Brownell-Talbot Newsletter

Brownell-Talbot Newsletter
May 2012 • Vol. 148
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Issue 9
For the families, friends, and staff of Brownell-Talbot School
Scott Foundation Announces Third 2012 Award Recipient
In the April edition of the B-T
Newsletter, Mr. Mike Recker and
Mr. Jeff Rohrig were introduced
to readers as the 2012 recipients
of the Tradition of Excellence
Award. During the April 3
banquet in their honor, The
David Scott Foundation included
one additional surprise recipient,
Miss Dianne Desler.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott felt
strongly that if the School
sought to honor individuals
who exemplify the mission of
Brownell-Talbot and who have
visibly and positively impacted
the lives of the students and the
entire B-T family, then Miss
Desler should be included on the
list.
Dianne has enjoyed a 24-year
tenure as headmaster and no one
exceeds her ability to maintain a
positive working environment.
Forty-two years of students, and
42 years of parents, trustees,
alumni, and friends have had the
great pleasure to serve, support,
and celebrate this amazing
educator.
Miss Desler began her
teaching career as a mathematics
instructor in 1970. Over
the years she has served in
various capacities including
math department chair, head
of Upper School, activities
director, director of admissions
and public relations, assistant
headmaster, and, since 1988,
headmaster. She has been active
The 2012 recipients of the Tradition of Excellence Award include,
in the Independent Schools
clockwise from left, Headmaster Dianne Desler, French teacher
Association of the Central States
and speech coach Mike Recker, and Athletic Director and track
(ISACS); has served a three-year
coach Jeff Rohrig, with Lori and David Scott whose David Scott
term on the Evaluation and Review
Foundation sponsors the award.
Early Dismissal Scheduled May 11
Grades five through 12 will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. and Lower
School, junior kindergarten, and preschool will dismiss at 11:30
a.m. on Friday, May 11, so the School may prepare to host the
Gala.
8th Grade Convocation on May 30
The annual eighth-grade convocation to mark the completion
of Middle School for the Class of 2016 is scheduled for 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 30, in the Swanson Auditorium. A reception
immediately follows in the James Middle and Upper School
Library. Eighth graders will meet in the courtyard by 6:30 p.m.
The last day of school for eighth graders is Friday, May
25. Students will return Tuesday, May 29, for a convocation
rehearsal at 8:30 a.m.
Last Day of School – Early Dismissal
The last day of School is Thursday, May 31. Preschool through
fourth grade will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Fifth through seventh
grade will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. There will be no Delights offered
and no after school program. Upper School students will be
dismissed once they complete the check-out process following
their last exam.
see Tradition of Excellence on page 2
Honors Day, Commencement Ceremonies Set
Members of the Class of 2012 cordially invite family
and friends to the 148th Baccalaureate and Commencement
ceremonies on Saturday, May 26. The Baccalaureate service
begins at 9:45 a.m. in Swanson Auditorium. Commencement
follows at 10:30 a.m. on the School’s south lawn (in case of
inclement weather, commencement will move to the fieldhouse).
The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, Bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese of Nebraska and former B-T Chaplain, will deliver the
commencement address. A reception in the James Middle and
Upper School Library immediately follows the ceremony.
Honors Day begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25, on the
School’s south lawn for students in grades five through 12.
Students in grades nine through 12 are required to be on campus
at 1 p.m. to rehearse for the Honors Day program. Parents and
friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Call the School
at (402) 556-3772 for more information.
Reception for 6 Retirees Set May 25
A reception for the six retiring faculty and staff members will
immediately follow the Honors Day celebration at approximately
3:30 p.m. in the James Middle and Upper School Library.
Parents, students, and guests are welcome and encouraged to
stop by to bid farewell to: Beth Anderson, Patty Brown, DeVon
Coble, Rich Cupich, Dianne Desler, and Linda Duda. The six
retiring employees have a combined 153 years of experience at
Brownell-Talbot School.
All-School News
Ms. Renae Mackender • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1013 • [email protected]
Tradition of Excellence Award
Destination:DISCOVERY
Registration Deadline May 15
Committee of that organization; and was elected to the ISACS
Board of Directors in 2000, serving for two years. She has led
several visiting teams, served on the search committee for a new
ISACS director, and attended numerous ISACS and National
Association of Independent Schools annual conferences and
summer institutes.
Under her leadership, Miss Desler has worked tirelessly to
create a healthy school climate with many diverse constituencies.
The curriculum has expanded, and enrollment has nearly doubled.
She oversaw numerous successful capital projects including
the renovation of the fine arts wing, construction of the
Worthington Hall and Middle School additions, reconstruction of
Swanson Auditorium, extensive renovation of the Science wing,
and construction of the new fitness center.
Under her guidance, the School continues to be one of the
finest independent schools in the country, and one of which we all
can be proud. For 42 years Miss Desler has been an example of
professional excellence, innovation, leadership, service, vision,
enthusiasm, and a genuine love of the entire B-T family. Please
take a moment to personally thank her for her leadership and
commitment to Brownell-Talbot School.
Destination:DISCOVERY summer camp classes
are nearing capacity! No refunds will be given after
May 15. Camp registration is entirely online at brownell.
edu/destinationdiscovery.
• Camp dates are June 11-15; July 16-20; July 23-27; and
July 30-August 3.
• All materials for projects and activities are included in the
class registration fee
• Lunches are not provided. Campers registered for both the
morning and afternoon sessions in June, July, and August
will need to bring a sack lunch to eat with their class.
You can enhance your children’s summer by sending them to
Brownell-Talbot for this one-of-a-kind experience. Each week
features a variety of great classes to choose from for children age
4 and older.
For more information on registration and class information,
visit brownell.edu/destinationdiscovery or call (402) 556-3772.
from front page
Instrumental Concert Set May 17
Make plans to attend the annual spring instrumental concert
on Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Swanson Auditorium.
Performers will include Middle and Upper School string and
band ensembles as well as Mrs. Comer’s and Mrs. Jones’s fourthgrade classes playing recorder. All performers should wear formal
uniform with nice shoes. Students should arrive at the following
times:
• 5:50 p.m. – All strings meet in the backstage hallway. Fifthseventh grade electric instruments (guitar/bass/keyboard)
players meet on stage for sound check
• 6:15 p.m. – Fifth-seventh grade horns and percussion meet
in the hall outside Ms. Christenson’s room. Eighth grade
band meet in Mr. Gould’s room. Fourth graders meet Mrs.
Robson in the cafeteria.
• 6:30 p.m.– Upper School band meet in Mr. Gould’s room.
The concert is free and will feature classic songs by The
Beatles, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, and
Herbie Hancock, as well as a selection of Canadian fiddle tunes
that ties in with the theme of this year’s Headmaster’s Festival.
Please call (402) 556-3772 to make handicap-accessible seating
arrangements.
Athletic Summer Camps 2012
All camp registration is online this year. Go to brownell.edu/
sportscamps to register. Registration deadlines vary by camp,
but walk-ins are welcome. Please contact Jeff Rohrig, activities
director, at [email protected] with questions.
Dates for the camps for athletes entering grades 9-12 are:
Girls Basketball
June 4-7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Boys Basketball
June 4-7 from 8-10 a.m.
Volleyball
July 9-12 from 4-6 p.m.
Track and Field
July 16-21 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Football
July 16-19 and July 23-26 from 6-8 p.m.
Golf
June 29, July 6, and July 13
from 9-11 a.m.
Dates for the camps for athletes entering grades 7-8 are:
Football
May 14-17 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Football
May 20-23 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Volleyball
May 14-17 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day Set May 22
The BTPA will host the annual Family Fun Day on Tuesday,
May 22, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in and near the Upper School
gymnasium. All families and students are encouraged to attend.
Students in grades preschool through four are required to have
parent supervision. Tickets for the games are on sale in the office
(see Mrs. Alleta Scott). Tickets are 4 for $1. Please see the ticket
order form elsewhere in this newsletter for more information.
Field Day Set May 23
Lower and Middle School students will enjoy the annual
Field Day on Wednesday, May 23. The opening ceremony
begins at 12:45 p.m. for grades kindergarten through eight
near the flagpole in the Happy Hollow Circle Drive. Events
will begin immediately following the opening ceremony and
end at approximately 3 p.m. Eighth-grade students and faculty
will assist the students. All students involved may wear shorts
or jeans and T-shirts. Lower and Middle School parents are
welcome to watch and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Junior kindergarten and preschool will hold Field Day events
in the Roberts Gymnasium beginning at 9:30 a.m. Awards and
snacks are scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
Booster Club Thanks You
B-T Families,
Thank you all for your help this year with the B-T Booster
Club. We raised enough money to provide coaches with the items
they “wished for” from the Booster Club.
The list includes: coaches’ polo shirts; weight room record
board; coaches end of school year outing; girls’ varsity basketball
uniforms; coach bus for varsity teams; girls’ varsity tennis
uniforms; discus fence; track uniforms; dragon push sleds for
weight training; indoor carpet runners; volleyball uniforms;
volleyball net rack; girls’ golf visors; boys’ golf hats; swim
fins; hand paddles for swim team; speech presentation stands;
coach bus for state speech; Zildjian cymbal for music; baritone
saxophone for music; and cheerleading supplies.
As you can see the Booster Club has provided items for
all areas of the school’s activities this year. We couldn’t have
accomplished this without the help of the wonderful B-T families
and students.
