best ideas to gather with friends and bring our oldest and dearest friends back to campus for Reunion. It will be our 45th next June and I hope that we can get a great turnout to help celebrate the wonderful accomplishments Sally and her teams

AT STONELEIGH-BURNHAM RIDING, DANCE, AND DEBATE CAMPS FOR GIRLS

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Karin Whittemore ’72 have done throughout the year. They never cease to amaze me with their knowledge and tireless efforts to help the students seek their true potential. I

always look at Melissa and say, “Did we sound that smart and determined for success as these young ladies do?” Stay in touch class of ‘72! It would be great to see as many as can be back on campus to catch up!

Karin Whittemore ’72 submitted a photo Sue Tuttle ’72 writes: I’m still creating my jewelry designs, photographs, and collages. I guess I really need to create a website LOL! I do plan on attending our 45th next June and can’t wait.

Jean (Mesinger) Thoren ‘72 says: Every year in June I attend an Animation Festival in Annecy, France which is only 30 minutes from Mercedes (Serralles) Eggerickx-Bult in Geneva. We love our rendezvous whenever I’m in France which is about four times a year. Edo and Mercedes have come to meet me in Lyon as well. My Animation Magazine will be 30 years old next year. We have daily news online at www.animationmagazine.net and an iTunes app in case any of our alumnae are in the industry or are animation fans. I see Annette Van Duren ‘71 often and had dinner with her in Beverly Hills in July. She and her husband have sold their home in Studio City and moved to a condo

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T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, blankets and more!

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Thank you Class of 2016 for 100% Annual Giving Participation Wall of Fame and Hall of Fame The Equestrian Wall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame honor equestriennes, athletes, coaches, teams, and others who have made outstanding contributions to riding and athletics, during or after their time at Stoneleigh-Burnham.

Inductions for the Hall of Fame will be held during Reunion 2017. Submit your nominees to Kathleen Fontaine: kfontaine@sbschool.org.

the bulletin F A L L in the heart of LA. They love it! Jim and I are in Hidden Hills and still loving the home we bought here four years ago. Recently Melody Wynn dropped in during a family BBQ here and I hope that anyone else traveling through the Calabasas area will do the same. My home number is 818466-9188.

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large and small businesses to include the disabled.”

Dawn Finicane ’83 says: After retiring from my family’s business, I took up my passion for baking and cooking and instantly fell into part-time work

1976 Jill (Barnard) Strittmatter ’76 shares: Hi All! I miss my old SBS days and my friends. I am still training and showing horses and am in the process of building a new barn and indoor arena on 127 Acres in Durham, Conn. The kids are great–four beautiful young adults. My husband, Steve, is busy leading the fight against Alzheimer’s at Yale. I just spent the weekend sailing to Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard and back, after two weeks of horse showing in the heat. Life is great!

Class of ’83 members June Coolidge Scott, Kathleen Tuck Fontaine, and Carrie Mitchum, with Suze Stutzman Genereaux ’85. creating recipes for companies and websites. I live on Cape Cod, Mass., where I also run a small pet-sitting company, and in my spare time am a food blogger creating creative recipes, unique eats - all with an emphasis on keeping it simple.

On my food blog you can find a hearty collection of my own recipes, cookbook reviews, as well as cookbook author interviews. My blog has gained some recognition from websites such as Reader’s Digest, Katie Brown Workshop, LA Times, Cape Cod Times, and with Adam Reid of America’s Test Kitchen, plus many, many more. My blog is vanillasugarblog.com

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For more information, and to register online, visit sbschool.org/community

LET’S CONNECT

Jacqueline Jill Barnard Strittmatter ’76

1982 Rachel Hobbie ‘82 submitted a photo. See the beginning of Class Notes.

Stoneleigh-Burnham is stronger when you are involved

1983 June (Coolidge) Scott ’83 writes: It was great to catch up with classmates and meet new SBS sisters at Reunion. My company has designed a class on disability awareness for students in health sciences and I will be teaching it in the spring at Simmons College. I’m also developing a mentor program with

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Reunion 2016 Photos

Photos by Matthew Cavanaugh

Suze (Stutzman) Genereux ’85 says: Hello Ladies! I am still living south of Boston, in Marshfield, Mass., with my husband and a small pack of Chihuahuas. I am still an artist. My online site is www.bowwowhomedecor.com and my store is Uptown Dog Cape Cod, in West Falmouth, Mass. I am on our Alumnae Board and really love it. I enjoy coming back on campus for Reunion and other events. It is nice to meet and celebrate the beginning of summer each year with so many interesting and fun, lovely ladies from our school. I would also love

Suze Stutzman Genereux ’85 in Boston this past spring at the performance of “We’re Gonna Die” with Obehi Utubor ’05. Obehi’s title of honor there was TCG Fox Foundation Resident Actor.

