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More NotesStewards ofthe School Questions and Answers: Steven Lewers

Who helps High Mowing stay on track financially? And what hopes and dreams do they have for the years ahead? More Notes asked these questions of Steve Lewers, President of our Board of Trustees:

Q: How do you see the school evolving in the future?

A: Where do I begin? Gazing into the future, I see a school with 150 students coming from all manner of places and

backgrounds. More than half of them are boarders, but many are day students — like our son was — whose families have moved to the area for the unique life they find on “the hill.” High Mowing will become a standard bearer for Waldorf high school teachers and administrators, with its improved and expanded faculty housing, biodynamic kitchen and amazing academic, art, music, and extra-curricular programs. Our new gymnasium and performance space will result in the

expansion of our extracurricular activities, not to mention our athletic program. It will be the

“center of gravity” for life after school, not only for Pine Hill and High Mowing families, but for other groups as well . . . drawing the wider community to our campus. Our gradu-ating seniors, well prepared academically and socially, will head off to excellent colleges

or well-chosen endeavors. Students arriving on our campus — wondering who they are and

what they might become — leave four years later with a sense of purpose and unfolding destiny

and a commitment to bring their best efforts to the challenges before them.

February 4, 2010Issue No. 8

Steve Lewers

President,

Board of Trustees

High Mowing School

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Q: What is the role of the Board of Trustees at High Mowing?

A: The state of New Hampshire requires that every private school elect a board of trustees, giving them fiduciary responsibility for the operation of the school. Currently, High Mowing’s board is comprised of seventeen members. These include past and present parents, faculty members and alumni/ae. Our primary focus is the long-term sustainability of the school. We work with faculty, administration, parents, and alumni/ae to raise money, build enrollment and do long-range planning. We are a varied group, each of us bringing different skills, professional experience and points-of-view to the task of creating a set of best practices for the school. Simply put, we are the stewards of the school.

Q: What is your specific job as President?

A: As President, I oversee the five meetings we hold on campus each year. As Chair of the Board Development Committee, I also work with a small group of trustees and school staff members to plan these meetings, find skilled volunteers for the board’s committees and delegate tasks in each of these committees. We orient, educate and communicate with fellow trustees — many of whom do not live in this area.

Q: That’s a lot of work. What motivates you to donate so much time to High Mowing?

A: Frankly, it is a lot of work. I do it for a number of reasons. First, in gratitude for the life-shaping experiences my oldest son

Henry LEWERS ‘08 had in his four years here. High Mowing was the perfect place for him and, as far as I can see, for most of the other students who pass through here. Second, I enjoy working with the trustees and members of the faculty and administration. It’s an interesting bunch, to be sure! This kind of collaborative teamwork is very different from the more solitary, entrepreneurial things I do for a living.

Henry is well-launched in his college career, but I still love being part of this community on the hill — attending plays

and concerts, dropping in for dinner and interacting with the current students. I give many hours a week to the school . . . but

not because it benefits any one child in particular. That would be the wrong reason for me to be here. I need to see the big picture, in

order to benefit them all. — Steve Lewers

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Steve Lewerscontinued

What I receive in return is intangible, but important neverthelessin return is intangible, but important neverthelessin return is intangible,

— the friendship, the but important nevertheless — the friendship, the but important nevertheless

strong sense of community and the knowledge that I strong sense of community and the knowledge that I strong sense of community

am giving back to a place and the knowledge that I am giving back to a place and the knowledge that I

that gave my family am giving back to a place that gave my family am giving back to a place

so very much. that gave my family so very much. that gave my family

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Up and Running

Please visit our new website:www.highmowing.orgwww.highmowing.org and ex-plore its pages. You’ll immediately be struck by our vibrant new look. A little surfing will introduce you to its enhanced content, as well. And, as mentioned in the last edition of More Notes, there are many expanded fea-tures in the new site which we will roll out over time. For now, we invite you to explore the site and let us know what you think. Feedback can be sent directly to Suzan Moffett at [email protected]@highmowing.org.Of course, you can always reach me via email at [email protected]@highmowing.org

—Doug Powers

from the Executive

Director


We’re delighted

with our new

website and hope

you are too.

