BLUEprint SUMMER 2010 - Riverfield Country Day School

BLUEprint
SUMMER 2010
Educating Students Infant through 12th
Annual Report
Edition

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LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL
MARTY CLARK
erhaps more so than any other time of the year, spring is a season of tradition at
Riverfield. Annual events, many of which are featured in these pages, quickly fill up
the April and May calendar. Students young and old participate in large group traditions
like Legacy and Commencement Exercises and smaller functions like field trips and class
culminating activities. Some are held on campus, others involve treks outside of town or, in the
case of the Middle School Museum Trip to St. Louis, outside Oklahoma.
The 13th and 14th of May were especially memorable evenings for Riverfield families and staff
as we recognized our 8th and 12th grade graduates. The younger students were 30 strong,
the largest number of 8th graders the school has had in many years. And, as is becoming the
norm, an overwhelming majority of these students are staying on at Riverfield for their Upper
School experience. The 18 Seniors proudly marched into the Clark Gymnasium the following
evening to receive their diplomas. Within the group were four students – Darcie Golden, Abby
Saizow, Molly Tierney, and Ryan Tracy – who began their years at RCDS in Kindergarden or
before. These “lifers” and their families have a special place in all of our hearts. Read more about
all our outstanding graduates’ plans for the future on the following page.
The Summer edition of the BLUEprint also includes our Annual Report. It is found on pages 12-
14. The lists of donors shown on those pages is a testament to the generosity of our families and
friends and their willingness to help fill the gap between tuition and actual cost per student.
Our campus is busy each day now with students enjoying the Raven Ramblers Summer Camp
experience. From tree house building to tennis, from Build-a-Bear to cooking, we offer a wonderful
variety of Adventure, Discovery, and Sports camps for K-12th students. Our campers in the
Infants–Pre-K classes love summer fun: enjoying water play, visiting the barnyard and splash
pad, or watching the drumline practice. If you or someone you know is looking for summer fun,
be sure to check out riverfield.org for more information. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Mission Statement
The mission of Riverfield Country Day School is to provide an excellent education in a family oriented
atmosphere. Students are motivated and encouraged to learn, develop, and mature in a respectful, secure, and
diverse environment. A caring, creative faculty and a challenging, integrated, and personalized curriculum
promote the development of the whole student as a confident and responsible learner prepared for real
world success.

T he evening of Friday, May 14th was a momentous one as Riverfield graduated its fourth, and largest, class. Eighteen
Seniors walked across the stage in the Clark Gymnasium to receive their diplomas and hear from several outstanding
speakers. Upper School science teacher Ric Breig was chosen by the Seniors to share words of wisdom with the class. Part of
his speech included 18 tokens of wisdom like the following:
• Talk to your neighbors. (You are a social organism; it’s in your DNA.)
• Change your pillowcase at least once a week because your pillow is
literally a zoo of microorganisms.
• If you are given a chance to help someone else, do it!
Academic Excellence
English – Alayna McClendon
Foreign Language – Carl Berry (German) and
Abby Saizow and Molly Tierney (Spanish)
History – Carl Berry
Math – Carl Berry and Lynley Fox
Science – Ryan Tracy
Carl Berry, who graduated
two years ahead of
schedule, plans to attend
OU to study Physics.
Darcie Golden will
attend OSU to major
in Fashion Marketing.
Abby Saizow will attend
Austin College to
pursue a Pre-Veterinary
course of study.
Faith Blickensderfer will
attend Rogers State
University to major in
Graphic Design.
Michael Kelley will
attend Austin College
and is undecided
about his major.
Ed Schotter will go to
TTC to learn Sound
Engineering.
B. Thomas Clark Athletic Award
Female – Abby Saizow
Male – Michael Kelley
Excellence in Fine Arts
Drama – Hannah Skoog and Steve Pittman
Music – Abby Saizow and Ryan Tracy
Class of 2010
Jordan Buggs will
be at TCC studying
English.
Alayna McClendon
plans to attend OSU
to study Accounting.
Hannah Skoog plans
to attend OU to study
Business.
• Hold hands before you kiss; get married before you do anything else.
• Choose to have integrity no matter how complicated the situation.
• When encountering a bear in the wild do not run. You can’t outrun a
bear so don’t even try.
Several awards were presented to deserving recipients as well. They are listed below:
Kalob Crowe will
go to NSU to study
Business.
Sarah McGunegill will
go to NSU to major in
Psychology.
Ana Tamasese will be at
the University of Missouri
to major in Photography
and Business.
Philip Richter Exemplary Student Award
Carl Berry and Alayna McClendon
Tim O’Halloran Citizenship Award
Lynley Fox and Hannah Skoog
Sam DesPrez will
attend OU and is
undecided about his
course of study.
Marisa Morgan will
attend OU to major
in Public Relations.
Molly Tierney will
attend the University
of Arkansas then go
on to med school.
Head of School Award
Abby Saizow
Congratulations to these Seniors for all their hard work.
Collectively, they received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
The future is certainly theirs for the taking!
Lynley Fox will go
to OSU to study
Accounting.
Steve Pittman will be
at TCC then go on to
OU or OSU in hopes of
working for the FBI.
Ryan Tracy plans to
attend OU to major
in Meteorology.
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ThE Big Bad Shark
Early in the year, a gift, the book
The Three Little Fish and the Big
Bad Shark, was bestowed upon
the children in the Frog class.
Immediately enthralled, the
children asked again and again
to read the story. Teachers
Nicole Blissit and Jennifer
Coulter felt that, “The children’s
love of this story became so
ingrained into their daily lives
that it began to influence more
than just group times in our
classroom.” The shark and fish
were sketched, formed out of
clay and wire, incorporated
into storytelling, and shared
with other classes and at home.
In a year where classmates
mature from teetering toddlers
with a handful of words into
active preschoolers with
ever-increasing vocabularies,
The Big Bad Shark gave
students confidence in
language, common bonds
in relationships, and endless
amounts of laughter.
Pre - School
YEllow ClaSS
BIRthdaY QUIltS
Birthdays are an important part
of each Pre-School class and
are celebrated differently from
classroom to classroom. In the
Yellow class, the attention and
excitement given to birthdays
was so passionate that this
celebration of the individual
became the investigation
for the class. Teacher Lisa
Fumia shared, “As part of our
expression in the pleasure
of knowing the birthday
child, astute observations are
made to create a sketch and
collage of the child. Thus, the
individuality of the birthday
child is represented by a group
of friends.” These collages
were given to a class parent
who turned each collage
into a quilt panel. The panels
were then displayed in the
classroom to show the value
of each individual within the
community of the classroom.
End-of-YEaR
dvds a hIt
Several years ago,
the Pre-School
classes began a
tradition of creating
and publishing an
end-of-year book
that would recap the
year’s investigation
and research with
photos, sketches, quotes, and more. The Blue, Purple, Rabbit,
Red, and Turtle classes took a new approach and created
DVDs to share with classroom families. The move to DVD
tied in with the concept of age-appropriate digital learning,
whereby students were active participants in the creation of
the movies. Using animation software, students and teachers
worked together to create stories, determine content, and
even record voiceovers for portions of each DVD. In most
cases, the resulting masterpiece was unveiled at a culminating
event, like the Purple Class Superhero Movie Party, complete
with costumes and snacks.
CUlMInatIng EvEntS
In Infant ClaSSES
This spring, both infant classes
hosted culminating events, a
family-wide celebration of the
year. The Bird class traveled
to the Oklahoma Aquarium in
Jenks. The troop made their
way through the aquarium with
lots of giggles and squeals of
delight. Teacher Kathy Rogers
said, “Watching the children
climb onto the ledges of the
tanks and press their faces to
the glass was wonderful.”
Butterflies and their
families came to school for
a weekend Garden Party.
Those in attendance played
outside, explored next year’s
classrooms, and planted shrubs
and flowers in the garden. “It
was a special opportunity for
families to interact with one
another while helping beautify
the campus,” said Butterfly
teacher Vicki Canty. A special
project was adding beads and
stones to a butterfly-shaped
stepping stone for the garden.
IMagInE If…
Without the curiosity and
creativity of children, materials
would just be materials. But
add the magic and wonder of
children to clay, paint, wire,
and other everyday materials
and watch a transformation
take place. This idea was the
focus of the Squirrel class this
year. Teachers Aubrey Flowers
and Tara Skinner found the
title “Imagine If…” accurately
captured the essence of their
students interacting with each
other and their environment in
a “dance of reciprocity.” Further
explained, a child manipulates
the material and the material
responds. This new form can
inspire new ideas, hypotheses,
and connections among the
child and his/her friends.
