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2012 Summer Newsletter for the Lab School of Washington
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L INKInside the Issue /
ADVANCEMENTS
IN TECHNOLOGY
GLOBAL
ADVENTURES
PRELIMINARY
ANNUAL FUND
REPORT
2011-2012
DRAGON
ATHLETICS
summer
the lab school of washington 4759 reservoir road, nw washington, dc 20007 | 202.965.6600 | www.labschool.org
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Rachael Spiegel
At Lab, we pride ourselves on our innovative teaching
methods and recognize that new advancements in
technology can be instrumental in unlocking how our
students absorb and share knowledge. Working toward
the implementation of technological advancements,
and procuring the infrastructure to support them, were
priorities throughout all areas of the school during the
2011-2012 academic year. “This has been a major year
for Lab in terms of putting our plans for technology into
action; key decisions were made and the vital funding
was secured,” says Head of School Katherine Schantz.
“We’ve been able to decide on the necessary strategy
that enables us to think long term about the future of
technology at Lab.”
Efforts to increase resources and to expand the use
of technology in the classroom are the results of a
technology committee, comprised of parents and staff,
that has met over the past two years. “Technology is
so important for our students because it increases the
AdvAncements in technology hAllmArk 2011-2012
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‘productivity of the mind.’ It assists with executive
functioning, attention, memory retrieval, and print
disabilities so that students can focus on critical thinking
skills,” says Schantz. “It was important for us all to
promote those benefits.”
The technology committee worked on expanding Internet
access, increasing bandwith while lowering costs,
upgrading computer licenses, purchasing software and
other peripherals, researching the use of technology
in other schools that share our mission, and funding
professional development for faculty. Concentus, an IT
consulting firm specializing in non-profits and schools,
evaluated the school’s current strengths and needs, and is
developing the architecture necessary to support a robust
and complex technological community. These crucial
infrastructure improvements will be made this summer;
they are being funded by a major gift from alumni
parents Hal Malchow and Astrid Weigert, along with
additional gifts from parents, grandparents, and board
members.
A series of tech workshops and lectures for parents
were held throughout the year to increase their comfort
level and experience. Teachers attended graduate level
courses and workshops on instructional technology.
“Each division has teachers who have taken a lead in
finding the right tools for classroom curricular units or
individual students,” says Katherine Schantz. “The High
School teachers, encouraged by their tech savvy students,
a tremendous surge of educational software, and
opportunities for their students, systematically piloted
many devices for the classrooms, from computers to
tablets to smart watches.” Lab faculty attended, as well as
presented, on technology integration at the International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the Learning
Disabilities Association of America (LDA), the Learning
Differences Conference, held by Independent Education
(IE), and the annual conference hosted by the Association
of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS). As
the result, parents and faculty are more aware of the
powerful impact technology has on our students.
One of the most recent and exciting developments this
spring was the announcement that each High School
teacher and student will have his or her own personal
iPad in the fall of 2012. This one-to-one iPad project was
made possible by generous gifts from Lab School’s Board
of Trustees and parents. Over the summer the high
school faculty will develop curriculum applications for
the iPads.
According to Lab’s new Director of Educational
Technology Dan Hartmann, “Many staff members
have strongly advocated the adoption of a technology
tool that would lend teachers new and exciting
possibilities for content delivery as well as
provide students with accessible learning
strategies. The iPad provides portability, easy
access to the Internet, interactive textbooks and
a plethora of educational and organizational
apps.” Hartmann adds, “Mobile devices are the best tool
to facilitate the very real revolution that education is
undergoing. At the core of this revolution is the transition
of the instructional approach towards a student centric
teaching model, which Lab has always championed. We
now have in our possession a powerful tool to add to the
school’s engaging instruction.”
“…new advancements in technology are instrumental in unlocking how our students absorb and share knowledge…”
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At the Elementary level, iPads have already transformed
the way that students approach research and information
sharing in Science, Math and Reading classes. Students
use Puppet Pals, an iPad app that allows students to
create puppet shows with animation and audio in real
time, in order to creatively learn about the food chain.
Fakebook is another popular program that acts like a
fake Facebook page. This year, students renamed their
Fakebook “Naturebook” and created pages focused on
their knowledge of selected polar animals. They can write
on one another’s Fakebook walls, leave comments, and
“friend” other animals.
“Our ultimate goal is to make even more technology available and to have its powerful capabilities transform learning for every one of our students.”
“Using the iPads to research information allows the
children to get information in a multi-sensory, interactive
manner that really helps them to develop conceptual
understanding – they don’t even realize they’re learning!”
explains Science Teacher Rebecca Murrett. She also
notes her student’s increased engagement with the
material.
While these tools and resources are undoubtedly
improving how students learn, they’re also providing
invaluable insight and support for teachers. A large
variety of math apps, such as Math Bingo and Math
Blaster, help students practice addition and subtraction
skills in an engaging way; at the same time, teachers
are able to collect data and monitor mastery and fluency
progress. “Allowing children to review and practice skills
on the iPad gives them a sense of ownership with their
work. There is greater opportunity for self-education and
our students really enjoy developing that independence,”
says teacher Kira Sonberg. While many math apps
provide practice for the skills worked on in the classroom,
the “different modality of the iPad is entertaining and
fun; the children work for longer periods than they would
with paper and pencil,” reiterates Sonberg.
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The entire school community is fascinated and thrilled
by the way new technology is empowering Lab School
students…and it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Our ultimate
goal is to make even more technology available and to
have its powerful capabilities transform learning for
every one of our students. Technology advancements
hail an exciting future for our school; we’re thrilled as we
continue to explore the myriad ways in which modern
developments can revolutionize how our students
approach education.
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“Preparing students for the 21st century college classroom…”
robust new website, mobile App And sociAl mediA AdvAnce lAb’s profile
“Improving connections” is an underlying goal of the
Lab School, not only in the classroom, but campus-wide.
Recent strides in our use of technology have helped us
realize one of our greatest aspirations: strengthening
connections between Lab and the greater community.
The 2011-2012 school year kicked off with the launch
of our dynamic new website (www.labschool.org)
and online student information system, an exciting
innovation that has dramatically changed the ways
students, teachers and parents communicate, teach and
learn. The new system allows High School and Junior
High parents and students to log in and view class pages,
where teachers post homework, comments for students,
syllabi and online resources. High School parents and
students can also review grades and class schedules on
the new site.
English Teacher Jennifer Sherman, who helped lead
the system’s implementation, says the new technology
has empowered her High School students. “They do not
have to worry about losing handouts and are able to easily
keep track of short and long term assignments. Most
significantly, because they always know their academic
standing in any given class, they are better able to take
responsibility for their education.” This sentiment is
reiterated by Head of High School Lisa McMahon.
“The new learning management system is one more
way we are enhancing students’ self awareness, sense of
responsibility, and level of independence. Furthermore,
it is preparing them for the structure they will encounter
in the 21st century college classroom.”
With its great success in the Upper Divisions, plans
to similarly connect the Intermediate and Elementary
Divisions through our website are anticipated for early
next year. For now, the website acts as a hub for all-
school information, such as faculty, parent and student
directories, campus news, calendars, health forms and
online registration for transportation and After School.
