September 25, 2009 Vol. 5, No. 3
 
 
Varun I. '10 takes off from the starting line with runners from five schools.

Aardvarks
Run For
The Finish

At top right, Catherine L. '15 heads for first place. Above are the seven girls on the Upper School team.
 
  Both girls' and boys' teams from the Middle School won first place in Tuesday's cross country meet at OES. Ribbons were given to Catherine L. '15 for first place, Helen D. '14 for second place, Haley J. '14 for fourth place, and Molly K. '14 for fifth place. Matthew S. '15 placed fourth among the boys. In the Upper School, both boys' and girls' teams placed second. Varun I. '10 took fifth place for the boys, and Gwen J. '10 was the fastest OES girl, placing 11th. See more MS photos, or see John Holloran's Upper School photos.
  
 
 
 

7th Graders Set Up
Sedimentation Study

The eruption of Mt. St. Helens created a dam in the Toutle River Valley, causing sediment to accumulate. On their field trip to the volcano last week, the 7th graders established a grid that will allow future classes to determine how quickly the sediment is accumulating. The results will be shared with the local community and the Army Corps of Engineers. Every year the 7th Grade takes a trip to the mountain to study volcanology.
Students work on a post to track sediment accumulation.		  
 
 
 

LS Students Sprint
For Fun and Fitness

Lower Schoolers started off a misty morning today with an assembly on the bleachers followed by a run on the track. By the time they finished, the sun was coming out and everybody had gotten their exercise for the day. Parent volunteers kept track of the laps and the total will be announced next week. See more photos.

  
 
 
 

DESSERT IN THE DORMS

Welcome
To Our Home

Any OES family may visit the dorms from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday evening to share dessert with students and learn more about the residence program. Here are some of the things you can do:

—Visit your favorite dormie and see his or her room.
—Take a student-led tour of the dorm.
—Learn how you can host a dorm student for a weekend or a holiday break.
—Complete the background check for volunteers and turn in your Host Family Agreement.
—Learn about the Backyard Exchange Program that allows day students to spend a night in the dorm.

  
 
 
   
 

Young Fans Cheer
Racers for Cure

The Upper School girls' soccer players pictured above joined the Race for the Cure on Sunday, and they had lots of support from the OES Girl Scouts shown at right. The youngsters were downtown at 6:45 a.m. to cheer for all the runners.

  
 

OESians Run or Volunteer
To Help Congo Women

Undaunted OESians braved a downpour last Saturday for the 5th Annual Run for Congo Women in Forest Park. Over 60 students, teachers, alumni and parents ran or walked the 3-mile and 9-mile trails in Forest Park and staffed volunteer positions. Laurie R. ’11 recruited the OES participants, whom organizers referred to as the “backbone of the day.” As a result of last year’s Midwinter Madness fundraising campaign, Upper School and Middle School students are supporting 38 women and 212 children in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo through the RfCW/Women for Women International sponsorship program. Photo at left by Will Bergen ’11. See more of Will's photos.

  
 
 
 

Don't Miss the Homecoming
Parade, BBQ, and Soccer

Friday, October 2
4:15 p.m.: Girls’ varsity soccer team vs. Faith Bible
5:15 p.m.: Line up your decorated bikes and wagons for the 3rd Annual Hat Parade. Don’t forget your hat! Print this coupon for a delicious barbecue or pick one up at any divisional office.

Spirit Week
Monday: Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday: Twin Day
*Wednesday: Clash Day
Thursday: Harry Potter Hogwarts Colors Day
*Friday: School Spirit Day – Be sure to wear your green and white.*
*Beginning and Lower School students may participate		  
 
 
 

Rev. Phillip Craig

St. John the Baptist Parish to Celebrate
Relationship With the School
On Sunday, St. John the Baptist Parish will celebrate its relationship with the school. OES Head Chaplain Philip Craig will preach, and all lay participants in the service will come from the ranks of OES parents and students—past and present. Following the 10:15 Mass will be a picnic lunch in the covered area behind the Dining Hall.

 
 
 
 

Help Kick Off the OES Fund Next Thursday

  
  The Parent Participation Kick-off and Volunteer Training for the OES Fund is from 8:15 to 10 a.m. Thursday in the Drinkward Center Volunteer Room. All are welcome. A rousing thank you to the following leadership volunteers for the 2009-10 appeal: OES Fund chairs Shanda Bhasker and Elizabeth Highet ‘86; parent participation chairs Jana Reddoch and Gary Rischitelli; Beginning School chair Claudia Porter; LS chair Diane Engelhard Jones; MS chair Tricia Sipowicz; and US co-chairs Kevin Ilcisin and Becky Obletz. The OES Fund supports the operating budget and is one of the most important annual fundraisers.  
 
 
 

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