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SALEM ACADEMY Magazine Susan E. Pauly President Karl J. Sjolund Head of School Vicki Williams Sheppard C82 Vice President of Institutional Advancement Alumnae Office Megan Ratley C06, Director of Academy Alumnae Relations Published by the Office of Communications and Public Relations Jacqueline McBride, Director Jennifer Bringle Handy, Communications and Social Media Manager Contributing Writers: Karl Sjolund, Lucia Uldrick Higgins C99, Megan Ratley C06, Jennifer Bringle Handy, Jane Carmichael, Susan E. Pauly, Ryan Jones C10 Designer: Carrie Pritchard Dickey C00 Photography: Alan Calhoun, Allen Aycock, Carrie Pritchard Dickey C00, Black Horse Photography, Megan Ratley C06, Peter Levins, Lucia Uldrick Higgins C99, Nick Grancharoff, Elise LaViolette C10, Snyder Photography The Salem Academy Magazine is published by Salem Academy, 500 East Salem Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. This publication is mailed to alumnae, faculty, staff, parents and friends of Salem. Salem Academy welcomes qualified students regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of this institution. For additional information about any programs or events mentioned in this publication, please write, call, email or visit: Alumnae Office Salem Academy 500 East Salem Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336/721-2664 Email: acadalumnae@salem.edu Website: www.salemacademy.com
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A Message from the President ...................................................2 Message from the Head of School .............................................3 Commencement 2011 ...............................................................4 Tag Room Tidings .......................................................................6 Experiencing China ................................................................. 12 Academy Alumna Helps Students Stitch ............................... 14 ASSISTing Students ............................................................... 15 Student Scholars ...................................................................... 16 The Search for the Next Sisters Scholar ................................ 17 Star Student ............................................................................. 18 Howard Celebrates a Milestone............................................... 19 Alumnae News ..........................................................................20 A Classmates Lasting Legacy ................................................. 29 Reunion 2011 .......................................................................... 30 Alumna Awards ........................................................................ 34 Chairs of Design ...................................................................... 36 Salem Legacies ......................................................................... 38 Notes and Notices .................................................................... 39 Remembering A Friend ........................................................... 40
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Left to right: Catherine Ward A14, Camille-Macie Rumph A12, Karl Sjolund and Madeleine Shelton A12.
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Seochung Kim A11, Susan Eshelman A11, Margot de St. Aubin A11 and MiJi Choi A11.
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Commencement 2011
Salem Academys Class of 2011 enjoyed a gorgeous, sunny day for their commencement ceremony, held May 28 in the May Dell. Family, friends and members of the Salem community gathered to celebrate the achievement of 34 graduating seniors. Three accomplished members of the classhonor graduates Anna Mullen and Juree Sun and senior class president Esther Baloghaddressed their classmates and the crowd. The girls shared treasured memories of their time at the Academy and offered messages of encouragement and inspiration to their fellow classmates and the audience.
Oesterlein Award winner Madelyn Stone was also recognized during the ceremony. Stone, from Pinnacle, N.C., was chosen for her exemplary academic record and her active role outside the classroom in activities such as theatre productions, the school literary art magazine, president of the Honor Cabinet and the school newspaper. She received a full scholarship to Northeastern University. The ceremony was followed by a reception on the front lawn attended by graduates and their families, and faculty and staff.
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Ali Monroe A12, Zhane Littlepage A12, Eileen Cahill, Dani Hill A13.
certain grade with college credit in the applicable subject) in the early 1990s. In the years since, she has been promoted to Table Leadersupervising several graders during training and the grading processand now to Question Leader. As Question Leader, she oversees all of the Table Leaders and readers (about 500 in total) who grade one of three essay questions. Reading and grading of the test takes place each summer. Cahill, who serves as the Academys director of studies and an AP English teacher, has taught at the Academy since 1998. She has also taught at a number of other prestigious schools, such as Bryn Mawr College, Temple University, the Marlborough School and Wake Forest University.
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Barbara Douglas and the Academy ALS Walk team. Winkler worked at the Wake Forest University Writing Center, Wake Forest University Press and the Governors School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston. Her devotion to Salem extends beyond the classroom, as she actively supports her students extracurricular interests by regularly attending school performances and events, and cheering on students during athletic events. A native of Baltimore, M.D., Sarah enjoys reading, writing, cooking, film and traveling.
