oldfields school summer magazine 2015

SUMMER 2015

MAGAZINE

Hilary G. Swain '72, Chair

R. Augustus Edwards P'95, '98, Vice-Chair

Heidi A. duPont '95, Secretary

Robert A. Rosenbaum P'10, Treasurer

Margaret Babbitt '04

Zachary Carlile P'17

David C. Carroll P'13

Charles Driscoll, Jr. P'16

Bryan Engle P'11

Adelaide Goldfrank '96

Lulu Laubenstein Good '72 Alumnae Association President

Sheila W. Harrell '90

Parnell P. Hagerman Head of School, ex officio

Debbie L. Hill '71

Elizabeth M. Lee

Carlisle V. Mayer '78 P'14

Valerie J. Sill P '17

Frank R. Palmer IV P'12

Susan S. Repko '72 Capital Campaign Cabinet Chair

Hawley Rogers P'82 GP'12, '17 Head of School Emeritus

Gay R. Smith '68

OLDFIELDS MAGAZINE STAFFAlicia Bowers P'17, Editor

Suzanne Glover, Creative Director

Photography: Brian Vinyard, Alicia Bowers, Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15, Bill Gray

Contributors: Alicia Bowers P'17, Anne Ragland Finney P'97, Parnell Hagerman, Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15, Ryan Kirk, Whitney Schultz, Pam Crowder-Thompson '85 P '12

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2015

Oldfields School is committed to the intellectual and moral development of young women. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, we encourage each student to make the most of her academic and personal potential. We seek to guide each student to grow in character, confidence, and knowledge by encouraging her to embrace the values of personal honesty, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility.

Our motto – Fortezza, Umilitade, e Largo Core – Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart, are the core values and beliefs that define our school culture.

Oldfields School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

©2015 by Oldfields School. Oldfields Magazine is published twice a year by Oldfields School. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Oldfields is a private, nonprofit, educational corporation. Oldfields is an organization described in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions to Oldfields are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Correspondence for Oldfields School should be addressed to: Oldfields School, 1500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321.

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Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9321.

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IN THIS ISSUEUP FRONT

A Letter from Dr. Parnell Hagerman 2

Class of 2015 3

History (Finally!) Repeats Itself 4

May Program 6

Graduation Awards 10

Campus Updates 16

Spirit Campaign Update 18

The Largo Core Society 19

ALUMNAE

Alumnae Weekend 2015 22

Alumnae Awards 25

Class Notes 26

Turning Points 36

MAY PROGRAM 6

It’s not just about the place, it’s about the people, (and sometimes the pets!)

The beautiful simplicity of the Oldfields graduation ceremony never fails to move me.

On the first weekend in June, 41 accomplished young women walked down Graduation Hill on a picture perfect day (despite the forecast!). Although the Graduation ceremony marked the completion of their high school education, it does not mean their connection with the School is over - far from it. As my seventh year at Oldfields comes to a close, the “feeling of family” is stronger than ever, not mere rhetoric. It is a tangible part of our School culture, and like family, these girls will always be a part of us.

This year was an exciting one as new faculty invigorated our classrooms and seasoned teachers continued to be inspirational leaders. New positions such as the Education Technology Coordinator aided both students and faculty in embracing technology in the classroom. Our new college counselor revamped the program, working with the girls in every grade, beginning in 9th, so that each year they are exposed to more information about the college admission process, preparing them for the final push their senior year.

As I gave my remarks at our annual end-of-year faculty gathering, I was once again reminded of what unites this Oldfields community – a deep caring for our girls. Listening to colleagues give “kudos” to one another, it was undeniable that the nurturing environment that supports our girls so successfully also extends to co-workers.

The girls jokingly call OS “Glencoe Island.” Oldfields truly is a wonderful safe haven, where students and staff learn, grow, and thrive. Admission has laid the groundwork for a fabulous 2015-2016 school year with applications up over 24% and interviews up 45%! Extending ourselves to these young women is what will keep us relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The increased utilization of technology has impacted all aspects of our girls’ education beginning with the opening of the Brougher e-Learning Center where 12 Macs and 12 PCs were utilized daily by students and staff alike. Workshops on coding and the use of Google docs were just a few of the programs that this wonderful new space allowed us to delve into as a group.

The Spirit Campaign made it possible for our sports teams and spectators to benefit from a new gymnasium floor, ceiling fans, and renovated gym lobby, as well as a new metal roof on the stable. We look forward to continued improvements to our campus over the summer as we begin construction of the new Garden House and its four faculty apartments. A much needed welcome area that will include additional parking and a beautiful garden will be created for visitors as they enter our campus via Old House. In addition, planning is underway for a new roof on Old House and renovations to repair leaks in the

“Jungle” atrium.

Oldfields continues to stay true to its mission, keeping alive our cherished traditions while remaining open to new and better ways of educating young women. I am excited about the upcoming school year, and I want to thank you all for your continued support of this remarkable School.

Most sincerely,

A LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL DR. PARNELL P. HAGERMAN

Our School theme for 2015-2016 will be “Inspirational Women – Unsung Heroes.” One does not have to look far to see how many of our own staff (men included!) fit this theme perfectly.

DR. PARNELL P. HAGERMAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL

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COLLEGE PLANS FOR THE CLASS OF 2015

Samantha “Sam” Arthur: Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityMeera Balasubramanian: Goucher CollegeRemy Branscum: Goucher CollegeCameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller: Colby CollegeCaroline Carney: University of South Carolina, AikenMary Costantini: Texas A & M UniversityEmily Dobbs: California Institute of the ArtsMackensie “Mac” Dolan: University of Wisconsin, StoutAnna Lisa Dreisbach: Florida Southern CollegeZoe Filzer: Eugene Lang CollegeBianca Garzozi Puig: Savannah College of Art and DesignMelissa “Missy” Green: Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityGwendolyn “Gwen” Griffiths: Salisbury UniversityPamela Icyeza: Hobart and William Smith CollegesClaire Jermakian: James Madison UniversityCasey Johnson: Davis and Elkins CollegeVana Jovic: University of New HampshireCamile Keyes: St. John’s University, QueensNatalia Locati: Loyola University, ChicagoDanielle Lynch: Washington College

Ciara Macdonald: Concordia University, MontrealMegan Machak: University of DenverCaroline “Elizabeth” Mayer: Hollins UniversityBrittany “Bibi” McGill: University of VermontCallie McLaurin: University of South Carolina, BeaufortJijun “J.J.” Meng: University of TorontoMadeline “Del” Musarra: Parsons School of DesignVirginia “Ginney” O’Connell: Goucher CollegeAsantewaah Ofosuhene: Syracuse UniversityDalvida Palmer: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBarrett Pitcher: Goucher CollegeJennifer Pototsky: Maryland Institute College of ArtGabrielle “Gabby” Schmidt: Auburn UniversityMargherita “Margie” Vricella: Hobart and William Smith CollegesCaroline “Carly” Weinstein: Hollins UniversityMin “Wendy” Yang: George Washington UniversityYiyun “Yoyo” Yang: University of ConnecticutYufei “Meredith” Zhou: Fordham University

Total merit scholarships awarded to members of the Class of 2014 were over $1 million.

1824 – 1904 Anna Austen McCulloch

Each year as Founder’s Day is celebrated, our girls learn about the strength and determination of a 43 year old mother of eight, who was uprooted from a comfortable life in Staten Island, NY, and found herself on a “rustic” farm in Glencoe, MD. She proved to be a woman of remarkable adaptability and optimism as demonstrated in her diary, “The house is a homely farmhouse – but roomy – sunshiny – and clean – convenient…the place grows on me every day. It has great natural beauties.” (McPherson, p.2)

Finding no satisfactory options for educating her children, Mrs. McCulloch made the logical decision to open her own school. As one student, Harriet L. Jones, wrote in her journal, “She showed us in a way most of us would never forget, the essential oneness of life – the connection between things, between our various studies and between each of them and ourselves. Life was a great adventure! There was so much to know, so much to be! The power to stir great adventure, the power to give our souls wings – such a power Mrs. McCulloch was to us.” (McPherson,p.21) Mrs. McCulloch so inspired Harriet, that she later returned to teach at Oldfields and was academic principal under Miss Nan. Anna Austen McCulloch set the standard for generations of Oldfields teachers yet to come.

Maribeth Littlefield, History Department Chair

History comes to life when girls experience Mrs. Littlefield’s classes. Like Mrs. McCulloch before her, Maribeth has a profound passion for nurturing intellectual curiosity that keeps her energized. She credits the success of her long teaching career to a combination of a deep love for her topic and the excitement of her students. “When I see a new group of faces, how can I not be thrilled to be teaching another year?” asks Maribeth. Her strength, and reward, is helping the girls connect with past events and make them relevant to their own lives – much the same way Anna Austin McCulloch did. Maribeth also makes learning an adventure, especially on her popular World War II May Program trips which have exposed hundreds of students to the wonders of Europe and the horrors that occurred in England, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, and France during the war. She never tires of seeing her students’ reactions to the beaches at Normandy or the concentration camps in Germany and Poland. Maribeth’s commitment to the girls never fades, but only grows stronger with each passing year.

Like Anna Austin McCulloch, Maribeth has inspired countless students to become teachers, including one special student who decided to bring her talents back to Oldfields.

A “feeling of family” is a sentiment

deeply embedded in Oldfields’

culture. It began when Anna

Austen McCulloch, founder of

Oldfields, sat down with her first

students – her own children and

various nieces and nephews. That

same feeling, the desire to do the

absolute best for those for whom we

care, is demonstrated today through

the School’s family-like closeness

with the girls, our numerous legacy

students, and all the families who

come here to live and work. Anna

Austin McCulloch and her daughter

Anna “Miss Nan” McCulloch were

a legendary mother/daughter team

in the early days of Oldfields. They

were strong, inspirational women

who were very different types of

leaders, but both of whom made

monumental contributions to

the School. This year, Oldfields

welcomes its second mother/

daughter teaching team since the

founding of the School 148 years

ago. Maribeth Littlefield, History

Department Chair and veteran

faculty member, is joined by her

daughter Anna, a newly hired

history teacher. History does indeed

repeat itself.

McPherson, Mary King. “Oldfields School 1867-1989, A Feeling of Family” French Bray Inc., 1989

HISTORY (FINALLY!) REPEATS ITSELF

OLDFIELDS MAGAZINE SUMMER 20154

By Alicia Bowers P'17, Director of Communications

Anna Littlefield, History Teacher

Like the “Annas” before her, Anna Littlefield has a tie to Oldfields that cannot be broken. Her parents met at Oldfields, and she was raised on campus since she was a baby. Her big sisters were the students, and the faculty members were her second parents. Although at first Anna attended the local public school, in 11th grade she decided to become an Oldfields girl and took advantage of all the opportunities Oldfields had to offer. “I then experienced the most fantastic teachers I ever had.” After OS, Anna attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and upon graduation, took a job in fundraising and development at the Success Academy, a charter school in New York City. It was at

this same time that Anna was faced with a personally challenging and life-changing year. Adversity had a way of clarifying where she wanted to be and how she wanted to spend her life. Luckily for Oldfields, Anna made the decision to return to Oldfields as a history teacher. Her mom, along with the rest of the faculty and staff, could not be more thrilled! Like Miss Nan, it may not have been her first calling, but the feeling of family brought her home. There is no doubt that Anna will help prepare confident young women for the challenges ahead. When her mother, Maribeth, was asked who she most admired in the world, her emphatic reply was her daughter, Anna. “I want to grow up and be just like her.”

