Seabury Hall
Monthly News
Volume 8, Issue 5
January 2008
Headmaster’s Letter
Dear Parents,
As we welcome 2008 and the second semester of
the school year, it is bittersweet as we begin to
contemplate the departure of the senior class.
We are excited to learn about their futures and
the colleges they choose, yet we know that this
will be the last semester that we share with this
wonderful group of young people. It is always my
Joseph J. Schmidt
hope that seniors realize they will “never pass
this way again” and the manner in which they
leave is how they will be remembered. Encour-
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Upper School News
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Middle School
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Drawing
Adventures
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Spartan Sports
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College Counseling
Announcements
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will make the decision by 6:00 am and notify the
radio stations including Mana`O, KONI, and
KDLX. We will also place a message on the answering machine at the school providing information regarding the closing. Finally, if school is
closed, we will also cancel all athletic practices
that take place at the end of the day.
ent Organization and the parent body for hosting
the annual faculty Christmas party. It was a won-
the book Raising Cain, and many other books on
child psychology, will be visiting Seabury Hall and
derful success and greatly appreciated by all. A
special thanks to Teresa Vail (alumni parent),
Lisa Mello, Cathy Paxton-Haines, and Carol
Clark for all the work that they did to organize
this traditional event. We relished the great food
and dancing.
presenting to the parents in the Performing Arts
Thank you again for all that you do as a parent
Studio at 7:00pm. Dr. Thompson is a world re-
body. Without the partnership between us we
nowned child psychologist and professor at Har-
could never do the work that we do with the
vard University. He has spoken at education and
young people who are preparing for their futures.
psychology conferences throughout the world.
I wish for you a wonderful New Year and I hope
Parents from the Montessori School and Halea-
your holiday season was the best ever.
kala Waldorf School are also being invited to this
“must see” event. It is my hope that we have a
large number of parents from Seabury Hall who
attend. This presentation could have a significant
impact on the way in which you raise your
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close. If we close school for other reasons we
do.
Michael Thompson, the best selling author of
Calendar
Highlights
schools close on Maui, we will automatically
Finally, I would like to personally thank the Par-
past event. First, on February 21, 2008, Dr.
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sponse. We have decided if all of the public
make themselves and you proud of all that they
share with you that relate to a future event and a
SHPO President’s
Message
tive staff gathered together to discuss our re-
age your child to finish strong, stay focused;
There are a couple of items that I would like to
Inside this issue:
by Joseph J. Schmidt
children.
Second, December was the month of the “Great
Flood of Maui.” We learned a great deal. School
had not been cancelled for over 10 years because
of weather and we were caught a bit “off guard”.
During the morning of the event the administra-
Aloha,
Joseph J. Schmidt, Headmaster
Monthly News
SHPO President’s Message
by Rich Van Scoy
At the start of each monthly meeting, a board
ningham, Nancy Dein, Kyle Duquette,
member is asked to read the Seabury Hall
John and Lucinda Eddins, Marcella
Parents Organization's Mission Statement,
Ensminger, Maile Ford, Lauren Golm,
which says part of our purpose is to "promote
Daisy and Jerry Grigory, Margie Heart,
effective parenting."
Nicki Jensen, Joe and Cindy Schmidt, Tom
Our organization’s ongoing "Parent's Under
Construction" series of presentations was developed with this purpose in mind. Based on
Rich Van Scoy
last year’s participation in parent education
events, the committee determined it would be
a wonderful service to provide parents with a
regular forum for discussing child-related issues, presented and moderated by profes-
Calendar
Highlights
sional counselors and physicians, many of
whom are part of the Seabury community.
and Lisa Hill, Vicky Hyde, Robyn Iaea, Kat
Johnson, Diana Kapua, Marianna Knottenbelt, Aimee Koch, Sandy Koga, Karen
Kokobun, Dale Kozlo, Janet Kugeler,
Barbara Lee, Laurel Loesberg, Tracy
Ludwig, Patty and Cecil Morton, Patty
Omer, Debra Neal, DeeAnn PattersonShearer, Tony Patrou, Ruthann Perry,
Michelle Pietsch, Charlotte Raible, Teresa
Sena, Shannon Shibley, Kathryn and
Doug Smith, Thomas and Susan Stein-
Last month Dr. Kelly Bass spoke about anxi-
hauer, Laura Stice, Mai Tran, Rich and
ety. It was a very informative presentation
Annette Van Scoy, Ellen and Wally Vor-
with instruction in helpful anti-anxiety tech-
feld, Greta Walker, Michele White,
niques such as self hypnosis and breathing
Jennifer Wiseman, Russ and Lynda
exercises. Now I know how to go to my
Wynne, Sachi Yamamoto-Lane and Angie
Tuesday, January 8
Financial Aid Presentation
for parents of juniors and
seniors.
