2010-11 Donor Report - The Country School

FALL 2011COUNTRYLINES& ANNUAL REPORTA Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Coeducational Day School Located in Historic Easton, MarylandGraduation2011Country SChool ClaSS of 2011FRONT ROW: Honor Murphy, Kay Park, Juliette Ruff, Taylor Bryan, Jenny Song, Karli Francis, Mollie Patrick.SECOND ROW: Ian Godlee, Sydney Butler, Brooke Endzel, Kate Peterson, Amanda Pevey, Caroline Osborne, Charlie Mufson, Drew Donaldson.THIRD ROW: Annabelle Fichtner, Ashleigh Kerrigan, Allie Ketterman, Lexi Haines, Elizabeth Clemens, Caroline Petosa, Alyson Kinney.BACK ROW: Nick Spofford, John Henry Oliphant, Alec Ward, Abigail Johnson, Colin Gillette, Chris Blizzard, Charlie Cross, Logan Hertelendy.

ClaSS of 2011SeCondarySChoolSGraduation 2011Prizes and AwardsEASTON HIGH SCHOOLSydney Marie ButlerIan Rickman GodleeAlexandra Brooke KettermanKay Sue ParkHae Rin Jenny SongEPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOLKarli Mae FrancisJohn Henry OliphantGUNSTON DAY SCHOOLElizabeth Marie ClemensAnnabelle Ruth FichtnerAbigail Marie JohnsonKENT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOLJuliette Anne RuffKICKAPOO HIGH SCHOOLColin Alexander GilletteMERCERSBURG ACADEMYAlyson Marie KinneySEVERN SCHOOLLexington Ann HainesHonor Emily MurphyST. ANDREW’S SCHOOLCharles Jae Jung MufsonSAINTS PETER & PAULHIGH SCHOOLChristopher Austin BlizzardCharles Redmond CrossMichael Andrew DonaldsonBrooke Madison EndzelLogan Michael HertelendyCaroline Hope OsborneMollie Christine PatrickKatherine Nanette PetersonCaroline Anne Margaret PetosaWilliam Nicholas SpoffordAlec Michael WardST. MICHAELS HIGH SCHOOLTaylor Marie BryanAshleigh Claire KerriganAmanda Marie PeveyART AWARDAnnabelle FichtnerThe Art Award is presentedto a student who possessesstrong artistic gifts and hasdemonstrated a consistentinterest in and enthusiasm for art.DOROTHY E. STARTTCITIZENSHIP AWARDAnnabelle FichtnerThe Dorothy E. Startt CitizenshipAward was created in 1977 tohonor Mrs. Startt at the time ofher retirement upon completionof 42 years of dedicated serviceas the school’s first Headmistress.This award was established by theBoard of Trustees for the eighthgrade student whose attitude andabilities best reflect the spirit ofThe Country School. The studentis chosen by vote of both thefaculty and grades 6, 7, and 8students.HOLLYDAY AWARDFOR WRITINGAnnabelle FichtnerThe Hollyday Award for Writingwas established in 1961 by thechildren of Mrs. Lillian Hollyday.It acknowledges and celebratesa student’s exceptional gifts incommunicating creative andanalytical thoughts throughwriting. In addition to earning anoutstanding average in English,the recipient demonstratescreativity, originality, anda facility with writtenlanguage.Furthermore,he or she possesses thewillingness to share hisor her writing with othersand a true passion for thewriting process.FRED S. LEWISMATHEMATICS AWARDAnnabelle FichtnerThe Fred S. Lewis MathematicsAward was established in 1965in memory of Mr. Lewis by histhree grandchildren who were allgraduates of The Country School.The award is given to the studentwho has achieved an outstandingaverage in mathematics and whoexhibits a strong interest andcuriosity about the subject.LATIN AWARDAnnabelle FichtnerThe Latin Award is given tothe student who not only hasmaintained a high averagethroughout the 7th and 8thgrade years, but has visiblydemonstrated serious interest inthe language and culture of theRomans, and the ability to see itsrelevance in modern life.SPANISH AWARDLexington HainesThe Spanish Award is presented tothe student who has consistentlydemonstrated a strong interestin and enthusiasm for thestudy of Spanish as evidencedby high achievement, stronglanguage skills and a thoroughunderstanding of the culture ofSpanish speaking people.JAMES C. FERRER SCHOLARATHLETE AWARDAshleigh KerriganThe James C. Ferrer ScholarAthlete Award was established in1990 by the Board of Trustees inrecognition of Mr. Ferrer’s serviceto the school as Headmaster from1986 to 1990. It is awarded to thestudent who maintains a record ofacademic and athletic excellencewhile exemplifying fine qualitiesof sportsmanship.LEE T. NORRISSCIENCE AWARDElizabeth ClemensThe Lee T. Norris Science Awardwas established in memory ofMiss Norris, a former CountrySchool student, whose stronginterest in science led her tostudy nursing. It is presentedto a student who has attaineda high academic record in thesubject and who demonstrates aconsistent interest in the natureof science, a desire to understandwhy and how, and an intensecuriosity about the unknown.2

Graduation 2011Prizes and AwardsMATTHEW BLY COWDREYOUTSTANDING ATHLETEAWARDJohn Henry OlpihantThe Matthew Bly CowdreyOutstanding Athlete Award isnamed in memory of MatthewCowdrey, Class of 1999, who diedin a hunting-related accident inJanuary 2005, when he was 20years old. Matthew received theBoys’ Outstanding Athlete Awardfor his graduating class. The awardis presented to an eighth gradeboy for exemplary athletic skill,achievement,sportsmanship,and commitment to The CountrySchool sports program all threeseasons.MUSIC AWARDAshleigh KerriganThe Music Award is given to astudent who possesses specialmusical talents and who makesa gift of these talents by sharingthem with The Country Schoolcommunity.NEWELL BLANTONSCHOLARS AWARDElizabeth Clemens,Annabelle Fichtner,Ashleigh KerriganThe Newell Blanton ScholarsAward was established as amemorial to Newell Blanton, theValedictorian for the class of 1986.Newell Blanton Scholars haveearned high academic honorsfor each marking period of theireighth grade year.NILS ANDERSON TROPHYGold TeamThe Nils Anderson Trophywas established in 1948 by Mr.Nils Anderson whose greatgrandchildrenwere CountrySchool students. It records thewinner of each year’s black andgold competition. Points are givenboth for athletic competition andacademic achievement.NUTTLE PRIZEAnnabelle FichtnerThe Nuttle Prize was establishedin 1997 as a result of a bequestto the school by Mr. Philip E.Nuttle, Jr., Class of 1955. The Prizeis awarded annually to the 8thgrader who, in the opinion of thefaculty, writes the best essay onthe significance of the GettysburgAddress. The essay is an optionalassignment, and the entries arejudged anonymously.OUTSTANDING GIRL ATHLETECaroline OsborneThe award is presented to aneighth grade girl for exemplaryathletic skill, achievement,sportsmanship, and commitmentto The Country School sportsprogram all three seasons.RUSSELL A. ANDERSONHISTORY SCHOLARAnnabelle FichtnerThe Russell A. Anderson HistoryScholar was established in 1986by the Board of Trustees to honorthe school’s third Headmaster. Itis awarded to an eighth gradestudent who demonstrates akeen interest and ability in thesubject of history and who hasmaintained an outstandingacademic average in that subject.GRADUATION SPEAKERSAnnabelle Fichtner,Ashleigh KerriganThe Graduation Speakers havebeen selected by a facultycommittee, based on speechesall eighth graders were invitedto submit. The entries are judgedwithout the committee membersknowing the identity of thewriters.COUNTRY SCHOOL FLAG(RISING EIGHTH GRADER)Eleanor KilmonThe Country School Flag, alongwith the United States andMaryland state flags, is carried atall assemblies and other specialCountry School events. Thestudent selected by the facultyto carry the Country School flag isa member of the 8th grade classwho embodies Country Schoolvalues and ideals, possesses astrong record of accomplishment,and has demonstrated leadershipskills within his or her class.ALUMNI CLASSREPRESENTATIVEMollie PatrickThe role of the class representativeis to act as a centralpoint of contact for all classcommunications with regard toalumni.3

The Country SchoolMessage to Grandparentsand Special FriendsNeil Musfson, HeadmasterFor some people their favorite day of the school year is the first day, or Graduation,or the day before Christmas break, or our field day. But mine is Grandparents andSpecial Friends Day, because of how utterly excited the children are and becauseof the chance to celebrate the special connection you share.Your participation speaks to the total dedication youdevote to your grandchild or special friend. They sensethat commitment to them, that almost unconditionalpositive regard you surround them with, and they knowit’s a rare thing and a great blessing in their lives, even ifthey can’t quite put it into words.Your presence makes a huge difference in these younglives. I’m grateful for the influence you have on them, forall the positive growth and happiness you make possible.It’s much more substantial than you may suspect.Clearly we are a school that offers a challenging, enrichedcurriculum, that teaches the children all the skills theyneed so that the doors of future opportunity are openfor them. But in the last few years, we have also beenfocusing more pointedly on learning to serve others.I want to share with you a little bit about a programwe started a couple of years ago, after considerablefaculty discussion, that we call Helping Others, HelpingOurselves, or HO, HO for short. It is a service learningprogram that gets kids at every grade level involved inan on-going, hands-on service project in our community.In fact, I think this initiative is connected to your roleas a grandparent or special friend because in that role,you selflessly do for others, you constantly model goingbeyond yourself, and you demonstrate your belief in thepower of human connectedness.Your grandchildren and special friends have writtenabout how they know they are special to you, and theircomments are a reflection of just how important yourpositive influence is. One child wrote that “You teachthem to be considerate of others.” A 4th grader said,“They tell me never to leave anyone out.” Someone elseremarked, “They always tell me to stop and help others…particularly if they drop something.” Another wrote, “Theyalso teach me that people are poor and that I want tochange that.” An 8th grader said, “My grandparents teachme to accept people.” Another said, “They taught me thatif you help others you will get help as well.” Someone elsesaid, “They tell me to help others because it is the rightthing to do.” An 8th grader pulled it together by saying,“They tell me it’s good to help others because it makespeople happy.” So, they sense your model here.A few years ago I was given a copy of a book called MyGrandfather’s Blessings by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD. In it,she tells of some of the key lessons she learned from hergrandfather about serving others. She begins the book bytelling this story:“Often, when he came to visit, my grandfather wouldbring me a present. These were never the sorts of thingsthat other people brought, dolls and books and stuffedanimals…Once he brought me a little paper cup. I looked inside itexpecting something special. It was full of dirt. I was notallowed to play with dirt. Disappointed, I told him this. Hesmiled at me fondly. Turning, he picked up the little teapotfrom my doll’s tea set and took me into the kitchen wherehe filled it with water. Back to the nursery, he put thelittle cup on the windowsill and handed me the teapot.‘If you promise to put some water in the cup every day,something will happen,’ he told me.Remen then goes on to say how difficult the waiting was,how her grandfather continued to encourage her to pourwater in the cup, even during a third week when she wasstarting to forget to water it and had to get out of bed andwater it in the dark.She writes, “But I did not miss a single day. And onemorning, there were two little leaves that had not beenthere the night before. I was completely astonished.Day by day they got bigger. I could not wait to tell mygrandfather, certain that he would be as surprised as Iwas. But of course he was not. Carefully he explained tome that life is everywhere, hidden in the most ordinaryand unlikely places. I was delighted. ‘And all it needsis water, Grandpa?’ I asked him. ‘No. All it needs is yourfaithfulness.’This was perhaps my first lesson in the power of service,but I did not understand it in this way then... He wouldhave said when we remember to bless life, we can repairthe world.”continued on Page 54

