Awards
C LAYTON FARRADAY M ASTERSHIP S UMMER
S TIPEND AWARD R ECIPIENTS 2006
Keith Bradburd (Director of Boys’ Athletics)
Keith participated in the People to People International Sports Ambassador Program. He coached a youth team in the Haarlem Cup and worked with several coaches from the Dutch national team.
Jebb Chagan (Middle School Social Studies)
Jebb travelled south to visit the Trail to Freedom, Civil War battlefields, Vicksburg, Andersonville, and several southern plantations. Jebb also spent time helping with recovery efforts in New Orleans.
Kelley Graham (Upper School History)
Kelley worked on a book about the history of shopping. She traveled to the Hagley Museum in Wilmington for research.
Terry Guerin (Upper School Drama)
Terr y participated in a workshop at the Folger Shakespeare Librar y in Washington, D.C.
Mary Gregg (Second Grade)
Mar y traveled to Spain to learn more about the Spanish culture and language, in particular the Andalusian culture.
Kim Parris (Lower School Art)
Kim traveled to Abiquiu, New Mexico where she took a ceramic course at the Ghost Ranch Conference Center.
Chris Ramsey (Fourth Grade)
Chris traveled to Guatemala to study Spanish at the Jabel Tinamit School, as well as at a school in Antigua. Chris also visited her son, Ian ’03, while in Guatemala and examined the woods and rain forests of Central America in preparation for the Lower School’s thematic study.
Jim Rosengarten (Upper School History & English)
Jim traveled to Colorado to study the Mennonite religion, the histor y of the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp, and the Mennonite ethic of service and non-violence.
Peter Seidel (Upper School Art)
Peter traveled to Abiquiu, New Mexico to take painting courses at the Ghost Ranch Conference Center.
FANNIE C OX H ENDRIE S UMMER S TIPEND AWARD R ECIPIENTS 2006
Keith Buckingham (Physics)
Keith traveled to California State University, Bakersfield and worked with Art Department Chair, Michael Heivly to develop a course of study in the area of Chemistry and the Physics of Color.
Catherine Dawson (First Grade)
Catherine attended the annual National Educational Computing Conference held at the San Diego Convention Center.
John Gruber (Biology)
John visited the Lepidoptera butterfly collections of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, PA.
Chris Guides (Middle School Science)
Chris purchased ArcIMS software to be used as a tree database for the FCS Arboretum as well as for the general public.
Gayle Harmer (Lower School Math)
Gayle purchased math resources for Lower School faculty members.
Doug Ross (Middle School Science)
Doug visited the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and other ecotourism sites to help create a website on ecosystems. Doug traveled to Curitaba to observe their practices and talk to officials there.
A DVANCED P L ACEMENT S CHOLARS
Millan AbiNader ’06 (with Distinction)
Timothy Chawaga ’06 (with Distinction)
Sarah Drew ’06 (with Distinction)
Danielle Gershkoff ’06 (with Honor)
Robert Golan-Vilella ’06 (with Distinction)
Adam Greitzer ’06
Jonathan Herman ’06
Laura Karabell ’06
Natalie Kitroeff ’07
Ryan Levan ’06
Jonathan Milestone ’07
Ivana Mili´c˘ Strkalj ’06
Noelle Nacov ’06
Eric Nisenbaum ’07
Dana Robinson ’06
Benjamin Schutzman ’06
Jacob Senker ’06 (with Distinction)
Paul Senker ’06
Micah Siegel-Wallace ’06 (with Honor)
Elizabeth Simins ’06 (with Distinction)
Adam Valen Levinson ’06 (with Distinction)
T HE R A MSEY AWARD F OR P ROSE
Given by Mary Ann Ramsey ’41, a writer, editor, and public relations director, this award recognizes a writer for a piece of fiction or non-fiction prose.