Through the contribution
of social collaboration, this
conversation deepens and the
process evolves. The Squirrel
class children, and all their
Pre-School peers, delighted in
experimenting and creating
through clay, light and shadow,
space, sketching, and more
throughout the year.
SUMMER fUn
Summer is in full swing in the Pre-School. On a given day,
children and teachers can be found hiking in the woods,
taking field trips to the pool, frolicking in the splash pad, and
experimenting with water on playgrounds. New routines
are learned as children change into and out of water clothes,
remember to bring water bottles, and, in some cases, transition
to new classrooms. Co-Division Head Jennifer Kesselring said,
“This opporunity allows the children to become comfortable
in a classroom similar to where they’ll be when school
starts.” Children are enjoying the increased space and new
provocations found in these rooms and common areas.
Openings are still available in some Pre-School classes, so if you
know of a child ready to have a fun and water-filled summer,
encourage him/her to contact the school today!

wEEklY nEwSlEttERS
pRovIdE InfoRMatIon
Each week, Primary class
families receive updates from
teachers recapping the week’s
activities and topics of study.
Images are also included to
show parents what happens in
the classroom on a given day.
Cindy Stroud, who recently
finished her first year teaching
at Riverfield, took great pride
in the quality and content of
her newsletters and noted,
“The newsletter is a great way
for family members to see, in
word and picture, what the
Creek class is studying.” “Plus,”
she added with a smile, “who
doesn’t like to see a photo of
their child in action at school?”
Newsletters are emailed to
families and available in hard
copy not only for Primary
grades, but all the way through
the Upper School, with Mr.
Bogle sending information for
4th/5th and Mr. Clark sending
6th-12th. The Pre-School
provides a similar accounting of
the day’s activities through the
“Today We,” which is emailed to
family members.
Miss Zarrow encouraged K-1
students to be inspired this
spring as they used paint to
create underwater themed
artwork. Some incorporated
snakes while others added turtles
and other sea creatures. Pictures
here are pieces by Liv Goettel and
Dawson Cobb.
Primary School
“I SpY” thEME In thE
lIBRaRY
Students who visited the library
this school year were ushered
into a world of mystery, thanks
to librarian Cindy Fisher’s “I
Spy” theme. “I wanted to let
the children explore the library
in a fun new way, rather than
me just giving the information
to them,” she explained. The
theme was carried throughout
the year, with one main activity
revolving around the Dewey
Decimal System. Each time the
students arrived in the library,
they began a hunt for the set of
“I Spy” figurines. Each figurine
represented a different genre
of non-fiction books, i.e. the
dog figure was part of the pet
genre, which is found in 636.
The search became a ritual that
both the students and Mrs.
Fisher enjoyed.
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves connected
to the brain. The spinal cord is a light cord.
Ethan
The ribs are made from a
window shutter. Shutters
protect windows like the
ribs protect the heart and
lungs. Kenny
Blood veins carry blood
through the body. They
are like wires in a building.
Bailey
Bones are like wooden beams in a
building. The arms are made with
hinges, wood, nails, screws, and
hooks. Oliver
thE wholE wIdE woRld
Many Primary classes easily found a unified topic for their year-long
investigation. The Prairie class went about things a little differently.
Stemming from various classroom activities, the seven areas of
interest the students discovered were royalty and castles, Egypt,
weather, cats, oceans, space, and machines. One Kindergarten
classmate wanted to learn about “the whole wide world,” under
which the class decided all groups could be united. This became
the official title for the ongoing investigations in the Prairie class.
The class researched in the library and checked out many books
relating to the various topics. Field trips were taken to the zoo,
the aquarium, and Gilcrease Museum. Students learned not
only about their focus group topic but also about the other six,
primarily through K-W-Ls (What We Know, Want to Know, and
What We Learned). Prairie students also worked with art teacher
Miss Zarrow to create clay pieces, murals, and props for a Round-
Up play. Largely student-written, the play entitled Time-Tangled
Adventures accurately shared facts about each topic and managed
to connect all seven focus groups in a fun plot. The students
determined that a classroom museum would be the best way to
display their information to peers, families, and faculty, including
their artwork, maps, and a video of the class interview with Channel
8 Meteorologist Mike Collier.
His brain is an electric control panel. The
lights show how the brain sends signals to
the rest of the body. Hallie
The brainstem sends messages through to
your body like wires send electricity through a
building. Dylan
A pump was used for
the heart because a
pump pumps water like
the heart pumps blood.
Sydney
The lungs help you
breathe because they
provide air. The lungs are
made from paint cans
and air filters. Clay
Legs support your body like beams
support a building. Hinges were
used as the knee so it could bend.
Summerlyn
IntRodUCIng BIll dIng
Grasslands students were fascinated
by two subjects that ultimately
became one: human anatomy and
architecture. Students determined
that buildings and bodies both have
systems and structures. With the
ultimate goal being a presentation to
their K-5th grade peers at Round-Up,
Ms. Naifeh guided her students as they
created a PowerPoint presentation
and a 3-D representation of a human
body created with building materials.
The class traveled to Lowe’s, where
the manager took them on a tour
of the store and explained the
purposes of various products. Broken
into research teams studying the
nervous, circulatory, and skeletal
systems, students worked to create
their model, aptly named Bill Ding.
Grasslands student Sydney Sowell
said she was part of the circulatory
system team, which used “a water
pump for the heart, wires for the
veins, and paint buckets for the lungs.”
The overall result was a success and, at
the end of the investigation, students
competently shared their discoveries
in an informative and entertaining
way.
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pIg-oMEtRY
Math students made paper
pets last semester using “pigometry.”
Putting their math
skills to work, students cut
various sizes of circles then
measured and labeled the
diameter and radius of each.
Four rectangles with labeled
measurements completed
the project – a cute and mathfriendly
little pig!
middle School
Egg dRop
A biennial tradition, the Egg
Drop challenges 4th and 5th
graders to construct a container
that will safely cushion a raw
egg when dropped from a fire
truck ladder. The designs were
varied and creative, with more
than half of the eggs surviving
both the 30 and 60 foot drops.
8th gRadE
RoCkEt CaRS
Physical science students in Miss
Smith’s class built rocket cars this
semester as part of their studies
of energy and simple machines.
The cars were constructed from
various objects like wooden
blocks, sticks, and even Tinker
Toys. Pairs of students worked
together to create a fast, longrunning,
and smart-looking car. A small rocket was placed in
each car and trial runs were made with the opportunity to perfect
the design. The final races were held in the Upper School parking
lot to determine the vehicles with the best speed, distance, and
style. After the races, students wrote a report explaining the cars
results, changes made after trial runs, and the scientific principles
at work during the experiment.
8th gRadE CloSIng ExERCISES
At Closing Exercises, the thirty 8th grade students each gave a speech
about their experience at Riverfield. This tradition started many years ago
and continues under the guidance of Speech teacher Michael Lackey and
English teacher Linda Massey. “The students work hard to make the speech
their own, sharing unique memories about former and current teachers
and students,” said Mr. Lackey. The night also included a special tribute to
the class from 7th graders who performed “Imagine” while a year-in-review
slideshow played in the background. Several special awards were given
during the evening. They include the following:
Academic Excellence
Chandler Bair & Amanda Sowell
Athletic Excellence
Female: Emy Gore
Male: Garrett Pugh & Jeff Saizow
Citizenship
Alex Rogers
Fine Arts
Drama: Logan Mitchell &
Molly Monroe
Music: Foster Pace
Leadership
Cailey Kesselring
Community Service
Ryan Coretz
Sequoyah Award for
Mentorship
Sarah Carson, Emy Gore, Cailey Kesselring,
Alex Rogers & Amanda Sowell
Academic Discipline Awards:
English – Chandler Bair
German – Chandler Bair
Math – Chandler Bair, Everett LeViness,
Nate Newman & Amanda Sowell
Science – Alex Rogers
Social Studies – Luke Johnson &
Amanda Sowell
Spanish – Alex Rogers, Jeff Saizow &
Amanda Sowell
tRaSh to tREaSURE
Middle School students took
recyclable materials such as
boxes, plastic bottles, and
newspapers to construct threedimensional
pieces that were
then covered with paper mache
and painted with acrylic. The
resulting artwork was featured
around the campus.
THE MARKETING
DEPARTMENT
By Hank Williams
The other day I sat down to talk with Mrs.
Pugh to ask her questions about designing all
the stuff for sale at Riverfield. I learned that
she is part of the marketing department, which
designs the logos and themes that appear on
all the items for sale, like T-shirts, bumper
stickers, hats, sweat shirts, and Christmas
cards. The marketing department works on
their projects all year; yes this means summer
vacation when most of us are on vacation!