The Country SchoolCommitment to ServiceCathy StegTwo years ago, The Country School, reinvented our approach to the wayour students experience community service. Our new motto, “HelpingOthers, Helping Ourselves,” captured the essence of what we hopedthe children would learn by engaging in regular, sustained volunteer work:that everyone can make a difference; that small, everyday actions matter;that material goods aren’t everything; that long-term commitments andfollow-through are important, and that it is crucial to be a part of somethingbigger than oneself.Now, with service as our school-wide focus, faculty The projects are as varied as the students in ourand students in both the Lower and Upper Schools advisory groups, emphasizing everything fromengage in regular volunteer work in our community environmental stewardship to compassionateon the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. work with the elderly and the poor. HighlightsIn the Upper School, students in grades 6-8 from 2010-2011 include the following:work together in their advisories (groups of 8-10--partnering with Hospice House, paintingstudents led by faculty advisors) to brainstormHalloween pumpkins for each Hospice guest,ways to share their gifts and unique talents withcooking homemade vegetable soup and brownies,others. Each advisory researches the needs in theraking leaves on the property, and volunteering incommunity and develops a special relationshipthe office.with a group to which they will dedicate theirefforts for at least one full school year, learning --working with Pickering Creek Audubon Centerempathy as they spend time in service. The entire to help preserve wildlife habitat, monitor waterUpper School goes out to perform their service quality, and participate in annual nationwide birdduring four special afternoons each year. In counts.addition, individual advisories take some or all oftheir members out to volunteer more frequently. --comforting animals, cleaning and maintainingshelters, and working to get animals adopted atour local Talbot Humane Society.--befriending students at the nearby BenedictineSchool for children with intellectual disabilities,visiting them at their campus several times forgames and celebrations, and inviting them toour school to watch our musical production, TheMusic Man.--serving as mentors and special friends,throughout the year, for the young children at thelocal Critchlow-Adkins Day Care Center--offering regular service to Easton’s historic SpringHill Cemetery, by helping to maintain the groundsand by participating in historical and genealogicalresearch about some of the people buried at thesite whose backgrounds date from as far back asthe Revolutionary War.--collecting cigarette butts at various publiclocations around Easton and developing antismokingpublic service announcements for thelocal radio station, in order to educate peopleabout the negative impact of smoking as well asthe danger to the environment of littered cigarettebutts.--visiting the elderly residents at St. Marks Villagein Easton in order to provide recreation andentertainment through bingo games run by thestudents; offering useful household products asprizes (the prizes are purchased through fundsraised by the students in lemonade and hot cocoastands throughout the year).--supporting Habitat for Humanity by helpingto prepare sites for new home construction,preparing welcome baskets for new families, andbuilding a shed for use on a new home built byother Habitat volunteers.Message to Grandparents and Special Friends… continued from page 4Dr. Remen grew up to become an oncologist and she certainly devotes her lifeto serving others, to very literally helping repair the world.Part of what we want Country School children to learn through serving othersis the unimagined impact that even small actions can have. As Dr. Remenwrote, “Many simple, ordinary things that we do can affect those around us inprofound ways: the unexpected phone call, the brief touch, the willingness tolisten generously, the warm smile or wink of recognition... Big messages comein small packages. All it may take to restore someone’s trust in life may bereturning a lost earring or a dropped glove.”As a grandparent or special friend, you know the way a small act can makea huge difference to a child. Just your interest, just your being with yourgrandchild or special friend is a powerful example of this.Our Helping Others, Helping Ourselves program was also conceived to teachour children some other powerful things: that everyone can make a difference;that doing matters; that small, every day actions can have a big human impact;that it’s important to be part of something bigger than oneself; and that a partof individual responsibility is to help others, to help make the world better.Through HO, HO, we also want kids to get the message that long-termcommitment and follow through are important, that stuff and material goodsaren’t everything, and that by helping others, we also help ourselves.Helping children exert their own goodness is part of what we are committed toat The Country School. I know it is a part of what you are committed to as youhelp your grandchildren and special friends grow. It’s part of what they senseyour model is all about, and it has huge potential impact, and I thank you for it.5

The Country SchoolWelcome New Trustees2011–2012BOARD OFTRUSTEESJames Francis, PresidentConnie Alderfer, SecretaryRodanthe Hanrahan, TreasurerNeil Mufson, HeadmasterThe Hon. Jo Ann D. AsparagusJennifer T. Benson, CSPA PresidentR. Michael Clemmer, Jr.Richard L. Counts, IIIM. Colette Devine ‘79Sarah A. M. DonnellyWilliam W. DuncanBradley V. HillRichard HoffMaulik S. JoshiSharon LiuCharles V. Mangold, IVBrad D. MessengerMark A. OliphantBrett SummersBRADLEY V. HILL ’86Brad is a partner in the HillGroup at Morgan StanleySmith Barney.He was recognized inDecember 2006 by OnWall Street as one of theTop Advisors Under 40.Brad graduated cumlaude from University ofRichmond’s E. Claiborne Robins School of Business. Afterobtaining his Certified Public Accountant designation, heworked as a CPA until joining the Hill Group in 1996.Brad and his wife, Allison, have three children, Grace, Janeand John, and reside in Easton, MD. Brad is a directorof CASA of Talbot County and is a past president of theTalbot County YMCA. Brad has also served as the Treasurerof the Talbot County Country Club and the Talbot CountyYMCA. Additionally, Brad has served as an ordainedDeacon and as the Finance Committee Chair of FirstBaptist Church.RICHARD B. HOFF ’83Rick Hoff is the President of the Hoff Companies, whichowns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in Marylandand Delaware. Rick is an alumnus of Country School, aswell as St. James School in Hagerstown, where he sits onthe Alumni Council, and Towson State University. In hiseighteen years with McDonald’s, Rick has served on manyregional and national committees and held leadershippositions in the areas of marketing, advertising, supplychain, and operations. Rick’s wife Christina was theco-chair of the 2011 Gala.Their daughter Anna isentering Grade 1 and theirson Corey will be enteringkindergarten this fall.6

The Country SchoolDonor Report2010-2011From the HeadmasterDespite the continuing weak economy and all the challenges it has posed,The Country School grew only stronger for its students during the 2010-11 school year. Parents continued to make their children’s elementary andmiddle school education one of their highest budget priorities. Our total enrollmentremained strong. Because of the generosity of our donors, the commitment ofour Parents’ Association, the dedication of our faculty, the sagacious oversight byour Board of Trustees, and prudent financial management, we have been able tocontinue to provide an undiminished program for our students that was, in fact, ourstrongest ever.The Cougar Fund raised about $365,000 this year, hallmarks of a Country School education. The Auction/bolstered by a very generous matching challenge Gala returned to campus and was another recordbreakingsuccess. The annual gift wrap, rummage, andprovided by Rob and Patti Miller and their daughterElizabeth M. Walters ’97. With times the way they are, plant sales also were remarkably successful given thethis was quite a successful effort, and I thank the many economic backdrop. As a result of all these efforts andtrustees and parents who served as solicitors. 100% of the hard work of numerous dedicated volunteers, theour trustees and faculty participated in the fund. We CSPA was able to continue to fund activities such aswill strive to have the parent participation rate come outdoor education, field trips, cultural arts assemblies,even closer to that of the trustees and faculty in the our athletics program, and the Upper School musical.coming year.The CSPA also helped fund our library acquisitions,school supplies and made strong contributions to ourThe Parents’ Association continued its stellar efforts financial aid fund and the endowment.at providing many of the extras that have becomecontinued on Page 8DONOR REPORT 2010-2011GivinG LeveLs1934 FOUNDERS SOCIETY$20,000+LEADERSHIP CIRCLE$15,000-$19,999GOLD STAR SOCIETY$10,000-$14,999BLACK & GOLD SOCIETY$5,000-$9,999HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE$2,500-$4,999COUGAR CLUB$1,000-$2,499BENEFACTOR$500-$999ASSOCIATE$250-$499PATRONup to $249

2010-2011From the HeadmastercontinuedDONOR REPORT 2010-2011Highlights of the year included the fine-tuning ofour Helping Others, Helping Ourselves (HO, HO)program, continued integration of Apple technologyinto all aspects of the curriculum, and a deepeningof our Upper School advisory program. All of theseinitiatives were introduced at The Country School in2009-10. Class plays seemed particularly spectacularthis year, and the Upper School production of TheMusic Man was extraordinary. (At Awards Day wecelebrated music teacher and musical director RickOsborne’s 25th year of service to the school.) Athleticteams had great experiences and strong records, ourUpper School students created numerous issues of anoutstanding student led newspaper, and our outsideassemblies were highly engaging and educational.Black and Gold competition was the closest in recentmemory, with Gold still eking out a victory. Our LatinClub continued to bring home trophies. In the spring,after the faculty and administration had completed acomprehensive report that documented all the waysthe school had responded to the recommendations avisiting accreditation committee from The Associationof Independent Maryland and D.C. Schools (AIMS)had made five years ago, the school was visited bya committee and our accreditation was affirmed forthe next five years. Throughout the year, our CountrySchool Values program continued to serve as thestrong backbone of our school’s positive culture.While the economy will continue to pose significantchallenges in 2011-12; while we expect our enrollmentto be smaller; while our financial aid budget will bestretched; and while we know that fundraising will stillbe difficult, The Country School and its students willcontinue to thrive because of the extremely strongfoundation on which it stands. That strength is theresult of 76 years of dedication by our faculty, ourparents, our past parents, our alumni, our grandparents,our friends, and, of course, our students. I thank you forthe generosity you have shown The Country Schooland our children in these extraordinary times and allyou have made possible. As I have said before, I expectour families and donors will continue to recognize thevalue and values that make our school strong, andthat we will move to an even better place in the yearsahead.Neil Mufson, HeadmasterThe Country School ispleased to give publicrecognition to donors tothe School. The informationcontained in this report- as well as additionalinformation about TheCountry School – can also befound online atwww.countryschool.orgFrom theAdvancement OfficeLooking forward, as this new school year begins, what a wonderful time for our returning students! Winding downfrom summer activities, and preparing for the next adventure. Being back in the building, hearing voices in thehallways, seeing good friends and classmates they haven’t seen since school ended last spring. Parents and alumscan remember back to their school days, the feeling of fall in the air, and the anticipation of what might lie ahead.The entire school community has made all of that possible. And we are thankful. We have a challenging and excitingyear ahead of us, but together we can achieve much more than we ever could alone. I am thrilled to be here, andlook forward to truly becoming a part of The Country School family.Liz Smith ConnorsDirector of Advancement