Parents and staff can log in to update their addresses
or other personal contact information, assuring that
community information is up-to-date and easily
accessible.
Nor are the connections made through the new website
limited to current families and staff. Prospective
families, eager to learn more about The Lab School of
Washington and its pioneer work in the field of learning
disabilities education, can find a wealth of information
on the new site. Whether looking for insights on the
admissions process, summer programs, or our myriad
support services, the greater community is more
closely connected to Lab School than ever, thanks to the
informative, easy-to-navigate new site.
Particularly exciting is the new mobile version of the Lab
School website that can be saved as an app on your home
screen by visiting www.labschool.org on any mobile
device. The mobile website provides easy viewing and
navigation of directories, calendars and other important
online resources. Students and teachers alike give the
new app rave reviews.
Using the Internet to strengthen our community
connections even further, Lab has also launched
Facebook and Pinterest accounts. Log in and see what the
buzz is about! You can “like” our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/labschoolofwashington
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to read about the latest events and developments on
campus. Follow our Pinterest boards at www.pinterest.
com/labschoolofwashington , and you’ll find
links to learning disabilities resources, past lecture
series speakers and related programming, such as our
involvement with educational technology resources.
We look forward to connecting with you in as many ways
as possible and hope you’ll enjoy our innovative Internet
advancements as much as we do.
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For 21 High School students, Head of School Katherine
Schantz, Head of High School Lisa McMahon,
Director of Performing Arts Shaun Miskell, and High
School English faculty member Grayson Isenberg,
the Friday before Spring Break couldn’t come soon
enough: it was the long-awaited departure date for their
highly-anticipated trip to France and England. The
travelers were eager to deepen their understanding of
the history, geography and architecture they studied and
taught in class. They were also keen to develop Global
Awareness, an experience highly valued at Lab. “These
trips are incredibly important for our students,” said
Lisa McMahon. “They’re in living classrooms, seeing
firsthand the historical locations discussed at Lab,
interacting with different cultural communities, and
becoming true global citizens.”
The first stop in France was Paris, home to magnificent
buildings, grand avenues and delicious gourmet
delights. Upon arrival, students quickly learned the
ins and outs of the Paris Metro as they traveled through
the city to visit Luxembourg Gardens and Notre Dame.
globAl Adventures in frAnce And englAnd enrich students’ perspectives
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Time in the City of Light focused on famous sites such as
the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Paris Opera
House, and the Louvre. An excursion to Versailles
allowed students to see firsthand the extravagance of
royal life in France, putting key historical events in
perspective. For many, the highlight of their time in
Paris was climbing to the second level of the Eiffel Tower
before taking the elevator to the top. “For our students,
who learn through a myriad of ways, it was valuable for
them to actually experience the places we’ve studied,”
remarked Grayson Isenberg. “Our students were able to
relive moments and really connect what they’ve learned
in the classroom to the sites we visited.”
Throughout their travels, students were encouraged
to document their personal journeys, identifying and
reflecting on moments when they felt particularly
“global” or particularly “American.” These feelings
were especially stirred during their final French visit
to the coast of Normandy, where students observed the
sites of the D-Day Invasion, Operation Overlord. The
group stopped at Point du Hoc, where they explored
the fortifications built by Germans and the landscape
pockmarked by bomb craters. After Point du Hoc, there
was a visit to Omaha Beach, home to the American
Cemetery. On the beach many students collected sand
to bring home, and numerous photos were taken of
this historic and moving place. Hearing stories from
our students who had family members involved in the
invasion made this experience even more memorable
and personal (See sidebar page 11). “I was continually
impressed with our students,” said Katherine Schantz.
“Seeing them in new environments really highlighted
their potentials and offered many opportunities for
them to become independent and ponder new feelings
and ideas.”
After six days in France, the group boarded the ferry to
cross from Calais to Dover, England: a new country and a
familiar language! First stop was the beautiful little town
of Canterbury, Seat of the Church of England and home
of Canterbury Cathedral. The cathedral is designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place of special cultural
or physical significance. It was the location of Thomas
Becket’s murder in the 12th century and the pilgrim’s
destination in Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.
Next up: London, a personal highlight for Director of
Performing Arts and Lehman Fellow Shaun Miskell.
“London was truly eye opening for students involved
in theater,” he excitedly explained. “We saw the
architecture and lived the history covered in the
theater curriculum. For many students this was
a profoundly moving and personal opportunity
because theater is so much part of their Lab School
experience.”
Miskell continued, “We talk a lot about history in
Washington and we have a lot of opportunity to visit
sites in this area, but the difference between the age of a
historical site here and one in Europe – wow! To stand
where Beckett was killed or to be in Notre Dame and
know that in the story that’s where the character was…
those were amazing experiences that you can’t have in
our country. As rich and as varied as our history is, just
because of the timeline, it doesn’t hold a candle to
where we were.”
On the last full day of the adventure, morning was spent
on a guided coach tour of London, with stops at the Tower
Bridge, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
This was followed by an excursion to the recreated
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. After a delightful guided
tour, time was spent in the terrific theater museum.
“…the students understood what it meant to be Globally Aware…”
“…opportunities to become independent and ponder new ideas and feelings…”
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The trip’s final dinner was enjoyed at an Indian
restaurant in the heart of London’s famous theater
district, the West End. The group was joined by LSW
alumnus Ben Petrick ‘02 who is completing his doctorate
at Newcastle University.
As their time abroad came to a close, reflections from the
students came in many forms - - a blog, photo journals,
documentaries, and personal essays — and provided
clear evidence of the educational and social advantages
these trips promote. “Every day the students found
themselves in a new situation, and every day they learned
from this,” observed Grayson Isenberg. “The students
really grew, and understood what it meant to be Globally
Aware – something we hope they will take with them the
rest of their lives.”
TyLeR HARTz, ’13 RefLecTS on oMAHA BeAcH, noRMAnDy
My trip to Omaha Beach in Normandy was
the opportunity of a lifetime, and made me
proud to be an American. I felt this way
because my grandfather stormed up that
exact same beach on D-Day 68 years ago. He
served as a 1st sergeant during WWII, and
also as an honor guard for King George the
6th of England. At the museum I purchased
my grandfather a pocket watch that has
June 6th, 1944 D-day engraved on the top.
When he received it he was overwhelmed
and thankful. My experience also enabled
me to have a discussion with him about the
war, which was incredibly special to me.
My visit made me feel like a global citizen
because I now understand what those
soldiers went through to protect Europe
during World War II. When I saw the white
gravestones, I was touched by how many
lives were sacrificed.
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Lab’s 2011 Gala Honoring Outstanding Achievers with Learning Disabilities, co-chaired by Sheila
and David feinberg and chair of the corporate committee Kate fulton, was one of our most
successful galas ever. The awardees came from as far as California to participate in this all-day event
on November 9, 2011. Gavin newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, Paul Rabil, professional
lacrosse MVP, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael oren, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Philip
Schultz, and consumer advocate erin Brockovich were this year’s stellar honorees.
The day began with a visit from awardees Newsom, Rabil, and Schultz to our campus to sit in on
classes, speak to an intimate group in the High School, and answer questions from our students
during an all-school assembly. Michael Oren, who missed the initial campus visit, was so impressed
by what he learned about Lab at the Gala that he returned to campus in January for a tour and Q/A
sessions with our students.
