Stuart News Spring 2013

Spring 2013

Coming to a Sacred Heart school, you have entered into a family and have come to a home...

Accept with gratitude all those in your school community. From them and with them you can learn what love is.

–Life at the Sacred Heart

From the Head of School This fall we concluded our Sacred Heart Commission on Goals (SHCOG) reflection process. Students, faculty, staff, administration, parents, alumnae, and Board members enthusiastically and thoughtfully offered insights on the many ways we live our Sacred Heart Goals at Stuart and how we might live them better. We welcomed our Sacred Heart Commission on Goals Visiting Team in January, proudly sharing our communal reflection on how we embrace our mission.

The entire SHCOG process revolved around conversations within and between all of the members of our Stuart family. As we examined how we educate to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom, our gratitude grew. We relished the stories shared, and discovered the gifts each valued member brings to the Stuart community.

With ‘Building Community’ as our banner for the year and through our days of meaningful dialogue, we truly have ‘learned what love is.’ Our latest edition of Stuart News celebrates the deep and abiding love that is a hallmark of a Stuart Sacred Heart education.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patty L. Fagin

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Sacred Heart

A lovely new tradition was started this school year as Dr. Patty Fagin inaugurated monthly Sacred Heart Assemblies—allschool morning gatherings that honor our Sacred Heart heritage in simple yet profound ways. Dr. Fagin was motivated by several factors: In early SHCOG feedback, some faculty “mentioned not really knowing Madeleine Sophie Barat and Rose Philippine Duchesne very well. I had also heard from several faculty and parents about how nice it would be to have the Sacred Spaces presentation yearly. In addition, when we realized how many new students come to Stuart each

year, we realized we couldn’t assume students had good information about our Sacred Heart roots unless we made a plan. So we instituted the Sacred Heart assemblies.” When Dr. Fagin learned that Sr. Joan Magnetti and Sr. Joan Kirby would both be on campus this school year, she invited them to participate.

“We couldn’t resist adding their voices to the Sacred Heart story!” shared Dr. Fagin. September was the perfect month for Sacred Spaces, narrated by Kyra

Bradley, class of 2013. Sr. Magnetti presided in October, sharing memories of her 13 years as Head of Stuart. In November, Stuart’s very first Head of School, Sr. Joan Kirby, returned to share her reflections. January’s assembly was a prayer service in honor of Janet Erskine Stuart, the perfect start to a new year.

Table of Contents Sacred Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SHAEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Flag Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lower School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEM at Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Women in Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Art World at Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Upper School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ring Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gifts to Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Celebrating 50 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Alumnae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3

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Anne Hoppenot, SHAEP coordinator, Upper School French teacher, World Language department chair Three years and counting: SHAEP continues to grow!

The goal of this unique experience is to broaden our students’ horizons socially and academically by sharing the lives of other Sacred Heart students and cultures. We strive to inspire Stuart girls to become increasingly active, informed, and responsible members of our international community.

The program started in 2011 with 17 students going to Sacred Heart schools in the United States, Canada, Peru, and Mexico. Then in 2012, 24 students went on the program, which included more international destinations such as France, England, Spain, Austria, and Ireland.

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are ready to soar in March, and we have added a new destination—Scotland!

Most girls experience diverse cultures, sometimes a different language, but thanks to the Sacred Heart Connection and Philosophy, they also experience being home away from home. Very often these exchanges start a lifelong bond with the exchange family and their country. For example, girls who went to Peru felt the desire to continue a fundraising effort started a few years ago by retired teacher Senora Guerrero. They raise money to offer two eggs a week to the students of a poorer Sacred Heart school in Lima. Because of the SHAEP connection with Peru, this fundraising will be part of a long commitment between Stuart girls and the school. Another example is of one student who went on the SHAEP program last year who may go back to visit her exchange student this summer, while her younger sister will invite to Princeton a cousin of the SHAEP exchange student.

For the 2012-13 school year, Stuart is excited to host two girls from Madrid, one from France, two from Peru, two from Mexico, five from Ireland, and two from other American states. These exchanges bring a fascinating international flavor to our Upper School giving every Upper School girl the opportunity to share her classes, discuss, relate, and discover different points of view with the exchange students.

