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Senior Class of 2010 Pages 2-3 Volume 15 | Number 1 | July 2011 Texas Road Trip Page 6 Sports Action Pages 10-11 School news, information and events Amazing things! Each year as we publish our end of year review, we have the opportunity to reflect upon the accomplishments of our students, staff, volunteers, donors, and Board of Directors affirming that education is truly a partnership. Within these pages you will find evidence of accomplishments of each of these groups. From the athletic accomplishments of student athletes to talented student artists and Thespians to academic excellence, Fairhill students have proven once more to be exceptional. We hope you will view this publication as a report on your investment in Fairhill today and the Fairhill of tomorrow. We are pleased to recognize the very generous gifts we received this year as well as the many volunteer hours donated to help Fairhill achieve its mission of providing a quality education for students with learning differences. We would like to publicly thank some of our leaders. Linda and Rick Baldelli started the school year chairing another outstanding Fairhill Golf Tournament. We had another successful Annual Fund Drive which supports our operating budget with the help of Cathryn and John St. Wrba, and Carolyn Cheatum, Jenny Kimbrell and Vicki McCandless chaired another exciting fun filled Auction/Gala. Katie Lange and the Parent Council Board coordinated a dedicated group of Fairhill parents in a myriad of volunteer activities. We would also like to thank our Board of Directors for their continuing guidance, wisdom, and support. As you read this newsletter you will see the amazing things the Fairhill Community has accomplished. Jane Sego Executive Director Garrett and Cathryn St. Wrba show increased participation in the Annual Fund Drive “Fly with the Falcons 2010-2011” Thank you for flying with the Falcons this year during our annual fund drive. The annual fund is the key to keeping Fairhill on the cutting edge of new technology and teaching tools, fine arts and sports programs, and staff training. For the third consecutive year the generosity of Fairhill supporters has set a new record of $112,000.00! On behalf of the students, staff, and parents, we want to say THANK YOU! If you have not made your contribution this year, the drive continues through August 31st. John and Cathryn St. Wrba Parent Campaign Chairs Parent’s Corner “Fairhill focuses on abilities not disabilities.” “Teachers work together as a team.” “The quality of education is impressive.” “An education at Fairhill is the best decision we ever made.” Fairhill School and Diagnostic Assessment Center | 16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248 | Phone 972.233.1026 | Fax 972.233.8205 | www.fairhill.org Fairhill Senior Class of 2011 Annual Cap and Gown Ceremony Senior Class of 2011 Back row from left: Megan Marshall, Cory Free, Taylor Proffer, John McLaughlin, Collin Gibson, Ari Disraeli, Miles Lyon, Caleb McCandless, Bennett Updegraff, David Bails, Ross Lovell, Kyle Brannon, Daniel Harper, Alex Sauer, Catherine Dabrowski, Tiana Bermudez, Erica Dallas, Tina Vint, Anne Lightner, Torie Shelton, and Sabah Dhanani On May 20, 2011, Fairhill Seniors, family members, and upper school students attended the annual cap and gown ceremony. This is a Fairhill tradition in which seniors receive their graduation cap and gown in a personalized, poignant ceremony. Mrs. Melinda Cameron, Head of Upper School and Jennifer Allen and Deni Kington, Upper School teachers, read letters to each student from their parents. Seniors received their gowns and were presented their caps from their lower school buddies they mentored throughout the year. Honor cords were presented to those students achieving high honors in art, theater, Spanish and over all academics. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mrs. Cameron announced this year’s salutatorian, Erica Dallas and valedictorian, Tina Vint. Graduates and their future plans: David Andrew Bails University of Texas at Dallas Tiana Victoria Bermudez Collin College Kyle Christian Brannon Oklahoma University Catherine Helena Dabrowski undecided Tina Vint was presented her graduation mortarboard hat by her buddy Evan Bailey Fairhill Class of 2011 Salutatorian Erica Dallas and Valedictorian Tina Vint Sabah Mahmood Dhanani Texas Womens University Ari Murray Disraeli Collin College Cory Don Free Texas A & M University – Blinn Carrington Collin Taylor Gibson undecided Daniel Lake Harper Oklahoma University Anne Elizabeth Lighter Dallas Baptist University Farewell to Fairhill Class of 2011 In a formal ceremony on May 31st, the Fairhill class of 2011 bade farewell to their high school years. The graduation ceremony, held at Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church, began with the procession of proud seniors. Speakers at the ceremony included Erica Dallas, salutatorian for 2011; Tina Vint, valedictorian for 2011; and Mr. Pat McAuliff, Director of Fire Science and EMS at Collin College. In his address to the graduates, Mr. McAuliff conveyed the idea of making decisions based on “I can” rather than “I can’t”. Head of Upper School, Mrs. Melinda Cameron and Chairman of the Fairhill Board of Directors, Roy Pendergrass, presented each of the seniors with their diplomas. Following the ceremony, family, friends, and students attended a reception in the graduates’ honor. Congratulations, Seniors 2011! Erica Houston Dallas Sam Houston State University Ross Alan Lovell University of North Texas Miles Spencer Lyon Austin College Megan Frances Marshall Texas A&M – Commerce