1849 – 1928 Anna “Miss Nan” Austen McCulloch

The third child in the McCulloch family, Miss Nan taught only piano, not academics, while her mother was alive. She was known as a loving, gentle, quiet woman to whom the younger children were drawn. After her mother and older sister passed away, it was undoubtedly difficult for Miss Nan to step into her mother’s shoes, but she did so with dignity and grace. According to Blanche Brune Van Dusen 1905, “Her strength during those trying days was a revelation of courage and consideration for others. She had the most complete and perfect self-control, and in no way was her sorrow permitted to become our sorrow. She picked up just where her mother left off. She carried

on her work and continued her influence in all the years that followed, and she was equal to the task.” (McPherson, p. 31)

With the help of her brother, Reverend Duncan McCulloch, Miss Nan saw the School grow and prosper, hiring outside teachers for dance, drawing, and physical education. She wholeheartedly supported athletics and laid the groundwork for Oldfields to become one of the first girls’ schools to have a formalized athletic program south of the Mason Dixon Line. (McPherson, p. 34) Although teaching was not her first calling, she played a key role in the success of Oldfields School.

Oldfields is grateful

for the contributions

these mother/daughter

teams have made and

will continue to make

to generations of OS

students!

McPherson, Mary King. “Oldfields School 1867-1989, A Feeling of Family” French Bray Inc., 1989

HISTORY (FINALLY!) REPEATS ITSELF

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MAY PROGRAM

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IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE PLACE, IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE.

The beaches of Normandy, Maryland’s Eastern shore, a classroom in Rodney Hall – regardless of location, students in each of the 27 May Programs explored new interests, shared their passions, and pondered possible careers. This year’s two weeks of experiential learning included a wonderful mix of hands-on learning opportunities. Instead of hearing or reading about others’ experiences, students got to actively participate and apply the knowledge that they gained in class. The groups brought their lessons to life during May Sharing through pictures, videos, and insights that were presented to the entire community. A consistent theme emerged; the strength of the May Program experience is not only about the place, but also about the people you meet along the way.

By Alicia Bowers P'17, Director of Communications

Across Oceans: A Teacher’s Perspective of Eso Es Espana English Department Chair Whitney Schultz shares, “As a new faculty member, I’ll admit I jumped on board with the international May Program trip, with selfish intentions—I would get to see Spain! But once we landed on Spanish soil, I remembered what I love most about traveling with students: their awe and wonder at a brand new environment. Language immersion works wonders! As we dusted off our Spanish and conversed with waiters, homestay families, and anyone else who would listen, the students and I felt confident and invigorated. I watched students connect with a new culture and with new friends on the trip. I found the same to be true for me. The beauty of the May Program is that it pulls us out of the classroom and shows students how the information that they learned during the school year applies to the world at large. We connected to events, places, and each other in a whole new way.

The other international May Program this year was the World War II and the Holocaust trip, an historical journey through England, France, Poland, and Germany. Seeing the battlefields of Normandy beach and the concentration camps used by the Nazis was a powerful and transformative experience for the girls. It brought home the vast human tragedy behind the numbers - 6 million Jews were killed - 63% of the 9.5 million Jews living in Europe at that time. The Jewish population has finally recovered to its pre-World War II numbers just this year.

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“ While climbing the steep cobblestone alleys of Granada, the students and I distracted ourselves with songs and jokes. At our Flamenco lessons, I delighted in seeing students step out of their comfort zone and onto the stage. When touring the Alhambra fortress, students and I swapped camera lenses and photography tips as we documented this amazing example of Islamic architecture. I learned along with the students and from them as well - more than I ever imagined.”

Across States: A Dog’s Perspective of Best Friends Sanctuary, UtahThe sentiments of the lucky pup shown in this photo might go something like this - “I had the pleasure of being cuddled by Oldfields girls when they came to my home, a wonderful place where no animals are killed, and 1,700 animals are on their way to a better life. From what I can tell, Oldfields School must be an animal-loving place because these girls were crazy for the dogs, cats, bunnies, and even the pigs that live here! This group of students from Oldfields worked incredibly hard! They didn’t just play with us, they did a ton of weeding on our property as well (tumble weeds can take over and make great hiding places for rattlesnakes)! They even repaired a trail that was not usable for over three years.

Students on the beaches of Normandy.

OS girls immerse themselves in Spanish culture.

Across Campus: A Student’s Perspective of Marvelous MarylandThe overnight trips are exciting, but are not an option for all students for a variety of reasons. The good news is that students who select one of the campus-based programs are often surprised by how much they learn and how much they enjoy their experience. One student shared her thoughts on Marvelous Maryland, an exploration of the state’s natural resources, history, and culture with a focus on local agriculture, aquatic resources, and the environment.

“‘So, my parents made me go on this one…’ During our first May Program planning meeting, I heard this sentiment expressed more than once. Our instructors had their work cut out for them. It would have been fun to do one of the overnight trips and see a different part of the world. Nonetheless, I was still excited to learn more about Maryland’s organic farming as well as explore the Chesapeake Bay, so off I went, covered in bug spray and sunscreen.

“ When they first arrived, I could tell the OS ‘pack’ was nervous, but as the days continued, I could sense the bonds between them strengthening as they accomplished goals together. Thank you Oldfields girls for putting your beliefs into action and speaking out for those of us who don’t have voices.”

“My home at Best Friends is often known for rescuing professional football player, Michael Vick’s, fighting dogs, but our organization began over 30 years ago. The OS girls met and talked with one of our founders, Faith Maloney, and learned the challenges and joys of running a nonprofit. They heard many different speakers who educated them on how to be advocates for animals. Did you know a puppy from a puppy mill has a 200% greater chance of biting someone? They also learned about pit bull discrimination from a lawyer who is challenging these misguided laws. Our veterinarians explained the importance of the spaying and neutering programs for feral cats. Every day was a different lesson. After long days spent working in the sun, the group had some well-deserved fun, sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, among other scenic locations.”

Other US trips included:

College Tour: Boston Outward Bounds’ Canoes, Cameras, and CommunicationLake Placid Olympic ExperienceUnique New York

Ever hear of “rescue pigs”?

No electronics allowed on Outward Bound’s canoe trip.

Practicing for the luge!

Prepared for anything Maryland has to offer.


MAY PROGRAM

“The first day of the program we boarded a skipjack in Annapolis and headed out into the Chesapeake Bay under the bright, midday sun to move sails and catch oysters. Scientists learn a lot about the health of the bay from examining these filter feeders.

“The activities came fast and furious: a tour of the Naval Academy, an Orioles game, work visits to various Maryland farms including a buffalo ranch, dinner in Little Italy, zip-lining in Western Maryland, eating crabs in Ocean City, rock climbing at Earth Treks. My mind was spinning with all the possible careers that included my passions for gardening and protecting our environment. So many of the people we met work OUTSIDE every day!

“By the last day, every girl was asking questions and participating in the activities. Even the few that began somewhat stoic were laughing and enjoying themselves immensely as they attempted to climb up a rock wall while literally attached at the hip. Who knew we could have such a good time and actually learn something right here at home, in Maryland?”

Other Campus based programs included:

Rhythm of Dance IntensiveFab LabBe More B’more German Language, Culture and History College App Boot Camp Optics: Properties and Behavior of Light Digital StorytellingExploring Visual Art Build Your Own Computer Drama Queens Food Science Once Upon a Time The Art of Jewelry The US as Seen Through the Eyes of OthersThe Joy of Teaching Forays in Film The Beauty of Crafts

Across Imaginations: Independent ProjectsOldfields juniors and seniors also have the option of designing their own May Program. These independent girls deserve credit for being incredibly self-motivated and inventive. Some students pursued their dreams of entering the medical field by spending time with doctors and trauma nurses at St. Agnes Hospital and Shock Trauma at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, while another worked at Debevoise & Plimpton, a law firm in NYC. Familiar with the perpetually cheery, Life Is Good slogan? One of our girls interned with the company that creates the optimistic apparel and found out that their employees really are that happy! We can’t wait to see what they come up with next year!

Other Independent Projects included internships with:

Artist, Austin Baldea Mata Traders Fair Trade Fashion in ChicagoWaldorf School of BaltimoreSecretariat Center in Kentucky

Love Ocean City!

Learning to Flamenco dance.

Building a computer from scratch.

Jaleah '16 gets a lab coat of her very own.

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2015 MAY COURT

Chosen by the entire School, the May Court is composed of the four seniors who most closely represent what it means to be an “Oldfields Girl”: Crown Bearer: Meera Balasubramanian '15

Flora: Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15

Maid of Honor: Claire Jermakian '15

May Queen: Dalvida Palmer '15

10May Queen, Dalvida Palmer '15

OLDFIELDS ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 2014-2015

The first awards ceremony at Oldfields was held by the Athletic Association in 1923 at the end of the school year. In time, when academic and all-school awards were added to this celebration, it became known as the Annual Awards Ceremony. On the night before Graduation each year, the School community comes together to witness the presentation of the prestigious awards celebrating the many accomplishments of students, faculty, and the Green and White teams for the current year.

Green and WhiteThe team winning the most points for in intramural games, academics, discipline, attendance, spirit, community service, and the ever-popular hunt for the Thing-A-Ma-Bob!

WINNER OF THE GREEN AND WHITE CUP 2014-2015:

The Green Team

TEAM CAPTAINS 2015-2016

Green Captain: Grace Pollak '16White Captain: Margaret “Ali” Hickman '16

TEAM SPIRITS 2015-2016

Green Spirit: Lily Farquharson '17White Spirit: Kayla Lewis '17

Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15 passes the torch to Grace Pollak '16.

