Severn School
201 Water Street
Severna Park, MD
what our Chesapeake campus students have been up to
kindergarten celebration
lower school spring highlights
middle school spring highlights
Spring musical
Promotion
upper schoolspring highlights
astle lecture
Every year, in tribute to David Astle '92, Severn hosts a speaker to inspire and motivate its students. All our speakers have been esteemed alumni, and this year, we had the privilege of welcoming American cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel '62. Mr. Deschanel shared insights into his journey into the industry and elucidated the meticulous craft behind many iconic shots in films we cherish today.
dodgeball madness
sailing highlights
Spring Concert
Spring Drama Showcase
Theatre
Spring Showcase is designed as a low-tech, small-scale studio theatre performance focusing specifically on the work and skills of actors. This year's Showcase featured 4 actors; Ethan Cooke, Sofia Moss, Hadley Nicoll, and Madeline Ortiz presenting three plays. Each play was 10 minutes long and focused on a different style of comedy.
Spring Sports Awards
juried visual arts show
This year, we had the privilege of hosting a visiting fine artist who assisted us in designing a beautiful mural behind the art rooms. During Leigh Pawlings' visit, she graciously dedicated some time to judging the submissions for our juried art show. It was a delight to witness the diverse artworks created by our students from all art classes.
Ceramics: 1st Place - Clara Anderson, Vase (image 1), 2nd Place - Em Fritz, Fish Chalice, 3rd Place - Em Fritz, Bowl
Digital Art: 1st Place - Cooper Morton, Morgan Freeman (image 10), 2nd PlaceNate Eakins, Severn Admiral’s Game Day (image 6), 3rd Place - Cooper Morton, Washington DC (image 4)
Sculpture: 1st Place - Nina Ambro, Falling Water (image 3), 2nd Place - Em Fritz, Octopus (image 8), 3rd Place - Olivia Cochran, Kio Fish
Painting: 1st Place - Lizzie Veiel, The Boy (image 11), 2nd Place - Finn Fries, Small Plane (image 2), 3rd Place - Ella Aherne, Portrait
Drawing: 1st Place - Abby Esposito, Hamburger (image 9), 2nd Place - Nate Hallock, Castle Room, 3rd Place - Nathan Bergman, Bass (image 5)
Photography: 1st Place - Stuart Reath, Admirals (image 7), 2nd Place - Claudia Riefkohl Gonzalez, Darkroom Print, 3rd Place - Jake Handy, Robin
Best in Show
1st Place - Lizzie Veiel, The Boy (image 11) 2nd Place - Abby Esposito, Hamburger (image 9) 3rd Place - Clara Anderson, Jar with Lid (image 1)
3D Arts Achievement Award: Nina Ambro; Daniel Maurice Rothman Memorial Three-Dimensional Art Award: Zahria Grimes; Arts Achievement Award: Natalie King; Jane Schwartz Memorial Award: Vivian Miller; Digital Arts Achievement Award: Stuart Reath; Digital Arts Award: Mackenzie Eakins; Arts Achievement Award in Theatre: Ainsley Grow; Performing Arts Achievement Award: Erik Maltz; Arts Achievement Award in Vocal Music: Paisley Pentecost; Arts Achievement Award Winner in Instrumental Music: Kenzie Getz; Award Winners in Vocal Music: Sean Ward, Emily Leach; V Award Winner in Instrumental Music: Charlie Friedrich; Sassi Renaissance Award: Zoe Smith-Joledo
upper school art awards
upper school arts week
Upper School arts week is a time where the upper school celebrates and appreciates different kinds of art! Students are honored for there hard work, commitment, and creativity in there art classes during the arts award assembly. Next, the Jury Art Show was brought back this year! The Jury Art Show is when an artist comes and judges Severn School students authentic art pieces! Severn was pleased to welcome a guest muralist and this years Jury Art Show judge, Leiegh Pawling, who guided the students in painting a beautiful mural behind the McCleary building. Lastly, to finish off the weak, the different musical groups from Severn came together to perform a lovely show for the Severn students, faculty, and families to enjoy!
upper schoolacademic awards
Students work hard all year in their academic classes, dedicating countless hours to studying, projects, and exams. Their commitment to excellence and perseverance through challenges are commendable. During the annual academic awards celebration, these efforts are formally recognized and celebrated. Outstanding achievements in various subjects, exceptional progress, and special contributions to the school community are highlighted.