Bennett Updegraff posed with his parents Don and Mary Updegraff following the Cap and Gown Ceremony Erica Dallas, Torie Shelton, Tina Vint and John McLaughlin wanted to see how high they could go in the swing. Scarborough Faire Seniors Experiencing life in 16th century Britain was a highlight of School Days at Scarborough Faire for Fairhill Seniors. Seniors gathered for candid and group shots on the beautiful site of the renaissance festival near Waxahachie. Activities included acrobatic shows, glass blowing demonstrations, riding elephants, and eating those great turkey legs! Caleb Alexander McCandless Collin College to Texas A&M John Paul McLaughlin University of North Texas Taylor Anthony Proffer Collin College Alexander Nicholas Sauer New York Film Academy Torie Myriah Shelton Richland Community College Bennett Ronald Updegraff Sam Houston State University Christina Michelle Vint Oklahoma State University “Fly with the Falcons 2010-2011” Significant Gifts Glazer Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roy McClurg W.K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation Dr. W.K. Gordon, III Westerman Foundation Founders Society $3000 and above J.W. Bagley Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Don E. Cheatum Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Ferraro W. K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kee Kimbrell The Ginger Murchison Foundation The Raffkind Family Charitable Giving Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John St. Wrba Chairman’s Circle $1000-$2999 Mr. Mark Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Greg Black Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brannon Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brewton Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carter Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis/ In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dziminski Mr. Richard Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Hallum In Honor of the McKinney Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hanft Ms. Allison Isola Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones In Honor of The Tim Williams Family Luther King Capital Management Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lathem Mr. and Mrs. John Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Paul Plunket Mr. and Mrs. John Rickerby Mr. and Mrs. William Sick Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vint The Wieland Family James Donald Duke Family Partnership, LP William and Sylvia Zale Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Greco Mr. Christopher Chavez Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, St. Jude Medical Falcon Club $500-$999 Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boynton Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brannon In Honor of Kyle Brannon Mr. and Mrs. John Caruth In Honor of Cliff and Sean Caruth Mrs. Sharon Edmonds AIG United Guaranty Ms. Lena Flores and Ms. Christie Congleton Mr. and Mrs. David Gray Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hardcastle Ms. Shelly Harper Mr. and Mrs. Mark McKeehan In Honor of Molly MeKeehan Dr. and Mrs. Sammy Mitz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Norris Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reichenstein Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schnitzer Mr. Bill Bell and Ms. Jane Sego Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sickler Mr. and Mrs. Terry Slattery Mr. and Mrs. Mark Speese Mr. and Mrs. Evan W. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Strong Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Vivian Mr. and Mrs. Tim Whisler Dr. Connie Wilson and Mr. Doug Wilson Mr. Thomas Wolf Sustaining Member $300-$499 Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Bigham Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fogarty Ms. Stephanie Hopper In Honor of Jewel Hopper Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Jack In Honor of Kirsti Jack Mr. and Mrs. Greg McCandless In Honor of Caleb and Cole McCandless and Collin Gibson Ms. Ann Minnis Mr. and Mrs. Terry Olson Ms. Lené Westerman Pecorari Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Kent D. Stone In Honor of Harrison and Bailey Stone Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanciel Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willoughby Friend of Fairhill Up to $299 Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Allen In Memory of Linda Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Badura Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bails Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bardwell Ms. Mildred Bellows Ms. Krista Bomar Mr. and Mrs. Val Buckmiller In Honor of Ezra Stone Mr. and Mrs. Randall Burrow Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burton Ms. Nancy Thorpe Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cantor Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carrell Mr. and Mrs. David Cary Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Castelli In Honor of Alex Castelli Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Castelli Mr. Joseph Champ and Ms. Polly Holyoke-Champ Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Ms. Winifred Clayton In Honor of Tim Cheatum Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dennis Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Disraeli Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis In Honor of Xavier Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Dumler In Honor of Xavier Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Edmonds Mr. and Mrs. Melchior Elout Mr. Mitchell Fadell