That evening, 1,000+ guests enjoyed dinner and dancing at The National Building Museum. The
awardees spoke movingly about their struggles with learning differences and how those challenges,
in turn, enriched their lives and professional successes.
Emcee Mara Liasson, NPR’s National Political Correspondent and Lab School parent, introduced
our speakers with energy and grace.
Lab School Alumna Meredith Shea Barnes ‘89, a chef and food critic, received the 2011
Outstanding Alumni Award.
We premiered a new Lab School video Through my Lens, posted online at www.labschool.org/
throughmylens, featuring students discussing Lab’s innovative education and supportive community.
The Gala initiated a wonderful relationship with Mr. Rabil, whose sister Rebecca is a Lab alumna,
class of ’06. Through generous donations from the Paul Rabil foundation and Warrior Sports,
Paul helped launch Lab’s first ever Lacrosse program this spring. He has also offered advice and words
of encouragement to our new players and coaches throughout the start of the program (See page 28).
Lab extends a large thank you to everyone who helped this Gala become such a powerful event and
fundraiser for our community.
Please save the date for this fall’s gala: Thursday, November 8, 2012 at The National Building Museum.
gAlA shines light on outstAnding Achievers
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The following is a DRAFT report that contains ONLY the names of donors who made an
unrestricted Annual Fund gift between August 1, 2011 and June 1, 2012. Names in italics
indicate pledges that would need to be paid in full by July 31, 2012 to guarantee inclusion
in the Annual Report. These pages do NOT include gifts to the Gala, the Technology
Initiative, Endowment, Capital or other gifts made for restricted purposes.
If you made an Annual Fund gift this year prior to June 1 and you do not see your name
in the following report — or if your name is listed incorrectly or is credited in the wrong
category — please contact Brooke Buchanan in the Office of Institutional Advancement at
202.454.2284 or [email protected].
THE ANNUAL FUND
connecting families and friends
A mid-yeAr AnnuAl report
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THE ANNUAL FUND Dear Lab School Friends,
Thank you, one and all, for your generous support of this year’s Annual Fund. Look what we’ve
achieved, thanks to you! As of June 1st the Annual fund had raised $667,877 toward our
ambitious goal of $700,000. Everyone at Lab is tremendously grateful for the enthusiastic support of
our entire community: parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents and friends.
We are especially grateful to the many volunteers who give their time, talents and resources to benefit our
school and students. We couldn’t do what we do without you.
The Annual fund provides approximately 5% of the overall budget for Lab. Your gift supports
teacher and specialist salaries, professional development, technology and financial aid. Your gift is a
tangible expression of your belief in our mission to educate students with learning differences. Your
generosity allows us to help close the gap between the true cost of a Lab education and the funding
available from tuition.
If you have not yet made your gift to the Annual fund, I encourage you to do so today.
Please make a contribution by using the enclosed envelope, visiting our secure website,
www.labschool.org/donate or by calling Brooke Buchanan, Director of the Annual Fund, at 202.454.2284.
Many, many thanks,
Marty Cathcart
Director of Institutional Advancement
PS: Remember - the 2011-2012 Annual Fund campaign continues through July 31, 2012. The final Annual
Report will be mailed to the community in the late fall reporting on all gifts to all funds made between
August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. contributions and pledge payments must be received by July 31,
2012 to be listed in the final report.
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2011-2012 AnnuAL funD coMMITTee
Annual fund co-chairs
Christi & Bob Nichols
Rachel & Clint Robinson
Marsha Pearcy & Kim Sperduto
new Parent coordinator
Doug Wiley
Annual fund Ambassadors
Joyce Bader
Kakali Banerjee
Andrea Calem
Peter Cole
Tom Conger
Laura FitzGerald
Lee Frazier
Amy Graham
Alison Howard
Rina B. Kunk
Marge Lynum
Colette Marvin
Becky Marshall
John Paliga
Andre & Kim Pruitt
Jasmin Gruenberg-Reisner
Amy & John Repke
Jeff Robertson
Debbie Roumell
Stephanie Stack
Jari Tuomala
Jonathan Walters
Leadership Gifts committee
Andrea Calem
Shelia Feinberg
Susan Hutton
Mary McGann
Christi & Bob Nichols
Rachel & Clint Robinson
Marsha Pearcy & Kim Sperduto
Lori Soto
Doug Wiley
LeADeRSHIP GIfTS
Visionary circle ($25,000 or more)
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Downey
Mr. Steedman Hinckley &
Ms. Lisa Farnsworth
Mr. Hal Malchow & Ms. Astrid Weigert
Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars
founder’s circle ($10,000 to $24,999)
Anonymous
Mrs. Elaine & Mr. Jeffrey Christ
Mr. Menlo F. Smith
Mrs. Kathy & Mr. Peter Tenhula
Mr. & Mrs. H. Brian Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Winans
Head of School circle ($7,500 to $9,999)
Clark-Winchcole Foundation
Colonel & Mrs. Freeman E. Jones
Partner’s circle ($5,000 to $7,499)
Mr. & Mrs. W. Sydney Albrittain
Ms. Mimi Dawson & Mr. Rhett Dawson
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Everett
Ms. Linda Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Forman
Ms. Kathryn Fulton & Mr. Robert Kyle
Mr. Andreas Gutzeit & Ms. Kakali Banerjee
Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Hill
Mr. John Magladery & Ms. Kathy Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. John Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Ryan
SunTrust Bank
Mr. Eric B. Wentworth
Supporter’s circle ($3,000 to $4,999)
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Byrne
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Lee Frazier
Mr. Joel Goldberg & Ms. Kay Kornman
Mr. Stephen Jessey & Ms. Kathryn Bucher
Mr. Robert King & Ms. Patricia Millett
Mr. Adam Krinsky & Ms. Ranit Schmelzer
Mr. Gerard Lamb & Ms. Mary McGann
Mr. Christopher Lyon & Mr. Art Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Maddrey
Mrs. Barbara Mattox
Mr. James Ritter & Ms. Andrea Calem
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Savitt
Mr. William Tennis & Dr. Sara Cartmell
friend’s circle ($1,500 to $2,999)
Mr. Carlos Angulo & Ms. Laila Sultan
Mr. David Apatoff & Ms. Nell Minow
Ms. Sally Appelbaum
Mr. Mike Beach & Ms. Katie LaPorta-Beach
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew C. Bernstein
Mrs. Judy & Mr. Clarke Brinckerhoff
Mrs. Nancy & Mr. Alan Bubes
Mr. Kevin Bucher
Ms. Andrea Calem & Mr. James Ritter
Mr. & Mrs. F. Davis Camalier
Mr. & Mrs. Henri Paul Carbonneau
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carvin
Ms. Marty Cathcart
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Conger
Mr. Jonathan Cuneo &
Ms. Mara Liasson Cuneo
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ellick
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Friedman
Dr. Frank B. Fromowitz
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Green
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Haislmaier
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harker
Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Hartz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Herson
Mr. Michael Hichwa & Ms. Anita Brassart
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hubley
Mrs. Susan & Mr. Thomas Hutton
Ms. Wendy Jennis & Mr. Douglas Mishkin
