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• Katherine Kerschen '06 Gets Fulbright Award to Germany

  

  Katherine Kerschen (SGS '06, Washington Univ. in St. Louis '10) has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Germany to teach English as a foreign language. She is one of over 1,500 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2010-11 academic year through the Fulbright Program. Katherine joins fellow alum Luca Valle as the second member of the SGS Class of 2006 to be headed overseas on a Fulbright award for the coming year. "I'll be teaching in a secondary school (grades 5-12) in Dortmund, which is in the western part of Germany," says Katherine, who also hopes to travel throughout Germany to experience its different cultures and dialects. "I plan to pursue a career as a professor in German and Applied Linguistics or in English as a Second Language instructor in the future," she says. "I think this Fulbright year will be an invaluable experience that will help me immensely to clarify my own aspirations and allow me to build skills that I can use in any graduate program I attend."

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• Luca Valle '06 Receives Fulbright Award to Indonesia

  

  Luca Valle (SGS '06, Occidental College '10) has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Indonesia to teach English as a foreign language. He is one of over 1,500 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2010-11 academic year through the Fulbright Program. "Indonesia is an incredibly diverse nation," says Luca. "So many different cultures, languages, faiths, and traditions can be found in one convenient (but expansive) archipelago, and I think that wherever there is diversity, the opportunities to challenge the way you think increase tenfold." He will be an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) and an unofficial cultural ambassador in a village on the island of Sulawesi. "I will be teaching them about American culture, correcting any misconceptions they might have about the American people, and giving them the chance to hang out with a "real" American for nine months... something very few of them will have had the opportunity to do. I've been told that most of the people in the village I'll be living in have never seen a white person before." Luca is the first student to receive a Fulbright ETA position to this school in Indonesia. "I'll probably have a huge influence on how the program is run, which is very exciting!"

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• SG Magazine Celebrates Spring Classes

  

  The Spring Saint George's Magazine is in the mail and on the website. Our students finished off the school year with an amazing variety of events, trips and performances! View the full Magazine or see individual photos and articles on the Publications page. And don't miss the many links to related photo galleries under Extra Features.

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• Deborah Dewey '72 Plays April 18th Seattle Benefit Concert

  

  A Seattle-area Saint George’s alumni reunion will feature concert pianist Deborah Dewey '72 playing a classical concert to benefit the SGS Tuition Assistance Fund. The reunion and concert will be Sunday, April 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the stunning Lake Washington home of Monica Fix '74. Debbie's program will include nocturnes by Chopin, Respighi, Field, and Liszt, along with several Debussy pieces and Beethoven's "Waldstein" sonata. Nearly one-third of Saint George’s students receive financial aid, with an average award of $10,000 per student. With more than $1 million in financial aid distributed annually, Saint George's is a leader among independent schools in the region. Space is limited at the reunion/concert, so contact Monica Fix at monica.fix@boeing.com to reserve your spot today!
  

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• "Figments" Brings Laughs to Stage

  

  Upper School drama students present the comedy “Figments” on Friday, March 12 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in Founders Theater (no charge). Playwright Rick Jacobs has a wild imagination, so when the figments of his imagination appear on stage with the real people in his life, the result is this hilarious comedy!

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• "Once Upon a Mattress" Is Spring Musical

  

  The musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" will come to life on the stage of Founders Theater the evenings of April 21, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m. This delightful retelling of the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" answers some serious questions: Will anyone be found worth to marry Prince Dauntless? Will Princess Winnifred survive the most exhausting dance in the world? Will everyone live happily ever after? Well of course they will; this is a fairy tale after all!

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• Alumni Reunion Planned for June 11

  

  Save the date: All Saint George's graduates and former students are invited to the 2010 Alumni Reunion on Friday, June 11. Join the celebration that evening (after Graduation) in the Upper School Courtyard. Displays will highlight the classes of 1960, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, and 2000, but everyone is welcome. Contact Brandon Ferris (brandon.ferris@sgs.org) for details.

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• We Want Your Memories of Special Teachers

  

  Was there a special teacher at Saint George's who really helped you get through school or succeed in college? The next issue of the SG Magazine will look at the friend and mentor relationships that students and teachers develop at the school. Please send your stories and memories of special teachers to John Carter at john.carter@sgs.org by March 1. Thanks!

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• Share Your Website With Other Dragons

  

  Do your have a personal website, or one for your business, that you'd like to share with other SGS alumni and parents? Saint George's website, facebook fan page, and magazine will be highlighting alumni websites (and the great things they say you are doing) this spring. Send a link to John Carter at john.carter@sgs.org and a quick explanation of what you put on it and how, why, or when you set it up.

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• SGS Dragons Are on Facebook

  

  The "Saint George's School Dragons" Facebook fan page is a great way to keep up on the life of the school. Look for multiple postings each week on student and teacher activities, artwork and awards. There are photos from basketball games (State B excitement is growing) and other wildlife around campus. If you are on Facebook, look us up and join the more than 300 "fans" who follow the Dragons!

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• Alumni Welcome at SGS Auction

  

  The 2010 SGS Auction is Saturday, April 10 at Northern Quest Resort and all alumni are invited to join the fun. The Alumni Board is hoping to fill a couple of tables of Saint George's alumni to enjoy the dinner and bid on some great live and silent auction items. The funds raised will support all kinds of student activities and faculty resources. Please contact Brandon Ferris (brandon.ferris@sgs.org) or Marsha Caputo (marshacaputo@msn.com) soon for tickets, since this event is almost sold out!

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• Deena Barber Scholarship News

  Last year’s Deena Barber Memorial Scholarship Fund campaign raised over $50,000, enabling a new 9th grader (who would not otherwise have been able to attend) to become a part of the Saint George's community this year. This year’s campaign seeks to raise $25,000 to support another new student in the fall of 2010. Click here to make your gift now, and select “Deena Barber Memorial Scholarship” as the Gift Purpose.

• Is it Time to Post a Class Note?

  Your fellow alumni want to know about what's happening in your life -- recent trips, career changes, milestones or family additions. It is easy to share your news by going to the Class Notes page on the school's website. Why not post a class note today?

• Shop for Dragon Apparel Online

  

  Don’t forget that you can buy a wide variety of customizable SGS logo items at our Saint George's School e-Store. From sweatshirts and jackets to bags and calendars, and many offer your choice of the school crest, SG shield, or new dragon mascot logos. They make great gifts!

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• Support Your School Where it Counts

  There are many different ways you can help support Saint George’s School. If you make a gift to the Annual Fund, it supports student drama productions, classroom teaching equipment, and Knowledge Bowl, robotics and athletic teams and more. Just Click Here to make your gift on the school's website today.