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Fall 2014
Students Visit
Nicaragua
Graduation
Speech
2013-2014
Annual Fund
Alumni
Spotlight
For Foreign Language
Immersion – page 4
By: Basil
Alfaro – page 6
92% Parent
Participation – page 12
Edward Pritchard IV,
Class of 2005 – page 14
S c hol a r sh i p
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I n t e g r i t y
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R e sp e c t
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R e sp on si b i l i t y
A Letter from the Headmaster
Summer Reading
For Faculty
Strengths Finder 2.0
there are numerous cherished traditions
that we hold on to at Charleston Day,
there are numerous advancements as well.
Notably, this is the initial year that an iPad
will be available for each student here at
Charleston Day. It is important to keep in
mind that the technology advancements do
not change what we teach or the challenge
of our curriculum, rather the technology
provides us with a larger variety of
platforms by which to deliver and manage
the content of our curriculum.
Headmaster Brendan O’Shea
The 2014-2015 academic year is the
78th year in the history of Charleston Day
School. In 1937, the founders, Miss Stuart
and Miss Tenney, opened their doors for
14 students in a home on South Battery.
This year, we have a record enrollment of
over 260 students. Our steady growth and
expansion has reached its final stage as
our original two-section class, the Class of
2015, reaches eighth grade this year. This is
the first year Charleston Day will welcome
two sections in each grade level. This is a
fabulous and historic benchmark for our
school!
The faculty and staff of Charleston
Day School are committed to making
this year the school’s best ever. With
a full enrollment, the campus is alive
with the youthful exuberance and sense
of outstanding citizenship for which
Charleston Day School is known. Our
students infuse the campus with an eager
energy, a readiness to learn and grow, and
a welcoming spirit that makes our school
a unique and special place.
Our students are fortunate to have an
opportunity to walk through the school
gates each morning into an environment
that is safe, challenging, and nurturing.
The faculty and staff of Charleston Day
work tirelessly to make this a reality for
our students, and we continually review
and modify our programs in order to
deliver the best possible educational
experience to our loyal families. While
“Charleston Day School remains
true to its mission: to foster
scholarship, integrity, respect and
responsibility in our students.”
Tom Rath, #1 New York Times
Bestselling Author
Unbroken – A World War Story
of Survival, Resilience, and
Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand
Lean In – Women, Work and the
Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg
Cirque Du Soleil The Spark –
Igniting the Creative Fire that
Lives Within Us All
Created by Lyn Heward and Written by
John U. Bacon
David and Goliath – Underdogs,
Misfits, and the Art of Battling
Giants
Malcolm Gladwell
While the subject content of our
curriculum is important, so are the
essential 21st century educational skills that
have been a focus of our efforts over the
past several years. The six C’s of character,
collaboration, communication, creativity,
critical thinking and cosmopolitanism will
remain evident at all grade levels.
Charleston Day School remains true to
its mission: to foster scholarship, integrity,
respect and responsibility in our students.
The faculty will continue to provide
valuable ethics lessons throughout the
day in order to emphasize the importance
of sound character and integrity in all
we do. Charleston Day School needs the
support of parents now more than ever as
we teach our children how to be the best
possible citizens in our community, city,
state and world. The educational process is
a remarkable journey, and we are eager to
guide our students along the way.
Contents
Letter from the Headmaster . . . 2
Summer Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mrs. Justine Finch
Math Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Graduation Speech . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Commencement Awards . . . . . . 8
Welcome First Graders . . . . . 10
Commencement Photos . . . . 10
High School Bound . . . . . . . . 10
Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
College Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2013 - 2014 Annual Fund . . . 12
Parent Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alumni Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . 14
In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Class of 2014
Graduation Photo . . . back cover
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Charleston Day School
Establishes the
Justine Finch Math Fund
Charleston Day School received a matching
gift donation challenge in honor of Mrs.
Finch and her professional contributions to
the Charleston Day School math community.
The donor agreed to match dollar for dollar,
up to $10,000 any contributions made by
August 31st. The Charleston Day community
rose to the challenge; over $27,000 has been
raised and the Justine Finch Math Fund, an
endowed fund, has been established.
For twenty-six years, the math program
at Charleston Day has benefitted from the
leadership of Mrs. Justine Finch. Mrs. Finch
built a reputation for Charleston Day’s math
program that made it the envy of other
area schools. In addition, schools where
Charleston Day graduates attended knew
that without fail, the students were extremely
well-prepared in math. Here are a few of the
distinguishing factors of a Justine Finch math
education:
• Foundation. Mrs. Finch firmly believed
students needed to establish a strong
foundation of basic math skills in
order to tackle more advanced topics
in algebra and geometry. Because of
her strong beliefs, Charleston Day still
emphasizes complete mastery of basic
skills through vehicles such as timed
math facts assessments and regular
quizzes to monitor progress.