Mr. David Jolliffe & Mr. Timothy Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Jonas
Mr. & Mrs. Adam C. Joseph
Mr. Jeff Kline & Ms. Maria Bothwell
Mr. Bradley Lake &
Mr. William Brockschmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lattu
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Maddrey
Mr. John Martin & Ms. Michele Pacifico
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Marvin
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McKone
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Milstein
Mr. John Paliga
Mr. John Parachini & Ms. Hadley Boyd
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Pellegrino
Mr. & Mrs. Andre Pruitt
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pusey
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sandground
Ms. Katherine Schantz & Mr. Alex Frederick
Mr. Peter Scher & Ms. Kim Tilley
Mrs. Sally & Mr. D. Stephen Seawright
Mr. David Seddelmeyer & Ms. Jan Hausrath
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Soto
Mr. Kim Sperduto & Ms. Marsha Pearcy
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Stein
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tongour
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Mr. & Mrs. John Valentine
Mr. & Mrs. William Walde
Mr. Jon Walters & Ms. Tessa van der Willigen
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wiley
Mr. Michael Williams & Ms. Drue Pearce
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Woodings
cuRRenT PARenTS eLeMenTARy
Ms. Sonberg’s class Participation: 91%
Ambassador: Amy Graham
Anonymous
Mr. Gary Cutler & Ms. Caitlin Adams
Maj. & Mrs. Robert L. B. Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Graham
Mr. John Haecker & Ms. Jennifer Hoffman
Mr. Michael Hichwa & Ms. Anita Brassart
Mr. C. Marshall Mills & Ms. Michele O’Neill
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Sorensen
Ms. Laura Vinyard
Ms. owen’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Amy & John Repke
Mr. & Mrs. David Ani
Ms. Michelle Bernard
Mr. Benjamin Brown & Ms. Rebecca Bond
Mr. & Mrs. Henri Paul Carbonneau
Mr. Jonathan Cuneo &
Ms. Mara Liasson Cuneo
Mr. Stephen D’Esposito &
Ms. Becky Marshall
Mr. Christopher Healey &
Ms. Marya Myslinski
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Herson
Mr. & Mrs. John Repke
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Soto
Mr. Tim Staples &
Ms. Pamela Wyville-Staples
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan K. Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wiley
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Williams
Ms. Baldwin’s class Participation: 64%
Ambassador: Stephanie Stack
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Beach
Mr. David Eskin
Mr. Lee Hockstader & Ms. Flore De Preneuf
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pusey
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rosen
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Stack
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tongour
Ms. Lefkowitz’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Marge Lynum
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Beatty
Ms. Susan Charlton
Mr. John Garcia & Ms. Karlene Ware
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Hinkle
Ms. Lisa Hohenemser &
Ms. Mindy Feldbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Jones
Mr. Daryl Kimball & Ms. Sally James
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Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lynum
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rice
Mr. Ian Rummer
Mr. Thomas Steinitz
Ms. Palmer’s class Participation: 69%
Ambassador: Alison Howard
Ms. Rea Carey & Ms. Margaret Conway
Mr. Terrence Costello & Ms. Betty Brooks
Mr. C. David Howard & Dr. Alison Howard
Mr. Jeff Kline & Ms. Maria Bothwell
Mr. John Parachini & Ms. Hadley Boyd
Mr. David Seddelmeyer & Ms. Jan Hausrath
Mr. Christopher Weston & Dr. Katy Roth
Ms. forbes class Participation: 77%
Ambassador: Jeffrey Robertson
Mr. Carlos Angulo & Ms. Laila Sultan
Ms. Sara B. Eagle
Mr. Peter Jenkins & Ms. Julie Donovan
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Maddrey
Mr. John Paliga
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Robertson
Mr. John Schmidt & Ms. Elizabeth Vogel
Mr. David Shaffer & Ms. Kelly Briscoe
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Stein
InTeRMeDIATe
Ms. Martin’s class Participation: 85%
Ambassador: Peter Cole
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. David Browne
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Byrne
Mr. Peter Cole
Mr. & Mrs. Kelley Doran
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Friedman
Mr. Mark Katkov & Ms. Ellen Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McKone
Mr. Robert King & Ms. Patricia Millett
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Mullin
Mr. & Mrs. James Taylor
Ms. D’Andrea’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Tom Conger
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Conger
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Green
Ms. Jenny A. Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Kirkendall
Mr. Bradley Lake &
Mr. William Brockschmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn LeMunyon
Mr. Homayoune Sabouriane &
Dr. Shireen Sabouriane
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Woodings
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Washington
Ms. Van Dyke’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Andrea Calem
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carlisle
Dr. Leonard Guedalia &
Dr. Rochelle Weinberger
Mr. David Kaplan & Ms. Felicia Widmann
Ms. Kristy Kennedy & Ms. Ginger Noce
Mr. Gerard Lamb & Ms. Mary McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Stephon Ray
Mr. James Ritter & Ms. Andrea Calem
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Snee
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Trauben
Ms. nicholson’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Debbie Roumell
Mr. David Budin & Ms. Margot Mahoney
Mr. & Mrs. Raighne Delaney
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ellick
Ms. Kathryn Fulton & Mr. Robert Kyle
Mr. Pablo Izquierdo
Ms. Kristy Kennedy & Ms. Ginger Noce
Mr. Christopher Lyon & Mr. Art Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. James Schad
Mr. Reese Lewis & Ms. Kathleen Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. Wahbe Tamari
Ms. endler’s class Participation: 92%
Ambassador: Christi Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Baxter
Mr. John Dodge & Ms. Mary Marra
Mr. Robin Farley & Ms. Karyn Barlow
Ms. Patricia Francis
Mr. Jonathan Greenblatt & Ms. Linda Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Harker
Mr. Todd Kutyla & Ms. Jennifer Azzariti
Mr Thomas Steinitz
Mr. & Mrs. Angus Yates
Ms. Miller’s class Participation: 100%
Ambassador: Laura FitzGerald
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dorian
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Everett
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Felten-Green
Mr. & Mrs. John H. FitzGerald
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Gustafson
Mrs. Susan & Mr. Thomas Hutton
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lattu
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sandground
Mr. Gregary Smith
JunIoR HIGH
7th Grade Participation: 76%
Ambassador: Jasmin Gruenberg-Reisner &
Kakali Banerjee
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. W. Sydney Albrittain
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Barr
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Butler
