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ENJOYING A FANTASTIC
TRIP DOWN ROUTE 66
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16,, Whitfield welcomed
more than 350 parents, alumni, family members,
teachers and friends to an evening of spellbinding
excitement, dazzling displays of unique auction
items and unparalleled fun and entertainment
at montage ’05 - A Fantastic Trip Down Route 66!
This year’s chairs, Cathy Frisse (Liz ’03, Annie ’07)
and Anne Hefler (Kate ’08), helped guests enjoy
a night of traveling the highway that featured the
best rock ‘n roll, swell food and shopping galore
to ensure the evening of montage ’05 was a
grand success.
As guests arrived in their blue jeans, bobby
socks, poodle skirts, and rock ‘n roll attire, they
were offered Route 66 cuisine, including mini
cheeseburgers, California rolls, St. Louis toasted
ravioli, Kansas City barbeque chicken kabobs
and mini milkshakes.
“We wanted this auction to be unique and
exciting,” said Anne Hefler, montage co-chair.
“We thought the casual theme and quirky details
would help make the event fun and comfortable
for everyone.”
Cady Athletic Center was transformed into “Route
66.” From the moment guests entered through
Schmitter Gallery, they were greeted by Route 66
décor, a giant juke box and billboards. Rock ‘n roll
music blasted through the room and a “street”
sidewalk guided guests through the many silent
auction tables, which included over 400 items
in various categories such as Baskets, Dining
Out, Home and Garden, Luxury, On The Town,
Pampering, Party Pieces, Shopping Spree,
Sign Up Parties, Spend A Day With. . ., Sports,
Uniquely Whitfield and Weekend Away.
Pepper & Gerri Clifton
Co-chairs Cathy Fr
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Big live auction sellers this year
included a wine cellar collection of 25 wines,
a trip for two to Prague, a private luxury suite
to watch Cardinals Baseball, the NFL Draft Day
Extravaganza, a Fender guitar
autographed by Tom Petty and
a “game used” baseball bat
autographed by Cardinal fan
favorite Albert Pujols.
Larry & Peggy Hallas take a break from bidding.
Montage ’05 was a tremendous
party and raised over $160,000 for
Whitfield’s Annual Fund supporting
the school’s academic, art, athletic
and financial aid programs. Thank
you to the auction committee,
guests, bidders and volunteers.
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“Our volunteers did a wonderful job collecting
donations for both the live and silent auctions,”
said Cathy Frisse, montage co-chair. “We couldn’t
have been more pleased with the evening overall,
and we really had fun planning all the details!”
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of grilled Kansas City ribeye steak, fried potato
strings, and a trio of desserts including a double
chocolate brownie, homemade apple pie and a
jumbo chocolate dipped strawberry. And after all
that, this year’s chairs surprised the guests with
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Dear Whitfield Families and Friends,
As a classroom teacher, I always told my students how important reflection
is to the learning process. I firmly believe that in order to plan for the
future, one needs to examine and learn from past experience. As I look
back and reflect on the past eight months, I realize that this school year has
been fabulous. I joked at the Father-Student Dinner that the number one
question I have been asked this year is, “So, how’s it going for you, Mark?”
The 2004-2005 school year has been a success, and I thank the members
of the Whitfield School community for their support – it means the world
to me professionally and personally.
Our entire leadership team has worked to honor our past while we
prepare for our future. At the time this newsletter was printed, we were
approximately $1 million dollars toward our $1.5 million Annual Fund goal.
A significant portion of this goal was contributed through the montage
auction, which raised $160,000. This was the largest auction in Whitfield’s
history, in terms of items donated, and was attended by over 350 guests.
Other wonderful highlights of this year include:
• Taking a fresh look as a community at our Mission Statement and seeking
to keep the heart of that message while updating the language and tone.
• The continued excellence in leadership provided by our Board of
Directors as Doug Muhleman accepted the leadership baton from
longtime board chair, and now lifetime trustee, Bruno Schmitter.
• A renewed commitment to community integrity through the student-led
Honor Council and the new Honor Code.
• Breakthroughs in the intelligent and efficient use of technology through
a 1:1 student computing program, to be implemented in the fall of 2005.
• Strong admissions as a natural result of the continued growth
of Whitfield’s reputation in St. Louis.
In short, the Whitfield
community continues to shine.
We find ways to improve,
to innovate, and to continue
to ask the hard questions that
make our school an exceptional
place to learn and work. The
heart of who we are continues
to be our community of students,
teachers, friends and families.
From Barnes and Cole – to
Mary Burke – to me, what each
leadership team has understood
is that we need to make the
Whitfield experience exceptional
for every child, every day.
I am honored to lead this
amazing school, and I thank
our Board of Directors, parent
community, alumni, faculty,
staff and, most importantly, our students for making the Whitfield School
experience truly unique and wonderful.
I hope you have a safe and relaxing summer.
We are already looking forward to August!
All the best,
• Fantastic college acceptances for the great class of 2005.
• An amazing three-peat championship by the boys soccer team, a stellar
performance by the girls dance squad at the Missouri State Dance Team
Championships, a second consecutive Class 1 State wrestling title by
Chris Upchurch, and strong athletic teams in every sport.
Mark J. Anderson
President
WHITFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Douglas J. Muhleman, Chairman
PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
Eric D. Sigurdson
Fred Arnold & JoAnn Harmon
Nancy Kurten
Wayne L. Smith, II
Joan Bebee
Ron & Charlene Lotz
Philip B. Cady, Jr., '70
Pat Spector
Beth Bradbury ’63
Chip & Muffy Matthews
Gerri Clifton
Susie von Gontard
Michael & Barbara Bush
Kerry Meckfessel
Fielding Childress
Rick Murphy
Roy Curtiss, III
Mark Ellebrecht
HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS
Tom Dunne
Muffy Pope ’74
John J. Gates
Samuel C. Davis, Jr.
Jay ’73 & Dodie ’74 Engler
Carl Rhodes
Randy Green
Bruno B. Schmitter
Ryan Fenberg ’93
Scott Rhodes ’98
Cathy Frisse
Jim Schneithorst ’87
Sally B. Key, '73
Mrs. Richard Kobusch
Jane Gleason ’70
Helen Sproull ’70
Mark H. Krieger
EX OFFICIO
Connie Green ’67
Ken & Shawn Suelthaus
Scott B. McCuaig
Mark J. Anderson, President
John Hauck ’72
Bob & Connie Westerman
Edward L. Monser
Becky Marsh, Director of
Development & Communications
Missy Hill
Susie Wiegand
Beth B. Pollnow, '90
Sally Key ’73
Steven C. Roberts
CONTRIBUTORS to INSIGHTS:
Mark J. Anderson, President • Laura J. Boeker, Communications Coordinator • Kelly Edwards, Public Relations/Event Coordinator
Melissa Irvin, Publications Coordinator • Gene Krebs, Photographer • Becky Marsh, Director of Development & Communications • Ed White, Development Associate
Questions or comments should be addressed to: Laura Boeker, Editor, laura.boeker@whitfieldschool.org
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REVOLUTIONIZING THE 1:1 COMPUTING PROGRAM
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hitfield School is excited to announce the
implementation of the 1:1 student computing
program, which, by fall 2007, will provide each
Whitfield student with his or her own mobile
computer. This decision, announced on March 7,
was made based on a pilot program conducted
this year.
Two program models were evaluated for use with
our 1:1 computing program including a “thin”
model and a full laptop model. Although the
“thin” model receives most of its power from the
server, which reduces concerns about viruses, the
physical computers are structurally too weak and the manufacturers of
these computers are less viable than needed for this program. However,
the advantages of the “thin” model might also be available in the form of a
full laptop, so the problem was reevaluated.
Beginning next year, 11th and 12th grade students will be provided an IBM
ThinkPad R50e, with a Linux operating system, at no cost to their families.
Linux is a supported version of an open-source
platform that is becoming increasingly popular
among corporations because Linux significantly
reduces the threat of viruses, spyware and adware as
well as minimizes distractions caused by games.
This computer configuration provides all the benefits
of the “thin” model yet affords students more
functionality when they are not connected to the
network. The ThinkPad offers the full Windows
environment and all school-supported programs
through Citrix as the application distribution
whenever a student is connected to the network via
the Internet. This combination allows Whitfield to capture significant savings
by using Linux while offering our students the reliability of an IBM ThinkPad.
By combining Linux, Citrix and a 1:1 computing program, a combination
used by almost no other school, Whitfield is developing a new approach
to 1:1 computing that will provide a cost-effective, efficient and replicable
program for school districts that could not otherwise afford a 1-1 program.
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LARRY HAYS NAMED
NEW DEAN OF FACULTY
A
fter 13 years of teaching at
Whitfield, Larry Hays has been
appointed the new dean of faculty.
While he will miss working directly
with 12th graders, Mr. Hays loves
teaching and views his new position
as yet another opportunity to work
on behalf of Whitfield’s vision of
sophisticated, research-based,
student-centered education.
Mr. Hays says his passion for education
and his sense of mission come from
“growing up with parents who believe
strongly in service.” His father, a college professor and administrator, along
with his mother, a former nurse and now an artist, continue to inspire him,
as does his wife, Whitfield social studies teacher, Heidi Hays.
A 1990 graduate of Washington University with degrees in English literature
and French, Mr. Hays also holds a master of arts degree in learning
processes from Maryville University. In addition to teaching English
9, French 3, English 12, and Senior Seminar, and serving as the English
department chair at Whitfield, Mr. Hays has always looked for opportunities
to participate in activities that help advance Whitfield’s mission.
WHITFIELD RECOGNIZED
AT ST. PATRICK’S DAY
DINNER
O
n Friday, March 4, the St. Patrick Center hosted the 22nd annual
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner benefiting the St. Patrick Center at
Windows Off Washington. Whitfield School, one of six groups
recognized, received a Youth Group Recognition Award. On hand to
accept the award presented by St. Patrick Center CEO Dan Buck were
President Mark Anderson, Dean of Students Nancy Sokolik, Student
Council President Stephanie Gold and Senior Class President Corey
Waldman. Whitfield received the award “in recognition of exemplary
and dedicated service to St. Patrick Center and the St. Louis Community
and for advocating respect and dignity of all persons.”
St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity
to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to effect
permanent, positive changes in their lives. Emphasis is placed on those
who experience mental illness or chemical dependency and those living
at the poverty level.
For 12 years Mr. Hays has facilitated Parent Outreach and the August
Teaching and Learning Workshops for new teachers. In recent years, he
has facilitated the Faculty Fellows program, and he has also participated
in student and teacher exchanges between Whitfield and several schools
across the country. Off campus, Mr. Hays served on the first executive
board of the National Center for Independent School Renewal and currently
works as editor of Inside Dharma, a newsletter for incarcerated Buddhists
and their families.
