2010 COE Viewbook

Shattuck-St. Mary’sShattuck-St. Mary’sDiscover

Explore your interests.Expect to be Challenged.

Prepare to be Transformed.

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Broadening one’s horizons...

– David came to SSM in grade 7. He has acted,David Johnson ’12


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WELCOME!If you are looking for a well-established, college preparatory boarding school, replete with academic

rigor, a robust set of arts offerings, competitive athletic teams, and wide-ranging extra-curricular

programs, you are in luck! For over 150 years, Shattuck-St. Mary's School has served students from

around the world in preparation for both the college experience and for life.

The Shattuck-St. Mary’s experience is one of discovery, of uncovering one’s passions and true

interests. When this occurs, a student finds purpose, engagement and, ultimately, a deep personal

gratification. This sense of accomplishment fosters deeper and wider explorations, with the School’s

programs serving as the platform for that exploration. And of course the ultimate outcome of all of

this, the point of it all, is growth.

Our school offers experiences typical of traditional boarding schools: the English teacher who

illuminates the splendor of poetry, the Yearbook “scene” and its creative design process, the joy

of inter-scholastic competition on a crisp fall afternoon, or the excitement of being the prosecutor

for a mock trial hearing.

For others, the discovery comes in a way that is distinctly Shattuck-St. Mary's. It comes from

partaking in one of our Centers of Excellence programs in academics, the arts, or in athletics.

These are programs led by highly credentialed Directors, designed to take the participants to

even higher levels of achievement and subsequent placement.

What is truly special about our environment is that all the students find themselves in and amongst

highly motivated peers. There is tremendous respect and appreciation across the student body for the

work and effort of others. There is a feeling of safety and support, so much so that students are willing

to take risks and try something new, outside their comfort zones to broaden their horizons. And it

is these regular, ongoing efforts which give us our character and vitality and which regularly inform us

about the growth our students are making.

We are different from any other college preparatory boarding school. And we are ok with that!

Our fabric has many varied threads influencing who we are, indeed. 20 Countries and 37 States.

An Episcopal heritage. Co-ed. 6th-12th grade. 13 AP courses. 19 extra-curricular activities. 14 athletic

teams. Nine Centers of Excellence. And 440 students to bring this all to life. These threads create a

fabric that is something to behold. It has a beauty and depth, a warmth and character, a dimension

and subtlety that is truly unique.

Whether you are interested in the traditional boarding school experience or want to join one of our

Centers of Excellence, we invite you to learn more about us: Explore our web site. Read through

these Centers of Excellence described herein. Or, come for a visit. Find your place in our fabric and

experience the growth that our giving and engaging community provides. Discover Shattuck-St. Mary’s

School and experience something truly different.

Nicholas StonemanHead of School

played the double bass, played sports, been a proctor and grown up!

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BioScienceBioS

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“Head Start” for College

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Shattuck-St. Mary’s is located in the

heart of “medical alley” – a region rich

in medical device companies, research

programs and healthcare organizations

such as the Mayo Clinic. The idea for

the BioScience Program came from a

conversation with a respected educa-

tional consultant who thought young

people would benefit from getting a

jump start on their pre-med college

programs by having relevant, real-world

experiences in high school. The Bio-

Science Program is designed to do

just that. It offers motivated high school

students a “head start” in their prepara-

tion for a career in medicine or

biotechnology.

Upon graduation from the program,

BioScience students will take away both

practical skills and classroom knowledge

as well as first-hand experience in many

areas of medicine and the life sciences.

They will be familiar with all stages of

the research and development process of

medical technology; they will be aware

of all the career opportunities available

to science-oriented students, and they

will have a focused plan for their

post-secondary education.

{ }“I envy SSM students who will have theopportunity to pursue their interest inmedicine and research through the BioScience program.”

