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Mission
Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and meet the challenges of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem solving skills, and personal integrity. | |
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Alumni Newsletter
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Welcome to our second CSS alumni e-newsletter ever! In an attempt to save
trees and money, we would like to expand our use of this format to keep alumni
informed and involved. Please forward this to your CSS friends if they say they
did not receive it, and have them give us their email for our database so they
get future communications.
 Of course, becoming a "fan" of The Colorado Springs School page on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheColoradoSpringsSchool
will bring you more regular news, as will periodically checking on the website:
www.css.org.
If you have any questions ever, always feel free to contact Susan Robbins,
Director of Alumni Relations at her direct line: 719-434-3503 or via alumni@css.org.
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Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
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The Alumni Association in conjunction with the
Annual Fund was challenged by a trustee to generate alumni donors and earn a $5,000 scholarship to be
awarded in the name of the CSS Alumni Association. You earned it, and now we
announce that Gabriel Yaakob, a senior, is the recipient of the first $5,000
Alumni Association scholarship. Because he embodies the
energy, creativity, risk-taking (as a junior he got the lead in Our Town the
first time he tried out for any theater production), character, empathy, initiative,
and genuine kindness that CSS alumni show, he was selected as the inaugural
recipient. Additionally, he is an accomplished young man. Since age six, he has
worked in his father's auto shop. With the skills he has gained, he built a
hydrogen fuel cell car with his math teacher, Dr. Paul Young. His involvements
range from theater to president of our Model UN team to designing and building,
with Tye Tutt '08, the base for the 200+ pound marble sculpture, Trumpet
Flower, by Posie Crumpacker Nelson '65 which stands in the north entrance
of Louisa Performing Arts Center. Gabe is deeply grateful for the honor and looks
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REUNION 2009
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The reunion was a great success! We had the largest gathering of CSSG (the Girls' School,
1965-76) in years. Hooray to '69 and '74 for a great turnout and for all the other
alumni from later decades who traveled thousands of miles to gather with
friends and former faculty. John B. Pitman, teacher during most of those years,
past Humanities teacher, Dean, creator of the Outdoor Program, co-creator of
the Unit-Session Plan and Experience Centered Seminars was the honored faculty
member. Below is his thank-you:
Dear CSS(G) Alums,
Over the years, especially during the recent reunion, I had the good fortune to find out how much
the CSS years have meant to many of you. Clearly the school's philosophy/ programs provided experiences that empowered its students to face
their futures with tested competence and confidence. To find out how some of
your yesterdays shaped your tomorrows is indeed gratifying.
I received your welcome words of appreciation as a representative of the
people of the school's initial era. The current CSS community owes thanks for
its exciting existence to the trustees, Margaret Campbell, the faculty and the
students of that challenging time.
Thank you for being and sharing what you have become. Thank you for a very
special evening. You are special people from a special school.
Warmest regards,
John Pitman Click here for a collection of photos from Alumni REUNION 2009.
Save the date for REUNION 2010: June 4-6, 2010
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Founders' Day
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This October 13th will be our Founders' Day at CSS celebrating the history of the school, its
character and values that continue today, and the accomplishments of those who
have been a part of CSS. Each year a past member of CSS will be honored, and
Val Morgan-Alston '69, MS, JD, RN, former judge and member of the US Department of Health
and Human Services will be the first honoree. A trail-breaker in her own right,
Val was a leader in many aspects of CSS, and currently is Health and Human
Services regional manager (IL, IN, MN, MI, OH, WI) in the Office for Civil
Rights based in Chicago.
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Volunteers Wanted!
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Here is an all-points bulletin for volunteers in every area! We can use your
help if you are out of town or out of state or out of country. If you can
commit some time to our various initiatives, we'd be grateful. Here are a few samples
of how you might be involved:
- Organizing calling/Facebook groups
to rally your class or cluster to return for REUNION
- Rallying your area alumni to
attend or offering your living room/patio/deck to host out of state or regional
CSS gatherings around the country.
- Attending regional CSS events
- Offering your contact
information and yourself as part of a support network to CSS alums who are
currently attending college in your area
- Helping with our Club 150 annual
fundraising initiatives (via phonathons, e-notes & thank-a-thons or
fundraisers) to earn the next scholarship challenge
- Assisting with yearly Founders' Days (see description above)
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Reunions 2010
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The following classes and groups are
the special REUNION celebrants this next June:
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10th REUNION cluster - Classes of 2000-2002; -
20th REUNION
cluster - Classes of 1989-1991; 30th REUNION
cluster - Classes of 1979-81. And a special REUNION gathering
of all those who participated in the Marine Biology/Marine Ecology/Galapagos/Baja ECSes !
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News on Campus!
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First Alumni Admission Director: Tiffany Williamson '98 is now
the new CSS Director of Admission and Financial Assistance. She is the first
alum to serve as an administrator and with her inside knowledge as an
alumna has many great ideas for growing and diversifying enrollment.
The Trianon: Thanks to capital improvement dollars, the downstairs windows in
the Trianon are being scraped and repainted until each can get
replaced/restored and the glass replaced with energy-saving materials. A
foundation grant is helping to pay for the restoration of two more windows.
Currently, one south window is being worked on, and the west windows of the
Green Room and one Library window have been completed. During August and
September, the small upstairs windows are being replaced for more energy
efficiency. Click here for some pictures of other facility improvements to our campus.
Erin Hyde '08 interned for the summer in our Communications Office,
working especially with updating young alumni files and assisting in conducting
a survey of recent graduates about their preparations for college.
Nikki Warner '04 is a CSS Fellow this year in the Admission
and Communications Offices under the tutelage of Jessica James, Director of
Communications and Public Relations.
Trianon Hallway Project
With the vision and hard work of
alumni, the second floor south of the Trianon will become a showcase of alumni
history. Headed by Candy Pierce-Covnot '82 and joined by Susan Vanderhoof Conde
'69, Scott Berry '83, and Lowe Graver '82, the second floor hallway was
repainted; additionally, Candy built frames for and she and her daughter, Robyn
'13, matted and mounted CSS class and campus pictures by decade. Eventually,
the second floor, will also feature a display
area in which alumni talents will be showcased.
Alumni Relations Travel
This fall/winter Susan Robbins, Director of Alumni Relations, will be
traveling:
- Portland, OR - Saturday, September 26, 2009
- Washington, DC
- Saturday, October 3, 2009
- San Diego, CA - Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
- Houston, TX - Sunday, November 15, 2009
- Phoenix & Tucson, AZ - weekend of February 5, 2010
- San Francisco, CA - weekend of February 26, 2010
If you are traveling, too, and happen to be in any of these cities, let
Susan know so she can give you details.
If you live in these areas and if you'd like to help in hosting or finding a
central location to gather, email Susan at alumni@css.org
Also, let Susan know if the school does not have your postal mailing address so
you can receive an invitation and other correspondence.
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Until Next Time...
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Please check out the LOST alumni list on www.css.org
to help us find lost alumni. If you move, remember to update our database!
Shortly, CSS will be launching a new website! It will still be accessed at www.css.org but will boast a new look, improved navigation and upgraded functionality such as galleries and calendars. Stop in and check it out.
Any comments about how CSS Alumni Relations can help you or how you can help
Alumni Relations? Please contact Susan Robbins at alumni@css.org or her direct line:
719-434-3503. Thanks for your support!
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