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsIt is important that we thank those who have helped build the School’s foundation and thank all who are continuing to lead the School into the future.1934 FOUNDERS SOCIETYRodanthe and Paul HanrahanGTO Foundation - The Family of Rob& Patty MillerGOLD STAR SOCIETYJim and Diane FrancisMr. and Mrs. William T. Hunter, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. PragerBLACK & GOLD SOCIETYAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. BeaneBelinda Frankel and Karl BegleyShirley S. GoochMr. and Mrs. Richard C. GranvilleBrad and Allison HillEdward R. HostetterMr. and Mrs. John HyattBrooke and Lynne KinneyMrs. Albert J. MoormanCatherine Murphy ’81Mrs. Sara F. MurphyMr. Mark A. Oliphant and Dr. KathrynMeyerDavid and Susan PylesDr. John W. Serino and Dr. SharonLiuHEADMASTER’S CIRCLEAnonymousMr. and Mrs. John E. Akridge, IIIMr. and Mrs. Schuyler G. BensonCurtis and Brynja BoothFrank and Carolyn BrennanWilliam B. and Linda J. CarterMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemmerMr. and Mrs. Corey N. DuncanJohn and Debbie ElmesMr. and Mrs. Steven E. HersheyTom and Cathy Hill ’56Rick and Christina HoffDr. and Mrs. Michael G. JuddSarah and Mark JulesMr. and Mrs. Stephen KullmanChuck and Lauren MangoldBrad and Laura MessengerMaxine and Bill MillarMr. and Mrs. Neil MufsonMr. and Mrs. Hugh D. O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. James E. SchroederAli Soulati and Zuleika GhodsiCOUGAR CLUBAnonymous (3)Mr. and Mrs. Marc AlderferJohn M. Anderson ’55Mr. and Mrs. Richard AndersonMr. and Mrs. Bruce C. ArmisteadMr. and Mrs. Attison L. Barnes, Jr.Caroline and Chuck BensonR. Michael Clemmer, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. CooperKevin and Tammy CoulbourneMr. and Mrs. Richard Counts, IIIMr. and Mrs. Douglas CrokerMr. and Mrs. Hugh DawkinsJack and Colette DevineColette Devine ‘79 and Adrian KutkoStacey and Troy DionMike and Julie DonaldsonDonna and Ron EndzelElisa Tucker Ford ’95Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. FordMr. and Mrs. Robbie GillDee and Rob HannaMr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. HoffMr. Peter J. Hunter ’87Dr. and Mrs. Maulik S. JoshiKaren and H.P. KettermanDr. and Mrs. Ted LewersJill and Jack MeyerhoffStephen and Kara MillerAbigail and Mark NestlehuttMrs. John E. O’DonnellJohn and Cindy OrbanMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. ParkerThe Petosa FamilyMr. and Mrs. John RudolfsDr. Brenda C. ScribnerMr. and Mrs. Henry BennettSheets, IIIJean S. SmithPaula and Bob StatkiewiczJane Byrd and Chris TerlizziRhonda and Paul ThomsonMr. and Mrs. Luther Tucker, Jr.Maggie and John WarfieldRobert and Tracey WassThe Wyman Family:Alexandra ’95,Tip ’98, Leigh ’03, Lisa & TimBENEFACTORAnonymous (3)Dr. Mahbuba AkhterAlexander Bond and Christin L. BondFrancie and Pete BorchardtJeanne BryanMr. and Mrs. Mark E. CallahanRobert and Diane CattaneoNatalie and Chris DanelsThe Steve Doehler FamilyMr. and Mrs. Edward C. DukehartLynne DuncanBeverly and Mick EdgellClive and Michelle EwingPatti and Tim GodleeMr. and Mrs. Eric K. GoodHugh E. GrundenMark and Katie HertelendyMr. Howard W. Hunter ’83C.O. and Dorothy JohnsonJerry and Libby Jordan ’70Samantha and Tom McCall ’83Sara Woldemichael and SahleSelassie MekonnenMr. and Mrs. Brandon R. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey F. OxnamMr. and Mrs. Andrew B. ParishJ.D. and Margie PatrickMr. and Mrs. James K. PetersonMr. and Mrs. William B. QuickNancy and Russ RoggeWilloughby Ellis Royce ‘56Adrienne Wheeler Rudge ’55Allison SatchellL. Stephen Satchell ’83Janice and Don ShreveCindy and Bill SpoffordMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Spurry, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kirk W. ThrushDr. and Mrs. Matthew B. TroshinskyBobby and Mary Van FossanJean E. WheelerMr. and Mrs. Richard K. White, Jr.Dr. Pette Zarmakoupis, Georgia &Theodora Maria ZavosASSOCIATEAnonymous (2)Jill and Ed BashamAndy and Blair BlizzardNancy and Pete CameronThomas and Susan CampbellHarriet S. CritchlowMr. and Mrs. Frederic N. CrossPrudence and William CrozierH. Laura Jin and Y. Robert DingSarah and Jim DonnellyMr. and Mrs. Blaine duPontDuane and Pam ElliottGabby and Lilly EvansDr. and Mrs. Michael J. FisherW. Thomas Fountain ’53Ms. Seerojini FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Timothy FureyMs. Natalie M. Furey ’09Mr. Peter A. Furey ’08Mr. and Mrs. John B. HansenMark and Lori HigginsMr. and Mrs. John F. HulsemanMr. and Mrs. Clyde V. Kelly, IIIW. Michael Kemp & Laura MurrayMr. and Mrs. Brian E. Knutson(Sarah Akridge ’92)Daniel and Rosemary KramerMr. William L. Lane, Jr. ’65Mr. and Mrs. Wesley LangMatthew S. MasonMr. John F. Murdoch ’81Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. NorthMr. and Mrs. Daniel O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Steve PanduwawalaMr. and Mrs. Philip P. W. ParishDong Yeol ParkThe Hon. and Mrs. Charles PashayanEugene E. PitrofJoseph and Elsa PriestleyMr. and Mrs. J. Brent RaughleyMarie M. RoeDeborah Taylor Rogers ’07Margaret Rogers ’08Barbara and Jim RybackiMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan, IIIChris and Beverly SpurryMr. and Mrs. Brian TylerMr. and Mrs. James R. UrquhartRichard and Sharon VanEmburghMr. Sean VanEvera and Dr. AmberGolshaniThe Vener FamilyMr. and Mrs. W. Moorhead VermilyeAl and Elaine WadeSusan Wheeler ’61PATRONAnonymous (10)Sarah Hughlett Adkins ’00Rebecca Amaral and Paul LopezMr. Juan Angarita and Ms. LianaAnikinaMitchell and Vicki ArionDONOR REPORT 2010-2011

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsDONOR REPORT 2010-2011This Annual Report is dedicatedto our many donors andvolunteers with tremendousappreciation for theircontributions that have helpedfurther The Country School’smission to create a nurturingand challenging environmentfor our students. Gifts recordedare those received between July1, 2010, and June 30, 2011. Wehave made every effort to ensureaccuracy of the informationherein; however, should you findany discrepancies, please acceptour sincere apologies and notifythe Advancement Office(410) 822-1935 ext. 190.Corrine Armistead ’05Vicki and Randy ArnesenDr. L Bradley and Jody Baker ’52Kim and Joe BaldersonTeresa J. Barnes ’76In honor of Anne and Doug CrokerMrs. Nancy E. BessoPaige BethkeMr. and Mrs. Edward S. Bishop, IIIEd and Wendy BishopMr. Andrew D. Blackwood ’91Mr. and Mrs. J. Temple BlackwoodMr. and Mrs. Charles A. Blizzard, IVTimothy J. Bloomfield ’53Katherine Blumberh ’06Susan L. BohakerMr. and Mrs. Damon F. BradleyJoseph BranneganMrs. Suzanne BranneganMrs. Margaret S. BrennanGina Marie BrentMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. BrittCarol BrittenMolly BurgoyneMr. Robert A. Burgoyne ’03Kathryn D. CallahanDick and Margie PalazzoloMrs. Leigh Todd Camard ’84Alan Campbell ’02Leigh Campbell ’03Mr. Charles CaputeDeborah L. CawleyKathleen and William ChiltonMrs. Jane Williams Chisholm ’46Mr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensSteve Clyburn and Arlene BickelElaine R. CooperMr. Richard L. Counts, IV ’97Barry and Renee CoxMrs. Joan CoxEmily CranwellMr. and Mrs. James L. CrothersGlenn and Jo Anne CrowderRobin Arnesen Dahlgren ’94William Dawkins ’08A. Willem de Groot ’72Michelle DennisMichele Devine ’84Ms. M. Bernadette Devine ’95Robert W. Downes, IV ’95Harriett Downes-SlaughterMs. Sara P. duPont ’00Dr. and Mrs. Ludwig Eglseder, IIIJames and Patricia EllisMrs. John T. ElmesMr. Jack F. Evans ’18Mr. Ahmed Ezzaki ’18Ed FernsMr. and Mrs. James C. FerrerBowe Ferrer ’90Mark and Lynn FranktonJulie and Ken FrederickMr. and Mrs. Reginald GarrettDan and Carol GehrdesThomas Robert GillThe Gillis FamilyKatherine Kirby Gilson ’59Mr. and Mrs. Adam F. GrantNeal and Chris GranthamDean and Cindy GriffinNorma and Bill GriffinMr. Christopher S. Hanrahan ’10Kaley Hanrahan ’06Paul and Mary HanrahanMr. and Mrs. Robert G. Harris Jr.John and Barbara HarrisonMr. and Mrs. John HauseMary Ann and Dave Hazen ‘41Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. HildenbrandMr. and Mrs. Matthew HillierMs. Megan J. Hollis ’10Mr. Raleigh Hood and Ms. VirginiaColesJamie HoopesHon. William S. HorneMartha Filbert HornerMr. and Mrs. Harvey HorseyMr. Bradley J. Howell ’10Kevin and Courtney HowellMr. Ryan F. Howell ’10Francis and Wendie HowlandTracy and George Hulseman ’77Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. HutchinsonChristopher N. and Elizabeth A.JakubiakMs. Clementine J. James ’97Pam and Jerry JanaPhyllis Schuyler Jeffra ’56Mrs. Rebecca Arnesen Jenkins ’96Lynne White Jennings ’57In Memory of Joan SpikerSylvia JonesArnold and Lynn JulesKevin M. Jurrius ’09The Jurrius FamilyPamela KaizarMr. Austin A. Kana ’01Deena and Steve KilmonDiane KlingelhoferMiki and John KoptiuchThe Kukorowski FamilyCarrie LamaMr. Byron H. LaMotte, Jr.Linda S. LaramyMr. Timothy L. Laramy ’92Peter and Nancy LasherEthel Vermilye Layton ’57Bobby Lea ’98Lt. Col. Edward H. Leekley ’57Pucky Wilford Lippincott ‘67Robert W. Lippincott ‘06Diane C. and Brendon P. LusbyBeverly H. MacindoeJennifer Gale Mantzaris ’81Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marquess, IVRobert P. Martin ’60Mr. and Mrs. William W. McAllister, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. McGrathMargaret Barksdale Nuttle Melcher’59Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Melton, Jr.John and Leigh MeltonMr. and Mrs. Donald L. MillerChristian Davis Moorman ’10Yasmeen Emmanuelle Moorman ’08Mr. Vernon D. Murray and The Hon.JoAnn D. AsparagusMr. and Mrs. Robert H. MusserWanda and Ron NagersMary Jackson Narbut ’59Ms. M. Luisa Adelfio and Mr. ErikH. NeilMr. and Mrs. Mark A. NewbergSusan and Jarvis NewmanRhonwen L. NewtonMr. and Mrs. Willoughby Newton, IIIMrs. Stratton E. NicholsJudy and David NicholsonJim and Pat NicholsonMr. and Mrs. NicosiaMr. and Mrs. Christopher A. NittleMrs. G. Gail NittleMs. Amy L. Nizolek ’05Drs. Donna and Joe NizolekMr. Thomas J. Nizolek ’02Ms. Julia A. Norris ’81Mr. Liam J. Nuthall ’18Mr. and Mrs. Clive O’DonoghueMeredith and Donald OlsonMr. Christopher J. Orban ’91Mr. Matthew P. Orban ’94Mr. Philip A. Orban ’97Cynthia P. Orem ’56Roger and Elizabeth OrsiniMr. and Mrs. Richard W. OsborneMary Scott Stewart Owczarek ’65Barbara F. OxnamMr. and Mrs. Timothy R. ParisKathryn Parker ’96Macqueen Vermilye Parker ’80

