Sophomore selected for leadership seminar

December 10th, 2011

Sophomore selected for leadership seminar

Radhika Malhotra has been selected to represent Sanford at this year’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar. A widely acclaimed international program, HOBY’s three-day youth leadership seminars have have motivated thousands of students across the United States to become even more involved in leadership and volunteer activities. Radhika’s selection was based on her demonstrated leadership ability, service, and communication skills.

Congratulations to our outstanding scouts

December 6th, 2011

Congratulations to our outstanding scouts

Sanford seniors Mike Brennan and Madelyn Wojnisz recently earned Eagle Scout and Gold Awards respectively. These honors represent the highest achievements in the boy and girl scouting programs.

Senior class sponsors holiday food drive

December 5th, 2011

Senior class sponsors holiday food drive

Sanford’s senior class is sponsoring a holiday food drive with support from Hockessin area businesses. If you would like to contribute canned goods or non-perishable items, place your donations in the decorated boxes available at many Hockessin businesses by December 17th. All items collected will be delivered to the Food Bank of Delaware during Sanford’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in January.

Congratulations to our outstanding soccer players

December 2nd, 2011

Kudos to our outstanding soccer players

Two Sanford seniors have received post-season soccer honors. Jordan Poarch, who will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall, was named a regional All-American and first-team All-State selection. Sanford lifer Parker Landau received third-team All-State honors. Both student-athletes were also selected to play in this year’s Blue-White All Star game.

Thirteen students named to All-State Chorus

November 21st, 2011

Thirteen students named to All-State Chorus

Congratulations to the following students who were selected for this year’s All-State Senior Chorus: Shannon Babcock, Olivia Blythe, Owen Davis, Asia DeShields, Emma Heberton, Erica McGaurn, Nick Madden, Chris Malafronti, Emily Malafronti, Mary Mecca, and Cristina Riegel. Kudos also to Junior Chorus members Jack Mecca and Sophia Teixido.

Middle School student honored for writing

November 15th, 2011

Middle school student honored for writing

For the third consecutive year, a Sanford middle school student has been recognized in the Paralyzed Veterans of America writing contest. Eighth grader Ana Sarmousakis’s poignant and creative essay has been selected as one of ten finalists from more than 1,000 nationwide entries. Click here to read Ana’s piece.

Sanford senior commits to GW

November 14th, 2011

White commits to George Washington University

Anjaleace White recently signed a national letter of intent to play women’s basketball at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Anjaleace received a full basketball scholarship and will be attending GW beginning in the fall of 2012. Anjaleace, captain of this year’s girls’ basketball team, was instrumental in leading the Lady Warriors to back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011. Click here to view images from the signing ceremony.

Lower school artwork is on the web

November 9th, 2011

Lower school artwork is on the web

The work of lower school students is being featured in an online gallery. Currently, self-portraits, including some with artists’ statements, are available for viewing on artsonia.com. Click here to see the work of our talented student-artists.

Kudos to SRTC

November 7th, 2011

Kudos to SRTC

The Sanford Repertory Theatre Company delivered an outstanding performance of Lend Me a Tenor November 4th and 5th. This hilarious comedy, which consisted of a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, farcical plot twists, and double entendres, showcased the extraordinary talents of our performers and stage crew members. Click here to view images from the show.

Senior named semi-finialist in writing contest

November 3rd, 2011

Senior named semi-finalist in writing contest

Phoebe Hering was recently selected as a semi-finalist in the Norman Mailer High School and College Writing Awards for Creative Nonfiction. Phoebe submitted a riveting essay, titled “Mischling,” detailing her belated discovery of her part-Jewish ancestry. The Norman Mailer Center and Writers Colony and the National Council of Teachers of English jointly sponsored this program.