mission ~ statement The mission of The Steward School is to

provide a high-quality college preparatory

program that encourages students of

varied talents and abilit ies to develop their

unique strengths in academics, athl etics,

and the arts, while insti lling the va lues or

responsible ci tizenship. The Steward

School seeks and celebrates the individual

ta lents or every student and is commined

to alTering its students an educational

experience in an intimate and nurturing,

yet chall enging, environment.

The Steward School will:

• Champion small classes and limit the

size of the overall student body so that

it will have the ability to identify and

develop the talents of each student.

• Provide opportunities for individual

pal1icipation to an ex tent not possible

in a larger school.

• Ensure that each student acquires the

values of honesty, integrity, and

responsible citizenship by adberence

to the Honor Code.

• Provide structure and discipl ine

adequate to give each student a moral

and ethical compass.

• Require that each ch ild develops a

sincere commitment to learn and grow.

• Attract an enthusiast ic, dedicated, and

ta lented fac ulty who rejoice in helping

cach chil d reach his or her potential.

• Ensure that the raeuity and student s are

aware of and embrace the tenets of

Steward's Mission Statemen t.

The Steward School admits srudenrs withom regard to sex, race, color, religion, and national origin to all the rights. privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to studen ts at the school.

cr+ssroads Issue No. 4 Summer 2006

:r+ssroads blished by

ihe Steward School 1600 Gayton Road ichmond. Virginia 23238 304) 740-3394

~

~ THE SrEWARD SCHOOL

1 Letter from the Headmaster

2 Spring Events

5 The End of an Era: End-of-year Senior Events

7 Graduates

9 Seniors '06 and Awards

15 Upper School

17 Middle School

Administration

Kenneth H. Seward Hoodmaster

Carolyn Brandt Assistant Hood of School

Lisa Dwelle Director a( Finance

Sarah Melvin Direaar a( DevoIopment

Scott Moncure Director o(AdmlSSIOfI

Butch Keller Hood o( Upper ScI100l

19 Lower School

21 Fine Arts

24 Athletics

27 Faculty, Staff, and Board

29 Alternate Program

31 International Student Spot light: Bashir Ahmadi

33 Philanthropy Year in Review

35 Class of '06 Next Steps

36 A Look Ahead _ . . 2006-2007

Publication Staff

Tracy Lynch Writ<r and Co-EdirDr

Sherilyn Smail Graphic Desir"'" and Co-Editor

Ariel Skelley. John Alley. Paul Busse. Cindy Grissom. Glenn New. Sherilyn Smail C.ntributinf phawfraphers

Mike Maruca Head of Middle School The editors have made every attempt to ensure the ~sit us on the web at accuracy of Information reported in this publication. r .stewardSChOOI.org Deborah Hanger Hood a(Lower School We apologize for any inadvertent errors.

)ssroads Is published three times a year by The Steward School.AlI rlchts reserted. No portion 0( this magazine may be reproduced WIthout the written pwmtssion afTn. SteWl/"d School. Acklms chan, es should be sent to Barbara rman, Detelopment Office. The SteWard School, 11600 Gayton Road. Richmond. Vlr, ini' 23238, Suggestions and comments reprding this pubiiation may be e~led to the editor. Tracy Lynch. at trncy ~@sr~chool.orr. or to SherUyn Smail. PubliatJons MaNger; The. Stcwani School, 11600 Gayton ROlt:!, Richmond, Vlrginbi 23238.

In 2007, the school

will celebrate its

own rite of passage,

entering into an

institutional

((middle age. " We

will celebrate the

thirtieth anniversary

of our. first

graduating class

and the thirty-fifth

anniversary of

the schools

founding.

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Dear Steward Community,

Graduation is a very important rite of passage for chi ldren in our school as well as in our society. Whether it is from Lower to Middle, Middle to Upper, or from Upper School to college, children and families undergo significant changes in response to the developmental challenges in each setting.

There is a rea on we often refer to graduation as commencement. It is as much of a beginning as it is an ending. Those beginnings and endings always entail some unfinished business as time pushes us on to the next stage, sometimes regardless of whether we feel that we have completed all of the necessary preparation as thoroughly as we might have wanted. This issue of Crossroads captures and preserves the celebration of much that we accomplished, individually and institutionally.

In 2007, the chool will celebrate its own rite of passage, entering into an inst itutional "middle age." We will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of our first graduating class, which consisted of three people: Caroline Davenport, Bill Moncure, and Gray Tuggle, and the thirty-fifth anniversary of the School 's founding.

With that celebration will come the unvei ling of the new Institutional Strategic Plan. Throughout this sununer and into the early fall, faculty, administration, and trustees will be working on creating action plans to support five initiatives that will guide our decision-making for the next three to five years.

Additionally, this fall we wi ll unvei l the new look of Steward, complete with a new logo and a new advertising series. More detai ls are forthcoming, but for now, mark your calendars. You won't want to miss the Parents' Association spaghetti dinner on September 6.

In addition to working on strategic initiatives, sUllUner is the time to work on strategic retreats- time to relax, reflect, and renew our energies for next year. I hope all of you are having a wonderful strategic summer and look forward to aU that lies ahead.

Ken Seward Headmaster

Left: Whitney Menges poses for the camera during Ihe Middle School Field Day.

Below: The Lower School celebrated Grandparents ' and Special Friends' Day on May 12. Activities included a performance in the Cramer Center, II Lower School lin show in the An GaUery, /inti II tour of the Lower School c1l1ssrooms.

Pictured L 10 R: Ariannll Anderson (KG) wilh her grandparents, Roy IIlId Lorll Anderson; Grandpllrents IIdmiring the creative IlIlents of our Lower Schoolers; Clayton Leep (2nd) wilh his fllther, Mllrk, lind grandfather, Frl1llk Leep.

Congratulations to Dabney

Broaddus, who was a finalist for the

2006 ALL-USA HIGH SCHOOL

MUSICIAN competition, sponsored by

The National Association for Music

Education with the support of The

Hershey Company. Three hundred

semi-finalists were chosen from

among all of the national applications.

The process was then narrowed to

the 100 final ists, including vocal, band,

and orchestral students. Dabney will

receive a certificate, medallion, and

scholarship.

Dabney had her chance to shine this

summer in Barksdale Theatre's Grease,

which ran from July 21 through Ju ly 30

at the Paul R. Cramer Center for the

Arts.

'~} oTJIe mqy think that )'Of.fl1g

people today are diseJz~a/!,ed,

flOt interested ill mrrent

el'ents, Bllt videos like Britz

and ./1 fton s shoJl' that yOlmg

people are in tout'h Il'ith sOllie

of todqy s most rei eva n I,

'holfest' issues, and thf!:)'

bring ({fresh perspeclive 10

/he 11'Q)' we consider the

I}.IOrid. /I

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The Richmond-area high-school stars of Grease (including Dabney, in the yellow sweatel)

C-SPAN Seniors Brln Hili and Afton Bartlett

received third-prize in C-SPAN's national

"StudentCam" competition, which invited

mi ddle and high school students to produce a

short documentary to explo re a current

political issue using C-SPAN footage in the film

or as research. Their video, entitled Katrina:

Lessons to be Remembered, exami ned the

government's response to Hu rricane Katrina

through a combination of still imagery, C-SPAN

footage, voiceover, and music composed by Hill.

C-SPAN ran Hi ll and Bartlett's video in its

entirety on Tuesday, May 9, fo llowed by a live

on-air interview with Hill during its

"Washington Journal" program.

According to C-SPAN's Jennifer Moire, the

contest's winning videos possessed something special that made them stand o ut from

the hundreds of entries they received. "Some may think that young people today are

disengaged, not interested in current events. But videos like Bri n and Afton's show that

young people are in touch with some of today's most relevant, 'hottest' issues, and

they bring a fresh perspect ive to the way we consider the world."

Top Left: Third graders Elise Taylor alld Maria Gergolldis: Top Right: Alina Greelllee (lOlh) and Kelldall Hllell llekells (5 Ih): Bottom Left: Noah Polillg (lsI) alld Chri.~topher Maestrello (8Ih); Bouom RighI: Cameron Scales (lllh) alld Mallhew Dunlevy (41h)

PROM This year's Junior­Senior Prom was held on May 20 at the Marquis in downtown Richmond. Students had a fantastic time dancing to the music and enjoying time to celebrate the end of the school year.

Left photo: Seniors Louisa Kelldig alld A IIstin Haas; Top Right: A lid the crowns go 10 selliors Afton Bartlett and Harper Early: BOllom RighI: Lighted calldles imprinled wilh Ihi year:S prom Iheme 1I0t ollly plVvided the ambiance, but l-vere also memenlos for all who auended.

'writeAthon Steward's first-annual Write-A-Thon was

held on Thursday,April 20.The school­

wide event involved over 500 people-­

including faculty, staff, and students.

Twenty writing stations gave students the

chance to explore a variety of genres,

such as newspaper. nonfiction, fiction ,

poetry, interview, advertising, and many

others. Students explored the impact of

writing across disciplines as well.

But perhaps the most exciting

component of the day was the

opportunity students had to work with

each other, across grades and even

schools. Lower School students traveled

to stations in groups and were paired

with groups of Upper School students

and eighth graders, who assisted,

brainstormed with, and guided Lower

School students every step of the way.

The day-long event culminated in staged

readings in the Cramer Center, where

students shared samples of their

masterpieces. The positive vibes and

creative energy rippled across the school,

and everyone is al ready eagerly awaiting

next year's Write-A-Thon.

