Dear Alumni Community,
As 2016 comes to a close, and we reflect on a wonderful year, I am incredibly grateful for this community. The year 2016 brought many exciting changes, a few challenges and great momentum for 2017. We opened the Student Center, hosted an expansive Homecoming & Reunion, doubled our Lion's Fund participation last fiscal year and launched a brand new magazine.
What a year! It would not be possible without your support. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friend and of course, lion pride. I look forward to what 2017 has in store and sharing it with you all.
Best,
Madeline Wallace O'Brien '05
Director of Alumni Affairs
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Alumni Spotlights have moved and will now be featured on social media (follow us on Facebook and Twitter). We're able to bring you more stories each month and connect you to fellow alumni. If you have a story to share or want to nominate someone, contact alumni@saes.org. Catch up on previous newsletters and spotlights here.
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ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY
Join us tomorrow, December 15, for the Annual Alumni Holiday Party!
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO CHECK ONE MORE ITEM OFF YOUR LIST!
Make your tax deductible donation before the end of the year
here.
Without the Lion's Fund, many of the signature St. Andrew's programs that made your experience so impactful would not be possible.
Check to see if your name is on the list
here.
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YOUNG ALUMNI DAY: January 6
Return to St. Andrew's for an afternoon to help answer questions from current seniors and juniors, reconnect with faculty and visit with friends. Plus, see the brand new Student Center.
View the full schedule online
here and register to attend.
Please register in advance to help our planning process.
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ALUMNI ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE: Discover the St. Andrew's Lower School!
All St. Andrew's Alumni and Guests are invited for a
Parent Coffee
and Art/Design Play Date
Thursday, January 12
9:00 a.m.
Lower School Library
10033 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Please bring your child and join us for adult and child-friendly refreshments, conversation, and play. The play-based activity will be led by art teacher Justin Pyles and award winning science teacher Hilarie Hall. If you have a friend or neighbor who would like to join this fun morning, please let us know!
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SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES NOW
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The Lion's Share: SAES School News
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ST. ANDREW'S SENIOR WINS NATIONAL ART COMPETITION
Ben Wang '17 has been named a Merit Winner in the National YoungArts Foundation's annual student competition.
Wang submitted photographs of ten art works, including the model of the Student Center he built as a recipient of the Derek Park Fund Grant for Creative Innovation, to the design arts category of the contest. Fewer than 10% of applicants were named competition winners. Congratulations, Ben!
Click here
to learn more.
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THE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TAKES A LOOK BACK
The Oral History Project at St. Andrew's, which is the largest pre-collegiate collection of oral histories in North America will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this spring. Throughout the year, we've r
eflected on past projects and interviewed alumni about their experience.
The most recent reflection focuses on
the early 21st century projects, including an interview with former U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson, made famous in the 2007 movie "Charlie Wilson's War." You can hear a portion of the interview and read more here including reflections from Cat O'Dell '03, Ryan Gray '03, Peter McKelvy '04 and Alisa Kaswell '05.
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CHEER ON THE LIONS WITH US
St. Andrew's basketball teams are in the midst of another record season.
Mark your calendars to catch a game in the Student Center and cheer our lions to victory. Grab a coffee, popcorn or ice cream at the brand new Student Center Cafe now open.
Upcoming Home Games
Boys Varsity Basketball:
12/28/16 vs. Sandy Spring
12/30/16 vs. St. Mary's Annapolis
1/13/17 vs. Potomac
Girls Varsity Basketball:
1/6/17 vs. Sandy Spring
1/19/17 vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes
View the full schedule and read more about the teams
here.
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Join the Pride: Get Involved
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Fall 2016 Alumni Council Meeting |
Class volunteers play a vital role in the alumni community.
They are instrumental in keeping class members in contact with one another and with the school, and in maintaining a vibrant school community.
The Alumni Association is dedicated to serving
St. Andrew's alums and giving back to our community. Join us in these efforts and be part of the pride!
We are looking for Class Agents and Class Correspondents from each class. Click below to learn more about each role. THANK YOU to those alumni who already serve in this capacity.
View your class agents and correspondents here. Classes are marked that are in need of volunteers.
2016-17 Alumni Council
Erin Wright-Gandhi '96, President
Larissa Levine '06, Vice President
Lane Brenner '05
Catherine Callaway '88
Chanele Clark '96
Hannah Davis '08
Alex Facciobene '10
Alex George '95
Alisa Kaswell '05
Jennifer McZier '92
Danielle Moore '09
Sam Speier '96
Tom Taylor '00
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Annual Holiday Party
December 15
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Blackfinn (DC)
Winter Break
School Closed
December 21 - January 2
Young Alumni Day
January 7
Postoak Campus
Alumni Lower School Admissions Open House
January 12
9:00 a.m.
Potomac Village Campus
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| Call for speakers and storytellers |
We're always looking for ways to connect our current students and families to our alumni community. Are you looking to share your story, experience or expertise? Interested in speaking with students or hosting a visit to your workplace? How about sharing what St. Andrew's provided for you to inspire support? Contact
alumni@saes.org
if you're interested to learn more.
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| Thank you for your support! |
The Lion's Fund benefits every facet of the School's operation. Faculty salaries and professional development, financial aid and technology, and the arts, athletic, and music programs all rely on the Lion's Fund.
Please consider
supporting the Lion's Fund and join our HONOR ROLL of donors who have pledged their support this fiscal year.
How does your class stack up? Donate today to increase your class participation!
Class of 1983: 11%
Class of 1984: 4%
Class of 1985: 7%
Class of 1986: 30%
Class of 1987: 7%
Class of 1988: 7%
Class of 1989: 5%
Class of 1990: 0%
Class of 1991: 11%
Class of 1992: 4%
Class of 1993: 2%
Class of 1994: 0%
Class of 1995: 9%
Class of 1996: 53%
Class of 1997: 2%
Class of 1998: 12%
Class of 1999: 0%
Class of 2000: 4%
Class of 2001: 14%
Class of 2002: 2%
Class of 2003: 3%
Class of 2004: 5%
Class of 2005: 12%
Class of 2006: 17%
Class of 2007: 4%
Class of 2008: 2%
Class of 2009: 6%
Class of 2010: 4%
Class of 2011: 21%
Class of 2012: 9%
Class of 2013: 5%
Class of 2014: 2%
Class of 2015: 0%
Class of 2016: 2%
Learn more about the Lion's Fund and click here to make a donation.
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Did you know...
that 25% of our Alumni contact information is out of date?
Reconnect and stay in touch by
simply updating your address and/or email.
Help us by forwarding this on to a classmate or family member to update their information, too. We can only connect and serve you if we can reach you!
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'Like' us on Facebook for a weekly #tbt!
Every Thursday we'll share a photo from the archives - and you'll get a chance to win a prize. Like us on
Facebook and then guess who is pictured. We'll send a prize from the Alumni Office to the first correct answer. Who knows - it could be you!
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View photos from Alumni Events and your class year online anytime
Photos are updated frequently and available on the SAES Flickr account.
View them here.
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St. Andrew's is hiring!
The hallmark of a
St. Andrew's education is its exceptional faculty. With enrollment at an all-time high, we're pleased to announce the following openings for new teachers and staff. For more information and details on how to apply, visit our
Employment Page.
Are you or your company hiring? Share the news with fellow alums and post it in the newsletter. You'll reach hundreds of fellow lions and support the alumni community. Email
alumni@saes.org with job postings.
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| Watch SAES sports and events LIVE! |
Can't make it to campus? Do you live out of state? You can still cheer on your favorite Lions through our LIONSTREAM, a live stream of several events, games and assemblies.
Check it out here.
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