As dean of faculty, Mr. Hays is looking forward to observing, supporting
and evaluating our current teachers, and assisting with the successful
implementation of Whitfield’s technology goals. He sees his job as one of
preserving those aspects of Whitfield that make it unique, while advocating
for professional practices built on innovation. He will be working full time
to help ensure a top-quality experience in every Whitfield classroom.
Senior Class President Corey Waldman ’05, Student Council President Stephanie Gold ’05,
Dean of Students Nancy Sokolik, and President Mark Anderson with St. Patrick Center
CEO Dan Buck.
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WHITFIELD’S NEW HONOR CODE AND COUNCIL
A
t the beginning of the 2004-2005 school
year, President Mark Anderson and the
Board of Directors, in cooperation with Whitfield
faculty and staff, introduced the Whitfield Honor
Code and Honor Council, which replaced the
Student Disciplinary Committee.
HONOR CODE
Every member of the Whitfield School community
must sustain and promote a high level of personal
honor and integrity. The Honor Code represents the
system through which all individuals, as members
of a community committed to academic excellence
and social responsibility, demonstrate respect,
honesty and scholarship. Every individual assumes
the responsibility to preserve the ethical, academic
and moral values of the community. Academic
dishonesty and conduct lacking integrity in any
form lessen the value of the collective mission.
The success of this Honor Code depends upon
trustworthy behavior on the part of all involved.
HONOR COUNCIL
In order to elect the new Honor Council,
students at each grade level either nominated
themselves or nominated other students who,
in their opinion, would be good representatives
of their grades. After the nominations, students
provided information as to why those individuals
would be a good choice. For example: “This
person is honest; she is able to keep information
confidential; she is able to evaluate a situation
and make a choice based on facts.” In addition
to meeting on an as-needed basis, the Honor
Council regularly conducts meetings to discuss
the state of the school.
Mike Quante, Honor Council faculty advisor
says, “It took time for students and teachers to
find the middle ground in terms of reminding
students of the importance of the Honor Code
without implying a level of mistrust. However,
through conversations with each other and
faculty, students have begun to realize that the
Honor Code was implemented to strengthen our
community and empower students to continue
to make the right choices, not to change the
culture of Whitfield.”
“Overall, I believe the Honor Council has been
a success,” says Mr. Quante. “The discussions
which have taken place throughout the year have
been positive for students and teachers alike.”
Through the implementation of the Honor
Code and Council, classroom discussions
and conversations have occurred, which have
heightened awareness as to what it means to
be nice and do the right thing.
The Honor Council is beginning to have a
positive presence within the school. Not
only do the members of the Honor Council
have a responsibility, but the entire student
body has a role in shaping the functionality of
the Honor Council. Their responsibility ranges
from creating the agenda for Honor Council
meetings to ensuring the integrity of the Honor
Code is upheld.
2004-2005 HONOR COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Meredith Ellis, President
Joe Forsyth, Vice President
12th: Stephen Foglia & Anthony French
11th: Danielle Argryros & Evan Milnor
10th: Taylor Finefield & Matt Kincaid
9th: Brian Chao & Jayce Reese
8th: Zack Markow & Carsen Zarin
7th: Quintus Drennan & Conor Hovis
6th: Jimmy Alverson & Isabel Braadbaart
WHITFIELD SENIORS SAY GOODBYE TO CLASSES
O
n Friday, April 15, Whitfield seniors
in the accelerated physics class wrapped up
their year by participating in a projectile motion
project on Whitfield School’s lacrosse field. This
project, titled “Revenge is a Dish Best Served
Cold,” encouraged students to work together
to create and build water balloon launchers that
were launched 30 meters at specific targets,
including Whitfield teachers Harold Barker,
Larry Hays, Andrew Asikainen and Emily Chrysler.
Principal Ruth
Greathouse and
President Mark
Anderson also
participated in
the fun.
The launchers
were modern
trebuchets that
incorporated
Harold Barker gives directions to
both rotational
students as they prepare to launch
projectile
water balloons in his direction.
motion, which
the students
studied during the fourth quarter. Also required
during this project was a written report that
included a schematic drawing of the design,
how the project works, measurements and
calculations conducted on the project, and
expectations of the project’s performance under
ideal conditions.
After witnessing the water-soaking events,
the seniors moved into Piper Courtyard where
Jane Piper Gleason ’70 shared words of wisdom
with the class of 2005. Piper Courtyard was
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and congratulated the students for being
positive leaders and members of the
student body.
Senior Assembly began with speeches
from Laura Lotz and Todd Gienke, the
two teachers chosen by the senior class to
speak. Each senior was then introduced
to the student assembly and Senior
Quest placements and college plans were
announced. The assembly ended
with a showing of the senior video
produced by seniors Kim Goldstein
and Jon Schultz.
Seniors prepare their trebuchets
for launching.
named in memory of Jane’s
mother, Marion Piper, who
was also a former chair of
Whitfield’s board of directors and
dedicated friend of the school.
Traditionally, seniors gather in
Piper Courtyard as the fountains
are turned on, signifying the
end of their classes and the
beginning of spring.
After lunch, the entire Whitfield
student body, faculty members
and staff gathered in Woods
Hall for Senior Assembly. Senior
Assembly is an annual tradition
and is the final opportunity for
seniors to gather together as
a class with the school. The
school celebrated the class as a
part of the Whitfield community
Jane Piper Gleason ’70
addresses the seniors in
Piper Courtyard.
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SENIORS GET A TASTE
OF THE “REAL WORLD”
E
very year, as graduating seniors
prepare for the next steps in
their lives, they are also given the
opportunity to gain valuable life
experience through Senior Quest, a
component of Whitfield School’s Senior
Seminar curriculum.
After taking their exams in mid-April,
Whitfield seniors spend the last several
weeks of the year involved in Senior
Quest, an off-campus experience
which may either be community
service based or non-paid, potentialcareer based. Through Senior Quest,
students are given flexibility to pursue
independent interests, but are required
to complete their Quest in the St. Louis
metropolitan area.
Each senior is responsible for securing
his or her own placement, which
should represent individual interests,
values and ideals. A sampling of this
year’s placements include: The Red
Cross, Habitat for Humanity St. Louis,
American Civil Liberties Union, Millis
Animal Hospital, Creve Coeur Fire
District, ESPN Radio, Opera Theatre
of St. Louis, Mosley Construction,
Chesterfield Elementary and ¿Qué Pasa?
St. Louis Newspaper.
Each student has an on-campus advisor
and an on-site sponsor with whom
they communicate throughout the
experience in order to receive guidance
through a meaningful Senior Quest
experience. The Senior Exhibition
asks students to examine the role of
education, whether formal or informal,
in their development and in their plans
for the future.
The Senior Quest culminates in the
Senior Exhibition on June 2, which is
designed to provide seniors with a
better understanding of the education
process, and their role in that process,
by examining the question, “What is an
educated person?”
On the night of the Senior Exhibition,
each senior stands before an audience
and explains his or her own concept
of what it means to be an educated
person, employing reflections from
his or her years at Whitfield,
accumulated Portfolios of academic
work, reflections from the Quest
experience, and some discussion
of plans for college and beyond.
CLASS OF 2005 COLLEGE ADMISSION OFFERS
as of May 4, 2005
American University
Indiana University at Bloomington (8)
The George Washington University (4)
Arizona State University
Jackson State University
The University of Alabama (2)
Auburn University (5)
Lake Forest College (3)
The University of Iowa (4)
Avila University
Lehigh University
The University of Montana, Missoula
Bard College
Lincoln University
Bennington College
Lindenwood University
The University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
Bethany College
Louisiana State University
Blackburn College
Loyola Marymount University (2)
Boston College
Loyola University Chicago (4)
Boston Conservatory
Loyola University New Orleans (4)
Boston University (3)
Marquette University (2)
Bradley University
Miami University (7)
Brown University
Midreshet Moriah
Butler University (2)
Montana State University, Bozeman
Carleton College (2)
New York University
Case Western Reserve University (2)
Northeastern University
Chapman University (2)
Northwestern University
Claremont McKenna College (3)
Occidental College
University of Maryland,
College Park (2)
Clark Atlanta University
Ohio Wesleyan University (4)
University of Miami (5)
Clark University
Oxford College of Emory University
University of Michigan (4)
Clemson University
Pepperdine University
University of Mississippi (2)
College of Charleston (5)
Pitzer College
University of Missouri Columbia (6)
Colorado College (2)
Pomona College (3)
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Colorado State University
Princeton University
University of New Hampshire (2)
Dartmouth College
Purdue University (4)
University of Notre Dame
Davidson College (2)
Quincy University (2)
University of Puget Sound
Denison University (3)
Regis University (2)
University of Redlands (4)
DePaul University (7)
Rhodes College
University of San Diego (3)
DePauw University (3)
Rollins College (2)
University of South Carolina
Dickinson College(2)
Saint Louis University (6)
University of Southern California
Dominican University (3)
Santa Clara University (3)
University of the Pacific
Drake University (2)
Skidmore College
University of Tulsa (11)
Duke University
Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville
University of Vermont (4)
Elmhurst College (3)
Elon University (7)
Emerson College
Florida Southern College
Florida State University
Fordham University
Furman University
Gettysburg College
Guilford College
Hampshire College
Harvard University (2)
Howard University
Illinois College
Trinity University (5)
Truman State University (2)
Tufts University (2)
Tulane University (3)
University of Chicago
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Denver (5)
Southern Methodist University (9)
Southwestern University
Spelman College
Spring Hill College (3)
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Stephens College
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
University of Kansas (6)
University of Louisville
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin, Madison (5)
University of Wyoming
Utah State University
Vanderbilt University (2)
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St. Louis (6)
Stetson University
Webster University
Stonehill College (2)
West Virginia University
Swarthmore College
Westminster College
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University (12)
The College of Wooster
Wittenberg University (3)
Wittenberg University
Xavier University of Louisiana
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COME ONE! COME ALL!
Siblings Have a Fantastic Time
at Whitfield’s Sibling Day
W
hitfield School celebrated
Sibling Day on Friday,
April 22, with carnival fun for
all ages. Siblings, ranging from
grades K through 8, were invited
to visit Whitfield and enjoy a
private carnival.
In the afternoon, students and their
siblings gathered in Cady Athletic
Center to enjoy carnival skill games,
inflatable play structures and face
painting. Over 20 parent volunteers
helped manage games plus serve
popcorn, cookies and lemonade.
Students and their siblings had the
opportunity to have their pictures
taken and were able to trade in their
carnival tickets for prizes at the prize
tent set up in Schmitter Gallery.
Every sibling who attended also
received a goodie bag, complete
with a Whitfield t-shirt,
to commemorate the day.