The office where they work is at the back
door by carline at RCDS. There are five
marketing employees all in one space
because they need to communicate on each
project. They work hard to make new designs
each year to keep the for sale items up to date
and fresh looking. I feel lucky that we have a
marketing department so good at what they
do. If we did not have a marketing department
we would not have the extra money that we
can spend on cool stuff for school.
Alexis Katherine Anderson
Chandler Joseph Bair
Christopher James Barton
Robert Alan Beers
Arthur Forrest Brogna
Philip Alpay Bulak
Lilliana Judith Burgy
Madeline Hailey Butler
Sarah Danielle Carson
Ryan Jacob Coretz
Georgia Ford
Emily Deming Gore
Hunter Zane Hoffman
Luke Daniel Johnson
Cailey Grace Kesselring
oERB gRant
Riverfield Middle Schoolers
learned about the mathematics
side of oil and gas this semester.
Made possible by the OERB,
teachers Andrea Shaw and Kay
Hilton attended a conference
that focused on real world
applications of mathematics.
They returned to campus with a
plastic tub of resources including
an overhead graphing calculator
for classroom use and a binder
of project ideas. Additionally, an
oilman representing the OERB
came to Riverfield to discuss
how he uses math elements on
a daily basis with his occupation.
MRS. thoMaS’
nEwSpapER
In Shurley English, students
produced a one-of-a-kind
newsletter, from topic selection
and conducting interviews, to
writing and proof-reading the
final drafts. To the left is Hank
Williams’ article.
A complete list of 8th graders is found below:
Everett Aidan LeViness
Logan Edin Allison Mitchell
Molly Anne Taylor Monroe
Zachary James Morrissey
Nathaniel Joseph Newman
Foster Ethan Pace
Wayne Garrett Pugh
Zachary Taylor Robinson
Alex Lauren Rogers
Brooke Nicole Rogers
Jeffrey William Saizow
Amanda Reed Sowell
Micah Tillotson
Claire Elise White
Zachary Davis Whitney

StICkY-notES pUt to
good USE
Independent reading has been
one focus of freshman English,
with the intention of further
developing the habits and
skills Riverfield Middle School
students acquire in Book Club.
In addition to the literature
assigned to the whole class,
the 23 Freshmen read 128
books chosen from a long list
of suggestions, for an average
of 5.57 books per student.
They reported on their reading
by completing a “sticky-note”
report that was required during
three quarters and was an
option during one.
The “stickies” report assignment
required students to select
books to read attentively,
noting their responses on
sticky notes they inserted in
their books. Categories of
response ranged from asking
questions and visualizing
scenes, to selecting “golden
lines” and analyzing the writer’s
craft. Students finished the
assignment by submitting the
books, complete with at least
20 sticky notes.
UPPer School
Moot CoURt
One of the unique things
that occurred during the 4th
quarter for the Senior class
took place in History class. The
Seniors conducted Moot Court
assignments as a final project,
which involved the students
simulating a Supreme Court
trial using an actual case that
the Supreme Court is currently
considering. Students were
assigned the roles of justices or
attorneys and were responsible
for preparing the documents
and conducting the research
that the “real” people do, except
in a more basic way. They then
conducted court according to
the actual process. Student
justices assumed the identity
of past or present Supreme
Court justices, donned judicial
robes, and then listened to oral
arguments from the student
attorneys before rendering a
decision on the case before
them. Overall, it was a great
way to conclude the first year
of this Supreme Court Survey
Course for the Senior class and
allowed them to experience a
major part of U.S. history and
government.
gERMan ExCEllEnCE
Several Riverfield students were recognized
for outstanding achievement on the 2009-
10 American Association of Teachers of
German National Exam. Students placed
5th - 8th, 10th, and 11th among the 39
students statewide who took the Level
Two exam. Chandler Bair led the charge, closely
followed by Emily LeViness, Everett LeViness, Nick Pond, Matt
Faeth, and Caitlin Pond. Chandler further distinguished himself
by scoring in the 93rd percentile of 9,400 participants nationally.
Carl Berry came in first in Oklahoma of those who took the Level
Three test and placed in the 94th percentile nationally out of 6,900.
All RCDS students in German II and III took the AATG exams, which
are intended for second through fourth year students, usually
10th-12th graders. Students are tested on listening and reading
comprehension and grammar. Herr Clark, German teacher and
previous Oklahoma German Teacher of the Year said, “I am very
proud of these students’ accomplishments, especially when one
considers the length of time they have studied the language and
the ages of the other participants.” Later this spring, Carl Berry
took his German placement test at OU and received the highest
score possible on the test. This meant he tested out of all of the
credits necessary to graduate. Carl plans to start coursework at a
sophomore level so that he can minor in German.
gREEn paCkagIng
Students in 10th grade
Geometry class exercised their
math skills while taking on
a “green” task this semester.
Teacher Kay Hilton challenged
the students to select a
product and then find a way to
reduce the surface area of the
container while still holding
the original volume of the
product. “It was amazing to
see the creativity the students
brought to this task,” said Mrs.
Hilton. “They showed some
very feasible adjustments
companies could make that
would help the environment
and save money.” Brandon
Miller achieved the most loss of
surface area, ridding a package
of minute rice of over 125 cubic
centimeters of packaging.
hoME EC pREpaRES
“MEal of thE CEntURY”
In May, one Upper School
home economics class
planned and executed a
four-course gourmet meal,
complete with china, crystal,
and linens. The dinner was
hosted by teacher Margaret
James at her parents’ home.
Though the adults provided
the location, the project was
totally student driven, as they
selected the table settings
and menu items, created floral
arrangements, shopped for
fresh produce, made all of
the dishes, and plated and
served the meal as well. On
the menu for this culinary
feast: Caesar salad; tomato
bisque; roasted pineapple and
ginger sorbet with honey from
Shelby Hellen’s grandparents;
alfredo orzo pasta with baked
chicken thighs and sautéed
purple asparagus and onions;
and pannacotta with fresh
strawberries.
nEwSpapER wInS BIg
In early April, Riverfield’s
Upper School newspaper staff
participated in their first-ever
competition at Northeastern
State University’s Media Day.
Staff members attended
workshops and submitted
individual articles from 2009-10
editions of The Commons newspaper for competition in the 1A-
2A division. In addition, Riverfield students Malachi Keeter and
Carl Berry participated in an on-site writing competition across
all classifications of schools, 1A-7A. In total, Riverfield students
entered 13 categories, placing in 11 of them. Congrats to the staff
who won 1st place Overall Newspaper! Daniel Hodges, newspaper
advisor, commented that he was very pleased with the staff’s
achievements. “It has been a great year for The Commons and
these awards are proof of the students’ hard work.”
Individual award winners were:
On-Site Sports Writing – 1st Place, Carl Berry
On- Site Feature Writing – 3rd Place, Malachi Keeter
Front Page Design – 1st Place, Kenzie Zwayer; 2nd Place, Ryan Peake
Inside Page Design – 1st Place, Ryan Peake; 2nd Place, Chris
Dickey, Kenzie Zwayer, Claire White
News Writing –1st Place, Malachi Keeter
Feature Writing – 1st Place, Malachi Keeter; 3rd Place, Marisa Morgan
Newspaper Reviews – 1st Place, Chris Dickey
Opinion Column Writing – 1st Place, Malachi Keeter;
Honorable Mention, Bryce Rossler
Original Graphics – 2nd Place, Kenzie Zwayer
Photography – 2nd Place, Kaitlyn Richardson
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gRoUp tRavElS to
CoSta RICa
Spanish teacher Mary-Catherine
Sacra lead a group of six
Riverfield students and parents
on a trip through Costa Rica for
10 days after school ended. The
trip, put together by EF Tours,
included activities such as
hiking through the jungle, zip lining through the rain forest, and visiting
a traditional Costa Rican school. “This is a great way for the group to have
learning experiences, practice their Spanish, and have a fun vacation at
the same time,” said Señora Sacra. Student Ramsey Talladivedula added
that her favorite part was “visiting the school, where we got to know some
Costa Rican students and watch them dance for us.”
MIddlE SChoolERS
pERfoRM foR REadIng
BUddIES
4th grade Music classes worked
together to perform “Bremen Town
Musicians” for their Pre-School and K-1
Reading Buddies at the end of the year.
Students chose from instrumental, dramatic, improvised, or creative
movement roles. Many of them created their own costumes and props.
Music teacher Caroline Johnson said the play taught the students “the
joy of working in cooperative ensemble, with each student developing
his or her part, then contributing to the whole product.” This was the
first time for such a performance, and it was such a success that Mrs.