TOP ROW OF PHOTOS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Holley Chant ’81, 2016 Distinguished Alumna.

Melissa McKallagat ’96, Ferdon Award recipient.

Elish (Benthall) Barker ’01, her husband, Will, and daughter, Emily.

Suze Stutzman Genereux ’85 with Anne Morris-Stockton ’64 SPH, Suze, Gitanjali Sawhney ’00, and Nicole DaPonte ’00. to connect with old classmates and meet new alumnae in my area. Class of 1985, if you want to help plan our next big reunion for the future let’s get the ball rolling. We need more people interested in helping out with this. I can be reached at suzedesign@verizon. net or call 781-837-3979 - sorry no texting. This past Reunion was especially really great. Please consider coming back, even if it is not your class year. This year there was a student panel where current students told us all about what is happening at SBS and what they are learning. It was really amazing to see what a great group of future alumnae is coming from our alma mater. Such smart, talented women! There was also an option to be in a mini-debate and acting workshop with Cyndee and PB. I learned quite a bit. So great to be back in a classroom with fellow alumnae!

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LARGE PHOTO: Susan (Mooney) Panarella, Samantha (Summerton) Blevins, and Becki (Whiting) Harr, all Class of 1991.

THIRD ROW: Mary A. Burnham Class of 1966 celebrates their 50th Reunion.

Photo by Hank Mixsell

BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alumnae and staff mingling.

Class of 2001 celebrates their 15th Reunion.

Class of 1986 celebrates their 30th Reunion.

In Memoriam

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Patricia Holloway Tucker, ’43 MAB 1925-2016

Abbé Janov Litvack, ’74

Patricia “Patsie” Holloway Boyd Tucker of Wellesley Hills, Mass., died on April 11, 2016, just shy of what would have been her 73rd Stoneleigh-Burnham Reunion. Patsie was a member of the Mary A. Burnham Class of 1943. Born in West Newton, Mass., she had lived in Wellesley, Mass. for 70 years with a six-year hiatus in Paris, France. Her life was painted with broad brush strokes and lots of laughter. When she was not creating something she was holding a tennis racket, playing bridge, and gambling in the stock market. She had friends all over the world, including the many younger alumnae she met through the years as an active participant in school events. Her presence at Reunion was greatly missed, but her spirit will live on at Stoneleigh-Burnham.

Patsie is survived by her three children and two grandchildren, as well as her sister, Allon Holloway Pierce (Mary A. Burnham ’41) of Falmouth, Maine.

We are saddened to share news of the passing of Abbé Janov Litvack ’74, one-time admissions associate, a former member of the Alumnae Board, eternal friend, and long-time cheerleader for SBS. Abbé died surrounded by her family on June 21, 2016. As she was throughout her life, Abbé was to the end stalwart, brave, and filled with love and humor.

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Marie Finston Patricia “Patsie” Tucker Lois Lewis Luella Richardson Jacqueline Sappia Gloria S. Edwards Joyce P. Johnson Lillian “Gaylee” Dalrymple Dana Saccomanno Andrea Moskovitz Jane C. Doyle Jean Carroll Beach Judith Skinner Emily Thayer Abbé J. Litvack

Allen Holloway Shinn Crocker Wood Smith Prescher Leavitt Woodberry Litchfield Goodnow Moore Piel Pratt Janov

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Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Stoneleigh Prospect Hill Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Mary A. Burnham Stoneleigh-Burnham

Bowlen Ewing Connett Massie

’35 ’39 ’41 ’46

9/26/2014 6/26/2013 3/6/2013 7/28/2016

Mary A. Burnham Stoneleigh Prospect Hill Stoneleigh Prospect Hill Stoneleigh Prospect Hill

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Abbé’s many friends are testament to the way she treated others and encouraged them by her very example to their best selves. Having battled health issues for a long time, Abbé modeled grace in the face of difficulty. For years she and a group of her SBS classmates gathered together annually, an event she never missed.

And as a student here, Abbé bravely took advantage of the opportunity to get her pilot’s licence, learned Russian, sang in Octet, and arranged all the music for the musical Oliver in her senior year. She was the quintessential role model - as a person, a professional, a mother, a wife, and a friend, and yet she demonstrated tremendous humility in the way she talked about her accomplishments and unending generosity toward others.

