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Summer 2012
College Bound! The Class of 2012 members with their college admissions and the college each will attend (in bold) Abby Danielle Adams: Samford University; Furman University Criosanna Eileen Allred: Simmons College; Tulane University;
Franklin & Marshall College; Rollins College Samuel Warren Barker: Berklee College Neil Madhu Borad: University of Southern California; Case Western Reserve University; University of Rochester Wyatt Howard Dodson: Coastal Carolina University; Charleston Southern University; Newberry College; University of South Carolina Beaufort Keegan Patrick Duesterhaus: McDaniel College (Honors); Susquehanna University (Honors); Arcadia University (Honors); Roanoke College; Hamline University; Dickinson College; Ursinus College; St. Michaels College Catherine Avery Elliott: College of Charleston; Clemson University; Winthrop University; Furman University; Presbyterian College; Wofford College
College; University of Georgia; Wofford College Celia Elizabeth Jeffords: University of Virginia; American University; Wofford College; College of Charleston; Elon University; Rhodes College Ruoyu Jiang: Georgia Institute of Technology (Honors); Clemson University; Lehigh University; Case Western Reserve University; University of Virginia; University of California San Diego; University of California Davis (Honors) Yiru Ma: Boston University; Michigan State University; University of Massachusetts Amherst (Honors); Northeastern University John Patrick McBride: Washington and Lee University; Northeastern University Addison Reece Murff: Presbyterian College; High Point University Shelby Victoria Nelson: University of Saint Andrews-Scotland; American University; University of Edinburgh; McGill University; University of South Carolina; University of Miami
Darby Michelle Enright: University of South Carolina; Winthrop
Allison Elizabeth Pennington: Wake Forest University; Davidson
University; Clemson University; Charleston Southern University; College of Charleston; Samford University Bailey Rose Foster: College of Charleston; Wofford College Mason Brandt Gillespie: Wofford College; University of South Carolina; Clemson University James Kenan Hamilton: Hampden-Sydney College John Wilson Hammond: Presbyterian College Adelaine Brooks Hogan: College of Charleston; Loyola University New Orleans; University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Honors); Northeastern University Louis Hampton Ike: Washington and Lee University; Davidson
College; Furman University; Clemson University; Wofford College Lindsay Leigh Shanor: Presbyterian College; University of North Carolina Charlotte (undecided) Jay Spencer Shelley, Jr.: Presbyterian College Sarah Latane Spencer: University of Virginia; Rhodes College; Washington and Lee University; Middlebury College; Northwestern University Ellison Caroline Starnes: Wofford College Lindsay Feldmann Stephens: Wofford College; Presbyterian College; Oglethorpe University Catherine Eve Tisdale: Wofford College; Clemson University (Honors); Birmingham-Southern University
Graduation May 25, 2012
Christopher M. Crowley ួ75 addresses the Class of 2012.
Waiting for yet another picture
Hampton Ike
Allison Pennington delivers the Valedictory Address.
Catherine Eve Tisdale and Caroline Starnes receive the Gary E. Clark Headmaster Award.
Sarah Spencer rises to receive her diploma.
Jo Woodyard, Allison Pennington, Shelby Nelson
Garrett Scott ួ83 receives the Caggiano Memorial Alumni Award.
John McBride is congratulated by Walker Tiller after receiving the Groblewski Cup award.
Class President Celia Jeffords announces the Class Gift.
Honors and Awards, Awards Night, May 24, 2012 Graduates’ Award Junior Book Awards Vanderbilt Wellesley Rensselaer Medal Civic Awards ALTRUSA Big Brothers/Big Sisters D.A.R. American Legion Boys’ State Girls’ State Prudential Award Regions Bank Award Reecie Wilkes Jennie Schaper Faculty Service
Jack MacMullan Rainsford Reel Ashley Oakes Connor Hudson Allison Pennington Allison Pennington Catherine Elliott Hampton Ike Will Baehr Megan Duesterhaus Criosanna Allred Criosanna Allred Keegan Duesterhaus Stacy McBride Donna Childers
Department Awards Finkelstein Physics Mayson Chemistry Palmer Science Hudgins Art History RISD Studio Art Permanent Art Collection Drama Donnelly English Bray French Davison Math Ergle History Johnson History Forensic Philosophy/Psychology
Ruoyu Jiang Lauren Thomas Catherine Eve Tisdale Nina Srivastava Yiru Ma Yiru Ma, Zelle Richardson Abby Adams Sarah Spencer Megan Duesterhaus Yiru Ma Savannah Grant, Ashley Oakes, Lauren Thomas Sarah Spencer Hampton Ike John McBride
Dent Athletic Awards
Celia Jeffords, Keegan Duesterhaus, James Hamilton
Class of ’75 Spirit Award
Shelby Nelson
Scholarships and Grants National Merit Commended Scholars Neil Borad, Sarah Spencer Mason Gillespie, Catherine Eve Tisdale Palmetto Fellows Junior Scholarship and Fellowship Programs Converse College: Abby Coté, Megan Duesterhaus, Abby Tillman, Stevi Wells Furman University: Ashley Oakes, Lauren Thomas, Walker Tiller, Rebeka Wellmon Presbyterian College: Karly McCormack, Megan Duesterhaus, Lauren Thomas, Abby Tillman, Rebeka Wellmon USC Upstate: Abby Tillman Wofford College: Connor Hudson, Ben Lewson, Rainsford Reel, Lauren Thomas, Walker Tiller
Cum Laude Society Class of 2012, elected last year: Neil Borad Sarah Spencer Catherine Eve Tisdale
Class of 2012, elected this year: Hampton Ike Ruoyu Jiang Allison Pennington
Class of 2013, elected this year: Connor Hudson Ashley Oakes Rainsford Reel
Senior Honor Roll Honors is a designation for students who earn no less than a B in their academic courses. High Honors denotes those who have earned all A’s. Honors Abby Adams, Criosanna Allred, Neil Borad, Keegan Duesterhaus, Catherine Elliott, James Hamilton,Wil Hammond, Adelaine Hogan, Celia Jeffords, Ruoyu Jiang, Addison Murff, Shelby Nelson, Caroline Starnes High Honors Hampton Ike, Yiru Ma, John McBride, Allison Pennington, Sarah Spencer, Catherine Eve Tisdale
Lifers
Celia, Catherine, Allison, Sarah, and Abby. James, Jake, John, Hampton, and Wyatt. All Griffins for 12+ years!
