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Jasmine Schlichting Commits to Harvard

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Jasmine Schlichting ’13 has made a verbal commitment to row at Harvard University beginning Fall 2014.

Baldwin Celebrates Its 125th Commencement

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:40:00 GMT

In 1889, The Baldwin School graduated its first girls, anticipating that they would go on to attend one of the "seven sister" colleges. Yesterday, 47 seniors graduated from Baldwin and, as members of the School’s 125th graduating class, will attend colleges across America. Unlike the graduates from 125 years ago, the Class of 2013 has unlimited options. The seniors earned 184 acceptances from 105 colleges in 40 states and four countries (United States, Canada, Scotland and France). More than a third of the class (39 percent) will pursue science and engineering, followed by 36 percent studying liberal arts and languages, 20 percent studying business and five percent pursuing performing arts. Schools that would have been off limits to women in the 1800’s will welcome Baldwin graduates this fall including Harvard, Princeton and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Arden Simone Honored with Blazer

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:50:00 GMT

Arden Simone ’13 was honored with the White Blazer, Baldwin’s highest athletic award, at the annual Athletic Association Banquet held June 3.

The White Blazer is awarded to a student-athlete who has played on at least two varsity sports in her senior year and who represents the best qualities of sportsmanship: the ability to win and lose gracefully, act with integrity, take criticism willingly and try to benefit from it, be a loyal teammate in winning and losing and, after the game, show interest in teams other than one on which she is playing. This award is voted on by student-athletes who have played on a team in Upper School.

Athletes Celebrated at Banquet

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:22:00 GMT

Baldwin student-athletes, families, friends and special guests gathered last night for the annual Athletic Association banquet, held in the Baldwin School Residence. Deb Surgi, Director of Athletics and Arden Simone, Head of Athletic Association led the banquet; they congratulated all of the student-athletes for their dedication to their sport and to their teammates. Ms. Surgi also presented special awards and MVP awards.

The 2013-2014 captains were announced as well as the incoming Athletic Association Board.

See below for a complete listing of the special award recipients.

Two Varsity Squash Players Honored

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 21:14:00 GMT

Two Baldwin Varsity Squash players were recently recognized by U.S. Squash as the “Most Improved Player” in their respective divisions. Nicole DeLuca ’15 earned MVP for the Girls Under-17 Division and Angela Luo earned MVP in the Girls Under-15 Division. They both received trophies for their outstanding accomplishments.

Baldwin Scholars Announces 2013-2014 Awardees

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:17:00 GMT

Baldwin is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 seniors who will be participating in Baldwin Scholars, a year-long independent research and fieldwork opportunity. The program recently completed its exciting inaugural year.

Daring to Dream in the DREAM Lab

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 23:40:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is proud to announce the launch of the DREAM Lab, opening Fall 2013. Students will be combining design, robotics, engineering, arts and mathematics as they develop analytical, technical and creative problem solving skills in a hands-on customized setting.

Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:54:00 GMT

As we celebrate the achievements of the graduates of the 2013 Class of Gold, we proudly join them in time-honored traditions and take a look back at all that they have accomplished.

Baldwin Students Featured in Wolf Pac Production of CATS

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 19:53:00 GMT

The Wolf Performing Arts Center (Wolf PAC) will conclude its 2012-2013 production season with a fabulous production of the legendary musical Cats. The cast of 76 students in grades K through 12 features five students from The Baldwin School: Cari Milgram (grade 5), Amanda Miller (grade 5), Joelle Pearlstein (grade 1), Tessa Pearlstein (grade 4), and Haley Weiss (grade 11).

The production features classic Broadway songs like “Memory,” “Macavity,” and “Magical Mister Mistoffolees.” The show runs June 14 at 7:30 pm, June 15 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and June 16 at 2 pm.

The production takes place at the Bluett Theatre on the campus of St. Joseph’s University,5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA19010. To purchase tickets visit www.wolfperformingartscenter.org or call (610) 642 0233.

MS A Softball on a Winning Streak

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT

The MS A softball team has won four games in a row and feeling more comfortable with one more game next week. During the last four victories the Bears have scored 51 runs and their opponeents have only scored 24.

MCRC Founder Receives Diversity Achievement Award

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT

The Philadelphia Area Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC) recently honored Kit Reath with its inaugural Diversity Achievement Award. Reath is the founder of the Philadelphia MCRC and a 35-year Baldwin educator who paved the way for inclusive communities and diversity education.

Baldwin School Celebrates Grandparents and Special Persons Day

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:12:00 GMT

The Baldwin school was proud to welcome the grandparents and special visitors of students in pre-k through 5th grades on Monday. It was a wonderful celebration that included an early morning concert and then presentations by each of the girls in their classrooms. They were able to show their special friends and family members what they are accomplishing each day, and make sure they found time for a hug.

Caroline Rosen '16 Places Fourth at Golf Inter-Ac Champs

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:56:00 GMT

Caroline Rosen '16 tied for fourth in yesterday's Inter-Ac Golf Championship, held at Radnor Valley Country Club. She was one shot short of finishing third in a field of the league's top golfers.

LS Students named Top Readers in 76ers Read for Ronald Program

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Congratulations to Lower School students Elina Emami, ’21,

Elise Kait, ’21and Blake Landow, ’22 for being named Baldwin’s top three winners in the 2013 76ers Read for Ronald Program!

Baldwin School Maskers 'Medea' Win "Best Ensemble" at "Cappie" Awards

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is proud to announce that the Maskers spring play, Euripides' Medea, took home the “Best Ensemble” award at the Greater Philadelphia Cappie Awards on May 5.

Maya Patel Honored at Girls Inter-AC AD Banquet

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:17:00 GMT

Maya Patel ’13 was Baldwin’s representative at the Girls Inter-Ac Athletic Directors Banquet, honoring student-athletes from each of the seven girls Inter-Ac schools who have been a multi-sport varsity athlete and have exemplified dedication to their team and school, outstanding representatives of the league, sportsmanship and leadership.

Taylor Flowers '13 Commits to Southern Connecticut

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:00 GMT

Taylor Flowers ’13 has committed to play volleyball at Southern Connecticut State University, a Division II program and member of the Northeast 10. Taylor has been a member of Baldwin's volleyball team for four years.

The Baldwin School sponsors the Devon Horse Show

Thu, 9 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is proud to once again be a sponsor of the Devon Horse Show. The Devon Horse Show, started in 1896, is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. It takes place this year from May 23 to June 3.

Erin McCloskey '13 and Julia Fournier '13 Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Thu, 9 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT

Congratulations to Erin McCloskey '13 and Julia Fournier '13, who have been selected as National Merit Scholarship winners. Fifteen of the forty-seven members of The Baldwin School’s Class of 2013 were also recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the fall.

Varsity Golf Finishes Second in Inter-Ac

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

Baldwin shoots best team score all year, 247, to close out season and finish with sole possession (5-3) of second place in the Inter-Ac with a win at Sunnybrook versus Springside Chestnut Hill. Freshman Caroline Rosen led the Bear with a score of 44, followed by senior Maya Patel with a 48. Freshman Julia McAleese scored a 50 in the big win yesterday over SCH.

500 Raise $50,000 at the 10th Annual Alex Wake Memorial Run

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT

A record 500 runners and walkers, dressed in everything from tutus to fairy wings and running gear to formal wear, participated in The Baldwin School's 10th Annual Alex Wake Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, May 4, raising more than $50,000 to support academic scholarships, athletic programming and educational awareness on domestic abuse.

Alexandra Wake ‘05, a gentle, talented 14-year-old student at The Baldwin School, was the victim of domestic violence that took not only her life, but that of her mother and grandparents on January 15, 2002. A hard working, bright Baldwin girl, Alex was empathetic and believed in building bridges and breaking down walls. She was a member of Baldwin’s cross country and track teams which gives special meaning to having a run named in her memory.

The 10th Annual Alex Wake Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk continues to provide the Baldwin and neighboring communities with a better understanding of, and the resources available for, women’s health, empowerment of women, and combating domestic violence. While the message is a serious one, the day is one of celebration as the School, its students and alumnae honor the spirit and camaraderie of their former classmate.

Grandparents & Special Persons Day, Monday May 13

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT

It's never too late to go back to school and on Monday, May 13, grandparents will be doing just that, as grandparents and special persons are invited to join their Lower School Baldwin girls for a morning of education, entertainment and enrichment.

Grandparents & Special Person's Day begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 9:00 assembly. Then it's off to the classrooms for side-by-side learning and creative activities. The festivities conclude at 11:30 a.m. when our guests go home but our girls stay for their afternoon classes. Visitors looking to take their LS girls home with them are required to notify the LS office in advance to make arrangements.

We hope you will join us for this exciting day. For more information, email Megan Trost at mtrost@baldwinschool.org.

Crew Team Earns Five Medals at Cities

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

Three Baldwin boats earned medals at the PSRA City Championship, held on the Schuykill River on Sunday, May 6. Freshman Samantha Dewey and Rachel Sutor captured the gold medal in the Novice Doubles. Senior Jasmine Schlichting earned the silver medal in the Varsity Single and the JV Double of Abby Lemon and Eleanor Pressman captured the bronze.

Ali Thaler to Play in US Lacrosse National Tournament

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:54:00 GMT

Ali Thaler '15 will again play in the US Lacrosse National Tournament, this year for Philly 1. Last year, as a freshman, Ali played for Philly 4. The tournament, which will take place at Lehigh University on May 25 and 26, showcases the country's top school girl lacrosse players in grades 9 - 11.

Baldwin Softball Surges to Victory Over ANC

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT

The Baldwin Softball team hit its way to a 23-13 victory in a high-scoring affair against Academy of the New Church. The Bears had a balanced offensive attacking, with 15 hits and 9 different players scoring runs.

MS A Softball Tops Montgomery School

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:43:00 GMT

The MS A softball team won their second game of the season with a strong performance by both the offense and the defense in an 11-4 win against the Montgomery School.

Baldwin Ranked in Top 50 Private Schools in US

Mon, 6 May 2013 20:55:00 GMT

The Baldwin School was recently ranked in the top 50 private day schools in the country by TheBestSchools.org. The list was compiled based on academic excellence, quality relationships with top tier colleges, innovative degree programs in the arts, expertise of faculty, quality of athletic facilities, student diversity and general excellence. Baldwin was the top-ranked single sex school in Pennsylvania. The Haverford School was the only other single sex school in the Commonwealth to make the list.

Baldwin shared this honor with other nationally renowned schools including Trinity School and Brearley School in New York, Roxbury Latin School and Winsor School in Massachusetts, College Preparatory School and Harvard-Westlake School in California, Princeton Day School in New Jersey, Lakeside School in Washington, and Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.

Baldwin hosts Emily Bazelon for a free lecture

Thu, 2 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT

On Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room, Baldwin will be hosting a free lecture with author Emily Bazelon on the importance of responsible behavior by teenagers today.

Ms. Bazelon is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. The book includes personal accounts of bullying experiences, and provides suggestions and practical tools for the victims, bystanders, parents and educators.

Upper School Art Exhibition

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:08:00 GMT

The 2013 US Art Exhibition is now on view in the Residence Art Gallery. The exhibition is the highlight of the year for the Visual Arts Department. The work of our Baldwin painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, and jewelry makers is not to be missed! The exhibition runs though May 9.

Gastroenterologist, Dr. Elizabeth Anne Sun, Visits US Biology Class

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:45:00 GMT

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Sun visited the Advanced Cellular Biology class

on April 29th to speak with the students about the clinical practice of gastroenterology. She discussed the symptoms and clinical signs of illnesses of the digestive system from the internal point of view as seen with an endoscope. She demonstrated the advances in the technology of removing swallowed objects and polyps and repair of damaged tissue. With a three-dimensional model of the esophagus and stomach, Dr. Sun helped the students to place an endoscope into the upper GI tract. The students watched videos of the removal of an opened paper clip, a fish bone, batteries, and a plastic piece from an IV apparatus, all swallowed by patients seen by Dr. Sun in her practice.

Record-Breaking Numbers for Baldwin's Gala

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:57:00 GMT

The fundraising results are in...this year's Community Gala raised a record-breaking amount of more than $500,000, including $185,000 for the planned Simpson Center for the Performing Arts. Thank you to the nearly 300 attendees, and everyone who helped make Denim, Diamonds & Boldly Blue a great success! All proceeds raised through the event, raffle, live, silent and online auctions benefit The Baldwin School and make a difference in the lives of our students today and tomorrow.

Congratulations to our outstanding co-chairs, Sharna Liggett, Molly Terlevich and Jolie Khan and their hardworking committee members, for their incredible commitment and tireless efforts in support of this important fundraiser. They created an evening that made us all proud to be a part of the Baldwin community. A special thank you to our sponsors who contributed to the success of this year's gala in so many ways.

Baldwin Scholar Julia Tyminski Presents RENT, the Musical

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:09:00 GMT

On Friday, May 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., Baldwin senior, Julia Tyminski, will present her interpretation of Jonathan Larson’s musical, RENT. This presentation of RENT is the culmination of Julia’s Baldwin Scholar’s Project. For her project, Julia examined how Larson came to write RENT, exploring his process of translating the 19th century Puccini opera, La Boheme, into a modern-day story about starving artists surviving in New York City’s Lower East Side at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Julia is directing and producing this performance which will be presented in the Baldwin Athletic Center's MPR. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Mock Drunk-Driving Accident Staged on Campus

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:09:00 GMT

If you were in the Baldwin area around 10:45 yesterday morning, it was a scary sight. In the parking lot outside the North Door were three police cars, three fire trucks, two ambulances, and two passenger cars facing each other as if they had been in a head-on collision with each other.

The Upper School, in cooperation with the Narberth Ambulance Corps, staged a drunk-driving "accident.” Along with Narberth Ambulance, the Lower Merion Police Department and Bryn Mawr, Belmont Hills and Penn Wynne fire companies attended the scene to safely remove an intoxicated driver and injured passengers from the cars. Police administered a sobriety test and arrested the driver.

The victims in the crash were Baldwin students Claudia Hogg, Nicole Winit, Taylor Nickens and Julz Vaccaro. All Upper School girls attended this realistic demonstration on the deadly effects of driving while impaired. This event is timed in advance of our prom and other spring events that can result in tragedy.

May 10th Open House for Fall MS Equestrian Program

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:21:00 GMT

Baldwin Athletics will host an Open House on May 10 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm for student-athletes in grades 5-7 and parents who are interested in the MS Equestrian Program, a novice equestrian PE option, which started this spring. The Open House will take place at the stables next to the Philadelphia Country Club, located at 1108 Stoney Lane, Gladwyne, less than 10 minutes from Baldwin. Please park on Stonybrook and walk down the lane to the stable; the riding rink is at the end of the lane.

MS Science Night for Grades VI and VII is Tonight

Mon, 6 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Locations: Residence Assembly Room and

Science Building, Rooms #103 and #105

The evening will begin at 7 pm in the Residence Assembly Room with a presentation by senior, Taylor Nickens, on the research she conducted at the National Institutes of Health as a student in the Physician Scientist Training Program, STEMPREP. Following a brief question and answer session, students and guests are invited to the Science Building, Rooms #103 and #105, where Grades VI and VII students will present research and activities they have completed.

US Blue Gray Games Raise Spirit

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:23:00 GMT

The Upper School Athletic Association helped to raise spirits high at the first-ever Upper School Blue Gray Games on Wednesday, April 13. The Lower School Blue Gray Games -- for grades 3 - 5 -- have been a favorite tradition for 43 years, beginning in 1970.

Philadelphia Wings Brett Manney Instructs US Lacrosse Team

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:08:00 GMT

Brett Manney of the Philadelphia Wings, a professional in the National Lacrosse League, instructed the varsity and JV lacrosse teams on Wednesday on stills and gaining a competitive edge.

Baldwin MS/US Orchestras Join Haverford/Musicopia Orchestras for Upcoming Spring Concert

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT

SPRING CONCERT
Monday, April 22, 2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Haverford School, Centennial Hall

Please come and enjoy a free Spring Concert at The Haverford School, Centennial Hall, on Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. This collaborative performance will feature the Baldwin MS and US Orchestras paired on stands with musicians from the Haverford School and Musicopia Orchestras.

Musicopia is a non-profit organization that reaches more than 60,000 children each year through educational music enrichment programs in schools and communities throughout the Delaware Valley. Haverford School graduate, Amar Patel, brother of Baldwin Senior, Maya Patel, is responsible for making the initial contact with Musicopia that resulted in the Haverford/Musicopia partnership and this concert event. Please join in and celebrate the music! Donations to support Musicopia will be accepted at the end of the performance.

Advanced Cellular Biology Class Discusses Personal Genomics with Dr. Karen Buchkovich-Sass

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:56:00 GMT

On Tuesday April 16th, Dr. Karen Buchkovich-Sass visited the Advanced Cellular Biology class to discuss personal genomics based on the analysis of her own genome and her professional experience as a researcher. This discussion was particularly significant as Dr. Buchkovich-Sass and her husband, Dr. Philip Sass, PhD, a geneticist and biochemist, made a joint donation that allowed the students in both Advanced Biology classes to participate in the National Geographic Genographic Project.

While that project traced the migration routes of populations of Homo sapiens out of east Africa using mitochondrial DNA analysis, Dr. Buchkovich-Sass addressed the technology developed to obtain personal genome data. She shared her personal genetic scan analysis from a company known for its careful identification and statistical analysis of single nucleotide changes between people with a particular disease and those without the disease to identify the specific nucleotide changes that have a high probability of predicting a particular disease. She engaged the students in a lively discussion of the future of personal genetics and ethical questions regarding the use of personal genetic data.

Freshman Double Win Manny Flick-Horvath Regatta

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:27:00 GMT

The crew team raced in the Manny Flick-Horvath Regatta
(Flick #4) on the Schuylkill River on Sunday, April 14, 2013. With several
injuries on the team, Coach Hud shuffled line ups with successful
results. The Freshmen Double of Rachel Sutor and Samantha Dewey won their race in a time of 6:23.32 over Upper Dublin, Haddon Township and Friend’s Select. Danielle Foltz debuted in the Girls Gig/Novice Single race coming in 4th with a time of 8:15 in the only Gig entered.

Dissecting the Brain: Leading Neurologist Visits Baldwin Science Classroom

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:06:00 GMT

For the nineteenth year, Dr. Richard Kanoff visited Baldwin to discuss and dissect human brains with the students in the Advanced Cellular Biology class. In attendance were three neurosurgical residents who are part of the Residency Program that Dr. Kanoff developed for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It was an exciting 75 minutes of holding the human brain, making brain slices, and discussing surgical techniques and patient care. In addition, students were able to follow up on some facts about Albert Einstein’s brain that they learned during their recent tour of the Mütter Museum collection.

MS A Softball Beats Germantown Academy

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:21:00 GMT

The MS A softball team won their first game of the season with an exciting come from behind 17-16 win against league rival, Germantown Academy.

Motter and Brown Named to All Main Line Basketball Teams

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:58:00 GMT

Two varsity basketball players were named to the All Main Line Basketball Teams, recognizing the top high school players from Main Line independent and public schools.

Baldwin Participates in Green Week

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:34:00 GMT

This week, Baldwin will be participating in Green Week, a national, annual event that empowers schools to engage in sustainability-focused lessons, projects or activities. The US Environmental Club is sponsoring Green Week and has given each day a theme that will educate students and raise awareness about easy habits that help create a more sustainable lifestyle.

Photo: Green Week, Day 1 - "Lights out!"

If sunlight permits it, turn off your lights to conserve energy.

Baldwin Students Winners in NCWIT Competitions

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:07:00 GMT

On April 3, 2013, three Baldwin students received recognition as part of NCWIT's (National Center for Women and Information Technology) Aspirations in Computing Award. Rachael and Hannah Tipperman were National Award runners up and winners of the Philadelphia Area affiliate award. Paige Tobin was a Philadelphia Area runner up.

Photo
Standing, left to right: Hannah, Rachel and Paige.
Seated: Dr. Laura Blankenship, Computer Science Teacher and Coordinator.

Maskers Spring Play is Euripedes' Medea

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:11:00 GMT

The Maskers Spring Play, Euripides' Medea, premiers on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. There will be an open dress rehearsal for faculty and staff on Thursday, April 11, at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Euripides’ Medea was first performed in 431 B.C. A story of passion, betrayal, and vengeance, Medea stands the test of time and is still produced all over the world. Play director, Ms. Jessica DalCanton, who spent time as an actor and lecturer in Cyprus and Greece, infuses traditional style and classic choral odes and dances into this production.This tragic Greek tale will prove that revenge is a reckless emotion that destroys both the innocent and the guilty in one "foul" swoop.

Haley Weiss and Caroline Milgram to Perform at the Kimmel Center

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 21:16:00 GMT

Haley Weiss, Grade XI, and Caroline Milgram, Grade V, will perform at The Kimmel Center on April 8th in Wolf Performing Arts Center's production of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, the centerpiece of The Butterfly Project.

The performance is part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. The cast has recently concluded a 40-performance tour throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. To purchase tickets for only $10.00, click here.

Advanced Cellular Biology Class Welcomes Medical Experts

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:29:00 GMT

As part of the continuing series of medical specialists working with students in the Advanced Cellular Biology course, the class welcomed Dr. Samantha M. Pfeifer, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn Medicine, on March 13, 2013 and Dr. Natasha Mirza, Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Chief, Division of Otolaryngology at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center on March 18.

Throw Art Mural Project to Highlight Arts Day 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Friday is Arts Day and Baldwin Athletics has a fun way for everyone to "pitch" in. Amber Art and Design will be creating a 4x10 foot canvas under the artistic leadership of Charles Barbin and Ernel Martinez, one of Philadelphia's cultural ambassadors from Philly 360°.

The finished work will be hung in the Athletic Center. The final image will feature a polar bear, fitting for our Bears. The artwork will be made by lobbing paint-dipped tennis balls at the canvas.

You can throw it, bat it, lob it...you name it. The fun will be going on outside the Athletic Center on Friday from noon to 4:00 pm. ECC, LS, MS and US are all invited to participate along with parents, faculty, staff and friends.

Come out and give it your best shot!

Baldwin Swimmers Post Best-Ever at Easterns

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT

Valerie Yoshimura Breaks 100 Fly Meet Record. Four School Records Fall.

The Baldwin Bears showed up to swim fast at the recently concluded 113^thEastern Interscholastic Swimming Championships. This year’s meet was extremely competitive and along with the usual participants, it included some of the top teams in New England. Baldwin finished in 7^thplace overall among the field of over 30 teams. This is the best finish in Baldwin history at the event.

Alice in Wonderland

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:20:00 GMT

Don't be late for these very important dates! Join us for the Middle School production of Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice in Wonderland" as you've never seen it before. With a wink and a nod to strong and independent female pop-culture icons such as Madonna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, the Middle School drama cast and crew have re-imagined the Broadway version of this beloved tale for your viewing pleasure. See you down the rabbit hole!

Dates: Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9

Curtain time: 7:30 p.m. in the Grey Gym

Celebrating the Arts at Baldwin

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:39:00 GMT

In just one week, on Friday, March 15, Baldwin’s US girls will engage in a multitude of artistic endeavors led by fellow classmates, teachers, alumnae and local artists during the second annual US Arts Day. The girls choose four topics from approximately 20 options and spend their day immersed in new and exciting pursuits. This is the first year of the Baldwin Scholar’s program, an advanced research track that allows highly motivated seniors to pursue a particular area of interest in the sciences, arts, literature or elsewhere. The day will open with a performance of I Never Saw Another Butterfly at 9 a.m. in the assembly room and will culminate with the Celebration of the Arts Banquet in the Dining Hall from 7-9 p.m. where teachers will present this year’s art awards and students will showcase their performances and visual art to their peers. Please join us for this very fun gathering celebrating the arts and artists at Baldwin!

Photo, above: Arts Day 2012

An Exceptional Experience: Volunteers Find Joy and Friendships in Africa

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:58:00 GMT

The Tanzanian Children’s Fund has formed a very special relationship with the Baldwin School. Baldwin has sent students, staff and to volunteer at the Rift Valley Children’s Village, a home for orphans and vulnerable children, for the past six years–and counting!

Baldwin students have become great friends with the children while learning the responsibilities of volunteering, and staff and alumnae have enjoyed getting to know children of a different culture. The loving, playful atmosphere of RVCV with its emphasis on education and responsibility is similar to that of Baldwin, and RVCV says this has been a joy for the Baldwin community to experience. RVCV has been working on empowering women through a Girls’ Club, microfinance, and more–a concept that is no stranger to Baldwin and something the volunteers enjoyed learning more about during their stay.

Not only did the Baldwin girls cherish the time they spent at RVCV, they continued to help upon their return to the States in many creative ways. Some of their favorite projects included making alphabet books for the children to color, designing plates and handmade headbands for each child, and holding numerous clothing drives. It thrilled the Baldwin girls to see pictures of their new friends in the Baldwin sports uniforms and handmade headbands they have donated.

As The Tanzanian Children’s Fund relationship with Baldwin grows, there are many new ideas in the works for different ways volunteers can help. Read more about Baldwin's support of the Rift Valley Children’s Village in Echoes here and Baldwin's Global Partnership Program here.

Award-Winning Poet, Kim Bridgford, Visits Upper School English Classes

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Baldwin Write Now welcomed award-winning poet Kim Bridgford to the Upper School on Monday, March 4. Dr. Bridgford is the director of the West Chester University Poetry Center and the West Chester University Poetry Conference. Dr. Bridgford’s preferred form of poetry writing is the sonnet. She treated 10^th graders to an intimate reading of her own work, taught a lesson in the sonnet form, and facilitated students writing their own sonnets in iambic pentameter. During an informal celebratory lunch, Sally Powell, Head of School, awarded Prof. Bridgford the Baldwin School Women's Writing Medal. Student poets from Baldwin's Creative Writing Club read their poetry aloud and reflected on Bridgford's poetry, as well. Baldwin's Creative Writing Club is an Upper School organization that meets weekly, allowing time and space for students to write and discuss their work.

Art Gallery Reception for Holly Trostle Brigham

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:25:00 GMT

A reception was held on Sunday, March 3, 2013 to honor Baldwin Invitational Artist Holly Trostle Brigham. Approximately 75 people attended the event, including present parents and students, alumnae and friends of the artist. Holly, an alumna of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, is the mother of Flora Brigham, '23. Pictured at right, David Brigham and Holly Trostle Brigham. The exhibit will be on view through April 18.

Free Girl Rising Screening March 12

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:17:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is proud to host a free campus screening of Girl Rising on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Baldwin Athletic Center. The event is open to the Baldwin community. To see a trailer for the film, please click here. For additional information on the film, click here.

Grade IV Poets, Lily Altman and Ava Olson, Honored in Local Contests

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

Lily Altman, ’21 won Honorable Mention for her poem, “Bullies” in the Fourth Grade Poetry Category of the Gladwyne Library League's 41st Annual Junior Author Contest. The Gladwyne Library League started the contest to encourage creative expression through writing and held their awards ceremony on Friday, February 22.

Classmate Ava Olson won Honorable Mention for her poem, “Love,” in the Children's Division of the Eighth Annual Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest presented by the Ardmore Free Library. An awards ceremony for the Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest will be held on March 17, and winners will have a chance to share their poems then at a live poetry reading.

Congratulations to both fourth graders on their achievements! Lily and Ava are pictured here with their teacher, Miss Lee.

Class of ’20 Students, Kit Conklin, Menal Siddiqui and Baylee Huang, Win Junior Author Awards

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:25:00 GMT

Kit Conklin won first place in the Fifth Grade Non-Fiction Category of the Gladwyne Library League's 41st Annual Junior Author Contest, and two of her classmates are also winners. Menal Siddiqui won 2nd prize in fiction, and Baylee Huang won honorable mention in non-fiction. Baldwin Grade V teacher, Mrs. Hansell, has been an ardent supporter of her students from the start. She worked tirelessly with the girls to help them with their entries and is extremely proud of them for what they have accomplished. Congratulations to everyone!

Emily Clark, '14 Wins Multiple 2013 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:14:00 GMT

Congratulations to eleventh grader, Emily Clark, for winning several 2013 Scholastic Art & Writing regional awards and for being chosen to go on to the national Scholastic Writing Awards Competition. Emily’s 2013 awards reflect her unique ability to tell stories creatively and effectively with various forms of writing, including dramatic script, flash fiction, short story, personal essay or memoir, and poetry. Emily shares honors with a noteworthy roster of past winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards that includes Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates. The Awards are the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.

Sophia Tareen Wins Photography Honors

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:20:00 GMT

Sophia Tareen '13 was recently awarded a "Scholastic Young Artist Honorable Mention" for her photograph, "The Periphery." In addition to the honorable mention, her eight piece photography portfolio was chosen as a "Scholastic Young Artist Gold Key Winner" and has been forwarded to the Scholastic national judging in New York. Congratulations to Sophia for this accomplishment.

Main Line Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo on Sunday, March 10

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:33:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is proud to host the first annual Main Line Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo, to be held on Sunday, March 10 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm in the Residence. The event is sponsored by the Jewish Exponent.

Baldwin Hires Accomplished Coaches in Crew, Soccer, Squash and Track & Field

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:42:00 GMT

Four accomplished coaches join the Baldwin Athletics Upper School coaching staff, two as head coaches for the soccer and track programs. The others will add strength and versatility to our crew and squash programs as assistant coaches.

MS Equestrian Program To Begin this Month

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:45:00 GMT

Interested MS families met at a nearby stable yesterday for an interest meeting regarding the inaugural MS Novice Equestrian Program.

Greenberg Sisters Earn Spots on National Teams

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Sisters Ellie ('16) and Sara ('05) Greenberg earned spots on national teams and will train and compete abraod this summer.

US and MS Dance Teams Perform

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:50:00 GMT

The US and MS Dance Teams performed for the LS and MS at this week’s assemblies.

Maddy Carre Takes Gold at National Field Hockey Showcase

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:51:00 GMT

Freshman goalkeeper Maddy Carre led her U16 club field hockey team at the Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports National Field Hockey Showcase in Florida this past weekend.

US Rowers Shine at Center City Slam

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:50:00 GMT

Members of the US crew team competed in the Center City Slam, an indoor 2000 meter erg regatta held at The Armory at Drexel University, Philadelphia.

Maya Patel to Play Squash at Columbia

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:45:00 GMT

Maya Patel ’13 has committed to play Division I squash at Columbia University, a member of the Ivy League, beginning in the fall 2013.

Charlotte Beever Committs to Dartmouth Crew

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:28:00 GMT

Charlotte Beever ’13 recently committed to row at Dartmouth College, a Division I program competing in the Ivy League, beginning in the fall 2013.

2013 Invitational Artist: Holly Trostle Brigham

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:24:00 GMT

The art department is pleased to announce its 2013 Invitational Artist: Holly Trostle Brigham, mother of Flora Brigham '23. Holly will exhibit a series of watercolors focusing on the female figure and women artists throughout the history of art. Please join us at a reception for the artist on Sunday, March 3, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Residence Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on view through April 18. Pictured is a photo of her painting, "Elisabeth and Julie as Juno and Flora," watercolor on paper, 29.5" x 29.5", 2011.

Vacation Calendar Now Available for 2013-2014

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT

The vacation calendar is now available for review and downloading. Please go to the calendar page or click here to download a copy for your reference.

Baldwin US Students Attend Model UN in D.C.

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:11:00 GMT

On February 14, twenty Baldwin US students will join 3,000 high school students from around the world in Washington, D.C., for the 50th session of the North American International Model United Nations (NAIMUN). NAIMUN is the largest and preeminent Model United Nations conference in the western hemisphere. During the comprehensive and dynamic four day conference, our students will partake in debates and discussions on world issues, presenting papers that they have worked on since September, 2012. Delegates address complex questions while building leadership, writing and speaking skills and creating lasting friendships. This year the General Assemblies will also feature three unprecedented historical simulations including the Political and Security Committee, set in 1963, in honor of the 50th anniversary.

Jessica Zhang Trio Wins Competition

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:28:00 GMT

Cellist Jessica Zhang '17, was the Grand Prix winner with her piano trio on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Rising Talents Music Festival in Princeton, NJ. Her trio will appear in concert at Carnegie Hall in March. Congratulations to Jessica for this outstanding accomplishment!

Annual Blood Drive A Success

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:29:00 GMT

Thank you to the Baldwin community for its continued support of the American Red Cross blood program. The Feb. 4 blood drive resulted in 75 blood donor registrants and the collection of 66 pints of life-saving blood. Nearly 200 patients may be helped from the support of The Baldwin School.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Upper School students commemorated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King by hosting a Day of Service in his honor. There, they packaged pajamas for the Salvation Army's Jammin' for Jammies drive, created cards for donors at our annual blood drive, and sewed pillows for the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation.

The Middle School pulled together an entire service weekend. In addition to participating in the Salvation Army collection drive, our students spent a day servicing their communities. Grade VI traveled to Ronald McDonald Houses to bake and serve; Grade VII spent the day packaging food for families in need at SHARE Food Programs; and Grade VIII conducted service projects in support of Girls Learn International. Later that weekend, Middle School students volunteered at the annual Caring Community Carnival at The Haverford School, where they escorted visitors from Variety Children's Club through games and activities, arts and crafts, and prize tables.

Lower School students made cards for troops overseas and launched their annual "Souper Bowl" can drive.

See this video of our students' reflections on Martin Luther King Day.

Student Witnesses History at Presidential Inaugural Conference

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Natalie Sgro, Grade VI, attended the Middle School Presidential Inaugural Conference in Washington, DC, Jan 19-23. The conference offered a glimpse into the historic events of the inauguration of our 44th president, as well as history lessons on the electoral process and inauguration traditions. Along with other conference attendees, Natalie also heard from former first daughters Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager about what it's like to grow up in the White House.

Pictured: Natalie at The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History before the inauguration.

Janny Wang Wins Honorable Mention in Drawing

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:31:00 GMT

Baldwin student Jingyi (Janny) Wang '15 was the winner of an Honorable Mention at the 2013 Scholastic Young Artist Competition. Janny's drawing, entitled "Revenge of the Gargoyle: The Awakening" was chosen from over 600 entries. Congratulations, Janny!

Christi Ireland, MS CC Coach, Named to Georgetown Athletics Hall of Fame

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT

Christi Constantin Ireland, Baldwin's MS Cross Country Coach, will be inducted into the Georgetown University Athletics Hall of Fame on February 12, 2013. Christie is a 1993 graduate of Georgetown University and a nine-time All American in Cross Country and Track & Field.

MS A Basketball Caps Season with Two Wins

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 19:10:00 GMT

MS A Basketball finished with a flurry in winning its final two games of the season.

Varsity Basketball Beats Agnes Irwin

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:24:00 GMT

The varsity basketball team defeated Agnes Irwin 42-23 in Inter-Ac league play. The game was held at Baldwin.

Varsity Squash Takes First at MASA

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 03:18:00 GMT

The varsity squash team traveled to Lawrenceville Prep on Feb. 2nd to play in the annual (Mid Atlantic Squash Association (MASA) championship. In the semi-finals, Baldwin prevailed 8-1 over host Lawrenceville and in the finals, Baldwin beat #2 seed Episcopal Academy 9-0.

Introducing the MS Equestrian Program

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:31:00 GMT

Beginning this spring, Baldwin Athletics will offer a novice equestrian option. The sport will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:40-5:00 pm. The stables are next to the Philadelphia Country Cub, located at 1108 Stoney Lane, Gladwyne, less than 10 minutes from Baldwin.

Main Line HS Sailing Association Opportunity

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 01:59:00 GMT

Baldwin Athletics invites US students (and parents) interested in a new sailing team to a group meeting of the Main Line HS Sailing Association on Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 pm at Corinthian Yacht Club in Essington, PA.

Varsity Squash Wins Fourth Consecutive Inter-Ac Title

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:04:00 GMT

Varsity Squash beat Agnes Irwin yesterday 9-0, closing their regular-season schedule undefeated at 10-0. It is the fourth consecutive Inter-Ac title for the team as well as the fourth consecutive season that the Bears have not dropped an Inter-Ac match. In addition, the team went 2-0 at the recent MASA tournament, which secured them first place. This year’s team has amassed 99 wins and only 6 losses in matches. They will travel to Trinity College for the US Squash High School Nationals this Thursday. Baldwin enters the tournament with a #2 national ranking.

Varsity Swimmers Post Banner Results at Inter-Ac Championships

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:18:00 GMT

2/6/2013. . . Varsity Swimming excelled at the 2013 Girls Inter-Ac Swim Championships held on February 5 at Episcopal Academy. Baldwin earned awards in nine individual events, including two first-place finishes from Valerie Yoshimura, and nine relay teams were awarded. It was Baldwin’s best performance at the Inter-Ac Champs in years.

MS Squash Too Much for SCH

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:24:00 GMT

The MS squash team hosted Springside Chestnut Hill in their final match of the season on January 29. Baldwin prevailed 5-4.

MS B Basketball Wins Last Home Game

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:09:00 GMT

The MS B basketball team recorded a big win over GA at the team’s last home game of the season. The Bears out scored GA in the first half and then, with their aggressive defense, held off a late rush by GA to win 19-15.

"Supreme" Lessons For Grade VIII

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:48:00 GMT

On Monday, Baldwin was pleased to welcome attorney John C. Boger to talk about his experience as a constitutional lawyer arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Boger, father of Baldwin history teacher, Gretchen Boger, is Dean of the Law School at the University of North Carolina and a former civil rights lawyer for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. In 1987, Mr. Boger argued a case before the Supreme Court, McClesky v. Kemp, about racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty.

Eighth graders are currently in the middle of their major capstone social studies project, intensive study of historic Supreme Court cases, and were given an insider’s view of the process necessary to even get a case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. He discussed the importance of developing an effective strategy, conducting thorough research, and preparing a well-defined petition as to why the Court should hear the case. He also provided students with an example of a legal brief, remarking that legal briefs are usually “anything but brief” because of the amount of information required to summarize a case and explain why your side should win. The vividly detailed description of what it was like for him personally to stand before the Court and argue his case was captivating. In a powerful conclusion to his talk, he reflected on the emotional aspect of losing an argument, especially when the final ruling upheld the death penalty for his defendant. Mr. Boger noted that when Justice Powell was later asked if he regretted how he voted in any case, he responded, "Yes, McCleskey.”

See the lecture on our YouTube channel or see photos in our Media Gallery.

Varsity Basketball Records Sweet Inter-Ac Victory

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:35:00 GMT

The varsity basketball team recorded a big win against Inter-Ac opponent, Penn Charter. The Bears prevailed 42-41 in the final seconds of the game, a sweet victory especially considering that the Quakers topped the Bears in the first round of Inter-Ac play in December.

MS B Basketball Team Posts Huge Victory

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:05:00 GMT

The MS B basketball team beat Inter-Ac opponent Notre Dame for the first time in 14 years. Baldwin took a 6-2 lead in the first quarter, led 10-8 at the half, and never looked back.

MS Squash Tops AIS

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT

The MS squash team beat Inter-Ac opponent Agnes Irwin, 8-1. The match was held at Baldwin’s courts.

Ali Thaler Triumphs at Elite 120 Lacrosse Showcase

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Sophomore Ali Thaler participated in the Elite 120 Lacrosse Showcase comprised of the top US underclassmen in the country. The invitation-only showcase was held in Randolph, NJ. Her team, the Quakers, won the 2015 Divison with a record of 6-0.

Varsity Swimming Beats AIS and Secures 3rd Place

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:00 GMT

The varsity swim team beat Inter-Ac opponent AIS yesterday 92-78 in a thrilling home meet. The win secured Baldwin’s 3rd place Inter-Ac finish, an improvement from last year.

Faculty Arts Show in Full Swing

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT

The 2013 Baldwin All-Faculty and Staff Exhibition is now on display in the Residence Art Gallery. The Baldwin community is outrageously creative: the gallery is filled with quilts, afghans, embroidery, sewing, painting, photography, and three-dimensional models. The work is truly beautiful and inspiring. As department head, Janice Wilke, noted, “The exhibition helps drive home one of our teachings in the best possible way: that we are all creative beings, and the ‘act of making’ can be a meaningful part of a life well-lived.” The exhibition is on display through mid-February: Come see, as one student put it, “the secret lives of teachers.” Photo, above: Installation shot of knitted sweaters by Gretchen Boger, history teacher; digital photographs by Birgit Heimann, French teacher; and a signature quilt by Kristine Wood, Language Arts Specialist.

MS B Basketball Too Much for FCS

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:28:00 GMT

The MS B basketball team beat Friends Central School 12-8 in non-league play. The game was held at FCS.

Senior Swimmers and Divers Honored

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:17:00 GMT

Nine seniors on the varsity swimming and diving team were honored at Senior Day on January 16 during the meet against Merion Mercy.

Varsity Swimming Edges Merion Mercy

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:24:00 GMT

The varsity swim team beat Merion Mercy in a very tight meet, 86-84. Despite Baldwin winning all eleven events, Merion Mercy showed great depth by consistently placing second and third.

MS Swimming Too Fast for AIS

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:17:00 GMT

The MS swim team beat AIS 92-50 in Inter-Ac competition.

Varsity Squash Remains Unbeaten

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT

The varsity squash team hosted SCH in an Inter-Ac match and prevailed 9-0. The victory brings their record to 8-0.

Baldwin Launches Center City Shuttle

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:51:00 GMT

Baldwin is pleased to announce that Baldwin is launching a van pilot program serving the Center City, Philadelphia community. This program is an outgrowth of a collaboration of a group of Baldwin Lower School parents. Thanks to the initial interest, Baldwin has already investigating expanding the program to a wider radius and a larger school base.

BRC Runs in Philly 5K

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:05:00 GMT

Members of Baldwin Athletics' new BRC (Baldwin Running Club) ran through the historic streets of Philly as part of City Running Tours Liberty Bell 5K Run.

MS Swimming Improves Record to 4-0

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:13:00 GMT

The MS swim team improved their record to 4-0 yesterday with a win over The Academy of Notre Dame 83-71.

Four Tennis Players Earn All Main Line Honors

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:08:00 GMT

Four varsity tennis players were named to All Main Line Teams, recognizing their achievement among all female high school tennis players from local independent and public schools.

Baldwin Girls Sing National Anthem at the State Capitol

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:06:00 GMT

Congratulations to Sarai Brown-Alexander ’17 and her sisters Sione ’24 and Soleil, who were invited to sing the National Anthem for the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Swearing in Ceremony in Harrisburg on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

The Butterfly Project features two Baldwin students

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:07:00 GMT

Caroline Milgram '20 and Haley Weiss '14, perform in the touring company of the play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, which is based on a book by the same name. The original book was composed of poems and pictures, which were created by children who were encamped in Terezin, near Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the Holocaust. The Butterfly Project is touring to schools, churches, synagogues, retirement communities, and cultural centers throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area, and will conclude its run with a performance at The Kimmel Center, as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. For more information about the show: https://www.wolfperformingartscenter.org/butterfly_project.php

In addition to the regional touring performances, the play will be presented as part of Baldwin Peace Arts Day on March 15, 2013.

Find the Right Summer Program for Your Daughter at Camp Fair

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:12:00 GMT

1/11/2013

Sunday, January 13, 2013
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Baldwin School, Dining Hall

Baldwin is hosting Tips on Trips and Camps Summer Camp Fair this Sunday, January 13, from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall.

Tips on Trips and Camps is a free service that provides expert advice on overnight camps and trips for children ages 8 to 18. At the camp fair you will find information, brochures and DVDs about carefully screened, quality summer programs throughout the USA and abroad. The camp fair is a great opportunity to meet with program directors and advisors. They will help you find a program that matches your daughter's interests and guide you through the camp selection process from beginning to end.

The Summer Camp Fair is a free event that is open to the public. For more information, contact Lois Deckelbaum or visit Tips on Trips and Camps at www.tipsontripsandcamps.com.

Varsity Swim Team Records Historic Win over WPC

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:59:00 GMT

The varsity swim team beat William Penn Charter with a score of 101-85.

MS B Basketball Falls Short of Retaining Undefeated Record

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:09:00 GMT

The MS B Basketball team lost a close game to Rosemont School of the Holy Child, 13-10. The game was held at Baldwin.

Varsity Squash Sweeps AIS

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:02:00 GMT

The varsity squash team topped AIS 9-0 in Inter-Ac league play. The match was held at Fairmount Racquet Club.

Varsity Basketball's Hammond Leads Bears in Win

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:21:00 GMT

Varsity Basketball beat non-league competitor Interboro 46-30 on Baldwin's home court. The Bears were led by freshman Danielle Hammond who poured in 17 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked 7 shots.

Varsity Squash Beats EA 8-1

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:06:00 GMT

Varsity squash traveled to Episcopal Academy for a key Inter-Ac matchup. Baldwin prevailed 8-1 with Maya Patel, Olivia Horwitz, Alexa Horwitz, Angela Luo, and Kristy Wong winning their matches 3-0. Ryan Morgan and Cashel McCarthy won their matches 3-1 and Morgan Steelman won 3-2.

Anna Rosenthal appearing in Showboat in January

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:37:00 GMT

Anna Rosenthal, Grade 5, will appear in the role of Young Kim in The Broadway Theatre of Pitman's upcoming production of Showboat which runs from January 11 through February 3. Tickets for this production may also be purchased online at www.thebroadwaytheatre.org. Congratulations, Anna, on your success in the performing arts!

Varsity Swimming Ties Gwynedd-Mercy

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:31:00 GMT

The swim meet between The Baldwin School and Gwynedd Mercy Academy went down to the wire after the schools battled each other throughout a meet that was tied at three different points. After the final event, the score was once again tied at 85 points.

Imani Brown Named to All-Tournament Team

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:41:00 GMT

After a thrilling varsity basketball win against rival Agnes Irwin in the recent Abington Friends tournament, point Imani Brown was named to the All- Tournament Team.

Resources for Helping Your Child Cope After a Tragedy

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:30:00 GMT

In the wake of today's tragedy in Connecticut, The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has compiled this list of online resources for helping your child cope after a tragedy.

WINTER SPORTS FEST!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:49:00 GMT

Athletic Association's Winter Sports Fest 2012 is set for Thursday, December 20. It will surely be a healthy and happy holiday event with something for everyone! Click here to download the flyer. Come out and support our teams, enjoy pizza and cookies, and more!

MS Swimming Wins and Breaks Eight Records

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:55:00 GMT

The MS swim team started its season with a win over Northley Middle School. The team broke eight MS pool records!

Varsity Squash Takes GFS 8-1

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:06:00 GMT

The varsity squash squad traveled to Germantown Cricket to play Germantown Friends School. Baldwin prevailed 8-1 with Maya Patel, Morgan and Grace Steelman, Alexa Horwitz, Olivia Horwitz, Angela Lou, and Cashel McCarthy all winning their matches 3-0. Ryan Morgan won her match 3-1.

MS "B" Basketball Too Much for Penn Charter

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:39:00 GMT

MS "B" basketball posted their third consecutive victory!

MS "A" Basketball Falls Short Despite Comebacks

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:47:00 GMT

The Middle School "A" team played two pulsating games this week, coming from behind in both but shy of victories.

Marcia Reiver '78 Visits Ceramics Class

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:29:00 GMT

The ceramics class was treated to a lesson and demonstration by Marcia Reiver ’78, one of our 2012 Alumnae Artists. Marcia told the girls about her Baldwin days, her college experience and graphic design career, and described her present life as a clothes-maker, teacher, and raku pottery artist.

Varsity Squash Beats Penn Charter

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Varsity squash prevaied 8-1 over Inter-Ac opponent Penn Charter yesterday. It was the Bears first home match of the 2012-2013 season.

Varsity Soccer Players Named All Main-Line

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:37:00 GMT

Four varsity soccer players were selected by the Main Line Media News to represent All Main Line. Sophomore Maddy Brill-Edwards, a midfielder/center back, was named to the First Team. Maddy was also named to the All Inter-Ac First Team and is a member of the ODP Region I pool; she has been invited to the ODP National camp in Phoenix, AZ in late January 2013.

MS "B" Basketball Overpowers SCH

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:50:00 GMT

The MS "B" basketball team continued their winning ways vs. Springside Chestnut Hill in the team's home opener December 10. The team won 18-2. Baldwin's defense was tough; the girls recorded numerous steals and caused turnovers to create scoring opportunities for the Bears.

Ali Thaler Named to All-Tournament Team

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Sophomore varsity basketball player, Ali Thaler was named to the Gabby Hartnett Tournament All-Tournament Team. In two games, Ali combined for 22 points, 2 steals, 6 offensive rebounds, and 3 defensive rebounds.She was a dominating force on both ends of the court.

MS "B" Basketball Team Tops Shipley

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:34:00 GMT

The MS "B" basketball team opened its season with a 21-12 victory over Shipley. The Bears were aggressive on defense and held Shipley scoreless in the first half.

MS "A" Basketball Wins Season Opener

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 17:33:00 GMT

The MS "A" basketball team opened its season with a 24-15 victory over host Shipley.

Varsity Squash Too Strong for SCH

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 17:38:00 GMT

Varsity Squash beat host Springside Chestnut Hill 8-1 in Inter-Ac league play. Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Morgan Steelman, Alexa and Olivia Horwitz, Kristy Wong, Grace Steelman, and Nicole DeLuca all won their matches 3-0. Baldwin is now 2-0 on the season.

Varsity Swimming Beats Notre Dame in Inter-Ac Opener

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Varsity Swimming came out on top in the Inter-Ac season opener versus Academy of Notre Dame, with a score of 85-84.

Join Celebrated Author Lee Woodruff For a Reading at The Baldwin School

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 16:14:00 GMT

The Baldwin School is pleased to host acclaimed New York Times Bestseller, Lee Woodruff, for an evening of reading and discussion of her new bestseller, Those We Love Most on January 8, 2013. The book will be on sale, care of Chester County Books, an independent bookstore in West Chester. She will have a book signing following the book reading.

Varsity Basketball Wins Cougar Classic

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:07:00 GMT

The varstiy basketball team topped The George School to win the Cougar Classic basketball tournament.

Varsity Basketball Wins Season Opener

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:08:00 GMT

In the first game of the 2012-2013 season, the varsity basketball defeated The Solebury School in the Cougar Class basketball tournament, hosted by The George School.

Anna Rosenthal to appear as ANNIE

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Anna Rosenthal, Grade V, takes the title role in the Steel River Playhouse production of ANNIE. The show opens Thursday, December 6th and runs through Sunday, December 23, 2012. Tickets are available online at www.steelriver.org.

Please note that the show has been double cast. Anna will be appearing on the following performance dates: December 6th, 8th, 13th, 16th (matinee), 21st and 22nd (matinee).

Congratulations Anna!

Assistant head of school visits Asia

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:09:00 GMT

Dr. Mindy Hong, Assistant Head of School, returned last week from a brief trip to Asia. While abroad, she had the opportunity to meet one of Baldwin's most accomplished alumnae, Marjorie Yang '70. Dr. Hong and Ms. Yang enjoyed a visit that included discussions about the importance of girls education and Baldwin's commitment to globalization efforts. Ms. Yang looks forward to her next extended trip to the US which she hopes will include a stop at Baldwin.

B-Flats enjoy a busy performance schedule

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:08:00 GMT

This past weekend, the Baldwin B-Flats spread the joyful tunes of the season to the shoppers, shop keepers, and diners visiting the many Manayunk establishments. The girls caroled from Whirled Peace, a yummy Yogurt shop, to Santa Claus's throne, where the girls posed with everyone's favorite elf. The B-Flats mini fan club included a 2-year old boy and a 4-year old girl who were intrepid followers along the caroling path!

Baldwin Conservatory performances held last weekend

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Sunday, December 2nd was a very busy day for our musical girls. During the Suzuki Recital, 2-3:30 p.m., beginning thru advanced level violin students, played their solos to an appreciative audience. The Assembly Room emptied at 3:30 p.m. and immediately filled to capacity for the Keller/Harlamova Piano Recital. Thirty Baldwin pianists had prepared for this special day. The hearty applause of the audience after each girl's performance was certainly an indication of how much everyone enjoyed the musical accomplishments of these girls.

Baldwin Lacrosse Featured on Dick's Sporting Goods Website

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:21:00 GMT

Members of the varsity lacrosse team were recently photographed for Dick’s Sporting Goods lacrosse gear: sticks, goggles, and more. The first photo recently appeared on Dick’s website and more photos of the team in action will soon be featured in Dick’s 195 retail stores' signs and lacrosse catalogs. Stay tuned. . .

Varsity Squash Opens Season with Big Win

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:01:00 GMT

The varsity squash team started off their 2012-13 season with a win over The Lawrenceville School.

Three MS Soccer Players Named to ODP Program

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:56:00 GMT

MS A Soccer players Oliva Dewitt (7), Carly McIntosh (7) and Natalie Sgro (6) were recently named to the US Youth Soccer Olympic Developmental Program (ODP).

Firenze Performs at PBJ's Women of Distinction Reception

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Firenze was the featured performers at the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction Awards, held November 27 at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia.

The event recognized 30 prominent women from the region. More than 500 guests came out to honor these accomplished women.

Baldwin Parent to play in Concert with Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds 12/2

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:23:00 GMT

Mary Beth Kait, mom of Julia ’19 and Elise ’21 will appear with the Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds in a concert of seasonal music that ranges from Puccini to Mancini, Gliére to Glenn Miller, John Williams, and Gavin Greenaway. The group is conducted by former Royal Marine Phil Evans.

The concert will be held Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Avenue in Wayne. Admission is free. This concert is part of the Radnor Middle School “Arts in the Community Music Series.”

Vicky Gold Art Show At Philadelphia International

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:09:00 GMT

Continuing at the Philadelphia International Airport is artwork by Vicky Gold, Baldwin’s longtime ceramics teacher. The exhibit features her signature clay pigeons. The display case, filled with her birds pecking at the ground, conversing, looking quizzically at the viewer, or about to take flight, is located in Terminal D. This high-profile exhibition—where thousands upon thousands of travelers pass through each day—continues through April.

If you will be traveling on USAir this holiday season, please be sure to see Vicky Gold’s work.