The Joel Weston Award for Faculty Excellence Dr. Eileen Cahill and Sarah Winkler
Faculty members Dr. Eileen Cahill and Sarah Winkler were honored this year with the Joel Weston Award for Faculty Excellence. The award is given for excellence in the classroom, in student relations and in overall contribution to the total Academy program. Dr. Cahill, who came to the Academy in 1998, serves as the director of studies and AP English teacher. In addition to her work at the Academy, Dr. Cahill works as an AP Question Leader and has spoken at numerous conferences on contemporary Irish poetry, the canon of British literature and teaching. Her passion is travel, and she has lived in Canada, Ireland and Japan. In recent years, she and her husband have traveled to India, Egypt, Morocco, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Finland, Estonia, Russia, Tibet and twice to China. One of the Academys newest teachers, Winkler began teaching English here in 2007. Prior to teaching at Salem,
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Drama Llamas at Summits lower school. theater classes and have 6th period open in their schedule to allow for practices and travel to performances. This past spring, the group performed Aesops Fables III, a childrens play by Gerald P. Murphy based on the classic tales. The group performed the play at Our Lady of Mercy School, the Summit School, St. Leo the Great Catholic School and the Childrens Museum of Winston-Salem. The actors use a portable set, costumes and a boom box to stage their performances in multiple locations. After each show, the students spent time talking to the children and answering questions. The group has become so popular, they were featured on WFDDs Triad Arts Up Close program in February. Advisor Kerry Lawson looks forward to continued success during the 2011-2012 school year.
Tri Club members after the Angels Triathlon Wilmington in April, Leigh-Ana Castillejo A11, Lauren Hart A14, Caroline Musser A13 and Hilla participated, with Hilla winning the age 15 and under womens division. The clubs final race, Statesville Rotary Sprint Triathlon in Statesville, was held in May. Bassewitz and Hilla represented the team, earning second place finishes in their respective age groups. The club, which is advised by Salem cross country coach Chris Vaughan, looks forward to an even more successful season this year!
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African Adventure
At Salem Academy, a diverse student body of girls from around the globe means Academy students can forge friendships that cross both cultural and national boundaries. Those friendships can also sometimes lead to the realization of a long-held dream, as was the case for students JJ Mao A12 and Quinta Fernandes A13. Mao had always longed to visit Africa, and so Fernandes, who hails from Tanzania, invited Mao to come stay with her family for several weeks this past summer. Being able to go to Africa has always been one of my greatest aspirations, says Mao. During her time in Tanzania, Mao worked as an intern with a lawyer at the International Criminal Tribunal for
On the Run
The Salem Academy Tri Club, a group for triathlon racers, posted impressive finishes in several races this past year. Their first race, on September 19, 2010, was the Angels Race Triathlon at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Students Alice Bassewitz A12, Bethann Hilla A14 and Haley Norris A14 participated and won first place in the all-female relay division. At the Wilmington Athletic Club Sprint Triathlon in
Quinta Fernandes A13 and JJ Mao A12 Rwandan Genocide. On the job, she did research on the genocide and helped out with office duties. She also found time to do a bit of volunteer work in the community. I went to an orphanage called Malaika to volunteer for two days, she says. It was such a pleasure to take photos for the kids, and after taking the photos, I helped Quinta make a Power Point presentation to teach others about Malaika. In her off-time, Mao spent time getting to know Tanzania and exploring some of the countrys most famous sights. I went to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and also visited Arusha National Park, she says. The view there was totally breathtaking. You feel engulfed in tranquility and peace at these places. The trip left Mao with a feeling of greater purpose and a stronger appreciation for the scope of opportunity available to Academy students. I think this experience not only broadened my horizons, but also made me start thinking about what I can do to make this world better, she says. Imagineif I had never known Quinta, I would never have been able to do this wonderful internship as a high school student. I realize how lucky I am because at Salem Academy, we have lots of resources that will help us to achieve success if we use them wisely.
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Making a Connection
Fascinated as a child by the work of primatologist Jane Goodall, Academy history teacher Alicia Markham always dreamed of visiting the East African nation of Tanzania. Though her career path led her into the study of history rather than science, she still hoped to one day make it to the faraway nation. This past summer, thanks to a grant from Salem Academys Alice Litwinchuk Endowment Fund, Markhams dream finally came true. Under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Education, she spent a month teaching and studying in Tanzania while participating in a Fulbright-Hays K-12 and College Group Project Abroad seminar. From June 17-July 17, 13 teachers from the United States spent time in East Africa, teaching in Tanzania and traveling to neighboring lands, such as the islands of Zanzibar, to study the Kiswahili language and Swahili history and culture. (The trips) intent is to give teachers an opportunity to learn about a culture and immerse themselves, and then bring back a better understanding of that culture to the United States, explains Markham. Markhams mission on the trip was two-foldteaching in the city of Moshi and researching the concept of comparative slave systems. While most people know about the European
trade of slaves across the Atlantic from West Africa to the United States, many dont realize there was another slave trade happening on the opposite coast, between East Africa and the Middle East. Im trying to shed light on another huge African slave system, she says. There were many more women and children involved in the East African slave trade. They were specifically targeted because they were used as house servants rather than field slaves. The climate of the Middle East makes the agricultural system of that region much smaller than that of the U.S. Markham taught at Moshi Primary School and Mawenzi Secondary School. During her time there, she was struck by the students eagerness to learn, despite having limited access to even the most basic resources, such as paper and pencils. Based on her experiences with the needs of these schools, she will ask her Academy students to create projects throughout the year to share with her Tanzanian pupils. What Im really interested in is having my students create work, whether its mini-books, essays or presentations that can be transferred to the students in Tanzania to use as learning tools, she says. By doing this, our students efforts are not just for their own work, but its also an effort to share their knowledge with people in the world who dont have the same resources. Our students are so lucky because they have so many resources and the support here at Salem to help them succeedit will be so enriching for them to share some of that with our Tanzanian friends. Markham is sharing her knowledge, as well. In addition to incorporating her experiences into her lesson plans, and sharing what shes learned with fellow Academy teachers, she will create a lesson plan to submit to the U.S. Department of Education. The curriculum will then be used in schools across the nation. Its a high honor for Markham, but for her, the true reward is in the connection shes building between her Academy students and those in Tanzania. I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity at a relatively young age because I can continue to cultivate the relationship with this place and these people while enriching my own students and giving their work a greater purpose, she says. To do it for my own success is rewarding, but to enrich both my students and those in Tanzania is whats truly gratifying.
