Booster Club Newsletter

Booster
Club
Newsletter
Chadwick Sports Begin Another Run by Athletic Director Tom Goodspeed
December 2010
It has been an honor to take over the reigns of the athletic department for the mere four months I have been here.
Being a new face and fresh off the boat from Hawai’i, it is apparent to me that the parents, coaches, studentathletes, and community of Chadwick are warm, caring, and driven people concerned with nothing but support,
spirit, and enthusiasm to make things work here. This feeling is palpable and engendered in the support provided
by the Booster Club. This group of parents acts as team reps providing organizational and spirit support to the
coaches and athletes. They sell merchandise to foster school unity and spirit, and they organize events like the
Blue and White BBQ. Any proceeds made beyond the operational costs of the club circulates back into the
program by way of funding items the department needs to help our athletic program beyond what is supported
within our budget. To this end, I would like to thank our Booster Club president, Kathy Compton. Her team of
officers, coordinators, and sports reps has been fantastic throughout the fall season.
I would like to share some of my experiences and impressions from the fall season. Each coach has written a
season summary outlining the accomplishments and experiences from the fall. Please enjoy them and the
accompanying photos. I cannot thank my coaching staff enough for their dedication and devotion to their
respective sports and, more importantly, to the kids.
The success of our fall sports teams is no more evident than in our girls volleyball team’s accomplishments as the
Prep League and CIF Southern Section CHAMPIONS. With support from parents, staff, and ‘The Troops’, the
girls had a distinct home court advantage and used that energy to be undefeated at home, including an incredible
come-from-behind victory over Brentwood in the Regional Semifinals of the CIF tournament. Coach Anita
Drennen along with daughter Lindsay did a fabulous job of instilling the power of teamwork in her girls.
Under the guidance of long-time Coach George Ramos, the girls and boys cross country teams both finished 2nd in
the Prep League. Sam Cartwright beat them all and was crowned Prep League Champion with his first place
finish. The boys team had a great race and also came in 2nd in the Southern Section Championships.
Boys water polo had a solid season under the tutelage of Head Coach Will Didinger and assistant Patrick
Jacobson. The boys came in 2nd in the Prep League and made a good run in the CIF playoffs.
Football had an exciting season resulting in a 2nd place finish in the league and birth in CIF playoffs. With many
home games this year, the Pascoe Pavillion and Commander Field were hopping. Concessions were booming, the
crowds were animated, and games were exhilarating. The win over Poly for homecoming was a prize. Coach
Gary Willison and his staff did a great job of preparing our football players to be able to compete in every game
this season.
The cheerleading squad, under coach Leslie Miller, cheered their hearts out for the games and did great half-time
and quarter break shows and cheers. The football boys reciprocated in kind with a song to them on the
cheerleader’s spirit day after the game.
Leading into the homecoming game was the Booster club-sponsored Blue and White BBQ. It was a funfilled afternoon of food and games. I would like to thank Christie Mavredakis and her support cast in
organizing the event that was well received by all.
Chadwick Sports Begin Another Run (continued)
Leading into the homecoming game was the Booster club-sponsored Blue and White BBQ. It was a fun-filled
afternoon of food and games. I would like to thank Christie Mavredakis and her support cast in organizing the
event that was well received by all.
Coach Leach had a solid season with the girls tennis team. They came in 3rd in the league and earned a wild
card spot in the CIF southern sectionals. The team stormed their way through the first two rounds and then lost
to a tough San Marcos team in the 3rd round.
Coach Stephanie Yocum worked hard with our young golfers as they drove, chipped, and putted their way to
becoming better golfers each day and each match.
After living and working through the fall season at Chadwick, I feel that the athletic department accomplishes in
many ways the school’s mission ‘to discover and nurture the special gifts each student possesses; to deepen each
student’s understanding of the complexities of the world; and to inspire each to realize his or her full potential.’
We set out to nurture the whole person; that is, the mental, emotional, and physical well being of all our
student-athletes. We offer students numerous and diverse opportunities to experience meaningful growth
through the development of sound habits of mind and body. Our purpose is to enhance self-esteem and selfrespect and to guide our young people toward becoming mature adults who see beyond individual needs to the
needs of the larger community.
In no way are we perfect, however. As a department, we make mistakes. As coaches, we make mistakes. The
hallmark of the athletic experience is how one responds to these mistakes. We make ourselves BETTER by
learning from our mistakes, and in doing so set positive examples for our students.
Jim Thompson, the founder of Positive Coaching Alliance, talks in his book Elevating Your Game, “If there is
one word associated with a Triple-Impact Competitor, it is ‘better.’ Better is reflected in the Olympic Motto‘Citius, Altius, Fortius!’ – ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger!’ Notice, in the premiere competition in the world - the
Olympics - it isn’t about being fastest, highest, strongest. If you are the best in the world in your event, you still
want to get better. For the best, ‘better’ is better than ‘best.’”
The Chadwick athletic department embodies this through instilling upon our students the desire to participate,
to compete, and to become better!
As I reflect on the fall season, I look forward to the winter season. Thank you all for your support with my
transition into this position, and, more importantly, for your continued support in making athletics a positive
and rewarding experience for our students. Your enthusiasm and level of support astounds me! GO ‘WICK!
Tom Goodspeed
Athletic Director
Be more concerned with your character than
with your reputation. Your character is what you
really are while your reputation is merely what others
think you are.
~ John Wooden
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Welcome to the Booster Club! by Booster Club President Kathy Compton
Welcome to a new year of Booster Club activities! This year we have already had five action
packed Spirit Days, a bustling Blue and White BBQ for the Upper School, and not to mention the
surge of Spirit Wear popping up all over campus.