• Critical Reading and Thinking. Beyond
mastery of facts, Mrs. Finch stressed
critical reading and thinking in each of
her classes, encouraging students to read
thoroughly and deliver a sensible answer
to a word problem.
• Organization. Organization of work
and materials have always been an area
of focus for Mrs. Finch, and her students
can all share stories of keeping a pristine
math notebook. Many alumni credit
Mrs. Finch for their
organizational prowess as
they continued through
high school and college.
• Thoroughness and
checking work. Math is
an exact subject; there is
a right answer. Doublechecking and reworking
problems ensure that the
answer students provide is, in fact,
the right answer.
• High expectations. No doubt about
it, Mrs. Finch had high expectations
for her students, and each and every
one of them benefitted from her high
expectations. A parent recently relayed
that Mrs. Finch’s greatest gift to her
children was she was able to transfer
her high expectations for the students
to a mindset of the students having a
high expectation for themselves. That is
powerful indeed!
• Doing their best. Mrs. Finch wanted
every student to do their very best. Mrs.
Finch realized that each individual had
different capabilities and potentials.
However, each student had the ability to
do their very best, and that is what Mrs.
Finch wanted to see from each student.
Effort does matter.
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• Care. Mrs. Finch cared deeply about
the progress of each and every student
at Charleston Day, even if she weren’t
teaching that student. She truly enjoyed
working with the middle school students
and helping them through the transient
middle school years. She always attended
gatherings of graduates so she could
learn about their progress and their
personal lives.
Thank you for your support!
Donations can be mailed to:
Charleston Day School
Development Office
Justine Finch Math Fund
15 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 266-9797
www.charlestondayschool.org
Nicaragua
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After school was dismissed for the 2013-2014 academic year, the seventh and eighth
graders traveled to Nicaragua with Charleston Day School teachers Micheal Catlett,
Tami Frailey and Bobby Hemingway.
The group arrived just in time for Nicaragua’s National Children’s Day. Charleston
Day School students played a major role in running the festivities which included
face painting, relay races and cake walks. The Charleston Day students ran these
activities independently and proved to be great leaders.
In following days, Charleston Day students began teaching Nicaraguan students.
They taught 32 children in the mornings and more than 60 in the afternoons.
They primarily taught English. Between teaching assignments, the students were
able to tour town and enjoyed local pastries. During the week, two native chefs
prepared authentic Nica dishes to help the Charleston Day School students to fully
immerse themselves into the culture.
The Foreign Language Program at Charleston Day School hosts annual international trips offering
up to a week of foreign language immersion. The trips annually alternate between French speaking
countries and Spanish speaking countries.
“The recent trip to Nicaragua was a life changing experience.
I learned more from the students whom we were teaching
English than they learned from me.” ­
— Jules Harper ‘14
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Graduation Speech
Good morning, ladies and gentleman.
I am proud to announce that the 8th grade
class did not flunk out of CDS and actually
managed to graduate. To all those in the
audience who are not in attendance for
a graduating student, you now have my
permission to fall asleep. A question I get
asked often by younger students is how I have
made it this far and not lost my sanity. I first
tell them that it isn’t a painful experience, yet
a wonderful adventure. However, my friends
and classmates are what have powered me
through this whole journey here. We are all
closely bonded friends, and many of us have
been friends for eight years or even longer!
A great example of our close friendship
would be the numerous times we laughed at
someone who was hurt, instead of initially
helping them. Another main source of my
energy came from my father yelling at me
every morning to get up. His methods were
unorthodox such as singing songs of pop
culture or making rooster sounds.
I do mean it when I say my friends
have been the fuel for my school life. Each
classmate of mine had defining characteristics
which made them unique. I remember Eliot’s
adventurous spirit, for he “attempted” to
see what would happen if you cut the wire
of a hot glue gun while it was on. Sparks
flew. Electricity died. How fun. Also, I recall
in the 5th grade of an interesting question
with an even more interesting response. As
our teacher, Ms. Clifford, asked what was
the object of the preposition in one of the
phrases, Jules raised her hand, and said, “Is
it a Pikachu?” I’m sorry, I’ll try to not be so
critical of my classmates.
Fortunately, the prominent traits of my
classmates weren’t flaws, but strengths.
Basil Alfaro, ‘14 Class President, addresses the audience during the 2013-2014 Commencement Exercises.
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By: Basil Alfaro
I recall Lebby’s knowledge of WWII and
bright spirit, Ross’s passion for basketball
and ability to socialize, William’s free­
spirit and random hilarity, Earl’s dedication
to tennis and diverse personality, Sallie’s
artistic prowess and likeability, and Virginia’s
academic persistence and friendship.