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Visiting Korea
Karl Sjolund, Academy Head of School, and Wynne Overton A96, assistant director of admissions, visited Seoul, South Korea, last fall to meet with families of current students and Academy alumnae. The trip, which was generously funded by Korean Academy parents, allowed the two to learn more about Korean culture and strengthen the schools bond with students families.
on safety issues. During her visit, she met with both students and parents, educating each group about online risks and offering strategies to stay safe/ensure their children are safe online. I realize that a lot of grownups dont understand the appeal of Facebook and other social networking sites, says Sjolund. They say, we just dont get it, so they tend to ignore it. The problem is, it no longer matters whether they get it or not, because its here to stay. So, since it doesnt make sense to ignore it, we look for experts like Katie Koestner to help us better understand it. Koestner emphasized that with the knowledge and skills to navigate the internet and social media safely, the web can be a wonderful tool for students. Thats a sentiment shared by Sjolund and the Academy staff. When we decide to finally take the step toward a better understanding, thats when we begin to see the possibilities that this new communication platform offers us, says Sjolund. We begin to see the upside...and theres plenty of upside.
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Zhane Littlepage A12, Angelica Mack A12, Miriam Himes A14, Mary Lorick Thompson, Daniela DeCristo A12 and Haley Wiebel A12 on the Great Wall of China.
The entire group at a Beijing Duck lunch hosted by Laura Zhang A13 and her mother. Chinese students Emma Zhu A12 and Nami Kuang A14 (along with her brother, Porter) also attended.
Experiencing China
Salem Academys diverse student body includes several students who hail from China. Eight of their American peers, plus two chaperones, got to experience their counterparts culture and lifestyle in early June during the six-day China Experience Trip. The chosen students, all underclassmen, went through an extensive application process that included writing several essays. In anticipation of their journey, they met weekly to prepare and familiarize themselves with aspects of Chinese culture, such as the monetary system and eating with chopsticks. Their Chinese classmates also attended these sessions, offering tips for navigating the nations cultural and societal mores. Departing from North Carolina, the group flew to Beijing, China, where they were greeted by an Academy student, Nami Kuang A14, and several members of the staff of the corporation that hosted their visit. From there, their journey began, taking them throughout the city and surrounding countryside to see the iconic sights and interact with locals. Their travels within the bustling city and its more bucolic suburban areas gave the students a new perspective. Glancing out of the van window while contemplating my surroundings, I observed the coexistence of both traditional and modern aspects of Chinese culture when viewing both roadside gardens and looming skyscrapers, says Haley Wiebel A12. Although I was unaware of their true significance at the time, I would come to realize later in the week that the gardens and skyscrapers represented the continuous effort in China to preserve the richness of an ancient culture, while remaining a world power. Each day brought a new adventureclimbing the Great Wall of China, exploring the massive Forbidden City, experiencing iconic Tiananmen Square and even shopping in one of Beijings massive mall/market complexes. Going to the Great Wall of China was especially breathtaking, says Miriam Himes A14. I never thought I would actually walk on the Great Wall of China. It was not only a cool experience because of the Walls fame, but also because of the surrounding mountains beauty. I really enjoyed hiking on the Wall and taking in the green scenery. The students also got special permission from the Chinese government to visit a school where they were able to observe classes and talk with students. The experience gave Academy students the chance to see how their peers learn, and how that affects the nation as a whole. One of my most distinctive memories of the trip was our visit to the Chinese school, says Wiebel. While students were taking part in their synchronized morning exercises, we toured the schools classrooms. Not only were there classrooms designed to teach students about physics, the English language and computer skills, but there were also rooms for traditional Chinese games and calligraphy. Through the presence of both old and new, the current Chinese generation is learning the importance of both changing and traditional aspects of their culture. More sightseeing, as well as dinners of authentic cuisine with Chinese Academy students and their families filled the rest of the itinerary. For those on the trip, these moments of experiencing true Chinese culture will allow them to gain a better understanding of their Chinese classmates and strengthen the bond with their counterparts from abroad. I hope we better understand from this trip how our Chinese students feel when they come to our country, says Mary Lorick Thompson, assistant headmaster and dean of students. Theyre off the plane from a long flight, jet lagged, and they walk into a dining room to sit at a table full of food they dont know and eat with utensils theyre not accustomed to using. We had to adapt and try new things on this trip, just as our Chinese students do when they come here. That experience will help our American students have a better understanding of their Chinese peers.