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The End of an Era Headmaster's Holiday and Senior Dinner

On Wednesday, May 24, 2006,

Headmaster Ken Seward, along with

Steward facu lty and staff, took the

senior class on a day of whitewater

rafting down the James River,

courtesy of gUide company, Richmond

Raft. The trip began with class I and II

rapids, and after a picnic lunch on Belle

Isle, it continued on to the famous

" Downtown Section" of the James River.

This area, where the rapids change from

class II to class IV, is well known as "the

best urban whitewater" in the United

States. (Richmond is the only city in the

United States that has class IV rapids

within its city limits.) And the holiday

didn't Stop there. Seniors were

transported to Bottom's Up, in historic

Shockoe Bottom, for the fi rst-annual

Senior Dinner, hosted by the Alumni

Association.The dinner gave sen iors the

chance to share good times and

delicious food with each other, Steward

faculty and staff, alumni, and their

families. Justin Lee, Chair of the History

Department, provided the evening's

entertainment with his annual hilarious

senior prophecies.

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Baccalaureate June 4,2006 Congratulations classof2006

Ashleigh Elizabeth Albright

Grace Champlain Astrove

William Afton Bartlett

Beverley Anne Borum

langdon Taylor Christian V

Bradley Gene de Wet

Michael Ryan Delaney

Anna Harper Early

Theresa Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Andrew Alton Frank

Elizabeth Ashton Franklin

Whitney Dara Frost

Ayers Elizabeth Gilman

Sarah Fox Greenlee

Austin Howell Haas

Jocelyn Nicole Hill

Jon Brin Hill III

Karole Leman Johnson

Emi ly Marshall Jones

Daniel Mehran Kamiab Hesari

Louisa Darragh Kendig

Kathleen Elizabeth Kurilecz

M'Ussa Ariel Levitt

Adam Timothy Lonon

James Clairborne McCauley

Scidney Adonis Morris

Elizabeth Shelby Newins

Rachel Leigh Petock

Ian Barrett Roarty

Jenny Rebecca Siddall

Douglas Matthew Smith

Anne Randolph Stiles

Lorrin Elizabeth Valenzuela

Richard Wesley Wheeler

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radua"tion June 6, 2006

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1. The Class of 2006 cenler stage

2. [I was a long waitjor the Senairs before the procession into the gymnasium

3. Seniors walking to the ceremonies

4. L to R: Austin Haas, Grace Astrove, Rachel Petock, and Emily Jones

5. Bottom L to R: Elizabeth Franklin and Ayers Gilman; Top L to R: Ashley

Albright, Karole Johnson, and Lorrin Valenzuela

6. Kathleen Kurilecz

7. Headmaster Kenneth Seward addresses the crowd

8. Andrew Frank, Jocelyn Hill, and Douglas Smith

9. Blitch Keller presents the Stephen Daniel Pless Award to Richard Wheeler

10. Brad de WeI, Elizabeth Newins, and Aftoll Bartlett

11 Karole Johnson and Adam Lonon

12. L to R: Helen Dixon and her granddaughter, sophomore Belh Dixon,

present the Dixon Award to Annie Stiles

13. Seniors on their way to the graduation ceremonies

14. L to R: Bev Bonllll, Louisa Kendig, Annie Stiles, Harper Early,

M'Lissa Levitt, and Whitney Frost

J 5. Grace As/rove steps up 10 the podium to give her graduation speech

J 6. Jenny Siddall and fan Roarty

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Commencement Ceremony Awards

The James V. Buis Athletic Scholarship: Given in memory of James V. Buis, Class of 1992. to a junior or senior in good academic standing who has made a significant impact on the athletic program at The Steward School: Seldney Morris

The Brantley Blair Scott Leadership Scholarship: Given to a student or students who have demonstrated an appreciation of The Steward School Mission Statement, an involvement in extra-curricular act ivities both at school and in the community, an enthusiastic school spirit. and the ability to accept additional leadership: Whitney Frost

The Michelle Anderson-Haigler Performing Arts Scholarship: Presented to the student who most exemplifies the enthusiasm for performing and love of music that characterized Michelle Anderson-Haigler. a member of the Class of 199 1: Bev Borum

The Parents' Association Scholarship I: Awarded to a member of the senior class for whom the decision to enroll at The Steward School was key to better achieving his or her potentia l and who has shown the most growt!>-ocademic, social. and/or behavioral-since his or her arrival: M'Lissa Levitt

The Parents' Association Scholarship II: Awarded to a member of the senior class who has spent the majority of his or her school career at Steward, has demonstrated consistent diligence in the classroom, and has enhanced the Steward community in an understated, yet critical manner: Elizabeth Franklin

The President' s Award for Educational Excellence: Recognizes academic success in the classroom. Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale: Bev Borum. Andy Frank, Nicole Hili. and Doug Smith

The Academic Award: Awarded byThe Steward School Program Committee to those members of the senior class with a grade point average of 3.7S or higher in a challenging academic program: Grace Astrove. Bradley de Wet. Ryan Delaney. Sarah Greenlee. Elizabeth Newins, Jenny Siddall . and Anne Stiles

The Alumni Award: Presented annually by the Alumni Association to the senior who best exemplifies the school spirit and commitment essential to the continued success of The Steward School: Grace Astrove

The Stephen Daniel Pless Award: Given each year to the member of the senio r class who best exemplifies the spirit and perseverance demonstrated by Stephen Daniel Pless during his years at Steward before his untimely death: Richard Wheeler

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1. Anna Harper Early Steward student since 3rd grade. 1996

2. Whitney Dara Frost Steward student since 7th grade. 2000

3. Louisa Darragh Kendig Steward student since Kindergarten. 1993

4. Beverley Anne Borum Steward student since Kindergarten. 1993

5. Lorrin Elizabeth Valenzuela Steward student since 9th grade. 2002

8. Richard Wesley Wheeler Steward student since 8th grade, 2001

7. Ian Barrett Roarty Steward student since 10th grade, 2003

8. Michael Ryan Delaney Steward student since 4th grade, 1997

9. Sarah Fox Greenlee Steward student since 6th grade, 1999

10. Daniel Mehran Kamiab Hesari Steward student since 12th grade, 2005

11 . Theresa Elizabeth Fitzgerald Steward student since 8th grade. 2001

12. James Clairborne McCauley Steward student since 5th grade. 1998

The Faculty Award: Presented annually to those members of the senior class who best exemplify the qualities of character, integrity, leadership. and responsibility: Ryan DeLaney, Elizabeth Newlns, and Bev Bor um

The Dixon Award: Named for Helen Dixon, founder oIThe Steward School, who was present at the ceremony, this award is given annually to the member of the senior class who has made outstanding contributions to all phases of life at The Steward School: Anne Stiles

The Headmaster' s Awa rd: Presented each year by the Headmaster to members of the senior class who are the "unsung heroes;'

contributing to the life of the school with enthusiasm, energy, and spirit Jenny Siddall, Sarah Greenlee, and Bashir Ahmadi

Upper School 2005-2006 Awards

The Upper School Recogni tion Ceremony was held In the Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts on Friday morning, May 24. The following students were honored for their contributions and accomplishments. Names of graduating seniors are in bold.

Departmental Book Awards

English: Jenny Siddall Visual Arts: Sarah Greenlee Performing Arts: Bradley de Wet Foreign Language: Kathleen Kurllecz History: Kathleen Kurllecz Mathematics: Ryan DeLaney Science: Ryan DeLaney

Extracurricular Awards

The Spartan Spirit Scholarship: This new scholarship has been established by Steward parents Elizabeth and Michael Fraizer, to recognize an Upper School student who embodies the very best qualities of a Steward studenL The selected reCipient will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of a $6,000 tuition grant toward the recipient's Steward School tuition: Carter DeCook

The Nolde Scholarship: This scholarsh ip was established by the Nolde family, Mr. and Mrs. John Nolde and their daughter. one of Steward's most active alums. Mary Harvard (MH) Nolde '93. The Scholarship recognizes a rising junior or senior who is very involved in extracunicuJar activities and V¥tto demonstrates leadership qualities. This student embodies the spirit and enthusiasm of The Steward School: Alexandra Wiles

C-SPAN StudentCam Award: Presented by C-SPAN to the winners of their National StudentCam competition: Brln Hili and Afton Bartlett. Brin and Afton's winning video, entitled "Katrina: Lessons to be Remembered" was chosen from among hundreds of nation-wide entries as a third·prize winner.

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Interact Club: Recognizes a student for outstanding participation in and contribution to the community: Whitney Frost

Richmond Times-Dispatch Athletes of the Year: Given to a mate and a female student who exemplify athletic commitment and performance: Adam Lonon and M'llssa levitt

Service to the School Award

Outstanding Beadle Award: Given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional service to the School and its community: Mary Warden Goode

Leadership Awards

Student Council Association Awards: Recognize the commitment of classroom representatives to the student government process and activities.