I’ll never forget these others for their
traits: Jules’s enthusiasm and volleyball
skill, Allie’s well­roundness in all activities,
Cameron’s ability to remain stoic and
technological knowledge, Robert’s endless
repertoire of jokes, Collin’s creativity and
originality, and Hadley’s sympathy towards
others.
Finally, let me not forget to show
appreciation for my other friends and their
uniqueness: Rett’s ability to “think before
you speak.” Zachary’s pursuit of knowledge
and care for others, Taylor Claire’s delightful
nature and fashion­sense, Michael’s capability
of being a team player and his maturity,
Mary’s leadership and people skills, and
Eliot’s worldliness and curiosity. All these
traits of my classmates set them aside from
one another and are what make them their
own person. One of the several life lessons
I’ve learned at Charleston Day is to make
more friends and fewer enemies.
I remember back when I was only six
years old, and I was looking for a school to
go into for the 1st grade. I chose Charleston
Day not because of its rigorous academics,
teaching of ethics, or community feeling,
yet something a six year old would do. My
parents had the genius idea of leaving me to
choose the school to attend, for the reason
of “what felt right.” I applied to three schools
including Charleston Day, and the only
reason I chose Charleston Day was because it
was the only school to have erasers on their
pencils for the placement tests. However, this
foolish way of thinking isn’t a regret of mine,
but something I am thankful for. Charleston
Day is well-­noted for its small size and its
overall lesson of the importance of character.
Both these factors have helped students, and
myself, realize the importance of attaining
friendships. The small size gives the school a
community feeling, which makes friendships
easier to form and bonds stronger.
Many stories and events of the past eight
years exemplify how Charleston Day grows
relationships with those attending. Just this
year a new student began attending the class,
Cameron Hay. It was a surprise to everyone in
the class that someone new would be coming
in the last year. However, it wasn’t hard for
him to fit in. With a class of only nineteen
people, the members of the 8th grade class
started to know Cameron better early on in
the year. By the end of the year, he became a
close friend with most of us, and I consider
him one of my best friends. In the first grade,
I recall practicing for a play, featuring the
adventures of the Mayflower. There were nine
of us practicing at the moment. Our role at
the time was to perform an Indian rain dance
while chanting. This was during the winter
and many people were expecting snow to fall.
As we did the rain dance, believe or not, snow
began to fall. We all cheered with elation and
sprinted outside to play in the snow. It is the
most vivid memory of my elementary years.
In the 5th grade, our homeroom teacher
was Ms. Clifford. She was a wonderful mentor
who taught our class several important life
lessons, such as the importance of respect and
integrity, which are the very components of
the mission of Charleston Day. Also, she once
duct taped Collin to his chair for not paying
attention.
“I learned that our
teachers are truly
wonderful people,
and can be the kind of
person we remember
for years to come.”
Unfortunately, dismaying news arose
when we learned she was leaving the school
to pursue her passion. Our class was all
sitting around her when she announced it,
and tears were pouring around everybody’s
faces. I learned that our teachers are truly
wonderful people and can be the kind of
person we remember for years to come.
Our class had a difficult time last year,
yet CDS taught us to not fret. Last year in the
7th grade, many people in our class had left
at the end of the year, as well as the previous
grades. Even though many left, people still
came in, such as Cameron. In retrospect, I
initially saw it as a dismaying series of events.
However, I have found that many of us stayed
connected with those who left. The barriers of
school, gender, or even location of living was
entirely irrelevant to the students in this class.
We disregarded these obstacles and tackled
them with ease. Only an environment such
as Charleston Day, this school, could have
inspired this behavior. Taking a step back
and observing everyone else, I see they are all
magnificent people to have around.
They are friends and companions to those
who need it, and for that, I am grateful to
them and the school.
Friendship is necessary to any human
being. A friend sticks through with you when
times are tough, they are the shoulder for
you to lean on, and the one who likes you
for who you truly are. They keep an eye out
for you, they have your back, they stop you
from doing something stupid, or make sure
you don’t do something stupid alone. They
give you a boost, they protect you, and they
will be there when you are at your lowest.
They pick you up when you fall, and they are
your eyes when you cannot see. They like
you regardless of size, shape, your money, or
age. True friends are forever, Class of 2014.
Through all the turmoil and hardship you will
experience, know there is always someone
there for you; you merely need to open your
eyes and see. And although we may become
detached as the years progress, I know we can
count on one another for help. Remember
Class of 2014, spend more time building
bridges than building walls. Thank you, to the
teachers, the parents, the staff, the students,
and Charleston Day itself for an experience
I’ll never forget.
The Alfaro Family: Leila Alfaro, Marcia Alfaro,Isabella Alfaro, Sheila Gallagher, Elizabeth Morina and Virgil Alfaro.