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Left to right: Martha Sophie Rabus, Ari Vergos, and Amelie Gaetjen.
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ASSISTing Students
For the past 13 years, Salem Academy has participated in the ASSIST international exchange program, which offers top international students the opportunity to attend some of the best American independent secondary schools. The program, which was designated by the United States State Department as an authorized exchange visitor program, offers qualifying students a one-year scholarship for study at some of the nations top independent high schools. The goal is to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange, while connecting students to a global network of alumni and friends whove participated in the program, be it as exchange students, or at a school hosting exchange students. Since the 1998-1999 school year, the Academy has hosted more than 40 international students through the ASSIST program. Students have hailed from a variety of countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Moldova, Sweden and Macedonia. For the 2011-2012 year, sophomores Amelie Gaetjen and Martha Sophie Rabus, both from Germany, and Ariana Vergos of Spain, are attending the Academy through the ASSIST program. When it comes to helping us find great students, ASSIST has had a perfect track record and the streak continues this year, says Karl Sjolund, Head of School. Our three ASSIST students are amazing young women, and were thrilled to have them at the Academy.
to others, think well and be willing to contribute to their community and beyond. Additionally, a leader must be able to respect others as well as him or herself. Scholarship finalists Grayson Sloan, a freshman from Flat Rock, N.C., and Lee Thompson, a freshman from Long Lake, Minn., received the Higginbotham Award. Grayson Sloan A15, maintained a busy schedule during her time at Hendersonville Middle School. An active member of the student council, she served as the groups historian, carefully maintaining records of the councils activities. In addition to student council, she was also a member of the Beta club, the career club, the MathCounts team and the cross country and track teams. Outside of school, Sloan served her community through her church youth group and as a member of the Henderson County Left to right: Grayson Sloan, Lee Thompson and Mary Beth Browne Young Leaders. In her scholarship essay, Sloan talked about her role as Three new Sisters Merit Scholarship finalists began their a leader at her school, and how shes helped others recognize high school careers at Salem Academy this fall, adding to their potential. She said, A leader should be someone who will the schools reputation for strong leadership and academic stand up for what is right. They need to be a team player and performance. participate in whatever activity they are leading. They should Mary Beth Browne A15, is the recipient of the Sisters be a guide and a mentor and someone on whom you can rely. Merit Scholarship, which covers tuition, room and board, A leader is someone who is responsible and will get the job as well as other special academic opportunities. A native of done; someone to whom people will listen, someone they will Mount Airy, Browne attended Millennium Charter Acadrespect. emy, where she stood out as both an exemplary student and a Lee Thompson A15, comes to the Academy from Orono leader both on campus and in the community. Middle School in Long Lake, Minn. An honor student and On campus, Browne was in the advanced music program avid writer, Thompson participated in the English Olympiad, and participated in the MathCounts competition. She also the Academy Awards of Literature and attended the Young participated in fall Model United Nations, mock trial and the Authors Conference. Thompson is a world traveler and has Habitat for Humanity club, in addition to being president visited the Marshall Islands, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada of the Millennium Charter Academy presidential leadership and the Bahamas, among others. council. A talented performer both onstage and athletically, An active member of her community, she has devoted Browne was a member of her churchs choir and performed much of her time to charity work, volunteering with Feeding in the Dewey Decimal Players Christmas production, in adChildren International, the Kory Wawanaca Childrens Home, dition to participating on the MCA ladies marathon team, Union Gospel Mission, the Susan B. Komen Race for the running several competitive races, including the Mayberry Cure and Operation Christmas Child. Helping her commuHalf and Full Marathon. nity is a major priority in Thompsons life. In her scholarship In an essay she wrote for the scholarship competiessay, she said, The community I am part of is wherever I am, tion, Browne spoke of the importance of being a leader, and and wherever I serve; the world is my community, and where I described it as thus, To be a leader, one must be of virtuous serve, I make a positive difference in it. character, be capable of independent thought while listening
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Admissions Updates
The halls of Salem Academy are a bit more crowded this year with 64 new students joining the ranks for 2011-2012. An increase from last years new student count, it brings the total student body number up to 167. We have students from 11 states and six countries, including Belgium, China, Germany, Korea, Pakistan and Spain, says admissions director Lucia Higgins. We increased our number of day students this year and almost doubled the amount of new day students over last year. Proving the power of alumnae influence on admissions, 25 percent of the student body are legacies, and family ties are strong this year with seven sets of sisters in the student body.