As you can see, starting with this edition we have made the decision to move the Booster Club
Newsletter online. This change provides us with two key benefits. First, the transition to
electronic distribution and display affords us increased flexibility in the type and quality of
information we can provide to our members. While this first electronic edition retains the
existing look and feel of the prior print publication, over time we will evolve the newsletter to
provide enhanced features and coverage. And second, electronic distribution provides
substantial cost savings, which means that an even greater percentage of your membership
contribution can be funneled directly into enhancing our facilities and the overall experience
for our athletes and coaches.
I would like to thank the nearly 200 families who joined the Booster Club this year, our loyal
fans that are out there cheering on our athletes, those of you who have supported us by
purchasing Spirit Wear, and our committed volunteers who have helped sell our apparel and
feed our students. Your help is not only appreciated but also vital to the success of the
Booster Club.
Through your continued generous support, last year the Booster Club was able to fulfill the
following needs of the Athletic Department:
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Four Athletic Banners for the Gym
Two Large Dolphin Canopies
Two portable water carts
A microwave for the Athletic Conference room
An overhead Video Projector for the Athletic Conference Room
I am also pleased to report that this year we are excited to introduce significant enhancements
to the College Athletic Information Program. The program will be a valuable resource for
parents and students who are considering pursuing athletics at the collegiate level. More
information about this program is included later in this newsletter.
Finally, looking forward to next year, there are multiple opportunities to get involved in
your Booster club, ranging from treasurer to merchandising to membership. If you are
interested, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you again for all your
support and I look forward to seeing you in the stands.
Kathy Compton
President
Chadwick Booster Club
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The Chadwick Dolphin Booster Club formed to support and promote the athletic
objectives and programs of Chadwick School, including team sports in the Upper
and Middle Schools and physical education in the Village School. The Booster
Club fulfills these objectives by:
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 Promoting attendance at all sporting events
 Selling “Spirit Gear” that allows people to show their support
 Recruiting Sports Representatives for every US sport
 Organizing “Spirit Days” to promote team spirit
 Hosting the annual Blue and White Barbecue for students and staff during
Homecoming week
 Producing a newsletter to celebrate the achievements of our athletes
 Putting on an all-school Chili Cook-off to celebrate the spirit of
competition
 Donating athletic equipment to sports and physical education programs
 Gifting money to the athletic and physical education programs
We appreciate the support of all our members, and welcome any new families
who would like to join. Contact Kathy Compton, Booster Club president at
[email protected] or Lynn Hopton Davis, Membership Chair at
[email protected]. You can also join the Booster Club online at:
http://www.chadwickschool.org/page.cfm?p=5158
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
Olympic Rings
Robert and Melissa Alvarado
Lisa and Ken Baronsky
Donald and Melanie Behrens
Scott and Elizabeth Calfas
William and Kadie Chambers
Blair and Tony Contratto
Greg Davis and
Lynn Hopton-Davis
Bob and Theresa Dawson
Patrick and Jeanette Donley
Julie and Chip Eggers
Linda and Matt Figel
Brent and Susan Hale
Marc and Roberta Hamilton
Vicki and Seth Kogan
Joe and Meg Lenihan
John and Christie Mavredakis
John and Serena Ngan
Lee and Lorraine Ouye
Ann Sheridan
David and Kim Sonnenblick
Julie and Stuart Spangler
Annette and Brent Stevens
Don and Heidi Wallace
Gold
Alan and Laura Abrahamson
Steve and Cara Belcher
Clarence and Caroline Beshke
Kathy Cartwright
Kristin and Ty Childress
Lawrence and Anne Clark
Thomas and Kathy Compton
Steven Cox and Jennifer King
Katy and Jeff Coyle
Stephanie Culver and Victor George
Mark and Tracey Doi
Amanda Freeman
Steve and Debra Geist
Micheal and Mindy Geller
Clare and Jim Gurbach
Dale Harbour Day
Chris and Karen Hutchison
Mike and Christy Kennedy
Shaya and Grant Kirkpatrick
Lisa and John Kunesh
Mark and Cathy Lanigan
William and Diana Letsinger
John and Linda Loftus
Monica and Rob Lucenti
Paul and Christine McNamara
Karen and Mike Melideo
Nick and Eve Memmo
Thomas and Johanna Mooney
Paul and Christine McNamara
Karen and Mike Melideo
Nick and Eve Memmo
Thomas and Johanna Mooney
David Morgan and
Marsha Guerrein
Donna and George Moussalli
Karin Muff and Jan Holtze
Nga and Can Phan
Dana Piazza
Kathy and Joe Platnick