Whether you helped in the concession, donated baked goods,
grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, sold merchandise, provided
food or purchased a membership, we are grateful and thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathy Emery
Booster Club President
Book-a-neer Program
As of April 17, Book-a-neers have added
32 books totaling just over $500 to the
James Lower School Library. Thank you to
everyone who honored a loved one, bought
birthday books, or just wanted to be a Booka-neer and purchase a book for the library!
Thank you to Emma Borys, ’25, Caroline Couchonnal,
’25, Jack Dewhurst, ’25, Corbett Lanum, ’25, Nico Martinez,
’25, Cameron Mathis, ’25, Leiya Meadors, ’24, Ingrid
Nelson, ’25, Leah Obermoller, ’25, Sophie Scott, ’25, Maddie
Shumaker, ’25, and Madame Conrath for your donations.
If you haven’t donated and would like to, it’s easy. To become
a Book-a-neer select a book to purchase from the bulletin
board across from the James Library or see Mrs. Andersen for
information. Donating a book to celebrate a birthday, holiday,
other event, or in honor of someone special is a gift for all Lower
School students to share. Thank you for supporting reading in our
School.
B-T Aquatics: We Swim for Good Times
Splash Meet Results
February: Forty-three swimmers participated in our February
Splash Meet, including B-T students Isabela Martinez
Thibodeau, ’19, Sofia Martinez Thibodeau, ’20, Emalie
Wightman, ’20, Meg Wightman, ’22, and Connor Liekhus,
’24.
March: Sixty-four swimmers participated in the March Splash
Meet, including B-T students I. Martinez Thibodeau, S. Martinez
Thibodeau, and Liekhus.
USA Swimming Sanctioned Meet Results
Henrik Nelson, ’22, won the 25 yard and 50 yard breaststroke
at the March 2012 Midwestern Swimming Qualifier/8 & Under
Final Meet. He achieved new best times in both the 25 and 50
freestyles. He went on to score relay points for GOAL at the
Midwestern Swimming Division 1 Championships.
Elisabeth Hailu, ’19, scored many points for GOAL with her
four third-place finishes and new best times in the 100 butterfly,
200 individual medley, and 100 individual medley. Her 100
individual medley time was a new national age group “AAA”
time.
Hannah Hailu, ’21, swam in both the qualifier meet and in
the Division 1 Meet. She won the 50 back and earned second
in the 50 free, 25 butterfly, and 50 butterfly. Her butterfly times
were both new personal bests. She went on to score for GOAL
in the 100 back, 100 butterfly, and 200 freestyle at the Division 1
Championships.
Ruth Hailu, ’17, had a great Division 1 meet. She scored in
several events including a third place in the 50 backstroke and
a fifth place in the 200 backstroke that were both new “AA”
time standards. She also achieved a new “A” time in the 200
individual medley with a ninth-place finish.
Directory Updates
Nick and Brooke Hogan; Penelope, ’26
912 S. 12 Ct.
Omaha, NE 68108-1505
Chris and Whitney Klinefelter
Chris, ’17, Anna, ’20, and Audrey, ’22
612 S. 249 Cir.
Waterloo, NE 68069
Venkata and Radha Andukuri; Aman, ’24
13330 Burt St.
Omaha, NE 68154
Jesse and Corrie Shumaker; Madelyn, ’25
3067 S. 160 Plz.
Omaha, NE 68130
Brent and Kim Harrill; Tyler, ’25, and Kaylyn, ’26
3943 Arbor St.
Omaha, NE 68105
Teddi Weigand; Katie, ’15
[email protected] replaces [email protected]
College Counseling
Mrs. Stacey Evert • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1018 • [email protected]
Advanced Placement Exams
AP Exams are scheduled May 7-11 and May 14-18. All Upper School students enrolled in an AP course will
take the AP exam. The registration process is coordinated through Brownell-Talbot. The AP bulletin and letter was
included in the January Parent/Teacher conference packet. Visit the College Board’s Web site for the AP exam calendar and
exam day preparations at collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html.
Family Connection
Upper School students and parents are encouraged to utilize Family Connection (connection.naviance.com/b-ts) during the
summer months. Students have created a username and password and parents have received information on creating an account
during the college counseling parent meetings. Family Connection is a wonderful college resource as students have the opportunity to
research colleges, create a college list and indicate interest level, research scholarships and summer programs, compile activities and
accomplishments, and record college visits. All college-related correspondence will be e-mailed through Family Connection.
Standardized Test Dates
The final ACT and SAT exams for the current academic year will be the first two Saturdays in June. Juniors are expected to have
completed at least one standardized test by the conclusion of this year. The 2012-2013 testing calendar is posted on the Web site.
SAT (http://sat.collegeboard.org)
June 2, 2012 (May 8 regular deadline, May 22 late deadline)
ACT (www.actstudent.org)
June 9, 2012 (May 4 regular deadline, May 18 late deadline)
Class of 2012 College Acceptances to date
To date, members of the Class of 2012 have been accepted to the following colleges and universities:
Academy of Art University, California; Arizona State University; Augustana College, South Dakota; Baylor University,
Texas; Berklee College of Music, Massachusetts; Brigham Young University, Utah; Case Western Reserve University, Ohio;
Centre College, Kentucky; Claflin University, South Carolina; College of William & Mary, Virginia; Colorado School of
Mines; Columbia University, New York; Cornell College, Iowa; Creighton University, Nebraska; Drake University, Iowa;
Florida Atlantic University; George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; Georgia Southern University; Gustavus
Adolphus College, Minnesota; Harvey Mudd College, California; Hastings College, Nebraska; Hendrix College, Arkansas;
Howard University, Washington, D.C.; Iowa State University; John Hopkins University, Maryland;
Kansas State University; Lawrence University, Wisconsin; Louisiana State University; Loyola University Chicago, Illinois;
Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana; Marymount Manhattan College, New York; Marquette University, Wisconsin;
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; McGill University, Quebec, Canada; Midland University, Nebraska; Nebraska
Wesleyan University; New York University; Northern Arizona University; Northwest Missouri State University; Northwestern
University, Illinois; Nova Southeastern University, Florida; Purdue University, Indiana; Rockhurst University, Missouri; St.
Lawrence University, New York; St. Louis University, Missouri; School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois; Southern
Methodist University, Texas;
Texas Christian University; Trinity University, Texas; University of Chicago, Illinois; University of Iowa; University of
Kansas; University of Maryland; University of Michigan; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; University of Nebraska at Omaha;
University of Missouri at Columbia; University of Missouri-Kansas City; University of Southern California; University of
South Dakota; University of Tampa, Florida; University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Washington University, Missouri;
Vanderbilt University, Tennessee; William Jewell College, Missouri; and Xavier University, Ohio.
Upper School News
Mr. Bill Harrell • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1037 • [email protected]
Headmasters List
Third Quarter 2011-2012
Class of 2012
Chris Ames, Grace Bartels, Sammi Bray, Dale Chong, Josh
Cohen, Zach Ehresman, Haley Mathews, Tanzi Propst, Jonathan
Trinh, Nicole Vazquez-Chanlatte, and Ruben Zendejas.
Summa: Britt Fossum.
Class of 2013
Max Buls, Andrew Chen, Denise Dantzler, NK Ibemesi,
Shannan Karibuhoye Said, Chris Mathews, Ryan Segur, and
Dustin Waggoner.
Summa: Alison Brockman, Emma Hussain, John Jordan,
Linda Liu, and Michael Zhong.
Class of 2014
Leslie Atkinson, David Bakos, Emily Bergquist, Symphony
Davis, Tyler Ehresman, Christina Fossum, Austyn Hughes
Brad Hutchings, David Karimi, Austin Kent, Mercedes Kent,
Jessica Puetz, David Rich, Gabe Schatz, Jack Smith, Ally
Washka, Sydney Woods, and Jessica Zhou.
Summa: Chloe Dana, Julian Davis, and Mina Pan.
Class of 2015
Pedro Castro, Robert Goetschkes, Charlotte Hedican, Blythe
Lust, Tommy Miller, Jordan Proby, Tenley Propst, Sadie Rich,
Maggie Weedman, Katie Wiegand, Amelia Wood, Camilo
Zapata, Katie Zheng, and Lauren Zimmerman.
Summa: Will Calderon, Caravaggio Canligia, Anjali Murthy,
and Diamonde O’Connor.
Prom and Post Prom 2012
The Junior-Senior Prom dinner and dance is scheduled Friday,
May 4, 2012, at the Livestock Exchange Building, 4920 S. 30th
St. All Upper School students will be dismissed at 12 p.m. on
Friday, May 4. The social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner
at 7 p.m. The menu choices and cost appeared in the invitations.
The faculty, members of the junior and senior classes, their
families, and escorts may attend the dinner. The dance follows
from 9 p.m.-midnight and costs $10. All Upper School students
are invited.
Members of the freshman class are invited to a pre-prom
dinner at 7 p.m. at the Omaha Press Club. Sophomores are
invited to dine at Stokes in the Old Market at 7 p.m.
The freshmen and sophomores will be bussed from their
dinners to the Livestock Exchange Building, and then again
to the post prom party. Parents, however, must arrange
transportation to the dinners and from the post prom party.
Post prom runs from 12:30-3:30 a.m. at Dave & Buster’s and
is sponsored by the B-T Parents’ Association.