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When asked what one’s favorite Stuart tradition is, “the Flag Ceremony� ranks at the top of many lists. Our opening Mass of the year is preceded by a procession of flags that represent the many nations present at Stuart. First or second generation students, faculty, and staff honor their homelands by carrying into Cor Unum their national flags. This past September 47 countries were represented in this moving ceremony that epitomizes the diversity and community that Stuart holds dear.

Flag Ceremony

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From the Head of Lower School, Michelle Dowling As educators, we are given the gift of working alongside the brightest shining lights… our students. We are greeted with smiling faces full of potential and promise, ready to embrace the challenge, creativity, and innovation of a brand new lesson.

At any given time during the course of a school day: • Girls and boys are checking the weather outside and deciding what articles of clothing the weather bee will need for the day...

• A 5th grader sits alongside a kindergartner and helps her little sister keep her place as they follow along in the hymnal...

• Three teachers collaborate around a computer about an upcoming lesson...

• Girls hum the words to our “I Am a Child of the Sacred Heart” song highlighting our five goals...

• A group of girls tinker at one of the STEM stations in the link...

• Several girls spearhead a fundraiser to help those needing assistance due to disease or natural disasters...

• Two girls wheel the snack cart from one end of the building to the next, and a third asks to help...

• Dolls made out of wooden spoons representing a particular student’s heritage are displayed along our windowsills...

• There is energy, enthusiasm, and a purposeful commitment to the learning process...

• There are lots of hugs, lots of laughter, lots of imagination...

• There is support and guidance during times of struggle and difficulty...

• And at the end of every day, there are happy, smiling faces who are most eager to embrace another day at Stuart!

In short, there’s a little bit of magic that happens within the classrooms and hallways of the Lower School. This bit of magic is enveloped in a community full of love, excitement, joy, and learning. And it is that sense of community... a feeling that compels us to Love as He Loves, study and learn, help those who need us, be a friend to all, and make wise choices...

It’s that sense of community that defines the Lower School at Stuart.

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With a hands-on focus on science, technology, engineering, and math at Stuart, our girls are not only building STEM skills – they’re discovering new interests in STEM activities, future studies, and careers. Just a few happenings to date include our youngest engineers’ recycled cardboard arcade, the Middle School team’s innovative Future City and Newtoninspired bottle rockets, and a new Environthon team in the Upper School.

Our Sparks robotics team is heading to state competition for the second year in a row – this time with a generous sponsorship from NRG Energy!

Our Futures Classroom and Node Chairs are inspiring innovative teaching and collaboration.

In addition to brightening up the room, the Nodes make it easy for teachers to have the girls work in groups, to transition between activities, and to work with one student or a group of students. The Futures Classroom is reshaping the way our girls collaborate, from Grade 2 to Grade 12. Whether it’s research, a teacher presentation, or a peer demonstration­—when students connect in this classroom, they access and share information and ideas together, equally, all at the same time.

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Of the many inspiring women who have honored Stuart with visits in recent years, Dr. Bonnie Bassler will be remembered for inspiring a generation of future scientists. Not only did she speak at length to all students from grades 5-12, but she also brought luminescent bacteria and three researchers from her Princeton University lab to work with third, fourth, and fifth graders. Her lunch with the junior class inspired this reflection from Aana Bansal, class of 2014: When I first heard about this year’s Women in Leadership speaker, Dr. Bonnie Bassler, I was astounded by her numerous honors and achievements. I pictured her as a serious, highly intellectual introvert. When the day of her visit finally came, I was surprised by how engaging and down to earth this influential woman was. She

began by speaking about her life and evolution as a scientist. Initially, Dr. Bassler aspired to be a veterinarian; however, this quickly changed when she realized the heavy amount of surgical training required in veterinary school. She proceeded to speak about the importance of ambition and perseverance.

As an aspiring engineer, I was inspired by her courage in becoming a female pioneer in a male dominated field.

Currently, Dr. Bassler’s research is about bacterial communication, also known as quorum sensing.

How such simple, single-celled organisms determine their concentration had long perplexed scientists, until Dr. Bassler discovered the mechanism responsible for this phenomenon.