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsWilliam W. Parker ‘50 & Martha L.ParkerJeffrey Pevey and JenniferHollywoodCaron PonsMr. Robert R. Price, Jr.Ms. Amanda Priestley-CallisMrs. Ellen RajacichLinda and Mike RajacichChristadoss and Caroline RajasinghMarlene and Richard RazzettiMr. Jean Rene and Mrs. EkaterinaAlmazovaMs. Nancy RobbinsMr. Matthew D. R. Rogge ’09Darin and Mickee RoserDoug Sahmel ’91Heidi Sahmel ’00Reinhardt and Karen SahmelVicki SauersSusan SchorrMr. Nicholas M. Scribner ’18Brittany Shannahan ’99Gray Shannahan ’01Reilly Shannahan ’05Betty ShawEunice B. ShearerGeorge and Carol ShillingMr. A. Fletcher Sisk, Jr.Mary Bourbon and Darrell SmithLindsley Wheeler Smith ’59Sally and Andy SmithSandra Olavsrud SmithBrian and Cherie SpectorBeth SpurryMs. Ellen SpurryAnne and John StalfortClaudia Stecher-Roberts and PhilRobertsCathleen Ann StegBrett and Jamie SummersGrace and John SuvoyWayne S. Suydam, Jr.Chip Tamplin ’03Dr. and Mrs. Eyup TanmanMichelle D. Tanman Mastandrea ’03Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. TappanAllan and Isobel TascherThe Teale FamilyIan Thompson ’81Dr. James P. ThompsonPeggy and Melvin ThumeJoanna Lloyd TilghmanPamela Barner Titus ’55Molly Laramy Tran ’95Mr. and Mrs. Barclay H. Trippe, Jr.Barry and Diane TullMr. and Mrs. R. Peter UrquhartDoris ValliantLee and Susie VanEmburghMrs. Valerie Von Den BoschElizabeth Wainwright ’93Nancy G. WalkerJessi Walter ’95Mr. and Mrs. Craig WalterAngelique WangnerCarol WarrenMr. and Mrs. John M. WattersSara Morgan A. Watters ’02Drs. Charles and Ann WebbDavid and Helen WeiseMargaret Whiting Wilson ’57Meredith Deane Wimbrow ’09Morgan Anne Wimbrow ’09Scott Adkins “Addie” Wimbrow ’08Mr. and Mrs. James WingBlake WiseMr. and Mrs. John H. YeighLiang ZhaoDONOR REPORT 2010-2011Alumni By ClassCLASS OF ‘41Mrs. Mary Ann Shipherd HazenMr. David C. HazenCLASS OF ‘46Mrs. Jane Williams ChisholmCLASS OF ‘50Mr. William W. ParkerCLASS OF ‘52Dr. L. Bradley BakerMr. Charles F. BensonCLASS OF ‘53Mr. Timothy J. BloomfieldMr. W. Thomas FountainCLASS OF ‘54Mrs. Sally Willis VermilyeMr. W. Moorhead VermilyeCLASS OF ‘55Mr. John M. AndersonMrs. Adrienne Wheeler RudgePamela B. TitusCLASS OF ‘56Mr. Thomas E. HillMrs. Phyllis S. JeffraMrs. Cynthia Pugh OremMrs. Willoughby Ellis RoyceCLASS OF ‘57Mrs. Lynne W. JenningsMrs. Ethel Vermilye LaytonLt. Col. Edward H. LeekleyMrs. Margaret Whiting WilsonCLASS OF ‘59Mrs. Katherine Kirby GilsonMrs. Margaret Nuttle MelcherMrs. Mary Jackson NarbutMrs. Lindsley Wheeler SmithCLASS OF ‘60Mr. Robert P. MartinCLASS OF ‘61Mrs. Caroline Thompson BensonMr. John G. Shannahan, IIIMs. Susan E. WheelerCLASS OF ‘65Mr. William L. Lane, Jr.Mrs. Mary Scott OwczarekCLASS OF ‘67Pucky Wilford LippincottCLASS OF ‘68Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy FureyCLASS OF ‘70Mrs. Lisbeth Jessup Jordan

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsAlumni by Classcontinued from previous pageDONOR REPORT 2010-2011TheCounTrysChooL716 Goldsborough StreetEaston, MD 21601www.countryschool.orgADMINISTRATIONHEADMASTER:Neil MufsonUPPER SCHOOL HEAD:John H. MeltonLOWER SCHOOL HEAD:Susan E. WheelerBUSINESS MANAGER:Teresa J. BarnesDIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT:Liz ConnorsCLASS OF ‘72Mr. Willem De GrootCLASS OF ‘75Mr. Daniel F. Kramer, Jr.Mr. Michael RajacichCLASS OF ‘76Ms. Teresa J. BarnesCLASS OF ‘77Mr. Mark T. HertelendyMrs. Teresa C. HulsemanMr. George W. HulsemanMrs. Linda Lewers RajacichCLASS OF ‘78Mrs. Deborah Shaw ClemensMr. Luc B. EstersonMrs. Parker Keating SpurryCLASS OF ‘79Ms. M. Colette DevineCLASS OF ‘80Mr. Stephen T. MillerMs. Macqueen Vermilye ParkerCLASS OF ‘81Mrs. Jennifer Gale MantzarisMr. John F. MurdochMrs. Catherine White MurphyMs. Julia A. NorrisMr. Darin RoserMr. Ian P. ThompsonCLASS OF ‘82Mr. Mark E. CallahanCLASS OF ‘83Mr. Schuyler G. BensonMr. Richard B. HoffMr. Howard W. HunterMr. Thomas C. McCallMr. L. Stephen SatchellMrs. Patricia White TealeCLASS OF ‘84Mrs. Elizabeth Todd CamardMs. M. Michele DevineCLASS OF ‘86Mr. Bradley V. HillCLASS OF ‘87Mr. Peter J. HunterCLASS OF ‘90Mr. J. C. Bowe FerrerCLASS OF ‘91Mr. Andrew D. BlackwoodMr. Christopher J. OrbanMr. Douglas SahmelCLASS OF ‘92Mrs. Sarah Akridge KnutsonMr. Timothy L. LaramyCLASS OF ‘93Ms. Elizabeth K. WainwrightCLASS OF ‘94Mrs. Robin Arnesen DahlgrenMr. Matthew P. OrbanCLASS OF ‘95Ms. M. Bernadette DevineMr. Robert W. Downes, IVMs. Elisa Tucker FordMrs. Molly Laramy TranMs. Jessica G. WalterCLASS OF ‘96Mrs. Rebecca Arnesen JenkinsMs. Kathryn B. ParkerCLASS OF ‘97Mr. Richard L. Counts, IVMs. Clementine J. JamesMr. Philip A. OrbanMs. Elizabeth Miller WaltersCLASS OF ‘98Mr. Robert C. LeaCLASS OF ‘99Ms. Brittany C. ShannahanCLASS OF ‘00Ms. Sarah H. AdkinsMs. Sara P. duPontMs. Heidi SahmelCLASS OF ‘01Mr. Austin A. KanaMr. John G. Shannahan, IVCLASS OF ‘02Mr. Alan R. CampbellMr. Thomas J. NizolekMs. Sara Morgan A. WattersCLASS OF ‘03Mr. Robert A. BurgoyneMs. Leigh C. CampbellMr. Emory E. Tamplin, IIIMs. Michelle D. TanmanCLASS OF ‘05Ms. Corrine ArmisteadMs. Amy L. NizolekMs. L. Reilly ShannahanCLASS OF ‘06Ms. Katherine W. BlumberhMs. Kaley N. HanrahanMr. Robert W. LippincottCLASS OF ‘07Ms. D. Taylor RogersCLASS OF ‘08Mr. William DawkinsMr. Peter FureyMs. Yasmeen E. MoormanMs. Margaret D. RogersMr. S. Adkins WimbrowCLASS OF ‘09Ms. Natalie M. FureyMr. Kevin M. JurriusMr. Matthew D. R. RoggeMs. Meredith D. WimbrowMs. Morgan A. WimbrowCLASS OF ‘10Mr. Christopher S. HanrahanMs. Megan J. HollisMr. Bradley J. HowellMr. Ryan F. HowellMr. Christian D. MoormanCLASS OF ‘18Mr. Jack F. EvansMr. Ahmed EzzakiMr. Liam J. NuthallMr. Nicholas M. ScribnerDIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS,FACILITIES AND SPECIALPROJECTS:Kimerly BaldersonADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTTO THE HEADMASTER:Vicki Sauers