Jen Musso led the basketball team at the point guard position.
Star Student
As any former student athlete knows, balancing school and activities with playing a sport takes a lot of determination and hard work. But balancing school and activities with playing three sports? That requires a special level of dedication, a level reached by recent Academy grad, Jennifer Musso A11. In addition to being an exemplary student, Musso also played field hockey, basketball and soccer at the Academy. Her efforts in the classroom, on the field and in the community earned her several coveted awards, including the Faculty Award and the Triple Saber Award for athletics. The Faculty Award is given at graduation to the senior whose qualities of character, personality and service most nearly exemplify those of the ideal Salem student. The recipient is selected by the faculty. Jen deserved the faculty award for a multitude of reasons, says Amanda Malatlian, Academy math teacher and Mussos academic adviser. She was a consistently hard-worker, not only in academics, but also in sports; she excelled in both. She was a leader at Salem Academy and had a tremendous amount of school spirit. Musso is one of just a few to receive the distinguished Triple Saber award (her classmate Audra Aldrich A11 also won the Triple Saber). The award is given to any athlete who participates in three sports for all four years while attending Salem. Musso earned numerous other athletic recognitions, including all-conference in soccer for the past two years. She was also Athletic Council President. Playing sports at the Academy was one of the best experiences of my life, she says. My favorite aspect of Salem sports is the camaraderie that they encourage. Arriving at the Academy, I was one of the most competitive people that I and my family knew. After having left the Academy, nothing about this competitiveness has changed, yet now, I realize the importance of constantly supporting my teammates and their successes, no matter how minimal they appear. This fall, Musso began her freshman year at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she was accepted into the fiveyear Accelerated Dual Degree (BS/MHS) Program in physician assistant studies. Though shes moved on from the Academy, she is still remembered by students, faculty and staff not only for her excellence as a student and athlete, but also for her kind, selfless nature. Says Malatlian, In my opinion, what really made her stand out was that she was a genuinely nice, caring individual who put others first; it wasnt all about her.
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Alumnae News
Alumnae Events
Class of 1965
The class of A65 had a gathering at the home of Katherine Kerr Memory, followed by a tour of the Academy. Front Row: Katherine Kerr Memory, Ann Luther Dexter, Cathy Flynn Naumann; Back Row: Barbara Keck Blount, Mary Sams Hill, Margaret Bell Lewis, Jackie Noyes, Mary Dozier Lyles, Erwin Burhoe Gunnells
Chapel Hill
Sydnor Cozart Presnell A71, Louise Marsh Pariser C67, Martha Gomer C69, and Jennifer Eury C78 in Chapel Hill at the home of Rudy and Louise Marsh Pariser C67.
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Suzanne Moye Edwards A83, C87, Claire Lashley Bryant C87, and Sterling Talley Wheless C87 at the 5th annual luncheon at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, N.C.
Head of School, Karl Sjolund, with Mary-Hannah Finch Taft A56 at the 5th annual luncheon at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, N.C.
Atlanta
Theresa Kanter C98 and Madeleine Almering A88 in Atlanta at the home of Skip and Marietta Hardison Petters C67. Bebe Whitaker A57 and Alison Tyrer A72 in Atlanta at the home of Skip and Marietta Hardison Petters C67. Bonnie Horner A61 in Atlanta at the home of Skip and Marietta Hardison Petters C67.
Bechtler Museum
Academy and College alumnae gathered at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte featuring a special exhibit of the collected works of Fire Bird artist Niki De Saint Phalle The Creation of a New Mythology.