Honored Teacher
Chris Dorrance presents the Larrabee Endowed Chair award to Lee Vasbinder.
Alexander Evins presents Wil Hammond with a copy of the Bible.
Hats Catherine Elliot smiles during adjustment.
Marilyn Burtnett helps fit the hat to Jake Shelley.
Spirit Assembly May 1
Spirit of the Griffin Award Lower School: Ally Go Alfred Ezman Middle School: Ella Webster Will Webster Upper School: Criosanna Allred Hampton Ike All-School: Christopher and Alice Dorrance Ben Stone Scholarship: Lower School: Andrew Leonard Middle School: Zach Greene Upper School: Abby Tillman
Spartanburg County Foundation Trustee Scholars: Current Scholars: Senior - Neil Borad Junior – Ben Lewson Sophomore – Killian Glenn Next Year’s New Recipients: Sophomore – Avi Borad Freshman – Zelle Richardson Michael R. Johnson Endowed Scholarship: Lauren Thomas, Ben Lewson Unsung Hero Award: Brian Grigg
Chris and Alice Dorrance, Spirit of the Griffin presenter Nancy Corbin
Delta 2012 Yearbook Dedication: Marilyn Burtnett, Chris Dorrance, Jolie Joseph
Will Webster, Spirit of the Griffin presenter David Perkinson
Zach Greene, Ben Stone presenter Marilyn Burtnett
Brian Grigg, Unsung Hero presenter Chris Dorrance
Marilyn Burtnett, Yearbook Dedication A. Pennington, C. Elliot, C. Tisdale
Jolie Joseph, Yearbook Dedication A. Pennington, C. Elliot, C. Tisdale
Abby Tillman, Ben Stone presenter Bonnie Webster Chris Dorrance, Yearbook Dedication A. Pennington, C. Elliot, C. Tisdale
“Hey, look at this!” Kiersten Roush got a camera for Christmas.
2011-2012 Mentor Partnerships
Staubli Robotics
Student Ben Lewson Christian Harris Catherine Eve Tisdale Neil Borad Allison Pennington Shelby Nelson Criosanna Allred Hannah Siegel Lauren Thomas Will Cobb Connor Smith Hampton Ike Brianna Wood Joseph Boscia Rebeka Wellmon Gavin Roser Arjun Patel
Spartanburg County Sheriff ’s Office
Elisabeth Speal Abby Adams Keegan Duesterhaus Brian Steinberg Anne Townsend Wakefield Robert Collier Jake Shelley
Partnership/Mentor Staubli Robotics/Florian Vie Staubli Robotics/Florian Vie Orthopedic Specialties/Dr. Tony Sanchez Orthopedic Specialties/Dr. Tony Sanchez Thompson Law Firm/Jim Thompson Smiley Orthodontics/Dr. Steve Smiley Hot Eye Photography/Carroll Foster Hot Eye Photography/Carroll Foster Hometown News/Buck Buchheit Hometown News/Buck Buchheit HealthPointe Veterinary/Dr. Sue Ann Hurlbert Congressman Trey Gowdy & Staff Congressman Trey Gowdy & Staff Wheresville Productions/Mark Miller Wheresville Productions/Mark Miller CH2MHILL-Lockwood Greene/ Keith Warlick & Team Spartanburg County Sheriff ’s Office/ Lt. Diane Lestage Advanced Therapy Solutions/Shellye Godfrey Advanced Therapy Solutions/Shellye Godfrey Architecture/McMillan Smith/Donza Mattison & Doug Hurlbert Spartanburg Dental Associates/Dr. Andy Butcher WSPA-TV/Karen Kelly & Team Tandematic/Bill Young Tandematic/Bill Young
Spartanburg Dental Associates
Tandematic
Smiley Orthodontics
Hot Eye Photography
Congressman Trey Gowdy and Staff
Hampton Ike, Spirit of the Griffin presenter Tim Fisher
Criosanna Allred, Spirit of the Griffin presenter Jason Lonon
Ella Webster, Spirit of the Griffin presenter David Perkinson
Alfred Ezman, Spirit of the Griffin presenter Debbie Nowlin
SDS Athletic Facilities Officially Named Spartanburg Day School unveiled the name of the new athletic complex in May. The celebratory event was attended by the Upper School and Middle School student body and faculty, special guests, and countless parents. It took place in the new gymnasium, which is now named the Stone Family Court. Headmaster Chris Dorrance began the ceremony by discussing the planning and construction of the facility, thanking all Capital Campaign donors who made the facility a reality. Master of Ceremonies Eric Foust ’81 recognized the Blackford, Cates, Hamilton, Sanchez, Singleton, and Wakefield families for their gifts to the Capital Campaign and gave details of the areas of the facility named in their honor. The baseball field, now called Brennan Field, was dedicated in memory of Joseph A. Brennan, father of Stacy McBride and grandfather of John ’12, Harry ’14,
Sally ’16, and Kate ’17 McBride. Foust then announced the name of the facility, the Webster Athletic Complex. Billy Webster, a Board of Trustees member, spoke about the importance of athletics in education and life. Immediately following the ceremony, guests reconvened on Brennan Field, where the McBride family threw out the first pitch.
