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Alumni News December 2009
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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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Season's Greetings
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This year our slogan is "Celebrate Our Gifts," and, in
many different ways, you alumni and past faculty are the gifts we treasure
most. Thank you for the history you have made in your time here and the
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Alumni Office News
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Facebook
 Click here to become a fan on the official CSS Facebook fan page! We post pictures, videos and updates of on-campus activities. You can also find more info on our new website at www.css.org.
Fall Travels
This year, Susan Robbins, Director of Alumni Relations, traveled to Portland, OR; Washington D.C.; San Diego; and Houston.
The gatherings provided alumni from different generations to meet and get to know each other, and for all to hear news from the school.
Denver and Colorado Springs Happy Hours
Alumni and faculty are invited to happy hours, to be held, in alternate
months, at Tambien in Denver and Jose Muldoon's in Colorado
Springs (next date: January 7). Our first Colorado Springs
get-together was a big hit! Future dates will be posted on the school's alumni events webpage,
and Facebook fan page. If you live on the Front Range or plan a visit to Colorado, please join us. Front
Range email alerts will go out prior to each event, and you can
always contact the Alumni Office for details.
San Francisco Gathering
Mark your calendars! Join friends in northern California
for CSS's San Francisco
gathering on Sunday, February 28, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Embarcadero YMCA Board
Room, 169 Steuart Street.
The Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge
Here's a challenge for CSS alumni: If 200 alums make a gift of any size
to this year's annual fund, CSS's alumni trustees - Board President Scott
Berry '83 and trustees David Donner '83, Tami Goodlette '88, Betsy Long
Jones '65, and Jocelyn Terwilliger Murphy '88 - will fund a $6,000 Alumni
Scholarship for an Upper
School student. (And if
more than 200 alums step up, the size of the scholarship may increase.)
The current Alumni Scholarship recipient, Gabe Yaakob '10 is president of our Model UN
team, performed in the fall production of You Can't Take it With You,
and has been accepted at The Colorado School of Mines.
Make a Gift
Thanks to the 41 alumni who have given already:
1965
Betsy Long Jones
1969
Susan Vanderhoof Conde
Rebecca Johnson Morey
Valerie Morgan-Alston
1970
Margaret Campbell
Sandra Elliott
1971
Susan
Repetti Rutherford
1972
Kit Robinson
1974
Cate Boddington
Leslie Norris
Penkhus
1975
Powys Gadd
1976
Anne Taylor
1977
Katie Davis Gardner
1978
Alicia
Hall Gold
Molly Anker Hunsaker
1982
Lise Grace
Will Steinberg
1983
Ned Aldrich
Scott Berry
David Donner
Lora Looney
1986
Jennifer
Fuller James
Jessica Kohr Krakow
1987
Claudia Byrne
Stephanie Roth
1988
Brian Aldrich
Leland Buck
Darryl Fuller
Spencer Green
Goldstein
Tami Goodlette
Jason Harper
Marcy Speck Hello
Heather Howard
Jocelyn Terwilliger Murphy
1989
Ginger Kyle Arwadi
1990
Jeanna Baitlon
1993
Owen McGoff
1998
Tiffany Williamson
1999
Lillian McTernan
2001
Charles (Chase) Taylor
2005
Nikki Warner
REUNION 2010, June 4-6, 2010
No matter what your graduation year, you're always welcome at REUNION. This year, we especially encourage
attendance from, and shine the spotlight on the following class clusters:
40th Reunion - Class of 1970
30th Reunion - 1979-81
25th Reunion - Class of 1985
20th Reunion - 1989-91
10th Reunion - 2000-2002
5th Reunion - Class of 2005
And we're also featuring a "theme cluster": no matter your graduation year,
please join us if you participated in the Marine Biology/Ecology/Baja/Galapagos
ECSes.
Highlights of REUNION will include a family
cook-out on Friday night, a reception on the quad and banquet on the Terrace on Saturday night, and a
farewell breakfast on Sunday.