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College Acceptances for Seniors: Congratulations!Brian Schmidt Williamette University (OR)

Haley Clougherty Southern Utah University (UT)

Unity College (ME)

Northern Arizona University (AZ)

Matthew McLean Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA)

Abigail Yandell University of New Hampshire (NH)

Plymouth State University (NH)

University of Rhode Island (RI)

Ariana Taylor Mount Ida College (MA)

Michelle Crocetti Emmanuel College (MA)

Lilianna Susskind Chester College of New England (NH)

Jazmin Ment Whittier College (CA)


from the Guidance

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Helping Haiti

High Mowing students are pitching in to help people in Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake on January 12. Students are silk screening T-shirts, tank tops and totes with artwork and will sell their wares during Winterfest Weekend. All proceeds will benefit Partners in Health, a non-profit organization that has been working on the ground in Haiti bringing medical care to poor communities for more than 20 years. Be sure to stop by our table in the lobby of the main building during Winterfest Weekend and help us help Haiti!

http://standwithhaiti.org/haiti

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day with Music

High Mowing celebrated Martin Luther King Day on January 16, with Nick Page, a singer and composer from Boston. During his three-hour workshop with the students, Mr. Page led the students in singing traditional songs that affirm a love of freedom and justice.

This wasn’t Mr. Page’s first visit to High Mowing; he returns each year by popular demand. During his workshop, students sang in four-part harmony, created per-cussive sounds, learned the rudiments of conducting and danced. They also wrote contemporary lyrics to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,”—a song that dates back several hundred years and has roots in the English song “God Save the King.” SEE SIDEBARS.

Throughout his performance Mr. Page recounted stories about the songs and song-writers. Before learning Duke Ellington’s “Freedom,” the students learned that Ellington’s father was a butler at the White House at a time when black people were not allowed as guests. This changed when Ellington became the guest of a number of American Presidents, beginning with Roosevelt.

Songs have been a major force in many social movements. Mr. Page introduced the students to songs from other cultures, as well. They sang in English, Spanish, German, French, Yiddish, Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew and Italian.

Nick Page leads workshops and “power sings” in North and South America and Europe. He is the founding director of the Mystic Chorale, a two-hundred member chorus. —Susan Danoff

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Original Lyrics:

God save our gracious King,Long live our noble King,God save the King:Send him victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us:God save the King.

God save great Washington,His worth from every tongue,Demands applause:Ye tuneful powers combine,And each true Whig now joinWhose heart did ne’er resignThe glorious cause.

“America” text: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 My country,’ tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims’ pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring!

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Student Lyrics:

Do I just close my eyesto injustice and lies?Or will I see?Will my thoughts turn to sand?Or will I make a stand?Speak truth in every land.Walk hand in hand.

What shall the world become?Safe home for everyoneOr filled with hate?We dream of peaceful timesWorld free of boundary linesLook in your heart and findThe strength to love

Lay down your swords and speak To fight will make us weakPeace conquers warListen to those who talkRespect how others walkDon’t build up walls that block.Open the door

let us speak words of peace,Let every heart be reached,On wings of doves.Create no enemies,Strive for true harmony,Call out this melody,Peace joy and love.

I dream of what could be, One world in harmony,A land of peace;Inside the world we find,People of every kind,Aligned by loving minds,Under one sky.

If you sort through your trashYou can makes lots of cashIn certain StatesAfter you drink your cokeDon’t make the seagulls chokeRecycle cans and thingsLet’s save the sea(and whales)

Don’t dwell upon your sorrow,Let’s think about tomorrow.We can all get alongThere is no right and wrongThat’s why we sing this songOur life is not so longWe can get along

In Haiti hear the criesThe tears fall from their eyesFrom pain we riseLet us be one with themAnd by our brothers standPlease lend a helping handOf this we dream

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Junior Block Play

The juniors are now in their Shakespeare block, a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the school. This year they are studying and performing Measure for Measure, a rarely produced play that has never been presented at High Mowing. Measure for Mea-

sure is classified as one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays” — one (like The Merchant of Venice) that combines tragic and difficult themes with comedy, and contains sym-

pathetic main characters with deep flaws who do reprehensible things. The plot is structured around a series of secret identities and substitutions, and its central

question is: what happens when we attempt to legislate morality? How does this affect both the leaders who enforce the rules and the people who must submit to them? A related question is whether enforcement of rules should be uniform, or whether (and in what circumstances) enforcement should take into account the circumstances and intentions of the parties.

Measure for Measure is set in 16th century Venice, but will be presented in fantasy costume combining elements of 1960’s and Renaissance fash-ion. The idea behind this is to highlight the timeless nature of the central

moral questions presented in the play.

We cast our production before the holiday break, and some students were busy learning their lines even before the block began. As with all plays at High Mowing, the students will take the lead in most aspects of the production; they will cre-

ate the program, do the lighting, manage backstage, find the right music — everything it takes to

make it happen!

There will be a performance for parents and other com-

munity members on February 25 at 7:30

p.m. We hope to see you there!

-Wendy Bruneau


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Sophomores in the Greek Tragedy Block

presented scenes from two parallel plays: The Oresteia

by Aeschylus, and Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene

O’Neill. See the CALENDAR section for information on

their final performance at Winterfest on February 5.

and this week:

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Freshman Science Block

Stand still.The trees ahead and the bushes beside you Are not lost.Wherever you are is called Here,And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,Must ask permission to know it and be known.The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,I have made this place around you,If you leave it you may come back again, saying Here.