Eric Foust ’81 reveals the name of the Athletic Complex during the dedication ceremony.
The McBride family gathers by the dugout following the ceremony when the baseball field was named in memory of one of their loved ones, Mr. Joseph A. Brennan.
Will Webster ’16, his parents Lindsay and Billy, and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Webster III celebrate the naming of the Webster Athletic Complex in honor of the extended Webster family.
The Stone family stands to be recognized as the main court in the new gym is named in their honor. John McBride ’12, Student Body President, addresses the audience as Caroline Starnes ’12 prepares to do the same.
Cheerleaders share their enthusiasm and Griffin spirit by leading the crowd in several cheers.
The New Dorrance Plaza In 1991, the Board of Trustees approved the building of a facility deemed as temporary classrooms for the third grade. The building stood for 21 years behind the cafeteria and had many uses over time. In recent years, the foreign language teachers occupied those classrooms and affectionately called the building the FLOP (Foreign Language Outpost) House. The nickname remained until Presnell was completed and the building became a storage facility. The Board of Trustees conceived a vision for better use of the space occupied by the FLOP House earlier this year. The building was removed and replaced by a spacious plaza and terraced, landscaped areas. The plaza visually connects the Susan A. Bridges Dining Commons with the athletic fields. It will serve as the perfect venue for cookouts, the Back to School Picnic, Fall Festival, graduation receptions, and as great sideline seating for all games on the performance field. There is even talk of hosting family movie nights by projecting films onto the side of the new gym wall! The renovated space was dedicated on Friday, May 18, 2012, to honor retiring Headmaster Chris Dorrance and was enjoyed for the first time during LS and MS field days.
Billy Webster and Chris Dorrance with Spartacus at the plaza dedication, May 18
Spartanburg Day School Salutes Roger Milliken
by Lee Healy, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, 14 April 2012
The Spartanburg Day School building now named for Roger Milliken also happens to be both the first and last project touched by the late philanthropist, textile magnate, and community leader. Supporters and students gathered in the courtyard outside the entrance to the school’s original building Friday morning to celebrate both the many contributions of Milliken and the achievement of LEED gold certification for recent renovations to the 50-year-old structure — now named the Roger Milliken Center for Learning. In the spring of 2010, brothers Roger and Gerrish Milliken donated $2 million to the growing private school under the condition that
the money be used to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) certification for its oldest buildings. These were the same buildings for which Roger Milliken, along with other founding families, once oversaw construction for the school’s very first class of students. Nancy Milliken, Roger Milliken’s daughter, attended SDS from first through ninth grade. She represented the family at the mid-morning ceremony, telling the crowd she wished her father could have witnessed the celebration. Milliken said her father viewed education as a lifelong journey of discovery and lived a life of “insatiable curiosity” until the very end. The LEED-certified buildings that now make up Spartanburg Day School are proof of his thirst for learning, Milliken said of her father, noting his exploration of and passion for sustainable building in the last few years of his life.
Dorothy Chapman Josey, Cindy Bosien ’70, Nancy Milliken, and Ricky Richardson ’71 found time to reminisce about their years as students following the dedication of the Milliken Center for Learning.
Dr. Spartan Wallace Taylor Courtyard Family members, faculty, former faculty, and friends of Dr. Wallace Taylor gathered in January for an outdoor ceremony held in the courtyard that joins Presnell US and the Milliken Center for Learning. The courtyard was dedicated by Chris Cannon and his family as a tribute to Dr. Taylor, recognizing his love for education and his countless contributions to Spartanburg Day School during his 19 years of service. A native of South Carolina, he came to Spartanburg Day School in 1992 as Head of the Upper School. He further served the SDS community as Interim Headmaster in 1998-1999, while overseeing the completion and opening of the Mildred Harrison Dent Fine Arts Center. He continued to serve the school as Upper School Head until he was appointed Assistant Headmaster in 2002, a position he held until his retirement in 2011. His love for aesthetics, landscaping, nature, and the outdoors has greatly influenced the creation of the campus SDS enjoys today. SDS celebrated Dr. Taylor as a leader, mentor, teacher, and loyal friend.
The Alice Dorrance Reflective Garden What was once an easily overlooked wooded area in the front of campus was recently converted into a serene garden in the woods. Located near the Lower School playground where pines stand tall and the Rick Dent Azalea Garden blooms in spring, this space has taken on a new and welcoming look. Trails guide visitors through five distinct areas. A bench constructed of natural stone accentuates each “room.” Noble trees are being introduced throughout, in anticipation of the eventual natural loss of the tall pines. Chris Dorrance, Headmaster, oversaw the design and implementation of this space to honor his wife Alice. The surprise was revealed to Mrs. Dorrance during the Gold Club dinner, an event hosted annually in appreciation of supporters of the school’s Annual Fund. It is Chris Dorrance’s vision that each “room” will be beautified further, as others may also choose to honor their loved ones in this beautiful garden.
Supermoon Over Presnell 12 a.m., May 5, 2012
The full moon of May hit its peak late Saturday and early Sunday, May 5 and 6, as the moon made its closest approach to Earth. The moon appeared up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the average full moon, an event scientists have nicknamed the “supermoon.” The moon was at its fullest at 11:35 p.m. EDT (0335 Sunday GMT) just after hitting perigee, the point in its orbit that brings the moon closest to Earth. The technical name for the event is a “perigee moon,” though NASA and other scientists have dubbed May’s full moon as the supermoon of 2012. The moon was about 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from Earth, about 12.2 percent closer to our planet than when the moon is at apogee, its farthest point. The average Earth-moon distance is about 230,000 miles (384,400 km). The last time a supermoon occurred was in March 2011. (SPACE.com)
The New Harkness Table and Teaching Method
Neil Borad and Bill Pell share a light moment at the Harkness Table.