Ninth Grade: David Dwyer and Christine Kasper Tenth Grade: Charlie Beebe. Beth Dixon. T im Wiles Eleventh Grade: Alex Godschalk, Michael Reazln. and Taylor Thornton Twelfth Grade: Grace Astrove and Anne Stiles

SCA Office": Secretary: Kelsey Mohring Vice President: Whitney Frost President: louisa Kendig

ABCD Award: Given each year to a member of the SCA who. as voted on by the president and the sponsors. goes above and beyond the call of duty in devotion to the Steward community: Kelsey Mohring

Upper School Honor Council: Given each year to those students he ld in the highest esteem by their peers for their integrity and honesty. They embody the standards. principles. and responsibil ities of the School: Madison Ell is.Alexander Tharp, Elicia Buchsbaum. Megan Rhodes; seniors Ryan Delaney and louisa Kendig; and president Kathryn Kasper

leade"hlp Council: Consists of both elected and appointed members. Each grade is represented by one elected member. Members of the Leadership Council are expected to be the model citizens of the Upper School. This year's leadership Council members are: louisa Kendig, Scldney Morris, Ian Roarty, Elizabeth Howard, Kathryn Kasper. Kaidin Meyer. Amy Bisge r. Elizabeth Delaney, David Dwyer. and Peter Howard

The College of William and Mary leadership Award: Presented to the one student who best exemplifies the spirit of The Steward Schoo~for inspirational leadership, outstanding scholarship. and unwavering loyalty to the Upper School and the community: Kaitlin Meyer

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13. Rachel Leigh Petock Steward student since 7th grade, 2000

14. Emily Marshall Jones Steward student since 10th grade, 2003

15. Grace Champlain Astrove Steward student since 11 th grade, 2004

16. Austin Howell Haas Steward student since 6th grade, 1999

17. Jocelyn Nicole Hill Steward student since 11 th grade, 2004

18. Elizabeth Ashton Franklin Steward student since 5th grade, 1998

19. M'Lissa Ariel Levitt Steward student since 11 th grade, 2004

20. Scidney Adonis Morris Steward student since 9th grade, 2002

21. Anne Randolph Stiles Steward student since 6th grade, 1999

The Clv l tan Honor Key Award: This citizenship award is presented to a student whose qualities of leadership, scholarship. and sportsmanship best combine in one individual the characteristics of exemplary citizenship: Seldney Morris

The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond Award: Recognizes a student (or outstanding qualities of character and values and for fostering good re lationships among different races, religions, and nationalities. This student strives to improve human re lations and intergroup understanding: Whitney Frost

Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Given to the student--nominated by facul ty and voted on by the senior dass-who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism: Bev Borum

Alternate Program Award: Given to the student or students who exhibit exemplary spirit and adventure toward the Alternate Program experience: Patrick McKeown

The American Association of Teachers of French: Recognizes students fo r outstanding achievement on the National French Contest exam: Christine Craig and Diana Keith

The American Classical League and National Junior Classical League: This certificate of merit recognizes a student's outstanding performance in the National Latin Examination: Keith Murphy

University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Selence Award: Given to the student who exhibits o utstanding academic achievement and superior intellectual promise in the field of science: Charles David Carter

University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B . Anthony Award In Humani t ies and Social Sciences: Recognizes a student who exhibits outstanding academic achievement. leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues; Kathryn Kasper

The Kodak Young Leader's Award: Given by the Eastman Kodak Company and the Univers ity of Rochester. this award recognizes outstanding achievement by a high school sophomore or junior in leadership and academics: Kelsey Mohring

2006 National Merit Scholarship Program, Letter of Commendation: Given to students who place in the top five percent of more than one million students who entered the 2006 Preliminary SATINational Merit Scholarship Q ualifying Test: Ryan DeLaney

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22. Langdon Taylor Christian Steward student since 9th 9rade, 2002

23. Douglas Matthew Smith Steward student since 9th grade, 2002

24. Andrew Alton Frank Steward student since 9th grade, 2002

25. Karole Leman Johnson Steward student since 7th grade, 2000

26. Ashleigh Elizabeth Albright Steward student since 11 th grade, 2004

27. Ayers Elizabeth Gilman Steward student since 9th grade, 2002

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Jon Brinsfield Hill Steward student since 11 th grade, 2004

Bradley Gene de Wet Steward student since 6th grade, 1999

William Afton Bartlett Steward student since 2nd grade, 1995

Kathleen Elizabeth Kurilecz Steward student since 4th grade, 1997

Elizabeth Shelby Newins Steward student since 8th grade, 2001

Jenny Rebecca Siddall Steward student since 8th grade, 2001

Adam Timothy Lonon Steward student since 10th grade, 2003

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AWARDS 06-07 Special Recognit ion Awards

K - 11 Award: Recognizes those seniors who have attended Steward since Kindergarten: Beverley Borum and Louisa Kendig

Randolph-Macon Woman's College Book Award: Presented to an outstanding female tenth-grader who possesses both leadership and academic potential. This student qualifies for a merit scholarship if she applies and is accepted to Randolph-Macon Woman's College: Alexandra Wiles

The RandOlph-Macon Book Award: Presented each year to a well­rounded junior who demonstrates strong leadership skills and academic ability: Alexander Godschalk

West Point Leadership Award: Awarded to a rising senior who demonstrates exceptional performance in the areas of academics, athletics, community service, good citizenship, and leadership: Carter DeCook

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The Universit y of Richmond Office of Admissions Book Award: Given to a junior who exhibits extraordinary academic and extracurricular leadership: Kathryn Kasper

1006 Jefferson Book Award: Given annually by the Richmond chapter of the University of Virginia Alumni Association. Recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates leadership and honor both in and out of the classroom: Tyler Harris

WRIC Best in Class: Awarded to the senior whose academic performance places him or her at the top of the graduating class: Ryan DeLaney

Junior Marshals: It is traditional at graduation for the facu lty and seniors to process and be led by two juniors. The honor of serving as junior marshal goes to the two juniors who, in the opinion of the Program Committee of department heads and division heads, best exemplify a Steward student who takes academics seriously and who contributes to the School community: Tyler H arris and Kathryn Kasper

Beverley Borum, recipient of

several awards, is one of

four seniors w ho received

The Presidential Award for Academic Excellence.

Ryan Delaney is one of seven seniors who received

an Academic Award for

the 2005-06 school year.

Ryan also received the

Faculty Award, as well as

several other honors listed

herei n.

Honor Roll Students

Congratulations to the following Upper School students, who--based upon a fi nal, year-end grade of B- or above in each class-have achieved the Honor Roll for the 2005-2006 school year:

Ninth Grade: Eric Anderson, Alexandra Cummings, Kerrl Drummond, David Dwyer, Madison Ellis, Diana Keith, Hali Kim, Catherine Lillard, Kevin Meyer, Colson Perkins, jacob Roodman, Carrie Ruffin, Lianne Sisson,j.E.B. Stuart VI, Veronica Tharp, Sarah Young

Tenth Grade: Caleb Brown, Kevin Buckler, Elizabeth Delaney, Elizabeth Dixon. Hope Frank, Elizabeth Hickman, Erik Markowitz, Kelsey Mohring, Kemis Noble. Laura Skove. Michael Sliwinski. Adam Smith. Margaret Spotts,Alexander Tharp, Timothy Wi les, Hali Yun

Eleventh Grade: Bashir Ahmadi, Dabney Broaddus, Elicia Buchsbaum, Charles Carter. lauren Christian, Shawnae Claxton. Carter DeCook, Alexander Godschalk, Tyler Harris, Elizabeth Howard, Ann Lunsford, joshua McLemore, Kaitlin Meyer, Megan Rhodes, Spencer Robinso n, Nathaniel Sistrunk III, Christopher Skove, Richard Cameron Taylor, Mary Taylor Thornton

Twelfth Grade: Grace Astrove, Ryan Delaney, Daniel Kamiab Hesari. Elizabeth Newins

Headmaster's List:

The foll owing students have been given the honor of being on the fi nal Headmaster's List by earning a year-end grade of A- or above in each of their classes for the 2005-2006 school year:

Ninth Grade: Christine Craig, Emily Hazzard, Christine Kasper, Samuel Keller III

Tenth Grade: Amy Bisger, Anna Greenlee, Ann ie jung, Esther Lin, Minh Dat DuyTran. Alexandra Wiles

Eleventh Grade: Kathryn Kasper

Twelfth Grade: Anne St iles

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Awarded to the student who best exemplifies the characteristiCS of integrity. commitment to academic achievement. high moral standards. and sensitivity to others:

samantha 81sger

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AWARDS 06-07 Middle School Ma rshals: Matthew Carrington H a ll and Katherine Kemper Farmer

Faculty Honor Roll: Sixth: Caroline Blank. John Clement, Grace Cote. Julia Finley. Samuel Forbes. Ethan Maestrello. Lisa Morgan. Lauren Saurs. and Sarah Shimer

Sevent h: Mallory Burgess. Brooke Faison. Katherine Farmer. Molly Gagon. Eleanor Jones. Elizabeth Kelley. Madeleine Phillips. Jake Rowe

Eighth: William Belt, Samantha Bisger. Taylor Booth. Markus Brenner. Charles Andrew Dale. jessica DeBell. Samuel Ell iott, Charles Forbes. Hayden Hodges. Jenny Jung. Claire Kramer. Hillary Lane. Natalie O ldfield. Kevin Strecker. Elisabeth Wheat, and Brendon Wilberger

President' s Award for Educational Excellence: Brendan Auman. Nathan Baggs. William Belt, Samantha Bisger. Taylor Booth. Chip Brierre. Allen Edwards. Samuel Elliott, Grace Henderson. Jeremey Hillner. Hayden Hodges. Ryan McKeown. W hitley Menges. Natalie Oldfield. Hayley Redmond. Mary Stuart

Highest Academic Average: Hayden Hodges

Spe lling Bee Champion: Sixth: Sarah Shimer Seventh: Kevin Pierce Eighth: Taylor Booth