6pm, Dining Hall
"happy place" whenever I'm feeling anxious.
Young. If you are one of our wonderful vol-
Wednesday, January 9
First Wednesday
What if there is a God?
7:00pm, Dining Hall
information to have.
Tuesday, January 15
Parent Education Night,
“Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll"
6:30 pm, Dining Hall
column, even if it was to question my use of
Hau'oli Makahiki Hou
the past tense last month to describe an event
Best wishes to all Seabury parents and their
Monday, January 7
Classes Resume
Assembly 2007 Alumni
Presentation
Saturday, January 19
JR. Class Car Wash &
Recycle Drive
9am—noon, Gym Parking Lot
Monday, January 21
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 29
Juniors/Parents College
Night
6:30pm, Performing Arts
Studio
Dr. Bass also discussed the tell-tale signs of
severe anxiety in children and adults that require professional intervention. That's good
this list, please accept our apologies.
As a side note: Missing utensils or serving
dishes from the faculty Christmas party? Call
the Development Office (573-0068). They
Tense of confusion
may have it.
It was rewarding to learn people read this
before it happened. Newsletter submissions
were due Nov. 15th and the faculty Christmas
families for a healthy and prosperous 2008.
party was scheduled to take place Sunday,
Dec. 2nd. Wanting to recognize the many parent volunteers who make this event possible
in a timely matter, I put the proverbial car-
Upcoming Parent Education
riage before the horse when the newsletter
Nights in 2008
arrived at most households on Saturday, Dec.
1. This mishap does, however, give me another opportunity to thank the many parent
volunteers for putting on a first rate party for
our very deserving teachers and staff.
They
include: Doreen Anderson, Mallory Armstrong, Bill Betham, Robyn Cabral, Patty
Cadiz, Niyaso Carter, Al Chiarella,
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unteers and your name was not included in
Susannah Christy, Jill Cost, Vicki Cun-
♦ Feb. 21: An evening with Dr. Michael
Thompson, Ph.D. author or co-author of
seven books, including the New York Times
bestseller, “Raising Cain: Protecting the
Emotional Life of Boys”
♦ March 11: "Teen Depression," presented
by Dr. Michael Rimm M.D.
Monthly News
Parents Under Construction
“Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll”
This is the third bimonthly installment of a
drugs and alcohol; how to spot a drug
three years experience at Maui Memorial
free family-support service for Seabury
problem and what to do about it.
Medical Center providing services at the
Hall parents and guardians.
How do parents talk to adolescents about
adolescent & adult inpatient psychiatric
Dr. Galler-Rimm is a pediatrician with units.
sub-specialty training in the field of devel-
sexual decisions and drug use? This is
opmental and behavioral pediatrics. She Dr. Lane has 19 years experience working
just one of the questions that will be an-
has worked as a clinical leader of a behav- with
swered by Developmental/Behavioral
ioral team in the public health system in families and couples.
children,
adolescents,
individuals,
New Zealand . On Maui she works with
M.D. and Clinical Psychologist Daniel J. children and their families who have de- He has a teenage daughter who attends
velopmental and/or behavioral problems. Seabury Hall.
Lane, Ph.D. when they give a talk on
Pediatrician Gabrielle Galler-Rimm
Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. in
Additionally, she has a private practice in
the Cooper House Dining Hall. The
Wailuku and Makawao.
event is free and open to the public.
The presentation will include a general
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She has two teenage boys who attend
Seabury Hall.
overview of statistics on adolescent sexual
activity, drug and alcohol use; why adoles- Daniel J. Lane has a Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology and a Master's of Science in
cents engage in these behaviors; how to
talk to adolescents about sexual decisions
and drug use; establishing a “policy” on
Counseling. He is a licensed clinical psy-
chologist & hypnotherapist currently in
private practice in Makawao. Dr. Lane has
Parent Pass-the Pledge Drive 2007-08
Mahalo
to all parents and grandparents who participated in Seabury’s Annual and Financial Aid Drive. Parent co-chairs,
Susannah Christy, Jill Cost, Beth Fox and Dianne Sutherland headed up a wonderful group of volunteers. These captains
made sure the “book” made the rounds on their routes. Thank you!