Further research involving quorum sensing may lead to many beneficial applications. Researchers, including Dr. Bassler, are searching for a way to disrupt inter-bacterial communication. Drugs that successfully do this may replace traditional antibiotics and would not select for resistant strains of dangerous bacteria. Biologist agree that all living things have evolved from the first prehistoric bacteria. Therefore, if we can understand how bacteria communicate, we may be able to better understand how the cells in our own bodies communicate, which could lead to countless other medical advantages.

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From the Head of Middle School, Robert Missonis Middle School is a place of wonder, enthusiasm, and excitement as our Stuart girls go through the metamorphosis from girls into young women. Their energy, whether it is on the athletic fields representing Stuart or on the stage of Cor Unum taking to “a whole new world� in Aladdin Jr., is contagious and remarkable. A record number of Eighth Graders took part in our exchange program and visited other Sacred Heart schools around the country. Middle School is a time of exploration, and through her classes, clubs, and extra-curricular opportunities, and working alongside a talented and spirited faculty, a Stuart Middle School girl discovers who she is and who she wants to become.

She also begins to understand how she will make a positive impact on the world!

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The mission of the Arts Department at Stuart is to create Art. Experience and knowledge of the Arts is a vital part of education. The Arts are rich disciplines that include a vibrant history, an exemplary body of work to study, and compelling traditions. An education in the Arts is essential for the achievement of human, social, and economic growth. The education of our students in dance, music, drama, and

visual art is critical to their success. The arts offer tools for personal expression as well as intellectual and social development.

To that end, Stuart continues to grow its galleries and encourages visitors to experience the many mediums on display.

Stuart’s Considine Gallery is located in the lobby at the main entrance and continues

along the adjacent corridors. We offer two regional artists’ exhibits during the school year, one in the fall and the second in the winter. In the fall, we hosted “Sacred Spaces” and this winter, “Emerging Forms.” An allschool student art show fills up the entire main floor of Stuart in April.

Each exhibit has an opening reception and an Art Chat for the Stuart Community. A reception for the all-school show corresponds with the MS/ US Spring Concert, which allows those divisions to show off their art to parents and friends.

A Lower School Art Crawl is designed to allow students and teachers the opportunity to linger in front of art while slowly walking through the gallery spaces in homeroom groups.

The Hamill Gallery, located outside the art wing, features student work throughout the year.

The objectives of the Gallery program are to make art a part of everyday life and stimulate aesthetic appreciation. In addition, it is the intention of the gallery director to offer exhibits that reflect the Goals and Criteria of Stuart, while encouraging reflection, contemplation, and dialogue.

Jan Baldwin, Chair of Fine Arts Department Phyllis Wright, Middle School and Upper School Art Teacher and Gallery Director

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This 2012-2013 school year we were very fortunate to hire great new coaches, and to have a special past coach come back to the field. Missy Bruvik has returned as the head varsity Field Hockey coach, along with Gia Fruscione, a Stuart alumna who played for Princeton University. We have brought in Dana Leary as our new head Basketball coach, along with her assistant, Danielle Fraider. And we have also added a new varsity Tennis coach, Katherine Stoltenberg. These coaches join our very talented coaching staff and we are very pleased to welcome them to Stuart’s Athletic Department. Complementing our staff is the upgrade of our facilities. In addition to the refinished hardwood floors, Stuart’s two newly installed rock walls have rejuvenated our gyms.

Kim Ciarrocca, Director of Athletics

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From the Head of Upper School, Dr. Trisha Medeiros There is never a dull moment at Stuart Country Day School! We have already accomplished so much this year on the fields, in the classroom, on the stage (A Midsummer’s Night Dream and Crazy for You were spectacular!), and beyond.

where they will spend their next four years. The thought of saying goodbye is one that we don’t want to consider right now but we rest assured that they are so very well prepared to embark on this next chapter of their lives.

Freshmen kicked off the school year with the first ever orientation getaway to the Pocono Environmental Education Center where they grew together as a class and worked on their leadership skills. They are further developing themselves as leaders, most recently initiating a breakfast stand for girls on the go.