The post prom committee seeks donations of gift cards
for gas/food/clothing, i-Pods, headphones, i-Pod/cell phone
accessories — any hot prize a teenager would enjoy. Please
contact committee chair Jan Vrana at [email protected] with
questions.
Final Exam Schedule Set
Upper School students will take final exams
May 29-31. Upper School Head Bill Harrell sent a
letter with the exam schedule and end of year checkout
procedures to all Upper School students. Those who have not
received this information should contact Mr. Harrell at (402)
556-3772 or [email protected].
Outstanding Economics Student Named
Junior Emma Hussain was named the Outstanding
Economics student for the 2011-2012 school year. She attended
a dinner and awards ceremony at the Federal Reserve Bank in
Omaha in April.
The UNO and UNL Centers for Economic Education sponsor
the dinner which recognizes students in the economics curriculum
of eastern Nebraska and highlights the importance of economics
in the curriculum.
Outstanding Sophomore Named
Sydney Woods, ’14, was named Brownell-Talbot’s
representative for the Omaha Exchange Club’s Outstanding
Sophomore Program for 2012.
Save the Date
Activities Banquet
Mark your calendars and save the date of
Thursday, May 24, 2012
For the annual Activities Banquet at the
Scott Conference Center at UNO.
The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. The 6 p.m. banquet
includes dinner and a program. Awards and honors will be
presented for all Nebraska School Activities Association
activities including athletics, cheerleading, speech, band,
and chorus.
The B-T Booster Club invites all Upper School
students involved in NSAA activities at no charge, though
an RSVP is required. All other Upper School students,
parents, faculty, and coaches are also invited. This is a
great opportunity to celebrate the students’ hard work and
success.
Reservations are due May 17, 2012. Please contact
Jenny Rich at [email protected], Sarah Haskell at
[email protected], or Kathy Emery at kemery74@gmail.
com for more information.
Headmaster’s Rally for the Arts
Brownell-Talbot’s Upper School presented its annual
Headmaster’s Rally for the Arts on Thursday, April 26.
Performers included: Alex Tran, ’12, guitar solo; Linda Liu,
’13, piano solo; John Jordan, ’13, and Grace Bydalek, ’14,
speech duet; Jonathan Trinh, ’12; humorous speech; Chris
Ames, ’12, vocal solo; Jessica Puetz, ’14, vocal solo with piano;
Ryan Segur, ’13, violin solo; Ames, Puetz, Austin Taylor, ’14,
and Charlotte Hedican, ’15, oral interpretation of drama;
Wellesley Michael, ’14, violin solo; Gabe Schatz, ’14,
Geoff Kuhn, ’12, Bydalek, Puetz, Hedican, and Segur, vocal
and instrumental ensemble; Lauren Zimmerman, ’15, vocal
and guitar solo; Kuhn, Bydalek, Segur, and Schatz, vocal and
instrumental ensemble; and Segur and Schatz, instrumental duet.
Visual art demonstrations were presented by Ally Washka,
’14, Molly Helm, ’12, Kaitlyn Eastman, ’12, and Aisha Yapp,
’13. The program cover and poster were designed by Helm.
National Latin Exam Results
The following students earned accolades in the 2012 National
Latin Exam.
Summa Cum Laude Gold Medal: Julian Davis, ’14, Latin I;
Maxima Cum Laude Silver Medal: Anjali Murthy, ’15, Latin
I; Diamonde O’Connor, ’15, Latin I; Alison Brockman, ’13,
Latin II; Denise Dantzler, ’13, Latin II; and Zoe Peng, ’14, Latin
II;
Magna Cum Laude Bronze Medal: Brad Hutchings, ’14,
Latin I; and Mercedes Kent, ’14, Latin III;
Cum Laude Certificates: Jack Smith, ’14, Latin I; Wellesley
Michael, ’14, Latin I; and Taylor White-Welchen, ’12, Latin IV;
and
Certificate of Merit: David Bakos, ’14, Latin I; Aisha Yapp,
’13, Latin III; and Leigh Gustafson, ’12, Latin IV.
2021-2013 Cheer Squads Announced
The 2012-13 cheerleading squads are as follows. Varsity fall –
Alison Brockman, ’13, Arielle Bloemer, ’13, Lauren Tims, ’13,
Grace Bydalek, ’14, Christina Fossum, ’14, Carsen Kesick,
’14, Wellesley Michael, ’14, Sydney Woods, ’ 14, Charlotte
Hedican, ’15, Maddie Klinger, ’15, Anjali Murthy, ’15, and
Maggie Weedman, ’15. Varsity winter – Bloemer, Tims, and
Tenley Propst, ’15.
The junior varsity squad members are as follows. Fall –
Emma Banse, ’15, Jessie Curry, ’14, and Kenzi Larkin, ’15.
Winter – Banse, Curry, and Molly Myers, ’16.
The competition squad comprises Bloemer, Brockman,
Hedican, Kesick, Klinger, Michael, Murthy, Propst, Tims,
Weedman, and Woods. Alternates are Curry, Larkin, and Myers.
NHS News
National Honor Society members continue
volunteering at the Benson Baptist Church.
Additionally, members have the annual
opportunity to volunteer at the Child Saving
Institute. This opportunity is open to all Upper
School students.
By the end of the year, Brownell-Talbot’s
chapter members will have fulfilled their commitments of two
volunteer sessions. In addition, they will have spent a year crossaging with Middle or Lower School classrooms and providing
support for various School events. This NHS year concludes on
Honors Day with a speech by National Honor Society President
Chris Ames and a tapping ceremony inducting new sophomores
and juniors into the Brownell-Talbot National Honor Society.
Students Participate in Science Fairs
The following students received awards at the Annual Metro
Science and Engineering Fair.
Upper School awards included, Taylor White-Welchen,
’12, first in Microbiology/Cell Science; Ryan Segur, ’13,
third in Medicine and Health, and Andrew Chen, ’13, third in
Engineering.
At the Greater Nebraska Science Engineering Fair,
Chen received a gold medal in engineering, National Society of
Professional Engineers: Innovative Engineering Award; Nebraska
section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
first place special award; UNL Acoustical Society of America
second place special award; and a Nebraska City Rotary $500
scholarship.
Rotary Club Senior Recognition
Congratulations to Sammi Bray, ’12, who represented
Brownell-Talbot at the annual Rotary Club Senior Recognition
Day Luncheon in April. Bray received a $200 scholarship
with this honor. Recipients are chosen based on all-around
achievement with special emphasis on service to class, school,
community, and citizenship. One recipient is chosen from each of
the 25 metro-area high schools.
Optimist Oratorical Contest Results
Several B-T Upper School students participated in the 2012
Optimist Oratorical Contest held on March 7. The topic this year
was “How my Optimism Helps me Overcome Obstacles”
Finishers in the male division include: Ian Gaupp, ’15 – first;
Will Calderon, ’15 – second; and David Karimi, ’14 – third. In
the female division: Amelia Wood, ’15 – first; Blythe Lust, ’15
– second; and Eros Shreve, ’15 – third.
Boys’ Golf Team Undefeated in Duals
The boys’ golf team began the season undefeated in dual
matches and with two top 10 finishes in tournaments. The Raiders
placed seventh among 20 teams in the Bellevue East Invitational
with a 361 and were runners-up in the Lewis Central Invitational
among 14 teams with a 334. Tyler Ehresman, ’14, placed third
with a score of 78, and Saif Shah, ’12, placed ninth with a score
of 81.
Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Update
The Brownell-Talbot/Roncalli/Concordia boys soccer team
record at deadline is 1-8. The boys team beat Conestoga in a
shootout 3-2 in March. Team members include freshmen Pedro
Castro, Powers Dicus, Danny Miller, Tommy Miller, Erik
Kulp, Caravaggio Caniglia, and junior Michael Zhong. The
head coach is Chad Crouch.
The Brownell-Talbot/Concordia/DC West girls team has a
record of 5-5. The team has defeated Bryan, Roncalli, Seward,
Auburn, and Lincoln High. B-T girls playing this season are
sophomores Chloe Dana and Hannah Emery and junior Denise
Dantzler. The head coach is Shad Beam.
Girls Track Team Update
The Upper School girls’ track team has 16 team members. The
Raiders have participated in five track meets as of deadline.
Senior Taylor White-Welchen has earned six first-place
medals in sprints to date. White-Welchen set the meet record
in the 200-meter dash at the Lewiston Invitational. Freshman
Kenzi Larkin placed first in the high jump at the Conestoga
Invitational. Other team members include seniors Jennifer
Coccia, Haley Mathews, and Nicole Vazquez-Chanlatte;
juniors Arielle Bloemer, Cami Oyler, Lydia Schieuer, and
Aisha Yapp; sophomores Symphony Davis and Mercedes Kent;
and freshmen Hannah Brown, Megan Harrell, Blythe Lust,
Anjali Murthy, and Diamonde O’Connor.
The district track meet is scheduled Thursday, May 10, at
Conestoga. The state track meet begins Friday, May 18, at Omaha
Burke.
Srs. Earn 1st., Jrs. 2nd at Iowa Western
Community College Quiz Bowl
Fourteen Brownell-Talbot students competed in the Iowa
Western Community College 11th annual Math Day.
Brownell-Talbot competed against 28 other schools in
Division B and students were divided by age.
The team of Anjali Murthy, ’15, David Bakos, ’14, and
David Karimi, ’14, won its first two rounds and lost its third.