BLOOD DRIVE
HELPS SAVE LIVES
O
n Wednesday,
March 2,
Whitfield’s Dance
and Cheer Room took
on a new identity as
Whitfield students,
faculty and staff
helped celebrate
March as Red Cross
Month. Some students
were snacking on
cookies and juice while
others were laughing,
smiling and comforting
one another as the Student
Council sponsored the
annual American Red Cross
Blood Drive. This year,
30 of the 57 students and
members of the faculty
and staff who generously
donated blood were first
time donors. Overall,
the American Red Cross
collected 43 units of blood.
After giving blood, Kayla Sulzer ’06 and
Erin Kinsella ’07 recover with some snacks.
Lindsay Gilhousen ’05 lends
Jon Schultz ’05 a supportive hand.
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KALEIDOSCOPE: FROM TRASH TO TREASURE
O
n Saturday, April 30, 9th and 10th grade students
and their families sponsored Kaleidoscope,
Whitfield’s annual garage sale. As in years past, the
Kaleidoscope preview sale was opened to Whitfield
families a day before the main sale, which opened
to the public on Saturday. Early morning lines on
April 30 were proof that the 9th and 10th grades
worked hard to make sure that word of this year’s
Kaleidoscope was well communicated.
“There were a great variety of items to choose
from this year,” said Cathy Frisse, Kaleidoscope cochairperson. “The sale went very smoothly and we
couldn’t be more pleased with the number of people
who came to support our 9th and 10th grade students
and families.”
“The sale went
very smoothly and
we couldn’t be more
pleased with the
number of people
who came to support
our 9th and 10th
grade students
and families.”
-Cathy Frisse,
Kaleidoscope co-chairperson
Some items offered at this year’s sale included
furniture, rugs, lamps, artwork, kitchen items,
sporting equipment, musical instruments, tools, children’s toys and games,
baskets and dried floral arrangements. A boutique area held higher-end
items such as jewelry, antiques, china, silver, crystal, prom and graduation
dresses, designer clothes and accessories.
Linda Cobet, Peggy Dozier, Cathy Frisse and Bonnie Metzger chaired this
year’s Kaleidoscope and helped make the event a great success. Over
$15,500 was made at the sale and will be split between the two grades.
Funds raised will help juniors pay for Prom, an event held in Whitfield’s
beautiful Schmitter Gallery.
BLUES HALL OF FAMER SHARES HOCKEY EXPERIENCES
WITH FATHERS, FRIENDS AND STUDENTS
Bernie Federko Speaks at Whitfield’s Annual Father-Student Dinner
O
n Monday, February 7, Whitfield School families
attended the annual Father-Student Dinner at the
Marriott Hotel in west St. Louis County. This year’s chairs,
Mimi & John Londoff, and Ann & Pat O’Brien, welcomed
former Blues hockey star Bernie Federko, who was this
year’s guest speaker.
John Londoff
and Bernie Ferderko.
Keith & Elsa Goding ’06,
Bernie Ferderko.
Jimmy Howe ’10, Teddie Williams ’10, Curt Allen,
The evening’s heavy rains did not stop more than
Bernie Ferderko, Jordan Allen ’10.
420 guests from attending the event. Many fathers
accompanied their sons and daughters, but family friends and grandparents also helped make the
evening special. Prior to the event, Mr. Federko personally signed over 200 hockey pucks so each family
in attendance would have a souvenir of his appearance and the evening.
Mr. Federko spoke about growing up in a rural town in Canada where he attended a small school
and played minor league hockey before working his way up to the NHL. The 1977-78 season marked
the beginning of his 12 consecutive seasons as a member of the St. Louis Blues. Following a trade
during the summer of 1989, Mr. Federko played one final season with the Detroit Red Wings before
retiring in March 1991. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.
Stefan Entler ’09, Tom Hough ’09, Bernie Ferderko,
and Tom Hough, Sr.
KITCHEN STAFF CELEBRATES FOOD SERVICE WEEK
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n February, the much-loved and appreciated lunch ladies at Whitfield
celebrated Food Service Week with flair. The ladies were introduced
at morning assembly; they received beautiful flowers from the students; and
Kitchen Manager Kim Mesey gave each staff member a velvet bag with three
lapel pins, each providing a bit of encouragement such as, “Feeding the
Future,” “Together We’re Better, #1 Team,” and “I’m Appreciated.” Students
also benefited from the celebration by receiving smiley-face lollipops at
lunchtime with a message on the stick: “Service with a smile.”
Back row left: Lisa Johner, 4 yrs., Marylou Block, 7 yrs., Karen Beck, 13 yrs., Teresa Hahs, 6 yrs.,
Kim Mesey, 7 yrs.
Front row left: Rose Stuart, 2 yrs., Judy Baker-Wallace, 2 yrs., Kathy Sanders, 1 yr.,
Nancy DeGreeff, 13 yrs.
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With a combined experience of over 55 years, Whitfield salutes the staff that
makes lunchtime special, an example set by Lola B. Goodwin, a treasured
employee and friend of Whitfield School for 41 years. Lola, mother of our
own Rickey Goodwin, embraced everyone she knew and worked diligently
to build a greater sense of community at Whitfield. Since her passing in 1996,
Whitfield students, faculty and friends have continued to benefit from her
example and the standard she set.
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YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE
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everal Whitfield artists recently submitted
works of art to the Emerson and St. Louis
Artists’ Guild’s Young Artists’ Showcase. The
show is being held at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild
which is located on the corner of Clayton and
Big Bend; the work was on display from March
20 through May 7. St. Louis artists between
the ages of 15 and 21 were invited to enter
the show, competing for a $500 Emerson
scholarship and approximately $1,600 in cash
and certificates. The competition was open to
all media and all artwork was to be original and
executed solely by the competing artist.
The following Whitfield students had their work
accepted into the Young Artist’s Showcase:
Caelin Cacciatore ’06 for “Progress”;
Lauren Grossman ’05 for “Costa Rican Man”;
Scott Hutto ’06 for “Yellow Raku” and “Green
Raku”; Jessica Knipper ’05 for “Moonlit Sonata”;
Leah Krieger ’07 for “My House”; Drew Lash ’07
for Drew’s House; Lara Beth Levy ’05 for LB;
Elizabeth Walters ’06 for “And So It Goes”;
Ryan Watanabe ’05 for “Magical Cheerios”;
and Lindsay Weiss ’05 for “Mardi Gras B.”
Prizes were awarded at an opening reception
for all exhibiting artists and their families on
Sunday, March 20. Elizabeth Walters’
“And So It Goes” was awarded the Bill Vann
Studio, Mark Weber: Upcoming Illustrator prize
and was honored at the opening reception.
“15 MINUTES”
OF FAME
I
n January, Whitfield’s thespian
troupe traveled to the Missouri
State Thespian Conference in Joplin,
where 10 students performed a very
successful production of “The Fifteen
Minute Hamlet,” by Tom Stoppard.
Audiences totaling around 600 people
attended the performance and the
ensemble received many compliments
and positive feedback. The students had
a taste of fame as they enjoyed being
“recognized” on the Southern Missouri
State University campus during the days
of the conference, as well as back home
in St. Louis.
SPRINGING INTO PRODUCTION
OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
I
n May, Whitfield audiences enjoyed an
outstanding production of “Fiddler on the
Roof.” Written by Joseph Stein, with music by
Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and
based on short stories by Sholom Aleichem,
“Fiddler on the Roof” tells a story about the
little village of Anatevka, Russia, in 1904. A
poor dairyman, Tevya, tries to instill in his five
daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish
community in the face of changing social mores
and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Eric Williams ’08 performs Hamlet in
“The Fifteen Minute Hamlet.”
Rachel Marschke ’06 and Ellen Simons ’06 work on the
set for “Fiddler on
the Roof.”
LARGER THAN LIFE
Teresa Doggett, costume designer, applies Rubin Baskir’s ’06 makeup while
Dylan Schmitter ‘06 and Oliver Cano ’06 look on.
Seniors in Luke
Cano’s advanced
ceramics class
created very large
sculptural clay
forms in an attempt
to work in a larger
scale than they
are accustomed
to and to express
a more personal
meaningful clay
rendering.
Evan Bild ’05
Frank Bodner ’05
LOWER SCHOOL
THEATER JOURNEYS
TO THE FUTURE
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he lower school theater production of
“The Further Adventures of Terris” opened on
March 8 and ran through March 10. The play, which
is a sequel to “Terris and the Shadow Moon Journeys,”
features main characters Terris and Zilkey as they
crash land on a distant planet and find themselves
caught between two rival tribes on the edge of war.
The production played to a packed house at each of
its performances.
Back row: Julia Talen ’09, Moogie Brooks ’11, Liza Scott ’10, Jessica Smasal ’10, Julie Yoffie ’09, Madison Lanesey ’10,
Charlotte Candau ’10, Tori Clodfelter ’09, Ben Zielinski ’10, Isabel Braadhaart ’11, Alli Coe ’11.
Front row: Alec Newby ’11, Peter Leach ’11, Olivia Volarich ’11, Sarah Elkins ’11, Ann Tchoukaleff ’10, Peter Gienke ’11.
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WARRIOR WINTER SPORTS WRAP UP
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
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Coach Shelly Ethridge enjoyed the season with
this new team, focusing the girls on defense as a
key element this season.
he Warriors ended their 2004-2005 season
with an 18-9 record, improving their play
throughout the year and advancing to the
District finals, beating No. 1-ranked Cardinal
Ritter along the way.
The Warriors said goodbye to three seniors
who devoted all four high school years to the
basketball program. Knut-Henrik Brouwer,
Tim Clark and Zach Gregory will graduate in
June. Each of these seniors contributed greatly
to the team. Brouwer ranks 4th in Whitfield
School history with 460 rebounds and plans
to attend the University of Kansas next year.
Tim Clark ranks 3rd in Whitfield School history
with three-point shots made and 8th in Whitfield
School history in scoring with 1,115 points.
Clark plans to attend Trinity University.
Zach Gregory, a leader in his own right, plans
to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia.
“Although I have only coached these seniors for
one year, I feel we have developed a trusting
relationship filled with mutual respect,” said
Coach Mike Potsou. “I wish these young men the
best of luck in their future endeavors and I look
forward to seeing them year after year when they
come back to visit us.”
Still, the future looks bright again for the Warriors.
“We definitely have a void to fill, but the
cupboard is not bare. We have some key players
returning for next season and if they stay as
committed as they have been, I think we’ll have
another successful season,” said Coach Potsou.
One key player is sophomore Mike Baker, who
averaged 8.3 rebounds this year and ranks 1st
in Whitfield School history in blocked shots.
This year, Coach Potsou placed a greater
emphasis on making basketball a priority.
He expected each of his players to put their
best effort forward at every practice. During
the off-season, students attended open gym to
practice together and, during the regular season,
they were encouraged to work with the strength
and conditioning coach, attend added practices
and sacrifice for the betterment of the team.