Robert Airial, editorial cartoonist, was one of the speakers participating in the Harkness Series Talks this year.
The Harkness Table is a large, oval table used in the style of teaching known as the Harkness Method. This teaching method, in which students and teacher sit together around the table, encourages collaboration and discussion. It was developed at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. The method’s name comes from the oil magnate and philanthropist Edward Harkness and originated from a monetary gift made by Harkness to the Academy in 1931. The collaborative discussion method, which traces back to Socrates, 2,400 years ago, allows everyone at the table to see the eyes of everyone else, creating a setting where no one is hiding. No student is left out of the discussion. Instead of taking notes, classmates at the table learn by discussing their thoughts and ideas with their teacher and with each other. Students are encouraged to challenge ideas and to collaborate rather than to compete. The goal of the Harkness Method is to encourage students to come up with ideas of their own and to learn good reasoning and discussion skills. Around the Harkness Table, questions inspire inquiry. The more students want to know, the more they learn. Headmaster Chris Dorrance, eager to share a way of teaching and learning that played a significant role in his formative years, introduced the Harkness Table and Method to Spartanburg Day School in 2011 and subsequently established a speaking series featuring special guests. The Board of Trustees recognized Chris Dorrance by naming the English room where one of the Harkness tables resides in his honor.
Leave Your Mark at SDS! For over fifty years, SDS has been built brick by brick, but, more importantly, person by person! In an effort to recognize the thousands of Griffins who have played a role in shaping SDS for over half a century, we are spearheading a Buy-a-Brick project. The inscribed bricks will be placed in the courtyard recently dedicated to Dr. Spartan Wallace Taylor. This space is beautifully landscaped and features walkways that symbolically connect the past and present by joining the Lower and Middle School core buildings of the Roger Milliken Center for Learning with Presnell, the new Upper School. Over the years, millions of footsteps will cross these commemorative bricks intended to create a sense of timelessness and a representation of SDS’s tight-knit community. The area is frequented by students of all ages who utilize it as an outdoor classroom and for special gatherings. You may choose to display your name or to honor or memorialize a teacher, coach, counselor, co-worker, parent, spouse, grandparent, or anyone who has made a difference in your life. You may also honor an entire class, a graduate, or a student currently attending SDS. Each brick costs $100 and is laser-engraved for lasting clarity. You may place your order online through the school’s website www.spartanburgdayschool.org, by entering the Buy-a-Brick section on the home page. Feel free to contact Lucia Meeks if you have any questions at lucia.meeks@sdsgriffin.org or 864-327-3708 Continue to be a part of the SDS legacy, this time by leaving your mark engraved in stone!
Seniors Rule!
Upper School Field Night Friday, May 11
Faster! Wyatt Dodson, Caroline Starnes, John McBride
Nina and Russell get close enough to pass an orange.
C’mon, Let’s Go! Rebecca Matheson, Aryn Aiken
Monkey Business. Ashley Oakes
We Fall Down!
Ninth Class Takes a Tumble in Tug-o-War Reed Sanchez, Mr. Baloney-Face
Hoopsters! Aidan Baxter-Ferguson, Anne Townsend Wakefield
GOOD FUN!
The 1st Annual Spartanburg Day School 5K benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate was held on Saturday, April 21 at Milliken Park. Over 140 runners participated in the Fun Run and $9,000 was raised. The SDS community service organization, ASTRA, planned and organized the event. Spartanburg Day School has been affiliated with the school-based BBBS program since its establishment in Spartanburg in 2000. Members of the BBBS of the Upstate organization were presented with the check at Spartanburg Day School on Monday, May 6, 2012.
Park Here!
“Please,” says Megan Duesterhaus.
Fleur with Flower
Fleur Joseph was one center of attention.
Mother and Daughter Run for Fun Zelle and Farrar Richardson were just one of several parent/children combinations that enjoyed the day.
Go! Let the Fun Run Begin!
Race Ya!
Sally McBride, Hammond Scott
OK. Let’s fill this truck up with pretty girls! Dead Heat #1
Will Baehr and Ken Winslow
Dead Heat #2
Jack MacMullan and Ruoyu Jiang gave it their all.
Hi, There! Patrick MacMullan greets all of his fans as he finishes the Fun Run. Hey, No Fair. She’s Got a Bike! Ms. Tobey cruised the course in style.
Don’t Jump In!
Lee Vasbinder and Shelby Nelson footing it past one of the ponds on the course.