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Commencement
Headmaster’s Award:
The Braveheart Award, Grades 1-4:
Established in 1998 by Gregory J. O’Melia and Edgar S. Jaycocks, this
prize recognizes a member of the graduating class who has exhibited
a genuine love of learning through commitment and hard work at
Charleston Day School. This award underscores the belief that true
academic scholarship should be judged not only by one’s grade point
average, but also by the student’s diligence, effort and sincere desire
to learn.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
This award was established by the Class of 1996. It recognizes students
whose strong work ethic, optimism and strength of character best
exemplify the spirit of Charleston Day School.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSa Darwin
The Braveheart Award, Grades 5-8:
This award was established by the Class of 1996. It recognizes students
whose strong work ethic, optimism and strength of character best
exemplify the spirit of Charleston Day School.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Catherine Haly
Faculty Prize:
This award is given to the student in grades 6-8 who, in the faculty’s
opinion, best exemplifies the ideals of good manners, neatness in
appearance and work, and good character.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eliot Leadem
Charleston Day School Citizenship Award:
This award recognizes the student who embodies the character traits of
service, leadership, responsibility, character and discipline.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rett Dotterer
The Archdale Achievement Award:
French Society Award:
This award is given for outstanding academic achievement in all areas,
and for willingness to serve others.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basil Alfaro
Presented by the French Society of South Carolina to the student
who demonstrates excellence in the French language and interest in
promoting French culture.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eliot Leadem
Esprit de Corps Award:
This award, established in 1996 and donated annually by a grandparent
of a past CDS student, recognizes the eighth grader who epitomizes
devotion to and enthusiasm for the common spirit of the entire
student body.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lebby Clement
The Julia Mayrant Rees Simonds Award:
Established in 1999, in memory of Julie Simonds, Class of 1987, this
award is presented to the student who embodies a spirit of openness
and a desire to learn more about France, its language and its people.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gia Braddock
The Gordon Scott Gillespie Prize:
Spanish Award:
Established by Mrs. Gillespie and her daughter Brook, this award is in
memory of Brook’s father, who died while she was an eighth grader.
In a year in which it is given, it is awarded to the student who shows
special interest and a desire to delve deeper than is required into his or
her schoolwork and projects.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Clarke
Presented by the Spanish teacher to recognize excellence in Spanish.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Navarro
English Award:
Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in English.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sallie Lawrence
The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity Award:
The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity Award was established in 2003
by the family and friends of Tom Alexander, a successful advertising
executive and proud CDS alumnus, parent and grandparent. This
award is given to a student in grades 6-8 who best demonstrates
creativity in his/her life, schoolwork or hobbies.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sallie Lawrence
The Harriet C. Wilson Award:
Established in 1995 by an alumna of Charleston Day School, this award
honors Miss Wilson’s contributions to our community as a history
teacher. Her standards were very high, but she was always able to
inspire a sense of self-confidence in those with whom she worked. She
strove to make the past come alive for her students, and she imbued
them with a love of history. To reflect her spirit, this award is presented
to an eighth grader who exhibits the enthusiasm, the interest, and the
potential to become a genuine scholar in the study of history.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lebby Clement
The Josephine Little Townsend Award:
This award was established in memory of Jody Townsend after her
death, during her fifth grade year at Charleston Day School. Recipients
should display intelligence, love of reading, well-roundedness, ability to
get along with others, optimism, and should be a top student in his or
her class. It is awarded only to fifth graders.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liza Bradley
Math Award:
Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in math.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
Fourth Grade Prize:
Science Award:
Established in honor of Noel Kunes, this prize recognizes a student’s
effort, attitude and positive relationships with his or her peers.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Young
Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in science.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Hay
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Marcia West Computer Award:
Barry D. Gumb, Jr. Scholarship:
Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in computers.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Hay
Established in 2002 in memory of Beau Gumb, this award recognizes a
CDS student who is strong in character and integrity, shows empathy,
and reflects the qualities embodied in Beau – a love of learning and
respect for education.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis Wood
Audrey Elizabeth Grice Art Award:
This award was established in 2002, in memory of Audrey Grice,
member of the Class of 2006. Audrey was an exceptional art student,
whose energetic spirit and love for life were reflected in her work. This
award recognizes particular excellence in art.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hadley Sherbacow
The Carolyn Cochrane Memorial Scholarship:
In 2007, Matthew Cochrane-Logan (‘93) established this scholarship
award in loving memory of his mother, Carolyn Cochrane.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Taylor
Music Award:
The Charleston Day School Scholar Award:
Established in 1983 to recognize especially noteworthy achievement
in music.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
This award is given to the sixth, seventh or eighth grader with the
highest academic average for this year.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
Athletic Director’s Award:
Sarah Huger Jervey Award:
Established in 2003, the Physical Education Award recognizes a student
who exemplifies good sportsmanship, enthusiasm for all activities,
honesty, cooperation with others, and a positive attitude.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eliot Leadem
Established in 1947 in remembrance of Miss Sadie Jervey, whose school
for grades 1 and 2 was the parent school of Charleston Day School. In
1939, she merged her school with the Day School, and taught there
until 1945. It is awarded to the 8th grader with the highest cumulative
academic average over the past three years.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
Athlete of the Year Award (Female):
Awarded to an accomplished athlete of strong character who has
shown exemplary sportsmanship, concern for fellow teammates, and a
strong work ethic.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jules Harper
The John Winthrop Young Historian
Scholarship Prize:
Established in 2013 by Mr. John Winthrop, this award is given to a
seventh grader who is distinguished in his study of history and shows
keen interest in the history of our country.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Young
Athlete of the Year Award (Male):
Awarded to an accomplished athlete of strong character who has
shown exemplary sportsmanship, concern for fellow teammates, and a
strong work ethic.