By spending a greater amount of time together
as a team, Coach Potsou felt the players had
a greater chemistry and were therefore better
prepared, both physically and mentally.
This was Coach Potsou’s first season as head
coach of the Whitfield basketball team. Prior
to joining Whitfield, he was the head coach
for two years and assistant coach for three
years at Clayton High School and was a student
assistant at the University of Missouri. He
attributes his skills to a variety of coaches and
mentors with whom he has worked in these
various positions.
“The girls improved on their achievements
from last season,” noted Coach Ethridge. “I think
we’ve started to establish a foundation on which
to build for the future.”
This year’s starters varied but included:
seniors Kierra Newsom and Michelle Brooks;
juniors Kelli Orr, Claire Grossheim and
Kayla Sulzer; and freshman Sara Freund.
Coach Ethridge was pleased with the team’s
accomplishments during this season and hopes
to add to those next year. “This was a fun team
to coach and I look forward to next season.”
Ethridge is excited about the girls’ enthusiasm
to improve, as the team will be participating in
a summer basketball league for the first time.
These are all necessities to establish a more
competitive Whitfield basketball program.
“We are definitely headed in the right direction,”
said Coach Ethridge.
Ethridge completed her second season with the
Warriors after thirteen years as head coach at the
collegiate level; seven years at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis, and six years at Southwestern
Illinois College.
Cheerleading
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ow in its 18th year, the Whitfield
cheerleading squad recently completed
another fulfilling season. Team captains for the
2004-2005 school year were seniors Jasmine
Woodard and Kim Goldstein and junior Laura
McClanathan. This year’s squad boasted eight
seniors, all of whom have provided leadership in
their own individual way. Graduating this year
are K.C. Abbey, Ali Barash, Amanda Dunham,
Stephanie Gold, Kim Goldstein, Elana Mogil,
Lindsay Weiss and Jasmine Woodard.
This past year, they were able to perform a cheerdance routine in addition to several other cheers.
Although many of the cheers performed at
various sporting events are Whitfield traditions,
members of the cheerleading squad manipulate
the cheers each year to ensure that they are
comfortable performing them. Furthermore,
Emily Deffner ’07 has shown initiative by creating
additional cheers that the girls enjoy performing.
During the summer months, members of the
cheerleading squad choose to take tumbling
classes to advance their skills and abilities.
Many of the girls also attend a private camp at
Whitfield, generally in August, where they learn
new cheers and work on stunting and tumbling.
Ice Hockey
T
he Whitfield ice hockey team had an exciting
season this year. Captain Zach Ginsburg ’05
and assistant captain John Freund ’06 led the
team as they were named the 2004-2005 South
Central Division Champions.
The Warriors ended the season 6-3-1. After
earning a spot in the playoffs, the team was
seeded in the upper bracket, allowing them
to play in the Challenge Cup for the first time
in Whitfield School history.
“Each of these players worked hard this year at
execution and composure,” said Whitfield Coach
Jordy Ginsburg. “These kids also put forth a
great effort and I think they gave me everything
they had out on the ice.”
Another highlight for the season came
when Frank Bodner ’05 and Zach Ginsburg
were selected as South Central Division
senior All-Stars.
Although the team will lose three seniors to
graduation, Seth Williams, Frank Bodner and
Zach Ginsburg, Coach Ginsburg is optimistic
about another winning team next year.
“These girls demonstrate dedication and
enthusiasm for Whitfield School and the
cheerleading squad on a daily basis,”
says Coach Julie Linihan who is a
Whitfield faculty member, alumna
and former Whitfield varsity
cheerleader. “They are an absolute
pleasure to coach.”
The squad cheers at all home basketball
games, pep rallies and several away
games. According to Coach Linihan, these
girls also really enjoy performing at Bonfire.
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TEAMS EXCEL AT STATE COMPETITION
Dance
A variety of criteria was used to evaluate
the teams’ routines. Each team started
their performance with a perfect score and
points were then deducted throughout
the routine. Teams capturing top spots
were those who earned the most points
on the most heavily weighted sections.
The more attention to the detail of a
team’s appearance, routine, costume,
showmanship and execution led to fewer
points being deducted from the team.
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his year, Whitfield’s dance squad
attended the Missouri State Dance Team
Championships in Kansas City, Mo., hosted
by the Missouri Dance Team Association
(MDTA). After a year of hard work and effort,
the Division 1A team placed first in the Mix
category (a routine which consists of 1/3
pom, 1/3 kick and 1/3 jazz), and second in
Kick, and received a Superior trophy in Pom
and a Sweepstakes award, which is a plaque
for performing three “Superior” routines.
They are the first Whitfield squad to perform
three routines at the State level and are the
first Whitfield squad to receive a first place
trophy at State.
Back row: Lindsay Gilhousen ’05, Lindsay Rutledge ’06,
Lindsay Jones ’06, Jessica Koch ’08
Middle row: Rachel Schwarz ’05, Lara Beth Levy ’05,
Rhaegan Dye ’06
Front row: Molly Cravens ’07, Danielle Howard ’06,
Alexandra Hammack ’06, Caitlin Toedebusch ’06
Coach Leah Schlater says, “I am really proud of this team. They worked
very hard and had their best performance of the year.”
Wrestling
T
he wrestling team may have started this season slowly, but that’s
not how the season ended.
With just one senior, Coach Charlie Sherertz admits that this team was
a bit “green” at the beginning of the year. Some of the losses the team
experienced were particularly disappointing because they were losing
to other teams in weight classes where they lacked competitors.
“We had a brutal schedule and only one senior to lead this team,”
says Sherertz. “Luckily, the younger guys really hung in there, stepped
up to the plate and made this a winning season.”
In February, Whitfield hosted the Missouri State High School Activities
Association Class 1 District 1 wrestling tournament. The four-time
defending District Team Champions finished fourth at the District
tournament, and advanced all but one wrestler onto the State meet
at the Hearnes Center in Columbia. Lance Jubel ’08, Justin Waldman ’07
and Chris Upchurch ’05 were each District champions; David Schultz ’07
and Andrew Scharf ’07 both brought home 2nd place medals.
At the State competition, five of the eight State qualifiers medaled:
Lance Jubel, Andrew Scharf and Justin Waldman placed 6th,
David Schultz placed 5th, and Chris Upchurch placed 1st. The team
finished 7th, giving Whitfield their fourth consecutive top 10 finish.
Coach Schlater says she “encouraged
the team to put on the best performance
possible so that the judges would be unable
to take their eyes off them.”
Finally, Coach Schlater and the team would
like to thank all of the families and friends
who supported the dance squad and came to various performances
throughout the season.
“This program is really about to turn a corner,” Whitfield coach Charlie
Sherertz said. “We have some younger guys, seven of whom were
State qualifiers, who are returning next year. We’ll miss Chris after he
graduates, but these younger guys are ready for the next challenge.”
As the team’s only senior, Chris Upchurch led the team at the
State competition as he made it to the finals of the Class 1 State
championship. He completed a stellar high school
career by winning the Class 1 State championship
in Columbia at 145 pounds, giving him his second
consecutive individual State championship.
Upchurch was the Class 1 State champion at 130
pounds in 2004 as a junior and was also a State
finalist as a sophomore in 2003, where he finished
second in the 125-pound weight class. In 2002,
Upchurch was also a State qualifier in the 112pound weight class.
By winning the State championship, Upchurch
finished his senior season with a 20-0 record.
His success was even more remarkable this year
because, after wrestling the first six weeks of the
season and enjoying an 8-0 record, he broke his
hand, spending seven weeks sidelined. Fortunately,
he rebounded during the last three weeks of the
season to win the State tournament.
Chris Upchurch
PRACTICE GYM TRANSFORMED
INTO ROLLER SKATING RINK
I
n January, the 6th-8th grade students had the
opportunity to learn some basic roller skating skills
as they completed a week-long unit on roller skating.
Teachers Shelly Ethridge and Jami Campbell taught
students to skate after transforming the practice gym
into a temporary roller skating rink.
Rickey Goodwin dazzles the lower school gym classes
with his rollerskating prowess.
Students also learned the importance of safety and were
required to wear helmets and wrist pads for protection.
These items of safety didn’t stop the students from having
fun, though. Students skated to loud roller-rink music
and played games such as Shoot the Duck, the Limbo
and the Hokey Pokey. Furthermore, several members of
Whitfield’s staff participated in the unit; Rickey Goodwin
and Becky Stigen slipped on skates and joined the fun.
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CITY ACADEMY AND WHITFIELD SCHOOL OFFER
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS
Danforth Foundation Gift to Create Opportunities for Children of St. Louis
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n Sunday, January 9, the Danforth
Foundation presented the Bruce and
Ann Anderson Endowed Scholarship Fund to
Whitfield School in honor of Bruce J. Anderson,
President Mark Anderson’s father, and his 21
years of service as president and vice president
of the Danforth Foundation. This gift signifies
a collaborative effort between City Academy,
Whitfield School and others in the St. Louis
community who are interested in providing
educational opportunities for promising minority
students from our city.
financial need. Upon acceptance to
Whitfield School, the student will be awarded
the Bruce and Ann Anderson Endowed
Scholarship, which will offset 75 – 90%
of Whitfield School’s tuition.
“We feel it’s very important for all students to
have the opportunity to achieve the highest
quality of education,” said John C. Danforth,
chairman of the Danforth Foundation. “We
hope this program honoring the Andersons
will be the beginning of a long-standing
partnership between City Academy and
Whitfield School.”
The Fund will give graduates of City Academy
the opportunity to attend Whitfield School by
providing the need-based financial aid necessary
for them to continue their education in a
high-caliber independent school. Recipients
must successfully complete Whitfield School’s
admission process and meet all admission
criteria. Recipients will be selected based on
academic achievement, work ethic, behavior,
citizenship, parental support and demonstrated
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system for the student and family. This support
would be an invaluable resource as the student
goes through high school, college and beyond.
When the endowment fund reaches the
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to include a second opportunity for a City
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The inaugural gift of $200,000 for the fund will
serve as a challenge for others in the community
to match this original investment, thus providing
one student with full financial aid on an annual
basis. Additionally, interested individuals who
give to the fund may want to become directly
involved in a personal relationship with award
recipients, providing mentoring and enriching
FIVE-YEAR ENDOWMENT GROWTH HISTORY
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Don Danforth, Mark Anderson, Ann Anderson and
Bill Danforth honor Bruce Anderson (at podium).
“OUR ENDOWMENT HAS GROWN
TO THE LARGEST IT’S EVER BEEN
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ANNUAL FUND APPROACHES $1 MILLION
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his year we are looking to all members of the Whitfield community
to help reach our $1.5 million Annual Fund goal—current parents,
board members, faculty and staff, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents
and friends. The Annual Fund is essentially the operating deficit the
school incurs every year by keeping tuition at a competitive rate, yet still
providing the incomparable teachers and resources that Whitfield offers.
