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- ly onth ury M b y a b e S hed The ublis p is s all New ry H eabu ation iz the S n Orga t n e Par 2 Parents Under Construction 3 Upper School News 4-5 Middle School 6-7 Drawing Adventures 8 Spartan Sports 9 College Counseling Announcements 12 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 1011 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. 2 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, Page 2 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 H 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 Page 3 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. H 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. Page 5 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. H 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- Page 6 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. H Page 7 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 Page 8 black paper. ing” in their figure drawing classes and came up with all kinds of body postures. H 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 Page 9 in the youth league and parents I would suggest that we do LES instead of MOR. Encourage not Meddle Ridicule Over React (MOR) H 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. Page 10 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 Page 11 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! Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road Makawao, HI 96768 Phone: 808-572-7235 Fax: 808-572-7196 E-mail:newsletter@seaburyhall.org Please inform us of any address changes 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