Baldwin Flute Choir in Full Swing

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:04:00 GMT

Under the gifted direction of Maureen Ong, Baldwin's flute teacher, the ensemble is composed of flute students ranging in age from LS (Jasmine Bell, 4th grade) through MS (Kaitlyn Kang, Alexis McLemore, Emma Sass), US (Sherrie Li) and Baldwin Faculty (Janice Wilke, art department).

Their first concert of the year shares the bill with the piano students of Donna Bayley, and will be a seasonal offering of holiday music. The concert will be Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. in the Assembly Room.

Varsity Soccer Players Named to ODP Teams

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Sophomores Maddy Brill-Edwards and Krista Hinchman were selected to the 2012-2013 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP).

Victoria Gevurtz Signs National Letter of Intent

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Varsity Rower Victoria Gevurtz signed a National Letter of Intent accepting an athletic scholarship to row at Indiana University, a member of the Big Ten, beginning in the fall 2013.

Tickets on Sale for Nutcracker Tea

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:47:00 GMT

Indulge yourself this Holiday Season!

The Villanova Conference Center is hosting the “Nutcracker Tea” for the Holidays on Sunday, December 16, 2012 from 2 pm until 4 pm in the Montrose Mansion. To make the day truly memorable, you will enjoy the traditional sounds of the Season performed by ensembles from The Baldwin School.

Nutcracker Tea will include:
Your Choice of 18 Assorted Harney & Sons Teas

Homemade Scones with Devonshire Cream

A Variety of Tea Sandwiches & Tea Pastries

A Miniature Nutcracker Ornament to Take Home

Chef Flora’s Gourmet Chocolates

Admission is $26.95 for Adults; Children under 12 - $12.95

Space is Limited so please call 610-523-1776 for reservations.

We hope to see you at this beautiful holiday event!
Mrs. Moorhatch, Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Schulte

Arden Simone Signs National Letter of Intent

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:14:00 GMT

Varsity Lacrosse player Arden Simone signed a National Letter of Intent accepting an athletic scholarship to play Division I lacrosse at Davidson College, a member of the Big South Lacrosse Conference, beginning in the fall 2013.

JV Tennis Featured in Main Line News

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:57:00 GMT

The undefeated JV Tennis Team was featured on the Main Line Media News website. Click here to be directed to the full story.

Baldwin’s Anna Rosenthal Nominated for Best Actress Award

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Anna Rosenthal '20 was nominated for the Broadway World Central PA Award for Best Actress Under 25 for her performance this summer as "Tootie Smith" in the Gretna Theatre's production of "Meet Me In St. Louis". You can still cast your vote for Anna by clicking this link.

Baldwin Girls Appearing in The Butterfly Project

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:51:00 GMT

Caroline Milgram '20 and Haley Weiss '14, perform in the touring company of the play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly,which is based on a book by the same name. The original book was composed of poems and pictures, which were created by children who were encamped in Terezin, near Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the Holocaust. The Butterfly Project is touring to schools, churches, synagogues, retirement communities, and cultural centers throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area, and will conclude its run with a performance at The Kimmel Center, as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. For moreinformation about the show: https://www.wolfperformingartscenter.org/butterfly_project.php In addition to the regional touring performances, the play will be presented as part of Baldwin Peace Arts Day on March 15, 2013.

Julia Tyminski '13 on Television on Thanksgiving Day

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:03:00 GMT

Julia will be performing in the Macy's Day parade in NYC as a featured dancer. She will be appearing with the Stagedoor Manor Group, which will perform in the entire parade and in the finale.

2012 Alumnae Artist Exhibition

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:06:00 GMT

The 2012 Alumnae Artist Exhibition opened on Sunday to great acclaim. Our alumnae artists this year are Emily Chesick '77 and Marcia Reiver '78.

Emily's landscape quilts and Marcia's raku pottery create a pairing that is not to be missed; the exhibition remains on view until winter break.

Get a sneak peek at the exhibit in our media gallery!

Music Express Magazine Video Mash-up Contest

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:24:00 GMT

Baldwin's Grade V students participated in a contest through Music Express Magazine, recording their interpretation of "The Song of Life" by John Jacobson for possible use in a video mash-up of the song, featuring students from all across the country.

The song talks about all of the different "sounds" of life, how music makes us strong, and how life is a song. Visit our YouTube Channel or click the "Read More" link below to watch the students do the "choo-choo," "the Peppermint Twist," and other lively moves as they bring this song to life.

"Frank Furness: The Complete Works" Lecture Video

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:52:00 GMT

Visitors got a behind-the-scenes look at The Residence (previously known as The Bryn Mawr Hotel before it was converted into a school in 1912) last week with a lecture by George E. Thomas, author of "Frank Furness: The Complete Works" and co-organizer of the Philadelphia Furness Centennial celebration.

Visit Baldwin's YouTube Channel or click the Read More link below for a video of the complete lecture.

The Wall Street Journal highlighted the architect as well last week with a feature on the upcoming series of exhibitions and events to celebrate his work:

"Frank Furness, the Philadelphia prodigy and the first American to make architecture an instrument of personal expression..."

Vote for Baldwin's Sports Photo!

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:40:00 GMT

Photographer Jay Gorodetzer has captured some of Baldwin's great sports moments over the years. A photo of Varsity swimmer Kathleen Edwards '14 is entered in the the People's Choice photo contest. Click here to vote for Jay's photo of Katie.

MS A Volleyball Finishes Season Undefeated

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:54:00 GMT

The MS A Volleyball Team finished their season an impressive 8-0.

According to Coach Lindsay Martin, "The girls had an incredible season and grasped complex volleyball concepts in such a short period of time! The record does not show the improvement that the girls made from game 1 to 8."

Nicole Wells '12 Named to Second Team All-Ivy

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:41:00 GMT

Yale University freshman, Nicole Wells ('12) was named to the Second Team All-Ivy Field Hockey Team. Nicole was one of only five freshman in the Ivy League to receive this high honor, and one of 36 overall.

Evening Flu Vaccination Program—Free for Students

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 14:17:00 GMT

Monday, November 19, 2012

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Lower Merion High School Nursing Office

Students are invited to attend the evening flu vaccination program on Monday, 11/ 19/12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Lower Merion High School in the nursing office. Students age 5-18 who attend non-public schools in the area are also invited to attend the evening program. Students attending the evening program must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms will be available on site and pre-registration is not required for the evening program. You may call 610 645-1829 or 610 645-1857 if you have questions regarding the vaccine.

Middle School Soccer Teams Top Shipley

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:37:00 GMT

The Middle School soccer teams had very exciting victories over visiting Shipley School yesterday.

Katie Phillips Earns Black Belt

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:37:00 GMT

Congratulatoins to Katie Phillips who passed her Black Belt test on September 15, 2012 at the World Tang Soo Do Region #8 testing. She was officially promoted to the rank of Cho Dan, or First Degree Black Belt holder on November 3rd, 2012.

Baldwin Student Sings National Anthem for the Walk to End Domestic Violence

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:53:00 GMT

Grade VIII Baldwin student, Sarai Alexander-Brown sang the National Anthem with her younger sisters for the opening ceremony at State Senator LeAnna Washington's Walk to End Domestic Violence on Oct. 27. Click to watch the video.

"Once Upon a Mattress" Back On For Saturday & Sunday

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 18:54:00 GMT

Baldwin Maskers is proud to announce that the show will go on.

Baldwin invites you to join us for performances of "Once Upon A Mattress" on Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Final rehearsal will be today until 7:30 pm with dinner provided for the cast.

For more information, visit our Theater page at http://www.baldwinschool.org/theater.

Friday is School For Everyone

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:19:00 GMT

The power was fixed overnight and now everyone can come to school Friday. Read on for this wonderful early morning announcement from Sally Powell.

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This is Sally Powell from The Baldwin School. Today is Friday, November 2. I regret the early call, but am delighted to report that overnight power was restored to campus and school will be open as usual today, Friday, November 2. All of our systems have been checked and are running as usual.

All students (Pre-K - XII), faculty and staff should report to school at the normal time. US students will follow an A day schedule. All after-school activities will take place but please note there might be some schedule changes. This will be an out of uniform day for all students. Please note that we are not able to provide lunch so girls will need to bring their own food.

If you drive on to campus and exit by the Athletic Center, you must turn right towards Fishers. The Morris Avenue - New Gulph Road intersection remains closed.

This has been a long four days and I am very excited to welcome everyone to campus this morning.

Varsity Tennis Wraps Up Season with Homecoming Win

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 03:12:00 GMT

The Varsity Tennis Team ended their 2012 season with a 6-0 win against Archbishop Carroll on Homecoming.

Varsity Volleyball Beats SCH at Homecoming

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 03:07:00 GMT

In front of a cheering Homecoming crowd, the Varsity Volleyball Team beat SCH in four, with scores of 25-14, 25-21, 20-25 and 25-13.

Bianca Newton and Team Successful at New England Cup

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:56:00 GMT

Junior Bianca Newton and the team of independent players captured third in a field of 35 teams at the 2012 New England Cup 5v5 girls lacrosse tournament, recently held at Brown University. Congratulations Bianca (pictured center)!

Varsity Soccer Beats SCH at Homecoming

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:38:00 GMT

The Varsity Soccer team scored early and never looked back; the team defeated SCH 5-1 in front of a cheering Homecoming crowd.

Baldwin Open Friday (except ECC) -- Please Read Details

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:20:00 GMT

The following is an important message from Sally Powell regarding classes on Friday, November 2.

This is Sally Powell from The Baldwin School. This is a long communication with lots of important information. For your convenience this will also be sent via e-mail.

Baldwin remains without power and with limited chance of being reconnected by Friday morning. However, school will be in session on Friday for all students in grades I - XII.

Middle School and Upper School plans:

We have received approval from township officials to occupy the school house only. All other buildings are off limits. Middle and Upper School girls will attend classes in their usual spaces, except we will have no access to science labs, music or art rooms. The division directors and teachers are creating contingency plans that the girls will hear when they arrive. Upper School girls will follow an “A day” schedule.

All Middle School and Upper School girls will need to be dropped off at the North Door as usual. All vehicles will then turn and must exit by the Red Gym onto Morris Avenue. Power lines are still down on New Gulph Road and so the exit by the Athletic Center is not useable.

This is an out of uniform day for everyone and, even though there is some heat in the building, girls are encouraged to dress warmly. The classrooms will rely on natural lighting and bathrooms are fully functional. All Upper and Middle School girls will need to bring lunch to school on Friday.

Upper School students may sign out and leave after their last class, and all Upper School students should be picked up by 3:00pm. Middle School students will be dismissed as usual at 3:30. All students must be off campus by 4:00. There will be no after school activities.

Lower School plans:

There will be no classes for PK or K students. Lower School classes for grades I-V will be held at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Education Building on Montgomery Avenue. Girls arriving by car should be dropped off at the Fishers Road entrance to the building. Pick up times will be as usual and there will be no after school care beyond the school day.

Lower school girls will need to bring lunch to school on Friday. There is no internet access available at the site, but the classrooms are brightly furnished and all have chalk boards. This will also be an out of uniform day for our Lower School girls. You will learn more about these arrangements from Lower School Director Elizabeth Becker.

We are extremely grateful to the Presbyterian Church for opening their doors to us at this time of need. And, we are confident that our girls will enjoy their “adventure” on new territory!

Faculty & Staff:

All faculty should report to school – at either location – by 8am. The division directors have worked with the department chairs and assistant head of school to assign teaching spaces to everyone. All staff who are able to work from home should do so. However, we will welcome as many staff members on campus as possible to help direct traffic, students and generally help out. There will be no parking on campus from the main gate to the north door. All parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You can find parking spaces at the Presbyterian Church, on the street, in the Radnor Street lot or in front of the lower school and Athletic Center. Lunch will be provided for faculty and staff.

General:

The Open House planned for Friday, November 2 has been moved to Friday, November 9.
Our Upper School play, Once Upon a Mattress will rehearse on Friday. The performances have been rescheduled for the following week. Further details will follow once plans are firm.
Halloween may have passed, but rest assured that we will not miss out on our celebrations at Baldwin. The division directors will let you know their plans for next week.
The ninth graders will head to Italy next Thursday as part of their core social studies, art and English curriculum.
The November 5 Science Symposium is still on at 7pm. All are welcome to attend this event. If we are unable to hold it on campus, we will let you know on Monday where to come.

The good news is that Baldwin’s buildings and campus suffered no damage from Hurricane Sandy. Even our glorious cherry trees are still standing tall.

We are optimistic that the entire campus will be open Monday, November 5, but in the event we are still without power, we will use Friday’s plans until we can get back to normal.

Everyone will be very busy in the morning so please only contact the division offices if you have a real emergency. Please know that the school’s plans have taken your daughter’s safety into account at every turn.

I know that this has been a very difficult time for many of you and I greatly appreciate your many wonderful messages of support and understanding.

And, above all, I am really looking forward to seeing our girls tomorrow.

Baldwin Closed Thursday

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 01:13:00 GMT

The following update is from Sally M. Powell, Head of School. Our thanks to Aaron Polak for the photograph accompanying this post.

I hope your spirits remain high in spite of the many challenges we are all facing. Baldwin remains without power. I have been in contact with PECO leadership, township leadership and the fire marshalls. Everyone has been extremely supportive and helpful in our efforts to get Baldwin back on line.

However, given the extent of the damage around campus we will, once again be without power tomorrow and therefore Baldwin will be closed. Please know that I am as disappointed about this as you are, but we have no choice.

It is my fervent hope and expectation that school will be fully operational on Friday. As always, we will keep you up to date via this website, Facebook and Twitter as well as our main phone line. A good sense of humor and a solid dose of optimism are our allies right now.

Thank you for your patience and support.

For more storm photos, click here to go to our Facebook gallery.

Baldwin Closed Wednesday

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:11:00 GMT

At the time of writing, Baldwin is still without power due to three downed trees surrounding our campus and live power lines lying across the streets. While we anticipate the lines on Montgomery Avenue will be repaired tonight, we do not expect the lines on New Gulph Road to be repaired before tomorrow and this, unfortunately, is the source of our power.

Therefore we will need to remain closed on Wednesday.

Our email system and website are fully operational but our telephone system remains down. We will be utilizing the Alert Now system and this website to provide additional updates.

On a lighter note, please reassure your daughters that Halloween will not be cancelled but merely postponed to a later date.

We thank you for your understanding.

Furness Centennial Lecture: Nov. 8

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:20:00 GMT

In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the death of famed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, The Baldwin School is proud to host a special guest lecture and tour of the Residence Building,originally built by Frank Furness as The Bryn Mawr Hotel.

Varsity Tennis Earns Share of Inter-Ac Title!

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:24:00 GMT

The Varsity Tennis Team earned a share of the Inter-Ac title with a 5-2 win against visiting Agnes Irwin. The match, originally played October 10 but suspended due to darkness, had Baldwin in a 3-1 lead before the play was halted.

Varsity Volleyball Tops ANC

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Varsity Volleyball defeated Academy of the New Church 3-0 with scores of 25-7, 25-9 and 25-19.

An Alumna Takes Flight

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:54:00 GMT

For Zoe Cunningham '09, aviation isn't just a hobby - it's a career. A senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Zoe has a commercial certificate with multi-engine instrument ratings and CFI/CF-I certificates, totaling more than 300 hours. Zoe hopes to become a corporate pilot in both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

"I'm currently interning with Cessna Aircraft Company as a pilot of their new airplane, the C162 Skycatcher. I fly it around the Great Lakes region demoing it to other pilots, instructors, flight schools and buyers to increase interest in aviation and flight training. Without Baldwin, I don't think I would have the strength required of me as a young woman in this male-dominated field."

Homecoming 2012 Line-Up

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:46:00 GMT

Baldwin Athletics, the Upper School Student Athletic Association and Blue Gray have teamed together to make Homecoming a fantastic day for Baldwin students, family, alumnae and friends. You won't want to miss it! Here's the line-up...

All-School Art Exhibit: Now Open

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:45:00 GMT

The art department is proud to present the 2012 Autumn All-School Art Exhibition. The show features work of selected grades from the ECC, the LS, and the MS, in addition to all five studios of the US. The exhibition opens today and will remain on view until November 7.

Varsity Volleyball Beats Harriton

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:15:00 GMT

The Varsity Volleyball Team beat Harriton yesteray in non-league play, at home. The Bears took the Rams in three games with scores of 25-8, 25-17 and 25-21.

MS Cross Country Competes in Championship

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:07:00 GMT

The MS Cross Country Team competed in the 2012 Middle School Cross Country Championships, held at the Belmont Plateau, in raining and sloppy conditions.

MS Field Hockey Beats AIS with 6 Seconds on Clock

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:45:00 GMT

The MS Field Hockey team experienced a thrilling 2-1 victory over rival Agnes Irwin on October 17, on Baldwin's home field; the team tallied two goals in less than 3 minutes to earn the win.

Kaylah Kleczka '12 Medals in First Collegiate Regatta

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:30:00 GMT

Villanova resident and Baldwin school alumni Kaylah Kleczka ('12), competed in here first collegiate regatta Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Head of the Housatonic in Shelton, CT. Kaylah rowed seven (7) seat in the UMASS Novice 8+ that finished 2^ndplace, winning a silver medal.

Blue Gray Welcomes Impressive Panel for Symposium

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:04:00 GMT

Baldwin Athletics' annual Sports Symposium, presented by Blue Gray, was held October 17 and featured seven experts in the field of collegiate athletics recruiting. The symposium, titled "Navigating the Recruiting Process", was attended by Baldwin student-athletes and their families interested in continuing their athletic careers beyond Baldwin. Panelists shared their expertise and answered questions from the audience.

Nine Varsity Tennis Players Medal at Inter-Ac Individual Champs

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:28:00 GMT

Nine Varsity Tennis players earned medals at the 2012 Inter-Ac Individual Championships, held at Episcopal Academy. All seven of the Inter-Ac's varsity tennis teams played a full day of tennis before a cheering crowd. Leading the Bears was Connie Wang who captured the Gold at the 2nd Singles spot upon defeating AIS's 2nd Doubles challenger.

JV Tennis Remains Unbeaten In Inter-Ac

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:13:00 GMT

The JV Tennis Team improved their record to 8-1 and 6-0 in the Inter-Ac after sweeping Notre Dame 7-0. Throughout the season, the Bears have lost no more than one match in every contest. Highlights from the last four matches follow:

Varsity Soccer Beats SCH

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:54:00 GMT

The Varsity Soccer team pulled away from Inter-Ac opponent, Springside Chestnut Hill after a 1-1 tie at the half to beat the Lions 2-1.

Miriam Jaiser Medals at Inter-Ac Cross Country Champs

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Sophomore Miriam Jaiser medaled and placed 5th overall at the 2012 Inter-Ac Cross Country Championship. She was also named to the First Team All Inter-Ac.

Varsity Tennis Takes Lower Merion

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:11:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis improved their recored to 5-1 with a 6-1 win over Lower Merion.

Baldwin Rowers Garner 10th Place as Season-Opener

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:57:00 GMT

Baldwin School rowers recently raced in Philadelphia’s Navy Day Regatta on the Schuylkill River in the most subscribed event of the regatta, the High School Women’s 4+.

MS Cross Country Places 4 in Top Half

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:45:00 GMT

At the recent MS Cross Country tri-meet between Baldwin, Penn Charter and Episcopal Academy, four of Baldwin's runners placed in the top half in the field of runners.

MS A Tennis Beats Two Inter-Ac Opponents

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:35:00 GMT

The MS A Tennis Team opened its season with two Inter-Ac wins over Notre Dame and Springside, topping both teams 4-1.

Local Alumnae Celebrate Florence Baldwin Day

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:21:00 GMT

The Alumnae Association Executive Board hosted its Annual Open Meeting and an early toast to Florence Baldwin on Wednesday evening, Oct. 10.

President Margaretta Walton ’97 announced that plans now being made for Baldwin’s 125th year-long celebration in 2013-2014 and invited all present to join one of the planning committees.

She also shared information about the next three upcoming alumnae events...

Cross Country Teams Take 4th of 23 Teams

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:22:00 GMT

The Varsity Cross Country team competed in the Salesianum Invitational on October 6 running one of the most challenging 3.1 mile courses in the area.

Margo Schoenberg Acts in Backward

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:58:00 GMT

Freshman Margo Schoenberg played the role of young Abby in the recently released movie Backward. Margo is a member of the US Crew Team.

Baldwin Lacrosse Players Triumphant at Penn Tournament

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Seven members of the Baldwin US Lacrosse program participated on three separate teams – and prevailed – at University of Pennsylvania’s recent Fall Fest.

Grade VIII - Parent Event October 10

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:44:00 GMT

The school year has just begun but already Grade VIII students are thinking about what's to come next year when they join the Upper School. Join us for a preview event on October 10, led by Eric Benke, Director of Upper School.

Seeing Green (Screen)

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Drumroll, please…Baldwin announces its new Multimedia Studio and Computer Lab, a flexible space for students to enhance their learning through cutting edge technology.

Varsity Tennis Takes Penn Charter 6-1

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:24:00 GMT

The Varsity Tennis Team improved to 4-1 (2-0 league) with a 6-1 win at Penn Charter.

JV Tennis Beats Penn Charter

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:24:00 GMT

The JV Tennis Team posted their fourth win of the season over William Penn Charter.

Varsity Cross Country Beats Agnes Irwin

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:24:00 GMT

The Varsity Cross Country team hosted Springside and Agnes Irwin on Thursday, 9/27 and ran way with a victory against AIS!

MS A Volleyball Sweeps Penn Christian in Season Opener

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:13:00 GMT

The MS A Volleyball Team started off the season with a victorious home-opener. The Bears swept Penn Christian in two straight games with their serving leading the way.

MS A Soccer Tops Notre Dame in Season Opener

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 18:17:00 GMT

The Middle School “ A” Soccer Team opened up their season with a decisive 6 -2 victory over visiting Notre Dame.

MS Field Hockey Fights Back and Ties GFS

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:25:00 GMT

The MS Field Hockey Team fought back from a 0-1 halftime score to tie Germantown Friends School 1-1.

Save the Date: Homecoming 2012

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:17:00 GMT

Homecoming 2012 will be held Saturday, October 27.

MS Cross Country Team Hits Stride at First Meet

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:48:00 GMT

The MS Cross Country team hit the trail for their season opener yesterday versus Friends Central and Westtown, which hosted.

BBG (Baldwin Ball Girls) is Back!

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Calling all 4th, 5th and MS student-athletes for the BBG program!

"Friend" Us on facebook

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:50:00 GMT

We have more than 500 facebook friends!

Learn about the Mandarin Program

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:45:00 GMT

During the early childhood grades girls receive exposure to Languages through integrated units in social studies, music and art. An example of this is when kindergarten girls study Japan and learn some Japanese words, phrases and songs. Starting in the fall of 2012 all Lower School students PK through Grade V will receive instruction in Chinese.

Meet our Varsity Fall Captains!

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Our captains are hard at work leading their fellow teammates in our five fall varsity sports.

Keeping Green!

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Baldwin Athletics' new bicycle is not the only green movement the department practices.

Abby Andrews' Ride for Real Food

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:01:00 GMT

Abby Andrews didn’t have any ordinary summer. Rather, the spunky sophomore had an extraordinary adventure. Along with 11 other high schoolers throughout the US, Abby took part in America Challenge – biking more than 3,000 miles from Savannah, GA to Santa Monica, CA over the course of six weeks.

Varsity Laxers to be Featured in Catalogue

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:26:00 GMT

Baldwin's Varsity Lacrosse team was selected by Dick’s Sporting Goods to be featured in their upcoming lacrosse catalogue and in-store signage.

Baldwin Girls Named U.S. Squash Scholar-Athletes

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Five Varsity Squash players recently received the U.S. Squash Scholar-Athlete Award.

First Art Exhibition of 2012 School Year

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:52:00 GMT

The first art exhibition of the new school year celebrates the friendship between Baldwin and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

In support of PAFA's 2012/13 exhibition of their Linda Lee Alter Collection of Women Artists, Baldwin is exhibiting women artists associated with the Pennsylvania Academy as either faculty or former students.

The exhibiting artists are Edna Andrade, Martha Armstrong, Laura Borneman, Elana Hagler, Georgiana Lenssen, Aubrey Levinthal, Deirdre Murphy, Carolyn Pyfrom, Celia Reisman, Alison Stigora, and Janice Wilke. The show will be on display until October 15th.

Varsity Soccer Goalies on the Rise

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:34:00 GMT

Despite a tough loss to Inter-Ac opponent Episcopal Academy on Friday, Varsity goalkeepers Heather Brown and Kayla Watkins had a great game with a combined 13 saves. Co-captain Heather, a 3-year varsity player, returns to the goal this year after a 2011 early season-ending injury. Kayla, a new Baldwin student who will also be playing Varsity Basketball, is a rookie goalie and has earned playing time in numerous games.

According to Varsity Coach Toril Hinchman, “With three tough games in four days, injuries, and limited subs the team had a difficult week. But the Bears keep fighting! There was especially great defensive work by Jamie Schwartz, Abby Andrews, and Hayden Ivey!”

photos (l to r): Heather Brown and Kayla Watkins

Lauren Wang Crowned Champion

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:48:00 GMT

Lauren Wang '18, a member of the MS Tennis Team, was recently crowned Champion of the Girls U12 division at the annual Merion Cricket Club Junior Clay Club Championships, held in early September. Sixteen girls competed in the division.

Lauren played a long final match against a strong competitor and displayed strength and competitive spirit as she defeated her opponent in two straight sets. Lauren trains at Merion Cricket Club.

Miriam Jasier Takes 8th at Cross Country Invitational

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Varsity Cross Country runner, Miriam Jaiser ('15) finished in 8th place out of a field of 150 runners at the Briarwood Invitational held on Saturday at Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia. Miriam posted an impressive 20:35 on the 3.1 mile course.

The Varsity team took 11th place out of 21 teams, beating out league rivals Episcopal Academy and Agnes Irwin.

“It was a very proud day for BXC (Baldwin Cross Country), the girls have been working so hard, and today the results showed it,” commented Varsity Coach, Rachel Ryan.

photo: Miriam Jasier accepts the trophy at the Briarwood Invitational

MS Field Hockey Victorious in Season Opener

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:08:00 GMT

The Middle School Field Hockey team won their first match of the season by a decisive score of 5-0. Goalie Ana Yee recorded the shutout, backed by an impressive defense. The offensive explosion was a combined effort by Sophia Nicoletti (2 goals, 2 assists) and Grace Steelman, Olivia Landes, Savannah Naib and Maya Bindra who all notched a goal.

The Bears led 2-0 at the half and solidified the win with three decisive goals early in the second half.

photo: Ana Yee

Varsity Tennis Sweeps GFS

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:58:00 GMT

The Varsity Tennis team improved to 3-0 defeating GFS at home 7-0.Kristine Rojo won 6-0, 6-0 at 1st Singles, Connie Wang won 6-0, 6-0 at 2nd Singles and Victoria Gevurtz won 6-0, 6-2 at 3rd Singles.

The Doubles were led by Ali Thaler and Abby Grosskopf 7-5, 6-4 at 1st Doubles while Selena Maity and Connie Li won 6-2, 6-2 at 2nd Doubles. The 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vaccarro and Emilie Wache won 6-0, 6-2 and 4th Doubles was won by Haley Weiss and Tarlan Daryoush 6-0.

photo: Connie Wang

JV Tennis Wins Again!

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:55:00 GMT

The JV Tennis Team came away with their third win of the season by defeating host Germantown Friends. The Bears won 5-0. Isabel Senior won 6-3,6-3 at 1st Singles, Musu Taylor won 6-2,6-4 at 2nd Singles and Rachel Dichter came back to win a hard fought match 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the 3rd set tiebreaker. Jasmine Syed and Nellie Shields won 6-0,6-4 at 1st Doubles, Julia Greitzer and Genie Dubay won 6-1, 6-1 at 2nd Doubles.

Exhibition Matches included: Nellie Shields and Claudia Hogg won 8-0 at 3rd Doubles, Davis Madeja and Quinn Funston won 8-1 at 4th Doubles, Amanda Kichline and Jessica Levit won 8-0 at 5th Doubles and Alicia Song and Janny Wang won 8-6 at 6th Doubles.

The win brings the JV Bears to 3-0.

photo: Genie Dubay

US Athletic Association's Pre-Season Celebration is STRONG

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:16:00 GMT

Click here to be directed to a photo album from this event.

The US Baldwin Athletic Association (BAA) hosted a party on the Athletic Center back porch for the 98 US fall athletes at the final day of pre-season. The party was BAA's way of acknowledging and celebrating the hard work put in by the cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball student-athletes, and to kick off another spirited year for BAA!

Athletes were given t-shirts emblazed with the motto: "WHERE THE WEAK BECOME STRONG AND THE STRONG BECOME GREAT / BALDWIN PRESEASON 2012". Despite rain, the athletes participated in activies, included a pie eating contest, and enjoyed snacks.

The 2012 - 2013 Baldwin Athletic Association Board:

Head: Arden Simone '13

Senior Reps: Fiona McCanney, Julz Vacarro and Karly Wood

Junior Reps: Cashel McCarthy, Madison Pujadas and Nellie Shields

Sophomore Reps: Krista Hinchman and Ali Thaler

Freshman Reps: Hayden Ivey and Morgan Steelman

photo: Krista Hinchman displays the BAA t-shirt

Varsity Field Hockey Posts Huge Victory over Shipley

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:19:00 GMT

9/12/2012. . . The Varsity Field Hockey Team secured a huge 5-0 win over defending Friends League champions, Shipley. The Bears improved on a 2-0 half-time lead, adding three more in the second half and holding the Gators scoreless.

Juniors Daria Harlamova and Chessy Nicoletti led the scoring with 2 goals apiece and senior Sarah Tupchong added her first career goal. Goals were assisted by freshman Olivia Horwitz and senior co-captain Jasmine Schlichting. Freshman goalie Maddy Carre recorded her first shut out of the season.

“Chessy had terrific ball control in the midfield and passing to goal, and Eliza Mantelmacher (’14) had several breakaways,” said Head Coach Katie Drollette. “Noelle Zimmerman ( ’16) was also outstanding at sweeper.”

photo: Chessy Nicoletti

Varsity and JV Tennis Record Second Sweep

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:17:00 GMT

9/10/2012. . . The Varsity and JV Tennis Teams again swept their opponent – this time in Inter-Ac League play versus Springside. Both teams bump their record to 2-0.

For the Varsity Team, junior Kristine Rojo won 6-0, 6-0 at 1st Singles while junior Connie Wang won 6-0, 6-1 at 2nd Singles. Senior Victoria Gevurtz won 6-0, 6-0 at 3rd Singles.

The Doubles were led by sophomore Ali Thaler and senior, co-captain Abby Grosskopf at 1st Doubles at 6-0, 6-2 while the team of junior Selena Maity and senior Connie Li won 6-1, 6-1 at 2nd Doubles. Senior, co-captain Julz Vacarro and senior Emilie Wache won 6-0, 6-1 at 3rd Doubles and junior Haley Weiss and senior Tarlan Daryoush won 7-6 (3), 6-1 at 4th Doubles.

photo: Kristine Rojo

Varsity and JV Tennis Teams Sweep Westtown in First Match

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 17:01:00 GMT

9/7/2012. . . It was a great day for Baldwin tennis! Both the Varsity and JV teams beat Westtown without dropping a match.

Leading the way was junior, Kristine Rojo who won 6-0, 6-0 at first Singles. Junior, Connie Wang won 6-0, 6-0 at second Singles while senior, Victoria Gevurtz won 7-5, 6-2 at third Singles.

The Doubles were led by sophomore, Ali Thaler and senior, Abby Grosskopf who won 6-1, 6-0. The second Doubles team of junior, Selena Maity and senior, Connie Li won 6-2, 6-2. Third Doubles was won by seniors Julz Vaccaro and Emilie Wache 6-4, 6-3 while fourth Doubles was won by first year Varsity player Haley Weiss, a junior, and senior, Tarlan Daryoush 6-1, 6-0.

photo: members of the Varsity Tennis Team huddle with Coach, Jeff Sacks

Varsity Soccer Wins Season Opener and Two Scrimmages

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 18:11:00 GMT

9/5/2012. . . The Baldwin Bears varsity soccer team earned its third-straight pre-season win on Wednesday, beating the George school 8 – 4 in a non-league scrimmage. Maddy Dawkins had an outstanding game with 5 goals! Ellie Greenberg, Krista Hinchman, and Laura Pansini scored the three other goals. The assists came from 7 different players: Karly Wood, Krista Hinchman, Maddy Dawkins, Maddy Brill-Edwards, Abby Andrews, Hayden Ivey, and two from Laura Pansini.

photo: Maddy Dawkins

Pansini Sisters Shine at Brine National Lacrosse Classic

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:11:00 GMT

9/5/2012. . . Sisters Laura '16 and Maria '18 Pansini played for Team Pennsylvania at the Brine National Lacrosse Classic this past July, held in Maryland.

Laura led the team to victory in the championship game, scoring the team's final 3 goals including the game-winner in OT. The Pennsylvania squad, which included rising seventh-graders through rising freshmen, defeated Maryland in the semifinals, 9-5.

Click here for the complete story.

photo: Maria (l) and Laura (r)

Laura Pansini '16 Selected to All-Star Team

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 18:26:00 GMT

9/5/2012. . . Congrats to Laura Pansini '16, who was selected to play on the All-Star team in the 2012 Girls Philly Showcase Lacrosse Camp at Haverford College from a group of 120 other student-athletes.

Click here for the full story in Philly Lacrosse.

Arden Simone '13 Commits to Davidson

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:10:00 GMT

8/30/2012. . . Arden Simone ’13 recently made a verbal committment to play Division I Lacrosse at Davidson College, Davidson, NC beginning in the fall 2013.

Arden is a 5-year Varsity starter for Baldwin’s Lacrosse Team at midfield. She is a 3-time All-League and All-Main Line Selection and was named a 2012 US Lacrosse High School Academic All-American. Last spring, Arden played for Philly at the US Lacrosse National Tournament. She also played for STEPS Elite Philly.

At Baldwin, Arden has earned 11 Varsity letters in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Lacrosse and been named Team MVP 6 times. She was elected by her peers as the Head of Athletic Association for 2012-2013.

“Davidson has the perfect combination of outstanding academics, athletics and school spirit. I really love Baldwin and I wanted to continue on to a small college that put academics and community first and sports a close second,” said Arden. “The opportunities I’ll have in the classroom and on the field are unmatched. I also really connected with the coaches and players more than any other program I visited. I’m so excited!”

Bryn Mawr Day - September 8

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:07:00 GMT

This fun, free event will be held on Saturday, September 8, from 10 - 2 at the Bryn Mawr Farmers Market Lot, and will include:

the grand reopening of Ludington Library
music and circus performances for the kids
free history and fire truck rides
special offers and sidewalk sales by Bryn Mawr businesses
information on the 21 Bryn Mawr institutions that are over 100 years old (like ours!)
the Bryn Mawr Farmer's Market
and more!

We are a member and proud participant in Bryn Mawr 100, a collaboration of 21 renowned institutions and sites in Bryn Mawr that are at least 100 years old. Events will include a free bus tour of many of these sites, and a smartphone self-tour is now available through the "Bryn Mawr 100" channel on the free app TagWhat.com. Read all about it on the Lower Merion website http://bit.ly/bmday2012 or at http://www.BrynMawrPA.org. Park for free at the Bryn Mawr Hospital Parking Garage.

Three Baldwin Girls Earn Gold at Maccabi Games

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:05:00 GMT

Vanessa Auritt '15, Julia Greitzer '16 and Eliza Mantelmacher '15 played for Team Philadelphia at the Maccabi Games, held in Rockland, NY earlier this month. Over the three-day tournament, the team posted an undefeated record (6-0) to capture the gold medal. Julia Greitzer and Eliza Mantelmacher were named to the tournament All-Star Team.

The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sports festival, held in North America, involving U-16 Jewish youth worldwide.

Faces Around the Halls: New Staff

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:09:00 GMT

We’ve introduced you to a standout group of new faculty members who joined Baldwin this year, and we are equally as pleased to share with you the dynamic group of go-getters who will be joining our team of staff to work behind-the-scenes in making the 2012-2013 academic year a knockout.

Meet the New Faculty: Part 2

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:56:00 GMT

Our latest faculty member profiles are in! Meet some of the new faces that will be populating our hallways and our classrooms this fall.

Meet the New Faculty: Part 1

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 14:05:00 GMT

With summer winding down and the start of another academic year just around the corner, we are keen to introduce you to a few of the new faces that will be sporting the Baldwin blue come September.

Kleckza '12 Captures Gold in Rowing

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Recent graduate Kaylah Kleczka (far right) competed in the Methuen City Sprints this weekend winning a gold medal in both the Women's Intermediate 4X and the Junior 1X 1,000 meter sprint with a time of 3:54. Congratulations Kaylah and good luck this fall at UMASS, Amherst.

Womens Jr 1x Final Results

1st 4 All-American (K. Kleczka) 03:54.99

2nd 5 Essex (S. Giovenelli) 03:57.43 1.0% 00:02.44 00:00:02.44

3rd 3 Essex (C. Guinee) 04:01.76 2.9% 00:04.33 00:00:06.77

4th 6 Essex (S. Block) 04:05.05 4.3% 00:03.29 00:00:10.06

5th 2 Riverside (I. Badia-Bellinger) 04:12.78 7.6% 00:07.73 00:00:17.79

6th 1 Bromfield Acton Boxborough (M. Boudreau) 04:19.50 10.4% 00:06.72 00:00:24.51

Middle School Moving Up Ceremony

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 21:11:00 GMT

At the Middle School Moving Up Ceremony on June 7, Samantha Raymond ’18, Jane Bradley ’17, Jessica Zhang ’17, Frances Bell-Taylor ’16, Madeline Carre ’16, Sophie Hogg ’16 and Caroline Rosen ’16 were recognized for their Outstanding Contributions to the Life of the Middle School, by going above and beyond what had been expected of them during the course of the academic year. Each student was presented with a certificate and had her name engraved on a plaque to commemorate her achievements. Way to go girls!

Congrats Class of 2012!

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Jay Gorodetzer Photography.

White gowns, check. Flower bouquets, check. Diplomas, check. Our newest graduates finished the year in style in a commencement ceremony at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on June 7. Congratulations Class of Blue!

Click here to view photographs from the special day.

Kaylah Kleczka Honored with White Blazer Award

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Kaylah Kleczka was honored with the White Blazer, Baldwin’s highest athletic award, at the annual Athletic Association Banquet.

The White Blazer is awarded to a student-athlete who has played on at least two varsity sports in her senior year and who represents the best qualities of sportsmanship: the ability to win and lose gracefully, act with integrity, take criticism willingly and try to benefit from it, be a loyal teammate in winning and losing and, after the game, show interest in teams other than one on which she is playing. This award is voted on by student-athletes who have played on a team in Upper School.

Kaylah also received the Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award for her outstanding performance as a national competitor in Crew. She is also the only senior to receive the Margot Cunningham Sports Commitment Award this year, presented annually to student-athletes who played three sports for four years in high school. At Baldwin, Kaylah played Varsity Volleyball and Crew for four years and Varsity Basketball for three. She served as co-captain for all three teams her senior year and also earned MVP awards, as voted on by her fellow teammates, in Volleyball and Crew. She has earned All Inter-Ac and All Main Line honors in both. Kaylah also played on the JV Soccer team her freshman year.

In the fall, Kaylah signed a National Letter of Intent and accepted a scholarship to row at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. At UMASS Amherst, Kaylah plans to study Sports Management.

Student-Athletes Honored at Athletic Association Banquet

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:09:00 GMT

More than 200 student-athletes, parents, faculty and staff gathered for the annual Athletics Associations Banquet in honor of Baldwin student-athletes. Head of School, Sally Powell shared opening comments including the fact that a quarter of the class of 2012 would continue their athletic careers in college, participating on an NCAA team.

Athletic Association Head, Tiffany Hau and Director of Athletics, Deb Surgi served as master of ceremonies. Current co-captains shared comments about their teams and introduced next year’s captains. Varsity coaches announced the teams’ Most Valuable Players, as voted by the teams. Tiffany’s video was shown, which highlighted the 2011-2012 academic year in sports.

Ms. Surgi presented 25 seniors with the traditional wool, monogramed Baldwin Athletics blankets. Following the senior presentation, Ms. Surgi presented the major awards, including the White Blazer to Kaylah Kleczka.

photo: (back, l to r): Tiffany Hau '12, Tina Roak Award; Marina Crowe '12, Lois Harlos Award; Valerie Yoshimura '15, Olympic Trial Qualifier; (front l to r): Arden Simone '13, Pat West Award; Kaylah Kleczka, White Blazer Award, Margot Cunningham Sports Commitment Award, Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award; Nicole Wells, Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award; Madison Noteware, Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award; missing: Kaitlyn Hobson, Alice Comly Award; Julia Smith, International Polo MVP

Maddie Noteware to Row for MIT

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Senior Madison Noteware has committed to row at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology beginning this fall. At the recent Baldwin Athletics banquet, Maddie received the Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award for her outstanding performance as a national competitor in Crew. She was also named the US Rowing Honor Roll (HM) this year.

Maddie has earned numerous medals at elite crew regattas during her Baldwin career including: Silver Medal, Scholastic Rowing Association of America's Championship, Varsity Double;Gold Medal, Stoesbury Ltwt 2x; Gold Medal, Stotesbury Freshman 4x; Gold Medal, SRAA Nationals; Gold Medal, New Jersey State Champions Ltwt 2; Silver Medal, Junior Nationals Ltwt 2x; and Silver, Cities Ltwt 2x.

At Baldwin, Maddie was also a four-year member of the Varsity Swim Team and a three-year member of the Varsity Cross Country team, the later which she co-captained her senior year. She also played Varsity Soccer at Baldwin.

Laura Jarin-Lipschitz to Fence at MIT

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Laura Jarin-Lipschitz, Class of 2012, will join fellow classmates Marina Crowe (Sailing and Squash) and Maddie Noteware (Crew) as an athlete at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology but Laura will compete on the Varsity Fencing Team.

Laura has been fencing for more than six years at the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia. She has achieved multiple top-32 finishes in cadet and junior national tournaments, including Junior Olympics and USA Fencing Summer Nationals.

Marina Crowe to Play Two Varsity Sports in College

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Senior Marina Crowe will play not one, but two varsity sports at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology beginning this fall. Marina has committed to participate on the Sailing and Men’s Squash Team (there is no women’s team) for the Engineers, which compete in the NEWMAC Conference.

At Baldwin, Marina was a four-year varsity member of the Varsity Soccer and Varsity Squash teams; she co-captained both teams her senior year. Marina was named All Inter-Ac in Squash and All Main Line in Soccer. The 2011-2012 Varsity Squash Team finished 3^rd at the US Squash High School Nationals, captured Gold at MASA, and won their third consecutive Inter-Ac title.

Marina was also the recipient of the Baldwin Athletics Lois Harlos Award.

Alexa Tzarnas to Play Squash at George Washington

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Senior Alexa Tzarnas has committed to play Division I Squash at George Washington University, a member of the Atlantic-10 Conference.

Alexa served as co-captain of this year’s #3 nationally ranked Varsity Squash Team and was a four-year member of the Varsity squad. She was named to the All Inter-Ac Second Team this year. Alexa also played Varsity Soccer throughout high school.

At GW, Alexa will study Political Science/International Relations.

Liz Asch to Row for Union College

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Senior Elizabeth Asch has committed to be part of the Varsity Crew team at Union College beginning in the Fall of 2012. Liz was a four-year member of the Baldwin Varsity Crew team and co-captained the team this spring. She also was elected co-MVP for the 2012 season.

While at Baldwin, Liz won numerous medals including the Gold at the PRSA City Championship and Stotesbury Regatta, Silver at the Stotesbury Regatta, Gold at the Turn & Burn and Bill Braxton Regattas, and Bronze at the New Jersey Scholastic Rowing Championship.

Liz also participated on the Varsity Soccer Team at Baldwin.

Maina Crowe '12 to Compete on Two Inter-Collegiate Teams

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:01:00 GMT

Senior Marina Crowe will not only play one, but two varsity sports at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology beginning this fall. Marina has committed to participate on the Sailing Team and Men's Squash Team (MIT does not have a women's-only team). MIT is a member of the NEWMAC conference.

At Baldwin, Marina was a four-year varsity squash and soccer player and captained both teams her senior year. She was also named to the All Inter-Ac Squash Team and All Main Line Soccer Team. The Varsity Squash Team finished the 2011-2012 season with a #3 national ranking, captured Gold at MASA, and won the Inter-Ac title for the third consecutive year.

Math Olympiads

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Grade IV (l to r): Lindsey Brodsky, Alexa May Richards, Emily Seltzer, Saachi Singh, Frances Wilson, Aleeha Banerjee, Armina Emami, Alexandra Holgren, Erica Kent, Natalie Pansini, Menal Siddiqui, Vivienne Evans, Baylee Huang, Margaret Fleischner, Torrie Smith, Jordyn Allen, *Bradleigh Bell

Grade IV - V student ‘mathletes’ were recognized in the Lower School assembly on Friday, June 1, for their voluntary participation in the Math Olympiads.

The 17 students from the Grade IV class, and 18 students from the Grade V class, each received an official Math Olympiad certificate of participation in addition to a Math Olympiad t-shirt for their efforts. Students who scored in the top 50 percent of all participants nationally and internationally also received an embroidered felt patch. Simi Bleznak ’20 and Baylee Huang ’21, the highest individual scorers on their respective class teams, were awarded with trophies for their standout achievements.

Patch recipients:

Grade IV: Baylee Huang, Saachi Singh

Grade V: Simi Bleznak, Joanna Fisch, Celia Page, Zoya Siddiqui

The Lower Schoolers were amongst nearly 150,000 students in more than 30 countries to get involved in the Math Olympiads, marking the first year of Baldwin’s involvement in the program. Over the course of a five-month period, the girls got busy attending weekly practice sessions and taking part in a series of monthly math competitions under the coaching of Lower School Math Specialist Julia Kornienko. Intended to improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the experience has proved both challenging and rewarding for these budding mathematicians.

Grade V (l to r): Alexis Shatzman, Natalie Sgro, Savannah Sanford, Taylor Trapp, Simi Bleznak, Andrea Coler, Alexa Diecidue, Joanna Fisch, Skye Jackson, Azzaya Johnson, Julia Kait, Alexandra Phelan, Makayla Pratt, Celia Page, Sydney Parmet, Zoya Siddiqui, *Isabella Tyminski and Sneha Roy

* Indicates students absent from photo

Baldwin Flutists Bring Music to our Ears

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Row 1 (Back) Sherrie Li '15, Rachel Zachian '15, Angela Yang '18, Jessica Palmer '17, Kaitlyn Kang '17, and Alexis Mosley-McLemore '17, Emma Sass '17; Row 2: Jasmine Bell '21, Amber Hawkins '20.

The silvery sounds of flutes filled the Residence Assembly Room on Sunday, June 3, as nine Lower, Middle, and Upper School student musicians from Grades II-X delighted audiences with a spectacular end-of-year recital.

Featuring a medley of musical numbers that ranged from ‘First Duet,’ and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,’ to the works of renowned composers like Haydn, Bizet, Schubert, Vivaldi and Beethoven, the student flutists demonstrated mastery of their instruments and left much to look forward to for the upcoming academic year.

Digital Photography Class Captures Baldwin From Above

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Remember the aerial photography project pioneered by the Upper School Digital Photography class in November? Twenty three still frames were extracted from the video that was captured during the camera's flight over campus. The class wove the photos together seamlessly, creating a panoramic photo that now hangs in the Upper School office.

"Felicitations" to Baldwin Language Star

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Rachel Coler ’15 ranked #8 locally of 2,700 students who took the National French Contest/Le Grand Concours. This annual competition is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. This year, more than 10,000 students nationwide in grades seven through 12 participated. An awards ceremony was held on May 17 at Chestnut Hill College to recognize and honor all of the students in the Philadelphia chapter who participated in this contest

Rachel has been studying French formally in school since the first grade. Her mother says, "Rachel is a true francophile! Her love of French began when she was very young with all things Madeline - we read all of the Madeline books, watched the films, played with Madeline dolls, etc. She plans to do at least a minor in French in college."

Varsity Double Captures Silver at Scholastic National Regatta

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Seniors Kaylah Kleczka and Maddie Noteware captured the silver medal at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America's Championship on May 25 on Cooper River, NJ.

With about 250 meters remaining, the varsity double pushed their way from fourth to second and finished with a time of 5:45.083.

Baldwin’s Freshman Lightweight Doubles and Lightweight Quad also qualified for the finals in an extremely competitive regatta.

photo (l to r): Maddie Noteware and Kaylah Kleczka

Setting the Stage for Baldwin's Artists, Musicians and Dramatists

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:55:00 GMT

The Middle School art, music and drama departments came together on May 16 for an unforgettable show.

If a picture is said to be worth a thousand words, then what can be said of a thousand pictures? The Grade VIII drama students got creative, and personal, when assigned the task of creating life-sized portraits of themselves for a Digital Storytelling project.

An amalgam of shape, color and texture, the students used photos, journal entries, poems and textured materials to express their interests, passions and contemplations. They then produced videos to explain the thought-process behind their character creations and to illustrate their life stories. With the help of Computer Science Coordinator Laura Blankenship, QR codes were also featured on every self-portrait, enabling attendees to view the corresponding video ‘performance’ straight from their smart phones.

As quirky and unique as each of their creators, the self-portraits are a telling portrayal of the triumphs and struggles of adolescence. From poems to proverbs, diaries entries and motivational quotes, the textual content speaks volumes of the views, opinions, dreams and future aspirations of each student.

Collages were also a popular choice for art students, who created posters for the event featuring photo cutouts of their ‘favorite things,’ while using their initials as the focal point of the designs. Also on display were ceramic plates the students molded, glazed and fired in the likeness of famous singers, athletes and fashionistas.

The Middle School Chorus, Jazz Band, Ensemble and three Handbell groups brought music to the mix, as they performed a repertoire of numbers for evening attendees.

Check out our Media Gallery to view more photos from the event, or visit our blog to learn more about the Middle School student art projects from Art Department Head Janice Wilke.

Senior Class Parents and Students Reach 100% Participation in the Annual Fund

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:53:00 GMT

A seventh class of parents can say they have reached 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund – the Class of 2012. Senior class parents join their daughters, who last week also reached 100% participation for their class. These soon-to-be-graduates each made a contribution to the Annual Fund, learning now the importance of giving to the school as alumnae.

On May 17, Sally Powell hosted a BBQ for the Classes of 2025, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018 and 2017, all of which achieved 100% participation. A special congratulations to the Classes of 2023, 2020, 2018 and 2017 for three consecutive years at 100% parent participation.

Join us today in striving toward 100% Parent Participation for the entire school. Gifts and pledges can be made online. Thank you for your support of Baldwin.

For Love of the Game

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:52:00 GMT

For young alumna Alice Matthai ’10, lacrosse has never been just a sport. Since picking up her first stick in Grade III, to being named captain of the lacrosse team during her junior year at Baldwin, the game has stuck with her like a childhood friend.

When Alice packed up and moved to Virginia to attend Washington & Lee University, she was determined to keep at least a few aspects of her routine constant, lacrosse being no exception. In her quest to make the game work for her, Alice stumbled upon a different calling – one that required a little less time on the field, and a little more time blowing whistles from the sidelines.

Take a small town with no official middle school lacrosse teams, and 46 adolescent girls eager to learn the name of the game, and you’re looking at Coach Matthai, Lexington Club Lacrosse’s newest addition. Alice takes a time out from school work and lacrosse to share her experiences as a first year coach.

Check out our blog to read the full story.

Powerful Learning - the 3-D Classroom

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:05:00 GMT

5/22/12...Diane Senior (Upper School English), Kelly Grimmett (Anne Frank library), Janice Wilke (Upper School art), Jessica Davis (Lower School faculty) and Laura Blankenship (Middle and Upper School technology) completed Powerful Learning Practice, a year-long professional development program. Their project, The 3-D Classroom, was chosen as one of three to be featured at the final event on April 25.

Read their interview and see the project in action here.

Crew Team Advances Boats to Finals at Stotesbury

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

5/22/2012. . . Baldwin Crew Teams qualified half of their boats for the finals of the 2012 Stotesbury Cup Regatta; 3 out of 6 qualified for finals; 5 out of 6 qualified for semis.

"Baldwin's crews are rowing really well! There catch and drive sequence has really improved since Cities. The 3 seat in the Senior Quad (Natalie Webb) is really connected!" said Joe Quaid, Head Coach of Undine Barge Club and former U.S. National Team Coach.

In addition, Coach Liesel added that that two sophomores and made it to semi-finals and our lightweight double was the only local crew to make it to finals.

photo (l to r): Liz Asch, Charlotte Beever, Natalie Webb

'Special Delivery' to CHOP

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT

5/18/12...On May 14, Baldwin Lower School students and parents made a special delivery to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Nearly 200 onesies, painted during Baldwin's Mother/Daughter Week, were donated to the hospital's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.

Pictured: Joanna Horst (Nurse Manager of Center), Parents' Association President Barbara Sprague, Baldwin parent Michele Davey, Dr. Holly Hedrick (Pediatric General and Fetal Surgeon at CHOP) and incoming Parents' Association President Sejita Paige. Students Camille Stecker '23 and Arden Davey '23 show off their creations.

Special thanks to Baldwin's own Becky Rohtbart '97 (Director of Development at CHOP) for her help in coordinating this event.

Baldwin Girls "Do The Math"

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Proud winners of the Pennsylvania Mathematics League Contest, AMC 8 and Math Marathon. Front Row (l to r): Sanjana Dixit (VI), Hilary Liu (VI), Sara Syed (VI), Jessica Zhang (VII), Jane Bradley (VII), Jessica Levit (VIII), Isabel Senior (VIII). Back Row (l to r): Anna Bunting (VI), Tara McMahon (VI), Skyler Schork (VI), Abby Dichter (VI), Yue (Kaitlyn) Kang (VII), Anika Iyer (VII), Pallavi Sreedhar (VII), Anne Chen (VII), Alexandra Scannell (VIII), Olivia Horwitz (VIII), Shreya Dalal (VIII).

