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Alumni Newsletter February 2013
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As celebrations of our 80th
Anniversary approach we
want to share with you some
details on how it all started
almost eight decades ago,
from the words of Maria Ofe-
lia Vargas Sanchez (Fifi) a
1954 graduate when Carol
Morgan School only went to
eighth grade.
Our School History
“The idea of having a school
began in 1933 when Mrs.
Carol Morgan’s daughter
Mary Lou, was ready for first
grade, then Mr. Arthur H.
Shoenfeld, Minister from the
United States to the Domini-
can Republic, heard of Mrs.
Morgan’s plan to use the
Calvert System from Baltimo-
re, and asked her if she
would also teach his son.
They felt it was important to
have more children together
to provide them with compa-
nionship, competition and
systematic education, so they
recruited five school-age
children of English speaking
families in the city. The
school opened that Fall in an
old abandoned chapel in the
garden of the Episcopal
Church, kindly offered by the
Rector Dr. Victor Lyle Dowell.
There were children in kinder-
garten, first and fifth grade
with Mrs. Mary Laury, Miss
Lillian Green and Mrs. Mor-
gan as teachers. Thus began
the first English speaking
school in the country and the
first coed school in the coun-
try.
Blackboards were donated
and each child was responsi-
ble for his own desk and
chair. Only blackboards
divided the one big room
into classrooms. No re-
cords were kept for several
years and decisions were
made by the simple agree-
ment of the parents. The
first record of a school
meeting is dated May 27,
1936. At first the school
had no name, but was
known as “Little School” or
“Santo Domingo Calvert
School”. In September
1949, it was officially
named “Carol Morgan
School” as an indication of
the parents’ appreciation
and recognition of Mrs.
Morgan’s tireless efforts on
the school’s behalf.
In 1935-36 it was agreed
that a permanent record be
kept of each child’s atten-
dance. A sliding scale for
tuition was established
beginning with US$8 per
month for Kindergarten,
and ending with US$13 per
month for sixth grade.
These rates generated an
income of US$153 per
month while estimated
expenses were US$145.
Any surplus at the end of
the year was divided
amongst the families.
There were years when
the going was rather rough,
when there was a question
of whether or not the
school could continue at
all. There was one year
when classes were held on
Mrs. Morgan’s
front porch.
With the begin-
ning of the Do-
minican Govern-
ment’s improvement program
there was an influx of English
speaking families. A little
four-room house on Socorro
Sanchez Street was obtained,
the enrollment grew from 18
to 33 in two years, when it
was necessary to seek larger
quarters.
The school moved in 1947
to Benito Monción Street,
where there was no
playground area. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Reid, who had a
daughter in school, allowed
the use of their huge garden
with was located directly
across the street and
playground equipment was
set up.
In 1937-38 the parents
formally organized into the
Parent’s Group, with a Board
of Directors to take care of
business details. All deci-
sions pertaining to the
school, however, were still
decided upon by a majority of
the parents.
In 1947 a Mothers’ Com-
mittee was organized for the
purpose of raising money to
take care of extra improve-
ments for the school. A li-
brary was started, and elec-
tric water cooler was insta-
lled. This committee has
continued progressively to be
more active each year.
Volume 3, Issue 4
C A R O L M O R G A N S C H O O L
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Volume 3, Issue 4
FEB 2013
Our School History
With each move to a larger
place overhead and upkeep
increased. In order to meet
these extra demands, carni-
vals were held each year,
where every father was res-
ponsible for a booth. These
soon became events looked
forward to annually with as
much as US$1,800 being
netted in a single night.
In 1950 an increasing enroll-
ment made it necessary to
move again, and this time a
building was found at Cordell
Hull No. 17. By 1954 Carol
Morgan School had an enroll-
ment of 95 children of 12
nationalities”.
Fifi Vargas, 8th Grade. 1954
AND eighty years later we
have an enrollment of 1,115
students of 36 nationalities;
our “group of mothers” now
called PTO, hosting great
events and raising funds to
contribute to the improve-
ment of the school and its
programs; and last but not
least the continuous support
and dedication of parents
that form our Board of Direc-
tors, joining efforts to guide
the school through paths of
excellency and great achieve-
ments as the early years.
CONGRATULATIONS CMS…
GO SHARKS!
