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Campus HighlightsThe eighth grade basketball players met the facultyand staff on March 2 for the annual hardwoodsbattle. As a result of added height (John Conner)and experience (Bob Vogel), the students lost butput forth a valiant effort. Final score: Faculty 31 -Students 19. Excellent cheering and the wave weredemonstrated by our spirited students in attendance.PiratesMetropolitan Opera soprano,Sara Wiedt, the aunt ofHaley ‘10, Carly ‘13 andLesley Wellener ‘07, visitedOTS in February to helpthe fifth and sixth gradersprepare for their performanceof the operetta The Pirates ofPenzance.Since the beginning ofNovember, students learnedabout opera terms, stagedirections and proper operasinging techniques.Sara Wiedt and Abbey Studor, PerformingArts teacher.Space DayThe third graders traveled to outer space in Januarywith “Space Day” and invited parents, grandparentsand special friends to ride along. As a wrap-up totheir study of space, the students participated in alive videoconference with Scott “Scooter” Altman,former space shuttle astronaut at NASA’s Lyndon B.Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Students alsoperformed experiments in the science lab with theirguests. The third graders produced a play comparing thecolonization of the New World and outer space.Sara gave students tipsabout how to become bettersingers and how to getover stage fright. She waseven kind enough to host aquestion and answer sessionand treated students to thesparkling sounds of herbeautiful voice. She sang two operatic solos in a foreign language andgave students the storyline of each piece.She then worked with our Pirates soloists and our sixth grade classesto give positive criticism and suggestions to our young singers. Thestudents loved the energy that she brought to the classroom.10 w w w . o l d t r a i l . o r g
MilestonesCongratulations to the following OTS faculty and staffcelebrating special employment anniversaries this year:Cheryl Gentle (Extended Day Care) – 20 yearsBarbara Sterenberg (Receptionist) – 20 yearsSam Yannerilla (Middle School Science) – 30 yearsMary Johnson (Fifth Grade) – 20 yearsRecollections ...“Twenty years ago in June I was married, and thatsummer I was hired by Peter Wilson to substitute for one year for Luann Williams, who was taking a maternity leave.Every day at Old Trail School brings a new challenge, and I thoroughly enjoy coming to school each day. The people Ihave gotten to know - my colleagues, my students, and their families, have all made an impression on me. For me, OldTrail School has always been a wonderful environment to learn and to grow.” – Mary Johnson“From the moment I first began working at Old Trail, my experience has been very enriching. Not only do I feel privilegedto work with the faculty and staff, but the parents also have helped my time to be so fulfilling. The kids I’ve watchedgrow up into such mature adults and I am so proud that I had the chance to impact their lives in a little, but meaningfulway. Thank you for making these 20 years beautiful and worthwhile.” – Cheryl GentleBuffalo BoutiqueLocated on the first floor of Noble Hall(across from the elevator)Visit the Boutique on Tuesdays afterHeadmaster’s Assembly andFridays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.HoodiesFleece BlanketsJewelryFlannel shorts and pantsAnd much more!The Buffalo Boutique is a Parents’ Associationfundraising activity.11
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