The team of Caravaggio Caniglia, ’15, Arlie Myers, ’14, and
Jessica Zhou ’14, placed third, earning bronze medals.
Both the junior and senior teams won their first several
rounds but then the junior team of Linda Liu, Andrew Chen,
Alison Brockman, and Michael Zhong lost a round sending
them to the consolation bracket.
They won earning a spot in the finals where they faced the
Brownell-Talbot senior team of Jonathan Trinh, Jay Li, Zach
Ehresman, and Josh Cohen.
The seniors prevailed and took first place and the gold medal
with the silver to the juniors.
US Boys’ Track Team Win Conestoga Invite
The boys’ track team took first at the Conestoga Early Bird
Invitational. The boys’ team is young and deep this season
with 31 members. Sophomore Arlie Myers placed first in the
long jump at the Nebraska Wesleyan indoor meet and at the
Bennington relay meets. Freshman Dylan Burkley placed first at
the Conestoga event in the high jump. Freshman Jordan Kerrey
earned first place at Conestoga in the 100 meter dash.
Other members of the team this year include seniors Josh
Cohen, Zach Ehresman, Alex Coakley, Kenny Harvey, Jay
Li, Forrest Selvey, and Ruben Zendejas; juniors Alejandro
Anderson, Max Buls, Andrew Chen, NK Ibemesi, Will
Gustafson, John Jordan, and Lorenzo Rivera; sophomores
Will Haskell, David Karimi, Austin Kent, Stephen
Knofczynski, Tripp Skutt, Jack Smith, and Josh Zhu; and
freshmen Nate Cheney, Robert Goetschkes, Drew Ketterson,
Sean Mayo, Jordan Proby, Jon Vrana, and Dylan Witt.
The district track meet is scheduled Thursday, May 10, at
Conestoga. The state track meet begins Friday, May 18, at Omaha
Burke.
Girls’ Tennis Matures, Bags Wins
Solid team performances earned girls’ tennis three competitive
victories early this season. The Raiders knocked off Waverly
3-1, edged Blair 5-4, and rolled past Gross Catholic 6-3. Senior
Sammi Bray and freshman Sadie Rich made strong showings
at No.1 doubles, beating Duchesne Academy’s top pair and
recording a team-high four wins thus far. After losses to state
championship contenders Duchesne and Elkhorn South, as well
as a close defeat at the hands of Norris, the Raiders record was
3-3 at deadline.
The junior varsity, which has a lot of beginner players, has yet
to win a dual, but remains committed to improving knowledge of
the game. The state tournament is in mid-May. Home matches are
played at the Omaha Country Club.
Post Season Basketball Honors
Seniors Grace Bartels, Zach Ehresman, and Haley
Mathews were all named Class C2 basketball all-state honorable
mention and honorable mention all-area by the Omaha World
Herald.
Middle & Lower School News
Mrs. Kami Landenberger • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1024 • [email protected]
Principal’s List
Third Quarter 2011-2013
Class of 2016
Principal’s List: Maddy Bock, Brandon Deacon, Grant Fee,
Max Magendantz, Rory McCarthy, Krishn Rapoor, Harrison
Runnels, Elise Siffring, Eva Surbeck, Adi Telikicherla, and
Jordan Willett.
Summa: Catherine Atkinson, Josh Bartz, Catherine Bevil,
Helena Black, Rachel Cruse, Julia Fiksinski, Rachel Mazzotta,
Molly Myers, and Abhinav Suresh.
Class of 2017
Principal’s List: John Alli, Grace Boothe, Remy Brown,
Jack Bydalek, Carter Calvert, Tehra Finn-Jackson, Shane
Fleming, Kari Fossum, Sean Gardner, Adam Hedican, Jackson
Henery, Chris Klinefelter, Tej Murthy, Neha Pokharel, Sulagna
Sensarma, Connor Skutt, Lauren Thaden, Mikhail Thanawalla,
Tammy Wang, and David Watson.
Summa: Gabi Basile, David Bredthauer, Lauryn Caster,
Brett Graves, Ruth Hailu, Rachel Hall, Kathryn Johnson, Maya
Mathews, and Sama Shah.
4th Graders Plan Pioneer Day Field Trip
The fourth-grade classes head to Grand Island for Pioneer Day
Wednesday, May 9, to experience “A Day at a Rural School” at
the Stuhr Museum. Students should dress in clothing that children
would have worn during the 1880s and bring a lunch appropriate
to that time period. Students must be at the lower circle drive by
7:30 a.m. to board the bus that day. The students should arrive
back at B-T by 4:30 p.m. that day for pick up. More information
will be provided to parents at a later date.
MS Quiz Bowl Results
ESU #3 Mad Hatter Competition
The team of Josh Bartz, ’16, Katie Bevil, ’16, Molly
Myers, ’16, Lauryn Caster, ’17, and Sean Gardner, ’17, were
undefeated in the first rounds of the ESU # 3 Quiz Bowl, and
battled back during final rounds to place fourth among 24 teams.
The team of Rachel Cruse, ’16, Julia Fiksinski, ’16, Abhinav
Suresh, ’16, Kari Fossum, ’17, and Kathryn Johnson ’17, lost
in the fourth round, but ended the day with two consecutive wins
over the only undefeated team, Plattsmouth. They won the final
match by a single bonus question.
St. Vincent de Paul Competition
The team of Bevil, Cruse, Fiksinski, Bartz, and Suresh
participated in the St. Vincent de Paul event. Despite scoring
more points than any other team, they ended up one question
short in the final match and placed second.
Quarters for Kicks
With much help, the Preschool and Junior Kindergartners
raised $350 for their Quarters for Kicks campaign. The money
raised was used to buy shoes for the students at Moru Atiang
Primary, B-T’s sister school in Soroti, Uganda.
Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea
The kindergarten classes will hold their
annual Mother’s Day Tea on Friday, May 11,
at 8:30 a.m. The program will be held in the Swanson
Auditorium followed by refreshments in the cafeteria.
LS Music Update
Spring Fling!
On April 19, the third and fourth graders, and the Serenading
Raiders, shared their musical talents in a concert. Each class
showed their expertise on the Orff instruments. They learned
their parts by reading the notes. In the choral selections they
independently sang in harmonies. The Serenading Raiders
performed a collection of Rodgers & Hammerstein selections.
Music in Our Schools Week
Lower School had approximately 125 visitors in class during
Music in Our Schools Week. Those who attended experienced
the music classroom, played instruments, and sang along. The
students were excited to teach their families what they know.
Serenading Raiders
The Serenading Raiders sang for an Arbor Day Celebration at
Lauritzen Gardens April 29. The group culminates its year with a
May 6 tour to Lakeside Retirement Village and The Arboretum.
Thanks to all the choir members for their dedication this year.
Congratulations to the fourth graders who will move on next year
to Middle School.
2012-2013 Serenading Raiders
The Serenading Raiders will continue to rehearse on Tuesdays
and Thursdays in fall 2012. Third grade will meet on Tuesdays
and fourth grade on Thursdays. Hopefully this will help parents
in scheduling activities so their student can participate in choir.
Fourth-Grade Recorders
All students in the fourth grade studied the recorder this
semester. On Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. the students will
join the Middle and Upper School instrumentalists in concert in
the Swanson Auditorium. The students will play several tunes and
gain a glimpse of the joy of participating in strings and/or band as
they prepare to move up to Middle School as fifth graders.
Chapel Musicians
Distinguished musicians for April were Ava Mumgaard, ’20,
Bailey Wieland, ’23, Alyssa Batcheler, ’22, and Ava Van De
Graaff, ’20. Clara Fretz, ’24, and Ciaran Rochling, ’20, are
the May Chapel musicians. Thanks to all the Chapel musicians
who shared their talents with B-T this school year. Be ready to
participate again next year and encourage friends to do so as well.
Have fun learning new music this summer!
Rotary Honor Roll Nominees
The 2012 eighth-grade nominees for the Rotary Club of
Omaha Eighth-Grade Honor Roll luncheon are Jordan Willett
and Julia Fiksinski. They will attend a luncheon honoring all
area nominees on May 1 at the CenturyLink Center.
State Geography Bee Competitor
As winner of the Brownell-Talbot School Geography Bee in
January, Shane Fleming, ’17, took the written test for the State
Geography Bee and qualified to be in the top 100 state finalists.
He competed in the state bee at UNO. He made the elimination
round to determine whether he would compete in the finals, but
did not qualify. Shane made B-T very proud by answering some
tough questions correctly in his preliminary rounds.
Middle School Mathletes Compete
Six of the middle school mathletes competed in Creighton
Prep’s annual math contest in March. Julia Fiksinski, ’16, placed
second and Shane Fleming, ’17, tied for 12th in the individual
contest. Both competed in a quiz bowl round and did very well.
The next events were the Leap Frog test for two people and a
team test for four people. The team of Fleming, Adam Hedican,
’17, Tej Murthy, ’17, and Elise Siffring, ’16, placed third in the
top division. The Leap Frog team of Fiksinski and Molly Myers,
’16, placed second.
Students Participate in Science Fairs
The following students received awards at the Annual Metro
Science and Engineering Fair.
In the Middle School competition, Rachel Cruse, ’16, placed
second in Animal Sciences; Helena Black, ’16, placed second
in Microbiology, and Elise Siffring, ’16, received a Participants
Award. Reid Rise, ’16, received the Technology Award and the
Air Force Communications and Electronics Association Award.