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsLoyalty ClubSpecial recognition for those who have given to the school five or more consecutive years. Your commitmentallows The Country School to continue providing our students a rich and rewarding educational experience.Ms. Sarah H. Adkins ‘00Mr. and Mrs. John E. Akridge, IIIMr. and Mrs. Marc AlderferMs. Becky Amaral and Mr. PaulLopezMr. John M. Anderson ‘55Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. ArmisteadMs. Corrine Armistead ‘05Mr. and Mrs. Randell C. ArnesenMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. BaldersonMr. and Mrs. Attison L. Barnes, Jr.Ms. Teresa J. Barnes ‘76Mr. and Mrs. Edward Z. Basham, IIIMr. and Mrs. Dirck K. BartlettMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. BeaneMr. Schuyler G. Benson ‘83Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Bishop, IIIMr. and Mrs. Edward S. Bishop, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Temple BlackwoodMr. and Mrs. Charles A. BlizzardMr. Timothy J. Bloomfield ‘53Ms. Katherine W. Blumberh ‘06Mrs. Susan L. BohakerMr. and Mrs. Alexander BondMr. and Mrs. Damon F. BradleyMs. Gina M. BrentMs. Carol BrittenMs. L. Jeanne BryanMr. and Mrs. D. Pierre Cameron, Jr.Mr. Alan R. Campbell ‘02Ms. Leigh C. Campbell ‘03Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. CampbellMs. Deborah L. CawleyMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensMr. and Mrs. R. Michael Clemmer, Jr.Mrs. Elaine R. CooperMr. and Mrs. Kevin R. CoulbourneCountry School Faculty and StaffCountry School Parents’ AssociationMr. and Mrs. Richard L. Counts, IIIMr. and Mrs. Barry A. CoxMrs. Joan W. CoxMrs. Harriet S. CritchlowMr. and Mrs. Douglas V. Croker, IIIMr. and Mrs. Frederic N. CrossMr. and Mrs. Glenn S. CrowderMr. and Mrs. Christopher DanelsMr. and Mrs. Hugh DawkinsMrs. Michelle L. DennisDr. and Mrs. John J. DevineMs. M. Colette Devine ‘79Ms. M. Michele Devine ‘84Ms. M. Bernadette Devine ‘95Dr. Y. Robert Ding and Dr. H. LauraJinMr. and Mrs. Steven P. DoehlerMr. and Mrs. Michael A. DonaldsonMr. and Mrs. James DonnellyHarriett Downes-Slaughter ‘58Mr. and Mrs. Blaine duPontDr. and Mrs. Ludwig J. Eglseder, IIIMr. and Mrs. Duane L. ElliottMr. and Mrs. John T. Elmes, IIMr. and Mrs. Clive R. EwingMr. Edward J. FernsMr. and Mrs. James C. FerrerMr. J. C. Bowe Ferrer ‘90Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. FisherMs. Elisa Tucker Ford ‘95Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. FordMr. W. Thomas Fountain ‘53Mr. and Mrs. James FrancisMr. and Mrs. Mark S. FranktonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Frederick, IIMrs. Elizabeth Hardy Furey ‘68Mr. and Mrs. Daniel GehrdesMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. GodleeMrs. Claiborne W. Gooch, IIIMr. and Mrs. Richard C. GranvilleMr. and Mrs. Dean GriffinMr. and Mrs. William GriffinMs. Ellen B. GrundenMr. Hugh E. GrundenDr. and Mrs. S. Robert Hanna, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. HanrahanMr. and Mrs. Paul T. HanrahanMr. and Mrs. David C. Hazen ‘41Mr. Mark T. Hertelendy ‘77Mr. and Mrs. Frederic R. HildenbrandMr. Bradley V. Hill ‘86Mr. Thomas E. Hill ‘56Mr. and Mrs. William C. HollisMr. Raleigh R. Hood and Ms. VictoriaJ. ColesMr. James E. HoopesMrs. Martha F. HornerMr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Horsey, IIIMr. Edward R. HostetterMr. Peter J. Hunter ‘87Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hunter, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John HyattMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. JanaMrs. Phyllis S. Jeffra ‘56Mrs. Lynne W. Jennings ‘57Mr. and Mrs. Clifton O. Johnson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. JohnsonMrs. Lisbeth Jessup Jordan ‘70Dr. and Mrs. Maulik S. JoshiDr. and Mrs. Michael G. JuddMr. and Mrs. R. Douglas JurriusMr. and Mrs. Bob KaizarMr. and Mrs. Lee KarrhMr. and Mrs. Howard P. KettermanMr. and Mrs. Steven B. KilmonMrs. Sarah Akridge Knutson ‘92Mr. Daniel F. Kramer, Jr. ‘75Mr. Ted A. Kukorowski and Dr.Kimberly A. OsterMr. and Mrs. Stephen KullmanMs. Carrie J. LamaMs. Linda S. LaramyMr. Timothy L. Laramy ‘92Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. LasherMrs. Ethel Vermilye Layton ‘57Mr. Robert C. Lea ‘98Pucky Wilford Lippincott ‘67Mr. Robert W. Lippincott ‘06Mr. Richard MarksMr. Robert P. Martin ‘60Mr. Thomas C. McCall ‘83Mrs. Margaret Nuttle Melcher ‘59Mr. and Mrs. John H. MeltonMr. and Mrs. Brad D. MessengerMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMid Shore Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. William C. MillarMr. Stephen T. Miller ‘80Mr. and Mrs. Neil MufsonMr. and Mrs. Brandon R. MurphyMrs. Catherine White Murphy ‘81Mrs. Mary Jackson Narbut ‘59Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. NewbergMrs. Rhonwen L. NewtonMr. Mark A. Oliphant and Dr. KathrynMeyerMr. and Mrs. Donald H. OlsonMr. and Mrs. John Orban, Jr.Mrs. Cynthia Pugh Orem ‘56Dr. Roger Orsini and Dr. ElizabethOrsiniMr. and Mrs. Richard W. OsborneMrs. Mary Scott Owczarek ‘65Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey F. OxnamMr. and Mrs. Steve L. PanduwawalaMr. and Mrs. Timothy R. ParisMr. and Mrs. Dong Y. ParkMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. ParkerMr. William W. Parker ‘50Mr. and Mrs. James D. PatrickMr. and Mrs. James K. PetersonMr. and Mrs. Thomas V. P. PetosaMr. Jeffrey A. Pevey and Dr. JenniferA. HollywoodMs. Caron R. PonsMr. and Mrs. Paul B. PragerMr. C. Albert Pritchett ‘81Mr. and Mrs. David L. PylesMr. and Mrs. William B. QuickMrs. Ellen RajacichMr. Michael Rajacich ‘75Drs. Christie and Caroline RajasinghMr. and Mrs. J. Brent RaughleyMrs. Anne RaymondMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Randolph C. RoggeMr. Darin Roser ‘81Mrs. Adrienne Wheeler Rudge ‘55Mr. L. Stephen Satchell ‘83Ms. Vicki SauersMr. and Mrs. Wade SchorrMr. and Mrs. James E. SchroederDONOR REPORT 2010-2011

2010-2011Honor Roll of DonorsLoyalty Clubcontinued from previous pageDONOR REPORT 2010-2011find us onfaCebookand jointoday!Mr. and Mrs. George W. SegerMs. Brittany C. Shannahan ‘99Mr. John G. Shannahan, III ‘61Mr. John G. Shannahan, IV ‘01Ms. L. Reilly Shannahan ‘05Mrs. Eunice B. ShearerMr. and Mrs. Henry B. Sheets, IIIDr. and Mrs. Derrick W. ShindlerMr. and Mrs. Donald E. ShreveMr. A. Fletcher Sisk, Jr.Mr. Darrell L. Smith and Mrs. Mary B.BourbonMr. and Mrs. J. Andrew SmithDr. Ali Soulati and Dr. Zuleika GhodsiMr. and Mrs. Brian J. SpectorDrs. William and Cynthia SpoffordMr. and Mrs. Christopher F. SpurryMrs. Parker Keating Spurry ‘78Mr. and Mrs. John A. StalfortMr. and Mrs. Robert StatkiewiczMrs. Claudia Stecher-Roberts andMr. Phillip B. RobertsMr. and Mrs. Brett SummersTalbot County Arts CouncilMr. Emory E. Tamplin, III ‘03Dr. and Mrs. Eyup TanmanMs. Michelle D. TanmanMastandrea ‘03Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. TappanMrs. Patricia White Teale ‘83Mrs. Catherine F. ThompsonLt. Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. Paul R. ThomsonMr. and Mrs. Kirk W. ThrushMrs. R. Carmichael TilghmanMrs. Eleanor L. TrippeMr. and Mrs. Luther Tucker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James R. UrquhartMrs. Doris R. ValliantMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Van Fossan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. VenerMr. W. Moorhead Vermilye ‘54Mr. and Mrs. Al WadeMs. Elizabeth K. Wainwright ‘93Mr. and Mrs. Craig WalterMs. Elizabeth Miller Walters ‘97Mr. and Mrs. John C. WarfieldMr. and Mrs. Robert K. WassMr. and Mrs. John M. WattersMs. Sara Morgan A. Watters ‘02Mr. and Mrs. David N. WeiseMrs. Jean E. WheelerMs. Susan E. Wheeler ‘61Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. White, Jr.Mrs. Margaret Whiting Wilson ‘57Mr. and Mrs. Scott WimbrowMr. Kurt A. WinklerMr. and Mrs. Timothy E. WymanFriends, Foundations,CorporationsThe Country School kindly acknowledges the following friends, foundations, andcorporations for their generous supportAnonymousAES CorporationBank of AmericaBessemer TrustClariant CorporationDC Electric, Inc.Delmarva PowerMr. and Mrs. James S. EllisExxonMobil Educational AllianceProgramFannie MaeFrederick W. Richmond Foundation,Inc.George B. Todd ScholarshipGiant Bonus Bucks ProgramHill’s Drug StoreMr. Alan JohnsonLands EndMarcia Brady Tucker FoundationMay FoundationMerrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Inc.Estate of Mrs. Philip E. NuttleOrion Safety ProductsParker FoundationPohanka of SalisburyMr. and Mrs. Paul B. PragerTalbot County Arts CouncilTargetMrs. R. Carmichael TilghmanWells Fargo Educational MatchingGifts ProgramVerizon Foundation