The new year brings new challenges and excitement too, including the revival of the Stuart dance. Over 175 Stuart girls and students from local schools, including Hun and Pennington, danced the night away during a fun event arranged by the Upper School Social Committee. Our clubs are more active than ever, with teams like Mock Trial, Robotics, and Forensics receiving recognition for their efforts.

Sophomores have geared up for their SHAEP (Sacred Heart Academic Exchange Program) travels in places such as Dublin, Ireland and Lima, Peru.

Juniors are proudly wearing their new school rings after basking in the glow of candlelight during a lovely ceremony. Seniors are deciding

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Getting to know these girls is such a gift. They inspire me. Stuart girls are driven to be learners, leaders, innovators, and healers. They are our future; we are in good hands.

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The Christmas season is always a special time at Stuart. New traditions blended seamlessly with the old, as Stuart students enjoyed “Cookies and Caroling,” “Snacks with Santa,” a Preschool Hanukkah celebration, and the building of a Terra Cotta Village and homemade gingerbread houses. Families joined us for the traditional Preschool and Junior Kindergarten concert, the Lower School’s Veni Emmanuel, and the Middle and Upper School celebration of Evensong.

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“Twenty years from now I can look down at my hand and be reminded A beloved rite of passage, Stuart’s Ring Ceremony is a special event at which seniors bestow the Stuart ring to the members of the junior class. Stuart’s ring is distinct from that of other Sacred Heart schools. Featuring a deer slaking its thirst, the ring calls to mind the founding mothers of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart who knew they had selected the right property after seeing a deer and fawn drinking from a stream on the future campus grounds. The ceremony prompted heartfelt reflections from the juniors who received their rings in December.

“The Stuart ring is a mini-diploma. It feels like after two and a half years of work in academics, relationships with peers and teachers, and getting to know the school, I have finally become my own part of the Stuart tradition of powerful girls in the world.” ~ Caroline Scott, ’14 “To me, the ring serves as a reminder of the strong independent women that Sacred Heart education has taught us to be.” ~ Vanessa Li, ’14 “I received my ring from both of my sisters who are alums of Stuart. That moment was priceless because it meant the world to be given a ring from two people with whom I have shared so much of my life.” ~ Amy Hallowell, ’14

that no matter where life takes me I am still a child of the Sacred Heart.“ ~ Samielle Taylor, ’14

“Every year since the seventh grade, I would watch other juniors get their rings and I would always see the bright smiles painted on their faces, and I would always count on my fingers how many years I had left to get mine.

And this year, it was finally my turn to walk down the aisle of Cor Unum and receive my own Stuart ring.” ~ Faizah Alaoui, ’14 “Receiving my ring has made me a part of an eternal sisterhood.” ~ Bianca Moreno-Paz, ’14

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Senior Lounge Renovated

by Class of 2012 Family Gifts to the Stuart Fund

Memorial Wall to be Dedicated May 25 Jennie Russo was an Italian immigrant. Shortly after she arrived in the United States her husband was killed, leaving her with two young daughters and no knowledge of the country or the language. She taught herself English while working as a seamstress in Manhattan.

She had “devout faith and raw grit that saw her through unimaginable challenges,” said John Beckelman, parent of Chelsea, Stuart Class of 2018. Ms. Russo was the grandmother of John’s wife, Christine, and great-grandmother of their daughter Chelsea. “Given that at Stuart, we use education to provide our girls a path to independence and self-empowerment, a memorial here in Jennie’s name seemed very appropriate.”

Last fall, Stuart’s Board of Trustees established a Memorial Endowment for gifts such as this that will provide income for the school in perpetuity. A plaque recognizing these contributions will be dedicated at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25, 2013, and will list the names of loved ones memorialized by gifts of $1,000 or more in aggregate. New names will be added annually and a ceremony of remembrance will commemorate each installation.

Through this memorial, the hard work of Jennie Russo and many others will continue to make a difference in our lives, and the lives of future generations of Stuart girls.

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One hundred percent of the parents of the Class of 2012 rose to the challenge to contribute to the Stuart Fund and help renovate the Senior Lounge.

