Shamrock Fall 2011 - The Chandler School

Founders’ DayChandler’s Founders’ Day celebration in 2010 paireda celebratory gaze back at 60 years of Chandlerhistory with an eye toward the future. A steel beam,signed by every member of the student body, was raisedhigh above the assembled crowd and placed in theframework of the new Middle School building underconstruction. This year, Founders’ Day was firmlyrooted in the present.andSouthStudents, faculty, parents and alumni assembled together for the first time in the new MiddleSchool courtyard to attend the formal dedication of the new South Campus. The briefceremony included remarks from Head of School John Finch, Board President ChristopherRising ’83 and Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard. In one particularly emotional portion ofthe ceremony, Mr. Finch announced The Point would be renamed in honor of Trustee RickDickerson, who has devoted the better part of six years to carefully shepherding the SouthCampus project to reality. “He said the Point should never be named,”said Finch of Dickerson, ”but it can have no other name than his.”There was also plenty of applause, good cheer and even laughter whenschool co-founder Catherine Chandler and Dickerson were handed agiant pair of green scissors with which to cut the green ribbon.Also on hand for the ceremony were former Headmaster Jeff Stephens;Teresa Lamb Simpson, field representative for U.S. Congressman AdamSchiff; Tina Williams, field representative for Pasadena Council memberJacquee Robinson; Pasadena Fire Chief Calvin Wells and Fire InspectorSteve Lawhorn; Pasadena Building Official Sarkis Nazerian;Principal Plans Examiner Neville Pereira; and representatives fromthe architectural firm Pica & Sullivan and Illig Construction.The ceremony took place early in the morning, but celebrationcontinued through the day. Cake pops were served to every guestas they departed, and a plane towing a banner reading “ChandlerSchool South Campus” circled overhead at noon, promptingcheers from students gathered outside for lunch and recess. As ifon cue, down came the caution tape protecting the newly soddedfield, and for the first time in more than a year, students spilledonto the field in a spontaneous burst of joyful energy. Studentswaved to the plane, started impromptu soccer games, played tagor simply ran around. One student was seen rolling in the grass,proclaiming, “This is the best day of my life!”

Shamrock Fall 2011 3CampusDedication“Oh lovely greenness,how you do smell of cow dung.Oh Chandler field,I have missed you so.”In the days leading up to the re-opening of the field, Lower Schoolstudents were asked to express their eagerness through writing.Fourth-grader Yumi Balthazar wrote a poem capturing the sensoryimpact of the field.

Middle School Hits a Growth SpurtFounders’ Day provided anopportunity to celebratethe new Middle Schoolbuilding from a structuralstandpoint, but the realstory lies inside the building,where, for the first time, eachteacher has his or her ownclassroom. Every room isdesigned to maximize studentengagement and promote theintegration of current andfuture technologies into thelearning process.The following dispatches from MiddleSchool faculty illustrate that while thebuilding is visually striking and stateof-the-art,its true value lies in allowingChandler’s faculty to innovate andinspire in new ways, through increasedspace–more than twice the availablesquare footage from the previousfacility–and thoughtful design. Savefor the lab tables of the science rooms,each classroom is equipped withtables on wheels. Each table seats twostudents and their laptops and books.The movable furniture allows everyroom to be set up precisely how theteacher desires, based on the subjectmaterial itself or the planned classactivity on any given day.eighth grade science teacher PaulKorn summed up his impression of hisnew lab in two words: “It’s awesome.”His sentiments are shared throughoutthe entire Middle School faculty.