2010-2011Fundraisers2011 Golf ClassicAccounting Strategies Group, LLCAqua Pools and SpasMrs. Alice R. BowerMr. and Mrs. James E. CampbellCeylon Auto Traders, Inc.Cowdrey Thompson PCMr. and Mrs. Barry A. CoxCrackerjacks Toys & Children’s BooksDC Electric, Inc.Ms. M. Colette Devine and Mr.Adrian KutkoMr. David R. Donovan and Ms.Heather Darby-DonovanMr. and Mrs. Edward C. DukehartEaston Bank & TrustEaston Veterinary ClinicMr. W. Thomas FountainMrs. Claiborne W. Gooch, IIIMr. and Mrs. Steven E. HersheyMr. and Mrs. Bradley V. HillCynda Hill, D.D.S.Hill’s Drug Store, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. HoffMr. and Mrs. Clifton O. Johnson, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. JuddMr. and Mrs. Mark S. JulesCSPA 2011 GALAVegas - Anything GoesMr. and Mrs. Clyde V. Kelly, IIIMrs. Janet R. LarsonMr. and Mrs. A. David Loeser, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McCallMr. and Mrs. Brad D. MessengerMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyMr. and Mrs. Hugh D. O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Richard M. OsborneMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey F. OxnamMr. and Mrs. Thomas V. P. PetosaReliable Pest ControlMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. James E. SchroederProceeds from the “Vegas - Anything Goes” Gala directlybenefit our students, providing funding for programenhancements such as educational assemblies,integration of technology into the classrooms, fieldtrips, school books and supplies and sports equipment.The Country School wants to thank the committeechairs who worked tirelessly to put a wonderful eventtogether, and all the volunteers, guests, and generousdonors who made such an event possible.Dr. John W. Serino and Dr. SharonLiuShearer The JewelerShore Bancshares, Inc.Ms. Elizabeth SpurryThe Henker GroupMr. and Mrs. Kirk W. ThrushTidewater Physical Therapy &Rehabilitation AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Richard VanEmburghDr. and Mrs. Horace WoodMr. Christopher WrightDONOR REPORT 2010-2011COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Christina Hoff, ChairJenny Benson, CSPA PresidentAlicia CalderonHeather Darby-DonovanWendy DennyAllison HillLauren MangoldLaura MessengerMegan NittleTim ParisAnnie RaymondParker SpurryUNDERWRITERS:Benson & Mangold RealtorsMr. and Mrs. Paul T. HanrahanMcDonald’s of EastonMerrill LynchMorgan Stanley Smith BarneyTalbot Bank/ Wye Financial & TrustWet Dog Car WashIN-KIND PATRONS:Bay Hundred SeafoodThe BBQ JointCoca-ColaCrumbs CupcakesMason’sScossa Restaurant and LoungeSwank Audio & VisualADVERTISERS:Bay Wealth Retirement & TrustChesapeake Women’s HealthEaston UtilitiesEwing, Dietz, Fountain & Kehoe P.A.GracieGunston Day SchoolJohnson Lumber Company, Inc.Tom McCall PhotographyParker Counts & Melton, LLPReliable Pest ControlThe Satchell GroupShore Health SystemWIN Transport, Inc.FUND-A-NEED:Schuyler and Jenny BensonEddie and Edie BishopSusan BohakerScott and Stacey BrumbaughDoug Cooper and Barbara BushCooperFred and Jane CrossJohn and Debbie ElmesRon and Donna EndzelJim and Diane FrancisRobbie and Lori GillCynthia Gosser and Bill SpoffordWillard and Carol GravesPaul and Rodanthe HanrahanJon B. and Irene HansenSteve and Gigi HersheyBrad and Allison HillTom and Cathy HillRick and Christina HoffChris and Beth JakubiakBrooke and Lynne KinneySharon Liu and John SerinoTom and Samantha McCallBryan McGrathLeigh and John MeltonBrad and Laura MessengerKate Meyer and Mark OliphantSteve and Kara MillerNeil and Beth MufsonHugh and Julie O’DonnellHayley and Daniel O’NeillRichard and Karin OsborneCharlie and Anne PetosaAnnie RaymondDarin and Mickee RoserJim and Katie SchroederBen and Millicent SheetsAli Soulati and Zuleika GhodsiClaudia Stecher and Phil RobertsAllan and Isobelle TascherPaul and Rhonda H. ThomsonMatthew and Ann TroshinskyJim and Tina UrquhartRich and Sharon VanEmburghRon and Theresa VenerCraig and Susan Walter

2010-2011Endowment FundsDONOR REPORT 2010-2011AMELIA MUFSONMEMORIAL FUNDMr. and Mrs. James T. CorbettMs. Elizabeth C. CastroCountry School Faculty & StaffMr. and Mrs. Hugh DawkinsDr. and Mrs. John J. DevineMr. and Mrs. Charles FichtnerMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. GodleeMr. James W. GramentineMr. and Mrs. Richard W. OsborneMs. Cathleen A. Steg and Mr.Schuyler E. SchellMr. and Mrs. Kirk W. ThrushJULIE COX MEMORIAL FUNDMrs. Suzanne BranneganMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. BrittMr. Charles CaputeMr. and Mrs. James L. CrothersMr. and Mrs. Glenn S. CrowderDr. and Mrs. John J. DevineMr. and Mrs. Blaine duPontMs. Linda S. LaramyMr. and Mrs. Richard W. LippincottMrs. Beverly H. MacindoeMr. and Mrs. William W. McAllister, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. MusserMr. and Mrs. Phillip P. W. ParishMr. Robert R. Price, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Reinhardt O. SahmelDrs. Charles and Ann WebbMr. and Mrs. John H. YeighNANCY BURROUGHSREQUARDTMEMORIAL FUNDMr. and Mrs. Peter BautzMrs. Joan W. CoxMrs. Sara Handy FinneyMrs. Mary Ann Shipherd HazenMr. and Mrs. William T. Hunter, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. SappingtonMrs. Ann M. TierneyGiving to The Country School’s Endowment Fund is a meaningful wayto perpetuate the wonderful educational opportunity that has beenimportant in your life and that you want to make available for others.The principal of your gift to the endowment willalways remain and the annual income will be used tosupport important aspects of the school’s programthat you may specify or you leave to the trusteesto decide. It gives the school flexibility, encouragesgrowth and opens the doors for future projects thatmay be currently unimaginable. Donors to The CountrySchool are welcome to contribute any amount to thegeneral endowment fund or to an existing endowedscholarship by simply making their gift and indicatingan endowment designation. New named funds may beestablished with a minimum contribution of $50,000and made in your name or in honor of someone specialto you.NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDSLloyd G. Balfour FoundationDavid Gray Boutte Tuition Assistance FundConcordia Foundation Minority Tuition Assistance FundPhilip E. Nuttle FundPyles Family FundLloyd H. Smith FundTHE CLASS OF 1956 ENDOWMENT FUNDThe Class of 1956 Fund will become a NamedEndowment Fund when the combined contributionsin planned and other gifts equal $50,000.THE PINKARD FAMILY/FRANCE-MERRICKFACULTY ENRICHMENT FUNDEstablished in 2004 by Peter and GeorgeannePinkard. Seeks to fund opportunities that will resultin enrichment of faculty, students, the curriculum, andthe school. It may also provide professional growthfor faculty, as well as experiences that are restorativeand inspirational. The fund also hopes to encouragefaculty initiatives and experimentation, and supportnew faculty projects or special supplies that will enrichthe experience of students.THE GOOCH FAMILY FUNDFOR TUITION ASSISTANCEEstablished in 2005, by former Country School parentand trustee Shirley S. Gooch and her family for thespecific purpose of funding tuition assistance forstudents of need.MINORITY FINANCIAL AID FUNDEstablished in 2004, for the specific purpose offunding partial scholarships for a designated studentor students of need for the duration of their educationat The Country School.FY2011 DONORS:AnonymousDr. and Mrs. Michael J. FisherMr. and Mrs. Paul T. HanrahanMr. and Mrs. John Orban, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John A. StalfortCountry School Parents’ Association

2010-2011The Luminary SocietyThe Luminary Society recognizes the generosity of alumni, parents, and othermembers of The Country School family who establish a planned givingarrangement with The Country School. Membership in the Luminary Societydemonstrates a commitment to elementary and middle school education andperpetuates your relationship with The Country School.Planned gifts include bequests, life income gifts, andGIFT ANNUITIESother deferred giving arrangements. A bequest of anyUnder a gift annuity agreement, you make a gift to Thesize qualifies a donor for membership in the LuminaryCountry School in return for the School’s promise toSociety. Donors are advised to consult their financialmake an annual payment to you of a specified dollaradvisors who are experienced in the area of estateamount for as long as you live. The amount of theplanning.annual payment depends upon your age and is basedon a fixed percentage of the initial fair market value ofUnrestricted planned gifts are usually designated to your gift. A portion of your gift is tax-deductible.the School’s endowment. Donors wishing to restrictthe purpose of their gift or establish a named fundCHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTshould discuss their intentions with representativesA charitable remainder trust may be designed tofrom the School to ensure that their wishes can be met.provide you with income throughout your lifetimeas well as support to The Country School upon yourRemembering The Country School in this special way death. The trust may be established with a gift of cashestablishes a tradition of philanthropy so important or appreciated stock.to The Country School. For further information, pleaseCHARITABLE LEAD TRUSTScontact Liz Connors at 410-822-1935 ext. 190.With a charitable lead trust you essentially “lend” aINVEST IN THE COUNTRY SCHOOLcharity your assets for a set period of time. At theCharitable giving can be an important part of your end of the gift period, the property you placed in theestate planning. Bequests, gift annuities, and charitable trust either returns to you, or is passed on to namedtrusts are vehicles through which you can provide individuals.valuable financial support to The Country School. Theyalso can provide significant financial benefits for youCharitable giving is important to the growth of theand your loved ones. We encourage you to seek adviceSchool’s endowment. Income from the endowmentfrom a tax professional about including The Countryfund helps The Country School remain a leader inSchool in your estate planning.elementary and middle school education by providinga stimulating environment for learning, scholarshipThere are several ways you can support an institution funds, augmenting faculty salaries, and supportingsuch as The Country School. The following are among programs and curriculum needs.the most popular choices for making a charitable gift:Our staff welcomes the opportunity to meet with youBEQUESTSand your advisors to discuss how you can include TheYou may make a gift to The Country School by Country School in your estate plan.designating the school as a beneficiary in your will.A bequest can be made for a specific amount or asDiscussions are confidential and are held withouta percentage of the total estate. Bequests can beobligation.unrestricted or used to establish named gift funds (e.g.scholarship fund) or memorial funds. Bequests of anysize will help to secure the strength of the School forfuture generations.MeMberS ofthe luMinarySoCietyAkridge Family FoundationClayton C. Carter (in Memoriam)Joan W. CoxVera M. Fatjo (in Memoriam)W. Thomas FountainElizabeth P. FreedlanderEdward B. Freeman (in Memoriam)Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hunter, Jr.Phyllis Schuyler JeffraNeil MufsonMargaret Penick Nuttle(in Memoriam)Mrs. Adrienne Wheeler Rudge ‘55Nancy A. ThompsonDavid N. and Helen P. WeiseBetty Jean and Charles WheelerMr. and Mrs. Richard K. White, Jr.Questions and inquiriesshould be addressed to:Advancement OfficeLiz Smith ConnorsThe Country School716 Goldsborough StreetEaston, MD 21601410-822-1935 ext. 190econnors@countryschool.orgDONOR REPORT 2010-201117