Johnson definitely plans to include similar experiences in the future.
lEgaCY: aRoUnd thE woRld
This year’s Legacy event was held on the
back field and welcomed a large crowd of
families with students of all ages. Organized
by the 8th graders, assisted by 6th and 7th
graders, Legacy is an all-school event that
combines a social studies-themed topic with
food, fun, games, crafts. This year’s theme
was an international bazaar with sumo wrestling in “Japan,” paper
snowflakes in “Antarctica,” and World Cup soccer in “South Africa.” As
Student Council President, Alex Rogers was responsible for overseeing
the event as a whole. She commented, “The best part of Legacy was
seeing everything come together and actually be successful.” The
funds from Legacy are given to the following year’s Middle School
classes as a start toward fundraising for the spring Museum Trip.
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haPPeNiNGS
aBItIBI ChallEngE wInnER
When Abitibi issued a challenge for Riverfield to double last spring’s recycled
paper amount as part of the Nationwide Paper Drive, RCDS answered the call.
The drive ran throughout the month of April. Abitibi came out to collect paper
numerous times during the contest because students, families, and staff were
dropping off so much paper that the bin was overflowing! The final tally was 3.2
tons, more than doubling last year’s collected amount. As a winner, Riverfield
receives double the usual paying rate for the collected paper. Science teacher
Pam O’Halloran-Blevins said, “The real winner is the earth, because so far this year,
Riverfield recycled over nine tons of paper, which equates to 27 cubic yards of
landfill space saved.” Thanks to all the families who dropped off their recyclables!
Keep it up over the summer; cans and plastics will be picked up the first Friday
of each month as well as the on-going upcycling of Capri Sun, Lunchables, and
Frito Lay chip containers.
tEnnIS ContInUES wInnIng tRadItIon
Raven Tennis players had their busiest season yet with 26
students in the 6th-12th grades playing competitively and
another 15 Middle Schoolers playing non-competitively.
Coach Toby Clark said, “The primary goal in scheduling
against other schools is to match up players as competitively as
possible.” The results reflect this as Jr. High Boys had a record of
6-6, Jr. High Girls were 7-5, Varsity Boys were 5-3, and Varsity Girls
were 3-4. One highlight of the season for the Junior High team
was a team finish of 7th place in the Cushing Cup, a 16-team
State Qualifying Tournament. Zeke Clark finished 3rd at #1 singles,
Kenny Kite finished 9th at #2 singles, and Jon Kelley and Tim Clark
finished 5th at #1 doubles. For the Varsity team, Ramsey Talladivedula
placed 4th at #1 singles in the Tulsa Metro Area Division 2 Tournament
and Tristan Hightower had a 7-2 season record at #1 singles.
golfERS tEE Up SUCCESS
RCDS golfers’ schedules were
hampered by wet weather this spring
but found success in spite of the rain.
Of note, the team came in 2nd place
at the Drumright Invitational and
Kalob Crowe was 4th place individual
medalist in the same tournament.
At the Rejoice Invitational, Michael Kelley, 1st place individual
medalist, led the team to a 1st place finish as well. Coach Jason Bogle
commented that , “players worked hard to improve their games and
our results in tournaments showed that improvement.” The team
will need to replace two very talented Seniors in Kalob and Michael,
but the golf program is in good hands with several underclassmen
returning from this year’s team.
UppER SChoolER
honoREd BY CCd
Sophomore Omar Rana recently
won an essay contest as part
of the Creating Community
Through Diversity conference
held this spring semester at
Holland Hall. Omar’s response
to one of several given questions
earned him a $1,000 scholarship
to an accredited college or
university. The conference’s goal
was to create an inter-school community of sustaining friendships and
alliances, so that students can work together as a larger community
committed to diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.

ThE CUrioUS SavagE
Riverfield thespians took
to the Webster High School
stage for their spring
performance: The Curious
Savage. Starring Seniors
Hannah Skoog and Steve
Pittman and underclassmen
Torey Byrne, Kevin Daroga, Matt Faeth, Meghan Kelkar, Kenny Kite,
Shelby Massey, Caitlin Pond, Omar Rana, and Laurianna Williams, the
play contrasts the eccentricities of a sanatorium’s residents with the
greed of the Savages, the family of the institution’s newest resident.
Students helped create the sets and costumes in addition to learning
lines and perfecting characters for this successful dramatic venture.
fRoM thE SUMMER CaMp
dIRECtoR
Raven Ramblers Summer Camp is off to a
great start in 2010! CITs completed their
training process and are volunteering
each week in a variety of camps. There
is still space available if any students entering 9th grade or older are
interested in applying. To do so, stop by the front desk or camp office.
New camp topics like camping and clay exploration are being offered
as well as yearly favorites such as swimming, songwriting, cooking,
and basketball. Several camps have a few spaces available, so whether
you’re looking for one week of fun or a whole summer’s worth, enroll in
Raven Ramblers today! Camp brochures are available at the front desk
or by visiting www.riverfield.org!
fIEld daY fUn
What’s better than an afternoon of
playing outside games with and
against students of all ages? Not a
whole lot, according to the K – 12th
grade students who participated
in the annual Field Day activities.
Classes were divided into color
teams – blue, green, and white
– and participated in athletic
competitions like crab soccer
and kickball. The afternoon
culminated with a tug-of-war between color teams. The green team
came out on top and was named champion of Field Day 2010.
haPPeNiNGS
RIvERfIEld RoCkS
When Rock Band Director Paul Knight first started Street Party, he had no idea what
it would evolve into in just five short years. “To think that we’d have seven bands
performing on two covered stages, complete with professional lighting, sound, and
recording equipment, is just amazing.” This year’s Episode V: The Raven Strikes Back
was the rockin’ result of a lot of hard work by the students, Mr. Knight, and a large
group of parent volunteers headed by Shaun and Keri Edwardes. The Star Wars theme
was carried throughout the night, from Mr. Knight dressed as Obi Wan Kenobi, to a
stage decorated with a Death Star and life-size Yoda, Leia, and Chewbacca posters.
Alejandro Lema was the lucky winner of a custom painted Star Wars Riverfield Rocks
electric guitar. With a fun atmosphere that was completed by a fair-food vendor, snow
cones, rock band memorabilia sales, and a Jupiter Jump, the estimated turnout for the
evening was several hundred people out on the back field enjoying some great tunes.
ChoRal ShowCaSE
This was the first year for the Upper
School Blue Raven Chorus. What
started with just a handful of
participants ended with 13 singers
performing at the year-end concert.
“I’ve had a ball working with these
talented students and watching
them grow in ability and confidence,”
said Chorus Director Dana Pember. The Showcase included music
from several different genres, with recognizable titles like “The Pink
Panther,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” and “Breakaway.” Next year, Mrs.
Pember plans to have many performances on and off campus. She is
also excited about the possibility of taking her talented group to area
contests. “It’s going to be another fun and rewarding year.”
EaglE SCoUt pRojECt CoMplEtEd
Throughout the years, Riverfield’s 120-acre campus has benefited from
Scouts looking for a location to complete their Eagle Scout projects.
Examples include the low ropes course in the woods,
three different bridges, and the outdoor classroom
space by the LAC. Most recently, former
Riverfield student John Gotwals added his
project. John constructed and installed several
large swings by the football field. Mike Goettel,
Director of Operations, said, “The swings, trees,
and the mulch surrounding the set will be a
great addition to the campus, especially during
sporting events. Thanks to John, his family, and
friends who assisted in this worthwhile project.”
pRoM MovES to
haRwEldEn
Held at Harwelden Mansion,
this year’s Upper School
Prom was a memorable
night for all who attended.
Spearheaded by the Student
Council Social Committee,
the event included hors
d’oeuvres, photos taken by Andrea Shaw, and, of course, dancing.
Lynley Fox, Student Council President said, “It was a lot of work but
paid off once Prom got going. It was an amazing event and well worth
the amount of work and money put into it. Everyone looked beautiful
and the Mansion looked amazing.” With 65 attendees, the Prom, open
to all Upper School students, set a new record.
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9
Carl
Berry
Sam
Clark
Aidan
Matthews
aCadEMIC Bowl hall of faME CREatEd
Academic Bowl Coaches Michael Lackey and Herr Clark were thrilled
to recognize a select group of players at the Upper School Awards
Ceremony as they announced the formation of the Riverfield
Academic Bowl Hall of Fame. The criteria for membership to this
elite group are dedication to the team throughout their careers,
leadership, excellence of play, and competing for or winning state
championships. Those accepted as founding members are Carl Berry,
Sam Clark, Aidan Matthews, Omar Rana, and Chris Woolman. The
Hall of Fame was unveiled at the end of the teams’ most successful
season in five years, collecting a total of twelve trophies. Part of this
success was a result of Riverfield joining the Lake Country League in
addition to the usual Oklahoma Junior Academic Bowl Association
contests.