Shamrock Fall 2011 7For the first time inhis nine-plus years atChandler, eighth grademath teacherPete Carlson has hisown classroom.The prospect of getting my own roomdidn’t factor into my advocacy for thenew building, simply because I was notunhappy as a nomadic teacher. However,I was aware of the benefits of having adedicated space, and I am enjoying themnow.first and foremost, the studentsknow where to find me, and I know whereeverything in the room is. Secondly,having my own room gives me a greatersense of hospitality, and my dispositionhas changed. I now have a space inwhich to welcome students and create anenvironment of consistency and support.I am able to offer students a much morestable relationship–I can literally andfiguratively say to the students, “Come tomy space. Let’s learn in my room.” I canfinally give up my shopping cart–I’m nothomeless.from a logistic standpoint, because I don’t have to set up for each class and worryabout the different technologies from room to room, I have more time to structure. Thisalso has invigorated my approach to teaching: now that I’m assured a smooth process ingetting ready for each class period, I’m more apt to try different pedagogical methods. I’veexchanged set-up time with hiccup time.And finally, now that I’m settled in a consistent space, I can focus my energy onrefining my project-based math curriculum.i synthesize concepts typically addressed in an eighth grade math class with the reallife practice of calculating a living budget in a yearlong project called “Financial Profile.”The project starts with each student being assigned a make-believe job with a determinedsalary as well as a make-believe living situation. Occupations can range from taxi driver toretail store manager, and family sizes range from married couples to single parents of threechildren.Students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in creating their budgets, and they learnthe reality of the cost of living through researching jobs, housing and transportationoptions. They even have to fill out their taxes in April. The goal is to help the students applytheir mathematical minds in a way that avoids the “When am I ever going to use this?”question, and to help them understand some of the everyday decisions adults–particularlytheir parents–have to make.By Pete Carlson, eighth grade math

Shamrock Fall 2011 9The English classrooms for all threegrades boast perhaps the mostimpressive views the campus has tooffer. Between the views, integratedtechnology opportunities and themovable furniture on wheels, Englishclasses now foster greater discussion,analysis and creativity.The Middle School English Department is enjoying the newbuilding in more ways than anticipated. Aside from theaesthetic beauty and breathtaking views, the new buildingallows for more functional use of space. The new audio-visualequipment is easy to use, and allows for more multimedialessons, including interactive grammar tools, online writingtutors and research workshops.Seventh grade English teacher Ashley Laird enjoysusing the online source Britannica Workspaces for herintroduction to Edgar Allan Poe. The arroyo views fromevery classroom are soothing and uplifting, and subtlyhelp students and teachers with expression and creativity,especially in writing and poetry.The S. Allan Johnson and Marguerite L. JohnsonLibrary and Resource Center and the technology officeare close to the English classrooms, making resourcesand personnel readily available as needed for help withprograms and projects. The larger classrooms havemore flexible space, with more room for reading corners,student writing and project display areas, and classroomlibraries. For example, eighth grade English teacher DonnaDretzka completed her Lord of the Flies novel unit witha mini island display area that brought the themes to lifefor the students. I use my space to create performance“stages” for grammar songs, poems and raps. Themovable student tables also add flexibility in setting upstudent groups for discussions and partner work.finally, with each Middle School teacher having their ownclassroom and the departments now having similar schedules,the English teachers are able to meet in one space, at the sametime, to collaborate on developing and advancing the Englishprogram.By Sarah Newhall, sixth grade English

10www.ChANDlERSChool.ORGThe continuity of Chandler’sprogram is particularlyevident in foreign language.Spanish is a part of thecurriculum starting inkindergarten, but in sixthgrade it becomes a core classfor the duration of MiddleSchool. Students graduateChandler poised to enterSpanish II or Spanish III inhigh school.As a Spanish teacher, I have a responsibility not only to teach the mechanics of thelanguage, but to help students to appreciate, value and accept people from differentreligious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It is essential that students develop these tools inorder to be effective leaders, life-long learners and successful people.my new classroom has enhanced every element of my teaching. For starters, I canincorporate technology in a more useful, effective and timely manner. The easily accessibleprojector and sound system have improved my lessons by permitting a deeper exploration ofSpanish through video clips and interactive cultural media related to music and dance. Withlyrics projected on the white board and music clearly heard through the speakers (withoutdisturbing the classrooms on either side), students enjoy singing along as they fully acquirelistening, reading and speaking skills in a foreign language.by incorporating music, dance and other teaching methods, I can appeal to the multipleintelligences and support the different ways children learn. This serves to improve languageskills and an understanding of cultural content, therefore expanding a child’s knowledge ofother cultures and communities.Another method by which students improve their language skills is by pairing new wordsand phrases with physical movements. As the student moves and consecutively hears or sayswords in Spanish, the information becomes personalized. Body movement is formed musclememory, and through pairing a movement with a correlating word, a student can moreeasily retain that word, just like they remember a body movement.making this correlation has become much easier by virtue of the increasedspace and movable furniture. I have arranged my room toinclude space for the different activities, and the center ofthe room can be cleared quickly tosave substantial class time. I use thattime to introduce more vocabulary,grammar and language conceptsin the form of games, interactiveactivities, partner and group work,class discussion and lessons.Additionally, the convenience ofhaving the seventh grade in one winghas allowed for more collaboration,discussions and interactions betweenthe teachers and students alike.This enables us to be more directlyinvolved with the student’s social andacademic success.By Marissa Chrysler, seventh grade Spanish