Recipient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Clarke
Zachary Kronsberg (‘14) is presented the Math
Award by Andy Willits, Middle School Head.
High Honors Awards:
Fourth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Walldorf
Fifth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isabel Prioleau
Sixth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Leath
Seventh Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Prezzano
Eighth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Kronsberg
SaSa Darwin (‘19) is presented The Braveheart Award
by Andy Willits, Middle School Head.
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Alexis Wood (‘15) is presented The Barry D. Gumb, Jr.
Scholarship Award by Andy Willits, Middle School Head.
Welcome
First Graders!
Robertson Allen
Ellis Applegate
Dan Batten
Makena Bergren
Rose Burtschy
Anc Clarkson
Garrett Davis
Hunter Dawson
Jack Dawson
David Maybank, Jr., William Maybank (‘14), Louise Maybank, David Maybank III (‘75) and Lynne
Maybank gather following Charleston Day School’s 77th Commencement Ceremony.
George DeScherer
Nolte Dukes
Georgia Caroline England
Jackson Fisher
Pearce Fowler
Julia Burdick Gaddy
Penelope Galván
Woods Gamble
Wells Gamble
Mackenzie Hand
Edward Holder
Ellison Hostetter
Spencer Hostetter
Campbell Hughes
Lily Keenan
Trenton Kirk
Isabelle Lari
Zoe Molten
Gray Norvell
Bowen Scheurer
Jackson Shealy
Effie Smith
Mary Motley Smith
Kate Strenck
Huston Snyder
Perry Watson
Tillman Werntz
Celia Smith, Banner Bearer, and Seventh Grade Honor Marshals Gia Braddock, Will Marshall,
Janie O’Shea and Olivia Prezzano.
Class of 2014 – High School Bound
Basil Alfaro
Jules Harper
William Maybank
Ross Clarke
Cameron Hay
Earl Navarro
Lebby Clement
Virginia Howell
Michael Pi
Rett Dotterer
Collin Kerr
Hadley Sherbacow
Mary Eudy
Zachary Kronsberg
Taylor Claire
Sallie Lawrence
Allie Hannan
Eliot Leadem
Phillips Academy Andover
Porter-Gaud
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School
Ashley Hall
Porter-Gaud
Bishop England
Bishop England
Academic Magnet
Porter-Gaud
Bishop England
Bishop England
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Wando Honors
Academic Magnet
Episcopal High School
Academic Magnet
Academic Magnet
St. George’s School
Robert E. Turner
Porter-Gaud
Alumni News
Bradley Clary (‘64) received the
“Teacher of the Year Award” for 2013-14 from
the University of Minnesota Law School almost
exactly 50 years after graduating from CDS.
Sandy and Missy Craver Schenck
(‘67), Executive Directors of Green River
Preserve, were nominated by the American
Camp Association to attend the White House
Champions of Change event in March about
Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation
Leaders. The Champions of Change program was
created as an opportunity for the White House to
feature individuals doing extraordinary things to
empower and inspire young people in the field of
environmental stewardship and conservation. As
finalists in this program, the Schencks attended
the event on Tuesday, March 18, to honor the 14
“Champions of Change” and engaged in question
and answer sessions with the honorees. Secretary
of the Interior, Sally Jewell, was a keynote speaker
and celebrated local leaders from across the
country who are all working to get young people
to play, learn, serve and work outdoors. (http://
www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/02/12/engagingnext-generation-conservation-leaders)
Congratulations to Ashley Wieters
Redmond (‘85), manager of the Ryan White
Program, who has been named the new executive
director of the Roper St. Francis Foundation.
“Ashley became Ryan White Program manager
in January 2008 and has secured $1.2 million in
grants annually since then. She has demonstrated
her leadership and resourcefulness by creating
a medical home model that provides quality
medical care for patients living with HIV/AIDS.
Carter Helms (‘95) and his wife,
Beverly, welcomed their daughter, Catharine
“Frampton” Helms on April 8, 2014.