Timothy Chawaga ’06
B ENJAMIN V. O GDEN AWARD
Given by Mrs. Andrew Joseph Newman, Jr., and the late Thomas B. Ogden ’45 in memory of their father Benjamin V. Ogden, Director of Friends’ Central Summer Day Camp for fifteen years and teacher of physical education in the Philadelphia Public School System. Mr. Ogden was concerned about developing future citizens who were aware of their spiritual, mental, and social responsibilities.
Millan AbiNader ’06, Galen Guindon ’06, Ryan Levan ’06, Benjamin Schutzman ’06
C ALVIN R ANKIN AWARD
Established for Calvin Rankin’43, whose fine and sensitive spirit displayed itself in a love of great music, in a gift for discriminating writing, and in a character which combined gentleness with integrity.
Alexander Abelson ’06, Danielle Gershkoff ’06, Benjamin Gilman ’06, Noah Hecht ’06
L EOL A A DELAIDE S MITH M EMORIAL AWARD
Established in memor y of Leola Adelaide Smith ’74 by her classmates and friends, this award is to be given annually to students who have an appreciation for cultural and intellectual pursuits and at the same time are sensitive to the beauty in nature as well as in people. Leola set an example for all of us—she possessed dignity, integrity, a desire to learn, a love of people, and a talent in music and art.
Selin Amado ’06, Matthew Miller ’06, Anna Pipes ’06, Aleeza Wachs ’06
M U SIC AWARD
The music award is given in recognition of loyalty, service, and contributions to the Music Department. The recipients demonstrated excellence in composition, performance and academic achievement.
Danielle Gershkoff ’06, Robert GolanVilella ’06, Matthew Miller ’06, Adam Valen Levinson ’06
A RT AWARD
The Art Award is occasionally given to students who, throughout the course of their high school careers have demonstrated vision, intelligence, skill, and a love of image-making. They will have integrated their eyes, their minds, their hands, and their hearts.
Rebecca Harmer ’06
S USAN D URNFORD S NIPES
M
EMORIAL AWARD
Given by the Upper School Faculty, in memory of Susan Durnford Snipes, in recognition of outstanding contributions to community service in the school.
Millan AbiNader ’06, Elizabeth Baron ’06, Lauren Engelmyer ’06, Karen Lavi ’06, Mikayla Lytton ’06, Ivana Mili´c˘ Strkalj ’06, Rachel Reed ’06, Dana Robinson ’06, Morgan Robinson ’06, Amy Thomas ’06, Aleeza Wachs ’06
J OHN H. M C C OLLUM
M EMORIAL
AWARD
The Home & School Association recognizes graduating young women and young men representatives of the spirit John McCollum brought to the community of Friends’ Central School.
Dwight Dunston ’06, Amber Lee ’06, Julia Pearlman’06, Jennifer Robbins ’06
F L ORENCE J A CKSON AWARD
For twenty-two years, Florence Jackson was the predominant figure in the area of girls’ athletics at Friends’ Central School. The Florence Jackson Award is given to that girl who, through her dedication to and love of sports, has shown the coaches the outstanding qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit, which Mrs. Jackson has sought to instill.
Karen Lavi ’06
D AVID K IRK
M
EMORIAL AWARD
David Kirk was an instrumental figure in the area of athletics at Friends’ Central. This award is given to a boy who, through his dedication to and love of sports, has shown his coaches the outstanding qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit which David Kirk has sought to instill.
Dwight Dunston ’06, Andrew Richardson ’06
O UTSTANDING S ENIOR ATHLETE AWARD
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is presented to members of the graduating class, who have demonstrated outstanding skills in athletic competition as members of at least two Friends’ Central Varsity teams during their senior year. The criteria for the award include athletic achievement, leadership ability, and sportsmanship throughout their high school careers.
Julia Pearlman ’06, Galen Guindon ’06
E
XECUTIVE AWARD
Awarded to a boy and girl in the Upper School who, by vote of students and faculty, represent the highest qualifications of school citizenship.
