Artemis Fall 2013

Fall/Winter 2013

Remembering Gary David Goldberg see page 12

Artemis

The Archer Magazine

Archer Alumna Awarded Prestigious Gates Foundation Millennium Scholarship see page 9

Celebrating the Class of 2013 see page 16

Media Spotlight on Archer see page 7

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A R T E M I S THE ARCHER MAGAZINE Editor

In This Issue...

Christina McIntosh

Assistant Editors Gena Carpenter Sharifah Williams

Contributors Marcia Berman Gena Carpenter Abegail Campbell Elizabeth English Daniel In Denny Lennon Christina McIntosh Evelyn Ramirez-Schultz Mia Rille Sharifah Williams

Special Thanks Budget Printing & Copy

Design Gena Carpenter Abegail Campbell Sharifah Williams

Photography Archer Communications Office

Board of Trustees 2013-2014 Barbara Bruser, Co-Chair Justin Chang Stephanie Darrow Suzie Doran Beth Friedman Ann Gianopulos Mark Gordon Caroline Grainge Cathy Helm Michael Heslov Anne Josephson Kathy Kennedy Debbie Lehman Scott Lord Jonathan Lurie Frank Marshall Ray Michaud Catrice Monson Barbara Natterson Horowitz, Co-Chair Hillary Newman Lawrence O’Donnell John Ohanesian Karen Richards Sachs Jody Siegler Ana Serrano Ron Stone

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In the News Media Spotlight on Archer Cover Story: Archer Alumna Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

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Remembering Gary David Goldberg IDEA Lab: Engaging Girls for the Future Celebrating the Class of 2013 Archer Film Festival Scientific Exploration at Archer Student Activist Lulu Cerone ’17 Shorr Perkins Traveling Fellowship Athletics Update APA Parent Volunteer Leadership Archer’s Growing Alumnae Association Board

From the Head of School This issue of Artemis is dedicated to the great Gary David Goldberg, loving partner of Archer Co-Founder, Dr. Diana Meehan. Anyone who knew Gary liked him instantly – for his humor, his integrity, his boundless generosity, and for his passionate love of Diana and everything she believed in – especially her dream that was Archer.

When considering our theme for this year at Archer, I had Gary very much in mind. While Gary was known for his humor and lightness, there was something decidedly “gritty” about him, a quality we promote in every Archer girl. When we talk about grit at Archer, we are thinking specifically of the research of UPenn’s Dr. Angela Duckworth who has shown that grit is the new high I.Q. As it turns out, we’ve been focusing on the wrong aptitudes in school. It’s not I.Q. or test scores, or how much information we can stuff in a child’s brain that ultimately predicts high level achievement and success – particularly when it comes to leadership. Instead, it’s character, namely optimism, self-discipline, zest, and persistence. All wrapped up together, we call this combination of qualities “grit.”

At Archer, we teach students explicitly that intelligence is not a fixed attribute as we once believed. Gone are the days when we plotted children’s intelligence on a bell curve. Instead, we understand that intellectual capacity is something that is built over a lifetime and comes primarily as the result of two things: powerful learning opportunities and plenty of grit. Archer girls have an abundance of both: skillful teachers who care deeply about their students as well as the optimism, self-discipline, persistence, and zest necessary to ascend to the top of their fields - just as our dear friend Gary David Goldberg did. We hope you will enjoy reading about all that our Archer girls and teachers are doing in the world and think of Gary, without whom Archer would not be the magical place it is today.

Elizabeth English Head of School

In the News

Pictured Above: Founders’ Day & Senior Recognition Ceremony November 15, 2013

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Readers Flock to Archer Book Fair

Archer Debate Breaks Personal Record

Archer welcomed parent and student bibliophiles alike to the school’s annual Book Fair this fall. Students purchased books with their OneCard and left wish lists for their parents to see during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parents were also invited to buy books for themselves and as gifts, just in time for the holidays.

A record 17 Archer debaters competed at the Western Bay Forensics League fall tournament. Strong performances from all debaters earned Archer first place in the small-school sweepstakes competition.

Congratulations to all participants!

Environmentalist Alumna Educates Next Generation

Students Come Together to Celebrate International Day of the Girl

In October, Archer alumna Jessica Encell ’08 visited classes and taught science students about sustainability.

Ms. Encell, who currently works with the environmental non-profit 5 Gyres, talked about the detrimental effects of plastic waste on marine life worldwide to the 6th grade Earth Science and 12th grade Environmental Science classes. Both classes have been studying the unique properties of water and how plastic is one of the few materials it cannot decompose.

In early fall, Archer was proud to join millions of people across the globe in celebrating International Day of the Girl. Partnering with Girls Learn International, Archer students explored innovations in healthcare, education and opportunities for girl empowerment. To learn about the event from Archer students and faculty, watch a short video at www.myarcher.org/dayofthegirl.

Archer Community Service Fair Puts Philanthropy in Focus Students learned about philanthropic opportunities at Archer’s annual Community Service Fair. The Community Service Board and the Co-Directors of Community Service exposed students to numerous onand off-campus service activities available. A community service website was launched to provide students quick access to a variety of opportunities to give back to the local community and beyond.

Founders’ Day & Senior Recognition Ceremony On November 15, the Archer community honored the School’s founders and the Class of 2014 at the annual Founders’ Day & Senior Recognition ceremony. This tradition is a time to reflect on the past and celebrate the future for the senior class.

Eastern Star Gallery at Archer On December 5, more than 100 people attended the opening of “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” featuring the provocative work of Brad Spence. For more information about the gallery and upcoming exhibits visit www.easternstargallery.archeronline.org.

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2013 Adopt-a-Family Program Gives Back The holidays at Archer are not only a time for celebration, but also a time for giving back to those in need. Archer’s annual Adopt-a-Family program provides essential household items and holiday gifts to nine families in need. Run by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the city-wide program gives critical items to more than 400 families living on Skid Row. On delivery day, Archer students and their families spend the morning bringing these gifts to the Archer “adopted” families and sharing in the holiday spirit with the thousands of Angelenos who participate in the program.