Pascale and David Poitras
Tamara Powers
Matt and Lisa Radeski
Lynn and Greg Range
Mark and Anne Severns
Ashvin and Mary Beth Syal
Matt and Michelle Thunberg
Carolyn and Danny Tsai
Karen Ulman
David Waldner and Claire Tolliffe
Julie and Rob Waller
Taizo and HyunJoo Watanabe
Thomas and Jill Wheeler
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Silver
Gerald and Jodi Agnew
Jeff Allen
John and Laura Armour
Cassandra Barbour
David and Laura Behenna
Joseph and Molly Berenato
Karl Bingemann and Annie Ko Bingemann
Stephanie and William Bond
Robert Levy and LuJean Bullock-Levy
Victoria and Steven Burns
Carrie Burrell
Steven Apfel and Barbara Carnes Apfel
Yolanda and Michael Cervantes
Gayle and Ian Chait
Jennifer and Barry Chappell
Karen and Cliff Char
Douglas and Jennifer Claman
Gib and Katrin Cooper
Richard and Eva Davis
Jeffrey and Megan Duncan
Mark and Rosa Easton
Stephen Jones and Stephanie Eyestone-Jones
Joanne and Neil Freeman
John Fukunaga and Cheryl Shojinaga
Cheryl Girard
Scott and Stephanie Goodman
Amy Hawkes
Alexandra and Gene Hawkins
Steve and Lucy Hemingway
Andre and Angela Houle
Kelvin Garvanne and Nancy Isaacs
Jerry and Patricia Jamgotchian
Karen and Eldon Klaassen
Sharman and Andy Knox
Laurence and Heide Kurtz
Julie and Ronald Long
Catherine McEvilly
John and Barbara McLaughlin
Thomas and Laurette Morrissey
Vasilis Marmarelis and
Melissa Orme-Marmarelis
Kerry and Bob Peterson
Lisa Popovich
Michael Proctor and
Erin Gordon-Proctor
Mark and Jennifer Sear
David and Natalie Shaby
Susie and John Shultz
Mel and Desiree Solberg
Tom and Dawn Speroni
Stephen Young and Christina Steck
Kimberly and David Stone
Mark and Michelle Walther
Wade and Susan Welch
Edward Zuckerman
BRONZE
Charity and Raymond Abracosa
Alan Smerling and Dawn Amano
Steve and Celeste Armitage
Michael and Theresa Baumann
Peter and Jennifer Borden
Lachina Brooks
Randy Burg
Eric and Monnie Castleman
Neil and Karen Chafetz
Kia Khuang Chan and
Su Lian Lu Chan
Derek and Katherine Chang
James and La Dora Colon
Sean and Rebecca Conlon
Kenneth and Jennifer Coward
Joel and Chu Damiani
Scott and Leslie Davison
Kevin and Debbye Deister
Wayne and Nori Dempsey
Lionel and Doreen Etrillard
Donald and Margo Farris
Chad and Linda Fester
Randy and Pamela Freer
George Mihlsten and
Nora Geffner-Mihlsten
John and Lisa Gentry
Jay and Hanako Golida
Ramon and Guadalupe Gomez
Laurie Hanley
Alan Hill and Catherine Renouf-Hill
Carlos and Bettina Kessaris
Steven and Kandra Kramer
Edward Lee and Dina Lew
Marc Linden and
Saskia Subramanian-Linden
Chuck Rosen and Liz Lippincott
Kevin and Anna Lucier
Thomas and Setta Lytle
Charles and Tara MacHarg
Art Merkin and Noelle Merritt
Jonathan and Leticia Michels
Jason and Wendy Moskowitz
Masaki and Keiko Motoyama
Edward and DeeAnn Myers
Terry Ikemoto and Lisa Nagahori
Viraf and Kerbanu Pudumjee
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Rhonda and Gregory Rafijah
Steven and Tricia Rapaport
Richard and Jamie Renslo
Jennie and Rob Robertson
Geoffrey Hale and Erin Ruane
Chuck Sawyer
Michael and Jill Scott
Randolph and Deanne Shey
Thomas and Laura Simko
Derek and Stephanie Standifer
Craig Stein and
Caroline Gratsch-Stein
Jody and Venessa Stiger
Frank and Pippa Taulli
Ron and Sandy Thomas
Terry and Valerie Trumbull
Zachary and Wendy Warren
Syrena and Janos Weber
William and Michelle Zak
2011 Cross Country
Wrap Up
Head Coach George Ramos
The Chadwick Cross Country teams continue to operate at
high levels each season. The boys Varsity team finished
second in the Prep League; Sam Cartwright won the
individual championship. The team of Sam, Juan Valle, Evan
Hamilton, Matt Freeman, Henry Cox, Brad Boboc, and Justin
Hoot eventually finished second at the Southern Section
Finals to earn their first-ever postseason trophy and qualify
for the State Championships. By finishing sixth, Sam earned
First Team All-CIF-SS honors, while Juan earned Third Team
honors by finishing in twentieth place. At State the boys
finished seventh in Division 5. The boys Junior Varsity team
finished third overall in the Prep League. The Junior-Varsity
scorers at Prep League Finals were Robert Leach, Will
Behenna, Wyatt Fiske, Riley Loftus, and Barry LeMesurier.
The girls Varsity team also finished second in the Prep
League. The team of Lauren Ouye, Melissa Shadden,
Jennifer Calfas, Katie Courtney, Hailey Waller, Valerie
Yarema, and Megan Calfas would go on to finish fourth in the
CIF-SS. Lauren Ouye earned Second Team ALL-CIF-SS honors
by virtue of her tenth place finish. At the State Meet the girls
finished eighth in Division 5. The girls Junior Varsity enjoyed
a strong season to finish second in the Prep League. The
Junior-Varsity scorers at Prep League Finals were Sam
Speroni, Jackie Stoneburner, Elizabeth Haile, Emily
MacQuarrie, and Patty Jeon. The coaches would like to
thank the fifty-seven athletes and all of their parents for a
wonderful season and would like to extend a special thanks
to this year’s ten seniors: Sam, Justin, Robert, Riley, Barry,
Jen, Katie, Val, Jackie, and Zach Blickensderfer.
