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The Magister String Quartet, of which Violin Teacher Melanie Baker is a proud member, played a concert for third through sixth grade students at Cathedral this fall.
01 Students in P.E.A.C.O.C.K. (People’s Environmental Action Club of Cathedral Kids) sold water bottles to encourage sustainability 02 Kindergarteners enjoyed a beautiful autumn day picking apples and soaking up the sunshine 03 A trio of young alumnae pose on the porch with Ms. Nelson
First Grade Teacher Lindsay Horman [01] ran her first New York City Marathon this year, right before returning from maternity leave. She gave birth to son Owen last spring. Congratulations on both accomplishments.
05 The soccer team’s first game of the fall season 06 Kindergarteners get ready for picture day 07 The 2015 Alumni Homecoming on Nov. 23 08 Andrew Jan Hauner ’01 returns to Cathedral to shadow his former art teacher Mr. Delacey
Physical Education Coordinator and Sixth Grade Dean Jaclyn Berney has been selected to participate in the NYSAIS Emerging Leaders Institute. ELI is a two-year course of study, during which participants become members of a dynamic cohort, work alongside experienced school leaders and develop a customized program to meet their own personal goals and objectives.
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Peter Maas (Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer) has been named to serve a three-year term on the NYSAIS Business Affairs Council. He was selected this year to participate on his third NYSAIS accreditation visiting committee, serving on the Heschel School’s 10-year accreditation team. Just six months after receiving doubleknee replacement surgery, Head of School Marsha Nelson [03] hiked up Mohonk Mountain at a personal record pace, an incredible milestone. Math Specialist Yojairy Sands [04] returned from maternity leave, on November 2, 2015. Her baby boy, Aaron Emmanuel Sands, was born on July 28th. Congratulations!
In October, Director of Diversity Worokya Duncan spoke at the Black Doctoral Network Conference in Atlanta. Also, as a part of the Long Island Chapter of The Links, Inc., she has been appointed Chair for the Black Lives Matter Symposium that will take place in Nassau County in March 2016.
04 Welcome to Cathedral! Kindergarteners say hello at New Student Orientation
Veteran marathoner Mario Flores [02] (Food Service) ran the 2015 NYC Marathon and finished with the impressive time of 3:53:46.
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High School Placement Director Howard Nusbaum journeyed to Sonoma, California, this summer to attend the wedding of his son, Eric Nusbaum ’02 to Haley Clegg. The two met in college at Washington University St. Louis.
Lower School Music Teacher Kobi Mannarino has founded a folk-rock duo with her husband Al Mannarino. The two play popular hits and perform at a variety of local venues from bars and restaurants to private parties. Kobi and Al have a pure acoustic sound, which highlights their vocal harmony and crisp guitar with percussive accompaniment. For more information visit: www.kobiandal.com.
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