Student Attends Archery Training Camp at the Olympic Training Center Katie Van Horn ’14 was recently invited to attend the Junior Dream Team Training Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California.

Katie is a highly accomplished archer who’s most recent accolades include 1st and 2nd place finishes in the California Women’s Indoor Junior Recurve competition and 3rd in the outdoor competition. She also ranked 14th in the National Women’s Junior Recurve outdoor competition. At home she trains 10-12 hours a week and is a certified archery coach.

An Archer Tradition: Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day In November, Middle School students had the opportunity to share their Archer experience with their grandparents and special friends during the beloved annual event. Guests were treated to performances by the orchestra and choir in the Dining Hall and had the chance to participate in a class session with their Archer girl.

Archer Students Bring Creative Flair to Halloween Archer raises the bar high on Halloween festivities and meets it every year.

This year was no exception with students, faculty and staff showing up in clever and chilling costumes, an elaborate haunted maze produced by Archer seniors and a bevy of themed activities for all to enjoy.

To read about the most up-to-date news and Archer accomplishments, be sure to visit www.archer.org/news.

Coming Up: 8th Annual Literary Conference Archer's annual Literature &… conference is a unique opportunity for students around Los Angeles to come together and share their passion for literature in an environment that is simultaneously joyful and intellectually rigorous. The conference challenges students to make connections, question preconceptions, and engage in purposeful dialogue about literature and its relevance to the larger world.

Last year, 26 students from nine Los Angeles area schools were selected from a significant pool of submissions to present their work at the 2013 conference. This February, Archer is proud to host the eighth annual conference, which is shaping up to be another great success.

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Head of School Featured on HuffPost Live

Brentwood Patch Covers Diversity Day Event The Brentwood Patch covered Archer’s fourth annual Diversity Day. Students, faculty and guest speakers covered a wide range of topics on social and cultural issues.

Archer Featured in L.A. Business Journal The Los Angeles Business Journal wrote an article on Archer’s approach to giving students the skill sets they need for future careers.

Through programs like the student store, art gallery and film festival, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business.

Philanthropic Student Interviewed on KPCC Archer student Lulu Cerone ’17 talked about philanthropy in an interview on 89.3 KPCC. Lulu and her family traveled to Africa to see first-hand the benefits of her Lemon:AID water well initiative.

Head of School Blogs for HuffPost Head of School Elizabeth English blogs on topics in education for the Huffington Post.

Her most recent article discussed, “Why So Many Schools Remain Penitentiaries of Boredom.”

Media Spotlight on Archer

Huffington Post Live invited Head of School Elizabeth English to participate in two discussions: “Every Child Left Behind” and “Why School is Boring.” Ms. English joined other educational leaders, teachers and students to talk about the value and state of the American education system.

Student Writes for Westside Today Archer alumna Bella Nalle ’13 wrote a regular column, “Teen Talk,” for Westside Today’s Brentwood News on her experience at Archer and other topics of interest to teens.

L.A. Times Features Gallery Management Class Guidance Counselor Published in NY Times The New York Times published College Guidance Counselor Heather Keddie’s article providing admissions advice to the class of 2014.

Palisadian-Post Runs Story on “Literature &...”

Conference The Palisadian-Post published Archer student Rebecca Samuelson’s ’13 article on the “Literature &...” conference where students synthesize a piece of literature with another discipline.

The Los Angeles Times featured Archer’s gallery management and design class where students run the school’s art gallery, including organizing exhibitions and hosting opening-night events.

To view more news coverage, visit www.archer.org/news.

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“Engineering for me is not just innovation and creativity, but a way for people to make an impact in communities, especially in developing countries.�

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Leading the Way: Archer Alumna Honored with Gates Millennium Scholarship “The feeling of becoming a Gates Millennium Scholar is ineffable,” said Gabriela Cach ’13. “Tears of joy came rushing down my cheeks when I found out. I was happy, and proud, and I felt recognized for acting on what I believe in. I know this opportunity will be lifechanging.”

Recent Archer graduate, Gabriela, or Gaby as she is known to most of her friends, was selected as one of the 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars for the Class of 2013. More than 54,000 students applied for the scholarship, which made it the largest and most competitive group of candidates in the program’s history.

This prestigious honor is awarded to qualified minority students who demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to community service and highlevel academic achievement. The “good-throughgraduation” scholarship is renewable from undergraduate through doctoral programs at any U.S.-accredited college or university of the recipient’s choice.

the sciences. Gaby, now a civil engineering major at Carnegie Mellon University, and other young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math or “STEM” are at the center of an issue currently under the microscope. Only 11.7% of engineers are women and women have not made any gains in employment in the STEM fields since 2000.

Writer Eileen Pollack comments on the rarity of women in science and the lack of encouragement they receive from their peers to continue on into STEM fields in her article, “Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science?”

Pollack writes that with the historically low representation of women in STEM, the lack of a support system, and statistics showing that male scientists are viewed more favorably than their female equals, many young women face challenges on the path to a career in these fields. Encouragement is a major determinant in whether she perseveres, says Pollack.

At Archer, Gaby felt encouraged from an early age in her choice of engineering as an ultimate career goal.

“Gabriela personifies the passion and resilience that is typical of an Archer girl. She set her sights on engineering school and the Gates Millennium Foundation and never for a moment let the odds deter her,” said Archer’s Head of School Elizabeth English.

“She is a quiet, yet courageous leader and I am thrilled that her hard work and tenacity has been so richly rewarded.”

“In seventh grade, I learned that engineering could potentially solve the poor living conditions I witnessed in my father’s rural village in Guatemala,” said Gaby.

“When I found out that women are underrepresented in the field, Archer helped me realize that women really can be leaders in America which reinforced my goal of becoming an engineer.”