Athletic AwardsVARSITY CLUB

Students who have played on three varsity sports teams in one year:

UNDERCLASS RECIPIENTS:

Ashley Allen '17Joy Brown-Bryant '18Rachel Cohn '16Katharine “Kate” Driscoll '16

Alexis-Marie Eichelberger '16Grace Farquharson '16Lily Farquharson '17Sarah Gast '16Mikaela Hensen '16Alexis Jarjosa '16Hannah Kulla '18Kayla Lewis '17Madison Magee '18Elisabeth “Lissie” Obrecht '16Grace Pollak '16Makenzie Smith '17Jaleah Sydnor '16Jincan “Iris” Xing '18

SENIOR RECIPIENTS:

Zoe Filzer '15Casey Johnson '15Camile Keyes '15Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15Dalvida Palmer '15Margherita “Margie” Vricella '15

CHRISTINE HEARTFIELD MEMORIAL PRIZE

The student who demonstrates outstanding interest and participation in athletics: Casey Johnson '15

Casey Johnson '15 and her proud mother

NIMICK ATHLETIC AWARD

The student with all around athletic proficiency, good sportsmanship and team spirit: Grace Pollak '16

WITHERBEE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:

Brittany “Bibi” McGill ‘15

COMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR AWARD:

The senior who goes above and beyond the required community service: Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15

GRADUATION AWARDS


Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15 receives new Community Service Senior Award from Michele Harrison.

Riding AwardsHORSEMANSHIP-SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

The student who best demonstrates an understanding for horses, celebrates her own successes with humility, and takes joy in the achievements of her peers: Molly Campagne '16

MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD

The student who has made the most significant progress in her development as a rider and horsewoman: Polina “Polly” Weber '16

THE HORSEMASTER AWARD

The student who is dedicated to improving her riding skills and acquiring additional horse knowledge while possessing a genuine love for the horse: Caroline Carney '15

Amy Roden Phillips, Caroline Carney '15, and Britt Roden

School RecognitionsACADEMIC INTEGRITY BOARD 2014-2015

Senior Representative: Vana Jovic '15Underclass Representative: Kaitlyn Holland '16

SCHOOL JUDICIARY BOARD 2014-2015

Senior Representatives: Pamela Icyeza '15 and Claire Jermakian '15Underclass Representative: Samantha “Sam” Frazier '16 and Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16

CLASS AGENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2015

Selected by their class to keep them connected to each other and to the School: Remy Branscum '15Cameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller '15Vana Jovic '15Barrett Pitcher '15Margherita “Margie” Vricella '15Caroline “Carly” Weinstein '15

HEAD OF DAY STUDENTS 2015-2016

Lauren Hyson '16

COVER DESIGN FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL PLANNER

Letao “Rose” Sun '19

Academic AwardsENGLISH

Senior Award: Claire Jermakian '15Underclass Award: Sukanya Pusey '16Poetry and Prose Awards: Meera Balasubramanian '15, Cameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller '15, and Megan Machak '15

Whitney Schultz presents English Award to Sukanya Pusey '16.

FINE ARTS

Margaret Nevens Art Award: Emily Dobbs '15Underclass Art Award: Polina “Polly” Weber '16 The Marjorie Martinet Art Award: Melissa “Missy” Green '15WORLD LANGUAGES

Spanish Award: Cameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller '15 French Award: Meera Balasubramanian '15, Claire Jermakian '15, and Pamela Icyeza '15Mandarin I Award: Elizabeth O'Brien '17 Latin Award: Sunxin “Sophie” Xia '16

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AWARDS

Hilary Bates, Pamela Icyeza '15, Meera Balasuramanian '15, and Claire Jermakian '15

MATHEMATICS

Calculus Honors Awards: Min “Wendy” Yang '15 and Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16Pre-Calculus Award: Margaret “Ali” Hickman '16

PERFORMING ARTS

Theatre Award: Barrett Pitcher '15 Music Award: Min “Wendy” Yang '15Dance Award: Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15

Carrie Hammond-Roemer and Dance Award winner, Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15

SCIENCE

Chemistry Award: Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16Physics Award: Lingqiao “Ling” Wang '16 and Yinghong “Coco” Guo '16Biology Award: Min “Wendy” Yang '15

Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16 and Grover Carico

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Lingqiao “Ling” Wang '16 , Justo Anguita, and Yinghong “Coco” Guo '16

HISTORY

Senior: Pamela Icyeza '15Underclassman: Mikaela Hensen '16

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD

The student is selected for her excellence in the study of colonial and revolutionary American history: Margaret “Ali” Hickman '16

FIRST HONORS

Students who have received First Honors for all three terms: Celia Bowers '17 Olivia Mahaffey '19Joy Brown-Bryant '18 Jijun “J.J.” Meng '15Jiayuan “Katie” Chen '17 Savannah Ney '17Lorenza Correa Martinez '18 Elizabeth O'Brien '17Annemiek Cuppen '17 Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15Marissa Davies '16 Barrett Pitcher '15Mikaela Hensen '16 Sukanya Pusey '16Margaret “Ali” Hickman '16 Yuhan “Nancy” Qian '18Pamela Icyeza '15 Tess Selby '17Claire Jermakian '15 Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16Hee Ra Jung '18 Polina “Polly” Weber '16Lanxue “Miley” Xia '18SENIORS GRADUATING WITH HIGH HONORS

Seniors with a grade point average of 93% or above for their senior year:Pamela Icyeza '15 Dalvida Palmer '15Claire Jermakian '15 Barrett Pitcher '15Vana Jovic '15 Jijun “J.J.” Meng '15Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15 Caroline “Carly” Weinstein '15

SENIORS GRADUATING WITH SECOND HONORS

Seniors with a grade point average of over 90% for their senior year: Cameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller '15 Megan Machak '15 Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15 Callie McLaurin '15Min “Wendy” Yang '15


CAREER HONORS

Seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 90% or above for their entire career at Oldfields: Cameron “Cam” Brooks-Miller '15 Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15Pamela Icyeza '15 Jijun “J.J.” Meng '15Claire Jermakian '15 Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15Vana Jovic '15 Min “Wendy” Yang '15

INDEPENDENT PROJECT HONORS

The students who have received honors for their independent projects during May program:Stefanie Peart '16Mikaela Hensen '16Jaleah Sydnor '16

SENIOR PRIZE FOR SECOND HONORS

The student(s) with the second highest GPA for her senior year in a challenging program: Claire Jermakian '15 and Asantewaah Ofosuhene '15

TAYLOR SMITH PRIZE FOR FIRST HONORS

Student with the highest senior GPA in a challenging program of study: Pamela Icyeza '15

Pamela Icyeza '15 is honored to receive the Taylor Smith Prize.

AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The senior(s) who graduate with the highest cumulative GPA in a challenging program: Min “Wendy” Yang '15 and Jijun “J.J.” Meng '15

THE STATE OF MARYLAND MERIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD

The student(s) who demonstrates excellence in scholastic achievement by earning a cumulative grade point average in the top 5% of her graduating class: Claire Jermakian '15 and Pamela Icyeza '15

THE STANLEY I. PANITZ LEADERSHIP FUND OF THE BALTIMORE

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 2015

Given annually to a B.E.S.T. young woman at the conclusion of her junior year of high school, in recognition of her academic achievement, her demonstrated leadership in both her school and the broader community, and her strength of character: Samantha “Sam” Frazier '16

Faculty AwardsNANCY I. O'CONNOR '75 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING PRIZE

Given on the basis of a ballot solicited from alumnae classes two and five years after their graduation from Oldfields: Hilary Bates (Spanish)

MCCOLL TEACHING AWARD

Made possible by a generous endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl to recognize outstanding teaching: Carrie Hammond-Roemer (Dance)

All School Awards THE GOLD KEY AWARD

The Student Ambassador whose outstanding support and cooperation working with the Admission Office has done the most to convey the Oldfields spirit to visiting families: All 92 girls who were in the program. Admission could not pick just one!

TRUSTEE PRIZES

Eighth Grade: Montserrat “Montse” Lomeli Moreno '19Freshman: Hannah Kulla '18, Lorenza Correa Martinez '18Sophomore: Tess Selby '17Junior: Grace Pollak '16Senior: Pamela Icyeza '15

KATHERINE CULBERTSON '65 AWARD

The first year student making the greatest contribution to the School: Annemiek Cuppen '17

MARIAN CULBERTSON '63 AWARD

The underclass student making the most positive effort for its own sake: Samantha “Sam” Frazier '16

Dr. Parnell Hagerman and Samantha “Sam” Frazier '16

MARY K. MCPHERSON AWARD

The underclass girl with the highest academic average in a challenging program: Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16

JOSEPH T. BRENNAN II AWARD

The girl, who by her own efforts, has made the most significant progress during the current year: Austin McCarthy '16

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AWARDS

EDITH LIDDELL TWISS '28 MEMORIAL PRIZE

The student who has exhibited the highest standards of good citizenship: Claire Jermakian '15

LEROY M. POLVOGT AWARD

The girl who, by example and by deed, has been the most constructive influence on underclass girls: Dalvida Palmer '15

MARION H. “CHIP” ALLEN MEMORIAL AWARD

The student who best exemplifies past Board Chair Marion H. “Chip” Allen's personal qualities of thoughtfulness and warmth through demonstrated concern for the overall well-being of the Oldfields community and the individuals who comprise it: Grace Farquharson '16

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD

Given each year by the Head of School to recognize an outstanding senior (s): Meera Balasubramanian '15 and Shin Hae Lee '15

Tears of joy from Shin Hae Lee '15 as Dr. Parnell Hagerman announces her award.

LORNA M. KELLY AWARD

The underclass girl who, in the opinion of the teaching faculty, possesses the greatest love of learning for its own sake: Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACHIEVEMENTS

School Officers 2015–2016School President: Grace Farquharson '16

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Treasurer: Kayla Lewis '17 Vice-President: Elyse Bruzdzinski '17 President: Jenaba Sow '17

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Treasurer: Hanyun “Hannah” Tang '16 Vice-President: Margaret “Ali” Hickman '16President: Samantha “Sam” Frazier '16

Dr. Parnell Hagerman looks forward to a new school year with Grace Farquharson '16 as student body president!

We did it!

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Congratulations to all of those who received awards and to all of our graduating seniors. We are proud of each and every one of you!

The highlight of the Awards Ceremony, at the end of the evening, is the presentation of the two most prestigious student awards given by Oldfields School.

HELEN E. TRAVERS AWARD

The senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has made the greatest overall contribution to the School: Brittany “Bibi” McGill '15

ELIZABETH LEEDS MEMORIAL AWARD

The senior girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, best exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the School, which are expressed in the Oldfields motto Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart: Caroline “Carly” Weinstein '15

Oldfields and Dr. Parnell Hagerman will miss Caroline “Carly” Weinstein '15!

ADMISSION

As we move into the “Open House” season this fall, Admission has laid the groundwork for a great 2015- 2016 school year.

• Applications are up 24% from the same point in time last year.

• Interviews have increased 45%. With our excellent student ambassadors, a campus visit often “clinches the deal.”

• More than 48 new students have enrolled, coming from 14 states and 6 countries! Keeping

our student body geographically diverse enriches the Oldfields experience in immeasurable ways.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Under the inspired leadership of Community Service Director Michele Harrison, the students took the 2013-2014 School Theme, Selfless Service: Giving Back to Our Community, to heart!

• OS girls gave a hand to over 20 different charitable organizations this year including House of Ruth, Maryland Food Bank, and Gilchrest Hospice.