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Admission Office
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Tiffany Williamson '98 is CSS's Director of Admission, the first alum to hold a position on the administrative team. She has been developing relationships with area preschools, elementary schools and organizations that can refer students to us. Recently, she and Susan Kosar, Assistant Director of Admission, returned
from an international recruitment visit in Hong Kong and Seoul. CSS
participated in the Institute for International Education Fair in Hong
Kong, and visited alumna, Lily Man '02. While in Seoul, Ms. Williamson
and Mrs. Kosar attended a dinner with 9 families (parents and siblings) of existing international students at CSS.
Nikki Warner '05 is serving a one-year fellowship as an Admission Associate.
Do you have a child who may be interested in attending The Colorado Springs School? Contact, the Admission Office at (719)434-3524 to discuss enrollment, scholarship opportunities, discounts for alumni children and how your child could thrive at The Colorado Springs School. Upcoming Open Houses at The Colorado Springs SchoolSaturday, January 30, 2010 - 1:00 p.m.Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 1:00 p.m.
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Arts on Campus
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MUSIC
An upsurge in participation in our choirs and bands has also meant improved performance as demonstrated by the Upper School fall concert on November 11. The music faculty report that the 41-member choir and 29-member band now have a greater understanding of the balance, blend and depth their voices and instruments create --- and have achieved a much more mature sound as a result.
- Click here for a video clip of the Upper School choir
- Click here for a video clip of the Upper School band
Additionally, music is taught and celebrated in every division at CSS. Children's School performed a medley of festive holiday songs at the recent Holiday Tea Concerts. VISUAL ARTS The visual arts department continues its Visiting Artist program which "allows students to draw
on their own unique talents as they examine the works and lessons of
accomplished artists," says program coordinator, Hans Wolfe. "We are
fortunate to have these artists working hands-on in the classroom." Last
year, the program brought painter Ned Aldrich '87 to campus, and painter Anthony Dortch '96
will visit in February. The Gallery in Louisa recently showed
the work of painter Anthony Archuleta, who has also visited classrooms to
demonstrate classic fresco techniques. As the year goes on, the Gallery also showcases work by CSS students, and has included:
- Click here for photos of the Dance on Paper figure-drawing workshops and exhibit with local dancers and artists.
- Click here for photos of the PreK Art Show.
DRAMA The fall show, You Can't
Take it with You, was a great success, featuring a wonderful set and
extraordinary effort and spirit from the cast and crew.
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Experience Centered Seminars
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This year's Upper
School students have made their picks among these nine multi-disciplinary, experiential courses, all offered
in the four weeks before spring break in March:
- Astronomy
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Broadcasting: The Birth, Hard Times, and Renaissance of Spoken Journalism
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Comparative Religion
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Cameroon:
Wildlife Conservation in the Developing World
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Freedom on the River: History and Literature of the Mississippi
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The Great Iron Pour: Ancient Art Meets Modern Science
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Power to the People? Solar Power in the Twenty-First Century
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Tropical Ecology and Sustainable Development: A Costa Rican Case Study
- Winter Preparedness: Surviving the High Country Winter.
Click here for the complete ECS descriptions. The Middle School also offers a robust experiential program which includes their February seminars in career explorations. Click here to check out the offerings.
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Founders' Day, October 13, 2009
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Founders' Day was dedicated to a celebrate the school's history,
character and values, as well as the accomplishments of those who have
been a part of CSS. The day's festivities included a school assembly
honoring alumnae, Valerie Morgan Alston '69, a luncheon with the senior
class, and an evening reception for trustees, faculty, administration
and invited guests.