Before joining Roper St. Francis, Ashley worked
as a legal assistant and office manager at the
Redmond Law Firm, as well as a case manager
supervisor for Lowcountry AIDS Services. She
earned both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees
from the University of South Carolina. Ashley
is married to local attorney Mark A. Redmond,
and they have two children, 8-year-old Ellen and
12-year-old John Andrew.”
Hart Hagerty (‘01) continues to freelance
as a fashion journalist for international
publications such as Vogue Italia and Travel &
Leisure while she expands her Shanghai based
fashion label- HART Jackets. These limited
edition wearable works of art feature exquisite
and increasingly rare embroideries from global
artisan communities. Shop the collection at
www.harthagerty.com.
Elizabeth Hood Willis (‘85) of
Charleston was confirmed as a new board
member representing the 1st Congressional
District to the S.C. Natural Resources Board,
the policy-making body of the S.C. Department
of Natural Resources. She currently serves as the
corporate privacy officer for Roper St. Francis
Healthcare, where she has been employed for
18 years. Elizabeth and her husband, Gardi,
have two daughters, Caroline and Gardiner,
who attend Charleston Day School.
Curry Hagerty Uflacker (‘97) is
currently working with her sister Hart Hagerty
(‘01) as the Marketing/PR Director for HART.
Elisa Bennett (‘03) married Sebastian
von Marschall on April 5, 2014 at St. Philip’s
Church. They currently live in Washington, DC,
where Sebastian is a project architect and Elisa
is finishing her master’s degree in math and
statistics from Georgetown University.
Joe Good (‘88) owns a law firm on Church
Street in Charleston, the Good Law Group, and
is a partner with the Fat & Juicy Cocktail Mix
company. The company has expanded their
mixes through distribution to all 50 states, 5
countries and 4 territories – check them out at
www.fatandjuicy.com.
Lizzie Hagood (‘03) recently started
travel nursing which means she moves to a
new city in the US every 3 months. Right now,
Lizzie is in New Haven, CT working at Yale
Hospital and will hopefully be going to Seattle
and Denver next.
Larry and Eugenia Leath
Burtschy (‘91) welcomed Lawrence Robert
Gerverus Flagg (‘07) is studying abroad
at the ESADE Business School in Barcelona,
Spain. ESADE was recently ranked as the
#4 ranked European Business School by the
Financial Times.
Burtschy II (named after his grandfather) on
November 27th, 2013. Lawrence joins big
sisters Rose (‘22) and Eugenia.
Class of 2010 – College Bound
James Barkley
Will Hanahan
Madison McNeill
John Blincow
Taylor Howell
Aimée McShane
Wofford College
Clemson University
Fleetwood Brown
College of Charleston Honors
Sewanee: University of the South
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
Clemson University
Southern Methodist University
Addison Ingle
Allston Moore
Hannah Clarke
Horry Kerrison
Will Nicklas
Ben Colyer
Alex Kerrison
Celeste Pritchard
Madeline Leadem
Charlotte Rhoad
Auburn University
The Citadel
Steven Craig
Clemson University
Banks Hagood
USC Honors College
College of Charleston
Georgia Tech
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Wake Forest University
Louise Marks
Bates College
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George Washington University
Thank You!
92% Parent Participation.
Thank you for contributing to the 2013-2014 Annual Fund!
Thank you!
2013-2014 Annual Fund Volunteers
Dawn and Bear Dyke, Parent Chairs
Scholarship, Integrity,
Respect and Responsibility
First Grade
Emmie Hershey
Mary Pat Calvert
Fourth Grade
Paula Kuyk
Laura Stone
Sixth Grade
Susan Leadem
Mary Perrin O’Kelley
Second Grade
Eleanor Kuhl
Kate Mettler
Fifth Grade
Alix Bragg
Lee Otis
Seventh Grade
Harriet Gaddy
Kim Parker
Third Grade
Anne Blessing
Acey Boulware
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Eighth Grade
Liane Kerr
2013-2014 Parent Roll Call
92% Parent Participation
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua L. Ambrite
Mr. Charles Aikman and Mrs. Janie Ball
Dr. Douglas O. Berger and Mrs. Lisa Sexton
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Bergren
Dr. and Mrs. Walter D. Blessing Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Blincow Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Boulware VI
Mr. and Mrs. Brad S. Braddock Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan M. Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Bragg
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Brisson
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Burnett
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson W. Burnett IV
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Buyck
Dr. Michael C. Byrne
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cahill
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Calvert
Mr. Michael Catlett and
Ms. Yeni Fernandez Tronco
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny T. Chakeris
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Christiansen
Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Clarke
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse S. Claypoole IV
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Clement III
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Cogswell Jr.
Ms. Etta K. Simons Collins
Mr. Timothy Collins
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Collins
Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cornwell
Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Craig
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cummings
Reverend and Mrs. Cress Darwin
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. D. Jay Davis, Jr.