5/17/12...Middle School math awards were presented on May 16 and marked significant individual and school achievements, including state and national rankings.

Pennsylvania Mathematics League Contest winners:
Grade 8
Third place: Shreya Dalal, Jessica Levit & Isabel Senior
Second place: Olivia Horwitz
First place: Alexandra Scannell

Grade 7
Fifth place: Stephanie Blank
Third Place: Anne Chen & Pallavi Sreedhar
Second Place: Anika Iyer
First place: Jessica Zhang

Our seventh grade team’s score of 129 earned Baldwin a tie for seventeenth place among the 97 participating schools statewide. Jessica was the top scorer among seventh graders in Montgomery County, and was in a four-way tie for first place among individual scorers statewide.

Grade 6
Fourth place: Anna Bunting, Hilary Liu, Tara McMahon & Skyler Schork
Second Place: Sabrina Rustgi & Abby Dichter
First place: Sara Syed

American Mathematics Competition 8 winners:
Third place: Shreya Dalal (VIII)
Second place: Alexandra Scannell (VIII) & Yue (Kaitlyn) Kang (VII)
First place: Jessica Zhang (VII)

Jessica earned Honor Roll status for scoring among the top 5% of students nationwide.

18th annual Math Marathon winners:
Grade 8 - Shreya Dalal & Olivia Horwitz
Grade 7 - Jane Bradley & Jessica Zhang (highest scores in middle school)
Grade 6 - Sanjana Dixit & Hilary Liu

Baldwin’s Math Marathon motivates students to work cooperatively to solve a wide variety of mathematical problems. Pairs of students complete as many problems as they can in a timed setting. Points are awarded according to the difficulty level and prizes are awarded to the top scoring pair of students from each grade.

MATHCOUNTS Club Members. Front row (l to r): Hilary Liu (VI), Sara Syed (VI), Angela Yang (VI), Neelam Pandya (VI), Samantha Raymond (VI), Jessica Zhang (VII). Back row (l to r): Lynn Cohen (Director Math Resource Center), Skyler Schork (VI), Roma Trivedi (VI), Kaitlyn Kang (VII), Anika Iyer (VII), Pallavi Sreedhar (VII), & Anne Chen (VII). Not pictured: Zara Wenzinger (VII).

MATHCOUNTS Problem of the Week competition winners:
Grade 8 - Olivia Horwitz
Grade 7 - Anika Iyer & Jessica Zhang (highest scores in middle school)
Grade 6 - Sara Syed

The MATHCOUNTS problem of the week competition strengthens critical thinking and problem solving skills related to real life applications. Prizes are awarded to the top Baldwin student in each grade at the end of the year. In April, Baldwin was one of 250 schools nationwide to achieve Gold Level Status in the MATHCOUNTS Club Program, thanks to the performance of its Middle School students.

Celebrating the Classes of Blue

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:09:00 GMT

By all accounts, Alumnae Weekend 2012 was a great success! Special thanks to the class reunion committees, alumnae volunteers, faculty, staff and Baldwin students for their special efforts to make this annual event so memorable for the Classes of Blue. It was a weekend of lively discussions, reminiscing with friends and reconnecting with Baldwin.

Just a few fun facts and highlights about the weekend…

Over 230 alumnae and guests participated in one or more of the 24 on-campus events and activities planned for the Classes of Blue. Alumnae represented every class from 1942 to 2007. And, we welcomed back two former Heads of School, former faculty and staff.
Our guests enjoyed visiting six Upper School classes and two interest sessions featuring the Scholars Program and the Performing Arts at Baldwin.
The Class of 1962, celebrating their 50th anniversary, toured campus with their Grade IV pen pals. See photos in our Media Gallery.
The Class of 1987 was presented with the Champagne Cup for attaining the highest percentage of participation in the Annual Fund.
The Class of 1957 received the Challenge Bowl for raising the most money for the Annual Fund.
We honored three outstanding alumnae at the Alumnae Awards Assembly: Samie Kim Falvey ’92, recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Young Alumna Award; Dr. Margaret Oxtoby ’72, recipient of the 2012 Alumnae Award; and, J. M. Ada Mutch ’22, recipient of the 2012 Life Achievement Award (posthumously). Stay tuned to the summer issue of Echoes for details.
Over 100 alumnae, family and friends attended Saturday’s Spring Festival, which is open to all alumnae.

Don’t forget to mark May 2-4 on your 2013 calendars for next year’s Alumnae Weekend, when we will celebrate with the Classes of Gold (3s and 8s) at Baldwin.

To view other Alumnae Weekend events, check out our Media Gallery.

Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:24:00 GMT

5/15/12...Baldwin’s Pre-K through Grade V girls welcomed grandparents and special persons on May 14. From assembly to the classroom and the playground, guests were invited to explore the Baldwin grounds with their young thinking girls and to take part in the events and activities hosted throughout the course of the day.

To kick-start the morning, the Lower Schoolers delighted their audience with a dynamic choral performance that featured the use of inventive props, grand gestures and peppy beats like, “Old MacDonald had a Dog,” “Splish! Splash!” and “My Name is Music.”

The fun then moved to the classroom, as grandparents teamed up with their Baldwin girls and got to work puzzling through language-based assignments, tricky math challenges and creative art projects.

To view photos from the day’s events, visit our Media Gallery.

Varsity and JV Lacrosse Beat Agnes Irwin

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:26:00 GMT

5/15/2012. . . The Varsity and JV Lacrosse teams beat Agnes Irwin, at home, in league play on Friday. The varsity topped the Owls 14-13 in a closely `matched game. The JV finished with a 7-5 victory.

“It was a great win for the team and one that they have worked very hard for,” said Varsity Coach, Kathleen Simone. “The girls have developed so much this season and should be very proud of their progress. I know that I am.”

JV Coach Sara Langsam added, “The JV game was a tight, even game and the girls played with heart to pull out a 7-5 victory. It was our greatest team effort so far this season. Highlights from individuals: Kate Leone had two goals and goalie Megan Cohen had 7 saves!”

photo: The BLT (Baldwin Lacrosse Team)

Trustee Recognition Award Recipients

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:23:00 GMT

Pictured: Head of School Sally Powell, Pooh Gephart, Tracy Stevens, Lynne Flaxman, Board of Trustees Chair John Dewey.

5/15/12...At the year-end Faculty, Staff, Trustee Party, the Trustee Recognition Award is given to an individual or several individuals who go above and beyond their job description for the benefit of the community. The award may be given to any member of the faculty, staff or administration. This year's honorees are: Tracy Stevens, Middle School administrative assistant, Pooh Gephart, Upper School dean of students and interim arts director, and Lynne Flaxman, Lower School technology teacher.

"For the last four years, Tracy Stevens has demonstrated extraordinary skill in the Middle School. In addition to being the engine who drives all of the day-to-day operations of the division (and she does this flawlessly), she treats each student, parent and faculty member with respect and genuine concern. Never too busy to deal with any issue, Tracy is a model of enthusiasm and that "can-do" spirit that is essential to the successful running of Middle School. Tracy is patient and tolerant, and it is obvious to all who work with her, she truly cares about the students, parents and faculty at Baldwin. Tracy goes above and beyond the requirements of the position on a daily basis. She is an extraordinary member of the Baldwin community."

"My nomination is for Pooh Gephart. Two reasons:
1. Pooh
2. Gephart

I think that says it all."

"Lynne Flaxman has been a respected and loved faculty member at Baldwin for over 20 years, initially as a first and then second grade teacher, and most recently, and the Lower School technology teacher. Lynne has worked diligently with the Lower School faculty, planning and then implementing creative computer projects. She patiently and expertly leads the girls through the projects. Lynne has also helped to spearhead the Lower School iPad program, searching apps and sites and coordinating them with the curriculum. Although Lynne's position is considered part-time, she has given hours of her own time outside of school."

Baldwin Honors Longstanding Faculty and Staff

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT

5/15/12...On May 11, Baldwin announced the 2012 Service Year Awards in celebration of employees with milestone anniversaries.

5 YEARS
David Anderson
Eleanor Hero
Jeremiah Shepherd

10 YEARS
Ellen Castillo
Jane Farella
Aline Gittleman
Anne-Mette Hansell
Julia Kornienko
Josiane Mariette

15 YEARS
Cynthia Angst
Merle Buck
Elsie Pitocchelli

20 YEARS
Rosalind Price

25 YEARS
Sherie Saner

40 YEARS
Marguerite Cairns

Varsity Softball Upsets Previously Unbeaten AIS

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT

5/14/2012. . . The Baldwin Varsity Softball team pulled off a thrilling 4-3 come from behind victory against Agnes Irwin on Friday, May 11th. AIS jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third inning, but 8th grade pitcher Noelle Zimmerman stymied the Owls for the rest of the game. The Bears began their comeback in the 4th inning when senior captain Randa Melhem drove in her fellow captain, Amanda Buck. They tacked on another in the 5th inning after freshman Alexa Horwitz worked a walk, was sacrificed to second by senior Sarah Johnson, and scored on a single by junior Devon Cooper.

photo: Amanda Buck

"Mind of the Athlete" Addressed at Baldwin

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:48:00 GMT

5/14/2012. . . Baldwin Athletics recently hosted the PA Independence Schools Athletics Association (PAISAA) Spring Meeting. Coaches and Athletic Directors from independent schools throughout the state assembled to hear guest speaker, Dr. Jarrod Spencer and to hold the PAISAA meeting.

Dr. Spencer, creator of the innovative program Mind of the Athlete, addressed one of the primary keys to better performance: a clearer preconscious mind. Dr. Spencer's presentation, titled 'Clearer Mind, Better Performance', explains how the mind works, teaches a 5-step process for keeping the mind clearer, and equips coaches with proven mental skills for better performance.

photo: Dr. Jarrod Spencer

Alumnae Art Shines During Reunion Weekend

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:24:00 GMT

5/14/12...Presenting, the first annual alumnae art slideshow. This project was conceived by Penny Tsaltas Lisk '77 as an opportunity for alumnae in the arts to share photos of their work during Alumnae Weekend. Penny and her committee asked alumnae who are members of the reunion classes (this year ending in 7s and 2s) to submit photos of their work. The images are shown on a monitor outside the Gallery in the Residence.

Alumnae who practice in any medium in the arts, at the professional or the amateur level, are invited to submit images of their work. These images may be used for future Alumnae Day slideshows and for display on the web; submitting images grants your approval to Baldwin for this use. Please also submit your contact information, full name and graduating year. We also welcome websites for your work so that we can post those and add them to our database of alumnae artists.

Please send no more than five image submissions in jpeg format no larger than 1020dpi in any dimension to: alumnaeart@baldwinschool.org.

Varsity Track in the Fast Lane

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT

5/14/2012. . . The 4X100 Meter relay team posted their best time of the season, running the race at 59.6 seconds. That was good for first. The team consisted of: Connie Li, Krista Hinchman, Rachel Zachian, Tarlan Daryoush.

Alice Douglas ran her best mile of the season, posting a time of 6.37.3, good for second.

Daryoush won first in her heat of the 100 Meter dash, posting a time of 14.8. She also ran in the next scheduled event, the 400 Meter dash, and posted a gritty personal best time of 1.11, good for second.

Hinchman turned in a memorable 200 Meter dash, catching her opponent on the back stretch and finishing first with a time of 30 seconds.

And finally, the Bears ran the 4X400 Meter relay for the first time all season, narrowly finishing second with a time of 5.12.4. That team consisted of Aileen Curley, Connie Li, Krista Hinchman, and Rachel Zachian.

The Bears hope to carry over this season's success into the 2013 spring season.

photo: The Varsity Track Team (l to r): Hinchman, Daryoush, Li, Douglas, Zachian, Curley

Ali Thaler '15 Named Rookie of the Year

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:25:00 GMT

5/11/2012. . . Freshman Ali Thaler was named Rookie of the Year by the Pennsylvania Area Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association (PASLA). Ali was selected from numerous area players, from public and independent schools, for her exceptional play.

In her second year as a varsity player, Ali reached the milestone of 100 career goals and has amassed more than 70 goals in the 2012 season alone. She is also a key contributor in midfield transition, defense, ground balls and draw controls.

"I am very proud of Ali! She's an exceptional player, particularly on the attack, and is always working to improve her game," shared Varsity Lacrosse Coach Kathleen Simone. "Ali plays with the poise of an upperclassman and is attuned to nuances of the game -- this sets her apart as well as her scoring ability. Ali is focused and yet fun; she's truly a pleasure to coach."

Varsity Track Post Results

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:29:00 GMT

The Baldwin Bears varsity track squad finished Inter-Ac play Thursday at Germantown Academy. The Bears faced off against the entire league as athletes looked to qualify for championships on Saturday.

Placing third, fourth and fifth in their heat of the 100 Meter dash were, Krista Hinchman, Rachel Zachian and Connie Li.

Zachian also ran a personal best in the 400 Meter, running a 1.14.94 and improving her time by over three seconds. Hinchman ran a 1.12.87 in that event.

The Bears finish their season on Friday, May 11 against Friend's Central.

photo: Aileen Curley

Varsity Golf Tops AIS Again

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:00 GMT

5/10/2012. . . On May 2, a beautiful windless day at Philadelphia Country Club's Centennial nine, Baldwin squared off in a rematch against Agnes Irwin. The Bears were looking to sweep the season series, winning at Edgmont CC two weeks prior in a match separated by just five strokes.

Heading out in the lead pairing by herself, junior captain Maya Patel fired a steady 45 and was low medalist for Baldwin. But the real story was newcomer Julia McAleese chipping in on the final hole from thick rough and a downhill lie. Landing softly on the fringe, the ball trickled down the slope of the green, tapped the flagstick and sunk in the cup for a 50 from the rookie 8th grader. Tallying the scores, the lead leapt back and forth between the two squads, but when all said and done, the Bears pulled out a dramatic 251 to 252 victory. This was the third victory for the youthful squad, which returns all its players for next season.

photo: Maya Patel

The Devon Horse Show

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 17:42:00 GMT

5/10/12...The Baldwin School is a proud sponsor of The Devon Horse Show.

Baldwin was eight years old when the Devon Horse Show began, the same age as current Baldwin student Kaya Weiser. Kaya is an accomplished equestrian and graciously narrated a brief virtual history of the Devon Horse Show. You can watch it by visiting www.baldwinschool.org/devonhorseshow.

Visit us at The Devon Horse Show on Saturday, May 26 where we will be joined by our friends at 3 Great Schools and distributing complimentary admission tickets to the first 500 children attending the Show that day.

Round off Memorial Day Weekend and come see Baldwin's Middle School girls who are volunteering to help out in the Doggie Contest, both in the ring and behind the scenes. The fun begins on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m.

MS A Lacrosse Game Highlights

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:31:00 GMT

5/9/2012. . . The MS Lacrosse A team enjoyed an exciting and fiercely competitive game against Penn Charter on May 2. Highlights included a stellar performance in goal by eighth grader Shayna Silverman and a tremendous defensive effort by Lulu Cohen (grade VIII). Carrie Schaefer also made important contributions on the defensive side of the ball and assisted on a goal. In the midfield, eighth graders Morgan Steelman (2 assists) and Hayden Ivey helped to maintain possession of the ball off of the draw. Our balanced attack was led by Julia Greitzer (Grade VIII, 1 goal) Hayden Ivey (3 goals,3 assists) Maria Pansini (Grade VI, 4 goals, 1 assist) and Aliza Thaler (grade VI, 1 goal) ). The team will play Agnes Irwin on Wednesday, May 9^th. Go Bears!

photo: Shayna Silverman

Three Baldwin Lacrosse Alumnae to Play in NCAA Tournament

Tue, 8 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT

5/8/2012. . . Three former Baldwin Varsity Lacrosse players will compete in the 2012 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championships.

Duke University's Emma Hamm ('07) will take on University of Virginia's Sloan Warren ('11) in the first round of NCAA Division I tournament play. Duke enters the season ranked #6 and UVA trailing by one at #7. The game will be held Sunday, May 13 at Duke.

Kristin Feinberg ('11), a defender for Occidental College, will play in the first round of NCAA Division III tournament play vs. University of Redlands. This is Occidental's first appearance in the National Tournament. The match-up will take place May 9 at Redlands.

Five Baldwin Lacrosse alumnae are currently playing lacrosse at the Division I or III level, and three more at the university club level.

"I'm very proud of all of the girls and very happy that they have taken their love of the game to the next level. They are all truly winners!" stated Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Kathleen Simone, who has coached all eight current collegiate players.

photos: (l) Emma Hamm in foreground, Sloan Warren in background; (r) Kristin Feinberg

Varsity Track Wraps Up Regular Season

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

The Baldwin Bears varsity track squad finished regular season Inter-Ac play against Agnes Irwin and Springside at Chestnut Hill Academy on Monday.

Running both the 1600 and 800 was Alice Douglas, posting times of 6.41.0 and 3.00.5 respectively.

Finishing third in her heat for the 200 Meter race was Tarlan Daryoush, running at a time of 31.1.

The Bears will now focus their attention on the Inter-Ac trials taking place this Thursday at Germantown Academy, beginning at 3.

photo: Rachel Zachian

Emma Hamm '07 Featured on Cover of Lacrosse Magazine

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

5/8/2012. . . Duke lacrosse standout and former Baldwin Lacrosse All American, Emma Hamm was featured on the front cover of Lacrosse Magazine's April 2012 edition.

The four-page article, titled "Magnetic Force", highlights Emma's exceptional play, passion, and spirit.

As quoted in the article: "She's so deceptive, which makes her impossible to guard. The ball is a magnet to her stick," said Maryland midfielder Karrie Ellen Johnson, who played with Hamm on the gold medal-winning 2007 U.S. Under-19 team. "She's a force to be reckoned with, and she does it in her own Emma fashion."

Ninth Annual Alex Wake Run & Walk a Huge Success

Tue, 8 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT

5/7/2012. . . The Ninth Annual Alex Wake 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk was a huge success with more than 300 runners and walkers participating and many more in attendance, cheering on the runners and walkers.

The event is a tribute to Alexandra Wake, a gentle, talented 14 year old student at The Baldwin School, who was the victim of a horrific act of domestic violence that took not only her life, but that of her mother and grandparents on January 15, 2002.

The Alex Wake event continues to provide the Baldwin and Main Line community with a better understanding of and the resources available for women’s health, empowerment of women, and combating domestic violence. Three separate assemblies addressing women’s issues were held in April and May for all divisions in conjunction with the Alex Wake Run & Walk.

This year, the event generated more than $41,000 which will be applied to an endowed scholarship in Alex's name; a percentage of the proceeds will also help underwrite Blue Gray's endeavor in support of Baldwin Athletics, including educational programs.

Blue Gray, the Development Office and Baldwin Athletics thank all of the sponsors, volunteers and participants for their continued support of this flagship event for Baldwin.

photo: a runner holds a medal displaying Alex’s picture

Crew Team Upperclassmen Celebrate

Mon, 7 May 2012 15:53:00 GMT

5/7/2012. . . Junior and senior members of the Varsity Crew team recently celebrated at the annual dinner with the Undinians at Castle Ringstetten, Philadelphia.

Crew Team Victorious at PSRA City Champs!

Mon, 7 May 2012 15:12:00 GMT

5/7/2012. . . The Crew Team earned honors at the annual PSRA City Champs held on the Schuylkill River on Saturday. Results:

Lwt 2x - Jasmine Schlichting and Charlotte Solmssen took first place with a time of 6:17.98

Varsity 2x - Kaylah Klezcka and Maddie Noteware finished 2nd out of 13 with time of 5:47.08

Freshman 4 - Sarah Zarsky, Bridget Pansini, Sarah Douglas, Lizzie Grubman, Julia Busby 3rd place out of 10 boats with a time of 6:22.46

Varsity 4x - Charlotte Beever, Natalie Webb, Abby Lemmon, Liz Asch took fifth out of 10 with time of 5:32.15

Lwt 4x - Emily O'Brien, Annie Leonardi, Storey Wanglee, Taylor Nickens took 5th with a time of 5:58.18

Jv 2x - Musu Taylor and El Pressman placed 6th of 14 with a time of 6:34.28

Novice 4 - Sarah Elmongy, Laura Noteware, Kate Levin, Rachel Dichter, Emily Urban 9th out of 13 (in their heat)

photo (l to r): Freshman Four: Sarah Zarsky, Julia Busby, Lizzie Grubman, Sarah Douglas, Bridget Pansini

2012 Grandparent's and Special Person's Day

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:02:00 GMT

Join us for our annual Grandparent's and Special Person's Day on Monday, May 14.

Grandparents, great grandparents and special visitors are invited to spend the morning with their Lower School Baldwin girls, participating in their classes and enjoying performances created just for them.

Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Baldwin Athletic Center with refreshments for our guests. Convenient parking is located on the campus and vans will be available to shuttle visitors between the Athletic Center and the Residence building, home to our pre-K and K classrooms.

We hope you can join us.

Baldwin's First-Ever Wing Bowl

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:50:00 GMT

5/4/12...Baldwin's student Athletic Association conceived of and coordinated the school's first-ever Wing Bowl during Alumnae Weekend. The nine contestants included Julia Smith '12, Mr. Pulli (information technology), Mr. Bannard (history), Marina Crowe '12, Jessica Gubanich '12, Leah Silverman '12, Julia Hopkins '14, Vera Ekhator '15 and Jean Collins '14.

Eating 13 wings in three minutes, Julia was declared the Wing Bowl champion and awarded a trophy by Tiffany Hau, president of the student Athletic Association.

Click here to visit our Media Gallery for photos.

Arden Simone and Ali Thaler to Play at US Lacrosse National Tournament

Fri, 4 May 2012 18:03:00 GMT

5/4/12...Arden Simone and Ali Thaler have been selected to play at the US Lacrosse National Tournament held at Stony Brook University, NY over Memorial Day weekend.The tournament will take place in conjunction with the NCAA Division I Women's National Championship.

The Baldwin Varsity lacrosse teammates advanced through rounds of tryouts including the top players in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

photos: Arden Simone (left), Ali Thaler (right)

Varsity Crew Posts 4th Flick-Horvat Regatta Results

Fri, 4 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT

5/4/12...The Baldwin School Crew raced Sunday in the 4th of the Flick-Horvat Regatta series on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia with a lot of changes in their boat line-ups.

Winning the Girls Light Double were Storey Waglee (stroke) and Taylor Nickens (bow) with a time of 7:17.73. The Baldwin duo battled a tough crew from Springside all the way down the course winning by 4.46 seconds, just about one boat length! “This is such an exciting win for this double,” said Coach Hud. “Storey and Taylor have only been together this week and are improving their times each time they are on the water. This is a nice combination to watch. They really like to compete!”

photo: Storey Wanglee and Taylor Nickens

Varsity Track Setting the Pace

Fri, 4 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT

5/4/12...The Baldwin Bears varsity track team battled through a soggy meet on Wednesday at Penn Charter. Baldwin faced off against Germantown Academy, Penn Charter and Agnes Irwin.

Finishing second in their heats were Krista Hinchman and Connie Li, both running in the 100 Meters.

Running a personal best in the 200 Meters was Aileen Curley, running a 32.4, good for fourth in her heat.

The team will pick up with the final leg of the season at their next meet on May 1st against Penn Charter, Notre Dame and Episcopal Academy.

photo: Krista Hinchman takes the baton from Alice Douglas

Freshman Laxer Ali Thaler Scores 100th Career Goal

Fri, 4 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT

5/4/12...Freshman Ali Thaler scored her 100th career goal in InterAc lacrosse competition versus Springside.

Ali, an attack and midfielder, is a second year varsity stater. She leads the team in goals this season with 70 to date, in 13 games.

photo: Ali Thaler takes it to the goal

Varsity Track Posts Personal Bests

Fri, 4 May 2012 17:24:00 GMT

5/4/12...The Baldwin Bears varsity track squad competed against Notre Dame Academy at Penn Charter on Tuesday. As the final stretch of the season is upon the team, the squad posted personal best times in preparation for InterAc trials and championships next week.

Connie Li had the best day, running personal best times in the 100 and 200 Meters, posting a 15.8 and 34.7 respectively.

Krista Hinchman finished second in the 200 Meter, running a sub 30 second race at 29.5 Tarlan Daryoush ran a 31.5 in her first 200 of the season.

The Bears travel to Springside on Monday May 7 for their final league regular season meet.

photo: Connie Li

A Slammin' Play Slam

Fri, 4 May 2012 14:06:00 GMT

Stage manager Maya Bindra '17 and playwrights Stephanie Blank ’17, Lila Williams ’17, Cristina Artis ’17 and Olivia Lanchoney ’17. Playwrights not pictured: Ishana S. '17 and Catherine (Haley) Moller ’17.

5/4/2012...The highly anticipated inaugural Play Slam involving Baldwin, Villa Maria Academy and Episcopal Academy will be held on Saturday, May 19. The date is fast approaching and Baldwin’s aspiring Middle School playwrights are in the thick of writing and rehearsing their one-act play for the big unveiling.

Comprised of three short scenes that share a common theme, the selected one-act examines the struggles that come with overcoming illness, accepting loss, and bereavement. “The three short pieces being performed are about surviving cancer,” said Middle School Drama Teacher Cynthia Angst. “Loss of Locks is a monologue about a girl who misses her hair due to chemotherapy; A Cancer Story is about a family gathering around a daughter who has cancer; and The Waiting Room focuses on a young man and woman who meet in a therapist’s waiting room. The man has lost a friend due to cancer. Together, these scenes examine the various issues surrounding illness.”

The Play Slam will be an opportunity for student playwrights and actors to cooperate in writing, directing, casting and performing original works. Also, the girls will have an opportunity to work with a technical crew at Episcopal Academy on stage lighting and sound management. Mrs. Angst hopes that the Play Slam will encourage students to submit their plays to the Philadelphia Young Playwrights’ Annual Playwriting Festival, and plans to host a Middle School improv night next year to continue to foster the partnership and the talents of the students.

“Between the children’s theater performance and the Play Slam, I can see that these special projects have the potential to be a wonderful part of the curriculum for Middle School Drama,” Angst said.

The show will be on Saturday May 19 @ 2 p.m., followed by a reception. Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each from Showtix4U.com

Girls’ Inter-Ac Athletic Directors’ Banquet Honorees

Thu, 3 May 2012 17:58:00 GMT

5/3/12...The Girls’ Inter-Ac Athletic Directors’ Banquet was held on May 2 and honored Kaylah Kleczka '12 and former Baldwin Athletic Director Pat West (pictured above).

Since 1997, the Inter-Ac League has honored top athletes in the league at the annual Aimee Willard Banquet. Beginning in 2011, the banquet was renamed the Girls’ Inter-Ac Athletic Directors’ Banquet and honors not only one athlete from each of the girls' Inter-Ac schools, but also a past athletic director. Each school selects a senior girl who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified the following characteristics: dedication to their team and school, outstanding representatives of the Inter-Ac League, sportsmanship and leadership.

Baldwin Honoree Kaylah Kleczka '12 has accepted a scholarship to row at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a four-year member of Baldwin's varsity crew and volleyball teams and played varsity basketball for three years.

The Inter-Ac Athletic's Award was given in honor of Pat West, who was Baldwin's Athletic Director and head of the Physical Education Department for 21 years. West was a founding member of the Girls' Inter-Ac, and for many years was the league coordinator. In 2002 to celebrate Pat’s passion for athletic excellence and her hard working approach to athletics, the Pat West Award was established at Baldwin. The award is given every year to a sophomore or junior girl that has played at least one varsity sport and has developed that sport, through outside leagues and summer camps, with the intention of playing at the college level. The recipient has demonstrated dedication and strong sportsmanship.

Triple Crown Gala A "Sure Bet"

Wed, 2 May 2012 13:57:00 GMT

5/2/12...The Baldwin School’s Triple Crown Gala was held on Saturday, April 21 at The Radnor Hotel. The evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing was set to the jazz sounds of Del’s Groove and showcased an impressive array of auction packages. Attendees electronically bid on items ranging from treasured student art to a luxurious stay in Martha’s Vineyard with round-trip airfare via a private plane.

The Gala, a Parents’ Association event, raised money in support of Baldwin’s academic programming, with a focus on math, science and technology. The excitement was kicked off with a Patron Party on March 17 hosted by Peter and Judy Leone, and catered by Food Network Iron Chef and James Beard award winner Jose Garces.

Click here to visit our Media Gallery for photos from the event.

A Call to Carnegie Hall

Mon, 7 May 2012 19:45:00 GMT

5/1/12...Baldwin Middle School student Margaret "Meg" Frantz '17 can say she played at Carnegie Hall.

On April 29, Meg performed Fountain in the Rain by Gillock at Carnegie Hall as a part of her achievement in the piano competition division of the Golden Key Music Festival. After auditioning in February at the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, Meg was awarded a silver medal in the 12-13 year old age division and the honor to perform at Carnegie Hall.

According to its website, the Golden Key Music Festival of the United States has established itself as a major cultural event that attracts young instrumentalists and vocalists from across the United States and other countries. Its mission is to give young musicians the opportunity to display their talents on some of the most prestigious concert stages in the United States, and to unlock for them the door into the magic world of art – a realm where almost everyone who steps on the stage is gratified with an incomparable feeling of self-affirmation.

Dramatizing Baldwin: A Recap

Wed, 2 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT

A retelling of the Grimm's fairy tale, "The Golden Goose."

5/1/12...The Middle School drama class put on a show-stopping performance for Lower School students on Friday, April 27 with “I Want…Doesn’t Get.”

The Children’s Theater Production, which has become an annual staple at Baldwin, took on an unconventional tune this spring, when the Middle Schoolers decided to turn the classic play on its head. Adopting the subjects of selfishness and greed as core themes, the students performed a sequence of original scenes in the form of short monologues and skits, while also using dramatized versions of Aesop’s Fables and Shel Silverstein stories to illustrate them.

A scene from a short skit entitled "The Crane."

Using inventive costumes and props, the students tackled each scene with energy and panache, while using grand gestures and clever wording to convey the important morals and life lessons to their young audience members.

To learn more about the performance, visit our blog, the 701.

View photos from the April 27 Children’s Theater Production in our Media Gallery, or check out video performances of The Golden Goose and The Giving Tree on our YouTube channel.

Lights, Camera, Action: It's Cappies Time

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:37:00 GMT

Charlotte Morris '13 and Julia Tyminski '13. Photos courtesy of Christian Hopkins.

4/30/12...It's time to shine for two actresses from Baldwin's Little Women: The Musical. Charlotte Morris '13 received a Cappies nomination for female vocalist, while Julia Tyminski '13 was nominated as supporting actress in a musical. Each girl is one of six nominees in her category, and will be critiqued by a panel of journalism students during the Seventh Annual Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala on May 6 . Click here for a list of all local schools and performers recognized, or read the official press release from Upper Darby Performing Arts Center below.

Dreams of Broadway’s Tony Awards will come alive as actors, musicians, writers, and technicians clad in evening gowns and tuxedos stroll down the red carpet to receive their golden trophies in the annual Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala. Like the Tony or Academy Awards, The Cappies honor excellence in high school theater at the Cappies Gala, the region’s preeminent event recognizing student accomplishments in theater.

On May 6, 2012, beginning at 5:30 pm, the Seventh Annual Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala will be held at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. Thirty-four high schools in the Philadelphia region participate in the program. High school journalism students, known as Cappies critics, write reviews of the schools’ shows throughout the year and compete to have their reviews selected for publication in The Philadelphia Inquirer and many other local newspapers. The critics then vote for the award winners, which are entirely determined by student choices. The awards are presented in categories ranging from lighting, sound, set, and costume design, to comic actor, dancer, vocalist, and lead actor, to the coveted Play and Musical awards.

A limited number of tickets for the Seventh Annual Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala are available for $12 at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center’s box office, located at 601 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill and can be reached at (610) 622-1189.

The Cappies program was founded in Washington, D.C. 13 years ago and is now active in 18 cities across the U.S. and Canada. The Greater Philadelphia region is the second largest, with 33 schools performing new musicals such as Urinetown, Hairspray and Legally Blonde, classic hits such as How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Beauty and the Beast, and plays new and old such as Twelve Angry Jurors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Running in the Red.

The Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala will begin with a musical number performed by representatives from each of the schools in the program. Throughout the evening, 16 schools nominated for Best Song, Best Play, and Best Musical will perform selections from their shows. More than 250 nominated students will receive medallions, and 42 trophies will be presented to the Cappie winners. Superintendents, principals and board members from participating schools, as well as theater professionals and members of the press, will serve as special guest presenters.

Baldwin Hosts Main Line Poetry Night

Wed, 2 May 2012 13:21:00 GMT

Student peers ready to offer advice and support.

4/30/12...High school students from area schools gathered Thursday evening in the Anne Frank Library to write and discuss their poetry. Led by Baldwin’s Creative Writing Club, students were offered writing prompts, homemade desserts and coffee and tea, and time to think and work in the company of other writers. Much laughter, some poignant criticism, a lot of clever phrasing accompanied this first annual coffee house style event.

A Groovy Family Gathering

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:18:00 GMT

A Baldwin family, the 'Sassy Sisters', gather together before the all-school assembly.

4/26/12...Our 2011-2012 Family Gatherings ended with a bang today to the rhythm of Alex Shaw and an energetic ensemble. Some of the performers also are a part of Alo Brasil, a music and dance group.

Alex and his charismatic group led the school in an interactive performance/workshop, featuring an introduction to music and movement of West African Drum & Dance and Capoeira Angola (Afro-Brazilian Martial Art/Dance). Throughout the program, students were engaged in traditional song, rhythms and movement sequences characteristic of the cultural art form being presented.

Students learned how to communicate emotion through dance, as the group explained the meanings behind certain gestures and body movements. A ‘palms up’ gesture signifies honesty in the individual, while a movement that begins as a crouch is representative of the relationship one has with the earth and with their ancestors. Alex and his ensemble then showed the students how to combine these strong gestures and movements with music in order to create a performance that is both powerful and evocative.

Click here to view videos from the event on our YouTube channel, or check out pictures in our Media Gallery.

Jeannine Osayande of Alex Shaw's ensemble leads an interactive music and movement workshop.

Baldwin's Artists

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:59:00 GMT

4/24/12...Arts Day on March 16 culminated with a banquet run by the Arts League, in recognition of our talented visual and performing arts students. Awards were given based not only on talent, but on the student's commitment to and vision for the arts. Here are the results:

Visual Arts
Jewelry - Heather Brown '14, Jean Collins '14, Taylor Flowers '13
Ceramics - Julia Fournier' 13, Nellie Shields '14, Kennedy Johnson '14, Niyah Dantzler '14, Taylor Nickens '13
Sculpture - Niyah Dantzler '14
Digital Photo - Ryan Morgan '14
3D outstanding achievement - Olivia Hogg '12
Art I - Alexa Horwitz '15
Art I - Ali Thaler '15
New Painter Award - Daria Harlamova '14
Seasoned Painter Award - Natalie Webb '12
Art History Enthusiast Award - Maddie Noteware '12
Photography – Sophia Tareen '13

Music
Chorus/B-Flats– Randi Brown '12, Emma DiFrancesco '12, Randa Melhem '12, Kim Rouse '12, Elena Saltzman '12, Amanda Ter Doest '12
Senior in District Chorus – Kim Rouse '12
Eliza-B-thans – Rachel Coler '14
“Priscilla” Award - Jasmine Schlichting '13 (Belles), Jamie Schwartz '14 (Bronze)
Firenze – Tarlan Daryoush '13
Jazz – Hallie Roseman '12
Ensemble – Amalia Bowen '13, Hannah Bao '13

Theater
Kim Rouse '12
Michaela Shuchman '12

Arts Achievement - Kim Rouse '12
Smock - Tiffany Hau '12
Arts Service Award – Kiri Dugan '12, Randa Melhem '12

The Results Are In: Upper School Elections

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:41:00 GMT

4/23/12...Congratulations to the girls listed below, who will be representing these four Upper School groups next year.

Rising Senior Class
Senate
Taylor Nickens
Jaslyn McIntosh
Charlotte Solmssen
Chelsea Kaiser

Service League
Mecca Pelzer
Tiana Mason
Jasmine Schlichting
Karissa Wenk

Athletic Association
Arden Simone
Julz Vaccaro
Karly Wood
Fiona McCanney

Arts League
Charlotte Matthai
Hannah Bao
Savanna Stanton-Ameisen
Charlotte Morris

Rising Junior Class
Senate
Katie Edwards
Selena Maity
Tristen Thompson

Service League
Haley Weiss
Musu Taylor
Niyah Dantzler

Athletic Association
Maddie Pujadas
Nellie Shields
Cashel McCarthy

Arts League
Julia Hopkins
Mary Morris
Saleka Shyamalan

Rising Sophomore Class
Senate
Vanessa Auritt
Nicole Baker

Service League
Sarah Douglas
Sarah Durlofsky

Athletic Association
Krista Hinchman
Ali Thaler

Arts League
Amber Dugan
Kiana Porter

Dramatizing Baldwin

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:37:00 GMT

4/20/12...It’s that time of year again, and the Middle School drama class’s busiest bees are gearing up for the annual Children’s Theater Production that will be performed for the Lower School on Friday, April 27.

Though the production has traditionally come in the form of a play – with Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit having been performed over the previous two years, the Grade VII and VIII girls decided to set the stage this spring with a show that’s a little more unconventional. The students involved in the production are currently in the midst of writing a sequence of original scenes, in addition to creating dramatized versions of Aesop’s fables and Shel Silverstein stories that will be performed as short monologues and skits on show day. The drama students will also design and create their own costumes for each scene.

Click here to get the details on this inventive production and to find about Baldwin's participation in the upcoming Play Slam with Episcopal Academy and Villa Maria Academy.

A Tribute to a Baldwin Science Legend

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:48:00 GMT

4/19/12...Retired Baldwin science teacher Elizabeth Chesick has been awarded the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) 2012 Distinguished Service Citation. A former Baldwin parent and trustee, Elizabeth taught at Baldwin for 42 years and is still making significant contributions to her field of study.

Dr. Dorfman, Middle School and AP biology teacher, says this about "Mrs. Cheese:"

R. A. Heinlein said, “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”

Elizabeth Chesick is a supreme generalist – a jack-of-all-trades –Science Department Chair, Presidential award winning physics teacher, advisor to Mock Trial, maven of Ring Day, connoisseur of Blazers, queen of Science Fairs, trekker to glaciers in Iceland and volcanoes in Hawaii and Italy, digger of dinosaur bones, leader of a homeless shelter and advisor to the inhabitants, seamstress, mother of two daughters, grandmother of two granddaughters, supreme science educator, and still at it after all these years.

As I leave the Science Building in the quiet of the after-school hours, I walk toward the front door and occasionally turn left toward the physics classroom as if to yell out, “Good Night, Liz, see you tomorrow” as I did for many years. Liz Chesick was synonymous with science at Baldwin for many years. Alumnae would return to Baldwin during Winter Break and bring their friends to meet "Mrs. Cheese." At one o’clock in the morning, they would toss stones at the window of the physics classroom. Liz would welcome her former students and their friends into the classroom to once again work physics problems.

Middle School Science Night

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:30:00 GMT

4/18/12...On April 25, parents will get a behind-the-scenes look at the research and findings of Baldwin's Middle School scientists.

Middle School Science Night will kick off with a presentation by Sophia Tareen '13 on her research to determine the health risks posed to teenagers by the use of iPod/mp3 players. Following a brief question and answer session, students and guests will view research and activities completed by Grade VI and VII students, including:

Famous Physical Scientists Project: The Grade VI students will present experiments representing the famous physical scientists they have researched and about whom they have prepared posters.

Generations: Grade VII students will demonstrate the experiments they have done to enhance their learning of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.

Baldwin Coaches Special Olympics Team to Victory

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:34:00 GMT

4/17/12...Since January, Liz Asch'12, Jasmine Schlichting '13 and Sarah Durlofsky '15 have been working with a team of Special Olympics athletes. This past weekend, the girls attended the annual Montgomery County Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Methacton High School. The day was a success, with the Special Olympics team earning gold and coming in first place in 5 vs. 5 divisional play at the tournament.

Also, two members medaled (one gold, one silver) in Individual Skills competition.

Congratulations to the athletes and their Baldwin coaches.

Student Launches Free the Children Chapter

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:38:00 GMT

4/13/12...Emilie Wache ’13 became interested in humanitarian issues after attending a speech by Free the Children's co-founder at last year's Model UN Conference at Georgetown University. She petitioned Baldwin's school senate to create a club in support of the organization, which is launching in the fall.

Emilie was recently awarded a Fernley Fund Grant by her church (St. Thomas Church, Whitemarsh) for $2,125 to support the club’s efforts to adopt a village in Ecuador. Once Baldwin raises the necessary $8,000 to fully adopt a village, the school will travel to Ecuador to work with the locals and construct the buildings.

Read this story in the Bryn Mawr Patch about Emilie's work with Free the Children.

Student's Art Auctioned by Penn Society for International Development

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:29:00 GMT

4/11/12...Six photos taken by Sophia Tareen '13 have been selected for display in the Penn Society for International Development's 5th Annual "Visions of Development" Photo Exhibit and Silent Auction. With more than 200 submissions this year, the organization found Sophia's photos to be "aesthetically exceptional and educationally enriching representations of the developing world."

Sophia's photographs were featured among pieces by University of Pennsylvania students and auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Women's Campaign International. The open event was held on April 9 at at the University of Pennsylvania.

Click here to visit our blog and see Sophia's work.

Bringing Gold into the Equation

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:02:00 GMT

Front Row (left to right): Jessica Zhang (VII), Zara Wenzinger (VII), Angela Yang ((VI), Sara Syed (VI), Hilary Liu (VI), Neelam Pandya (VI), & Samantha Raymond (VI)Back Row (left to right): Roma Trivedi (VI), Pallavi Sreedhar (VII), Kaitlyn Kang (VII), Anika Iyer (VII), Skyler Schork (VI), Anne Chen (VII), & Lynn Cohen (Director of Math Resource Center)

4/5/2012…The much anticipated results of the Mathcounts Club Program were revealed on Wednesday, March 4 at the Middle School assembly. Lynn Cohen, math enrichment teacher and Director of the Math Resource Center announced to the expectant 13-member Mathcounts Club and their peers that they had secured the Gold Level award, and presented the winners with certificates of achievement.

To get gold, each of the club members had to score higher than 80 percent on the 10 math problems assigned, and submit their answers to the Mathcounts organization before March 30. This year, Baldwin was one of amongst 250 schools nationwide that received the Gold Level distinction.

The club has been working towards gold since January, meeting on Friday afternoons in the Schoolhouse math lab to solve new math challenges. The club, who were in high spirits from their Silver Level win in early March, can now celebrate with renewed vigor.

A Ring Day Monstrosity

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:54:00 GMT

4/9/12…Students were drawn into the world of Monsters, Inc. from the moment they stepped foot on campus in celebration of the Class of 2014’s Ring Day on April 5.

The dramatic entryway, designed by the Class of Purple, was only just the beginning of what awaited the students once they made their way through the Passageway and into the Schoolhouse. To convey the themes of the selected Pixar film – which chronicles a group of Monsters, Inc. employees who bottle the screams of children to power their city – purple streamers, yellow ‘caution’ tape, warning signs and posters reading “Powered by Screams,” camouflaged the walls and ceilings. The Grade X girls also lost no time in emulating their ‘monster’ employee counterparts by parading around in purple shirts, hard hats and jewelry.

Read the rest of the story on our blog, or view event photos in our Media Gallery.

Varsity Track Off to a Fast Start

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:56:00 GMT

4/4/2012. . . Yesterday, the varsity track team ran personal best times at their first regular season track meet against Episcopal Academy . In the 100 Meters, freshman Krista Hinchman turned in a 13.9, good for fourth and teammate Rachel Zachian posted a time of 14.3. Krista also posted a 28.8 in the 200 Meter run.

Baldwin finished third in the 4x100 Relay, finishing with a time of 1.01.6. That team consisted of Alice Douglas, Krista, Rachel and Tarlan Daryoush.

The Bears compete next at Penn Charter on April 13.

Baldwin Girls Dig Archeology

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:09:00 GMT

4/3/12...Wearing gloves and utilizing shovels, brushes, sifters and other tools, a small group of Baldwin girls are up to their elbows in dirt, meticulously working to unearth the artifacts hidden between each stratified, ‘time-stamped’ layer. Whilst it might seem as though these students are half a world away, excavating an ancient site in Alexandria or Pompeii, they can actually be found kneeling over clear tubs in the comfort of their classroom, simulating an archeological dig as part of Middle School Mini-Week. Though this sprightly bunch have a plethora of courses to choose from, like ‘The Art of Technology,’ ‘Great Women of Stage and Screen’ or ‘Asian Adventure,’ they’ve elected instead to study the specialized techniques archeologists use in examining the secrets of the past in ‘Archeology and the Ancient World,’ with History Teacher Mr. Bannard.

Read the full story on our blog, or view photos of Mini-Week in our Media Gallery.

'Konnichiwa' from Baldwin's Kindergarteners

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:04:00 GMT

4/2/12...Dolled up in vibrant, floral-patterned kimonos with flowers accentuating their up-dos, the kindergarten class celebrated the annual Japanese Luncheon on Thursday, March 22 in the cherry-blossom themed Residence Assembly Room.

The girls made their entrance though a makeshift pagoda, an archway with tiered towers and multiple eaves characteristic of temples or religious buildings in the Far East. They then gathered around a samisen player who spoke briefly about the history and craftsmanship of the three-stringed instrument, before taking questions and playing a few traditional Japanese songs.

The youngsters were then seated for lunch around a brightly colored ‘mock’ pond, landscaped with flowers on hand-crafted lily pads and multicolored fish, over a clear-blue film representing water. And they ate traditional Japanese food surrounded by other in-class creations like paper-lanterns and wall posters featuring Japanese symbols and drawings to illustrate their meaning.

The girls took to singing and dancing after lunch by delighting their audience of parents and teachers with Japanese songs they had learned and ending the event on a high note. The Japanese Luncheon is one of amongst a number of cherished class events that has become a long-standing tradition at Baldwin. Others include Heritage Day for Grade I, the Grade II Native American Feast, Colonial Day in Grade III, the Grade IV Annual Play, and a trip to NYC for Baldwin’s fifth-graders.

View more photos from the Japanese Luncheon in our Media Gallery!

Varsity Softball Wins Season Opener

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 18:33:00 GMT

Varsity Softball started off its season with a thrilling 8-7 walk-off victory over Germantown Friends School. In the bottom of the 7th inning, Sarah Johnson '12 worked a leadoff walk, was bunted to second by Alexa Horwitz '15, and scored the winning run on Noelle Zimmerman's ('16) fly ball down the line that eluded the left fielder.

Fiona McCanney '13 pitched all seven innings for Baldwin and got the win, striking out 5. Senior co-captain Amanda Buck led the offensive attack for Baldwin, going 2 for 2 with a triple, 2 walks, and 3 RBIs and also throwing out 3 runners stealing. Noelle reached base all five times she came to the plate, scoring twice, and Sarah and Alexa each reached three times and scored twice as well. Co-captain Randa Melhem '12 singled, doubled, and walked, driving in two runs.

photo: Randa Melhem

Valerie Yoshimura Headed to USA Swimming Olympic Trials

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:13:00 GMT

4/2/2012. . . Valerie Yoshimura qualified for the USA Swimming Olympic Trials in the 100 meter butterfly at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, held March 30. Val will compete at the Trials, held in Omaha, NE, in late June. She was the fastest 14-year old at the meet and is in the .5% of USA swimmers nationwide.

Prior to the trials, Val will compete at the Charlotte Ultraswim on May 10-13 in hopes of qualifying for the USA Swimming Olympic Trials in two additional events, the 100 meter freestyle and the 200 individual medley.

Baldwin Varsity Swimming teammate, Maddie Pujadas '15 also completed -- and posted her best time -- at the Indianapolis Grand Prix.

photo: Valerie Yoshimura

Varsity Lacrosse Tops Westtown in Non-League Action

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:42:00 GMT

4/2/2012. . . The Varsity Lacrosse team beat Westtown School 16-3 on 3/31, held at Baldwin's Lower Field. The win brings the team's overall record to 2-2.

Arden Simone led the team with 5 goals, 2 assists, 4 ground balls and 4 caused turnovers. Ali Thaler scored 5 and recorded 3 ground balls and 4 draw controls for the Bears. Laura Pansini scored 3; Chessy Nicoletti scored a goal, assisted on one and secured 5 ground balls. Bianca Newton and Eliza Mantelmacher each added a goal.

The defense was led by Nellie Shields with 4 draw controls and steady defense. Tri-captain Tiffany Hau was also strong on the defensive end and in transition and recorded two interceptions. Goalie Carolyn Wong recorded five saves.

The team opens InterAc League play tomorrow at Germantown Academy. The Bears are 4-0 vs. GA in the last two years.

photo: Ali Thaler

Varsity Crew Sucessful at 3rd Regatta

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:21:00 GMT

4/2/2012. . . Varsity Crew competed in the 3^rd of the Flick-Horvat Regatta series on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Winning the Girls JV 2x were Stroke Charlotte Solmssen and Bow Jasmine Schlichting, both lightweights with a time of 6:29.76. Solmssen and Schlichting were initially entered in the Girls Lightweight 2x but the event did not fill. Since both are juniors, they raced in the open weight JV 2x. “We knew our competition was going to be strong and that we really had to stay focused! We are looking forward to racing other lightweights.” said Schlichting.

Arts Day 2012

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:32:00 GMT

Mirrors were used to paint self-portraits in the "Speaking Out" workshop with PAFA.

3/21/2012...This past Friday, Baldwin was abuzz as Upper School students flitted around campus, popping into art studios, classrooms, the library or gym to take part in one of over 25 workshops available for this year’s inaugural Arts Day, an event adapted from the annual P.E.A.C.E. Day.

Workshops were led by the Pennsylvania Ballet, Academy of the Vocal Arts (AVA), and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), in addition to Baldwin parents, faculty and staff who are experts in their fields. Students were exposed to many different types of art – ranging from the performing arts to the decorative and fine arts.

In the workshop entitled “Training to Become a Professional Ballet Dancer,” students got the inside scoop on the hectic training schedules and pre-performance rituals that take place behind the curtains at the Pennsylvania Ballet. For students harboring a sweet tooth, cookbook author and owner of Sweet Lilly Confections Jennifer McGlinn ’87 imparted tips on how to turn designing delectable treats into a burgeoning business. Those who wanted to take advantage of a rigorous physical workout also attended workshops like Rhythm Tap Dancing, Zumba Fitness and Modern Dance – all sure to get the heart rate up.

Go behind the scenes at Arts Day in this Philly.com article, Main Line Times video, or Baldwin's Media Gallery.

Upper School Theater Takes the Stage

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:23:00 GMT

3/20/12...Get ready for spring theater at Baldwin. Here's a synopsis of two upcoming shows: Little Women: The Musical and An Actor's Nightmare.

Little Women: The Musical
Book by Allan Knee, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland
April 13, 15

The show centers on four girls learning to grow in a world wrought with hostility and hardship. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy all travel on a journey of self-discovery as they struggle through the pitfalls of love, climb the mountains of their dreams, and recognize the true value of family. Full of laughter, dreams, hope, and tears, Little Women tells an extraordinary tale of the bond between four sisters, each searching for meaning during the turmoil of the Civil War. Buy tickets here.

An Actor's Nightmare
Christopher Durang
April 10

Get ready to fall headfirst into the confusion of this student-directed comedy when George Spelvin, an unlucky accountant, finds himself confronted by the messy affairs of Private Lives, language of Hamlet, and obscurity of A Man for All Seasons. Faced with violent wives, royal funerals, possible blindness and approaching death, George and his friends will have the audience holding their sides in laughter as the poor man can only pray he wakes up before the tragic end of the performance. Buy tickets here.

Crew Team Shines at First Flick

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:13:00 GMT

3/19/2012. . . The crew team came to the starting line ready to race in the 1st Manny Flick / Horvat Series of Rowing Races on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. Captain Kaylah Kleczka (bow) and Maddie Noteware (stroke), captured the Varsity Girls’ Double Sculls (2x). They not not only won their flight but posted the fastest time of the day in this event in a time of 6:10.6.

Coach Liesel Hud commented, “When Kaylah and Maddie came through the door, they portrayed the competitive attitude that they were mentally and physically ready to race. They executed their race plan beautifully!”

Ready, Set, Read!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:18:00 GMT

3/19/2012…The top readers for the 76ers' Read for Ronald Read-a-thon were announced this past Friday, March 16 at the Lower School assembly.

Of the 69 students who participated in this year's program, four of Baldwin’s biggest bookworms were recognized. Grade II student Blake Landow snagged first place for clocking in the most time between the pages of her favorite books, while Grade V students Talya Polak and Emily Grace were awarded second and third place, respectively, for their efforts. An Honorable Mention was also presented to Grade III student Elise Kait for her readiness to get reading.

In addition to announcing the winners, Baldwin’s Director of Lower School Baiba Vasys also revealed to the enthusiastic audience that the Read-a-thon participants had read a whopping 99,504 minutes in the month of February, earning a total of $5,488 for the Ronald McDonald House.

Baldwin congratulates these young scholars for a job well done, and a book well read!

Alumna Speaks on Genetic Research

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:24:00 GMT

3/14/12...Baldwin alumna Carolyn Simpson Scott ’74 recently spoke with Honors Biology and AP Biology students on the topic of genetics research.