Subject Excellence

Art: Sixth: Harrison Mire Seventh: Elizabeth Kelley Eighth: Jess DeBell

Computer: Sixth: Sam Forbes Seventh: Stuart Good Eighth: Ryan McKeown

1005·1006 Honor Kend rick Peters . Chloe Roll Recipients Pieters. Caroline Pinney. The following students- Courtney Pollard, Logan whose final. year-end Pryor. Nina Stinson. Khoa average was a B o r above Tran in each class-achieved the Honor Roll for the Seventh Grade: year. Congratulations! Madeleine Arthur. Mallory

Burgess. Sarah Burroughs, Sixth Grade: Lucy Matthew Chames, Peter Anderson, Kendall Dooley. Katherine Bendheim. Margaret Fanner. Molly Gagon. Carter. Harrison Stuart Good, Taylor Clement, Grace Cote. Karmolinski. Elizabeth Edward Dillon. Olivia Kelley.Amy lane. Navid Edwards, Julia Finley. Mahban. Megan McGhee. Samuel Forbes, Robin Claire McKeown. Alex Frayser. Kevin Friend. Newman. Michael Audrey Gal lagher. Thea NoffSinger. Tanner Roe. Gergoudis.Andrew Finn Smyth. Rachel Gnapp. Samantha W ilcox Henderson. Preston Huennekens. Harrison Eighth Grade: William Mire. Heth Owen. Belt, Markus Brenner,

English: S ixt h: lisa Morgan Seventh: Maya Pendleton Eighth: Samantha Bisger

Foreign Language : Seventh, Spanish: Ellie Jones Eighth, Spanish: Mary Stuart Seve nth, Latin : Kevin Pierce Eighth, La t in: Ryan McKeown Sixth, French: Lauren Saurs

H istory: S ix t h : Preston Huennekens Seventh: Molly Gagon Eighth: Taylor Booth

Mathematics: Sixth: Sarah Shimer Seventh: Phoebe Lin Eight h: William Belt

Choral Music: Sixth: Robin Frayser Seventh: Phoebe Lin Eighth: Hillary Lane

Instrument al Music: Sixth : Ethan Maestrello Seventh: Molly Gagon Eighth: Jenny Jung

Physical Educa t ion/ Health: Sixth: Harrison Mire and Nina Stinson Seventh: Navid Mahban and Mallory Burgess Eight h: Nate Price and Hillary Lane

Science: Sixth: Sarah Shimer Seventh: Marie Belt Eigh th: William Belt

Theatre: S ixth: Kendall Bendheim Seventh: Madeleine Phillips Eighth: Thomas Davis

Grade-Level Achie vement Awards: Sixth: Julia Finley Seventh: Borden Porter Eighth: Alex Aldredge

Citizensh ip Award: Sixth: Sam Forbes and Thea Gergoudis Seventh: Molly Gagon and Jake Rowe

Chip Brierre.Ashley McKeown. Usa Morgan.

Dawson.Allen Edwards. Marie Mullins, Carter Samuel Elliott. Charlie Norman, Benjamin Forbes. Whitley Menges. Olinger, Lauren Saurs, Kevin Patrick Strecker. Sarah Shimer Mary Stuart, Eleanor Towers. Taylor Wilson Sevent h Grade: Marie

Belt, Brooke Faison, 1005·1006 Matthew HaU. Eleanor H eadmaster 's List Jones. Phoebe lin. Maya Recipients Pendleton. Madeleine The following students- Philips. Kevin Pierce, Jake whose final. year-end Rowe average for the school year was an A- or above Eighth Grade: In each class-achieved Brendan Auman, the Headmaster's list for Samantha Bisger.Taylor the year. Congratulations Booth. Jessica DeBell. on this accomplishment. Grace Henderson. Jeremy

Hillner. Hayden Hodges. Sixth Grade: Margaret Jenny Jung. Ryan Beirne, Caroline Blank. McKeown. Hayley John Clement, Scottie Redmond Fralin. Megan Kelley. Sean

Congratulation ciassofl006

James Alexander Aldredge

Brendan Francis Auman

Nathan Alexander Baggs

William Wallace Belt III

Samantha Stuart Bisger

Taylor Elizabeth Booth

Markus Brenner

Roland Theodore Brierre IV

Courtney Lynne Cooper

Charles Andrew Dale

Thomas D. Davis II

Ashley Alexandra Dawson

Jessica Mary DeBell

Allen Brent Edwards

Samuel Myrick Elliott

Charles H. Forbes V

Grace Helsing Henderson

Jeremy Reid Hillner

Hayden Edward Hodges

Yu·seon Jung

Richard Wayne Kish. Jr.

Claire Michelle Kramer

Kelsey Elizabeth Kurdts

Hillary Cox Lane

Benjamin Wilton Leahy

Martha Worthington Abernathy Lewis

Christopher William Maestrello

Zachary Ehrhart Marino

Noel A. Martinez

Ryan Roberts McKeown

Penelope Whitley Menges

Cara Michelle Milby

Celeste Angele Nash

Natalie W. Oldfield

Nathan G. Price

Hayley Catherine Redmond

Taylor Elizabeth Scott

Ellen Marie Sliwinski

Kevin Patrick Strecker

Mary Pannill Stuart

Mary Taylor Tepper

Eleanor Blair Towers

Elizabeth Blades Tyson

Robert McGrath Watson

Elisabeth Parker Wheat

Brendon Leigh Wilberger

Charles Elton Williamson

Taylor Stephen Wilson

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Lower School Marshals: Phebe Ann­Scott Jenkins. James Baxter Carter, and Andrew Jacob Fore

Student Council Recognition

President: Kendall Huennekens Vice President: Phebe Jenkins Secretary: Mark Tharp Treasurer: Mallory Knighton

Fifth-Grade Representatives: Cameron O 'Connor. Grayson Shelly, and Catherine Towers

Fourth-Grade Representatives: Baxter Carter, Austin Chung. and Andrew Fore

Spelling Bee

Third Grade: Eren Graesser. Malcolm Moore, and Skylyr Phillips

Fourth Grade: Jordan Nichols. Georgean ne Pace. and Chloe Staples

Fifth Grade: Kendall Huennekens and Gray Little

Spelling Bee Winner: Morgan Penberthy

Academic Awards

Art: Kristen Tully Computer: Daniela Brenner French: Emily Robinson and David Pie rce Music: Kendall Huennekens Physical Education/ Sportsmanship: Gray Little Theatre: Eliza Jones Musical Theatre: Alex Joynes and Henry Bassett Library: Parker Leep and Stephanie Bennett

Head of Lower School Awards:

Eliza Jones Kendall Huennekens

President's Academic Excellence

Colby Bedell Stephanie Bennett Andrew Caldwell Kendall Huennekens Eliza Jones Mallory Knighton Stephanie Legg Chariotte Levering David Pierce Emily Robinson Catherine Towers Ben Zoghby

Special Awards

Citizenship: Mrs_ Blum's Class: Lauren Hughes and Mariah Montague

Mr. Coles's Class: Mallory Knighton an d Andrew Caldwell

Mrs. Fox's Class: Ana Leahy and Mark Tharp

Fifth-Grade Punctuality Recognition: Andrew Caldwell. Hannah Krudys. Kendall Huennekens. Parker Leep. Alex Joynes. and Mallory Knighton

Life-Time Punctuality, Grades K-S: Mary Leigh White

Spartan Patrol: Christopher DeConti. Chance Diffee. Michael Duley. Claudia Eck. Elizabeth Finto. Laura Furh. Braeden Glancy. Jacqueline Martel. Mason Mire. Allison Mitchell. Malcolm Moore. Patrick Neale. Walker Poling. Eli Reece. and Virginia Villani

The Lower School Award:

Presented each year to that member of the Lower School who. in the opinion of the faculty. best exemplifies extraordinary effort.

cooperation. and school spirit: Parker Leep

James Austin Baker

Henry Leland Bassett

John Davenport Beaty

Colby Lee Bedell

Lau ren Elyse Bennett

Stephanie Ryan Bennett

Daniela Brenner

Melina Anne Bricker

Taylor Archer Brill

Daniel Andrew Caldwell. Jr.

Paige Leigh DeBell

Katherine Elizabeth Fore

Eleanor Emory Goode

Elizabeth Ryan Gooding

Kendall Stewart Huennekens

Lauren Elizabeth Hughes

Eliza Taliaferro Jones

Alexandra Mercedes Joynes

Mallory Elizabeth Knighton

Hannah Christian Krudys

Ana Gabriela Leahy

Parker Franklin Leep

Stephanie Ana-Rose Legg

Chariotte Cooper Levering

Elizabeth Gray Little

Mackenzie Anne Marcia

Mariah Shelby Montague

Robert Crawford Moore

Michelle Nicole Napper

Addison Lee Nichols

Cameron Joseph O 'Connor

Jennifer Morgan Penberthy

David Taylor Pierce

Joseph Grigsby Rhodes

Emily Foster Robinson

Grayson Harris Shelly

Yvonne Marie Taylor

Mark Harrison Tharp

Catherine Young Towers

Kristen Elizabeth Tully

Mary Leigh White

Benjamin Martin Zoghby

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Of Note: Visiting artist Marilene de Orleans Casagrande from Santa

Catalina, Brazil, visited Lower, Middle, and Upper School art

Left: A close-up view of the

"Life" sculpture created by

Upper Schoolers with the

help of artist-in-residence,

Sonja Stoeckli

Right: Middle and Upper

School artis ts display their

work at the Sun Trus t Art

Gallery

Below: Vis iting artist

Marilene de Orleans

Casagrande, working with

Lower School students

classes for two days and held workshops on using natural materials and pigments

to paint. She was here in connection with the visiting exhibit "Bridging Cultures Through the Arts."