An Ambitious Path The Gates Millennium scholarship works to increase representation of minorities in disciplines where they are underrepresented, including engineering and

Past Diversity Committee advisor Dr. Angelica Bailon and Spanish teacher Annie Santana both played important roles in emboldening Gaby to work through any challenges.

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I had reasons to doubt myself, Ms. >> “When Santana always encouraged me to do my best,” said Gaby. “I think what I most appreciate about her is that she never gave up on me. She would regularly check in with me to see how I was doing.”

In Dr. Bailon, Gaby found a mentor with whom she could discuss being the first in her family to attend college and the struggles she faced in achieving her goals.

Having moved to the U.S. from Guatemala in search of better opportunities for their children, Gaby’s parents supported their daughter’s academic and service-related goals from the outset. As the eldest of three sisters, Gaby strived to set a good example and her parents supported and recognized her leadership skills.

“In part, I owe my successes to my parents. They have encouraged me to excel in my education to become a successful role model. They have motivated me to inspire other members of the Latino community to continue their education. I want my Latino community to see that with hard work, anything is possible,” said Gaby.

With support at home and school, Gaby successfully navigated an ambitious academic life that included presenting at the school-sponsored STEM Symposium where she spoke on her Honors Research in Science project, participating in the LEAD Engineering program, and attending the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Houston. With a STEM education from Archer, Gaby says she was more than prepared to tackle engineering at Carnegie Mellon.

Finding Purpose in STEM Through her passion for community service and leadership, Gaby was able to shape a vision for her future in STEM by connecting humanitarianism with engineering.

“Engineering for me is not just innovation and creativity, but a way for people to make an impact in communities, especially in developing countries,” Gaby said.

“I love the humanitarian prospects of an engineering career, from providing clean water and building infrastructure in rural communities to designing earthquakeresistant structures. I aspire to succeed in the engineering world to fulfill my dreams of helping others and representing minority women in STEM,” she said.

Community service achievements factor into the Gates Millennium Scholars selection process and offers recipients opportunities to further develop their leadership skills. Additionally, the program provides an infrastructure of support made available to participants throughout their college careers.

With continued encouragement from family and friends, a strong foundation from an Archer education, and the benefits of a Gates Millennium Scholarship, Gaby is poised for a promising future in STEM. “My advice to girls thinking about STEM is this: try it out. Get involved with robotics. Do summer programs.

Ask questions in your science classes. There are many ways you can start exploring these exciting fields,” said Gaby.

For more information on Archer’s innovative science program please see page 22.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Gates Millennium Scholars are provided with personal and professional development through leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. This prestigious honor is awarded to qualified minority students who demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to community service and high-level academic achievement. The GMS Program, established in 1999, was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates Millennium Scholars have enrolled in more than 1,865 colleges and universities and more than 10,315 have completed a degree since the program’s inception.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Visits Archer Archer girls had a once-­in­-a-­lifetime opportunity to meet Dr. George Olah, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994. A refugee of Communist Hungary, his groundbreaking research significantly advanced the field of organic chemistry.

The Who’s Tommy a Smash Hit! In November, Upper School students presented The Who’s Tommy to sold out audiences in the Blackbox theatre. The electrifying rock musical tells the tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph through playing pinball. Stay tuned for the next theathracial event when middle schoolers take to the stage for a modern rendition of Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” on January 18 and 19, 2014.

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Remembering

Gary David Goldberg Most people know about Archer’s three dynamic female founders – Dr. Diana Meehan, Megan Callaway, and Victoria Shorr – strong women who paved the way for countless girls in Los Angeles to receive an education designed according to current research on how girls learn and thrive. However, many people would be surprised to know that there was a “secret founder” who was instrumental in making the dream of Archer a reality. This secret founder was there from the school’s inception lending support in time, influence, and much needed funding. The fight to bring Archer to Brentwood was a rough one and Gary David Goldberg, husband of Co-Founder Dr. Diana Meehan, was there every step of the way.

Starting a school takes a village and Gary played an integral role.

The campaign to move Archer from its various locations in the Pacific Palisades to the Eastern

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Star Home in Brentwood was long and hard. Intense neighborhood opposition and fundraising demands for the building posed formidable challenges. Archer has a compelling and dynamic history, one that is well documented in Dr. Diana Meehan’s book, Learning Like a Girl: Educating our Daughters in Schools of Their Own. In it, she recounts an emotional exchange between her and Gary at a pivotal point in the school’s history:

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Because we are conducting a campaign as well as classes, because we must hire experts as well as teachers, because we are fighting for the school’s very life, we are helplessly - almost hopelessly in debt.

In panic and near hysteria, I confide my fears to Gary.

I’m visiting him in New York where he’s doing a show called Spin City.

The school needs a loan to cover our costs, I tell him, but the bank won’t do it without some outside collateral. I suppose the bank questions that we’ll ever get the permit.

‘We can do it,’ he says quietly.

‘We’ll mortgage the house.’

I’m silent. Tears flow unchecked down my cheeks. I see his face, so dear to me, the expression, serious, grave.

‘We can’t let them win,’ he adds. ‘The school will change the lives of thousands of girls.’ Then he sees my face and his mouth softens, he crinkles the laugh lines around his eyes.

‘We can always go back to living in a tent. Like in the sixties. That wasn’t so bad.’

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On December 18, 1998, after years of hard work, campaigns, and hearings, Archer supporters were victorious and the city council approved the motion for the school to occupy the historic Eastern Star Home at 11725 Sunset Blvd.

In 1999 on September 13th, 221 students stepped onto the beautiful Brentwood campus. Among them was Gary and Diana’s youngest

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daughter, Cailin Goldberg-Meehan.

She graduated in 2001, which was the first graduating class of The Archer School for Girls.

More than 10 years after Cailin graduated, Gary and Diana continued to support the school

in significant ways. Diana served on the Board of Trustees for many years, attended and spoke at countless Archer events, and gave generously to the Archer Fund and other development initiatives.