• Participation was school wide, with over 90% of the community involved with at least one or more charities.

• A new award was created to honor the senior who goes above and beyond the required community service. This year's recipient was Bibi '15 who had over 100 extra hours of volunteer service!

TECHNOLOGY

With Technology Director Pat Reilly leading the charge, our students and faculty continue to take full advantage of the expanding technology opportunities at Oldfields.• Over 112 sessions took place in the Brougher e-Learning

Center this year, including workshops on Google docs, creation of ePortfolios for students, learning about audio podcasts, and much more.

• Eight Promethean ActivPanels will be available in our classrooms this fall. One really has to experience them in order to appreciate how these interactive touch panels will engage and excite our students.

• Two OS students, Jenaba '17 and Megan '17, were selected for participation in this summer's prestigious Girls Who Code Immersion Program, an innovative approach to computer science education. The program pairs seven weeks of intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with engaging, career focused mentorship and exposure led by the industry's top female entrepreneurs and engineers.

CAMPUS UPDATE


Pam Crowder- Thompson '85 P '12, Dr. Parnell Hagerman, Group Volunteer Coordinator of Maryland Food Bank of Baltimore, Jill Kusner Rowlett '97, and Michele Harrison

Megan '17

Jenaba '17

Nicole '19 glad she chose Oldfields

The OS girls’ success on the field, in the riding ring, and on the court was wonderful to behold - so many great lessons learned along the way.

• Badminton won the IAAM B Conference Championship! It was two Oldfields teams in the final, so OS won 1st and 2nd place! Congratulations Alice '17 and Charlotte '16 (1st place) and Meera'15 and Stefanie '16 (2nd place).

• OS track and field star, Jaleah '16, qualified for the IAAM Conference C Championships in the 800 meter, breaking a school record. Jaleah doesn't slow down during summer break. She participated in the AAU Junior Olympic Track and Field Games this summer at Norfolk State University.

• Associate Riding Director Britt Roden, Polly '16, and Caroline '15 traveled to Aiken, SC, for three weeks of early season eventing and training with the top event riders in the country. The experience took them to a whole new level!

• IAAM All-Conference Award winners included Charlotte'16 and Stefanie '16 for badminton and Grace '16 and Mikaela '16 for lacrosse. Olivia '18 won for softball – a true accomplishment since the coaches almost never vote for a freshman!

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1st and 2nd place Conference Champions! Olivia '18 – a pitching phenomenon!

Caroline '15 and PL Cha Cha make a perfect team.

ATHLETICS

The new Garden House project has begun! Aesthetically designed to blend with the other buildings in the quadrangle which includes the Head’s House, Carroll Dorm, and McCulloch Commons, the new structure on the footprint of the old Garden House will provide four new two-bedroom apartments for faculty housing. The new accommodations will help us attract and retain the exceptional faculty our girls deserve. Dr. Hagerman is already looking forward to having new next door neighbors in Garden House next year!

Meanwhile, the Oldfields pool, which was originally installed as a reservoir in case of fire, has outlived its usefulness. A significant and irreparable crack was causing the pool to lose a foot of water a day, wasting thousands of gallons of water. The Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees determined that the

liability was greater than its benefit, so the transformation of this space has begun. The pool has been filled in and will be used for the next several months as a staging area for the Garden House construction project. Eventually, this area will be transformed into much needed additional parking for Old House and a beautiful garden. As guests enter through the front drive, the vista that greets them will be much more appealing.

The bidding process is underway for three projects for Old House and the East Wing. Our beloved Jungle sunroom just off the Admission Offices will be getting a facelift. Its treasured appearance will be unaltered, but new glass and new molding will eliminate the leaks that occur every time we have heavy rain. Even more exciting, for the first time in history, the Jungle will be heated and air conditioned!

Your generous donations to Oldfields’ Spirit Campaign have made it possible to begin one of the most exciting projects undertaken on campus in quite a while.

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK!


UPDATE

Spirit CampaignBy Anne Ragland Finney P' 97

Anonymous (3)

Ilana Feldberg Adelman '88

Mertze Anderson '75

Carol Atterbury '74

Edith Clark Bouscaren '71

Marian Culbertson Burke '63

Jacquelin Thomas Carey '64

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll Carter P'81 GP'15

Riley Chapin '83

Pamela Prizer Chernick '66

Samantha Coker '90

Barbara Trotter Collins '77

Pauline Combé-Clark '73

Janna Conti '81

Lara Burns Cunningham '65

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Darrell P'06

Margaret McKee Elwood '75

Carol Hubbell Engebretson '72

Elaine Foster '51

Terrell Garrard '62

Helen Frederick Gray '51

Sheila Wiley Harrell '90

John and Faith Hawks

Daphne Preece Hellmuth '55

Debbie Hill '71

Laura Hoskins '94

Kingsley FitzHugh Jack '64

Cory Jones Jackson '85 P'12, '13

Miriam Griffith Jones '52

Susan Hadden Lawrence '65

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lawton P '85

Denise Alexandre LeComte '72 P'06

Jennifer Littleton '84

Elizabeth Turner Love '90

Carlisle VanMeter Mayer '78 P'14

Scott and Susie Menzies P'03

Ann Colville Murphy '87

Dawn Danagher Peters '78

Hawley and Wendy Rogers P'82 GP'12, '17

Ronald and Chris Romanowicz P'87,'89

Susan West Ross '64

Edith Salisbury P'90

Katharine duPont Sanger '62

Maria Carter Satterfield '44

William and Cecil Scanlan P'93

Jane Isdale Schaefer '52 P'84

Sarah Buck Schmader '82

Robin Gimbel Senior '71

Thomas and Carla Simmons P'98

Michael and Barbara Simpson P'85

Taylor and Judy Smith

Cannon Simpson Stoffel '76

Katherine Trautlein '81

Margaret Ulle '78

Vanessa Weber '73

Elizabeth Humrichouse Werth '37

Natalie Riegel Weymouth '61

Robert and Nancy Maslack Wolf

Mariah Sibley Wolffe '83

Lisa Wood Wright '84

Katherine Wright '90

Martha Osborne Adams '48

Marion H. Allen III P '92, '96

Carolyn Coit Bates '46 P'73

Susan Brandau '30

Elizabeth Atkinson Bryan '39

Edward Cobb P'76

Lara Burns Cunningham '65

Mary Elizabeth Eppes Cutchin '24

Elizabeth Dickson '49

Caroline Gouverneur Dillon '45

Reynolds duPont, Sr. P'62, '71

Cassandra Small Franklin 1899

Stephen Fuller P'60, '62

Susan Latimer Gibson '73

Sandra Clarholm Gibson '58

Jane Goodale '44

Margaret Samson Harris '36

Elizabeth Lee Boothe Howell '20

Margaret Geary Johnson '60

Katherine Young Keck '19

Elizabeth Eierman Kennedy '44

Amanda Lake '82

William and Margaret Littleton P'84

Suzanne W. McCarthy P'76

Duncan McCulloch III

Kim York McNamara '63 P'97

Janet Coit Meegan '38

Gay Griscom Mehegan '56

Terence Nolan P '90

Jane Morton Norton '26

Anne Gray Pratt '34

Margaret Hamilton Riley '11

Armistead Rood

Margaret Suter Rood '31

Eloise Gilbert Savi '42

Jan Scott

Beverly Bissell Sullivan '66

Regina Johnson Tomlinson P'78, '80, '85

Helen “Miss Herky” Travers

Lily Dulles Van Pelt '26

Mary Mixsell Waldron '28

Ann Hickok Warner '54

Gretchen V. Welsh GP '89

J. Michael Welsh P '89

Nancy Crompton Wendell '39

Cynthia Bullock Woodger '49

THE LARGO CORE SOCIETY

Largo Core – Largeness of Heart – is the name given to the society established to recognize those with the vision to include Oldfields School in their estate planning. As a member of the

Largo Core Society, you will have an important impact in shaping the values and traditions of generations to come, and in ensuring a strong future for Oldfields as the School moves

towards its 150th anniversary and beyond. Your legacy will be an investment in the future of young women and our world.

We also offer our appreciation to the following donors, now deceased, who have provided a gift through their estate in perpetual support of Oldfields School:

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To learn more about The Largo Core Society, please contact Ryan W. Kirk, Associate Director of Development, at 443-662-1017 or at [email protected].

Create a legacy – remember Oldfields in your will or trust.

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE…

Can you name the years of the vintage Rarebit photos? Answers can be found on page 38.

So much is different – internet, smart phones, motorized vehicles, and air conditioning!

Yet so much is the same – friendship, excellence, joy, and each girl’s success.

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…THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME

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ALUMNAE WEEKEND 2015 why we came

By Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15, Director of Alumnae Affairs

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TO REMINISCE ABOUT THE OLD DAYSKatie Randall '47 was one of the first to arrive. We loved hearing her stories about getting detention for stepping outside her dorm room barefooted or for having a Coke outside of Gookie’s. On their monthly trip into Baltimore, she said she and her friends would immediately buy a packet of cigarettes and smoke as many as they possibly could. By the time they got back to campus they were sick for the rest of the weekend. Good times!

The Class of '90 lived up to their free-wheeling and creative reputation. They delighted in using an “inside connection” to secretly procure their old lacrosse uniform kilts, which they proudly wore into the Saturday evening party with their matching green and white boas. Laughter echoed throughout the gym as stories were recounted about pranks involving donkeys, and old Green and White rivalries were resurrected.

TO RECONNECT WITH FRIENDS

First and foremost, OS girls found joy in each other’s company once again! Friday evening’s reception at the Head’s House and off-campus class dinners, along with Saturday’s family picnic and dinner auction, gave everyone the opportunity to catch up, reminisce, and renew friendships.

TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THEIR SISTERSThere is nothing more inspiring than recognizing those alumnae who continue to give back to the School well beyond their graduation and remembering those who have gone before us. The annual awards for outstanding contributions to the Oldfields community were presented at the Senior Class Alumnae Induction Luncheon. A walk, led by the poignant strains of a bagpipe, across the little stone bridge and up the hill to Immanuel Church culminated in a beautiful memorial service where a candle was lit for each recently deceased alumna. What amazing women have passed through these halls!

TO SEE FAVORITE FACULTYOne of the best things about coming back was visiting with faculty and staff and showing them how well all their efforts paid off. The girls are all grown up! OS is fortunate to have many devoted teachers who have been here for many years and who remain committed to Each Girl’s Success. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faculty faces.

why we came


TO CELEBRATE REUNION YEARS!The highlight of every Alumnae Weekend is marking your five and ten year reunions. Reunion year dinners celebrated at local restaurants went on well into the night, with Dr. Hagerman popping in to say hello and to wish each class well. Rounding up reunion classes for the traditional photo with the Oldfields banner is always an adventure – who’s missing? – wait my eyes were closed! – but with a little patience, the pictures always turn out great.

