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Carrie the Musical: A Hit that Made History

Looking Ahead: Planning for Success

ProfilesAlumna: LeighRyan’71Faculty: Brian TregemboStudent: DavidTenorio‘13

MeetSandiaPrep’sNew Assistant Heads of School

A magazine for the Sandia Prep Community

Strategy for the Future

Spring 2013

In this Issue532

532 refers to the school’s physical address - and the sense of place felt by all who come here. The 532 staff welcomes you to our school magazine, published twice yearly for alumni, parents, students, friends and the entire Sandia Prep community. We hope you enjoy the magazine.

Our Mission: The joy of learning and living is at the center of all we do. Sandia Preparatory School provides remarkable opportunities for intellectual and personal growth within a challenging and balanced program. As an extension of our families, Sandia Prep’s diverse community inspires students to find their academic focus, talents and creativity.

Our Vision: At Sandia Prep, we will inspire our students to discover their purposes in the world by: • Developing essential skills and intellectual potential

through challenging academics;• Cultivating a socially responsible environment of

innovation and creativity; and• Engaging as a vibrant community for the betterment

of society.

Technology is just one of the ways SPS

is looking to the future.

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Strategy for the FutureThe Sandia Prep Strategic Plan was developed during the past two years by the Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) of the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Head of School and other members of the School’s Leadership Team. The plan incorporates feedback from the full Board, faculty and staff, parents, students and alumni. Focused on people and programs, it charts our institutional course for the next 3 to 5 years.

On the cover: Learning Mandarin on the iPad: Initiatives based on the strategic plan include the use of technology in the classroom, which is already underway, as well as offering new courses, such as Mandarin.

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Alumna Profile: Leigh Ryan ‘71

Faculty Profile: Brian Tregembo

Student Profile: David Tenorio ‘13

Carrie The Musical was staged by the SPS Upper School Theater Department this year - the first-ever sanctioned nonprofessional production in the world.

We’re Listening

Letter from the Head of School

Alumni News

Alumni Notes

From the Archive

Prep News

Smart Giving

Sundevil Sports

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ADMINISTRATIONB. Steven Albert n Head of SchoolJoyce Whelchel n Assistant Head of School for Student LifeJulie Cook n Director of DevelopmentJenny Crysler n Chief Financial OfficerLaura Fitzpatrick n Interim Director of AdmissionCarla Tidwell n Director of StudiesCeleste Walther, APR n Director of Marketing

Managing Editor – Celeste WaltherDesigner/Editor – Melissa Jo StroudContributors – B. Steven Albert Julie Cabrera Roxanna Caird Julie Cook Melissa Besante Dineen ’97 Ashley Dzogola Kristyn Fox Pete MacFarlane Sandia Preparatory School532 Osuna Rd NE n Albuquerque, NM 87113505.338.3000 phone n 505.338.3099 faxsandiaprep.org n info@sandiaprep.org

This issue of 532 is printed on paper containing 55% recycled/30% post-consumer content.

Once you have enjoyed this issue, please recycle.

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Name Badges SPS received feedback that alumni and parent volunteers were not fans of the “Visitor” nametags that they were asked to wear when visiting campus. Keeping safety a priority, we worked with our security officers to make personalized badges for these regular visitors. The badges have been a hit and Sandia Prep’s Welcome Center now has a stash for alumni, parent volunteers and community visitors.

“Glad to know you guys are taking extra precautions. Prep was like a home to me. Always felt safe. Thanks for making it stay that way.”- Classy (Wagner) Acosta ’98

On Joyce Whelchel being named as our new Assistant Head of School

for Student LifeWOOO HOO! What a lovely choice. Ms. Whelchel, you breathe the life of Sandia Prep and are a support to students old and new! Congrats!

- Jess Crotta ’05

Congrats Ms. Whelchel! You are such an influential part of the school administration. I couldn’t thank you enough for all you did for me my freshmen year.... No one deserves this position more then you. Congratulations:) this is great news

- Sammy Navarro ’10

What was your favorite Activity? African drumming with Paul Ryder! - Amy Mann ’05

Dissecting PrepIn addition to dissecting fetal pigs in Chuck Buxbaum’s class, Bailey Kelsey and I also ravaged some squids! I wonder what happened to our squid ink drawings? What an awesome experience! I even remember getting to dissect some of the boys’ fetal pigs because they were too queasy. Ha!

- Anna (Hampton) McNamer ’06

SummerPrep I look forward to teaching SummerPrep’s youngest campers each year. I love saying

“Yes!” when children ask to paint, build, or relax with a book, and I love seeing them laugh and play as they learn together.

- Melissa Bentley ’79

When I first arrived at Sandia Prep, one of the most frequent questions I was asked pertained to my vision for the School. I replied that I sought a “shared vision” that reflected the aspirations of each constituency of our school community. I’m delighted to be able to share, finally, the vision for Sandia Prep in the form of our new Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Plan traces its roots to a Board retreat in the Spring of 2010, but it gained momentum in the hands of the Board’s Long-Range Planning Committee in 2011-12. The Committee established seven sub-committees to examine different aspects of the School: academics, admission, community relations, finances, health and wellness, environmental sustainability and facilities. The sub-committees met with a broad range of faculty and staff members, students, parents and alumni to develop recommendations. The Committee then worked with the full Board to frame the Strategic Plan around four broad goals: enhance academic excellence, ensure a remarkable learning environment, position Sandia Prep as a premier college preparatory school, and promote stewardship. In the detailed Plan, each goal has a set of strategies, specific action steps and corresponding timelines.

The Strategic Plan was approved by the Board last fall, and we unveiled a summary of it to faculty, staff and current parents in late January. The article on page 17 not only lists our strategies, but it highlights some of our new and ongoing initiatives that reflect the way in which the Plan is already impacting daily life at school. Unlike recent campus plans, this one focuses on people and programs, rather than facilities. While we are fortunate that the School’s facilities fully support our programs, it’s also true that the debt incurred to construct the Field House and the McCall Performing Arts Center places constraints on our ability to undertake major building projects in the near future.

As we look to the future of the school, so, too, do we say goodbye to two individuals who have done much to shape Sandia Prep. After more than 30 years as a faculty member, English teacher, advisor, yearbook sponsor, Grade Coordinator, Associate Director of Admission and Director of Studies, Carla Tidwell will retire this May. And, after nearly 20 years of caring for our buildings and grounds, Henry “Hank” Evans, will also retire.

Enjoy this issue of 532! I hope to see you on campus soon.

Warmest regards,

B. Steve Albert, Head of School

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Carla TidwellCarla Tidwell will retire at the end of this school year after 31 remarkable years at Sandia Prep and a teaching career that spans nearly four decades. She joined the SPS faculty in 1982, teaching English, history, journalism and photography. She also served as the yearbook advisor for The Sandglass for 17 years.

Before coming to Sandia Prep, Tidwell taught at schools in Missouri and in the Philippines. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education at Southwest Missouri State and also holds a Master of Arts in reading from Lincoln University.

During her tenure, Tidwell has served in numerous roles: as Journalism Chair, 9th/10th Grade Coordinator, and since 2000, as Director of Studies. In the latter role, she has been responsible for recruiting and nurturing Sandia Prep’s outstanding faculty while overseeing the School’s curriculum. In 2003, she added the role of Associate Director of Admission to her duties as Director of Studies.