At a glanceIn addition to a curricular foundation of human anatomyand physiology, bioethics and public health, the BioScienceProgram provides activities that supplement and enhance all aspects of classroom education. Within this componentof the program, students interact with current life scienceprofessionals including physicians, researchers, owners ofbiotechnical firms, government officials and lawyers, toname a few. A third component of the BioScience Programrequires that each student complete a long-term researchproject under the supervision of a university professor or abio-business scientist. This allows each student to experi-ence the nature and reality of scientific research.

The coursework for the BioScience program consists of sixcourses that integrate basic science, physiology, disease andtreatment, ethics, and human and societal issues: StructuralSupport Organ Systems, Information Transmission Organ Systems, Public Health and Infectious Disease, Energy DeliveryOrgan Systems, Additional Organ Systems and Bioethics.

The off-campus component will take students to biomedicalcompanies, research labs, hospitals, clinics and colleges.

Directing Our Program:Maren LaLiberty, M.D.Maren LaLiberty, M.D. is the founding director of the Bio-Science Program at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. Dr. LaLibertyholds an M.D. and a B.A. in microbiology from the Universityof Minnesota. After practicing family medicine for severalyears, she decided to dedicate her life to teaching andcoaching. She spent seven years coaching women’s rowingat the University of Wisconsin–Madison before taking herextensive knowledge of biological sciences to St. Margaret’sSchool in Tappahannock, VA, where she taught science andmath courses, and coached the rowing team.


Kyle Moraldo’11 – Kyle plays soccer on the Boys U18 USSF Development

—Mark Anderson ’05George Washington University Medical School, Class of 2014


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n Fayfield Hall, a new $5.7M Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) building will open in 2011 andwill be home to the BioScience Program.

n Fayfield Hall will offer lab space dedicatedto student research.

n Six students from three countries comprisethe inaugural BioScience Program class.

Academy team and dreams of a career in veterinary medicine.


Honors ProgramAcademicsShattuck-St. Mary’s

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Becky Stoneman’10 – Becky was in the Honors Program for three years,

“It’s Fascinating!”Shattuck-St. Mary’s draws very high

achieving students. When the Honors

Program was launched in 2005, the

concept was to provide high achieving

students in grades 9-12 a true “stretch

experience” academically. This did

not mean solely challenging students

through more advanced courses,

though this was certainly a part of

the plan. The Honors Program was

designed to offer greater challenges to

students by asking them to do more

outside the classroom – by focusing

on additional activities that would

push their intellect and give them

opportunities to think both creatively

and analytically. This means that in

addition to an advanced course load,

Honors Program students attend five

off-campus lectures a year. There is

extra reading, along with discussions

and a research paper that is required

each year. In addition, rising seniors

are expected to plan and complete a

Capstone Project by the Spring Term

of their senior year. Just as high achiev-

ing athletes and artists are accustomed

to a competitive environment, the

Honors Program is designed to be

highly selective.

{ }“The Honors Program gives me an oppor-tunity to learn beyond the bounds of thecurriculum. We learn about each other’sresearch and attend many speakers andconferences. It’s fascinating!”

At a glanceStudents apply for the Honors Program during the FallTerm each year. Students in grades 9-11 are eligible toapply. Application review and interviews are conductedby faculty members on the Honors Committee and newstudent selections are made by Winter Term.

Students in grades 9 and 10 are assigned two books toread, one each during the Winter and Spring Terms. Theyparticipate in several book seminars during each term onselected Friday mornings. Each student also completes aresearch paper on a topic of his or her choice, which isgenerally related to one of the two assigned books. Allstudents in the Honors Program attend at least fiveevents in the Honors Speakers Series. Events in thespeaker series are followed by discussion groups andwritten reflections.

In addition to their reading, students in grade 11 beginthe Capstone Project process which culminates their senior year. The Capstone Project affords students theopportunity to conduct extensive academic research and to present and defend their findings both in writingand in front of a faculty committee.

Seniors who successfully complete the program will receive a diploma noting “Honors with Distinction” at graduation.