ALUMNAE WEEKEND 2015 why we came

Better Technology | Stronger CommunityCarrying your fellow alumnae in your pocket

No matter how busy your schedule, you can now connect with the School and Oldfields alumnae via an App called Oldfields Alumnae Mobile.

Available Free at iTunes or Google Play for Android.

Locate and contact OS girls based on class, city, business, or field of interest.Check out gatherings in your area and who's coming.

Stay caught up and in touch... on the go!

It's Simple!Type in "Oldfields Alumnae" at your app store.

Authenticate your device using your email.

Questions? Joan Carter Jermakian ‘81 P ‘15 at 443-662-1018

or [email protected]

OLDFIELDS ALUMNAE AWARDS

The Jane Isdale Schaefer '52 Trustee Prize

Given in recognition of lifelong dedication to Oldfields and its motto of Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart, an ideal which Jane epitomizes: Lulu Laubenstein Good '72

The Peggy Samson Harris '36 Distinguished Service Award

Given to an alumna who is characterized by her loyal devotion and outstanding efforts on behalf of Oldfields: Ilana Feldberg Adelman '88

The Alumnae Cup

The highest prize given by the Oldfields Alumnae Association, to recognize outstanding trusteeship, singular service to Oldfields, and sterling example of dedication and involvement: Susan Sillcox “Silly” Repko '72

A Special Thank You to Reunion Chairs and Class Agents Polly Hyde Crawford '65Mary Brittingham '70Gail Southard Canzano '70Nancy O'Connor Abendshein '75Andrea Anderson Gagnon '80LaDawne Lampton White '90Georgia Crawford Nettles '95Erin Stevens Henrie '00Shavonne Ward '05Maria Jensen '05Katie Hall '05Pam Crowder- Thompson '85 P12, Lulu

Laubenstein Good '72, and Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15

Ilana Feldberg Adelman '88 and Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15

Susan Sillcox “Silly” Repko '72

why we came

Better Technology | Stronger CommunityCarrying your fellow alumnae in your pocket

No matter how busy your schedule, you can now connect with the School and Oldfields alumnae via an App called Oldfields Alumnae Mobile.

Available Free at iTunes or Google Play for Android.

Locate and contact OS girls based on class, city, business, or field of interest.Check out gatherings in your area and who's coming.

Stay caught up and in touch... on the go!

It's Simple!Type in "Oldfields Alumnae" at your app store.

Authenticate your device using your email.

Questions? Joan Carter Jermakian ‘81 P ‘15 at 443-662-1018

or [email protected]

1940Elizabeth Williams Gookin - It is always wonderful to hear such good news of lovely Oldfields. Wish I could have been at reunion, but we had our house and garden open for Virginia Garden Week. Betts

1941 75TH REUNION

1944Maria Carter Satterfield - I am living in my same house (in the wing) and still driving. Going to my place in the Bahamas, and I enjoy being with my twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. I received a nice letter from Joan Carpenter Harms '44. I would like to hear from Bobbi Souder Fowle '44 and Jean Washburn Clarke '44.

1945Daisy Biddle Eiman - I have moved to Vero Beach, Florida, and try to visit Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania, in the beautiful fall season. Here in Vero there is so much to offer, including opera studies, art workshops, and lectures on fascinating subjects. My little town house is on a bight (curve) in from the inland waterway and is three blocks from the ocean and a most beautiful beach. Wildlife is everywhere. Children and grandchildren love to visit. Sorry not to have been back to dear Oldfields in recent years. The School looks great - so glad!

1946 70TH REUNION

Jane Savage Roberts - Tennis is finished, but I love to walk my Jack Russell. Gardening is special, too. I went to Colorado in May to meet my new great-grandson. Time just flies by because I have just greeted my second great-grandson, thankfully right here in Bryn Mawr, on January 16, 2015!

1947 Mary “Jill” Saunders Ashmead - I was staying with my son in Timonium last week. We drove over to see Oldfields. It is such a beautiful spot. It's a little different view than 68 years ago.

Katie Potter Randall – Katie and her daughter Lisa were among the first to arrive for Alumnae Weekend. Katie considered going on the Alumnae Ride, but decided to just say hello to the horses instead.

Katie Potter Randall '47 at the Oldfields stables, Alumnae Weekend

Lisa Randall and her mother, Katie Potter Randall '47, Alumnae Weekend

1950Lowrey Hardin Jones - I still follow Oldfields closely - so many happy memories and gratitude for instilling in me most of my good qualities! I am now a widow but surrounded with wonderful friends, children, grandchildren, and two companion dogs as well. One is a new miniature Australian pup who keeps me jumping! He has two blue eyes and is named Bradley after Bradley Cooper with his fun blue eyes! I am leaving for Texas next week for granddaughter's high school graduation. Then she will be coming to Stanford in the fall, so she will be near us for four years! We are thrilled! I have a married grandson happily living in San Francisco with his wife, another grandson there, and another in Texas who

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is playing varsity basketball. I try to get to some of his games! I am blessed with a wonderful church with fabulous activities, bridge and book clubs, volunteer work, etc. Thank you, Oldfields, for all you did for me. I am 83 this summer and will always hold the memories of my high school years most dear!

1951 65TH REUNION

1954Marie-Louise “Wawa” Graham Ingersoll - The enclosed picture was taken February, 2015, at Brandywine Conservancy/Museum with my son Baird and grandson Will. We are having an exceptional exhibit of Jamie Wyeth, a real “must see,” until April 5th. Thought my classmates might like to see the picture.

Wawa Ingersoll '54 with son, Baird, and grandson, Will

1955Daphne Preece Hellmuth - I have moved to a retirement community in Fort Myers, Florida. I see Kandi duPont Sanger '62 often, and I enjoyed seeing Dr. Parny Hagerman in the fall at an Oldfields gathering on Captiva Island. I saw Rooney Eichelberger '58 for the first time since 1955! We enjoyed catching up with each other!

1956 60TH REUNION

1957Nina Carter Rosselli Del Turco - My husband Duccio received his green card last year, so we can now live in the US and visit Italy when we can. We moved into a retirement home in West Hartford and are trying to sell our condo in Rome. Our children and grandchildren are well, with graduations from colleges, high schools, middle school, and elementary school! We have 21 grandchildren between us, and we just try to keep up!

1959Frida Barrow Sinkler - I send much love to everyone and want you to know I still value the Oldfields years we shared. I wonder where so many years went and why so fast? Please, Class of 1959, keep in touch, and come visit if you are ever near Charleston. Love, Frida

Kathryn Reynolds - My loving husband, Carl C Reynolds, VMD, died at home June 29, 2014. We were married for almost 51 years. Our sons Kip and Peter have been wonderful. Kip lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Peter in Breckenridge, Colorado. I have moved to Colorado, about a three hour drive from Peter. My new address is about 7,400 feet in elevation on the Grand Mesa, largest flat-topped mountain in the world, “the Island in the sky.” My neighbors are ranchers. Wonderful people! My dog Egan and I have been made to feel very much at home. The house sits on about 20 acres, and we have room for guests. Trains, planes, or automobiles will bring you to Grand Junction, CO. Egan and I will come down the mountain and meet you! Sorry to be missing another reunion....maybe someday. Love to all, Kay Go Whites!

1961 55TH REUNION Adelaide “Fiddle” Walker Walton - I'm doing well. I am enjoying retirement. I will be heading out for a six week road trip across country to see two granddaughters in L.A.

1964Cinda Train Longstreth - In March I went back to Oldfields for two and a half days (staying on campus – thanks, Parny) doing a variety of things, including working in the archives identifying alumnae in photographs. I also worked with Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P'15, Pam Crowder-Thompson '85 P'12, and Anne Ragland Finney P'97 in the Alumnae and Development Offices and with Lulu Laubenstein Good '72 by phone to start planning the 150th celebration of the School! Oldfields also asked me to make a bunch of fundraising calls which was a real pleasure. It was great to catch up with a lot of people. Last of all, Chair of the Art Department, Dori Reigner P'03, asked me to teach two art classes to her advanced and regular portfolio students (two big question and answer sessions). I had a blast. The students have done some gorgeous work, and they were curious and asked a bunch of well thought out questions. Going back to Oldfields was wonderful, and I love giving back to the School that gave me so very much. In July my studio is on tour with the Ausable River Valley Studio Tour. I continue to paint and exhibit my work regularly. I will be featured in a group show as well as a one person show in August in the Adirondacks. Cinda

Eleanor “Dee” Allen - I'm continuing to teach at MCI - Framingham, the one female prison facility in MA. My approach is be prepared, and then be prepared to do something entirely different from what was planned. Adapt, adapt, adapt.

Beirne Donaldson - The winter was hideously long and cold. I am looking forward to spending the summer in the mountains of North Carolina.

1966 50TH REUNION

Thank you, Oldfields, for all you did for me. I am 83 this summer and will always hold the memories of my high school years most dear!

LOWREY HARDIN JONES '50

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1967Elizabeth “Betsy” Stettinius - This picture was taken on my 66th birthday with my seven grandchildren. I am still living in Annapolis. I'm a realtor with Coldwell Banker, which keeps me busy when I'm not with the grandchildren.

Betsy Stettinius '67 with her seven grandchildren on her 66th birthday

1968Mary “Missy” McNeely-Lynn - I am thrilled that Anne Finney P'97 is back on staff! I'm still in Charlottesville, VA, so if anyone is coming, be sure to call. The pipes burst in my basement over the winter, and I'm still dealing with that mess - OMG - three to four inches of water in the basement during our biggest snow! No fun. Hi to Gay “Gaybe” Richardson '68, Cynthia “Cinnie” Ladd '68, Alyce Kilpatrick Van Wagner '68, Victoria “Tori” Bartol Vallely '68, Abby Williams '68, Barbara “Bobbie” Betts '69, Anne Crimmins '68, and Chris Hubbell McCambridge '69, and Holly Hall '69. I'll be in touch! Hi to the whole Class of '68. I sent in a photo of my daughter Cameron and her husband Greg Vanor. The wedding was at “The River Farm”, a lovely venue with historic significance. She is now Mrs. Greg Vanor. They are living in Northern Virginia, and she has been teaching for seven years up there.

Cameron, daughter of Missy McNeely-Lynn '68, with her husband, Greg

1969Susalee Norris Sasser - We now have three grandchildren. Bo is 4, Stella is 2, and Anne Carlyle is 8 months. They live in Birmingham. We try to see them every few months. Carrie and Jonny have moved to NYC to the Upper West Side. She works for YouTube. I started riding again and love it. Bill is getting close to retirement, so he can do more mission work. We have been to Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Thailand so far this year. Bill will go to Honduras, Jamaica, Ecuador, and Haiti later in the year. I will move to our house at Edisto Island, one hour from Charleston, for the summer, June - September. I would love to have some visitors. Blessings, Susalee

Diana Johnstone Lopez - Our big news is that our son JP has just moved back to the US after being in Shanghai for almost eight years. He is still with Disney, but now will be working with a team of artists as part of the Imagineers. I flew out for a quick weekend to welcome him back, help him find an apartment, and rattle my bones on the Matterhorn at Disneyland. Our daughter Kate and her husband Timo, son of Peggy Riegel Weymouth '61, live five minutes away, allowing me to get lots of fun “granny” time with my grandchildren, 5-year-old Margo and 8-year-old Jack.