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LA Meet & Greet Ava Jamshidi ’96, “Great to see how well things are going at Prep!”

NewsThank a Teacher –Grads Showing Gratitude

To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day and to honor the dozens of faculty and staff, past and present, who have forever changed the lives of Sandia Prep students, the Sandia Prep Alumni Association is putting together a wall of thanks with personal notes from alumni to faculty members.

The “Grads Showing Gratitude” cards are just $5 a piece and can be purchased online in less than three minutes.

How YOU can personalize a card• Visit www.sandiaprep.org/giving to purchase a thank you card – see examples – and include your personalized message.• There is no limit to the number of cards you can purchase, but each message is limited to 140 characters. • Once the cards are submitted and paid for, Sandia Prep’s Alumni Affairs Office will print your message and add them to a collection in the Russell Student Center.

Wall InstallmentThe “Grads Showing Gratitude” cards are on sale now. The first installment of cards will be posted on National Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 and will remain up through our 2013 Alumni Weekend. Additional cards will be posted through July 2013. Following the thank you card installation, your personal notes will be distributed to Sandia Prep’s faculty members, past and present.

Questions? Contact your Alumni Affairs Office at 505.338.3021 or email alumni@sandiaprep.org.

Philadelphia Meet & GreetKyle Sears ’07, “It was great to meet Steve (Albert) - Prep is in great hands. The night was a great chance to reflect on the unique experiences and opportunities Prep offers, ones that I’m very thankful for having.”

Event Recaps

We Want to Hear from YOU!

Email: alumni@sandiaprep.org

Mailing Address: 532 Osuna Road NE, 87113

Phone: 505-338-3021

Facebook: Facebook.com/SandiaPrepAlumni

Instagram: @SandiaPrep

Twitter: @SandiaPrep

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Santa is coming to Sandia PrepJillian Gonzales ’91, “Thank you Sandia Prep for a loved event – we love having an excuse to come back to Prep!!”

Alumni Basketball Games Matt Stableton ’77, “I just wanted to thank you again for all your work in putting together the alumni basketball gathering the other day. It was very enjoyable.”

Recent Grad Lunch James Dykman ’12, The Recent Grad Lunch “It was a time to share fun stories and relive hard trials, not just for entertainment, but also to teach those that come after us.”

Saturday, July 13, 2013Register online at sandiaprep.org/alumni. Registered alumni will receive a complimentary gift at check-in.

Campus Tour @ 4:30 pmMeet faculty favorites in the Quad for a campus tour.

Happy Hour from 5:30 - 7:30 pmWhile you must be 21 to consume alcohol, alumni of all ages and their adult guests are encouraged to mingle with faculty and enjoy cold drinks during our Happy Hour festivities.

Alumni Family Picnic from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Sponsored by Papa Murphy’s PizzaWhere: Sandia Prep’s Field House PatioAll SPS community members are invited. Pizza with be baked onsite, plus we’ll have side dishes, desserts and drinks.

Thomas Ebel Alumni Soccer GamesSponsored by the Friends of Thomas & Zachery EbelWhere: Sandia Prep’s East Soccer FieldAll former soccer players are invited to dust off their cleats and join us. Players: RSVP by Monday, July 1, 2013 to receive your team tee. Women’s Game @ 5:00 pm / Men’s Game @ 6:30 pm

Shaved Ice Treats from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmSponsored by Anna & Avery Volkman ’96

Photo Booth from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSponsored by The Epstein & Pizzonia Families

Children’s Soccer Clinic from 6:00 - 7:00 pmSponsoored by 814 - Jessica Molzen ’99 & Sam Stribling ’98Where: Sandia Prep’s Softball Field Hosted by Lil’ Kickers, the activity area is open to children two to 10 years old. We’ll have face painters, a fun souvenir and more! Please note, children’s soccer clinic is limited to 40 participants.

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It’s not too late to become a sponsor!

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Sponsorships are tax deductible through Sandia Prep, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.

Bronze Sponsor- $50 • Business name on event banners and player tees• Annual Fund gift credit

Silver Sponsor- $100 • Business logo or name on event banners and player tees• Business logo or name listed in 532 (circulation: 6,000+), Annual Report and in various print, email and social media mentions about the event• Annual Fund gift credit

Gold Sponsor -- $250 • Business logo or name on 2,000 invitations (deadline = 5.15.2013) • Business logo or name on event banners and player tees• Business logo or name listed in 532 (circulation: 6,000+), Sandia Prep’s Annual Report and in various print, email and social media mentions about the event• Recognition of sponsorship during event introduction • Annual Fund gift credit

To make your sponsorship pledge or for more information, please contact our event co-chairs: • Susan Epstein ’91 @ emhese@aol.com • Lydia Pizzonia ’99@ lydiapizzonia@yahoo.com

VolunteersWe need your help! To learn more, please contact the SPS Alumni Affairs Office.

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air balloon ride during the 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Mari Simbaña ’92 said, “SPS teachers go above and beyond!” From left to right, .

The Class of 1992 held its 20-year reunion in August 2012. Mari Simbaña ’92 helped collect the following updates:

Karen Bowen ’92 and partner Jeff are enjoying life with their beloved pets in Colorado. Karen is Program Director at Community Educational Outreach.

Melanie (Polansky) East ’92 is an elementary school teacher with Albuquerque Public Schools. Melanie, a budding wedding/portrait photographer, loves to read and is hoping to get involved in search and rescue with her dog. She also has two pet rats and a chinchilla.

Amos Elliston ’92 is lives in San Francisco, CA where he resides with his wife, Wendy Spero, and daughter Penelope. Amos was the CTO and co-founder of Geni, an online genealogy company. During his time there they spun out another company, Yammer, which sold to Microsoft last year. Amos is currently the CTO and co-founder of Pocket Change.

Vanessa (Venardos) Galvin ’92 lives in Phoenix, AZ with her spouse and seven-year-old daughter. Vanessa owns and operates Pampered Petsitting Animal Daycare and Boarding.

Dr. Russell Grubbs ’92 is a Chemistry professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Grubbsalso enjoys training for 5K and 10K road races.

Ian McRoberts ’92 checked in from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN where he lives with wife Kate and daughters Gwen, 5 and Sylvie, 2. He owns and operates McRoberts Real Estate which he started in 2005. Ian’s brother Tate ’94 also lives in the Twin Cities, so the family visits often. Once or twice a year, the McRoberts family, including Judd ’96, reunites in Albuquerque to visit their father.

The Kellogg sisters, Courtney Kellogg Warnock ’87 and Jennifer Kellogg ’84 are proudly celebrating 10 years in business with their full-service service real estate company, Kellogg Agency, Inc. The New Mexico based company offers premium property management services in Rio Rancho and NW Albuquerque. For more information, visit www.KelloggAgency.com.

In February, Ethan Epstein ’91 was appointed as a civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for New Mexico. Civilian aides promote relations between the Army and the public, and advise the secretary of the Army about regional issues. Epstein, a 1995 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, owns New Mexico Tax Credit Alliance. Ethan is married to Sandia Prep’s Alumni Association President, Susan (Przekurat) Epstein ’91. The couple has three children, Austin, Kaden and Riley.