Artist-in-Residence Ann Cameron Seaton worked with the Upper and Middle School

art students for two weeks as they created their own Surface Designed Tapestry. She

instructed the students on a technique she developed herself, and the project ended up

attracting many students not enrolled in studio art. These students were welcome to

design their own tapestry during their free time.AII creations are on display in the Cramer Center Gallery this summer.

Artist-in-Residence Sonja Stoeckll worked with all Lower and Middle School art

students to create a beautiful tiled alcove in the Cramer Center. Each student created his

or her own tiled portrait, which is permanently displayed in the Cramer Center Visual ArtS

Department hallway. Sonja created the center of the magnificent piece and Midd le and Upper School students helped to create the side pieces. The project was completed June 2.

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M ay 4: "life," a six-foot sculpture created by the Upper School art students under the direction of Artist-in-Residence Sonja Stoeckli, was unveiled in its home in the Administration Building. A reception was held in honor of, and in appreciation of, Sonja and her work this semester.

May 5 - May 26: The Steward School SunTrustArt Exhibit, featuring Upper and Middle School artists. The exhibit featured approximately 400 pieces of arework, including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. A reception was held on May 25 in honor of the students.

April 3 • May 18: "Early Visions of Budding Artists." Lower School artists exhibited the wide variety of their work in the Cramer Center Gallery.

May I • 31 : " Paintings, Screen Prints and Surface-Designed Tapestries," by Ann Cameron Seaton. Taylor Hall Gallery.

May 24 • June 24: " Bridging Cultures Through the ArtS," sponsored by the Virginia Partners of the Americas and featuring art from Santa Catalina, Brazil and Vi rginia, in the Cramer Center Gallery. Receptions were held May 24. June 9, and June 24.Work from our own Robin Rickets was included.

June· August: "Steward Artists and Chuck Close." Lower, Middle. and Upper School artists exhibit their paintings based on Chuck Close's style. Taylor Hall Gallery.

July · September. "Natural Movement." Upper School artists exhibit their surface-designed tapestries in the Cramer Center Gallery.

May 6: The first-ever band field trip turned out to be a day of thrills and fun, as Instrumental Music students performed and played at Six Flags in Maryland.

May 12: Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day:A fantastic time was had by Lower Schoolers and their families at this time-honored favorite .

May 15: Spring Concert: Middle and Upper School Choral and Instrumental Music students worked together to create a memorable evening of music.

May 25: What better way to finish First Grade than by putting on a play to remember?

July 21 - 2 3 and 28 - 30: The Steward School and Barksdale Theatre IV partnered to present Grease, featuring high school students from around the Richmond community. Our own Dabney Broaddus had a role!

Weekends, August II - 27:The Steward School and Barksdale Theatre present the popular musical, Beehive. Contact Barksdale for ticket information.

November 3-5, 2006: VTA One-Act Play Festival, Greater Richmond Convention Center. Steward Upper School students will be performing a play for this festival. (The play is yet to be determined.)

November 16-19, 2006: Fall musical, featuring Lower, Middle, and Upper School students.

February 15 -17, 2007: Winter production, which will involve Middle and Upper School students.

March 29, 2007: One-Act Plays for Senior Projects

April 19-21 , 2007: Spring production, featuring Lower, Middle, and Upper School students.

Fine Arts Awards Banquets

Photography Awards

Best In Documentary Photography: Carrie Ruffin

Best In Documentary Filmmaking: Brin Hill

Best in Documentary Filmmaking: Afton Bartlett

Lifetime Achievement Award, Photography: Whitney Frost

Special Recognition, Portraiture: M'Ussa Levitt

Photographer of the Year: Douglas Smith

The Hilary Beck Award (Dedication to Photo­graphic Scholarship): Nathaniel Sistrunk

The Richard Wheeler Award (Dedication to Photographic Education): Richard Wheeler

Best in Fast-ion Photography: Amy Bisger

Art Awards Art Club Award (for twenty hours of service): Keith Murphy

The Steward School Permanent Collection: Esther Lin

Most Promising Newcomer: Middle School: Phoebe Lin; Upper School: Carlton Burke

Best Use of a Medium: Middle School: Graphite Pencil: Maddie Arthur; Acrylic on Canvas: Jessica DeBell; Colored Pencil: Liz Kelley; Upper School: Graphite Pencil: Hali Yun; Oil on Canvas: Alex Matlock; Pottery: Micah Keller; Acrylic on Canvas: Page Conway

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May 22 and 23, 2006

Most Accomplished Artist: Middle School: Kelsey Kurdts; Upper School: Esther Un

Most Innovative Artist: Middle School: Celeste Nash; Upper School: Peyton Ware

Best Use of Color: Middle School: Jessica DeBell; Upper School: Annie Jung

Perseverance to a Project: Middle School: Melissa Nunn; Upper School: Michael Sliwinski

Artistic Enthusiasm: Middle School: Taylor Scott; Upper School: Lexi Wiles

Most Improved Artist: Middle School: Bren Wilberger; Upper School: Sarah Greenlee

Most Dedicated Artist: Middle School: Kelsey Kurdts; Upper School: MinhDat Tran

Middle School

Most Accomplished Sixth­Grade General Music Instrumentalist: Ethan Maestrello

Most Accomplished Seventh-Grade General Music Instrumentalist: Sarah Burroughs

Highest Academic Average Sixth-Grade General Music: Samantha Henderson

Highest Academic Average Seventh-Grade General Music: Claire McKeown

Most Accomplished Beginning Middle School Instrumentalist: Patrick Strecker

r------------------------------------------------------------------i Fine Arts Award: For Excellence in Art, i Music, and Theatre: Dabney Broaddus ,

, ------------------------~ Most Accomplished

Middle School

Instrumentalist: Jenny Jung

Most Improved Middle School Instrumentalist: Charlie Williamson

Most Accomplished Middle School Music Club Instrumentalist: Molly Gagan

Best All-Around in Choral Music 6: Gracie Cote

MVP in Choral Music 6: Sam Forbes

Best All-Around in Choral Music 7: Ellie Jones

MVP in Choral Music 7: Mallory Burgess

Best All-Around Soprano: Samamha Bisger

Best All-Around Alto: Claire Kramer

MVP in Choral Music 8: Whitley Menges

Outstanding Achievement in Acting: Thomas Davis, Finn Smyth, and Gracie Cote

Outstanding Achievement in Theatre: Madeleine Phillips

Outstanding Achievement for Backstage Crew for Guys and Dolls: Alex Newman

Upper School Most Valuable Player for Basketball Pep Band: Caleb Brown

Most Accomplished Upper School Instrumentalist: Eva van Tolingen

Most Accomplished Upper School Multi­Instrumentalist: Patrick McKeown

Most Accomplished Upper School Instrumental Soloist: Adam Smith

Most Improved Upper School Instrumentalist: Colson Perkins

Outstanding Achievement In Acting: Bradley de Wet, Anna Greenlee, Hope Frank, and Alex Godschalk

Most Improved in Acting: Harper Early

Outstanding Dedication to Theatre: Stephen Gianfortoni and Christopher Skove

Outstanding Achievement for Four Years of Technical Theatre: Bradley de Wet and Kara Johnson

Outstanding Achievement In Technical Theatre: Camm Garrett and John Reazin

Outstanding Achievement In Backstage Work: Margaret Gupton

Outstanding Achievement for Three Years in the Scene Shop: Afton Bartlett

Outstanding Achievement In Technical Theatre: Sarah Greenlee

Most Accomplished Upper School Vocalist: Dabney Broaddus

Most Accomplished Upper School Musician: Bev Borum

Most Promising Upper School Musician: Rachel Kewer

Most Promising Upper School Vocalist: Emily Friend

Director's Choice Award, Select Ensemble: Tim Wiles

Director's Choice Award, Girls' Ensemble: Skylar Macdonald

etics The Athletics Department wrapped up another successful year. Below are some highlights of who played hard to win big .. .

Notable Moments from 2006

• The following teams competed in State Tournaments:

Boys' Soccer Boys' Basketball Girls' Lacrosse

• The followi ng students received All-State Awards:

Brin Hill & Micah Keller: Soccer Adam Lonon: Basketball Jake Waldbauer: Lacrosse Cameron Scales: Baseball

• Butch Keller won his SOOth career coaching victory in January.

• Athletic Director Janet Rice was named the Independent School Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

Mark Your

Calendars! Steward Field Hockey and Soccer I nvitatlonal: Saturday, September 9

Spartan Spirit Day (featuring Field Hockey, Soccer, and Volleyball games): Saturday, O ctober 28

The Spartan Club's Annual Spartan Golf Classic: Tuesday, October 2

See Va' There!

Graduate Adam Lonon Accepts Division I Basketball Scholarship

The following was a release on Virginia Military Institute's Athletics Website:

VMI head basketball coach Duggar Baucom announced the signing of guard Adam Lonon to attend the Institu te on a basketball scholarship.

Lonon, a 5- 1 I, 175-pound point guard who played scholastically at The Steward School in Richmond, averaged 17.3 points as a senior with 4.0 steals and 3.8 assists per game. He scored a career-high 42 points in a game last season along with I 3 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.

A first-team 2005-06 All-State selection, Lonon was also named first-team All-Virginia Commonwealth Conference and was selected MVP of the conference tournament his senior year. He also co-captained the team.

"We are very excited about Adam Lono n," said Baucom. "Adam is exactly the type of cadet­athlete we look for at VM I: a very good player, an excellent student, and a terrific young man. He has the skills to come in and play for us right away. Adam has great floor leadership and also possesses the athleticism to be a very good defender and scorer."