“The enthusiastic response from the parents of the Class of 2012 was incredibly gratifying,” said Cheryl Lagay, who co-chairs the Stuart Fund with her husband Robert. New floor coverings, furnishings, and fixtures were chosen to create a casual, functional, and

flexible gathering space. “I have seen girls working in small groups, alone in a corner with their iPad or laptop plugged in, even dancing there,” Ms. Lagay continued. “We hope these gifts inspire the students to consider giving back to Stuart after they graduate. So much of this magnificent place—the program and the facilities—exist because community members donate at whatever level they can, as volunteers and donors, to support Stuart.

The girls are so worth it!”

The excitement is building for next year! We are blessed to be a part of the Stuart community during this special time. Preparations are well underway for 2013-2014, celebrating 50 years of Stuart. Special activities are planned throughout the year and select aspects of our history will be integrated into the students’ academic program. It is a momentous occasion to not just look back, but also to look forward as we continue to provide an innovative education for Stuart girls with 21st century skills grounded in the Sacred Heart Goals!

KICK-OFF WEEKEND

CLOSING CELEBRATIONS

September 13 & 14, 2013

May 2 & 3, 2014

Friday, September 13, 2013 10:00 AM Flag Ceremony and Liturgy

Friday, May 2, 2014 1:30–3:00 PM Student Assembly and Carnival Auction

12:00 PM Community BBQ 1:00 PM? Green & White Day Former faculty and alumnae join students and faculty in field games 6:00 PM 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration 6:00 PM Opening Remarks 6:30 PM Reception Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:00 AM Alumnae Gallery Unveiling Alumnae Brunch 12:00 PM Art50 Alumnae Art Exhibition Opening Reception 1:00 PM Athletic Hall of Fame Unveiling 1:00–4:00 PM StuartFest Family recreational event with games, face-painting, music and sports Evening Alumnae Dinners

Saturday, MAY 3, 2014 8 AM Poetry in Motion 5K Run 4:30 PM Sacred Heart Symposium 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Gala and Auction Black Tie Optional

Order your book now!

We’re “writing the book” on the first 50 years of Stuart. You won’t want to miss this very special compilation of reflections from students, faculty, parents, and others who helped to shape Stuart into what it is today.

Making History: Reflections on Fifty Years at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart will be available in fall, 2013.

A limited quantity will be available.

Pre-order your book now for $65 at www.stuartschool.org/50

Rooms Available for Kick-Off Weekend

A block of rooms has been reserved for out of town guests at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village for September 12-15, 2013.

Call toll free 888-627-7036 and mention “Stuart Country Day School Room Block” to receive the room block rate.

For more information, visit www.stuartschool.org/50

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Little Christmas

Almost 30 young alums returned to Stuart in early January to celebrate Little Christmas! Some came early to hold round table discussions with the Eighth Grade, answering their questions about the Upper School and college. The whole group of alumnae and seniors convened in the Front Hall, where the screams and squeals announced each one’s arrival!

Such a fun event!

Junior Ring Ceremony The Class of 2014 received their Stuart rings at the annual tradition of the Junior Ring Ceremony, and over 15 Stuart alumnae were in attendance to help celebrate this occasion.

While the Stuart ring was designed by Christy Love in 1965, the ceremony did not begin until the late 1970’s, when Sr. Frances de la Chapelle was Head of Upper School.

We hope you will consider returning to Stuart next year to celebrate this special event and participate in congratulating the juniors as they take one more step towards joining us in the Stuart Alumnae Association!

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COCKTAIL PARTIES THIS SPRING If you are in the area of Princeton on Friday, May 10, 2013, or in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 11, 2013, we would love for you to join fellow Stuart Alumnae for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! Please watch your email for the invitation!

STAY CONNECTED AND GET ALUMNAE eNEWS! We hope you enjoyed the update on Betty Lies! If you didn’t receive it, we don’t have your current email address. To update our records, please visit: www.stuartschool.org/alumnaeupdate

ALUMNAE SURVEY Look for the 50th Anniversary Alumnae Survey in mailboxes soon!

