VOLUME 11, ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 2011 Headmaster‘s Letter by Jos ep h J. Schmi dt Dear Parents, THE SEABURY HALL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED BY THE SEABURY HALL PARENT ORGANIZATION It has been a busy month for all of us, as we The qualities that I am looking for as I make continue to move through the second this decision are: a strong understanding of semester. The most time consuming activity current, relevant and future thinking that has taken place during January was the curriculum; outstanding people management on-going search for the new Upper School skills; a strong ability to relate to people; and Head. We hosted four outstanding the capacity to adapt and thrive in the Maui candidates who have experienced a rigorous and Hawaii community. I am pleased that all interview process, and I am on the verge of candidates have demonstrated a strong ability making a decision as to who will take over in all and three of the candidates have either the responsibility of managing the Upper lived in Hawaii, or have extensive experience School. here because they have relatives who live The process has been extensive and has IN THIS Issue here. allowed us to take a 360 degree look at each This process has demonstrated to me that candidate. Each candidate was interviewed our reputation throughout the independent by the administrative team, the upper school school world has grown significantly in the Headmaster’s 1 Letter faculty, a panel of twelve students, a panel of last ten years. The number and quality of nine parents, the search committee and the candidates who have applied, their Craft Fair News President of the Board of Trustees. The understanding of the school, as well as the candidates also had ample time to visit anecdotes they share regarding how others 3 Upper School 4 News classrooms, meet with various people one-on- view us certainly makes us proud of our one, and tour our island community. I am accomplishment and would make you Middle School 6 News very pleased to share with you that every equally as proud. College News 8 received. The process was thorough and has Spartan Sports 10 candidate was highly qualified and positively given me plenty of insight into the strengths of each and what they can bring to this role. I would like to especially thank the parent committee who generously offered their time to participate in four separate interviews. Continued on page 2 Headmaster’s Letter CALENDAR continued They were exceptional in their Seabury Hall community with regards questioning and provided me with a to relationships with each other, their wonderful understanding of how each teachers and administrators and the candidate would relate to the parents. quality of the program they receive. students who were honest, articulate process by the second week in February and responses to each candidate. The Joseph J. Schmidt Highlights TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 SHPO BOARD MEETING 6:30pm, Living Room I was also extremely impressed with our I look forward to the completion of this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 and thoughtful as they interviewed each and you will be informed of the hiring . US RECYCLING & CAR WASH 2:30-4:00pm, Upper School candidate. You all would have been Aloha, Parking Lot proud to have heard their comments young people at our school are outstanding and this speaks highly of Headmaster you as parents and the school for what it provides. The student’s were very passionate about the quality of the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 THROUGH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 WINTERIM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 WINTERIM HOLIDAY S EABURY H ALL C RAFT F AIR 2011 S ATURDAY , M AY 7 Craft Fair Countdown Cut Flowers would appreciate your donations of vases and arrangement working containers such as ginger jars, teapots, creamers, sugar bowls, tea cups with saucers, ceramic bowls, brandy snifters, stemware, candy dishes, gravy boats, etc. We will give them a new life with a beautiful floral arrangement that will make a perfect Mother’s Day gift. Rummage is always in need of gently used items– clothing, toys, dishes, small appliances, furniture, etc. Please drop them off at your convenience with Bridget, our receptionist in Cooper House. For larger items (like furniture), please call the Advancement Office and the Rummage Committee do a pick up. . For more information please call the Advancement Office Gayle Hart #442-6111 Page 2 Seabury Hall Parents Organization (SHPO) Aloha Parents, February is here and that means Full Speed Ahead for the organization and preparation for this year’s Craft Fair, Saturday May 7th. We are fortunate to have Cathy Paxton Haines and Sachi Yamamoto-Lane spearheading this years Craft Fair. Numerous hours of organization and planning have already been completed and the annual kick off meeting was held in January. Thank you to all of you who have stepped up as a chairperson or co-chair for the numerous committees. The success of this annual event is dependent upon 100% participation from our parents and students. It is a fun filled day for all, that will ultimately benefit the students with financial aid. If you have not already completed the volunteer form for the Craft Fair, please take the time to do so NOW. If you have not already