BLUEprint - Riverfield Country Day School

BLUEprint 

Summer 2008 

2008 Commencement 

For Riverfield’s seven graduates, the night of May 16 th was one they will remember forever: Upper 

School Commencement. Kerri Linde, much-loved faculty member who moved to Oregon in 2007, 

returned to share fond memories and give encouragement to the graduates. “ I was privileged to be 

part of the lives of these seniors for the two and a half years I was here. I will forever be thankful 

that these seven students shared this time in their lives with me. They are powerful beyond 

measure and I love and respect them and wish the best for them”. 

Congrats to Riverfield’s 2 nd graduating class. Graduates include Steven McCommas, Edward Aaron 

Thomas, Kaitlyn Marie Cox, Taylor Edwin Stevak, Ellen Fizer, Rusty Scott, and Robert A. May. It 

was a momentous evening for the graduates, their families, and the RCDS staff and students.

MISSION 

STATEMENT 

The mission of 

Riverfield Country 

Day School is to 

provide an excel- 

lent education in a 

family-oriented 

atmosphere. 

Students are moti- 

vated and encour- 

aged to learn, 

develop, and 

mature in a re- 

spectful, secure, 

and diverse envi- 

ronment. A caring, 

creative faculty and 

a challenging, 

integrated, and 

personalized cur- 

riculum promote 

the development of 

the whole student 

as a confident and 

responsible learner 

prepared for real 

world success. 

From Marty Clark, 

HEAD OF SCHOOL 

Perhaps more than any other season, spring is a time full of traditions at 

Riverfield. You will read about many on the following pages, from Legacy to 

Academic Bowl Tournaments, and from Move Up Day to Earth Day/Field Day 

activities. We also celebrated the 8th Grade Closing Exercises and are eager 

to welcome back our largest incoming freshman class next fall. As one eighth 

grader said, “I think that Riverfield is the best choice for high school in the 

Tulsa area. You get the best of both worlds, the casual atmosphere of a 

public school and the high standards of a private school.” As we draw closer 

to beginning our 25 th year, these traditions continue to hold a special place in 

all of our hearts. 

But with experience and growth comes change. It is heart-warming to watch 

relatively new endeavors like Empty Bowls and Street Party become new 

traditions. And one very special new tradition at Riverfield is the Upper School 

Commencement. We were proud to watch seven graduates (a 350% increase 

from last year’s two grads) walk across the stage to accept their diplomas on 

Friday, May 16 th . As you will see on the facing page, these newly-minted 

alums are taking what they’ve learned at Riverfield and moving on to various 

colleges and universities in the fall. Way to go, Graduates; and be sure to 

stay in touch!! 

This spring also brought new and fresh ideas to campus. From Kindergarten 

to Upper School, students discussed, researched, and worked on projects 

that would enable the RCDS community to be more environmentally conscious. 

Also, teachers allowed student interest and investigation to guide the 

curriculum – a concept that has been practiced regularly in the Pre-School 

and is emphasized by Roots and Shoots students as well as the Science 

classes. 

As I reflect on the past, I think of the families with whom I have come in 

contact over the last 24 years. Though I run into them frequently at the grocery 

store or at civic events, I would love to get them all in one place at one time. 

Hence, Riverfield is hosting a 25 th Year Kick-Off Celebration at 5pm on August 

1, 2008. We encourage as many families as possible to attend, so please 

mark the date on your calendar and RSVP by July 25th to frontdesk@riverfield.org. 

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RIVERFIELD AND BEYOND 

KAITI COX 

will attend Johnson & Wales 

University; at Riverfield since 2005 

RUSTY SCOTT 

will attend Tulsa Community 

College; at Riverfield since 2004 

Jason Kyle Bauer 

London Michelle Bennett 

Carl Phillip Berry 

Brianna Grace Clark 

James Alan Colpitts 

Christopher Richard Dickey 

Logan Robert Evans 

Matthew Morgan Faeth 

Joshua Daniel Fletcher 

ELLEN FIZER 

will attend University of Tulsa; 

at Riverfield since 2007 

TAYLOR STEVAK 

will attend Oklahoma State University; 


Bryan Andrew Harker 

Maxwell Albert Harkness 

Tristan Alexander Hightower 

Jonathan Neal Jackson 

Samuel Garner Laney 

Brandon Joe Miller 

Ryan Matthew Peake 

Caitlin Diana Edwards Pond 

Nicholas William Pond 

ROBBY MAY 

will attend Oklahoma State University; 


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AARON THOMAS 

will attend Westminster College; 


STEVEN MCCOMMAS 

will attend University of Tulsa; 


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Eighth Grade Closing Exercises were held on 

Thursday, May 15 th . This class boasts 27 students, 

with 90% of them returning to RCDS Upper School 

next fall. Each of these students made a speech 

at the Closing Exercises that reflected on feelings 

about Riverfield; many recognized teachers who 

have made a significant impact on their lives and 

the importance of friendships made during their 

time at Riverfield. 

