April 10, 2008 From The Archives
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Who are these Alums?
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Alumni Identified
Alumni identified from Class of 1969: Left to right: Angela Connolly Ray, Victoria Edwards, Susan Dulany Rickard and Art Teacher Alex Morse.
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Alumni Events
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Alumni Reunion for classes ending in 2, 3, 7 and 8
Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26
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Alumni Governing Council Dinner
Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 pm
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Alumni/Senior Class Dinner
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 pm
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Come and Celebrate
It's not too late to attend Reunion 2008! The cherry trees are in bloom, the daffodils are out – we’re putting the finishing touches on the Campus for Reunion – the only thing missing is YOU!
Many special opportunities await – including May Day, Friday evening's Barbecue on the Upper School Amphitheater in front of the Upper School (rain location: Upper School Leonsis Dining Commons) with live music. Local alumni will join the reunion classes for a lively evening including a special tribute to Dan Paradis, departing Head of Upper School. Saturday activities begin with a continental breakfast at the home of Geoffrey Jones, Head of School, honoring the 50th Reunion Classes. A full day of exciting classes follows as well as the Reunion Lunch for all alumni who are celebrating their reunion.
Make your plans today! For full Reunion Weekend details, click here or call the Reunion Hotline 800-725-8664. There’s still time to make a reservation.
See you April 25 & 26!
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Annual Fund Reaches 87% of Goal
We thank you for your personal commitment to Potomac in supporting the 2007-2008 Annual Fund. To date, nearly 3,000 alumni have participated. Your generosity in supporting the Annual Fund continues to allow The Potomac School to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual costs of a Potomac education. If you have not yet made a gift or would like to increase your donation, please know that it is not too late. Please click here to give online or you may call Christine Hauptman 703-749-6328 with a credit-card pledge or send a check by mail to PO Box 430, McLean, VA 22101.
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Spring Auction
The theme for the Spring Auction is The Giving Tree, Thirty Years and Growing. The auction has continued to expand this year and we invite you to go online and bid on over 500 one-of-a-kind opportunities and spectacular items. Your generous support provides faculty development opportunities for our treasured teachers and tuition assistance for one in seven deserving students.
The Online Auction opens April 14th at 6:00 a.m. and closes April 28th at 11:59 p.m. Please click here to browse our Online Auction before it opens. All purchased items can be picked up in the Development Office at Potomac. Alternatively, they can be shipped at the buyer’s expense. If you would like an invitation to attend the Silent and Live Auction on Friday, May 2nd at the McLean Hilton, Tysons Corner, please contact Christine Sharkey at 703-749-6362 or csharkey@potomacschool.org.
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Potomac Travels to California
The Alumni Office hosted events in San Francisco and Los Angeles in February. Alumni shared memories of Potomac as they renewed old acquaintances and friends. Cort Morgan, Upper School art teacher, warmly greeted former students and new friends and exchanged ideas about the state of the School, the curriculum, and the school’s vision for the future. He eloquently described how the soul of the School has remained constant as its body has transformed. "Would one still be wearing one's shoes worn as a 5th grader? Our facilities have changed with the times." Members of Potomac faculty strive to develop the whole child and connect with each individual, based on his or her unique experiences. We must connect to our students’ hearts in order to fully develop their minds. Joining Mr. Morgan was Christine Owens, Director of Development, who provided an update on The Campaign for Potomac's Future and invited alumni to become involved in the Red/Blue Challenge.
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Alumni in the News
With his outstanding play this season, Jake Gross ‘04 has established himself as the all-time winner in Tufts University’s men’s squash history. Gross entered his senior year with a career record of 36-19 and he has surged to 49 career wins with a senior season record of 13-1 thus far. With 20 losses in 69 matches, he has a .710 winning percentage. Gross is ranked 26th in the College Squash Association’s (CSA) Men’s Individual Rankings as of January 15 and came to Tufts as one of the top-ranked juniors in the United States. He stepped right in to the #1 position and won 11 of 15 matches as a freshman. With Gross at its top spot, the Tufts men’s squash program under Coach Eng has climbed the national ladder in recent seasons.
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Campaign News
 As many of you recall, the Red/Blue competition is one of Potomac's great traditions. Fourth through twelve graders compete for the annual cup with Capture the Flag, 3-legged races, soccer and kickball games, culminating in the great Tug of War. Every child’s effort counts toward the point total and it is remarkable how close the final tally is, year after year.
We have reached nearly 85% of our $50 million goal in The Campaign for Potomac's Future. We have built a new Upper School, will break ground for the new Lower School next month (pictured above), and will continue to grow our endowment with your support. Two longstanding priorities at Potomac are student financial assistance and faculty professional growth and that's what your campaign gifts will directly support.
Please make a contribution to the Campaign and add your name to the Red/Blue Challenge Wall which will be prominently displayed as permanent recognition of all alumni donors. Your name deserves a place on this wall and we look forward to including you.
Please join us in the new Red/Blue Challenge. Participation is the goal.
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Potomac Supports Aspiring Teachers
The Potomac School, in partnership with Marymount University’s School of Education, offers a unique learning experience for exceptional, aspiring teachers. We are seeking talented men and women from diverse backgrounds who have a personal love of learning, a deep commitment to children, and a serious desire to become a teacher of children in the early and/or middle years. Paired with experienced classroom teachers, our interns work within a variety of K-6 classrooms at Potomac while simultaneously attending graduate classes at Marymount University. Interns may choose to complete coursework for their Master's degree in Elementary Education in one or two years. While in the program, interns will receive a yearly stipend of $15,000 to help support tuition costs plus the basic university health care benefits package.
Since this program is highly competitive, we strongly suggest early application for the fall 2008 program. Candidates must have a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@potomacschool.org.
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Panther Athletic News
 The winter sports season concluded on a high note. The boys varsity basketball team won the state championship beating The Miller School in the Championship Game held in Richmond, Virginia. Coach Sean Whalen was named Virginia Independent School Division II Coach of the Year. Johns Ross '08 received All-American honors in winter track, a first in Potomac history for boys track.
Several winter track athletes earned All State honors, including Trish Brandt '10, Natalie Heintz '08, Katie Chockley '10, Maddy Fabiani '10, Stephen Serene '08 and Johns Ross '08. Both PJ Miller '09 and Tim Prowitt ‘08 were named first team All State in Basketball and Brian Freeman '09 was named Honorable Mention All State in Basketball. Chloe Grishaw '10 won the ISL Diving, the WMPSSDL Diving, and the VSIS VA State Diving Championships.
The spring sports season has gotten off to a great start. Over break, the boys varsity lacrosse team traveled to Virginia Beach and played some very close games against Norfolk Academy and Cape Henry Collegiate. The girls lacrosse team competed and won in four contests in Orlando, Florida. The varsity baseball team headed to Charlottesville to take on St. Anne’s Belfield. Varsity softball enjoyed a great trip to Florida and jumped right into their league schedule upon their return, beating Sidwell Friends 13-12. After several early season scrimmages the boys varsity tennis team won their first match vs. The Heights 7-0. Varsity track & field is off and running competing in two meets to date and hosting 26 area schools at The Potomac Relays last weekend. We wish all of our teams great success this season.
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