Alumni Mari Simbaña ’92, Chad Petty ’92, Melanie Polansky East ’92, Emily Simbaña ’07 and Eli Hicks-Wright ’07 treated Ernie Polansky (center)to a hot

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Honorary Board Trustee Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan ’41 (pictured right) takes a moment to pose with Carol Cochran, Sandia Prep’s Board Chair, during our annual Empowering Girls and Women Through Philanthropy Workshop. Ellen Ann was honored during the luncheon for her continued commitment to philanthropy. The February 6th event was held at Sandia Resort & Casino.

Class of ’77 alum, Elizabeth Cohen’s poem, the University of the Trees, won honorable mention in Naugatuck River Review ’s fourth annual Narrative Poetry Contest.

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Hope DeLaRue ’00 - see page 22.

Amanda (Higgins) Faul ’00 lives in Columbia, MD and is working as a Policy Analyst for the Center for Health & Homeland Security. The ’00 grad has a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Emergency Public Health and Disasters from UCLA.

Amelia (Kohler) Wellman ’00 resides in Gilbert, Arizona with husband Daniel and son Jude, 1. Amelia has a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University and Dan is employed at Charles Schwab Investment Company.

Meredith (Roholt) Shaffer ’01, husband Andrew and son Will welcomed Paige Elizabeth into their family on January 28, 2013. Meredith said, “Paige is a sweetheart and working on winning the affection of her big brother.”

Eva Robinson ’01 completed her Master of Science degree in Restoration Ecology at University of Washington. She is now working on a PhD in Ecology at the University of New Mexico. Eva recently started an all-female vintage jazz dance troupe, Sweet Jubilee, in Albuquerque.

Brothers Ken Tekin, Jr. ’97 and John Tekin ’03 have created and opened a new preschool in Albuquerque, in addition to operating their real estate business together. Mountain View Montessori is a preschool for children 18 months through kindergarten. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society, the fully remodeled facility offers an authentic Montessori education, is safe and secure, and has a spacious playground. To learn more, please contact Pilar Leto (mother of Maria Leto ’02) at 505.554.3849. Ken and his wife Annie are also proud to announce the birth of their third son, Remy. Remy was born at Dar a Luz Birth Center July 7, 2012. Remy joins big brothers Rylan, 7 and Rainen, 3.

Laura Matzen ’99 and her husband Drake welcomed a baby girl, Amity Matzen Warren, into their lives on September 17, 2012. Dr. Trent Toulouse ’99 is working with the Mind Research Network, an Albuquerque based nonprofit organization focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. Trent has a PhD in Neuroscience from McMaster University.

Dr. Michael Blea ’00 is a Y-1 Surgery Resident at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following his graduation from Tufts Medical School in May 2012. He attended Tufts University for his undergraduate work and was the only soccer player for the Jumbos who started and played in every soccer game during his undergrad career.

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Sheri Orozco ’92 and her partner of 14 years, Kathy Garcia, have four children ages 11, 7, 6, and 2. She enjoys attending her children’s sports games, jet skiing, camping and boating.

Chad Petty ’92 is a Qualifying Broker and business owner in Albuquerque. When he is not mentoring new agents, he is teaching Kung Fu to 3-8 year olds or riding his motorcycle.

Mari Simbaña ’92 is a land use planner with Bernalillo County. She spends a lot of outdoor time with her son, Isidro, and among other activities, helps him keep his chicken coops. She volunteers with agricultural and health/wellness groups.

The Class of 1993 Reunion will take place over our 2013 Alumni Weekend, July 12-July 14. For more information, please email April Camilli-Marker ’93 at april@cambroco.com or call 505-220-6617.

Jeremy Ratliff ’93 is the Middle School/High School Director of Bishop Dunne Catholic School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Dallas, TX. Jeremy is graduating this spring with his second master’s degree in education administration.

In November, Brian Mannal ’94 was elected State Representative of the 2nd Barnstable District on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Many of you may remember Brian as SGA President.

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Our Alumni Give Back in a Variety of Ways The following alums are just a sampling of alumni who volunteer their time and efforts to help the Sandia Prep Alumni Association. If you’d like to help or join a committee, please contact your Alumni Affairs Office.

Corie Chambers ’06 participated in our Alumni Art Show and donated her mixed media piece to Sandia Prep for our 2014 Noche de Celebracion! Thank you, Corie!

Melisa Hart ’04 of Stitchology attended and hosted a table at our Empowering Girls and Women Through Philanthropy Workshop. Thank you, Melisa!

Josh Arnold ’98 Owner/Manager of Routes Rentals & Tours is working with Prep’s Sustainability Coordinator Chuck Buxbaum on a Bicycle

Electricity Generating Program. The program is designed to improve fitness of our school community while further reducing our School’s carbon footprint. Thank you, Josh!

Tatianna Duran ’07 is working in Egypt as a Senior Staff Writer. In the fall, Tatianna will attend The London School of Economics & Political Science. The ’07 SPS grad has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

Silas Horst ’09 is engaged to marry Elizabeth (Ellie) Seaman on September 1, 2013 in Cambridge, MA. The couple met in Seville, Spain in the fall of 2011 as exchange students. Silas will graduate from Ashland University in Ohio in May and Ellie will graduate from Marymount Manhattan College in NY. After the wedding, they plan to land in the Washington, DC area to pursue employment and graduate work.

The Class of 2010 held a mini reunion Friday, January 4, 2013 at Flying Star. Pictured from left to right, Hannah Tennent, Alexandria Chen, Lauren Harness, Anna Sears, Madeline Hunter and Michael Binkley.

Class of 2003 Reunion will take place over our 2013 Alumni Weekend, July 12-July 14. The reunion committee is hard at work finalizing details and will send out invitations in May. For updates, visit your class Facebook page at facebook.com/SandiaPrepClassOf2003 or email Brandon Saylor ’03 at bsaylor@nmrea.com.

Joelle Jones ’03 - see page 22.

Corey Cooper ’07 was recently featured on several Gertrude Zachary billboard ads in Albuquerque.

Stephen Olson ’05 - see page 22.

Kyle Cowan ’07 received an “Honorable Mention” at the Aliens to Zombies Horror film festival in L.A. with his screenplay Collapse: The River of Light. Kyle is currently working on, Camouflage a film that explores the mind of a mentally unstable twenty-year-old suffering from the consequences of bullying and sexual repression; it opens people’s eyes to widen the scope of current issues beyond gun control.

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James O’Leary, beloved English teacher at Sandia School from 1968 to 1973, died at home, March 8, 2013. Born October 28, 1939 in Chicago, he earned his BA and MA from Notre Dame. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, sons Jim and Charlie O’Leary, and a grandson, Shamus O’Leary. Alumnae remember him as a charismatic, inspirational, possessing a dry wit, and ahead of his time -- for his sustainable lifestyle even before the 1970 Earth Day. He continued to bike after his 1993 liver transplant.

“Jim O’Leary was the best teacher I ever had... He taught us poetry and the short story and novels. He encouraged me to be a writer and treated me like one at the tender age of 14. I actually became one,” said Elizabeth Cohen, ’77.