No two trees are the same to Raven.No two branches are the same to Wren.If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,You are surely lost. Stand still.The forest knows Where you are.You must let it find you.

In 9th grade Organic Chemistry block, we are using David Whyte’s poem as a medi-tation for our study of the transformations of plant substances. We began with a ques-tion: Where does plant material come from, and how can we know? Our search for an answer began with contemplation and discussion, and led to the laboratory where we examined a few phenomena that helped to reveal the inner nature of plants.

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CLASSICAL JAM:

The New York ensemble of classically trained

musicians presented a varied and lively perfor-

mance on January 28. Before the concert, the

group conducted a work-shop for High Mowing

musicians. Here they are shown performing a

short set after lunch.


TRANSFORMATIONS:

Dominique Wright ‘13 collects ethyl alcohol as it

exits the condenser.

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Before getting to work in the lab, freshmen became acquainted with laboratory safety and techniques including operating a Bunsen burner and cutting, fire polishing, and bending glass tubing. They learned how to keep a laboratory notebook. Only then were they ready to begin their first investigation, the destructive distillation of wood.

Heating wood splints in a test tube transformed the plant material into other sub-stances, including liquids and gases—which were different, but related to, what we started with. We were left with black, hardened charcoal, and a question: Where does the plant get carbon to provide this earthy material?

The forest breathes. Listen…

We used the water plant, Elodea, to observe evidence of the assimilation of carbon dioxide in the presence of light. Photosynthesis: the forest breathing, taking in carbon dioxide and water, enlivening these substances into sugar with sunlight, and exhaling oxygen. Where does plant material come from? From water and air and sunlight.

During the second half of block, we are investigating transformations of plant sugars. We fermented grape juice, honey and apple cider, discovering that yeast changes sugar to carbon dioxide and alcohol. From our fermented juices we distilled a fiery liquid, ethyl alcohol. We travelled to Flag Hill Winery & Distillery (New Hampshire’s only distillery) to learn how fermentation and distillation happen on a larger scale.

We will conclude the block by making aromatic, volatile esters— a further transfor-mation of plant sugar that takes place as plants reach for the sky, in the fragrance of buds, flowers and fruit.

If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,You are surely lost.

We are discovering our intimate connection to photosynthesis, and the transformations of plant sugars into food, wood and the many other materials that trace their origin to carbon dioxide, water and sunlight. —Kim McCormick


Allison Hill ‘13 fire-polishes glass tubing.

FIERY LIQUIDS:

Fiona Graham ‘13 and Luke Sanchez-Shaw ‘13

monitor their distillation in progress.

More NotesHigh Mowing Chorus

Under the direction of Marybeth Hallinan, the High Mowing Chorus had their first full concert on January 30. Featuring ten singers, the program included two beautiful poems which celebrate midwinter. The first, written by Thomas Hardy — with musical setting by Benjamin Britten — was entitled “The Oxen.” The second, a beautiful hymn to text written by

Christina Rosetti, was entitled “In the Bleak Midwin-ter.” The program was rounded out by contempo-rary songs which expressed our longing for spring: “Under the Boardwalk” by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.”

The Chorus also sang a hearty rendi-

tion of “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn me Round,” an African-American Civil Rights song. Featured sing-ers In Woo Son ‘12, Phoebe Bourdon ‘11, Carly Abrahams-Dematte ‘11 and Amber Johnston ‘11 performed solos and duets to the delight of the audience. PJ Friel ‘10 accompanied the chorus on drums, showcas-ing his versatility and musicianship.

—Marybeth Hallinan


WINTER INTO SPRING:

Members of the High Mowing Chorus cel-

ebrated midwinter with poetry and song, por-traying our inevitable

longing for spring.


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Noticed something

new in the

Big Room?

Tis always the season for giving!

Though 2009 has ended, our annual campaign keeps

going! Thank you to everyone who has already given.

Every gift counts! To date, 229 donors have given $227,000. Our goal is $260,000 —help us get there!

We invite you to join us in giving today.

Molly Geaney & Michael MooreSabine & Fritz SchusterYoko & Seiji TakahashiBarbara & Peter Talbot

–PARENT COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

from the Development

OfficeGifts to the annual campaign

benefit every High Mowing School student, providing

resources for everything from tuition assistance to teacher

salaries. The annual campaign provides vital financial

support to High Mowing every year, helping to make up the difference between

income from tuition and actual operating expenses.

For more information, call

Heather Cochrane at 603

654-2391 ext. 105.