Karen Lavi ’06, Dwight Dunston ’06
Spring 2006 Athletics Awards
S PORT MOST VALUABLEMOST IMPROVEDCAPTAINS
BaseballPhillip RosenblumAndrew Roth Andrew Roth
Max Bransburg
SoftballSarah BachCayla HuppertKaren Lavi
Jen Robbins
Sarah Bach
Boys’Brendan KaminskyHenry FriedmanElias Friedman Tennis
Girls’ Margaret Lile Phoebe HarrisJulia Pearlman Lacrosse
Morgan Robinson
Boys’ Thomas VailRyan LevanRyan Levan LacrosseAndy Richardson
Jared Smalley
Bob Grasberger
Marco Massaro
Girls’ Jordane BlumErica BashLaShae Jacobs TrackMegan WilsonMillan AbiNadar
Jordane Blum
Katie Bash
Boys’ Zachary MaletIvo Mili´c˘ Strkalj Zachary Malet TrackBenjamin SchutzmanMatthew ElserDwight Dunston
Justin Plummer
GolfRobert Golan-VilellaBenjamin BersoffAdam Grietzer
FRIENDS SCHOOLS LEAGUE TEAM CHAMP IONS
Boys’ Tennis
Friends Schools League Individual Champion/Place Finishers
Boys’ Track: 1st Team 400, 1600–Zach Malet; 800, 3200–Rob Ricketts; Shot Put–Justin Plummer, Javelin–Matthew Miller; Pole Vault–Bryan Farrar; 4x 40 0 Relay–Dwight Dunston, Zach Malet, Rob Ricketts, Ben Schutzman
Girls’ Track: 1st Team 100m, 200m–Megan Wilson; 4 x 400–Jordane Blum, Megan W ilson, Tracy Weldon, Michelle Smith; Long Jump–LaShae Jacobs
ALL FRIENDS SCHOOLS LEAGUE
Boys’ Track: 1st Team–Justin Plummer, Matt Miller, Rob Ricketts, Zach Malet, Ben Schutzman, Bryan Farrar
Girls’ Track: 1st Team–Katie Bash, Jordane Blum, LaShae Jacobs, Amber Lee, Michelle Smith, Megan Wilson
Baseball: 1st Team–Phillip Rosenblum, Honorable Mention–Rick y Moses, Andrew Roth
Boys’ Lacrosse: 1st Team– Tom Vail, Marco Massaro, Andrew Richardson; Honorable Mention–Noor Beckwith
Girls’ Lacrosse: 1st Team–Natalie Kitroeff, Maggie Lile, Julia Pearlman; Honorable Mention–Sarah Friedman
Golf: 1st Team–Rob Golan-Vilella, Adam Grietzer
Softball: 1st Team–Sarah Bach, Honorable Mention–Taylor Lee
Tennis: 1st Team–Basil Coutifaris, Josh Abel, Elias Friedman, Dan Fedder, Brendan Kaminsky
State Independent School Track Champions/Place Finishers
1st Shotput–Justin Plummer
1st 800–Zach Malet
1st 4 x 400–Ben Schutzman, Rob Ricketts, Dwight Dunston, Zach Malet
2nd Pole Vault–Bryan Farrar
2nd Discus–Matt Miller
3rdJavelin–Matt Miller
1st Dicus–Amber Lee
1st 100,200–Megan Wilson
3rd 300 hurdles–Jordane Blum
1st 4 x 100–Michelle Smith, Jordane Blum, Tracy Weldon, Megan Wilson
2nd 4 x 400–Jordane Blum, Katie Bash, Emily Olson, Michelle Smith
All Northeast Lacrosse League Team
1st team: Marco Massaro, Tom Vail
2nd team: Ryan Levan, Bob Grasberger, Noor Beckwith
Honorable Mention: Andy Richardson, Jared Smalley, Andrew Fusselbaugh
Coach of The Year: JB Bowie
Girls’ Lacrosse Academic All Americans
Natalie Kitroeff, Erica Kivitz, Julia Pearlman
Boys’ Lacrosse Academic All Americans
Ryan Levan
MAIN LINE TIMES ALL MAIN LINE
Baseball: 1st Team–Phillip Rosenblum; Honorable Mention–Rick y Moses
Boys’ Track:1st Team–Zach Malet, Rob Ricketts, Ben Schutzman
2nd Team–Justin Plummer, Bryan Farrar, Patrick DeSabato; Honorable Mention–Lance Jones, Ivo Mili´c-Strkalj, Isiah Hammond
Boys’ Tennis:1st Team–Josh Abel, Basil Coutifaris, Brendan Kaminsky
2nd Team–Noah Bachow, Henry Friedman, Dan Fedder; Honorable Mention–Elias
Friedman, Eric Nisenbaum
Boys’ Lacrosse: 1st Team–Tom Vail, Marco Massaro, Andy Richardson
2nd Team–Noor Beckwith
Honorable Mention–Andrew Fussellbaugh, Jared Smalley
Softball: 1st Team–Sarah Bach, Taylor Lee