Congratulations to the following students: 

Omar Alam Rana 

Reynaldo Alfredo Romero 

Robert Bryan Scott 

William James Smith 

Dylan Thomas Steedman 

Ramsey Michelle Talladivedula 

Spencer Olivia Todd 

Brooklyn Alan Wright 

Kenzie Marie Zwayer

UPPER SCHOOL 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 

FOLLOWING UPPER SCHOOL 

STUDENTS WHO WERE HONORED AT 

COMMENCEMENT: 

The Lifetime Student Award: 

Taylor Stevak (Sr.) 

B. Thomas Clark Athletic Award: 

Aaron Thomas (Sr.) and Jessie Deck (Jr.) 

Excellence in Fine Arts Award: 

Robby May (Sr.), Steve McCommas (Sr.), 

and Ellen Fizer (Sr.) 

Philip Richter Exemplary Student Award: 


Tim O’Halloran Citizenship Award: 

Hannah Skoog (So.) 

Head of School Award: 


STUDY OF THE 

ELECTION PROCESS 

Mr. Morton used the current 

presidential campaign as an 

impetus for class dialogue and 

research with his US History students. 

He noted, “Politics have dominated both 

discussion and written projects this 

quarter.” Students were assigned to 

research the Electoral College and how 

it was formed, as well as outlining the 

pros and cons of such a system. One 

issue in the election is relationships with 

Middle Eastern countries, which was the 

focus of the last weeks of school. 

Students selected a Middle Eastern 

country and, after researching, presented 

oral reports on governmental forms found 

in these areas. 

A BUS THAT RUNS ON VEGETABLE OIL?!? 

Upper School Technology and Chemistry students joined forces this spring as 

gas prices and alternative fuel sources were hot topics in class. Mr. Breig and 

Mr. Jones encouraged the students to follow their own curiosity about alternative 

fuel and offered guidance when the students expressed interest in making 

biodiesel. Students researched how to create this alternative fuel and discovered 

that waste vegetable oil (WVO) is a biodiesel that runs in engines that are 

already in most diesel vehicles, so there’s no conversion cost. Mr. Breig said, 

“This project really captured the students’ interest so we adjusted the rest of our 

planned curriculum around this study. The intent was to fill a Riverfield bus with 

the biodiesel and take it for a test run, but we simply ran out of time.” Both 

teachers thoroughly enjoyed this study and look forward to pursuing other “green” 

topics in the future. 

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TRIBAL ART MASKS & FIGURINES 

Art students in Mr. DeVerges’ Art elective 

continued their study of tribal arts, designs, 

and motifs with research and construction 

of masks and figurative sculptures. These 

multi-media pieces incorporated found 

objects, wood, and metal and were displayed 

in the Upper School upon completion. 

IDEPENDENT READING LIST 

Book Club ensures that 6th - 8th graders read broadly and eclectically. This love of 

reading continues in Upper School, as this year’s Freshmen and Sophomores showed. 

Twenty freshmen completed and reported on a total of 98 independent books during the 

year; 16 sophomores completed 100. That’s an average of 5.5 books per student, in 

addition to the literature assigned to the whole class. The list of titles below demonstrate 

that individual reading is alive and well at Riverfield Upper School. 

The Book Thief, Durable Goods, Joy School, 1984, Animal Farm, I Am the Messenger, 

Night, The Kite Runner, The Great Gatsby, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Ender’s 

Game, The Secret Life of Bees, Jane Eyre, Gulliver’s Travels, The Pigman, The Lord of 

the Flies, Marley and Me, What Girls Learn, David Copperfield, Ella Minnow Pea, The 

Scarlet Letter, The Red Badge of Courage, Dandelion Wine, A Thief in Time, Mama’s 

Girl, Iron and Silk, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, This Boy’s Life, The House on 

Mango Street, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Tree Grows in 

Brooklyn, A Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Once Upon a Time 

When We Were Colored, and many other diverse titles.

ACADEMIC BOWL SUCCESS 

Riverfield had Academic Bowl Teams qualify 

for the State tournament in each division 

this spring. Tournament dates varied based 

on grade division, and were held on OU’s 

Norman campus. The 5 th /6 th grade team 

and their coaches, Miss Wynn and Ms. 

Hickman, earned the 2 nd place spot in their 

tournament. The 6 th /7 th grade team, 

coached by Herr Clark also placed 2 nd . 

Coach Lackey helped lead the 7 th /8 th grade 

teams to the tourney, where Team A was 

eliminated in the third round and Team B 

earned a 3 rd place spot. And coming in on 

top of all other 8 th /9 th grade teams, 

Riverfield’s Ravens, coached by Mrs. 

Jacobs, defeated longtime rival, Oolagah, 

to become 2008 State Champions! 

Congrats to team members London 

Bennett, Carl Berry (Captain), Matt Faeth, 

Nick Pond, Omar Rana, and Will Smith. 

Brin Bedwell 

Carl Berry 

Abby Gore 

Paula Grice 

Tristan Hightower 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

LEGACY 

What was educational and fun, with swords, 

maidens, and dragons galore?? This year’s 

Legacy. The focus of this project was the 

Medieval era. While the study culminated 

with the event on May 13 th , learning about 

the time period, preparing replicas of items 

used in Medieval times, and presenting 

reports occurred in Social Studies and other 

classes throughout the fourth quarter. Mrs. 