As you know, our school community is small in size – and we like it
that way because it allows us to focus on each student as a unique
individual. However, the reality of being a small (and young)
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FUND EQUATION
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independent school is that we continue to need the generous support
from all members of the Whitfield community.
As always, your gift to Whitfield is fully tax deductible and can be
made in honor of a student, a class or even a fondly remembered
teacher. Gifts must be received by June 30, 2005, to count toward
the 2004-05 Annual Fund. Thank you very much for your consideration
and continued support. For additional information, please contact
Becky Marsh, director of development, 314-434-5141, ext. 218,
or becky.marsh@whitfieldschool.org.
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KING’S RECENT WORKS COMBINE
LOVE OF ART AND TRAVEL
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of possibilities, like that of the blank
ince graduating from Whitfield School,
page. It is a place that has become
Lauren King ’99 has learned to embrace
inseparable with my interest in desire,
and focus her many experiences, talents and
longing and the romantic.”
interests. In doing so, she made an impressive
entrance into the art world with her graduating
Lauren attended the Museum School
show called, “Why, Oh Why Do I.” The show ran
in Boston for a year and then began
from March 14-19, at the Art Center College of
attending the Art Center College of
Design in Pasadena, Calif. Extremely proud of
Design in the fall of 2001. Since that
her work, Lauren shares comments from one of
time, Lauren has been in school yearher teachers and mentors: “Well, I don’t know
round with the exception
what to tell you...
of the summer of 2003, which
Welcome to the art
she took off to travel with her
Excerpt from Lauren’s Artist’s Statement:
world. You are now
brother Alex ’01.
my competition.”
“For me, painting is about a kind of
escapist fantasy; it is about a world of
Lauren loves to travel and
Lauren’s recent
my own making. Painting allows me to
took her most recent trip in
works have been
the spring of 2004. She visited
both drawings and
enter into a time in the past: a personal
Barcelona, London, Monaco,
watercolors and she
memory, a place I long to be. The
where she saw her dad race
is very interested in
memories are those of the imaginary,
in the Grand Prix, and Paris.
the area between
they are about the ideal, and a longing
Lauren fondly remembers
drawing and painting.
for
a
past
that
is
unattainable.
I
am
traveling to Paris for the first
She is currently
also
interested
in
painting
as
a
place
time in the summer before
concentrating her
her sophomore year at
to act out my desires, for it is the only
work on places that
Whitfield when she was 16.
“have become so
physical place they can exist. I think my
She has returned many times,
iconic that they are
paintings happen in a place between
including once with her family
on the verge of being
the thought and the surface.”
and grandmother, Audrey
exhausted by their
Marsh King, in the spring of
representation.”
1999, but she didn’t truly fall
Lauren says, “For me,
in love with Paris until this past spring. Since
Paris is an iconic place where this happens, but
then, she has focused her artwork on traveling,
I also feel that it is a place that could never be
her specific travels and, most recently, on Paris.
exhausted by its repetition. I believe it is a place
ALUMNI NOTES
In Memoriam
THOMAS HOWARD COE ’78, father of
ALLI ’11 and IAN ’10, passed away on
October 4, 2004, after a lengthy battle
with cancer. His passing preceded the
death of his father, James Coe, who passed
away on February 17, 2005. The Thomas
Howard Coe Memorial Scholarship Fund at
Whitfield has been designated as one of two
recipients for contributions in their memory.
1950’s
BERNARD J. (PETER) MCMAHON JR. ’53
was the first Whitfield graduate in a class
of just one. He went on to graduate from
Washington University in 1957 with an A.B.
degree before serving a tour in the Air Force.
He and his wife, Frances, were married in
1957 and have two children; Kelly and
John III; and four grandchildren; Meghan,
Chris, Tess and Paige. He currently resides
in Santa Fe, N.M.
ROBERT BURGET ’57 served in the army for
three years in Germany after graduation. He
then worked in St. Louis and also married
his wife, Karen. He has a daughter, 29, and
his wife has a son, 30.
Lauren King’s work is displayed at her
graduation show in Pasadena, CA.
In addition to traveling and working on her art,
Lauren has excelled academically. She has been
on the dean’s list nine out of her ten terms at
the Art Center College of Design and will be
graduating with distinction. She has worked
as a teacher’s assistant for over a year, and has
recently started working as a studio assistant for
an artist in Los Angeles.
After graduation, Lauren plans to stay in Los
Angeles. However, she would like to live and
work for a year through a residency program in
Paris. She also plans to apply to the Skowhegan
School of Painting and Sculpture, which is an
intensive nine-week summer residency program
for advanced visual artists.
Lauren feels it is important to have time off
to really develop and mature as an artist and
develop her studio practice. After taking a few
years off, she plans to attend graduate school,
hopefully in Los Angeles. Eventually, Lauren
would like to teach.
To submit information for the Alumni Notes section, please e-mail alumni@whitfieldschool.org
or mail to Alumni Notes/Insights Whitfield School • 175 South Mason Road • St. Louis, MO 63141
REVEREND ROSS WILLIAM MARRE ’59
attended the University of Missouri St. Louis, Washington University and in
1992, the St. Louis International Ministers
Forum. He has three children; Stephen,
30, Sean, 30, and Paul, 18. He is currently
a pastor at the St. Louis Powerhouse
Church in St. Louis.
1960’s
BILL RUBIN ’60 holds a bachelor of science
degree in business from Washington
University. He married his wife, Andrea,
in 1965 and they have two children; Mark,
37, and Laura, 35. They also have three
grandchildren; Miranda, 8, Mallory, 5,
and Ian, 2.
SANDRA SARGENT STROUGH ’62
graduated from Centenary College in
Hackettstown, N.J. with an associate of arts
in liberal arts in 1964 and from Lake Forest
College in Lake Forest, Ill., with a bachelor
of arts in American civilization in 1966.
She and her husband, John W. Strough,
were married on March 29, 1976. They have
two children; Douglas Sargent, 27, and
Jeffrey Sargent, 27. Sandra says,
“My professional life was spent going
from big banks and mortgage companies
to managing volunteers for UNICEF and
the American Cancer Society. However,
the best job was being at home with our
twins when they were young. Now, my
husband and I are enjoying traveling,
spending time with family and friends, and
activities that help us stay healthy. I have
had the fun experience of reconnecting with
MARY FRICK THOMPSON ’62 and ZANDRA
WILL CHILDRESS ’62, who both lost their
husbands this year.”
JEAN F. BRADBURY (MURDOCK) ’63
attended Lawrence University and
William Woods University. She has two
children; Andrew Sery, 35, and Rebecca
Parker, 27. She says she would enjoy
hearing from her classmates and other
alumni at (314) 846-3753.
ELIZABETH WOODS BRADBURY ’63
attended the University of Arizona.
She has four children; ELIZABETH BRADBURY
POLLNOW ’90, 32, MARGARET BRADBURY
STOWE ’92, 30, Eben “Trask” Bradbury,
28, and Stuart “Slade” Bradbury, 28. Beth
says the following about her children:
“Meg and her husband, Jeremy, live in East
Greenwich, R.I., and have two daughters;
Sophie, almost 4, and Hannah, almost 2.
Beth and her husband, Dean, live in St. Louis
near Whitfield and have a five-month-old
daughter named Parshall. Slade and Trask
are EMT’s and are living in San Diego.” Beth
lives here in St. Louis and spends time with
her book club, gardening, grandchildren,
Whitfield alumni activities, traveling and her
mother who is now 93!
CARL RIEGEL ’64 earned a bachelor of
arts from St. Louis University in 1976, a
master of arts from Webster University in
1978 and a doctor of education in 1983
from the Pennsylvania University--higher
education administration with a cognate in
organizational behavior. He and his wife,
Melissa, were married in Dallas in 1995.
They have three children; Sarah, 29, who
lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband;
Kevin David, 26, who lives in Washington,
Mo., with his wife; and Kimberly Gabrielle,
5, who will soon graduate from Pre-K 4.
Since 1999, he has been a department chair
and professor in the college of business at
Florida Atlantic University where Melissa
is the senior assistant dean for external
relations. They live in Boca Raton and love
the climate but not the congestion. He had
an opportunity to visit Whitfield several
years ago and was amazed at what the
school has become.
NIÑA COULTER WARE ’64 graduated
from Washington University in 1980 with a
master’s degree in German. She has been
teaching German for 26 years in Illinois at
the high school level and takes students to
Germany every other year. She still lives in
St. Louis and recently bought a 20-year-old
Chevy VS stick shift with lock out hubs and
low mileage.
EDGAR F. HAGNAUER ’67 graduated from
McKendree College in 1971 with a bachelor
of arts degree. He and his wife, Julie, were
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married in 1972 and they have two children;
Margaret, 29, and Carrie, 27.
LOUISE NEMEC JOSEPH ’67 graduated from
the University of Missouri - Columbia with
a bachelor of science in food and nutrition
and medical dietetics. She was married to
Oliver C. Joseph who died of lymphoma
in 1998. Her family owns America’s Oldest
Chrysler-Dodge Automobile Dealership,
Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. in Belleville, Ill. She
has three children; Oliver Curtis Joseph, 19,
a sophomore at Lindenwood University;
Audrey Louise, 18, a freshman at St. Louis
University; and Michael Andrew, 16,
a junior at Governor French Academy in
Belleville, IlI. Louise stays busy rearing her
family, working and raising money to cure
diabetes and lymphoma.
JAMES L. COLLINS ’69 attended Illinois
Wesleyan University before earning a
bachelor of arts degree from Michigan
State University in 1973. He also earned a
master’s degree from Webster University
in 1978. He married his wife, Teresa, on
December 31, 2003. He has one daughter,
Kristy ’95 and his wife has a daughter,
Shannon Quigley, 17.
1970’s
MRS. JOSEPH F. GLEASON (JANE E. PIPER)
’70 earned an associate of arts degree from
Pine Manor Junior College in 1972 and an
A.B. from Sweet Briar College in 1974. She
married Joe Gleason in 1990.
EUGENIA LUND DOLL (EUGENIA GEORGIA
LUND) ’71 earned a bachelor of science
degree in education from William Woods
College in 1975. She married Robert Doll in
1989 and their son, Christopher David, is 8.
They currently live in St. Louis and Eugenia
is a figure skater.