This season saw the first ever Tournament of Champions, where the
absolute best teams at each level of State competition were invited
back for a day-long, winner-takes-all battle that saw the 8/9th team
of Captain Chris Woolman in his final appearance for Riverfield lead
teammates Chandler Bair, Everett LeViness, and Nate Newman in
knocking off 5A and 6A size challengers to bring home the Third
Place trophy, missing the finals only by a tie-breaker.
haPPeNiNGS
Omar
Rana
RIvERfIEld honoR Roll annoUnCEd
Chris
Woolman
Congratulations to the following 6th – 12th grade students for being
named to the Spring 2010 honor Roll and Raven’s Roll
6th gRadE
Ragan Auxter
Zeke Clark
Amy Coretz
Zack Davenport
Madison Dawes
Mackenzie Dawes
Bailey Gower
Heather Ruskoski
7th gRadE
Nicholas Hartman
Bailey Helterbrand
Katy Merry
Maddie O’Bar
8th gRadE
Chandler Bair
CJ Barton
Lilli Burgy
6th gRadE
Ally Carson
Olivia Edwardes
Ethan Landis
Addison Standley
Elora Wymore
7th gRadE
Kate Goodwin
Max Musick
Drew Rhynes
RavEn’S Roll
3.75-4.0
Georgia Ford
Emy Gore
Cailey Kesselring
Molly Monroe
Nate Newman
Garrett Pugh
Zachary Robinson
Alex Rogers
Jeffrey Saizow
Amanda Sowell
Micah Tillotson
9th gRadE
Abby Gore
Paula Grice
Erin Keeter
Jon Kelley
Rachel Merry
Stephen Sesso
Hannah Sieler
honoR Roll
3.50-3.74
8th gRadE
Robert Beers
Sarah Carson
Logan Mitchell
9th gRadE
Kenny Kite
Emily LeViness
10th gRadE
Sam Laney
Nick Pond
Ramsey Talladivedula
11th gRadE
Madeline Berry
Will Lugar
Shelby Massey
Lauriana Williams
12th gRadE
Carl Berry
Lynley Fox
Alayna McClendon
Abby Saizow
Molly Tierney
Ryan Tracy
10th gRadE
Tristan Hightower
Jeff May
Ryan Peake
Kenzie Zwayer
11th gRadE
Shannon McGowan
12th gRadE
Faith Blickensderfer
Darcie Golden
ChEERlEadERS
ExCEl at CaMp
Raven cheerleaders attended
a National Cheerleading
Association camp in June.
Held on the OU campus, the
seven Varsity cheerleaders
and their coaches, Aubrey
Flowers and Jillian Zinn,
“worked hard, sweated a lot,
had a blast, and really came
together as a team.” Their efforts were not in vain as the team received many
honors:
• Four spirit sticks, the only squad of 44 in attendance to do so
• Most Improved Squad trophy
• Superior ratings (the highest possible) for team cheer and chant
• Entire group nominated for the All-American squad
• Cailey Kesselring earned an All-American squad spot after an
individual try-out
• Coaching credential awards for both coaches
• Bid to national-level competitions throughout the year
The girls are very proud of their efforts and are eager to continue
what they’ve started, as they work on tumbling, stunting, dancing,
and cheering throughout the summer. The Middle School squad
of 6th – 8th graders will travel to their camp at OU in July. Any
Middle or Upper School student can join the squads by contacting
cheer@riverfield.org by the end of July.
EMptY BowlS
A group of more than 75 students,
parents, and staff enjoyed a tasty
dinner for a good cause on April
13th. In the name of the Community
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma,
participants engaged in discussions,
dined on homemade soups and
desserts, and listened to a guest
speaker from the Food Bank. The highlight of the evening, as it has
been since the fundraiser’s inception four years ago, was the silent
auction of bowls made, glazed, and fired by Riverfield students. Keri
Edwardes, chair of the Diversity Committee, was, “very pleased with
the turnout and with the money raised for CFBEO.” The total raised was
over $1,100 for the evening.
ISaS Staff dEvElopMEnt
Fourteen Riverfield faculty and administrators participated in this
spring’s ISAS Teachers’ Conference, held in Dallas. With inspirational
addresses by noted authors, educators, and researchers Daniel Pink,
Tony Wagner, and Sean Achor, Riverfield’s contingent was energized
by the “thumbs-up” given to many concepts already in place at RCDS.
They also returned with several new strategies to implement schoolwide
and in the classroom. These ideas were shared at a spring
professional development training evening with staff and Board
members in attendance. At the end of the evening, everyone left
excited to put some of the brainstormed ideas into place. Conferences
and idea-sharing like this are some of the many benefits of being
accredited with ISAS.

gIftS of CaSh
Most people donate cash for non-restricted
or restricted use. All cash gifts are completely
tax-deductible.
gIftS thRoUgh pURChaSES
All proceeds from RFA activities go toward
enhanching Riverfield’s curriculum, facility,
and professional development for the
faculty. Activities include the Annual Auction,
Wrapping Paper Sales, and Sleepovers.
gIftS In kInd
Gifts of goods and services that support our
programs and facilities are always welcome.
Tax deductions are possible to the extent
allowable by law.
LETTER FROM ASSISTANT HEAD FOR
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
JERRY BATES
T his year in Institutional Advancement our goal has been to create a Culture of Philanthropy at
Riverfield. Several elements are necessary to nurture this Culture. One component is to foster
meaningful relationships. The second is to involve volunteers in various aspects of the school. The third and
final piece is to generate financial support from our constituencies. So, as the Riverfield Community, did we
achieve this goal?
In my opinion, we are off to a good start. Relationship building among students is a daily occurrence at RCDS,
in and outside the classroom. It is evident through Service Learning, Reading Buddies, and special events such
as Field Day. These are all times when cross-divisional relationships between older and younger students are
built. We feel strongly that instilling the practices of finding common ground and giving through service are
precursors to continuing these sorts of activities later in life.
Students are not the only ones who give their time. Another aspect of a Culture of Philanthropy is volunteer
support throughout the school. At Riverfield, we have an incredible network of volunteers, including the
Riverfield Family Association (RFA) and the newly instituted Raven Athletic Booster Club. These volunteers are
responsible for supporting school events like sleepovers, athletic endeavors, the annual auction, and wrapping
paper sales. Our sincere thanks to these families for their commitment and hard work in support of Riverfield.
Financial support from all constituencies is a critical part of a Culture of Philanthropy. This year, our staff led the
way with 87% participation. The Annual Giving campaign set a new record with $114,433 donated and saw
a 4% increase in parent participation. For the first time, we received three Annual Gifts from current students
and several from recent graduates. In addition, we received strong capital support, highlighted by a grant from
The Chapman Foundation and by the gifts from the Williams and Keller families that made the Martha S. Clark
Field a reality. We were also the recipient of numerous gifts in kind given to specific classrooms, Divisions, or
programs throughout the school.
A Culture of Philanthropy is growing at Riverfield and we are pleased that you are joining this effort. You can see
it on a Friday night in the fall as football players compete, supported by the cheerleaders, drumline, and spirited
fans. Or perhaps you see it as volunteers help in the classroom, on and off the sports fields, and at special
events like the Annual Auction, Street Party, and the graduation receptions. Or maybe you see it when an
Upper Schooler makes his first Annual Giving contribution from his own hard-earned funds. Your relationship,
volunteerism, and financial support are imperative to the growth and development of Riverfield’s students.
The following pages comprise our Annual Report. These lists document the generosity of our donors for 2009-
10. Thank you for making a difference in our students’ lives this year and in the future.
Sincerely,
gIvIng oppoRtUnItIES
tRIBUtES & MEMoRIalS
Another way to give is with special gifts
celebrating birthdays and anniversaries;
paying tribute to special friends, teachers,
and family; and honoring the memory of
friends, teachers, or family. All gifts will be
acknowledged with a card from the Head
of School, along with a listing in the Annual
Report.
gIftS of pRopERtY oR SECURItIES
Gifts of this nature are an alternative to cash
gifts. Donors avoid capital gains tax on the
increased value and receive a deduction
for the full market value on the date of the
contribution.
gIftS of lIfE InSURanCE, tRUStS &
BEQUEStS
These gifts can have a significant impact
on the future of Riverfield and are always
welcome. We would be happy to discuss the
benefits of these gifts. A donor of this type
is eligible for membership in the Martha S.
Clark Society.