Maxey was very pleased with the teamwork 

and leadership displayed by the 8 th graders 

as they led 6 th and 7 th grade students to 

determine activities, assign duties, and 

prepare materials for Legacy. Proceeds 

from the event help offset costs of next year’s 

6 th – 8 th grade Museum Trip to Kansas City. 

The students decided they would like to 

share some of the profit with classmate 

Molly Monroe’s extended family, who was 

devastated by tornadoes that hit their 

Missouri town in May 2008. 

NJHS 

Congratulations to the newest members of 

the Riverfield Blue Ravens National Junior 

Honor Society. These students were inducted 

into the NJHS and honored at a reception 

on May 6, 2008. Their selection 

was based upon careful consideration of the 

five ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, 

citizenship, and character. 

Quin Koele 

Sam Laney 

Emily LeViness 

Rachel Merry 

Ryan Peake 

Nick Pond 

Omar Rana 

Hannah Sieler 

Ramsey Talladivedula 

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DALLAS TRIP 

Sixth through eighth graders traveled to 

Dallas in April for their annual Museum 

Trip. Coordinated by Mr. Liggett, Mr. 

DeVerges, and Mrs. Maxey, the trip 

included visits to the Sixth Floor Museum 

at the Texas School Book Depository, the 

Dallas Museum of Art, The Nasher 

Sculpture Garden, and the Modern Art 

Museum of Fort Worth. More light-hearted 

activities included dinner at The Purple 

Cow and, of course, the bus rides to and 

from Texas. Garrett Pugh, 6 th grader, said, 

“I really enjoyed the Martin Puryear exhibit, 

especially The Ladder.” Costs of the trip 

are offset each year by funds raised at the 

previous year’s Legacy event. 

GRAPHING 

PROJECT 

At Riverfield, Math 

teachers strive to put 

concepts into concrete 

forms as a way of increasing 

understanding. As part of a study on 

graphing and data collection, 4 th and 5 th 

grade students decided on a question 

they would ask, collected that data 

through asking survey questions, and 

presented their findings in a line, bar, or 

circle graph that was graded on accuracy, 

labeling, neatness, and summary 

paragraph. Ms. Pendleton commented, 

“The project was fun for the students to 

conduct and fun for their classmates to 

review.” Some examples of topics 

included school commute times, favorite 

candy bars, people who dress up their 

dogs, and favorite presidential candidates.

PRIMARY SCHOOL 

LAND RUN REENACTMENT 

The reenactment of Oklahoma’s Land Run 

is a fun, bi-annual event at Riverfield. The 

Land Run was the final activity of a unit on 

Oklahoma history. It held significant 

meaning this year as the school 

celebrated Oklahoma’s Centennial in the 

fall. The RCDS Land Run took place on 

the afternoon of April 25 th and included 

staking territory claims, a picnic lunch, 

and activities from that time period such 

as bartering and historically accurate 

games. 

MATH CONSULTANT 

San Francisco-based math consultant, 

Peggy McLean, spent two days working 

with Riverfield Primary School teachers this 

semester. Her focus was guiding teachers 

to use manipulatives in helping students 

of all ability levels grasp mathematic 

concepts. Teachers in both the K-1 and 

2 nd /3 rd grade wings agreed that the time 

spent with Ms. McLean was very 

worthwhile and they are looking forward to 

implementing new ideas and strategies 

next school year. Ms. McLean also 

enjoyed her time at Riverfield, “It was the 

class size, caring teachers, peaceful 

environment, and excellent listening and 

participation by all students that makes 

me want to return.” The teachers wish to 

thank the parent volunteers who spent time 

in the classroom, enabling all K-3 rd 

teachers to participate in the workshop. 

BONES AND STONES 

Did you know that many sorts of prehistoric 

bones and fossils can be found in 

Oklahoma’s own Arkansas River? Riverfield 

parent, Fred Pace, collects such items and 

brought an assortment to share with 

Riverfield students the last week of school. 

He called the display “Bones and Stones”. 

Two of Mr. Pace’s friends joined him in 

featuring their collections of arrowheads, 

bones from wooly mammoths and 

mastodons, and other period discoveries. 

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END-OF-YEAR FIELD TRIPS 

Several Primary school studies were 

enhanced this spring with field trips to 

correlating places. For example, 2 nd /3 rd 

graders visited Chimi’s with Señora Phillips, 

where they ordered and conversed only in 

Spanish. K-1 students traveled to the Tulsa 

Zoo and the Oklahoma Aquarium as part of 

their study on animals and sea life. Ms. 

Naifeh said, “Field trips allow students to 

gain further understanding of ideas and 

concepts learned in the classroom. Plus 

they are always a nice change of pace for 

the students and the teachers.” 

Earth Day is acknowledged each April, and although Riverfield works to be 

environmentally friendly year-round, Earth Day is an opportunity to further educate 

and raise awareness about taking care of the planet. K-1 classes brought bags and 

traveled across campus, picking up trash. Mrs. Coutant said, “The 

students enjoyed being out in the fresh air and we all felt it was 

worthwhile to help put trash in its proper place and beautify our 

campus.” The 2 nd /3 rd graders got creative with their Earth Day 

reminders. Each created an Earth-friendly slogan and 

designed a T-shirt based on the slogan’s message.