NORFLEET (FLEET) H. RAND ’72 attended
Ohio Wesleyan University and Maryville
University in St. Louis where he earned a
bachelor of arts degree. He also earned
a master’s in social work from St. Louis
University. He married Kim in August
of 1977. He has three children; Norfleet
(Hale) H., III, 25, Elizabeth (Lissy) Diane,
24, and Madeline (Maddie) J., 16. He is the
owner/partner of Solutions Counseling
Associates located in Chesterfield, Mo. His
practice includes counseling in chemical
dependency, adolescents, couples, marriage
and family, trauma, mental health including
depression, bipolar, sexual identity and
other types of DSM IV diagnosis. He is
still interested in photography and
Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
JODY L. SERKES ’72 says 1972 was “a great
year in history....” She graduated from
University of Denver and says, “Rob Wolfson
and I had a great time those years.” She has
been working in the software industry for
over 20 years, is a regional sales manager,
and has traveled all over the country. In
1988, she started the AIDS Foundation of
Saint Louis with Michael Edlin, which has
been a very important part of giving back to
the community. She is also a documentary
film maker and is working on the life of the
late Laura Nyro right now. She has done
several small films; has produced music
groups; and, most recently, did a show at
the Sheldon honoring the come back of
Jasmine, a local duet, after a 13-year hiatus.
She is an avid runner, cyclist and loves
to garden. Jody is married to Sherry M.
Velasco, a professor of early modern Spanish
and the couple resides in Lexington, Ky.
CAROLYN CHRISTIAN FOSTER (GOTT) ’73
attended Meramec Community College. She
married Steve L. Foster on June 1, 1980, and
they have a daughter, Jessica Christina, 14.
MARK CADEM LEMP ’75 is married to
M. ELIZABETH HAUPTMANN LEMP ’75.
He attended Westminster and Webster
University and holds a degree in literature
and business administration. Elizabeth
attended Avila College and holds a degree
in elementary and special education. They
have two children; Sarah Christine, 21, and
Matthew Cadem, 19.
EDITH SPRUNG MCGRATH ’76 attended
Lindenwood College in St. Charles.
She married James McGrath in 1980.
Edith enjoys camping, traveling and
motorcycling. She would love to hear
from any classmates and says, “Drop me
an e-mail sometime. I am not that quiet girl
any more.” ladybug1858@earthlink.com
MERLIN W. BARTLES III ’77 attended Iowa
State University and Drury College where he
received a bachelor of arts degree in biology
in 1981, University of Missouri, and University
of North Texas, where he earned a master’s
degree in aquatic toxicology in 1993. He
married Tracy Lynn Rolf on May 14, 1988.
They have two children; William T., 15, and
Erin A., 12. They live in Breckenridge, Colo.,
Merlin retired in 1995.
PAM JACOBS-MAGUIRE ’79 graduated
from the University of Arizona in 1984
with a bachelor of arts degree, and from
the University of Phoenix in 2003 with a
master’s in education. She is currently
teaching third grade. Pam married her
husband, Dan, in 1988 and they have four
children; Daniel, 16, Christen, 14, Collin, 12,
and Pierce, 9.
1980’s
JENNIFER PORTERFIELD BARBER ’84
attended Pennslyvania State University.
She married Chris Barber in 1995 in State
College, Pa. They have three daughters;
Emma, 6, and twins Sarah and Lily, who
will be three on June 6. Jennifer says,
“I still miss St. Louis!”
ALLISON MCCOY WEBER ’84 attended
Maryville University before graduating
from the University of Missouri - St. Louis
in 1990. She married Stephen Weber in 1994
and they have one daughter, Elizabeth
Anne (Ellie), 3.
ANN GARTIN (POLINSKY) ’86 graduated
from the University of Missouri - St. Louis
with a bachelor of arts in communication
theory and rhetoric in May 1990 and from
St. Louis University with a master of arts in
communication in May 1992. She married
Tim Gartin on July 27, 1991. They have two
children; Mali, 8, and Marissa, 4.
SHANA MEYER (ODAN) ’86 is a graduate of
Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. She married
Mike Meyer in 1992 and they have three
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BE A BRIDE IN ST. LOUIS
Whitfield Alumna Adds Style to Wedding Planning
K
imberly Steward ’99
recently joined forces
with Rebecca Boillat to
open Saint Louis Wedding
Design’s bridal salon.
Kim’s ability to anticipate
and interpret trends in
the fashion and accessory
industries makes her a
valuable asset to St. Louis’
wedding marketplace.
Kim studied fashion at
Webster University and has
served as a stylist in the
entertainment industry
as well as for pageant
contestants. She is currently engaged and plans
to be married at Salem United Methodist Church
with a reception at Bellerive Country Club. Kim
currently resides in Creve Coeur.
Before joining Boillat in opening the salon,
Kim worked for her as an intern. Now, working
together, Kim looks forward to bringing the
latest and hottest styles in apparel and fashion
accessories to St. Louis. It is Kim’s hope that
her approach to buying will make Saint Louis
Wedding Design THE place to buy all things a
bride needs.
Saint Louis Wedding Design began as a wedding
planning and event design company in 1999. As
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“We really enjoy helping our clients find the perfect item for their special
event. We want their day to be as special as they are.” -Kim Steward ’99
their identity evolved and their
clientele developed, it became
apparent that St. Louis needed a
source for unique “bridal things”
in addition to a new generation
of bridal consulting. Today,
Saint Louis Wedding Design
offers wedding planners/event
designers as well as a brand
new, premiere bridal salon.
Because each bride is unique and each wedding
day is special, the bridal consultants at Saint
Louis Wedding Design have several goals when
working with brides and grooms to find stylish
and creative ways to plan their weddings.
They want to help make wedding planning less
intimidating and more enjoyable while using real
world advice and a practical approach. Plus,
they believe in incorporating as many personal
details as possible to make the wedding day
special. By achieving each of these goals,
Saint Louis Wedding Design makes each
wedding day unique and gives each bride
the wedding of her dreams.
The goal of the bridal salon is to not only
supplement the needs of wedding planning
clientele, but to bring items to the St. Louis
wedding scene that were previously hard to find.
The salon set out to buy “anything we couldn’t
find anywhere else in St. Louis under one roof.”
The bridal salon boasts a large variety of items,
including dresses, shoes, veils and headpieces,
stationery, flower girl dresses and accessories,
ring bearer pillows, unity candle sets, favors,
guest books, handbags, frames, books and
magazines, and many custom resources that
are exclusive to this salon.
Another unique aspect of Saint Louis Wedding
Design’s bridal salon is that you don’t have
to be a bride to find items that will reflect
your personality. The salon carries items and
attire for prom, dances, graduation and many
other events.
“We really enjoy helping our clients find the
perfect item for their special event,” says Kim.
“We want their day to be as special as they are.”
For more information, please visit
http://www.stlweddingdesign.com.
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children; Gabby, 10, Jake, 9, and Benjamin,
6. They live in Chesterfield and Shana
says she is enjoying being a mother. She
is involved with Abilities Awareness in the
Parkway School District and serves on a
church committee for children with special
needs. Shana says, “It is my goal to educate
others about people with disabilities.
Educating ALL children about the varying
disabilities is a big step in the direction of
full inclusion in the community!”
ELIZABETH TROTTER (WILSON) ’89,
received a bachelor’s degree from
Washington University in St. Louis in 1994
and a master’s degree in counseling from
St. Louis University in 1999. She and her
husband, Tim, welcomed their first child,
Bennett, on June 28, 2004.
RICHARD P. DAMMKOEHLER ’88 attended
Ripon College from 1988-1992 where he
majored in computer science. He married
Melanie on February 13, 1999. They have
one daughter, Gabrielle Rae, 4. He became
self-employed in August 2004 and says, “I
now run my own business as a software
engineering consultant.”
HEATHER MIDGLEY ’90 graduated from
Maryville University in 1993 with a degree
in liberal arts. She is currently working
for Destination Sama at the St. Louis
Galleria, a high-end eyewear boutique.
Heather says, “If you need eyewear...
come on in and see me.”
JENNIFER WEBBE BANNISTER ’89 received
a bachelor of social work from William Woods
University in 1993 and a master’s of social
work from Saint Louis University in 1995.
She was married in 1996 to Joe Bannister and
they have three children; Hadley, 6, Joseph,
3, and Ella, born on February 15. She lives
in St. Louis and enjoys being home with
her kids. She works part time at St. Louis
Children’s Hospital as an emergency unit
crisis social worker. Jennifer can be reached
at jbanni6572@charter.net.
LEAH GROSS ’89 earned a bachelor of
science from Boston University in 2003.
She has been living in Los Angeles since
1993 and is currently vice president of
corporative communications for Initiative,
a media service company owned by
Interpublic Group.
1990’s
HOLLY SKUBIZ (WHITE) ’90 graduated
from the University of Missouri - Columbia
with a bachelor of arts degree in English
and a minor in psychology. She married
Dan Skubiz on September 12, 1998. They
have two children; Catherine, 4, and
John, 3. Holly and Dan recently moved to
Plymouth, Minn.
DMITRY GELFAND ’92 and Evelina
Domnitch recently exhibited their work of
Camera Lucida at Netmage ’05 in Bologna,
Italy. The installation was on view at the
Galleria Accursio underneath the Piazza
Nettuno from January 27–29. Camera
Lucida is a three-dimensional sonochemical
observatory that directly converts
sound waves into light by employing a
phenomenon called sonoluminescence.
The project was conceived as an artwork
as well as a musical instrument that allows
sounds to be seen and shaped as they move
through space. Please visit their Web site
at www.portablepalace.com.
RALPH SILVERMAN ’92 attended the six
year medical program at the University of
Missouri - Kansas City where he earned a
bachelor of arts degree and his medical
degree. He married Dorothy (Dottie) on
November 27, 2004. After medical school,
Ralph did his internship and residency in
general surgery at Saint Louis University
and then specialized with a fellowship in
colorectal/pelvic surgery in Detroit. He is
currently a partner with a multi-specialty
medical/surgical group in Texas.
MEG BRADBURY STOWE
DEB CULLEN
’92 graduated from
(HEIDELBAUGH) ’91
Denison University in 1996
graduated from the
with a bachelor of arts
University of Denver in
degree in biology and a
1995 with a bachelor of arts
minor in studio art. She
degree. She married Tom
married Jeremy T. Stowe
Cullen in 2002 and, though
in St. Louis at St. Peter’s
they currently have no
Sophia Elizabeth &
Episcopal Church in 1998.
children, they do have a big
Hannah Margaret Stowe.
They have two children;
yellow lab and a cat. They
Sophia
Elizabeth,
born on May 10, 2001, and
live in Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Deb works
Hannah
Margaret,
born on April 18, 2003.
for EA (Electronic Arts).
ETHAN BIER ‘93 graduated from Alfred
University in 1997 with a bachelor of fine
arts degree.
ANNE KOSEM (SUELTHAUS) ’93 graduated
from Miami University where she majored in
communications and minored in marketing.
She also earned her master’s of business
administration from Xavier University.
Anne married Brad G. Kosem in 1999 and
their son, Keegan Robert, is 16 months old.
Together with her brother, JOHN SUELTHAUS
’89, she owns a home building company,
Kingbridge Homes LLC. They specialize in
building custom and built-for-sale homes in
the St. Louis area. They also have a real estate
company, Kingbridge Realty LLC.