Shamrock Fall 2011 11Iclearly remember the excitement ofthat Friday afternoon in May 2011,watching the students of the newlyformed debate team practically eruptwith excitement as they were declaredwinners in their first formal debatecompetition. What was especiallygratifying was that our strong showingwas against two schools with longdebate traditions.That tournament pretty muchmade my year, but it was one ofthe first steps in truly establishing adebate program at Chandler. Theteam started in the spring when astudent asked me to advise a team.I was very inspired and agreed toit quickly for two reasons:one, it’s a chance to furtherdemonstrate the strength ofour students, and two, thedebate format connects soseamlessly with historicaldiscussions. Participatingin debates is an extensionof Chandler’s presence inthe community, and morespecifically it’s an extensionof what I aim to teach.last year the clubstarted with 13 sixth-gradersand grew to 25. This year,the club is open to sixth-,seventh- and eighth-gradestudents and boasts 65members. Participantsrange from students who areconfident class participants tothose who are more reluctant.It’s a pleasure to watch eachstudent doggedly work towardpresenting a linear argumentwith clarity and poise.The new Middle School buildingis an asset to the club, particularlygiven our greatly expanded size. Thelarge rooms can easily be arrangedto mimic a tournament setup andstudents have plenty of space for theirlaptops to take notes during practices.I can’t wait to host the May 2012tournament–Chandler’s first timehosting a debate tournament–andshow off the new South Campus to thecompeting schools.Andy Hulm started a debate team in the Spring of 2011at the suggestion of a student. The team’s trial run in thespring culminated in an excellent showing at Chandler’sfirst formal debate competition, where four of Chandler’ssix teams were declared winners of their individualdebates. This year, fifth grade teacher Chad Parker andseventh grade history teacher Manoj Choudhary havejoined Hulm in leading the greatlyexpanded debate club,which also has becomean elective class.Chandler is part of the MiddleSchool Public Debate Program (MSPDP),the world’s largest program for class andcontest debating in grades six through eight.Per the MSPDP’s rules and guidelines, topicsfor debate competition are announced twoto four weeks before the debate itself. Topicsare presented as a prompt, such as: violentvideo games are harmful for children andshould be made illegal. The lead-time beforea tournament allows students to research bothaspects of the topic. This is important becausethe teams don’t find out what side of theprompt they’re arguing until they arrive at thetournament.At the tournament, the team pairings areannounced, students are given time to firm up their arguments,and the debates begin, each in a separate classroom.our strong showing in the spring 2011 tournament was mirrored in our first leagueevent in December 2011, in which 27 students in sixth, seventh and eighth gradesparticipated. Three of the nine teams that entered won awards, and two teams placed inthe top ten. Additionally, eight students earned individual speaker awards. This is a greataffirmation that Chandler students know how to effectively research and present informationwith credibility and confidence. I’m looking forward to seeing how we measure against morearea schools, and I’m excited to see the debate program continue to grow and strengthen atChandler.By Andy Hulm, sixth grade history