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Cross Country Rosters
VARSITY
Golf – Girls
Head Coach – Stephanie Yokum
JUNIOR VARSITY
William Behenna
Sara Baronsky
Bradley Boboc
Zachary Blickensderfer
Jennifer Calfas
Samantha Brooks
Megan Calfas
Sophie Burns
Samuel Cartwright
Eileen Cho
Katherine Courtney
Cheng Wei Chou
Henry Cox
Anthony Fadil
Wyatt Fiske
Liliana Flam
Matthew Freeman
Ellen Furgis
Evan Hamilton
Alex Geffner-Mihlsten
Justin Hoot
Jake Goldstein
Robert Leach
Ryan Goy
Emily MacQuarrie
True Goya
Lauren Ouye
Elizabeth Haile
Melissa Shadden
Jack Hill
Samantha Speroni
Emma Hill
We had three returning players this
year, Junior Jessie Ralph and Sophomores
Grace Memmo and Amanda Asato. In golf,
each team plays with seven players, and the
top five scores count.
The girls had to talk some of their
friends into joining the golf team so we could
field a team. We ended up adding two
sophomores, Meghan Hood and Elaine Sim,
and one freshman, Rebekah Roberts. Jessie
missed three matches when she went to
Thailand with Round Square, so we had only
five or six players in each match.
Four of our six players are very new to
golf, so our main goal was to improve and just
have fun. Jessie and Grace are our most
experienced players, and they each lowered
their average by 5 strokes from last year. The
others also showed improvement, getting
better scores as the season progressed. All the
girls seemed to enjoy the season, and it
sounds like they will continue playing during
the off-season.
Jacqueline Stoneburner Mary Frances Hocking
Juan Valle
Patty Jeon
Hailey Waller
Meghan Kennedy
Valerie Yarema
Zoya Khalil
Summer Koo
Jared Kramer
Blake Lazarus
VARISTY ROSTER
Barry LeMesurier
Riley Loftus
Zissis Marmarelis
Amanda Asato
Myrl Marmarelis
Meghan Hood
Vincent Memmo
Lydia Krauss
Chase Ott
Ricardo Pena
Grace Memmo
Emily Robertson
Jessie Ralph
Lauren Scott
Rebekah Roberts
Lindsay Tong
Moises Valencia
Elaine Sim
Susan Wang
Alison Sim
Juri Watanabe
Maren Waldner
Elisabeth Zak
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Football - Varsity
VARSITY ROSTER
Head Coach -- Gary Willison
Jared Agnew
We have completed our 2011 football season
highlighted by our victory over Poly along with winning
the rivalry “Gold Cup” game against Flintridge Prep. Our
pre-season training camp consisted of 8 hour days;
grueling hard workouts and teaching/film sessions. Not
only did our players commit themselves to the game of
football, but also to a leadership program helping first
year players adjust to the elements of football while
never forgetting the spirit of ‘just having fun.’
It has been a year of great perseverance, game
experience, and skill development for the members of
the football team. We have measured our success by the
improvements made from week to week, both
individually and as a team. By this account, there is no
question it has been a successful season. In executing
offensive plays and defensive schemes, players have
learned to work together, to rely on each other, and to
be accountable for their responsibilities. In so doing,
each is establishing a solid foundation of discipline,
determination, and dedication upon which to build both
on and off the playing field.
Special thanks to our trainer, Theresa Reyes, and
dedicated boosters and families for all your help! Thanks
to athletic director, Tom Goodspeed, Dr. Borden, Dr.
Lewis and our football staff this year whose hard work
and dedication proved invaluable to our overall success.
Hope to see you all at the games next season!
Joshua Allen
Noe Banuelos
Dylan Barbour
Cameron Bartlett
Jasper Burns
Carter Chillingworth
Raxon Cho
William Clark
George Cullen
Kai Fiske
Cole Freeman
Ryan Glymph
Zachary Goodman
David Harris
Blair Horner
Tae Seon Kim
Andrew Knox
James Lenihan
Jordan Lucier
Peter Mavredakis
Emmett McKinney
Cole McNamara
Jacob Moon
Jake Radeski
Conor Range
James Simmons
Jonathan Sojo
Hank Trumbull
Kyle Ulman
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Junior Varsity Roster
Head Coach – Peter Sibbison
Israel Alfaro
Aaron Asher
Cameron Bartlett
Jasper Burns
Blake Dittman
Marcus Fidel
Cole Freeman
Jacob Gesten
Justin Haas
Travis Howard
Taylor James
Alexander Kogan
Teddy Kurtz
Jack Lenihan
Connor Lucier
Lane Nelson
Chima Ochoifeoma
D'Artagnan Radell
Dalton Sanders
Ignacio Sedano
Caleb Smith
Andrew Trinh
Kevin Ulman
Andres Valencia
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Water Polo
Cameron Turner
Head Coach -- Will Didinger
The Chadwick boy’s varsity water polo team had another very successful season
this past fall. Led by senior co-captain’s Matty Gallas and Blake Range the Dolphins
swam to an impressive 19 – 7 overall record. The boys also fought tooth-and-nail
throughout a very competitive Prep League schedule, securing second place with an 8 – 2
record.
Matty Gallas and Blake Range, widely respected as two of the best scorers in all
of the South Bay, were the catalyst for much of the team’s accomplishments in the pool
this past season. Not only were they the teams two top goal scorers, the duo also led the
team in assists, steals, and ejections drawn. Their vast playing experience and mature
leadership skills helped the rest of the team develop into a well-oiled machine that was
not only highly respected by their opponents but also feared.