STEPHANIE BABCOCK, R.V.T., ‘94 attended
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,
USC and Los Angeles Pierce College. She
earned a bachelor of arts in theatre, a
bachelor of arts in biological anthropology,
and an associate of science in veterinary
technology. She is currently working at
Century Veterinary Group in Los Angeles,
Calif., as the staff’s only registered
veterinary technician. Stephanie spent five
years as a volunteer animal keeper at the
Los Angeles Zoo, primarily working with
chimpanzees. She also restored a 1927
Mediterranean- style home in Los Angeles
where she lives with three rescue dogs, four
cats, a cockatoo and many koi.
MOLLY BENTON (SPENCER) ’94 graduated
from the University of Tulsa in 1998 with
a degree in graphic design. Molly married
Jesse Benton on July 8, 2000. They recently
moved back to St. Louis and she is working
as a recruiter for a staffing service.
WHITFIELD COUPLE CREATES FAMILY FERTILITY
FUND TO HELP OTHER INFERTILE COUPLES
H
aving children is something that should
come naturally. Unfortunately, that is
not the case for everyone. Many times, the
medical procedures to facilitate conception are
available, but the financial means to afford these
procedures are not. After experiencing first hand
how life does not always go as planned, Whitfield
alumni David ’91 and Lily ’90 Ott founded the
Family Fertility Fund to help others through this
“emotional” and “sensitive” experience.
It all began when David and Lily married in 1999,
but decided to wait until 2000 before having a
child. Lily said she knew conceiving could be
difficult so they consulted their physician.
“He advised us to try for three months and, if
we were not successful, to come back,” she said.
After three months, they went back for testing.
The results showed Lily was not ovulating so her
doctor prescribed oral medication. When a year
passed with no success, their physician referred
them to the Barnes-Jewish Fertility Clinic.
“We talked to the doctor and she suggested
we do injection medication, and it worked,”
Lily said.
In 2002, Annabelle was born.
When the Otts wanted to become pregnant
a second time, they went to the clinic and Lily
again took the medication. This time it worked
– too well. Lily was over stimulated. For this
reason, the Otts chose to continue this cycle with
in vitro fertilization, rather than canceling the
cycle and starting over.
The result was Caroline,
born ten months ago.
Soon after Caroline’s birth,
the idea of the Family
Fertility Fund was born.
According to Lily, she and
David were talking about
a couple they knew who
were having difficulty
conceiving. They knew
the couple didn’t have
the means to use fertility treatments, which are
generally not covered by insurance. They wished
there was a way to help this couple, but did not
feel they could simply give them the money.
“That’s how we decided that maybe we should
start some kind of fund,” Lily explained.
The Otts say that while they were lucky that
cost was not an issue with them, it could be the
problem standing in the way of others trying to
conceive. David said their total cost was $15,000.
“It depends on what you do, whether oral
medication, injections or surgery,” he said. “If
you have this problem, it’s bad enough without
having the added burden of not enough money.”
The Otts had no idea of how to establish a fund,
but knew they wanted to help other couples.
They contacted a friend and philanthropy
consultant Sue Schlichter (Joe ’01) who helps
people decide where to
make their philanthropic
gifts. Once the Otts
decided to create the fund,
they designed a mission
statement and criteria on
who would get the funds.
“We said, ‘Here’s what we
want to do. Can you help us
do it?’” David said. “Susan
called Barnes-Jewish and
that foundation set up a
sub-account. Those giving to the fund can
specify what the money is for and 100 percent
of the donation goes to the fund.”
The fund will pay for 80 percent of the
medication used for each menstrual cycle and
the in vitro procedure up to $5,000 per family.
David is a founding partner of Acropolis
Investment Management in Chesterfield. Lily, a
stay-at-home mom, has a graduate degree in art
from Washington University and looks forward
to returning to the discipline in the future.
For more information about the fund,
contact Sandy Kaplan at 314-286-0443.
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JAMIE COHEN ’94 has been the real
estate advertising manager for the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch since 2001.
HEATHER HUNDHAUSEN ’94 graduated
from the University of Miami with a
bachelor’s degree in psychology and English
in 1998. She is currently working on her
master’s and specialist degree in marriage
and family therapy at the University of
Florida in Gainesville. Heather married
Garrett Green on October 16, 2004.
They have one child, Gabriel Zane, born
March 23, 2005. Garrett has his degree in
architecture and is currently working toward
his master’s degree in construction to work
in contracting. He recently acquired a job
at Moss Construction in Ft. Lauderdale and
they expect to move sometime at the end
of this summer. NATALIE HUNDHAUSEN ’96,
Heather’s sister, is contemplating moving
to South Florida again sometime in the near
future and Heather is looking forward to
living near her again.
AMANDA OSIOL (KAMINSKY) ’94
attended Bradley University where she met
her husband, Tom, and graduated with a
bachelor of science in communication with
an emphasis in advertising and a minor
in marketing in 1998. She and Tom were
married in 1999 in St. Charles at Whitmoor
Country Club. In 2002, their daughter,
Meghan Elizabeth, was born. Amanda
works in the creative department at
Momentum, a worldwide sales promotion
company. Tom is a Systems Administrator
at NuWay Inc. They reside in Wildwood, Mo.
KRISTINE BIEHLE (COLLINS) ’95 and
CRAIG BIEHLE ’95 were married on October
16, 2004. Kristy earned a bachelor of arts
degree in psychology in 1999 from
Southern Methodist University
and a master’s in social work from
Washington University in 2001. Craig
earned a bachelor of arts degree in
psychology in 1999 from Denison
University and a master’s in social
work from Washington University
in 2001.
EMILY BRADLEY ’96 graduated from
Clemson University in 2000 with a degree
in elementary education. She is a 7th grade
math and social studies teacher at East
Coweta Middle Schools in Senoia, Ga.
JULIE LINIHAN (SCHWARZE) ’96 graduated
from DePauw University with a bachelor
of arts in education and from Maryville
University with a master’s in educational
leadership (administration). She married
Jeff Linihan on June 26, 2004. Julie teaches
sixth grade and coaches cheerleading
at Whitfield.
DAVID POLLNOW ’96 is a graduate of
Vanderbilt University where he earned
degrees in economics and engineering.
He was married on May 15, 2004, to Kara.
RITU KAUR SINGH ’96 graduated from
The George Washington University with a
bachelor of arts degree in psychology and
a minor in African studies in 2000. She also
earned a juris doctor degree from Syracuse
University College of Law in 2003 and a
master of laws in health law from St. Louis
University School of Law in 2005. She
passed the New Jersey and Pennsylvania
bar exams in July 2003 and is now admitted
to practice law in Washington D.C., New
Jersey and Pennsylvania. She worked as a
judicial law clerk for the Honorable Paul W.
Armstrong in the Superior Court of New
Jersey Somerset County Criminal Division
from 2003-2004.
LEIGH EMMENDORFER ’97 attended
Southwest Missouri State before graduating
in 2002 from Maryville University where she
earned her bachelor of arts degree
in psychology.
HEATHER BROOKE HELM
’97 is engaged to Michael
Lawrence Pivor, whom
she met while attending
American University in
Washington, DC. Heather
received her bachelor
of arts degree from the
Heather Brooke
Helm ’97 with
American University in
fiance, Michael
LAURA LOTZ ’95 graduated from
international studies in
Lawrence Pivor.
the College of William & Mary in
2001, graduating Magna
1999 with a bachelor of business
Cum Laude. In 2003, Heather received her
administration. She is currently pursuing
master’s degree in international studies
a master’s of education from Maryville
with a specialization in international
University and is a member of Whitfield’s
economic policy. Heather is an international
English department.
trade specialist at the International Trade
Administration in the United States
CARLA MURPHY ’95 graduated from
Department of Commerce in the Office of
Denison University in 1999 with a bachelor
Multilateral Affairs. Her fiance, Michael,
of arts in political science. She is the director
also graduated from American University
of marketing for Access Securepak.
in 2001 and earned a bachelor of arts in
both public communications and law and
society. In 2004, he received a juris doctor
CARRIE ANN RHODES (RAHM) ’95
from the Washington College of Law and
graduated from Brigham Young University
is now a practicing attorney in the state of
in 2002 where she studied therapeutic
Maryland. Michael works for Bergmann &
recreation. She married James Rhodes in
Moore, a law firm specializing in veterans
August 2001 and they have two children;
affairs litigation. The couple will wed in
Rebecca, 2 ½, and James, 7 months. Carrie
Chevy Chase, Md., at the National Audubon
has been working as a recreation therapist
Society’s Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion on
since graduating and works with mentally
April 30, 2006. Alumna LORIEN HALLAS ’97
disabled adults. Carrie is currently on
will be one of Heather’s bridesmaids.
maternity leave and says, “Motherhood is
tons of fun but such hard work!”
RYAN DONALD JUDY ’97 graduated from
JENNIFER AVERY (STROMBERG) ’96 lives in
Michigan and works as a business manager
for a plastic surgeon. Her daughter, Ashley,
is six years old.
MARK BOULWARE ’96 attended the
University of Missouri - Kansas City’s
combined bachelor of arts/medical program
and graduated with a bachelor of liberal
arts and a medical degree in 2003. He is
currently a second year, internal medicine
resident at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill. He is in the process of
interviewing for cardiology fellowships.
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McDaniel College with a bachelor of arts in
sociology in 2003.
STACEY PHILLIPS ’97 graduated from St.
Louis University in 2001 with a bachelor of
arts degree in early childhood education
and a teaching certificate (birth through 3rd
grade). She is currently attending Maryville
University’s graduate education program
and is a second grade teacher at MICDS.
KATE ATWOOD ’98 graduated from Lewis
and Clark College in 2002 with a bachelor of
arts degree in art.
BRITTON JONES ’98 graduated from New
York University in 2002 with a bachelor of
fine arts in theater.
MICHELLE HOBERMAN (BIRENBAUM) ’98
graduated from Webster University with a
bachelor of arts degree in communications
in 2001. She and Jason Hoberman were
married on December 30, 2001. They have
one daughter, Lily Mara, who was born on
March 17, 2004.
ELIZABETH LEWIS ’98 graduated from
Vanderbilt University with a bachelor
of science in early childhood education
and child development in May 2002. She
then earned her master of arts degree in
developmental and educational psychology
from Boston College in May 2003.
ANDREW WESTERMAN ’98 graduated from
Denison University in 2002. He earned a
bachelor of arts degree in communications.
He is an assistant age group swim coach
with the Rockwood Swim Club here in St.
Louis where he is responsible for two levels
of the program. This summer, his team will
be opening their new outdoor Olympic-size
facility. They are the first club team in the
United States to build one of these facilities.
ANN AURBACH ’99 graduated from Indiana
University in May 2003 with a bachelor
of arts degree in theater and drama with
a specialization in stage management.