Diana Johnstone Lopez '69 and her son, J.P.

1970Scarlett Leas Robertson - Received her doctorate in clinical social work. Her husband Bill was as happy as she was on her graduation day!

Scarlett Leas Robertson '70 with husband, William, receiving her doctorate

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1971 45TH REUNION

Deedie Clark Bouscaren - I have a large bucket list, but now I can say I have seen four of the seven wonders of the modern world. The Taj Mahal is as magical as they say it is - especially at dawn! I'm having a blast traveling and learning about other cultures and other ways of existence.

Deedie Bouscaren '71 at the Taj Mahal

1972Lulu Laubenstein Good - Our son Anderson graduated from St. Lawrence University on May 17th (see photo of pre-grad activities!). For a part of the country known for its cold, graduation day was sunburn hot! His SLU squash team ended the season #2 in the country...not bad for a little school in the wilds of Canton, NY. Law school is in his future, but for now Anderson is looking for a job teaching squash. I had a great visit with Beth Sohmer Redpath '72 in Sanibel, Florida. She is part owner of a store, Whims, on Sanibel and also has her work featured at 2 Islands Gallery on Captiva. Worth a visit if you are in the area! While our reunion is two years away, it might be fun to come back to School and help the Class of '71 celebrate their big reunion. The reunion is 2016, so think good thoughts about coming back in 2016 and 2017! I hope you all have a wonderful summer and that we see you all next April! Take care, Lulu

Anderson, son of Lulu Laubenstein Good '72, at graduation from St. Lawrence University

Hilary Gardner Swain - My son Mark Peterson graduated from Yale School of Architecture. He received a fellowship for academic excellence. We are so proud of him!

Mark Peterson, son of Hilary Gardner Swain '72, at graduation from Yale School of Architecture

Natalie Morgan Macy - I retired last June after 20 years of teaching elementary school and have been busy this year volunteering on committees within the school community. I've also joined two Questers Groups and have been enjoying “field trips” to historic sites in and around Philadelphia. I took some quilting classes in the fall/winter and plan to continue improving my skills. I'm currently exploring a new career path and recently signed up for real estate classes in order to get my real estate sales license. Retirement has allowed me to spend more time with friends and family and to help out with the littlest love of my life, my sweet grandson, Jack! He just turned two in April and is such a blessing in all of our lives! Life is good! I love catching up with friends on Facebook and look forward to our next reunion and catching up in person! Best to all!

Natalie Morgan Macy '72 with grandson, Jack

Candace “Candy” Brooks Widmer - Life has always been full as the mother of five children now ranging in ages from 15 to 27. Equally exciting is watching them grow up and move on to fulfilling lives of their own. My oldest is at Wharton, and the next oldest is working in private equity, also in Philadelphia. Two others are still in college, and my youngest is finishing up her freshman year in high school. I am still living in Charlottesville and love running my own bookkeeping business. Hope to see everyone at our 45th reunion in 2017!

I love catching up with friends on Facebook and look forward to our next reunion and catching up in person! Best to all!

NATALIE MORGAN MACY '72

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1973 Audrey Snyder Felske - I am presently working with my boyfriend Jim Raycroft (jimraycroft.com), who is a photographer/photo journalist of yachts, mega-yachts, hotels, resorts, restaurants, etc. We do a lot of traveling for work, which makes for an interesting lifestyle. My children, Kristina (26) and Claire (23), both live in Los Angeles. Claire is working and going to Santa Monica Community College, studying communications and dabbling in social media. Kristina just moved from Chicago and is pursuing an acting (improv) and writing career (and of course waiting tables!) All is good with my life and theirs, so no complaints!! I keep up with Betsy McLean Woodruff '73, Shelley Townsend Villani '73, Verlinde Hill Doubleday '72, and Diana Kaiser Bulger '74, among others!

Vanessa N. Weber - My son TJ (Tolgat John Weber) is pictured with me and his godfather Richard Polettunow at his graduation as a ninth grader from the North Country School in Lake Placid. NCS is a junior boarding school (grades 4-9), and he loved it!

Venessa Weber '73 with son, Tolgat John Weber, and his godfather, Richard Polettunow

Chellie Blake Kew - WOW!! Where do I begin? I can't for the life of me remember where last I lived when I checked in. Maybe Palo Alto, or KCMO, could have been Charleston, SC; nevertheless, this last move to Scottsdale is number 30. Thirty different places around the world I have called home. Phew, it has been as thrilling as it has exhausting. After having just finished building a house in Mt. Pleasant, SC, these past two years, I have been enjoying the marriage of my son Octavio to his sweetheart Mirta. They met while both attended the American International School of Johannesburg in Arizona. We moved here to Scottsdale to be closer to our daughter Jeannette, and for my husband Kevin to be closer to the Mayo Clinic. I will be closing The Q Fund which I had run with boots on and off the ground for over 15 years. Today I am happy to report that due to the sale of land purchased in 2006 in Ndola, Zambia, our flagship school, Chimoza, will have an endowment that ensures the doors remain open to the 500+ vulnerable students that come through every year for a free, top-notch education. My focus today is my husband. Kevin is a 6'8” tall, wonderful father and husband whose future is uncertain. Jeannette left her place in the big apple, to return to her home here in AZ to help me and her dad; fortunately the job came with her. Octavio and Mirta call San Fran home, so they are close too. It is in these times that our family and our friends are so very important. If any happen to find themselves in

the Scottsdale metropolitan area, do please reach out and say hello. My email is [email protected]. I would love to reconnect with some old friends. Hugs to all!!

Chellie Blake Kew '73 and her family in Saint Jean de Luz, France

1974Diana Kaiser Bulger - I just celebrated a big birthday in New Orleans with my husband Tom. I had fun at the event in DC hosted by Hilary Gardner Swain '72 and enjoyed seeing Donna Doyle Sobeck '72 after over 40 years. I'm keeping in touch with so many OS friends on Facebook.

Diana Kaiser Bulger '74 and husband,Tom

1976 40TH REUNION

1979Hilary Cooper - I continue to paint portraits and - lately - flowers in NYC and Lakeville, CT. I just completed a portrait of John Rosselli commissioned by his wife Bunny Williams. Also, I just finished a sculpted head of our friend, the author James Salter, in time for his 90th birthday. My husband Chris Crowley's follow-up book to Younger Next Year, titled The Younger Next Year Guide to Exercise, is due out in December. Step-kids and step-grands are doing well. The oldest graduated from UC Davis this past May, and the younger two, ages eight and ten, thrive in Blue Hill, Maine. I continue to be proud of my step-daughter Ranie's accomplishments in extreme adventure swimming with the English Channel, Catalina to LA, and round Manhattan swims under her belt. Also Siberia! She's the only


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one of my three children who has the decency to be younger than me. I've relished reconnecting with AnnieVive Crain Palm '76. We saw James Taylor in NYC in December. Fun! She is a joy.

Lauren Landau - I'm sorry I couldn't make reunion this year, but it was great to continue our Maryland Hunt Cup tradition. I have included a photo of Andrea Anderson '80, Lauren Landau '79, and Holly Holleran '84. All the best! Lauren

Andrea Anderson '80, Lauren Landau '79, Holly Holleran '84, at Maryland Hunt Cup

1980Elizabeth “Lisa” Tomlinson Weil - Hi to all from New Mexico! My daughter Kristen is completing a masters degree in environmental science at University of Maine, Orono. Her scholarship there came along with challenging work with two professors as a research assistant. Kenneth is working on his undergrad degree at the University of New Mexico, and Travis is finishing high school here in Albuquerque.

1981 35TH REUNION

Kami Landy - How does this happen? I think I'm 52 going on 26, or maybe 16... Through the wonders of Facebook, thank you Mrs. Hordubay, I'm in touch with a bunch of OS girls, including Christienne Smith Hinz '84. Life is interesting! I bought a house on 40 acres near Gainesville, Florida, and have two dogs, a kitten who thinks she's the third dog, horses, and alpacas. I have a new riding project, an Arab of course, and my new “party trick” is combined driving. I'm sorry to miss everyone in April for Alumnae Weekend, but please come visit me!

Heather LaBudde - sends a picture of her two wonderful sons.

Christopher and Timothy LaBudde, sons of Doug and Heather Wistar LaBudde '81

1982 Laura Rogers Towne - I am still practicing dermatology in Saint Augustine, Florida, and I love it. Our older daughter, Ali Towne '12, just finished her junior year at Washington and Lee University and is busy applying to medical schools. We are hoping that maybe she will be a little closer to home! We are thrilled that our younger daughter Sarah has chosen to head off to Oldfields in the fall. She will be a junior and is so excited to be part of the tradition. She will graduate in 2017 which will not only be the 150th year for the school, but will put her on the same five year reunion schedule with me and with her sister ('82, '12, '17). What are the odds? The only remaining question is, will Sarah be a Green or a White? I am a White, but her sister is a Green. After 46 years of association with the School, I still don't know how it works!!

1986 30TH REUNION

Kimberly “Kim” Graf - I am a pharmaceutical meeting planner and in two and a half weeks I will have been here 12 years. Boy, does time fly. I have been working with Celgene, Hospira, and Genentech, planning speaker trainings, advisory boards, and steering committee meetings around the United States. I hope to stop by OS in the near future. My daughter would love to visit, too. She is only ten, but already knows what a special place it is.

1990Samantha Coker - Greetings sisters, teachers, and old friends! I have recently celebrated my 11th year in LA, and I am enjoying it tremendously! I am also traveling a lot these days. With SE Asia and Israel under my belt, I am now readying for a trip to Bhutan, Tibet, and Yunnan this fall. By the time you are reading this, I will be in full swing preparing for Burning Man. My seventh year out on the Playa entails running and producing a fantastic spiritual theme camp. I host Fortune 500 executives, spiritual world leaders, leading scientists and, yes, naked hippies. My community provides hundreds of hours of programming and deep life changing transformation for all who dare to journey into our space! Wanna come play with me?? Hope to drag Jill Hunter-Hensley '90 out one of these days! You're still on my list,sister. I also get to see Liz Turner Love '90 frequently, which you all know I love. Many thanks to Amanda Deford Henderson '90 and Lisa Zawacki '90 for the amazing organization of our 25th! You ladies rock! Blessings and love!