Directing Our Program:Esther “Ship” SaffordThe Honors program is led by the chair of the HistoryDepartment, Ship Safford who has been at SSM since2006. Ms. Safford earned an AB degree in history fromKenyon College and a M.Ed degree from John CarrollUniversity. Prior to teaching at SSM, Ms. Saffordtaught at Beaumont School and Laurel School inCleveland, Ohio where she earned lifetime history and psychology licensure from the state.

—Natalie Fettinger ’11

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n After over a year of research, writing, andrevision, seniors defend their CapstoneProjects before a faculty panel and presenttheir work to the entire faculty and membersof the student body.

n Capstone Projects have included such topicsas: the impact of microfinance in develop-ing countries, ovarian cancer and genetics,wind power, blood chemistry in tropicalreptiles, and the secret culture of WorldWar II Korean “comfort women.”

n Examples of off-campus lectures and tripsinclude the Nobel Conference at GustavusAdolphus College, colloquia at CarletonCollege, and special exhibits at theMinnesota Science Museum.

n With the Class of 2010, a total of 45students have graduated with HonorsDiplomas since the inception of theHonors Program.

was an AP Scholar, and now plays soccer for Bowdoin College.


Center for

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AcademicsShattuck-St. Mary’s

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In 2004, Shattuck-St. Mary’s opened

the Center for Academic Achievement

to serve the needs of high potential but

under-performing students. The statistics

vary, but there is a growing awareness of

how learning differences affect people

of all ages. With a belief that bright but

under-achieving students could be well

supported at SSM, the concept of devel-

oping a specific Center and associated

programs was conceived and became

a reality.

The Center for Academic Achievement

is designed to recognize and enhance

the potential of students with moderate

language-based learning disabilities

and/or AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity

Disorder (ADD, ADHD) and average

to above average cognitive abilities.

Students learn academic skills and

strategies that will help them realize

their potential and meet the expectations

set by the School, their families, and

themselves. As they become more

confident, efficient, and independent

learners, students can see their own

abilities develop and improve.

At a glanceIn the Center for Academic Achievement, students receive individualized, concentrated instruction specificallytailored to their diagnosed learning disability and theireducational needs. Each student receives a 504 accom-modations plan describing his or her learning style, academic goals, and necessary accommodations. Tutorials have a maximum student-teacher ratio of 3:1and meet 2-5 times per week.

The Center for Academic Achievement is located in SmyserHall and offers a warm and welcoming environment forstudents to feel comfortable as they work individually or in small groups with a learning specialist.

Directing Our Program:Courtney CavellierThe Center is staffed by professional educators and led by Courtney Cavellier who joined SSM in 2004. Sheearned her master’s degree from Harvard University’sGraduate School of Education and is a trained and certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner. Prior to joiningSSM, Ms. Cavellier served as a literacy specialist in theBrookline, Massachusetts Public School system. Ms.Cavellier is a former Director of Language Training at Dunnabeck, an intensive summer reading programat the Kildonan School a school dedicated to teachingstudents with dyslexia.

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Megan Hirschy ’09 – was a goalie for the U18 Girls soccer team her

{ }A New Attitude...“Aside from being accepted into thecollege of his choice with scholarship inhand, his whole approach and attitudetowards learning has changed.”

—John OlsonFather of J.J. Olson ’10


Outcomes:

senior year and discovered a passion for robotics and engineering.

Curriculum:

n Students enrolled in the Center forAcademic Achievement meet all of theSchool’s graduation requirements andparticipate fully in all facets of theSSM community: academics, arts,sports, clubs, and leadership positions.

n Alums of the CAA have found successin college, attending such institutionsas St. Olaf College, University ofIowa, Beloit College,Western Michigan University and Bowdoin.

n Orton-Gillingham based remediation n Reading comprehension strategies n Reading fluency developmentn Writing mechanicsn Writing processn Essay organizationn Handwriting and keyboardingn Content area vocabularyn General vocabulary developmentn Word awareness strategiesn Reading strategies for word problemsn Review of computational skillsn Time managementn Note-takingn Textbook skillsn Test preparationn Organizational skillsn General academic support

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Proven Success!