Seniors starters Drew Von Bergen, a defensive power house with tremendous
speed and the ability to put the ball in the back of the net when it counted and Sam
Farrell, an all around solid player who constantly contributed with timely shots and
sound defense, helped facilitate all of this team’s success. Junior Wesley Rivelle had an
amazing season in the goal during his first campaign as Chadwick’s starting goalie.
Wesley constantly frustrated teams with rock solid efforts, constantly holding teams to
low goal totals, giving our offense the ability to finish games. Junior big men Bryan
Renslo and Jack Kirkpatrick held down the middle of our offense all season, playing the
most grueling position in the pool, Two-Meters. Their combined efforts and physical
strength, that led to many goals scored and ejections drawn, constantly created match-up
problems for other teams. Sophomore starter J.B. Anderson contributed all season long
with his smart play, heady defense and near-perfect passing to really give our team depth
and strength from every position in the pool. Juniors Chris Stanton, Duncan Day and
Tomo Ohkubo provided a constant spark of energy and experience coming in off the
bench to help our team in every way imaginable all season.
The season included a tuff non-league schedule where Chadwick faced, and
defeated, many of the South Bay’s biggest and strongest schools. Wins against Peninsula,
El Segundo, Redondo Union, Torrance, and Santa Monica helped propel Chadwick into this
year’s CIF-SS playoffs with a lot of momentum and confidence.
Chadwick travelled to Palm Desert where it took on perennial powerhouse La
Quinta in its first round game. The Dolphins escaped the desert, leaving behind only a
stunned and silent crowd, with a 10 – 6 victory. The Dolphin’s next playoff matchup was
against divisional favorite and senior heavy Bonita. On a dreary, rainy Saturday the
Dolphins fought hard, executed its game plan, and never gave up, but ended up dropping
the contest and bowing out of the playoffs in the quarter finals.
Everyone involved in the program, from the kids to the coaches to the parents,
had an amazing year. Everyone had fun, enjoyed success, and learned more about the
sport and themselves. Thanks to our seniors, Matty Gallas, Blake Range, Drew Von
Bergen, Sam Farrell and Omar Khulusi for all your dedication and success over the
years.
While we are losing an amazing class of seniors we look forward to another
successful year in 2012. Chadwick had an amazing Junior Varsity season, which will
certainly make the transition from this season to next smooth and successful.
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VARSITY ROSTER
Joseph Anderson
Duncan Day
Samuel Farrell
Matthias Gallas
Omar Khulusi
Jack Kirkpatrick
Tomohiro Ohkubo
Blake Range
Bryan Renslo
Wesley Rivelle
Christopher Stanton
Drew Von Bergen
JV ROSTER
Kurtis Bingemann
Aiden Blood
Christopher Buchanan
Benjamin Chappell
Brooks Martin
Alexander Nanji
Eric Ngan
Tennis – Girls
Head Coach – Carolyn Leach
Varsity
Alexandria Bauer
Christiana Lane
Michelle Ling
Lauren MacHarg
Allyson Melideo
Montana Morgan
Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc
Kate Paulsen
Katherine Richardson
Natalie Shuck
Madeleine Sung
Junior Varsity
Chelsea Childress
Brianna Di Monda
Nandini Doshi
Jessica Flowers
Sonum Hingorani
Kelly Ouye
Austen Petersen
Taylor Wolf
Rebecca Zhang
Sierra Zhang
This has been another successful
season. With 26 players strong both
varsity and junior varsity players
showed up to practices with positive
and energetic attitudes. Each player
showed a tremendous amount of
improvement from the beginning to the
end of the season. Along the way they
had a good time! As a result, the
team earned the Prep League title with
an undefeated record of 10-0. The
girls continued to learn the importance
of staying focused and persisting
through tough matches. Winning two
matches against Flintridge with a 9-9
tie and winning on games proved they
have the tenacity it takes to be strong
competitors. Along with winning
league, several girls earned All-League
awards. Second Teams Singles went
to Maddy Sung and Montana
Morgan. First Team Doubles went to
Madison Webster and Ally Melideo;
and Christina Ling and Kate
Paulsen. Second Team Doubles went
to Lauren MacHarg and Alex
Nguyen-Phuc. The First Team
Doubles teams will also represent the
league to CIF Individuals at Whittier
Narrows on Friday, Nov. 19. I would
also like to thank our Booster Club
Reps, Karen Melideo and Annie
Webster, for all of their hard work this
season. Without you and all of our
other parents, we would not be where
we are today. Here's to more good
tennis next year!
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Volleyball – Girls Varsity
Head Coach – Anita Drennen
Our season’s theme was all about working to do what was best for the team. Warm
up shirts carried a quote by Phil Jackson, which read,
“The strength of the team is each member…….
The strength of each member is the team.”
I am proud to say that this 2011 team took that quote to heart and battled for one
another each set throughout the season. On record, we were not an undefeated team,
but our efforts and tenacity, as a team, could not be defeated.
In late August, Chadwick competed in the Queens Court Tournament in Anaheim. At
the end of the two-day tournament, played in stifling heat, the team defeated every
opponent they met and finally defeated Windward School to win the crown as the
Division II Champs. Our season, and league opening win against Pasadena Poly was
the match that showed the girls what was in store for them if they competed with
positive energy and team spirit and drive. In September the girls had a good showing
in the North High Tournament with a second place finish, losing to Bishop
Montgomery High School. On October 11th Pasadena Poly defeated us. Although
experiencing a tough loss, the team regrouped and rekindled the “fire in the belly”
which our lone freshman, Jillian Parks, reminded us was missing. Team Chadwick
repeated their first place finish at our own Halloween Tournament and finished the
remainder of the season without a loss.