CULMINATING EVENTS 

Many Pre-School classes celebrate the end of the year by inviting family members 

to participate in a special activity. These culminating events represent an investigation 

or project the class has enjoyed throughout the school year. Following are two 

examples of Pre-School Culminating Events. 

-SQUIRREL 

The Squirrel class celebrated the end of the year with a Gallery Walk in their 

classroom. Families were invited to take a classroom tour of pictures taken by the 

children of their investigations and discoveries. Photos included a picture of a 

child’s own hand and a self-portrait in the mirror under the loft. The class and 

visiting families enjoyed a variety of cookies and pink punch following their tour. 

The classroom’s photo book included the pictures displayed in the tour as well as 

ones made as a group. 

-PURPLE 

The Purple class held a special scavenger hunt with families and friends in late 

spring. Clues led them around campus to familiar spots where they had particpated 

in activities throughout the year. They worked with clay in the woods, dug for 

treasures in the sandpit, and built with reclaimed materials in the Purple class 

courtyard. They also made a special wire hanging for their teacher Ms. Coulter to 

take to her new classroom. After the hunt, they had a snack, watched the Art Car 

Parade, and then went to Legacy. What a fun day! 

BLUE CLASS GARDEN 

A fairly new tradition in the Pre-School is the 

investigation book that teachers create to 

commemorate a special interest of the class 

during the school year. Examples include 

sound discoveries in the Butterfly Class, 

construction in the Rabbit Class, and Climber 

the hamster in the Red Class. 

The Blue class book told the story of their yearlong 

garden project and followed the children’s 

steps from creating a worm bin for good soil, planting their items, 

attempting to keep birds out of the garden, and the sketching of a 

scarecrow that was rendered in metal by Tulsa’s Garden Deva. 

Each phase used children’s creativity, communication, decisionmaking, 

and cooperation skills. Early this summer, the Blue class 

was proud to invite family members to their farmer’s market, where 

they sold the flowers, herbs, and vegetables from their garden. 

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PRE - SCHOOL 

VISITOR COMING FROM REGGIO 

EMILIA, ITALY 

As part of the preparation for Riverfield 

hosting The Wonder of Learning: The 

Hundred Languages of Children Exhibit in 

January 2009, Riverfield is opening its doors 

to Ms. Amelia Gambetti from Reggio Emilia, 

Italy on July 5 th . Ms. Gambetti is the liaison 

between Reggio Children’s Organization and 

schools in the United States. She will be 

visiting the Pre-School classrooms, working 

with teachers and Wing Coordinators, and 

touring possible Tulsa site locations for the 

exhibit. Pre-School Coordinators Kacey 

Davenport and Jennifer Kesselring said, 

“Amelia’s visit to Riverfield is an incredible 

honor. Her input and analysis will further 

support and advance our thinking and best 

practices in early childhood education. It 

will help us put our best foot forward for the 

exhibit next year as guests from across the 

world visit Riverfield.” As the exhibit date 

draws near, there will be many opportunities 

for families to volunteer their time. If you 

are interested in helping, please contact any 

member of the Pre-School faculty. 

NAEYC UPDATE 

Candidacy material for the self-study 

for Pre-School re-accreditation has 

been submitted. The next step will be 

a visit from the National Association 

for Education of Young Children 

(NAEYC) that will occur by the end of 

November. This is part of the NAEYC 

accredition process required of the 

school every five years.

HAPPENINGS 

Middle School/Upper School Drama 

“Middle and Upper School Drama presentations this quarter were 

outstanding,” said Mrs. Long, Drama teacher. “The students continued 

to dig in and really work to hone their acting chops.” These “chops” 

were displayed in the Middle School’s Laugh It Up – A Night of Improv 

on April 22 nd . Drama students from 6 th – 8 th grade did several sketches 

and improvisational acts, and even included audience members in the 

performances. In a Riverfield first, Upper School Drama Classes A 

and B performed in a true stage environment at Webster High School’s 

PAC on May 8 th and 9 th , respectively. These students spent the 

semester studying Neil Simon’s works and performed The Odd Couple 

and Rumors to rave reviews. Enrollment for Drama next year looks 

great, so the Riverfield community will have more fabulous theatrical 

performances to enjoy in 2008-09. Mrs. Long will also be offering 

extra classes for Pre-School and Primary School students as an 

optional after school choice next fall. 

F ield Day/Earth Day 

Relay races, recycling sorting, and other events dotted the back field of 

RCDS on April 18 th as students of all age levels participated in Field 

Day/Earth Day activities. Students were divided into cross-divisional 

blue, green and white teams with competitions for individuals, small 

groups, and the entire team. Coordinated by Mrs. O’Halloran and Mr. 

Goettel, the event is always a favorite. 