12www.ChANDlERSChool.ORGChandler prides itself on its missionto provide each student with thehighest quality and most academicallychallenging education. I’m in thefortunate position of running theMiddle School Learning Lab, whichprovides the highly individualizedsupport necessary to make thatmission possible.The Learning Lab offers aunique approach to providingindividualized academic support.Under my supervision, studentshave the opportunity to maintainownership of their education as theyfurther develop study skills pertainingto organization, time management,responsibility, comprehension andcontent understanding.Plainly stated, I aid studentsin managing their academics. Thisinvolves everything from organizationalhelp to basic help comprehending andbetter understanding concepts fromclass.The Learning Lab has becomea popular campus resource. Everymorning I post sign-up sheets for theday, and from there it’s almost alwaysfirst-come, first-served. The studentswho recognize they need support andactively seek it out quickly discoverthat taking responsibility for theireducation is much less daunting than itsometimes may appear.Scott Nancarrow has been a part of the Chandlercommunity for five years, but this year “Mr. Nan” is onboard full time, helming the Middle School LearningLab, a resource for students who need help in anynumber of different ways. Nancarrow’s resources rangefrom clarifying concepts for students who feel behind, topresenting additional challenges for advanced studentsto keep them engaged and motivated.The small group environment of the Learning Lab allows for increased attention toindividual needs. Students are encouraged to initiate sessions in the lab by signing up towork with me directly or by communicating with their advisors.Additionally, teachers who identify students who might benefit from support in theLearning Lab recommend scheduling sessions with me. Working with me is an opportunityfor students and not a punishment or sign of weakness. In fact, students who take theinitiative to seek help are viewed in apositive light by their teachers.every Middle School studentfaces challenges. Watching studentsapproach their work in a way thatproves manageable for them byincorporating strategies I promoteis a source of immense satisfaction.I know these skills will help createconfident people who will be wellprepared for the future.By Scott Nancarrow, director of learningresources

Shamrock Fall 2011 13The new South Campus classrooms and gathering spaces already have made manyimmediate and positive enhancements to curriculum and programming at ChandlerSchool, and will continue to do so as faculty and students get further acclimatedto their new surroundings. However, even as the last details of construction arecompleted, there still remains the hurdle of paying off the debt incurred as ChandlerSchool made the critical investment in Middle School facilities and gymnasiumremodel. As of December 8, the Commitment to Excellence: Chandler South Campus Campaign school had raised more than$10.6 million toward the $15 million price tag for the renovated South Campus. The majority of the total raised to date hascome from Chandler School’s First Families listed below who responded early and generously when the school was compelledto act boldly to advance its mission. Included in that list is a recent donation to name the Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. JohnstonMiddle School Office and Reception Area, a gift made possible through the efforts of devoted past parents. Additional namingopportunities remain for several areas of the campus. For more information, please contact Director of Development LauraDicovitsky, ldicovitsky@chandlerschool.org or 626-795-9990.Chandler Circle($1,000,000 and above)S. Allan Johnson andMarguerite L. Johnson1950 Circle($500,000 to $999,999)The Ahmanson FoundationR. Christian B. EvensenGregory D. and Jennifer W. JohnsonAnne and Jim RothenbergTrevessa and James TerrileArmada Circle($250,000 to $499,999)AnonymousWendy and Zhen Fa HanMary Grace and Peter KaufmanMr. and Mrs. Robert H. NeithartPoint Circle($150,000 to $249,999)Lauren Craig Albrecht ’85,Michael Albrecht and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey C. Arrobio ’83William Bauman ’79The Chang FamilyMr. and Mrs. David ChaoClass of 2018 FamilyMr. and Mrs. Harry E. JohnstonMark Kim and Jeehyun LeeSouth CampusCaMPaignTOTAL $10,606,562As of December 2011Bob Kohorst, Shelley Allen, Kevin Kohorst ’99and Matthew Kohorst ’03David and Leon KuoThe LaBarge FamilyHelen and Philip LeongKen and Laura LiangGloria and Frank LinDebbie and Thomas MitchellAnna-Christine and Christopher Rising ’83Sharon and Nelson RisingThe Rivas FamilyMr. and Mrs. Daniel RothenbergMr. and Mrs. John L. RouseTed and Lori SamuelsKathy and Karl SwaidanMarianne and Matt Wright ’74 CHS ’78Tower Circle($50,000 to $99,999)Ashwin and Sushma AdarkarAnonymous (2)Joseph BalthazarBob and Tamara Bowne FamilyDrs. Dale Daniel and Sharon YeeMichelle and Steven DelarosaKarle and Rick DickersonChris and Sarah DusseaultDouglas and Melanie FreyDr. Gabriel Gamboa and Yasmin GamboaWende and Jon HeadleyKarianne and Scott JohnsonTeiji and Stephanie Kawana FamilyThe Kuwada FamilyStanley Liu and Yuen FangLucia and Ben LoganDick and JoAnn LongwellDr. Michael Luu and Janel Kyung LuuJoyce Mitamura ’80Mr. and Mrs. William E. Myers Jr. ’75Tom and Ali O’Brien FamilyLisa and Carlos RicoDavid and Masami RobsonDavid and Vicky Rogers FamilyMark and Tomoko SchmidtJohn Sih and Susan KamKristin and Tim SmithKarin ’85 and Sean StellarDr. George Sun and Mrs. Zehra SunSteve, Joyce, Brian and Amanda TsaiThe Tyson FamilyChris ’81 and Lena WaldheimDr. John Wan, Dr. Luning Chen,Dylan Wan, Daisy WanHelen Lai and Thomas WuRaymond and Mary YenDedication of the Joyce Greif FountainFormer Director of Development Joyce Greif cut the ribbon on the fountaindedicated in honor of her 31 years of service to Chandler School.Friends and colleagues who raised the money for the fountain were on handfor the November ceremony, including Mrs. Chandler and past andcurrent families, trustees, faculty and staff.