At the Greater Nebraska Science Engineering Fair, Rise won
the Naval Research Office Award, the Top 10 award, the UNL
Acoustic Award, and his category: electrical and mechanical
engineering.
To Be or Not to Be....
Third graders will present “An Afternoon with Shakespeare”
for their parents concluding their literature study unit on William
Shakespeare. They are busy learning about the life and times
of William Shakespeare, reading and performing plays, and
discussing Shakespearean poetry, words, and expressions. Tea
and crumpets coming soon.
National Latin Exam Results
The following students earned accolades in the 2012 National
Latin Exam.
Summa Cum Laude Gold Medal: David Bredthauer, ’17,
Latin – seventh grade; and Elise Siffring, ’16, Latin – eighth
grade.
Maxima Cum Laude Silver Medal: Thomas Purchas, ’16,
Latin – eighth grade; and Kari Fossum, ’17, Latin – seventh
grade.
Magna Cum Laude Bronze Medal: Sama Shah, ’17, Latin –
seventh grade; Sean Gardner, ’17, Latin – seventh grade.
Certificate of Merit: Carter Calvert, ’17, Latin – seventh
grade; Jarett Gustafson, ’16, Latin – eighth grade.
UNL Big Red Stars Nominees
The 2012 eighth-grade nominees for UNL Big Red Stars are
Josh Bartz and Maya Reed-Bouley. They will attend an event
for all Nebraska nominees on May 10.
5th Graders Learn Chinese Calligraphy
After the fifth grade finished their unit on Asian geography,
Chinese students from Bellevue University taught the class
Chinese calligraphy.
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Select Essay Winners
The following sixth grade students wrote award-winning
nominations for the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor
Award program: Vijay Menon, Jarrett Proby, John Vovk,
Audrey Graves, Diva Agarwal, Ryan Ehresman, and John
McElderry. This program is designed to teach students the
importance of recognizing good neighbors and good deeds in
their community.
MS Yakking Raiders Earn First Place
The Middle School Yakking Raiders placed first at the
Creighton Prep Middle School Invitational on April 13. Results
follow:
Duet Acting – Harrison Runnels, ’16, and Catherine
Atkinson, ’16, first;
Duets – Maya Reed-Bouley, ’16 and Maddy Bock, ’16, tie
for fifth and Katie Bevil, ’16 and Julia Fiksinski, ’16, tie for fifth
Impromptu – Jack Bydalek, ’17, first, and Olivia Obeng, ’17,
eighth;
Extemporaneous – Josh Bartz, ’16, second, Abhinav Suresh,
’16, third; and Katie Hess, ’16, sixth;
Humorous Interpretation – Anna Becker, ’16, second, David
Bredthauer, ’17, third, Runnels, seventh, Brandon Deacon, ’16,
ninth, and Helena Black, ’16, tenth;
Dramatic Interpretation – Atkinson, first, Fiksinski, second,
Maya Mathews, ’17, third, and Bock, sixth;
Original Oratory – Hess, second, Rachel Mazzotta, ’16, third,
Black, fourth, and Rachel Cruse, ’16, tenth;
Poetry (Oral Interpretation) – Becker, first, Dallin Obeng, ’16,
second, O. Obeng, sixth, and Cruse, eighth; and
Informative Speaking – Kathryn Johnson, ’17, first,
Bredthauer, second, Lauren Thaden, ’17, third, Jackson
Henery, ’17, fourth, and Rachel Hall, ’17, fifth.
Thanks to the Upper School Yakking Raiders who served
as volunteer judges: John Jordan, ’13, Grace Bydalek, ’14,
Austin Taylor, ’14, Sophie Hamel, ’15, Ian Gaupp, ’15,
Emily Bergquist, ’14, Jessica Puetz, ’14, Maddie Klinger,
’15. Christina Fossum, ’14, Eros Shreve, ’15, and Charlotte
Hedican, ’15.
4th Graders May Try Instruments
On Wednesday, May 23, fourth-grade students will receive
an introduction to band. A trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and
percussion will be available for students to try.
Maydew Accepted for Summer Program
Evan Maydew, ’20, was accepted into a two-week summer
program at Northwestern University, Illinois, called Cool
Chemical Capers. As part of the application process, Maydew had
to write a 250 word essay and have qualifying test scores.
Admissions
Mrs. Julie Adams Anderson • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1006 • [email protected]
We look forward to having you back for the 2012-2013 academic year!
Contracts are Past Due
***Re-enrollment contracts and deposits for next year were due March 26, 2012. Spots for next year have been opened to
general enrollment applicants. ***
Year Round Tours
If you know of a family that is interested in visiting Brownell-Talbot, please have them call us to schedule a tour at (402) 556-3772
or come by to see us. The Admission Department is located directly inside the main entrance of Brownell-Talbot. Our welcome mat is
always out!
Parent Ambassador Buddy Program for 2012-2013!
The Parent Ambassador Committee was created to reach out to the wider community on behalf of Brownell-Talbot School. The
PAC works with Admissions to enhance and personalize the admissions process. Activities include:
• Help host school open houses, and participate in new family tours and orientations;
• Assist in follow up with prospective families with personal phone calls and thank you notes.
• Consider hosting new recruitment or retention events;
• Assist with re-enrollment and retention activities;
• Serve as new parent liaison to help implement a "Buddy System" for current and newly admitted families;
• Assist in organizing other social events for new parents and their students;
• Serve as an advocate for Brownell by educating parents and the greater community about the benefits of an independent school education and the strengths of a Brownell-Talbot education.
PAC meetings will be held three or four times a year. All volunteers must attend a special training session. If you are interested in
volunteering for this committee, please contact Julie Anderson in the admission office.
Financial Aid
Questions regarding financial aid should be forwarded to Julie Anderson in the Admissions Office at (402) 556-3772, ext. 1006, or
[email protected].
Parent Pride News
Ms. Linda Zimmerman • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1014 • [email protected]
May we count on your support?
The 2011-2012 School year is quickly coming to a close. We are so proud of the many accomplishments our
students have made in the classroom, on the stage, and on our playing fields. Our seniors are preparing to attend the
nation’s best colleges and have earned nearly $2 million in scholarships.
The value of this exceptional, well-rounded education is clear.
One way that parents show appreciation for the value of this education is by making a Parent Pride contribution. It is not too late to
make yours – and we need what you can give. As you know, what you give helps fill the gap between tuition and what it actually costs
to provide this stellar exceptional education to your child(ren).
Give $20, $200, or $2,000. The important thing now is to give.
We realize that every family’s budget is different. Yours may allow you to give the suggested Parent Pride contribution of $2,453
per child. It may allow you to give more – or less. The important thing today is that you give what you can today.
Our goal is 100% participation – and your gift can get us there.
Please thoughtfully consider the value of the education your child(ren) are receiving here that they can get nowhere else. Then,
please thoughtfully consider what Parent Pride gift you can give today. You can contribute through June 30, 2012. Thank you very
much!
2011-2012 Parent Pride Donors
as of April 13, 2012
Dr. & Mrs. Himanshu Agarwal
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Albers
Cheri & Ron Ames
Mr. Jeff A. Anderson & Ms. Maria F. Moreno
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Atkinson
Mr. & Mrs. David Bakos, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Banse
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Bartels
Drs. Khalid & Ayisha Bashir
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Batcheler
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Bertschinger
Mr. Ronald A. Bevil & Dr. Catherine A. Bevil
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bierman
Mr. Brian E. Biggerstaff & Ms. Jodi L. Taylor
Dr. Elaine Blythe
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan L. Boothe
Mrs. Linda Bray
Dr. & Mrs. Bryan D. Bredthauer
Major & Mrs. James W. Bryant, Jr.
Col. Barbra S. Buls & Mr. Richard Corzine
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bydalek
Mr. Arturo N. Calderon & Dr. Valerie Calderon
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Calvert
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy E. Caniglia
Mr. Patrick Caster & Ms. Susan Slominski Caster
Mr. & Mrs. John Chen
Ms. Lynn Cheney
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Clark
Dr. Peter F. Coccia & Dr. Phyllis I. Warkentin
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Combs
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Comer
Dr. & Mrs. Luis Couchonnal
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Crosby
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Cruse
Mr. William C. Dana & Ms. Charlotte J. Conner
Mr. & Mrs. Nelson J. Dantzler
Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Degnan II
Mr. & Mrs. John Dewhurst
Mrs. Jenna Dudley
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Ehresman
Mr. & Mrs. John Evert
Drs. Nathan & Ashley Falk
Dr. Michael P. Fee & Dr. Carolyn M. Doherty
Mr. Steven Festner & Ms. Christina Gottschalk
Drs. Edmund & Magdalena Fiksinski
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Fitzgerald
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fleming
Ms. Annamarie Flowers & Dr. Robert Kent
Mr. & Mrs. Drew Fossum
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Fretz
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Froendt
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Garfoot
Mr. & Mrs. Casey Garrigan
Mr. David Gaupp & Mrs. Alexandra Helms-Gaupp
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen George
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goetschkes
Mr. Greg E. Goodman & Dr. Theresa Goodman
Mr. Brett A. Gottsch
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Gould
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Grafelman
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Graves
Dr. Vikas Gulati & Dr. Priyanka Borah
Dr. Gary Gustafson & Ms. Wendy Wiseman
Rev. Peggy A. Hall
Mr. Terry Hallagan &
Mrs. Denise Holmes Hallagan
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hamel
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Harrell
Mr. Steve Harrison & Ms. Dee Harrison-Findik
Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius D. Haskell
Mr. & Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Jr.