Dr. Scott, a physician and practicing gynecologist who advocates for women who are at risk for breast and colon cancer, discussed the role that BRCA mutations play in our genetic make-up. The BRCA mutation – a mutation on either of the genes BRCA1 or BRCA2 – is often the culprit behind breast cancer development in both men and women, and can lead to hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndrome. According to Dr. Scott, if the gene mutation runs in your family, the likelihood of either a male of female getting it increases by 50 percent, because it is both dominant and non-sex-linked. In other words, it can be transmitted to any family member, independent of sex. Furthermore, if the BRCA mutation is actually present in your DNA, then there is a 10-fold increase in the likelihood of getting breast cancer. In addition, the presence of BRCA mutations can increase the risk of developing other cancers, such as prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer.

Sarah Parmacek '11 Advances to NCAA National Fencing Championship

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:15:00 GMT

3/13/2012. . . University of Pennsylvania fencer Sarah Parmacek ('11) qualified for the NCAA National Fencing Championship to be held in Columbus later this month. Sarah qualified after competing in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional at Lafayette last Saturday.

In addition, Sarah was named to the Second Team All-Ivy last month.

For the complete story on Penn Athletics' website, click here.

Baldwin Showcases Inter-Ac Art

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:37:00 GMT

3/13/12...Baldwin is proud to be the host of this year's Inter-Ac Art Exhibition, running now through March 20. The exhibition features selected drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and woodworking from the Upper School art departments of Agnes Irwin, Episcopal Academy, Friends Central, Haverford, and Shipley, as well as our own wonderful Baldwin artists.

Baldwin added an arts-dedicated TV monitor and a new exhibition hallway to accommodate this very special show, which means we now have increased resources for our own Upper School and Middle School art shows slated for April and May.

The Inter-Ac Art Exhibition is, by necessity, a select show focusing primarily on the work of seasoned juniors and seniors, with an occasional sophomore or even freshman making the cut. Click here to see an online gallery of select work.

To Bond or Not to Bond...Upper School Theater

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:31:00 GMT

3/12/2012...Take relationships, a group of bubbly adolescents, and some drama, and you’ve got high school all over again. Throw pom-poms, a banana costume and some unruly elements into the mix and you’ve got the Upper School drama group’s educational theater production on the periodic table of elements.

Over the past couple of weeks, the girls have been working diligently on writing a script, coming up with dance choreography for each musical number, and conceptualizing costumes. “Though the play certainly promises to be entertaining, it’s also educational,” explained Upper School Theater Teacher Meghan Hoffman. “We want the audience to watch the actors’ behavior and determine who is which element.”

Click here to read the full story on our blog!

"Blast Off" for Family Gatherings

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:54:00 GMT

3/7/12...The tell-tale green bag used in Family Gatherings today revealed a survival challenge, puzzles and riddles, and decks of cards. Our survival challenge: a 200-mile trek through space after our spaceship crashed. We worked in small teams to rank the items we'd need for survival from 1-15, and then came to a consensus as a family. Here are NASA's answers to the challenge...how did your family measure up?

Marr Sisters Capture "All Around Gymnasts" Award at Recent Meet

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:02:00 GMT

3/6/2012. . . Marr sisters McCaleigh '19 and Campbell '20 both won "All-Around Gymnast" at the recent Mardi Gras meet.

McCaleigh, a Level 7 gymnast, finished 1st on beam, 2nd on floor, 2nd on bars, 3rd on vault, and 1st All Around with a a score of 36.95.

Campbell, a Level 6 gymnast, finished 1st on bars, 2nd on beam, 3rd on floor, 4th vault, and 1st All-Around with a score of 36.65.

The sisters compete with the Mananettes.

Click here for video footage of the meet.

Inaugural Arts Day Promises to be a Spectacle

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 18:09:00 GMT

3/6/12...Adapted from the annual P.E.A.C.E. Day, Arts Day will be celebrated on Friday, March 16 through a series of workshops led by the city's most talented creatives.

From stage to screen, Grade VIII-XII students will have the opportunity to explore their creative passions with cultural icons from the Pennsylvania Ballet, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Academy of the Vocal Arts. In addition, Baldwin parents, alumnae and faculty will lend their expertise in their crafts as art therapists, pastry chefs, mural artists, costume designers and more. The tone for the day will be set during an opening assembly led by film maker Danielle Lurie.

Click here for a summary of the workshops, and stay tuned for photos from the day!

Sloan Warren '11 Leads UVA Lacrosse vs. Penn State

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:03:00 GMT

3/6/2012. . . Freshman lacrosse player, Sloan Warren ('11) led the University of Virginia Cavaliers with 4 goals in the UVA vs. Penn State showdown on March 4th. UVA fell short and lost 14-7.

Sloan Warren was an All American Lacrosse Player and Academic All American while at Baldwin; she was a 6-year varsity player.

Click here for the full story from the UVA Women's Lacrosse website.

Arabian Nights Takes to the Stage

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT

3/6/12...Tickets to the Middle School play Arabian Nights are now on sale in the . The show is in the Gray Gym on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Read a preview of the play in this blog post, written by Ms. Angst.

Nicole Wells '12 Wins Gold at NIT

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:04:00 GMT

3/6/2012. . . Senior Nicole Wells returned from the National Indoor Field Hockey Tournament held in Virginia Beach, VA a gold medal winner. She and her team, the Xcalibur Knights, were undefeated for seven games and won the gold medal in the U19 A Pool, the tournament’s most select division. Indoor hockey clubs from throughout the country needed to first qualify for the tournament, considered the pinnacle of indoor hockey.

photo: Nicole Wells (front, center) with her winning Xcalibur Knights team

Jump Rope for Heart

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

3/5/2012...On March 2, the Lower School participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart assembly, organized by Baldwin’s Physical Education Department Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen M. England.

Gathered in groups by grade, Baldwin’s Pre-K-Grade 5 youngsters were assigned a single task, to have fun by jump roping to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. Funds will help fight our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers - cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

With dozens of colorful jump ropes to choose from, the students wasted no time in buddy-ing up or taking part in group games for some heart-healthy hopping. From Chinese jump rope to the limbo, outbursts of glee and the sound of jump ropes whooshing, Lower Schoolers demonstrated that community service can be both fun and rewarding.

Varsity Swimming Shines at InterAc Championship

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:04:00 GMT

2/29/2012. . . The Varsity Swim team earned eight medals and garnered thirteen finalist positions at the InterAc Swimming Championship; this was the most successful showing for the team in recent years.

Varsity Swimmer Valerie Yoshimura Breaks More School Records

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 19:31:00 GMT

2/29/2012. . . Freshman swimmer Valerie Yoshimura is the current record holder in 9 of 11 swimming records for Baldwin, several of which were previously held by her sister, Stephanie. In addition, Val broke Episcopal Academy’s pool records at the 2011-2012 InterAc Swimming Championship.

At the recent Easterns Swimming Championship, Val took home the gold medal in the 100 Butterfly and the Silver Medal in the 100 Freestyle.

Other Baldwin current holders include:

Katie Edwards, Madison Pujadas, Amanda Ter Doest (and V. Yoshimura) in the 200 Medley Relay

A. Ter Doest, K. Edwards, M. Pujadas (and V. Yoshimura) in the 200 Free Relay

K. Edwards, Emily O'Brien, M. Pujadas (and V. Yoshimura) in the 400 Free Relay

Hilary Gray '12 Named to NESCAC Squash All Conference Second Team

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT

2/28/2012. . . Baldwin alumna Hilary Gray ('12) was recently named to the NESCAC Squash All Conference Second Team.

Hilary is a freshman at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. She played #2 for the Continentals.

Click here for the full story.

Baldwin's Lower School Literati

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Front row (left to right): Jennifer Liu '20, 3rd Place Poetry; Blake Landow '22 2nd Place Poetry; Thea Rosenzweig '22 1st Place Fiction; and Ashley Brodsky '23 Honorable Mention Poetry. Second row (left to right): Samantha Baron '20, 3rd Place Fiction; Zoya Siddiqui '19, Honorable Mention Fiction; and Simi Bleznak '19, 1st Place Non-Fiction.

2/29/2012...T.S. Eliot once said, “If you start with a bang, you won’t end with a whimper.” The observation certainly rings true considering seven of Baldwin’s budding writers were recognized for original works they submitted to the Gladwyne Library League’s 40^thAnnual Junior Author Contest for Grades I –V.

This year, 797 entries were submitted by students from neighboring schools, including Haverford School, Gladwyne Elementary and Friends’ Central, in the categories of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Five of Baldwin’s writers ranked within the first, second or third place categories for their grade level, while two students received an Honorable Mention for their work.

Baldwin applauds these young writers today, for undoubtedly, they will become our poets, playwrights and journalists of tomorrow.

Varsity Swimming Makes Huge Splash at Easterns

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT

2/27/2012. . . The Varsity Swimming team finished 8th in a deep field of close to 30 teams at Easterns this weekend, marking the first time in recent history that Baldwin has finished in the top ten.

The team got out to a fast start making the A final in the medley relay for the first time in history and finishing 5^thoverall with a new school record of 1:51.93. The team consisted of Katie Edwards, Maddie Pujadas, Valerie Yoshimura and Amanda Ter Doest.

In the individual events, Valerie Yoshimura led the way with a victory and new school record in the 100 Butterfly with a speedy 55.79. Valerie also placed 2^nd in the 100 Free with a time of 51.35. You can see an interview with Valerie on http://tv.swimmingworldmagazine.com/events/2012-eastern-interscholastic-swimming-and-diving-championships

photo: Katie Edwards

Word to the Wise: Poetry Contest Achievements

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:07:00 GMT

2/27/12...Two Baldwin students have been recognized by the Ardmore Library for their achievement in the Children's Division (ages 6-12 years) of the 2012 Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest.

Jane Bradley '17, “Ode to My Notebook” - Honorable Mention
Grace Halak '22, "Winter" - Honorable Mention

There were more than 130 entries in the Children’s Division, with three winners and six honorable mentions. The nine students will be celebrated at the Poetry Celebration Award Ceremony on March 18 at the Lower Merion Township Building. For a complete list of winners, click here.

"Global Perspectives" with Marisa Porges '96

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:42:00 GMT

2/24/12...Marisa Porges '96 spoke with seniors as part of their English elective, "Global Perspectives in Contemporary Literature," on her current research endeavors. Porges studies the rehabilitation of detained terrorists and Taliban prisoners as they are considered for release and reintegration into society in Afghanistan. In particular, she explores how their reintegration will be viewed by various interested parties, including the U.S. government and military; the global community; and the Afghan government, tribal elders, younger men, women, and children, who represent the next generation of Afghanis.

Porges addressed why perspective matters and how understanding perspective allows her to affect change "on the ground" and make a difference in the world. When asked what prepared her for her work, she noted that her Baldwin education was pivotal in giving her the confidence to take on this challenging research.

Unraveling a Mystery with Author Leslie Margolis

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:09:00 GMT

2/22/12...Grade IV and V students were treated to a special presentation by award-winning author Leslie Margolis on Feb. 15. Ms. Margolis is the author of the popular Annabelle Unleashed series and the Maggie Brooklyn Mystery series. The author took the girls through the process of writing an original mystery. The girls enthusiastically responded with thoughts and suggestions for characters, crimes, clues, cliffhangers and solutions.

Grade IV student Amber said, "The author really helped me because I'm writing a book. She helped me with tips for finding ideas and for getting over writer's block."

Children's Book World provided us with the opportunity to pre-purchase Ms. Margolis' books and the author kindly signed copies for the girls.

Banner Day: Welcoming the Upper School's 'Greenest' Members

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:46:00 GMT

2/16/12...Sporting green headbands, necklaces and matching face paint, Baldwin’s Grade IX girls celebrated their induction to the Upper School on Monday, with whoops and cheers and the unveiling of their class banner.

Gathered together with Baldwin’s upperclassmen in the Assembly Room, the girls listened to speeches from each of the Upper Class presidents and from the Director of the Upper School, Eric Benke, who extended a warm welcome to its ‘greenest’ members.

Senior class president, Julia Dewey, spoke about the 15 things the Class of 2015 would slowly discover as they became acclimated to the Upper School, including the fact that in an all-girls school, the use of food and boys was always a reliable bargaining chip. Eric Benke spoke about the color green – the Grade IX class color – and explored its many meanings. In its most natural context, the color green is representative of growth and renewal. In a more figurative sense, green represents luck and good fortune, being both the color of four-leafed clovers and money.

The Grade IX girls brought the Banner Day assembly to a close by revealing the jungle-themed class banner. The banner was then hung on one of the Assembly Room walls, serving as a reminder of yet another successful year underway and celebrating one of Baldwin’s most cherished, time-honored traditions.

Click here to read junior class president Sophia Tareen's poem to the Class of Green!

Varsity Squash Retains MASA Champions Title

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT

2/13/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team won the MASA (Mid-Atlantic Squash Association) Tournament, held at Episcopal Academy, beating the host team, EA, 9-0 in the final. This was after the team won their semi-final match 9-0 over Lawrenceville.

The Bears are now the two-time defending MASA Champions and the three-time defending InterAc Champs. Thus concludes the scholastic squash season.

"This team far exceeded everyone's expectations and everyone on the team improved and raised the level of their game. That is what made it such a satisfying experience as a coach", said Associate Head Coach, Bruce Kelly.

Take a Walk in Their Shoes: Students Fight Malaria

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:14:00 GMT

2/13/12...Baldwin sophomores Aileen Curley and Alice Douglas have teamed up with United States Liability Insurance Group and Nothing But Nets to fight malaria, one step at a time.

The students strapped on sneakers and pedometers on Feb. 6, and by the campaign's end on April 24 aim to take 1 million steps. Sponsors can provide a flat donation, or pledge a particular number of cents or dollars per mile.

"This is a simple way to raise awareness about a preventable disease," explains Aileen. "You can change a family's life just by walking the dog, taking the long way to class or working out."

Malaria kills 600,000 people each year - mostly children under the age of 5. Just $10 is enough to protect a family of four with a bed net and reduce malaria transmissions by 90%.

If you'd like to become involved as a participant or a sponsor, contact Baldwin's community service coordinator Jeremiah Shepherd at JShepherd@baldwinschool.org.

Father/Daughter Dance is still on for tonight! We look forward to seeing you!

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:34:00 GMT

The Father/Daughter dance is still a go for tonight!

MS B Basketball Tops GFS and Finishes with Winning Season

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT

2/10/2012. . The MS B Basketball team finished its season with a convincing 21-7 win over Germantown Friends School. The squash finished the season with an impressive 8-4 record.

“The highlight of the game was that we had 3 girls who had not scored all season and we created opportunities for them and they all scored during the game,” shared Coach Pitocchelli. “The team had a great season and worked very well together. I am so proud of all the girls this year! Thanks for a great season. Go Bears!”

Key to Success

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT

Lauren Cooper and Randi Brown with US English teacher Diane Senior

2/10/12...Winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were announced on Friday, February 3. All five of Baldwin’s Upper School student contributors – Hannah Bao '13, Randi Brown ’12, Emily Clark ’14, Lauren Cooper ’12, and Sophia Tareen ’13, received Gold and Silver Key awards for select works, carrying on the legacy of visual and literary giants like Joyce Carol Oates and Robert Redford.

Emily Clark nabbed a Gold Key award – a distinction bestowed upon only 5% of regional submissions – for her Poetry Portfolio, and a Silver Key award for a short fiction entry entitled, A Testimony of an Arsonist. Lauren Cooper won a Gold Key award and an American Voices Nomination – considered Best in Category for the region and top 5 nationally – for her Poetry Portfolio. In addition, she received the Silver Key award for a personal essay/memoir entitled Solo, and an Honorable Mention for a Flash Fiction submission entitled Hope. Hannah Bao snagged a Gold Key award for a painting she submitted entitled Pray for Peace.

Randi Brown won a Silver Key award for a collection of poems, while Sophia Tareen was awarded a Silver Key for a telling photograph she snapped of a young boy while traveling abroad in Brazil.

As Gold Key award winners, Clark and Copper will move on to the national judging later this month in New York City, where their works will be reviewed by a panel of internationally renowned writers. An awards ceremony will be held at the University of the Arts on Saturday, April 14 to honor all Gold Key recipients, followed by a reception to showcase their tremendous creative achievements.

Click here to check out student submissions in our blog!

Members of Crew Team Shine at Main Line Slide

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT

2/9/2012. . . Twelve members of the Baldwin Crew Team participated in the annual Main Line Side held at Villanova University’s Jack Nevin Fieldhouse on February 4th.

Highlights include freshman Sarah Douglas’ sixth place finish (of 40) in the freshman event. Junior Jasmine Schlichting finished 7th in the varsity lightweight event. Every Baldwin athlete reached their goal or better.

"The race was a huge success and a great way to end our winter training,” stated new Novice Coach, Taylor Jordan. “Baldwin had a formidable presence at the race, as it was the school with the most participants competing. The work we completed this winter, along with the results from the Slide, will get these girls moving smoothly into spring competition."

MS B Basketball Beats Montgomery School

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:17:00 GMT

The MS B Basketball Team beat the Montgomery School 20-6. The game was hosted by Montgomery.

Coach Elsie Pitocchelli shared some thoughts on the game: "They girls dominated on offense and scored 8 points in the 1st quarter. They also worked hard on defense. It was a great game for the girls who don’t get as much playing time in other games; they did an outstanding job and got a great chance to show their talent. I am proud of all these girls and how they work well with all their teammates. I will be sorry to see this season end."

MS A Basketball Posts Convincing Win over Montgomery School

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:09:00 GMT

2/8/2012. . . The MS A Basketball team recently defeated Montgomery School by a large margin. The Bears were led by Sophie Hogg and Ellie Greenberg with eleven points apiece. Courtney Ray Loomis added six. Izzy Schaeffer contributed several spectacular assists and Hayden Ivey again dominated the boards and blocked five shots.

Baldwin led at the half and held their opponent to 0 in the third quarter to propel the Bears to the convincing victory.

photo: Ellie Greenberg drives to the net.

Congratulations Senior Swimmers!

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:39:00 GMT

2/8/2012. . . The Varsity Swim Team; Varsity Swim Coach, Dave Hart; and parents honored their seniors on February 2 during a break at the Moorestwon Friends School meet, hosted by Baldwin. The seniors were adorned with flowers, food, an well wishes from all!

The 14 seniors comprise the largest senior class in recent Baldwin history and include: Elizabeth Asch, Amanda Buck, Lauren Cooper, Julia Dewey, Alexandra Dias-Lalcaca, Kiri Dugan (manager), Jessica Gubanich (manager), Megan Handal (tri-captain), Kaitlyn Hobson, Randa Melhem, Madison Noteware (tri-captain), Leah Silverman, Michaela Shuchman (manager) and Amanda Ter Doest (tri-captain). More than half of the seniors have been four-year varsity swimmers.

Coach Dave Hart, Baldwin Aquatics Director, was surprised by the team honoring him as well in celebration of his fourth year (senior year) with the team and program.

Photos: Seniors with their flowers and later, taking their final plunge together.

MS Swim Team Posts Winning Record

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT

2/8/2012. . . The MS Swim Team rounded out their regular season with a win over visiting Northley Middle School. The win brought the team’s overall record to 8-4; several of the team’s victories were against co-ed schools. The Bears went 3-2 in InterAc meets beating Agnes Irwin twice and the Academy of Notre Dame.

“The 2011-2012 Baldwin middle school swim team is having an exceptional year. The team is evolving and is just now realizing the extent of their full potential,” shared Coach Byrne. “There have been standout performances in every grade and the future of the middle school team and the overall Baldwin Aquatics program, as a whole, is bright indeed.”

Comprised of 30 students in grades 6 through 8, Byrne added, “We’ve developed into one of the deepest and most diversified teams in the InterAc.”

The team will compete in the MS InterAc Swimming Champs on February 15, hosted by Baldwin.

Annual Shakespeare Competition

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:40:00 GMT

2/7/12...On Monday, February 6 five Upper School students performed monologues as a part of the English-Speaking Union of the United States' Shakespeare Competition. Participants in yesterday's school competition included:

Rachel Coler '14
Julia Hopkins '14 (runner-up)

Charlotte Morris '13
Michaela Shuchman '12 (winner)
Arden Simone '13

Winners of area school competitions, including Michaela Schuchman, will participate in the Philadelphia Branch contest on Monday, February 20 at the Arden Theater. The top three branch winners will receive monetary scholarships, and the first place winner will then be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to compete in the National Competition at the Lincoln Center in April.

Students are judged on their understanding of the text, the effectiveness of their delivery, and their artistic skill in expressing the spoken word. Over the years, Baldwin has sent many students to the Branch competition, with two girls going on to the National Competition in New York.

Pictured: School competition winner Michaela Shuchman '12.

Varsity Diving Sends Three to InterAc Champs

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT

2/7/2012. . . The Varsity Diving Team sent three divers to the InterAc Diving Championship, held at Germantown Academy yesterday.

Juniors Becky Graham, Charlotte Solmssen, and Karly Woods were three of 16 athletes from the InterAc to qualify for the championship. Karly Wood was just shy of medaling and placed 7th.

"Each of the three divers scored a personal best during the meet and they have their sights set on the Diving Invitational at the Hill School February 18," said Varsity Diving Coach Harry Eichelberger.

Varsity Squash is #3 in the USA

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:12:00 GMT

2/6/2012. . . The Varsity Squash team secured their #3 ranking at the US Squash High School National Tournament this past weekend held at Yale University.

The team entered the tournament at the #3 seed and finished the weekend 3-1 by beating Taft 6-1 in the 1st round, Germantown Friends School 4-3 in the quarterfinals, losing to Deerfield 6-1 in the semi-finals and then coming back to beat Episcopal Academy 6-1 for the bronze. Baldwin finished the highest ranked team locally.

Baldwin's Varsity Squash Team is comprised of: seniors Marina Crowe (co-captain), Tiffany Hau and Alexa Tzarnas (co-captain); junior Maya Patel; sophomores Selena Maity, Cashel McCarthy and Ryan Morgan; freshman Nicole Deluca, Alexa Horwitz and Rachel Zachian; and 8th graders Olivia Horwitz and Morgan Steelman. They are under the direction of Karen Kronemeyer, Squash Pro and Varsity Head Coach, Bruce Kelly, Associate Coach, and Brooks Russell, Assistant Coach.

The team matched its #3 finish at HS Nationals from last year and improved on their 2010 raking of #4. They will travel to EA for the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association (MASA) tournament this weekend, a tournament they won last year.

Be Mine: Family Gathering Supports Eldernet

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT

2/3/12...Our Family Gathering today was full of sugar and spice and all things nice. In this service-oriented session, Upper School students led their families in making Valentine's Day cards for ElderNet, a non-profit organization that helps older neighbors remain independent and provides a free services so they have access to health care and an improved quality of life.

From ElderNet:
We are so excited that you are making Valentine Cards for ElderNet! The clients we serve are elderly. Their close friends and family may not be nearby or may have passed away. A Valentine would send such a warm friendly message – even more, it would bring back memories of Valentine’s Days past: happy times, exchanging valentines with school friends, and, perhaps, a special Valentine –the “Be Mine” kind of Valentine... I know that our volunteers would love to have your valentines to give to the clients that they are helping with grocery shopping, rides to their doctors and friendly visiting. We could share your valentines with others in the senior community we serve: our local Senior and Day Centers and the apartment buildings for the elderly in Ardmore. Valentines would decorate our Ada Mutch Community Resource Center, welcoming patrons who come for the Food Pantry there, or to visit with a nurse of care manager. We look forward to spreading the spirit of Valentine’s Day kindness and friendship and thank you for making it possible.

Passing of a Legend - Ada Mutch '22

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:45:00 GMT

2/2/12...Baldwin's oldest alumna, Ada Mutch ’22, passed away on Friday, January 27 at the age of 106.

Ada was a dynamic member of the Baldwin family and will be missed at this year’s reunion, which would have been her 90th. We’re thankful for all of the memories, including the time our B-Flats spent with Ada in December, making spirits bright by singing holiday songs and Baldwin’s alma mater.

From Ada’s position as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II, to her distinguished position as director of nursing at Lankenau Hospital, to her dedicated volunteerism with organizations like Meals on Wheels, Ada touched the lives of many. She touched our lives, too, and for that we are thankful. Read more about Ada’s legacy on our blog.

A memorial service for Ada will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

We invite you to send memories or photos of Ada and the mark she has made on this community to Mary Pat Staats in the Development Office: mstaats@baldwinschool.org or 701 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

Berwyn Squash's Ladies Player of the Month

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:47:00 GMT

2/2/12...Berwyn Squash and Fitness Club has named Selina Maity '14 its Ladies Player of the Month. From the club's e-newsletter:

Selina has been training as hard as any junior in the country which has obviously been paying off with her two best Junior Championship Tour finishes ever.

Baltimore JCT 2nd Place
Philadelphia JCT 3rd Place

She appears to be in great form heading into the end of the season and with nationals coming up soon we wish you the best of luck.

Congratulations, Selena!

Varsity Squash Enters US High School National Tournament as #3 Seed

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:34:00 GMT

2/2/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team hosted the Springside team yesterday and prevailed 9-0. All the girls won their matches 3-0.

Baldwin clinched their 3rd consecutive undefeated InterAc League title and finished 10-0 this season, their 2nd consecutive undefeated regular season.

Today, the team heads to the High School National Squash Tournament, held at Yale University, as the #3 seed.

photo: Ryan Morgan, #1 position

MS B Basketball Posts Two More Wins

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:00 GMT

1/31/2012. . .The MS B Basketball team continues to roll, posting two recent wins versus Springside and Germantown Friends.

"Last year, Springside broke our hearts with a last second 3-pointer at the buzzer. This year, Baldwin dominated and were able to give some girls more playing time than they were used to. The Bears showed good sportsmanship and passed the ball instead of shooting when they were ahead," said Coach Pitocchelli.

Kimberly Rouse '12 Awarded Westminster Choir Scholarship

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:42:00 GMT

1/30/12...Following a delightful and energetic District 11 (Montgomery and Bucks Counties) Chorus Concert at Norristown Area High School on Saturday, scholarships to Westminster's Choir College Summer Program were awarded to four members of the 160-voice Chorus - one of which was Baldwin's Kimberly Rouse '12.

Kimberly, who was unable to stand without crutches during the three days of rehearsals, was graciously given the award while seated within the standing chorus. Kimberly will be studying Voice and Choral Conducting under Dr. Amanda Quist, the guest Director of District Chorus this year. The Vocal Institute draws 150 students from across the country and around the world.

BEAR Day Is Here!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:35:00 GMT

1/27/12...BEAR (Be Excited About Reading) Day is a Lower School tradition that was celebrated today. Girls came to campus looking like they were headed for a sleepover - complete with their favorite book, a much-loved bear and a comfortable pair of pajamas.

At the BEAR Day assembly, Baldwin mother Judy Boreham talked to the girls about the important work that Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House does for children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life threatening illnesses. For the past three years our girls have participated in the76ers' Read for Ronald Read-a-Thon, along with students from other area schools, to raise money for the charity. See more photos from the event in our Media Gallery.

PAFA Donates 175 Books to WePAC Book Drive

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Proud students Margaret Fleischner, Frances Wilson and Torrie Smith initiated the WePAC project and have advertised and managed the book collection.

1/26/12...In response to the Grade IV WePAC book drive, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), the nation's first museum and school of fine arts, is pleased to donate 175 copies of Henry Ossawa Tanner: His Boyhood Dream Comes True. The book is written and illustrated by Faith Ringgold, recipient of the Baldwin Women's Writing Medal, and was published in conjunction with the the special exhibition "Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit," on view at PAFA through April 15. The book traces the inspiring story of a young Henry Tanner who became the first internationally acclaimed African American fine artist. This gift is made possible through the generosity of Exelon Foundation and PECO.

This donation will inspire and enrich thousands of young minds through the WePAC libraries and cooperative programs. Both the fourth grade and WePAC thank Exelon and PECO for this gift, and they thank all the Baldwin families who are supporting this worthwhile endeavor.

MS A Basketball Team Beats Rosemont School of the Holy Child

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:04:00 GMT

1/26/2012. . . The MS A basketball team defeated Rosemont School of the Holy Child in a stirring one point victory. The win was particularly sweet as the team has posted recent losses in extremely competitive games including a three point loss to Shipley, a two point loss to Penn Charter and a four point loss to Abington Friends in which the led for most of the game.

Leading the team in scoring to date is Sophie Hogg with five points a game. Ellie Greenberg has four steals per game and over the last five games, Hayden Ivey is averaging nine rebounds a contest. The team's defense has been at the core of their recent success as their full-court pressure has forced turnovers.

Meeting the Challenge

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:37:00 GMT

Pre-K and Grade I students with mascots Winnie and the Phillie Phanatic!

1/26/12...The sounds of basketballs dribbling, hula-hoops whooshing, and the paddling and splashing about of Baldwin’s youngest Pre-Kindergarten and Grade I bunch, as their laughs and giggles echoed throughout the school’s Athletic Center, was synonymous with the Head of School Challenge Event which took place on Sunday, January 22.

There was certainly cause for celebration as the Classes of 2025 and 2023 achieved 100% pledged participation in the Annual Fund, thanks to the overwhelming dedication and support of parents. Nearly 50 families turned out at the party to join their kids in the swimming pool or on the court for a game of basketball. The Phillie Phanatic also made an appearance, teaming up with Baldwin’s own mascot, Winnie, to greet the adults and horse around with the kids. Not even Head of School Sally Powell, who welcomed parents and thanked them for their support, could escape the Phanatic’s charm!

Head of School, Sally Powell, couldn't escape the Phillie Phanatic!

Simpson Challenge for the Performing Arts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT

1/25/12...Lois Goutman inspired many drama lovers during the 42 years she spent leading the theater program at Baldwin, but her greatest fan may be W. Robert Simpson, father of Carolyn Simpson Scott ’74 and grandfather of Adrienne Scott ’11. When Bob learned of Baldwin’s need for a new performing arts space, he and his family offered a magnanimous challenge: they will contribute $500,000 to be matched 1:1 in support of a new Performing Arts Center in honor of Lois Goutman. This million-dollar effort will allow Baldwin to renovate the existing gym space behind the Lower School into a first-class facility with a new stage, professional lighting, dressing rooms and a set construction workshop. Carolyn was a Masker and her father acted with Lois Goutman in Main Line productions.

Learn more about this Giving Opportunity here.

Educate Girls, Change the World

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:23:00 GMT

Lower School students giggle as they watch last year's video of classmates sharing the chores they did at home to raise money in support of girls' education.

1/23/12...On Friday, representatives from 10x10 came to campus to speak with Lower School students about the difference the girls are making in the advancement of female education around the world. 35 million girls do not have access to primary schools due to financial restraints and economic conditions. 10x10 seeks to "image a world where girls don't just survive - they thrive."

Students watched this video of Sokha, a Cambodian orphan who was sent to work in the city dump with her older sister. Sokha is now a top student and an accomplished classical dancer - and one of the few people who can say they've met Michelle Obama.

This presentation kicked off the second year of Lower School's service project with 10x10, in which the girls do chores to raise money for the organization. Last year, the students raised more than $500 to provide bikes for girls in rural communities and third world countries to get to school. You can read the story in our Community Service news. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of this year's project, or follow the 10x10 blog.

Life Through a Lens

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Sophia Tareen '13, Alice Douglas '14, and Jasmine Schlichting '13 showcase their work.

1/20/2012...A handful of Upper School students congregated in the Museum Room of the Residence on January 18 for a Black and White Photography Critique with their teacher, Frances Merritt Thompson.

Black and white photographs lined the walls, propped up on bookshelves or over the fire place, as the students drank tea and munched on strawberry tarts while casually discussing their favorite works and what had inspired them.

“Pick a photograph of your own that you are really proud of, that you think is successful,” Thompson said, heading the discussion.

One student took a very telling photograph of her sister, while another found the symmetry of a window and a fresh perspective as a more inviting point of focus. Despite the differences in each student’s photographs however, they were all successful in conveying a story. “We could put some great text with these photographs,” Thompson said, likening the experience to visiting a Photography Exhibition at a museum. “Sometimes I find myself reading the stories before even looking at the photographs.”

Natalie Webb '12 Commits to Stanford

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:44:00 GMT

1/19/2012. . . Natalie Webb ’12 has committed to row with the Varsity Crew Team at Stanford University beginning fall 2012.

Natalie is a four-year varsity member of the Baldwin Crew Team, a program that emerged to become a consistently strong contender on the Schuylkill River in recent years.

While at Baldwin, Natalie has garnered medals and accolades in numerous races and regattas including: Gold, Stotesbury Freshman 4x (2009); City Champion 4x (2011); Stotesbury Silver 4x (2011); CSSRA Finalist 4x (2011); Nationals Finalist 4x (2011); Bronze Mercer Lake sprints (2010); Bronze, Mercer Lake springs (2011). Natalie was also one of four Baldwin rowers to participate in the prestigious Henley Regatta in 2011.

Tiffany Hau '12 Commits to Middlebury

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:44:00 GMT

1/19/2012. . . Tiffany Hau ’12 has verbally committed to play Varsity Squash at Middlebury College beginning fall 2012.

Tiffany is a three-year varsity squash player at Baldwin, a program that has achieved national status. Last year’s team, on which Tiffany played, placed third in the country at the US High School National Tournament, held at Yale University annually. The team recently captured the InterAc League Title for the third consecutive year.

In addition, Tiffany has qualified for and played in Gold and Junior Championship Tour squash tournaments and is currently ranked #32 in the Girls Under-19 Division.

Middlebury is currently ranked #12 in the nation. The team competes in the highly competitive NCAA Division III NESCAC Conference and faces DI powers in its regular and post-season play.

“I’m so excited to attend Midd next fall! They have an excellent language program, so I hope to study abroad during my time there. I am not sure what I would like to major in, but I am leaning towards economics or some form of pre-business,” said Tiffany.

In addition to playing squash at Baldwin, Tiffany is on the Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse Teams. She is also the President of the Baldwin Upper School Athletic Association.

Nicole Wells '12 Commits to Yale

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:13:00 GMT

1/19/2012. . . Senior Nicole Wells has verbally committed to play varsity field hockey at Yale University beginning fall 2012.

Nicole has been a varsity starter on the Baldwin Field Hockey Team since 8thgrade. She co-captained the team in 2011 and has been named to the All InterAc League Team for four years, three times to the First Team. Nicole has also been named to the All Main Line Team all four years in high school, two times to the First Team.

Since 2007, Nicole has been an active participant in the USA Field Hockey Futures program, an association geared toward training and selecting future Olympic Field Hockey athletes. Nicole has progressed through the Futures Program to achieve the status of Futures Elite, representing the top 200 field hockey players in the nation. Through the Futures program, Nicole has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the National Futures Championship from 2008-2011 and has medaled at the tournaments, which showcase the country’s top field hockey talent.

Varsity Squash Beats Lawrenceville

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:55:00 GMT

1/19/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team hosted Lawrenceville and won 8-1. Maya Patel, Tiffany Hau, Alexa Tzarnas, Olivia Horwitz, Morgan Steelman and Cashel McCarthy all won 3-0. Selena Maity and Alexa Horwitz won 3-1.

Baldwin's next match is in two weeks vs. Springside prior to the team's journey to Yale University for the National High School Championships.

"We expect to get another high seed again this year and do well against schools from all over the country," said Associate Head Squash Coach, Bruce Kelly.

photo: Selena Maity

Baldwin Robotics Rocks

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Pictured, left to right: Winning team of Angela Yang (VI), Maya Bindra (VII), Sanjana Dixit (VI) and Stephanie Blank (VII).

1/18/12...On January 14, Baldwin Robotics Team A (The Robotics Team of Shamrocks and Daisies) took home the Tournament Champion trophy at the Eastern PA Regional Tournament. They were partnered with two Downingtown girls teams for an all-girls' alliance. Maya Bindra '17, Stephanie Blank '17, Sanjana Dixit '18 and Angela Yang '18 were on the winning team.

Also making a great showing in the semi-finals was Team B, whose members are Sara Syed '18, Courtney Loomis '17, Jessica Zhang '17, and Zara Wenzinger '17. At one point Team B's robot lost a wheel, but Sara kept driving, leading their alliance to a win in that match. Team C also did well, placing 12th in the overall tournament. Team C's Neelam Pandya '18, Ali Scannell '16, Rebecca Reiver '16 and Hilary Liu '18 showed great spirit and effort, and club advisor Laura Blankenship expects they'll be in great shape to compete in the next tournament.

Cells, Up Close and Personal

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:41:00 GMT

1/13/12...Grade VII Biology students just completed their three-dimensional models of plant and animal cells. Each model includes a key and a brochure that takes the viewer on a journey through the cell. Please stop by Science Building, Room #105, to enjoy the Grade VII interpretations of cells! In the meantime, read more about this project (including an excerpt from a student-written travel itinerary through the cell) on our blog.

Varsity Squash Team Captures InterAc Title for Third Consecutive Year

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:10:00 GMT

1/13/2012. . . It's a threepeat! For the third consecutive year, the Varsity Squash Team has won the InterAc Title!

After beating Penn Charter in league play yesterday at Baldwin's home courts, the 2011-2012 team remains undefeated at 10-0 with two more matches remaining in regular season play. The Bears will then begin post-season play at the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association (MASA) Tournament and the US Squash High School Nationals. Last year, the team captured the gold at MASA and placed third at Nationals.

"I'm proud of the girls! Penn Charter is a strong team that add a lot of pressure to our matches yesterday. The win sealed our InterAc title, boom" shared Varsity Head Coach and Baldwin Squash Pro, Karen Kronemeyer.

Congratulations Squash!

Varsity Squash Tops Penn Charter

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:32:00 GMT

1/13/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team defeated Penn Charter 6-3. The match was played at home.

Winning Baldwin squash players include: Maya Patel, Tiffany Hau, Alexa Horwitz, Alexa Tzarnas, Olivia Horwitz, and Cashel McCarthy, who all won their matches 3-0.

Varsity Squash Beats GFS and Remains Undefeated

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:19:00 GMT

1/12/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team beat Germantown Friends School 6-3 and maintains its undefeated record. The match was played at the Germantown Cricket Club.

Tiffany Hau, Alexa Horwitz, Alexa Tzarnas, Olivia Horwitz and Cashel McCarthy all won their matches 3-0. Morgan Steelman won her match 3-2.

photo: Olivia Horwitz

Varsity Swimming Beats Merion Mercy in Close Non-League Meet

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:58:00 GMT

1/12/2012. . . The Varsity Swim Team triumped over visiting Merion Mercy last week, posting a final socre of Baldwin 88, Merion Mercy 82.

“We knew it was going to be a close meet with Merion Mercy. They are talented in all events," stated Varsity Swim Coach Dave Hart. “We fought hard for the critical second and third places and that made the diference.”

Baldwin’s 200 yd. medley relay started off with a bang, taking first place and breaking the school record. Swimmers on the relay: Katie Edwards, Maddie Pujadas, Valerie Yoshimura, and Maddie Noteware.

Maddie Brill-Edwards Named to Region One ODP Team

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:25:00 GMT

1/11/2012. . . Congratulations to Maddie Brill-Edwards '15 who was recently named to the US Youth Soccer Region One Girls Olympic Development Program (ODP) Team. This step is the penultimate step toward making the US National/Olympic Team Pools.

Maddie was selected during competition at the state and regional levels. She represents the top 40 players in her region (comprised of 13 states) and is among the top players in the US in her age group.

Maddie will travel with her team to Las Vegas, Nevada in February to train and compete against other Regional players.

Maddie is a member of the Baldwin Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse Teams.

Faculty Art Exhibit - Now Showing!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 GMT

1/12/12...The 2012 Art Department Faculty Exhibition is now on view in the Residence Art Gallery. The show features sculpture by Kenny Delio, photographic collages by Frances Merritt Thompson, pastels and prints by Janice Wilke, ceramics by Vicky Gold, painting and sculpture by Harry Eichelberger, and hand-embroidered clothing and earrings made by Aline Gittleman. Please stop by and spend a few minutes with the work of the Art Department Faculty; there is accompanying text by each artist. The show runs through January 31.

Click here to see more images from the show on our blog, or here for our media gallery.

Election 2012: Harvard Model Congress Conference, Here We Come!

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:17:00 GMT

1/9/12...Eight of Baldwin’s Model Congress members have been selected to serve on special program committees during the 2012 Harvard Model Congress Conference, to be held Feb. 23-26 in Boston. Paralleling with the current political scene, the 2012 conference will feature a presidential debate. Baldwin’s Elena Saltzman ’12 was selected as the national 2012 Democratic presidential candidate, Randi Brown ’12 will play the role of Republican speech writer, and Abby Grosskopf ’13 has been named Republican policy advisor. Only 16 individuals in the country serve on the Election 2012 special program committee.

Read more about the conference and other special roles garnered by Baldwin studuents.

Varsity Squash Tops EA for Second Time this Season

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:06:00 GMT

1/6/2012. . . The Varsity Squash Team traveled to Episcopal Academy yesterday for a crucial InterAc match; Baldwin won 7-2.

Baldwin squash players Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Tiffany Hau, Alexa Horwitz all won 3-0. Morgan Steelman won 3-1 and Alexa Tzarnas and Olivia Horwitz won 3-2.

Congratulations Varsity Squash!

photo: Morgan Steelman

Baldwin's Day of Service

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:10:00 GMT

1/5/12...Community service is an strong element of Baldwin's culture. In support and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, each division will be participating in particular service activities.

In Lower School, a book drive for WePAC, kicked off over the holidays, will come into full force. Additionally, a member of the international 10x10 organization to promote girls' education around the world will visit Lower School students on January 20 to kick off a special service project - stay tuned.

In Grade VI, students will support the Ronald McDonald house by either volunteering to bake and clean on-site, or organizing food and toiletry donations at Baldwin. Grade VII students will prepare for the Caring Community Carnival (read more in the Community Service news section), while Grade VIII will make a scrapbook and raise money through a walk-a-thon in support of Baldwin's partner classroom in Pakistan through Girls Learn International.

The Upper School will host a day of service on Monday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Athletic Center with the goal of collecting 1,000 children's books to donate to a library. Collection bins are set up in the Schoolhouse, Lower School and Athletic Center. Books will be collected up until the day of the event - we would appreciate your contribution! Students and family members are invited to inspect, pack and sort books, record books on CD, create bookmarks, or build a pillow for children in the Pediatric Cancer ward at CHOP during this Day of Service.

1/20/12...Update: By the end of the Day of Service, Baldwin had colleted 1,025 books for Spring Garden Street School’s growing library, built 45 pillows and recorded books on CD!

Varsity Squash Sweeps Agnes Irwin

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT

1/4/2011. . . The Varsity Squash Team resumed the second half of its season today with a 9-0 victory over Agnes Irwin, bringing the team's record to 6-0.

Ryan Morgan, Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Morgan Steelman, Tiffany Hau, Alexa Horwitz, Alexa Tzarnas, Olivia Horwitz and Cashel McCarthy all won their matches 3-0.

photo: Co-captain Alexa Tzarnas

MS B Basketball Remains Unbeaten

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT

From Coach Pitocchelli

12/14/2011. . . The MS B Basketball Team continued its winning ways with a 14-6 victory over Germantown Academy. The girls played tough on defense and move the ball very well on offense. They were patient and took good shots during the game. Baldwin led the whole game but GA challenged us at the end and we were able to fight off their late game pressure. This young team is playing so well together and they improve with every game. Go Bears!!

Varsity Basketball Tops Abington Friends at the Coaches for Cancer Tournament

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:38:00 GMT

12/17/2011. . .Varsity Basketball defeated host Abington Friends for the Coaches for Cancer Tournament.

According to Coach Tanja Waples, "The team came out confident and determined to compete. Abington came out in their traditional half court, three-two that gave the Bears a little trouble in the first quarter. However by the second quarter the Bears made adjustments to their offense with contributions from Kaylah Kleczka, Jennifer Motter and Julz Vaccaro helped put the Bears over Abington Friends ending the half leading 15-12."

photo: Kaylah Kleczka

Head of School Art Gallery

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT

12/23/11...New on display...Sally's office now features select art from Middle School students. Check out our blog to see the gallery for yourself, and stay tuned for featured art from the Lower School in the spring.

Varsity Squash Beats Penn Charter!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:33:00 GMT

12/16/2011. . . The Varsity Squash team traveled to Penn Charter yesterday and defeated the always tough Quakers, 6-3.

Morgan Steelman won a close match 3-2. Tiffany Hau, Alexa Horwitz, Alexa Tzarnas, Olivia Horwitz, and Cashel McCarthy all won their matches 3-0.

Ryan Morgan, Selena Maity and Maya Patel all lost hard fought matches in the top 3 slots, 3-0.

Long time Associate Head Coach Bruce Kelly noted that "this was a great win for us as we are a young team and everyone played very well and competed like champions against a tough opponent."

Varsity Squash remains unbeaten.

photo: Tiffany Hau

Grade IV Brightens Others' Holidays

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:33:00 GMT

12/16/11... For a holiday service project, Grade IV is collecting gently used children's books for WePAC, the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children, through mid-March. WePAC's mission is to promote childhood literacy by engaging volunteers in Philadelphia public schools through re-opening and staffing libraries, academic mentoring, and after school enrichment. Two years ago more than 4,000 students in West Philadelphia's 23 elementary schools were without a school library. WePAC has actively cut that number in half, but they still need more books.

Grade IV spent the day celebrating the kick-off of their collection, decorating boxes and creating extra creative pieces to put in with their book donations.

Secret Santa Donations

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:33:00 GMT

12/14/11...For more than a decade, Baldwin's community has donated much-needed items to The Consortium in Philadelphia through a "Secret Santa" program. Each year, a truck-load of books, gloves, clothing and gifts are sent to families in need.

The program is currently managed by Baldwin's Hattie Holmes and Sadie Lee, and has generated interest from the surrounding community. In fact, in a single year some individuals have donated 30 coats and several large bags of gifts. We are proud of the generosity of our Lower, Middle and Upper School families - you bring holiday cheer to those in need!

In the photo: Gabrielle Alston '18, Bria Beauvais '18, Sophie Krause '18, Zoe Stevens '18 (granddaughter of Hattie Holmes) and Miyanni Stewart '18.

New Recycling Bins Have Arrived

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:35:00 GMT

12/14/11...The new recycling bins are in and we can't wait to put them to good use. Earth Matters (Upper School Environmental Club) donated $200 from a bread sale to Baldwin, to help purchase the new recycling program bins and stickers.

"Landfill Trash" and "Recycling Trash" are the new terms; look for these bins in any classroom! "Recycling Trash" is co-mingled: all plastics, paper, glass and aluminum. Everything else goes to the landfill.

Click here to learn more about Baldwin's sustainability program.

Core Values Lesson From Grade II

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:23:00 GMT

12/13/11...Grade II presents their "Captain Core Values" play for parents, peers, faculty and staff.

Congratulations on their wonderful performance! For even more pictures and a full recap from their play, click here to read our blog.

Watch the performance on our YouTube Channel

Lesson on Liberia for Model UN

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:31:00 GMT

12/13/11...Mrs. Taylor, mother of Musu Taylor '14, visited Baldwin's Model UN club meeting and spoke with all the girls about her Liberian heritage, as well as the country's recent history. Liberia is one of the countries assigned to the Baldwin Model UN group, along with Fiji.

The Model UN group led by faculty advisor Phil D'Elia, has some new and exciting roles for this year: Tarlan Daryoush '13, Liberia Third Committee - Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM); Annie Leonardi '13, Liberia First Committee - Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC); Aliki Karnavas '15, Liberia Third Committee Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM); Eleanor Pressman '14, Liberia Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review, 2015; and Emilie Wache '13, Liberia First Committee - Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC).

In the photo, from left to right: Annie Leonardi '13, Eleanor Pressman '14, Emilie Wache '13, Mrs. Taylor, Tarlan Daryoush '13, Aliki Karnavas '15.

Delaware Valley Science Council Finalists

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:59:00 GMT

12/13/11...Baldwin senior Laura Jarin-Lipschitz was named one of 31 student finalists in the Delaware Valley Science Council (DVSC) Awards Program and will move on to the interview stage of the program to be held January 21, 2012 at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

There, Jarin-Lipschitz will converse with two teams of scientists, and be judged on her expertise in science, her poise and her communications skills. Additionally, Laura will have the opportunity to interact with professional engineers and scientists who are willing to share their educational and career experiences.

Based upon the results of the tests and interviews, awards are presented at the Annual Recognition Dinner in March. The student awards fall into three categories: 1) Science Council Awards, 2) Professional Society Awards and 3) Specific Directed Awards. Awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 are offered to up to 50 outstanding students.

The first phase of the annual DVSC Awards Program for high school science students was the exams held on October 15, 2011. Students chose two of four topics including biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Baldwin seniors Julia Dewey, Alexandra Dias-Lalcaca, Laura Jarin-Lipschitz, Randa Melhem and Madison Noteware participated in these highly competitive exams.

A Holiday Trip Around The World

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:28:00 GMT

12/12/11...Join Grade II students as they take a journey around the world to learn about holiday customs...

Varsity Squash Sweeps Springside on the Road

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:34:00 GMT

12/9/2011. . . The Varsity Squash Team traveled to Springside and won 9-0.

Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Morgan Steelman, Alexa Horwitz, Tiffany Hau, Alexa Tzarnas Olivia Horwitz and Cashel McCarthy all won their matches 3-0. Ryan Morgan came back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 in five.

The team is 3-0 in the InterAc.

photo: Alexa Horwitz '15

Martin Luther King Service Day - Planning is Underway!

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:01:00 GMT

12/8/11...Each year, The Haverford School and Variety, the children’s charity, team up to present the Martin Luther King Caring Community Carnival. For the second year, Baldwin's Middle School school students, along with Agnes Irwin, will participate in this exciting, meaningful day.

The Carnival takes place on Sunday, January 15 in Haverford’s Field House. This Middle School service project is part of the National Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Stay tuned for details on Lower School and Upper School Day of Service activities.

Varsity Squash Tops EA at Home

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:21:00 GMT

12/8/2011. . . Varsity Squash hosted Episcopal Academy yesterday and won a highly competitive match, 5-4.

Ryan Morgan won 3-1, Selena Maity won 3-2, Maya Patel won 3-1, Morgan Steelman won 3-0 and Olivia Horwitz won 3-0.

photo: Maya Patel '13

Varsity Basketball Takes Third at Cougar Classic

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:28:00 GMT

12/7/2011. . . Last week, the Baldwin Bears traveled to The George School for the Cougar Classic tip off tournament against The Solebury School. Despite a solid effort, Solebury’s speed and experience was too much for the young Baldwin team and they were defeated 43-10.

The second game against Villa Victoria was a much better match. The Bears came sluggish in the first half only scoring nine points. After the break, the Bears picked up the pace converting breakaways into points scoring 24 points on route to a 33-8 win. Sophomore Jennifer Motter has accepted her role as an impact player scoring 6 of her 11 points in the third quarter adding 8 blocks and 11 rebounds to lead the Bears. Sophomore Nellie Shields contributed 8 points and 5 steals while junior Julz Vaccaro scored 6 in the victory placing Baldwin third in the Tournament.

photo: Jennifer Motter '14

Varsity Squash Takes AIS

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:33:00 GMT

12/7/2011. . .The Varsity Squash Team hosted Agnes Irwin today and won the match 9-0. Ryan Morgan, Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Alexa Horwitz, Tiffany Hau, Morgan Steelman, Alexa Tzarnas, and Olivia Horwitz all won their matches 3-0. Cashel McCarthy won her match 3-1.

The team is 2-0 and will take on InterAc opponent EA today at Baldwin.

photo: Selena Maity '14

Varsity Swimming Boasts Largest Team in History

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 19:26:00 GMT

12/7/2011. . . The Varsity Swim Team may have fallen short to visiting InterAc opponent Episcopal yesterday but the team shows great promise and numbers.

“With 40 swimmers, this is our largest team in our history,” stated Baldwin’s Head Coach Dave Hart, “our depth and the talent within the depth has taken Baldwin Swimming to a new level.”

photo: Valerie Yoshimura '15

B-Flats Visit Ada Mutch '22

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:56:00 GMT

12/6/11... The Baldwin B-flats traveled to Rosemont Presbyterian Village to perform for Baldwin's oldest aluma, Ada Mutch.

The girls sang holiday songs for Ada and her friends. For their final song, Ada joined the B-flats in singing the Baldwin alma mater.

Ada Mutch '22 and the Class of 2012 ... 90 years apart.

Middle School Robotics wins Award

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:18:00 GMT

12/7/11...The Middle School Robotics team participated in a scrimmage this past weekend at Penn State Abington. Baldwin's three teams placed 3rd, 10th, and 16th. They were up against both Middle and High school teams. The girls were able to gain experience and work even more on their projects as they prepare for their January competition.

The girls won a Special Judge's Award for best t-shirt design. Special congrats to Sara Syed '18 for creating the back design and to Zara Wenzinger '17 for the front design.

Music Groups Spread Holiday Cheer

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:14:00 GMT

12/5/11...The Baldwin B-Flats spread the sounds of the Holiday season during the First Friday Celebration in Bryn Mawr Friday evening. The girls caroled up and down Lancaster Avenue, in the theater lobby, in Milkboy and in various stores, while bringing holiday cheer to merchants and customers. At the gazebo, the girls led the gathered crowd in singing their favorite carols and songs of Christmas around the lighted tree. The Bryn Mawr Civic Association has asked Baldwin to make this an annual tradition!

The Eliza-B-thans performed to a very appreciative crowd at the Villanova Conference Center "Nutcracker Tea" on Friday. The girls sang songs of the season, including various solo performances by Musu Taylor, Laura Nguyen, Emily Urban and trio performances by Julia Hopkins, Mary Morris, Tiana Mason, Annie Leonardi and Carolyn Wong. After the performance, they spoke with Michelle Rounick, Baldwin Class of 2003.

Varsity Squash Sweeps Shipley in Season Opener

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:40:00 GMT

12/2/2011. . . The Varsity Squash Team beat visiting Shipley School yesterday 9-0.

Ryan Morgan '14, Selena Maity '14, Maya Patel '13, Alexa Horwitz '15, Tiffany Hau '12, Morgan Steelman '16, Alexa Tzarnas '12, Olivia Horwitz '16, and Cashel McCarthy '14 all won their matches 3-0.