Ms. Susan Charlton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carvin
Mr. Lelia Collins
Mr. Gordon Coveney
Mr. David Cybulski
Ms. Virginie Despointes
Mr. Stephen D’Esposito &
Ms. Becky Marshall
Ms. Ellen Durkee & Ms. Denise Cunningham
Dr. & Mrs. Jules Duval
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Forman
Mr. & Mrs. Salomon Gruenberg-Reisner
Mr. Andreas Gutzeit & Ms. Kakali Banerjee
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Haislmaier
Mr. & Mrs. John Hanley
Ms. Katherine Hazard
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Karas
Lt. Col. Todd Minners
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nimmo
Mr. Tim Ogborn & Ms. Karen Brody
Ms. LaDonna Pavetti &
Ms. Mary Fran Miklitsch
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Pellegrino
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Ryan
Mr. Kim Sperduto & Ms. Marsha Pearcy
Mr. & Mrs. William Walde
Ms. Joan Weber
8th Grade Participation: 76%
Ambassador: Colette Marvin, John Paliga, &
Jari Tuomala
Anonymous
Ms. Karmela Barron
Mr. David Boundy & Ms. Patricia McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Burns
Mr. Steve Cohen & Ms. Nissen Ritter
Ms. Sara Eagle
Mr. Bennett Goldberg
Ms. Adrienne Gude
Mr. John Harte & Dr. Bonnie Harte
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Hemphill
Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Hinson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hoch
Ms. Aimee Imundo
Mr. Stephen Jessey & Ms. Kathryn Bucher
Mr. David Jolliffe & Mr. Timothy Mahoney
Colonel & Mrs. Freeman E. Jones
Mr. John Maggs
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Marvin
Mr. Richard Messick & Ms. Rita McWilliams
Mr. John Monahan & Ms. Annie Burns
Mr. David Sahr & Ms. Lori Milstein
Mr. Peter Scher & Ms. Kim Tilley
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Sink
Mr. & Mrs. Wahbe Tamari
Mr. Jari Tuomala & Ms. Heidi Mattila
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Turner
Mr. Marc Van Allen & Ms. Michelle Bacchus
Mr. Matthew Yeo & Ms. Karen Spangler
HIGH ScHooL
9th Grade Participation: 52%
Ambassador: Joyce Bader & Rina B. Kunk
Mr. Harinder Bawa & Ms. Anju Kaur
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bergin
Ms. Rhonda I. Brunell
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bryant
Mr. Thomas Endres & Ms. Joyce Bader
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Keisler
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kunk
Mr. Douglas Mangel & Ms. Elizabeth Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Puchalla
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Robinson
Mr. Mr. & Mrs. David Sellers
Mr. Robert Shapiro
Mr. James Sires & Ms. Tricia Long
10th Grade Participation: 57%
Ambassador: Jon Walters
Anonymous
Mr. & Ms. Richard Berg
Dr. Philippe Hermel & Dr. Annie Hermel
Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Hubley
Mr. & Ms. Arthur Keys
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard D. Lipton
Mr. & Mrs. Ed McCleskey
Mr. Martin Livezey & Ms. Emily Paulsen
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin S. Phillips
Mr. Manuel Rivera & Ms. Claudia Vacirca
Dr. Bruce Siegel & Dr. Maura Cooper
Mr. Samuel Smith & Ms. Celeste Regan
Mr. Jari Tuomala & Ms. Heidi Mattila
Mr. Jon Walters &
Ms. Tessa Van Der Willigen
Mr. & Mrs. Laurent Van Huffel
Mr. & Mrs. A. Duanne Webber
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11th Grade Participation: 64%
Ambassador: Andre & Kim Pruitt
Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bradley
Mrs. Nancy & Mr. Alan Bubes
Ms. Linda Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Gilday
Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Hartz
Ms. Octavia Kelsey
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Lanier
Mr. John Martin & Ms. Michele Pacifico
Mr. Alan McDonald & Ms. Andrea Winkler
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Poth
Mr. & Mrs. Andre Pruitt
Mr. Stephen Rasmussen &
Dr. Zeba Rasmussen
Mr. Mark Rovner & Ms. Shira Saperstein
Mr. & Mrs. James Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Gary White
Mr. Michael Williams & Ms. Drue Pearce
12th Grade Participation: 64%
Ambassador: Lee Frazier
Anonymous
Ms. Terry Baugh
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bell
Ms. Kathy Broadwater
Ms. Patricia Burke Patch
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Lee Frazier
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dorrian
Ms. Linda Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Ford
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Gorham
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hensley
Ms. Margaret Hollar
Mr. David Kirshbaum
Mr. Kenneth Libby
Mr. Hershel Lipow & Ms. Susan Siegal
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Rick McKay
Mr. & Mrs. Matthias Moran
The Honorable & Mrs. John Negroponte
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Walls
Mr. & Mrs. Angus Yates
Parents of Alumni
Anonymous
Mr. John Ablon
Dr. & Mrs. Damian Alagia
General & Mrs. John R. Alison
Mr. Edward Angevine
Mr. & Mrs. William Atkinson
Professor & Mrs. John F. Banzhaf
Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Bauchan
The Honorable & Mrs. James A. Belson
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Bodurian
Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Boyle
Mrs. Judy & Mr. Clarke Brinckerhoff
Mr. & Mrs. F. Davis Camalier
Ms. Marty Cathcart
Mr. Harlan Cohen & Ms. Patricia Salas
Ms. Mimi & Mr. Rhett Dawson
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Downey
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Drury
Mr. Otho E. Eskin
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fedoruk
Dr. Robert Friedland & Dr. Melissa Friedland
Dr. Frank B. Fromowitz
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gibson
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Gilbertson
Mr. Joel Goldberg & Ms. Kay Kornman
The Greif Family
Ms. Janis Hagey
Mr. & Mrs. William Hoffman
The Isicson Family
Ms. Wendy Jennis & Mr. Douglas Mishkin
Mr. Michael Joy & Ms. Deborah Fischer
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Jonas
Ms. Melissa Kahn
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kandel
Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Kelly
Hon. William Kilberg & Hon. Bobbie Kilberg
Mr. & Mrs. Cal Klausner
Ms. Lydia Kleiner
Mr. Arnold Kramer &
Ms. Emily Carton
Mrs. Judith W. Krivit
Mr. Henry Lavine & Ms. Ronda McCrea
Mr. Carl Leubsdorf & Ms. Susan Page
Mr. & Mrs. Angus Macbeth
Ms. Virginia Major
Mr. Hal Malchow & Ms. Astrid Weigert
Mr. & Mrs. David Marlin
Mr. Anthony Marra & Ms. Mary Sheehan
Mr. Kent Mason & Ms. Susan Adams
Mrs. Barbara Mattox
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Milliken
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Moroney
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Pisarski
Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Pitcaithley
Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Pruden
Ms. Mary Quirk
Mr. Walter Romanek & Dr. Nancy Miller
Ms. Darby Rove
Mr. & Mrs. Ross N. Safford
Mr. Perry J. Saidman
Mr. & Mrs. John Scorah
Mr. & Mrs. Meredith Senter
Mr. Joseph Shlaferman & Ms. Judy Zins
Mr. Kenneth Simon & Ms. Janet Hahn
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy K. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Marx Sterne
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Susser
Mrs. Kathy & Mr. Peter Tenhula
Mr. William Tennis & Dr. Sara Cartmell
Mr. Desson Thomson & Ms. Sally Baldwin
Ms. Zoe Tierney
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Westfall