Shamrock Fall 2011 15THE awards at graduation includedFine Arts AwardAustin RichardsHonorable Mention: Marlene GuzmanPerforming Arts AwardKaley LiangArthur L.P. Brown Award for Scholastic ProgressCarlo Taglioretti and Erin WilliamsVernon L. Hill Award for CitizenshipCaroline WolfeHonorable Mention: Emma WeithasJefferson C. Stephens Award for ScholarshipArthur Ter-ZakarianHonorable Mention: Kaley LiangRobert T. McInerny Award for Excellence in School ServiceJasmine Johnson-BowlesHonorable Mention: Caroline WolfeClyde E. MacQuoid Award for Best Girl AthleteDeeDee LoganHonorable Mention: Cailin Beadles and Tyler FaulknerWilliam Wilson Award for Best Boy AthleteDuncan SparksHonorable Mention: Adam ArzoumanianCatherine S. Chandler Award for Best All Around GirlEmma WeithasThomas A. Chandler Award for Best All Around BoyAdrian ChangHonorable Mention: Braxton WilliamsWhen Caroline Wolfe ’11 received her diploma atgraduation, it marked the end of 41 continuous years ofthe Biven family being on campus every day. Caroline’sgrandmother Lasley Biven worked at Chandler for 27years, starting as her daughter and Caroline’s motherJennifer Aldrige ’76 was in eighth grade, havingentered Chandler in 1970. Biven retired the same yearCaroline entered kindergarten.pictured: Jennifer Aldridge ’76, Joyce Greif, Katie Chandler, Lasley Biven and Caroline Wolfe ’11

