The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts (DFVA) has selected drawings created by junior Connor Davis and senior Katy Wiedemann for publishing in the 2010 DFVA Calendar. Katy also won a $500 scholarship for a portfolio she submitted to DFVA. Connor and Katy’s submissions were for the 2009 Excellence in Drawing Calendar Competition.
Chris Copeland has been selected as a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Established in 1964, this prestigious program recognizes some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in a variety of areas including outstanding scholarship, leadership, creativity, and service. 560 semifinalists were selected from more than 3,000 nationwide candidates. The Presidential Scholars Program, which selects up to 141 scholars annually, is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
The Cum Laude Society honors juniors and seniors who have achieved academic distinction during their Upper School years. Last week, members of the Class of 2009 and 2010 were inducted into the Cum Laude Society during an Upper School ceremony. The inductees were Louis Baum, Elizabeth Brooks, Brian Chorman, Sarah Halbert, Sarah Johnson, Chris Kerwien, Sarah Lamming, Ian Lenhoff, Ariel Majidi, Leila Nashed, Rebecca Stern and Richard Townsend.
Fifteen Upper School students were inducted into World Language honor societies recently. Inducted into the French Honor Society were Jasmine Caulfield, Rebecca Stern, and Hannah Wagner. Latin Honor Society inductees were Sarah Halbert, Sarah Lamming, and Maggie Younger. Steffi Cramer, Tim Eggen, Eva Philippi, and T.J. Potter were inducted into the German Honor Society. And, Spanish Honor Society inductees were Taylor Desgrosseilliers, Brian Dresser, Katie Grant, Josiah Hannon, and Emily Simonton.
On April 25, the Sanford H&S Association will be hosting the 22nd benefit auction at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club. There are some exciting new things to bid on this year including:
Limo Services
Cooking classes at Chef’s Haven
5-digit Black License Plate
Wireless Printer with Installation
If you would like to view an online version of the complete auction catalog, click here. For more information about the event, call 302.239.5263.
April 24–May 8
The Big Picture
Artwork created by Sanford students Liesl Cruse, Tommy Kim, Sarah Lamming, Kyle Smith, Tom Stegeman, and Katy Wiedemann will be on display at The Big Picture custom framing shop in Hockessin’s Lantana Square from April 24th through May 8th. The show opens with a reception on Friday the 24th. For more information, call The Big Picture at 302-239-7460.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
All Upper and Middle School activities, including sports, are canceled. Lower School activities remain as scheduled. Expanded Day will be open until 6 p.m.
Due to a power outage, all after school activities for Wednesday, April 15th, including athletic games and practices, are canceled. Expanded Day is open until 6 p.m.
April 24–May 8
The Big Picture
Artwork created by Sanford students Liesl Cruse, Tommy Kim, Sarah Lamming, Kyle Smith, Tom Stegeman, and Katy Wiedemann will be on display at The Big Picture custom framing shop in Hockessin’s Lantana Square from April 24th through May 8th. The show opens with a reception on Friday the 24th. For more information, call The Big Picture at 302-239-7460.
More than 20 Sanford School winter athletes have been recognized for post-season honors in swimming, basketball, wrestling, and winter track. Four students—Trevor Cooney, Andréa Hines, Caitlin Towe, and Kendall Towe—were selected for All-State teams. Click here to see a full list of athletic honorees.