Lonon helped Steward to 64 wins over his three-year high school career, played on the state championship Steward School team as a sophomore, and was named MVP of the Virginia Independent Schools State Championships. He also earned Ali-Conference and All-Academic team honors as a junior.

Congratulations, Adam!

• junior jake Waldbauer earned Division II All-State for Lacrosse.

• junior Cameron Scales earned Division II 2nd Team All-State for Baseball.

• Todd Serr received Coach of the Year forVCC Cross Country.

• Gardner Mundy received Coach of the Year for VCC Boys' Tennis.

• Boys' Varsity Tennis finished 16-1, making them VCC Regular Season and Tournament Champions-and they swept all singles and doubles tournament matches.

• Girls' Varsity Tennis finished undefeated (16-0), becoming VCC Regular Season and Tou rnament Champions. They also won every tournamem match-for the second year in a row.

• Varsity Girls' Lacrosse finished the year 7th in the state after losing in the quarterfinals of the state tournament.

• At july's Potomac Valley Long Course Senior Championship swim meet, junior Tyler Harris earned Olympic qualifying times (for the 2008 OlympiCS) in 400 1M and 200 butterfly. Tyler is currendy ranked # I in the nation in his swimming classification.

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JV/V athletics awards 2005-2006

Varsity Boys' Soccer: Most

Improved:Tim Wiles; Coaches' Award:

Bradley de Wet:, Defensive MVP: Micah

Keller; Offensive MVP: Brin Hill

Varsity Girls' Cross Country: Most

Outstanding: Elizabeth Delaney; Coach's

Award: Bev Borum

Varsity Boys' Cross Country: Most

Improved: Sam Elliott; Most Outstanding:

Cameron Taylor

JV Volleyball: Most Improved: Lianne Sisson; Defensive MVP:Veronica Tharp;

Offensive MVP: Bren Wilberger; Coach's

Award: Dani Fraizer

Varsity Volleyball: Coach's Award:

Sammy George; Most Improved: M'Ussa

levitt;Team Award: Anne Stiles; Most

Valuable: Kelsey Mohring

Varsity Field Hockey: Best AII­

Around: Elizabeth Hickman

JV Boys' Basketball: Most Improved:

Mark Smiley; Hustle Award: Barrett

Deacon; Best Defender: Carlton Burke;

Most Valuable: Ryan Byrne

Varsity Boys' Basketball: Coaches'

Award: Jake Waldbauer; Most Valuable:

Adam Lonon

Varsity Girls' Basketball: Most

Improved: Jamie Adams; 110% Award:

Veronica Tharp; Most Valuable: Beth Dixon

Varsity Cheerleadlng: Most Spirited:

Dani Fraizer; Coach's Award: Keri

Drummond

Varsity Girls' Soccer: Most Improved:

Kelsey Pieters; Offensive MVP: Monica

Casper; Defensive MVP: Kaitlin Meyer;

Coaches' Award: Megan Rhodes

Varsity Boys' Lacrosse: Most

Improved: Scidney Morris; Best Offensive

Player: Camm Garrett:, Best Defensive

Player: Afton Bartlett; Most Valuable: Jake

Waldbauer

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Varsity Girls' Lacrosse: Most Improved: Chelsea Voltz; 110% Award:

Carter DeCook; Best Defense: Kelsey

Mohring

Varsity Golf: Most Improved: John

Dozier; Most Valuable: Taylor Christian

Varsity Baseball: Spartan Award: Alexander Tharp; Rookie of tlhe Year:

Corey Blount; Cy Young Award: JT Wauford; Most Valuable: Cameron Scales

Varsity Boys' Tennis: Most Improved: Kevin Meyer; I 10% Award : Michael

Schmidt; Coach's Award: Daniel Hesari;

Most Valuable: Justin Wright

Varsity Girls' Tennis: Most Improved: Haley Redmond; Coach's Award: Grace

Astrove; MostYaluable: Corbin Leitch

Athletes Who Received Five Varsity Letters:

Tim Brinn

Carter DeCook

Mary Martha Delaney

Beth Dixon

Carter Fitzgerald

Micah Keller

louisa Kendig

Kaitlin Meyer

Jack Quinn

Megan Rhodes

Riley Sistrunk

Annie Stiles

Jake Waldbauer

Mary Margaret Watson

Holly Weisiger

Athletic Department Awards

I 10% Award: Jake Waldbauer

Coaches' Award: Anne Stiles

,.,rlr-,'- nn06 .. -'1 '-)_.-\ \ (.J , .. ' '_, ! .. u Middle School Athletic Awards

Middle School Field Hockey: Most Improved: Sam Bisger; Best Offensive Player: Elizabeth Tyson: Best Defender: Taylor Scott; Coaches' Award: Grace Henderson; Most Valuable: Mary Taylor Tepper

Middle School Coed Fall Soccer: Most Improved: Mary Stuart; Outstanding Forward: Kevin Pierce; Outstanding Defender: Matt Charnes; Most Improved: Ethan Maestrello; Outstanding Defender: Harrison Clement; Outstanding Forward:Tim Marino

Middle School Volleyball: Most Improved: Corrine Cooley: I 10% Award: Kate Conway; Coach's Award:Worth Lewis; Most Valuable: Ashley Dawson

Girls' White Basketball: Most Improved: Scottie Fralin; Defensive MVP: Ryland Scott; Most Valuable: Tanner Roe

Boys' Gold Basketball: Most Improved: Navid Mahban; O utstanding Defender: Peyton Jenkins; MostValuable:Andrew Gnapp

Boys' Blue Basketball: Defensive MVP: Matt Charnes; Coach's Award: Chip Brierre; Most Valuable: Borden Porter

Boys' White Basketball: Coach's Award: Ryan Fadool; MVP Defense: Teddy Dillon; MVP Offense: Drew Noble

Cheerleadlng: Most Spirited: Chloe Pieters; Coach's Award: Ashley Dawson and Bren Wilberger

Girls' Gold Basketball: Most Improved: Samantha Henderson, Kate Farmer; Outstanding Player: Ella Valentine

G!rls' Blue Basketball: Most Improved: Mary Stuan: Coach's Award: Sarah Burroughs; I 10% Award: Taylor Booth; Most Valuable: Mary Taylor Tepper

Girls' Lacrosse: Most Improved: Brooke Faison: Best Team Spirit: Ashley Dawson; Most Valuable: Grace Henderson

Boys' Lacrosse: Most Improved: Hayden Hodges; Sportsmanship Award: Chip Brierre; Coaches' Award: Sean McKeown; Most Valuable: Zach Marino

Baseball: Most Improved: Kevin Friend; I 10% Award: Heth Owen; Most Valuable: Alex Aldridge

Girls' Spring Soccer. Most Improved: Sam Cummings; MostValuable: Sarah Shimer

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faculty, staff, and board

Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon The annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 6. Traditionally marking the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, the luncheon is also a time to reflect on the contributions and commitments of The Steward School faculty and staff. A portion of the luncheon is dedicated to recogn izing milestone anniversaries. Another is set aside to say farewell to those who are moving on, having left a lasting imprint on the Steward community.

A special thanks goes out to the Parents' Association for the delicious lunch over which much laughter- and some tears-were shared.

Retiring • • • ,---..... 1 ,.. "

I \ I \ I. Brenda Turner, us English , , , , \ I \ I , Taking Next Steps • • •

2. Karen Reece, us English

3. Matt Sadler, PE, Health, Soccer Coach

4. Kari Hatfield, LS Music

5. Sally Plotkin, MS Math

6. Milton Brussells, MS ESL and Spanish

7. Michelle Johnston, LS Counselor

8. Blair Whitley, LS Teacher (grade 2)

9. Alec Kean, Alumni Coordinator

10. Gene Sawyer, Director, Operations and Maintenance

I I. April Sawyer, Maintenance

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Five Years' Paul Busse, MS Science

Amy Hale, MS Science

Susan Latourelle, US Science

Justin Lee, US Social Studies

Andy Mudd, Theatre

Butch Keller, US Head

Roberta Wiener, Tutor

Lauren Sachs, Tutor

Ten Years' Kerry Blum, LS Teacher (grade 5)

Katherine Goodpasture, LS Teacher (grade 4)

Gene Sawyer, Director, Operations and Maintenance

Charlene Wilton, Director, Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL)

Bobby Saunders, Maintenance

Twenty Years' Rugene Paulette, Chair. Visual Arts Department

Twenty-Five Years' Catesby Jones, MS Dean of Students

Ian Coddington, US Dean of Students

Carol Butler, Tutor

A Commencement Tradition Steward tradition holds that facu lty, staff. and Board members present their children with diplomas at each year's commencement.

L~ft: Registrar Debbie Fitzgerald with her datlghte,; Teri.

Right: US Science teacher MOlY Greenlee with her dallghte,; Sarah.

Boardmembers

The Steward community

extends a sincere thank you

to the following Board

members, who have finished

their terms.

Marion Chenault

George Kasper

Sally Newcomb

Dennis Pryor

Ariel Skelley

'~'1cm'on Chenault, G(,01;~e Kasper,

Sal!)' Newcomb, Dennis Pryor, and

Ariel Skell~' devoted cOlintless hours

and resources in g1liding Stell/arc!

throllgh olle qf the most chal/en,~ing

periods in jhe School's bistory. Ife are

most fortllnate to bave bad sllcb

dedicated individuals working

on beha(f 0/ The S tell'ard School

COIJ"'"l11iry, and IIle knOll' thai we can

contin1le to counl 011 the", ;n the

pllllre. )'

-Charles L Men,ges Board Chair

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Thi spring 136 Upper School students participated in what has become a educational tradition at Steward: the Upper School Alternate Program. According to program director and Upper School teacher Jane Keller. the Alternate Program "gives students in grades 10 through 12 the opportunity to go out into the real world and test areas of future employment. pursue certain interests, or

spend time on a community service

project:'

For the week before spring break. Upper School students are employed by an o rganization of their choice. choosing either from places where students have interned in the past or by reaching out to organizations or groups of interest.