This year's distinguished honoree, Valerie
Morgan Alston '69, was CSS's first African-American student. She was a
natural student leader at CSS and later graduated from Wellesley
College. Morgan Alston has a Master's in Parent/Child Nursing and a
Master's in Nursing followed by a JD from Georgetown University Law
Center. She was a Magistrate Judge in Denver for many years and is now
Regional Manager in the Department of Health and Human Services in the
Office for Civil Rights based in Chicago.
Pictured are: Lari Leibsohn Brendemuhl '69, honoree Val Morgan-Alston '69,
Tiffany Williamson '98, and LaTonya Pegues '87.
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Sports on Campus
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The CSS Kodiaks had another good fall season.
 - Boys' and Girls' Cross-country: Caroline Friend '13 qualified for State for the
second straight year.
- Boys' Golf: Ian Cullity '11 made All-Conference.
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Boys' Soccer: The boys' team qualified for the State playoffs for the third
straight year.
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Boys' Tennis: The boys' team had its sixth straight winning season and placed
third in Regionals. Josh Smith '10
qualified in #2 singles for State.
- Girls' Volleyball: The girls' team had its seventh straight
winning season and placed third in Districts.
As the winter season commences, the boys' and girls' basketball teams are ranked high and excited to defend their successful past seasons!
Click here to get in the game by subscribing to individual Kodiak sports calendars available online.
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Alumni Notes and Updates
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 Rex Robinson '08 and now a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point was recently in Colorado Springs to do informational sessions for West Point. Rex spoke to CSS students as well as students at other local schools. While sharing his experiences at the academy, Rex made it clear that his CSS education prepared him for the rigors of West Point. Now in his second year at West Point, Rex has maintained Dean's List standing, is on the fencing team, and has earned his Airborne wings. His daily schedule this semester includes classes in physics, calculus, economics, philosophy, Chinese, and military science; in addition there are required athletics and military duties every day. Rex credits CSS with excellent academic preparation, teaching him time management and encouraging the ideals of excellence and service to others.
Christina McGrath '03 organized this year's first alumni happy hour,
held at Jose Muldoon's in Colorad o Springs for
all Front Range alumni and faculty, 1965-2005.
Alumni attending included Chris Cadigan '01, Corey Cross '05, Kate
Deeny '05, Vince (Mustafa) Motley '00, Kevan Pimentel '04, Ben Smith '01,
and Nikki Warner '05. Future happy hours will be held in Colorado Springs and Denver
in alternate months.
Ted Brassfield '98, after graduating from Princeton and working in
human resources, got his JD from Indiana
University this year. He
lives in Washington D.C. and attended CSS's D.C. gathering.
Anthony Dortch '96 coordinated the alumni gathering this fall in
Washington D.C. Anthony supports himself by his many artistic talents and will
be an artist-in-residence at CSS for a week this winter.
Linus Rollman '91 was married to Elizabeth Henderson in mid-September; they are living in Oregon.
Kira Lee Wright '91 and Peter Wright '91 attended the Portland, OR,
CSS gathering.
Aliza Kline '90 stopped by campus this fall with her husband, Bradley
Solmsen, and their youngest daughter. Aliza is the Director of Mayyim Hayyim which
is described as "a threshold into Jewish life-a place where
the spiritually diverse needs of 21st century Jews are met by reclaiming the
ancient tradition of immersing in the mikveh-a spiritual bath."
 Ginger Kyle Arwadi '89 hosted CSS's Houston gathering this fall. She has
vacationed in Belize and
visited family in New Mexico, Paris,
and Lebanon.
She and her husband, Nabil, hope to attend REUNION 2010, June 4-6.
Pictured are: Courtney Chamberlain Pell '89 and Ginger Kyle Arwardi '89.
Bryan Hays '89 is living in Houston,
newly engaged, and working as a municipal bond wholesaler. After many years in Japan, a place he loves, he is finding it slow
and grueling to start over with new clients in the U.S.
Courtney Chamberlain Pell '89 is living in Houston and running three successful
businesses. REUNION 2010 is on her calendar!