{ }“I appreciated the support I received as a new student atSSM. My English skills have really improved!”

At a glanceESL Instruction. The ESL program develops speaking, read-ing, listening, and writing skills. All ESL classes have fewerthan 12 students and prepare students for the most rigorous college programs.

Ongoing events. Several annual events are offered to helpstudents make connections with each other on a more organized basis including, Building Bridges, InternationalDay and International Cook fests.

SSM Faculty travel to Asia. Each year SSM sponsors twofaculty members to travel to countries in Asia. This popularprogram has enabled school community members tospend part of their summers and other breaks visiting students and meeting parents.

Parents Stay Connected. A newsletter, timely electronic e-mailing of photos and translations of key documents areways that we work to keep parents connected. An Interna-tional Student Orientation is also offered at the start of theschool year. The Parents’ Association welcomes interna-tional families and includes an international parent representative to the Parents’ Association’s board.

Online and Summer Opportunities. Shattuck-St. Mary’s Online ESL Institute offers an online ESL program. Ourcourses are innovative, interactive, flexible, and are taughtby native veteran classroom teachers. We also offer athree-week academic English summertime program forboarding school students on the SSM campus.

—Victor Ma ’13proctor from Beijing, China

Shattuck-St. Mary’s is a true global

community with students from more

than 20 countries. The Global Educa-

tion Program was developed to help

international students and their parents

navigate life at an American boarding

school. From providing extensive ESL

support, to staying in close touch with

parents, to bridging cultural differences

within the school community, the

Global Education Program creates a

cohesive experience for international

students. Home stay experiences with

American families, travel opportunities

during breaks, on-campus cook fests

and regular e-mail communication are

just a few of the services provided to

students and their parents. One of the

truly unique aspects of the Shattuck-

St. Mary’s experience is the opportunity

to live with students from around the

globe. Our students benefit from an

expanded view of different cultures,

economies and languages. It is not

uncommon for students to spend time

comparing notes about their different

backgrounds and also learning how

much they have in common.

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Directing Our Program:Mike FrankenfieldMike Frankenfield is an English teacher and experiencedprogram manager at Shattuck-St. Mary’s. He has been afaculty member for 24 years and serves as a dorm parent.Mr. Frankenfield has traveled to China and Korea and en-sures that each international student is connected in thecommunity and has what they need to succeed at SSM.

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Hyun Joon Lee ’12 – Since entering SSM in grade 9, Hyun Joon has been


Noteworthy:n International students from

Shattuck-St. Mary’s attendmany of the finest collegesand universities in theUnited States. Their Englishproficiency (and TOEFLscores), academic prepara-tion, interpersonal skills,and confidence make themhighly competitive college applicants and students.

n SSM is a TOEFL test site, allowing our students totake the TOEFL on campus.

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Pre-ConservatoryStrings

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Perfect EnvironmentAs the Center of Excellence model

evolved at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, a discus-

sion unfolded about the serious student-

musician. Would it be possible for a

student to train with a top level master

while being fully supported by the SSM

boarding and academic environment?

Could this environment of high level

music training and academics be the

right combination to lead a student to a

conservatory as a college choice? A brain-

storming session including several top

level master teachers in the Twin Cities

produced a game plan that ultimately

took shape in the launch of the Pre-

Conservatory Strings program in 2006.

The model developed for the Pre-Conser-

vatory Strings program combines the

music resources offered at SSM such as

ensemble work, music theory, adequate

practice space, and the guidance of a

dedicated program director. However,

in addition to what’s offered on campus,

this program takes advantage of the

School’s proximity to the Twin Cities

and nearby St. Olaf College to match

our students with the most sought after

master teachers in Minnesota. Students

are provided performing opportunities

on and off campus as a soloist and

ensemble member. Students also partici-

pate in a variety of regional, national

and international competitions.