received an email with the sign up sheet, please watch your email for this request. Alternatively, you can complete the form by accessing www.seaburyhall.org/newsletter. The sooner you complete and return the form the greater your chances of having your selected committee and work time. If you have the ability to work more than one shift it would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to take on a leadership roll then even better. Let's come together as one to make this year’s Craft Fair the best one yet! "Strength is derived from unity. The range of our collective ideas and efforts is far greater when as individuals we come together as one". Our next Parents under Construction evening is set for Wednesday, February 23. Moms, Daughters and yes, even Dads should attend to take in important information about your daughters overall health and well being. This will be your opportunity to ask questions about "All things Female" with Dr. Avani Lakhani, Sincerely, Dale Kozlo President PARENTS Under Construction “A LL T HINGS F EMALE ” F EBRUARY 23, 2011 D INING H ALL 6:30 - 8 PM they can have a better idea of their daughters unique healthcare needs. Topics covered will include: • Recommended age for first examination • • • • -Preventive health Teen counseling HPV vaccine Avani Lakhani, MD, board certified OBGYN and Contraception and STD Family Practice physician, will provide a presentation on prevention helping parents and teens make informed decisions regarding a young women's OBGYN healthcare needs. The • Partnering for better health presentation will be followed by questions and answers. Please call Dan Lane at (808) 280-9457 with questions. We The presentation is open to all parents, pre-teen and teenage look forward to seeing you at this unique and informative daughters. Dads are strongly encouraged to also attend so event! Page 3 Upper School News W INTERIM – F EBRUARY 14–17 Winterim is designed to expand the Seabury program beyond the classroom walls. It offers a hands-on, experiential approach to learning, the chance to meet and interact with different student groups across grade levels, and a unique opportunity to grow in our understanding, appreciation, and support of each other and our Maui community- its land and people. f rom Scott Winham Upper School Winterim Director, Marsha Kelly. C OURSE S IGN -U PS The process of signing up for next year’s courses will begin in the week following Winterim. Students in grades 9-11 will begin by either completing or updating their four-year plans, and will continue with students completing the course sign-up form, including six prioritized elective options. This entire process will be led The goals of Winterim are to provide by your child’s advisor, who is able to opportunities for students to: provide academic guidance. • Completed forms will be reviewed by • • • • • experience learning outside the standard curriculum work together in a dynamic setting across grade levels develop self-confidence by experiencing challenges in unfamiliar settings gain a better understanding of their homeland and the Hawaiian culture learn new skills that will be useful throughout their lives experience the joy of giving and understand the importance of service the grade-level dean and the division head, and will be mailed home for your review with the third quarter grade reports. Course descriptions are available on the school’s website, as are the graduation expectations have been presented to the students. In order for the programs to encouraged to stay involved in the process, and your feedback after receiving the course sign-up form is welcome. U PCOMING F INE / P ERFORMING A RTS E VENTS progress most effectively, it is important The entire Seabury community is that all students are in attendance and welcome to attend the AP Art Shows, are in compliance with all the expectations. If you have any questions, please contact me or the Page 4 proud to present the prize-winning family drama Marvin’s Room as the spring semester theater production. Opening night is Friday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. The play will run on Friday and Saturday night for two weekends, with a Sunday matinee at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. Please call 5731257 for reservations. 2011 AP ART SPRING EXHIBITS ********* DENI HARRELSON LEA LUNDBLAD MICHELLE MALLOTT February 7 - 10 requirements. Please know that you are By now, Winterim groups have met and the specific requirements and The Performing Arts Department is which exhibit the works of our finest artists in a gallery setting. ELI ABRAMS JANA KOZLO MACKENZIE YAMAMOTO-LANE February 21 – 24 CONNOR HILL DARCY KEESTER DYLAN SHORT February 28 - March 3 Students will be installing their exhibits the previous Saturday morning, and removing them on the following Friday after school. Seabury Hall Alumni Association LOGO SHOP LOGO APPAREL AND ITEMS FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND INFANTS To purchase or for more information: Alumni Relations Office (Cooper House, 2nd floor) 573-6863 [email protected] NEW! Deluxe Golf Umbrella with Seabury crest Proceeds benefit the Rising Senior Scholarship A total of $6,000 was awarded in 2010. Photograph by Zach Pezillo HUI NOEAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION 2011 Congratulations to award winning artists Michelle Bailey, Valentin (Cesar) Miro-Quesada and Zach Pezillo Out of 306 artworks submitted, the juror selected 53 artworks. Awarded Honorable Mention, Valentin Miro– Quesada, Page 5 Middle School News fr om J ac qu el in e P et er ka 6 TH G RADE P LAY I S U NDERWAY \ A PRIL 9 AND 10 The 6th grade will present THE ATTACK OF THE POMPOM ZOMBIES on Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Studio. If you think you already know the story, this large cast version is going to surprise and entertain you! Auditions were held earlier in January. Rehearsals will be Winterim hikers take to the ropes in 2010 W INTERIM IS C OMING S OON F EBRUARY 14 TO 17 It is right around the corner, February 14 to the 17 with Friday , February 18 being observed as the President’s Day holiday. We are so excited about the program offerings that your children will experience under the direction of Michelle Brown. All middle school students have been placed in programs that consist of mixed age groups from grades six through eight. Faculty are busy making preparations for each of their Winterim. We held our first meeting with the student groups in January and talked about transportation, itinerary, supply lists, and medical concerns. An important aspect of the middle school Winterim program is that students work on limited to after school hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there will be none during Winterim week or Spring Break. Middle School drama teacher and director Ms. Kelly has already mobilized the “Stagecraft” class to create sets, props, costumes and makeup plots for this very unique production and, as always, Middle School students will also collaborate as theatre technicians. We hope to see you there. Did we mention the play is FREE! Parents can visit rehearsals or offer your time or talent to the production. We can especially use help with costuming, concessions sales, and the delivery of our dress rehearsal dinner. Please feel free to contact Marsha Kelly for further information at the middle school office, 572-4161, or [email protected] building a stronger sense of group cohesion as well as gaining ownership of the program. This will be accomplished through a series of meetings that precede the actual experience. It will be a fantastic week and we appreciate your support. T RANSITION M EETING FOR E IGHT G RADE P ARENTS - M ARCH 2 We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, March 2 from 7:00 8:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall. We are having a special meeting for all eighth grade parents to introduce you to the Page 6 upper school program. Information will be given about registration procedures for next year, P.E. and athletics, college counseling, and upper school student support programs. You’ll have a chance to talk to Mr. Scott Winham, the Interim Upper School Head; Ms. Susan Pirsch, the School Counselor; Father Andrew Walmisley, the School Chaplain; Mr. Steve Colflesh, the Athletic Director and of course, our Headmaster Joe Schmidt. We look forward to full attendance at this important planning meeting! M IDDLE S CHOOL M ATH C OMPETITION FOR G RADES 6, 7, 8 S EABURY S TUDENTS E XCEL AT N ATIONAL M ATHEMATICS C ONTEST In November, seven middle school students participated in the American Mathematics Contest. The Seabury Hall team of Jasmine Doan, Jesse Doan, Kevin Lewis, Zeb Mehring, Matt Lugo, Brian Lavongtheung, and Kai Iinuma-Nakaaki placed second in the State of Hawaii. The school was recognized nationally for its results. Great job mathletes! Eighth grader Jasmine Doan topped six hundred and twenty one other competitors to earn the top individual score in the state. Her brother, sixth grader Jesse Doan, recorded the sixth highest score in the state and was the top scoring sixth grader. Math Team coach Steve Vurno remarked that, “Both Jesse and Jasmine have an impressive aptitude for mathematics. However, what really sets them apart is their passion and work ethic. These two students have both put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into the development of their talents. They have a genuine love for a good hard math problem.” Great job mathletes! On Saturday, February 5 the Seabury Hall middle school will have its MathCounts School Competition. The contest is open to all Seabury Hall middle school students. This is M IDDLE S CHOOL M ARCHING B AND IN UPCOMING K IHEI P ARADE a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves and Come one, Come ALL, to put their math skills to the test. The results of this to the Pacific Whale contest is part of the process used to select the students who Foundation parade, will represent Seabury Hall at the Maui County MathCounts Saturday, February 19, Competition. The winning school will represent the island featuring the MS of Maui at the state competition on Oahu. Students Marching Band. The interested in participating in the contest should speak to parade begins at 9am Mr. Vurno as soon as possible. starting at Alanui MATHCOUNTS is a national program whose goal is to inspire excellence, confidence and curiosity in middle school math students, through a series of “fun and engaging ‘bee’ style contests.” Seabury Hall is the defending Maui County champion. Page 7 Keali'i Drive and proceeds north on Kihei Road ending at Kalama Park. Please come out and support the children who've worked extremely hard for this event. College Counseling News Seattle University