Sanford News

Seventeen Sanford School students have been selected for All-State Chorus. At the senior level, Cara Tozzoli, Katrina Medoff, Caitie Regan, Jackie Kalil, Rita Snell, Maddy Gondek, Lauren Olivieri, Gabe Saienni, Mike Rosauri, Richard Townsend, and TJ Potter were selected. The Junior All-State chorus members are Olivia Blythe, Emma Heberton, Erica McGaurn, Valerie Medoff, Maya Ram, and Cristina Riegel. Congratulations to these fine vocalists.

The faculty, administrators, and staff members of Sanford School wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. During the holiday week, our Lower and Middle Schools are closed November 24th and 25th for parent conferences. All three divisions and our offices are closed November 26th, 27th, and 28th. Also, as you prepare for colder weather, remember that school closing information is available 24 hours a day by calling our Emergency Hotline at 888.239.6785.

Eighteen Sanford students have been recognized for post-season athletic honors. The students are Kevin Walpole, Brandon Wollaston, Aaron Moyer, Tim Eggen, Scott Humphreys, Brian Thresher, and Jordan Poarch in soccer; Diana Aulisa, Morgan Ayars, Amanda Noel, Emily Simonton, Katie Zubrow, and Sukey Hendrix for field hockey; Hannah Wagner, Wil Anderson, and Lilla Alchon in cross country; and, Gillian Sheffy and Miranda Warrington for volleyball. For more information about these recognitions, click here.

Wednesday, November 19 • 8:30–11 a.m.

Families with children entering fifth through twelfth grades:
Please join us for this Open House where you can observe students and teachers in their classrooms, meet current parents, and learn more about our college preparatory program. Click here to visit the Admission page. Or, for more information or to schedule a tour, call 302.239.5263.

The Paralyzed Veterans of America recently named eighth-grade students Samantha Wilson and Sam Grandel as finalists in the Grades 7–8 category of the Fifth Annual Veterans Day Essay Contest. Sammie and Sam received a letter of recognition, a certificate honoring their selection, and a specially designed tee shirt. In addition, their names will be listed on the organization’s Web site, www.pva.org. Six other Sanford students—Anna Filak, Katelyn Gebbia, Lauren Lundberg, Valerie Medoff, Rachel Rosa, and Alexandra Rubin—earned essay participation certificates. Congratulations!

Wednesday, November 19 • 8:30–11 a.m.

Families with children entering fifth through twelfth grades: Please join us for this Open House where you can observe students and teachers in their classrooms, meet current parents, and learn more about our college preparatory program. Click here to visit the Admission page. Or, for more information or to schedule a tour, call 302.239.5263.

Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8
7:30 p.m. in Geipel Gymnasium

Don’t miss the Sanford Repertory Theatre Company production of The House of Blue Leaves. The classic black comedy features Richard Townsend, Andre Sumiel, Zoë Batt, Ella Wagner, Katrina Medoff, Keyanna Mozie, Sarah Halbert, Caitie Regan, Mike Rosauri, TJ Potter, and Gabe Saienni. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call 302.239.5263.

The Upper School science club, Project Beyond, enjoyed success during the recent Punkin Chunkin competition in Bridgeville, Delaware. At the conclusion of the three-day event, the Sanford trebuchet, Sanford Slinger, came in second place by launching a four-pound pumpkin 619 feet. Team Captain Jesse Taylor received a first-place award for his catapult, Punkin Pitcher, which launched a four-pound pumpkin 888 feet. Congratulations to the members of Project Beyond.

The next Home & School Association meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5th, at 7 p.m., in the Stephen May Hall Commons. All Sanford parents are invited and encouraged to attend. If you would like to view the minutes from the last meeting, please visit the Home & School wiki. Or, for more information, visit Home & School under the Current Families menu. You also may call 302.239.5263, ext. 236.

Congratulations to the boys’ soccer team on a #12 seeding in the upcoming state championships. The soccer team will play against Dover High School @ Caravel Academy, at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov 4th. Kudos also to the girls’ field hockey team on a #13 seeding. The field hockey team will take on Red Lion @ Red Lion, at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov 5th. Tickets, which are $5 for all first-round soccer and field hockey games, will be sold at the gate. Go Warriors!