{ }“This program provides the perfect environment for developing the talents of aspiring young musicians.”

At a glanceEach year, the pre-conservatory program includes a highlevel, select group of student-musicians from a diverse poolof international countries and the United States. Attention is given to attracting a range of instruments such as violin,cello, viola, bass and piano to complete an ensemble. Trans-portation is provided for weekly lessons with master teachersand ensemble coaching by a variety of prominent Twin Citiesmusic professionals is also offered. Practice time is a top priority with most students building 2-4 hours of individualwork into each day. Performance opportunities include competitions, master classes and festivals. Students also attend a wide range of performances offered by such noteworthy organizations as the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra,the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera. An annual trip to hear great soloists, orchestras and chambermusic groups of the world is also planned.

Directing Our Program:Susan OftedahlSusan Oftedahl joined SSM in 2002 and has been guidingthe Pre-Conservatory Strings program since its inception.She has extensive teaching and conducting experience, andplays with the Rochester Symphony and a string quartet.Ms. Oftedahl received a B.S. in Music Education from theUniversity of Northern Colorado and has pursued graduatework at the University of Minnesota.

Master Teachers:Alexander BraginskyProfessor: Piano - University of Minnesota; Hamline University

Charles GrayProfessor of Music: Violin and Viola, St. Olaf College

Sally O'ReillyProfessor: Violin, University of Minnesota

Tanya RemenikovaProfessor: Cello, University of Minnesota

—Sally O'ReillyProfessor of Violin, University of Minnesota School of Music

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Magdalena Müller ’10 – After playing as a soloist with the Minnesota


Accomplishments:n Graduates are attending the Mannes College in

Manhattan, Concordia College, Moorhead andthe University of Minnesota.

n A student performed as a soloist with theMinnesota Orchestra.

n A student has been the winner of the MusicTeacher's National Association's state and regionalcompetition for three consecutive years.

n Students have been featured performers with the Austin (Minnesota) Symphony and theBloomington (Minnesota) Symphony.

n SSM students participated in eight regional and national competitions in 2009 and 2010and earned seven awards.

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A Unique ProgramAs the Pre-Conservatory Strings program

established itself, attention turned to

vocal music. What if a similar model

could work for students who were

passionate about singing? And, could

students discover their musical talents

while pursuing the serious side of their

academic life? Moving boldly forward in

2009, Shattuck-St. Mary launched the

Vocal Performance Program. A key

component of the Vocal Performance

Program is the combination of on-campus

ensemble work, participation in the

Minnesota Opera Saturday program

and weekly lessons with a private master

teacher as well as master classes with

visiting artists. Over two hours of indi-

vidual and ensemble work is built into

each class day. In addition, students work

under the guidance of a master teacher.

Music theory, movement, music history

and piano instruction are also integral

parts of the program. The students are

provided many performing opportunities

as a soloist and ensemble member.

Students also participate in a variety of

regional competitions and festivals. In

2010, two SSM students were members

of the cast of Roberto Devereux, a

production of the Minnesota Opera.

{ }“Shattuck-St. Mary's provides studentswith a unique opportunity to focus atan early age on their solo vocal tech-nique and performance skills…”

At a glanceAttention is given to attracting a range of vocalists each year to complete a performing ensemble. Transportation isprovided for weekly lessons with master teachers. Ensemblecoaching by a variety of prominent Twin Cities music profes-sionals is offered. Individual and ensemble practice time is atop priority with more than two hours built into each day.Performance opportunities include competitions, masterclasses and festivals. Students also attend a wide range ofperformances offered by Vocal Essence, Magnum Chorum,Minnesota Opera, Minnesota Orchestra, and the choral ensembles at St. Olaf College.

An annual trip to hear great soloists, choirs, operas andmusic theater is planned and often includes clinic sessionswith renowned conductors and vocal instructors as well asthe opportunity to sing in fine acoustical settings.