University of Denver, Merit Scholarship Sufolk University Humboldt State University Andrew Clark University of Hawaii, Manoa David Kokubun University of Colorado, Boulder Wheaton College Whitworth University, Trustee Scholarship William Cleghorn University of Hawaii, Hilo C OLLEGE A CCEPTANCES Congratulations to members of the Seabury Hall Class of ‘11 who have accepted into the Class of ‘15 (as of 1/18/11). Eli Abrams Berklee College of Music Lauren Bailey University of Hawaii, Manoa Chancellor’s Scholarship University of Oregon Roxanne Berman University of Colorado, Boulder University of San Francisco Katie Bettendorf Linfield College Eastern Washington University Pacific University, Trustee Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Western Washington University Oregon State University University of Portland Dylan Bowlus *Reed College Kiele Braun University of Idaho Colorado State University, Pueblo University of Montana Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Michael Brown University of Portland, Merit Scholarship by Nancy Ulin Allison Embernate Lewis & Clark College Seattle University, Trustee Scholarship University of Denver, Dean’s Scholarship University of Portland, Presidential Scholarship Willamette University, Merit Scholarship Dillon George George Fox University Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Ryan Glavor University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State University University of Hawaii, Manoa University of Portland Deni Harrelson University of Colorado, Boulder Rain Hennessey University of Vermont, Honors College Austin Howlett University of Hawaii, Manoa University of Denver, Crimson & Gold Scholarship Darcy Keester Illinois Institute of Technology, Merit Scholarship University of Colorado, Boulder, Presidential Scholarship Arizona State University, Presidential Scholarship University of Hawaii, Manoa, Chancellor’s Scholarship Gabe Killhour Evergreen State University Jana Kozlo Hawaii Pacific University, Ohana Scholarship Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Carissa Land University of Oklahoma University of Denver, Pioneer Scholarship Linfield College, Faculty Scholarship Loyola Marymount University, LMU Scholarship Pacific University, Presidential Scholarship Isabella Lorenzi University of Denver Lea Lundblad University of San Francisco, Athletic Scholarship Hawaii Pacific University Ashley Malek Pennsylvania State University Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Chaminade University, Presidential Scholarship Morgan Malkovich Linfield College Menlo College University of Denver, Chancellor’s Scholarship Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Chaminade University, Regents Scholarship Michelle Malott Western Washington University University of Hawaii, Manoa University of San Francisco Cesar Miro-Quesada School of the Art Institute of Chicago Dylan Murayama Southern Oregon University Lauren Naruse Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Alexander Omer University of Hawaii, Manoa Rysan Ouye Western State College of Colorado University of Hawaii, Hilo Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Amy Singleton Clark University University of Wisconsin Fordham University, Dean’s Scholarship University of Portland, Presidential Scholarship Allison Smith University of Colarado, Boulder University of Oregon Oregon State University University of Hawaii, Manoa Conner Snow University of San Diego Santa Clara University, Merit Scholarship Colorado College, Merit Scholarship University of Portland, Presidential Scholarship Aaron Pietsch University of Connecticut Loyola Marymount University, Merit Scholarship Northeastern University, Dean’s Scholarship University of Hawaii, Manoa, Presidential Scholarship University of Massachusetts at Amherst University of San Diego Alek Stefanov Gonzaga University, Achievement Scholarship Boise State University University of Denver University of Portland, College of Engineering, H. C. Vollum Scholarship University of Hawaii, Manoa, College of Engineering Zach Pezzillo University of Denver Matt Steinhauer Mesa State University Sydney Roberts University of Redlands Samantha Sullivan University of Hawaii, Manoa Chaminade University, Regents Scholarship Taylor Rudow University of Portland, Presidential Scholarship Lewis & Clark College, Dean’s Scholarship Linfield College, Trustee Scholarship Cal Lutheran, Regent’s Scholarship Augustana College, Presidential Scholarship Arta Shirkhodai University of Hawaii, Manoa, Chancellor’s Scholarship Dylan Short University of Hawaii, Hilo Mark Suzuki George Washington University University of Hawaii, Manoa, Presidential Scholarship Maverick Thibodeaux Mesa State University, WUE Scholarship Ashley Toda Azusa Pacific University Pt. Loma Nazarene University Biola University Westmont College Chaminade University, Presidential Scholarship Kailea Tracy-Visintainer Stanford University, Athletic Scholarship Kendall Umetsu Biola University University of Hawaii, Manoa Chaminade University, Presidential Scholarship Jackson Van Buren Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Brandi Vierra Chaminade University Dane Walin Mesa State University University of Hawaii, Manoa Juliana Warne Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship Ayanna Watende Northern Arizona University, WUE Scholarship *Yale University Alex Wright Cal-Poly, SLO Saint