Mr. Tom Williamson & Ms. Shelly Brazier
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Winans
Mr. Peter Kramer & Ms. Diane Wood
Grandparents
Mr. & Mrs. Sydney E. Albrittain
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos J. Angulo
Ms. Sally Appelbaum
Dr. & Mrs. John Barlow
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bean
Ms. Patricia Calkins
Mr. John T. Calkins
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Charlton
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cunniff
Mr. & Mrs. G. Richard Dunnells
Ms. Libby Ellis
Mr. Otho E. Eskin
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. FitzGerald
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fleischer
Mrs. Anne Fulton
Mr. Charles H. Gustafson
Ms. Mary Haecker
Mrs. Anne Hartz
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Hoffman
Ms. Audrey Jones
Mr. John C. Kirtland
Ms. Patricia Kourcklas
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Marra
Mrs. Mary McCormack
Ms. Marion McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Milstein
Ms. Shahin. D. Nasseri
Mr. William Raffel
Mr.& Mrs. Lacey Robinson
Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Rosen
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Sarajian
Ms. Fran Schmelzer
Mr. & Mrs. W. Marshall Schmidt
Mr. Menlo F. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. H. Brian Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weston
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Wiley
Mr. Victor Winkler
friends
Ms. Lisa Aisner
Mr. David Apatoff & Ms. Nell Minow
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Asher
Ms. Elie Berman
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Z. Berman
Ms. Marla Brazier & Mr. William Brazier
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Brennan
Mrs. Kathleen Briançon
Ms. Judy Brinckerhof &
Mr. Clarke Brinckerhof
Mr. Philip Brunell
Mrs. Brooke Buchanan &
Mr. David Buchanan
Ms. Marty Cathcart
Ms. Carolyn Calkins
Mrs. Elaine & Mr. Jeffrey Christ
Clark-Winchcole Foundation
Mr. Cameron Coursen
Mr. & Ms. Richard Debella
Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Edson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald
Mrs. Trudy L. Fleisher
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Galper
Mrs. Loretta & Mrs. Peter Gibson
Mrs. Jude & Mr. James Gillespie
Mrs. Lizzy Gillespie Ludwig &
Mr. Sherman Ludwig
Mr. Jeffrey Glenn
Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Goldstein
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey A. Greenberg
Ms. Elaine H. Greenstone
Mr. Eric Hager
Ms. Catherine Hostetler &
Mr. David Hostetler
Mr. Charles Hoyt
Ms. Wendy Jennis &
Mr. Douglas Mishkin
Ms. Natalie Katzourin Buchsbaum
Ms. Judy Kirkpatrick
Ms. Rebecca Lent
Mr. Lee MacVaugh
Mr. John Magladery & Ms. Kathy Barry
Ms. Trisha Margulies
Ms. Roberta Marks
Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars
Mr. Fred Martin Jr.
Mrs. Laurelle Sheedy McCready &
Mr. Ron McCready
Mr. Martin F. McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mathias
Mrs. Diana & Mr.Richard Meltzer
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Meyer
Mrs. Lois & Mr. Richard Meyer
Ms. Paula Mishkin
The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
Ms. Anne Novak
Ms. Catherine Richards Olney
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Pattakos
Ms. Kathleen Prescott
Ms. Marion Robey
Ms. Katherine Schantz &
Mr. Alex Frederick
Ms. Pauline A. Schneider
Mr. George J. Schutzer
Mrs. Sally &
Mr. D. Stephen Seawright
Ms. Deanna Simon
The Honorable & Mrs. Alan J.Simpson
Ms. Terri Slitor
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Sodani
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spear
Ms. Sally Spencer
Mr. Gregory Stewart & Ms. Diana Smith
Mr. Joshua Stewart
SunTrust Bank
Mr. Paul Tiao
Mr. Eugene Tillman & Ms. Bonnie Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Tompkins
Mr. & Mrs. G. Duane Vieth
Mr. Jeff Wagner & Ms. Nancy Leopold
Mr. Hillel Weinberg
Mr. Daniel Zelikow
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Alumni
Dr. Adam Boldt
Mr. Marc BonTempo
Mr. Kevin Bucher
Mrs. Deborah Ellick
Mr. David Eskin
Ms. Leah Gambal
Ms. Joan Howren
Mr. Andrew Jost
Mr. Barney Krucoff
Mrs. Alden Lattu
Ms. Gwenn Lavine
Mr. David Mapes
Mr. Joel Rosenfeld
Mr. Idris Said
Mr. Charles White III
Mr. Thomas Winans, Jr.
GIfTS: In Honor of
9th Grade 2011-12
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Robinson
Telma Fitzgerald
Mr. Fred Martin, Jr.
Ms. Kate Fulton
Mr. Robert Lagoyda & Ms. Rebecca Gould
Gary Hartz
Ms. Terri Slitor
Jack Healey
Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Lindberg
Tucker Hemphill
Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars
Liz King
Mr. Robert King & Ms. Patricia Millett
Vittorio Maiorano
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Hartz
Mrs. Christi Nichols
Ms. Marion Robey
Robert & Rachel Palladino;
Robert & Linda Palladino
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spear
Roxanne Sabouriane’s Teachers
Ms. Shahin Nasseri
Joshua Sahr
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Milstein
The Teachers of Lab School
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nimmo
The Teachers of Foxhall Campus
Ms. Rea Carey & Ms. Margaret Conway
Bill Tennis
Mr. Jeff Wagner & Ms. Nancy Leopold
GIfTS: In Memory of
Peter Beck’s Mother
Mrs. Lois & Mr. Richard Meyer
Alice Cronin
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fendley
Yvonne Felten
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Felten-Green
Michael Fleisher
Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Hartz
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Meyer
Elizabeth Frederick
Mrs. Diana & Mr. Richard Meltzer
Kaitlin Gallagher
Batala Percussion Group, Washington DC
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Z. Berman
Ms. Marla Brazier & Mr. William Brazier
Mr. & Mrs. F. Davis Camalier
Ms. Marty Cathcart
Mr. & Ms. Richard Debella
Mrs. Trudy L. Fleisher
Freddie Mac Foundation
Mr. Jeffrey Glenn
Mr. Joel Goldberg
& Ms. Kay Kornman
Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Hartz
Ms. Judy Kirkpatrick
Ms. Rebecca Lent
Mrs. Lizzy Gillespie Ludwig &
Mr. Sherman Ludwig
Mr. Lee MacVaugh
Mrs. Diana & Mr. Richard Meltzer
Ms. Wendy Jennis & Mr. Douglas Mishkin
Ms. Anne Novak
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Pattakos
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Poth
Ms. Kathleen Prescott
Ms. Katherine Schantz & Mr. Alex Frederick
Mrs. Sally & Mr. D. Stephen Seawright
Alvin Gandal
Mrs. Trudy L. Fleisher
Marla Gilson
Ms. Lisa Aisner
Ms. Elie Berman
Mrs. Trudy L. Fleisher
Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Goldstein
Ms. Trisha Margulies
Ms. Roberta Marks
Ms. Deanna Simon
Mr. Paul Tiao
Mr. Hillel Weinberg
Robert Grosshans
Ms. Katherine Schantz & Mr. Alex Frederick
Ms. Pauline Holliday
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Washington
Elenore Mirjam Jonas
Ms. Wendy Jennis & Mr. Douglas Mishkin
Mr. George J. Schutzer
Catherine Lake
Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Pitcaithley
Ann B. Mathias
Mr. Cameron Coursen
Bill Mattox
Ms. Patricia Francis
Mrs. Jude & Mr. James Gillespie
Mr. Anthony Marra & Ms. Mary Sheehan
Sally L. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fedoruk
Mr. Andrew Jost
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In a town where “news” is overwhelmingly
abundant and press coverage highly competitive,
The Lab School of Washington enjoyed an
impressive number of positive press features
this year. We were pleased – and humbled – by
the attention we received from the media.