Shamrock Fall 2011 19Eszter Lengyel ’96 and Ariel Neuman weremarried on Feb. 20, 2011 at the Sephardic Synagoguein West Los Angeles. Chandler alumni in attendanceincluded Kelsey Peterson-More ’96 and BrandonDickerson ’96. Eszter and Ariel traveled to Vietnamfor their honeymoon and have settled in the Silverlakeneighborhood of Los Angeles. They look forward to keepingin touch and catching up with Eszter’s classmates fromChandler.tRAvis “T.J.” Young ’96 and his wife,eRin Kaneko ’96, recently spent three weeks inSiem Reap, Cambodia for a field research trip into thee-readiness capabilities of small tourism enterprises in andaround Angkor. T.J. graduated from the Graduate School ofAsia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan witha master’s degree in international relations and a focus indigital marketing and social strategy. He currently is workingfor an international web marketing firm based in Tokyo. Erinhas been conducting field research in Papua, New Guineaon the financial and social externalities of primary educationin the East Sepik Province. She is currently in her last yearof a Ph.D. program at Waseda University. They also recentlycelebrated their two-year wedding anniversary!sAmantha Witter ’96 is happy to share thatThomas Weigandt ’99 proposed while on vacation inBig Sur to celebrate her birthday. Their wedding in June2012 will be officiated by former Headmaster Jeff Stephens.ElizABeth Cook ’97 is a seven-time Emmy winninganchor for the 5 p.m. news and the acting late nightreporter for the CBS affiliate station KPIX in San Francisco,CA.JeFF Russell ’01 currently is living in Studio City andcommutes to Glendale to work at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.(AJG).Kimberly Boone ’03 graduated from LehighUniversity in May 2011 with a BS in marketing and a graphicdesign minor. She currently is an assistant account executivewith DDB New York and lives in New York City.Reny Colton ’04 began running competitively in thirdgrade after Chandler Athletic Director Bill Anderson startedher in a youth track program. In the spring of 2011, Renybroke Claremont College’s school records in long jump(19 feet, 6 inches), triple jump (40 feet) and the heptathlon.Her marks are ranked in the top three in the nation for2011 and were automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Divisioniii Championships, where Reny competed and earnedAll-American honors. Additionally, she was named Athleteof the Year for Claremont McKenna College. During thesummer break, Reny worked as an assistant coach for theyouth track camp at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point.Denny Lowe ’04 andStevie Stringfellow ’04 spent eight weeksthis past summer doing humanitarian work in Ghana,Africa. Stepping well beyond the scope of their initialresponsibilities, they spearheaded efforts to raise fundsand build a structure to house a medical clinic for a remotevillage that previously had no access to immediate medicalcare. Both Danny and Stevie earned Eagle Scout rankingafter being cub scouts together at Chandler, and now theyare both seniors at the United States Military Academy atWest Point.Alex Stevenson ’00 is holding two jobs whilepursing an acting career–one at Exchange LA and the otherat Morton’s Steakhouse. Both are located in downtown LAwhere he lives.Jesse Ander ’01 graduated from Boston College LawSchool in May of 2011.Stephen Lindgren ’01 currently is living with somecollege friends at the beach while spending his days workingfor CB Richard Ellis.tRey MassAR ’01 has returned to Pasadena towork as a financial advisor, helping people plan for theirretirement and their children’s college education. He hasbeen appointed a class representative for the class of 2001.

CongRATulATions to the ClASS of 2007who enrolled at the following collegesAbilene Christian UniversityBoston UniversityBrigham Young UniversityCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityShamrock Fall 2011 21Alumni eVents 2012College ConneCTion for parenTSof college-age alumniTueSDAy, Feb. 28, 2012Head’s Library, 5:30 p.m.AlmoST Alumni 100 NighTSCelebRATion for the ClASS of 2012TueSDAy, March 6, 2012middle School Courtyard, 3:30 p.m.Alumni VISITing DAY ANDAlumni & PAST PARent Wine TASTingThursday, March 29, 2012Rothenberg Courtyard and Dickerson Point, 6 p.m.Cornell UniversityColgate UniversityColumbia UniversityThe Cooper UnionDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityEmerson CollegeEmory UniversityFordham UniversityThe George Washington UniversityGrinell CollegeHarvey Mudd Collegeie Business School of SegoviaLoyola University ChicagoNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityOhio State UniveristyPasadena City CollegePepperdine UniversityPitzer CollegeSanta Clara UniversitySmith CollegeSonoma StateSpelman CollegeStanford UniversitySyracuse UniversityUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of California, BerkleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Colorado at BoulderUniversity of MichiganUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Southen CaliforniaUniversity of Texas at AustinVirginia TechEighth Grade Time CAPSuleLaunch PartyFriday, April 13, 2012Rothenberg Courtyard and Dickerson Point, 3 p.m.ClASS of 2008 Off ToCollege ReunionFriDAy, May 4, 2012Rothenberg Courtyard and Dickerson PointCommencementWedneSDAy, June 13, 2012Field, 5 p.m.Share Yournews with FellowChandlerAlumni!Please send your class notes by mail, through theChandler School Alumni Association Facebookfan page (facebook.com/chandleralumni)or by emailing alumni@chandlerschool.org.Additionally, the Chandler Alumni Office is seeking contactinformation of any Chandler alumni currently serving in themilitary. If you have any information, please share it with theAlumni Office; alumni@chandlerschool.org, 1005 ArmadaDrive, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Athletic Director Bill Andersonarticulates a clear vision forChandler’s athletic program thatcarries on from Tom Chandler’slegacy: participation andsportsmanship aboveeverything else. Winning,of course, is great–andin the case of theundefeated girls Asoftball team inthe spring and thechampion boysA basketballteam in the fall,a reality–butChandler’sprimaryobligation is toteach its studentathletesto play thegame and practicegood sportsmanship.The ABCsof ChandlerAthletics