E mpty Bowls 

On April 4 th , Riverfield families gathered for the 2 nd annual Empty Bowls 

Dinner. With soups provided by parents and staff members, bread donated 

by Panera Bread, and dessert donated by Lyn Martin of Gourmet On the 

Go, the evening raised $1600, with proceeds benefiting the Community 

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Most of the money came from the 

silent auction of the hand painted bowls designed by students, parents, 

and faculty of Riverfield. Special guest author/illustrator Kim Doner spoke 

about her travels to Africa and the hunger she saw abroad. She also 

signed advanced copies of her book On a Road in Africa. Empty Bowls 

is organized by the Diversity Committee. Thanks to committee members 

for their hard work to make the evening a success. 

C osi Nights 

A new addition to the Riverfield calendar this spring was a monthly Cosi 

Night. Owned and operated by the Wilburns, Molly Monroe’s family, 

Cosi opened in July 2007 and partnered with Riverfield beginning in March. 

On designated Cosi Nights, students, staff, and their families were 

encouraged to eat at Cosi, located near 71 st and Yale. A generous portion 

of the profits from those evenings were donated to Riverfield. A big “Thank 

You” to the Wilburns for their support and for creating a fun time for all. 

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A rt Box Car Parade 

S treet Party 

HAPPENINGS 

For the third year, Riverfield’s art students have participated in the Art BoxCar 

Parade as a kick off for Legacy. Kindergarten – 5 th grade students brought 

cardboard boxes from home and spent a majority of the quarter working on 

their Art BoxCar creations. On May 13 th , students paraded from the back 

field, up to the front circle of the main driveway, entertaining Pre-Schoolers, 

parents, and teachers as they went. Various themes were used, from 

political campaigning to animals, from military personnel to superheroes. 

This year a new dimension was added – an act that the participants from 

each car performed in the front circle drive. Thanks to Mr. Liggett for bringing 

the fun of the Art BoxCar to RCDS! 

May 3 rd was a rockin’ night at RCDS. Nine bands played at the 3 rd Annual 

Riverfield Rocks Street Party outside the Upper School building. Mr. Knight 

directed all of the bands; 5 of the 9 were composed exclusively of RCDS 

students; the other 4 had RCDS students combined with students from 

other schools! Concessions and commemorative apparel were available to 

the crowd of over 500. Though the weather turned cold as the sun went 

down, fans were still out in droves, dancing and cheering on their favorite 

bands. With professional lighting, stage, audio, and camera equipment 

and coverage by multiple media outlets, it was a great concert and a 

unique way to market Riverfield to the public. 

The following bands performed: 

Firewall-RCDS 

Millhouse 

The Restrictions-RCDS 

The Hi-Fi-RCDS 

Almost Ninjas-RCDS 

The Gimps 

The Rumbling Nancies 

The Gary Coleman Adventure-RCDS 

Big Sleep 

F ootball Schedule 

2008 Varsity Football 

August 5 Practice Begins 

August 22 4-Team Scrimmage in Owasso 

September 5 vs. Eagle Point 

September 12 vs. Summit Christian 

September 26 vs. Life Christian Academy 

(Homecoming) 

October 3 vs. Evangelistic Temple 

October 10 vs. Rejoice 

October 17 vs. Southwest Christian Academy 

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2008 Middle School Football 

August 5 Practice Begins 

August 21 Scrimmage at Riverfield 

September 12 vs. Summit Christian 

September 18 vs. Regent 

September 26 vs. Life Christian Academy 

(Homecoming) 

October 10 vs. Rejoice 

October 20 vs. Prue

ALL SCHOOL PICTURE 

Bobby Busenburg 

graduated from OSU 

with a degree in 

Business Management. 

Sarah Colpitts 

graduated from Bishop 

Kelly High School 

going to University of 

Arkansas. 

Erica Doverspike 

will marry Jared 

Crowder on July 12 th . 

Erica is a former 

Riverfield student who 

graduated from OSU. 

Sarah Fiscus 

graduated from Bixby 

High School. 

ALUM UPDATES 

Grace Fowler 

graduated from Metro 

Christian School. 

Caitlin Rudin 

graduated from 

Duchesne Academy 

of the Sacred Heart. 

Andrea Stuckey 


Union High School. 

Jacob Zinn 


Union High School. 

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Madeline Barker 

received the Rotary 

Ambassadorial Scholarship, 

which will allow her to study 

international law in Chile in 

2008-09. 

Leah LaFortune - Graduated from Bishop Kelly 

High School going to Texas Christian University 

Sam Lobodiak - Graduated from Bishop Kelly 

High School 

Megan O’Neal - Graduated from Sweet Briar 

College with a BA in Archaeology 

Andrew Pate - Graduated from Jenks High School 

Austin Schmidt - Graduated from Bishop Kelly 


Garrett Schmigle - Graduated from Bishop Kelly 

High School going to Savannah College of Art and 

Design 

John Tompkins - Graduated from Bishop Kelly 


Lauren Wienecke - Graduated from Jenks High 

School going to Principia College

OPENING CEREMONIES 

COOKING 

SWIMMING 

SUMMER CAMP 

The Raven Ramblers are having an awesome time this summer! The school is filled 

with happy campers every week. They are enjoying lots of different activities this 

summer including new fun like archery, canoeing, and karaoke. Swimming and 

playing in the splash pad are again a big hit. Camp Director Tiffany Crowl sums it up 

in three words: “Fun, Food, and Friends!” 