Haiku
Judy Harris
Ming Shipp
Karen Kokubun
Tamara Bockius
Kaoru Ichinose
Kathryn Smith
Vicki Merriman
Sandra Ferrer
Monica Kelsey
Greta Walker
Josephine Hendershot
Jill Roberts
Josie Malott
Barbara Rudow
Nancy Rogers
Pukalani
Lahaina
Cheri Campbell
Lisa Hill
Reta Chin
Mai Tran
Janet Kugeler
Karli Smallwood
Kula
Lynn Soma
Marie Beatty
Annette Wall
Liz DeLyon
Makawao
Michelle Simmer
Claudia Gerbaulet
Maile Ford
Carol Suzuki
Kahului
Sheri Kerr
Sheila Haynes
Charlene Yashiro
Julie Medeiros
Patty Omer
Jim Hernandez
Heather Rogers
Jodie Pells
Lisa Mello
Wailuku
Ruthann Perry
Lora Sokolow
Joyce Naruse
Kihei
Michelle Pietsch
Melody Somaoang
Ruth Murata-Eisen
Debi Chapple
Russ Rosen
Nancy Dein
Leslie Sargent
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Barbara Lund
Shannon Shibley
Paia-Speckelsville
Steve Spence
Monthly News
Upper School News
week in which to talk with their parents,
sor, dean or me. We will be glad to talk
make their choices, and turn in their
and work with you.
signed request form. All but fifteen students submitted their requests by the
Lou Young
deadline. As such, the Winterim committee attempted to assign those students
who got their cards in on time hopefully to
Dear Upper School
Parents,
Happy New Year!!! I hope your holidays
were filled with joy and special moments.
Winterim
by Lou Young
one of their top 3 choices. Students who
were late in submitting their requests
were asked to choose between the Winterim programs still available.
Please note that the Winterim payments
Senior Trip
We are preparing for the 2008 senior trip.
This event at the end of the school year
has become a well-respected tradition at
Seabury Hall. It provides our seniors with
the opportunity to come together one last
time in a safe and sober fashion prior to
graduation. More information regarding
the senior program will be sent out. The
are due on January 15.
cost of the program will be $200 per stu-
ognizing the unique environment in which
Course Selections
ing, guides, activities, entertainment,
we live, decided that it was worth invest-
During the month of January, the ninth
ing a week into a non-traditional class-
through eleventh grade students will work
cussed with the seniors during a class
room experience. Consequently, Winterim
on their selection requests for the 2008-
is considered to be part of the academic
2009 school year. They will also take them The first payment for the senior trip
calendar and is subject to all the school
home so that we can get your input. Our
($100) is due on January 18. We will, of
rules and regulations including attendance
goal is to finalize the sign up process by
course, accept full payment at any time.
policies. Plans are now in place for Win-
February 1. Presently, we are advising
terim. Ms. Marsha Kelly and the Winterim
students not to worry about whether or
committee have worked diligently to put
not they are be eligible for honors or A.P.
together programs designed to offer stu-
classes. If they think that they would like
dents the opportunity to immerse them-
to sign-up for that challenge, then they
A number of years ago, Seabury Hall, rec-
selves in a variety of learning and commu- should do so and then as academic denity service activities.
partments give us their recommended
Every year students tell me that their Winterim experiences are often life changing.
lists, we will determine the appropriate
placement of students in those courses.
They used this magnificent “classroom” to
We are recommending that students and
gain an increased understanding and ap-
parents visit the Seabury Hall website and
preciation of their surroundings both lo-
select the course sign-up link to get advice
cally and globally. They made new friends
on selecting courses and to have their
and strengthened old ones. And they
questions answered. As always, I am de-
found out things about themselves that
lighted to answer questions as well.
they didn’t know existed. It is for these
reasons that we insist on adhering to the
Winterim guidelines as listed in the brochure. Thank you for your understanding
Grades
You should receive your child’s report by
dent. The price is all inclusive (food, lodgtransportation, etc.) Payment will be dismeeting.
Excused Absences
Please help us with our record keeping. As
you know from pages 19 and 20 of the
Parent-Student Handbook there are only
five kinds of excused absences:
1. Doctor’s appointments
2. Dentist’s appointments
3. Illness
4. Death in the family
5. College visitations (seniors only)
“If there is some other reason for absence
that seems necessary in the parent’s
mind, then the parent must notify the …
Upper School Head to obtain permission at
least three weeks prior to the absence.”
January 12. If you have not received the
Parents are requested to call the school
The Winterim brochures were distributed
reports, please contact Chris Smith in the (572-7235) between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
upper school office. If you have any ques- If a student will not be attending that day
to all upper school students prior to the
tions and/or concerns, please do not hesi-
or will be missing any part of the day.
and cooperation.