Shamrock Fall 2011 23This modus operandi has a very high success rate:nearly 98% of Middle School students opt to playon at least one Chandler team. Because of thenewly expanded South Campus, Middle Schoolenrollment now stands at 187, meaning there aremore willing athletes than the A and B teams canreasonably accommodate. A teams are typicallymade up of eighth-graders, and seventh-gradersplay on the B team. In response to the wealth ofathletes, Anderson runs a robust C team programfor sports that have an overabundance of eagerplayers at a variety of skill levels.The girls’ C teams compete against the C teams of local schools,but the boys’ C teams are intramural. C teams are inherently lower inpressure and higher in encouragement and fun. These traits are easy tofoster, particularly for the boys’ teams, for whom every game is a homegame against schoolmates.This approach has been tremendously popular. This fall, the boysC football fielded 42 boys on six teams, boys C basketball features 28players on seven teams and girls C volleyball had more than 16 girls.Chandler will also field its first ever boys C soccer teams this year.interestingly, the teams often feature eighth-graders who choose theC team over the A or B team. “For many of the eighth-grade participants,this is the last opportunity to play in an organized situation,”Anderson says. The C team offers the chance to play theirposition of choice–a chance they might not have had on theA or B team. This was certainly the case for C football, where“some of the boys would have made A or B team but theyopted to play C because they want to have a greater role,”says Anderson.while a C program requires time to schedule gamesand hire referees for games, Anderson is glad todo it. “This is a great problem to have. Someof these kids will go on to play in high schooland do well. Some of them, this is their lastopportunity to get consistent playing time ina coached environment. C teams are a greatside effect that comes with the focus of a K-8school,” he says.

24www.ChANDlERSChool.ORGMeet theNewTeachersBoth seventh grade math teacher Martha Owen andseventh grade science teacher John Jourdane retiredat the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Chandlerwelcomed four new faculty and 100 new students–thelargest number of new students in school history–tocampus for the 2011-12 school year.Robert Calderon seventh grade science and Science Department chairMr. Calderon is a graduate of UCLA and has twenty years of science teachingexperience. Since 2005, Mr. Calderon has taught seventh and eighth gradescience at Oakwood School in North Hollywood. Mr. Calderon’s visit toChandler as a candidate in the spring was highlighted by his rapport with facultyand students, his grasp of the subject, his excellent teaching techniques and hisstrong desire to be part of the Chandler community.Manoj Choudhary seventh grade historyMr. Choudhary earned his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount and amaster’s degree from George Washington University. Mr. Choudhary has fouryears of teaching experience. His most recent assignment was teaching historyto sophomores and juniors at Hawthorne High School. Mr. Choudhary’s mentorteacher at Cal State described him as the best student with whom he has everworked.Chaz Cleare seventh grade mathMs. Cleare graduated from the University of Texas. After teaching for threeyears in her hometown of Houston, she moved to Los Angeles. Last year Ms.Cleare taught math at Horace Mann Elementary School in Beverly Hills. DuringMs. Cleare’s visit as a candidate, she connected with the faculty and studentsimmediately. Her ability to articulate an educational philosophy that is perfectlyaligned with Chandler’s mission impressed everyone.Kate Pomeroy eighth grade historyMs. Pomeroy is a graduate of Northwestern University and recently earneda master’s degree at Loyola Marymount. Ms. Pomeroy was a humanitiesteaching fellow at Polytechnic School during the 2010-2011 school year. Shewrites, “Throughout my life I have attended independent schools. I cherish mymemories of teachers who knew not only my name but also my interests, skillsand shortcomings and with whom I could have personal relationships.That’s the kind of teacher I am.”