Chief Alex N. Hayes & Mrs. Rieko Ikeda-Hayes
Mr. Christopher R. Hedican &
Mrs. Cynthia Rismiller Hedican
Mr. & Mrs. Trevor A. Henery
Mr. Frederick Hess & Ms. Andrea Gansen
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Hogan
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hollis
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle R. Hutchings
Ms. Kristen Hyden
Ms. Jeanette R. Incontro
Mr. Kevin Jackson & Ms. Pamela Finn
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Jahn
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Oliver Jenkins
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Johnson
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Jordan
Dr. & Mrs. Burch T. Kealey
Dr. & Mrs. Craig Kessler
Mr. & Mrs. Farhan Khan
Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Kidder
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Klinefelter
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Knofczynski
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kober
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Kotouc
Dr. & Mrs. Rudolf Kotula
Mr. Holger Krumel & Ms. Ulrike van Randenborgh
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Lanum
Mr. & Mrs. John Larkin, Jr.
Mr. Qibao Lei & Ms. Yumei Wang
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Li
Dr. Kevin Liekhus & Ms. Theresa Dowling
Mr. Yishun Lin & Dr. Chi Lin
Mr. Luzheng Liu & Mrs. Amy Zhu
Mr. Mark Lust
Ms. Stefanie Martinez
Drs. Monty & Nancy Mathews
Drs. Abraham & Grace Mathews
Dr. Marcus S. Maydew &
Mrs. Catherine Demes Maydew
Mr. & Mrs. Jon E. Mayo
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Mazzotta
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. McElderry
Dr. Eric J. Haas & Ms. Heather E. McIntyre-Haas
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Meadors
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Miller
Ms. Anna Monardo
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Morris
Dr. Krishna Murthy & Mrs. Mena Shivnauth
Dr. & Mrs. Guy Music
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Myers
Dr. Gerald L. Myers
Dr. Premchand S. Nair &
Dr. Suseela T. Sarasamma
Mr. Jeff Nelson & Dr. Jill Nelson
Mrs. Terry Nelson-Kerrey
Ms. Christine O'Connor
Drs. John & Susan Ohnoutka
Mr. Neal F. Patrick &
Mrs. Elizabeth Paquelet Patrick
Mr. Cameron S. Patterson &
Dr. Lynnette A. Moseman
Mr. Wei Peng & Mrs. Sara Xu
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Perchal
Mr. & Mrs. John Petersson
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Petrulis
Ms. Jeannie Plambeck
Mr. Michael Platt & Dr. Tracy Platt
Mr. & Mrs. Charley Pugsley
Ms. Robin Purchas
Mr. & Mrs. Praveer Rapoor
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Recker
Dr. Jennifer & Mr. Ken Reed-Bouley
Ms. Tina Rice
Dr. Gene Rice
Ms. Cris Riddle Shreve
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Roskens
Mr. Trevor Rowe & Dr. Wei Rowe
Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Ruff
Mr. Miguel Parroquín & Ms. Stacy Rulla-Parroquín
Dr. Pirzada Sattar & Ms. Fatima Basith
Dr. Paul Savory & Ms. Santha Krishnan
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Schafer
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Schieuer
Ms. Cindy Schreiber
Ms. Amy Scott
Mr. & Mrs. W. David Scott
Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Seina
Rev. & Mrs. Mark Selvey
Dr. Sugata Sensarma & Dr. Sumitra Bhattacharya
Dr. & Mrs. Mastan Shah
Dr. M. Shashidharan & Dr. Sushama P. Kunnathil
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Shumaker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Siffring
Mr. Michael Silberling & Ms. Catherine Crowell
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Simon
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Singer
Dr. & Mrs. James. F. Smith
Mr. Greyson Smith & Dr. Cindy Paul
Ms. Amy Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Stuke
Dr. Yungpo B. Su & Dr. Lydia Kang
Mr. & Mrs. Sean P. Suiter
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Thaden
Drs. John & Grace Um
Dr. & Mrs. Eric Van De Graaff
Mr. & Mrs. Lucas Van Winkle
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Vanderwyst
Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Vargo
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Vinci
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vrana
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Waggoner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wagner
Mr. Zhao-Yi Wang & Ms. Li-Shuang Guan
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Weedman
Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Weiss
Mr. David Welch & Mrs. Anna Lee Welch
Drs. Aaron & Shannon Wiel&
Mr. Jack Wightman & Ms. Anna Castner
Wightman
Dr. & Mrs. Greg Wigington
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Willett
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Wood
Dr. Thaddeus Woods & Dr. Deanna Armstrong
Ms. Barbara Wrobel
Ms. Jessica Zahn
Dr. Fernando Zapata & Dr. Cristina Fernandez
Dr. Zhixin Zhang & Dr. Kaihong Su
Dr. Jialin Zheng & Dr. Gwen Zhou
Dr. & Mrs. Ping Zhong
Mr. Xiaonan Zhou & Mrs. Huiying Liu
Mr. & Mrs. Shidong Zhu
BTPA News
Mrs. Shannon Stuke • (402) 891-9072 • [email protected]
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe but we are announcing the final BTPA meeting of the current school year! In lieu of our regular
meeting in the Fireside Room, our May meeting will be the annual BTPA Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, at the
Happy Hollow Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Please plan to attend as we would like to thank our parents and volunteers for
their help this year. The invitation is enclosed in this newsletter. If you’re interested in learning more about BTPA or interested
in serving on a committee or volunteering for a future event, please consider attending this luncheon ... or just come to meet other
parents!
The BTPA still has a few end of the year events planned: Freshman/Sophomore Prom Dinners, chaired by Inna Weedman and
Jill Bydalek, and the one and only Family Fun Day May 22 chaired by Kristina Jenkins. I am sure all three chairs could use some
volunteers so if you are interested in helping with any of these events, please contact me at [email protected].
It has been an honor and a pleasure serving as BTPA President during the 2011-2012 school year! I would like to thank ALL the
committee chairs and volunteers for their hard work, energy, and dedication! You kept the BTPA events running smoothly and were
always fun to work with:
Vice President – Betsy Paquelet Patrick
Treasurer – Stefanie Martinez
Secretary – Christine O’Connor
Baker’s Cards – Suellen Willett
Chili Supper – Debbie Wood Closet – Robin Purchas Courtesy – Karen Burkley Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week – Jackie Vinci Family Fun Day – Kristina Jenkins Fresh/Soph Prom Dinner – Inna Weedman & Jill Bydalek Grandparents Day Coffee – Betsy Paquelet Patrick
Holiday BTPA Coffee – Betsy Paquelet Patrick Sincerely,
Shannon Stuke
2011-2012 BTPA President
Halloween Coffee – Shannon Stuke
Holiday Program (choral) – Betsy Paquelet Patrick
Innisbrook Gift Wrap – Karen Burkley & Kathy Bartels
Box Tops – Bethany Graves
LS Coordinator – Melissa Schafer
Middle School Proper Dance – Linda Siffring
MS Coordinator – Suellen Willett
Scholastic Book Fair – Lisa Propst & Jennifer Morris
Science Fair Cafe – Bethany Graves
Spring Book Fair – Debbie Wood & Suellen Willett
US Coordinator – Jodi Taylor
BUSINESS OFFICE BOOK STORE
END OF SCHOOL YEAR PROCEDURES
As the school year draws to a close, there are some procedures relative to Middle and Upper School student
accounts that parents may find beneficial. To guide you through our processes, here are our expectations. All
activities below will take place either Friday, May 25 or Thursday, May 31 in the Lower School Gym.
LOCKS
Locks are to be returned to Mrs. Donna Andersen after the students’ books and all personal belongings are
removed from the lockers. Locks are provided by Brownell-Talbot to assist students in safeguarding their
possessions while on School property. If the student returns the lock at the end of the school year, there is
no charge for the lock. If the lock is not returned by May 31, the student will be assessed a $10 fee for a
replacement lock.
PHOTO ID BADGES (key cards)
Photo ID badges serve as our security process to allow students access to the various school buildings during
the school year only. These must be turned in at the end of the school year so the security codes can be
deactivated. If the student fails to return their ID badge, a $25 lost badge fee will be assessed. There will be a
drop box near the Lower School Gym entrance to place the key cards.
TEXTBOOKS
Books may be returned if the parent wishes a partial refund of the original purchase price. Books must be in
good condition and must be planned for continued use in school curriculum the following school year to be
eligible for buy back. As long as the book is in good condition and will continue to be used, a parent can expect
to receive a refund of 50 percent of the original cost of the book. Paperback books are never included in the buy
back process.
On Friday, May 25, seventh-, eighth-, and 12th-grade students will take any books they desire to return
for possible buy back to the Lower School Gym. There will be tables staffed with faculty where students
can return their books. Faculty will do a quick review of the books to ensure there is no writing or excessive
highlighting in the books. If the books are accepted by the faculty, the books will then be reviewed by the
Business Office to ensure the condition of the books is such that they can be resold. Any books deemed nonreturnable will remain with the student for them to take home or the books can be left with the School and they
will be donated to a local charity.
On Thursday, May 31, fifth-, sixth-, ninth-, 10th-, and 11th-grade students will take any books they desire
to return for possible buy back to the Lower School Gym.