Alumnae Brunch

Alumnae Gallery

Come reconnect with our returning alumnae on Alumnae Day for a brunch in the Dining Room. Immediately following Alumnae Gallery unveiling.

We are seeking nominations for our Stuart Alumnae Gallery, which highlights graduates who live out the ideals set forth in the Portrait of a Stuart Graduate. There are so many Stuart Alumnae doing fabulous things and we want to share your stories in many ways, including the Alumnae Spotlights in the Alumnae eNews, stories in the Stuart News, and in the Alumnae Gallery. Alumnae Gallery unveiling is at 10 AM.

Alumnae Dinners We are coordinating alumnae dinners on the evening of Alumnae Day. Please keep this in mind when making your travel arrangements!

You’ll want to stay to celebrate the 50th and the classes ending in 3 and 8! More details to follow.

Art50: Alumnae Art Exhibition The Art50 Alumnae Art Exhibition will feature the work of Stuart alumnae and faculty. The opening reception will be held in the Considine Gallery at 12 PM on Alumnae Day. Please email Phyllis Wright, Stuart’s gallery director, at pwright@stuartschool.org if you are interested in submitting your work.

Visit www.stuartschool.org/50 to download the Call for Entry form for details. The deadline has been extended to April 15.

Athletic Hall of Fame We are thrilled to announce that we will induct the first honorees into the new Athletic Hall of Fame at Stuart on Alumnae Day! The Athletic Hall of Fame honors women in our Stuart community who have made a significant achievement in their sport and who exemplify the principles of sportsmanship and those in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. The Athetic Hall of Fame unveiling is at 1 PM. Please see detailed criteria and complete the nomination form online at: www.stuartschool.org/alumnae50

For more information on the 50th Anniversary alumnae activities, visit:

www.stuartschool.org/50 The Class of 1988 will be celebrating their 25th reunion at Alumnae Day.

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Community Building Events Stuart was a flurry of activity in the fall. We welcomed parents of new students with a lovely reception, thanked our donors of $1963+ at our Founders Dinner, and kicked off our fundraising events with Monte Carlo Magic, an elegant evening hosted in their home by Johan and Emily Firmenich. Everyone was a winner as we all bet on Stuart! A fun-filled, relaxing Trivia Night followed. We rang in the holiday season with our warm and wonderful annual Christmas Cocktail Party, welcoming alumnae, past parents, former faculty and former trustees, to a special night to connect with friends.

Our new Come to the Table Dinner Series opened with 12th Night - New Orleans Style, hosted by Ronnie and Melinda La Nasa. Guests were treated to the La Nasa’s gracious Southern hospitality and enjoyed a wonderful evening with Stuart friends. Our next dinner, Celebrate the Arts proved, “the show must go on!” Hosts Sue and Charles Plambeck and Linda and Paul Brady were not deterred by a snow storm! Guests felt the same and arrived in droves to express their support and love for Stuart.

Entertainment by Jan Baldwin, the sale of student art, and contributions from all members of the art department made it a special night to celebrate the arts!

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2012–2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Co-Chairs: Mark Johnson Suzanne Plambeck Thomas Baker John Beckelman Linda Brady Patricia Costante Patty Fagin, PhD Rene Johnson Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ Sara Burchell Kestner ’96 Joan Kirby, RSCJ Cheryl Lagay Laura Lamke Melinda La Nasa Pablo Lapuerta Kristin McConkey Lorraine McGowen Maureen O’Halloran, RSCJ Hamilton F. Potter III Cynthia Reiche Schumacker ’73 Marguerite Vera Molly Hillenbrand Vernon ’96 James P. Winder

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UPCOMING EVENTS Visiting Author, Edwidge Danticat April 4, 4:30 PM Wine & Cheese Tasting Party Saturday, April 13, 3:00 PM Children’s Auction April 15–26

Fifth Grade Musical, Dear Edwina Jr. May 2 & 3, 12:45 PM May 4, 1:00 PM Ascot in Kentucky Party Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM Poetry in Motion 5K Run Saturday, May 11, 8:00 AM

50TH ANNIVERSARY Kick-off Weekend September 13 & 14, 2013

Closing Celebrations May 2 & 3, 2014