Mr. Victor Dawkes and
Dr. Andrea Hannan Dawkes
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher K. DeScherer
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett J. Dieck
Mr. and Mrs. Gaillard T. Dotterer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Stedman Dowd, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, Jr.
Dr. Mary Allen Edgerton
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Eichelberger
Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Eischeid
Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Elebash
Dr. and Mrs. James D. Elliott III
Mr. and Mrs. Ray M. Evans III
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ferguson
Ms. LaShaun Flagg
Mr. J. Cooper Fowler II
Mrs. Sheldon Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowen Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Gaddy
Mr. and Mrs. Alonso M. Galvan
Ms. Dawna B. Gardner
Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Geer
Dr. and Mrs. Ron M. Givens II
Mr. Brenton J. Griffin and Dr. Tara H. Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. E. David Grubbs, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Scott J. Habakus
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hagood
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hagood
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer J. Halford
Dr. and Mrs. Radwan S. Hallaba
Mr. Adam J. Haly and Dr. Emily Haly
Mr. and Mrs. Mikell C. Harper
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Harper Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Hastings
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Hay
Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Henriksen
Mr. and Mr. Clay W. Hershey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Holt IV
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hood
Mr. and Mrs. Ross P. Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Howell III
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Ingle
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Johnson II
Mr. and Mrs. J. Treadwell Josey
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Keenan III
Dr. and Mrs. George P. Keogh III
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kerr Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Kerrison
Mr. and Mrs. Trenton L. Kirk
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kronsberg
Mr. and Mrs. Todd B. Kuhl
The Honorable and Mrs. John R. Kuhn
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Kuyk
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Landers
Dr. Marc J. Lapointe and
Mrs. Helene Tremblay
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leadem
Mr. and Mrs. W. Jefferson Leath Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George M. D. Lewis III
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Liberatos
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Manuel
Dr. and Mrs. Ian Y. Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Harold O. Mathisen III
Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Maybank
Mr. and Mrs. David Maybank III
Mr. and Mrs. R. Darren McCants
Mr. and Mrs. John P. McClain
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. McCool
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton B. McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin III
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Mettler
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Mims
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Molten III
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Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Morton
Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Musselman
The Nathanson Family
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Navarro
Mr. Christopher H. Nyland
Mr. and Mrs. G. Hamlin O’Kelley III
Mr. and Mrs. Brendan J. O’Shea
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Otis
Mr. and Mrs. Dan B. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Parsell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Patterson II
Mr. Hong Pi and Mrs. Luling Cheng
Mr. and Mrs. Dunston D. Powell III
Mr. and Mrs. David Prezzano
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Prioleau
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Pritchard
Dr. and Mrs. John V. Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Ravenel
Ms. Lisa Regalbuto
Dr. and Mrs. N. Selby Richardson III
Mr. and Mrs. F. Drake Rogers III
Mr. and Dr. Ellis B. Ross Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. John R. Rowe, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Milo Ryan
Ms. Caroline W. Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Justin G. Schaay
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Schultze
Mr. Bryan Justin Sherbacow and
Mrs. Ellen Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Huger Sinkler II
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer L. Skoglund III
Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Stiegman III
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie R. Street V
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sumner IV
Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan S. Templeton
Mr. and Mrs. Chris R. Tobin
Ms. Leslie L. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Unger
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Walldorf
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan L. Walpole III
B. Gen (Ret.) and Mrs. Gregory N. Walters
Mr. and Mrs. W. Crayton Walters III
Dr. Eveline A. Waring
Mr. and Mrs. Matt G. Watson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. White Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner F. Willis
Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus S. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hubert Wood III
Ms. Liberty N. Yancey
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rutledge Young III
Charleston Day School Alumni
Edward Pritchard IV
CDS Class of 2005
Edward (‘05) and his brother Peter (‘07).
1. Red or blue, which were you?
6. What was your first job ever?
Red, baby, all the way.
I was a dockhand at Toller’s Cove Marina between summers
at Episcopal. This position was courtesy of the late Robbie
Johnson (‘76), a great friend to me and my family, and a
man with whom I feel blessed to have spent time with prior
to his passing.
2. Which CDS campus did you attend?
The 15 Archdale Street campus back when the school was only
one class per grade.
7. What is your title in the U.S. Marine Corp and where are you
stationed? Tell us about your path getting there.
3. What is your favorite CDS memory?
A singular memory is hard to say, probably a tie between the
Barrier Island Trip and the 8th Grade French Trip.
I am a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps,
which is considered a junior officer. I am stationed with
Infantry Battalion in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; and, yes, I surf as
much as I can while still being considered a commissioned
officer.
4. Did other members of your family attend CDS?
Yes, there are a bunch of us out there. On my side of the family,
my father Edward III (‘76) graduated back before electricity. My
brother Peter (‘07) and my sister Celeste (‘10) have both graduated.