GOLF FOREEDUCATIONSPONSORSAccounting Strategies Group, LLCAqua Pools & SpasCeylon Auto TradersChick-fil-ACoca ColaColette Devine & Adrian KutkoCowdrey Thompson, PCCrackerjacks Toys & Children’s BooksDC Electric, Inc.Dentistry For ChildrenEaston Bank & TrustEaston Veterinary ClinicEwing, Dietz, Fountain & KehoeHill’s Drug StoresIlex Construction & WoodworkingIntown Restorations, Inc.Janet Larson, Benson & MangoldRealtorsJohn W. Serino DDSKelly DistributorsMerrill Lynch - Kirk ThrushParis Foods Corp.Reliable Pest ControlSalisbury, Inc.Shearer The JewelerSherwood of SalisburyShirley GoochThe Henker GroupThe Hill GroupThe Osborne FamilyTidewater Physical TherapyTom McCall PhotographyVernon Powell Shoe, Co. & The AthleteWet Dog Car WashThe Country School2011 Golf Fore EducationThe winner of The Country School’s 2011 Golf Fore Education was the team ofChris Wright, Ken Mann, Tom Saxon and Chad Nagel. They topped a field of 16teams to win the event. The team from Aqua Pools & Spas (Dan Bridges, DannyMorris, Bobby Higgins, Jeff Heflebower) had the low net score. Congratulations to allour winners, golfers, and especially our sponsors for making this event such a successfor our school!resuLTs:LOW GROSS:Chris Wright, Ken Mann,Tom Saxon, Chad NagelLOW NET:Dan Bridges, Danny Morris,Bobby Higgins, Jeff HeflebowerCLOSEST TO THE PIN:Men - Dan BridgesLadies - Alice RyanLONGEST DRIVE:Men - Joe SpurryLadies - Shari WilcoxonYOUNGEST PLAYER:Matt Messenger50/50 RAFFLE:C.O. JohnsonCHICK-FIL-A GIFT BAG:Parker SpurryVOLUNTEERS:Robin O’DonoghueEmily JoshiAnne PetosaParker SpurryBetsy GrievesJane CrossKatie SchroederChristina HoffJohn OrbanEmily CranwellMichelle EwingLeigh MeltonHELPER: Owen SchroederThanks to Talbot Country Club(Marc & Chris)2011 GOLFFORE EDUCATIONFOURSOMESDan BridgesDanny MorrisJeff HeflebowerBobby HigginsBruce RogersCharlie PetosaJoe SpurryJoe FrederickRick HoffKris WilcoxonJerry WilcoxonDavid PylesChristina HoffSusan PylesShari WilcoxonMary Beth EikenbergShirley GoochJanet LarsonBette KenzieDelia DennyJim CampbellBrad HillMark JulesRichard HamiltonJohn SerinoRick VanEmburghBarry CoxHorace WoodSteve MillerEdie BishopSusan WalterRon VenerBrad MessengerGuy MessengerJohn KinnamonMatthew MessengerJulie O’DonnellHugh O’DonnellJim SchroederMatt SchroederCorey DuncanJoe AnthonyJohn DillonBrad BakerRichard OsborneSteve HersheyTom McGuckianGeorge SmallC. O. JohnsonDorothy JohnsonRyan JohnsonMark McQuireNed DukehartMichael JuddDave LoeserKenneth JuddChris WrightKen MannTom SaxonChad NagelBeth SpurryAlice Bower (Ryan)Gay NilyMelissa Panebianco18

News from theParents’ AssociationJenny Benson, CSPA PresidentAs children, most of us had a favorite story, onewe would ask a parent to read to us over andover, and one we never tired of. For some, itwas a fairy tale. Others perhaps chose an adventure ora classic fable. In any case, no matter what the story, itwas a dependable and comforting routine shared withsomeone who cared about you.At The Country School, your children are creating their own story throughtheir experiences in the classroom, on the playing field, on the stage or intheir extracurricular pursuits. We are able to provide them with an array ofpossibilities, and allow them to follow their own interests, building their storyas they go. They have a dependable routine and a comfortable environmentand are surrounded by a faculty who deeply care about every student.As parents at The Country School, we have a unique opportunity to helpsupport each child’s individual story, no matter the genre. We can serve asRoom Parents, and help teachers with projects special to their classroom.We can volunteer for the Spring Musical, and bring a fairy tale to life. You canwork behind the scenes and help produce the Country School Gala, or take aleading role in our biggest annual fundraising event. There are numerous waysto be involved in your child’s school experience, and the Parents’ Association isalways appreciative of your help.The majority of our children’s extra-curricular activities are funded by theParents’ Association. We support all field trips, outdoor education, athletics,the spring musical, school supplies, and many other aspects of school life thatour students enjoy. Our fundraising activities are vital to our children’s overallschool experience, and each individual is a direct recipient of our efforts.Whatever your talents or interests may be, there is a place for you to make adifference and become a part of the story. Please take a look at all the volunteeropportunities available during the first few weeks of school. Not only will youmake a valuable contribution to your child’s experience, but also forge newfriendships yourself.Children love to see their parents take an active role in their school experience,and we truly have an option for everyone, no matter your talent or timecommitment. Consider this year the start of a new story, or a fresh chapter inwhat your child has already begun at The Country School. Get involved in theplot, help set the scene, and we are on our way to a satisfying ending.The Parents’ Association Board and I welcome you back to school, whether it’syour first year as a parent or your last. We look forward to both making newfriends and greeting old ones, and to continuing the story, page by page.Sincerely,Jenny Benson, PresidentCountry School Parents’ AssociationshoppinG?Consider these options andhelp The Country school!MAGFUNDRAISING.COM/CSPABuy or renew your favoritesubscriptions from a selection ofover 650 popular titles and helpthe CSPA receive a 40% donationfrom your purchase price. Go toMagfundraising.com/CSPA tostart.GIANT FOODS A+BONUSBUCKS PROGRAMGiant Foods offers a BonusBucksprogram that benefits our school.BonusBucks are calculatedelectronically when you use yourcard. If you have a Giant card, youcan visit their website at www.giantfood.com and click “OurStores” and then “A+” to re-registerand designate your school. Ourschool number is 02741. You mustre-register each year.LANDS’ END GIFTCERTIFICATESLands’ End gift cards are availablein the main office in $50 and $100denominations. These cards can beused for any Lands’ End catalogpurchase (on-line, over the phoneor through the mail) and have a15% return for the CSPA. If youchoose not to purchase gift cards,please mention our PreferredSchool Number (9000-8877-4)when ordering so we can earn 3%of your total order from the Lands’End School Catalog.TARGET CARDSTarget has a rewards programcalled Take Charge of Education. TheCSPA will receive a percentage ofeach Target purchase made whenyou use either the Target REDcardVISA or REDcard check cashingcard. Enrollment applications areavailable at www.target.com/tcoe, however you must mailin or take your completed formto a Target store. Our schoolidentification number is 7966.SPIRIT WEARShow your cougar spirit by wearingour spirit wear. Go to www.ourlogostore.com and click on“The Country School, Easton” underthe letter “T.” This is a great way tosupport our school. The CSPA willreceive 10% of each purchase.ONECAUSEOneCause offers cash for ourschool when purchasing frompopular retailers on their website.Almost every retailer participates,including amazon.com, walmart.com, nordstroms.com, landsend.com and ebay.com. To register, goto www.onecause.com, and click“join.” Complete the simple onlineform and designate The CountrySchool for contributions. Once youjoin, if you access www.onecause.com and make a purchase from aparticipating retailer, the CSPA willreceive a percentage of your order.You can also install the OneCauseToolbar. By installing this Toolbar,you can go directly to your favoriteretail website and OneCause willalert you if the merchant is anOneCause participant. Most, butnot all, merchants participate inthis Toolbar program. By installingthe Toolbar, the school will receive$.02 for every search using theYahoo search engine. OneCausewill not sell or distribute yourpersonal information.BOX TOPS FOREDUCATIONThe CSPA participates in Box Topsfor Education. Clip the Box Top logooff of hundreds of products thatyou use daily and bring them toschool. Most Box Tops have a $.10value. Although this amount doesnot seem like much, it adds upthroughout the year. A collectionbox is located inside the front doorof the school or mail them to theschool, attn. CSPA.19

CountrySChoolaluMni:update your contactinformation, send usyour news, and volunteeryour time…. emailthe Alumni Office atcountryschoolalumni@countryschool.orgfind us onfaCebook!CountrySChoolaluMni@CountrySChool.orgFamily TiesNews from our AlumniClass of 2007 College BoundTHE FOLLOWING ALUMNI HAVE SHARED THEIR COLLEGE CHOICES WITH THE SCHOOL!Ms. Katherine R. AltBucknell UniversityMr. Matthew BashamYork CollegeMs. Natalie P. ClemensMary Washington CollegeMs. Charlotte T. CuttsSavannah College of Art and DesignMr. Bradley D. ElliottSalisbury UniversityKATE ALT ’07: entered MercersburgAcademy for her high schooleducation. At Mercersburg, Katepursued field hockey, swimming,lacrosse, dance, theatre and art. Herfavorite part of Mercersburg was thescholastics. She continued to winnational awards in Latin. Her oilpainting “Kong” was recognized bythe Mid Atlantic Prep League. Aftergraduation Kate became a lifeguardand pool manager in Annapolis forthe summer. She is going to Bucknellthis Fall to study neuro-science andshe will live with other artists in theUniversity’s artist’s dormitory.Ms. Elyse A. GogollPiedmont Community CollegeGuaranteed admission to UVA aftercompletion of two years at PCCMs. Eleanora A. KeeneGuilford CollegeMr. Gregory MarksFordham UniversityMs. Emily M. MerrikenUniversity of North Carolinaat AshevilleJOHN M. ANDERSON ’55: Johnretired on June 30 from 5 yearsat Boeing Commercial Airplanesin Everett WA, where he workedin the 787 program as a SystemsAnalyst. He previously retired fromthe USAF in 1986 as a Colonelafter 25 years of service as a pilot,instructor pilot, staff officer and B-52squadron commander; John alsoserved for 2 years on the staff of theSecretary of the Air Force. Betweenhis Air Force and Boeing careers,John also worked for 12 years withPratt & Whitney Space PropulsionOperations in San Jose CA, and for3 years at a Department of Energyweapons facility in Oak Ridge TN.John indicates that his retirementplans include enjoying more timewith his children and grandchildren,travel and photography, and hikingin northwestern Washington state.For now, he and his wife plan toremain in the Seattle area.MATTHEW BASHAM ’07:graduated from Gunston Day Schooland will be attending York College(in PA).Mr. Christopher R. OrsiniDrexel UniversityMs. Elizabeth B. StalfortWake Forest UniversityMr. Justin E. ThompsonDeferred to James Madison for 2012Attending Anne ArundelCommunity CollegeMs. Sarah E. ThompsonCabrillo CollegeMs. Allison T. WeiseTowson UniversityKATHY BOGAN ’64: reports that herson, Ryan Ellison , class of ‘93, alongwith his wife, Angela, welcomedPiper Quinn Ellison into the worldon September 22nd 2010. She saidthey are all thrilled and enjoying thenewest member of the family.EMILY CRAWFORD ’03, aGunston alum, graduated fromSwarthmore College in June.CHARLOTTE CUTTS ‘07: is headedto the Savannah College of Art andDesign in Savannah, Ga.BRADLEY ELLIOTT ’07: graduatedfrom Sts. Peter and Paul High Schoolon May 26, 2011. He will be attendingSalisbury University in the Fall.BENJAMIN FEINBLUM: iscelebrating the success of a newrestaurant/dinner theater venturehe started during the recession“Medieval Madness at RenaissanceHall.” www.medievalmadness.com;1121 King Street, Alexandria, VA22314.SARA GEHRDES ’03: graduatedcum laude on May 22 fromAmherst College. She majoredin Environmental Studies andPsychology. She was selected as ourOutstanding Young Alumna in 2008.ELYSE GOGOLL ’07: graduatedfrom Monticello High School inCharlottesville, VA. She will attendPiedmont Community College in theFall with guaranteed admission toUVA after completion of two yearsat PCC. She played lacrosse forMonticello.TROY GOGOLL ’03: Graduatedfrom James Madison Universityin Harrisonburg, VA. He receiveda Bachelor’s of Science degree inthe Health Science field and plansto continue his education in theBaltimore area next year. He playedlacrosse for JMU all four years whilethere.20