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2009-10
RCdS BoaRd of
tRUStEES
OFFiCERS
Michelle Anderson – Chair
Melissa Sullivent – Secretary
Mark Patrick – Treasurer
Craige Johnston – Asst. Treasurer
Shelly Gore – RFA President
Marty Clark – Head of School
Jim Gotwals – Legal Counsel
MEMBERS
Felicia Correia
Brenda Dinan
Peggy Dyer
Emily Gotwals
Michelle Keely
Danny Kennedy
Kelly Langerak
Ron Saizow
David Tracy
Jeff Vause
Drew Veitch
2009-10
Rfa BoaRd MEMBERS
OFFiCERS
Shelly Gore – President
Rita Jackson – Vice President
Tracy Keeter – Secretary
Patti Grice – Treasurer
Karen Kelley – Asst. Treasurer
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COORDiNATORS
Teri Bair
Kathy Cross
Shawn Hopkins
Jennifer Jacobs
Heidi Johns
Megan Korn
Paula Oveido
Vicki Patterson
Bert Peake
Tifani Pinson
Jocelyn Powell
Jamie Zink
order of the oak
$25,000 and above
Michael Bartlett
The Chapman Foundations
Kelly and Alan Langerak
Red Cedar grove
$10,000 - $24,999
Rita and David Adams
Kim and Rob Coretz
Harmon Foundation
Heather and Kip Keller
Tommy and Trudy Williams
Sycamore grove
$5,000 - $9,999
Brenda and Curtis Dinan
Denise and John Redmond
Gwen and Jim Wilburn
AnnuAl
RepoRt
2009-10
walnut grove
$1,000 - $4,999
Amy and Jerry Bates
Ellen and James Bates
Misty and Brett Biery
Laurie Bledsoe
Peggy Clanton
Marty and Tom Clark
Kathy and Craig Cross
Cuesta Foundation
Jill and Jim Deck
Karen and Roger DesPrez
Toma and Alan Ford
Cristi and Michael Goettel
Shelly and Kevin Gore
Ellen and Joe Graham
Terri and Monte Harrison
Rita and Neal Jackson
Christopher Johnson
Sara and Craige Johnston
Robert LaFortune
Jami and John T. Longacre
Lou & Connie Miller Charitable Trust
ONEOK Foundation
Bert and Matt Peake
Jocelyn and Curt Powell
Lisa and Andrew Rhynes
Sherry and DeWayne Sampson
Patti and Rick Schmigle
Charlynn Violett & Randall M. Smith
Amy and Jason Stone
The Zink Family
2009-2010
SUMMaRY of gIftS
annUal gIvIng
paREnt paRtICIpatIon
36.4%
annUal gIvIng
Staff paRtICIpatIon
87%
pecan grove
$500 - $999
Anonymous
Anonymous in honor of Jess Cadieux
Bank of America
The Baulch Family in honor of
Stone Allen Baulch
Linda and Scott Brogna
Pat and Arnold Brown
Danielle R. Cap-Lema
Cynthia and Ed Clark
Lori, Tim, and Drew Dreiling
Peggy Dyer
Toby Fell
Britton and Scott Fox
Patti and Phillip Grice
Julie Hawkins
Alan Herron
Jonathan Jackson (Class of 2012)
Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Knecht
Casie and Harold Lewis
Audrey and James McGill
Tamara and David Massey
Miriam and Tom Overgaard
Kimberly and Nathan Paul
Andrea Kunkel and John Peters
Jennifer and Michael Sellers
Annie Swanson
Mengjiao Yu and Ye Feng
Annual Giving $114,433
Capital Campaign $180,411
RFA Events $105,980
Endowment $ 28,240
Total Giving $429,064
dogwood grove
$100 - $499
Anonymous
Lauren and Lin Bailey
Teri and David W. Bair
William E. Baumgartner
Melissa and Jason Bogle
Ric Breig
Randa and Eddie Briggs
Guy Broaddus
Anna Marie and Siegmund Brown
Tamara and Michael Bucholtz
Kristy and Eric Busenburg
Dawn Campbell and Farhad Daroga
Gay and Bill Campbell
Terri and Rodney Carrington
Mr. Jack Chambers
Julie and Toby Clark
Herr Tom Clark
Tami and David Cobb
Kami Collins in honor of
Alyana McClendon
Felicia Correia
Marcie and Byron Corwin
Carla and Michael L. Covey
J. W. Craft
Tiffany L. Crowl
Sue and Brent Curry
Barry Derryberry
Michelle and Chris Dickason
Patricia and Robert Dickey
Whitney Dickinson
Jenni Dobson
Teri and Eric Dreyer
Laronda and Todd Edwards
Mary George Ewing
Laurent Fabry and Laurence Thiry
Jessica and Philip Faubert
Shari Feehan
Melissa Fell
Joseph Carl Fox
Lysa and Allen Fraizer
Dr. Norbert and Shannon Gallagher
in memory of
Dr. William Briggs Gallagher
Avi and Scott Gelfand
Charlotte Gibbens
Janet and Jim Gotwals
Traci Gower in honor of Bailey Gower
Lara and Clifton Gray
Hazel and Paul Grice
Sue Gronberg
Sharon and Dan Guterman
Halliburton Company
Susannah and Jeff Hamilton
Kim and Ryan Harper
Kathryn Harrison
Daniel Hodges
Angela and Kris Hooper
Shawn and Michael Hopkins
Jackie and Rich Howard

Alissa and JJ Hurley
Jennifer and Daimon Jacobs
Margaret James
Carolyn and Kevin Janney
Heidi Johns
Caroline Johnson
Dawn and Markham Johnson, iii
Candace and Jonathan Joiner
Rebecca and Ken Jones
Karen and Tim Kelley
Melinda and John King
Mary Ann Knapp
The Koele Family
Megan and Kiley Korn
Michael Lackey
Lisa and Dennis Lambdin
Jane and Ed Laney
Anitra and Marlin Lavanhar
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Lewis
Veronica and Clinton Liles
Cynthia and Eric Lundt
Denise and Tom Mcintosh
Adele and Edward Mahoney
Gladys and Erminio Mangili
Dr. Lee Manzer
Linda Massey
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Mastin
Sherri Mayo
Cherie and Ralph Merry
Pam and Gary Moeller
Jim Morton
Katie and Brent Musick
Sonila and Steve Naifeh
Teri Naifeh
Jennifer M. Nation
Nancy and Don Nelson
Mary and Joe Newman
Tabatha and Phil O’Bar
Natalie and Sean O’Halloran
Pam O’Halloran-Blevins and
Randy Blevins
Charlene and Gus Oliver
Henny and Erling Overgaard
Paula and Alex Oviedo
Kendra and Robert Paiva
Lisa and Mark Powell
Annahlyn and Jeff Pugh
Anita Randza
Pat and C. B. Rebsamen
Amy Ross
Leslie and Wes Rowell
Molly Jarvis and Chuck Rutterford
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlecht
Claudette and John Selph
Laura and Frank Sesso
Andrea and James Shaw
John Sieler
Drs. Susan and John Studebaker
Bob and Jacque Swanston
Paula and Larry Thomas
Wendy Thompson
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Foundation
Dr. Tom Tomshany
Linda and David Tracy
Renee and Jeff Vause
Emily and Aaron Walton
Lindsey Watts
Stephanie and Tom Williams
Carol and David Woolman
Kari and Jonathan Youman
willow grove
$1 - $99
Debora and Tom Ames
Anonymous
Michelle and Bret Anderson
Mary Andrews
Erica Barnard
Bethany and Craig Barton
Beth Beasley
Peg and John Blickensderfer
Shannon and John Boston
Regina and Jason Brown
Angela F. Bryce
Sam Butler (Forest Class)
Cindy Cantrell
Vicki L. Canty
Jennifer Casteel
Mary Compton Crain
Jennifer L. Coulter
Rosalia C. and
Jimmie L. Cunningham, ii
Kacey Davenport
Jesse Deck (Class of ’08)
Eric Edwards
Carrie and Don Eller
Penny Etris
Rene and Jim Eyskens
Teresa and William Ferguson
Cindy Fisher
Lisa Fumia
Peter Grice (Class of ’08)
Ashley D. Gunnells
Melanie and Bart Haake
Roseanne and John Hartman
Katherine Henke
Teresa and Jeremy Hill
Marian Kay Hilton
Megan Hulse
Fred Jones
Tammy and Troy Allen Kalcik
Jennifer and Kess Kesselring
Ryan King (Forest Class)
Brooke and Paul Knight
Mary Korte
Sharon Lambdin
Cheryl H. Lee
Amber Light
Jeff Light
Mr. and Mrs. Durand Lugar
Drahoslava Magova
Aimee Martin
Dee and Jack Maxey
Megan and Andrew Myers
Valerie L. Nation
Kimmi and Bruce Natt
Kathy and Robert Pasco
Vicki and Nick Patterson
Dana Pember
April Pendleton
Gretchen and Kelvin Phillips
Tifani Pinson
Amy L. Powell
Kirsten Redmond
Lisa and Andrew Rhynes
Kathy Rogers
Mary-Catherine Boots-Sacra
Betty and John Scheffler
Karen* and David Schornack
Pat Schueler
Jordan A. Sheffield
Betty and Norman Sherwood
Carol Siling
Marlow and Scott Sipes
Julie and Allen Sissom
Tara Skinner
Sarah and Joshua Smith
Rene Snelling
Angela and Mark Sowell
Kelli and Sean Sowell
Betsey and Slade Stratton
Cindy Stroud
Drew Veitch
Lisa and Brent Wakefield
Norma Wallace
Brad White
David B. Wright
Charity Wynn
Lisa Zarrow
Georgene W. Zinn
Corporate gifts and
Matching gifts
Bank of America
The Chapman Foundations
Cuesta Foundation, inc.