Throughout the season, the girls were ranked high in the top 10 polls and finished
the season as the #1 seeded team for the CIF playoff rounds. Each member of the
squad contributed to the success of our season, which culminated in the girls earning
the title as the 2011 Division 3AA CIF Champions, again defeating Pasadena Poly. We
headed off to State playoffs as the #2 seed and the team earned a chance to compete
in the Southern California Regional finals. After a tough battle and losing to a great
team we were the runners-up. The girls are the first in the volleyball program to
make it past the second round and this honor can never be taken away from them.
What a great season and what a great way to represent Chadwick athletics.
Personally, I would like to thank all of the girls for their unwavering trust and
willingness to meet the standards set forth for them. I appreciate their enthusiasm
and drive to become the best they could be. I value the leadership provided by the
returning players and how well the newcomers fit in right from the start. To Emily
and Isabella, thanks for being great captains and for all of the little things you did to
remind us that we were a team. Congratulations to Abbe Holtze, Sarah Lucenti, and
Emily Newton who earned All-Prep League First Team honors and Kristen Parks
and Sarah Gurbach who earned All-Prep League Second Team honors. All of our
love to the seniors, Erin, Eliza, Skylar, Lizzie, Madelyn, and Sparkles (Isabella.)
You will be missed and will be difficult to replace next season.
On behalf of the team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to “The Troops.”
Their harmless but humorous and spirited antics, costumes, and cheers were greatly
appreciated. We valued their support, but most importantly, they made it FUN to
come to volleyball matches.
Finally, I would like to thank our Booster Reps, Lisa Popovich and Clare Gurbach.
Thank you to all of the parents who signed up to help in some way throughout the
season with the Spirit Game, Senior Day, the banquet, photos and DVDs, sweatshirts,
celebratory dinners, snacks, and the support that was given to all of us. A special
thanks goes to my daughter, Lindsay, who shared with the girls her love of the game
and competitive drive. She was a definite asset to the program and was instrumental
in our success.
Happy to be back,
Anita Drennen
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Varsity
Roster
Erin Figel
Sarah Gurbach
Abbegail Holtze
Isabella Kinkelaar
Sarah Lucenti
Emily Newton
Jillian Parks
Kristen Parks
Elizabeth Powers
Madelyn Tournat
Skylar Weber
Elizabeth Yates
Frosh/Soph
Roster
Adrienne Alvarado
Rachael Chait
Vanessa Contratto
Leslie Escalante
Emily Hemingway
Tori Jackson
Samantha Kunianski
Jordan Long
Rebecca Lytle
Danielle Price
Aleena Qazi
Courtney Rawda
Natalie Redington
Jillian Solberg
Charlotte Wallace
Lindsey Waller
Ashley Williams
Volleyball -- Girls JV
Head Coach Michael Cass
The girls JV volleyball team finished the 2011 season on a
high note. With the team battling illnesses and absences
during the middle part of the season, it wasn't until the
end of the season that the team was able to establish a
good rhythm and finish by winning three of its final four
matches. The team finished the season with a 7-9 overall
record and a 5-7 league record.
The team featured a cohesive mix of girls from all classes.
Seniors Amy Carlsen, Crystal Ciaramitaro, Jamie Li, Nalani
Wakinekona, and Rachel Young brought great leadership
and steady play to each match. Juniors Allison Apfel, Kyla
Brooks, Isabella Gradney, Catherine Kurtz, Molly Rowe,
and Nikki Stein brought aggressive hitting and consistent
defense all season. Clarissa Cervantes and Sam Klaassen ,
the small but strong sophomore contingent, did an
impressive job at libero and setter, respectively. Last but
not least, freshmen Mary Dawson, Elly Holtze, and Meg
Knox impressed with their play in matches and their
enthusiasm during practice.
The girls became a unified group quickly and supported
each other well all season. Most played multiple positions
in order to develop individual skills and learn to share the
court as a team. That development was the main reason
the team finished the season strongly with victories over
Webb, Westridge, and Flintridge Prep, and, in the most
entertaining and well-played match of the year, the
season-ending loss to Mayfield. All the girls should be
congratulated for their fine season. Well done!
Allison Apfel
Kyla Brooks
Amy Carlsen
Clarissa Cervantes
Crystal Ciaramitaro
Mary Dawson
Isabella Gradney
Ellysabeth Holtze
Samantha Klaassen
Margaret Knox
Catherine Kurtz
Jamie Li
Mary (Molly) Rowe
Nicole Stein
Nalani Wakinekona
Rachel Young
Frosh/Soph
Volleyball
Head Coach Diane Webber
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The girls' frosh/soph volleyball team finished
with a record of 5-11 this season. The team
improved throughout the season and had a
great win at Rio Hondo by pushing through the
third game and getting the W. The team was led
by six sophomores: Aleena Qazi, Courtney
Rawda, Sam Kunianski, Becky Lytle, Vanessa
Contratto, and Danielle Price. Eleven strong
freshman rounded out the squad: Adrienne
Alvarado, Jordan Long, Rachel Chait, Lindsey
Waller, Charlotte Wallace, Natalie Redington,
Ashley Williams, Emily Hemingway, Tori
Jackson, Jillian Solberg, and Leslie Escalante.