CAMPS 

SONGWRITING 

ADVENTURE CAMP 

STILL AVAILABLE !! 

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BUILD-A-BEAR 

CAMP 

KARAOKE 

ARCHERY 

2008 

RAVEN RAMBLERS

What an incredible year! 

From Jerry Bates, 

ASSISTANT HEAD 

FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 

Many thanks to all of our constituents for the outstanding support that Riverfield 

received this year. Your commitment to our students was evidenced in all aspects of 

support: annual giving, capital giving, planned giving, and support of Riverfield Family 

Association events. The highlights of the year in Institutional Advancement are listed 

below: 

• Annual Giving surpassed $100,000 for the second straight year 

• The Riverfield Family Association Auction raised over $94,000 

• Capital Gifts and pledges topped $225,000 

The importance of receiving operating and capital support each year is critical to the 

maintenance and growth of quality programs which benefit all of our students. This 

year we added an additional priority, which was to establish a planned giving program 

at Riverfield. As part of meeting the Tulsa Community Foundation’s Endowment 

Challenge, we received four deferred gifts. Planned giving is crucial because it insures 

the future of Riverfield. 

To recognize individuals and couples who have made Riverfield part of their estate 

plans, the Board of Trustees has established the Martha S. Clark Society. Certainly 

no one will ever leave a legacy greater than Mrs. Clark and this is one way to 

permanently recognize all that she has done for Riverfield. Below are the charter 

members of the Martha S. Clark Society: 

• Marty and Tom Clark 

• Jackie and Rich Howard 

• Sara and Craige Johnston 

If you have remembered Riverfield in your estate plans and would like to become a 

member of the Martha S. Clark Society, please inform us of your decision. 

The following pages list those that supported Riverfield this year. On behalf of the 

students, faculty, and staff, I would like to express our gratitude for all that our donors 

have done to make this an incredible year at Riverfield. 

Sincerely, 

2007-08 Summary of Gifts 

Annual Giving $107,842 

Capital Campaign $123,333 

RFA $114,242 

Endowment $ 38,500 

Total Giving $383,917 

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RCDS 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

2007-08 

OFFICERS 

Michelle Anderson - Chair 

Craige Johnston - Secretary 

Mark Patrick - Treasurer 

Lisa Rhynes - Asst. Treasurer 

Kelly Langerak - RFA President 

Marty Clark - Head of School 

Jim Gotwals - Legal Counsel 

MEMBERS 

Peggy Dyer 

Charlotte Gibbens 

Rich Howard 

Michelle Keely 

Danny Kennedy 

Sabrina Patterson 

Ron Saizow 

J.J. Stevak 

Melissa Sullivent 

David Tracy 

Jeff Vause 

Drew Veitch 

Carol Woolman 

STAFF 

Jerry Bates 

Emily Walton 

Georgene Zinn 

RFA BOARD MEMBERS 

2007-08 

OFFICERS 

Kelly Langerak - President 

Brenda Dinan - Vice President 

Shelly Gore - Secretary 

Jane Laney - Treasurer 

COORDINATORS 

Cynthia Clark 

Teresa Collins 

Laura Dishman 

Martha Endsley 

Patti Grice 

Shaun Hopkins 

Rita Jackson 

Heidi Johns 

Tabatha O’Bar 

Flo Pace 

Bert Peake 

Mary Jo Saizow 

Marlow Sipes 

Cindy Wilson 

Carol Woolman

RIVERFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 

2007-2008 DONORS 

RAVEN’S CLUB 

Established in 1997 to honor those donating 

$1,000 or more during any given school year. 