Harmon Foundation
Halliburton Company
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable
Trust
ONEOK
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Foundation
gifts in kind
Eric Edwards
Hank Frazier
Paul and Hazel Grice
Home Depot
Mr. and Mrs. James
Rita and Neal Jackson
Brooke and Paul Knight
Lowes
PepsiCo.
Anita Randza
War Eagle Resort
Martha S. Clark
Society
Marty and Tom Clark
Jackie and Rich Howard
Sara and Craige Johnston
Jim Rountree*
* Deceased
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our
donor list. If there is a question, please contact Jerry
Bates, Assistant Head for Institutional Advancement,
at jbates@riverfield.org or call 918.446.3553
Every gift is a treasure to us! We thank
everyone who helps to make our
school a better place to grow and learn
with their generous contributions
of money, time, and gifts to support
our students, athletes, musicians,
performers, scholars, animals,
classrooms, and campus. The Riverfield
Community is amazing!
The Raven’s Club was established in
1997 to honor those making $1,000
or more Annual Giving, Auction, or
Capital contributions in any given
school year. The following people were
members of the 2009-10 Raven’s Club.
2009 - 10
Raven’s Club
Michelle and Bret Anderson
Amy and Jerry Bates
Ellen and James Bates
Misty and Brett Biery
Laurie Bledsoe
Melissa and Jason Bogle
Peggy Clanton
Marty and Tom Clark
Kim and Rob Coretz
Carla and Michael Covey
Kathy and Craig Cross
Jill and Jim Deck
Karen and Roger DesPrez
Brenda and Curt Dinan
Shannon and Norbert Gallagher
Cristi and Michael Goettel
Shelly and Kevin Gore
Janet and Jim Gotwals
Traci Gower
Ellen and Joe Graham
Terri and Monte Harrison
Cynthia and Ron Hoffman
Shawn and Michael Hopkins
Rita and Neal Jackson
Jennifer and Daimon Jacobs
Maria Wegner-Johnson & Kevin Johnson
Christopher Johnson
Heather and Kip Keller
Angela and Sean Kouplen
Kelly and Alan Langerak
inger and Byron Laws
Jami and John T. Longacre
Kelli and Tim Maynard
Kendra and Robert Paiva
Vicki and Nicholas Patterson
Bert and Matt Peake
Jocelyn and Curt Powell
Denise and John Redmond
Lisa and Andrew Rhynes
Sherry and DeWayne Sampson
Patti and Rick Schmigle
Charlynn Violett and Randall M. Smith
Amy and Jason Stone
Gwen and Jim Wilburn
Linda and Seth Williams
Trudy and Tommy Williams
Jamie and Darton Zink
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2010 auction
donors & Sponsors
Aberson’s
Advance Alarms
Albert G’s BBQ
All Smiles
All Things Cake
Always Dancing
Anderson Dental Arts
Anonymous
Apollo’s Karate
Arbonne international
Arby’s
ARM Production
ASG Consulting
Automated Mail Services
Bahama Sun
Bailey Ranch Golf Club
Barnes & Noble
Jerry & Amy Bates
Battle Creek Golf Club
Bedlam Bottle
Bella Vita
BierGarten Wine & Spirits
BKD, LLP
Nicole Blissit, Frog Class Teacher
Maribeth Blunt PLLC
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Body Defined Fitness
Jason & Melissa Bogle
Bonefish Grill
Bounce U
Broken Arrow Roller Sports
Brook Fine Arts Academy
Brookside By Day
Brothers Pizza
Ann Marie & Siegmund Brown
Buffalo Wild Wings
Build-A-Bear
Butler & Wheeler PPLC
Robbie & Erin Butler
Lisa Campbell
Caramel
Carpet Center
Chico’s
Children’s Eye Care of Tulsa
Chili’s
Chrome Clothing Co.
Marty & Tom Clark
Toby Clark
Herr Tom Clark
Compadres Restaurant
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Rob & Kim Coretz
Cosi
Couch Pharmacy -”The Gift Shop”
Cox Convention Center
Cunningham Fine Jewelry
Rosalia & Jimmie Cunningham
Sue & Brent Curry
Daily Grill
Nicole Dawson
Denali
Karen and Roger DesPrez
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Ding-Bats
Discoveryland!
DJ Connection
Jenni Dobson
Dolce Salon
Document imaging Solutions, LLC
Dr. Phil Show & The Doctors
Keri & Shaun Edwardes
Carrie & Donald Eller
Ervin Photography Studio
Exerbotics Premier Fitness Studio
Face & Body Medical Aesthetics
Feet First for Kids
FirstWatch
Fish Daddy’s Grill House
FiT in Tulsa
Five Oaks Lodge
Fleet Feet Sports
Fleming’s Comfort Footwear
Fox Cleaners
Dr. Norbert & Shannon Gallagher
Garden Deva Sculpture Company
Gilcrease Museum
Kevin & Shelly Gore
Patti & Phil Grice
Grigsby Carpet
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Health Wise Chiropractic
Hello Dolly
Henderson Coffee Company
Katie & Frazier Henke
High Gravity
Hilti
Kay Hilton
Ronald & Cynthia Hoffman
Holiday inn CoCo Key Water Resort
Hollywood Theaters
Hotel Ambassador
Fish Daddy’s Grill House
Joesf Glaude
Huntington Learning Center
JJ & Alyssa Hurley
ida Red
ihloff Salon & Day Spa
images
impressions Writing Service
incredible Pizza
indigo Joe’s
innisbrook
isabella’s Design Originals
island Nation
israel Diamond Supply
Debra Lowry Jameson
Jackie Cooper imports
Neal & Rita Jackson
Daimon & Jennifer Jacobs
Jason’s Deli
Jenks Pampered Pets
Jiffy Lube
Joe Momma’s Express
Johnny Carino’s italian Restaurant
Caroline & Rusty Johnson
Marie Wegner-Johnson & Kevin
Johnson
Kathleen Mowry interiors
Kathleen’s Kids
Kiddlestix
Kingdom Landscape
Kitchen ideas
KJM Equestrian School
Paul Knight & Ric Breig
Brooke Apker Knight
KoKoa Chocolatier
Megan & Kiley Korn
Kumon Math & Reading
Kumon of South Tulsa
Joe & Jamye Landis
Lazy Dayz
Lee’s Bicycles
Steve LeViness
Hal & Casie Lewis
Life Cycle Massage
Lola’s at The Bowery
Dave Long
Los Cabos: Broken Arrow
Lundeby’s Eco Baby
Mama Trizza’s Pottery Shop
Dr. Joey Manduano
Mazzio’s italian Eatery
Tom Mcintosh
McNellie’s Public House
Mecca Coffee
Melissa Rutherford Coaching, inc.