and Ms. Jennifer Reason Mr. H. Michael Finkle In Honor of Michael Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Mart Finnell Mr. and Mrs. Grady Firmin Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fraley Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Free Ms. Margaret French In Honor of Hunter Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Blake Friesenhahn Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Friesenhahn In Honor of Lauren Friesenhahn Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Gibbons Ms. Patricia Gorman In Honor of Katie Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gumbert Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hairston, III In Honor of Kevin Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hanft Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hannappel In Honor of Ryan Murray Ms. Carol Ann Kilburn In Honor of Will Hardcastle Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harmeyer In Honor of Katie Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hennig Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilts Mr. and Mrs. Gwynn Hodges Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hood Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kennedy Miss Deni Kington Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kohnle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kral Mr. Tom Lamphere and Ms. Jan Richey Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lange Mrs. Neil Lange, Sr. In Honor of Nicklaus Lange Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Latham Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lencioni Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lightner In Honor of Anne Lightner Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lovell Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lowry Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Malloy Mr. Thomas Kenney, Jr. and Ms. Heidi Martin In Honor of Xavier Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martinez Ms. Anne Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Randy McAfee In Honor of Mrs. Suzy Gibbons and Mrs. Lee Ann Mix Mr. and Mrs. Randy McElroy Ms. Linda McNeil In Honor of Connor McNeil Dr.’s Tony and Mary McRae Ms. Leigh Miller Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mlcak In Memory of Linda Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Keith Neifach Dr. Anna Tran and Mr. Ken Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Danny Nichols In Honor of Nick Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Shamoon Ovaise In Honor of Lewis Ovaise Ms. Gayle Owen Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pendergrass, Jr. Ms. Jeanann Pirtle Mr. John Dale Powers In Honor of Preston Cramer Mr. and Mrs. David Norris Mrs. Ann Rabaut In Honor of Annie McRae Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Rob Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Alan Sandgarten Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sauer Ms. Terri Scannell Ms. Emilie Schmalzried In Honor of Keaten Olson Ms. Kathryn Scoper In Honor of Hannah Howard Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sewell Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton Ms. Jane Shores Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sivapon Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith Mr. Stephen Spradlin and Ms. Rebecca Guthrie Ms. Christi Stevens Ms. Marilyn Taubman In Honor of Ari Schnitzer Ms. Mary Louise Teasdale In Honor of Bryce and Erica Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Utz Mrs. Sherri VanHess In Honor of Shae Kiely Mr. and Mrs. Randall Warmbrodt Mr. and Mrs. Don Wendell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Whisler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiggins In Honor of Nick Wiggins Dr. and Mrs. John Wills Mr. and Mrs. Velton Wilson Ms. Tish Woodruff In Honor of Hunter Stokes Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Young Gala/Auction Sponsors and Donors Auction Underwriters Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baldelli Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Rick Carrell Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum Ms. Rene Cuellar Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Edmonds Mr. and Mrs. Mike Finkle Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fogarty Mr. and Mrs. Larry Garner Global Dental, Dr. Anna Tran Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gray Mr. and Mrs. Kee Kimbrell Ms. Heidi Martin Mr. and Mrs. Greg McCandless Mr. Charles Orr Mr. and Mrs. William Peirson Ms. Jeanann Pirtle Ms. Ann Rabaut Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Mr. Chris Chavez Mr. and Mrs. Don Updegraff Ms. Lené Westerman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiggins Casero and Associates Inc. Celebration Station Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum Classic Plumbing, Ltd. Club Corp North Texas Region Mr. Ronnie Congleton Cooper Aerobic Center Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland Mr. Don Costlow Cowboys Stadium Cracker Barrel of Mesquite Da Vinci Portraiture Dallas Children’s Theater Dallas Stars Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dallas Theater Center Dave and Busters Corporate Office Ms. Ashley Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dennis Team Owners Diamond Doctor City Sprint Ms. Marea Downey 1.800.DELIVER Dr. Pepper StarCenter Plano Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferraro Dr. Richard J. Chapman Dr. William K. Gordon, III Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John Dziminski Eisemann Center Elizabeth Arden Red Door Team