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Andrea Foshee Passafiume A88 is a movie buff. In the years since graduating from Salem Academy, Passafiume has turned her passion for film into a vibrant career in the movie industry. Through her work as associate programmer for the American Film Institutes Silver Docs Documentary Film Festival, Passafiume gets a chance to help filmmakers bring their documentaries to the screen. My favorite thing is having a small part in helping to get these filmmakers work out there, she says. There are so many great films, and though were not able to play them all, being able to provide a forum where people can see this work is very gratifying. Passafiume began working for AFI in Los Angeles, where she lived for several years. After meeting and marrying her husband, the couple moved to Washington, D.C., where she was fortunate enough to transfer to AFIs East Coast offices. In her role with the festival, Passafiume takes on the monumental task of sorting through thousands of submis-
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Preston Stockton A73 and Camilla Prevette Wilcox C70 at Reynolda Gardens. Soon after, Mrs. Britt called me outside the door. She looked at me and said, Hold out your hand! I had no clue what she was doing. I held out my hand, and she put in a quarter. Then she said, The bets paid. Get on with it. I did! Art major Camilla, a native of Salisbury, N.C., remembers skills that she learned in Dr. Steve Nohlgrens biology classes. He had us sketch plants in botany class. I use many of the techniques he taught us with my students now. Dr. Louise Gossett taught me how to write. She worked with me until I understood what to do. I also recall that author Robert Morgan spent a year at Salem when I was there. He had been talking about contemporary writers that the class should read and realized that the students were not reading widely. I remember he slammed his fist on his desk and said to the class, If you girls dont read, youll never learn to write! Like Preston, Camilla also has strong family ties to Salem. Her sister, Dr. Mary Prevette OBriant C61, also has been an active volunteer with her class at Salem. Also, Camillas first husband, Neil J. Wilcox (d. 1997) earned his teaching certificate at Salem. After Salem Academy, Preston went to UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a degree in botany, and afterwards to Sandhills Community College for an AAS degree in horticulture. Then she had an internship at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia, a job at Stratford Hall, the home of Robert E. Lee, also in Virginia, and then came back to WinstonSalem and Reynolda Gardens. She has worked through a $1.4 million restoration of the gardens and the restoration of the greenhouse and conservatory. At one point, we couldnt go in the greenhouse when the wind was blowingthe glass panes would fall out and break on the floor! Her biggest challenge today is money. Fundraising is highly important to maintaining our work. Camillas career has always been in the teaching field. She passionately speaks of the joys of reaching children and sharing with them the joys of natural environments. This incredible place is a microcosm of the Piedmont environment. It is hugely challenging to get children here with the cuts in education budgets. Adults are today separated from nature, also. Here in the gardens, that separation can quickly change to involvement. My challenge is to get people here.
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While most of her competitors at the New York City Marathon in November kept a close eye on their running page, Laura Sides Watson A 94 C99 checked to make sure her blood sugar didnt rise or fall to a dangerous level. The distance of the race is not whats in the forefront of my mind, its, Hey, am I going to have to eat? Im going to have to check my blood sugar every three milescan I do that while running? I dont want to slow down that much. Im not trying to set records, but I go into each race with a goal for myself, she says. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11, Watson was ecstatic to run this fall as part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation team, an organization she says was an invaluable resource for her family as she became acclimated to life with the chronic condition. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is an incredible organization, says Watson. They give 80 percent of every donation to research; theyre always doing incredible things to improve life for people with diabetes. While a student at the Academy, Watson ran her first 5K race as part of the schools field hockey team. Since then, running has helped her keep her health in check.
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Fighting Alzheimers
As Academy alumna Ryan Triplette A96 knows all too well, Alzheimers Disease is an affliction that has touched many lives. After watching both her grandfather and an aunt struggle with the disease, the Washington, D.C., resident was devastated to learn that her close friends father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers. The pair soon discovered they werent alone in seeing loved ones affected by the disease, and decided to do something to help fight it. We realized, by just talking to people, how many people had been touched by it, says Triplette. So, we wanted to do something very proactive. That desire to take action led to Blondes vs. Brunettes (blondesvsbrunettes.org), a football-centered Alzheimers charity. The organization takes the tradition of powder puff football up a notch, with funyet-athletic games of flag football played to raise money for the Alzheimers Association. The idea was born of a love of football, along with a need to create a charitable event thats more affordable than the standard benefit or ball. There are a lot of charities in D.C., but they are kind of out of the price point that most people can afford, explains Triplette. We really wanted to do something to make a change and make (the event) accessible to everyone. The charitys name, a nod to the playful adage of Who has more fun? was born of a natural divide in hair color among their friends (women of other hair colors get to choose which team to join). Participantswho try out for the team and then practice for weeks beforehandare drawn to the event because it offers a chance to be social and active, while helping a good cause. Participants usually get involved for one of three reasons, she says. They either do it to get to know people in a teamwork-sports environment, they simply have a love of football
or the disease has touched them in some way. Its fascinating to see how the event resonates with people on so many different levels. Though the event started in D.C., it has since spread across the nation, with games being played in cities such as New York, Chicago and Houston. The group has new chapters in 10 more cities, including Los Angeles and two in North CarolinaCharlotte and Raleigh. So far, theyve raised more than $2 million dollars nationally, with 95 percent of those funds going to the Alzheimers Association. As Blondes vs. Brunettes continues to grow, Triplette hopes to continue expansion and raise more money for the Alzheimers Association. Her drive to grow the charity and truly make a difference was instilled in her during her time as a student at Salem. Salem always inspired me that if you had a creative idea, you should to pursue it, she says. With the education you receive at Salem, it pushes you to not see boundaries and go past limitations. I learned very early on at Salem that when women work together, they really can change the world.