Special Studies Week 2012
Excursion to Stonehenge
February 27 - March 2
Art and Literature Trip to London
Since 1996, all Upper School Griffins take a late winter break from their regular classes and enroll in one course for a week. Students select their activity from a special curriculum that varies from year to year. The Special Studies Week curriculum for 2012: Essentials of Photography French Cuisine and Film Ecology of the Low Country Art and Literature Trip to London Audio Production and Recording Techniques Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Community Service Independent College Search American History in Film Spanish Exchange Trip
With Chef Ed in Kitchen, French Cuisine and Film
Jamming
Audio Production and Recording Techniques
Stroll in Madrid
Spanish Exchange Trip
Macro Photography
Landscaping at St. Luke’s Community Service
Essentials of Photography
Out on a Limb
Ecology of the Low Country
SDS Will Take an Adult Group to CUBA in February 2013. Spartanburg Day School is offering an opportunity to experience Cuba during this unique period in its history. We will be traveling at the same time that our Upper School Special Studies program will have a student group in Havana, but the trips will be totally separate. This adult trip will be booked into five-star accommodations in the heart of Old Havana and will have a customized itinerary to suit our group. We will experience Havana’s museums and galleries, Ernest Hemingway’s home, Cuban music and nightlife, and dining in local Paladares or in-home restaurants. In addition, we will support local arts and community groups by bringing needed items. The next step is to secure our travel dates with Insight Cuba by making a down payment. If you would like to be a part of this opportunity, please send $300 per traveler to Spartanburg Day School, ATTN: Adrienne Lacoste, 1701 Skylyn Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Please indicate the payment is to be credited to the Cuba Tour 2013 adults. Please do this as soon as possible. We have temporarily extended an early deadline for preliminary reservation. This payment puts your name on the roster of travelers to Cuba on or near the dates of February 25 - March 1, 2013 at an approximate cost of $4000 for adults. Exact dates and more precise costs will be available in the late fall as air schedules are finalized. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Corbin, Jack MacMullan, Lindsay Webster, Ann Marie Wesneski, Lucia Meeks, or Steve Jobe. nancy.corbin@sdsgriffin.org, annmarie.wesneski@sdsgriffin.org, steve.jobe@sdsgriffin.org, lucia.meeks@sdsgriffin.org, jack.macmullan@sdsgriffin.org Or call SDS at 864-582-7539
Winter Sports
Teams and individuals were recognized and honored at an assembly held March 9 Cheerleading
MVP: Alyssa Boscia Most Improved: Lindsay Stephens Coach’s Award: Anne Townsend Wakefield
Senior Cheerleaders
Lindsay Stephens, Caroline Starnes, Allison Pennington, Abby Adams, Darby Enright
Sally and Warwick Spencer, Sarah Spencer
Loy and Susan Jeffords, Celia Jeffords
Varsity Girls Basketball
MVP: Celia Jeffords Most Improved: Ansley DeVore, Zelle Richardson Coach’s Award: Sarah Spencer Coaches: Alex Ericson, Jon Lewson
Over Here! Over Here!
Coach Ericson and Spartacus
Rebecca Licht
Middle School Girls Basketball
MVP: Libby Davenport Coach’s Award: Kate McBride Most Improved: Julia Cooper Coaches: Loring Aument, Alex Ericson
Abby Ericson
Middle School Boys Basketball
(from the red team) Co-MVP: Jonathan Pruitt, Bishop Richardson Most Improved: Ja’Bray Tillerson Coach’s Award: Rollins Turner Coach’s Award: Zach Greene (from the blue team) MVP: Rett Foust Most Improved: Layton Davis Coaches: Shawn Wilson, Ken Winslow, Gary Robinette
Bishop Drives!
Russell Steals!
JV Boys Basketball
MVP: Harry McBride Most Improved: Gavin Roser Varsity Boys Basketball Coach’s Award: Anders Ike Coach’s Award: James Hamilton Coach: Benny Mozingo Captain’s Award: John McBride Wyatt Dodson, Captain’s Award: Hampton Ike Robin Dodson Coaches: Will Sims, Lee Sartor
Bet and Bill Hamilton, James Hamilton
Jack and Stacy McBride, John McBride Superfan Lib Hamilton being honored, February 6. Mrs. Hamilton, mother of Bill ᾽79 and grandmother of Henry ᾽08 and James ᾽12, has cheered at a multitude of games over the years.
Harriet and David Ike, Hampton Ike
Spring Sports
Teams and individuals were recognized and honored at an assembly held May 4 Varsity Girls Track
Most Improved: Maybry Baehr Most Improved: Nora Duesterhaus Coach’s Award: Kelly Ruffing
Boys Varsity Track
MVP: James Hamilton MVP: Keegan Duesterhaus Most Improved: Will Cobb Coach’s Award: Dalton Greer Coaches: Shawn Wilson, Alex Ericson, Jon Lewson
Go, Celia! Go, James! Go, Keegan!
Varsity Boys Golf
MVP: Devin Srivastava Most Improved: Andrew DeVore Coach’s Award: Hampton Ike Coach: Scott Votey Ball In, Kate!
Middle School Golf
Most Improved: Alex Cox MVP: Sadie Ouzts Coaches: Scott Votey, Eddie Gibson
Middle School Girls Soccer
MVP: Kate McBride Most Improved: Molly Mahon Coach’s Award: Maisie MacMullan Coach: Ken Winslow
Middle School Linksters, à la carte
SCISA STATE CHAMPIONS
Varsity Boys Tennis
MVP: Anders Ike Most Improved: Matthew Poliakoff Coach’s Award: Rollins Turner, Connor Smith Coach: Bob Allsbrook The team won the SCISA State Championship Tournament in 2012, the first year for SDS in the conference. The boys joined the SDS Girls Varsity Tennis team, who won the State Tournament during their fall season. Anders Ike
Middle School Boys Tennis
MVP: Thomas Griffin Most Improved: Sam Corkery Coach’s Award: Walker Wakefield Coach: Roberta Camp
Good Game, Great Name!
Thomas Griffin
Varsity Girls Soccer
MVP: Abby Coté Coach’s award: Celia Jeffords Most Improved: Elizabeth Oakes, Ansley DeVore Coach: Loring Aument
Warming Up
The Wall
Coach Aument and team before a match
Elizabeth, Rose, Sarah, and Abby with Celia in goal.
Wing It!