Managers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter Spa and Salon Equinox Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum Fairhill Mom’s Book Club Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Hutton Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferraro Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lathem Ms. Jane Sego and Mr. Bill Bell Mr. and Mrs. Mike Finkle Mr. and Mrs. Mart Finnell Mr. and Mrs. Grady Firmin Season Ticket Holders Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fogarty For Those About to Rock School Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis Four Seasons Hotel and Resort Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kral Friends of Fairhill Ms. Ann Minnis Ft. Worth Botancial Society Mr. and Mrs. Paul Plunket Ft. Worth Museum of Science Mr. and Mrs. John Rickerby and History Mr. and Mrs. Jason Strong Ft. Worth Zoo Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wiggins Dr. Connie and Mr. Doug Wilson Garland Parks and Recreation Mr. and Mrs. Larry Garner Gatti Town North Dallas Allstar Donors Gaylord Texan Academic Outfitters Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gibbons Adrenalina Mr. Collin Gibson Adventure Landing Ms. Diane Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Allen Glass Gone Wild Aloft Plano Global Dental America’s Ice Garden Goldworks Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baldelli Mr. and Mrs. Steven Graves Balfour Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gray BehringerHarvard Ms. Leslie Greco Ms. Mildred Bellows Ms. Rebecca Guthrie Mr. Luis Benavides Ms. Virginia Guthrie Bentley’s Art and Frame Half Price Books Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier Ms. Amy Harmon-Burrow Billy Bob’s Texas Hawaiian Falls Waterparks BJ&G Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hennig Mr. Hayden Bookout Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hilts Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boozer Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brewton Mr. and Mrs. Gwynn Hodges Brinker International Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hoffman Brookhaven Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hood Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruno Ice-Skating Center at the Galleria Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burns Judge Baylor House B and B Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cameron Ms. Sarah Kadey Cantina Laredo Mr. and Mrs. Kee Kimbrell Captivating Images Ms. Deni Kington Portrait Studio Mr. and Mrs. George Kirkland Mr. and Mrs. Rick Carrell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kohnle Mr. and Mrs. Joey Carter KSCS L’Ancestral La Hacienda Ranch Ms. Anna Lessard Mr. and Mrs. Steve Levine Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie Mr. and Mrs. Greg Lowry Mr. Mark Maness Marshall’s Catering and Special Events Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Randy McAfee Mr. and Mrs. Greg McCandless Mr. and Mrs. Roy McClurg Mr. and Mrs. Randy McElroy Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Wade Mercer Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mix Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mlcak My Diamond Shoppe Nate’s Seafood and Steakhouse Mr. and Mrs. Keith Neifach Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Olivarez P. F. Changs Payless Tire, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pearson Petals and Stems Plano Community Theatre Prestonwood Country Club REI - Recreation Equipment Inc. Rent A Center Richardson Bike Mart Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course Salon Jo-Li Mr. and Mrs. Rob Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sauer Scapes, Inc. Schlitterbahn in Galveston Scotty P’s Ms. Jane Sego and Mr. Bill Bell Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sewell Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith Southern Botanical Southwest Airlines Southwest Rodeo, LP Speedzone of Dallas Mr. and Mrs. John St. Wrba Mr. and Mrs. David Stanford Studio Movie Grill Swatch Watches Taco Bueno Texas Rangers Baseball Texas Tornado Hockey The Dallas Arboretum The Dallas Picnic Company The Lash Lounge The Original Pancake House The Portrait Photographer Mr. and Mrs. Randy Thomas Turtle Creek Chorale Uniquely Yours Mr. and Mrs. Don Updegraff Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanciel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vint Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Vivian Vocabulary Enterprises Ms. Kristen Warmbrodt Weston Park Central Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willoughby Woodbridge Golf Club Technology at Fairhill During Summer at Fairhill classes, Nick Lange, Homer Smith, Lauren Minnis, and Christian Hensley used Smart Responders while participating in a math activity from a Smart Board. Smart Boards and Responders With donations from families and foundations, including Mable Peters Caruth Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, Mary Carter Crowley Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, W.K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation, Westerman Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Kee Kimbrell, Fairhill embarked on a new road in technology with the purchase of Smart Boards and Smart Responders. The new wall sized computers perform teaching tasks for all subjects and grade levels. The students and teachers enjoy the interactive curriculum that can be presented. Responders are used increasingly on college campuses. College students purchase one along with a text book for interactive learning at the college level. The responders are not just a fun diversion; they are tools our students need to prepare for college! Fairhill Golf Tournament and All Star Gala Raise $50,000 for Technology. Yearbook The commitment and generosity of Fairhill parents, staff, board members, alumni and friends made the 11th Annual Golf Tournament and All Star Gala very successful events. Co-chairs of the golf tourney were Linda and Rick Baldelli. Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club provided the perfect setting for teams made up of second graders through grandparents and friends. After an afternoon of stiff competiton, a hamburger cookout, awards ceremony and raffle prizes made for a grand finale! The Fairhill All Star Gala was held March 5 at the Westin Park Central Hotel. Co-chairs of the event were Carolyn Cheatum, Jenny Kimbrell and Vickie McCandless. The ballroom was transformed into a festive sporting event. Guests enjoyed a delicious all American buffet, music Fairhill All Star Gala Co-chairs were Vickie McCandless, Jennifer Kimbrell and and dancing to the sounds of Soul to Soul/Mile 21 Band. Carolyn Cheatum. Emcee Rebecca Carrell and Auctioneer Dr. E.T. Boon teamed up to entice enthusiastic bidders in the live auction. The silent auction had many competitive bidders. Co-chairs of the golf tournament and gala would like to thank you for your continued support of these events, which keep a state of the art technology program for Fairhill students. Lower School students met friends in the hallway to sign yearbooks. “We are the I in IT” 2010 Mrs. Jo Prees and the Fairhill yearbook staff won first place in State TAPPS 2A competition for 2010 edition of “We are the I in IT”. Pictured from top left: Thomas Hodges, Preston Sokol, Adam Neifach, Mrs. Jo Prees, Catherine Dabrowski, Eric Dallas, and Anne Lightner. Nichole Wilson and Shae Kiely gathered with the Upper School students in the gym for the Yearbook Signing Party. National Art Honor Society Ryan, Linda and Rick Baldelli were co-chairs of the 11th Annual Golf Classic. Second Place Winners from the Lower School Division in the 11th Annual Golf Tourney: Billy and Bill Pearson and Eliot and Michael Raffkind. On a crisp sunny day in January, the National Art Honor Society students jumped on the school bus for a quick trip down Preston Road to tour the world renowned Rachofsky House. Both the Rachofsky House and the Getty Art Museum in Los Angeles were designed by the noted architect Richard Meir. The art shown was from the collection of Mr. Howard Rachofsky and was the modern conceptual art of today. The students were given an in depth tour by the curator Thomas Fulmer. This close up look at modern art gave the students a wonderful contrast of current trends with the art of previous decades. Educational Travels 8th and 9th graders arrived in Washington during the Cherry Blossom Festival. A trip to NASA provided an opportunity to learn about space missions. Annie McRae, Kristi Clark, Jessie Champ and Keaten Olson learned more about the space program during their tour. Texas Road Trip Each spring seventh graders participate in the Texas Road Trip. The group enjoyed stops at Washington on the Brazos, San Jacinto, Battleship Texas and NASA before traveling to San Antonio. Making their way back to Dallas, students explored Natural Bridge Caverns and toured the Capitol in Austin. Outdoor School Fairhill’s fifth and sixth graders look forward all year to their off-campus learning experience at the Outdoor School of Texas, located near Marble Falls. Teamwork and nature studies are the focus of the three day event. Students learn cooperation skills as they work in teams studying animal habitats and habits as well as conservation techniques. Jessica Rickerby and Isabella Serrano identified birds native to Texas. 8th and 9th Graders Explore Washington, D.C. Fairhill eighth and ninth graders enjoyed the many historical sights and sounds of the Washington, D.C. area in a planned five-day American History learning excursion. A few stops included tours of the White House, the U.S. Capitol building, war memorials, presidential memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery. The group traveled outside D.C. to tour Mount Vernon, Monticello, and the University of Virginia. Student Council Attends LEAD in Chicago Members of the Fairhill Student Council attended the National Association of Student Council’s LEAD Conference in Chicago. (LEAD) Leadership Experience and Development conference offers national-level leadership training in areas of team building, fundraising, and community service projects. The group also participated in officer training and student council workshops. Cole McCandless, Elizabeth Dorsey, Caleb McCandless, Bennett Updegraff, Adam Neifach, Rickie Haung, Tina Vint and Erica Dallas A Full Year of Sports Action Varisty Golf (Boys) Most Valuable Player – Collin Gibson Most Improved – Kelly Vivian Coach Joe Bruno and Coach Seth Atkinson presented baseball awards at the Middle School Sports Awards Cookout. Nicholas Sewell was presented the Hustle Award and Nicholas Belshe was presented Most Valuable Player Award. High School Sports Awards Varsity Soccer Most Valuable Player – Ryan Baldelli Hustle Award – Miles Lyon Most Improved – Alex Castelli Varsity Basketball (Boys) Most Valuable Player – Ryan Baldelli Hustle Award – Josh Reese Most Improved – Ari Disraeli Varsity Basketball (Girls) Most Valuable Player – Lindsey Williams Hustle Award – Tina Vint Most Improved – Jazmine Austin Varsity Volleyball Most Valuable Player – Torie Shelton Hustle Award – Erica Dallas Most Improved – Katie Osten Junior Varisty Basketball Hustle Award – Connor