Summer 2009 - Sewickley Academy

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Picture a Sound Use of Space…
Phase I of the Master Plan includes the renovation and beautification
of the Lower Campus with tiered landscapes, additional parking, and
promenades welcoming students, families, and visitors to our school
within a safe and sound space.
BEFORE
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Picture Elegant Walkways through Campus…
BEFORE
Lower Campus Parking
The Promenade
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Picture a Space for Reading and Reflecting…
The newly renovated courtyard provides an outdoor learning
environment and natural landscape to engage in a science project,
enjoy a good book, gather with friends, or simply enjoy the
fresh air. This space will be made possible through a gift from the
Sewickley Academy Home & School Association.
BEFORE
AFTER AFTER
Brick promenades will provide safe pathways for students to
walk between Lower and Upper Campus.
AFTER
The Courtyard
Visit www.sewickley.org/picturethis to contribute to the PICTURE THIS Campaign
and for the virtual version of the Get the Picture Campus Tour.
CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP FOR HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Two years have passed since Mary Mackey took the reins as Home
& School Association president. During her tenure, she brought a
sense of stability to the organization and worked to engage more
community members in the association. With her background in law,
Mary was effective in working with those on both sides of an issue to
come together to form a solution. As president, Mary served as an ex
officio member of the Board of Trustees. “I was very honored to serve
as president of the Home & School Association that has existed for
many years,” she says. “I met so many people that I would not have
otherwise had the chance to meet — from the maintenance staff, to
faculty members, to the trustees of the school.”
It was not all business during Mary’s term, however. She and her
board reinstated the tradition of Sewickley Academy Kennywood
Day — a fun-filled family day at one of Western Pennsylvania’s most
beloved landmarks. While Mary plans on taking a less formal role
next year, she remains committed to serving at the organization’s
largest fundraiser, the annual Clothesline Sale.
The upcoming school year will see Debie Carbeau as the new president
of Home & School. Serving on the Association since 2003 when
sons Trey ’10 and Charlie ’12 enrolled at the Academy, Debie is no
stranger to volunteering and feels it is one of the most important
things a parent can do. “It’s so essential to be involved with your
children’s education. I come from the mentality that if something is
important to you, you must take ownership of the role you can play in
it.” Deb has previously served as special events chair and vice president
of Home & School. Also, her background in fashion merchandising
served her well as head of the 55th Annual Clothesline Sale that
raised $78,000 for the school last year.
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Incoming Home & School Association President Debie Carbeau with former
President Mary Mackey.
Deb looks most forward to working with the women on her board.
“They are all very independent, intelligent, and diverse women. I see
us thinking outside the box on a lot of issues and not being afraid to
try something new.” She is committed to leading the organization in
a direction that best supports the school’s mission. She also hopes
to expand the reach of Home & School to engage more parents in
the organization. “I hope to encourage more parents to be involved
with Home & School because we are all part of this.” Building on the
strong foundation laid by former president Mary Mackey and past
leadership, Debie is poised to lead the Home & School Association
with vision and enthusiasm to foster relationships among parents,
faculty, and administration.
More than 20 Sewickley Academy students and their families came out on May 25 to participate in the 118th annual Sewickley Memorial Day
Parade. As is tradition, alumnus Jamie Wardrop ‘57 drove his 1928 fire truck and Academy parent Gwen Lewis loaned two Jeeps to carry
students through the parade.
Academy students smile for the camera in the back of Jamie Wardrop’s fire
truck.
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Making their way through the crowded streets, these Academy students
proudly represent their school.