Rainsford Reel on the mound
Varsity Baseball
MVP: Harrison Flynn MVP/MIP: Matthew Overton Most Improved: Andrew Pennington Coach’s Award: Rainsford Reel Coaches: Barry Keith, Bennie Mozingo
Scholarship Winners! Spartanburg Day School offers three different scholarships that are available to students who do not currently attend the school. Testing is held in March of each year, and information can be found on the school’s website at www.spartanburgdayschool.org. The Ben Stone Scholarship is open to rising 7th-10th graders new to Spartanburg Day School. Applying students must possess a strong desire to be academically successful and a desire to actively participate in service organizations and projects. Ben Stone Fellows receive a meritbased scholarship totaling 75% of tuition. The scholarship is annually renewable. The Milliken Science Scholarship is open to rising 9th-10th graders who are new to Spartanburg Day School. These candidates must show a demonstrated interest in the sciences, with a desire to pursue a science major in college. These scholarships total 50% of tuition and are also annually renewable. The third annually renewable scholarship opportunity is the Headmaster’s Scholarship. $2000-$4000 is awarded annually to a 6th10th student new to SDS who possesses a strong desire to be academically successful. The Parents’ Club Scholarship goes to a student with great aptitude and academic potential. The scholarship totals 75% of tuition and is annually renewable to carry a student from 6th to 12th grade. This is available to one student only during this time and upon that student’s graduation will be available again for a new student. This year’s winners were honored with a luncheon at the school on April 26, 2012. The Spartanburg Day School Admissions Office is proud to announce the 2012 Scholarship winners:
Ben Stone Fellows: Aimee McVey - rising 9th grade Julia Wall - rising 10th grade Milliken Science Scholar: Davis Kleman - rising 9th grade Headmaster’s Scholarships: Sydney Cole - rising 9th grade Rebecca Osteen - rising 9th grade Palmer Smith - rising 10th grade Cody Greer - rising 8th grade Parents’ Club Scholar: Anthony Ramirez - rising 6th grade
Writing Winners! Spartanburg Day School students participated in the Barnes and Noble “My Favorite Teacher Contest” by writing an essay, poem, or thank you letter sharing how a teacher influenced their life and why they appreciate that teacher. Lauren Jobe, a third grader, wrote about Mrs. Mary Steele in her essay “As Strong as Steele,” and Lauren Thomas, an eleventh grader, stressed the storytelling ability of Mr. Gary Robinette, which makes his lessons more relevant to learning Ancient History. Both teachers and students were recognized at the Day School on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, receiving a set of classic books for their classrooms. Mrs. Steele and Mr. Robinette are also eligible for regional and national awards.
IPAD Winner! Spartanburg Day School senior Keegan Duesterhaus was named as one of the winners in the competition called “PICTURE THIS: The 5 W’s of Judicial Diversity – Who? What? When? Where? Why?” Duesterhaus was awarded an IPAD for himself, as well as one for the school, in the competition sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Spartanburg County. The winning visual media can be seen on the Facebook page called “The Gavel.” “We wanted to give students the chance to learn about the importance of judicial diversity so we asked them to explore visually the notion that a diverse judiciary is important to South Carolina because it instills in citizens confidence that the courts are fair and impartial,” said Linda Bilanchone, chair of the project. The local League of Women Voters worked cooperatively with the League of Women Voters of the United States for this project and a similar one that was carried out last year. The project was supported in part by a grant from the Transparency and Integrity Fund of the Open Society Foundations.
Science Winner! Spartanburg Day School tenth grader Chad Erturk won six awards at this year’s Piedmont Region III Science Fair. Two were very special awards. The first was from the American Psychological Association and the second from the United States Air Force. Chad was awarded two scholarships totaling $1,000. He won first place in the Behavioral Science category and was the overall winner in all high school projects. Chad was honored to have also competed at INTEL International Science Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May, where he represented our region. The Rotary Club sponsored his trip.
Homecoming Week January 23 - 28, 2012
Homecoming at SDS is always a special time, and this year’s festivities proved to be no exception. Themes for dress-up days for the week leading up to Homecoming included Tacky Day, Twins, Fashion Disaster, Kindergarten, Extreme Weather. Salad Dressing, and Spirit Day. Upper School classes were busy all week preparing banners, creating skits, and, for the very first time, transforming the hallways of Presnell into a Griffin wonderland for Friday. Friday’s Spirit Assembly and Pep Rally featured three celebrated groups of special cheerleaders: the Varsity Girls, the popular Boys-as-Cheerleaders-for-a-Day ensemble, and, a perennial crowd favorite, the Griffinettes! Each Upper School class performed skits before an appreciative audience. In addition to four basketball games, Friday’s afternoon and evening activities included a dedication of the Spartan Wallace Taylor Courtyard, the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and the presentation of the Homecoming Court and crowning of the Homecoming Queen. The Pep Band played throughout, and the Parents’ Club and FLIK both provided dinners. The annual Mike Johnson Alumni Baskeball Game and luncheon for alumni was held on Saturday. What fun! Go, Griffins!
Cheerleaders-for-a-Day THE Varsity Cheerleaders Let’s Hear it for the GRIFFINETTES!
Rabid Fans
Senior Class Skit What Happens in the Griffin-Dome, Stays in the Griffin-Dome!
The Best Pep Band Anywhere!
Rabid Fans #2 Make That Free Throw Darryl Thomas ᾽06 Inducted into SDS Sports Hall of Fame
The Varsity Boys game was one of four games played at Homecoming. Caroline Starnes Homecoming Queen
Mike Johnson Alumni Game, January 28, 2012
Dear Lower School Griffins! We ended the year with a flurry of events, and it was a wonderful closure to an outstanding year! Bravo! You are true IB inquirers as you engaged creatively and enthusiastically in your classwork, projects, and performances. We had the Expressions XI Art Show, Choral Programs, 4K Mother Goose Play, and 3rd class “Time Marches On” ~ plus many more events. The 4th class presented their IB Exhibition as they researched the issue of world hunger. Our students did a superb job identifying, investigating, and offering solutions to a reallife global problem. Field Day marked the last day of school, and now it’s time to enjoy your summer. Go Griffins! See you in August! Mrs. Karpick :) AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURATE WORLD SCHOOL
Who are these three little kittens who have lost their mittens?
Jaedyn Wilson, Isabel Pittman, Valentina Larda
Mother Goose, A 4K Production April 27
Ross Foust, 2nd grade
More Fun than You Might Think
Dr. Tim Fisher introduced second grade students to Philosophy this year.
You’re never too young to start learning geography!