Last year's varsity squash team captured the InterAc title for the second consecutive year and finished third at the US Squash High School Nationals. The team graduated three players. The 2011-2012 team looks to retain the InterAc Title again this season.

photo: Ryan Morgan '14

Rachel Sternberg '12 Earns Varsity Letter in Equestrian Activities

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:06:00 GMT

12/1/2011. . . Rachel Sternberg ’12 recently received a National Varsity Letter in Equestrian Activities from the United States Equestrian Federation High School Equestrian Athlete Program. The program is in its third year, and is open to high school equestrian athletes in all breeds and disciplines. Requirements to earn a varsity letter include a logged minimum of 100 hours of equestrian activity and documentation for competing in at least three horse shows within one school calendar year. Rachel is one of the 165 students across the U.S. thus far to have earned the equestrian varsity letter this year.

Photo: Rachel Sternberg

Nicole Wells '12 Shines at National Field Hockey Festival

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:35:00 GMT

11/30/2011. . . Senior Nicole Wells, a member of the X-Calibur Field Hockey U19 team Justice, helped her team capture a gold medal at the National Field Hockey Festival held in Phoenix, AZ. Wells' team shut out every opponent; they were one of only four teams of 216 to accomplish this feat.

Wells co-captained the Baldwin Varsity Field Hockey team this past fall and is a four-time All InterAc and All Main Line Field Hockey selection.

photo: Nicole Wells '12 proudly displaying her gold medal

PoCC Kick-off Conference

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:20:00 GMT

11/30/11... The annual People of Color Conference (PoCC), held by National Association of Independent Schools is held in Philadelphia this year and in celebration of this, Baldwin welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumnae and three visiting teachers to campus. Together, they discussed the necessary aspects of change and development within the schools when it comes to race, gender, orientation and social status.

For the first part of the morning, student leaders from BSU (Black Student Union), ASA (Asian Student Association), GLI (Girls Learn International) and Diversity Club spoke about how their groups are helping to advocate change for an even stronger Baldwin community.

The late morning panel discussion focus was The Baldwin School: 1888 to 2011: From Thinking Girls to Accomplished Women, Perspectives from a single sex school and educating women of color; with thirty-seven percent people of color in its total student enrollment and fifty-one percent of people of color for new students, Baldwin continues to foster the nurturing community that allows all students to express themselves in various ways, whether academically, socially or physically.

First In Math is in Full Swing

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:49:00 GMT

11/28/11... The Lower School girls are hard at work practicing their math skills... at home and at school! For another year in a row, First In Math, an online mathematic practice game based off of skill sets, has been raising the girls' enthusiasm about math. This benchmark program follows what the girls learn in the classroom and allows them ample practice while at home.

"The purpose is to give self-directed students of all ability levels a chance to extend themselves in challenging ways," explain the Grade III Math Team Leaders, Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Rollins. Although this program is optional for all Baldwin Lower School girls, many of the girls enjoy the challenge and fun of such a program.

Denise Cirelli '11 Shines at UD

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:51:00 GMT

11/29/11...Denise Cirelli, '11 is finding success on the University of Delaware Crew team. Earlier this month, Denise and her team traveled to Fairfax Station, VA for The Head of the Occoquan.

Denise raced twice at stroke. Her 4+ boat came in 1st (out of 20 boats) and her 8+ boat came in 2nd (out of 24 boats).

Baldwin Exceeds Thanksgiving Food Drive Pledge

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:08:00 GMT

11/28/11... This Thanksgiving, the Baldwin community committed to providing 25 food baskets to each organization: ElderNet of Lower Merion, Family Support Services and SILOAM.
We are proud to announce that our community exceeded this pledge and was able to collect 88 baskets and raise over $1,500 for families in need!

Special thanks to: Madison Noteware and the Upper School Service League;
Lisa Ameisen, Megan Genkin and the seventh grade class; Holly Stoviak; Megan Trost; Nancy Booth; and the entire community who donated to these worthy causes.

Students Donate to Children's Shelter

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:36:00 GMT

11/28/11...HELP, a student-run service organization at Baldwin, was the vision of sophomore Marlana Edwards. She created HELP to assist children in transition due to domestic issues, trauma or unexpected challenges in life. On November 18, the organization collected and donated blankets, toiletries and toys to bring sunshine to an otherwise dark time in these children's lives.

Marlana Edwards (left) and Amanda Torres (right) collected and delivered 18 bags of items to a local children's shelter.

Grade IV's Lunchtime Visitors

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:54:00 GMT

11/22/11...The fourth graders wrapped up a writing, technology and art project with a special lunch to celebrate their work. Students were asked to imagine they can invite anyone they'd like to lunch. First, students created a written piece, using research tools learned in technology class, in which they gave the readers clues as to whom they're inviting to lunch.

The girls also created dolls of their visitors, who came to eat lunch with them on November 22; they challenged students from other classes to guess the identify of their lunchtime visitor. Grade IV also ate their lunches on special place mats that they'd created for the luncheon. It was an exciting way for the girls to enjoy their last lunch together before Thanksgiving break!

Baldwin Says Farewell to Barbara Frishberg

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:30:00 GMT

11/22/11...Barbara Frishberg made the difficult decision to leave her Kindergarten classroom; today is her last day at Baldwin. We are grateful for Barb’s dedication and commitment to Baldwin girls and celebrate her 23 years.

Parents, students, alumnae and friends are encouraged to email well wishes, memories and sentiments to webmaster@baldwinschool.org for publication in Ms. Frishberg's "memory book."

Student Earns Spot in PMEA District 11 Chorus

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:12:00 GMT

The Baldwin B-Flats. Kimberly Rouse is front, center.

11/21/11...Kimberly Rouse '12 has earned a placement in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 11 Chorus, which will perform on Saturday, January 28. Stay tuned for ticket information.

During the District Chorus experience, Kimberly will rehearse with the 160 select singers and a renowned choral conductor. She will also audition for Regional Chorus, followed by All-State Chorus.

Each of these Chorus placements will have the students singing a diverse Upper School/Collegiate repertoire. Each Chorus will contain the best 10-20 singers from the District on each voice part: Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto I, Alto II, Tenor I, Tenor II, Bass I and Bass II.

PMEA promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME.

Alumna Presents Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:47:00 GMT

11/18/11...Lisa Jo Epstein '84 is the director of Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins, an adaptation of the Caldecott-winning children's book. The play uses Gas & Electric Arts' signature style to provide a stirring theatrical experience that can be a springboard for young people and adults to dialogue about how to address the ongoing manifestations of oppression - all told with humor, puppetry and live music. Catch the performance at the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia, Dec. 20-31.

Make Way for Strong Baldwin Girls

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:27:00 GMT

11/16/11... The events leading up to the Mother/Daughter finale event are in full swing. Each day brings a new experience that helps celebrate our girls' ability to make a difference in the world. The week long event culminates with an evening of community service for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & Rift Valley Children's Village, an inspiring presentation by neonatal surgeon Holly Hedrick, and engaging entertainment by Baldwin alumna Jennifer Platkere Snyder '88 and her mom, former "All my Children" actress Deborajane Governor.

On Monday, November 14, the girls wore various items of pink with their uniform and donated to Girls, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering young women.

On Tuesday afternoon, the girls kicked off another fun activity with PINKarate, a mix of self defense and karate.

The halls of the passageway are glowing with empowering thoughts from our girls and other female role models.

Click here to see more information about the Mother/Daughter event.

Alumna Artist Inspires Painting Students

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:26:00 GMT

11/16/11... Julie Coxe Freund '74 is the Baldwin Alumna Artist for 2011-2012. In conjunction with her exhibition, Paintings from Maine (which runs in Baldwin's Art Gallery Nov. 13-Dec. 16), Julie spent time speaking with Upper School painting students on November 14. The students were eager to learn her techniques of mixed media processes as well as test them out on their own paintings.

Click here to see more photos in our Media Gallery.

Seniors Take Rowing Competitions By Storm

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:17:00 GMT

11/14/11...Baldwin Seniors Elizabeth Asch, Madison Noteware and Kaylah Kleczka had a successful weekend of fall rowing. Saturday, November 12, all three girls competed in the 2011 Hutchinson Cup Regatta. Maddie Noteware took first place in the Women’s HS 1X Final winning gold. Kaylah Kleczka and Elizabeth Asch won the Women’s HS 2X Final also taking home a gold medal. On Sunday, November 13, Kaylah Kleczka competed in the 2011 Philadelphia Turn and Burn Regatta. She won gold medals in both the Woman’s Jr. 1X Final (1500 Meter Turn) and the Woman’s Jr. 1X Final (500 Meter Burn).

Congratulations to our three seniors for a successful final weekend of fall racing!

photos: (l) Kaylah Kleczka '12 and Elizabeth Asch '12, (r) Madison Noteware

Write-up and photo courtesy of Timothy A. Kleczka.

GLI Leader Sophia Tareen '13 Wows at Benefit Event

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:02:00 GMT

photo: Christiane Amanpour and Sophia Tareen,'13

11/15/11...On November 7, Sophia Tareen '13 attended a luncheon held by the Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) at the University Club in New York City. As head of the Girls Learn International (GLI) Club at Baldwin, she was asked by the GLI organization to be a student ambassador for the event. GLI is an international program connecting teenage girls around the world in support of female education.

Among the philanthropic guests were Law and Order SVU actress Tamara Tunie, television journalist and director Perri Peltz, and respected broadcast journalist Christiane Amanpour. These three women were all recognized for their outstanding work in the efforts towards global equity. Sophia was the first student speaker and introduced Mavis Leno (Jay Leno’s wife) to discuss her work as chair of the FMF’s Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls. She also spoke to about 200 attendees concerning her club’s mission towards universal education and gender equality.

Baldwin Write Now: Ann Turner

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:40:00 GMT

11/11/11... Baldwin Write Now's second visitor of the year was Ann Warren Turner, author of Sitting Bull Remembers, Nettie's Trip South, and Abe Lincoln Remembers. During her busy visit, Ann signed copies of her books for the girls, shared her experiences as an accomplished female writer, visited with various English classrooms to speak with the girls about creative writing, as well as hosted a discussion with faculty and staff about teaching writing to students.

The Middle School girls loved their time spent with Ann Turner, asking questions about her books and tips for their own creative writing.

Head of School Sally Powell presented Ann Turner with the special Baldwin's Women's Writing Medal after her wonderful visit and time spent with the Baldwin community.

See more images from her visit in our media gallery

Watch her middle school assembly presentation on our YouTube Channel

Maddie Noteware Named to Honor Roll

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:11:00 GMT

11/11/2011. . . Maddie Noteware ’12 was named to the 2011-2012 US Rowing Honorable Mention Honor Roll. Fifty-seven student athletes were named to the 2011-12 USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll and another 62 student-athletes received honorable mention honor roll recognition.

The US Rowing Scholastic Honor Roll recognizes high school seniors who have excelled in both academics and rowing. Applicants must be USRowing members, have rowed or coxed at least one year, and successfully competed at or above the league or regional level.

Senior Kaylah Kleczka Signs with UMASS Amherst

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:31:00 GMT

11/10/2011. . . Senior Kaylah Kleczka signed a National Letter of Intent and accepted a scholarship to row at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Kaylah is a 4-year member of Baldwin's Varsity Crew Team. She has also played Varsity Volleyball for four years and Varsity Basketball for three and is the co-captain of all three teams.

At UMASS Amherst, Kaylah plans to study Sports Management.

Kaylah is an accomplished rower with first place finishes in the 2009 83rd Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta (4X), the 2010 Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta (2X), the 2010 Philadelphia City Championship (2X), the NJ Scholastic Rowing Championship (2X), the 2011 PSRA City Championships (4X), and the 2011 Philadelphia Youth Regatta (1X). Kaylah also captured the silver medal in 2011 85th Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta (4X), and a fourth place finish at the 2011 SRAA National Championship Regatta (4X). She also competed in and made the finals at the 2011 Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association 66^thAnnual Regatta finishing 6^thplace (4X) and rowed for her country in the 2011 Henley Women’s Regatta in England.

photo: Kaylah is joined by her parents, Tim and Kimberley Kleczka, at the signing held at The Baldwin School in front of fellow teammates and classmates.

Baldwin Swim Team Assists Blind Swimmers

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:17:00 GMT

11/10/11... On October 29, Baldwin's Upper School Varsity Swim Team traveled to Overbrook School for the Blind for the 2011 Eastern Athletic Association for the Blind's Swim Tournament. Students ages 13 to 21 from Overbrook, the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), the New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE), and the West Virginia School for the Blind (WVSB) were in attendance, and Baldwin student-athletes assisted with all aspects of the meet, including timing, staging and swim assignments.

Despite the unseasonable rain, sleet and snow, all of the athletes stepped up their game, but in the end the Overbrook Huskies were faster and stronger as a team than the NYISE Stars, the MSB Bees and the WVSB Raiders. The volunteers and spectators braved the elements to help make the tournament a great success.

Over the course of Baldwin's three-year partnership with Overbrook, our students have helped with Overbrook's prom, worked on service projects, hosted Overbrook students for theater performances, and visited campus for classes, Braille lessons and lunch.

Varsity Soccer Beats Agnes Irwin

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:32:00 GMT

11/10/11. . . Varsity Soccer topped InterAc opponent Agnes Irwin 4-3. The Bears set the tempo and led 3-1 at halftime.

Co-captain Marina Crowe '12 had one goal, Krista Hinchman '15 tallied two goals and an assist, and Ellie Greenberg '16 scored the team's final goal. Maddy Brill-Edwards '15 earned one assist.

"The team hustled for the entire time, and the defense led by seniors Tiffany Hau and Julia Smith, were on top of their game!" shared Varsity Coach Toril Hinchman.

The Bears travel to Notre Dame on 11/10 for their final game of the season.

photo: Marina Crowe '12

Coach Pitocchelli Attends Coaches Vs. Cancer Clinic

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:32:00 GMT

11/10/2011. . . For the fourth consecutive year, MS B Team Basketball Coach Elsie Pitocchelli attended the Coaches Vs. Cancer Clinic, a basketball clinic for high school and colleges in the area and a fund raiser. The event was held at Germantown Academy.

Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball coaches. The initiative is designed to leverage the celebrity and passion of our nation’s basketball coaches to help battle cancer. In Philadelphia, Coaches vs. Cancer has a unique edge, with all six coaches uniting their time and effort to raise funds and awareness to beat this disease: Fran Dunphy of Temple University, Phil Martelli of Saint Joseph's University, Jerome Allen of University of Pennsylvania, Jay Wright of Villanova University, John Giannini of La Salle University and Bruiser Flint of Drexel University.

photo: Coach Pitocchelli is flanked by Coach Fran Dunphy (r) and Coach Jay Wright (l)

Tailpipe Studies: A Lesson in Pollution

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:05:00 GMT

11/9/11...Environmental Science Teacher Tiffany Borsch and her Grade XII students started the year talking about Tragedy of the Commons, the concept that our natural resources are the Earth’s capital for all of us (energy, air, land, water, biodiversity). The class has been focusing on alternate energy resources as well as different sources of air pollution. To better understand the impact of gases emitted every day, the Grade XII girls examined the exhaust from their vehicles. They saw the particulate matter that was caught on a clean white t-shirt, and through calculations discovered how much carbon dioxide is emitted from each vehicle.

One-third of Seniors Recognized By National Merit Scholarship Corp

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:44:00 GMT

11/8/11...Thirteen of the 36 members of The Baldwin School’s Class of 2012 have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Only 50,000 of the 1.5 million high school students nationwide who took the 2010 PSAT received recognition from this program.The top 16,000 scoring students are awarded Semifinalist designation; Baldwin Semifinalists include: Randi Brown, Julia Dewey, Emily DiFrancesco, Laura Jarin-Lipschitz, Randa Melhem, Elena Saltzman, and Michaela Shuchman. The remaining 34,000 Commended Students include Baldwin students Marina Crowe, Kiri Dugan, Jessica Gubanich, and Sarah Johnson. In addition, Kimberly Rouse was named National Achievement Scholar and Nicole Wells was noted as a National Achievement Outstanding Participant.

In February, the group of 50,000 students will be narrowed to a select 15,000 that have been chosen as National Merit Finalists. From this group, approximately 8,300 winners nationwide will be selected.

Students Support PAWS

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:50:00 GMT

11/7/11...On Sunday, November 6, members of the Baldwin community participated in the 5th Annual Mutt Strut. At the event, dogs and the people who love them walked the 1.5-mile scenic route in FDR Park raising funds and awareness for PAWS' efforts to save Philadelphia's homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals.

The idea to participate in the event belongs to sophomore Kennedy Johnson, inspired by her dog Lulu. Along with faculty and fellow students, Kennedy raised $175 for PAWS’ efforts.

"Talking Back:" Youth Advisory Council Discussion

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:07:00 GMT

11/7/11...On Wednesday, November 9, parents, educators, health professionals and other community members will hear from local teens about risky behavior during "Talking Back," a program led by The Coalition of Youth for Lower Merion and Narberth. Baldwin juniors Kelsey Kines and Jaslyn McIntosh are among the 18 local teens from eight Main Line schools facilitating this candid discussion about alcohol use, communication with parents, and self worth.

The program will be held 7-9 p.m. at The Haverford School in Wilson Hall and is open to the community.

The student program representatives are part of the Youth Advisory Council, a collaboration between public and private high schools, including: Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Friends Central School, Harriton High School, The Haverford School, Lower Merion High School and The Shipley School.

For more information, download the flyer.

A Hearty Meal for the Hungry

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:51:00 GMT

11/11/11...Baldwin’s culture promotes community service, partnering with many local non-profit organizations throughout the year. In fact, our students have been recognized in newspapers and by government service programs for outstanding contribution to their communities.

This Thanksgiving, in a gesture of thanks and gratitude, Baldwin has issued the challenge of building 75 baskets for three organizations in need of help this holiday season. Lower, Middle and Upper School will each adopt one of the charities below and create Thanksgiving feast baskets.

ElderNet of Lower Merion (Lower School)
ElderNet helps older and disabled adults to remain living independently and safely in their homes by providing free, practical, volunteer, and social work services. This initiative honors Baldwin's oldest living alumna, Ada Mutch '22.

Family Support Services (Middle School)
FSS is a non-profit social services agency which offers Child Welfare, Early Intervention, Preschool and Childcare programs in Philadelphia, and suburban school-based childcare programs in Delaware County.

SILOAM (Upper School)
SILOAM enriches the well-bring of people impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing a broad range of services that help them develop skills and personal strength.

On November 21, Grade VII students and the Upper School Service Leagues will collect, prepare and deliver the baskets. Stay tuned for photos!

Baldwin Student Published

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:27:00 GMT

11/3/11...Emily Clark '14 was recently published in Teen Ink Magazine for her poem, "When You Left." Teen Ink is a national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted to teenage writing, art, photos and forums. Congratulations to Emily on her achievement!

Students Donate "Pink Bikes" to Cambodian Girls

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMT

11/1/11...As a 2011 service project, 35 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students raised $520 to help advance the mission of girls’ education worldwide. The students completed household chores to earn the money, which they donated to Pink Bikes, a newly formed non-profit that delivers bikes to girls in Cambodia, Costa Rica and Sudan with the goal of helping to increase accessibility to school.

“To introduce our service project, the students and I discussed how fortunate we are to be able to go to school, and how the adults in some countries don’t believe that girls should go to school,” said Emelie Wilkes, pre-kindergarten teacher at The Baldwin School. “This attitude is something my students could hardly believe. Together, we brainstormed ways in which we could help those children go to school, and decided that we could raise money to give them a means of transportation.”

Forty pink bikes were delivered to girls in Cambodia in October, marking Pink Bikes’ third donation since the organization’s inception in 2010.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's A...Balloon?

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

10/31/11...Did you see the object flying over the Residence on Friday, Oct. 28? Baldwin's Digital Photography class sent a 6 foot high helium-filled balloon up into the sky. Attached to the helium balloon was a video camera which captured amazing shots of the Residence and some of its surroundings. The class plans to extract still shots from the flight film to create one large overhead shot of campus.

Click here to read more about the project, see videos and more photos.

Kristine Rojo Is InterAc Tennis Champion

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:23:00 GMT

10/26/2011. . . For the second consecutive year, sophomore Kristine Rojo earned the title of InterAc Tennis Champion.

Kristine defeated Agnes Irwin's No. 1 Singles player to win the tournament. She finished the season with a record of 9-1.

Varsity Tennis Finishes Second at InterAc Tennis Tournament

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 20:47:00 GMT

10/26/2011. . . Congratulations to the Varsity Tennis Team for their outstanding performance at the InterAc Tennis Tournament on Monday. All ten of Baldwin's players medaled at the event, which included seventy tennis players from the InterAc. The team finished second in the tournament and third in the regular InterAc season.

Kristine Rojo '14 won the Gold medal in 1st Singles for the second consecutive year. Connie Wang '14 captured the Silver medal in 2nd Singles, Victoria Gevurtz '13 won the Bronze medal in 3rd Singles; and Ali Thaler '15 won the Bronze medal in 4th Singles.

Co-captains Tori Robinson '12 and Abby Grosskopf '13 won the Silver medal in 1st Doubles. Connie Lee '13 and Selena Maity '14 won the Silver medal in 2nd Doubles and Julz Vaccaro '13 and Emilie Wache '13 secured the Silver medal in 3rd Doubles.

New Art Graces the Gallery

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:00 GMT

10/26/11...This just in...work from artists in Lower, Middle and Upper School.

The artwork is on display now - we invite you to stop in for a visit!

Baldwin Write Now: Ruth Freeman Swain Visits Lower School

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:00 GMT

10/24/11...On October 14, the Lower School had a visit from Ruth Freeman Swain, children's author of such popular books as Bedtime, Underwear: What We Wear Under There and How Sweet It Is (and Was): The History of Candy.

During her visit, she met with Lower School girls to share her story of being an author. Ruth shared the process of writing a book from start to finish, including finding inspiration for her stories. The girls loved when Ruth shared artifacts of historic undergarments.

Ruth met with Grade IV to share writing tips, as the girls are working on their own creative writing stories. Pre-K and K students enjoyed story time with Ruth as she read Bedtime. Her trip culminated with a visit to the Grade V classrooms, where Ruth shared her poetry.

Head of School Sally Powell presents Ruth Freeman Swain with the school's fourth Baldwin Write Now medal.

iPads, Flip Cams and Kindles...Oh My!

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:00 GMT

10/21/11...The Anne Frank Library staff continues to introduce fun and exciting technology to enhance the learning experience of Baldwin students. More students are reading enthusiastically from Kindles and making interactive class projects with the help of flip cameras. The librarians are also helping teachers bring technology into their classrooms.

Click here to read our blog post about how information technology is taking shape at Baldwin.

Healthy Hearts

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:35:00 GMT

10/25/11...Baldwin and The Haverford School, partnering with Healthy Hearts for Sports, has scheduled a second heart screening for its Middle and Upper school students on Thursday, November 17 in the athletic center. Pre-registration is required: please contact Shelley Lapinski in the athletic center for more information.

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims the lives of scores of young athletes each year from undetected heart defects. While the statistics for harboring a heart defect are low, the risks are too great to ignore.

For more information, read the full story on the blog.

Girls Giving Back

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:56:00 GMT

10/20/11...In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, five Baldwin Lower School students traveled to Salon di Moda in Bryn Mawr – but not for your typical haircut. Angelina L. ’23, Zoe R. ’23, Kaya W. ’22, Hana A. ’21, Frances W. ’20, Brie Daley, grade II teacher and Kath Houlahan, manager of admissions operations each donated a minimum of eight inches of hair to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths. Pantene and the American Cancer Society have partnered on Beautiful Lengths to provide free, real-hair wigs to women living with cancer.

“Baldwin's core values of learning, responsibility, respect, honesty and compassion are the heart of our Lower School curriculum,” explained Ms. Daley. “Baldwin's service opportunities, like this donation to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths, offer our students the chance to demonstrate character and to show compassion for others. I'm so proud of each of these incredible girls!”

Additionally, thank you to Blake L. ’22, Rani B. ‘21, Taylor L ‘21 and Robyn Connelly (website coordinator) for donating their hair earlier this fall. A total of 109 inches was cut for the cause!

For more pictures of before and after, click here to go to the Media Gallery.
Click here to see a video created by Ms. Daley.

World Travelers: Class Heritage Day

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:10:00 GMT

10/19/11...Visit Baldwin on Grade I's Class Heritage Day, and you'll feel like you've been transported abroad. After extensive research, the students greeted parents this morning in the "native" language, educated them on local customs, and shared art work, artifacts, books and more from their homelands. The students dressed in authentic garb or wore specific colors to represent the country.

See more images from the event in our media gallery.

"See, Hear, Feel" at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMT

10/18/2011...On October 28, Baldwin Grade IV students will make the quick commute to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (BMFI) for See, Hear, Feel. According to the Institute, See, Hear, Feel teaches students critical viewing skills and the techniques of telling a story through film. Using the cinema to spark their own creative expression, the children learn to write with clarity, confidence, and joy, and improve their own storytelling skills. This exciting new method of learning is what Grade IV students will be engaged in next Friday.

Baldwin directly supports BMFI as a Community Partner, and as such takes part in special student and faculty education programs. Since its opening in the 1920s, the BMFI has been lauded by the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, and received the “Best Movie Theatre” award by Best of Philly 2010. For more information on the Bryn Mawr Film Institute visit their website.

Celebration of Florence Baldwin

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:18:00 GMT

10/17/11...On Oct. 12, students, faculty and alumnae gathered to celebrate Florence Baldwin's 153rd birthday. Students sang "happy birthday" and cheered with cupcakes, faculty dressed as Florence Baldwin (circa early 1900s) and alumnae planned get-togethers across the country. Middle School Music held a birthday song competition - writing original lyrics and setting it to music (stay tuned for the video clips on our YouTube channel). A handful of Lower School, Middle School and Upper School students visited the grave site of Florence Baldwin, her two sisters and her mother at Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr.

Click here to see photos from the event, and listen to tunes written by Baldwin students in celebration of Florence's birthday!

Happy 50th, Science Building!

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:01:00 GMT

10/14/11...Baldwin has actively reinvigorated our science program throughout the past 50 years with major overhauls during the three years from 1995-97 through a grant from the state of Pennsylvania for an initiative called Integrating Math, Science and Technology (IMAST), again in 2005-2007 through funding from an E. E. Ford Foundation Grant, and most recently in 2010-2012 as we reorganize our Middle School and Upper School Science programs and create new senior science electives. Stay tuned for a blog and video series with Science Department faculty, students and faculty alumnae.

Varsity Soccer Falls to Lower Merion in Scrimmage

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:21:00 GMT

9/12/2011. . . The Varsity Soccer Team lost 6-2 to visiting Lower Merion on Saturday. Baldwin finished the first half scoreless but came back to match LM goal-for-goal with two second half goals, scored (unassisted) by Maddy Brill-Edwards ’15 and Maddy Dawkins ’15.

First year Baldwin Varsity Soccer Coach Toril Hinchman shared, “The team turned in a consistent, solid effort today. Specifically, the midfield did a good job maintaining possession, and the defense was constantly tested by Lower Merion’s direct style of play. Despite playing without five of the starters, the players accepted the challenge and hustled until the last second. The goalkeeper, Heather Brown ‘14, had an excellent game with 9 saves (but suffered an injury forcing her to sit out the balance of the game).”

photo: co-captain Julia Smith '12

Varsity Tennis Sweeps Merion Mercy in Season Opener

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:21:00 GMT

9/12/2011. . . The Varsity Tennis Team started the 2011 season with a 7-0 non-league win over Merion Mercy on Friday. The team won the InterAc Tennis Title last year, a first in Baldwin history. Number 1, #2 and #3 Singles return for Baldwin as well as four of the six Doubles players.

In the Merion Mercy match, hosted by Baldwin, Kristine Rojo ‘14, playing #1 Singles, won 6-0, 6-1. Connie Wang ‘14 won 6-0, 6-0 at #2 Singles and Victoria Gevurtz ‘13 won 6-0, 6-0 at 3rd Singles. Ali Thaler ’15 won her first match as a freshman varsity player 6-0, 6-0 at 4th Singles.

The 1st Doubles team of co-captains Tori Robinson ‘12 and Abby Grosskopf ’13 won 6-0, 6-0 while Connie Li ’13 and Selena Maity ’14 won a hard fought match at 2nd Doubles 6-3, 6-2. Julz Vaccaro ’13 and Emilie Wache ’13 won 6-0, 6-0 at 3rd Doubles.

photo: co-captain Tori Robinson '13

Varsity Field Hockey Wins Season Opener

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:21:00 GMT

9/14/2011. . . The Varsity Field Hockey Team traveled to Friends Central and won 3-1 in the team’s first 2011 season game.

Junior midfielder, Taylor Nickens received a pass from sophomore midfielder, Chessy Nicoletti at the 23:22 mark in the first half to put the Bears up 1-0. Senior forward, Kaitlyn Hobson received a pass from freshman midfielder, Alexa Horowitz at 19:53 in the second half to bring the lead to 2-0. The final goal of the half came from sophomore forward, Daria Harlamova, who scored, unassisted off a goalie deflection, at 10:47. Friends Central’s lone goal was scored with 7:48 remaining in the game, after a Baldwin defensive breakdown.

“Baldwin’s eighth grade goalie, Maddy Carre, played outstanding in her first varsity debut, recording five saves. Co-captains Nickens and Nicole Wells ’12 (defense) did a wonderful job controlling the midfield,” commented first year Baldwin Varsity Coach, Linda Delaney.

“I am excited to coach a rebuilding team and I truly believe by improving our dedication and work ethic we can have a successful season. Each day is a new day and a new day to improve upon yesterday.”

Penalty Corners: Baldwin 5, Friends Central 10
Shots on Goal: Baldwin 7, Friends Central 6

Goalkeeper Saves: Baldwin 5, Friends Central 3

Photo: Taylor Nickens ‘13

Varsity Volleyball Victorious in First Season Match

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:22:00 GMT

9/14/2011. . . The Varsity Volleyball Team hosted West Mont Christian for its season opener yesterday and beat them in three: 25-23 25-23 25-22.

Senior Randa Melham led with 13 digs. Junior Julia Fournier and senior Kayla Kleczka led service aces with 6 each. Kleczka also led the Bears with 13 kills.

“This was a hard fought point-for-point match,” commented Varsity Volleyball Coach, Deb Surgi. “While this was not our best fundamental volleyball, the Baldwin Bears will learn from this and continue to focus on solid fundamental volleyball."

photo: tri-captain Randa Melham '12

Varsity Tennis Tops Friends Central 7-0

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:22:00 GMT

9/14/2011. . . The Varsity Tennis Team won their second season match yesterday, defeating their non-league opponents, Friends Central 7-0. The Bears also swept their first opponent last week, bringing their record to 2-0.

Kristine Rojo ‘14 led the way at 1st Singles winning 6-3, 6-1. Connie Wang ‘14 won 6-1, 6-2 at 2nd Singles. Victoria Gevurtz ’13 won 6-1, 7-6 (4) at 3rd Singles while Ali Thaler ’15 won 6-4, 6-0 playing 4th Singles.

The 1st Doubles team of Tori Robinson ‘13 and Abby Grosskopf ‘13 won 6-0, 6-3 while Connie Lee ’13 and Selena Maity ’14 won a hard fought match prevailing 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 at 2nd Doubles. The 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vaccaro ‘13 and Emile Wache ’13 won 6-2, 6-3.

photo: Connie Wang '14

JV Tennis Posts Third Consecutive Win

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:23:00 GMT

9/15/2011. .. The JV Tennis Team posted their third non-league win vs. The Hill School yesterday, bringing their season to 3-0.

The visiting Bears swept Hill 6-0. Musu Taylor ’14 won at 1st Singles 6-3, 6-3; Haley Weiss ’14 won at 2nd Singles 6-1, 6-3; Nicole DeLuca ’15 won at 3rd Singles 6-0, 6-4; Claudia Hogg ’14 and Nellie Shields ’14 won at 1st Doubles 6-2, 6-1; and Kate Levin ’15 and Rachel Dichter ’15 pulled out an amazing victory at 2nd Doubles 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 in a 10 pt. super tiebreaker for the third and final set.

In addition, Baldwin played 3 exhibition matches: Rebecca Haley ’15 won at 4th Singles 6-0, 6-2; Kim Rouse ’12 and Jasmine Syed ’15 won at 3rd Doubles 6-3, 6-0 and rounding out the team at 4th Doubles Sarah Durlofsky ’15 and Isabella Romeo ’15 won 6-0, 6-2.

photo: Kate Levin

Varsity Tennis Tops The Hill School

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:23:00 GMT

9/15/2011. . . The Varsity Tennis Team, now 3-0, scored a 5-2 non-league win at home against The Hill School. Kristine Rojo ’14 won at 1st Singles 6-3, 6-1 while Connie Wang ’14 won 6-2, 6-0 at 2nd Singles. Victoria Gevurtz ’13 lost at 3rd Singles 6-0, 5-7 6-7 (3). Ali Thaler ’15 lost at 4th Singles 3-6, 3-6.

The Doubles were led by Tori Robinson ‘12 and Abby Grosskopf ’13 winning 6-3 , 6-2. Connie Lee ’13 and Selena Maity ’14 won at 2nd Doubles 6-3, 6-3 while the 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vacarro ’13 and Emilie Wache ’13 won a pro set 8-3.

photo: Kristine Rojo '14

Varsity Field Hockey Falls Short in Season League Opener

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:24:00 GMT

9/16/2011. . . Despite the Varsity Field Hockey Team's impressive showing at the team’s InterAc League opener yesterday, held at Baldwin, the Bears fell to the Penn Charter Quakers, 2-1.

Baldwin’s lone goal was scored by Chessy Nicoletti ’14 at 21:00 in the second period. The goal, scored indirectly from a penalty corner, was assisted by co-captain Nicole Wells ’12 and Daria Harlamova ’14.

“Co-captain Taylor Nickens ‘13 was an excellent leader throughout the entirety of the game, as she controlled the midfield. Carolyn Wong ’14 played impressive defense in her new position, as a back. With Carolyn's strong stick and Nicole's stick skills, the defense was tough to beat. The amount of defensive saves compared to the amount of shots on goal, shows how strong this team is defensively,” commented Assistant Varsity Coach Kelsey Reinhard. “We hope to keep up the momentum during the next few months, and work even harder to achieve our goals for the season.”

Baldwin earned six penalty corners and seven shots on goal. Baldwin’s goalkeeper, Maddy Carre ’16 recorded eleven saves. Wells recorded three defensive saves and Wong, one.

Photo: Carolyn Wong ‘14

Three Baldwin Squash Players Shine at Tournament

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:24:00 GMT

9/20/11. . . Congratulations to three Baldwin student-athletes who placed in Squash Juniors Gold and Silver Tournaments, recently held in West Chester, NY.

In the Girls U17 Gold Division, Selena Maity ‘14 took first place. Maya Patel ’13 placed fourth.

In the Girls U13 Silver Division, Natalia Schafer ’17 captured first place.

Varsity Tennis Can't be Beat!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:25:00 GMT

9/20/11. . . The Varsity Tennis Team remains unbeaten (4-0) after defeating Haverford College’s JV Squad 6-1.

Number One Singles Kristine Rojo‘14, #2 Singles Connie Wang ’14 and, #3 Singles Victoria Gevurtz ‘13 were all victorious.

Number One Doubles Abby Grosskopf '13 and Ali Thaler‘15, #2 Doubles Connie Li ’13 and Selena Maity ’14 and #3 Doubles Julz Vacarro ’13 and Emilie Wache ’13 won their matches. Tarlan Daryoush‘13 lost at #4 Singles.

photo: Victoria Gevurtz '13

"Baldwin looks to claw out another Inter-Ac tennis crown"

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:25:00 GMT

9/20/2011. . . Click here to read the full article from the Main Line Times about our Varsity Tennis Team aiming to retain the InterAc Tennis Champion Title in 2011!

photo: The 2011 Varsity Tennis Team: seated in front l to r: Connie Li '13, Connie Wang '14, Selena Maity '14; second row: Tarlan Daryoush '13, Ali Thaler '15, Julz Vacarro '13, Emilee Wache '13, Kristin Rojo '14; seated in back: Abby Grosskopf '13, Coach Jeff Sacks, Tori Robinson '12

Varsity Volleyball Overpowers ANC

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:45:00 GMT

9/28/2011. . . Varsity Volleyball beat host Academy of the New Church 3-0. The Bears won 25-11, 25-12 and 25-21.

Senior Captain Kaylah Klezcka lead the hitters with 7 kills. Junior Gigi Urie trailed close behind with 6 kills. Junior Taylor Flowers and Senior Natalie Webb formed a wall at the front line with 6 blocks.

"The Baldwin Bears played precision volleyball today with very few mistakes," shared Varsity Volleyball Coach Deb Surgi.

photo: Gigi Urie

MS A Tennis Opens Season as Winners

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:46:00 GMT

9/26/2011. . . The MS A Tennis Team opened the season with a big win over Springside. The Bears won 4-1.

According to MS A Team Coach Elsie Pitochelli, "It was very exciting and the girls played very well!"

Singles were led by 8th graders Haley Potter win, Isabel Senior and Davis Madeja. Our 1st doubles was 8th grader Julia Grietzer and 7th grader Emma Sass. #2 doubles were 8th grader Jessica Levit and newcomer 6th grader Eliza Thaler. 8th grader Genie Dubay also played and won an exhibition match. B-team's #1 singles Alexa Bartels also played and won an exhibition singles match.

photo: Isabel Senior

Varsity Tennis Defeats GA

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:47:00 GMT

9/28/2011. . . Varsity Tennis won it's 4th consecutive match defeating GA 6-1. Kristine Rojo won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles, Connie Wang won 6-2, 6-4 at second singles and Victoria Gevurtz won 6-3, 6-2 at third singles. Ali Thaler lost 6-3, 6-4 at fourth singles.

Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles, Connie Li and Selena Maity won 6-3, 6-1 at second doubles and Jules Vaccaro and Emilie Wache won 7-6 (9-7), 6-0.

photo: some of the Varsity Tennis Team, led by Coach Jeff Sacks

JV Tennis Takes Westtown

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:47:00 GMT

10/1/2011. . . JV Tennis swept Westown, 7-0 to remain unbeaten this season.

Musu Taylor won 6-1 6-1 at 1st Singles, Haley Weiss won 6-1 6-0 at 2nd Singles, Nicole Deluca won 6-1 6-3 at 3rd Singles and Rebecca Haley won 6-2 6-0 at 4th Singles.

The Doubles were led by Nellie Shields and Claudia Hogg winning 6-0 6-0 at 1st Doubles, Kate Levin and Rachel Dichter won 6-2 6-2 at 2nd Doubles while Kim Rouse and Jasmine Syed won 6-0 6-2 at 3rd Doubles. Isabella Romeo won in a close singles exhibition match 8-6.

photo: Nicole Deluca

Varsity Tennis Tops Westtown and Remains Unbeaten

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMT

10/1/2011. . . Varsity Tennis remains undefeated after their powerful 7-0 win over host Westtown. Kristine Rojo won 6-2 6-1 at 1st Singles, Connie Wang won 6-2 6-0 at 2nd Singles, Victoria Gevurtz won 6-2 6-2 at third Singles and Ali Thaler won 6-0 6-1 at 4th Singles.

The Doubles were led by Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf winning 6-0 6-3 at 1st Doubles. Connie Lee and Selena Maity won 6-2 6-1 at 2nd Doubles while Julz Vacarro and Emilie Wache won 6-1 6-1 at 3rd Doubles.

photo: Ali Thaler

Varsity Tennis Take Springside at Homecoming

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMT

10/2/2011. . . Varsity Tennis swept Springside 7-10 before a cheering crowd at Homecoming, October 1. This is the Bear's sixth straight match; they post a record of 2-0 in the InterAc League and 7-0 overall.

Kristine Rojo won 6-0 6-1 at 1st Singles, Connie Wang won 6-1 6-0 at 2nd Singles, Victoria Gevurtz won 6-0 6-3 at 3rd Singles and Ali Thaler won 6-1 6-0 at 4th Singles.

Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf won 6-2 6-0 at 1st Doubles, Connie Lee and Selena Maity won 6-2 6-3 at 2nd Doubles and Julz Vaccaro and Emilie Wache won 6-2 6-2 at 3rd Doubles.

photo: Julz Vaccaro

Varsity Cross Country Runs to Homecoming Victory

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMT

10/2/2011. . . It was an exciting day for the Varsity Cross Country team, as they defeated InterAc competitor Springside 26-31 (low score wins) at Baldwin’s Homecoming, October 1. Although Springside’s top runner crossed the finish line first, Baldwin captured 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th, to secure the win.

Stats: Winner: Jamie Costarino (Springside) 20:41; 2.) Ivelisse Ibrahim-Gonzales (Baldwin) 22:59; 3.) Livi Somkuti (Baldwin) 23:17; 4.) Kelsey B (Springside) 23:34; 5.) Carolyn Canning (Springside) 23:39; 6.) Kate Leone (Baldwin) 23:46; 7.) Rachel Zachian (Baldwin) 23:56; 8.) Maddie Noteware (Baldwin) 24:03; 9.) Vanessa Auritt (Baldwin) 24:05; 10.) Toni Hall (Springside) 24:10

photo: Ive Ibrahim-Gonzales

MS A Tennis Victorious in Home Opener

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:50:00 GMT

10/3/11. . . MS A Tennis won big over Penn Charter in their home opener. Top 3 singles players Haley Potter, Isabel Senior and Davis Madeja dominated their matches.

#1 doubles veteran players Julia Grietzer and Emma Sass also won big. #2 doubles Jessie Levit helped her teammate Alexa Bartels in Alexa's 1st match for A-team. She was asked to play up due to an illness. 3rd doubles, Genie Dubay and another player from B-Team Madeline Marr helped to keep the B Team players calm and prepared.

photo: Haley Potter

Charlotte Beever Captures First at Recent Regatta

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:51:00 GMT

10/3/2011. . . Charlotte Beever ’13 won the Head of the Christina Regatta as a Women’s Youth 1X. The race was held in Wilmington, DE. Charlotte will take her talents to the Head of the Charles in Boston in mid-October.

This past summer, Charlotte took part in the 2011 U.S. Junior Women’s National Team East Coast Sculling Development Camp, a three-week invitational program.

Charlotte is a member of Baldwin’s Varsity Crew Team.

photo: Charlotte Beever

JV Tennis Remains Undefeated

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:52:00 GMT

10/5/2011. . . The JV Tennis Team remained unbeaten with a 4-3 win over visiting Agnes Irwin. The first three singles matches were won in third set tiebreakers. Musu Taylor won 6-3 4-6 10-6 at 1st Singles, Haley Weiss won 3-6 6-3 10-7 at 2nd Singles, Nicole Deluca won 2-6 6-2 10-5 at 3rd Singles and Rebecca Haley lost 5-7 1-6 at 4th Singles.

At Doubles, Nellie Shields and Claudia Hogg lost a tight match 7-5 5-7 11-13 at 1st Doubles, Kate Levin and Rachel Dichter won 6-2 6-1 at 2nd Doubles while Kim Rouse and Jasmine Syed lost 4-6 4-6 at 3rd Doubles. Isabella Romeo and Sarah Durlofsky lost in a doubles exhibition match 4-8.

This brings the JV Tennis team to a 7-0 overall record.

photo: Musu Taylor

Varsity Soccer Beats Agnes Irwin

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:52:00 GMT

10/5/2011. . . The Varsity Soccer Team defeated Agnes Irwin 5-4 in InterAc play. Showing great depth and ability, 21 shots were taken by 9 different players during the competition.

According to Varsity Coach Toril Hinchman, “Ellie Greenberg ’16 had a great game with 2 goals, Maddie Dawkins ‘16 also had 2 goals – one scored on a penalty kick, and Karly Wood ‘13 added a goal. Great defensive play by Laura Pansini ‘16, who made many key interceptions. Goalkeeper Laura Bunn ’14 also had a great game with several saves – one on a penalty kick.”

The Bears take on defending InterAc champions, EA on October 6 at EA.

photo: Ellie Greenberg

Maddy Brill-Edwards '15 Makes Elite ODP Team

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:29:00 GMT

10/6/2011. . . Varsity Soccer player Maddy Brill-Edwards '15 made the Under 14 Girl’s Regional Olympic Development (ODP) soccer team this summer. Of the 1000 girls in Region 1 who tried out for their state teams, only 7 girls from Pennsylvania made the 44-girl regional team (representing 12 states).

As part of the ODP Program, Maddy travelled to Denmark last spring, playing with the Under 15 ODP team. In addition, she has been invited to train in the Union Juniors Select girls’ program and to the US Club Soccer ID2 regional identification camp this fall.

Maddy plays year round with her club team, FC Delco, which is part of the Elite Clubs National League (ECLN).

photo: Maddy Brill-Edwards

Taking to the Runway

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:40:00 GMT

10/13/11...Presented by Blue Gray Symposium, Body Image and Your Health will be hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Remarks by the Bryn Mawr Body Image Council will include defining health and fitness for different body types. The presentation will conclude with the "Real Women and Real Men" Fashion Show.

Taking to the runway to celebrate women and men of all sizes and shapes will be Baldwin teachers, staff and friends. Here's the lineup: Cynthia Angst, Eric Benke, Tiffany Hays Borsch, Joanne Brasberger, Jessica Davis, Kathy Gates, Sally Goebel, Kelly Grimmett, Crystal Johnson, David Hart, Missy Morgan, Graham Phillips, Sally Powell, Lois Pressman, Deb Surgi and Janice Wilke.

This is the fourth symposium presented by Blue Gray, this time in conjunction with the Bryn Mawr Body Image Council. Click here to be directed to the Blue Gray page for more information.

An Artful Update: Arts Task Force, Maskers Play, Evening of the Arts

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:09:00 GMT

10/12/11...The Arts are thriving on campus. “Baldwin’s arts program has always been vibrant, and we are bringing a renewed focus to make it even stronger,” said Pooh Gephart, upper school dean of students and co-chair of the newly formed Arts Task Force. Coupled with the introduction of the student-run Arts League and the parent art committee BRAVA, the Arts at Baldwin is poised to reach even greater heights.

The drama department has also made some very creative changes to its performance style. Led by Upper School Theater Teacher Megan Hoffman, the Maskers are producing a traveling version of Romeo and Juliet.* A group of 10 audience members will follow one of Baldwin’s Lamplighters through the Residence while the actors perform around them. Megan Hoffman says that mixed media theatre has helped “expand the creativity of the students” and bring the audience into the show – feeling that they’re an integral part of the performance. (Pssst…mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 3 for the annual faculty show in dinner theater-style. The Dining Hall will be the backdrop for – what else – the play “The Dining Room.”)

Also, be sure to join us for the first annual “Evening of the Arts at Baldwin,” an event that brings our community together to share, discuss and enjoy fine and performing arts. The event will take place November 13, kicking off with a performance of Romeo & Juliet at 4 p.m., followed by a reception for the alumna art show: Paintings From Maine by Julie Coxe Freund, ’74.

*Though the performance is appropriate for all ages, it is true to Shakespeare’s prose and as such contains mature themes.

Baldwin Book Club - What You Missed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:53:00 GMT

10/11/11...On the evening of September 22, parents and alumnae gathered to participate in the first live-streamed book club event at the school. Book in one hand and wine or water in the other, we gathered in a semi-circle with Dr. Olive Ledlie, Head of the English Department, to delve into The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri, winner of a Pulitzer Prize for her first collection of stories, Interpreter of Maladies.

It was spellbinding to ask our questions and voice our thoughts to an expert on this the book and in the field of teaching. Indeed, Dr. Ledlie has taught many of our daughters, or we expect her to, one day in the future. What a treat it was, for an hour or two, to be a student again, listening raptly to a brief film showing Jhumpa Lahiri discussing the writing of this book, and following the path of this story through the deft instruction of a master teacher. We learned many things that evening; from our focus on particular scenes in the book and how they add to the richness of the story, to character building, and how the author used these characters to make subtle comments on various cultures, lifestyles and life choices.

Read more from Emmy Hunter VanderZwaag ’75, chair of the Baldwin Book Club in this blog post.

Bringing Math to Life With Human Line Plots

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:52:00 GMT

10/4/11...In Grade IV math, students are learning how to organize and display data using a variety of charts and graphs. The girls brought their study of line plots to life by using information about the number of people in their families to create a Human Line Plot. The girls used the Human Line Plot to identify landmarks in the data, such as the minimum, maximum, range, median, and mode for the Grade IV family members. They had a blast doing the activity, and learned a lot about line plots in the process!

Baldwin Alumna Carries on Her Father’s Legacy

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:47:00 GMT

10/4/11...Maria Papadakis ’03 and her mother, Eliana, welcomed friends, family, colleagues and admirers of Maria’s late father on September 20, when Drexel University dedicated its newest campus landmark, the Constantine N. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building. The building is named for Maria’s father, former Drexel University President Constantine N. Papadakis. His fourteen year tenure was an era of unprecedented growth and excellence for Drexel, and he left a lasting, visible legacy: buildings by renowned architects, a law school, a medical school, new construction and an even more vibrant University City Main campus. He passed away in April 2009 from complications of lung cancer at the age of 63.

Maria, who is finishing her MBA at Drexel and interning at The 10! Show, plans to follow in her father’s charitable footsteps. She and her mother are working to create a foundation to raise money for lung cancer research in her father’s name.

Maria was featured in Philadelphia Style magazine in August. To hear her touching speech at the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building dedication, click here.

Presenting Baldwin's Art Show

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:46:00 GMT

10/4/11...The inaugural show for the new Residence Art Gallery is entitled “A Philadelphia Story.” Culled from the collection of Janice Wilke (Baldwin Upper School painting teacher) and her husband Scott Noel (professor of painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts), the exhibit consists of paintings and drawings from teachers and students from Philadelphia’s art schools and universities. The show will run through October 15.

The walls and floor of the Residence Art Gallery now lend an increased feeling of light and air to the space: all the better to showcase Baldwin’s rotating exhibitions. See a photo and read more from Janice Wilke on our blog.

Maria Wing ’97 named Lawyer on the Fast Track

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 20:15:00 GMT

10/3/2011...Baldwin alum Maria Wing '97 was selected as one of this year's "Lawyers on the Fast Track" among Pennsylvania attorneys by The Legal Intelligencer. For the past ten years, the magazine has taken the opportunity annually to recognize rising stars across the state who stand out as young lawyers and serve as exemplary members of their communities and profession.

Maria, one of twenty seven honorees, is an associate with Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young in Philadelphia. Her practice focuses on real estate, commercial finance and other general business matters. Within her firm, she serves as a member of the diversity group and hiring committee. She is also an advisory board member for Dress for Success Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization that works to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women, and a member of the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia. To read more about Maria and other honorees, you can read the publication online.

After graduating from Baldwin in 1997, Maria went on to earn her B.A. from Yale University in 2001. She then graduated from Tulane University School of Law in 2004.

Going Green Series - Part II

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:08:00 GMT

10/3/2011...Our 'green tips' series continues with important facts on forest preservation...Did you know that half of the world's forests have already been cleared or burned, and 80% of what is left is seriously degraded? Learn about how deforestation is affecting our environment by checking out our blog, The 701.

Want to get involved? Join the Earth Matters club and you can help keep Baldwin on the road to sustainability.

Making the Invisible, Visible

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 18:01:00 GMT

10/3/11...On September 20, the Science and Art Departments hosted a Senior Honors Seminar for 20 seniors from Baldwin, Agnes Irwin, Shipley and Haverford. The year's theme of “Making the Invisible Visible” came to life as students explored how to make emotion and actions visible through art and science.

For the science part of the evening, Ashley Smith, a pre-doctoral fellow from Temple University, discussed research findings regarding functional MRIs and what they can show us about the adolescent brain. For the art portion, students took photographs of each other as they experienced emotion prompted by each of the five senses, and then created a photo essay.

Get the full story in this blog post by Science Department Chair Christie Reed.

Environmental Activist Takes a Stand

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 18:02:00 GMT

9/30/11...Advanced Environmental Science (Grade XII) welcomed Jennifer Karsten to class today. Jennifer is a member of the 2005 Environmental Leadership Program along with Environmental Science Teacher Tiffany Hays Borsch, and spoke to the class about her recent experience as an environmental activist.

On August 22, 2011 Jennifer and her husband demonstrated in Washington, D.C., with TarSandsAction to encourage President Obama to deny the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. They were subsequently arrested for their nonviolent action.

Students also presented their own research on the pipeline and its environmental effects.

Going Green Series - Part I

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Did you know 60 billion single-use drink containers were bought in 2006 in the U.S., and that 3 of 4 of these were tossed instead of recycled? Sustainability Coordinator Tiffany Hays Borsch is working with the Earth Matters club to bring the Baldwin community "going green" tips. This week: learn the benefits of using a reusable water bottle instead of plastic bottles by heading over to our blog.

Football's Not Just "For the Boys"

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 18:03:00 GMT

Class of 2021 student Ava is breaking barriers as a running back on the Norchester Red Knights. Hear from Ava's dad on our blog.

Delicious Changes to Baldwin's Dining Room

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:21:00 GMT

“Farm to table” may be a current trend, but it’s been a practice for six years at Baldwin. In addition to healthy, locally sourced ingredients for made-from-scratch recipes, Baldwin now offers a revamped school lunch line and “grab-n’-go” options. Here’s a rundown of the changes:

Open all-day - snack throughout the day or before athletic practices/club meetings
Efficient layout - spend less time in line and find what you need more easily
New equipment - access more healthy options, more easily
New look - be welcomed by newly painted floors, walls and whimsical directional signage painted by Art Teacher Harry Eichelberg.
More healthy options - “grab n’ go” pre-made sandwiches, protein packs, veggies and dip, cheese and fruit, and more.

Get the full scoop on our blog.