Mary’s College of California MacKenzie Yamamoto-Lane Savannah College of Art & Design, Merit Scholarship University of Hawaii, Manoa, Presidential Scholarship Hawaii Pacific University, Merit Scholarship Chaminade University, Presidential Scholarship Summer Plans??? Check out http:// www.petersons.com for a comprehensive list of summer opportunities. Scholarships: A BIG Mahalo to Mr. Toda! We are now able to post all scholarships on our web site. Just read and download the ones that will work for you at http://www.seaburyhall.org/ page.cfm?p=951 Spartan Sports from Steve Colflesh A THLETES OF THE M ONTH We honored a group of seniors from two sports this past month. Zach Pezzillo, Will Cleghorn, Nate Betsill, and Alex Stefanov have been instrumental in the boys’ paddling team’s success. Lauren Naruse and Kendall Umetsu have been swimming for Seabury Hall for the last four years. If your child participated in another These seniors are very respected you do not need to attend the 5:00 pm members of the Seabury community. session, but you will need to meet with sport during either the fall or winter, They’re good in the classroom, involved your child’s coach at 5:30 pm. in activities outside of paddling and We’re very fortunate to have these senior leaders in the athletic program. Please check your child’s sport schedule before making travel plans over the upcoming spring break. We have a strict guidelines for student’s who miss games, matches or meets over the swimming and they contribute to our community service projects. S PRING B REAK S PRING S PORTS holiday break. Our coaches work very hard planning their season and We offer several sports each spring and students who fail to attend a substantial we always hope that students who have amounts of practice severely impact the not participated in the past will do so at program. “Team” building also this time. Baseball, Softball, Golf, becomes difficult when students skip S PRING P ARENT M EETING If your child is playing a spring sport (Baseball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field or Volleyball) for his/her first sport of the year, then you will need to attend our parent meeting Monday, February 21 at 5:00 pm in the Dining Hall. Page 10 Tennis, Volleyball (Boys), Track and Field are sports that can be played into the adult years. Please encourage your child to challenge his or her self and to participate in a new sport this spring. several days of practice or games. Thank you for taking this into consideration as you plan for the spring break (March 12-27). Steve Coleflesh Athletic Director For Juniors Taking the SAT and/or the ACT in Spring 2011 Special features of the course include: • • • • • • • Acquisition of skills necessary for success on the new test Vocabulary from an extensive word list In-depth practice with an analysis of real SAT tests 39 hours of classroom instruction SAT preparation book Free review sessions prior to the SAT exams Overview and Practice for the ACT Students will develop comprehensive critical reading, math, and writing skills necessary for success on the SAT test. The course is highly recommended for students in the eleventh grade who will take the SAT on March 12, May 7, or June 4, 2011. No classes will be held during Seabury Hall’s Winterim (February13-18, 2011). Registration: Forms are available at the Seabury Hall front office or by calling 5727235 to have one mailed or from www.seaburyhall.org/sat. Class Meeting Dates: 6 Sundays, 3 pm - 7 pm January 23 & 30 February 6, 20 & 27 March 6 6 Wednesdays, 6 pm - 8:30 pm February 2, 9 & 23 March 2 & 9 To register complete the registration form and enclose a $395 payment made out to: Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road Makawao, HI 96768 For more information call (808) 572-7235 LET THERE BE LIGHT! Green Machine CFL Bulb Exchange The Green Machine will be continuing the CFL bulb exchange in conjunction with the sophomore car wash/recycle drive. Please bring in your incandescent light bulbs in sets of three for a free exchange of compact fluorescent light bulbs. You may bring as many bulbs as you wish! You can change out your entire house. The CFL bulbs are 15 watts, which is equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent. There are two covered bulbs and one spiral in the package. You can save energy and money at the same time. This effort will continue until we have exchanged 1000 light bulbs. Thanks to all of you that have already come in and made your exchange! The exchange table will be set up near the car wash on the following date from 2:30-3:30 pm. Friday, February 4 Please direct questions to [email protected] Page 11 480 OLINDA ROAD MAKAWAO, HI 96768 The purpose of the Seabury Hall Parent Organization is to support the school in accomplishing its goals by encouraging parent involvement, acting in an advisory capacity, sponsoring fundraising activities and promoting effective parenting. PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY ADDRESS CHANGES PARENTS Under Construction “All Things Female” (See page 3) Wednesday, February 23 F I RS T Wednesday Who Killed Romance? February 2 Dining Hall C RAFT F AIR 2011 7—8:30 pm S ATURDAY , M AY 7 6:30-8:00pm Dining Hall Dr. Avani Lakhani OBGYN & family physician Public invited S EABURY H ALL PRESENTING: Eve Hogan Mitch Berman Stefano Cappelli
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