Our 2011 Gala kicked off with our Awardee Paul
Rabil’s appearance on the Tony Kornheiser
radio show in November. On the show, Paul
mentioned The Lab School and the importance
of raising awareness about learning disabilities.
Later that week, Paul and fellow Gala Awardee poet
Philip Schultz were featured in a Washington Post
article. The feature focused on their learning disabilities
and their involvement with the Lab School Gala.
After the Gala’s incredible success, the event was
featured in The Hill newspaper along with a
photo spread of the event’s notable guests.
Students made the news as well. Junior High
students Simon yeo and Tucker Hemphill
were featured on c-SPAn and c-SPAn.com
for winning third place in their national StudentCam
Competition for the video entry, Due Process in the Digital
Age (you can read more about their achievements on page
27). Lab students’ impressive participation in the Extreme
Reading Relay, a learning disabilities awareness campaign
spearheaded by the International Dyslexia Association
(IDA) was the subject of a northwest current article in
May. Lab received kudos for kicking off the event, which
attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the
longest stint of continuous reading.
This past April, The Lab School of Washington was again
featured in the Washington Post in an article exploring
the use of iPads in special needs classrooms. Head of
School Katherine Schantz, Curriculum Coordinator
Jenn Durham, and Assistive Technology teacher
Jennifer Sherman were interviewed for the article.
Lab School is fortunate to count media commentator
and political analyst Michelle Bernard among our
parents; we benefitted greatly from the “shameless
plugs” she bestowed on Lab during MSnBc’s The Daily
Rundown in November and again in May. Thank you,
Michelle!
lAb school: positively newsworthy
“The importance of raising awareness about learning disabilities…”
Linda Davidson/The Washington Post
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lecture series AdvAnces understAnding for pArents And professionAls
For the 25th consecutive year, our Lecture Series
for Parents and Professionals, organized by
Academic Director Karen Duncan, offered
an impressive lineup of accomplished and
thoughtful speakers who shared their expertise
with the greater Lab School community. Offered
this year free of charge, each lecture attracted a large turnout of parents, staff, community members
and professionals.
Highlights included presentations on executive dysfunction; determining when your child is ready
for college; the neurobiology behind ADHD and learning; and using technology to support learning
disabled students. There were also topics that focused on psychology and behavior, such as how to
help children become more independent and resilient to stress, and how to promote diversity and
tolerance in the classroom.
The series also included a screening of Journey into Dyslexia, a film by award-winning documentary
filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond. Susan Raymond answered questions after the screening in
Lab’s jam-packed theater.
For the final session, Brocke eide, MD traveled from Washington State to discuss the new book The
Dyslexic Advantage, and how the dyslexic mind is scientifically proven to hold unique strengths and
capabilities.
Interested in learning more? You can find presentations, lecture summaries, and links to books and
materials at the lecture series webpage www.labschool.org/lectureseries. And stay tuned: a new
lecture lineup and schedule for the 2012-2013 school year will be posted online in August.
“…the dyslexic mind is scientifically proven to hold unique strengths and capabilities…”
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The Lab School of Washington Alumni Association continues to
grow — it’s exciting to watch the deepening connections between
The Lab School and its graduates!
In early January, a large number of young alumni returned to
campus for the annual “Life After Lab” event; four recent
graduates participated in a panel discussion on their college
experiences with the current High School students. Anya
Kramer, Class of ’08 and Smith College ‘12, Greg cunningham,
Class of ’10 and current student at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, Andrew Goodman, Class of ’10 and current
student at Columbia College in Chicago, and Tyler Hill, Class
of ’10 and current student at Skidmore College, fielded questions
from students, other alumni and faculty. Discussions ranged from
managing academics to homesickness, roommates and meal plans.
After the discussions, alumni caught up on one another’s latest
news while enjoying treats from Georgetown Cupcake. A special
thanks to everyone who returned to campus for this event.
In early spring, the Alumni Association hosted “50 Days to
Graduation,” an annual celebration that kicks off our seniors’
graduation countdown. An ice cream truck visited campus, and
seniors were officially welcomed to the Alumni Association by
Katherine Schantz. The Student Council hosted a cookout
fundraiser following the alumni event; all proceeds went towards
funding the senior prom. This special day marked the beginning
of a long and fruitful relationship between our graduating
seniors (whom we will dearly miss) and the Lab School Alumni
Association.
Alumni remAin Actively connected to lAb
“…deepening connections between Lab School and its graduates…”
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Once again the Lab School’s Spring Fair was tremendous
fun for the entire community – and a colossal success
– thanks to the vision and enthusiasm of the Parent
Association of Lab School (PALS).
On April 29 – a beautiful, sunny day — students, staff
and alumni gathered on Lab’s Reservoir campus to enjoy
food, dancing, games and rides. Laser tag, rock climbing,
painted tattoos, music and a stage for dancing provided
endless entertainment. Students heartily agreed that this
year’s rides were the best yet; a large inflatable slide and
harnessed bungee jumping were just two of the standout
attractions.
Student artwork was proudly displayed in an art show
in the Castle – and an impressive display it was! Visitors
could stop by tables to welcome new families and alumni
to campus, shop for school paraphernalia at the school
pAls lend flAir to spring fAir
store booth, and get a jump on spring gardening at the
plant sale.
A special thanks to the Parent Association of the Lab
School (PALS), particularly event co-chairs Lalie
Tongour, Julie Butler, and Kathryn everett for
making this year’s fair such a great success.
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Camilo Rivera Serves as Chair of Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
camilo Rivera ’14, was elected by his
fellow council members to serve as Chair of
DC Mayor Vincent Gray’s Youth Advisory
Council; Rivera represents Ward 3. The
council advises the Mayor, the City Council
and other city leaders on issues affecting
young people in DC. In November, Camilo
introduced the Mayor at a citywide youth
conference attended by several other high
school students from Lab. Mayor Gray
commented that our students’ thoughtful
and well-expressed questions were an
impressive example of the kind of education
they are receiving at Lab.
Later in the year, Camilo was featured in El
Tiempo Latino, a Spanish newspaper owned
by the Washington Post, for his work on the
council. Congratulations to Camilo and his
family.
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STuDenTS WIn PReSTIGIouS AWARD fRoM c-SPAn
Junior High students Simon yeo and Tucker
Hemphill were honored in an assembly on April 8 by
a representative from c-SPAn for their documentary
Due Process in the Digital Age; the piece won third place
in C-SPAN’s nationwide Studentcam competition.
Simon and Tucker competed against 1,203 other films and
over 2,000 students from 43 states, Washington DC, and
Puerto Rico for this coveted prize. Simon and
Tucker will split $750 as part of their winnings.
C-SPAN’s StudentCam is an annual national
video documentary competition that encourages
students to think seriously about issues that
affect our communities and our nation. This year
students were asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video
documentary on a topic related to the competition
theme: “The Constitution and You: Select any provision
of the U.S. Constitution and create a video illustrating
why it’s important to you.” Students could focus on any
section of the Preamble, Articles, or Amendments of the
U.S. Constitution.