"A Gift of Music from My Heart to Yours"

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:20:00 GMT

These words were uttered by legendary Baldwin Piano Instructor Elizabeth Keller, who celebrated her 50th year at the school with a piano recital on Sunday, Sept. 18. Friends, fellow faculty, students and alumnae alike were treated to the sounds of the greatest piano composers throughout history: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt and Chopin.

Did you miss the performance? Click here for a video of Elizabeth performing Liszt's Etude.

Click "read more" to learn about Elizabeth's accomplished musical career.

Shop Amazon; Support Baldwin

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:59:00 GMT

Did you know you can support Baldwin through everyday purchases on Amazon.com - at no extra cost? The school earns up to 6% on virtually any item available on Amazon.com - just make purchases through this link. Plus, we've helped make shopping for books easier on Amazon.com by creating Lower School, Middle School and Upper School book lists. Click here for details, and thank you for supporting Baldwin!

Recent Alumna Selected for UVA's Arts Scholars Program

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Julia Pedrick '11 was chosen by the University of Virginia for its prestigious “Arts Scholars” program. The program is comprised of a small group of undergraduate students who have direct access to the best resources in the arts at UVA, including personal introductions to distinguished arts faculty and a senior faculty advisor-mentor through their program of study. Julia is one of only four students in her class to be chosen in the discipline of visual arts.

Julia has studied art since ninth grade at Baldwin, and has participated in other art forms such as chorus and the study of art history. While at Baldwin, her works in charcoal and oil graced our exhibitions. She also participated in the Head of School Gallery, the Six-School Consortium Art Exhibitions, and won the Arts Achievement Award at the 2011 Evening of the Arts Celebration. Julia plans to major in biology and while building her art portfolio.

Get The Scoop

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:05:00 GMT

There's a lot happening at Baldwin. From our Environmental Sciences Teacher Tiffany Borsch being named one of 24 "Women on the Move" by Main Line Today to our students studying HeLa cells in AP Biology, there is never a dull moment. Here's a quick rundown of Baldwin's communications channels, and what you can expect to find on each:

Echoes is Baldwin's alumnae magazine that is distributed to all members of the school community in January, April and August. You also can view it online. Here, you'll find a recap of events and news, an alumnae-written feature article, Q&A with Baldwin faculty members, and more.

The Bulletin is an e-newsletter sent to parents each Wednesday while school is in session, and once each month during the summer. Missed an issue? Read it online. Here, you'll find brief clips of news and upcoming events, as well as access to quick links like the Grade Pages and registration forms.

Did you know Baldwin just launched a blog? The 701 gives you the 411 on what's happening at the school. This is where you'll hear from our faculty members, students, parents' association members and other members of the Baldwin community.

The News section of the website highlights accomplishments of our students and faculty. You'll also find event recaps and photos here. Now, you can sort our news by division or subject using the category filters on the right of the News page.

If you're on Facebook, like us! This is where you'll find as-it-happens news.

On the main school page, read about student achievements, give feedback to Baldwin, or collaborate with other parents.

On the Athletics page, read about student athlete news, get game scores and updates from coaches, or share your daughter's athletics accomplishments with us.

Baldwin is on Twitter. Read Baldwin news, as well as education industry news and issues.

Bringing Learning to Life - AP Bio

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:11:00 GMT

Baldwin’s AP Biology students read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” over the summer. To bring the issues presented in this book to life, the girls made microscope slides of HeLa cells. After staining the cells, students studied the cell’s chromosomes with the aid of light microscopes.

This is the first time that HeLa cells were used by students in a biology lab at Baldwin, and as you can see from the photos, the students were fascinated by translating theory into practice.

Read more about HeLa cells in this blog post.

Welcome, New Faculty and Staff

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:15:00 GMT

Pictured, left to right:
Top - Michael Connelly, Betsy Havens, Phil D'Elia

Middle - Mary Lawson, Kelsey Reinhard (communications intern and field hockey coach), Susan Collins, Paul DiPietro

Bottom - Jessica Covello, Dr. Chia-Jung Lin, Dr. Mindy Hong, Doreen Jones, Katie Schroeder

Baldwin welcomes 13 new faculty and staff members to campus. Joining us this year are:

Dr. Mindy Hong – Assistant Head of School
Mindy has received the following degrees: a B.A. from Columbia University, Barnard College; an M.A. from New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Harvard University Graduate School of Education; and a D.Ed. in Education Leadership from The University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education. Mindy joins us from Episcopal Academy, where she most recently served as the School’s Academic Dean.

Susan Collins - Upper School History
Susan holds a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, an M.A. from The University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Villanova University. She served as a long-term substitute teacher on campus last year and previously worked at both Shipley and Penn Charter.

Jessica Covello - Communication Officer
Jessica holds a B.S. from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She previously served as a Senior Account Manager at marketing public relations agency Communications 21 in Atlanta, where she developed and executed strategic-level integrated campaigns, specializing in social media efforts.

Phil D’Elia - Upper School History
Phil received his B.A. from State University of New York at Albany and an M.S.Sc. from Syracuse University. He joins us from the International Leadership Charter School, and also had held position at Oceanside High School, South Side High School, Colegio Americano de Quito, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, and Center for Talented Youth.

Paul DiPietro - Help Desk Specialist, Technology
Paul received his B.A., in English, from Penn State University. His previous work experience includes, Philadelphia Insurance Companies and Bradley Communications Corporation.

Harry Eichelberger - Lower School/Middle School Art (not pictured)
Harry holds a B.F.A. from The Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He served as a substitute teacher on campus last year and previously worked at Lower Merion High School as well as Temple University’s John Hancock Demonstration School

Doreen Jones - Nurse
Doreen received her B.S.N. /R.N. from Widener University. Her recent experience includes positions at Friends School Haverford and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Betsy Havens - Administrative Assistant to Director of Upper School
Betsy received her B.A. from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Previous experience includes positions at The Shipley School, Sinclair Broadcasting Group and Pier 5 Hotel.

Michael Connelly - Help Desk Specialist, Technology
Michael joins us from the West Chester Area School District and Micro Solutions Plus.

Mary Lawson - HR Assistant/Administrative Assistant to CFO
Mary received her B.S. from Framingham State College. She joins us from The Marketing Arm where she was the HR Assistant and Office Manager.

Dr. Chia-Jung Lin - Mandarin
Chia-Jung received her B.A. from National Central University in Taiwan, M.A.s from The University of California, Riverside and New York University, as well as a Ph.D. from New York University. She previously taught at: The International Leadership Charter School, the Taiwan Center and New York City College of Technology, CUNY.

Katie Schroeder - Upper School Spanish
Katie received her B.A. from Roanoke College and an M.S. from Georgetown University. Previous teaching experience includes The Haverford School, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Georgetown University and the Delbarton School.

New! Middle School Robotics Club

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:59:00 GMT

This school year, we are excited to offer a Middle School Robotics Club. Members will build and program robots to participate in the local - and perhaps national and international - VEX Robotics Competitions.

The club will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 12. Student-athletes are encouraged to participate as well; we will adjust teams to accommodate game schedules.

The entirety of the club time will focus on building a robot for competition. Along the way, students will learn fundamental engineering concepts as well as the importance of teamwork and cooperation. The first local competition takes place in November. While membership in the club is free of charge, some travel costs may be incurred, and should we qualify for the World Competition, students will raise money to cover some of those travel costs. Parents will cover the remainder of the cost of the trip.

Interested students and parents should fill out this form or contact Laura Blankenship.

Baldwin's New Website is Here!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:16:00 GMT

As you arrive on campus this week, you may notice some changes - including our new website. Here's quick highlights of new features:

Portals: One-stop-shops for Parents, Students and Alumnae with news, calendars, downloads and more - all tailored to your needs. Access these portals at the top right of any page on the website. Parents: details on navigating your portal are noted on the Parent Portal page.

Technology and Arts Sections: Baldwin's focus on technology in the classroom and as a discipline will be highlighted, as will its focus on performing and fine arts.

News & Calendar: Access the latest news and events from the homepage and all main pages of the website, making it easier to find the information you need, when you need it. Even better, you can filter your news and calendar by division, arts and athletics! We've also made things simple by integrating an "email to a friend" feature, the ability to export an event to your personal calendar, and the ability to easily print the calendar.

Simple Search: The "search" bar is featured at the top of every page and is now integrated with Google for faster, more efficient site searches.

Need help navigating the new website? Website Coordinator Robyn Connelly is ready for your call! (rconnelly@baldwinschool.org or 610-525-2700, ext. 402)

Give us your feedback!

Did You Hear?

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Summer has been a busy time at Baldwin, and there's a lot of news to fill you in on before we welcome you back to campus! Highlights from August are below, and you can get news as-it-happens on our Facebook page.

Mark your calendar: Elizabeth Keller is offering a free piano recital at The Residence on Sept. 18 in celebration of her 50th anniversary as a member of the Baldwin family.

Grab a seat on the new built-in benches and check out the chandelier's glow. This lovely scene awaits in the corridor of the old Baldwin Bookstore space.

The has moved! Photos of the new spot in the Schoolhouse, just inside the North Door entrance, are on our Facebook page.

Congratulations to Sustainability Coordinator Tiffany Hays Borsch!She's one of this year's 24 Women on Move, to be honored in Main Line Time's September issue and at the Women on the Move Luncheon on Sept. 15.

Sloan Warren '11 was named MVP after leading her team to the Championship at the US Lacrosse Champion All-American Showcase.

Caroline Sterman '18 was crowned Juvenile Duet National Champion at U.S. Figure Skating's National Showcase Competition.

Nicole Wells '12 was selected to the USA Field Hockey Futures Elite Program.

Julia Smith '12 graces the front page of espnrise.com/girl for her polo achievements and breaking gender barriers.

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Introducing The Baldwin Book Club

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:17:00 GMT

The Baldwin School Alumnae Association is pleased to announce an exciting, new collaboration. For the first time in the school's history, we will be bringing together faculty, alumnae and parents each month, for a lively discussion of a wide assortment of books. Included are novels, a play, a book of short stories and a book focusing on science. Our faculty facilitators will lead us in a better understanding of outstanding pieces of classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction.

Click Read More for details.

A Message from Pakistan's Khanote School

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Students at the Khanote School in Pakistan, Baldwin's partner school through Girls Learn International, have written a letter to Baldwin students. Click here to read the letter, in which the students share insight about their favorite classes, their uniform, the games they play, and how the floods in Pakistan in the summer and fall of 2010 affected their community.

In 2007, Nadia Tareen '11 launched Baldwin's student chapter of Girls Learn International (GLI). Through GLI, Baldwin has partnered with a class at the Khanote School, an all-girls school in the Sindh region of Pakistan. The students have exchanged scrapbooks, written short letters which Nadia’s mother has translated, made friendship bracelets and other crafts, and set up exhibits to educate the Baldwin community about the challenges and importance of educating girls in other parts of the world.

Camp Magar is Here!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:30:00 GMT

It's Day One of Camp Magar, the co-ed summer camp on Baldwin's campus now in its 66th year. Today, kids were swimming, playing tennis and learning archery from Baldwin's own Junior Olympian Anjalie Field '11.

Some campers are following the footsteps not just of their parents, but also their grandparents by enrolling at Camp Magar. The camp is full of "secret" traditions but psst...we can let you in on a few:

The "stay-late," in which campers enjoy a cookout (complete with s'mores, of course), bonfire and the tales of a professional storyteller.
Each group sings its own songs - original lyrics from the camp's founding participants.
A dance performance to delight campers' parents at summer's end.
The Magar Merit Award to reward the male and female camper with the best sportsmanship and attitude during camp.

And did we mention birthday cupcakes? Everyone with a summer birthday gets cupcakes...to the tune of 1,000 by the time camp is over.

Stay tuned for opening day photos of the boys and girls enjoying Camp Magar!

Baldwin's Sustainability Coordinator on OWN

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:51:00 GMT

Congratulations to environmental studies teacher and sustainability coordinator Tiffany Hays Borsch for her spot on Oprah's OWN. She was featured on P&G's Future Friendly for her commitment to reducing the environmental impact of herself, her students and her community. Click here to watch the video and see Tiffany in action.

Baldwin Green Facts:

The Baldwin Athletic Center features eco-friendly design, including solar reflectance roofing, regionally sourced materials, Energy Star equipment and appliances, and an indoor air quality management system.
Baldwin offers an Advanced Environmental Studies class, plus Earth Matters (Upper School) and Earth Matters Too (Middle School) clubs. In 2011, students collaborated on Green Week, highlighting Baldwin's commitment to creating a safe and sustainable space for learning.

The Baldwin School Graduates 58 Accomplished Young Women

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:48:00 GMT

Fifty-eight seniors at The Baldwin School received their high school diplomas on June 9 at the school's 123rd commencement. Among the graduates are two National Merit Scholarship Program winners, Society of Women Engineers certificate holders, National Latin Exam medalists, a Community Hero Award winner, soon-to-be college athletes and other accomplished young women. Click Read More for details on our amazing girls' achievements.

Congratulations, Class of 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Photo courtesy of Jay Gorodetzer Photography. More professional photos to come...

The gong has been struck, the bell has been rung and pins have been passed. See highlights from the pomp and circumstance of the 2011 Commencement in our Media Gallery, along with photos from the week's Moving Up ceremonies and other transition celebrations.

Strong Showing at CSSRA

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Baldwin Crew competed for the first time in the program’s history at the 66th Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Championships (CSSRA), June 3-6 in St. Catherine, Ontario. The lightweight four stroked by Denise Cirelli, Annie Leonardi, Jasmine Schlichting, Tess Candell and coxswain Shayna Fader captured bronze. Although the lightweight four was the only boat to make it to the award’s dock all of Baldwin’s boats had a strong showing.

Tennis Sensation Receives Honors

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:37:00 GMT

Grade IX student and tennnis sensation Kristine Rojo has received two accolades: the Althea Gibson Leadership Award and the title of Junior Ambassador of Down the Line and Beyond Foundation. These honors are well deserved for Kristine, who won the conference singles championship as a Baldwin freshman and was part of the team championship in fall 2010.

The Althea Gibson Leadership Award is given annually to two junior tennis players nationwide who exhibit leadership skills on and off the court. Similarly, the Down the Line and Beyond Foundation had monitored Kristine's successes and her character on and off the court before awarding her the title of Junior Ambassador. In this role, she will educate other youth about the importance of moral and ethical strength, honest and integrity.

Join us in applauding Kristine!

Grade II Students "See" More

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:37:00 GMT

Grade II students heightened their senses with help from students at Overbrook School for the Blind. The girls created their names in Braille and learned about tools for the blind, including talking calculators and Braille clocks. With their newfound skills, students took turns reading each other's Braille nametags.

To see photos from the day, visit our Media Gallery.

Grade IV Book Publishing Party - May 31, 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Our girls were so excited to share their hard work this morning with special guests and family members! See more in our media gallery!

Grade IV Does it Write

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT

Grade IV students were treated to a poetry session with Nabina Das, a published writer and poet in India and the United States. The girls listened to Nabina's poetry readings and put their learnings into practice by translating their thoughts into words and sharing the resulting poems with the class. The students later had a poetry book publishing party, in which they immortalized poems they had written throughout the year in an illustrated book. See photos from both events in our Media Gallery.

Digital Storytelling Comes to Life

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT

You may have read this New York Times article about movements like Digital Storytelling, a collision of art and technology. Middle School drama teacher Cynthia Angst turned this nationwide movement into an empowering and inspiring project for Baldwin’s Grade VIII students. Each girl began by creating a life-sized portrait on which she wrote the stories from her life and her aspirations for the future. The portraits took on lives of their own – from picture collages to poems to accessories of make-up and jewelry. Laura Blankenship advised the girls on the technical aspects of video production, and each girl then created a video using multimedia tools to illustrate her life story. The portraits and videos were on display as a part of the Middle School Art Show and Concert.

The digital storytelling project added another layer to the drama program, which also includes development of an autobiographical monologue based on the writings of real life women. In addition to presenting these in class, several girls presented monologues in the Martin Luther King assembly because the women they were portraying had explored issues of race and equality. One student was able to meet the “subject” of her piece, Lorene Cary, and perform for her the monologue taken from Black Ice.

The 2011 Digital Storytelling project offered a unique creative outlet – particularly for those students who are anxious of live performance. This wildly successful drama project will continue under the guidance of Ms. Angst.

Cancer Takes a Hit from Varsity Softball

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:43:00 GMT

On May 24, Baldwin's Varsity Softball players teamed up with the National Cancer Research Foundation for "Beat Cancer with a Bat." Players and onlookers enjoyed food, games and a candy-filled pinata in addition to a heated softball match. Upper School math teacher and cancer survivor Cynthia Schmalzried threw out the opening pitch.

See more photos from the game

Native American Feast

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Grade II students gathered on May 18 for a Native American Feast, including authentic games, dances, stories and crafts. The girls made Native American dream catchers, necklaces and flutes and treated the audience to a rain dance. The event culminated with a performance by Native American dancers.

See photos from the day in our Media Gallery.

View the video on our YouTube Channel.

Spring Fling

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:44:00 GMT

On May 13, Grade VIII girls celebrated Baldwin’s second annual Spring Fling. This semi-formal dance represents the girls’ transition from Middle School to Upper School and marks a time to unwind with classmates before the year comes to a close. Each of the 47 students in attendance was invited to bring a special guest. The girls danced the night away to the sounds of Upper School student deejays and enjoyed food donated by Plate Restaurant. To see Baldwin’s Class of 2015 in their Spring Fling fashions, visit our Media Gallery.

The Middle School Moving Up Ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 9.

A Royal Opportunity: Baldwin Girls To Visit England

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:51:00 GMT

Photo, left to right: Jane Roberts, Elizabeth Grubman, Meagan Cohen, Nicole DeLuca, Jasmine Syed, Eliza Mantelmacher, Nicole Baker and Aliki Karnavas

Several Grade VIII students are looking forward to more than the lazy days of summer. Eight girls will be enjoying a royal opportunity to travel to England as a part of the Perse Student Exchange Program, which creates unique teachable moments and forges friendships between students at Baldwin and Perse School, an all-girls school in Cambridge. Head of School Sally Powell launched the program with Perse School – her alma mater – three years ago.

The 10-day exchange will take Baldwin students to the Perse School classroom and on school fieldtrips and sightseeing tours around England with their host families. The girls first met their overseas classmates in October, when Perse students “crossed the pond” for a stay with the participating Baldwin families. Perse students were treated to trips to see East Coast jewels, including New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Over the past few months, the girls have kept their friendships strong through online- and video-chatting. Baldwin students are eager to see their friends and England’s landmarks, including Abbey Road, the Royal Ascot racecourse and the universities. Punting and shopping top the wish-list of leisure activities.

Stay tuned for a summary of this year’s program, or read more about international travel and service opportunities by clicking here.

Multi-Cultural Events at Baldwin

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:46:00 GMT

Baldwin girls let their creativity run wild, transporting themselves to faraway places like Africa, France and Spain. From preparations for an African Feast to a leisurely meal at a Parisian café to the fashion runway, our girls can do it all.

Wenk Collaborates with CHOP

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:52:00 GMT

Karissa Wenk, with the help of teacher Kathy Gates, collaborated with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in a pillow making project. The pillows are used to comfort children dealing with health issues ranging from pediatric cancer to juvenile diabetes and during January’s MLK Day of Service, the Baldwin community created over 85 pillows. Karissa delivered 35 of the creations to the children at CHOP just prior to Spring Break!

Open-Mic Session A Success

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:57:00 GMT

On Friday, April 9 Baldwin student Mable Bakali, with the help of her mom Brenda, held a wonderful open-mic session at Baldwin. The night profited $300 and all the proceeds will go to the Global Lives Project to help fund the education of two young women in Africa.

Baldwin Students Attend VEX Championship

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:15:00 GMT

During the week of April 11th Baldwin students Elyssa Hays, Laura Jarin-Lipschitz, Tina Salvitti, and Ariane Walker-Horn, participated in the VEX Robotics World Championship. Through a joint club with The Haverford School, the girls built and programmed a robot that placed 34th out of 104 robots.

Nominations for the Prestigious CAPPIES Theater Awards

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:14:00 GMT

Baldwin's CAPPIES show, Rumors, had several nominees including:
     - Creativity (use of technology): Amelia Bowen, Paige Tobin, Sydney Sisler
     - Featured Actress in a play: Savanna Stanton-Ameisen
     - Lead Actress in a Play: Samantha Sisler
     - Lead Actor in a Play: Taylor Mansmann
     - Best Vocal Performance: Charlotte Morris
     - Supporting Actor in a Play: Mike Cain

The Baldwin ladies involved in The Haverford School's CAPPIES show, Urine town, were also nominated:
- Supporting Actress in a Musical: Julia Hopkins
- Lead Actress in a Musical: Michaela Shuchman

The CAPPIES awards gala will be held on May 15th.

10 for 10 campaign for NCGS

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:17:00 GMT

Baldwin was selected by the National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS) as one of 100 schools nationwide to participate in the 2011 "10 for 10" campaign highlighting women in science.

Grade V students at Baldwin participated in "10 for 10" by demonstrating their science prowess with a lesson in airplane engineering. Girls first learned about the principles of flight, including lift, drag, stability and angle of attack. They then researched different ways to construct and fly paper aircrafts.

View photos of their creations in flight!

See videos of their flights!

2011 Charlotte Miller Simon Award Winners

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 2011 Charlotte Miller Simon Award winners:

Children:
2nd place: Jessica Zhang - "I Love My Grandparents"

Honorable Mention:
Sydney Atlass - "The Roll of Paradise"
Caroline Rosen - "The Porcelain Doll"

Teen:
3rd place: Connie Li - "Nature"

Honorable Mention:
Abigail Andrews - "Fragments"

Read an article about the awards ceremony on Patch

Grade III Colonial Day - Friday, May 27

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:23:00 GMT

Colonial Day is a long-standing Baldwin tradition. Dressed as colonial children, the students will experience "a day back in time," including candle dipping, marbleizing book marks, writing with quill pen and blueberry ink, playing colonial games, dancing colonial dances, cooking a colonial meal, and embroidering their initials in a sewing circle.

The event is Friday, May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be held in the Grade III classrooms, MPR and Athletic Center field. Parent volunteers who pre-registered are able to attend.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:25:00 GMT

Blue Gray Announces 2010-2011 Board

6/8/10. . . The new Blue Gray Board was recently announced:

Board:

President: Ben Shein

Past President: Kathy Sawin

Lower School Reps: Barry Shaltzman, Sejita Page

Middle School Reps: Mary Steelman, Stephen Raynes, Trish Shoenberg

Upper School Reps: Grace Hau, Kimberly Kleczka, Deepika Maity

Director of Athletics: Deb Surgi

Asst. Director of Athletics: Kathleen Harte Simone

Development Office: Jeff Appel

Blue Gray Event Chairs

Homecoming: Bonnie Stokes, Terri Candell

Sports Symposium: Larry Wells, Shelley Lapinski

Family Sports Day: Stephanie Schaeffer

Alex Wake Memorial Run: Andre' Simone, Barbara Sprague

Alex Wake Educational Programs: Deb Surgi, Shelley Lapinski

Graphics/PR: Alison Schickfus

photo: 2009-2010 President, Kathy Sawin and incoming Blue Gray President Ben Shein

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:26:00 GMT

Fall 2010 US Teams in Action!

Click on the title, above, to see a brief slide show of our fall teams in action. To view a gallery of photos, and to purchase photos, visit www.jaygorodetzer.com

8/23/10. . . Eighty-five US Fall athletes hit the practice fields and courts on August 23 in preparation for InterAc and non-league competition.

The US teams including Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball, kick off their seasons this month beginning with a Varsity Field Hockey game on September 8. For complete schedules, go to the Scheduling page.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:27:00 GMT

Passion and Dedication Will Position Volleyball for Success

9/7/10. . . With the Varsity Volleyball now being played in the Fall, Baldwin's Varsity Coach, Deb Surgi says it's the teams passion and dedication to improve their game that will power the team.

Led by senior co-captains middle hitter Julia Pedrick and hitter Denise Cirelli, the Bears will also find experience and talent in junior setter Kaylah Kleczka. "The tenth graders also have the potential to provide some surprises."

photo: senior co-captain Julia Pedrick

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Varsity Volleyball Wins Its First League Match

9/15. . . The Varsity Volleyball team defeated Springside in four games, in the league opener. Junior Kayla Kleczka led the Bears with 19 kills and 5 service aces. Junior, co-captain Denise Cirelli, also had 10 kills. Volleyball, played in the Winter until this year, moved to the fall availing the Bears greater opportunities and competition.

photo l to r: Kaylah Kleczka and Denise Cirelli

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:34:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Sweeps to Bring Record to 3-0

9/15. . . Varsity Tennis beat visiting Archbishop Prendegast 7-0 to continue their winning streak. Connie Wang '14 played #1 Singles. Alisha Maity '11, Victoria Gevurtz '13 and Emilie Wache '13 also won their singles matches in straight sets. The Doubles teams of Lauren Rhodes '11 and Angela Sun '11, Tori Robinson '12 and Abby Grosskopf '13 and Connie Lee '13 and Julz Vaccarro '13 were also victorious.

photo: senior co-captain, Lauren Rhodes

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Varsity Cross Country Runs to Victory!

9/15. . . The Varsity Cross Country team, coached by Rachel Ryan and assisted by Genevieve Story, beat Friends Central 16-39 (low score wins) in their regular season opener against FC and Springside. Five runners posted personal records, an outstanding feat for the first meet: Jennie Wigrizer '10, Adrienne Scott '10, Nadia Tareen '10, Maddie Noteware '11, and Ive Ibrahim-Gonzales '15. Arden Simone '13 won the race, beating all Friends Central and Springside runners, with a time of 21.16.

"To say that I am pleased and ecstatic is an understatement!" shared Coach Ryan.

Varsity Volleyball Wins 3rd Annual Westtown Volleyball Classic

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:18:00 GMT

9/18. . . Baldwin went 7-1 in game play to win the Westtown Classic in Baldwin’s first tournament this year.

Kayla Kleczka ‘ 12 had 47 kills for the day, co-captain Julia Pedrick ’11 had 14 Kills and co-captain, setter Denise Cirelli ’11 had 14 service aces to lead Baldwin to the Championship.

According to Head Coach Deb Surgi, “The team played disciplined, exciting volleyball throughout the day!”

The scores for the day: versus Westtown: 25-17-25-13, versus Calvary Baptist: 25-13-25-13, versus Aquinas: 25-22 26-24 and versus Springside: 25-22 20-25.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:36:00 GMT

MS A Field Hockey Posts 2-0 Shutout Victory

9/20. . .Liza Mantelmacher ’15 and Lindsay Barson ‘ 15 each notched a goal in MS A Field Hockey’s season opener 2-0 win over Friends Central.

Lexi Horwitz ’15 assisted Liza’s first-half goal. Attacker Madde Carre ’16 recorded three shots. Maddie Omrod ’15 led the Bear’s defense in the win.

photo: Lindsay Barson '15

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:37:00 GMT

Top Squash Players Head to Gold Nationals

3/3. . . Good Luck to our Baldwin squash players who are headed to Yale University for the Individual Gold Nationals this weekend! The Gold Nationals are limited to the top ranked 32 players in each age division who have played in at least three US Squash sanctioned tournaments including one JCT tournament during the season.

Players include: Alexa Horowtiz ('15), Alisha Maity (’11), Selina Maity (’14), Ryan Morgan (‘14), Maya Patel (’13), Alexandra Sawin (’10), Caroline Sawin (’11), Grace Steelman ('18), and Morgan Steelman (’16).

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:38:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Varsity Squash Team
who Defeated Episcopal Academy!

(reigning Inter-Ac Champions)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:39:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Sweeps Springside
and Remains Undefeated

9/22. . . Lauren Rhodes '11, playing # 4 Singles led the Baldwin Bears to a 6-0 win against Springside. It was the first InterAc match for both teams and the fourth overall match for Baldwin, all of which they have won. Baldwin won without dropping a set.

Connie Wang '14 won 6-1, 6-3 at # 1 Singles, Victoria Gevurtz '13 won 6-2, 6-3 at 2nd Singles and Alisha Maity '11 won 6-1, 6-1 at 3rd Singles. Angela Sun '11 and Tori Robinson '12 won 6-2, 6-2 at 1st Doubles and Abby Grosskopf '13 and Julz Viccaro '13 won 6-4, 6-0 at 2nd Doubles.

photo: Victoria Gevurtz '13

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:40:00 GMT

Cross Country Posts Milestone Victory!

9/28/10. . . For the first time in years, the Varsity Cross Country team outran InterAc league competitor Germantown Academy, posting a 27-28 victory (low score wins).

According to Varsity Coach, Rachel Ryan, "It was a very tight race where every Baldwin runners' place meant the difference between winning and losing. Every girl ran an excellent race and did exactly what they needed to do. It was a challenging course at Fort Washington State Park, but they all toughed it out and brought home another W! I am so proud of the Baldwin cross country team, they are working so well together, and their hard work is paying off!"

photo: senior co-captain Elizabeth Auritt

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:40:00 GMT

Baldwin's Sloan Warren is Main Line Athlete of the Week
from the Main Line Media News January 2, 2010

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTS: The junior is averaging 12 points, seven rebounds, six steals and 3.5 assists per game for the young Baldwin basketball squad. She accounted for 50 percent of the Bears’ scoring in hard-fought games against Agnes Irwin and Abington Friends. She’s a three-sport star at Baldwin who excels in lacrosse.

LEADER ON THE COURT: According to first-year Baldwin basketball coach Tanja Waples, Warren is a mentor who gracefully accepts her role as one of the team leaders.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:41:00 GMT

Sports Nutrition: How To Feed An Athlete
Symposium Presented by Blue Gray

Blue Gray presented its second sports symposium: Sports Nutrition: How to Feed An Athlete on Wednesday, November 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Baldwin Athletic Center Multi-Purpose Room.

The evening included informative presentations by leading authorities on the topics of: feeding an athlete pre-, during, and post-competition and season; the female athlete triad; body image; making smart food choices; and a Q&A session. A heath food bar was provided by Whole Foods.

Presentations by Lawrence Wells, MD; Kimberly Cover, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN; Laura Marzano Kemper, MS, ATC; and Shelley Lapinski, MS, ATC, CSCS.

Click here for more information.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:42:00 GMT

Coach Pitocchelli Attends Basketball Conference

9/26/10. . . Middle School "B" Basketball Coach Elsie Pitocchelli attended the Coaches for Cancer Conference held at Germantown Academy. This was Coach Pitocchelli's third year in attendance.

Keystone speakers included top high school and collegiate mens and women's basketball coaches and covered an array of topics.

photo r to l: Fran Dunphy (Temple Men's Coach), Coach Pitocchelli, and Jim Boeheim (Syracuse Men's Coach)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Baldwin Team Wins the Main Line 5K!

9/26/10. . . Baldwin's Team of parents and faculty placed first in the 13th Annual Main Line Chamber Foundation 5K Run Sunday, Sept. 26. Baldwin also served as a sponsor of the event, which benefits local fire companies and a scholarship fund for local high school students.

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:45:00 GMT

Varsity Soccer Team Receives Sportsmanship Award

Baldwin's Varsity Soccer Team received the 2009 Girls Sportsmanship Award from the Chester County Sports Officials Organization. This award, presented to a local team annually, recognizes the superior fair-play attitude exhibited by the Baldwin players and coaches.

"I am very proud of the girls. They play hard and compete fiercely while striving to show respect for themselves, their opponents, the officials, and the game of soccer," shared Varsity Coach Sarah Morris. "This award recognizes those efforts and achievements."

Photo

(front, l to r) G. Farren, C. Woods, E. Kenney, M. Crowe, T. Hau, T. Logan, J. Ramsey, D. Cirelli; and (back) Coach S. Morris, K. Feinberg, J. Smith, H. Gray, K. Kleczka, C. Henkel, A. Swain, C. Damico, S. Warren, L. Schoenberg and Asst. Coach L. Festa. Not in photo: A. Dias-Lacaca and M. Noteware

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Main Line Play 4 the Cure Reaches Goal(s)

Thirty-two Main Line field hockey players came together on Baldwin's hockey field for the "Main Line Play 4 the Cure" on Sunday, October 25. The goal of the game was to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer and to encourage friendly competition among local independent and public school players.

$1,700 was raised for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, enough to pay for more than 16 life-saving mammograms.

Organized by Baldwin junior, Brooke Simone, the game garnered great attention from the field hockey community and supporters. "It exceeded my financial goal and everyone involved had a great time! I'm already planning for next year!"

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Senior Sarah Parmacek Commits to Penn

10/1/10...Baldwin senior and Sarah Parmacek has committed and has received a Likely Letter to fence for the University of Pennsylvania Quakers beginning Fall 2011.

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:59:00 GMT

All Five Varsity Fall Teams Victorious at Homecoming!

10/2. . . Homecoming 2010 kicked off with a free Pancake Breakfast attended by more than 500 Baldwin families and friends. It was the second annual event, presented by Blue Gray. Following the Pancake Breakfast, Lower and Middle School students enjoyed an array of activities, fun and games organized by the Upper School and Middle School Athletic Associations and Upper School Clubs.

photo: Bianca Newton '14, Varsity Field Hockey

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Six Baldwin Fall Athletes Receive
All Interacademic League Honors

Congratulations to six Baldwin fall varsity athletes who were named to the All Inter-Academic First and Honorable Mention Teams.

Field Hockey:

First Team: Nicole Wells, sophomore

Honorable Mention: Alice Matthai, senior

Soccer:

First Team: Alexandra Sawin, senior

Honorable Mention: Charlotte Damico, senior and Elizabeth Schoenberg, senior

Tennis:

First Team: Jennifer Newman, senior

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:01:00 GMT

Fall Athletes Named to All Main Line Teams

Cross Country:

Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Auritt, junior;
Arden Simone, freshman

Field Hockey:

Second Team: Brooke Simone, junior; Nicole Wells, sophomore

Honorable Mention: Alice Matthai, senior; Callie Woods, junior

Soccer:

Second Team: Alex Sawin, senior

Honorable Mention: Charlotte Damico, senior

Tennis:

First Team: Jennifer Newman, senior

Second Team: Alisha Maity, junior

Honorable Mention: Victoria Gevurtz, freshman

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Youth, Experience Perfect Marriage for Bears

Published in the Main Line Times, Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Baldwin photo of Varisty Tennis Team by Jay Gorodetzer

By Eddie Levin

As the fall tennis season was set to begin, Baldwin coach Jeff Sacks was eager to see how his team, made up of experience and youth, would fare against a challenging schedule.

With the graduation of former Bear standout Jen Newman, who is now playing for Amherst College, Sacks was looking forward to seeing how his senior leaders, Alisha Maity, Lauren Rhodes and Angela Sun, would continue to build on the recent winning tradition that Baldwin has established.

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:56:00 GMT

MS A Field Hockey Beats Agnes Irwin 5-2 in Season Home Opener

10/13. . .Led by Morgan Steelman's ('16) 3 goals and 2 assists, the MS A Field Hockey beat Agnes Irwin 5-2 on Baldwin's home field.

Despite Agnes Irwin scoring in the first three minutes of the game, the Baldwin Bears finished the half 3-1 ahead of Agnes Irwin. Steelman led Baldwin the first half with 2 goals (assisted by Alexa Horwitz '15 and Maddie Omrod '15). Eliza Mantelmacher '15 poured in the team's third goal of the half, assisted by Steelman.

Baldwin defense, led by Rachel Tipperman '15, Nicole Baker '15 and goalie Maddie Carre '14, held Agnes Irwin to one more goal the second half. Carre recorded five saves. Steelman and Lindsay Barson '15 each scored and assisted the second half.

photo: Alex Horwitz '15

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Winter Sports Spirit Day A Success!

Click for the PHOTO GALLERY of Winter Spirit Day

Jan. 4. . . Winter Sports Spirit Day, held Friday, January 8, was a huge success as our Baldwin teams competed in front of a packed gymnasium of cheering students, parents, faculty and staff.

Varsity and JV volleyball lost competitive matches to powerful Academy of the New Church. The JV Basketball team was victorious but Varsity lost a hard-fought battle versus Westtown.

Senior Jessica Cook sang the National Anthem and the the B-Flats performed during halftime of the varsity basketball game. The Varsity Dance team performed twice before the varsity games while students raised their pom-poms in appreciation!

During the day, students celebrated with painted faces and Spirit Day t-shirts at the lunchtime pep really. Lower School students painted rally signs and danced with our mascot.

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Varsity Swim Team Defeats Notre Dame!

Jan. 13. . . The Varsity Swim Team, coached by Baldwin Aquatics Director Dave Hart, beat Notre Dame on January 12, 2010. This marks the first time in more than a decade that Baldwin has out swam the Irish. Led by co-captains Sarah June and Noelle Niu, the Bears are tied for second in the highly competitive Interacademic League. Baldwin faces some of its toughest competition in the coming weeks and the varsity swimmers are working hard to hold their position in the league. Stay tuned for more. . .

Varsity Swimmer, Leah Silverman

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:25:00 GMT

Baldwin Varsity Tennis Still Unbeaten!

10/15. . . Baldwin ( 7-0 ) stayed unbeaten with a win against league opponent Notre Dame. Kristine Rojo led the way with a victory at 1st Singles. Connie Wang, Victoria Gevurtz and Alicia Maity also won in straight sets in their Singles matches.The 1st Doubles team of Lauren Rhodes and Angela Sun won in straight sets. Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf won at 2nd Doubles and the 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vicarro and Connie Li also won.

photo: No. 1 Singles Player Kristine Rojo

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:26:00 GMT

MS A Soccer Takes AIS!

10/14. . . Baldwin MS Soccer took on AIS at home in their second league contest. The Bears played even with the Owls in the first half, with both teams being aggressive all over the field. The score was 2-2 at the half. After some regrouping and motivational words from Coach White, the Bears blanked AIS in the second half (3-0).

photo: Maddy Brill-Edwards

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:28:00 GMT

Coach Joan Merkins Celebrates
100th Career Win!

Jan. 13. . . Middle School Volleyball "A" Team Coach, Joan Merkins and current members of the MS "A" Team celebrated Coach Merkin's 100th win with cake for the entire middle school. The landmark win followed a remarkable running record of nine consecutive undefeated seasons and an overall running record of 100-2. The 100th career win for Coach Merkins came on January 8 versus Upland Country Day School. Pictured are Coach Merkins and the members of the 20009/2010 Middle School "A" Team.

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:36:00 GMT

Varsity Swimmer, Valerie Yoshimura,
Sets New School Record!

Jan. 15. . . Seventh grader Valerie Yoshimura, a member of the Varsity Swim Team, broke the Baldwin record in the 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:59:44. The record was previously held by her sister Stephanie Yoshimura, set in 2004. Val's record-breaking swim took place during Baldwin's away swim meet vs. William Penn Charter on January 15.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:07:00 GMT

JV Tennis Sweeps Notre Dame

10/15. . . With our 7-0 victory at Notre Dame last Friday, the JV Tennis team is having their best season in the last four years. The team also posted a 4-0 win against Penn Charter. The team is led by sophomore, Emilie Wache who plays first singles, Tarlan Daryoush, Musu Taylor and Erica Wachs, who play 2^nd, 3^rd and fourth singles respectively. Doubles teams are led by Olivia Hogg and Haley Weiss, followed by Charlotte Shields and Claudia Hogg, Livia Somkuti and Rebecca Haley. Rounding out the team are Captain Hanna Elmongy and Kim Rouse, and Brittany Bernstein.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:08:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Tops GA 6-1
to Remain Unbeaten

10/19. . . Baldwin won their 8th straight match to remain unbeaten with a 6-1 win over Germantown Academy. Kristine Rojo won 6-4, 6-1 at 1st Singles. Connie Wang won 6-1, 6-1 at 2nd Singles. Victoria Gevurtz won 6-2, 6-3 at 3rd Singles and Alisha Maity won 6-1, 6-1 playing 4th Singles. The 1st Doubles team of Lauren Rhodes and Angela Sun won 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf won 6-1, 6-1 at 2nd Doubles while Julz Vicarro and Connie Wang lost at 3rd Doubles 6-4, 6-1.

photo: Tori Robinson, 2nd Doubles

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Sloan Warren ('11) Leads Baldwin in Scoring

Jan. 19. . . Varsity Basketball player Sloan Warren posted all the team's points in the Interac league game versus William Penn Charter last week and scored three-quarter of the team's points versus Germantown Academy this week.

"Sloan has been a driving force in our offense all season. Her determination, leadership and passion have been key to our team's development," said Varsity Coach Tanja Waples.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Varsity Swim Team Beats Agnes Irwin!

Jan. 20. . . For the first time since 2004, Baldwin's Varsity Swim Team defeated Interac rival Agnes Irwin! The 93-77 victory followed another big win for the Bears last week versus Notre Dame, also in the highly competitive Interac League. The Bears overall record to date is 7-3. They are currently 4th in the Interac.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:10:00 GMT

MS A Soccer Triumphs over EA!

10/20. . . Baldwin MS Soccer traveled to Episcopal Academy for their third league contest. The entire team played as a unit to win the game. A hat trick (3 goals) was recorded by Maddie Dawkins ‘15 and were all scored in the first half. Her goals were assisted by midfielder Hayden Ivey ’16 ( 2 assists) and forward Ellie Greenberg ’16 ( 1 assist). Outstanding play was exhibited by midfielders Maddy Brill-Edwards ’15, Lulu Cohen ‘16, Laura Pansini ‘16, and Laurel Yaros ‘15.

photo: Maddie Dawkins takes it to the goal

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:15:00 GMT

Varsity Crew Teammates
Commit to Row in College

Following the 2009 Varsity Crew Team banner year, seniors Ali Callegari and Allie Hoeltzel have committed to row in college. Ali Callegari will row for perennial powerhouse Trinity College, which finished second in the 2009 NCAA Division III post-season polls.

Baldwin teammate Allie Hoeltzel will row for another strong Division III team, Hamilton College.

Both student-athletes were integral in Baldwin's 2009 success and medaled in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America's Nationals Competition.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:34:00 GMT

Baldwin's Tessa Logan Named Main Line Athlete of the Week

4/11. . . by Michael Beirne. . . GOOD START: The Bears junior pitcher and outfielder got off to a hot start, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs, three runs and a walk in the opener vs. The Hill School. Among those three hits was a home run.

“I was kind of surprised by the home run because I’m not one of the big hitters on the team,” recalled Logan. “But I was really happy when he [third base coach] started waving me home. I’m not sure where it went but I just ran.”

Logan is the No. 1 starter for the Bears (1-1) this year, and she has four pitches to choose from. She relies mostly on her fastball and change-up, but she can also go to a screwball and “kinda throw a riser.”

photo: Tessa Logan ('11)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:36:00 GMT

Alexandra Sawin is Baldwin's Aimee Willard Honoree

5/12. . . Alexandra Sawin ('10) was Baldwin's Aimee Willard Honoree at the annual Aimee Willard Banquet held May 12, at Springside School.

This honor is given by the InterAcademic League in memory of Aimee Willard, Academy of Notre Dame, Class of 1992. It is presented annually to a senior girl from each InterAc school who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified the characteristics that made Aimee Willard so special. Honorees are clearly outstanding in their sports, team leaders, show excellent sportsmanship, are intense, focused, tenacious, coachable, and proud to be representing their school.

photo l to r: Alex Sawin and Deb Surgi, Director of Athletics

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:38:00 GMT

Middle School Cross Country Finishes
Second at InterAc Champs

10/25/10. . . The Middle School Cross Country Team finished in 2nd place at Inter-Ac Champs, behind Springside for the girls division.

Vanessa Auritt '15 came in 4th place overall in the girls division and Rachel Zachian '15 also worked hard to finish 11th for girls.

According to Coach Rachel Ryan, "It was only the 2nd meet of the season for MS, and I was so proud of how hard every Baldwin runner worked on a challenging course at Chestnut Hill Academy. We are looking forward to a re-match against Springside next week!"

photo: Vanessa Auritt '15

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:38:00 GMT

Varsity Volleyball Nets Huge Victory!

1/25. . . Varsity Volleyball beat league powerhouse Germantown Academy 3-1 -- the first win versus the Patriots in years!

The volleyball team, led by coach Deb Surgi and co-captains Sam Swartz and Missy Philips, hold strong at 7-7 with two matches remaining in league play.

photo: co-captain, Sam Swartz

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:39:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Team Captures Interac Title!

Congratulations to the Varsity Squash Team who beat Episcopal Academy 6-3 on Monday to win the Interacademic League Title! The team was undefeated in the highly competitive Interac this season, going 8-0. Overall, the team finished the season 10-2, losing to Lawrenceville twice.

Led by co-captains, Alex Sawin and Hilary Gray, players Marina Crowe, Tiffany Hau, Alisha Maity, Selena Maity, Ryan Morgan, Maya Patel, Caroline Sawin, Sami Shein, and Alexa Tzarnas all contributed to the team's success. The championship team is coached by Baldwin squash pro, Karen Kronemeyer, assisted by Bruce Kelley.

This season, Selena Maity was undefeated, going 12-0. Maya Patel was not far behind at 11-1 and Alisha Maity was 10-2 on the season. Senior co-captain Alex Sawin played at #1 for the fourth consecutive year and finished 9-3.

This is the first Interac squash title in school history and Baldwin looks forward to the MASA tournament this weekend at Lawrenceville and the National High School Championships at Yale in February.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:40:00 GMT

Baldwin Crew Wins Gold at Stotesbury Cup

5/16. . . The Baldwin School Crew’s lightweight double of senior Allison Hoeltzel and sophomore Madison Note ware won gold at the 84th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta Saturday, May 15. The crew posted a time of 6:23.39. Noteware is a two-time gold medal winner at the Stotesbury Cup, having won gold in the girls freshman quad event in 2009.

photo: Baldwin’s lightweight double of (center left to right) Allison Hoeltzel and Madison Noteware accept the Lawrence J. Kieffer Trophy from (left to right) Joseph Kieffer and John Kieffer at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta Saturday, May 15 after winning gold in the event. At right is Baldwin Varsity Head Coach Aaron Preetam.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Sawin Sisters Advance to InterAc League Golf Championship

5/18. . . Sisters and co-captains Alex Sawin (’10) and Caroline Sawin (’11) advanced to the InterAcademic League Golf Championship held at Gulph Mills Country Club on May 17.

The young Baldwin team, led by Coach Andrew Marr and the Sawin sisters, had a much improved season over 2009 beating Episcopal Academy and Agnes Irwin School in league play.

photo l to r: Caroline Sawin, Coach Andrew Marr, and Alex Sawin

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Varsity Crew and Supporters Celebrate at Boat-Naming Party

11/1. . . The Varsity Crew Team, friends, family and supporters came together at the Undine Barge Club on Boathouse Row for a Boat-Naming Party to celebrate the team's newest additions: a 4+ man boat and a two man shell.

Named "Friends of Baldwin Crew" and "Dos Osos", which translated means "Two Bears", the boats were made possible due to the generosity of Baldwin parents, alumnae friends and family.

photo l to r: top photo l to r: Baldwin Crew team members Charlotte Beever ('13), Maddie Noteware ('12), Elizabeth Asch (12), Kayla Kleczka ('12), Edita Bulovaite ('12), Tess Candell ('11), Denise Cirelli ('11), Victoria Gevurtz ('13), Ally Kontra ('11)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:42:00 GMT

Fall Crew Season Starts and Ends
with Great Success

11/3/2010. . . The fall crew headrace season came to a close this Sunday at the Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta. Senior co-captain Tess Candell capped off her successful fall season with a fourth place finish out of a field of 21 in the women’s youth single. She was edged out of the medals by 0.02 seconds Emily Van Fossen from Moorestown Rowing Club.

photo: senior co-captain Tess Candell (in foreground)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:43:00 GMT

Sarah Parmacek Named
Academic All-American

Congratulation to Sarah Parmacek (‘11) who was named to the US Fencing Association Academic All-American First Team.

According to the US Fencing Association, “Encouraging a high level of academic achievement in our young athletes is as important as encouraging their athletic achievement. Motivation for this achievement, while intrinsically driven, can be enhanced through recognition by US Fencing. US Fencing has therefore established the Academic All-American Recognition Award Program to be presented annually at the Junior Olympics.”

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:43:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Are Runners-Up at MASA

2/1/10. . . The Varsity Squash team finished second at the 2010 Mid Atlantic Squash Association (MASA) Tournament this weekend at The Lawrenceville School. In a field of twelve teams from the Philadelphia area and beyond, Baldwin had its best ever result by finishing a close second to host, Lawrenceville.

Next weekend (2/5-2/7), Baldwin travels to Yale University for the National High School Squash Championships where they are seeded #3 in a field of over 50 teams from all over the country.

photo: junior co-captain, Hilary Gray

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:44:00 GMT

Brooke Simone Awarded International Hockey Federation Youth Leader Award

Junior Brooke Simone is one of ten USA Field Hockey youth athletes to receive the 2009 International Hockey Federation Youth Leader Awards recognizing the leadership youth have taken within their communities to promote field hockey. More than 20 countries submitted candidates.

Simone was recognized for her work on the "Main Line Play 4 the Cure", a fall event which united field hockey and charity, raising $1701, enough for 16-life saving mammograms.

The award recipients were featured in the Winter 2010 issue of Field Hockey News.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:44:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Heads for Nationals!

2/5. . . The Varsity Squash Team headed for the U.S. High School Team Squash Championships held at Yale University in New Haven, CT. The team is seeded third in girls top division. They hope to improve on their 15th and 7th place finish, respectively, the last two years.

Baldwin is among 13 schools from this area - primarily from the Inter-Ac - who will compete in the three-day tournament to crown the national high school champions.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Three Seniors Named to
National Academic Squad


Maxine Jacobson	Sarah June	Alice Matthai

2/5. . . All three seniors of the Varsity Field Hockey Team -- Maxine Jacobson, Sarah June and Alice Matthai -- were named to the 2009 Gladiator by SGI / NFHCA High School National Academic Squad.

The National Academic Squad program recognizes those high school seniors who have achieved a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2009-10 school year.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:48:00 GMT

Dance Teams Perform for Lower School

(l to r): Members of the Varsity Dance Team: Cami Barton, Kim Rouse, captain Margit Johnson, Wendy Morrison, Savannah Stanton-Ameisen, Julia Tyminski and Rachel Stern

2/5. . . The Varsity Dance Team and Middle School Dance Team performed in front of a captivated audience of Lower School students today. Each team performed three numbers, some choreographed by the students themselves. Highlights include the Middle School Dance Team's lively American Bandstand number and the Varsity Team's dance to a Michael Jackson favorite.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:49:00 GMT

Congratulations Varsity Squash:

4th Place Finish at Nationals!

2/7. . . The Varsity Squash Team finished an impressive fourth at the U.S. High School Team Squash Championships held at Yale University in New Haven, CT. Coming off the Interac Championship, the team improved on last year's 7th place finish. They placed 15th the year before.

Baldwin was among 13 schools from this area - primarily from the Inter-Ac - who competed in the three-day tournament to crown the national high school champions.

Congratulations Varsity Squash!

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:49:00 GMT

Varsity Volleyball Advances to Playoffs

2/9. . . For the second consecutive year, the Varsity Volleyball team advanced to the league playoffs.

Led by senior co-captains Melisa Philips and Sam Swartz, the team fell short to the #1 seeded Academy of the New Church but finished the season second in the Interacademic league.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Ten Varsity Swimmers Qualify for Easterns

Sarah June, co-captain

2/12. . . The Baldwin Varsity Swim team will send seven girls to the Eastern Swim Championship on February 26 and 27 at LaSalle University. This is twice the number of swimmers who qualified for Easterns in the 2008-2009 season.

Swimmers who qualified for the meet include: Ally Branman, Megan Handal, Sarah June, Akela Lacy, Noelle Niu, Kathleen Peng, and Val Yoshimura.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:52:00 GMT

Varsity Indoor Track's DMR Medals!

2/17. . . At the final meet of the indoor track season, the Varsity Distance Medley Relay (DMR) Team captured 4th place at the Delaware Valley Girls Track Meet at Swarthmore College.

The DMR is comprised of Tarlan Daryoush (400 meters), Stephanie Sheppard (800 meters), Arden Simone (1200 meters) and Elizabeth Auritt (3000 meters).

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:54:00 GMT

Kaylah Kleczka Competes in National Volleyball Tournament

Kaylah Klezka ’16, a member of the Delaware Volleyball Academy, recently returned from a silver bracket tournament in Raleigh, NC showcasing the top volleyball players in the country. The team finished 13th of 45 teams. She was selected to play for the club’s U18 team which will soon compete in Las Vegas, NE.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:56:00 GMT

Morgan Steelman and Alexandra Sawin
Capture Gold!

2/21. . . Squash players, Morgan Steelman '16 and Alexandra Sawin '10 won their divisions at the US Squash Junior Championship Tournament (JCT), held at University of Pennsylvania on February 19 - 21.

The JCT are the marquee tournaments on the US Squash Junior Calendar and were hosted this season at Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Penn. The tournaments determine the qualifications of players for the US Team competing each year at the World Junior Squash Championships. Only the top players compete in each division.

Morgan Steelman is currently ranked #2 in the Girls U-13 Division. Alexandra Sawin is a currently ranked #7 in the Girls U-19 Division.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Annual Cajun Dinner A Success

2/26/10. . . Baldwin Athletic Director, Deb Surgi, recently hosted the annual Cajun Dinner at her home in honor of Community Gala donors Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg. The Greenberg Gringlas family won the 2009 Gala live auction item -- a favorite -- donated by Ms. Surgi and with help from the Athletic Department.

The Mardi Gras inspired evening was attended by the several Baldwin couples invited by Marcy and Joel. Baldwin coaches and Athletic administration served as wait staff for the lively evening.

(front l to r: Deb Surgi, Marcy Gringlas; back l to r: Coach Meg Glascott-Birch, Joel Greenberg)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Varsity Swimmers Take 12th at Easterns!

(l to r: Sarah June and Kathleen Peng talk with Coach Hart)

2/26. . . Six members of the Varsity Swim Team competed in ten events and finished 12th of 51 teams at the Eastern Swimming Championships, ranking them 40th in the country!