My father’s brother’s Randolph (‘79) and Thomas Pritchard (‘81)
both attended the Day School. My first cousins: Thomas, Jr. (‘12),
Sarah (‘12), and Harrison (‘16) were/are Scorpions as well.
The path to get there was a very long one, in that I went to a
four-year military college in order to receive my commission.
In short, I made the process longer and less enjoyable than
it otherwise would have been for most. However, I would
not trade a thing. I feel extremely fortunate to have received,
what I believe to be, one of the most valuable educations out
there. I would add that only 20% of it was really even learned
in a classroom.
5. Where did you attend high school and college after you graduated
from CDS? Were there any interesting turns along the way?
After graduating from Charleston Day, I moved to Northern
Virginia for the boarding school experience at Episcopal High
School. I loved every minute of that experience, and much like
Charleston Day, would love to do it all over again if I could go
back in time. My desire to serve, curiosity, and good fortune
landed me an appointment to The United States Naval Academy
(Annapolis) where I pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree with a
major in Political Science (American Politics and Law). However,
unlike Charleston Day and Episcopal, I do not feel the same desire
to do that one all over again.
Afterwards, I spent another six months braving the elements
in Quantico, VA. Here, I learned the art and science behind
warfare in one of the more physically and mentally draining
leadership laboratories in existence. Afterwards, I moved
from Quantico to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and
spent several months learning how to logistically support
anything from a team of Marines training to a battalion size
amphibious invasion.
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8. How did CDS prepare you for your military career?
In terms of skills that translate, it is hard to be specific. That said, I would certainly
credit my desire to serve in general to the teachers and faculty that make Charleston
Day great. Andy Willits, Anne Cleveland, Brendan O’Shea, Katie Richardson, Hopie
Parker, Scott Bergren, Jane Cook, Cam Metts, Louisa Parsell, Chrystal Hawkins, Ellie
Barr, Sister Rutledge, Margaret Wilson, and Justine Finch all left lasting impressions
upon me that I still reflect on today. I believe that the concept of service in general is
not distinguishable by something as simple as a uniform or a title. The teacher is the
all too often overlooked man or woman of true service in today’s world. A teacher
does not hand out food, deliver humanitarian assistance, administer civil peace,
enforce laws, or build infrastructure. Their gift is more permanent, lasting, and can
never be taken away from the beneficiary, unlike those aforementioned. The gift of
education is invaluable, and what makes Charleston Day School superior is the level
of service these silent professionals are dedicated to bringing to the students daily.
I try to uphold that very high standard of service, imbued in me at Charleston Day,
in my career and in leading my Marines.
9. What do you do outside of work? (hobbies, interests, community service, etc.)
Because I now live in Hawaii, I do almost everything within sight of the beach. As I
mentioned before, I’m picking up surfing as we speak. I will also try to scuba dive,
spearfish, kite-board, and golf on most weekends. To anyone who has not yet been to
Hawaii, I highly recommend it. Behind Charleston, SC, it is the second most beautiful
place I have been.
Bonus Question: If you had a chance for a one year radical sabbatical what would you
do and where would you go?
If money were a non-issue, then I would travel the world. However, the Marine Corps
only pays me well enough to cover the rent and afford to watch Carolina Football
all the way in Hawaii. Therefore, I would spend my time and resources conquering
the country prior to the world. While it is a much more manageable and financially
feasible piece of earth to cover, I truly believe that we as Americans often overlook
what is in our own back yard. As Charlestonians, this should not be a foreign concept
to many of you. I would like to take a road trip and cover every state in the union,
seeing what each has to offer. I have traveled outside of the country many times and
will do even more of this with a major deployment all over the Pacific on the horizon,
but some time back in the Continental US to see and do it all would be an awesome
experience.
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This Issue of
The Gateway
is Dedicated
in Loving
Memory of:
Hugh Buyck (‘10)
Michael Reese (‘07)
Shriver Soliday
15 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC 29401-1918
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Charleston, SC
Permit No. 180
Charleston Day School maintains a nondiscriminatory admission policy and
admits students of any race, religion, color and national or ethnic origin.
L-R Back Row: Earl Navarro, Robert E. Turner, Rett Dotterer, Collin Kerr, Ross Clarke, Cameron Hay.
L-R Middle: Basil Alfaro, Jules Harper, Lebby Clement, Allie Hannan, Michael Pi, Sallie Lawrence.
L-R Front: William Maybank, Taylor Claire Groves, Hadley Sherbacow, Virginia Howell, Eliot Leadem, Mary Eudy, Zachary Kronsberg.
The Mission of Charleston Day School is to foster scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility in our students.
Vision: Charleston Day School partners with families to provide a superior academic, artistic, athletic and ethical
foundation, preparing each student for a lifetime of achievement.