William Harrison Heflin, Sandia Prep Trustee, 1995-99, passed away in Mount Vernon, WA, on March 2, 2013. Born May 5, 1926 in Lincoln, NE, he earned his BSEE from the U of Colorado and MBA from Stanford School of Business. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; daughter, Sue Ellen Heflin; son, William James Heflin; grandson, William Jason Heflin, ’91; and 2 great grandsons. After he retired from electronics he moved to Albuquerque to set up and operate New Mexico Technet. Bill, an avid fisherman, took photos of flowers for his wife’s book, Penstemons: The Beautiful Beardtongues of New Mexico.

Fellow Trustees remember his warm personality and that, as Vice Chair of the Board, he ran possibly the shortest monthly meeting ever held by that group. He was a staunch supporter of education and wanted as many students as possible to enjoy an SPS education.

In Memoriam

From the Archive

In Journalism, students learn Who, What, When, Where and Why. With these pictures from the archives, test your knowledge of the school’s past.

Questions:1937 What are these two girls from Sandía School doing on this school excursion?

1972 Where are these lower school students?

1974 Who taught in the Modular Building in the Quad?

1976 Who is with Headmaster Elton Knutson during the event to mark the building of new science labs in the Main Building?

1985 How many lanes was Osuna Road in this photo of the newly black-topped parking lot?

1990’s Why are these girls in their sleeping bags in the Old Gym?

2002 Where did the Spanish students perform their first Zarzuela, a lyric-dramatic presentation?

2005 When do students gather under the mulberry trees outside the 100 building?

Answers:1937 The girls did archeological digs in the Rio Grande valley.

1972 Anne Sparks, Linda Livingston, Abigail Stolecki, Kendra Barnhill in the 5th/6th grade building, which became the 99-seat theater in the old 200-building.

1974-1989 Myrna Smyer taught drama in the modular and Carla Tidwell later taught journalism in the modular. It was eventually sold to a school in Taos.

1976 Mayor Harry Kinney attended the event. Behind the two is Brian Folkins, the first boy enrolled in the school.

1985 Osuna Road was paved with 2-lanes when the school relocated its entrance to 532 Osuna Road NE. Later, in the 1980s it was widened to 4 lanes. City plans are now to widen the road to 6 lanes.

1990’s A couple of times in the 1990s, students convinced 8th-grade advisors to sponsor a sleepover, reminiscent of the “kidnapping”/slumber party organized by Upper School girls for Middle Schoolers in the first years of the school.

2002 Students recited spoken and sung Spanish stories from a hundred years’ earlier in the Commons.

2005 Each Fall when the leaves drop, the giant piles offer some seasonal diversions for students.

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Leigh Ryan ’71

Sandia Prep alumna Leigh Ryan ’71 is a partner in the corporate department of Paul Hastings LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1,000 attorneys in twenty offices around the world. As an attorney in the firm’s San Diego office, Ryan advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, corporate governance and general corporate matters.

“Our clients are our top priority, so I have to provide outstanding client service every day on every project I work on — that means knowing the correct legal answer, knowing the client’s business and coming up with innovative ways to solve the client’s problems,” shares Ryan. “Our clients typically expect a response right away, no matter what time of day or what day of the week it is, so I have to be ready to respond to a client’s request or inquiry as soon as the client contacts me. I have to switch gears frequently, from client to client and from issue to issue. I have to be flexible, both in my schedule and in my approach to problems, because things are constantly changing,” she explains.

Born in Albuquerque, Ryan is a third generation Albuquerquean. “My maternal grandfather was born in Albuquerque in 1889,” Ryan says proudly. A Lion, she attended Sandia Prep for her 9th through 12th grade years. When asked what type of student she was, Ryan describes herself as “very dedicated to my studies, but also very involved in outside activities such as yearbook and chorus” during her time at SPS.

Ryan says that Jim O’Leary was her favorite SPS teacher. “In addition to expanding my horizons generally, he stimulated my enjoyment of reading and helped hone my skills as a writer -- two things that lawyers do a lot.”

Another of her Sandia Prep teachers influenced her greatly. “Ina Miller encouraged me to learn as much as possible about different languages and cultures, and to travel internationally. That, in turn, led me to major in International Relations in college. In my law practice, I work frequently with clients located outside the United States and I often work on cross-border transactions, so my early exposure to different languages and cultures was an important building block in my career path,” says Ryan.

Ryan attended Pomona College, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations. She later studied at Georgetown University Law Center, earning her J.D. there.

Ryan and her family have a long history with Sandia Prep and its predecessor Sandía School. Her mother, Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan, graduated from the original Sandía School and later served as a founding Trustee for Sandia Prep; she continues today as an Honorary Sandia Prep Trustee. Ryan’s sister, Sheila Ryan Hunter ’78, is a Sandia Prep alumna and a former SPS Trustee. Ryan’s niece, Maddie Hunter ’10, also graduated from SPS and is studying at Loyola Marymount in California. The family legacy continues; Ryan’s nephew, Ryan Hunter ’15, currently attends Sandia Prep.

Ryan’s transition from Sandia Prep to college and career was made easier because, “At Prep, I learned to express myself clearly, both verbally and in writing, to speak up because my opinion matters, and to be disciplined in my studies and focus on the task at hand.” It is clear that these lessons have remained with her, serving her well and contributing to an exciting and successful career.

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Brian Tregembo

Brian Tregembo is a busy guy. Besides teaching English at Sandia Prep, he serves as 7th/8th Grade Coordinator and assistant boys basketball coach. Now in his thirteenth year at SPS, Brian is a dedicated Coordinator, educator, and coach who is liked and respected by students and peers.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Tregembo moved to Los Lunas at age twelve. He lives there with his wife, Vanessa, two sons, Jaxon and Ryder, and two dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking and walking the river trails around the family’s home.

His roles at SPS have influenced the way Tregembo has raised his own children. “I never treat my boys like little kids,” he says. “I respect and listen to them. But I also tease them and come down on them when needed,” he continues. Tregembo hopes both boys, now in third grade and preschool, will attend Sandia Prep.

Tregembo’s teaching aspirations came from his own home. “My mom taught me the importance of education — and teaching is in my blood,” he states. After earning a degree in Creative Writing from Northland College, he taught at SummerPrep. There he offered classes on poetry, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and fairy tales. For one assignment, “the five- and six year-olds wrote their own fairy tale and acted it out for their parents. It was great!” His mother was a teacher, his sister is a teacher, his wife is a teacher, and her parents were also teachers. He says, “It is something I was probably born to do.”

Tregembo teaches 6th grade language arts as well as 8th grade English. He inspires his students to write with “emotion, detail, and honesty.” He advises them to remember — as they later leave SPS to enter college and begin careers — if they possess these three attributes as individuals, they can accomplish anything.

As a Grade Coordinator, Tregembo reports to the Head of School, Assistant Head of School for Student Life, and Assistant Head of School for Academics. Smiling, he describes his duties as “a couple of pages long.” He says that working with kids keeps him on his toes. “My favorite thing can also be my biggest challenge,” he admits. “I never know who is going to walk through my door, send me an email, or call about a pressing issue.” He acknowledges that discipline for Sandia Prep’s 7th and 8th graders is comparatively easy. “Our kids are pretty

good. The things we deal with are not the same as those faced by administrators at other schools.”

Tregembo pursues a long-held passion in his coaching role. He played high school basketball, where his coach helped him become a leader. When he wasn’t playing, he was watching. “There was nothing better than the Celtics’ and Lakers’ rivalry when I was growing up,” he notes. Prep’s season lasts from October to March and Tregembo is present at all practices and games. “We’re here every night for four months, plus we practice and play over winter and other breaks during the school year.”