After her years at Stoneleigh-Burnham, Abbé studied at Vassar College (BA), Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (MPH), and Harvard University School of Public Health (cancer epidemiology). In her professional life she worked in epidemiology in cancer research, mostly at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and previously at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Abbé leaves behind her husband, Neal Litvack, and sons, Adam and Peter, as well as her two sisters, Laurie “Fly” Janov Williams ‘69 SPH/ SBS of Richmond, Virg., and Gwenellen Janov ‘66 MAB of Placitas, N.M., who are also graduates of Stoneleigh-Burnham. The Janov family is unique in having one sister attend Stoneleigh Prospect Hill (before the merger), one graduate from Mary A. Burnham, and Abbé, a four-year Stoneleigh-Burnham student.

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No Ragrets Commencement 2016 Remarks by Siobhan Pascal ‘16

In the movie We’re the Millers, there is a character who adamantly believes that he has lived his life without regrets despite a rather large tattoo across his collar bones that says “No Ragrets.” The small misspelling of his motto is immortalized on his skin and should render the motto obsolete, yet the character remains unfazed. We also remained unfazed when the world or even ourselves thought things might end badly, but we did it. These decisions seemed cringe worthy at the time but in retrospect we would make them again.

People told us, “Stick to what you’re good at. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

Girls aren’t good at sports anyway.” What did we tell ourselves? “Stay in your comfort zone, it’s better to be safe than sorry.” It is probably the reason why I have never pushed myself to try any outdoor winter sports.

You and the world might believe that in order to be happy in life, you must be good at everything you do, and to be good at everything you do, you must stick to only the things you know. Megan Gardner ’16 would tell you “Uh, shut up.” And, she has every right to when she has gone from only ever having danced to becoming a triple varsity athlete who will play at least one sport in college because she put herself out there. Take risks and try new things is what Charlotte Minsky ’16 taught me when she made it her mission to try as many new sports as possible. Put yourself out on a limb, try new things, and take the opportunities you have while you still have them. Every experience is a learning experience. Put yourself out there and have #NoRagrets. #NoRagrets means take risks. Your life is just beginning, therefore the opportunities are closer to endless than to not. Take them, take risks, do something you never 16

thought you would. That is the greatest advice the seniors could give to you all and to themselves. #NoRagrets was the banner of the senior class as we stayed up way past our bedtime to ensure that this school had the best senior

#NoRagrets means walking into IB French on the first day of school despite only taking French 2 the year before. Believe me when I say I did not have much confidence in myself. Yet here I am fully ready to take French literature in college. #NoRagrets is what the member of the top USA team at the international public speaking tournament in Toronto, twotime finalist at the world’s public speaking championship, top interpretive reader at the SBS public speaking tournament, and copresident of the Debate and Public Speaking Society would say to all of you who are on the fence about joining debate. Have confidence in yourself and your abilities. It is the only way to go from a middle schooler who has never spoken publicly to a public speaking queen.

prank it had seen in a long time. #NoRagrets as we filled the halls with balloons and Legos, relocated the faculty room, and hid alarm clocks for faculty meetings. Have no ragrets and take the chance to follow what is in your heart, rather than conforming to the expectations of those around you. Have no ragrets, not only with your heart but with your mind and push the boundaries of what you thought you could do.

Challenge yourself in everything you do even if the world is telling you no. If you believe in yourself, then why not? That’s what Katlyn Grover ’16 did when everyone thought she was crazy for filling up her schedule with a class I didn’t know we still taught. Ask her about the extra knowledge she gained, not only about that class but also about herself and she will tell you #NoRagrets.

Have confidence in yourself if you are to have no ragrets. Do not let fear and worry keep you down because those things only lead to regrets.

What living your life without regrets means is having the courage to make life-changing decisions but also taking counsel when making those decisions.

This was actually the hardest part of the speech to write. However, it has also given me great insight into my class. I have learned that the class of 2016 can be the most impulsive group of people that I have ever met. I struggled to find anecdotes where we genuinely sat down with counsel to hash out a big decision. In the end, I gave up.

On one hand it means that we are a group of independent decision makers. On the other, it has made me realize that perhaps we undervalue the decisions we have made and their impact on our lives.

It is important to recognize that each one of us has made life-altering decisions; the kind of decisions that have helped us push forward in times of struggle. Through writing this speech I have realized that we are all equipped and capable of making the decisions that lead to having a life without regrets, we just need to recognize it.