Thanksgiving vacation. The students had a tate to contact your child’s teacher, adviPage 4
Volume 8, Issue 5
Advanced Placement
Testing
Corrections
Believe it or not, the Advanced Placement
tests are coming up. Students and teachers
are working diligently. The tests will be during
the weeks of May 6 through May 16. Par-
Please contact Bridget Tisinger in the
head office at 572-7235 to update your
ents will be receiving a billing reflecting the
Seabury Hall phone directory for the
cost of the one or more AP tests your child will
be taking. Please do not hesitate to contact
following students whose contact
information has changed:
the Upper School office if you have any questions.
Alyson Cabral-10th
Wish for the New Year:
Adrina Rimm-11th
Please let me begin your year with my father’s
favorite saying, “May the best of your past be
the worst of your future.”
Julian Rimm-8
The Junior Class is having
it's next Hi5 Recycling Drive
th
and Car Wash on
Saturday January 19th,
For Juliana Warne-9th
from 9am till Noon
in the gym parking lot.
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Save your bottles and cans
with the Hi5 symbol.
Summer Job Opportunity with HYCC
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps is a
HYCC participants receive a stipend and 3
rent college sophomores. No previous ex-
hands-on summer educational opportunity
UH college credits (if eligible). Members
perience necessary. Team Leader Appli-
open to students interested in protecting
program stipend is $1,000. Team leaders
cants: must have completed their sopho-
Hawaii's natural heritage. Students learn
program stipend is $3,000 plus a $1,000
more year in college and be at least 21.
about environmental conservation, Ha-
educational award. HYCC participants also
Team Leader applicants must have some
waii's native and endangered plant and
receive CPR, First Aid, and power tool
previous experience in conservation and/
animal species, Hawaii's cultural relation-
training.
or leadership.
There is no cost to apply or participate in
All applications must be postmarked by
ship to the land, teamwork, and much
more. HYCC participants are mentored by
and work alongside Hawaii's premiere con- the HYCC Summer Program. All program
servation leaders while actively participat- expenses including travel, food, and lodging are paid for by the following generous
ing in restoration efforts throughout Hawaii. All learning takes place in the field;
hiking and working in breathtaking habitats are a daily occurrence. HYCC participants can also expect to camp, work in a
variety of ecosystems with various conservation agencies, and travel inter-island.
Inter-island travel includes a team trip to
Kaho'olawe. Team leader and member
positions are available on the following
islands: Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Big Island,
and Kauai.
The HYCC Summer Program runs from
June 16 through July 25, 2008.
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sponsors: Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Kamehameha Schools, US Fish
and Wildlife Services, and AmeriCorps.
Any student who enjoys the outdoors,
interested in environmental conservation
or volunteerism, wants to learn more
about Hawaii, enjoys hiking, or enjoys
working in a team can apply. HYCC does
not select students based on their academic performance.
Member Applicants: must be at least high
school sophomores and no older than cur-
March 7th, 2008. Applications are available at www.hawaiiycc.com.
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Monthly News
Middle School News
Lehn Huff
of group cohesion as well as
big mahalo to all you terrific
gaining ownership of the
parents! You have touched
program. This will be accom-
our hearts in so many ways
plished through a series of
this year through your gifts,
meetings that precede the
kind messages, follow-
actual experience. Although
through on recommendations
expenses vary slightly, the
from the teachers, and vol-
flat fee is designed to elimi-
unteering to help with field
nate cost as a factor in mak-
trips, service projects, and
ing the program choice. Win-
special committees as
terim provides a unique op-
needed. Our secret angels
portunity for students to
have certainly boosted fac-
really enjoy and learn more
ulty morale. We send you all
about their island aina.
December. Saturday basket-
New Year!
“Testing, Testing”
Erdman gym the third week
Congratulations to a great
Robotic Update
in January. The schedule will
group of talented actors and
be posted under “Middle
On December 1st the
actresses! They delighted us
School General Announce-
in mid-December with their
ments” on the Seabury Hall
wit and creative characteri-
web page and students will
zations. Ms. Marsha Kelly,
be given copies of the sched-
who directed this play by
ule to take home.
Seabury team competed in
two main divisions: robotics
performance and a research
project on the energy requirements for a building.
The Spartanbots earned 2nd
place for their research project which assessed the energy requirements of Carter
Hall.