Merritt’s Bakery
Cherie & Ralph Merry
Michael Brothers Hair
Miller Swim School
Mimi’s Cafe
Miss Jackson’s Penthouse Salon
Miss Shelly’s School of Dance
Mobius Fitness Solutions
Montag Photography
Mr. Klean
Music To Grow By
Katherine & Brent Musick
My Little Dollhouse
Sonila & Steven Naifeh
Napoli’s italian Restaurant
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
New Balance Tulsa
Nielsens Exculsive Gifts
Nirvana Body & Soul
Oak Alley Plantation
Pam O’Halloran-Blevins
Oilers ice Center
OK Mozart international Festival
Old Village Wine & Spirits
ONEOK, iNC
Organized Chaos
Outback Steakhouse
Henny & Erling Overgaard
Tom & Miriam Overgaard
Paula & Alex Oviedo
Robert & Kendra Paiva
Panera Bread
Party Serve
U. E. Patrick
Vicki & Nicholas Patterson
Paulie’s Daylight Donuts
Pavilion
Pediatric Dentistry
Pei Wei Asian Diner
Charles & Susanne Pereira
Petal Pushers
Petersen’s Photography
Petroleum Club of Tulsa
Petty’s Fine Foods
Philbrook Museum of Art
Tifani Pinson
Polo Grill
Jocelyn & Curt Powell
Prairie Rose Studio
Prime Time Pizza
Pump it Up
Purple Glaze Studio
Queenie’s
Quest Dance Shop
QuikTrip
Anita Randza
Rathbone’s Flair Flowers
Reading for Kids
ida Red
Reflexion Medical Spa
RFA Board Members
Ricardo’s
Hallie Riggs
Riverfield Auction Committee
Riverfield Country Day School
Riverwalk Movies
Hugh & Martha Robinson
Sage Culinary Studio
Saied Music
Sharon Saied
Saks Fifth Avenue
Salon DG
Sherry and DeWayne Sampson
Patti & Rick Schmigle
Science Museum of Oklahoma
Sculptures: Melissa McCollum
Seasons Home Fragrance
Secret Gardens Candle Company
Select Wines & Spirits
Señor Tequila
Quest Dance Shop
Carol Siling
Silver Dollar City
Simple Pleasures: Sue Gronberg
Skin Care institute
Skin Medic
Sky Fitness & Wellbeing
Smith & Fox Broermann Pediatric
Dentistry
Sarah Smith
Smoothie King
Snow Goose
Soccer City
SOHO Plus
Southwood Landscape and Nursery
Spaghetti Warehouse
Sproutz
St. John Health Club
Starbucks
Mike & Monica Stock
Studio PK
Summerside Vineyards & Winery
Surfaces
Debra Sutherland
Sutherland Lumber
Annie Swanson
T. A. Lorton
Tastefully Simple
Ted’s Cafe Escondido
TFK Engineering, inc.
The Apple Tree
The Art Gallery
The Cheesecake Factory
The Crossing Wine & Spirits
The Crusty Croissant
The Ellen Degeneres Show
The Glass Slipper
The Little Gym of Tulsa
The Lolly Garden
The Paw Spa
The Pin Man
The Sharp Clinic
The Spa
The Stock Pot
The Yoga Room
Thornton & Thornton, PC
Tobacco Pouch
Dean O. Todd, DDS
Toni’s Flowers & Gifts
Trippets
True To You Bra Salon
T-Town Photo Booths
Tulsa 66ers
Tulsa Ballet
Tulsa Dermatology Clinic
Tulsa Drillers
Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa Opera, inc.
Tulsa Teachers Credit Union
Tulsa World Of Gymnastics
Tulsa Zoo Friends
Two Tomatoes Records
Union Bank
University of Tulsa Men’s Basketball
Department
Bharat & Carla Vandra
Ashley Weisz
West Highland Liquor Store
White Hawk Golf Club
Wholesale Computer Supply
Whitney’s Pawn Shop
Wild Birds Unlimited
Wild Fork
Williams Company
Williams & Williams
Linda & Seth Williams
Wink Eyelash Salon
Wizard’s Asylum Comics & Games
Woodland West Pet Resort
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife
Preserve
Lisa Zarrow
Jamie & Darton Zink
Zio’s italian Kitchen
Zuits Band

Job Well Done,
Mrs. Michelle Anderson
This May marked the end of
Michelle Anderson’s term as Board
Chair. A Riverfield parent before
she became a Board member and
eventual chair, Michelle has led the
Board of Trustees with grace and a
commitment to the school’s recent
expansion. Michelle will remain on
the Board as Past Chair. Please read
the note to the right from Michelle.
Welcome
Incoming
Board Chair
David Tracy
Beginning his role
as Board Chair is
long-time Riverfield
parent and Board
member David
Tracy. An attorney
at Naylor, Williams & Tracy, Inc., David and his
wife Linda are active volunteers within the
Riverfield community. They have been part of
the school since their son Ryan, who graduated
last month, was 18 months old. Ryan plans
to major in meteorology at the University of
Oklahoma in the fall. Daughter Emma, who
has attended RCDS since infanthood, will
enter the 8th grade in August.
David has served on the Board since 2002,
so he is comfortable with the ins and outs of
the group. However, he acknowledges that
Michelle Anderson leaves big shoes to fill.
“She gave us a steady hand on the helm during
a time of great growth at Riverfield,” he said.
David looks forward to serving the school in
this capacity and hopes to continue in the fine
tradition of Board Chairs before him.
Dear Riverfield Community,
Thank you for your help in making this school what it is today. Our
students are receiving a top-notch education, and a large part of the
credit is due to the support they receive at home. We are so lucky to have
teachers who are eager to educate and students who are eager to learn.
This atmosphere has made my four-year term as Chair of the Board of
Trustees a wonderful experience. Since I assumed this position in 2006, our
school has witnessed a tremendous growth both in number of students and
in physical attributes. The Upper School building had just opened when
my term began; since then we’ve added the Langerak Academic Center,
a number of temporary buildings, and the Martha S. Clark athletic field.
I have relished the opportunity to lead the Board through these exciting
times and look forward to continuing to assist them as I remain on the
Board for the 2010-11 school year.
As a parent, area citizen, and Board member, I could not be more proud
to be affiliated with Riverfield. I am so pleased by the fact that although
we have grown, we have kept our family atmosphere. I feel Riverfield is
constantly fulfilling its mission, and I truly believe Riverfield is “preparing
students for real-world success.” It has been an honor to serve Riverfield,
and I look forward to watching the school’s future success and our students’
future achievements.
Sincerely,
IntRodUCtIon of nEw BoaRd MEMBERS
Bron Cummins is
President of Adco
Industries. He and
his wife, Christy,
have two children,
Callie and Cole.
Bron’s connection to
RCDS began when
Cole attended in
Riverfield’s second year. In his spare time,
Bron enjoys time with his family, Grand
Lake, hockey, golf, fishing and hunting.
Sean Kouplen is CEO
of Regent Bank. He
has three children,
Emory, Kennedy, and
Finley. The older
two have attended
Riverfield for three
years. Sean and his
wife Angela are active
in their church and in the community of
Bixby. He is a Past President of the OSU
National Alumni Association. Sean recently
published Out of the Blocks, a book about
career management and success in life.
Thanks to the following Board of Trustees members who have completed their service to Riverfield.
Your service and commitment to the school are much appreciated.
Shelly Gore
Kelly Langerak
Melissa Sullivent
Jeff Vause
Shawn Hopkins, as RFA
President, will serve
on the Board for the
2010-11 school year.
Shawn and her husband
Michael have three
children, including their
son Avery, who will be
in the 4th grade in the
fall. They enjoy traveling and working in their
garden. Shawn has volunteered at Riverfield
in numerous capacities and is excited to serve
as a Board Member and RFA President next
year.
Santiago Ruiz is a Revenue
Supervisor at Samson. He
and his wife, Melissa, are
expecting their first child,
who will be in the Bird
class in the fall. Santiago
plays competitive tennis in
local matches, participates
in CrossFit, and is head of
the Latin American Missions Board at his church.
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2433 West 61st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132
918.446.3553
riverfield.org
Non-Discriminatory Statement
Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. Riverfield is a welcoming community that strives to treat everyone fairly. All decisions
regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender,
sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law. All rights, privileges, educational, athletic, school-administrated programs, and activities made available
by the school are extended to all students, families, faculty, and staff.
Homecoming on October 8th & Visiting Day on November 19th SaVe The daTeS:
RIvERfIEld loSES thREE CoMMUnItY MEMBERS
This spring marked the passing of two valuable members of the Riverfield Community. Though their roles within the school
varied greatly, Mr. Donal Dickerson and Mrs. Geneve Rogers are noted for their contributions to RCDS. The passing of Mr. Charlie
Ogden , pictured to the right of Mr. Dickerson, was noted in the 2009 Winter BLUEprint.
Donal Dickerson began working at Riverfield in 1997. By
trade, Mr. Dickerson was a steel mill worker. After retirement,
Don drove the bus for Riverfield Country Day School as well as
“fixed whatever needed fixing there,” per his obituary. Marty
Clark, Head of School, referred to Mr. Dickerson as a man of
one-liners and often asked him to compile them into a book.
One of his favorites was used frequently when taking Pre-
Schoolers on field trips, “We’re off like a herd of turtles.” Don
and his wife, Brooksie, enjoyed almost 52 years of marriage
before he passed away after a brief battle with cancer. They
were active in children’s and youth ministries at their church
in Sand Springs.
Genave Rogers passed away on May 28th at the age of 95.
Mrs. Rogers leaves a wonderful legacy of generosity in the
community, with gifts to such organizations as the University
of Tulsa, the Boy Scouts, Riverfield among many others. In
1938, she was the first woman to graduate from the TU
College of Business Administration. From there, she went on
to become a very successful investor and entrepreneur. She
loved to travel, dance, and play bridge. Her donations to the
school include the initial gift for the Spreading Our Wings
capital campaign and the purchase of 30 acres west of the
main driveway.