Tregembo loves spending time in the West Gym, his favorite place on campus. There, he has created many good memories, such as Sundevil wins and sitting on the floor for assemblies. “I like the smell – sort of like popcorn and old shoes. There’s just something about that place that reminds me of when I first got here and how lucky I am to be here,” he confesses. His favorite memory is walking into the Pit with the boys basketball team in 2005 to play in the final four for the first time. While the team has now been to the Pit six times, “the first time will always be special to me,” he says.

When asked which he likes better, teaching or coaching, Tregembo finds it impossible to answer. “That’s like asking me which of my kids I like better,” he says. He finds each job challenging and rewarding in its own way and reflects, “I don’t think I could choose. The answer probably changes depending on the day.”

Tregembo believes that Sandia Prep’s atmosphere is what distinguishes the School. “It’s hard to be a serious college prep school and be as relaxed and open as we are — yet we do both. We want our kids to learn from their mistakes, we’re forgiving and patient — and I don’t think it’s like that everywhere.”

Every day at Sandia Prep is different for Tregembo. You may find him in his office, classroom, or the West Gym. Whether teaching, advising or coaching, he finds it rewarding. “Being at Sandia Prep is a unique experience,” Tregembo says with gratitude. “I get to see students grow from sixth to twelfth grade and beyond. When they graduate, we know exactly what they’ve experienced to arrive at that point. Not too many educators get to say that.”

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David Tenorio ’13

Senior David Tenorio ’13 is a successful student recognized by his teachers and peers for his stellar multitasking abilities. Originally from Chandler, Arizona, he and his family moved to Albuquerque in 2001. When it comes to free time (if he has any), Tenorio says he likes to make people laugh, play video games, and spend time with his family. He lives with his parents and three younger siblings, who may attend Prep in the future. When asked, Tenorio describes himself as a “diligent” student. In addition to playing on Prep’s varsity baseball and soccer teams, he is involved in theater, the Improv Troupe, and National Honor Society, and serves as Vice President of Student Government Association (SGA).

How does he do it all? Tenorio credits time management skills as a key ingredient in his academic and extracurricular achievements. Although he’s busy, his hectic schedule enriches his high school experience. “The more involved you are, the more you will enjoy yourself,” says Tenorio. “And the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it,” he adds.

Tenorio transferred to Sandia Prep the spring semester of his sophomore year because he found that his prior school wasn’t “challenging” and he “needed something more.” He has enjoyed his years at SPS and is happy with his decision to attend school here. He has many fond SPS memories, a favorite being that of winning the 2012 State Soccer Championship with his fellow team members. He believes Sandia Prep has given him something extra and credits several classes as inspiration for his planned career.

Tenorio plans to pursue engineering or physics, and says that Mr. Suding, in particular, inspired his interest in science. Tenorio loves his physics class and says, “It’s fascinating to see how everything in the universe works.” He is fond of Mr.

Olson, who first suggested he pursue physics and for making him “feel welcome.” He admires Ms. Perry, because she has taught him to keep an open mind. “Sandia Prep has shaped me as a person. It has influenced me by encouraging me to know and accept different kinds of people.”

Tenorio will soon be choosing the college or university he will attend this fall. He has applied to a number of prospective colleges, and has already been accepted at several schools, including Harvey Mudd, Harvard, Pomona, Macalester, Haverford and Northwestern. Right now, he says his ideal job might be to work at Valve Software or Google someday. Tenorio believes that Sandia Prep has prepared him well for college. From his perspective, “Prep is a great place, I think it fosters and encompasses a lot of different personalities. It’s a great environment.”

Tenorio has found that Sandia Prep provides many opportunities and advises future students to take advantage of them. “Try new things; this place offers so many opportunities and experiences… take advantage of all that you can. And get to know your teachers. They’re cool people,” he shares enthusiastically.

It is apparent that Tenorio is both passionate and highly motivated, a prime example of the ideal Sandia Prep student. His multitasking ability is noteworthy, and his bright demeanor reinforces his personal reputation. When it comes to his passions, he has many: “Learning, competing, making people laugh, and spreading happiness.” With his bright attitude and positive outlook, Tenorio is doing just that — and will likely continue as he enters university and begins what is sure to be an interesting career.

Bright Future Awaits Senior with Bright Outlook

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Enhance Academic Excellence

At Sandia Prep, we will inspire our students to develop essential skills and intellectual potential.Strategy:• Strengthen alignment of curriculum with mission by reviewing course offerings and consistency of programs• Develop new interdisciplinary and 21st Century courses across the curriculum• Enhance faculty development and evaluation process• Optimize the use of educational technology• Improve the admission process to predict and support student success• Communicate and position Sandia Prep as providing an advanced academic program• Identify academic needs and support student achievement and performance

Initiatives include:• Curriculum Review: Complete an ongoing review of Sandia Prep’s academic program by cross-curricular faculty team • Technology Leadership Committee: Introduction of new technologies through several pilot programs; hosting of first-ever Digital Learning Day featuring multiple training seminars for a wide variety of technologies; creation of school’s first Technology Strategic Plan; revision of technology policies to better serve the school community• New courses offered this year and next include selections in mathematics, English, and modern languages: Mandarin Chinese; Advanced Statistics; The Literature of Sustainability; El Teatro & Writing for the Stage; Le Tertulia: Music, Song & Composition; The Question of Race & Ethnicity; Advanced Spanish Grammar &

Composition; The New Golden Cinema in Latin America; Spanish Film: Border Studies; and Spanish Film:

Magical Realism.

Sandia Prep is a unique, college preparatory school dedicated to helping students achieve their highest potential.Strategy:• Increase the visibility of Sandia Prep• Engage students, families and alumni in the Sandia Prep experience• Improve Sandia Prep communication with families and stakeholders• Build on and enhance the Sandia Prep brand

Initiatives include:• Employing new methods and media to raise Sandia Prep’s community profile • Empowering Trustees to serve as well-informed community ambassadors• Redesigning the series of information nights for current parents• Adding new opportunities for prospective families to get to know Sandia Prep better• Utilizing social media and new tools to improve communication with students, parents and alumni

Position Sandia Prep as a Premier College Preparatory School

Strategic Plan

“The Technology Leadership Committee has drafted the school’s first Technology Strategic Plan and is revising current technology policies to better serve the Sandia Prep community. We have been introducing new technologies in the form of pilot programs to determine their viability on a larger scale,” says Daniel de León, SPS Spanish instructor and Educational Technology Coordinator.