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Reunion 2011
A beautiful spring weekend greeted over 120 alumnae as they gathered for Reunion Weekend 2011, a time of reconnecting and reminiscing! Alumnae reunited with classmates and faculty members and made new friends with other Salem sisters who will forever share the bond as graduates of Salem Academy. The weekend was filled with many events that included a kick-off party with great food, drinks, and the band Black & Blue on Friday, April 29; campus tours, alumnae panel, class photos, a luncheon for all reunion alumnae on Saturday, April 30; and a farewell brunch in the dining room on Sunday, May 1. The Academy dining room was filled with laughter, hugs, and a lot of excitement as the alumnae (from classes ending in 1
or 6) gathered for the reunion luncheon to hear a campus update and honor the recipients of our various alumnae awards. The alumnae awards recipients this year included: Martha Brown Brownie Rogers Plaster A61 C65 and Rachel Oestreicher Bernheim A61 (Distinguished Alumna), Sarah Parrott Lathrop A86 (Alumna Service), and Wynne Overton A96 (Young Alumna). Thank you to everyone who volunteered numerous hours of service to help make this a very successful reunion weekend. We look forward to seeing you back on campus in five years for your next reunion, although we welcome you with open arms every day we love visitors!
Brownie Rogers Plaster A61 C65 accepts the Distinguished Alumna award from Head of School, Karl Sjolund.
Susan Pauly, president of Salem Academy & College, addresses alumnae at the reunion luncheon on Saturday, April 30.
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We pause to honor the alumnae from 1946, our earliest class in attendance.
Special guest of the class of 1966, former music teacher and Glee Club director, Jean Burroughs, is recognized at the luncheon.
Spirit, the Academys small ensemble, performs for the Golden Alumnae Dinner on Saturday night.
Reconnecting...
Young alumna award winner and associate director of admissions, Wynne Overton A96, poses with her parents. Her mom, Betsy, is a teacher at the Academy and her dad, Larry, is a professor at the college. Its a family affair!
Members of the class of 1961 sing the alma mater at the close of the luncheon.
Classmates from 1966, Susan Scott Cunning, Ingrid Pierce Brantley, Virginia Gibbs Dugan and Leeza Maybury Miller, relax in the lounge area during the mix and mingle.
Siri Lise Holland Doub A86 brought her daughter and a friend with her to reunion weekend. Future Salem sisters? We can only hope so!
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Patty Nash Wheeler, Emily Pleasants Smith and Julia Miley, were part of a large group back from the class of 1961 for their golden reunion!
...and Reminiscing!
Martha Manning A73, president of the alumnae association, presents a check to Head of School, Karl Sjolund, in the amount of $139,641 in reunion giving to the annual fund (as of the start of the luncheon).
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Current Salem students, Cate McDowell A14, Haley Norris A14 and Ariel Shen A12, volunteer at the merchandise table during registration.
Liz Austell Allen A91 and Kika Tronchin A91 catch up during the mix and mingle before lunch.
Martha Stevens Sutton, Lucy Brown Vance and Bette Peterson from the wonderful class of 1971.
Rebecca Harvin Woltz A76 and Pat Church Schipke A76 reminisce about their days at the Academy.
Alumna Awards
Each year, the awards committee of the Alumnae Association recognizes alumnae whose professional accomplishments, contributions to their communities and service to Salem deserve special recognition. At this years Reunion Weekend, Salem Academy honored four of its alumnae with awards.
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Preservation Commission and currently works as chairman of Destination Cleveland County, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to promoting Cleveland Countys cultural heritage. Rachel Oestreicher Bernheim A61 was also honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award for her service to Salem and the community. Bernheim, who also attended Sarah Lawrence College, has had a long philanthropic career that includes speaking before Congress and the United Nations on behalf of the Raoul Wallenberg Committee, a non-profit dedicated to preserving the legacy of Holocaust humanitarian, Raoul Wallenberg. Her philanthropic efforts also include serving on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra, the American Division of Peace Board, and as a member of the Metropolitan Opera Club/Lotus Club. She is an active supporter of her alma mater, having hosted Salem Academy alumnae gatherings in New York, where she resides with her husband. She also continues the tradition of giving the yearly Oestreicher grant to Rowan Regional Medical Center in her hometown of Salisbury, N.C., maintaining her familys legacy of support for the hospital.