from the DeveloPMent OfficeONE GOOD GIFT DESERVES ANOTHER…Introducing Chandler School’s new maTChing gift website:www.matchinggifts.com/chandlerschool.It is easier than ever to participate in corporate matching gift programs to benefit Chandler School’s Annual Fund andCapital Campaign. Many parents, alumni and friends already participate in matching gift programs through their employers,but there are still many more who are unsure how the programs work or even if their employers match at all. To find out ifyour employer has a matching program, simply visit www.matchinggifts.com/chandlerschool. In most cases, you also can findout how to process a matching gift for your particular employer and download your company’s up-to-date matching forms.Sometimes companies will match gifts of spouses and retirees as well so it is worth a look!matching gifts are a great way to increase your support for Chandler School. And because Chandler credits you with theamount matched by your employer, it is an easy way to leverage your gift into qualifying for higher giving circles for either theAnnual Fund or Capital Campaign.we are so grateful for every donation we receive. Why not see if your gift can be doubled or tripled today?CALLING PAST PARENTS and ALUMNI FORYOUR HELP…GET INVolVed…. BECOME AN ANNUAL FUND Caller!Chandler School is looking for past parents and alumni to help make calls for the Annual Fundand communicate important updates about the school. It’s a great way to support your school, tostay connected with friends and classmates and to build new relationships along the way.ANNUAL FUND 2011-12 Last year Chandler School’s collective community of current and past parents,alumni and friends raised more than $1 million in Annual Fund support of the venerable K-8 Pasadena institution. The fundraisingtotal of $1,031,769 set a record for the school and helped the school meet the needs of its students and faculty. This year’s AnnualFund volunteers are determined to surpass the million dollar mark again, but need everyone’s help to provide the same level ofsupport for the school. Every gift, no matter the size, will make a difference! So, if you haven’t sent in your donation yet this year,please send along your check or credit card information in the return envelope included in this issue of the Shamrock. If you wouldlike to have your gift count as a charitable tax deduction for 2011, you may want to consider making a gift online before the endof the calendar year by visiting Chandler’s website at www.chandlerschool.org and clicking on “Giving.” If you miss the December31st deadline, don’t worry. The Chandler School 2011-2012 Annual Fund will accept gifts through July 31, 2012.For more information, contact Annual Fund Coordinator Mary Hastings at mhastings@chandlerschool.orgor by phone at 626-795-9314, ext. 149.Annual Report CorrectionsWe sincerely regret the following errors in the 2010-2011 Annual Report:• John Sih and Susan Kam were omitted from the list of FoundersCircle Donors to the Annual Fund.• Mr. and Mrs. F. Stephen Nash ’57 should have been listed asmembers of the Mariposa Society.AnnuAl RepoRt 2010-2011

1005 Armada DrivePasadena, CA 91103www.chandlerschool.orgPARENTS OF ALUMNIIf this publication is addressed to a childwho no longer lives at your residence, theChandler School Alumni Office would like toupdate its mailing list with their new address.NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPASADENA, CAPERMIT NO. 324Address Service RequestedThe Shamrock is published for parents, alumniand friends of Chandler School.Editorial StaffMartin Voss, communications coordinatorLaura Dicovitsky, director of developmentCelia Heath, alumni relations & special events coordinatorJihyun Oh, graphic designerContributorsJill Bergeron, media and resource specialistPete Carlson, eighth grade mathMarissa Chrysler, seventh grade SpanishMary Hastings, annual fund coordinatorAndy Hulm, sixth grade historySandy Hume, assistant to the head of schoolScott Nacarrow, director of learning resourcesSarah Newhall, sixth grade EnglishJ.J. Newman, sixth grade scienceSue Sharp, performing artsMaureen Short, development administrative assistantPhotographyMartin VossJohn McCartyBob KondrathJihyun OhfRont Cover: Eighth-graders enjoy lunch on Dickerson Point, which was re-landscaped in concertwith the opening of the new Middle School classroom building opened in September 2011.BACK COVER: Middle School students work on class presentations on Dickerson PointThe Shamrock is printed on recycled paper (50% content with 15% post consumer)using soy inks and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.How to contact us626-795-9314626-795-6508 (fax)www.chandlerschool.orgalumni@chandlerschool.orginfo@chandlerschool.orgInternational Printing & Typesetting, Inc. Printing