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Ensure a remarkable learning environment that inspires our student to discover their purposes in the world.Strategy:• Maintainfacultycommitmenttopersonallyengagingstudentsand instillingaloveoflearning•Maintainoptimalschoolsizetoensurestudentsareengagedand inspired•Addresscommunityhealthandwellnessneeds•Cultivateasociallyresponsibleenvironmentthroughenhanced communityoutreachandservice•Promotebroaddiversityintheschoolcommunityincludingfaculty, staffandTrustees•Operateanenvironmentallyresponsiblecampusandintegrate sustainabilitythroughoutallourprograms

Initiatives include:•Greenhouseproject:SPSpartneredwiththeCooperativeExtensionServiceofNMStateUniversityto constructahoophouse/greenhouse,aseasonextenderforgrowinggreens,tomatoes,andothercrops andalaboratoryforstudentscienceandhorticultureexperiments.•TheNativeAmericanSandiaPrepAlliance(NASPA)providessupportforSPS NativeAmericanstudentsbyprovidingaforumwheretheycanfullyexpress whotheyare,discusstopicsthatareimportanttothemandrepresenttheir culturetotheSchool.NASPAstudentsandfacilitatorsorganizedifferent activitiestopromoteawarenessofNativeAmericanCultures,suchasaFeast Day,anIndianTacofundraiser,andtheNASPAluncheon.•Eachyear,SandiaPrepsendsstudentstotheNationalAssociationof IndependentSchools’StudentDiversityLeadershipConference,wherethey learnaboutissuesfacingteensandhowtoeffectpositivechangeamongtheir peers.•SandiaPrep’sstudentenvironmentalclub,theGreendevils,sponsorsboth e-wasteandclothing/householdrecyclingdrivesannually.Throughtheir work,thesestudentvolunteersreducetheamountofmaterialsaddedtolocal landfills,educatethecommunityaboutenvironmentalissues,andraisemoney foreco-basedcharities.•SPSteacherscontinuetointegratesustainability issuesacrossPrep’scurriculum,including coursesinEnglish,biology,chemistry andmodernlanguages.

At Sandia Prep, we will engage in responsible management of all our resources for the betterment of the School, our students and stakeholders.Strategy:• Continue to improve the financial health and stability of the school• Establish a comprehensive and coordinated advancement program• Maintain programs and physical facilities that support current needs and future opportunities

Initiatives include:• Updating the Campus Master Plan• Enhancing the School’s cash reserves to address unexpected challenges and opportunities• Bringing SPS fundraising results to a level commensurate with similar schools our size• Ensuring that restricted gifts are being used in accordance with donor intent• Replacing the track (summer 2014)• Developing a plan to improve existing science facilities

2013-2018“We hope to grow greens year-round. The greenhouse will be utilized by students in science classes and a new SummerPrep organic gardening class,” says Karen Lyall, SPS Coordinator of Health and Wellness.

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PREPNewsSPS Upper School Theater Department Presents First Licensed Nonprofessional Production of Carrie: The Musical

The Sandia Prep boys basketball program hosted its First Annual “Pink Out” game. The players and attendees were asked to wear pink in support of the American Cancer Society. Boys Varsity Coach Willie Owens and players delivered a check for $3220 to the American Cancer Society!

SPS students in advanced Spanish classes took part in the World Language Expo at UNM. Students presented “A Tour of Spain Using The Spanish Civil War and Images” and focused on topics such as politics, culture and film. Spanish 5 and 6 students gave a presentation about the importance of participating in Spanish Model United Nations.

Sandia Prep’s recent production of Carrie The Musical was a tremendous success. The first licensed performance by a nonprofessional troupe in the world, Prep’s production was featured in Playbill magazine.

Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, the show’s original authors have reworked and fully re-imagined a new vision of this gripping tale. Set today, in the small town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).

Here’s what the show’s creators had to say on opening day: “Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford and Lawrence D. Cohen -- the authors of CARRIE the musical -- are delighted that Sandia Prep is the first high school to put on our show. Congrats and break a leg!”

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SPS Briefs

After attending high school in London and Singapore, Dr. Cheryl McMillan earned her bachelor’s degree in English at Louisiana College and her master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Most recently, Dr. McMillan served as Associate Headmaster at Virginia Episcopal

School. She has over 30 years of teaching experience and says, “I’ve learned that there is something magical about teachers and students working side by side to dream and design, to shape the school with their aspirations and visions. There is no more important job and no greater joy than creating opportunities for students to reach their intellectual potential. I look forward to working with Sandia Prep’s outstanding faculty to create such opportunities for students.”

Sandia Prep students volunteered their time to help at a bilingual science fair at Longfellow Elementary. They reviewed and judged science fair projects created by Longfellow elementary students.

Ten students from Sandia Prep traveled to New Mexico State University to participate in the 2013 Elementary and Youth All-State Choir Festival. The young singers learned the required piece in the fall and September and submitted an audition recording. It’s an honor to have so many Prep students chosen for the prestigious event. 532 Osuna Rd. 20

Meet Sandia Prep’s New Assistant Heads of School

Dr. Cheryl McMillanAssistant Head of School for Academics

Joyce Whelchel currently serves at Sandia Prep as the Interim Assistant Head of School for Student Life and an Instructor in Science. A staple at Sandia Prep, she has served as 9th/10th Grade Coordinator (2000-07) and 11th/12th Grade Coordinator (2010-12). Ms. Whelchel holds a Bachelor of Science in geology and has completed graduate work in geology and education. She shares, “I cannot think of a better way to apply my experience, knowledge and excitement for working with students and faculty than at a school which embraces and appreciates a progressive, student-centered philosophy. I relish the opportunity to nurture the secure, enjoyable and challenging environment at Sandia Prep, in which students can excel, both socially and academically.”

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SPS Salutes Retiring Faculty & Staff (continued from page 4)

Over the course of her three decades at SPS, Tidwell has positively impacted the lives of hundreds and hundreds of Sandia Prep graduates. We are deeply grateful for her years of dedicated service to our students and the Sandia Prep community. Thank you, Carla, and congratulations!

Henry Evans Henry Evans, better known as “Hank,” will retire at the end of the school year after 19 years as a member of Sandia Prep’s maintenance staff. When Evans came to SPS in August 1994, “There were about 450 students at Prep then, and the physical plant was half the size it is now,“ states Evans. “I think the campus is in much better shape now. The additions of the Simms Classroom Building, the McCall Performing Arts Center, and the Russell Student Center have greatly improved the look of the School,” he adds.

Evans said the most rewarding parts of his job have been the variety of work he has done and his interactions with faculty, staff and students. “I’ve enjoyed the family atmosphere and harmony of Sandia Prep.” The

students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni of Sandia Prep have benefited greatly from Hank’s unfailing willingness to help during his 19 years of service to Sandia Prep. We will miss you, Hank, and we wish you all the best!

Ten SPS Middle School students: Benjamin Bartlett, Caamiell Bourg, Damien Cates, Abigail Crouch, Hami Dinh, Diego Garcia, Jordan Hearn, William Mayberry, Uyen-Trang Thu Nguyen, and Epherem Zerai participated in the NM Middle School Honors Group for Guitar. The honors group consisted of an intense weekend of guitar study culminating in an exciting performance.

Martin Boggess, a 7th grader who plays bass in Sandia Prep’s Middle School Jazz Ensemble, was awarded the new Jim Magnarella scholarship, by the New Mexico Blues Society. Martin will attend a music camp of his choice.

Matt Russell ’13, Hannah Lerner ’14 and Aaron Cohen ’13, three Upper School students from Sandia Prep, attended the 2013 Student Leadership Institute on Monday, February 19, 2013. Hosted by U.S. Senator Tom Udall, the conference provided students with a forum to learn more about the public policy process and its importance to our communities. Topics addressed were government formulations, budget, health, immigration and national security.