One third of the nations best independent schools competed at the Eastern Swimming Championships, which were held at LaSalle University on February 26 and 27. More than 6,000 fans packed the stands for this major swimming event.

Individual Results:

* Val Yoshimura '15 placed 4th in the 100 Freestyle, ranking her in the top 15 in the country.

* Val also finished 7th in the 50 Freestyle.

* The 200 Free Relay of Kathleen Peng '14, Noelle Niu '10, Sarah June '10 and Val Yoshimura broke the Baldwin School Record with a time of 1:45:00 and placed 11th of 42 teams.

* The 200 Medley Relay of Noelle Niu, Ally Branman '15, Val Yoshimura and Sarah June finished 11th .

* Megan Handal '12 finished 34th in the 500 Freestyle.

* Sarah June captured 47th in the 100 Free and 40th in the 50 Freestyle.

* Noelle Niu finished 27th in the 100 Back and 30th in the 100 Breaststroke.

* Akela Lacy placed 58 in the 50 Free and 62nd in the 100 Free.

* Kathleen Peng finished 28th in the 200 IM and 27th in the 100 Breaststroke.

* Ally Branman placed 36th in the 200 IM and 33rd in the 100 Breast.

Congratulations to our fantastic swimmers and coaching staff, Dave Hart, Brighid Dwyer and Aimee Twaddle!

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Sarah Parmacek Earns Medal at
Junior Olympics

3/1. . . Congratulations to Sarah Parmacek '11, who out-fought 144 fencers to earn a medal for her 8th place finish in the Under-20 Woman's Foil Division of the 2010 Junior Olympic Fencing Championships, held mid-February in Memphis, Tennessee.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:03:00 GMT

Middle and Upper School
Kick Off Spring Season!

(Co-captain Char Damico defends in last year's game vs. EA. The Varsity Lacrosse finished 12th in Eastern PA last year.)

3/1. . . Ninety middle school athletes and eighty-five upper school athletes came out in full force for the spring sport season, which opened this week. Upper Schoolers will compete in crew, golf, lacrosse, softball and track, which was added this spring. Golf was also added to lacrosse and softball for middle school spring sport offerings.

According to Athletic Director Deb Surgi, “I, along with the coaching staff, am excited to see so many athletes out for teams. Our student athletes are coming off of a very successful winter season and we anticipate that our athletes and coaches will carry their spirit, commitment and work ethic into the spring. I look forward to seeing our athletes and fans on the fields and greens. Go Bears!”

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:04:00 GMT

Junior Lacrosse Standout Sloan Warren Commits to University of Virginia

3/3. . . Sloan Warren ’11 recently verbally committed to play for the University of Virginia lacrosse team beginning in the fall 2011. Sloan is the first Baldwin athlete to commit to an NCAA Division I program prior to her senior year.

The University of Virginia women’s lacrosse team was ranked #8 in Lacrosse Magazine’s 2010 pre-season poll.

A varsity starter since 7th grade, Sloan has been an offensive powerhouse in the highly-competitive InterAcademic league. She was the leading scorer her freshman year, with more than 100 goals, ranking Sloan as one of the all-time leading scorers in high school lacrosse history. Last year, Sloan led the league in goals with 99. She also led the team in assists and draw controls and finished second in ground ball controls. Sloan was also named to the All InterAc First Team and All Main Line First team both years.

Additionally, Sloan was named All American Honorable Mention last year, an esteemed honor. She played on the highly selective Under Armour tournament in 2009 and 2008, comprised of the best lacrosse players nationwide, and was one of eight finalists for the prestigious Heather Albert Award for the 2009 Most Outstanding Player at US Lacrosse National Championship held in Bel Air, MD last May. Sloan was instrumental in her team capturing the National Tournament title.

A three-sport varsity athlete at Baldwin, Sloan is also a standout soccer and basketball player.

She is following in her father’s athletic footsteps at UVA; father Scott played rugby for the Cavaliers. Mother Bonnie captained the Villanova University tennis team.

2009 Alumnae Shields and Salvitti are Shining on Collegiate Lacrosse Teams

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:36:00 GMT

3/12. . . Maggie Mae Shields, a standout lacrosse player for Baldwin from 2006-2009 and All League 1st Team honoree, has started and achieved great success with the Franklin & Marshall's womens lacrosse team, currently ranked first in NCAA Division III Lacrosse.

As an offensive midfielder, Maggie has scored 5 goals including a hat trick in F&M's season opener victory over Washington & Lee. She also assisted on one goal bringing her points to 6. Maggie is leading the team in drawl controls, with 9, and is ranked third on the team in ground ball controls.

Former Baldwin teammate, Stephanie Salvitti, is also seeing success on the lacrosse field. Steph has seen time as a defensive midfielder in both of West Chester victories over spring break in North Carolina.

West Chester is currently ranked #6 in NCAA Division II rankings. Steph was a stellar lacrosse player at Baldwin from 2006 - 2009 and an All Main Line selection.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Family Sports Day a Huge Success!

3/15. . . More than 150 energetic and enthusiastic sports fans packed the Athletic Center for the second annual Baldwin Family Sports Day, held in the Athletic Center, on March 14. Current Baldwin students, incoming students, faculty, staff and families participated in a variety of activities including swimming, squash, basketball, fitness, and fun & games.

According to Athletic Director, Deb Surgi, "It's was a great opportunity to come together to enjoy the Athletic Center facilities and engage in friendly games and instruction. Everyone had a really great time!"

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:09:00 GMT

Nicole Wells Participates in National Indoor Field Hockey Tournament

3/15. . . Sophomore Nicole Wells, a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team and All-InterAc 1st Team Selection, recently participated in the USA Field Hockey National Indoor Tournament held in Virginia Beach, VA. The tournament showcases the top indoor field hockey club teams in the nation.

Nicole is a defender on Xcalibur Gryphon, an elite indoor field hockey club based in Limerick, PA. The team captured the bronze in the third pool of the U16 division.

photo: Nicole Wells ('12)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:11:00 GMT

Varsity Volleyball Team Hosts Annual
Parent-Player Game

(photo: co-captain Missy Philips with father, Steven Philips and co-captain Sam Swartz with parents, Chris and Susan Kuebler)

3/18. . . Volleyball players, parents and coaches celebrated the end of a successful season with a team dinner and parent-player game. The team advanced to the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:12:00 GMT

Six Varsity Squash Players are U.S. Squash Award Recipients

U.S. Squash announced its 2008 – 2009 Scholar Athlete Award Recipients including six Baldwin varsity squash team members: (left to right) Alisha Maity, Caroline Sawin, Samantha Shein, Alexandra Sawin, Hilary Gray and Marina Crowe.

The award is given to high school student athletes who achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 in school and earned a U.S. Squash final season ranking. Recipients must have also competed in at least four junior tournaments and passed the club referee exam. U.S. Squash recognized 135 scholar-athletes who participated in the 2008 – 2009 junior squash season.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Middle School "A" Softball on a Roll!

4/29. . . Trailing 8-5, the MS "A" Softball rallied at the bottom of the fifth inning to secure a 12-11 victory vs. Friends Central.

The team, led by Coach Kathy England, has won seven consecutive games.

photo: Laura Bunn

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:19:00 GMT

Morgan Steelman and Partner Win Junior Squash Doubles

5/5. . . Sixth grader Morgan Steelman and squash doubles partner, Sawyer Chilton of Wilmington, DE captured the 2010 Girls Under 13 National Doubles Championship.

Junior players from around the country competed for titles in eight draws at the 2010 U.S. Junior Doubles Squash Championships, hosted by the Wilmington Country Club.

photo l to r: Steelman and Chilton

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:19:00 GMT

7^th Annual Alex Wake Memorial Run

& Walk a Success!

5/1. . . A huge thank you to all of the Alex Wake Memorial Run participants, volunteers and sponsors and a very special thank you to the Blue Gray Co-Chairs Barbara Sprague and Andre´ Simone and the entire Blue Gray Board. Your participation and generous donations have ensured that $25,000 will be given to the Alex Wake ’05 Memorial Financial Aid Fund.

We were privileged to have Alex’s family and members of the Class of 2005 participate and honor Alex at the Run on May 1. It is our hope that Alex will be remembered always and that we continue to develop conflict resolution programs in our community.

A gallery of photos can be found on the Blue Gray page.

Maggie Mae Shields ('09) Contributes to Franklin & Marshall's Lacrosse Team's Conference Championship

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:36:00 GMT

5/2. . . Franklin & Marshall’s women’s lacrosse team rallied from a four goal deficit to force overtime and then capture the 2010 Centennial Conference Championship, the Diplomats' fourth in as many years. Maggie Mae Shields (’09) scored the Diplomat’s second goal of the game.

Shields has been a starter in 16 of the team's 18 games and has been a major contributor to the team this year, as a freshman. She has tallied 18 goals, assisted on 6, and has 27 ground ball controls, the third leading on the team.

On May 9, 2010, the Diplomats will learn if they have earned a berth in the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championships. Last year, Franklin & Marshall won the title.

photo: Maggie Mae Shields ('09)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:23:00 GMT

Varsity Laxer Sloan Warren Scores 10 Goals vs. Agnes Irwin

5/3. . . Five-year varsity lacrosse player, Sloan Warren, a junior, scored ten goals and assisted on three goals to propel Baldwin to a 20-9 win vs. Agnes Irwin.

"Scoring ten goals in one game is an incredible feat especially when you being doubled teamed, as Sloan often is. Sloan's got an incredible nose for the goal and she's got a rocket shot with great precision," noted Varsity Lacrosse Coach Harte Simone.

Sloan leads the team in nearly all statistical columns including goals, assists, ground balls and draw control.

photo: Sloan Warren

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:24:00 GMT

Varsity Golf Out Swings Agnes Irwin

5/4. . . The varsity golf team defeated Agnes Irwin 273-276 at Edgemont Country Club. The team was led by co-captain, junior Caroline Sawin with the day's low score of 44.

"It was a team effort. All of the girls hard work is paying off," shared Varsity Golf Coach Andew Marr.

The win lifted Baldwin's overall season record to .

photo: Caroline Sawin

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:24:00 GMT

Baldwin Junior Captures Gold Medal at
Dr. White Regatta

5/9. . . Baldwin School junior Denise Cirelli captured a gold medal in the ergometer race for singles in the annual Dr. Robert White Novice and Freshman Regatta sponsored by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Sunday, May 9 on the Schuylkill River.

Cirelli was entered in the singles event which was canceled due to high winds. In lieu of the race, the singles rowers competed in an indoor 1, 500 kilometer ergometer race. Cirelli won the girls division with a time of 6:05.

In the remainder of the regatta, which was held on the water, Baldwin’s freshman quad of Charlotte Beever, Victoria Gevurtz, Jasmine Schlichting and Charlotte Solmssen placed second in their event to Conestoga High School.

photo: Denise Cirelli

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:26:00 GMT

Baldwin Wins Two Gold Medals at Philadelphia Rowing Championships

Baldwin Crew captured two gold medals and placed four boats in the finals at the annual Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA) Championships Sunday, May 2 on the Schuylkill River. Nearly 550 boats from 66 schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York competed in the regatta.

Photos 1: (l to r) Assistant Coach Charlie Biddle, rower Alison Hoeltzel, Head Coach Aaron Preetam, rower Madison Noteware and Varsity Coach Kristen Levinson
Photo 2: (l to r) Kaylah Kleczka and Tess Candell. Behind them is coach, Aaron Preetam.

Baldwin Crew Alumna Captures Gold!

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:37:00 GMT

5/20. . . Former Baldwin coxswain and Cornell freshman Alessandra Cardi ('09) gets the traditional toss in the water after her boat won a gold medal in the men's 2nd freshman eight at the Eastern Sprints Championships, one of the most competitive collegiate regattas in the country, in Worcester, MA May 16. Congratulations Al!

photo: Alessandra Cardi about to hit the water!

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:28:00 GMT

Laxer Sloan Warren Nets 100^th Season Goal

5/20. . . Junior lacrosse player Sloan Warren scored her 100^th season game goal versus Springside on May 14. This marks the second time Sloan has reached this milestone, the first time scoring 101 season goals in 2008, her freshman year. Last year, Sloan netted 99 goals. She has led the InterAcademic League in goals for three consecutive years.

With one game remaining, Sloan also leads the Baldwin team in assists (27), ground ball controls (77) and draw controls (70). She is second on the team in forced turnovers (22) and interceptions (3).

Sloan is a 2009 All American Honorable Mention and a three-time All InterAc League and All Main Line First Team selection. For the second consecutive year, she will play in the US Lacrosse National Tournament Philly 1 Team.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Nicole Wells '12 to Play at USA Field Hockey's National Futures Championship

5/29. . . Congratulations to Nicole Wells '12 for being selected to participate in the United States Field Hockey National Futures Championship, showcasing the top high school field hockey players in America. This is Nicole’s third year being named to the Philadelphia-area team.

The NFC will be held at the USA Field Hockey Training Center in Virginia Beach, VA this month.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:33:00 GMT

Crew Lightweight Double
Crowned Victors at SRAA Nationals!

5/30. . . Varsity Crew's Lightweight Double of senior Allison Hoeltzel and sophomore Madison Noteware captured the national title at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) Nationals, held in Saratoga Springs, NY Memorial Day weekend, winning by a margin of six seconds. They will seek to continue their winning streak on Jun 11-13 at the 2010 US Rowing Youth National Championships.

photo l to r: A. Noteware, Coach Aaron Preetam, A. Hoeltzel

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Six Varsity Spring Athletes Named All League

6/1. . . Six spring athletes were named to All InterAc Teams, recognizing them as the top players in their respective sports.

Golf:

Caroline Sawin '11, First Team

Alexandra Sawin '10, Honorable Mention

Lacrosse:

Sloan Warren '11, First Team

Jennie Wigrizer '11, First Team

Arden Simone '13, Second Team

Softball:

Claire Henkel '10, First Team

(in photo)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:41:00 GMT

Baldwin Celebrate Its Athletes!

6/7. . . More than 225 people --student-athletes, families, friends, faculty and staff -- packed the dinning hall for the annual Athletic Association Banquet to recognize Baldwin's student-athletes.

The 2009-2010 year marked many team and individual successes including the Squash Team winning the InterAc League title -- the first squash title in the school's history -- and finishing fourth at the US High School Nationals. Members of the Crew Team captured six medals at local, regional, and national regattas and the Lightweight Double of Ali Hoeltzel '10 and Maddie Noteware '12 won Gold at the SRAA National and Silver at the US Rowing Nationals. Lacrosse standout Sloan Warren '11 earned All American First Team and Academic All American honors from US Lacrosse and is the first Baldwin student-athlete to commit to a Division I program in her junior year; she will be attending the University of Virginia beginning Fall 2011. A record number of swimmers advanced to the Eastern Swimming Championships, placing 12th of 51 teams, ranking them #40 in the nation. The Varsity Soccer Team was honored with the 2009 Girls Sportsmanship Award from the Chester County Officials Organization and the Varsity Volleyball Team advanced to the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

photo: 2010-2011 Co-Captains back l to r: Alisha Maity (Tennis and Squash), Caroline Sawin (Golf); Julia Pedrick (Volleyball and Golf); Hilary Gray (Soccer and Squash), Akela Lacy (Field Hockey, Swimming, Track & Field), Brooke Simone (Field Hockey), Callie Woods (Softball), Sloan Warren (Basketball and Lacrosse), Jennie Wigrizer (Cross Country and Lacrosse), Val Cohen (Basketball); front l to r: Shayna Fader (Swimming), Tess Candell (Crew), Ally Kontra (Crew), Denise Cirelli (Volleyball)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Claire Henkel and Alex Sawin
Receive Prestigous White Blazer

6/7. . . Claire Henkel ’10 and Alexandra Sawin ’10 were honored with the 2009-2010 White Blazer, Baldwin's highest athletic honor, as voted on by upper school student-athletes. The White Blazers were presented to Claire and Alex at the annual Athletic Association Banquet, held June 7, 2010.

Both Claire and Alex also received the Margot Cunningham Award, presented to seniors who have played three sports for four years.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:44:00 GMT

Lightweight Double Wins Silver at US Rowing Youth National Championship!

6/13. . . Baldwin's lightweight double of Madison Noteware '12 and Allie Hoeltzel '10 won a silver medal at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in Cincinnati, OH on June 13 with a time of 8:00.509.

First place went to Lake Union from Seattle, WA and third was Pocock Rowing Center, also from Seattle. Baldwin's double was one of only two Philadelphia area crews to medal at the national championships.

photo l to r: Notware, Coach Aaron Preetam, Hoeltzel

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:45:00 GMT

Sloan Warren ('11) Named
US Lacrosse All American, First Team
and
US Lacrosse National Academic All American

6/16. . . Congratulations to Sloan Warren who was named to the US Lacrosse High School All American First Team, recognizing the top players in the country!

Sloan was named to the All American Honorable Mention Team in 2009.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:47:00 GMT

Blue Gray to present symposium:
"The Mental Edge: Sports Psychology for Young Athletes and Parents"

1/10/11. . On Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 pm, Blue Gray will present its third annual sports symposium, this year focusing on sports psychology.

Dr. Joel Fish, a nationally recognized expert, will address how athletes can improve their game with a mental edge and how parents can best support their athletes. Copies of Dr. Fish's book, 101 Ways to be a Terrific Sports Parent, will be available for purchase.

This event is free to the public and will be held in the Baldwin Athletic Center Multi-Purpose Room.

To view the flyer, click here.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:47:00 GMT

Varsity Basketball Beats
Barrack Hebrew Academy

1/10/11. . . Varsity Basketball beat visiting Barrack Hebrew Academy in non-league, Main Line basketball action. Baldwin came out with confidence in the first quarter, led by seniors point guard Sloan Warren and forward Valerie Cohen.

Sloan continues to be an offensive threat scoring 15 of her 28 points in the first half while Val did an amazing job defensively, pulling 7 rebounds and causing turnovers. The Bears led 26-10 at halftime.

After the break, Baldwin continued their balanced attack with eleven of the Bears scoring a total of 21 points in the half; freshman Jennifer Motter scored 11.

Never once looking back, the Bears continued their upbeat pace and defeated Barrack 53-29.

photo: Val Cohen '11

Zoe Koven '08 Named Co-Captain of Johns Hopkins Field Hockey Team

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:38:00 GMT

1/10/11. . . Zoe Koven ’08 was recently named co-captain of the Johns Hopkins Field Hockey Team. Zoe was named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll in 2010 and 2009. She is a three-year varsity starter on defense on the top-ranked Blue Jays team, which posted an overall record of 11-7 and an 8-2 record in the Centennial Conference this year.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Basketball Duo Combine for 36
of Team's 38 Points

photos: l: Sloan Warren; r: Jennifer Motter

1/7/11. . . Varsity Basketball's Sloan Warren '11 and Jennifer Motter '14 combined for 36 of the team's 38 points despite the team's loss to Episcopal Academy 58-38. The two have led the Bears in scoring throughout the season.

Sloan is a five-year member of the Bears basketball team and has received All League and All Main Line honors in past seasons. Jennifer, a freshman, is a welcome addition to the Varsity Basketball squad this season, contributing on the offensive end and in rebounds.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:51:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Takes Penn Charter
Again this Season

1/5/11. . . Varsity Squash prevailed over Penn Charter 7-2, beating the rival for the second time this season. The match was held at Penn Charter.

Co-captain Alisha Maity '11 won 3-1 at #1 and Caroline Sawin '11, Maya Patel '13, Selena Maity '14, Marina Crowe '12, Sami Shein '11 and Morgan Steelman '16 won their matches 3-0.

photo: Varsity Squash team huddles, led by Coach Karen Kronemeyer

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:52:00 GMT

Nicole Wells' Club Field Hockey Team Captures Gold & Advances to National Tournament

1/5/11. . . Nicole Wells '12, an All-League and All Main Line Field Hockey selection, has achieved great success on her club hockey team, the X-Calibur Knights.

Nicole, a defender for the Knights, earned a gold medal at the US Field Hockey Festival in November. More than 300 teams nationwide take part in the Festival, this year held in Tucson, Arizona. Nicole's indoor field hockey team also recently qualified for the National Indoor Field Hockey Tournament to be held in Virginia Beach, VA in March.

photo: Nicole Wells (top, second from right) with her X-Calibur indoor field hockey team

Alex Sawin '10 Remains Undefeated for Princeton University Squash

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:39:00 GMT

12/13/10. . .2010 Baldwin grad and squash sensation, Alex Sawin, has won all six matches for Princeton University this year, her freshman. The Princeton Tigers remain undefeated at 6-0 and 3-0 in the Ivy League.

Alex, playing #6 for Princeton, most recently defeated her Middlebury opponent 3-0. She has come up victorious in matches versus Columbia, Franklin & Marshall, Cornell, Brown, Williams and Middlebury.

Sawin is Baldwin's most decorated squash athlete and reached a US Squash national ranking as high as 4 in the U19 age bracket.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:55:00 GMT

MS "A" Basketball Beats
Abington Friends 40-10

12/10/10. . . A dominant defensive performance led the Bears to a comfortable 40-10 victory over Abington Friends.

Bridget Pansini '15 led the way on both sides of the ball with her first double-double in a Baldwin uniform, scoring 13 points and pulling down 15 rebounds in the first three quarters alone. Laura Pansini '16 added 5 points and 8 steals, and the Bears spread the scoring around, with nine different players getting in the book. Baldwin set the tone early by shutting out Abington Friends in the first quarter.

photo: Bridget Pansini '15

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:55:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Sweeps Springside

12/7/10. . .The Varsity Squash team swept Springside School in its first Inter-Ac League match.

Despite a vastly improved Springside team, Baldwin swept the match 9-0 with all Baldwin players winning their matches 3-0. The team is led by co-captains, Hilary Gray and Alisha Maity.

photo: Morgan Ryan '14

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Tops Inter-Ac Rival EA, 8-1

12/9/10. . . Varsity Squash beat Episcopal Academy 8-1 in a match played at Baldwin's home courts.

Co-captain Hilary Gray won her match 3-2 , while fellow co-captain Alisha Maity, Ryan Morgan, Maya Patel, Selena Maity, Morgan Steelman and Marina Crowe won their matches 3-0. Caroline Sawin won her match 3-1.

Baldwin remains unbeaten and poised for another successful season.

photo: co-capatin Hilary Gray '11

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Ali Thaler Grabs 20 Rebounds in MS "A" Basketball Game vs. Shipley

12/9/10. . . Eighth grader Ali Thaler recorded her first career double-double for the MS A Basketball team, scoring 11 points and pulling down an impressive 20 rebounds Wednesday against Shipley. The Bears led 15-14 at halftime before going cold from the floor in the second half, allowing Shipley to pull out a 30-23 victory. Baldwin will have a chance to even the season series against Shipley at home on January 26th.

photo: Ali Thaler '15

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:57:00 GMT

MS "A" Basketball Opens Season with Huge Win over Rosemont

12/6/10. . . The MS "A" Basketball team, coached by Preston Bannard, kicked off the season with a 25-5 victory over visiting Rosemont School of the Holy Child.

Tight defense from both sides kept the game close and low-scoring in the first half, as Baldwin fought to a 4-2 lead. In the second half, the shots began to fall for Baldwin, which pulled away with 15 4th quarter points. Bridet Pansini led the way for Baldwin with 8 points and 8 rebounds. Ali Thaler also had 8 rebounds, and Noelle Zimmerman came up with 8 steals for the Bears.

photo: Emira Stafford '15

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:57:00 GMT

Val Yoshimura Breaks School Record!

12/7/10. . . Varsity swimmer, Valerie Yoshimura '15 broke the Baldwin school record in the 100 Meter Backstroke with a time of 1:04.05.

The record was held by sister, Stephanie Yoshimura in 2004 . Val's record-breaking swim took place at the Baldwin vs. EA swim meet on 12/7/10.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:58:00 GMT

Senior Field Hockey Player, Brooke Simone, Commits to Georgetown

9/12/10. .. Senior midfielder, Brooke Simone, committed to play field hockey with the Georgetown Hoyas, a Division I program competing in the Big East, beginning Fall 2011.

At Baldwin, Brooke is a four-year varsity starter at midfield and forward. In 2009, she led the team in points (30) and in goals (11) and in goals in 2008 and 2007. She has been named to the All Main Line Field Hockey Team for three years.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT

Congratulations

to the Varsity Tennis Team:

Undefeated Season (11-0) and

2010 InterAc League

CHAMPIONS!

(See full story, below.)

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT

Varsity Cross Country Posts
Best Record in Years

10/25/10. . . The Varsity Cross Country Team finished with a 4-4 overall record this season, the best the team has posted in recent years. At the InterAc League Championship, held at Chestnut Hill Academy, Baldwin took sixth and was edged out by GA by 1 point for 5th place.

Arden Simone '13 and Elizabeth Auritt '11finished in 18th and 19th place overall repectively. Ive Ibrahim-Gonzales '15 and Nadia Tareen '11 posted personal records.

The team, led by co-captains Elizabeth Auritt and Jennie Wigrizer, will compete in the Pennsylvania Independent School State Championships on Saturday, October 30.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Beats EA
Secures at Least a Share of InterAc Title

10/26/10. . . Varsity Tennis topped host EA 4-3, capturing at least a share of the InterAc title. Connie Wang's '14 third set tie-breaker proved to be the difference; she won 6-7, 6-2, 10-6 at 2nd Singles. Alisha Maity '11 won 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 at 4th Singles. The 1st Doubles team of Lauren Rhodes and Angela Sun won 1-6, 6-0, 6-2 and the 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vacarro and Connie Li won 7-6, 6-2.

Led by Head Coach Jeff Sacks, Varsity Tennis takes on host William Penn Charter today. If victorious, Baldwin will be sole InterAc Champions. Stay tuned. . .

photo: Connie Wang wins the deciding match.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:01:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Captures its First Ever
InterAc Championship!

10/28/10. . . Baldwin captured its first ever InterAc Championship with a 7-0 win over host Penn Charter. The win completed Baldwin's season with an undefeated overall record of 11-0 and 6-0 in the league.

Kristine Rojo '14 led the way at 1st singles with a 6-0, 6-1 win. Connie Wang '14 won 6-0, 6-2 at 2nd singles, Victoria Gevurtz '13 won 6-1, 7-6 at 3rd singles and Alisha Maity '11 won 6-1, 6-4 at 4th singles.

The doubles were led by Lauren Rhodes '11 and Angela Sun '11 who won 6-1, 6-1. Tori Robinson '12 and Abby Grosskopf '13 won 6-3, 6-4 at 2nd doubles and Julz Vaccaro '13 and Connie Li '13 won 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 at 3rd doubles.

Photo: bottom row l to r: Tori Robinson, Connie Wang, Angela Sun, Alisha Maity, Lauren Rhodes, Victoria Gundrum (manager), top row l to r: Coach Jeff Sacks, Julz Vacarro, Victoria Gevurtz, Abby Grosskopf, Connie Li. Missing from photo: Kristine Rojo.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:02:00 GMT

Varsity Tennis Wins the Most Medals at InterAc Tournament
Kristine Rojo '14 Finishes First in League

10/29/10. . . Baldwin Varsity Tennis took home the most medals at the 2010 Inter-Ac tennis tournament held at EA on October 28. Despite finishing second in the team competition, the Inter-Ac Champions placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in both Singles and Doubles.

Kristine Rojo won the Gold medal as she finished in 1st place at # 1 Singles. Connie Wang, playing # 2 Singles took home the Bronze medal. Victoria Gevurtz won the Bronze at 3rd Singles and Co-Captain Alisha Maity took home the Silver medal at 4th Singles.

The 1st Doubles team of Co-Captain Lauren Rhodes and Angela Sun won the Silver medal and the 2nd Doubles team of Tori Robinson and Abby Grosskopf also won the Silver medal. The 3rd Doubles team of Julz Vacarro and Connie Li took home the Silver medal.

photo: Kristine Rojo

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:02:00 GMT

MS "A" Soccer Wins the InterAc
and Goes Undefeated!

11/5/10. . . Congratulations to the MS "A" Soccer Team who defeated William Penn Charter 5-0 and wrapped up their season undefeated (8-0-2) and as InterAc League Champions!

"We are an incredibly talented team with a bunch of different experiences, but we all came together for Baldwin. Every day these girls came ready to win," shared Coach Erin White.

photo l to r front: Lulu Cohen, Izzy Schaeffer, Natalia Tackett, Hayden Ivey, Laura Pansini, Ellie Greenberg, Margo Schoenberg, Lily Ann Raynes; l to r back: Abby Andrews, Julia Busby, Emma Crowe, Bridget Pansini, Maddie Dawkins, Laurel Yaros, Maddy Brill-Edwards

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:03:00 GMT

Senior Alisha Maity Commits to Play Squash
at Columbia University

11/9/10. . . Senior squash player, Alisha Maity recently made a verbal commitment to play squash for the Columbia University Lions beginning in 2011. Columbia, an NCAA Division I program, competes in the highly competitive Ivy League.

At Baldwin, Alisha is a four year varsity squash player, competing as high as #2. In the 2009-2010 season, when Alisha played in the number 2 spot, Baldwin won its first-ever InterAcademic League Squash Title, placed 2nd at the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association Tournament, and placed 4th at High School National Tournament at Yale University. Alisha will co-captain the Baldwin Bears

photo: Alisha Maity

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:04:00 GMT

Baldwin’s Lacrosse Standout,
Sloan Warren
Signs National Letter of Intent
to Play for University of Virginia

11/10/10. . . Sloan Warren, a 6-year varsity lacrosse standout at The Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for the University of Virginia, and to accept her athletic scholarship. The signing took place at Baldwin with Sloan’s family, varsity teammates, coaches, and friends.

A varsity starter since 7th grade, Sloan has led Baldwin in goals, assists, ground ball controls, draw controls and points since her freshman year, and has set school records in goals scored and points earned (494 since 8th grade). She recorded 100+ goals her freshman and junior years and 99 her sophomore year. As a junior, Sloan posted 109 goals, an average of 6.8 goals per game and was named team MVP.

photo l to r: Deb Surgi, Director of Athletics; Kathleen Harte Simone, Varsity Lacrosse Coach; Sloan Warren; Bonnie Stokes (mother of Sloan); Scott Warren

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:09:00 GMT

11 Fall Varsity Athletes Named to All League

11/17/10. . . Congratulations to the eleven Baldwin fall varsity athletes who were named to All InterAc First Team or All InterAc Honorable Mention, recognizing their exceptional play among InterAc peers. Atthletes were voted on by InterAc coaches.

Field Hockey:

Nicole Wells '12: First Team

Brooke Simone '11: Honorable Mention

Soccer:

Sloan Warren '11: First Team

Gina Farren '11: Honorable Mention

Tennis:

Victoria Gevertz '13: First Team

Lauren Rhodes '11: First Team

Angela Sun '11: First Team

Christine Rojo '14: First Team

Connie Wang '14: First Team

Volleyball:

Denise Cirelli '11: First Team

Kayla Kleczka '12: First Team

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:10:00 GMT

Kudos to Marathon and Half-Marathon Runners

12/1/10. . . Spanish Teacher, Dara Solotoff and US Cross Country and Indoor Track Runner, Arden Simone ran in the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon respectively in late November 2010.

More than 23,000 runners took part in the city's annual Marathon and Half-Marathon.

Senorita Solotoff posted an impressive time of 4:23 in the Marathon -- her first. Arden posted a time of 1:53 in the Half-Marathon, also her first, finishing 29th in her Division.

Congratulations!

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:29:00 GMT

Varsity Swimming's Depth Proves Successful in Season Scrimmage Opener

12/3/10. . . Baldwin defeated Harriton 97-71 in their opening scrimmage meet of the season, securing six of eleven first-place finishes.

“This year we are lucky to have our largest team in recent history,” stated Baldwin’s Head Coach Dave Hart. “Despite graduating 8 athletes last year, we have 15 new swimmers this year to bolster our depth. This will help us stay in meets this year with teams that used to dominate us. We have a core of very good swimmers who will continue to improve throughout the season.”
photo: Sydney Sissler '13

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Senior Soccer Standouts
Gina Farren and Sloan Warren Named
All Main Line Honorable Mention

photo l to r: Gina Farren and Sloan Warren

1/6/11. . . Senior co-captain Gina Farren '11 and Sloan Warren '11 were named All Main Line Honorable Mention, as reported by the Main Line Times and Suburban Main Line Life. Both athletes are four-year varsity players.

Gina played mostly in the midfield and contributed to the team's offense and defense. She led the Bears this year with six goals. Gina is noted as an "excellent, all-around soccer player with strong defensive skills and shot blocking abilities" by Coach Emily Clark.

Sloan kicked in 5 goals for the Bears this season. "She is a strong, physical, and intimidating player with the best shot on the team," commented Coach Clark, "and is also very versatile; Sloan even played some time as goalkeeper." Sloan is also an All Inter-Ac First Team selection.

All Main Line selections include the top female soccer players in independent and public schools throughout the Main Line.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMT

Kayla Kleczka and Denise Cirelli
Named to All Main Line Volleyball Teams

photos: l: Kayla Kleczka; r: Denise Cirelli

1/10/11. . . Junior Kayla Kleczka and senior co-captain Denise Cirelli, Varsity Volleyball standouts, were named to the All Main Line Volleyball First and Second Team respectively.

Kayla Kleczka led the team to a 18-9 record. It was the team's first season to play in the fall. Playing Left Front and Center Back, Kayla was an all-around dominant player hitting from both the front and back row. She finished the season with 243 skills, a 52% spiking percentage, and an average of 3 services aces per game.

Teammate Denise Cirelli led the team as the 5-1 setter. She led the team with 456 season assists and with 324 service aces.

Both Kayla and Denise were named to the All Inter-Ac League First Team.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:46:00 GMT

Elizabeth Auritt and Arden Simone Earn
All Main Line Honors

photo: l: Elizabeth Auritt; r: Arden Simone

1/10/11. . . Co-captain Elizabeth Auritt '11and sophomore Arden Simone were named All Main Line Honorable Mention in Cross Country. This is the second year that both earned this honor which recognizes the top runners in independent and public schools throughout the Main Line.

Arden and Elizabeth were Baldwin's Varsity Cross Country top runners in the 2010 season, which posted the best record in the school's recent history. Both athletes are also members of the Varsity Indoor Track team.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:48:00 GMT

Eight Varsity Tennis Players from Undefeated Team Named All Main Line

1/10/11. . . The Main Line Times and Main Line Suburban Life recently released the All Main Line Tennis Teams, of which eight Baldwin girls received honors.

Senior teammates Lauren Rhodes (11-0 at #1 Doubles), Angela Sun (10-0 at #1 Doubles), and Alisha Maity (10-1 at #4 Singles) were named to the First Team. Lauren and Alisha also served as co-captains of the undefeated team, which captured the Inter-Academic League title for the first time in Baldwin's history.

Named to the All Main Line Second Team were Connie Wang '14 (#2 Singles), Victoria Gevertz '13 (#3 Singles) and Kristine Rojo '14 (#1 Singles).

Tori Robinson '14 and Abby Grosskopf '13 (#4 Doubles) received All Main Line Honorable Mention honors.

Click on the photo, above, to veiw slide show of athletes.

photo: Lauren Rhodes '13

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:49:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Wins Again!
Beats Opponents 72-9 in Season Games

1/11/11. . . The Varsity Squash team beat Episcopal Academy 9-0 at EA. Co-captains Alisha Maity '11 and Hilary Gray '11 won their matches 3-2, Ryan Morgan '14 won 3-1 and Caroline Sawin '11, Selena Maity '14, Maya Patel '13, Marina Crowe '12, Sami Shein '11 and Tiffany Hau '12 all won their matches 3-0.

To date, the team has won 72 of 81 games, dropping only 9. They remain unbeaten in their matches at 9-0.

Baldwin will take on Springside School on Friday to conclude their InterAc League schedule.

photo: top l to r: Associate Varsity Coach, Bruce Kelly; Varsity Coach, Karen Kronemeyer; R. Morgan; M. Crowe; H. Gray; T. Hau; A. Tzarnas; C. Sawin; front l to r: A. Maity, S. Shein, C. McCarthy, M. Patel, S. Maity

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:49:00 GMT

MS and US Swimming Teams Come Together to Top Barrack

MS Team Posts Numerous Personal Bests

1/14/11. . . The MS and US Swim Teams prevailed over Barrack Hebrew Academy. The meet was held at Baldwin.

Numerous MS swimmers posted personal record times: Meagan Cohen saw a second faster in the 100 IM, Marilyn Schotland dropped 3 seconds in the 100 free, Rachel Dichter was 3 seconds faster than last year in the 100 free, Pallavi Sreedhar was 5 seconds faster in the 50 free, Michelle Mariette and Claire Tobin improved their times in the 50 backstroke, and 5 swimmers -- Isabel Senior, Amanda Kichline, Sarah Park, Lila Williams and Sam Dewey -- improved their time in the 100 free relay.

“The girls are making great improvements and getting closer to their goals,” commented MS Swim Coach, Brighid Dwyer.

photo: The 2010-2011 MS Swim Team

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Blue Gray Packs a Crowd for Symposium on Gaining a Mental Edge

1/14/11. . .A crowd of more than 75 filled the Baldwin Multi-Purpose Room to hear Dr. Joel Fish's presentation on "The Mental Edge: Sports Psychology for Young Athletes and Parents", presented by Blue Gray.

The symposium, the third presented by Blue Gray, focused on how athletes can improve their game with a mental edge and how parents can best support their athletes. A lively, interactive presentation raised important topics and evoked a great deal of audience participation. Attendees walked away with practical suggestions to implement and a handout, further elaborating on Dr. Fish's years of expertise in the subject matter.

photo: Dr. Joel Fish (right) talks to Baldwin student, Sarah Parmacek '11 and her father, after the symposium. Parmacek will continue her fencing career at the University of Pennsylvania next year.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:52:00 GMT

Varsity Squash Wins Inter-Ac Title for Second Consecutive Year

1/14/11. . . The Varsity Squash Team captured the Inter-Academic girls squash title today with an 8-1 win over visiting Springside. The team finished the Inter-Ac squash campaign 8-0 for the second straight season and are 10-0 overall, with two non-league matches yet to play.

The team is in position to meet or beat it's 2010 fourth place finish in the nation at the upcoming US Squash High School National tournament, held at Yale University next month.

Co-captain Alisha Maity '11, Ryan Morgan '14, Caroline Sawin '11, Selena Maity '14, Morgan Steelman '16, Tiffany Hau '12 and Alexa Tzarnas '12 won their matches 3-0 and co-captain Hilary Gray '11 won her match 3-1.

"We are proud of our Baldwin student athletes and coaches. Their dedication, discipline and passion for squash is exciting to see and feel. A well earned Title," stated Deb Surgi, Director of Athletics. "I would also like to thank our very dedicated squash parents, grandparents and special friends. Baldwin squash matches consistently sported a spirited crowd."

photo front l to r: Selena Maity; Cashel McCarthy '14; Sami Shein '11; Maya Patel '13; Alexa Tzarnas; Morgan Steelman; back l to r: Brooks Russell, Assistant Varsity Coach; Caroline Sawin; Hilary Gray; Alisha Maity; Marina Crowe; Ryan Morgan; Tiffany Hau; Bruce Kelly, Assoc. Head Coach; missing: Karen Kronemeyer, Varsity Coach

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:55:00 GMT

Varsity Backstroke Relay Captures Bronze

1/18/11. . . The varsity 200-yard backstroke relay of Shayna Fader '11, Kristin Feinberg '11, Ally Kontra '11 and Vivian Vu '14 won a bronze medal at the Relay Meet held at The Hill School.

"It's an unusal meet to be just relays and our girls, who typically don't swim this event, came togehter and did terrific," noted Varsity Swim Coach, Dave Hart.

photo l to r: K. Feinberg, V. Vu, S. Fader, A. Kontra

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:57:00 GMT

MS A and B Basketball Teams Defeat Germantown Friends School

1/19/11. . . The MS A Basketball team came back from a short losing streak with a strong 26-16 victory over Germantown Friends School.

Baldwin dominated the boards, with Bridget Pansini '15 and Maddie Omrod '15 leading the way with 10 and 8 rebounds, respectively. Laura Pansini '16 was the Bears' leading scorer with 7 points, including a key 3 pointer as time expired in the first half; she also had 5 rebounds. Emira Stafford '15 also was a key defensive contributor with a game high 5 steals.

The B Basketball team topped GFS 27-12. This brings the team's record, led by Coach Elsie Pitochelli, to 3-3.

photo: Ellie Greenberg '16 takes it to the hoop in A Team Basketball action.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:58:00 GMT

MS A Squash Tops Springside & Agnes Irwin to Remain Undefeated

1/20/11. . . The MS A Squash Team added two more wins to their undefeated season beating InterAc opponents Springside School 9-0 and Agnes Irwin 9-0 this week. The Bears won an impressive 54 of their 55 of the games in these two matches.

The team hosts thier final home match at home January 24 vs. InterAc rival Episcopal Academy. In addition, they have three away matches.

photo: Emma Crowe '15

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:59:00 GMT

Indoor Track's DMR Making Strides

1/20/11. . . With their second best time of the season (15:01.2), the distance medley relay aka DMR (Arden Simone '13, Brooke Simone '11, Elizabeth Auritt '11, and Stephanie Sheppard '11) has made considerable strides as a relay. The DMR has learned to surmount inconsistency and function effectively as a unit. Each individual has been able to improve on their individual times, which has ultimately insured in the uniformity of future relay results.

Other highlights include Remy Walk running her season fastest time in the 200 meter dash with a time of 33.05.

photo: Remy Walk '11

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:59:00 GMT

Varsity Swim Team Defeats
Morristown Friends

1/21/11. . . Baldwin’s Varsity swimmers defeated Morrestown Friends School, securing eight of eleven first-place finishes. Baldwin took first and third in the first event of the meet; the 200 yd medley relay with first place honors going to Shayna Fader, Amanda TerDoest, Maddie Noteware and Emily O’Brien. Baldwin Senior Co-Captain Akela Lacy took first in the 200 freestyle, with Morrestown Friends’s Lisa Eiffes taking a close second. Klein Alearch from Morrestown Friends won the 200 Individual Medley, while Baldwin freshman Emily O’Brien took second place.

photo: Jennie Wigrizer '11

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Alumna Alex Sawin Shining on
Princeton's Squash Team

1/27/11. . . Princeton Squash player and former Baldwin standout, Alex Sawin's '10 beat her competition in the Princeton vs. Penn Ivy contest, held January 27. The Tigers fell short, loosing to the Quakers 5-4. Alex, playing at #6, has been integral in the Tiger's success; their season record to date is 6-2.

Princeton head coach Gail Ramsay has lauded her freshman class’ performance throughout the season and indicated that the Tigers’ future is in good hands. Alex is joined at Princeton by fellow InterAc squash player, Libby Eyre (Episcopal '10.)

photo: Alex Sawin in Princeton squash action, as featured on their website.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:01:00 GMT

Indoor Track Team Led by Co-Captains Elizabeth Auritt and Stephanie Sheppard

1/28/11. . . Some significant improvements were seen in the 5th indoor track meet of the season at Lehigh University. Remy Walk '11 ran her fastest time of the season in the 55 meter dash, clocking 8.38. Tanine Daryoush '13 ran a respectable 35.27 in the 200 meter dash, placing 4th in her heat. Stephanie Sheppard '11 had an exceptional performance amongst strong competition in the 1000 meter run, with a time of 3:58.75. Elizabeth Auritt concluded the meet with tremendous strides in the 3000 meter run, placing 3rd in her heat, in a time of 12:21.24, beating her best time of the season by 1 minute and 24 seconds.

photo: Stephanie Sheppard '11

MS A Basketball Wins The Philadelphia School 2011 Tiger Invitational Tournament

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:06:00 GMT

1/30/11. . . The MS A Basketball team won The Philadelphia School 2011 Tiger Invitational Tournament defeating Germantown Friends School 29-22 in the opening round and Friends Select School in the championship 37-25.

The championship game saw Baldwin and Friends Select going back and forth throughout the first half, which ended with Baldwin up 16-15. After Friends Select took the lead on a 3 pointer early in the third quarter, Baldwin battled back to forge a 5 point advantage at the end of the quarter, then went on a tear in the fourth quarter, building a lead as large as 14 points at times.

photo: Lindsay Barson '15

Varsity Swimmers Beat Springside

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:27:00 GMT

1/31/11. . . Baldwin defeated Springside, 83-76, Monday to finish fifth in the Inter-Ac. Baldwin honored its seniors with “Senior Appreciation Night” and secured eight of 11 first-place finishes.

The Bears grabbed first and third places in the first event of the meet; the 200 yard medley relay, with first place going to Emily O’Brien, Amanda TerDoest, Valerie Yoshimura and Akela Lacy. Baldwin’s Ally Banman and Megan Handaltook took first and second in the 200 freestyle.

photo: The Varsity Swim Team and Coach Hart celebrate the win!

MS Swimming Ties Friends Select 77 – 77

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:08:00 GMT

2/2/11. . . The MS Swim Team tied non-league competitor Friends Select, a team composed of boys and girls. The Bears scored a handful of second and third place finishes and took first and second in the 100- meter freestyle.

Highlights include: Pallavi Sreedhar dropping 2 seconds in her 50 fly; Sarah Park and Libby Dawekjo posting great 50 breast stroke times; Sophia Vu, Lizzie Grubman, Anika Iyer, and Maya Bindra having great swims in the 100 free relay; Lila Williams dropping 5 seconds in her 50 free, and Maya Bindra and Ting Fang having season fastest times in the 50 free. Also, Emma Sass swam the 100 free for the first time this season, Rachel Sutor dropped 3 seconds in the 200 free, and Shayna Silverman dropped 3 seconds in the 100 IM.

Sixteen Baldwin Athletes Earn All League and/or All Main Line Honors

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT

2/2/2011. . . Sixteen athletes who competed in Fall 2010 sports were recently acknowledged for their excellence by being named to All InterAcademic League and/or All Main Line Teams.

The athletes include (front, l to r): Kristine Rojo '14 (tennis), Alisha Maity '11 (tennis), Connie Wang '14 (tennis), Tori Robinson '12 (tennis), Abby Grosskopf '13 (tennis), (middle, l to r): Gina Farren '11 (soccer), Denise Cirelli '11 (volleyball), Elizabeth Auritt '11 (cross country), Angela Sun '11 (tennis), Arden Simone '13 (cross country), (back, l to r): Brooke Simone '11 (field hockey), Lauren Rhodes '11 (tennis), Kayla Kleczka '12 (volleyball), Nicole Wells '12 (field hockey), Sloan Warren '11 (soccer), Victoria Gevurtz '13 (tennis)

Varsity Squash Celebrates its Seniors after Undefeated Season

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT

2/2/11. . . The Varsity Squash team celebrated its seniors after their 6-3 win over Lawrenceville. All four seniors (pictured left to right): Alisha Maity, Hilary Gray, Caroline Sawin, and Sami Shein have been 4-year Varsity players. Their dedication to the program and commitment to excellence has been instrumental in the team capturing the InterAc title for two consecutive years (2010 and 2011). Alisha and Caroline will continue playing squash in college next year at Columbia and Williams respectively.

Baldwin's varsity squash team finished their regular season undefeated, 13-0, with a 6-3 win over the Lawrenceville School. Sami Shein and Caroline Sawin won 3-1, Selena Maity, Maya Patel, Tiffany Hau won 3-0 and Marina Crowe won 3-2.

Next up for Baldwin is the High School Nationals, where Baldwin will be seeded #3. The tournament will be played at Yale University Feb. 11 -13.

Varsity Swimming Honors its Eight Seniors

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:10:00 GMT

2/2/11. . . The Varsity Swim Team honored its eight seniors during the Springside win on January 31. Pictured left to right: Callie Woods (manager), Kristin Feinberg, Jen Pagano, Shayna Fader, Akela Lacy, Jennie Wigrizer, Ally Kontra and Tessa Logan.

The seven senior swimmers have helped to propel Baldwin's Varsity Swim program to success. The team has climbed the InterAc ladder in recent years and will send more swimmers to the Eastern Championship this year than ever before.

Brooke Simone Signs National Letter of Intent with Georgetown

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT

2/2/11. . . Senior field hockey player Brooke Simone signed a National Letter of Intent and accepted her athletic scholarship to play field hockey with the Georgetown Hoyas, a Division I program competing in the Big East, beginning Fall 2011.

At Baldwin, Brooke was a four-year varsity starter at forward and midfield. She led the team in goals and points in three of her four years earning Most Valuable Attack team honors, and is the current school record holder for career points (93). Brooke has been named to the All Main Line Field Hockey Team for four years and All Inter-Academic Honorable Mention in 2010.

MS A Basketball Beats The Christian Academy in Final Seconds

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:12:00 GMT

2/7/11. . . Baldwin edged out The Christian Academy in a tight game that went all the way down to the final seconds. The two teams were tied at the half and after three quarters, and the fourth quarter was a seesaw affair for the first five minutes.

Maddie Dawkins scored a crucial basket while getting fouled to put Baldwin up 28-25 with about a minute remaining in the game. TCA was able to cut the lead to one, and got the ball back on the sidelines with 6.5 seconds left. Baldwin was able to force a jump ball off the inbounds to regain possession with 4 seconds left and successfully ran out the clock from there.

Baldwin was led by the formidable low post combination of Ali Thaler (11 points) and Bridget Pansini (10 points) who combined to account for three-quarters of the Bears' scoring.

photo: Maddie Dawkins '15

Freshman Rower, Abby Lemmon Wins the Main Line Slide

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:14:00 GMT

2/8/11. . . Abby Lemmon, a freshman on the Crew Team, won the Main Line Slide in the Junior Frosh Division with a time of 8:05.7, an impressive 10 seconds ahead of the 2nd place finish. Athletes from throughout the InterAc League and neighboring school competed.

The Main Line Slide is an indoor Erg competition held yearly at Villanova University.

Varsity Swim Team Soars at Championship Meet

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:18:00 GMT

2/9/11. . . The Varsity Swim team outswam their opponents in numerous events and secured six top-10 placements in the 41^st Annual Independent Girls Swimming Championship, held at Episcopal Academy on February 8.

Leading Baldwin’s swimmers was Val Yoshimura ’15, who medaled in two events. Val outswam 87 swimmers to win the gold medal in the 50 yard Freestyle with a time of 24.10; a time good enough not only to win but to break the Baldwin School record, Val’s fifth. In the 100 yard Breaststroke, Val beat 35 swimmers to take home the bronze medal, with a time of 1:10.48.

photo: Emily O'Brien '14

Val Yoshimura Sets Another School Record at Championship Meet

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:19:00 GMT

2/9/11. . . Varsity Swimmer, Valerie Yoshimura, an eighth grader, finished first and broke another Baldwin School swimming record in the 50 yard freestyle at the 41^st Annual Independent Girls Swimming Championships, held at Episcopal Academy on February 8.

Val is the current Baldwin School record holder in five events (of eleven) including the: 50 yard freestyle, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle relay, all previously held by her sister, Stephanie ’04.

This season, Val earned a USA Swimming national ranking in the 200 yard Individual Medley for 13-14 year old girls. In the 2009-2010 season, Val achieved a Top Ten USA Swimming national ranking in four events (50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, 100 yard individual medley, and 200 yard individual medley) in the 12-year old girls division. She is a Junior Olympic Champion in five events and a finalist in the 2010 Eastern Championships, which encompasses approximately one-third of the independent schools in the nation.

“In my opinion Valerie has only begun to show us what she is capable of doing in swimming,” shared Varsity Swim Coach, Dave Hart.

Senior Members of Basketball Team are Honored

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:20:00 GMT

2/9/11. . . Yesterday's Varsity Basketball contest kicked off with a celebration honoring the team's five seniors. The student-athletes and managers were showered with food, balloons and well wishes. The three senior players, all of whom serve as captains, have helped to lift the team to key victories this season.

Pictured l to r are: Tri-Captain, Sloan Warren, who scored her 1,000 point at the game; Tri-Captain Val Cohen; Tri-Captain Emily Rappoport; Lauren Rhodes, manager; Coach Tanja Waples; and Gina Farren, manager

Sloan Warren Joins 1,000 Point Club

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:21:00 GMT

2/9/11. . . Sloan Warren '11 scored her 1,000 career point in today's Springside InterAc game.

Sloan joins Emma Hamm and Gina Powers in Baldwin's elite 1,000 Point Club.

A varsity player since 8th grade, Sloan has led the Bears this season in points, rebounds and steals. She was an All Main Line and All InterAc selection last season.

photo: Sloan Warren, center accepts flowers and balloons commemorating the milestone achievement. On right, Coach Tanja Waples prepares to hand the game ball to Sloan. Fellow co-captains and senior Val Cohen and Emily Rappoport celebrate, on left.

Senior Elizabeth Auritt Medals in 3000 Meters

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:22:00 GMT

2/9/11. . . Congratulations to senior Indoor Track co-captain, Elizabeth Auritt who took home the bronze medal in the 3,000 meter at the Delaware Valley Girls Track Coach Association Consolation Meet.

Elizabeth has been a four year member of the Indoor Track team. She is also on the Varsity Cross Country team.

MS Swim Team Wins 2nd Place Trophy at the MS InterAc Swim Championship

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:22:00 GMT

2/11/11. . .The MS Swim Team earned the 2nd Place Trophy at the MS InterAc Swim Meet, held at Baldwin. Nearly every student-athlete improved her time in at least one event; some dropped tenths of seconds and others dropped 10 seconds.

"The team's two main goals were to improve their cheering and to beat InterAc rival, Agnes Irwin -- they accomplished both this season," shared MS Head Coach, Brighid Dwyer. "The girls have grown and improved tremendously this season!"

photo: Coach Brighid Dwyer leads the team in cheers!

US and MS Dance Teams Perform

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:23:00 GMT

2/14/11. . . The US and MS Dance Teams recently performed before cheering crowds of fellow students at Lower School, Middle School and Upper School assemblies.