5K friends, Will Stone and Gibson Graves, enjoy exploring a puzzle of the map of the world during their IB Unit on “Where We Are in Time and Place.”
Inquiring dads want to know!
During Donuts with Dads, Jaedyn Wilson shares her knowledge of the IB Unit on Habitats with her dad, Donald.
Hug ME, Spartacus!
Lower School Field Day, May 18
Our Lower School students really measure up!
Thomas Judge was the perfect model of what amazing learners our students are.
S-U-C-C-E-S-S. Success!
Spartanburg Day School held the Annual Third Grade Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 17 in the Mildred Harrison Dent Fine Arts Center. Pictured are Wickie Fort- Second Place, Ally Go - First Place, Emerson Wesson - Third Place.
Second Grade Choral Recital Rehearsal, April 30
Coilsters
The Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) brought in Dr. Tina Herzberg, an education professor from USC Upstate, to work with second graders. An expert in visual impairments, Dr. Herzberg conducted six simulations and experiments with the students in conjunction with their IB unit “Who We Are.” The experiences helped them better understand the challenges of the visually impaired and the resources that make their lives easier.
Hug a Polar Bear! 4K students worked on their IB unit, “Animals: Here, There,” and Everywhere to learn about animals and their habitats. They discovered the Arctic and Antarctica and the animals that inhabit those regions. As they researched polar bears, they learned that the World Wildlife Fund has partnered with the Coca-Cola Company to raise money for awareness of the polar bear’s habitat. As a result, they decided to raise money to support this cause. The students were so excited to know they could help save the polar bear’s home. Penny by penny, they raised $28.36, and with Coca-Cola’s dollar for dollar match, the pennies quickly turned into $56.00. As a celebration, the children enjoyed a sip of Coke, a Polar Popsicle, and the knowledge that they made a small difference in helping our world.
Learning by Touch The second grade classes have been conducting an IB Unit of Inquiry on disabilities. The children had a chance to visit the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Our students enjoyed touring classrooms for hearing impaired children and visually impaired children. Our students noticed that there were both some commonalities and differences within SDS and SCSDB. For example, at SDS, students are encouraged not to touch the walls and artwork. However, in the blind school, students are encouraged to since visually impaired students learn through touch. The highlight of our visit was getting to participate in PE with some of the students from SCSDB! Some of our students helped younger visually impaired students run and play with balls that beeped. Other friends played an egg hunt game with older students who were hearing impaired. Our visit to SCSDB was truly a learning experience that helped all of the children understand that learning is fun no matter what!
At the Bosendorfer Maddie Salley, April 26
Strong as Steele!
Mary Steele’s third grade students show off their “Strong as Steele” t-shirts designed by Ford Baehr. While Ms. Steele was in the hospital, her students created a poster to cheer her up and then later used the design to have t-shirts made for the class.
Scarf City!
Sonia LeCroy’s third grade class knitted these scarves and delivered them to The Haven. It was their class project that they began the second month of school. It took each student the entire school year to complete.
4th Grade Orators
Public Speaking Program, February 24
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Dear Day School Family, In the Middle School, winter turning into spring this year was full, fast, and bittersweet. It would be impossible for me to share all of the events during this time; however, I will try to highlight a few. Our service learning program, Humanitas, worked to produce beautiful artwork for Hollywild Zoo, friendships with students from Arcadia Elementary School, plans for the new Middle School recreation and recess fields, delicious gifts of homemade pies, a working reference book for birds and trees found on our own campus, knitted offerings for those needing warmth, cemetery care, and a fruitful garden. For the first time since I have been here, and perhaps ever, the Middle School hosted its very own art show and reception. There were many outstanding artists and pieces of artwork celebrated, and it was a tremendous success. I sincerely hope this becomes an annual event for us to look forward to and enjoy.
Go, Griffins! Cole Sanchez
I am always invigorated by the amount of teaching and learning that occurs during these months. From rocket launches to poetry contests, children’s book writing to lessons in velocity via classroom- high constructions, skeletal systems to musical ensembles and jazz performances, historic story quilts to Fahrenheit 451, Greek mythology to the celebration of Pi Day, languages that span the globe to a sixth grade ball, and much much more... our halls are fun to walk. Many students find ways to excel and be recognized, and our award ceremonies uniquely highlight such achievements. A full list of Middle School Awards can be found on our school website, and I encourage you to take a look at the variety of strengths our students continue to exhibit. As a Middle School teacher of many years, I must say that so many accomplishments, achievements, milestones, and moments don’t find themselves on plaques or certificates. They come in the form of students finding inner strength, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of themselves that we strive to assist them to discover during their middle years. They are often small gestures of kindness noticed only by a teacher, a mentor, or another student. Sometimes, they are insights found within a written essay or original poem. They may be seen on an athletic field as one lifts up a teammate, rallies a team to victory, or shakes hands with an opponent after a miserable loss. They may be overheard in a literature group discussion or between friends at lunch. Sometimes, they are a simple apology or words of thanks. They are not momentous, but they are what we celebrate with great enthusiasm and pride. The bittersweet part for me each year is saying goodbye to our eighth graders and sending them to Upper School. While we know they are more than ready for a new challenge, a bit more freedom, a fresh start, and a beautiful new space, we hate to see them go. In addition to this goodbye, we also bid farewell to our leader of the last seven years, David Perkinson. We will miss him very much and wish him well in Baton Rouge. Happy, happy summer. ----Farrar Richardson
Mr. Barnes Listens
Phillip Jordan, Rett Foust, recorder rehearsal
Bam!
Another science adventure in Mr. Burnham’s class. Ella Webster, Caroline Rivers, Kate Sheehan, Nathan Earl, Molly Mahon, Jeffrey Butcher
Spartacus is #1!
Emory Eastin, Jonathan Pruitt, Zach Greene, Matt Poliakoff, Jeffrey Butcher
Middle School Jumps!