Cheerleading
Head Coach Leslie Miller
Cheer had a very exciting football season! Our Marvelous
team captains: Isadora Plasencia, Letetsia Fox and Shelby
Crawford lead the team through one of the most
successful football seasons. The team’s half-time routine
performed to “Party Rock Anthem” and “On The Floor”
was a real crowd pleaser with a “kick-line” and the “CHS”
spelled out with their new metallic pom-poms. The team
also added a stomp routine which included a cheer
created by our director of multiculturalism Jasmine Love
and a mini dance choreographed by Letetsia Fox to “All I
do Is Win.” The most famous cheer every season is the
“Senior Cheer,” which the Captains create themselves for
the senior football players, not an easy task with 18
senior guys! The Cheer team also made it to other sports
including: Girls Tennis, Boys Water polo and Girls
Volleyball. No challenge too big for the team, they
worked hard to decorate the stands for both the Senior
and Homecoming Games, not mention braving the
elements in the Mojave Desert. The team had a festive
“Cheer Spirit Day,” which included the varsity football
team serenading them and presenting them with roses
followed by a reception after the game. Coach Miller
would like to thank the girls for the great dedication,
sense of humor and most of all their amazing Chadwick
spirit. Go Dolphins!!!
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Zoe Bloomfield
Kendall Chase
Sidney Cole
Shelby Crawford
Madison Dolenga
Stella Dong
Lauren Ellis
Sofia Farentinos
Danielle Fouty
Letetsia Fox
Imani Ingram
Taylor Jackson
Asha Kamack
Ariel Odlum
Anige'r Oriol
Olivia Orme
Isadora Plasencia
Kristina Spicer
Idelle Vaynberg
Paige Watson
Equestrian
Chadwick's equestrian team has been competing in the
Orange County Interscholastic Equestrian League (OCIEL)
at The Oaks in San Juan Capistrano. Chadwick’s eight
English riders and one Western show against some of
the best equestrians in Southern California. These riders
come from over 50 public and private schools from Palos
Verdes to San Diego. The competitions take place over
two days, and are held monthly from October through
January. Divisions (Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman and
Novice) are based on jump heights and difficultly of
courses for the English riders and ground work -- walk,
trot and canter -- for the Western riders. Leading the
way for Chadwick in the varsity ring is veteran rider
Morgan Geller (12). Other returning riders this year
include Alex Klaassen (10), a junior varsity rider who is
having an outstanding show season; Michelle Geller (9)
and Adam Krieger (9), western, who also have taken
blue ribbons for Chadwick; and Lindsay Tong (10). The
team is rounded out by its newest members: Tess Koo
(7), junior varsity; Holland Stevens (7), freshman
division; Gemma Geist (7) and Katherine Pratty (8).
Team members include:
Gemma Geist, (7)
Michelle Geller, (9)
Morgan Geller, (12) - Team Captain
Adam Krieger, (9)
Alex Klasseen, (9)
Tess Koo, (7)
Katherine Pratty, (8)
Holland Stevens, (7)
Lindsay Tong, (10)
Adam Krieger
Thank you to faculty sponsor, Mary Baldovin
([email protected]) for
her continued support of the team.
Morgan Geller jumping her horse,
Fabricio.
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2010-11 Booster Club Committees
Officers
President
President-Elect
Treasurer
Membership
Secretary
Spirit Chair
Advisor
Coordinators
College Athletic Information
Chili Cook-off
MS Spirit Days
Village Spirit Day
Blue & White BBQ
Newsletter
Sports Reps
Cheer Squad
Equestrian
Sports Reps - FALL
Cross Country
(boys and girls)
Football Varsity
Golf – Girls
Tennis – Girls
Volleyball – Girls
Water Polo – Boys
Sports Reps - WINTER
Basketball – Boys
Basketball – Girls
Soccer – Boys
Soccer – Girls
Water Polo – Girls
Sports Reps - SPRING
Baseball
Golf – Boys
Softball
Kathy Compton
Lynn Hopton Davis
Barbara McLaughlin
Lynn Hopton Davis
Linda Fester
Ann Sheridan
Jennie Roberton
Terry Trumball
LaDora Colon
Kristen Childress
Stephanie Standifer
Jodi Agnew
Christie Mavredakis
Steve Cox
Cheryl Girard
Karen Klaassen
Julie Waller
Lorraine Ouye
Kathy artwright
Terry Trumball
Valerie Trumball
Vicki Kogan
Tara Macharg
Patricia Paulsen
Clara Gurback
Lisa Popovich
Monica Lucenti
Lynn Range
Terry Trumbull
Valerie Trumbull
Barbara McLaughlin
Laura Behenna
Cynthia Bartlett
Tamara Powers
Linda Fester
Boys’ Lacrosse
Girls’ Lacrosse
OPEN
OPEN
Kerry Peterson
Bob Peterson
Linda Fester
Jamie Renslo
OPEN
Terry Trumbull
Valerie Trumbull
Debbye Deister
Jeanne Woolard
Ex Officio Members
Headmaster
Director-Upper School
Athletic Director
Assistant Athletic Director
Assistant Athletic Director
Trainer
Ted Hill
Mark Wiedenmann
Tom Goodspeed
Anita Drennen
Carolyn Leach
Snow Wright
Swimming/Diving
Tennis – Boys
Track & Field
Volleyball – Boys
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College Athletic Info
Alumni News
Highlights of Recent Accomplishments
In order to recognize, support and foster the
continued growth and success of our many talented
athletes, we are very excited to announce four new
developments in our growing College Athletic
Information program.
First, we now have posted on the website a
comprehensive list of young alumni who are playing
varsity sports in college. It’s an impressive list, because
in some years almost 20% of Chadwick seniors go on to
play varsity sports at the college level – and that doesn’t
include other students who participate in club sports
and intramurals. A list of these students can be found
on the website at
http://www.chadwickschool.org/page.cfm?p=473.