Hilary Nolan Cohen - Hilary Cohen was hired 19 years ago as the part-time animal control officer for the town of Norfolk, where she lives. She is now a regional vice president of the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts and a member of a state task force targeting animal cruelty. “It broke my heart, but there was no animal welfare, no budget, and not a lot of regulation,” she added. “Fortunately, the industry has come so far.” While Cohen relies on eyewitness accounts, search warrants, forensics, veterinary diagnostics, and the internet records of suspects in her investigations, her use of social media also frequently yields light moments and happy endings. Cohen credits mutual aid support from animal control officers in surrounding towns and contributions to the Norfolk Animal Gift Account for her ability to resolve complex and unexpected cases. Most

I would love to reconnect with some old friends. Hugs to all!! CHELLIE BLAKE KEW '78

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rewarding, she says, is when she can give an abused or abandoned animal a second chance with a new family. “Being an animal control officer is an unpredictable and dangerous job,” Cohen said, “but stepping in for animals who don't have their own voice makes it all worthwhile.” Excerpt by Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent

Hilary Nolan Cohen '90, animal control officer at Norfolk Animal Control

Sheila Wiley Harrell - I had a great time at Oldfields for our 25th reunion. It was so fun to be back and catch up with old friends, faculty, and faculty kids! My husband Martin and I are living in The Plains, VA, and love knowing OS is a short trip up the road. We had a fun reception here at our home in May - great administration and alums - Oldfields is truly blessed, and I am so pleased it's doing well. Step up alums - reconnect with classmates and support the School with your time, talent, and treasure - it does wonders for all involved! Molly is almost eight, and Will is about to turn five. Time flies...life is good!

1991 25TH REUNION

Susanne Merl – Hey, everyone! Best wishes from Germany! I am still married to Olaf. We don't have children, but we have a lot of work! I became a food and biotechnologist, and I work for my own family business. Unfortunately, I have only been back to the US once after having left Oldfields School. [email protected]

1992Pamela Irvin Jordan - Time is flying by so fast! Facebook has been wonderful with keeping in touch with OS sisters. Our daughter Sloan has just completed the 7th grade and received the Student of the Year Award. She has been asking about OS lately. I am keeping busy with work, church, Girl Scouts, and PTSO.

1996 20TH REUNION

Bridget Read - I started a new job at DigitasLBi as vice president, account director overseeing advertising accounts such as American Express, L'Oreal, and Astra Zeneca. I'm still loving NYC, going on my eighth year here. I see Addie Goldfrank '96 and Heidi DuPont '95 in NYC for Ranger games, art galleries, and Broadway shows. I had a blast going back to OS for Alumnae Weekend and seeing the girls from '95. Charlotte Rich '96 and I enjoyed being back on campus, and we are looking forward to our 20th reunion next year.

1997

Kristel Zorn Kastendike - I have been married for almost four years and live in Phoenix, Maryland, with my husband Eric. I have been working at Johns Hopkins neonatal ICU for nine years. We have a son Jase who was born March, 2014, and he is almost 15 months, and we just had our daughter Paige on June 15, 2015. We will have our hands full and feel so blessed.

Emma Cecil Malik - My husband and I are still in Atlanta and recently welcomed our second child, a daughter, Marina Hallum Malik, on April 13, 2015.

Katherine “Katie” Wellington Morse - I have been working hard with my fellow alumnae from Sweet Briar College to raise awareness as well as funds to save the college. The alumnae have formed a 501(c)3. I have raised $1250 through booster.com and sales from katherine-morse.artistwebsites.com. My art and photography are now on katherine-morse.artistwebsites.com, customers can customize the orde, from mats to frames or canvas, as well as on duvet covers and tote bags. I still do shows on weekends when I can. I now have a second degree from the College of Coastal Georgia here in Brunswick, GA, a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a concentration in human services. I volunteer with several local organizations that include CASA of Glynn and Seaside Summer Enrichment Camp. Also, I have just started as the accounts payable coordinator for Morningstar Children and Family Services, a local nonprofit organization.

Starling Crabtree Nowell - June 1st marked 12 years in the mortgage business. I was recently awarded The President's Award for “best customer experience.” My daughter Starling IV will begin 4th grade this fall. Brad and I took her to Universal Studios in March for spring break.

Jennifer Wilson Zaloudek - I got married in 2013 to Kevin Zaloudek, an estate planning attorney. I live in Denver now and love getting up to the mountains for fun. I am an outside sales rep for Boise Cascade, selling building materials.

1998Lauren Serota - Presently I live in Washington, D.C., and I work globally and in the United States.

Dealey Campbell - We just welcomed our second child, daughter Jane Schafer Glenewinkel, to the family. The photo is her proud big brother Banner holding his 18 day old sister who we call Schafer!

Banner holding his baby sister, Jane Schafer Glenewinkel, son and daughter of Dealey Campbell '98


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2001 15TH REUNION

Sara Gorman Straw - My husband Paul and I welcomed our first child, Samuel Paul Straw, on July 4, 2014! Our little firecracker had a rough start to life as he was a month early ,but came home after 5 days in the NICU and is now healthy and happy. We're beyond blessed!

Austin Andre Arnesen - Greetings and love to our fellow OS sisters! Whitney MacDonnell Wenner '01 and I finally got a picture together of all the kiddos. Hudson Wenner and Avery Arnesen are both two years old, and Whitney and I are both pregnant with their respective brothers Cameron James Wenner and Hunter George Arnesen in the photo! Whitney and her family have recently moved to Atlanta, GA, and my family and I are in the process of moving to Fort Myers, FL, after a decade in Sebring. Sending love and light to all my Oldfields family! Give us a ring if you're ever in the southwest FL area! xo

Cameron James Wenner and his mother, Whitney MacDonnell Wenner '01 with Austin Andre Arnesen '01 and her son, Hunter George Arnesen 2002

2002Megan Brimer Aurelio - I'm still living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within minutes of my family. My husband and I just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. I do in-home daycare for my nephews and a couple other children. I love the freedom I have when it comes to being available for my own three children. I keep in touch with many OS girls via Facebook, and have been able to spend time with a few in person over the last few years. I can't wait for our next class reunion and miss the good ol' OS days.

2003Brant MacDuff - I'm looking to sublet my one bedroom Brooklyn apartment for a couple months. Get in touch if you're not put off by taxidermy and a soft mattress. [email protected]

2004Chelsea Stroker - I am currently residing in Austin, TX, as a corporate recruiter for a financial services company. I was engaged in February of 2015 and will be getting married in April of 2016 to Michael Caulder, and I can't wait! We have three dogs and will be living in Charlotte, NC, as of 2016.

Chelsea Stroker '04 and fiancé, Michael Caulder

2006 10TH REUNION

Elizabeth Bradley van der Horst - Hello Oldfields! I am now married and living in Rochester, New York! I graduated last spring with my masters in art therapy and now run my own life coaching business. Aside from that, I have joined a mixed martial arts league and will be traveling and competing across the US and internationally, representing the US and promoting mixed martial arts becoming an Olympic sport in 2016. I can proudly say that I am the first woman where I train to compete in MMA, and I hope to encourage more women to try it. My husband is also a professional MMA fighter, but is making his career in business marketing. Tom and I live with our numerous animals, one of them being Indy, the horse that I brought to Oldfields with me! The picture I sent in was taken at our wedding last summer. In it (from left to right) is Belinda Boateng '05, Allison Lurey '06, my husband Tom, me, Elizabeth Snoddon '06, Linda Boateng '05, and Ali Osband '07. I love reconnecting with Oldfields family, so please let me know if you are ever in the area!

Belinda Boateng '05, Allison Lurey '06, Tom van der Horst, Elizabeth Bradley van der Horst '06, Elizabeth Snoddon '06, Linda Boateng '05, and Ali Osband '07

...I have joined a mixed martial arts league and will be traveling and competing across the US and internationally...

ELIZABETH BRADLEY VAN DER HORST '06

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2007Laura May Araya - My husband, Ricardo, and I are expecting our first child, a little girl, in August. I currently work as a sexual assault client coordinator and community educator for a domestic violence/sexual assault agency in Moore County, North Carolina.

Erica Holland - I am graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School this May with my J.D. I will be moving to Washington, D.C., in the fall to work at a large law firm. Super excited!

Emily Linnan - I am newly engaged to a wonderful man who has been in my life for 11 lovely months. We are getting married this October. I am currently working in the dental field, for which I am very grateful. I am hoping to start training for my first half marathon to complete a race in 2015. I am wishing the best to all of the ladies at Oldfields! Go Whites!

Coley Leikin - I recently started a new job as an infant/toddler teacher back in February, and I really enjoy my job. On the weekends I am working one-on-one as an ABA (applied behavioral analysis) therapist with a child who has autism. Also, I am currently due to start school in the fall for occupational therapy.

Catherine “Kate” Maddox - I moved to Chicago this past April to experience a bigger city and new opportunities after living in Richmond, Virginia, for over three years. I am looking forward to this new chapter of my life as I step out into the unknown! Missing my Oldfields family. Go Greens!

Lauren Simmons - I went to school here in Denver, Colorado, for veterinary technology. After I graduated, I took my boards and became a certified veterinary technician. I currently work at a small animal hospital where I run anesthesia, assist in surgery, take radiographs, and perform treatments on all the hospitalized animals. I also just recently bought a horse! I plan to horse show this summer. I miss all of you OS girls!

Astrid Kuljanic '07 in New York City performing jazz

2008Rachel Feinberg - I got engaged to my fiancé Guang Yang on March 30, 2015, and we are looking forward to marrying in July, 2016 in Maryland. We have recently moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. I can't wait to have Isabelle Goelet '08 by my side on my wedding day as one of my bridesmaids.

Rachel Feinberg '08 and Guang Yang

Derica Mayfield - I am getting married August 8th to Derek Jackson at the Country Club of Maryland in Towson, and our daughter Eden will be our flower girl. My OS sisters, Jen Taylor '08 and Caitie Cunningham '08 will be my bridesmaids!

Derica Mayfield '08 and her fiancé, Derek Jackson

2011 5TH REUNION

Rachel Adams - I just graduated cum laude from Syracuse University with a double major in psychology and forensic science. I am taking a year off and doing research for forensic psychiatrists and then going to a doctorate program in clinical forensic psychology! Love and miss OS. Shout out to Mrs. Vaporis.

Katherine “Kate” Brennan - On May 16, 2015, I graduated St. Mary's College of Maryland with majors in economics and public policy and minors in political science, environmental studies, and religious studies. While at St. Mary's, I served as the Student Government Association President for two years, as a new student orientation leader, and played club lacrosse. I miss everyone from OS, and I hope to see you all soon!

Erin May - I just started a new job about a month ago at Lincoln Military Housing in Annapolis. I am the customer service representative and the leasing agent. I love it!