RJ Dantin at the keyboard!
Let’s Dance! Cole Sanchez, Julia Cooper Ms. Richardson joins in with Anne Dobson Ball, Camille Eastin, Shelby Long and Carson Bailey
It Must Be Field Day!
Henry Simril, Shelby Long, Carson Bailey
Griffins Have Heart! Raising $ for the Heart Association.
Humanitas Community gardening, painting for wildlife conservation, knitting to share the warmth; all were part of the Middle School students’ commitment to our greater community. Libby Davenport Regan Reser, Sophie Wise, Eva Wellmon Hava Liebowitz
Thomas Griffin
Allison Hoy
In the Hall, Against the Wall, Laptops Open, Suckers In.
Brittany Leonard, Ansley Glenn, Ja’Bray Tillerson doing class research
Remy Skerjanz, art class
Man, it’s a good thing we have these books! Jake Singleton, Daniel Ruffing, Will Webster
Just don’t pull on his cape ...
Brownlee Wakefield had superpowers at Middle School field day. Cooper Hannah, Olin Salley
Maisie MacMullan in the library Percussion by Allie Lockman, Marion Galloway
Chris Riley, Extreme Weather Day
Raining Men, Of Course Ariana Muehlenbein
Mary Eliot Stone, Extreme Weather Day
To see a complete list of Middle School Awards, go to the Middle School Section at
www.spartanburgdayschool.org
Yiru Ma ᾽12 proudly displays her work, Alone, published in the 2012 Griffin. Another of Yiru’s works, Cathedral Nave, became part of the Day School’s permanent art collection this year. Other students with art selected for the permanent art collection were Zane Austill ᾽18, Olya Cimoszewicz ᾽16, Zelle Richardson ᾽15, and Birney Sherard ᾽22.
Ruoyo Jiang holds up his contribution to the It Takes a Village painting series created by art students and installed in the hallway of the 200 Wing outside the library.
Rapunzel performed by the Tarradiddle Players from Charlotte, March 6
Joy
Meg Murray Singer/Songwriter March 20
Art enthusiasts enjoy a trip to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta on a rainy day in January.
Meg Murray with Mary Eliot and Michel Stone after morning concert
Second grade class members rehearsing for their Spring concert, April 30
Meg Murray leads a Zumba class between performances.
Davies Reich and Gabby Gomez hanging the Middle School art exhibit, March 12
Laney Brothers, 5K
Sophie Wise, clarinet Hunter Mulkey on the bass
Griffin 2012 Goes to Press June 2012
The 2012 edition of the Griffin, the arts and literature publication of the Upper School, contains work by 47 students in 80 pages. Being printed in full color, the Griffin will be available to students at the beginning of the new school year in August.
Beth Jennings encourages Vivian Gilman, grade 1.
The SDS Jazz Band performed for a big crowd at Jazz on the Square, downtown Spartanburg, April 20. The year for the Griffin bands was a busy one and was topped off with their participation to the the 2012 Spring Music Festival in Orlando, Florida in April. The band received an Excellent Rating and 1st place in the High School Class A category, a Superior Rating and First place in the High School Class A Jazz Band category, and the High School Grand Champion Award for Instrumental Music.
Drama! The cast of Steel Magnolias featuring the armadillo cake before the performance, April 25
Maddie and Sam Mitchell congratulate Nicole Harb, SDS choral teacher, after Nicole’s voice recital at Converse College, March 25.
Shelby Nelson, Wil Hammond, Almost, Maine Carolyn Wang, Jianli and Huaiying Kang at 4K Art Exhibit reception
GvG 2012: Geezers vs. Girls. The first SDS soccer match pitting the parents and faculty against the Middle School Girls team was played on May 15. It was deemed a success: no injuries! A good time was had by all.
Ah, Dining Out ... Participants in the Community Service activity during Special Studies week gathered one day to lunch at Ike’s.
Anna Pruett in English class
Wow - Another cookout for the Senior Class! We’ll miss those licks! The only senior in this year’s band, Sam is off to study music at Berklee in Boston.
Lindsay Stephens, Sarah Spencer, Allison Pennington
A few spirited Griffins one day during Homecoming Week
Dr. John Sanchez, a chemical engineer with Milliken, visited Bonnie Webster’s chemistry classes on February 3 to discuss his project to make fire retardant material for soldiers. Dr. Sanchez has two children in the Lower School and volunteered to share some real-world chemistry applications with our students.
Coming Soon! New Student Orientation, August 21 Back to School Picnic, August 21 First Day of Classes for all students, August 22 Fall Festival, September 28
Check the School Calendar for the Complete Listing of Events and Details www.spartanburgdayschool.org
Rose Cochran before Art History AP What’s the best seat in the library? The floor, of course! Dorothy Fort,Will Morrow
Shelby Nelson prepares to cheer like crazy at a basketball game.
Hail to the Champion!
An enthusiastic crowd showed up on March 12, 2012 to watch the finals of the First Annual Ping Pong Classic, a match-up between Harrison Flynn and Rainsford Reel. Harrison won the first game, Rainsford the second, and in the end Harrison came out on top, winning the third game 11 to 4. Good rallies, good fun!
Government Scholars
Chad Connelly, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, visited Mr. Steve Jobe’s AP Government class on February 9 to discuss the ongoing Republican presidential primaries.
Andrew and Kitsy Babb with Alice Dorrance Ahoy, Janet!
S.S. Griffin Sets Sail!
The 2012 Parents’ Club GALA
The Parents’ Club held its annual Gala Auction for the school March 24 at the dock of Andrew and Kitsy Babb. The evening aboard the S.S. Griffin was a fun one, and the event raised $80,000!
Our new captain, Rachel Deems, arrived with her First Mate, Ken!
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