Once again, Gary was her

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constant support, beside her every step of the way.

At his core, Gary was profoundly kind, fair, high-minded, passionate and above all, generous. So generous, in fact, that he once bought a pony at an Archer auction because no one else was bidding on it. A pony who now spends his days giving free rides to children near Diana’s home in Montecito. Gary had a strong ethical core and always stepped up to do the right thing. He possessed an open-heartedness that flowed freely to anyone who would accept it and many praised him as the golden rule personified.

Gary was also an immensely talented writer with a wicked

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sense of humor. In the 1980s, he wrote and produced the muchloved TV comedy “Family Ties” and is credited with discovering Michael J. Fox. In the 90s, he created “Brooklyn Bridge” and “Spin City,” both widely successful shows that showcased Gary’s masterful writing and comedic timing. In 2005, he produced and directed the feature film “Must Love Dogs,” and in 2008, he released a personal memoir titled “Sit, Ubu, Sit: How I Went from Brooklyn to Hollywood With the Same Woman, the Same Dog, and a Lot Less Hair.” Gary was the recipient of numerous awards in his career, most notably two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, six Humanitas Prizes, a Peabody, and the Producers Guild Award as Producer of the Year in 1991.

Gary died on June 22, 2013 and while he will be remembered and praised for his many accomplishments in the TV and film industry, he wanted to be

remembered simply as Diana’s husband and Shana and Cailin’s dad.

Each year, the Archer community gathers on Founders’ Day to honor our fearless founders and take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary history of the school.

This year at the ceremony, Head of School Elizabeth English spoke to the entire Archer community about Gary’s life and his many contributions to the school.

“To many, Gary was the last good man in Hollywood,” said English. “To me he was not only Archer’s angel but a dear, dear friend and cheerleader whose love for Archer and personal kindness to me I will carry throughout my Headship. I miss him immensely and will be forever grateful for his extraordinary support.”

Simply put, Archer would not exist if not for Dr. Diana Meehan, Megan Callaway, Victoria Shorr AND Gary David Goldberg. His belief in Archer’s mission, his generosity of spirit, his kindness and his spark will forever live within the walls of Archer.

ENGAGING GIRLS FOR THE FUTURE Archer’s IDEA Lab is a design space dedicated to collaboration, creativity and invention. The IDEA Lab is the physical hub of our Integrated Design and Engineering Arts program that brings engineering activities and design thinking into a wide range of classes and extracurricular activities.

In our Upper School, students collaboratively undertake projects that combine aspects of computer programming, mechanical engineering, discrete electronics, engineering management, and design thinking. Our Middle School program offers computer science in the 6th grade and introduces our 7th graders to electronic circuits. Archer also brings novel engineering problem solving and design activities to the math and physical science curriculum.

At Archer, we are committed to supporting our students’ passions and fostering the next generation of female leaders across all fields. Archer is particularly grateful to the Edward E. Ford Foundation for recognizing our engineering and design initiatives with a challenge matching grant that gets us halfway to our goal of $100,000 in new program funding for this year.

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Congratulations to The Archer School for Girls’ Class of 2013

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2013 Graduates Sheila Dianne Alexander Rachel Marisa Arditi Remington Alleyse Bennett Tess Olivia Berger Catherine Elizabeth Bergin Capucine Madelynne Berney Kayla Simone Burney Stephanie Bustillo Gabriela Elizabeth Cach Jasmine Chen Alexandria Choe Jessica Sims Cranston Jessica Alexandra Culotti Mariah Lynn Davis Rosamond Rendeiro DePaul Annmarie Dominguez Hannah May Eshaghian Tatiana Delise Evans Jordan Chandler Goodman Sophia Rose Heslov Ankhet Holmes

Alexandra Devon Jacobson Moira Frances Johnston Abrielle Jamie Josephson Katherine Lindsay Kaner Sarah Elizabeth Karasik Elle J. Keoghan Annah Jordan Krepack Gabriella Rose Lamm Hannah Grace Landsberger Jessica Hope Leader Ciena Jumai Lennon Lindsay Paulina Levesque Marian Maile Alexa Barbara Marks Chloe Nicole Mills Kaitlyn Noel Mock Katie Grace Moray Haley Evan Moritz Daniella Masako Morrison Grace Eloise Morton Isabella Larkin Nalle

Isabella Grace Neuberg Ava Jemila Ohanesian Susana Angelica Perez Nastasya Alexandra Popov Margaret Pranchenko Jaymie Elana Rubin Jessica Rodriguez Ruder Rebecca Marie Wylie Samuelson Sydney Rose Schneider Alexandra Danielle Schwartz Nahal Shakib Krystyna Marie Sikora Jenna Rachel Speiser Devon Leigh Swartz Rachel Leigh Tabb Geffen Ruth Treiman Katherine Bloom Harangody Warren Jenna Burk Wilen Emily Paige Wilen

Matriculation List American University Bard College Barnard College Bates College Boston University Brandeis University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Dartmouth College Duke University (2) Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts Indiana University Ithaca College Lafayette College Loyola University New Orleans New York University (6) Northwestern University (2) Pitzer College Pratt Institute

Princeton University Santa Monica College Syracuse University (2) Texas Christian University Tufts University Tulane University Union College University of Arizona University of British Columbia, Vancouver University of California at Berkeley (2) University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Santa Barbara University of Colorado at Boulder (2) University of Miami University of Michigan (5) University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Richmond (2) University of Southern California (3) Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College 17

On the Archer Experience...

Tatiana Evans ’13

College: Princeton University Archer Activities: Ambassador, Leadership team, Dance troupe, Debate team, and the Student Store.

“I think learning how to take risks is one of the most important things I will take away from Archer. From my first day of attending the School, I have been encouraged to be courageous and unafraid to try new things or step outside of my comfort zone. This ideology has had the greatest impact on me, and I will definitely continue to take risks.”