Gala 2012
Under the Big Top
Celebrating the sense of community we share at B-T
Save the Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
We look forward to spending a fabulous evening with you.
Be sure to check out some of the auction items online at
brownell.edu/auctionitems.
Gala Auction Preview – Don’t Miss It! Come to the Fieldhouse on Thursday, May 10, between 3-4:30 p.m. and Friday, May 11,
between 7:30-9:30 a.m. for a “Sneak Peek” at all the wonderful silent and live auction items available at the gala. Bring your students
so they can show you their class projects and what items they want you to bid on for them. You will also have the opportunity to
place your bids early at the Sponsor a Program table – one less table to navigate during the Side Show (Silent Auction).
Silent Auction Closing Times – The Silent Auction begins at 6 p.m. with some categories closing at 7:20 p.m. and the rest
closing at 7:30 p.m. Remember to arrive on time to sign up for our very popular Great Gatherings as the limited spaces fill up fast.
Ringmaster’s Raffle – Everyone will want to buy one or more chances to win this year’s Ringmaster’s Raffle (night of gala
raffle) prize: a 55 inch 3D LED HDTV with a 3D Blu-Ray DVD player, and a “Harry Potter 3D” starter pack. Tickets will be sold
during the Gala Auction Previews and the Silent Auction at Gala. If you can’t attend Gala and want a chance to win this fabulous
prize, stop by the Development Office to purchase tickets from Renae Mackender or DeVon Coble. Tickets must be paid by check or
cash. You don’t need to be present to win. Good luck!
Quick Check – We encourage you to complete the Quick Check form found elsewhere in this newsletter to speed your check-out
at the end of the evening. You may drop it off at School or return it the night of Gala.
Gala Attire – If you don’t wish to wear circus attire such as trapeze artists, lion tamers, or clowns, then the dress is casual – jeans
to business casual. Dinner will be in the Big-Top tent, but if the weather is cool, a wrap or jacket may be needed.
Parking – Valet parking in the Happy Hollow parking lot.
Gala Invitations – Step right up and join us Under the Big Top to enjoy a memorable evening with friends, B-T parents, and
grandparents while you support our School’s major fund raiser. Please bring adult friends, family members, and prospective B-T
parents to the Gala. Mail your RSVP or contact Renae Mackender at (402) 556-3772, ext. 1013, as soon as possible.
Parent Tables – Join your friends at a table or make new friends at another table. Just let us know whom you want to sit with or
just sit with other parents of students in your child’s class.
Cash Donation – If you are unable to attend Gala this year, you can still make a cash donation, sponsor your child’s field trip, or
support a school program. Donations are 100 percent tax deductible. Donate online or contact DeVon Coble at [email protected]
or (402) 556-3772, ext. 1012.
Gold Raffle Tickets – Don’t forget to return your tickets to the School. The lucky winner receives $1,000 in cash!
Silent Auction Student Art Projects – Each class has created a special one-of-a-kind art project just for Gala. Each student has
had a hand in creating their class’s project. They are all true keepsakes.
Gala Auction Catalogs – If you have made your reservation, you will receive a catalog in your child’s backpack or the mail;
otherwise, stop by the School to pick up a copy.
Great Gatherings
Great Gatherings are the most popular items in the silent auction category. They are very fun events and adventures carefully
planned by B-T parents and staff members and have a limited amount of spaces to be sold. At Gala you can sign up for one or more
spaces to attend an event. This is a great opportunity to get to know other B-T parents and students.
Fright Night – Don’t miss out on this haunting experience. Travel by bus with Mr. Hamel and Mr. Recker for dinner, followed by
a guided tour of some of the metro area’s most haunted sites. Participants will received a specially designed T-shirt and other ghostly
surprises. Date in October to be determined. Open to grades seven, eight, and nine for school year 2012-13. $125 per student.
Brownell-Talbot Overnight Bash – Hey all you third, fourth, and fifth graders, join Mrs. Petrulis, Mrs. Comer, Mr. Dorsey, and
coaches Rohrig, Brown, and Neal for this one-of-a-kind Bash. This event sells out every year – don’t miss it! You get your own Bash
T-shirt. Forty spaces are available for students in grades three, four, and five during the 2011-2012 academic year. $125 guarantees
you a spot in the Upper School Gym. Saturday, June 2, from 8 p.m. until Sunday, June 3, at 8 a.m.
A Great Gathering of Friends– A special evening in the beautiful home of Suzanne and Rudy Kotula. This fun-filled night will
feature a delicious dinner prepared by Abraham Catering and a full bar with wine from 1316 Jones Beverage Company. Your hosts
will include special wines from their private wine cellar. Date in spring 2013 to be determined. 12 spaces available. $400 a couple.
Learn the Art of Sushi – Experience the art of rolling sushi one-on-one with a sushi chef in the home of Brian and Debbie Wood.
A sushi chef from Blue will show guests how to roll sushi and give a background of the cuisine in Japan and how it has evolved in
the U.S. Other wonderful appetizers will be served along with your favorite beverages and, of course, dessert! November 3, 4 p.m. 30
spaces available. $200 a person.
Welcome Our New Head of School – Spend a casual evening with Brownell-Talbot’s new Head of School – Sylvia Rodríguez
Vargas and her husband Brian Vargas. This will be a relaxing and fun time to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Vargas and other B-T parents.
Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a mini-dessert station available. October 13, 2012, 6-8 p.m. $200 per person.
40 spaces available.
An Evening in Napa – Taste the wines of Napa Valley right here in Omaha! You will enjoy a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres
served pool side in a beautiful setting at the home of Jim and Melanie Smith in Fairacres. A sommelier will on hand for this wine
tasting experience. Date in the fall to be determined. Ten couples. $300 per couple.
Pool Party for the 2012 Kindergartners – Food and lots of fun! Join other B-T kindergartners’ families pool side at the home
of Robert and Tammy Wagner for an afternoon of fun. This will be a great time to get to know your child’s classmates and their
parents. Date to be determined. 2011-2012 kindergarten families. 22 family spaces. $100 per family.
Party Time for the 2012 First Graders – It’s a pool party for first graders and so much more! This day at Swimtastic will be
packed with food and swimming. The balloon lady will be on hand to entertain everyone. This is a great way to get to know your
child’s classmates and their parents. Hosted by Stephen and Annika George and Charles and Danielle Brown. Saturday, June 2, 2-4
p.m. For 2011-2012 first graders and their families. $75 for first graders. $25 for parents and siblings.
It’s a Strike! for the 2012 Second Graders – This event will be right up your alley! Join in the fun for an afternoon of bowling
at Mockingbird Lanes (4870 S. 96 St.) We will have bowling, pizza, soda, treats, and more. Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grafelman,
Dr. and Mrs. Dhaval Patel, Drs. Michael and Allison Summers, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vinci. 2011-2012 second graders and
siblings. Friday, November 9, 2012 (in-service day for B-T). 12-2 p.m. 30 spaces available. $50 per family.
Cheerleader Pizza and Pep Party – Please join the B-T cheerleaders after the home football game on Friday, September 21,
for a post-game Pizza and Pep Party! All girls who attend the party will receive V.I.P. seating at the football game and a Raiderette
Cheerleading T-shirt. After the game, there will be a pizza party with the Upper School cheerleaders. We will play cheer games,
make crafts, and even have a “cheer-off” contest. The girls will also learn a fun dance and cheer. This is a great event for all aspiring
cheerleaders! Limit 20 girls. Grades 1-5. $75 per girl. Hosted by Ms. Karin Christenson and Mrs. Cassie Grant.
Live Auction Sneak Peek
Some wonderful Live Auction items for you and your family to enjoy:
• Sponsor a Program. When you support these school programs at Gala you not only help B-T students, you also receive a 100
percent tax deduction. Programs include scholarships, boys’ and girls’ basketball, speech team, Lower, Middle, and Upper
School fine arts, boys’ and girls’ golf, football, and volleyball.
• Big Red Football Package. Six skybox seats and a parking pass to the September 15 Husker game against Arkansas State,
includes a $500 gift certificate to 801 Chophouse at the Paxton.
• Reserved Parking Spaces. Dropping off and picking up your student and attending School meetings will be a breeze when
you purchase one of the reserved spaces in our Happy Hollow or Underwood parking lot.
• Viva Las Vegas. Four-night stay in a three bedroom, three bathroom condo. A $1,000 voucher is included.
• Couture Design by Max Suiter. Max, a B-T senior and up-and-coming fashion designer featured in the fall 2011 Omaha
Fashion Week, will design an evening piece for you. Includes the material and seamstress.
• Here’s the Beef. At least 700 pounds of farm-raised beef processed just for you.
• Aaron Carlson Room Design Package. Five hours of design time and a $3,000 voucher for furniture and accessories from
Aaron.
• “Last” Dinner with the Headmaster. This will be your last time to have dinner with Miss Desler or just honor her with a
donation.
• Orlando Condo and Disney World. Week’s stay for up to eight people and four Disney One-Day Hopper passes. Dates to be
mutually agreed upon.
• Smith & Esch Fitness Systems. One year membership to this exclusive fitness club.
• A Year in the Life: 2012-1013. Cathy Tibbels, Director of Public Relations, will capture your student during school hours and
at school related activities. You will receive a CD of edited photos.