The dance groups topped off their schedule with an evening performance on February 10 for family and friends. The MS troupe performed three pieces and the US performed six, two of which were choreographed by student dancers: Wendy Morrison '11, Mary Morris '14, Rachel Stern '14, Katherine Alexander '14, Savanna Stanton-Ameisen '13 and Julia Tyminski '13.

Sixteen student-athletes were on each of the US and MS teams. Click on "read more" for additional photos.

photo l to r: Julia Hopkins '14, Mary Morris '14, Paige Tobin '13, Kimberly Rouse '12, Cami Barton '11, Margit Johnson '11, and Wendy Morrison '11

Varsity Squash Team Captures the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association Tournament

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:24:00 GMT

1/29/11. . . The Varsity Squash Team captured the Mid Atlantic Squash Championship (MASA) Title, the school’s first. In the final match, Baldwin defeated host Episcopal Academy 9-0 after beating Lawrenceville 6-3 in the semi-finals.

Baldwin's victory secured the team a #2 seed at the US High School Team Squash Championship, to be held at Yale University February 11-13.

photo l to r front: Alexa Tzarnas '12; Maya Patel '13; Marina Crowe '12; Tiffany Hau '12; Morgan Steelman '16; Cashel McCarthy '14; l to r back: Bruce Kelly, Associate Varsity Coach; Karen Kronemeyer, Varsity Coach; Caroline Sawin '11; Selena Maity '14; Sami Shein '11; Ryan Morgan '14; Alisha Maity '11, Co-Captain; Hilary Gray '11; Co-Captain; Brooks Russell, Assistant Varsity Coach

Varsity Squash Places 3rd at Nationals!

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:25:00 GMT

2/13/11. . . Congratulations to Baldwin's Varsity Squash Team who finished their 2010-11 season by finishing 3rd at the National High School Championships at Yale University this past weekend.

Baldwin's overall season record was an outstanding 16-1 with their only loss coming in the National Semi-Finals to 2nd place finisher Deerfield Academy.

The team will graduate four seniors: Hilary Gray, Alisha Maity, Caroline Sawin and Sami Shein and will return seven varsity players in 2011-2012.

Baldwin in Partnership with Special Olympics

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMT

2/15/11. . . Baldwin’s Upper School division is proud to announce its amazing partnership with Lower Merion High School and Special Olympics of Montgomery County (SOMC). Garrett Rice (SOMC Manager), Jeremiah Shepherd (Coordinator of Community Service), Michael Borsch (Special Education Teacher at Lower Merion High School) and Stephanie Sheppard '11 have all come together to make this a wonderful addition to the ongoing service efforts at Baldwin.

Young athletes with mental disabilities along with several Baldwin students have begun basketball practice in the Lower School Gym on Saturday mornings. This past Saturday, the team was able to show off their skills in their new Baldwin attire.

Please look out for future announcements about games and ways other can volunteer!

Ten Baldwin Swimmers qualify for the Eastern Swimming Championships

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:27:00 GMT

2/22/11. . . The Eastern Swimming Championships encompasses the best swimming talent among independent schools in one-third of the United States. This year Baldwin will be sending ten swimmers to Easterns; more than we have in the past seven years.

Qualifiers for 2011 Eastern Swimming Championships include: Ally Branman, Shayna Fader, Megan Handal, Akela Lacy, Jessica Levit, Madison Noteware, Emily O”Brien, Amanda Ter Doest, Vivian Vu, and Valerie Yoshimura.

photo: Maddie Noteware '12

Five Varsity Squash Players are US Squash Scholar-Athletes

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:28:00 GMT

2/25/11. . . U.S. Squash officially announced the recipients of the 2009-2010 U.S. Squash Scholar-Athlete Awards given to high school student athletes who achieved a grade point average of 3.5 in school, played in last least four junior tournaments, and earned a final season ranking for the 2009-2010 season. Scholar-athletes came from public, private and boarding schools.

Baldwin's recipients include (left to right in photo): Marina Crowe '12, Maya Patel '13, Sami Shein '11, Alisha Maity '11 and Caroline Sawin '11.

Baldwin Swimmers Shine at Easterns

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Baldwin Swimmers sent ten athletes to the Eastern States Swimming Championships, which is estimated to represent one-third of the independent and prep schools in the United States.

“We had 10 swimmers qualify for Easterns this year,” stated Head Coach Dave Hart. “That is the most we have sent in the past seven years. It’s an indicator that Baldwin swimming is back on the map.”

With two top-five finishes and a new school record, Valerie Yoshimura was Baldwin’s standout swimmer. Valerie finished 3^rd in the 200 IM and 4^th in the 100 freestyle. She broke the school record in the 200 IM. “Valerie now has broken 6 records,” said Hart, “and she is only in 8^th grade.”

photo: Ally Branman '15

Stephanie Tzarnas '09 Shines on F&M Squash Team

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Stephanie Tzarnas '09 went 7-2 on the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats Squash Team this season, as a sophomore.

The team recently won the Walker Cup at the NCAA Division III Collegiate Squash Nationals, hosted by Princeton University.

Varsity Softball Wins First Two Games

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

3/20/11. . . Baldwin Varsity Softball has started the year 2-0, with a 9-7 victory over Friends Select and a 7-3 victory over Germantown Friends. Baldwin fell behind 4-1 to Friends Select early, but put up 5 runs in the 3rd inning and another 3 runs in the 5th inning to surge to victory. Tessa Logan went 3 for 4 with 3 runs, an RBI and 2 stolen bases, and the Bears' 4 through 7 hitters all had multi-hit days. Against GFS, Fiona McCanney went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI, a run, and a stolen base, Alisha Maity was 3 for 3 with an RBI and 2 runs, and Randa Melham was 2 for 4 with a double and a run. Leadoff hitter Alex Lucas leads the team with 3 walks and 4 stolen bases through the first two games. Tessa Logan earned complete game victories in both games, striking out 9 against Friends Select and 4 against GFS.

Crew Team Rows to Success in First Race

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:12:00 GMT

3/21/11. . . The US Crew Team kicked off the season with success at the first Manny Flick, on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia.

The JV quad of Charlotte Beever '13, Victorial Gewertz '13, Edita Bulovaite '12 and Kaylah Kleczka '13 placed third.

The double lightweight of Maddie Noteware '12 and Tess Candell '11 took first, followed in second by Jasmine Schlichting '13 and Jackie Andrews '11. Denise Cirelli '11 and Maddie Taggart '11 placed fourth.

photo r to l: Jasmine Schlichting '13 and Jackie Andrews '11

Sloan Warren '11 and Jennifer Motter '14 Named to All Main Line Basketball Teams

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:13:00 GMT

photos: l: Sloan Warren / r: Jennifer Motter

Varsity basketball teammates, Sloan Warren '11 and Jennifer Motter '14 were recently named to All Main Line Basketball Teams.

Sloan, a point guard and one of three Baldwin basketball players to score 1,000 career points, was named to the Second Team.

Jennifer, the team's center, was named Honorable Mention.

The All Main Line Team recognize the top athletes from Main Line independent and public schools.

Varsity Softball Beats ANC and Remains Unbeaten

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:13:00 GMT

3/22/11. . . Baldwin Varsity Softball continued its strong start to the season with a 14-4 victory over Academy of the New Church. The Bears fell behind 1-0 and 2-1 before scoring five runs in the third inning, four of them with two outs, then adding on another six runs in the fourth to put the game out of reach. Alex Lucas went 3 for 5 with a double, 2 runs, 3 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases for the Bears, while Alisha Maity had her second straight 3 for 3 game, this time adding a double and 4 RBIs. Tessa Logan added two hits, including a double, and scored three times; on the mound, she earned her third win of the season, allowing three earned runs in six innings and striking out six. The Bears are now 3-0.

State-Level Beam Champion Performance

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:18:00 GMT

Congratulations to Baldwin's Camy Marr, Grade III, who is now ranked 1st Place on the gymnastics beam and 3rd Place overall in her age group, state-wide.

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Congratulations

Varsity Squash:

3rd Place, US Squash High School Nationals

1st Place, Mid-Atlantic Squash Association

Two-Time Inter-Ac League Champions

2010 - 2011 / 2009 - 2010

Varsity Softball Beats GA in InterAc Game

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:19:00 GMT

4/22/11. . . Varsity Softball earned its first InterAc victory of the season by a 15-11 score over Germantown Academy. Baldwin took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but GA came right back to score 3 in the bottom half in what was just the beginning of a back and forth battle. Both teams added 2 runs in the 3rd inning before Baldwin took the lead for good in the top of the 4th, scoring two runs to go up 6-5.

photo: Tessa Logan '11

Varsity Lacrosse Tops Springside

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:20:00 GMT

4/26/11. . . The Varsity Lacrosse Team beat Springside 19-11 in InterAc League play, improving the team's overall record to 7-2.

After the slow start, the team outplayed the visiting Lions and outscored them 11-5 in the second half.

Varsity co-captains led the team in scoring: Sloan Warren '11 scored seven and Jennie Wigrizer '11 chipped in four. Ali Thaler '15 also scored 4, Hilary Gray '11-- two and Arden Simone '13 -- one.

The defense was paced by goalie Val Cohen with 5 saves.

photo: Lauren Rhodes '11 and Sloan Warren '11 celebrate!

Sloan Warren is Baldwin's Girls InterAc AD Award Honoree

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:20:00 GMT

5/6/2011. . . Senior Sloan Warren was Baldwin's honoree at the Girls InterAc Athletic Directors Banquet, honoring selected athletes from the InterAc's seven schools. The banquet was held at Episcopal Academy.

This award is given by the league in honor of past athletic directors. It is presented annually to a senior girl who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified the following characteristics: dedication to their team and school, outstanding representatives of the Interac League, sportsmanship and leadership.

photo l to r: Katherine Higgins, William Penn Charter, Gettysburg; Natalie Bates, Springside, Lehigh University; Alexandra Farris, Germantown Academy, Bucknell; Taylor Trimble, The Episcopal Academy, Duke; Sloan Warren, Baldwin, University of Virginia; Katie Gerzabek, Notre Dame, University of Maryland; Amanda Bunten, Agnes Irwin, Vanderbilt

Crew Team Medals Four Times at Philadelphia City Championships!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:21:00 GMT

5/7/2011. . . The Baldwin Crew Team had an outstanding showing at the Philadelphia City Championship, taking home three gold medals and one silver! The three winning boats also qualified for Nationals.

The 2011 Philadelphia City Championships started at 8am with Storey Wanglee '14 qualifying for the finals of the girl's novice single in her first regatta of the season. She set the tone for our team as every boat that was entered qualified for the finals.

The novice duo of Edita Boulivaite '12 and Taylor Nickens '13 placed second with a time of 6:27. Marlana Edwards '14 and Mini Kwak '14 became City Champs in their first race in the Frosh Double under the guidance of Coaches Nicole Wagner and Kristen Giachinno.

photos:
top l to r: Tess Candell, Coach Aaron Preetam and Jackie Andrews

bottom l to r: Kayla Kleczka, Liz Asch, Natalie Webb and Charlotte Beever

Sloan Warren '11 Selected for Elite Under Armour All American Game

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:22:00 GMT

5/10/11. . . Sloan Warren '11 was selected as a Senior Under Armour All-American, an elite group of the top 44 high school senior lacrosse players in the nation. Sloan is only one of five lacrosse players from Pennsylvania to attain this status. It is the highest lacrosse honor for high school seniors.

Sloan will play for the South team as they battle the North Team on July 2, 2011, at Towson University in Baltimore, as part of the Under Armour Lacrosse showcase weekend.

According to Varsity Coach Kathleen Simone, "I am immensely proud of Sloan. She's an outstanding athlete and stellar lacrosse player who has achieved the highest honor. I have yet to see a player who shoots better than Sloan; her shot is just remarkable."

Baldwin Squash Players Win at US Squash Silver Nationals

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:22:00 GMT

5/18/2011. . . Two Baldwin Squash players were at the US Squash Silver Nationals.

photo l to r: Alexa Horwitz, Marina Crowe '12

Alexa Horwitz '13 captured the gold cup in the U15 division.

Marina Crowe '12 won the silver cup in the U19 division. She upset the second seed by beating her in 4 games in the semi-finals.

Alexa was the captain of the MS team this winter. Marina was a member of the Varsity team who finished 3rd at the US Squash Team Nationals. Both student-athletes are coached by Baldwin Squash Pro, Karen Kronemeyer.

Caroline Sawin '11 Takes Second at InterAc Golf Championship

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:23:00 GMT

Varsity golfer Caroline Sawin ’11 finished second place at the InterAc Golf Championship with a score of 40. This is the highest finish for a Baldwin golfer, and Caroline's second year qualifying for the tournament, comprised of the InterAc seven school's top players.

Caroline has been Baldwin’s Golf MVP for 4 years. She will continue playing golf and squash at Williams College next year.

Rachel Carson '91 Named to Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:23:00 GMT

May 7, 2010 Now in its 20th year, this program recognizes 40 individuals, under the age of 40, who are proven performers in their respective industries and communities. Out of a pool of more than 350 people our alumna, President and CEO of Helicopter Tech, Inc., was recognized as a dynamic leader who has shaped her community in ways that have made greater Philadelphia a better place to do business and live. Congratulations Rachel! Click here to read more about Rachel and her company.

Former Crew Team Member, Wendy Zalles '89, Conquers the Dad Vail Regatta

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Congratulations Wendy! To read more about her exciting victory, click here.

(p.s. that's Wendy above in the pink hat)

Megan Cook Young's '95 family, home and interior design work is featured in Southernliving.com

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Click here for a link to the article. You can also

visit Megan's website at www.meganyoungdesigns.com.

Pictured above are Megan '95, her daughter Effie and husband Erik.

Comedy by Emily Feldman '05 premieres in NYC

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Emily Feldman's '05 Tiny Geniuses, a quirky comedy set in a school, is making its premiere Aug. 13 to 29 at the New York City International Fringe Festival. For more information, visit Fringe Festival NYC.

Alum find success with her new studio album

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Elaine Romanelli '89, recently released a new studio album, "Real Deal". Check out elaineromanelli.com for the “Real Deal” and tour information.

Read the Main Line Media News Article

Baldwin School alums turn the art of glassblowing into successful business plan

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Emily Kimelman Gilvey '99, handles the operations of Hudson Beach Glass, a business that originated with her husband’s family, in Beacon, N.Y.

Hudson Beach Glass has become a nationally renowned glassblowing company specializing in functional sculptural glassware.

Read the Main Line Media News article

Alum directs the world premiere of “Between Trains”

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:28:00 GMT

Lisa Jo Epstein '84 is directing the world premier of a panoramic theater experience, "Between Trains".

Epstein attended Baldwin from kindergarten through 12th grade and says Baldwin “left a lasting impression on who I am as a mother, artist, theater artist and teacher.”

Read the entire Main Line Media News article

Artist Exhibits Crafted Cut-Paper Compositions

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:41:00 GMT

The Baldwin Art Department will kick off the school year with an exhibition by alumna, Gail Cunningham'97, now through Oct. 12 in the Residence Art Gallery. Everyone is invited to a reception with the artist on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Please stop by the Residence Art Gallery to see Gail's thought-provoking and beautifully crafted cut-paper compositions.

Susan Flood Thorkelson '70, Main Line Times Volunteer of the Week

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:41:00 GMT

Susan Flood Thorkelson '70 was recently named the Main Line Times Volunteer of the Week for her volunteer work for the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church tutoring program. Thorkelson will be leaving the program directorship this fall after six years but will continue her involvement as an advisor.

Read the full article from the Main Line Media News.

Baldwin Alum Helping Women Succeed in Business

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:42:00 GMT

CBIZ Women’s Advantage celebrates the uniqueness of the woman business professional. Allison Finnerty, '91, a Senior Account Executive with CBIZ, serves as an active member in the Philadelphia location and encourages Baldwin alumnae to explore the benefits of engaging with talented businesswomen.

Women's Advantage provides women decision makers access to a network of highly skilled, experienced and professional women to assist in their daily business needs. The program offers mentoring opportunities, professional growth, visibility and recognition, and networking opportunities. If you are interested in learning about your local Women's Advantage programs, contact Allison at afinnerty@cbiz.com.

Video of Allison Hume '09, DCYO Distinguished Member

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:42:00 GMT

Oboist Allison Hume, '09 was selected as a Distinguished Member by the Delaware County Youth Orchestra in 2008-09. She currently is a sophomore at Princeton and spent the summer in South Africa working with a theoretical cosmologist. She continues to play oboe in the Princeton University Sinfonia, and plans to do some volunteer work involving teaching music to children.

Allison was a four year member of Firenze and the Baldwin Belles while at Baldwin. She performed in three woodwind ensemble masterclasses at Settlement Music School, including one run by Richard Woodhams, principal oboe of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Below, watch her performance of "Gabriel's Oboe" composed by Ennio Morricone from the movie, The Mission.

Alum bringing laughs to Illinois, Indiana and California

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Comedian Dava Krause '97 opened for legendary comic Gilbert Gottfried a few weeks ago on September 24th at Zanies in St. Charles, IL. She then drove over to Indianapolis to be a guest on The Bob & Tom Show, an extremely popular syndicated US radio show. Other guests included Jeff Saturday from the Indianapolis Colts and UFC Champion Matt Mitrione. Dava will be performing next on November 1st at 8:00 pm at the Hotel Comedy Show in Los Angeles, CA.

Along with being a stand-up comedian, Dava has a recurring role on "House, M.D" on FOX. She is also a voice over artist and can be heard on television and radio commercials nationwide. Her book, Child of the 80's, New Wave Dynamic was featured in the Spring 2010 Echoes.

Catch up with Dava and her latest shows and news.

May Geggis Holgren '55 Receives the NBA Alumnae Award

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:51:00 GMT

The Fourth Annual National Board of Advisors Award was presented to May Geggis Holgren '55 at the NBA luncheon on Friday, October 2, 2010. This award was created four years ago to honor a current or former member of the organization who has shown exceptional dedication to the NBA through their volunteerism, leadership and commitment, not only to the National Board of Advisors, but also to the Baldwin community as a whole.

At Baldwin, May has spent many years, in many different capacities, giving back to her alma mater. She was president of the Alumnae Association from 1984-86, and served on the Editorial Board from 1988-89. May served as a member of Baldwin's Board of Trustees for 10 years, chairing the Committee on Trusteeship and sitting on the Buildings and Grounds committee during that time. She also chaired the school's centennial celebration in 1987-89.

May has been involved with the NBA since 2009 and has served in an executive capacity during this time. She was Chair of the Advance Planning Committee, helping to shape and create the terrific programs and agendas that the NBA has been fortunate to enjoy. May remained on the Executive Committee after this stint, as an ad hoc member.

May is the daughter of Baldwin alumna Miriam Lobb James '26 and is the grandmother of two Baldwin students: Hayden Ivey, class of 2016 and Alexandra Holgren, class of 2020.

Alum is featured panelist at Temple School of Medicine discussion

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Alumnae Association Executive Board member Elizabeth “Mimi” Sun Tupchong '68 was a featured speaker at a panel held at Temple Medical School on September 14, 2010. Entitled “Careers in Medicine – Challenges & Opportunities for Women”, the panel featured six physicians and discussed various challenges and balances in medicine. The inspiring discussion was well-attended by nearly 70 medical students. Panelists covered topics such as career selection, top challenges for women in medicine, residency, and thriving in career, motherhood, and marriage. The event was hosted by the Temple University School of Medicine Alumni Association and the Obstetrics-Gynecology Student Interest Group.

Mimi Sun Tupchong has been in private practice for gastroenterology and internal medicine for 27 years. The medical profession has changed for women in the past few decades; when Mimi started, she was one of very few women who went into private practice for gastroenterology.

Carol Clark '65 organizes Charles Deas exhibit in Denver

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Charles Deas, The Death Struggle, 1845; Indian Group, 1845; Long Jakes, the Rocky Mountain Man, 1844

This fall, the Denver Art Museum presented Charles Deas and 1840s America, the first retrospective of the decade-long career of Western American painter Charles Deas. Organized by the DAM and guest curator Carol Clark, ‘65, this landmark exhibition and accompanying catalogue reconstructs the artist’s life and career, and reflects years of original scholarship. “Deas’s life has not previously been extensively documented or discussed by scholars,” said Clark, exhibition cocurator. “By researching his life and artistic lineage, we were able to uncover paintings and shed new light on his brief but influential career.” On view through Sunday, Nov. 28, Denver is the only venue for the exhibition.

Carol Clark is a Professor of Art History and American Studies at Amherst College. She received a Ph.D. in Art History from Case Western Reserve University, an M.A. in the History of Art and A.B. in History from the University of Michigan. In conjunction with the exhibition she organized for the Denver Art Museum, she published the book Charles Deas and 1840s America (Oklahoma, 2009).

Murderball: Not for the Weak

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Featuring Alumnae Lauren DeBruicker '90 and Dr. Allison Brucker '92, this NBC News story from Saturday, Oct 29, profiles Murderball, a highly comeptitve sport for athletes who have suffered a spinal cord injury. Lauren is an active member of The Magee Eagles and has proven how Murderball builds confidence and gives life back to paralyzed individuals. Allison, who frequently appears on NBC Philadelphia's Ask the Doctor segment, offers professional insight to the benefits of physical activity in any form for sufferers of spinal injuries.

Alum honored by Harvard Alumni Association

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

On Oct 14, Nancy-Beth Sheerr ’67 received the Harvard Alumni Association Award for her outstanding service to the University through alumni activities. She was honored as “a founding mother of Harvard’s future as a leading center for the study of women, gender, and society.” Nancy-Beth was a principal architect of the Harvard-Radcliffe merger and the creation of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. She chaired the Radcliffe College Board of Trustees from 1990 to 1999 and has been a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the institute since 1999.

A current member of the HAA awards committee, she was an HAA regional director for the Greater Delaware Valley from 2006 to 2010, an HAA-appointed director for Radcliffe from 1972 to 1974, a member of the HAA schools and scholarships committee, and former chair of the HAA’s recent graduates committee. Sheerr is past president and current board member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Philadelphia, an active class reunion committee member, and past class president. She is a former chair and trustee of Baldwin, and has Baldwin alumnae daughters, Melanie Sheerr ’96 and Lauren Sheerr ’00, both of whom also attended Harvard University.

Tilda Essig '76 is featured artist at Land Institute Fesitval

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:01:00 GMT

The Land Institute hosted its 2010 Prairie Festival September 24-26th, an annual celebration of the organization and the work it does to seek to develop an agriculture that will save soil from being lost or poisoned while promoting a community life at once prosperous and enduring. Matilda Essig ’76 was a featured speaker and had her artwork on display throughout the full weekend of activities. She presented in the gallery on her artwork. Matilda is an artist and agriculturalist, celebrating the beauty of plants that heal the earth - in particular, native grasses. Classically trained and digitally armed, she awakens viewers with imagery that challenges perceptual paradigms. She lives and works on 5 restored acres in the Apacherian Savannah, in the Arizona/Sonora borderlands. See her artwork here.

The Land Institute is a non-profit research and education organization that has worked for over 30 years on the problem of agriculture. The organization’s purpose and mission is to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from annual crops.

Breakthrough scientific research by Baldwin Alum

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:01:00 GMT

Baldwin alumna Dr. Laurie E. Kilpatrick ’71 and her colleagues have made a significant biological discovery that may help control lung inflammation. She and fellow Pennsylvania scientists published a research report in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology which suggests a new therapeutic target for controlling dangerous inflammation in the lungs. This discovery could offer a solution for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

"ARDS is a major public health problem and one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units," said Kilpatrick, co-author of the study from the Center for Inflammation, Translational and Clinical Lung Research and Department of Physiology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. "While no specific pharmacologic therapeutics are available to treat this disease, control of delta-PKC activity may offer a unique therapeutic target for the treatment of ARDS and prevent the significant morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis and trauma." You can read the full article in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology here.

Laurie Kilpatrick, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Temple University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Physiology, the Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center, and the Center for Inflammation, Translational and Clinical Lung Research. She received a BA from Hampshire College and her PhD in Biochemistry from University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on investigating mechanisms that control proinflammatory signaling in cells of the innate immune system.

Remembering Alex Wake, alum joins Mayor Bloomberg to call for major gun reform

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Baldwin alumna Rebecca Pryor '05 joined New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Martin Luther King III, along with 32 others affected by gun violence, to organize support for background checks for gun purchases. Rebecca was a classmate of Alexandra Wake, the Baldwin freshman who tragically was killed by her stepfather in 2002.

Mayor Bloomberg held the news conference Monday, January 24 in the wake of the fatal shooting in Tucson, AZ. He called for changes to the way background checks are conducted for gun purchasers. In a harrowing procession, 34 individuals approached the podium one by one and gave personal accounts of how gun violence has touched their lives. Mayor Bloomberg took the stage after the testimonials and said, "34 people have spoken. That's because there are 34 deaths from handguns in America every single day." He called on President Obama to lead the charge to enforcing the existing laws.

Click to watch the press conference. Rebecca can be seen at 00:12. The Huffington Post also covered the press conference, which can be read here.

Alex Wake was a gentle, talented 14 year old student at Baldwin when she became the victim of a horrific act of domestic violence that took not only her life, but that of her mother and grandparents on January 15, 2002. A hard working, intellectual Baldwin girl, she was empathetic and believed in building bridges and breaking down walls. Alex was a member of our cross country and track teams, so Baldwin honors her memory and celebrates her life each year at the Alex Wake Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.

This year, the Alex Wake Run/Walk will take place Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM.

Lydia Sudall '04 member of Oscar-winning film crew

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:02:00 GMT

The film "God of Love" took home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27th. Baldwin graduate Lydia Sudall '04 was the gaffer for the short film.

The black and white short is a comedy about a lounge-singing darts champion who woos a woman with love-inducing darts. It was filmmaker Luke Mathney's senior thesis at NYU's graduate film program. "God of Love" was nominated for the Oscars after it won last year's Student Academy Awards and first prize at the NYU First Run Film Festival.

Click here to read more about the film and it's Oscar win!

Amanda Steinberg ’95 raises first round of funding for DailyWorth.com

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:08:00 GMT

DailyWorth.com, a website and e-newsletter created and led by Baldwin alum Amanda Birnbaum Steinberg '95, offers advice to women on topics such as budgeting, savings, investing, and boosting earning power as well as tips on smart spending seeks to help women take control of their money. With an e-newsletter subscription base of more than 55,000 women, DailyWorth.com has grown substantially since its founding in January 2009.

Last week, Amanda successfully raised the first round of funding for DailyWorth. Her new investors were impressed by her passion, drive and powerful message of trying to help women improve their financial literacy. Amanda hopes to increase the number of subscribers to more than 500,000. She plans to use the initial capital investment to reach this goal and hire more staff to join her five-person team.

To read the Philadelphia Inquirer's profile on DailyWorth, click here.

Friendship and Motherhood, as shared by Baldwin alums

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT

In celebration of Mother's Day, TODAY.com asked asked longtime friends and Baldwin alumnae Susan Gregory Thomas '86 and Jacqueline Christy '84 to each share how kids have affected their relationship — and what's stayed the same. Susie is a 42-year-old writer and mother of three and Jackie is a 44-year-old theater director and single woman who doesn't have children. Both live in New York.

Read the essays written by Jackie and by Susie. Together they painting a touching picture of how motherhood affects friendship. The two met as friends at Baldwin, and have remained close for 30 years.

Film by Christina Acevedo '04 is going to Cannes

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT

A short film written, directed, and produced by Baldwin alum Christina Acevedo '04 was accepted into the Cannes Film Festival. Her first short film, "Wild Idle," recently was accepted into the prestigious film festival's short corner category.

Read about Christina and her inspiration as a filmmaker in the Main Line Times.

More information can be found on the film's website, www.wildidle.com, and below is a synopsis:

Rya, Cora, and Zuriel venture through the woods, to Claudia's house, having not seen her for years. While spending time with the surprisingly ill Claudia, the girls repeatedly encounter a violent bicycle riding gang of boys, led by The Sores. He and his messenger, The Ride, create tension and sadness between the friends. Eleanor, Claudia's mother, cannot cope with her daughter's situation and remains detached. Suspiciously weak and secretive, Claudia feels there is no hope for change, leaving the outcome of her life up to her friends, who must fight through their own sorrow and fear to convince Claudia otherwise.

Focus on Fashion: Lily Simon Shines

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:10:00 GMT

The Ivy League may not evoke visions of cutting-edge fashion. However, Cornell has long played host to an active clique of young designers, thanks to its Fiber Science and Design (FASD) department in the College of Human Ecology. Since 1984, students in the major, as well as other like-minded Cornellians, have banded together to form the Cornell Fashion Collective (formerly Cornell Design League) to showcase their work through a spring runway show.

For the 27th annual show, Foster and her executive board sought to reproduce high-end runway displays from around the world. The team selected a minimalist runway design to emulate what you might see during New York fashion week. In addition to updating the look of the show, Foster deliberately did not identify an overarching theme for this year’s presentation.

Senior apparel design major Lily Simon ’11 created a particularly cohesive collection using white and shades of olive and gold, entitled “Winged Messengers.” She incorporated ribbed and embossed fabric, as well as actual feathers, to conjure her avian inspiration. Simon’s attention to detail and fit endowed the collection with a high-end feel.

Overall, the event marked a much-welcomed brush with couture for CU students. Incorporating over 55 designers and 250 models, the student-run production went off without a hitch. The professional look of the runway show was a testament to the hard work of both the student designers and executive board.

- As reported in The Cornellian, Cornell University

New Faculty join the Baldwin community

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Seventeen men and women have joined the faculty and staff for the 2010-2011 school year. They include Robyn Connelly, website coordinator; Megan Genkin, history teacher; Laura Blankenship, computer science coordinator; Carrie Christiansen, Upper School chemistry teacher; Mary Frances Bannard, Latin teacher; Xiaofei Tang, Mandarin teacher; Birgit Heimann, Middle School French teacher; Sara Langsam, Pre-K assistant; Anne Kauler, fourth grade teacher; Crystal Johnson, receptionist; Megan Hoffman, Upper School drama teacher; Kenny Delio, sculpture teacher; Tim Blankenhorn, librarian and Writing Center director; Liz Wang, development database manager; Kelly Grimmett, head librarian; Mary Pat Staats, alumnae director; and Khari Baten, history teacher (missing from photo).

Art show benefits scholarship fund

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:16:00 GMT

The Art Department is hosting a reception Sunday, Sept. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Residence Art Gallery for alumna artist Gail Cunningham '97. Please join us to meet or re-connect with Gail and see her delicate, striking cut-paper compositions. The exhibit runs through Oct. 12, and 20 percent of all works sold goes to the Baldwin Scholarship Fund.

Grads and seniors named AP Scholars

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:16:00 GMT

Twenty-four members of the Classes of 2010 and 2011 have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Examinations.

Head of School Sally Powell is panelist at international conference

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:17:00 GMT

Head of School Sally Powell will serve as one of five panelists discussing "The 'Girl Power' of Single-Sex Education" the morning of Friday, Sept. 24 at the "Heritage and Hope: Women's Education in a Global Context" conference sponsored by Bryn Mawr College.

Sally Powell Speaks about the Benefits of Single Sex Education for Girls

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:40:00 GMT

Following her panel discussion of, the "Girl Power" of Single Sex Education, at Bryn Mawr College's Heritage and Hope Conference, Sally Powell was interviewed by the Main Line Times.

Baldwin Parent-Faculty Team wins Main Line 5K

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:39:00 GMT

Baldwin's Team of parents and faculty placed first in the 13th Annual Main Line Chamber Foundation 5K Run Sunday, Sept. 26. Baldwin also served as a sponsor of the event, which benefits local fire companies and a scholarship fund for local high school students.

Children's author is awarded Baldwin Women's Writing Medal

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:39:00 GMT

Best-selling children's author Patricia MacLachlan, who wrote Sarah, Plain and Tall, was awarded the first Baldwin School Women's Writing Medal by Head of School Sally Powell Wednesday, Oct. 13 during a Middle School assembly. MacLachlan spent the day at Baldwin, meeting with students and faculty. In the evening she shared her perspective, writing process, and experiences as a female author with an audience of both children and adults in the Assembly Room of the Residence Building. The talk was the first in a series of presentations sponsored by Baldwin's new Write Now program.

Listen to the podcast interview of Patricia MacLachlan by students from Baldwin's Music Podcasting and Radio Broadcasting program or watch the video of the interview on YouTube.

Yoga Event on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7-8 p.m.
Hosted by the 8th Grade

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:18:00 GMT

You may register by clicking the image above. Donations for the event fee or other contributions can be made via credit card or your incidental account.

Only @ Baldwin: A Community Forum, Oct. 26

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:37:00 GMT

In the spirit of collaboration and community, you are invited to join Head of School Sally Powell on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Residence to discuss ideas, plans for the future and matters that are important to our community as a whole.

Faith Ringgold receives Baldwin's Women's Writing Medal

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:36:00 GMT

Award-winning author and illustrator Faith Ringgold was presented with Baldwin's Women's Writing Medal Nov. 5 by Head of School Sally Powell. Ringgold is author and illustrator of such popular children's books as Tar Beach, Dinner at Aunt Connie's House, The Invisible Princess, and My Dream of Martin Luther King, and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Caldecott Honor Book Award. Following the presentation, Ringgold spent the day with Lower School students, talking about her work and participating in art and writing projects. Ringgold's visit was the second event in Baldwin's Write Now series.

See the image gallery from the event.

Autumn Art Show features students works

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:19:00 GMT

The Art Department is pleased to announce that the Autumn 2010 All-School Art Exhibition is now on view in the Residence Art Gallery. The art highlights selected work from grades from PK to 12. The show runs through Nov. 23. Please stop by and enjoy the work of our Baldwin artists.

Martin Luther King Jr. service day activity assists disaster victims

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:20:00 GMT

The Baldwin School partnered with the Salvation Army’s Jammin’ for Jammies campaign, which collects pajamas for children in need, on Monday, Jan. 17. The School collected and distributed gift sets, consisting of pajamas, educational books and toiletries for those families in need. These sets will be given to the Thompson Family Pajama & Underwear Pantry, which distributes pajamas and underwear to victims of fires, floods and other disasters. On Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 17, the School community met in the Multipurpose Room of the Athletic Center to sort, build and arrange gift sets for the Salvation Army.

Astronomy Night returns with a Bang!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:21:00 GMT

The Baldwin Science Department invites Middle and Upper School families to “A Family Evening of Astronomy.” Now in its fifth year, this popular event will take place on Friday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center’s Multi-Purpose Room.

Seniors named National Merit Scholars

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:21:00 GMT

Eighteen Baldwin seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for outstanding performance on the 2009 PSAT. They are Semifinalists Anjalie Field, Wendy Morrison, Sarah Parmacek, Christina Salvitti, Brooke Simone and Gazelle Zerafati and Commended students Elizabeth Auritt, Mariel Gaston, Hannah Elmongy, Akela Lacy, Alisha Maity, Adrienne Scott, Samantha Sisler, Angela Sun, Madeline Taggart, Ariane Walker-Horn, Sloan Warren and Caroline Woods. Gaston, Lacy and Walker-Horn also were named semifinalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for black American high school students.

Meet Me in St. Louis, Middle School Drama Performance - Mar. 4-6

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:23:00 GMT

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Service League hosts holiday party for Fairmount preschoolers

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:25:00 GMT

Click here to view more photos from the event.

The Baldwin School’s Upper School Service League would like to thank everyone who was involved in providing holiday cheer to some great children. On Dec. 16, Service League members held a holiday party for children involved with Family Support Services, Inc. Family Support Services (FSS) is a private, non-profit social services agency established in 1976. It serves children and their families in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties. Their focus is on young children and their families, believing that early assistance and support maximizes a child’s future potential.

Faculty art on display in Gallery

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:25:00 GMT

The Art Department's Faculty Exhibition and Sale is now on view through Jan. 7, 2011 in the Residence Art Gallery.

Martin Luther King Jr. service day activity assists disaster victims

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:34:00 GMT

The Baldwin School partnered with the Salvation Army’s Jammin’ for Jammies campaign, which collects pajamas for children in need, on Monday, Jan. 17. The School collected and distributed gift sets, consisting of pajamas, educational books and toiletries for those families in need. These sets will be given to the Thompson Family Pajama & Underwear Pantry, which distributes pajamas and underwear to victims of fires, floods and other disasters. On Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 17, the School community met in to sort, build and arrange gift sets for the Salvation Army.

Thank you to all who participated!

Sports psychologist to discuss the 'mental edge' for young athletes

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMT

Joel Fish, Ph.D., a nationally recognized expert in sports psychology, will present a sports symposium entitled "The Mental Edge: Sports Psychology for Young Athletes and Parents" on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Athletic Center Multi-Purpose Room. The free symposium is open to public and is presented by Blue Gray.This event was scheduled originally for Jan. 12.

Pennies for Peace - March 7

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:27:00 GMT

Lower school students raised $240.00 for Pennies for Peace. The money will help to build schools in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Read more about this charity.

Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Middle school students attended a Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. the first week of March.

Sold-Out "Race to Nowhere" Screening

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:03:00 GMT

Baldwin screens film that exposes the dark side of the achievement culture. Director of Upper School Eric Benke introduces the award-winning documentary "Race to Nowhere".

Visit the Race to Nowhere website

See a video of Eric Benke's introduction to the film

Watch the theatrical trailer for Race to Nowhere

PEACE Day: Upper School Girls Discuss "A Powerful Noise"

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:04:00 GMT

Upper School Baldwin Girls are led by Baldwin mom Hala Attia and her sister Maha Attia in a discussion on the film "A Powerful Noise". Maha gave a first-hand account of the recent events in Egypt and how Baldwin Girls can be inspired to create similar social changes.

A Powerful Noise website

See images from the event | See videos of the event

Grade V Science Expo - March 17

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:05:00 GMT

Grade V Experiments:

- Vibrations Cause Sound
- Sound Travels in Waves
- How Do We Hear?
- Do-It-Yourself Orchestra
- Tune Your Guitar
- Frequency and Pitch
- When Can't We Hear Sounds?

See images from the event | See videos of the presentations

Words of Women Day - March 21

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:05:00 GMT

In honor of Women’s History Month and the library naming Baldwin hosted a Words of Women celebration in the Anne Frank Library.

There were several activities for the students. Every middle school student watched a video narrated by Baldwin faculty members, highlighting Anne Frank and other quotes from the library walls.

Afterwards students chose two of the following stations:

· Craft and stencil your words on the Words of Women mural

· Watch Interviews with extraordinary women Wangari Maathai, Princess Diana, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Maya Angelou’s reading of Still I Rise.

· Podcast with Mr. Blankenhorn. Be interviewed by Mr. Blankenhorn on various topics.

· Audio tours of the library quotes are available for upper school students.

See images from the event

Baldwin's 76ers Read for Ronald Award Winners - March 22

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:06:00 GMT

Remarkable African American Woman - March 23

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:31:00 GMT

Mrs. Evans' first grade class presented biographies of Remarkable African American Women to an audience including their 5th grade book buddies.

See images from the event | See videos of the presentations

Kindergarten Japanese Luncheon

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:07:00 GMT

The girls learned how to create origami, made their own yummy sushi rolls and they colored pictures and wrote down their wishes for the tsunami victims in Japan. There was a lot of music, dancing and singing as well. The girls looked amazing in their beautiful kimonos with flowers in their hair. The girls even learned how to speak Japanese and write Japanese symbols.

See images from the event | See video of the event

Only @ Baldwin - Tuesday, April 12, 7-9 p.m.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Join us in the Assembly Room, for the third and final Only @ Baldwin. The topic of this community forum will be, Beyond the Classroom - Thinking Girls Living Balanced Lives

Baldwin’s mission is to develop talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding, and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world, all while living balanced lives.

Playing off of this year’s school-wide theme, Many Individuals, One Baldwin, this forum will focus on the intricate methodology and structure as well as the special programs, classes, services that are integrated into the school day and beyond. Presenters will share how this interwoven structure ensures that your daughter receives the support, guidance and knowledge necessary to grow as both an individual and a member of the larger Baldwin community.

We hope to see you there. Questions? Please contact Anne Burns (aburns@baldwinschool.org) or call 610-525-2700 ext. 274.

Busy Week at Baldwin - March 21 - 25

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:08:00 GMT

It has been a busy week at Baldwin with everyone looking forward to Spring Break!

Events included (top left to bottom right): Words of Women Day, African American Women Presentations in First Grade, Kindergarten's Japanese Luncheon, Middle School Mini Week (Great Women of Stage and Screen, Infectious Disease Workshop and Yoga Playshop).

View images from the events

View the videos from the events

Jane recites "Frank The Frog" by Ken Nesbitt

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:08:00 GMT

Jane, fourth grader and winner of Mrs. Berger's "March Madness" Poetry Elocution Contest, reads "Frank The Frog" by Ken Nesbitt See Jane's winning performance.

Hua Hua Zhang Performs at Lower School Assembly - April 8

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT

Hua Hua Zhang Performs "Visual Expressions", a multifaceted and dramatic blend of Asian and Western puppet art with dance, music and lighting at our Lower School Assembly

Grade V Performs at Naturalization Ceremony - April 14

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT

Grade V recited a poem for a Naturalization Ceremony at the U.S. District Court presided over by the Honorable Gene E.K. Pratter. Judge Pratter is a former Baldwin Mom and Trustee.

After the ceremony Judge Pratter invited the girls to her Courtroom for questions and on a tour of her Chambers.

Visit the Media Gallery for more photos!

Visit our YouTube page to see the video!

Click "read more" to learn more about this exciting trip and view the poem the girls recited.

AP Biology Dissects Human Brain

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Dr. Richard Kanoff, Chief of Neurosurgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, dissects a human brain with the AP Biology class.

Visit the Media Gallery for more photos!

See the YouTube video!

Alumna Hosts Cyanotype Workshop

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Alumna artist Gail Cunningham '97 visited Baldwin last week to work with the Darkroom Photography students. Cunningham gave a lecture on her recent work and then conducted a workshop on the cyanotype process, a photography printing method that involves physically exposing paper to sunlight.

Cunningham graduated from Oregon College of Art and Craft and her recent artwork is currently on display at the Philadelphia International Airport. She will also have two shows in Ireland during June and October. For more information be sure to visit her website. For more photos from the workshop, visit the Media Gallery. Student work will also appear in the Baldwin Art Show later this month.

The Baldwin Maskers Present: FAME! - April 14 & 15

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT

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Elizabeth Keller and Friends During Birthday and "50 Years at Baldwin" Celebration

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:12:00 GMT

Hugs were shared by all as friends of Elizabeth Keller, Baldwin Piano Instructor for nearly 50 years, gathered to celebrate her birthday. Studenets, faculty, and friends also performed several musical numbers to commemorate Keller's special celebration. For more photos from this evening, visit the Media Gallery.

Be Heard & Be Understood: Developing the Skills of a Master Communicator - April 25

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:12:00 GMT

This panel-led discussion was moderated by alumna Ruth Hochberger ’68 and was comprised of specialists from different backgrounds, each an expert in her chosen field. Though their professions varied, each panelist shared a common strength – her ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and effectively. The panelists shared their experiences finding their voices, how they identify and tell excellent stories, things they wished someone had told them along the way and how they succeeded as a woman in their respected fields.

Service Day - April 20

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:13:00 GMT

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Ring Day - April 21

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:13:00 GMT

Visit our Media Gallery for more photos of Baldwin's magical transformation into Hogwarts for Ring Day!

Leave the muggle world and walk through the halls on a video tour.

Award winning author, Doe Boyle visits Baldwin - April 26

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:11:00 GMT

Doe Boyle received Baldwin's Women's Writing Medal from Head of School Sally Powell during her visit.

View a video clip from the Baldwin Community panel discussion: Be Heard & Be Understood: Develop the Skills of a Master Communicator

Upper School Concert & Art Show - April 27

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMT

Alumnae Reunion 2011

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMT

A very successful Alumnae Reunion 2011!

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8th Annual Alex Wake Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk - April 30

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:46:00 GMT

Find out more about the race

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Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Picnic - May 4

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:46:00 GMT

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Lower School Grandparents' Day - May 9

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:47:00 GMT

Pre-K through grade V students welcomed grandparents and special guests to Baldwin on May 9 for a day of song, celebration and learning. The annual Grandparents’ Day began with a lively choral performance led by music instructors Angela Bensinger and Hannah Tozer. The girls’ enthusiasm was evident in their voices and animated gestures, while the resulting applause and standing ovations signaled the grandparents’ pride. Grandparents and special guests were then escorted to the girls’ classrooms to walk the steps of a Baldwin thinkingirl during a typical day, including math, language and arts lessons. The day culminated with hugs, kisses and plenty of giggles.

See our students and their special guests in our assembly photos.

View photos of our students and their special guests during their classroom visits.

Crew Team Medals Four Times at Philadelphia City Championships!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:47:00 GMT

photos:
top l to r: Tess Candell, Coach Aaron Preetam and Jackie Andrews

bottom l to r: Kayla Kleczka, Liz Asch, Natalie Webb and Charlotte Beever

Lisa Ameisen Receives the Prestigious Rosamond Cross Endowed Teaching Chair

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:48:00 GMT

Watch the award ceremony on our YouTube channel!

ECC Students Plant a Tree Donated by the Davey Family - May 11

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:48:00 GMT

Thanks to a very thoughtful gift from the Davey family, all of the ECC students gathered together to plant their tree. The weeping willow tree, now located on Baldwin's campus on the corner of Montgomery Ave and Radnor Street, will be cared for by the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. You are most welcome to have a look, today and in the years to come!

See photos of the ECC girls planting their tree!

100% Participation in the Senior Gift Fund! - May 13

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Class of 2011 on the success of the Senior Gift Fund drive. In less than two months, what was a fundraising idea for the Senior class has reached its goal of 100% participation. The senior girls made gifts totaling $556.72 for the Annual Fund, with many giving $20.11 in honor of their class year. Special applause is due to the Senior Gift Fund ambassadors we recruited to lead the efforts: Margit Johnson, TraiAnne Peek, Tina Salvitti, Elizabeth Auritt, Julia Pedrick, Caroline Sawin, Akela Lacy, Wendy Morrison, Val Cohen, and Callie Woods. They showed great leadership encouraging their classmates to buy into the drive, and had the remarkable understanding that even a gift of $.11 will count toward participation!

Memorial Service for Khari Baten – Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:58:00 GMT

As you may know, Upper School history teacher Khari Baten recently passed away after a difficult battle with cancer. Although Khari was with us as a faculty member for only a few months, our community shares warm memories of his time on campus. Baldwin parents, students and colleagues are invited to attend a Memorial Service in celebration of his life at Episcopal Academy (where he taught and coached for 8 years) on Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m.

Details on the service are below.

Class of 1944 Chapel
Episcopal Academy
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newton Square, PA 19073

2011 Alumnae Award Recipients

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Presented at Alumnae Day Assembly, April 29, 2011

The Baldwin School Alumnae Award:

Matilda Lancaster Essig '76

Tilda has combined her two, seemingly disparate, passions in life into one meaningful career. An accomplished artist, she has focused on environmental conservation, temperate and tropical forests, the Sonoran Desert, and most recently native grasses as the inspiration for her work. Her art clearly represents her interest in the environment, but also her desire to make others aware of and reconnected with the world that surrounds them. In addition to her artistic work, she has been an active restorationist, working to restore land in Arizona that has been over grazed. Using natural restoration methods, and drawing on her agricultural knowledge, she has attacked this role with the same devotion and intensity as her art. Truly an activist, she wrote in an article for Ecological Restoration, "I have always sought to foster a sense of reconnection between human culture and the natural world. I try to help people see how even in the face of dramatic ecological damage, our individual actions will make a difference."

The Distinguished Young Alumnae Award:

Rachel T. Carson '91

After graduating from Emory University in 1995, Rachel Carson started Helicopter Tech, Inc. Seeing a market need for difficult-to-find helicopter parts, Rachel was able to turn her life-long love of aviation into a successful and competitive business. In 2008 Helicopter Tech, Inc. was selected as one of only four contractors to provide landing gear parts to the U.S. Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency. Rachel has been nominated for and received numerous awards, and was recently named one of Philadelphia Business Journal's Best 40 Under 40. As a female President and CEO, Rachel has made a name for herself in the business world, and also impressively in the competitive world of aviation. According to Philadelphia Small Business Journal, Rachel's innate market savvy was evident from Helicopter Tech's inception and carried the company through its initial growth phase on a wave of success.

The Mandala Award:

The Class of 1971

While going through the nominations, it became apparent to the awards committee how truly special the Class of 1971 is, and it was decided they deserved special recognition. It is the hope of the Baldwin Alumnae Association that the Class of 1971 will be an inspiration for other classes, and a role model for the young women who are ready to step out and make their mark on the world. The Class of 1971 showed support and care for each other, and an awareness of what their time at The Baldwin School meant to them and how it shaped their future, both as individuals and as a whole. One letter expresses it quite eloquently - "We loved Baldwin in 1971. We appreciate it even more now. We have discovered that the deep truths we learned at Baldwin are real: to love well, to serve others, to work hard, faithfully, honorably, uncomplainingly, over the long haul, to be honest, to be truthful, to be courageous, to excel individually and together. And we've learned to laugh."

Back in Time: AP Bio Students Learn Ancestry

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:55:00 GMT

AP Biology students became part of a real-time ancestry research endeavor by participating in the National Geographic Genographic Project. The students took and sent samples of their cheek cells for mitochondrial DNA analysis and eight weeks later received the results of the migrations of their ancestors. Students then contributed their results to the global database, uncovering paths taking their ancestors across South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. These paths of our students’ ancient journeys are on display on the first floor of the Science Building.

The Genographic project was groundbreaking in that its director, Dr. Spencer Wells, collaborated with indigenous and traditional peoples around the world to learn more about the migratory history of the human species. This was not a genealogy study that leads to present-day locations and relationships but rather placement on a particular branch of the human family tree along a single line of direct descent and the migratory routes followed prior to the last 10,000 years.

We appreciate the grants from Baldwin staff member Latrisse Pommells and the science department, as well as the fundraising efforts by AP Biology students, to bring this project to life. If you’re interested in sponsoring a future Genographic program, please contact Susan H. Dorfman at sdorfman@baldwinschool.org.

To view images of the girls receiving the project results, click here.

Middle School Chorus Hits a High Note

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:52:00 GMT

The Middle School Chorus received a rating of 95.6/100 for their weekend performance at Hershey Middle School. They took home the 1st Place Trophy in the Middle School Treble Choir division and the Overall Performance trophy in the Middle School Division. Congratulations to all of the girls for their hard work!

These wonderful opportunities are only possible with the help of our Parent Chaperones: Darlene Tobin, Jennie DeLuca, Josiane Mariette, Barbara Omrod, Fritz Ciccone, Oxana Harlamova and Toby Zachian. These Music Boosters helped the Chorus enjoy their visit to Hershey Park after the singing competition. We are all so grateful for their help and support!

Tour the Anne Frank Library

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:51:00 GMT

Our library is now known as the Anne Frank Library with the hope that the memory of her brave spirit and love of literature will inspire our students to face adversity with thoughtful perseverance. Anne Frank was a young woman who displayed tremendous courage and determination, loved books and writing, and created a lasting piece of literature.

Tour Words of Women at the Anne Frank Library, a tribute.

Alum gives back by leading 4th grade project

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:49:00 GMT

Mary Oehrle French '60 recommended Mrs. Berger's 4th grade class read Nasreen's Secret School by Jeanette Winter, the true story of a girl living in Afghanistan. The class drew storyboards based on what they learned from the book and then French provided them with the resources to write letters to a girls school in Pakistan.

You can see the storyboards here.

To find out how alumnae can donate their time and ideas to Baldwin students, contact Mary Pat Staats at mstaats@baldwinschool.org.

Baldwin hosts 'One Book One Lower Merion' program

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:48:00 GMT

"One Book One Lower Merion" is a series of varied programs that are relevant to a book selected by the One Book One Lower Merion Committee. This season's book is Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier, a fascinating story of two women who changed the course of scientific understanding of evolution through their discovery of fossils in 18th century England. Baldwin will host one of these programs on Thursday, Nov. 11 when Dr. Ted Daschler of the Academy of Natural Sciences is the featured speaker.

Pam Plummer Harrington '93 and husband win award for Best New Winery

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:34:00 GMT

Gramercy Cellars in Walla Walla, WA, owned by Pam Plummer Harrington, '93, and her husband Greg Harrington, was honored by Food and Wine Magazine as the Best New Winery for 2010. Read the full article here.

Pam and Greg Harrington left their home in New York City to open the winery in 2006. Pam previously worked in investment banking at JP Morgan, venture capital fundraising at an internet startup and national education policy advocacy with a Boston-based non-profit. Her current position outside of Gramercy is as a private equity recruiter with a national search firm called Glocap.

Alum Helps Orphans in South Africa

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:52:00 GMT

Amy Saler Ostroff '85 operates Love to Langa, a 501 (c)(3) that supports an orphanage outside of Cape Town, South Africa.

Inspired by a trip to Cape Town, Africa in 2008, Amy and her husband Jon started Love to Langa. The organization supports the work of the Siyaphambili Orphan Village, which was established in 2005 by Ndileka Xameni. Formerly a social worker, Xameni responded to the growing number of young children orphaned by parents with HIV/AIDS. The orphanage currently serves 250 orphaned and vulnerable children, including 85 grandparents, 35 CHILD-headed households and 25 teen mothers.

See the short video below to learn more.

Visit her website to see how you can help.

Fashion industry alum steals the show

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Lily Simon ‘07, a junior majoring in fashion at Cornell University, participated in the Cornell Design League’s 26^th annual fashion show. Using film noir as her inspiration, Lily incorporated graphic design elements from the movies Psycho and The Birds to create a collection entitled, “La Belle Dame Sans Merci.” As meticulous in her model selection, as she was in her design, Lily choose women who resembled the actresses Tippi Hedrin, Grace Kelly, Gene Tierney, Lauren Bacall and Ingrid Bergman.