Rebecca Samuelson ’13

College: University of California, Los Angeles Degree Program: Economics Archer Activities: Co-Captain of Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, and Varsity Softball teams, Track and Field, Chief Operating Officer of the Archer Student Store, Secretary of the Black Student Union, Family Program, and helped coordinate the “Literature &...” conference.

“Before I started at Archer, I had the idea that everyone fit into a box with just one role and just one title: jock, nerd, theatre kid, etc. Archer has taught me to break down my preconceived notions. Archer has encouraged me to become a leader and pursue my passions in the classroom and after school.”

Abrielle Josephson ’13

College: Pratt Institute Degree Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video Archer Activities: Co-Founder of the Archer Film Festival, Co-Anchor of the school broadcasting program, and has participated in every musical and play Archer has produced during her seven years.

“The connections I have made with my teachers have taught me to interact successfully with people despite any age difference. It has been an essential trait for building connections professionally. Archer’s small community also created essential bonds with my classmates, not only in my grade but throughout Upper and Middle School.”

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Nahal Shakib ’13

College: University of Michigan Degree Program: Business Archer Activities: Peer Advisory Leader, Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook, Member of the Honor Education Council, Member of the Honor Code Steering Committee, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track and Field, member of the Family Program Board, and Archer Ambassador.

“Archer teachers expected me to challenge myself. My advice to younger students is to take risks and challenge yourself because whatever struggle you endure will ultimately be what gives you the strength to take the next risk. Stay curious; there are no stupid questions. Do what makes you happy, that’s how you find your passions. Once you find your passions, let them drive you.”

Sheila Alexander ’13

College: Columbia University Archer Activities: President of the Black Student Union, President of the Harry Potter Club, Varsity Softball, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cross Country, Diversity Committee, Photography Club, and Senior Class Representative for Student Council.

“Over the years, Archer provided me with so many leadership tools and qualities that if there is something I want to stand up for, I can. That pleases me because it makes me feel stronger as an individual knowing that I have the courage necessary to fight for what I believe in. I walked through the doors of Archer seven years ago with such joy and happiness and I’m pleased to leave feeling the exact same way.”

Jasmine Chen ’13

College: Barnard College of Columbia University Degree Programs: Political Science and a minor in Fine Arts Archer Activities: President of Study Buddies, President of the Student Store, an ASB representative, Cellist for the Upper School Orchestra, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Cross Country, and Varsity Track and Field.

“Archer has the best teachers! They challenged me every day, and encouraged me to think critically and to question the world around me.

They are passionate and dedicated to their students, and because Archer is small, there is a real intimate student-teacher relationship that is nurturing to a student’s personal growth.”

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2013 Maypole & Moving Up Day Each spring, the Archer community gathers on the last day of school to watch the 6th graders take part in a time-honored maypole dance which symbolizes the end of another successful year. Archer also celebrates the culmination of the school year with a Moving Up Day ceremony where each class is honored.

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2013 ARCHER FILM FESTIVAL Empowering Women in Film

Last May, Archer’s leadership board and film students hosted the second annual Archer Film Festival. The event at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood was nothing short of impressive as students representing over a dozen schools from all over Southern California came together to support and enjoy the work of the young filmmakers.

Two members of the class of 2013, Aby Josephson and Catherine Bergin, launched the evening with colorful red carpet interviews. The dynamic duo hosted as characters from their short film “Winfrey,” one of the films accepted into the festival. Their satirical approach to their characters as girls’ school students at the fictional “Winfrey School for Girls” added laughter to the opening reception and highlighted the festival’s female focus.

The event showcased 16 films from more than 100 submissions.

The festival was honored to welcome Vanessa Morrison, President of Fox Animation Studios, as the keynote speaker for the evening. Through an interactive Q&A session, Morrison shared thoughtful insights on the issues and benefits

of being a female executive in the film industry.

Moderated by Head of School Elizabeth English, the session provided students the opportunity to ask indepth, personal questions. Ms. Morrison’s message of hard work and determination resonated with the students in attendance.

A huge congratulations to the students who organized the highly successful event. Each year, the festival continues to grow as more budding filmmakers from across California submit their work and more Archer girls become interested in the art of filmmaking.

The 2014 film festival will launch with a series of moderated panels hosted at Archer on Thursday, May 1, and will conclude with a screening of festival finalists on Friday, May 2.

A Special Thanks To: Alex Jacobson ’13 Aby Josephson ’13 Nastya Popov ’13 Westfield Century City The Fite Family Elizabeth English Reed Farley, Festival Director Intern Sushi Lauren Antonelli Jenn Babin Rick Benfield John Chen Theresa Dahlin

Ashley Dyer Cheri Gaulke Ann Gianopulos Alexia Haidos Ryan Hutchison Daniel In Emir Isilay Janet Lyon Christina McIntosh Lillah McCarthy Tracy Poverstein Linda Rosman Maria Servello

Mindy Stone Ronel Williams Women in Film Sponsored by: The Archer School for Girls Westfield Century City

For information on this annual event, please visit www.archerfilmfestival.org.

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c fi i t n Scie ion t a r o Expl cher at Ar Engaging Future Female Scientists Through Innovative Research

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A recent New York Times story on the “Mystery of the Missing Women in Science” brought into focus the disconnect between the evidence supporting women’s standing as equals to their male counterparts in science competence and their lack of representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. With women in non-STEM occupations earning 33% less than those with STEM jobs, and with their absence from discussions and work on solutions to global issues, the question of why women are underrepresented in the field has major implications.

Archer’s STEM program engages girls in an integrated curriculum that gives them the encouragement to investigate difficult, highlevel scientific and mathematical questions, and the confidence to seek a path toward a career in those fields.

The article suggests that “quantipathy,” or girls’ ambivalence to STEM subjects, is at the heart of the issue. While problematic gender stereotypes about who fits into STEM continue to drive quantipathy and remain a hurdle to women, ambivalence is absent from Archer’s thriving STEM labs and classrooms.