Mr. Michael Bartlett 

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bates 

Jerry & Amy Bates 

James & Joyce Bliss 

Jason & Melissa Bogle 

Robbie & Erin Butler 

Mrs. Peggy Clanton 

Tom & Marty Clark 

Mr. & Mrs. James Cobb 

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Cole 

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Coretz 

Byron & Marcie Corwin 

Jim & Jill Deck 

Roger & Karen DesPrez 

Curtis & Brenda Dinan 

Randy & Sandi Dittman 

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffery Endsley 

Mrs. Toby Fell 

Parents of Tom Fruits 

Mike & Cristi Goettel 

Kevin & Shelly Gore 

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Graham 

Ms. Angela Johnson 

Sara & Craige Johnston 

Ms. Kathleen Jones 

Matthew & Shannon Karibian 

Mr. & Mrs. Kipp Keller 

John & Melinda King 

Mr. Robert LaFortune 

Alan & Kelly Langerak 

Steve & Joni LeViness 

Darryl & Valerie Nation 

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Overgaard 

Fred & Flo Pace 

Robert Patterson 


Andrew & Lisa Rhynes 

Mr. & Mrs. David Ronk 

Sheila Sanders and Ana Stagg 

Rick & Patti Schmigle 

Mr. Shane Skidgel 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Skoog 

Ed & JJ Stevak 

Aaron & Emily Walton 

Jim & Gwen Wilburn 

Dean C. Williams 

Mark & Cindy Wilson 

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Woods 

ORDER OF THE OAK 

$25,000 & above 

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Coretz 

Alan & Kelly Langerak 

Michael Bartlett 

RED CEDAR GROVE 

$10,000-$24,999 

Tulsa Community Foundation 

SYCAMORE GROVE 

$5,000-$9,999 

Shelly & Kevin Gore 

Mr. & Mrs. Kipp Keller 

Robert Patterson 


Jim & Gwen Wilburn 

WALNUT GROVE 

$1,000-$4,999 

Anonymous 

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bates 


Mrs. Peggy Clanton 

Tom & Marty Clark 

Mr. & Mrs. James Cobb 

Jim & Jill Deck 

Roger & Karen DesPrez 

Curtis & Brenda Dinan 

Dr. Jeffery Endsley 

Mrs. Toby Fell 

Parents of Tom Fruits 

Mike & Cristi Goettel 

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Graham 

Sara & Craige Johnston 

Mr. Robert LaFortune 

Mr. & Mrs. David Ronk 


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Ed & JJ Stevak 

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Woods 

PECAN GROVE 

$500-$999 

Anonymous 

Brett & Michelle Anderson 

Brett & Misty Biery 

Geoff & Christine Clary 

Grant & Jeannette Easterling 

Rick Fizer & Kathleen Klein 

Alan & Toma Ford 

Ignacio Galarza, Jr. 

Ms. Charlotte Gibbens 

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gotwals 

Gilbert & Wilma Knecht 

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Overgaard 

Fred & Flo Pace 

Clell & Theresa Pond 

Curtis & Debra Simkin 

Larry & Marcia Swearingen 

L. Duane & Helen L. Wilson 

DOGWOOD GROVE 

$100-$499 

Mary F. Andrews 

Tina Baker 

John & Peg Blickensderfer 

James & Joyce Bliss 

Frank & Kay Boyer 

Suzie Bynum 

Steve & Stacey Byrne 

Craig & Kathi Carson 

David & Tami Cobb 

Byron & Marcie Corwin 

Michael & Carla Covey 

Chris & Michelle Dickason 

Robert W. & Patricia Dickey 

Randy & Sandi Dittman 

Scott & Britton Fox 

Ms. Lisa Fumia 

Tim & Debbie Glass 

Richard & Paige Godfrey

DOGWOOD GROVE (con’t.) 

Todd Gower 

Mr. Floyd Hartman 

Darren & Jamie Harwood 

Chris & Margo Jackson-Lockyer 

Siara Jacobs 

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Janney 

Alan & Heidi Johns 

Eileen Kelble 

Danny & Tracy Kennedy 

Craig & Kathi Koele 

Mr. Michael Lackey 

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Laney 

Clint & Veronica Liles 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Linn 

Mr. & Mrs. Erminio Mangili 

David & Cynthia McGunegill 

Bill & Kim Mitchell 

Ms. Sara Morrison 

Mr. Jim Morton 

Mrs. Jennifer Nation 

Don & Nancy Nelson 

Sean & Natalie O’Halloran 

Ms. Charlene Oliver 

Erling & Henny Overgaard 

Eleanor Parr 

Nathan & Kimberly Paul 

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Pond 

Jeff & Annahlyn Pugh 

Ms. Anita Randza 

Ms. Kirsten Redmond 

Jim Roundtree* 


Chuck Rutterford & Molly Jarvis 

The Saizow Family 

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schimelpfenig 

John & Claudette Selph 

Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Smith 

Virginie Cochard Smith 

Robert & Sandra Sober 

Drs. John & Susan Studebaker 

Ms. Audrey Treece 

Fred & Nancy Utter 

Drew Veitch 

Aaron & Emily Walton 

William & Dala Westmoreland 

Jack White & Mary Hamilton 

Fred & Donna Wienecke 

David & Carol Woolman 

Ms. Patricia Youngberg 

WILLOW GROVE 

$1-$99 

Anonymous 

Craig & Bethany Barton 

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Breig 

Eric & Kristi Busenburg 

Ed Butler & Laura Hailey-Butler 

Dawn Campbell 

Ms. Cindy Cantrell 

Creighton & Carrie Collier 

Miss Tiffany Crowl 

Ms. Kacey Davenport 

Ms. Aimee Disdier 

Ms. Rene Eyskens 

John & Cindy Fisher 

Mrs. Beth Fleming 

Phil & Patti Grice 

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hackler 

John & Roseanne Hartman 

Rich & Jackie Howard 

Daimon & Jennifer Jacobs 

Paul & Brooke Knight 

Mr. Steve Liggett 

Mr. Dave Long 

Susan & Duran Lugar 

Jack & Dee Maxey 

Ms. Teri Naifeh 

Kimmi Mitchell Natt 

Phil & Tabatha O’Bar 

Randy & Pam O’Halloran-Blevins 

Jason & Belinda Packard 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pasco 

Ms. Kathy Rogers 

Michael & Julia Rudin 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Schlect 