(Note: If you are aware of someone who we have
inadvertently omitted from the list, please let us know!)
Second, you will also find on the website a
great new video that highlights just a few of our alumni
athletes talking about their experience playing sports at
Chadwick. Seeing and hearing these exceptional young
men and women truly validates the investment we have
made – and continue to make – in developing our
sports programs and facilities at Chadwick. You can
check them out at:
http://www.chadwickschool.org/page.cfm?p=5149
Third, we have recognized the need to better
educate our student-athletes on the process and
mechanics of transitioning from high school to college
sports. While the recruiting process gets very specific
to each sport in junior and senior years, there are
general guidelines all athletes should follow prior to
that point. Even if you’re not yet sure what your
college plans will be – or even if college seems a long
way off – it’s helpful to have a sense of the process. The
Booster Club has pulled together this information in a
“College Athletic Information Guide.” The guide
includes helpful links, a sample athletic resume and a
sample letter that a student might send to a college
coach: http://www.chadwickschool.org/page.cfm?p=470
Finally, our annual “College Information
Night” is scheduled for January 9th, 2012. We are
planning a great evening with a panel of Southern
California athletic coaches ranging from Division 1 to
Division 3. This is a unique opportunity to hear from
and ask questions of the “experts” regarding the
recruiting process. We would encourage you to read
the “College Athletic Information Guide” before this
event so that you have a basic understanding of the
process. This event is appropriate for anyone from 7th
to 11th grade who may be interested in college sports.
Look for additional information about this event in
future “This Week at the Wick” announcements.
Former Chadwick cross country and track team member
Lucas Lebovitz ’11 won the 5K at the annual Palos
Verdes Peninsula “The Hills Are Alive” race in
September, while alumnus Scott Rodilitz ’09 won the
10K. Lebovitz is a freshman at Amherst College where
he is on the cross country and track teams. Rodilitz is a
junior at Williams College where he is a standout
runner.
Kurt Buchbinder ’10 helped his Princeton University
Tigers take third place in the NCAA water polo
championships (behind only USC and UCLA) on Sunday,
Dec. 4, 2011 at UC Berkeley.
Christen Press ’07 was named Women’s Professional
Soccer (WPS) Rookie of the Year for 2011. She played
professionally for magicJack. A Stanford alumna, Press
also won the prestigious Missouri Athletic Club
Hermann trophy in 2010.
Co-coaches Lindsay Drennen ’01 and her mother,
Chadwick physical education teacher and Head Girls
Volleyball Coach Anita Drennen, joined forces to propel
this year’s girls varsity volleyball team to its highest
post-season ranking in Chadwick history. As noted
previously in this newsletter, the girls won the Prep
League and CIF Southern Section for the second
consecutive year. They then moved on to regional
competition, where they took second place behind
eventual California State Champion Cathedral Catholic
High School of San Diego.
Rebecca Smith ’99 captained the New Zealand National
Women’s Soccer Team in last summer’s World Cup,
scoring a goal in the 90th minute against Mexico that
earned New Zealand its first World Cup point. She also
represented New Zealand in the 2008 Olympics in
Beijing. Smith plays professionally for VFL Wolfsburg in
Germany. (Read Rebecca’s interview in the upcoming
issue of The Compass.)
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Alumni Athletic News -- Highlights of Recent
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Booster Club Reminders
 Athletic College Information Session – January 9th
 Chili Cook-off – January 14th, 5:30 to 8:00 (see invitation below)
 Winter and Spring issues of this newsletter are made available to Booster Club
members only. To join, contact Lynn Davis at [email protected]

These Winter Sport Spirit Days are scheduled. Watch the website for all others –
everyone is welcome!
o Girls’ Soccer – January 10
o Boys Soccer – January 13
o Boys Basketball – January 20
o Girls Basketball – February 7
o Girls’ Water polo – February 7

The next Booster Club meeting is February 15, 2012, 7 to 9 pm in the Athletic
Conference Room

YOUR BEST PHOTOS ARE WELCOME FOR THE NEWSLETTER – Please email to
Steve Cox at [email protected]. Please include a caption and description.
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THE CHADWICK BOOSTER CLUB ALL SCHOOL
CHILI COOK-OFF
January 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m. – Pascoe Pavilion
Chili Tasting/Voting, Cake Walk**,
Food, Fun, Friends & More!
Half the gym reserved for free play + games
 $5 for Village students; $7 for MS/US students;
$7 for Booster Club Members; $10 for adults.
 TWO free admissions with every chili entry.
 Click here to RSVP www.chadwickschool.org/chilicookoff
There are 3 great ways to enjoy the Booster Club Chili Cook-Off:
1. Just show up, eat, and have a great time.
2. Show up, eat, donate a dessert to share, and have a great time.
3. Show up, eat, enter a chili and VIE FOR THE CROWN!

Judging in all categories will be by POPULAR VOTE this year!

Enter in one of six categories:

1. Village student (individual or group)
2. MS/US student (individual or group)
3. Mom
4. Dad
5. Coach/Teacher/Administrator (individual or group)
6. Athletic team (any combination of students/parents/coaches)
Go to www.chadwickschool.org/chilicookoff to RSVP today!
** What’s a Cake Walk? You buy a ticket for the chance to “walk” for an
outrageously yummy dessert prize – like musical chairs, only sweeter! Cake Walks will be $1 a
turn or pre-buy buy 10 turns for $8. Cake Walks throughout the event!
All proceeds to go to 21
the Athletic Council.