Kirby English Award - Doug Schwartz; Albert K. Hawkins History Award- Ben Veiel , Emily Sutton; Frederick S. Hemry Spanish Award - Jennifer Gomez-Gallardo, Doug Schwartz; Richard Lynch Latin Award - Charlie Friedrich; Jeannine Mollet Iwanicki French Award - Whitney Grimes, Kiernan Robinson; Mathematics Award - Whitney Grimes; Sandy Hoffman Memorial Award - Emily Sutton; Bauer Family Technology Award - Dylan Fenn and Aliza Monaldo; Community Service Award - J Jennifer Gomez-Gallardo; C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Athletic Service Award - Jack Hayman, Skyler Morton; Principal's Award - Nick Hanson; Van Hollen Public Service Award - Jennifer Gomez-Gallardo ; Rensselaer Award - Timmy Wright ; Stewart Chemistry - Aliza Monaldo ; Bausch & Lomb Junior Medal; Grant Lonergan; Wilmer Stone Creative Writing - Kiernan Robinson ; Harvard Book - Grant Lonergan ; Penn Book - Timmy Wright ; Dartmouth University BookNatalie King ; Julian A. Domenech Sr. Outstanding US Faculty Award - Apryl Doyle
Prom at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis was a hit for the classes of '24 and '25. The Hollywood theme added extra fun, especially with the photo booth decked out in Hollywood style. It was a night of laughter and memories that everyone will treasure.
Colleget-shirt day
On their last day of school, the seniors proudly wore T-shirts showcasing their future college destinations. They spent the day reviewing each other's ISP presentations and reflecting on their year together. Lower School students visited to offer advice for the future, with kindergartners and first graders each writing heartfelt letters to a senior. The day concluded with an academic awards presentation, and the seniors exited Severn for the final time, passing through a line of hugs from their teachers and fellow students.
Fellows projects
The Van Eney Fellows projects are another aspect of our Severn culture that makes it unique. These projects give a select group of Senior students the tools to pursue their passion and make the world a better pace. Spanning many subjects, these projects are always a blast to watch come to life!
senior baccalaureate
graduation class of 2024
As the Class of 2024, we've navigated challenges, celebrated victories, and forged unforgettable memories. From late-night study sessions to spirited pep rallies, we've grown together, laughed together, and triumphed together. Now, as we stand on the threshold of new beginnings, we carry with us the lessons learned and friendships made. Here's to the journey ahead and the dreams that await. Congratulations, seniors – the world is yours!
Colophon
As the 2023-24 school year comes to a close lets take a moment to recognize the hard work and many hours that your yearbook staff has spent working on this years edition of The Navigator. This year we chose to illustrate a nautical theme to represent Severn's history on the Severn River.
Endless effort has gone into documenting all of our memories this year and it would not have been possible without the help of every member of this staff. Additionally the help of anyone who played a role in capturing pictures of school events, sports, concerts and so much more. We would not have been able to do this without you.
This year we had one of the largest yearbook staffs yet, with 15 students making up the staff. 3 seniors, 9 juniors, and 3 sophomores. Every member played a key role in composing this year's yearbook.
Paige: I don't even know where to begin. This yearbook truly would not have been what it was without your artistic talents. I don't think many people outside of this class know just how much time you spent on the cover and artwork for this yearbook. Every little piece turned out perfect and turned this yearbook into the master piece it became. Thank you for begin my co-editor throughout the year!
Grace, Ryleigh, McKenna M., McKenna K: the middle school would not have been possible without you 4. between trips up to the middle school yearbook elective and capturing all their events and clubs you were always kept busy. thank you for taking up the job and completing our first edition of a The Skipper.
Suzy and Soph: you two always worked so well together to design engaging pages that fir the theme. you both were always eager to sort through pictures and edit pages, and yearbook owes you guys a huge hank you!
Sadie: our 3rd editor. thank you for pouring so much time and energy into this yearbook. there is no way we would have completed it without all of your help.
Bella: thank you for taking on the job of tagging all of the pictures. definitely not an easy of fun job but you stepped up and got it done.
Sophia and Becca: our design and layout team. we could always rely on you two to crank out a page that not many people wanted to do. i loved getting to see the creativity and art put into each of your pages.
Annie:you worked so so hard on every page you were given this year. whether it was the teacher then and now or other tasks throughout the year you were always working your absolute hardest..
Nate: our sports guy. thank you so much for all of your hard work documenting every sports team this year. whether it was taking pictures, making edits or creating templates for pages we could always rely on you to get these pages done.
Zak: thank you so much for all of your hard work on the writing for all of our pages this year. you were always willing to write a couple quick sentences about events through out the year.
Thank you all!
Makenzie Eakins (co-editor)