Ann has been hired as an AGMA (union)
assistant stage manager at the Los Angeles
Opera for the 2005-2006 season. She will
complete her internship in the production
management department in June 2005.
JESSICA BATKE ’99 graduated from Pitzer
College in Claremont, Calif., in 2003 with
a bachelor of arts degree with honors in
linguistics. She is currently in New Delhi,
India, interning at an educational Non
Governmental Organization, working to
develop an English-language curriculum.
ILYA EYDELMAN ’99 started a home health
care business.
KELLY GATES ’99 graduated from
Westminster College in 2004 with a degree
in physical education (K-12) and elementary
education with a minor in coaching. She is
now in graduate school at the University
of Missouri - Columbia working on her
master’s degree in exercise physiology.
Kelly has an assistantship with Wellaware in
cardiac rehab at Boone Hospital. She also
coaches soccer at Rockbridge High School
in Columbia, at the Missouri Athletic Club
(MAC) in Columbia and with the 1990 Girls
Olympic Development Program (ODP)
soccer team with Whitfield faculty members
Luke Cano and Becky Stigen.
LESTER PAGE, JR. ’99 graduated from
Webster University in May 2003 where he
majored in audio production. He currently
owns his own audio production company,
Page Pro Audio Systems, www.pageproaudiosystems.com, and is a technical producer
for Swank Audio Visuals headquartered
here in St. Louis. Lester is working on his
master’s degree in business management
at Webster University. He married
Natasha Page on July 2, 2004. Natasha
graduated from Webster University in 2004
with a degree in advertising/marketing
communications. She currently works as an
account executive for the St. Louis Cardinals.
SUSAN PERNOUD ’99 graduated from
Stetson University in 2003 with a bachelor
of arts degree in communications. She
is engaged to Justin Parnell and they are
planning an October 29, 2005, wedding.
BENJAMIN ROTHMEL ’99 graduated
Magna Cum Laude from the University of
Pennsylvania with majors in economics
and communications. Having graduated
from college, he has returned to St. Louis to
attend law school at Washington University
School of Law. Currently in his second year,
he is extremely proud of having recently
been named associate managing editor for
the Washington University Journal of Law and
Policy as well as serving as a board member
for the Environmental Moot Court.
2000’s
LAUREN ELIZABETH ALBERTS ’00
graduated from Saint Louis University with
a major in English and a minor in sociology
with a focus on criminal justice. She recently
moved to Peoria, Ill., and will marry her
fiance, Billy Blasek, next March.
HARRY T. (BUTCH) BUSSMANN IV ’00
attends the University of Arizona in Tucson
as a business major.
JILL HARBERT ’00 attended St. Louis
University and graduated from the
University of Missouri - St. Louis with a
bachelor’s in exercise science and a minor
in psychology. Jill currently owns her own
personal training business called Fitness
Forte and is a freelance writer for a local
health and fitness magazine called
ALIVE Magazine.
KELLY JACKSON (POSTLE) ’00 graduated
from the University of Tulsa in 2004 with a
degree in marketing with a specialization
in advertising and communication. After
graduation, she moved to Arlington, Va.,
where she was married on October 9, 2004,
to Adam Jackson. Among her bridesmaids
was NATALIE POPOVIC ’01. She is currently
a marketing coordinator and lives in
Arlington close to her family.
SARAH ANNE KELLER ’00 graduated
from the University of Tulsa in 2004 with a
bachelor of arts degree in communications
and a minor in English. On November 5,
2005, she will marry Christopher Cone of
Shreveport, La., who graduated from the
University of Tulsa in 2002. She is employed
as an advertising assistant at Ladue News.
While at the University of Tulsa, she was very
active in her sorority, Delta Gamma, serving
as vice president of foundation and director
of alumnae relations. She also served
as vice president for the Association for
Women in Communications. Over the last
several months, she has become an active
participant in the Junior League St. Louis
and continues to enjoy volunteering.
JONATHAN NORRIS ’00 recently graduated
from the University of Tampa.
ALICIA MEYERHOFF ’01 will graduate
from the University of Kentucky in 2005
with a bachelor of arts in English.
ANNETTE PARKER ’01 is graduating from
thr University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill
and plans to attend graduate school.
PHABIENNE PARKER ’01 is graduating from
the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
and plans to pursue sports management.
WESLEY BARBER ’02 will graduate from
Grinnell College in 2006 with a major in
biology. This summer, he will conduct
molecular biology research at the
Wadsworth Center in Albany, N.Y. Wes is
also a member of the Grinnell golf team.
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MICHELLE DICKSON ’02 will be
graduating from Saint Louis University
in 2006 as a history major. Michelle says,
“Whitfield School prepared me for college
and also gave me more confidence in my
academic career.”
JACKI JUENGER ’02 attends the University
of Richmond and is majoring in sociology
and Spanish with a minor in studio art.
LISA KOPITSKY ’02 attends Duke University
and is majoring in English with a minor in
theater studies and psychology.
DANIELLE LANGE ’02 will graduate
from the University of Tulsa in May
2006. Her major is integrated marketing
communications with a minor in
graphic design.
MATT LONDOFF ’02 currently attends
The University of La Verne in California and
is majoring in criminology.
DAN OPPLAND ’02 attends Valparaiso
University and is a member of the men’s
basketball team. He currently ranks 3rd in the
Mid-Continent Conference in scoring and is
4th in the league in free-throw percentage
and 9th in field goal percentage. Dan was
also selected to the “ESPN The Magazine”
Academic All-America Third Team by the
College Sports Information Directors of
America (CoSida). Dan leads Valpo and ranks
3rd in the Mid-Continent Conference in
scoring with 18.6 points per game. He also
leads the Crusaders in rebounding, stands
3rd in the league in free-throw percentage
and ranks 8th in field-goal percentage.
During the 2004-05 season, Dan was a
two-time Mid-Con Player of the Week and
was named to the all-tournament teams at
the Arizona State Hoops Classic and the Las
Vegas Holiday Classic.
MICHAEL PALUMBO ’02 attends the
University of Missouri - Columbia and plans
to graduate in spring 2006 with a bachelor
of science in chemistry and minors in
biology and Spanish.
SARAH SCHWARZ ’02 attends Saint Louis
University where she is majoring in nutrition
and dietetics and is also pre-med.
LIZ FOX ’03 attends the University of
Denver and is double majoring in electronic
media art design and Spanish.
ELIZABETH FRISSE ’03 attends Barnard
College of Columbia University and is
majoring in psychology and pre-medical
studies. Liz is happy to report that she feels
right at home in Manhattan! She was invited
to join one of Columbia’s prestigious literary
societies and now resides with them in their
five-story brownstone across from campus.
As a certified New York State EMT, she
volunteers weekly on an ambulance
with Columbia University Emergency
Medical Service.
ERIN B. GARNER ’03 is a sophomore at
Harvard College. Erin is majoring in English
and government. She says, “Contrary to
popular belief, I have not fallen off the face
of the universe. Have a nice day!”
RACHEL WEISS ’03 attends the University of
Denver and is majoring in communications.
AMANDA ANDERSON FREELAND ’04
attends St. Louis University.
JARRETT SEIPLE ’04 attends Saint Louis
University and is majoring in
criminal justice.
AMANDA CAROLINE WILSON ’04 is a
freshman at the University of Colorado in
Boulder and is majoring in fine arts and
photography. She is a photographer and
will happily offer special rates to Whitfield
families for portraits of family, children
and pets. Amanda can be reached at
amanda.c.wilson@colorado.edu.
Every attempt was taken to ensure
accuracy in this section. However,
Are you a working artist or
designer? Are you an architect,
a fashion or furniture designer,
or a sculptor? Are you looking
for exhibition opportunities or ways to share
your enthusiasm about your profession?
We are looking for alumni professionals
who would like to sell or exhibit their work
in the Hallas Art Perspective of Schmitter
Gallery at Whitfield School. We are open to
individual or group shows and would like to
share with you the ways in which we can help
underwrite and support this experience.
If you are a Whitfield alumnus interested
in exhibiting your work at Whitfield School,
please contact us. For more information call
Ann Kram or Becky Marsh at 314-434-5141 or
e-mail Ann at ann.kram@whitfieldschool.org
or Becky at becky.marsh@whitfieldschool.org.
The First Annual Co-Ed
Alumni Softball Game
& Barbeque
it is possible for unintentional
errors and omissions to occur.
EMILY SEIGEL ’02 is currently majoring
in psychology.
SARA SONDERMAN ’02 attends DePauw
University in Greencastle, Ind., and will
graduate in May 2006. She is double
majoring in economics and Spanish. Sara
studied at the Universidad de Salamanca
in Spain for the fall term and is currently
working at Ernst & Young Global in London
with a six-month internship in Global
Strategic Planning.
CALLING ALL
ALUMNI ARTISTS...
We rely on your notification to keep
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2005
WHITFIELD SCHOOL
this section current; please contact
Game Time, 3pm
us at alumni@whitfieldschool.org.
Alumni from all years are invited
Thank you
to play, spectate or cheer.
STEPHANIE CAPLIN ’03 attends Tulane
University and is majoring in accounting
and dance. She recently finished working
as a stand-in/double for Lindsay Lohan’s
movie, “Just My Luck,” which was filmed
in New Orleans.
Whitfield School
Thursday, June 9, 2005
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(21 and over)
For more information, please contact Laura Frank
at 314-434-8254 x238 or
laura.frank@whitfieldschool.org
Check your mailbox for more
information or contact
Laura Boeker, 314-434-5141 ext. 251
laura.boeker@whitfieldschool.org.
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a change of address, please contact Michelle Parsons,
314-434-5141 ext. 213.
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O
n December 4, 2004, 7th
and 10th grade students
helped create a festive holiday
atmosphere for residents at
St. John’s Skilled Nursing Facility.
15 students spent the day visiting
with residents and decorating the
facility for the holidays.
Back row left: Danielle Berg ’09, Jessica Smasal ’10,
Ali Hoeman ’10, Maggie Claunch ’10,
Katie Monser ’10, Jocelyn McLin ’07.
Middle row left: Resident, Alex Bluestone ’10.
Front row left: Ian Coe ’10, Samantha Khani ’10,
Madison Lanesey ’10, Rebecca Berg ’10,
Keith McLin ’10, Trey Webster ’10,
Andrew Brown ’07, Tess DeLean ’07.
O
n Friday, April 29, 8th grade students
gathered in the Dining Room to make
dog biscuits and scarves for the dogs at the
Open Door Animal Sanctuary.
Eighth graders (on the left from the front):
Kelsey Spidle, Aimee Mash, Hadley Key and Maddie Brooks.
Eighth graders (on the right from the front):
Alex Cataldi, Emily Menendez, Jessica McLean and Jip Prapaisilapa.