Winterim News
Under the direction of our
Field Studies Coordinator,
Michelle Brown, all middle
school students have been
Alan Haehnel, is to be congratulated for her fine work
as well as Todd Van
Amburgh and student assistant, Jon Gorman, for their
technical assistance. Mahalo
also to the wonderful parent
volunteers who helped support the effort as well. This
was a great way to showcase
the numerous talented actors
and actresses in the middle
school.
Congratulations to our middle school volleyball team
who won the in the Middle
School Volleyball Tournament championship that included Doris Todd, Hakealaka, Kamehamahe Schools
and Maui Preparatory Academy. The tournament was
held at the Seabury Hall and
Kamehameha gyms this past
ball games will begin in our
Grade Reports
Since our faculty need time
to prepare for their own
Christmas celebrations we
will be mailing out the second quarter/first semester
grade reports on January 4.
Please notify the school if
you do not receive your
child’s grade report by
January 7.
Eighth Grade
Drawing Elective
Scholars
Ceremony in
April
day, January 8 we will mail
We are proud of our eighth
Students who are on either
out the notification of Win-
grade drawing students, who
the Headmaster’s List or the
terim Group Placement. On
completed the prerequisite
High Honors List for each of
Thursday, January 10 we
course for their upper school
the first three quarters of the
will have our first group
art program. They are under
school year will be invited to
planning meeting at school.
the superb direction of Ms.
attend the Middle School
An important aspect of the
Connie Adams. Their final
Scholars’ Ceremony unless
middle school winterim pro-
exam work was on display in
they are on behavioral pro-
gram is that students work
Cooper House from Decem-
on building a stronger sense
ber 7-14.
placed in programs that consist of mixed age groups
from grades 6-8. On Tues-
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Athletics
Welcome to the New Year! A
our very best wishes for the
Middle School Volleyball Team
by Lehn Huff
Volume 8, Issue 5
Dance News
(Continued from page 6)
by David Ward
bation that extends to the end
very high number of students
(Levels 3-4 at 9 to 10:30
who qualified for the Cere-
and levels 1-2 at 10:30 to
mony last year and are anticias well. The sixth grade will be
acknowledged individually in
May using a self-reflection
format that takes into consideration social and academic
growth.
12 noon).
Aloha and Welcome Back!
First, I want to thank everyone
who so generously helped out
with our Christmas Party Performing Arts Concert last
month! It was a huge success
Eighth Grade
Transition Program
and both the students and vol-
Our eighth graders will be
coming semester:
given additional responsibilities
and privileges the second se-
unteers did an outstanding job!
♦
♦
Level A & B classes will
with mentors began in Decem-
January 9th.
May in preparation for the
process of finals in the ninth
grade. There will be typed review sheets and plenty of planning time for the exams to
support the success of the
students as they finish their
academic year. A special parent meeting will be offered in
February to orient our eighth
grade parents to upper school
academic and social changes.
A “Rite-of-Passage” is being
planned for Saturday afternoon, May 17 from 1:00-4:00
pm. Look for a January letter
detailing this transition program.
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Hop fourth quarter. He’s also
semester. Come join us as we
an amazing teacher who will
prepare for our up-coming
bring dynamic energy to this
20th Anniversary Dance
program! Tito currently teaches
Showcase 2008 concert,
at The Studio Maui and is a
playing April 19th & 20th and
principle performer in the cast
again April 25, 26, 27. All
of “Ulalena”.
dancers must be available for
teaching Levels C and D.
begin on Wednesday
♦
dance third quarter and Hip-
ing new students for second
classes will start up the
entations in April. Meetings
final exams for the first time in
gether on Musical Theater
The Dance Program is accept-
another exciting work for the
classes.
project that is required for
gram. We will be working to-
quarter and Andre will be
with the Levels D & C
to work on their eighth grade
8th grade P.E. movement pro-
All after school dance
January 8th beginning
Eighth graders are continuing
back Tito Reyes to the 7th &
Finally, guest artist, Julane
afternoon of Tuesday
tion into the upper school.
ber. Eighth graders will take
classes.
extra rehearsals the final week
A few notes about the up-
mester as part of their transi-
graduation, with student pres-
ter with Saturday ballet
We also want to welcome
of the school year. We had a
pating a strong group this year
other outstanding semes-
Saturday ballet classes
of production. I will be teaching Stites returns to Maui January
20th to January 26th to set
the Level A and B classes next
Seabury Hall Dance Ensemble.