“Providing students with opportunities to engage in handson, real-world projects and to connect the disciplines aligns with the ways girls learn best,” Coyne Donnel said.

With notable increases in advanced-level science and math class enrollment at Archer, Upper School Director Samantha Coyne Donnel emphasizes that the key to the school’s successful STEM program is making the subjects relational, relevant, and bigpicture.

Students benefit from researchbased pedagogy that takes gender differences into account and

responds to the way girls construct knowledge through interactive lessons. Rather than delivering knowledge, Archer’s STEM faculty guides and facilitates learning, flipping the paradigm of teachers as owners of content knowledge.

From heightening and facilitating expression and collaboration through the 1 to 1 laptop program to exposing students to physics in 9th grade with the Physics First curriculum, STEM at Archer inspires innovation by actually being innovative. As the most recent expression of the program’s original approach to learning, the IDEA Lab (see page 15) bridges creativity and technology through programmable arts.

It would not be unusual to find remote control cars racing around the classroom for an activity designed to determine the formula for velocity. Case studies and

“We provide students with opportunities to engage in hands-on, realworld projects, thus they are able to connect the ideas and concepts across disciplines.”

- Samantha Coyne Donnel, upper school director

problem-based learning replace rote memorization of steps and facts.

Students are asked to question, analyze and think outside the box.

They reach conclusions through the scientific method, collecting data and working through roadblocks, and learn alongside their teachers.

As active participants in their education, students take STEM beyond the classroom.

Archer Environmental Science students recently participated and placed as finalists in the Siemens “We Can Change the World Challenge.” Student-run organizations such as the Robotics Club and Middle School Scratch Club, where students hone their computer science skills, build communities around the subject matter.

“We’re committed to developing the determination, tenacity, and perseverance to take on difficult subjects,” said Archer Engineering and Design Coordinator Mike Carter.

“We’re here to build the next generation of female leaders and to empower them in every way we know how.”

Inspiring STEM through innovation in the classroom

STEM at Archer engages all students in a rigorous, integrated curriculum that cultivates scientific and mathematical literacy and encourages innovation.

HONORS RESEARCH AND SCIENCE Students utilize cutting-edge technology to design and implement an original scientific study with a focus on molecular biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering and present their findings at Archer’s Independent Research Symposium.

STEM SYMPOSIUM Each year, local high school students are invited to present independent or small group projects in STEM in a collaborative environment. Students showcase their projects, network with peers and celebrate innovations in STEM fields.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Archer offers a computer science class to 6th grade students and an engineering class to the 7th grade. Students are exposed to STEM in Middle School to build a strong foundation for Upper School.

SCRATCH CLUB Last year, students designed apps, interactive stories, and games while learning life-long computer science skills in this student-run organization. The club went on to lead workshops teaching local children how to program at the LA Makerspace.

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Lulu Cerone ’17 is a warrior–a Lemon:AID Warrior on a mission to provide sustainable solutions to Africa’s water crisis. She was also the philanthropist behind the Hanson Gives a Dam concert, which helped fund a rain catchment dam in Kenya that serves 3,000 people, and the creator of Philanthro-Parties, a party planning service that encourages kids to ask for gifts of charitable donations.

Recently, Lulu also became the inspiration for drumstick-wielding, unhuman-humanitarian Monster High® character, Boo-Lu Cerone.

“Working with Mattel® was a great experience, and I was honored to be part of their pro-social program,” said Lulu.

Mattel® and Lulu worked together to create the character for a campaign to engage children in social activism, a common objective running through Cerone’s varying philanthropic works.

“It’s important to engage young people in activism,” said Lulu. “Some of the best ideas come from youth.”

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As part of Mattel®’s “Ghouls Helping Ghouls” campaign, Boo-Lu delivers information about social activism to Monster High’s online fans. The site offers its visitors downloadable action plans and “philanthroparty” templates to launch their own humanitarian careers.

Affected by the devastating impact of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, then 10 year-old Lulu decided she wanted to help provide solutions to world problems. She rallied her classmates to participate in a lemonade stand war, competing to raise money that would fund clean water in Africa. Lulu’s list of philanthropic activities only grew after the success of the first Lemon:AID event.

With plans to practice philanthropy throughout her life, Lulu recently gained 501(c)(3) status on an umbrella company for her non-profit work. Lulu said she takes inspiration from American poet Mattie Stepanek, who said, “Peace is possible if we tend to and balance the basic human needs of all people.”

Shorr Perkins Grant Keeps Faculty on the Cutting Edge Each year, the Shorr Perkins Traveling Fellowship Fund for Faculty gives two full-time teachers funding to pursue summer travel that will not only benefit them personally, but also enrich their students’ experience in the classroom. The award was established in June of 2003 by Archer Co-Founder Victoria Shorr and is currently funded by three generations of her family, including her parents, Maureen and Bernard White, and her son, Sid. This past summer, the funds allowed Archer Artistic Director Reed Farley to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and science teacher Jerilyn Joel to teach young girls in India through the SanKlap Volunteers organization.

“Attending this festival really allowed me to get a pulse on what is happening in the arts internationally,” Farley said. “The productions were politically charged, original, and innovative. I hope to encourage my students to view the arts as more than entertainment but also a medium for change.”

SanKlap’s women empowerment program gives volunteers the opportunity to teach English, science, and computers as well as other skills that are vital to helping women compete in the professional arena. Joel was inspired to participate in this program because of Archer’s commitment to advancing women to high levels of leadership in all fields and disciplines.

“I believe in leading by example,” Joel said. “I know I personally get inspired to take on new challenges when I have heard about another person’s experience. I hope that my students will be inspired by my profound experiences in India and thus want to make a positive impact in their own community.”

The Shorr Perkins Fellowship has allowed teachers such as Farley and Joel to challenge and inspire Archer girls to think beyond the campus walls. Archer’s Head of School Elizabeth English put it best when she said, “A school where the teachers are learning is a school where the students are learning.”