McNeil Varisty Tennis (Boys) Most Valuable Player – Ari Disraeli Most Improved – Andrew Bitterman Hustle Award – Max McKinney Most Improved – Nicholas Whisler IAA Basketball (Girls) Most Valuable Player – Shae Kiely Varsity Cheerleading Intramural Basketball Most Valuable Player – Erica Dallas Spirit Award – Devon Taylor Most Improved – Emily Latham Outstanding Performance Award – Hannah Warmbrodt Outstanding Performance Award – Ashton Campos Most Improved – Evan Cantor Varsity Bowling (Boys) IAA Track (Boys) Most Valuable Player – Christian Flores Hustle Award – Nick Whistler Most Valuable Player – Lorenzo Benavides Hustle Award – Nick Wiggins Most Improved – Hunter Harty Most Valuable Player – Miranda Davis Varsity Bowling (Girls) Baseball Most Valuable Player – Stephanie Sims Hustle Award – Erica Dallas Most Improved – Kirsti Jack Most Valuable Player – Nick Belshe Hustle Award – Nick Sewell Most Improved – Noah Steiner Baseball Intramural Tennis Most Valuable Player – Alexander Sewell Hustle Award – Trevor Johnson Most Improved – Harrison Stone Outstanding Performance Award – Anthony Isola IAA Track (Girls) Asher Brownfield and Jerry Don Vanciel hustled during Tip Off Night. Erica Dallas guarded Coach Ashley Davidson during the competitive Tip Off Night game. Varsity Cheer Team Emily Latham, Erica Dallas, Devon Taylor, Kristi Jack, Katie Gorman, and Katelyn Fietz Falcon Award Falcon Award – Ari Disraeli Falcon Award – Tina Vint Middle School Sports Awards Alumni Game Lindsey Williams and Drew Stewart, Class of 2002 Cory Free works out in the newly remodeled Fairhill Fitness Room. Funding for remodeling was provided by Roy and Penny McClurg and the Glazer Foundation. IAA Soccer Most Valuable Player – Max McKinney Hustle Award – Christian Flores Most Improved – Cal Ferraro IAA Volleyball Varisty Tennis (Girls) Most Valuable Player – Jessie Champ Most Improved – Annie McRae Most Valuable Player – Tina Vint Most Improved – Kelly Haverfield IAA Basketball (Boys) Most Valuable Player – Anthony Isola Tina Vint and Ari Disraeli were honored at the Fairhill Upper School Sports Banquet with Falcon Awards. Tina and Ari are pictured with Athletic Director Tom Wiemann. Homecoming Week would not be complete without Fairhill alumni returning for the annual soccer match with the 2010-11 soccer team. The Alumni team won the match! Fairhill Drama and Musicals Fairhill Welcomes Photographer Fairhill art and journalism students welcomed renowned photographer Joe McNally. His career has included thirty years with National Geographic and Life magazines. His most well known series is the “Faces of Ground Zero–Portraits of the Heroes of September 11th”. Marea Downey, former Fairhill parent and volunteer, arranged for Mr. McNally to visit. Students from Spanish II, III, and IV performed Macbeto. The play was performed for parents, Fairhill staff and Upper School students. Over 40 Spanish students participated in the annual Spanish play. This year’s production was Macbeto – an Enchilada Western. This new twist on the classic Shakespearean play, adapted by Spanish teacher Lissa Dallas, was set in the Old West of Spain with the cast portraying cowboys and Indians. The lead character, Macbeto, played by Miles Lyon, took over as the new sheriff in town from the ill-fated Dunquino, played by Neil Rickoff. Macbeto and his ambitious, scheming wife, doña Macbeto, played by Erica Dallas, saw their evil plot unravel just as the chief Indian, Tecate, played by Caleb McCandless, predicted. The mainly English speaking audience was kept entertained and informed by the music and PowerPoint that set up each scene. The Spanish play concept sparked the interest of local media. The Dallas Morning News, NBC Channel 5 and CW 33 all did features and interviews regarding this event. Lower School Spring Performance Hooray for Hollywood/Fairhill Third graders Hayden Strong, Tanner Puckett, Michael Raffkind and Luke Bookout performed Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz”. Fairhill Acting Troupe cast and crew. An all-star cast The Fairhill Acting Troupe presented four senior directed plays at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts on April 21st. “Rapunzel” was directed by Torie Shelton. Alex Sauer directed “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview”. “Baby Talk” was directed by Caleb McCandless and Ross Lovell directed “Attic Treasure”. Pictured here is the cast for “Alice in Wonderland” directed by Anne Lightner. Peyton Escher, Kierstin Rosipal and Taylor Swanson performed at the Winter Concert. Mr. Joe McNally was welcomed by Fairhill art student Preston Sokol. In and Around Fairhill… Young Authors Day Dad’s Day Mom’s Day Journalism Day Alexis and Steve Levine shared great smiles during Spanish class. Peyton Escher and her mom Melissa, Class of 1996, stopped their work for a photo on Mom’s Day. Congratulations to Preston Sokol! He won the Hard News Photo — Class B, at the Annual High School Journalism Day sponsored by the Dallas Morning News. Young Authors Day--a fascinating educational experience designed to stimulate the imagination in all of us when writing for the stage and for the page! Karina the Mime stopped by a classroom to answer questions of Jerry Don Vanciel and Corey Martin. Luke Medcalf wrote a story with Mime Karina. The day culminated with selected stories being acted out by the performer. A Budding Artist School Spirit Preston Cramer was thrilled to have his dad, Johnny Powers, spend Dad’s Day at Fairhill. Grandparent’s Day Wyatt McReynolds and his mom, Melissa Greear, displayed his art work. Luke Bookout and his Senior Buddy Bennett Updegraff worked on a survey, “Getting to