Norm & Betty Sherwood 

Mark & Angela Sowell 

Ms. Wendy Thompson 

John & Samantha Vance 

Jeff & Renee Vause 

Ms. Sarah Wagner 

Mrs. Glenda Wheeler 

Randy Wymore & Jo Ann Mangili 

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MARTHA S. CLARK SOCIETY 

Marty and Tom Clark 

Jackie and Rich Howard 

Sara and Craige Johnston 

MATCHING GIFTS 

BP Fabric of America Fund 

Citgo Petroleum Corporation 

ConocoPhillips 

Halliburton Foundation 

Troco Oil Company 

GIFTS IN KIND 

Brett Biery 

Cynthia Clark 

Tim Crowl 

Hank Frazier 

Rita & Neal Jackson 

Jim Norton Toyota 

Kelly & Allen Langerak 

Sheri Michenfelder 

Shelly and Kevin Gore 

Bert and Matt Peake 

The Pin Man 

Barbara Rosenbaum 

Belinda and Chris Skoog 

Wendy Steedman 

TRIBUTES & MEMORIAL 

John Sieler I/M/O Jimmy Jones 

*deceased

AUCTION SPONSORS 

Anonymous 

Albert G’s BBQ 

Apollo’s Karate 

Arbonne International 

Bahama Sun 

Banbury Salon 


Battle Creek Golf Club 

Baxter’s Interurban Grill 

Peg Blickensderfer 

Body Defined Fitness 

Jason & Melissa Bogle 

Chapman Foundations Management 

Cherokee Casino 

Chick-fil-A 

Chico’s 

Cynthia Clark 

Edward & Cynthia Clark 

Marty & Tom Clark 

Toby Clark 

Bryan Close 

Amy Cole 

Marcie Corwin 

Cosi 

Derek Sys - Computers & Networking 

Don C. Harris Photography 

Randy & Kathy Elliott 

Toma Ford 

G Furnishings 

Grace Diabetic 

Sharon Guterman 

Paula Harker 

Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry 

Henry Orthodontics 

Herr Tom Clark 

Jason & Andie Doyle 

Homemade Gourmet 

Innisbrook 

Jackie Cooper Imports 

Daimon & Jennifer Jacobs 

Siara Jacobs 

Jiffy Lube 

Jim Norton Toyota 

Judy Johnson 

Markham Johnson 

Kathleen’s Kids 

Kiddlestix 

KKCM Spirit 102.3 

Shannon Knapp 

Paul & Brooke Knight 

KRAV Mix 96 

Krispy Kreme 

Kumon Math & Reading 

KWEN K95 

Dave Long 

Cherry Lowther 

Marshall Brewing 

Massage Therapy 

Linda Massey 

Aiden Matthews 

Sheri Mayo 

Mazzio’s 

Denise McIntosh 

Tom McIntosh 

Melting Pot 

Merritt’s Bakery 

Mike Goettel 

Miller Swim School 

Mimi’s Cafe 

Moody’s Jewelry 

Cindy Morrison 

Music To Grow By 

Natural Farms 

Oaktree Software 

Natalie O’Halloran 

Pam O’Halloran 

Flo Pace 

Tifani Pinson 

Polo Grill 

Curt Powell 

Mark & Lisa Powell 

Prime Time Pizza 

Reading forKids 

Red Robin 

Reverie Salon 


Gerry Roark 

Dawn Ross 

Mary-Catherine Sacra & Gretchen Phililps 


Sculptures 

Sky Fitness & Wellbeing 

Caro Sling 

Southern Hills Marriott 

Southwest Airlines 

Debra Sutherland 

Sutherland’s 

Laura Swearingen 

The Healthy Palate 

The Stock Pot 

Thornton & Thornton 

Kristal Tomshany 

David & Linda Tracy 

Tulsa Ballet 

Tulsa Zoo Friends 

UBS Financial Services 

Upper Cervical Health Centers of America 

Urban Furnishings 

Emily Walton 

Wholesale Computer Supply 

Wild Fork 

Mark & Cindy Wilson 

Sarah Winningham 

Marilyn Wright 

The Young & The Restless 

Pat Youngberg 

Zio’s Italian Kitchen 

Kent Zwayer 

14 

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES 

GIFTS OF CASH 

Most people donate cash to the school for nonrestricted 

or restricted use. All cash gifts are 

completely tax-deductible. 

GIFTS THROUGH PURCHASES 

All proceeds from RFA activities go toward enhancing 

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 which support our 

programs and facilities are always welcome. Tax 

deductions are possible to the extent allowable 

by law. 

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 with the donor. A donor of this type is 

eligible for membership in the Martha S. Clark 

Society. 

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.

YOU’RE INVITED TO 

Riverfield’s 25th Year Kick-Off Celebration 

2433 West 61st Street 

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132 

918.446.3553 

riverfield.org 

Friday, August 1, 2008 

on the Riverfield campus 

5-6pm: Cookout dinner 

6pm: Welcome remarks 

followed by family fun for all ages 

RSVP by July 25th to frontdesk@riverfield.org 

Celebrating 

25 YEARS 

OF 

Innovative Education 

Alums help us stay in touch. 

Submit your profile on-line at riverfield.org 

Riverfield Country 

Day School Raffle 

WIN $10,000 

Each ticket is $100. 

Only 300 tickets will be sold. 

The drawing will be September 19 th , 

5pm at the Ice Breaker. 

Need not be present to win. 

Each Division will receive a portion of the raffle proceeds. 

For tickets contact jbates@riverfield.org

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