“The original Archer mission statement--more of a dream than a proper mission--spoke of a school where the best teachers will do their best teaching. To our utter joy, and some amazement, this has come to pass. Archer is that school, and our family is honored to play our very small role in that.

My mother, Maureen White, was an English teacher in a country school in Ohio. My daughter, Fofie Perkins, was already steeped in her grandmother’s love of learning (not to mention her intolerance for linguistic barbarisms) when she came to Archer. At the school, even in those shaky early days, she was able to take flight thanks to her brilliant teachers Mr. Feldman, Ms. Myers, Mr. Everett, and Ms. Uerulli.

The list goes on, and though we no longer know most of the individuals teaching these days, we recognize the spirit of excellence and profound generosity that we hear in the classrooms whenever we find ourselves within the walls of Archer. We are thrilled to support that however we can.”

(Above) A high school theatre troupe markets their “Fringe” show on the streets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. (Right) Jerilyn Joel with other SanKlap teachers in India.

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R S E C I H ARC ATHLET The Archer Class of 2013 left a discernible mark on the athletic program, one that will long be remembered. Similar to the Olympic cycle, evaluation takes place over a four-year period.

This is much like high school where students progress from 9th grade to graduation. In both cases, one hopes to evaluate the time with pride.

Cooperation between faculty, administration, coaches and our student athletes provides Archer with much to be proud of. Looking back over the last cycle also prompts one to look ahead to the bigger challenges on the horizon.

The Archer Upper School athletics teams have collectively compiled two tournament championships, seven league championships and 17 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoff appearances over the past four years. Three teams have advanced to the CIF Playoff Quarterfinals with one team qualifying for the CIF Final Four and a swimmer qualifying for the CIF Finals. Eight athletes have been named All-CIF and six have been awarded the Delphic League Most Valuable Player. Middle School teams have won two Pacific Basin League (PBL) championships, finished second three times and third five times.

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involvement. To support growth, the athletic department has launched five new teams over the past cycle.

The greatest coach of all time, John Wooden, remains a guiding force in the program. We know Coach Wooden would nod his head in approval as Archer won the prestigious CIF Sportsmanship Award last year. The cornerstones of Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, industriousness and enthusiasm, do indeed provide the program the required support to move forward. Upper School teams now compete in the Liberty League, and welcome the challenges it will present. While league championships and playoff runs are to be celebrated, we now aim to capture the school’s first ever CIF Championship in this next cycle.

In the spirit of the Olympic movement, Archer will indeed move forward “Swifter, Higher, Stronger.”

ATHLETICS UPDATE Archer Upper School teams have begun play in the Liberty League while the Middle School teams continue to excel in the Westside-based PBL. With 11 teams in action, it is a very busy time of year.

VOLLEYBALL The volleyball program now boasts six teams, three in each of the Middle and Upper Schools. With the addition of the beach volleyball team in the spring and the beach volleyball clinics in the summer, more students participate in volleyball than any other Archer sport. Varsity has battled its way to a 12-7 overall record, 5-2 in the LL to finish in second place, and is ranked #10 in the CIF 4A division. The team took third place in the always competitive Brentwood Tournament, a school best ever finish. Archer has

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TENNIS Tennis has also expanded, adding a JV team to support the growing numbers. New coach Keith Coleman has begun the process of expanding the program, with several 9th and 10th grade athletes making contributions to the varsity team. With the team claiming victory in three of its last five matches, the group is going strong into league finals. The squad qualified for the CIF playoffs as a team for the first time in seven years.

CROSS COUNTRY The cross country program is keeping stride with the trend of more participation. The Varsity team has finished in the top three in each meet it has raced, while the Middle School team has dominated in the PBL meets, winning two meets and finishing second overall out of 20 schools.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING The two-time defending Middle School PBL champions made it three in a row with a crushing 100-point margin of victory at the PBL finals. The team not only won the championship in the 20-school PBL but was also voted the top sportsmanship award.

EQUESTRIAN Archer’s Equestrian team routinely finishes in the top five of the 75-school Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEL). Riders have begun training for the four-show season.

For a complete listing of upcoming games and scores, go to archer.org/athletics.

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Antigone Trial After reading Antigone in English last spring, and studying the early Greek judicial system, students in 6th grade put the characters on trial to decide their fate.

Students wearing chitons and wreaths assumed the role of Greek assemblymen.

They judged the main characters based on their actions in Sophocles’ tragedy and the laws of ancient Greek democracy. This is the culminating project for the history and English combined study of Ancient Greece.

Online Student Newspaper Entertainment journalist Jenna Busch visited Archer’s 21st Century Journalism class in early fall to talk about journalism best practices and give a real-world perspective on the journalism profession.

This year, the class launched the public online version of its student-written publication, The Oracle, transitioning from print. Read the latest on student life, news, and opinions at www.oracle.myarcher.org.

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Thank you to the incredible parent volunteers who helped to ensure the success of the 20122013 school year! Under the leadership of Archer Parent Association President Julia Seaman, parents volunteered their time, talents and resources for our signature event, The Archer Affair, as well as the Book Fair, Middle School Picnic, and Archer Dads skiing and surfing trips. Not only did the parents have a strong hand in community building, but also in fundraising. In total, the Archer Parent Association raised an impressive $445,600 to support Archer’s academic and enrichment programs. We appreciate you, Archer parents!

Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Archer Parent Association Officers 2012-2013 Julia Seaman, President

Faculty Staff Appreciation Luncheons

Catherine Wood, APA Vice President

Historians

New Families

Linda Rosman and Lisa Statt

Rachel Brown and Carmine Hogan Class Representatives

Hospitality

12th Grade

Linda Rosman and Emily Weitz, Volunteer Coordinators

Jill Bell and Linda Cappello

Julie Erickson

Saryl Samuelson, Treasurer

Marni Eshel and Lauren Karny

Geoffrey Evans and Debby Hopper, Archer Affair Chairs

Middle School Picnic

Lisa Kaminir, Corresponding Secretary Patricia Lombard, Recording Secretary

Julie Bardin and Milvi Laan Shop & Benefit Archer

Laura Mintzer and Robin Swartz Summer Opportunities

Jessica Laufer and Brooke Maile Admissions Liaison

APA Committees

Rachel Brown

David Brumer and Suleman Mohammed Archer Cares

11th Grade

Katrina Fuchs and Ronel Williams

Elisa Rubin, Parliamentarian Archer Dads

Linda Evans, Donna Mills, and Beth Rendeiro

Community Service

10th Grade

Jackie Bombeck, Hannah Brumer, and Jana Howard 9th Grade

Rachel Brown, Andrea Cayton, and Lynne Heslov 8th Grade

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Jessica Laufer, Jennifer Ramlo, and Tracy Scruggs

Diversity Day

7th Grade

Rachel Brown and Fariba Rouzroch

Beth Rendeiro and Susi Van Horn

Book Fair

Library

Julie Bardin, Jackie Thompson and Emily Weitz

Jana Howard and Cynde Wilen

6th Grade

Lost and Found

Mara Lenkov and Katy Strouk

Milvi Laan and Farsheed Shomloo Career Day

Linda Arzt, Cynthia Hallinan, Melisssa MerwinMalina, and Sarah Stone

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Upcoming Alumnae Events Saturday, March 15, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Alumnae Night Out (LA)

Women of Archer Luncheon

for Classes 2001 to 2009 Honoring Reunion Classes 2004 & 2009 Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Alumnae in Business Panel Thursday, May 15, 2014

Alumnae Night Out (NYC)

For more information on upcoming Alumnae Events, please contact Evelyn Ramirez-Schultz, Associate Director of Advancement, at eramirez-schultz@archer.org.

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ARCHER’S GROWING ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOARD The Archer Alumnae Association Board had an amazing first year! From hosting a Back to School Day for collegeage alumnae and an Alums Night Out to organizing a panel of alumnae entrepreneurs for Archer students to hear and learn from, it was truly a first year to remember. With its second year under way, the Board has grown by four members, now totaling 16. The Board is especially proud to introduce its newest members:

Nicole Hart ’03

Nicole is currently a Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Since graduating from Archer in 2003, Nicole attended Emerson College in Boston and graduated with a B.S. in Communication Studies and minors in Marketing and Psychology. She loves baking and has been running half marathons in Southern California since 2011.

Olivia De Segovia (De Carlo) ’04

Olivia received her degree in Anthropology and Art History from Columbia College in 2008. She began her career at the Museum of Modern Art before joining Pace Editions, Inc. in 2010. In 2013, she left the art world of New York to pursue more consumer-centric work. She and her husband relocated to Los Angeles, where she currently works for User Experience and Product Management of Disney Consumer Products.

Sofi Newmyer ’06

Rebecca Samuelson ’13

Sofi graduated from Wesleyan University in spring 2010 with a degree in American History. She spent the last three years working at TOMS as the Special Projects Coordinator for the executive office. Sofi is actively involved with Seeds of Peace and also serves on the board of Communities in Schools Los Angeles.

Rebecca graduated from Archer in June.

She is now a freshman at UCLA, majoring in Business Economics with a minor in Spanish. She also interns for Starlight Children’s Foundation and Cheviot Value Management. Becca is also the Volunteer Coordinator for First Star.

Call for Alumnae Notes!

Have some exciting news to share? Got a new job? Finish graduate school? We’d love to hear from you so that we can share your updates with fellow alumnae. Please email your news to your Class Representative or email Evelyn Ramirez-Schultz, Associate Director of Advancement, at eramirez-schultz@archer.org.

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Archer Alumnae Parents Alumnae Parent Upcoming Events Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Valentine Care Package Mailing (Classes 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010) Friday, April 25, 2014 The Archer Affair (Dinner & Auction) Join us at an Alumnae Parent Table Thursday, June 18, 2014 Women of Archer Luncheon

For more information on Archer Alumnae Parent events, please contact Marcia Berman, Director of the Archer Fund, at mberman@archer.org.

Archer is delighted to see its Alumnae Parent Program continue to flourish and thrive.

This year, we are thrilled to announce the two enthusiastic Alumnae Parent Co-Chairs Linda Evans (Tatiana ’13) and Lauren Fite (Alexandra ’11). Under Linda and Lauren’s leadership, the Alumnae Parent group will be offering wonderful opportunities for maintaining the friendships and bonds that developed while their daughters attended Archer.

This past year, Alumnae Parents enjoyed getting together to reminisce and catch up with each other. Archer’s first celebration of alumnae and their mothers, the Women of Archer Luncheon, was held last June, and marked the culmination of another successful year.

More than 100 alumnae, alumnae mothers, trustees, faculty and staff enjoyed meeting and reconnecting with each other at the event. Middle School Director Karen Pavliscak spoke about “The Adjacent Possible.” We hope to see many more alumnae and their mothers on June 18, 2014, for this year’s luncheon.

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ambitious, joyful learning If this issue of Artemis is addressed to a daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please email the correct information to: aduarte@archer.org.

Archer’s AP Studio Art Course Through studio practice, learning the application of design concepts, and informed decision making, students in Archer’s AP Studio Art course develop their own personal body of work. Students’ portfolios demonstrate their understanding of concept, composition and execution of their own personal ideas and themes.

During the course, students address all three sections of the required AP Portfolio: Breadth, Concentration, and Quality. In this class, students are pushed to challenge themselves and peers through weekly critiques, meetings with the instructor, research-based ideas, and writing about their work. They are provided with an invigorating environment where they can explore, succeed and express themselves.

To view more student portfolio work visit: myarcher.org/studioart

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by Sonia Miklaucic ’16