Directing Our Program:Dione PetersonDione Peterson joined Shattuck-St. Mary’s in 2002. She holdsa Master of Music in Vocal Performance and a B.S. degree inMusic Education from Minnesota State University-Mankato.She has served as an adjunct instructor at St. Olaf Collegeand guest lecturer at Augustana College. Ms. Peterson hasbeen recognized by the American Choral Directors Associa-tion and Music Educators National Conference as a music educator.

Master Teachers:Dr. Christopher AspaasSt. Olaf College, Music Director and Conductor for Magnum Chorum

Ms. Robin HelgenNorthwestern College, Southwest High School, private vocal teacher, performer with the Minnesota Opera and Vocal Essence Ensemble Singers

—Dr. Christopher AspaasSt. Olaf College

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Zoie Reams ’10 – While pursuing an intense vocal training schedule,


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n Two students were selected to perform withthe professional cast in a Minnesota Operaproduction.

n A student will be featured as a soloist withthe St. Olaf Choir and the Minneapolis-based Magnum Chorum in October 2010.

n A student has previously performed inCarnegie Hall.

n Students participate in National Associationof Teachers of Singing competitions basedon their vocal growth and maturation.

n A recent graduate is pursuing engineering at the University of Rochester while contin-uing his vocal training at the EastmanSchool of Music.

Zoie was a proctor and played volleyball and lacrosse.


HockeyAthleticsShattuck-St. Mary’s

Nationally RecognizedBuilt in the heart of Minnesota, it

was inevitable that Shattuck-St. Mary’s

School would enjoy a long history of

hockey on its campus. The first recorded

official hockey team at Shattuck School

banded together in 1925 to skate on the

School’s first outdoor rink. Over the

years, hockey remained a tenacious pres-

ence at Shattuck School, and in 1968

the campus’ first indoor ice rink was

built–a lofty arched construction now

affectionately referred to as “The Barn.”

In 1990, the school embarked on a

visionary plan to bring hockey back to

SSM as a Center of Excellence. In 1996,

the School fielded its first girls hockey

team, and the top boys midget team

skated to its very first National Champi-

onship tournament. In 1999, the Boys

Prep team won its first Tier I Boys U18

National Championship title. Since that

time the boys and girls teams have won a

combined total of 11 National titles. In

2005, the School added a new ice arena

with eight locker rooms, and a seating

capacity of 600, and follows, in 2010

with the addition of a “3 v3” half sheet

of ice to expand the possibilities for

player development.

Today, the Shattuck St.-Mary’s hockey

program is considered one of the premier

sites for elite level competition and

impactful player development.

{ }As Sports Illustrated magazinestated, “Shattuck-St. Mary’sSchool is to high school hockeywhat Harvard is to law school.”

At a glanceThe SSM hockey program includes girls, bantam andmidget teams. Each team has on-ice practice daily. The players will also have access to the half ice sheet duringtheir free time to work on shooting and the developmentof the creative side of the game through old time “shinny”hockey. Further, each team conducts off-ice strength andconditioning in our fully equipped weight and training facility with our specialized staff. Each team plays a seven-month schedule of 50-70 games per season and competesin games and tournaments around the United States and Canada.

Directing Our Programs:Tom WardDirector of Hockey Boys Prep Head CoachTom Ward joined SSM in 2001. Following high school, he wasdrafted by the Winnipeg Jets. He attended the University ofMinnesota where he played both hockey and baseball. Forsix seasons, Ward worked as an assistant coach, head coachand general manager for the USHL St. Paul Vulcans. He alsoserved as an assistant hockey coach at the University of Minnesota for four seasons before coming to Shattuck-St. Mary’s. Ward has led the Boys Prep team to four National Championships.