Yeo and Hemphill’s video Due Process in the Digital Age
discusses the complicated issues behind intellectual
property laws in the time of mobile devices and the World
Wide Web. Simon and Tucker entered the competition
at the encouragement of Junior High Technology
Teacher Matt frattali, and Head of Junior High Ilene
Weinbrenner.
We are incredibly proud of these talented students and
their great accomplishment. Congratulations, Tucker and
Simon!
DIVeRSITy LeADeRSHIP confeRence
Associate Head of High School chris Lanier, Business
and Financial Literacy Teacher yvette Shepard, and
eight High School students participated in the combined
Student Diversity Leadership conference and People
of Color conference in Philadelphia, PA from
November 30 to December 3. Students eJ Mihalski ‘12,
Rachel ford ‘12, chidiki Jones-Whitley ‘13,
TraVonda Barnes ‘13, Marilena Siegel ‘14, Kevon
Johnson ‘13, and Sydni Williams ‘15 joined 1,500
students and close to 2,000 staff from independent
schools across the country to discuss building
and sustaining inclusive school communities. The
conference was sponsored by the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS). The students participated
in workshops and small group discussions that focused
on developing cross-cultural communication skills,
acquiring strategies to achieve social justice, and learning
networking principles and strategies. “The conference
offered the opportunity to ‘lean into discomfort’ and to air
shared experiences constructively,” says Yvette Shepard.
“It was a reinforcing and eye-opening experience for
everyone”.
Lab students excelled at the conference and helped
facilitate the final adult/student dialogue for
the Washington DC-area group of independent
schools. Marilena Siegel ’14, was one of the select group
of seven students who addressed the session. “She spoke
passionately that diversity should be considered when
crafting approaches to teaching,” said Mrs. Shepard. “We
were all impressed by her eloquence and thoughtfulness.”
Lab School’s faculty and students left the conference
energized and ready to put their knowledge and skills
into action for the Lab School community.
cAmpus highlights underscore the AdvAntAges of lAb school
“…diversity should be considered when crafting approaches to teaching…”
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Athletics at Lab continue to soar — this past year saw the Dragons at a distinct
advantage! Over 2/3 of our students participated in after-school sports, with a
number of brand new programs to choose from, including Intermediate Girls and
Boys Basketball, Junior High Track and Girls and Boys Varsity Lacrosse.
Throughout the year, the community was constantly impressed by the Dragon
athletes as they tackled these new challenges with gusto.
Girls and Boys Varsity Lacrosse launched this spring to great fanfare, thanks to the
Paul Rabil foundation (www.paulrabilfoundation.org) and Warrior Sports. In
February, Paul Rabil visited Lab to distribute sticks, jerseys, goggles, gloves and all
necessary equipment to our athletes, jumpstarting the inaugural lacrosse season.
Paul also spent time with the students, answering their questions and offering
pointers and advice (See Gala page 12). Teammates departed with armloads of new
gear and a sense of pride and excitement.
The season started strong for both boys and girls, with the boys triumphing in their
first-ever game defeating Kipp Academy. They ended the season on an even keel,
winning 4 out of 8 games. The boys were particularly strong on offense, having
been trained in rigorous drills by coaches Jon Stocks, Sean Rozsics and craig
omerod.
The girls also did exceptionally well for their first season, winning their last
game against Kipp Academy. Coaches Rachel epstein and Kay Lauren Miller
commented on the improvement, dedication and enthusiasm that grew with the
team as the season progressed.
Similar levels of energy and enthusiasm were displayed by our new Intermediate
Girls and Boys basketball teams. Their drive and fast-learning on the court proved
how important this program is for Intermediate students.
Co-ed Junior High Track offered an opportunity for students to explore new and
wide ranging physical skills. From running to shot put, students continually pushed
themselves to the limit on the track.
drAgons’ AdvAntAgeous seAson
“…the Dragons tackled new challenges with gusto…”
Highlights of the year include championships won by Girls Varsity Basketball
and Boys Junior High Basketball. The girls led by talented coaches Tanya Rorie-
Bryan and Matt Gmuer, defeated Chelsea School by one point in a nail-biting
championship game. This is the third year that Lab girls have won the League
championship in the I.S.S.A.c. league! We are very proud of the hard work and
dedication exhibited by the Lady Dragons.
Our Junior High Boys won both I.S.S.A.c. league and tournament
championships this year under first year head coach Gaia Baytop and Lab Alum
James Abbott. Their ceaseless energy during both practices and games helped
them reach this impressive achievement.
“This year we have seen a heightened sense of enthusiasm and pride in Lab School
athletics,” enthused Lab School Athletics Director Angelo carmina. “The addition
of a number of new teams allowed our younger students to experience the hard work
and camaraderie of participating in a team sport. The biggest buzz throughout the
school was the addition of Boys and Girls Lacrosse.”
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3rd AnnuAl AcAdemic club festivAl
The seven Academic Clubs of the Lab School of
Washington’s Elementary and Intermediate Divisions
gathered Wednesday, May 16th under sunny skies at
the Foxhall Campus for the 3rd annual Academic Club
Festival. Students presented performances, projects
and interactive demonstrations from the Academic Club
curriculum.
Academic Clubs are at the core of the Lab School
philosophy in both Intermediate and Elementary
Divisions. They allow students to experience the academic
material they study through creative, hands on activities
and projects. Each club focuses on a time period or era,
including the American Revolution Club, the prehistoric
Cave Club, the ancient world of Gods Club, the Knights
and Ladies Club, the Renaissance Club, the Industrialists
Club and the Museum Club. Students act out historical
events, create and dress in historical costumes, build
architectural projects and learn skills unique to each time
period. This year, for the first time, parents were invited
to join the festival, giving everyone a window into the
themed, multi-sensory activities and performances of the
Academic Clubs.
During one such performance, the Gods Club students
demonstrated the contest of Poseidon vs. Athena to claim
Athens. A model of the student-created Parthenon served
as the backdrop.
The event gave an opportunity for Elementary students
to glimpse their future, and for Intermediate students to
refresh their memory of Academic Clubs past. After an
opening parade and performances from each Academic
Club, the whole community toured from era to era as
students presented their exhibits and activities.
On Friday, June 8 thirty-six seniors experienced the crowning glory of their high
school education... Lab’s 25th annual graduation day!
The Lab gym was filled with their family, friends, members of the Lab’s Board of
Trustees, faculty and administration, and alumni.
Chair of the Board, Robert Mathias, who is stepping down as Chair this year
after 5 years of dedicated service, captivated the graduates and the audience
with his personal reflections and wise counsel. His words resonated with the
students, faculty, and parents alike (to read his remarks, visit www.labschool.org/
graduation2012).
Head of High School Lisa McMahon acknowledged each senior with some key
highlights of their time at Lab and a glimpse of their future plans.
Student Council President Alex Lipow thanked the faculty, school leadership and
his classmates for a great experience and challenged them to continue to make Lab
proud (to read his remarks, visit www.labschool.org/graduation2012).
Head of School Katherine Schantz and Board Chair Robert Mathias handed out
diplomas to the cheers of the crowd.
Congratulations to the extraordinary Class of 2012.
congrAtulAtions to the clAss of 2012!
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