She’ll be re-setting the first
Our new ballet teacher is Barry dance she did 12 years ago
Jones. She is a dynamic
called “Cane & Abel.” This
teacher who just finished work- marks her 12th year as a guest
ing with over 100 students in
choreographer.
the production of “The Nutcracker” at the MACC Castle
It looks like it’s going to be
Theater. Barry has many years another busy, productive, and
inspirational semester here in
of experience and will be a
will start on the first Satur- wonderful addition to our program! We look forward to anday back, January 12th
the dance program at Seabury
Hall! See you all soon!
Backpack Buddies
by Todd Wilson
This fall, the seventh grade
snack, and lunch
class has helped the keikis of
items for the week-
Makawao with the Backpack
end, helping students
Buddies Program. The program
who live with working
fills and delivers bags contain-
parents unable to
ing weekend snacks for
provide weekend su-
Makawao Elementary students
pervision and meals
who qualify for the program.
during the day. The seventh
abury seventh graders, parent
Students drop their backpacks
grade program supporting
volunteers, and donations from
off at the office on Friday
eighty students in the greater
local businesses. If you know of
morning, and when they pick
Makawao community is one of
a business or organization that
them up at the end of the day,
approximately 1200 similar
would like to donate money to
a bag assembled by Seabury
programs in the United States,
Backpack Buddies, please con-
seventh graders is inside. The
. The program is cultivated by
tact the Development Office.
bags have two breakfasts, a
the hearts and hands of Se-
Monthly News
Basic Drawing Adventures
T
by Connie Adams
Some of these
York. The 8th grade students
drawings are
also wanted to depict the
on the bulletin
upside and the downside of
board. Stu-
going to school in a school
students of Ms.Adams Basic
dents also
like Seabury Hall. They tried
Drawing Class were treated
developed
to show a balanced view of
to an exhibit at the Hui
their own graf- stimulation, opportunity and
No’eau Visual Art Center. It
fiti to show the successes of learning as well
was truly a delight for the
successes and
as the anxieties, frustrations
senses. Students brought
challenges of
and failures that also come
their own lunches and ate
learning in a
with growth and education.
his past fall the
under the trees on the main
trash in the streets. Some-
school environment. Stencils
Even with all of that 8th
lawn. Then they went into
times SWOON used the ob-
and symbols were also used
grade angst, the bulletin
the main house exhibit area
jects that she found in alley-
to see a very unique art
ways and forgotten corners
show.
to paint and alter and even-
in keeping with SWOONS
board still pulses with a bal-
work as were cut outs in
ance to the positive.
The art displayed was that of
the widely acclaimed artist
tually make a new environment for her woodcut prints.
SWOON, other wise known
Not only on exhibit were
as Caledonia Dance Curry.
SWOONS work but also work
While still a student at Rhode of some high school students
Island School of Design,
that were able to take the
SWOON took her exquisite
workshop offered by SWOON
rendering talent to the
and the Hui. Sometimes it
streets of New York and
was hard to tell what work
pasted up her woodcuts of
was by the master artist and
just ordinary people, includ-
what work was by the stu-
ing street people and dere-
dent. It brought to mind the
licts. The citizens of New
Renaissance way of teaching
art where the student was at
the master artists side making the work to be exhibited.
The Artist, Swoon depicted
Anyway, it was a wonderful
the upside and the downside
exhibit using found objects,
of living and working in New
well-crafted woodcuts, stencils and graffiti.
The students were so inspired by the art work that
Ms. Adams decided to use
SWOON’s ideas for the Middle School Bulletin board.
The students worked on the
theme of “Postures of LearnYork City were bigger than
life woodcuts and came to
life amidst the rubble and
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black paper.
ing” in their figure drawing
classes and came up with all
kinds of body postures.
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Volume 8, Issue 5
Spartan Sports
by Steve Colflesh
the athletic arena compared
math. With the experience of
to the academic one. I ex-
coaching there is a sense of
pressed to him several rea-
how the team should be de-
sons. Those same reasons are
veloped, trained, positioned
as true today as they were
and strategically assigned.
then.
When the coach makes a de-
The emotions involved in the
athletic arena are very intense for parent and childWhen a student takes a math
test the only fan might be the
teacher. If the child makes a
mistake there is no crowd to
groan their disapproval. If a
mistake is made, no one else
Athletes of the
Month
Brennan Cunningham, Alex
Bolduc and Anuhea Rilveria are special people who
have contributed mightily to
the Seabury Hall Athletic program.