Know Your Classmates”. Fairhill Mom’s Book Club Evan Bailey and Lori Mayo modeled Wednesday spirit shirts designed by Lori. Amber Yen’s winter scene design was selected for the Fairhill holiday card. Amber received congratulations from Ms. Sego and Mrs. Finnell. Prom Miles Lyon and his grandmother Ruth Ann Jewel worked together to complete a math puzzle on Grandparents’ Day. In the fall of 2010, the Fairhill Mom’s Book Club read World War II themed books. To support their reading, the Book Club went on a field trip to the Dallas Holocaust Museum. The moms benefitted from the fact-filled tour by a museum guide and a lecture by a Holocaust survivor. Fairhill Juniors, Seniors and their dates danced the night away at the Roaring Twenties Prom. The DJ led the group in dances and activities. Many attendees played casino games to win great prizes and had caricatures drawn. Lindsey Williams, Stephanie Sims and Caleb McCandless seemed very pleased with winnings at the casino table. Hats Off To Our Parents I’ve enjoyed serving as the President of the Fairhill Parent Council this past year. Once again we’ve tried to offer events that enhance you and your child’s experience at Fairhill. Former Falcons In August, we had our first annual Kickoff Party at Hawaiian Falls in Garland. We had about 150 attend and hope that it provided a way for new students and families to feel welcome to the school and returning students and families get to see each other to socialize. We are planning another event for the fall and hope to see many of you there. In the spring we had a crowd turn out for a tour of Cowboy Stadium and we provided a reprieve from testing week by having the Kona Ice Company come one day after school. This year we had wonderful speakers for our Parent Ed program. One of the most well attended events was in March when Tam Warner Minton came to talk about “Preparing Your Child for College and Choosing the Best Fit” when selecting a college to ensure their success. We provided parents with the Michael Raffkind used all his strength on the bungee pull inflatable activity during Field Day. opportunity to attend a screening of “Race to Nowhere”, a documentary that addressed schools, parents and students being pushed to over perform. It provided a great deal of food for thought at our household and hope it did the same for others. Art Schuster completed his second year at Richland College and plans to major in engineering. Ben Revell is in the United States Coast Guard. Mary Macaluso completed her Masters Degree in Public Administration in December. She is working at the San Francisco Department of Public Health as a senior disaster preparedness planner. Mary and David Haupert were married June 25, 2011. The wedding was held on the UC Berkley campus. Raymond Jackson is attending Northlake College and is involved in extracurricular activities while maintaining a high grade point average. Class of 2005 Fairhill families enjoyed a “behind the scenes” tour of Cowboy Stadium. Class of 1998 Lauren Badura, Kaden Collins, Homer Smith, Christian Hensley and Lauren Minnis stopped for a photo during the fun-filled afternoon. Emily Gilles married Clint Atwood at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, Texas on April 17, 2011. Several Fairhill alumni attended the wedding. Emily is Sales Manager and Conference Services Manager for the Hilton Bella Harbor Hotel in Rockwall. David Lowe is presently stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He is scheduled to go to Sergeant’s Leadership School and Air Assault School in the fall. Finally, I want to thank my fellow board members, Ruth Willoughby, and all of the parents that helped plan and volunteer at the activities during the school year, without all of you they would not have taken place. We are always open to your suggestions. Let me know your thoughts at [email protected]. Have a great summer break! Nick Lange and Chris Fogarty gave thumbs up for the Kona Ice Party! Class of 2009 Class of 2004 In addition, our Parent Council Board worked closely with Ruth Willoughby to improve our school lunch program. We sent out surveys to the students, did a lot of research and talked to other schools to find other options. We are excited to announce that Marshall’s Catering will be providing our meals everyday next year. Katie Lange Parent Council President Class of 2003 Eric Mercer is a Captain in the U.S. Army deployed to Southern Afghanistan. He is the operations officer for a team responsible for assisting the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police in helping build a better tomorrow. The team works hand in hand with Coalition Forces to help rebuild the country. Eric commented the he wanted to let everyone at Fairhill know how much the school means to him. He said that he believed that the best thing Fairhill did for him was to build his confidence. Fairhill not only taught him math, science, and history, but how to succeed with a learning disability. Coleton Burch graduated from Baylor University in December, 2009 with a Degree in Speech Communications and Religion. He was a Dean’s List student. Coleton moved back to Dallas to work with his father in real estate. He is working to complete his Real Estate License and is also working as an independent consultant to build his own business. Jessica Szulerowski graduated in December, 2009 from the University of Wollongong in Australia. She will begin an internship with Walt Disney World in Orlando in their marketing department. Class of 2006 Matt Black recently graduated magna cum laude from Stephen F. Austin College with a BS in biology. Class of 2010 Matthew Swanson is attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He is a member of the “Goin’ Band from Raiderland”. Matthew is majoring in anthropology. He participated in the Music Learning Band Program at Fairhill for seven years. Isaiah Williams was recently presented the E. N. Jones Scholarship at Dallas Baptist University. Former Student Kyle Berkemeier recently graduated from Texas Tech. He included the following paragraph in an assignment for one of his classes. “In 5th grade my father took a job in Dallas, a move that may have saved the future of my education. I enrolled at Fairhill, which catered to students just like me, students with learning differences. This is really where my memories of reading and writing began. The few short years that I was at Fairhill, I gained the skills necessary to catch up to where I should have been.” Honor & Excellence FAIRHILL SCHOOL AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT CENTER MISSION STATEMENT 16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248 Physics Awards Adam Neifach, Miles Lyon, Sam Wieland, Caleb McCandless, Matthew Bagley, Andrew Bitterman, Erica Dallas, Devon Taylor, and Tina Vint. National Honor Society Induction Sophomores Matthew Bagley, Andrew Bitterman, Devon Taylor and Senior Caleb McCandless were inducted into the Fairhill Chapter of the National Honor Society. These students were recommended as the 2010-2011 inductees through teacher nominations based on qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Awards Ceremony Recognizes Upper School Excellence Mr. Wade Mercer presented Physics Awards to Collin Gibson, David Bails, John McLaughlin, Daniel Harper, and Cory Free. Mrs. Lissa Dallas presented Spanish Awards to: Alexis Levine, Katelyn Fietz, Adam Neifach, Kyle Brannon, Matthew Bagley, Caleb McCandless, Andrew Bitterman, Nicholas Gierczak, Neil Rickoff, Tina Vint and Erica Dallas. American Red Cross 2011 Presidential Award Winner National Spanish Honor Society National Art Honor Society Junior Ring Ceremony Back row from left: Nicholas Gierczak, Patrick Belshe, Miles Lyon, Sam Wieland, Kyle Brannon, Erica Dallas, Lori Mayo, Emily Latham, Tina Vint, and Stephanie Sims Fairhill Chapter of the International Thespian Society New inductees: John McLaughlin, Tim Cheatum, Matthew Bagley, Patrick Belshe, Ryan Fischer, Alec Ferraro, Travis Olivarez, Sam Wieland, Nicole Wilson, Kirsti Jack, Rickie Haung, and Nick Orr. Back row from left: Bennett Updegraff, Wyatt McReynolds, John McLaughlin, Trent Galvis, Nick Gierczak, Amber Yen, Adam Neifach Front row: Tiana Bermudez, Erica Dallas, Tina Vint, Lori Mayo, Megan Marshall, Alyssa Lowry, Devon Taylor Lewis Ovaise, an American Red Cross volunteer, received the Bronze Award. To receive the award, he contributed fifty hours of volunteer service to the American Red Cross over a twelve month period. Lewis received an official President’s Volunteer Service lapel pin, a personalized certificate of achievement, and a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States. On January 15th, Fairhill Juniors received their class rings in an impressive ceremony. Seniors Cory Free, Bennett Updegraff and Caleb McCandless assisted Mrs. Melinda Cameron with the ceremony. Students were awarded their class rings by Ms. Jane Sego, Mrs. Melinda Cameron and Mr. Tom Wiemann. Juniors participating in the ceremony were: Jazmine Austin, Ryan Baldelli, Patrick Belshe, Trent Galvis, Nicholas Gierczak, Alex Gregory, Hunter Harty, Thomas Hodges, Emily Latham, Michael Martinez, Lori Mayo, Connor McNeil, Adam Neifach, Katie Osten, Neil Rickoff, Stephanie Sims, Preston Sokol, Kelly Vivian, Sam Wieland and Lindsey Williams. Fairhill is dedicated to providing the best possible education to learning different students, emphasizing each student’s unique pattern of information acquisition, processing, and expression. To accomplish this, Fairhill focuses upon academic, social, and emotional development. Fairhill guides its students in “learning to learn.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS W. L. Pendergrass, Jr., Chair Tom Carse, Vice-Chair W. K. Gordon III, Ph.D., Secretary William K. Barnard, Treasurer John M. Gala Leslie Zale Greco Jerry B. Hutton, Ph.D. Carol Young Marvin Ann Minnis Jane Sego Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D. Thomas C. Thompson Connie Wilson, Ph.D. ADMINISTRATION Jane Sego, Executive Director Carla Stanford, Assistant Director & Head of Lower School Melinda Cameron, Head of Upper School Ruth Willoughby, Director of Development & Public Relations William K. Gordon III, Ph.D., Director of Psychological Services & Director, Diagnostic Assessment Center Tom Wiemann, Athletic Director Cricket Burton, Business Manager 16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248 Phone 972.233.1026 | Fax 972.233.8205 www.fairhill.org NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID PLANO, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 181 FAIRHILL SCHOOL AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT CENTER 16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248 A FRIENDLY REMINDER Former Falcons and Falcon Alumni If you have former student or alumni news to share, please call or e-mail Ruth Willoughby, Director of Development at 972-233-1026 or [email protected]. Free $$$ for Fairhill!!!! Tom Thumb, Albertson’s, Kroger, Target Visa and Box Tops for Education offer free $$$ to Fairhill through their customer participation rebate programs. Homecoming Court Homecoming Court: Andrew Bitterman, Katie Gorman, King Caleb McCandless, Queen Erica Dallas, Patrick Belshe, Stephanie Sims, Cole McCandless, Kelly Haverfield, Caleb Wilson and Kenzie Warren.