CLASS NOTES The transition from Oldfields School to college has been great. TIFFANY PEART '15

Caroline Parks - I transferred to my dream school, Radford University, last fall. I will be graduating in spring 2016 in psychology with a history and business minor. This past Christmas Eve I got engaged to my long term boyfriend Luke Trout. We are planning a wedding for October 2016 in Maryland. My fiancé and I recently adopted a dog named Sadie, and I am absolutely in love with her. I also asked one of my fellow classmates and good friend Taylor Franks '11 to be in my wedding. I am very busy with school and planning my wedding, but I completely love it. Go Greens!

Elizabeth “Liz” Santangelo - I'm starting a chiropractic program in Georgia this fall at a graduate school called Life University.

2013Ashley Carroll - I am currently a rising junior at Dickinson College, and I am enjoying my college experience immensely! I am studying political science and hoping to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, next spring. My activities at Dickinson include running for Dickinson's varsity cross country and track and field teams and being a member of a sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta.

2014 Tiffany Peart - The transition from Oldfields School to college has been great. I am currently a rising sophomore at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. My first year at school has been a great learning experience and I am so excited for the upcoming school year. I finished the school year with a 3.7 GPA and was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society on campus. I'm currently considering making public health a minor and hope to attend Johns Hopkins University after I complete my undergraduate career at Spelman. I cannot wait to see what I will achieve during my next few years at Spelman!

Anne Swayze and Laurie Hurd

Gwen Brooke Griffiths '15 at her graduation party. Three generations of OS alums; Gwen’s great aunt, Ann Brooke Holt '48, Gwen’s mother, Ann Miranda Cooter '78. Also pictured, Julia Abbott '14, Polly Weber '16, Alexis McCowan '16, Pam Crowder-Thompson '85 P’12, Adrienne Russo Mach '82

The transition from Oldfields School to college has been great. TIFFANY PEART '15

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TURNING POINTSENGAGEMENTSChelsea Stroker '04 and Michael Caulder



Emily Linnan '07

Derica Mayfield '08 and Derek Jackson

Derica Mayfield '08 and Derek Jackson

MARRIAGESElizabeth Bradley '06 to Tom van der Horst in the summer of 2014

Belinda Boateng '05, Allison Lurey '06, Tom van der Horst, Elizabeth Bradley van der Horst '06, Elizabeth Snoddon '06, Linda Boateng '05, and Ali Osband '07

BIRTHSLiana Sato '94, a son

Emma Cecil Malik '97, a daughter, Marina Hallum Malik on April 13, 2015

Marina Hallum Malik

Sara Gorman Straw '01, a son, Samuel Paul Straw on July 4, 2014

Samuel Paul Straw

Dealey Campbell '98, a daughter, Jane Schafer Glenewinkel on May 28, 2015

Jane Schafer Glenewinkel

Kristel Zorn Kastendike '97, a son, Jase Kastendike born March 2014 and a daughter, Paige Kastendike born June 2015

IN MEMORIAMPatti Byrne Appleby '70, April 5, 2013

Susan Miller '65, April 3, 2015

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1945Suzanne “Susi” Green Van Ells5805 W Harmon AvenueSpace 272Las Vegas, NV 89103702-871-4329

1947Joan Stuart-Wortley Bishop 18 Webber AvenueBath, ME [email protected]

1950 Martha “Billy” Isdale Beach180 Springbrook DriveWinterville, GA [email protected]

1952Miriam “Mimi” Griffith Jones 708 Winston AvenueSan Marino, CA [email protected]

1954Marie-Louise “Wawa” Graham Ingersoll [email protected]

1955 Elizabeth “Wendy” Woodhull Bersing761 Alliance Drive Apartment 215Virginia Beach, VA 23454

1959Elfrida “Frida” Barrow Sinkler Rosebank Plantation2180 Rosebank RoadWadmalaw Island, SC [email protected]

1960Helen “Ducie” Morris [email protected]

1962Katharine “Kandi” duPont Sanger [email protected]

1964Jacquelin “Jackie” Thomas Carey 45 Lookout PointOcean Pines, MD [email protected] Train Longstreth 1803 Irving St. NWWashington, DC 20010202-328-3965

1965 Mary “Polly” Hyde Crawford P.O. Box 369 Berryville, Va. [email protected] “Toni” Vreeland P.O. Box 1620155 Bull Head LaneBridgehampton, New York [email protected]

1967Amy Bumsted Bodwell P.O. Box 273Marlborough, NH [email protected]

1968Gay Richardson Smith [email protected]

1970 Gail Southard Canzano19 Vanderbilt RoadWest Hartford, CT [email protected]

1972Lulu Laubenstein Good [email protected] 215-836-9391

1974Carol Atterbury [email protected]

1975 Nancy O'Connor Abendshein 3714 Wickersham LaneHouston, TX [email protected]

1976 Emily Ford [email protected] Crain [email protected] Johnson Williams [email protected]

1977 Robin Brown [email protected] Trotter Collins 404 Hummingbird LaneKerriville, TX 78028 [email protected]

1979Lauren Landau 7524 Woodville RoadMount Airy, MD [email protected]

1980 Andrea Anderson Gagnon [email protected]

1981 Katherine “Katie” [email protected]

1982Adrienne Russo Mach18934 Calder Avenue Parkton MD 21120 [email protected]

1984Asifa Hassam [email protected]

1985 Pam Crowder-Thompson 534 Anneslie RoadBaltimore, MD [email protected]

1987Jill Romanowitz Unruh [email protected]

1988Barbara “Babs” Baisley [email protected] D. James 1317 Emmaus CourtJoppa, MD [email protected] Sanders-Karpulk [email protected]

1990 LaDawne Lampton White 209 49th St. NWWashington, DC [email protected]

1991Leslie Falini Young 328 Beagle Club RoadWest Chester, PA [email protected]

1992Mary Simmons Evans 3772 Montevallo Road Birmingham AL [email protected] “Pam” Irvin Jordan718 Maple DriveSurfside Beach SC [email protected] Boyle Starzyk PO BOX 1960Edgartown, MA [email protected]

1993Alice P. Fendley 9869 Meetze RoadMidland, VA [email protected] Simpson Shulman [email protected] van der Nat Criscuolo 14416 Clubhouse RoadGainesville, VA [email protected]

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Don’t see an agent listed for your year? How about you?Contact Joan Carter Jermakian '81 P '15 at 443-662-1018 or [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a Class Agent.

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1994 Kelly Garrels Goulart [email protected]

1995 Brynne Hartley Peck 400 Glen RoadPortsmouth, RI [email protected] Crawford Nettles33 Broad StreetCharleston, SC [email protected]

1996Meredith Barto [email protected] Seligman [email protected]

1997Shelley Short Matthews [email protected] Adams Meurlin [email protected] Perzynski 3287 NW Bungalow DriveUnit 1Bend, OR [email protected] Kusner Rowlett 549 Greencrest LaneOdenton, MD [email protected] Stewart 1810 North Smallwood StreetBaltimore, MD [email protected] Delcher Sutton 128 East Main Street Strasburg, PA. [email protected]

2000 Erin Stevens Henrie 80 Village Station Lane Grayslake, IL [email protected]

2001Victoria “Vicky” Hunter-Barrett [email protected] Blake-Anttonen [email protected] Ross 4438 Baintree RoadUniversity Heights, OH [email protected]

2002Rachael Keller Miller 3107 Pinewood AvenueBaltimore, MD [email protected] Jane “E.J.” Ruchman 4 South Winchester RoadAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

2003Brant MacDuff 8831 Ft. Hamilton ParkwayApartment 3BBrooklyn, NY [email protected] “Cat” Ford 2718 University DriveDurham, NC [email protected]

2004Margaret “Marney” Babbitt 303 North Verde Street Flagstaff, AZ [email protected] Brown 775 Squaw Creek RoadHuntley, MT [email protected]

Katherine “Kady” McBrearty Paradise [email protected]

2005 Katelyn “Katie” Hall 925 25th Street NWApartment 703Washington, DC [email protected] Maria “Maria” Jensen [email protected] “Shay-Shay” Ward 923 Norman StreetWest Helena, AR 72390 [email protected]

2006Madeline “Maddy” Darrell 4 Kengate CourtBaltimore, MD [email protected] Larner [email protected]

2007Catherine “Kate” Maddox 2704 Kensington AvenueApartment 2Richmond, VA [email protected]

2008Caitie Cunningham 1544 President Street Apartment NBrooklyn, NY [email protected] Derica Mayfield 1238 Knightswood Road Towson, MD 21239 [email protected] “Jen” Taylor [email protected]

2009Emily Acle 136 East 55th StreetApartment 9KNew York, NY [email protected] “Jelly” Jackson 1528 Elmwood AvenueApartment 300Folcroft, PA [email protected]

2010 Madison “Maddie” Cole 3215 Winter StreetPhiladelphia, PA [email protected]

2011Caroline Parks 2614 Gunpowder Farms RoadFallston, MD [email protected] “Liz” Santangelo 2040 Furnace RoadFallston, MD [email protected]

2012Alexandra “Ali” Towne [email protected] 904-540-8823Young Louise [email protected]

2013Louise ChapmanCotland Farm6340 Rock Hill RoadThe Plains, VA [email protected] Anya Hammerman322 Presway RoadTimonium, MD 21093443-604-7686 (cell)[email protected]

Danielle Miller320 Dayleview RoadBerywn, PA 19312 [email protected] Jordan Spivak14 Aston CourtOwings Mills, MD [email protected]

2014 Charlotte Mayer1585 Boonesboro RoadWinchester, KY 40319 [email protected] Preston 17200 Wesley Chapel Rd. Monkton, MD [email protected]

2015Remy [email protected] Cameron “Cam” [email protected] 309-857-5257Vana [email protected] [email protected] “Margie” Vricella [email protected] Caroline “Carly” Weinstein [email protected]

Rarebit Photo Quiz Answers:

Roses – 1959 Rarebit Yearbook

Gate – 1979

Pyramid (top) – 1979

Pyramid (bottom) – 1965

Field Hockey – 1960

Art – We don’t know! Do you?

Greens – 1972

Circle – Another mystery. Let us know if you recognize this picture!

Friends (top) – 1965

Friends (bottom) – 1980

Celebrating reunion yearsending in “1s” and “6s”– but all class years are encouraged to attend!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 Alumnae WeekendApril 29 – May 1, 2016

It was a very good year to be an Oldfields girl.

YOUR GENEROSITY TO THE OLDFIELDS FUND...

100% PARTICIPATIONBY FACULTY, STAFF,

AND BOARD!

567 DONORS, 644 GIFTS

RAISED

$497,079(2014-2015)

SUPPORTED

(2014-2015)

53 scholarship students enriched the community

30 faculty members enhanced their academic programs

15 campus buildings received year-round care

Announcing the winner of the Green vs. White challenge: GREENS

GREENS $181,970240 Gifts

WHITES $145,556205 Gifts

It was a very good year to be an Oldfields girl.

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May Court 2015

oldfields school summer magazine 2015

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