Delaney Heileman ’16 was crowned Miss Albuquerque’s Outstanding Teen. She will be competing for the title of Miss New Mexico Outstanding Teen in June. Delaney competed in four areas: a private interview, fitness, evening wear, and talent. For her talent she presented a monologue from the play, The Laramie Project.

Sandia Prep senior Dixie Cooper ’13 was honored by the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame for her outstanding athletic performance. Dixie plays volleyball, basketball, golf, and tennis. She was recognized at the banquet along with Chicago Bears player (and former UNM Lobo) Brian Urlacher and Lobo basketball player Kenny Thomas. Congratulations, Dixie!

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Parents Make New Activity PossibleVisual Arts Chair Lynn McColl now offers a jewelry-making workshop during Activity period on E days.

Sandia Prep parent Steven Stacy donated a multitude of supplies, including metal clay, a small kiln, and various tool kits, to make the new student workshop possible. Molly Bell, another SPS parent, and a Vice President with Rio Grande Jewelry, also helped by having one of her employees train Ms. McColl as part of her preparation for leading the activity.

In the workshop, students make items such as earrings, pendants, and small sculptures. They make molds, use stamps into the clay-metal, carve into the material and use other methods to get a variety of looks with their pieces.

We would like to thank Mr. Stacy and Mrs. Bell for their generous contributions!

Pictured here: Warren Stacy ’19 and Steven Stacy

English teacher Stephen Olson ’05 has been accepted to the prestigious Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English in Ripton, VT. Mr. Olson will be attending during the summer months to pursue a Master of Arts in English. Congratulations, Mr. Olson!

SPS history teacher Hope DeLaRue ’00 and Husband Micah Garcia welcomed a baby girl, Daphne Logan DeLaRue-Garcia, into the world on February 3. She was 9 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 inches long. Congratulations!

In the past few months, history teacher Ron Briley has published 2 op-ed articles in the Albuquerque Journal, 5 reviews of books and film, and articles for History News Network. He was also a presenter at a national conference. Ron is planning another summer film class here at SPS, focusing on films by director Alfred Hitchcock. Contact Mr. Briley at rbriley@sandiaprep.org.

Sandia Prep guitar instructor, Lynn McGrath, recently joined Tantalus. This renowned musical ensemble tours internationally and has released 2 CDs to date. Lynn brings to the group her extensive solo and chamber experience, sharing the group’s same dedication for performing fresh, innovative music that appeals to both mind and spirit.

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Sandia Prep’s 5A SymbolTo foster growth toward human as well as academic excellence, Sandia Prep seeks to create balance among our Five A’s - Academics, Arts, Athletics, Activities and the school Atmosphere in which these events occur. Our logo represents our balanced philosophy and program: The Five A’s converge to form an integrated whole, reflecting the well-rounded education that Sandia Prep students receive.

The Faculty WallThe title poem of Steve Ausherman’s poetry chapbook Creek Bed Blue was nominated for a 2012 Pushcart Prize in poetry. This is his third nomination for the prize in the last five years. The New Mexico Press Women’s Association awarded the chapbook first place in their Book Category for best writing in the state. A photograph of Steve’s entitled “Three Skulls” was published in the literary journal The Sun (March 2013.)

Dance teacher Louie Giannini and wife Courtney, both SPS Dance team sponsors, welcomed son Lucca Franco Giovanni Giannini into the world on March 30. Lucca weighed 7 pounds 1.9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Congratulations, Louie and Courtney!

Joelle Jones ’03 was married over spring break. She married Mike Shaw on March 16 in Jemez, NM. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw!

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Laura Fitzpatrick, Interim Admission Director, shares her birthday with her new baby girl. Iyla Nalini Sharma, born on December 14, weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. Congratulations!

Physical Education teacher Karah Williams is a new mom. Kenley Williams Cooper was

born on March 15, weighed 7.3 lbs and was 20.5 inches long. Congratulations!

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Whether you live in the Twin Cities or in Albuquerque, you are undoubtedly familiar with the Hubbard name. Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. operates KOB-TV and its satellite stations in New Mexico along with a stable of other TV and radio stations across the country. At the company’s helm is Stanley S. Hubbard, Hubbard Broadcasting’s chairman and CEO.

Hubbard and his wife, Karen, are the grandparents of Sandia Prep students, Jack Coyte ’17 and Nick Coyte ’19 — the reason behind the couple’s $100,000 gift to this year’s Annual Fund for Sandia Prep. “The significance of the Hubbard’s gift reaches beyond its dollar amount in that it brings awareness to the power of philanthropy,” explains Steve Albert, Head of School. “A Sandia Prep education is meaningful not just to our immediate families, but also to their relatives.”

While Mr. Hubbard is modest about his charitable contributions, he is forthright in his commitment to education. “My wife Karen and I are very supportive of the wonderful work that is done by Sandia Prep in educating young people, scholastically and character-wise, so they will be able to move on to the next level of education, and of course, to good citizenship. We urge anyone who believes in sound principles of education, character building, and good citizenship for our young people to step forward and support Sandia Prep.”

In addition to informing the public through its business enterprises, the Hubbard family has a tradition of givingback to the community. Established in the late 1950s, the Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation donates more than $1 million

each year to local organizations and causes. The Hubbards and their five adult children also serve on local boards in their communities.

The Hubbard family once owned U.S. Satellite Broadcasting, which they sold to DirecTV, making it possible to create Albuquerque-based ReelzChannel. This media outlet features news and information on movies that are currently playing in theaters, those that have been released on DVD, and those that are airing on cable television each week. Other current ventures for Hubbard Broadcasting include Ovation TV.

All gifts to the Annual Fund matter. This year, contributions range from $5 to $100,000. To make a gift, visit www.sandiaprep.org/giving.

Family’s Philanthropy Extends to Sandia Prep

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More than 300 guests attended Sandia Prep’s 3rd annual Girls of Achievement & Leadership Luncheon on February 6 at Sandia Resort & Casino, which waspresented by NM Educators Federal Credit Union. National keynote speaker Karen Osborne spoke on empowering women and girls through philanthropy.

On February 6, more than 90 Sandia Prep girls in grades 6-12 attended the school’s first Savvy Girl’s Empowerment Workshop at Sandia Resort. The full-day training event included discussions on leadership, conflict resolution and etiquette. Many thanks to Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan ’41 for her presenting sponsorship.

“We urge anybody who believes in sound principles of education, character building, and good citizenship for our young people, to step forward and support Sandia Prep.”

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When Sandia Prep’s track and field facility was built in 1995, it had a visible and immediate impact on our track and field, cross country and soccer programs. With nearly twenty years of service, and numerous district and state track and field titles, the track has surpassed its service life three-fold. It is time to rebuild the track from the bottom up, which will address subsurface conditions that can no longer be corrected by applying surface patches.

By conducting frequent maintenance work over the past couple of years, we have been able to continue to use a portion of the track for limited purposes (i.e., for our P.E. classes and for training our sports teams), but for the past year we have been unable to host competitive events such as track meets. Moreover, the cost of ongoing maintenance no longer makes economic sense given the age of the track.

The track is no longer adequate for hosting track meets during the Spring 2013 and Spring 2014 seasons, resulting in a profound impact on our athletics program.

A $600,000 construction project to replace the existing track will begin in May 2014, once the weather turns warm and financing is in place.