Brennan is playing soccer for
cision that can be seen as
questionable there are some
who will suggest, to those
who can hear, what should
have been done. This same
process doesn’t exist in the
classroom. The teacher is
subjected to less scrutiny
than the coach.
in the class applauds, or
There will always be more
comes out of his/her chair to
concern for athletics than
celebrate. However, when a
academics for these and other
student is at the free throw
reasons. Until the newspaper
youngsters.
line, or back to serve, there is
has a section dedicated to
a crowd and most of their
high school test results, or
Golf Tournament
eyes are on that youngster. If
ESPN begins covering History
a mistake is made people may
tests, we will have more scru-
We’re getting closer to our
grimace, groan, turn their
tiny of the high school athletic
annual golf tournament. The
head or they cheer, scream,
program. I believe this to be a
date for this event is Satur-
or applaud. The child is ex-
positive part of the high
school athletic scene. I appre-
for the athletic program. They
are polite, respectful, intelligent, competitive and caring
day, April, 12. We have a
posed to a great deal of pres-
his fourth consecutive year.
shotgun start (7:00 am) at
sure. Parents also feel that
ciate the parents concern for
He has matured into a solid
the Dunes Course at Maui
pressure.
a quality program. For the
team leader and his play on
Lani.
the field has been exemplary.
Another reason is the amount
athletic program to continue
improving with the help of our
He is the coach on the field
Many thanks to Steve and
of time and work dedicated to
because his father, Bill, is the
Dan Gooodfellow and Dr,
getting the child to a certain
coach on the sidelines. These
Thomas Rogers for sponsor-
level of expertise. During the
two gentlemen have been a
ing our annual golf shirt.
child’s growth he/she proba-
Listen
bly participated in various
Support (LES)
good team this year.
Alex and Anu come off a very
There are many ways that
youth leagues, which meant
you can be involved, just con-
travel, time and money to the
successful volleyball season.
tact the athletic office at 572-
The girl’s won the silver
8394.
medal at the state tourna-
parent. There is more of a
commitment by the family to
athletics than the math class.
ment and Alex was selected
Why so much in-
as a first team all state
terest?
The parent may have coached
volleyball and basketball
Several years ago I was asked
therefore has more knowledge
teams is enjoying to witness.
by a Head of School why par-
of what occurs in the develop-
These two young ladies exem-
ents were more concerned
ment of a team then he/she
plify what we hope is the goal
about how their child fared in
might know about teaching
player. Anu’s presence on the
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in the youth league and
parents I would suggest
that
we do LES instead of MOR.
Encourage
not Meddle
Ridicule
Over React
(MOR)
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Monthly News
College Counseling News
Seniors: Don’t forget to keep
focus on. The test booklets will
track of the final deadlines for
be returned so you will have
filing your applications!
the opportunity to go over the
Remember, you must send
problems you missed. Sopho-
your official scores from
mores, consider taking a re-
www.collegeboard.com or
view course over the summer.
www.act.org.
We will keep you updated on
Juniors: Please meet in the
Nancy Ulin
dates once they are set.
college counseling office for
Juniors and Seniors:
your “college classes.” Plan to
Remember to join us for an
have some fun! We will ex-
informative session on
plore the many ways to evalu-
January 7, first two blocks,
ate a college or university, and
when we will meet with our
you will definitely feel in con-
alums in the Performing Arts
trol of the process.
Studio.
Juniors, Sophomores, and
Freshmen: The PSAT results
are finally in! These results will
give you a good sense of your
strengths and your weak-
by Nancy Ulin
Attention!
Juniors
and
Parents
The College
Admission
Process
Informational
Meeting
Tuesday,
January 29
6:30 pm
Performing
Arts Studio
You and your child
are expected to
attend this
seminar!
nesses, helping you to determine what you might want to
Financial Aid
Information
With Mr. Paul Levenson
January 8, 6:00pm
Seabury Hall Dining Hall
Please join us and learn how to complete the FAFSA
(Free Application for Student Aid) Form.
Seniors and Parents should plan to attend.
Junior Parents will enjoy an early understanding of the process.
Remember to check with each college you are applying to and make sure all
your financial forms are completed. Each college has different requirements.
All schools require the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is a requirement of many
colleges. It is your responsibility to file these forms on time.
