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.

Third graders meet Kentucky Derby winner

October 27th, 2011

Third graders meet Kentucky Derby winner

Third graders recently enjoyed a class trip to Herringswell Stables and the Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center. During their journey, students and teachers met Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom who is trained by Sanford parent Graham Motion. In addition to experiencing the thrill of meeting a world-class horse, the children learned lessons applicable to their study of the Oregon Trail. Click here to view images from this class trip. Special thanks to the Motion family for enriching our students’ education with this experience.

Food Day is in the news

October 25th, 2011

Food Day is in the news

Sanford’s Food Day celebration and All-School Dads’ Coffee are featured on delawareonline and in The News Journal. Click here to see the photos.

Homecoming 2011 featured on Town Square Delaware

October 24th, 2011

Homecoming 2011 on Town Square Delaware

Sanford’s Homecoming celebration is featured on Town Square Delaware. Photos showcasing members of our community and our campus are available on the site, which is designed to serve as a forum for the most productive, provocative and positive dialogue about the issues, people and places that make Delaware unique. Click here to view Scene About Town: Sanford Homecoming.

Seniors receive National Merit honors

October 18th, 2011

Seniors receive National Merit honors

Two members of Sanford’s graduating class are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Josh Katz and Byron Lambrou have been named commended students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition.

Science and engineering club featured in video

October 18th, 2011

Science and engineering club featured in video

Delawareonline recently visited Sanford to learn more about the science and engineering club’s preparations for this year’s Punkin Chunkin competition. The club, whose formal name is Project Beyond, began participating in Punkin Chunkin in 2001—following a suggestion by then senior Chris Wilkens ‘02 who went on to graduate from MIT. Project Beyond gives students the opportunity to learn science, math, engineering, and technology in an informal setting by completing projects that go beyond the classroom. Click here to watch the Delawareonline video.

Join us for Lend Me a Tenor

October 17th, 2011

Join us for Lend Me a Tenor

Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5
Geipel Gymnasium
Tickets are now on sale for SRTC’s fall production of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor. To purchase tickets, click here. Or, visit SRTC Tickets from Quick Links at the top of this page. Don’t miss this hilarious comedy which features a stellar SRTC cast. Tickets are $10 each for reserved seating. For more information, call 302-239-5263.