The school is currently seeking lead donors for the project. Other major gifts opportunities include sponsoring a lane for $40,000; underwriting the long jump or high jump areas for $25,000 each; or participating as an athletics booster for $10,000. Multi-year pledges will be accepted.

Contact Julie Cook, Director of Development, at (505) 338-3022 or jwcook@sandiaprep.org for more information.

Sandia Prep recently announced that the next Noche de Celebración fundraising dinner and auction will be held at Sandia Resort & Casino on Saturday, April 26, 2014. To volunteer on the auction acquisition committee, contact Roxanna Caird at 338-3029 or rcaird@sandiaprep.org.

SAVE THE DATE5th Annual Sandia Prep Golf TournamentFriday, October 4, 2013 (afternoon)Enjoy Albuquerque’s great fall weather while playing Sandia’s championship golf course. Last year, the event raised more than $28,000 for our financial aid program. Registration is $200 per player or $800 per team. Call 338-3058 or email pdorner@sandiaprep.org to register a team.

Campaign Begins to Rebuild Sundevils’ Track

A Community Resource• Over 500 middle school and high school athletes visit the Sandia Prep track facility each spring for track meets

• Up to 100 Special Olympics athletes train at Sandia Prep for their track and field events

• More than 500 kids enjoy the track and soccer facilities during SummerPrep

• Recreational athletes walk and run around the track throughout the year

Badly warped lanes exist on the south straightaway (above); cracks in the asphalt exist around the track (below)

Since the installation of the track in 1995, the Sundevils’ Girls and Boys Track Programs have won 17 state and district team titles. Numerous individual titles have been won in both track and field events and cross country.

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SPS Fall Season Capped by Soccer’s Sweet State SweepTwo hundred and forty minutes, 8 overtimes, zero goals and 2 State Championships. That best describes November 10 at the APS Soccer Complex. The girls started the proceedings by playing even up with Hope Christian, our district champion and conqueror of the Sundevils twice during the regular season, for 80 minutes of regulation and 40 minutes of overtime before Liz Stebbins ’13 put in the winning penalty kick. Goalkeeper Kaitlyn Glass ’13 led an impenetrable defense with 17 saves. Liz Stebbins, Natalie Reid ’13, Savannah Davidson ’13 and Riley Cronin ’14 were selected to the first team all-State. Coach David Disko, in his first season at the helm, was named District Coach of the Year. Natalie and Savannah were named to the all-Metro team.

On the boys side, an almost duplicate copy of the girls game ended when Sheldon Hall ’13 put in a penalty kick and John Twohig ’15, stopped a Bosque penalty kick to give them an insurmountable 4-1 lead. Preston Houser ’13, Caleb Eckenroth ’14, John Twohig, and Ryan Hunter ’15 were named first team all-State. Preston Houser was named State Player of the Year and Tommy Smith, State Coach of the Year. Preston and Caleb were also named to the all-Metro team.

Add another 20 minutes (19.21.15 to be exact) and Rachel Fleddermann ’14 completed the hat trick of state championships, winning the Individual AAA championship. The girls Cross

Country team also secured the Runners-up trophy for the first time. The team led by Fledderman, Mari Yepa ’17 (5th at State) and Hannah Grober ’15 (7th at State) also captured the team’s second District Championship. Fleddermann was nominated for the 2nd consecutive year for the Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year. She won Districts followed by Hanna Grober ’15 in second place. AJ Beach ’13 led the boys team with a 9th place finish at State.

Volleyball struggled against some heavy duty competition before finishing 3rd in the District and 5th at State. The team was led by all-Metro players Dixie Cooper ’13, Courtney Eker ’13 and Elena Saavedra Buckley ’14. Dixie was one of 10 multi-sport athletes recognized by the New Mexico Hall of Fame. The team captured the Sundevil Invitational. Dixie and Sophie Kelly, ’14 were named all-Metro, while Courtney was all-Academic. Dixie was the Senior Student athlete. JV Boys Soccer, coached by Rick Wettin, captured the Sundevil Invite back in September.

The Middle School JV Boys and the Varsity Boys both took home 1st place honors in the Parochial League Cross Country Championships. Joe Martinez ’17 won the varsity competition, just ahead of Gary Toya ’17 and Jesse Maxam ’18 won the JV meet. Levi Shije ’18 finished 2nd. The Middle School Tennis teams also were successful. The #1 Team made it to the Finals of the Mix and Match Flight 1 before losing 3-4. The #2 Team won the consolation bracket of the Mix and Match Flight 2.

One hundred forty-two middle school students participated in a fall sport along with 158 high school students.

Winter Sports RecapThe winter sports seasons ended with two third-place finishes in State Competition. The Dance team, leading after Friday’s performance, was overtaken by St. Mikes and Raton on Saturday. The boys basketball team fell in the semifinals at the Pit. Prior to those events, the boys basketball team, led by all-staters Jonny Doran ’13 and Tyler Dorner ’13, completed a regular season highlighted by a huge win over defending 5A state champion Eldorado before an awesome, rowdy crowd. In a district that is possibly the strongest in the state, the boys finished as runners-up, with Doran, Dorner and Justin Gomez ‘13 named to the All-District Team. The girls team, featuring only one senior, Christina Pacheco ’13, came out strong, struggled and regrouped to defeat St. Mikes in the district tournament, earning a #12 seed in the State tournament. This was their 1st appearance in State in 6 years. Four of the 5 middle school boys basketball teams made it to the semifinals of the Parochial League.

The varsity swim teams had a successful season with a number of athletes qualifying for the state meet. The teams were led by seniors Jack Higgins ’13 and Sydney Rubin ’13. Jack was also nominated for Academic All American. The Bowling team finished 3rd at the state meet.

– Pete MacFarlane, Athletic Director

What’s coming up? Sandia Prep Calendar

What’s coming up? Sandia Prep Calendar

SPS Important Dates

Thank a Teacher Day - Grads Showing Gratitude - Tuesday, May 7 (See page 5 for complete details.)

Alumni Induction Breakfast - Monday, May 20 at 7:20 a.m. (Sandia Prep’s Russell Student Center)

Commencement - Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. (Sandia Prep Field House)

SummerPrep Begins - Monday, June 3

Film History Summer Class for Adults - June 4 – July 9 Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Sandia Prep’s McCall Family Theater, Cost: $20)

The Class of 1993 Reunion, During Alumni Weekend July 12-July 14. (For more information, email April Camilli-Marker ’93 at april@cambroco.com or call 505-220-6617.)

Class of 2003 Reunion - During Alumni WeekendJuly 12-July 14. (For updates, visit your class Facebook page at facebook.com/SandiaPrepClassOf2003 or email Brandon Saylor ’03 at bsaylor@nmrea.com.)

2013 Alumni Weekend - July 13 (Sandia Prep - Please see page 6 for complete details.)

2013-14 New Student Orientation - Monday, August 12

2013-14 School Year Begins - Tuesday, August 13

Grandparents’ Day - Friday, September 20

Volunteer @ Roadrunner Food Bank - July 2013 - Date to be announced. (Roadrunner Food Bank - 5840 Office Boulevard NE)

Albuquerque Meet & Greet - September 2013 - Date to be announced.

May 7 - Thank a Teacher Day, Grads Showing Gratitude

June 3 - SummerPrep Begins

May 25 - Commencement

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See page 6 for details.