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Volume 8, Issue 5
College Acceptances, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS! The
following members of the
Seabury Hall Class of ’08 have
been accepted into the College
Class of 2012:
Sierra Arlidge
Santa Clara University
University of San Francisco
Sean Bailie
Chaminade University,
Presidential Scholarship
Southern Oregon University,
WUE Scholarship
Elsa Bloedon
Boston University
University of San Francisco
Alex Bolduc
Concordia University,
Presidential Scholarship
Humboldt State University,
WUE Sclshp
Montana State University,
WUE Sclshp
Whitworth College,
Presidential Sclshp
Jossue Corrales
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
Western Washington University
Willamette University,
Merit Sclshp
University of Oregon
University of San Francisco
Beau Damerell
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
Michelle Mallen
Auburn University
College of Charleston
University of Georgia
Sierra Brown
Humboldt State University,
WUE Sclshp
Megan Burt
Boston College
Trinity University
Chrissy Calvert
Fordham University
Santa Monica College
Sam Chesick
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
Ben Chi
Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach,
Florida
Dean Christener
Bond University, Australia
Chaminade University,
Leadership Sclshp
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Lydia Lund
Santa Clara University
Jordan Everett
Northeastern University
University of San Francisco
Greg Martin
Chaminade University
Arianna Feinberg
Columbia University
Peter Meyer
Santa Clara University
Lindsay Forbes
University of San Francisco
Yacine Meyer
Centenary College, Ath Sclshp
Chaminade University,
Ledshp Sclshp
Mt. Ida College, Pres, Achmnt
& Ath Sclshp
Viola Gaskell
Humboldt State University,
WUE Sclshp
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
University of Portland
Kim Goodfellow
Ben Brandes
Central Washington University
Oregon Institute of Technology, Wenatchee Valley Community
WUE Sclshp
College
Matt Brock
Chaminade University,
Chaminade University Sclshp
Shan Liljestrand
San Francisco State University
Blair Hyde
Humboldt St. University,
Leadership, Achievement, and
Service Sclshp
Northern Colorado University,
WUE Sclshp
Southern Oregon University,
WUE Sclshp
University of Hawaii, Hilo
University of Montana, WUE
Sclshp
Samuel Karzen
University of Montana,
WUE Sclshp, Ledshp, Svc,
Achmnt Sclshp
University of San Francisco
Makala Kaupalolo
Stanford University
Natasha Murray
Cal-Poly, Pomona
Santa Monica College
University of Hawaii, Manoa,
Centennial Sclshp
Chloe Nakano
University of San Francisco
Aileen O’Connor
St. Mary’s College of California
University of San Francisco
Nick Pagel
Colorado Mountain College
Anu Rilveria
Chaminade University,
Ledshp Sclshp
Hawaii Pacific University
Kaimi Rocha
Hawaii Pacific University
Kaipo Rocha
Chaminade University,
Ledshp Sclshp
Southern Oregon University,
WUE Sclshp
Brigette Kemp
Colorado State University,
Honors College
Lauren Shearer
Santa Monica College
Steven Le
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
University of Portland
Rachael Shinno
Humboldt State University,
WUE Sclshp
Northern Arizona University,
Honors Program, WUE Sclshp
Santa Clara University
Elise Sokolow
Northeastern University
University of San Francisco
Christopher Sugidono
Chaminade University,
Ledshp Sclshp
Eureka College
Lynchburg College
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
Oregon Institute of Technology,
WUE Sclshp
University of Hawaii, Manoa,
Centennial Sclshp
Westminster College
Carlos Suter
Southern Oregon University,
WUE Sclshp
Andrea Thayer
University of San Francisco
Santa Monica College
Kristen Toda
Northern Arizona University,
WUE Sclshp
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Vanessa Trautman
St. Mary’s College of California
Santa Monica College
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Amanda Van Scoy
Kansas State University
Northeastern University,
Excellence Sclshp
University of Kansas
Briana Vazquez
Linfield College
SUNY, New Paltz
Nevin Vorfeld
Stanford University
Grace Weiss
University of San Francisco
Adia White
Humboldt State University,
WUE Sclshp
Acceptances will keep coming
in over the next few months!
We are so proud of all the
members of this fine senior
class!
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2007-08 SHPO
BOARD
PRESIDENT
Rich Van Scoy
VICE PRESDENT
Mark Walker
SECRETARY
Patricia Omer
TREASURER
Faye Murayama
PAST PRESIDENT
Lisa Mello
DIRECTORS
Lydia Brandes
Al Chiarella
Carol Clark
Vicki Cunningham
Cathy Paxton-Haines
Wayne Naruse
Georgiana Rocha
Tracy Stice
FACULTY REP
Nicole Naiman
HEADMASTER
Joe Schmidt
PARENT COORDINATOR
Gayle Hart
P
ar
t
en
s
Presents
“Sex, Drugs &
Rock & Roll”
First
Wednesday
Rescheduled to
January 9
“What if There is
a God?”
Dr. Gabriella Galler-Rimm
Dr. Daniel J. Lane
Tuesday, January 15
6:30pm
Dining Hall
7:00pm
Dining Hall