Family TiesNews from our AlumniDORSEY GREEN ’63: Has become aQuaker while in Seattle. For the pasttwo years she has been the Clerk(Chair of the Board) of the FriendsCommittee on National Legislation –a Quaker lobby in the Public Interestbased in Washington, D.C. She alsobrings sad news of the death of herbrother John Green. He attended theCountry School for a couple of yearsuntil he moved to South Carolina in1963. He had been living in Naples,Florida where he founded and rana property management company.ELEANORA KEENE ‘07: graduatedfrom The Gunston Day School inJune ‘11 and will be going on toGuilford College in Greensboro, NCin August. She was recognized forher athletic prowess in 3 varsitysports all four years with the Greenand White Award. Here is a photofrom graduation day with hergrandmothers. (L to R) Karin M.Crawford and Ada Francis KeeneGREGORY MARKS ’07: justgraduated from Leysin AmericanSchool in Switzerland where he wasfor the past four years. He has justmoved to NYC and will be attendingFordham with an economics major.So far this summer he has had theopportunity to travel to Istanbulwith some of his fellow graduatesand spend some time in Italy withhis sister.EMILY MERRIKEN ’07: will beattending University of NorthCarolina at Asheville.CHRIS MOORE ’81: coming offlast years Adjustment Bureau, ChrisMoore is spending the summer inAtlanta producing the 4th AmericanPie movie, American Reunion. Itcomes out April 6th in theaters.When not shooting somewhere elsehe lives in Santa Monica with hislong time lady and 3 kids.CAROLINE HIRSH OGILVIE ’92:had her second baby on May 1, 2011,Henry Hammond Ogilvie.CHRISTOPHER ORSINI ’07: will beattending Drexel University this Fall.ELIZABETH STALFORT ’07: will bea freshman this Fall at Wake ForestUniversity in North Carolina.MICHELLE TANMAN .MASTANDREA ’03: Still visits andthinks of all the memories often. Shewas married on July 30th. Her Maidof Honor was SUSANNAH BROOKS(also from the Class of 2003.)JUSTIN THOMPSON ’07: hasdeferred to James Madison for 2012,and will be attending Anne ArundelCounty Community College this Fall.ALLISON WEISE ’07: will beattending Towson University in theFall.ADDIE WIMBROW ’08: Has beenvery active in DJ’ing in the area, andDJ’d The Country School’s last dance.Country School Alum when some of them gathered recently for their 25th highschool reunion. Most of them will be celebrating their 30th CS reunion this year.(L-R back row: Chris Moore, Darin Roser, Patrick Stokes (all ‘81), Edie Bishop, ScottBaker (‘81), bottom row: Alan Bishop (‘83) with son Porter, Anna Roser (‘17), EllieRoser (‘14), Kendall Bishop (‘15), Sam Bishop (‘17), Eddie Bishop.March 11th performance of Easton High Schools South Pacific: Country Schoolalums and members of the cast and crew with their mentor Mr. Osborne: MaryProchaska, Will Dawkins, Lauren Harrison, Rick Osborne, Will Weise, Malley Hester,Jacqueline Harrison and Bryanna Ulrick.21

Award2011 Outstanding Young AlumnusSamantha Basham, Class of 2004“I remember sittingwhere you are rightnow, seven years ago,terrified of failingonce I got to highschool. I transferredfrom public school toCS alumna, Samantha Basham, Classof 2004, exemplifies some veryimportant personal traits that haveled to strong success. Sam alwaysdemonstrated determination,commitment, responsibility, strongathletic skills, and a natural way oftreating others well. She has alwaysmodeled The Country School Values,doing her best always and usingthe gifts she’s been given in orderto make things happen and toaccomplish what she sets her mindto.While at TCS, Sam was a strong allaround student, athlete, and citizen.She came here in 7th grade andmade a place for herself in her class,which isn’t necessarily an easy thing.She was always respectful, she couldalways be counted on to lead bysetting a strong example, and whilehere she developed an interest inwriting, which figures into whatshe has made happen for herselfrecently.After graduating from TCS, Samwent to Gunston Day School, whereshe was a member of the rowingteam from its inception and becameteam captain. She played soccerthere, was a member of the swimteam all 4 years and the captainher senior year. She was the VP ofthe National Honor Society, andinvolved with community serviceand environmental work.After Gunston, she first went toUniversity of Mary Washington,where she was on the varsity crewteam. Then the next year, shetransferred to American Universityin DC, where she is now an honorsjournalism major. She is also anAmerican University Ambassador, aselect group of students who doadmissions outreach work. She hasalso been involved in communityservice work at AU through theirStudents Helping Hondurasprogram.Sam is now a rising senior, but shehas made a few pretty extraordinarythings happen for herself. First, afterher sophomore year, she landed aninternship with What’s Up Annapolis?Magazine. Sam’s writing was sogood that she had numerous articlespublished, but she did such a goodjob that she now has become apaid contributing writer for them,something quite unusual for acollege student.This spring she landed an internshipwith National Geographic in theirmarketing department and becauseof her strong performance there,she was hired this summer as aphoto-editing intern for their booksdivision where she’ll learn all aboutthe process of book production andpublishing.Because of the way Samcontinues to embody CountrySchool values, because of herexceptional commitment,responsibility, determination, andaccomplishments, she is a veryfitting recipient of our OutstandingYoung Alumna Award for 2011.The Country Schoolin 7th grade andalthough I was onlyhere for two years,the change made aworld of difference inmy life.”“Every morning before I got out of the car in the drop offlane out in the front of this building, my dad would say,‘Make yourself proud and me, too.’ Although I would like tothink I had the self-motivation in me all along, The CountrySchool and my parents had a large part in making me thedriven student I am today.”“If not for my experiences at The Country School,handshakes with Mr. Mufson included, I would not havethe confidence to be so persistent in getting what I want.”22

A Review of…Set Design WorkshopSubmitted by Rick OsborneOn June 24th and 25th I attended a workshopon set design offered by the EducationDepartment of the Shaw Theatre Festivalat Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Our instructor wasBill Schmuck, Shaw Festival Director of Design, whodesigned the costumes and set for this year’s productionof George Bernard Shaw’s play, Candida.Prior to our arrival, each workshopparticipant read the play, Candida,and created his/her own set design.Upon my arrival at the workshop, Iwas pleased to discover that I wasone of only eight participants. Thesmall size of the class provided manywonderful opportunities for livelydialogue and exchanges of ideas.Our class was taken through eachstep of the creative process includingbasic drafting, the use of softwareprograms for creating virtual models,and set model construction. We alsolearned about the role of technicaldirectors and their approach toconstruction of a finished set design.Our class attended a performance ofCandida after which we remained inthe theatre to observe the “changeover” in which the set of one showis “struck” and then replaced withthe set of another show. Duringthe workshop we also met with thedirector of this year’s production ofTennessee Williams’, Cat on a Hot TinRoof and gained insights into thedirector/set designer relationship aswell as the use of color, texture,lighting, and location of set piecesand entrances as tools for evokingmood and setting.During my stay I attended fiveshows (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,Candida, My Fair Lady, The President,and The Admirable Crichton) andhad the opportunity to observemany different approaches to setand lighting design. I came awayfrom the workshop thankful forthis opportunity to learn from the“big dogs” and arrived home witha renewed enthusiasm and energyfor the work I do here at TheCountry School. I deeply appreciatethe support of the school’sadministration in my undertakingthis venture and I especially wantto thank the France-MerrickFoundation and the Pinkard Familyfor their financial support.Now, on to designing the set for thisyear’s Upper School production ofBeauty and the Beast!Remembering…Clayton CarterMember of The Country School’s Luminary Society and former Queen Anne’sCounty Circuit Court Judge Clayton Cann Carter died July 30 at age 92. Carterwas born on October 15, 1918, to William H. and Olivia Cann Carter.He became state’s attorney in Queen Anne’s County in 1950 and was appointedassociate judge of the District Court of Maryland in 1971. Gov. Blair Leeappointed him associate judge of the Second Judicial Circuit in 1978 and thenChief Judge of the Circuit in 1987. He retired in 1988.Carter leaves behind two daughters from his first marriage to HenriettaMcKenney Holton, Marcia Goldsborough Carter Mason and Nancy BiddleCarter Middaugh and their husbands, Charles and Roger, respectively, allof whom live in Virginia. Rachel Goss, who is the daughter of Carter’s 1967marriage to Carol Ann Weber, lives in Chestertown with her husband, Steven.Carter is also survived by his granddaughter, Ryan Mason Hill and her husband,Lee, and grandsons, Steven Christopher Goss and Zachary Carter Goss.Nancy Burroughs RequardtNancy Burroughs Firth Requardt of Trappe died May 14, 2011. She was 83. Bornin Pittsburgh in 1928, she moved to Easton in 1934 and became a member ofthe founding class of The Country School. She then went on to attend MissPorter’s School in Connecticut, and graduated from Bennett College in 1947.Mrs. Requardt wed the late Thomas T. Firth Jr. in 1949, and together they hadfour children. In 1974, she wed J. Frederic Requardt Jr. Mrs. Requardt is survivedby her four children, Caryl R. Firth of West Palm Beach, Fla., Nancy F. Corsonof Trappe, Thomas T. Firth III of Chevy Chase, and Richard B. Firth of Trappe;eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by herhusband, J. Frederic Requardt Jr. of Trappe; a sister, Emily McCoy of Greenville,Del., and a brother, Richard Burroughs of Boca Grande, Fla. She is predeceasedby her brother, Davis Burroughs.Because of his thoughtful consideration and planning, The Country School willbenefit from his generosity for many years to come.23

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