VO L UME 3, ISSUE 4
Our 80th Anniversary Celebra-tions start with a general assem-bly on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 8:00 A.M. We will recognize members of our great communi-ty, including alumni, former teachers and board presidents. It will be an emotional moment. That same day at 7:30 P.M., the Alumni Association will be hos-ting the Alumni Ice Breaker
party at the School GYM. All classes are invited as well as cu-rrent and former teachers visiting the Dominican Republic once again for this occasion. Tickets for the party are being sold at the Alumni
Relations Office. For more information call 809-947-1021 or send an email to: [email protected] On Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. everybody is invited to CMS Family Fun Day & Spring Fest where children and adults can enjoy a day of sports, games, dog shows, and great food from the International Food Fair all on
CMS Campus. Finally on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. we will have our CMS Open Golf Tournament
This is on of the winners of a comic strip contest from Middle School...
PAGE 2
FOUR great events ONE weekend!
COMIC STRIP by Mila Gigante ‘18
at Guavabery Golf & Country Club. All alumni and the entire CMS community are invited to this exceptional opportunity to play golf while enjoying a day of fun and networking while supporting the CMS athletic department. REGISTER TODAY AND REMEMBER WE HAVE A DAY-PASS OPTION FOR NON GOLFERS! For more information call the Alumni Association at 809-947-1021 or at email: [email protected].
VO L UME 3, ISSUE 4 PAGE 3
CMS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFERS TREATS TO SENIORS
Class of 1983 celebrating their anniversary!
CMS PTO SPONSORS TALK ABOUT TOLERANCE
having turrets syndrome.
Fees:
CMS Parents – FREE with parent ID
Non-CMS Parents & Alumni RD$400
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Carol Morgan School
The Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) of the school usually hosts
many wonderful activities inten-
ded to promote the integration of
the entire CMS community. This
school year they are inviting
parents, alumni, teachers and
friends to an interesting talk
about tolerance with world
renowned speaker MARC
ELLIOT. Marc will speak to this
subject from his perspective of
The Alumni Association Committee treated CMS Se-
niors with doughnuts to celebrate their last Winter at
Carol Morgan School. All members of SELECTA 2013
shared happily enjoying their treats during the few
minutes of their break.
SELECTA 2013 will become the newest member of
the Alumni community after their graduation in June.
Three seniors already volunteered to be class reps:
Rita Mella, José Munne y Sofía González.
Smile for the camera...
Alumni Juntadera 2012 at M Kitchen. Many thanks to Carlos Rodríguez ‘92 for supporting this activity!
Alexa García ‘04 and Armando Martí on their
wedding day! Congratulations!
ANNOUNCEMENTS! NEW BRICKS
We want to thank all of you for the support you
are giving us through our different fund raising
programs.
Here are the new supporters that are leaving a
mark…
Class of 1992 for buying three bricks in me-
mory of: Aibsel Vicini, Ms. Sandra Davidson and
Alda Graughard.
Gian and María Di Carlo Attias
SELECTA 2013
THANK YOU!!!
FOLLOW US ON….
Carol Morgan-School @Alumnicms CMS Alumni Assoc
Ways to support Carol Morgan School
There are several ways to give to the Carol Morgan School. CMS depends upon the generosity of our community to sustain and advance the mission of the School:
Alumni Giving Annual Fund click here for more information
Leave a Mark...buy a Brick
Naming Project, sponsor a room under your name or a group of classmates
Make a Pledge
For more information about these programs and other ways to make a gift, plea-se contact Vielka Morales at 809-947-1020 / 809-947-1021 or by email: vmora-
Carol Morgan School is a 501 C3 organization, donations are tax deductible
in the United States.
CMS Alumni Newsletter
Vielka Morales Development Officer T: 809-947-1020
Ana Venta Alumni Relations Assistant
T: 809-947-1021 [email protected]
If you want to submit an article for our next issue, please send an email to:
CMS Alumni Association Av. Sarasota esq. Nuñez de Caceres
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic U.S. Mail:
Carol Morgan School
8400 NW 25th Street, Suite 110, BM# 1-09221
Doral, FL 33122
Phone: 809-947-1021 / Fax: 809-533-9222
E-mail: [email protected] / www.cms.edu.do
CMS TUITION RAFFLE
Great news!!! The deadline to get your tickets
for the raffle has been extended until March
15th, 2013 right before the 80th Anniversary
Assembly.
This will give a little more time and a chance
to get your ticket and save tuition cost. We
still need to sell 121 tickets!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards
the construction of new facilities!
Remember, there are three prizes:
1st Prize: One full tuition
2nd Prize: 50% Discount on tuition
3rd Prize: 25% Discount on tuition
For more information go to:
Www.cms.edu.do
THANK YOU!!!!
Many thanks to the following alumni who volunteered to be Class Reps!
Miguelina Mora & Rosevelyn Sanchez ‘96
Jaime Senior ‘00
Jessica Weinerth ‘02
Lucia Suarez ‘06
Rita Mella, Jose Munne & Sofía González ‘13