• One Week in Sayulita, Mexico. Spend Thanksgiving or Spring Break in this beautiful condo. Up to four people, no children
younger than age 8.
• Napa Valley for Two. Two nights at the Vintage Inn, spa packages, two nights of dinners at two very special restaurants, six
hours of limo service, and a magnum of wine.
• Olympic Swim Trial Tickets. Four club levels seats to all sessions at the CenturyLink Center June 25-July 2, 2012.
• Chicago Get Away. Two rooms at the Radisson Blu, four tickets to a Cubs game, and $1,000 for travel or entertainment. Dates
to be mutually agreed upon.
• Creighton Bluejay Madness. Four lower level season tickets to join in the madness for the 2012-13 season at CenturyLink.
• Choose your Program, Choose your Level/Honor your favorite teacher or staff member. The last live auction item.
Your last chance to support the program of your choice or honor a B-T employee at the level you choose.
Quick Check
Registration
Form
Quick Check: NO LINES • NO WAITING • JUST FUN!
Use Quick Check for your Silent & Live Auction Items and Big Top Raffle Ticket
and you can skip the check-out lines and go right to Item Pick-Up!
Choose one of the following options:
1. Sign-up prior to Friday, May 11. Call Renae at B-T, (402) 556-3772, ext. 1013, mail the form below to
Brownell-Talbot School, 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd., Omaha, NE, 68132, or drop the form below in the white
mail box in the main office.
2. Sign up at the Gala on Friday, May 11, by stopping at the Quick Check table.
Quick Check Form (Please Print)
Card Holder’s Name
Card Holder’s Signature
Gala Attendees (if different than card holder)
Phone (
)
Card Type
q American Express
q MasterCard
q Visa
Card Number
Expiration Date
Security Code
q Discover
Gala Sponsor-a-Program Opportunities
If you are not able to attend Gala this year, you still have an opportunity to sponsor our B-T programs that will be offered during our Gala. Your
100% tax-deductible gift can be $100, $250, $500 or $1,000 or more — we encourage multiple sponsors. Sponsors of our academic programs and
field trips will be recognized in the newsletter and sponsors of our sports will be listed in the sports programs. Select which programs you wish
to sponsor and indicate the amount. Mail this form and your check to the Development Office at Brownell-Talbot. Please contact DeVon Coble at
[email protected] or (402) 556-3772 with questions. Thank you in advance for your support.
Program
Sponsorship Amount
Academic Decathlon
Boys' & Girls' Track
Speech Program
Fine Arts Program
Soccer
Cheerleading
Math Club
Chess Program
Upper & Middle School Volleyball
Upper & Middle School Football
Upper & Middle School Boys' & Girl's Basketball
Fall Play
Lower School or MS & US Library
Journalism Program
Robotics
Boys' & Girls' Golf
Boys' & Girls' Tennis
Headmaster's Rally for the Arts
Upper School Swim Team
Cross Country
Senior Retreat
Softball
Spring Musical
Preschool Artists-In-Residence Program
Serenading Raiders LS Choir
FIELD TRIPS
Name Your Grade & Your Amount
Name for recognition:
q Enclosed is my check in the amount of $
or
q Please charge to: q Visa
q
Mastercard
q
American Express q
Discover
Credit Card NumberExp Date
SignatureV Code
Please mail this completed form (with your check, if appropriate) to the:
B-T Development Office, 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd., Omaha, NE 68132
or drop it off at School. Thank you!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
TO THE
BTPA Spring Luncheon
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Meet & Greet 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 p.m.
Happy Hollow Country Club
1701 South 105th Street
$25 per person
Please clip and mail your RSVP with payment and menu selection to:
Melissa Schafer, 701 N. 58th Street, Omaha, NE 68132
Reservations are due by Wednesday, May 9th
Name: _____________________________________________________
___ Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
___ Almond Encrusted Chicken Salad: Mixed Greens, Bibb Lettuce,
Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Grapefruit Segments, Basil and
Ginger Dijon Vinaigrette
___ Club Petite Filet with Mushroom Demi-Glace
Please include a $25 check payable to BTPA
WATER SAFETY EDUCATION
TORCH WALK
$6
per person
Enter by May 11
.
Celebrating safe participation in the Sport of Swimming
Get a sneak peek at the
Olympic Trials Pool!
Saturday, June 2
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Check-in / Parking
Gallup Organization, 1001 Gallup Drive – Walk starts in the
far northeast corner of parking lot. Look for signs.
Join us for a family-friendly event that includes a 0.8 mile walk on the paved trail along the riverfront
from the Gallup Organization campus to the CenturyLink Center.
View safety “mile” posts along the way, and enter the arena to view the swimming pool for the
2012 U.S.A. Olympic Team Trials. All participants will receive a water bottle, a commemorative
gold medal, and an exclusive first-look at the competition pool.
Two Easy Ways
to Register
Register online at
btaquatics.org
OR
Mail your check for $6 per person,
made out to B-T Aquatics. Include
the names and ages of all your
Torch Walk participants.
Torch Walk
c/o Brownell-Talbot School
Aquatics
400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68132
Event Information: btaquatics.org
ENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 11, 2012
Many thanks to the Gallup Organization for their generosity in sharing their parking lot.
This event will take place rain or shine. Participation in the Torch Walk is a potentially
hazardous activity. Participants assume all risks associated with such an event. Do not
enter and participate unless medically able. Participants agree to abide by any decision
of organizers relative to safe conduct of the event. Participants assume all risks
associated with the walk, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants
and non-participants, effects of weather, traffic, the conditions of the trail and sidewalks,
all such risks being known and appreciated and voluntarily undertaken.
Brownell-Talbot
Chess for Champions 2012
July 30-August 3 from 8 a.m.-3p.m.
Students in grades four through 12 will learn basic and advanced game strategies. Local chess masters will
challenge beginning and advanced players to improve their games.
Camp is at Brownell-Talbot School. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch.
Please contact Mr. Bob Goetschkes at (402) 556-3772, ext. 1132, or [email protected] with questions.
Camp cost is $200.
Register at brownell.edu/destinationdiscovery.
FAMILY FUN DAY MAY 22
FIELD DAY MAY 23
FOOD ORDERS
q
q
Family Fun Day
PIZZA ORDERS
Field Day Lunch (RSVP)
Yes, I plan to eat school lunch with my
child(ren) during Field Day on May 23.
Family Name
Number in party
No, I am unable to join my children.
Whole Pizza Orders (Godfather’s Pizza)
Cheese
$12.00/ea.
Qty.
Hamburger $12.00/ea.
Qty.
Pepperoni
$12.00/ea.
Qty.
Total
$
Qty.
Family Name
Stop by the
Cake Walk!
Individual slices (cheese, hamburger, or pepperoni) will be sold for $3 per slice. Veggie slices will
be sold for $4 per slice.
Pretzels with cheese, nachos with cheese, and
snow cones will also be available for purchase.
Please place orders & payment in the white payment drop box at School.
Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, May 22
3:30-5:30
Free Admission
Tickets for attractions & games
are 4 for $1
Attractions require 3 to 6 tickets
& games require 2-8 tickets
Family Name:_______________________
We would like to pre-purchase
$________ worth of tickets.
____We will pick up tickets at Family Fun Day.
___Please send my tickets home with my student.
____We will pick up tickets from Alleta on or
before May 18.
If you wish to pre-purchase tickets, please enclose this order
form along with a check made payable to Brownell-Talbot
School and write “Family Fun Day” in the memo portion of
the check. Drop your check in the white payment box at the
main office or mail it to the School marked “Attn: Alleta
Scott.” Tickets may be picked up in advance or at the event.
All games and rides raise funds to support projects of the
8-12 grade classes.
Student Name:
___________________________________
Grade: _______
Lunch Menu • May 2012
Mr. Jim Hill • (402) 556-3772, ext. 1021 • [email protected]
Fruit of the Month: Cantaloupe
Vegetable of the Month: Spinach
Fresh fruits of the month will include: black plums, Anjou pears, watermelon, strawberries, and cantaloupe.
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Looking Ahead...
MAY
1
Beating the Bounds
Grades 3 & 4 and Serenading Raiders
Spring Fling, 7 p.m.
4
French Market
7-18
AP Testing
11
GALA — Early Dismissal
17
Spring Instrumental Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Third Thursday with the Headmaster
22
Family Fun Day
23
Lower and Middle School Field Day
24
Upper School Activities &
Awards Banquet
25
Honors Day
26Graduation
30
Eighth Grade Convocation
31
Last Day of School – Early Dismissal
JUNE
11-15
Session I of Destination:DISCOVERY
JULY
16-20
23-27
30-Aug. 5
Session II of Destination:DISCOVERY
Special Camp — Advanced Robotics
Session III of Destination:DISCOVERY
Statement of Policy
The Brownell-Talbot newsletter is produced monthly to inform
parents and others about school events, classroom events, and student
achievements in the classroom, on the playing field, or in other
extracurricular activities. This information is submitted by faculty and
staff members. The “Celebrate the B-T Community” section celebrates
the achievements of students, faculty, and staff outside the school
environment. This information may be submitted by faculty, staff,
students, or parents to [email protected] by the 12th day of
each month.
The School reserves the right to edit information in the interest of
space and content. Advertising is not accepted.
REMINDER: Please use the white
payment drop box by the school store to
make any payment — tuition, expense, gala
reservation, or other payment to the school.
Payments will not be accepted at the front
desk.