Nontrad itional educational experiences such as the Alternate Program serve as evidence of Steward's commitment to

educating the whole child. both in and out of the classroom. According to Keller. "When describing our process with people in the working world. or even with people at other schools. they are envious that our students have this time to explore an education outside of the classroom. Most students come back with fun stories of certain events. details of things they earned. and new ideas of a direction they wish to

take in the future ."

This year offered students an exciting array of opportunities. In addition to those mentioned on the next page. the follOWing stood out this year as particularly interesting:

• Senior Grace Astrove worl<ed for Origins. a division of Estee Lauder. in their

Marketing Department in New York City. According to Grace. "It was a life­changing experience. At first I was so nervous I cou ld hardly speak and was amazed at the pace of the people in the office." The most fascinating aspect, she explains. "was to actually sit in on the meetings and listen to the marketing team discuss how to take a product from creation to consumer."

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Top: Ali EIIOI1l (" th) alld Lexi Wiles (lOlh) at Dr. Bu.xler Perkinson & Associates Dental Offices

Middle : CarIeI' Fitzgerald (10th) at Danny s Florist

Bottom: Eleventh graders CJ Rosati and Coldoll Martill

"It was a life-changing experience. The most interesting aspect was to actually sit in on the meetings and listen to the marketing team discuss how to take a product from creation to consumer. "

- Grace Astrove

• Patrick McKeown, a sophomore, worked for an entrepreneur who builds violins. Patrick, who has a deep love of music, is interested in the creation of the instruments and how they each make such distinct sounds. Patrick won the Alternate Program Award for the Upper School for not only finding a project that was unique and geared toward his passions, but by writing a first-class paper about his experience .

• Michael Brady, also a sophomore, traveled to North Carolina to pursue the interest in and love for car restoration that he shares with his father. He spent time working for a company that restores old Mercedes. Car owners from all over the country bring their treasured vehicles to this shop to be

Grace As/rove (J 2/h) tra.'eled /0

New York City /0

in/ern a/the (jjP'jllilla

Division of £Slu Lauder

molded back into their original condition. Not only did he learn techniques for working on cars, but he observed the operations of a true entrepreneur and how the Internet can turn a small business into a national shop.

• Junior Jonathan Wauford also traveled to New York City, where he shadowed Colonel Mark A. Bucknam, a Military Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations. The Council, according to Jonathan, is a bipartisan group that operates as "a sort of think tank-they look at today's issues and form hypotheses on the effects of current foreign poliCY, or consider what foreign pol icy should be in the future." Among the many and interesting activi ties that kept him busy all week, Jonathan sat in on a number of meetings (ranging from Russian foreign policy to energy policy to the mushrooming Chinese economy) ; attended a lecture by Anthony Shadid, a Pulitzer-Prize winner for his work as a correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan; and witnessed a question-and-answer

session about U.S. relations with Russia, led by two former vice-presidential candidates; Jack Kemp and John Edwards. ''This experience," Jonathan explains, "was amazing to say the least-a once in a lifet ime opportunity that I never will forget."

Here are only a few of the many places--..,;panning miles, industries, and interests- that US students became a part of for their Alternate Program experience this year:

Senator George Allen

Don Anderson Accounting

Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic

Busch Gardens

CEC Entertainment

Children's Museum of Richmond

Cliff and Burt's Machine Shop

Coal Pit Learning Center

Coordinators 2, Inc.

Fingertip Marketing, Inc.

George Mason Elementary

Habitat for Humanity

Henrico County Police

King Pharmaceuticals

Maymont Park

Memory Lane Records

Michigan State University

Narnia Children's Books

W Baxter Perkinson, DDS

Richbrau

Richmond Braves

Richmond SPCA

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Theatre IV

Timmons Group

VCU News Service

Virginia General Assembly

Wachovia Securities

WRIC-TV

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There exists a young man who can travel thousands of miles across the

globe to forever alter the lives of those around him. Sound like the latest fictional superhero in an action-packed thriller? Not so. Bashlr Ahmadi is quite real, in every sense of the word. This spring, I had the opportunity to meet Bashir and talk to him about his time in the United

States.

The eleventh-grader from Afghanistan

attended Steward this year through the U.S. State Department's American Council for International Education, which gives

international students the opportunity to come to the United States fo r one year of study. The different programs around the globe have different names and parameters, Bashir explains; the Afghanistan/United States program is called YES- Youth Exchange and Studies.

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Its goall To reach out to young people in

both countries in order to open the doors of conversation and, hence, understanding.

According to Bashir, "We don't think

about our similarities. We only think about

our differences"-something Bashir, and

others participating in programs such as

these world-wide, would like to change. Only a handful of Afghani students come

[Q the United States each year through the YES program. (Zain Ghaznam attended

Steward through the same program last

year.)

~~MIND International Student Bashir Ahmadi

What makes the State Department's

initiative stand out is the responsibility

placed on its part icipants even after they

complete their year abroad. Bash ir is

reqUired, now, to go back to his home

country and implement what he learned

about the United States and its people,

culture, and-specifically-<ommunity

service .

Countries such as Afghanistan are in the

midst of massive change, and they are

looking to young people like Bashir to

initiate programs for future community

outreach from within.

Still, what would inspire a teenager to live all the way across the globe in a culture so different from his own? Driven by his innate love of politics, Bashir-in a move that seems characteristically wiser-than­his-years-knew that an experience such as this could do more for his country than for him. Afghanistan, he explains, "has faced democracy since September I I th, I knew I could use the experience of learning about government here in my future career of becoming involved in Afghanistan's politics," That doesn't mean, however, that nerves weren't a part of the package, When he first came to Steward, Bashir admits he was uncertain, "I had a lot of misconceptions about the U.S. and Americans- I didn't know how I was going to be received. I was afraid that they would be rude to me, not embrace me, my culture, my religion."

Bashir smiles a deep, sincere smile as he reflects on these initial concerns. "After three months, all my misconceptions were gone!" He expresses excited, childlike surprise---,;till, months later-at the acceptance and support he has received, but it's difficult to tell if the excitement is directed toward his past or his future: "You can really have a free life in my home country. I saw that the U.S. really can be a home for everyone." He's quiet for a moment as he reflects on something, something that I take to be opportunity.

Bashir points out that his love of politics intensified while in the United States this year, especially because of Justin Lee's Government class. "Mr. Lee's teaching really helped me to be able to go back to my country and educate them about the government, but also about the people. There are many misconceptions in my country. But now I know that the government does not equal its people." He is passionate about spreading that lesson at home, where he plans on traveling and speaking to groups about what he has learned . He wants to teach English, world studies, and government in order to open up the worldview of those in his own country. His primary goal is to reach out to Afghani women, who, Bashir explains, have had many difficulties achieving equality.

In short, he explains, he hopes to do as the YES program aims:"to establish," Bashir says, "one person at a time, a bridge between Afghan istan and America­through the school and the host community;' and, now, back at home. Lee has no doubt that Bashir will succeed. He notes that Bashir's interest in politics involves "a great deal of passion, commitment, and intelligence--all of which will propel him toward a political future ." It does seem that Bashir's hunger for political knowledge is insatiable. In fact, for this year's Alternate Program, he chose to work with the Virginia General Assembly.

Bashir wirh Headmaster Kef! Seward

Sitting with Bashir and talking with a young man half my age, I am struck at the combination of maturity, intelligence, and compassion before me . And it seems that I most certainly am not the only one. The knowledge and experience that he brought to classrooms such as Lee's made a lasting impact on his peers, who suddenly found themselves not just listening about separation of church and state but~nks to Bashir- part of a conversation about the weight of matters such as this that too often we take for granted. As Lee points OUt, such is the immeasurable gift of international students to Steward students. "Whenever Bashir spoke in class, the other students listened carefully to what he had to say because they were interested in his thoughts and inSight," Lee explains. "I am amazed how much more

knowledgeable our international students are about world affairs than the normal American teenager, and Bash ir was no exception."

Bashir has also altered the life of Steward parent Ariel Skelley and her son, Hunter Meakin, who served as Bashir's host family during his time in Richmond. I met with

Ariel and Bashir the night before Bashir was to return to Afghanistan, and the closeness between the two of them was evident immediately. Skelley spoke with the pride of a mother as she explained that this is only the beginn ing for Bashir. She praised his ability to challenge himself and others, to consider multiple points of view, and to embrace the ideas and possibilities that exist in governments other than his own.

"And I am just so proud ofThe Steward School for realizing the value of international students," she says enthUSiastically. "They bring the world into the classroom, and make issues such as world politics up close and personal for our kids, who can then really question what it all means. It truly speaks volumes for our school that we have so many international students here. It's nice to bring perspective into the Norman Rockwellian lives that we tend to immerse ourselves in ,"

According to Lee, "I believe the impact [BashirJleft on everyone at The Steward School was monumental." He made friends easily and won the respect of his teachers and the entire faculty. In fact, Headmaster Ken Seward even awarded Bashir the Headmaster's Award at this year's commencement exercises.