2nd Team–Katie Ivory
Golf: 1st Team–Rob Golan-Vilella, Adam Greitzer
Girls’ Track: 1st Team–Megan Wilson, LaShae Jacobs, Amber Lee; 2nd Team–Katie Bash, Tracy Weldon, Jordane Blum
Honorable Mention–Michelle Smith
Girls’ Lacrosse: 1st Team–Maggie Lile
2nd Team–Nat alie Kitroeff, Julia Pearlman
Honorable Mention–Sarah Friedman
Main Line Times Athlete of the Week
Main Line Life Athlete of the Week
Andrew Richardson
The New Friends’ Central School Philosophy
Every ten years, independent schools undergo a very thorough review by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). These reviews offer schools the opportunity to look inward and reflect on their goals, methods, and philosophy. In anticipation of our review, Friends’ Central examined and revised the School’s 1994 philosophy last spring. While no substantive changes were made, the new philosophy better captures Friends’ Central’s guiding principles and aspirations.
ince its establishment in 1845 by the Religious Society of Friends, Friends’ Central School, a coeducational, college preparator y day school for prekindergarten through twelth grades, has been guided by Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality. Underlying all facets of School life is the belief that “there is that of God in everyone.” Meeting for Worship is central, providing time for connections among members of the community and between individuals and their spiritual sources. Peaceful resolution of conflicts, seeking truth, and collaborative process are key aspects of a Friends’ Central education.
Friends’ Central offers rigorous and varied educational experiences in academics, the arts, and athletics, helping our students realize their potentials and achieve on the highest levels possible. We encourage trial and error, critical thinking and questioning, and intellectual courage in all areas of our curriculum. We strive to balance competence in using sophisticated technology with the richness of a humanistic education. Students’ individual interests are encouraged and supported while essential skills are carefully honed.
We intentionally seek a wide spectrum of diversity in our School community.We respect unreservedly that diversity and strive to enhance and support it. Diversity influences how we teach, learn, and communicate. It enriches the community and furthers the understanding that each human life is intrinsically valuable and interrelated, one with another.
We realize that our students have instant access to world events, and we help them generate a social conscience in their actions within the community as well as
in the wider world. We want them to develop compassion for fellow human beings across national boundaries and to value the environment. Accordingly, there are many opportunities for service, where experiential learning provides us with the awareness that we, to whom much has been given, can make a difference both locally and globally.
We believe that a friendly, nurturing, and kind school environment fosters true scholarship and helps students develop strong ethical values. In a well-ordered community, adults model behavior for students and encourage inner discipline. In such an environment, it is our strong belief that students will grow into contributing, optimistic members of society who will have a positive impact on human life.