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Pushing the Boundaries Stoneleigh-Burnham has provided us with the support groups we needed to make those decisions in a way most of us did not even recognize. The counsel we sought on whether to pursue this leadership role or not, whether to take this class or not, whether to apply to this college or not, was already available to us without us even asking or searching for it. Sometimes that counsel came to Dvora Pader ’16 from the encouragement of others to choreograph a dance showing that she has overcome difficulties. Other times it is our peers encouraging us to slow down and recover from the losses that we have experienced.

At the same time, never lose yourself in the advice of others. In the words of D.J. Khaled, “Only follow others on the path to success, never play yourself, and look out for keys to success.” When you make your decisions, make your voice absolute and trust yourself.

In the paraphrased words of Winnie the Pooh, “There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart . . . your StoneleighBurnham family will always be with you.”

Siobhan Pascal ’16 of Goodwill, Dominica was nominated by her peers to represent the Class of 2016 at their Commencement.

While at SBS, Pascal was a Resident Assistant, co-president of the Literary Society, and sergeant-at-arms of the Students of Color Affinity Group. She was chair of the Weekend Activities Committee, which she established during her junior year, and a Blue Key tour guide. She was a member of the National Honor Society and a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. She played varsity volleyball, basketball, and tennis.

By Sophia Spring ‘16

As a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma program at StoneleighBurnham, I wrote my Extended Essay on oyster bioremediation and aquaculture. To improve my understanding of the topic, I volunteered on the Fisher’s Island Oyster Farm the summer before my senior year. I enjoyed the work so much that I turned my essay into a conceptual model for oyster culture for a bay in Barbados and ended up presenting this model at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii a few weeks after graduating SBS. I then returned back to the oyster farm for the remainder of my summer, this time as a paid worker, before starting college this past fall at the University of Exeter in Cornwall, England.

While working on an oyster farm with a bunch of 25-year-old, 6-foot-tall and 240-pound men, it can be hard to tell yourself that you are just as capable as they are.

But, if there’s one thing I gained from my time at SBS it is self-confidence. One day on the oyster farm, they were assigning people to harvest the adult (and very heavy) oysters, and I volunteered immediately.

My co-workers laughed but let me try it. I walked down to the docks with a pair of rubber boots five sizes too big and a huge grin. What I didn’t realize until it was too late was that you can’t willpower yourself into being stronger than you actually are.

Self-confidence is a really great (and necessary) trait, but it can also get you into trouble. Due to my undoubted belief in my own capabilities, I found myself miles offshore hauling up 80-pound nets full of adult oysters with trembling arms. Later that day on the basketball court, where we spent our lunch breaks, I tried to play and ended up hurting myself because I was

way too overtired.

This made me realize that knowing your limitations is just as important as wanting to push your boundaries.

I worked at the oyster farm for just over five weeks, and although a lot has changed, my SBS-taught willpower and self-confidence has not. I didn’t work with the adult oysters everyday but when I did I made a habit of using my lunch breaks for sleeping instead of playing. I did every task assigned to me proudly but I have made a name for myself as someone who doesn’t get pushed around.

I found myself constantly defending women in my all-male work environment, which has earned me two nicknames: Sassy Sophie and Ronda Rousey (a tough female fighter).

My real source of determination for doing all of this is trying to encourage more girls to push the boundaries of what they think they can do, while also accepting and building on their limitations.

As a recent graduate of Stoneleigh-Burnham, Sophia Spring ’16 of Colrain, Mass., was a member of Blue Key, the Green Team, and the Community Service Club, as well as a captain on the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams. With classmate Katlyn Grover ’16, Spring began a program called Tournaments

by Katlyn and Sophie (TBKS), aimed at promoting fun exercise on campus. Spring was proudly named the 2016 SBS Sweater Girl. In acquiring her IB diploma, she was able to start her bachelor’s at the University of Exeter in Cornwall, England.

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Upcoming Campus Events 2016

November 11...................Admissions Open House 2017

January 13......................Winter Art Exhibit January 16......................Admissions Open House January 21......................Alumnae Event at the Races with Trustee Lynn Kehoe ‘77 Sebring, Fl. March 31.........................Alumnae Career Day April 1.............................1869 Society Recognition Day April 8.............................Girls Rock! Concert to Benefit the Girls Rising Foundation May 26...........................148th Commencement June 2-4..........................Reunion 2017 For more event information, and Reunion Registration, visit sbschool.org/alumnae

In Motion: Board member and entrepreneur Lynn Kehoe ‘77 with her race car emblazoned with the SBS logo.