What's next for Bashir? He is excited to return to his home and his large family-he has three sisters and three brothers, three of whom are married and have children (buying them all gifts here, he laughs, was "like buying for a tribe!") . He will be in Afghanistan this year to, as he says, "spread the word" about what he's learned. But Bashir would love to return to the United States for a while to continue his studies in government and speCifically his favorite--politics.

From there, the proverbial sky is the limit. Those who have met this tenacious, driven teenager know that much is in store. As Lee eloquently puts it, "While we may never teach a future President of the United States, we very well may have taught the future President of Afghanistan. Bashir, thanks for the memories."

A note (rom Bashir: "I wont to thank America. Thanks Ariel and Hunter. And thank you, Steward School."

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Philanthro Year in Review 2005-06

1. Auction Ilosts, Dennis and Cindy P'yor

2. Andi and Brian Redmond

3. Board ojl}'!IStees Chair, Charlie Mellges alld

Auction Committee membel; Martha Rhodes

4. Trostee Aline Pace and husband Farrar

5. lh,stee Martill Brill and Steve Hughes

6. L-R: Jeny and Veronica WOliford, Brian alld Lisa

Thwl). Edie and Tom Ragan. Lillie and Mark

Wauford

7. Fonner Headmaster Palll Cramer and Ken Seward

8. Henry Johnsan and .lane Sternileimer

9. Dan alld Sally Caldwell

10. Trustee DOll Steeber and wife Lois

Auction This year's auction featured food and fun

that took the Steward community

"Around the World." Held on Saturday.

April 21. at the magnificent home of

Den nis and Cindy Pryor, the ambiance

truly did serve to transport attendees to

exotic locales around the globe.

The auction was a big success-

netting approximately $85,000. Thanks

to your support, the Parents' Association

will be able to provide the school with a

number of improvements. additio ns,

resources. and materials. For instance,

last year's Lower School playgrou nd

renovat ion was made possi ble because

of monies raised at the 2005 auction.

Without the generosity and support

of our sponsors, the success of the

auction would not have been possible.

A speCial thank you goes out to

everyone who contributed to the live

and silent auctions-their ongoing

support is always appreciated and is

what makes the auction possible.

Additionally, Rugene Pau lette's art

students devoted a great deal of time to

the lovely murals that decorated the

tents. And a special note of appreciation

is extended to the faculty and staff who

donated their time to make the au ction

possible.

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S r

The parents of the graduating class each

year challenge themselves and their peers

to go over and above in their support of

the School in honor of their ch ildren . The

2006 Senior Class was able to exceed its

goal of contributing at least $ 12,000 in

new contributions to the Annual Giving

Campaign. Many thanks to the following

senior families who led the 2006 Senior

Challenge: Temple Cabell and Susan

Stevens, Don and Terry DeLaney.

Brad and Maria Jones, Robert and

Karen Levitt, and Eddie and

Robbin Stiles. Thank you senior

parents for your special contributions!

The Founders Society The Founders Society Is a newly founded group of Individuals. families, and friends that make The Steward School a priority In their personal philanthropy. This group of leadership donors sets the pace for the Annual Giving Campaign, and It both continues the legacy of support that has sustained our School In the past and ensures Its viability for generations to come. Founders Society donors believe It Is their responsibility to carry forward and continue to shape the vision of those that preceded us. Members of this group are distinguished by their gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Giving Campaign.

The nnual undo Reaching New Heights

Thanks to the generous support and commitment of the entire Steward community, and the st rong leadership of Steward parent and Annual Giving Chair, Gene McKeown, t his year's Annual Fund Campaign met with resounding success, surpassing the $275,000 goall

A highlight of this year's campaign was the increase in Steward parent giving to the Annual Fund to a record 83%, up from 81 % last year. It speaks volumes that

n n ou the entire Steward

o 83% of Steward parents made a philanthropic gift to the school over and above tuition. Thank you, parents, for all the many ways you support our wonderful school.

community­alumni, parents, grandparen faculty, and staff-for their participation in helping u raise over $369,000 fo the Annul Fund

The Annual Giving Campaign supports the people and programs that make our school so special. This includes our talented teachers, small class sizes, and exceptional offerings in everything from the arts to athletics. Such gifts are necessary to provide the value-added academic programs that Steward families have come to expect.

This year's Annual Giving Campaign was very rewarding for Steward's new development staff: Sarah Melvin, Adair Roper, Barbara Werderman, and Wyndi Carnes .

"We were all encouraged by the tremendous commitment of the entire Steward community. More than thirty parent volunteers turned out for the first phonathon in the fall and helped kick off the 'Reaching New Heights' theme for this year's campaign," explains Roper.

Adds Director of Development Sarah Melvin, "The 83% parent participation is so important when we seek funding for Steward from outside the school community, like foundations and corporate donors. Foundations want to know how the parents are giving back to the school before they will invest in the school. We are so appreciative

that many dedicated Steward families have made our school their philanth ropic priority. Every gift truly maners."

F:li:a/wlh al/(I V:ke Fl'lII:l'r

New Scholarship Thanks to the generosity of Steward parents

Elizabeth and Mike Fraizer, the School was

able to award a new scholarship this year,

The Spartan Spirit Scholarship. This

award was establ is hed by the Fraizers to

recognize an Upper School student who

embodies the very best qualities of the ideal

Steward student, including:

Excellent character, strong work ethic, high

values, and a positive, enthusiastic attitude;

Involvement in extracurricular activities;

Possesion of the values of responsible

Citizenship consistent with the mission of

The Steward School:

Ability to act as a strong catalyst of spirit

thro ughout the student body;

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

This year's recipient ofThe Spartan Spirit

Scholarship was Carter DeCook, Class of

2007. Carter was awarded a scholarship

toward her Steward tuition.

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College Acceptances

Th e following are colleges

t o which graduates of The Steward School Class of 2006 were accepted. Colleges in bold represent schools at which a Steward student was accepted for the first time.

No matter the path ahead, we wish all graduates of the Class of 2006 the best of luck in the future!

Bridgewater College

Christopher Newport University

College of William and Mary

Columbia College Chicago

Connecticut College Dickinson College

Drexel University Elon University

Emory and Henry College

Ferrum College

Fordham University Franklin and Marshall

Hampden-Sydney College

High Point University

Hollins University

James Madison University

Longwood University

Louisiana St ate University Lynchburg College

Mary Baldwin College

Meredith College

Miami University of Ohio New York University Norw ich University Old Dominion University

Radford University

Randolph-Macon College

Roanoke College

Rochester Institute of Technology

Shepherd College Sweet Briar College

University of Alabama

University of California -Berkeley University of Cardiff - UK University of Delaware University of Durham - UK University of Edinburgh - UK

University of Kent - UK University of Kentucky

University of Mary Washington

University of New Castle - UK University of North Carolina -Greensboro

University of Nottingham - UK University of Rochester

University of South Carolina

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Tech

Virginia Wesleyan College

Washington College

2006 August I I - Sept. 3 Barksdale Production of Beehive: Cramer Center

28 School begins

September 4 School closed (Labor Day)

6 Spaghetti Dinner-you won't want to miss itt 14 MS and US Back-to-School Night

21 LS Back-to-School Night

29 Grade 5 Play

October 2 Spartan Golf Classic

6 and 9 School closed (fall break)

19 Junior Ring Ceremony and reception

27 - 28 Spartan Spirit Weekend

27 Great Tailgate Party

November 2 - 3 MS/US ParentlTeacher conferences

3 MS/US No school (parent/teacher conferences)

3 LS Career Day

9 Grade 4 Play

I 3 Veterans' Day assembly

I 3 MS/US Open House

I 5 LS Open House

16 - 19 Fall Musical, Cramer Center

22 - 26 School closed (Thanksgiving break)

December I MS Dance

I LS/MS/US Choral holiday tour

4 MS/US Band Concert

5 MS/US Choral Concert

18 LS Holiday Program (evening)

19 LS Holiday Program (day)

20 - January 2 School closed (winter break)

January 3 School resumes

5 - 6 Steward Invitational

I 5 Kindergarten: no school 19 Grade 3 Play

26 Kindergarten: no school

- 200 February I National Honor Society Ceremony and Reception

2 LS Jamboree (gym) 6 Senior Athlete Night 7 Kindergarten: no school 8 LS: Family Science Night

I 5 - I 7 Winter Play 19 School closed (Presidents' Day)

23 Grade 2 Play

March 2 LS Talent Night

5 - 9 LS:Theme week MS: Alternate Program US: Alternate Program

12- 16 School closed (spring break) 29 One-Act Plays 30 MS/US Talent Night

April 4 - 5 LS Oratorical Program 5 Senior Easter Egg Hunt 6 - 9 No school (Easter break)

I 3 Kindergarten Play 19 LS Field Day 19 - 21 Spring Play: Cramer Center

20 LS: No school

May 3 Ice Cream Social 7 - 18 AP Exams 10 - I I LS Grandparents' and SpeCial Friends' Day

I I Grade 8 Dinner and Dance 14 MS/US Spring Band Concert

15 MS/US Spring Choral Concert 17 JVNarsity Athletic Awards

19 Prom 21 MS Fine Arts Banquet 22 US Fine Arts Banquet 23 Headmaster's Holiday and Senior Dinner

23 MS Field Day

24 US Field Day 24 Grade I Play 25 US Recognition Awards

June I LS Graduation I MS Graduation

3 Baccalaureate 4 Class of 2007 Graduation

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On behalf of all our students, K-12, who directly benefit from your generosity, thank you for your

support of the 2005-06 Annual Fund. Gifts to The Steward School are gratefully accepted on-line 24 hours a day at:

www.stewardschoo1.org/development/give

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~ THE SrEWARD SCHOOL

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