ST. MARK’S SCHOOL OF TEXAS DALLAS, TEXAS 75230 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 VOLUME 61 ISSUE 4
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COMMENTARY NEWS
THE REMARKER
NEW ASSOCIATE HEADMASTER
LIFE
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION
Introducing John Ashton, Hockaday’s head of Upper School and former assistant head of Upper School here.
Following seniors Conner Olson and Ben Naftalis through their competition in Miami.
A look into improving campuswide communication in terms of televisions, bulletin boards and school-wide emails through Outlook.
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YOUNG ARTS
INSIDE
News Male Call Life Vibe Commentary Sports Backpage Addendum
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
SEXUAL AGGRESSION
Steve Miller ’61 to headline school auction By Bradford Beck
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t’s something that has affected celebrities and students alike — from Bill Cosby and Prince Andrew to fraternity boys at The University of Virginia. Claims of sexual assault and rape can dramatically affect people’s lives — both the alleged victim and accuser. It brings to the forefront of national discussion the rights of both parties. The ambiguity of these incidents is crowded with blurred lines — lines that must be addressed.
it’s time to talk.
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he Parents’ Association auction will begin Feb. 21 at a cocktail party located in the Great Hall, followed by a live performance by the Steve Miller Band and dinner in Hicks Gym. The auction, which is headed by Katherine Roberts, president of the Parents’ Association, will also allow people to bid on items in a silent auction that will be online for two weeks after the event. Along with the auction, the Parents’ Association will raise proceeds through other means. “We have also been selling raffle tickets for a car from Sewell Automotive, and we also sold the fantastic St. Mark’s cowboy boots,” Roberts said. One of the main attractions for the auction will be the performance by the Steve Miller Band, which was made possible in part by Headmaster David Dini’s connection to Steve Miller ’61. Miller will also perform for students Feb. 20. “Mr. Dini has become friends with Steve Miller ’61 through the years and at our request, Mr. Dini reached out to Mr. Miller last year to ask if he would perform for us,” Roberts said. he auction is only one part of the event called “Celebrate St. Mark’s.” “[Celebrate St. Mark’s] is a fundraiser,” Roberts said. “We make all the arrangements with the caterer, the audio and visuals, the chair and table rentals, print invitations, get donations and get the entertainment.” Although the auction is an annual event, many parts of the auction change from year to year. “This event is similar to last year’s in location but different in many other ways,” Roberts said. “This year we will only have a Live Auction. Last year had a DJ for entertainment as well as a video tribute to Mr. Holtberg. This year, we will not have a DJ because we are having the Steve Miller concert.” The goal of the event is to raise money for Parents’ Association Endowed Fellowing in honor of Arnold and Jan Holtberg. The online auction will have restaurant gift certificates, class baskets with different themes, trips, tickets to sporting events and outings with faculty and staff.
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Inside Colorblind • See The ReMarker’s special section, which attempts to answer the question, “Why is it so difficult for us to talk about race?” Addendum, Pages 1A-4A