Gordon StaffordDirector of Girls Hockey Girls Prep Head CoachGordie Stafford joined SSM in 2000. Under his direction, theGirls U19 Prep team has won USA Hockey Nationals in 2005,2006, 2007 and 2009 and the Girls U16 team won Nationalsin 2010. Prior to joining SSM, he coached and taught Englishat Marquette University High School, twice taking his teamto the Wisconsin State Hockey Tournament. A graduate ofUW-Milwaukee, with a master’s degree in educational psychology, Stafford also teaches English.

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Tyler Ruegsegger ’06 – While preparing for a D-1 college opportunity,


Accomplishments:n The Program has produced 11 USA

Hockey National Championship Teams.

n 160 alumni and 62 alumnae have playedDivision I level hockey.

n 20 alumni are playing in the NHL.

n One alumna is playing professional hockeyin Switzerland.

n Seven alumni won Gold or Silver medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

n One alumnus won the Hobey Baker Awardfor the nation’s top collegiate player.

n Three alumni have been on Stanley Cupchampionship teams.

n One alumnus won the Conn Smythe Trophy for the MVP of the Stanley Cup.

n Two alumni are Captains and three alumniare Assistant Captains of their NHL teams.

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SoccerAthleticsShattuck-St. Mary’s

On the MoveIn 2005 Shattuck-St. Mary’s made a

commitment to build a top ranked soccer

program, similar to what had been ac-

complished with the highly recognized

hockey program. Skeptics challenged the

idea, suggesting that a year round soccer

program in Minnesota could not fly

given the long winters. Five short years

later, the SSM program has grown to

nearly 100 hundred student-athletes

from around the world, competing on

five different teams – three boys and two

girls. The School built the largest indoor

soccer-specific facility in the Upper

Midwest, as well as two full size outdoor

fields – one turf and one grass - along

with new fully-equipped locker rooms.

Since its inception, the soccer program

has had many achievements– both for its

players and its teams. The U18 boys team

has been the US Youth Soccer runner up

twice, in 2007 and in 2010. The U17

boys team reached the US Club Soccer

National Super Group Finals, while the

U16 girls team reached the US Club

Soccer National Finals in 2007. The U18

girls competed in both USYSA and US

Club Regional Championships. In the

spring of 2010, the School was awarded

the prestigious status of USSF Develop-

ment Academy designation for the

U16 and U18 boys teams, reflecting

membership in the highest level of

youth soccer in the nation.

An ambitious vision has come to life,

with more still to come.

{ }The vigorous academic and athleticschedule at SSM prepared me for collegeas it gave me the time managementskills needed in any university setting.

At a glanceThe year round program includes regional and national playin June and July. During the school year, the student-athletestrain daily outdoors into late fall and then in the Dane FamilyField House through the winter months. The training programfocuses on skill development, functional training for position,tactics, conditioning and mental skill development. Eachteam holds strength and conditioning sessions in a fullyequipped weight and training facility with specialized staff.Over the course of the year, each team will play approximately40-50 games in a combination of friendlies, tournaments,league play and showcases across the nation.

During the year, many players are asked to join their nationalteam in international travel and competition, and are encouraged by the School to participate.

Directing Our Programs:Tim CarterDirector of Boys SoccerHead Coach U18 BoysTim Carter joined SSM in 2005. He is a former Director ofYouth Development and National Staff Coach for US Soccer.Carter has over twenty years of coaching experience including12 years at the NCAA Division I level at Illinois State, Duke, andEvansville, as well as professional coaching experience with theMinnesota Thunder and Pittsburgh Riverhounds. He was aNSCAA Coach of the Year recipient. Carter has also served asthe Coaching Director for US Club Soccer’s id2 program..David LinenbergerDirector of Girls Soccer Head Coach U18 GirlsDavid Linenberger joined SSM in 2005. A former National Staff Coach for US Soccer, Linenberger brings years of coachingexperience at youth, collegiate and professional levels to SSM.Prior to joining SSM, Linenberger served as the Assistant Technical Director for the Virginia Youth Soccer Association. He served as Regional ODP Head Coach in Region II & IV.Linenberger holds a master’s degree in exercise physiologyfrom San Francisco State University and is on the science faculty at SSM.