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Chairs of Design
has been an adjunct professor teaching a history of furniture design at Appalachian State University in Boone. In order to improve Salem Academy and Colleges design research library, the Suttons have donated his personal library of more than 900 books on furniture, architecture, design, history, and interiors. The Sutton Furniture Book Collection is the most comprehensive that Dr. Rose Simon, director of Salems Gramley Library, has seen outside the Bienenstock collection in High Point. The collection is available now as part of the Gramley library. A major component of the Sutton Initiative for Design Education is The Teaching Chair Collection. One of the most varied of all furniture types, the chair is the focus of incessant experimentation, especially in the 20th century. During the past century, designers have drawn on the possibilities offered both by new materials and new technological processes to transform the chair into a functional item that also is an object of sculptural beauty. About 40 chairs that are icons of furniture historians will make up the core of Salems Sutton collection. Each chair is unique by design, use of materials and technology, innovation, or creativity. The chairs chosen for The Teaching Chair Collection have stood the test of time or seem set to do so. A few of these chairs have sold millions, some have remained in continuous production since they were first designed and marketed and, today, all are in current production. These chairs reflect the energy and creativity of one of the most inventive and exciting periods in furniture history. The chair collection gift is in preparation. Each item will be a high quality reproduction such that students can handle and come to understand the components that make the object. Salem Academy students taking the decorative arts course will be able to utilize both the library and chairs as they study the history of American decorative arts and material culture. The Teaching Chair Collection is unique in that no other educational institution in the country has assembled a comparable collection of chairs that students can study and use as a source of inspiration. The Suttons are delighted to help Salem, as he explains, We want Salem Academy and College to have these collections. Its locationin the heart of a state that recently had a thriving furniture industry with an enormous impact on the economyis one of the reasons we chose Salem to have them. Another is Marthas personal connection through Salem Academy and through many other of her relatives who are alumnae of the Academy and College.
Charles and Martha Allene Stevens Sutton A71 created an educational initiative, and they are crafting it with significant professional expertise for the benefit of Salem students. The Sutton Initiative for Design Education (SIDE), named in honor of Martha, is an educational resource with three components: collaboration, scholarship, and research. Shaped uniquely for Salem Academy and College, this new interior design program is fashioned to teach students by means of a vibrant engagement with design. The goal is to educate a 21stcentury thinking designer, who is at the intersection of art, design, and architecture. Charles Sutton has a strong background in design, furniture making, education, and law. He holds several degrees and has owned his own fine furniture reproduction company, Sutton House Reproductions, specializing in handcrafted, 18th century American museum-quality furniture. He twice won the industrys Daphne Award for his best reproduction furniture. Affiliated with Century Furniture Industries, his company was responsible for reproductions licensed by the British National Trust and the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, Sutton was President and CEO of Arthur Brett & Sons (USA) Ltd. He served as the Chairman of the Board for the North Carolina Museum of Art and on the Board and Executive Committee of the Bienenstock Furniture Library, which serves the furniture industry and contains more than 8,000 volumes, some dating as far back as 1620. He also published the magazine Furniture Review. In recent years, he
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Margot de St. Aubin A11 with her aunt, Margaret Wren de St. Aubin A77
Jen Musso A11 with her sisters, Melanie A10 (left) and Marissa A09 (right)
Scarlett Voss A11 with her father, Brian Voss, Assistant Director of Grounds
Liz Alden Pryor A11 with her mother, Lucie Van Meter Pryor A70
Erynn Stainback A11 with her sister, Leigh Ann Stainback A04
Jennie Smith McLaurin C81 with her daughter, Rainey McLaurin A12 and Raineys godmother, Kate Gilmore Streng A66
Camille Disher McDowell A81 and her daughter, Cate McDowell A14
Marguerite Oestreicher (Salem College graduate student) and her sister-in-law, Rachel Oestreicher Bernheim A61
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Remembering a Friend
Sue Jones Davis C55, Roy Davis Jr. and President Susan E. Pauly. Salem lost one of its greatest supporters this year when Board of Trustees member Roy Davis, Jr., passed away on September 15, 2011. A Concord, North Carolina, native, Davis was a 1955 graduate of Davidson College and was chairman-emeritus of S&D Coffee, Inc., the company his father founded in Concord. Under his leadership, S&D Coffee became a national coffee and tea supplier. Davis married Salem alumna Sue Jones C55 in 1960 and they had two sons, Alan and E. Rhyne and three grandchildren, Carrie Elizabeth, Brian Peden and John Kenneth (Jack). Along with his wife, Davis was a strong ally of Salem. He began his service on the Board of Trustees in 2005, and with his wife, established the Sue Jones Davis Scholarship Fund at Salem College. Both also are members of the Ronthaler Circle at Salem, the institutions planned giving society. At Founders Day 2010, Davis was awarded the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which was established as a permanent reminder of one of the noblest of human qualities as expressed and followed in the lives of Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan. The award recognizes fine spiritual qualities that are practically applied to daily living and is presented to those exceptional individuals who meet the awards qualifications and characteristics. In addition to his service to Salem, Davis served his community in a number of ways. He was active with the Davidson College Board of Trustees, the First Charter Bank Board of Directors, Cabarrus County Community Foundation, the Barium Springs Home for Children and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cabarrus County. He received a lifetime achievement award from the Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce and was a life member of the Salvation Army. Davis legacy of giving and service is a fine testament to his strength of character. His kindness and philanthropy will be remembered for years to come.
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