Jocelyn Terwilliger Murphy '88 is the new co-chair of the Claremont Society, our donor-recognition organization for those who contribute $1,500 or more to the annual fund. She was also elected to the Board of Trustees last May and is serving a three-year term.
Satish Ayer '88 and his wife Dalinda live outside of Phoenix, where he is a sales account manager
in a microelectronics firm.
Glen Jaffe '88 attended the CSS gathering at Hillary Wilson's house
in San Diego.
He is head of a computer consulting company, is married, and has a 4-year old
daughter, Sydney.
Hillary Wilson '88, her daughter, Paige, 5, and her son, Tate, 2,
hosted CSS's San Diego
gathering October 17 at their home.
Stephanie Roth '87 attended the Portland,
OR, alumni gathering. She is
married with two children and has attended CSS's past two Seattle get-togethers.
Lewis Dabney '86 and his wife, Chiara, whom he met in Naples, Italy,
came to CSS's D.C. gathering this fall. He is working as a mediator for Key
Bridge Foundation.
Carolyn Trupp Gil '86 works in government affairs for the American
Chemical Society. She is married to Javier Gil, and they have a daughter,
Pili.
Jen Fuller James '86 came down by train from New Jersey for CSS's D.C. alumni event. She
is working with a challenging population of autistic children.
Tony Serebriany (formerly Sterling) '86 attended Hillary
Wilson's gathering in San Diego
with his daughters, Zoey and Fiona. He is creative director for USAopoly.
Justine Moore '86 and her husband, Thomas Lupanello, live in D.C. and
came to CSS's gathering there. She works as a writer and personal
trainer.
Michele Cathey Hamley '85, attended the Portland, Oregon gathering. She is married with two children and works as an
emergency room nurse practitioner in Oregon.
This November, she attended a mercy mission in Sudan.
Jim Abeles '83 and his wife, Kat Topaz, joined CSS's Portland, OR,
get-together. They and their children live in Portland.
Lora Looney '83 is chair of the Spanish Department at the University of Portland. She attended CSS's Portland, OR, gathering
and also visited with Susan Robbins, CSS Director of Alumni Relations, when she was
back in Colorado Springs
visiting family this fall.
John Ryan '83 is living in the Portland
area and attended the CSS gathering there.
Fernando Nunez '82, his wife, Lourdes,
and their three sons, Fernando Jr., a senior, Bernardo, a sophomore, and
Eduardo, a third grader, are living in the San Diego area. They all attended the CSS
gathering hosted by Hillary Wilson '88.
Gillian Freney '82 came to the Portland,
OR, CSS gathering. She is the
mother of a young daughter who has attended the same school as Stephanie
Roth '87's child.
Kate Moench Lawrence '80 came from out of town to the Portland, OR,
reception. She stayed in Oregon after college, married, and is raising her
family.
Amy Youngflesh '79, her husband and two school-age children spent six
months exploring in India
and Southeast Asia. Recently returned, she
attended the Portland, OR, CSS gathering.
Cate Safranek Dapron '78 came to Hillary Wilson's San Diego CSS
gathering. She continues to work as a technical editor, is married, and lives
near San Diego. 
Pictured are: Tony Serebriany '86, Fernando Nunez '82, Cate Safranek DaPron '78.
Molly Anker Hunsaker '78 and her son, Nick, have been coming from Carbondale, CO, to Colorado Springs this fall, because Nick is studying
falconry with CSS
Middle School science teacher
Roger Tucker. On weekends, Roger and Nick hunt with Roger's own raptors.
Catherine Calder Fettig '77, attended the Portland, Oregon gathering. She is married with children and lives in Oregon, where she is a
therapist.
Sara Zwinger Roberts '74 and Jane Zwinger '72 cooked for and
hosted the busy Portland, OR, CSS gathering. Both return regularly to
see family in Colorado Springs.
Sara and her husband are now empty-nesters with a daughter off at
college.
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