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Accomplishments:n 40 alumni have played mens Division I, II,

III or NAIA college soccer.

n 21 alumnae have played womens Division I,II, III or NAIA college soccer.

n Over 75 alumni now play in top Division Iand III programs.

n Three alumni were All-Americans.

n One alumnus won the Hermann Trophyfor the nation’s Best Male Collegiate Soccer Player.

n 24 male and 10 female current and formerplayers have been selected to play on regional, provincial or national teams.

n Four SSM teams have competed in the USYSA or US Club National Championship Finals.

n SSM received the USSF DevelopmentAcademy designation in 2010.

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Figure SkatingAthleticsShattuck-St. Mary’s

One-of-a Kind ProgramShattuck-St. Mary's Figure Skating

program was launched in 2005. The

program was founded with the belief

that serious figure skaters needed a school

where they could go to class and train

and do off-ice conditioning and take

off-ice dance and technique classes. They

needed to be in an environment where

all their hard work was recognized and

celebrated, and where their passion to

skate could meld with their desire to

achieve in the classroom.

The figure skating program today

includes 24 male and female skaters

from five different countries. Skaters

receive extensive developmental training

that strengthens their core abilities while

preparing them for competitions and

individual tests. A year-round training

schedule is available to prepare serious

skaters for the fall competition season.

An annual three-week summer camp is

held on campus in June with skaters

also participating as a group in several

summer competitions and training.

The coaches and a highly experienced

college counseling staff are committed

to identifying prospective colleges and

post-secondary athletic opportunities.

{ }“The figure skating program beingdeveloped at SSM is unique in allthe country.”

At a glanceWith two ice arenas located right on campus, exceptionaltraining conditions are offered year round. On-site strengthand conditioning facilities, on-and off-ice Pro-Motion trackharness, fishing pole harness, VertiMax Jump Trainer, Dart-fish Video Analysis technology, athletic trainers, and danceinstruction are each an integral part of the Program.Daily practice ice is scheduled into the academic day foreach skater.

Additional features include:• Customized Competitive On Ice Training Schedule• Power/Edge/Figure Classes• Daily Private and Group Lessons• Annual Exhibitions and Ice Shows• Testing• USFS Membership Club• Guest Speakers/Judges Critiques

Directing Our Programs:Diana RonayneDirector of Figure SkatingDiana Ronayne joined SSM with the launch of the figureskating program in 2005. She has U.S. National and WorldChampionship coaching experience, and was the coach of Ryan Jahnke, a silver medalist at the Grand Prix SkateAmerica in 2004 and Dan Hollander, 10th place finisher inthe World Championships in 1997. Coach Ronayne is masterrated in figures and free skating and has a PSA VII ranking.

Tom HickeyAssistant Director of Figure SkatingTom Hickey joined SSM in 2007. His professional skatingexperience includes training USFS Regional through National, Junior World and Grand Prix level competitors.He has developed programs such as Power Plus, SummerRecreation Camp, Coaches Education Program (CEP) andserved as District Director Board Member of the Ice Skating Institute.

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Peyton Greenside ’07 – Peyton came to SSM as a scholar and a skater.


Accomplishments:n Since 2007, over 300 medals won in

45 competitions

n 1 Junior National Intermediate Competitor

n 4 National Competitors, including 1 National Junior Champion

n 5 Free Skate Gold Medalists

n 7 Field Move Gold Medalists

n Recipient of the PSA Frietz Dietl AwardRecipient for Innovative Programming and Arena Management

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She was a USFS Gold Medalist, Valedictorian and attends Harvard University.


How doIapply?

Visit s-sm.org/admissions/processto get your online application started.

How doIapply?

Visit s-sm.org/admissions/processto get your online application started.

Outcomes:Classes of 2008, 2009 and 2010 Three-Year Summary of College Choices

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