Recently, tiles were installed in the Big Room, next to the single door entrance. The Class of ’63 donated the funds to bring the tiles out of storage, restore them, and install them in their new configuration. Created by Mrs. Emmet’s daughter, “Boo,” these tiles were origi-nally installed in 1943 on either side of the fireplace in the old Big Room. Because many tiles were broken over the years and during the renovation, they could not be installed where there were previ-ously. We are grateful to these generous alumni/ae who have made it possible to continue to enjoy the tiles for years to come.

Thank you!

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Student News

ALL SMILES:

The Piccolini Trio, left to right: Shea Vaccaro ’12, Joy Powers,

and Joshua Shack

Done something noteworthy?

tell us!

The Piccolini Trio debuts at High Mowing

The assembly room at High Mowing School in Wilton was transformed into a circus venue on January 16, when The Piccolini Trio presented the premier of “The Circus in a Trunk” to a full house of all ages. The clown trio includes director Joshua Shack of Nashua, Joy Powers of Lexington, MA, and Shea Vaccaro ’12 of Wilton. The three charmed the audience with their physical comedy and zany skits. They were also joined by contortionist/juggler Book Kennison of New York City.

Shea, Joy and Joshua have all toured with Circus Smirkus—and Joy and Joshua recently finished a stint with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. The three managed to showcase the circus arts while poking fun at them at the same time.

At one point, Joshua appeared with two long meat forks and asked the audience, “Does anyone have a potato?” Oddly enough, someone does, and he proceeds to juggle the two forks and the potato. Later, they brought out a seesaw and a table, preparing for the all-too-familiar act where one performer jumps on the high end of the seesaw, sending the performer on the lower end flying through the air to land on someone’s shoulders. But it doesn’t quite happen that way, which make the antics all the more fun. Somehow, in the end, the girl does manage to end up on someone’s shoulders, and once again order is restored to the Piccolini Trio. —Susan Danoff

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Important Notice to Male Students turning Eighteen

Under federal law, men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. However, the Selective Service System now accepts early submission of registration information by 17 year-old men.

Go to http://www.sss.gov/ for more information or to register for Selective Service. According to their website: “Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It’s important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military.”

Those who fail to register can be denied student loans, government jobs and a driver’s license in most states.


from the Registrar

from the Parent

Association

Meeting Notes and News

The Parent Association met on January 19 in the Emmet House. Doug Powers gave a school report, which included information on the new FACTS billing system.

Heather Cochrane gave a development report, which stated that fundraising is going very well; young alumni/ae are getting involved to make events more attractive to all ages. They are also developing an Alumni/ae Facebook page. Heather also expressed thanks for the parent Holiday Party held in the Emmet House, while students had their Snow Goose party. She thinks it should be an annual event — continuing the tradition of potluck dinner, storytelling and music.

The three fundraising activities initiated by attendees are: Premium Ticket sales (for valet parking/dessert/best seats) at the Spring Play in May, the May Day fes-tival itself and a Barn Dance in September. The parents discussed these fundrais-ers and have made commitments to help with all of them. The Barn Dance family event is tabled until the fall, but the Barn Dance committee will meet to set a Sep-tember date. Sign ups for these events will be held at the February 6 (Winterfest) meeting at 9:00-10:00 a.m. Please come early for coffee and conversation!

If you can’t make it to the meeting in February, please contact Amy Conley with your area of interest: 603 249-9560. We need you!

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from the Athletic Director

The Courtside View

January 20 — Girls vs. Nashua Christian

The girls won a hard fought game against Nashua Christian Academy 27 - 23. The victory improved their record to 4 - 0 on the season. The team had a very balanced offensive attack as seven players scored. They were led by Zoë, 7 points, Madeline,

Amanda, Fana and Do Young with 4 points apiece, and Jazmin and Mackenzie with 2 points each. The girls ran our fast break to

perfection with some beautiful passes that lead to easy hoops. The game was close all the way until Do Young made two

critical jumpers down the stretch to extend the lead to 5 points and Zoë iced the game with two free throws—with 10 seconds to play. The girls continue to play good solid defense. Leading the way defensively were Zoë with 10+ rebounds and 7 steals, Madeline with 8 rebounds and several blocks, Amanda with 4 steals

and 5+ rebounds. The guards, Jazmin, Fana, Macken-zie, Do Young and Lil, did a good job of pressing their

guards and forcing turnovers.

January 22 — Girls vs. New Hampton

The girls basketball team suffered their first loss of the season, 38 - 15 to New Hampton, revising their record to 4 - 1. They came out strong and were lead-ing 8 - 6 when New Hampton went on a 14 - 0 run and never looked back. Once again, our team was led by Zoë (6 points, 10+ rebounds and several steals). Also chipping in were Michelle with 4 points and several rebounds, Do Young and Ona with 2 points each and Mackenzie with a point. Despite the score, the girls competed very hard on the court, showing a lot of hustle and fight right down to the final buzzer. This type of game builds character and will only help us going forward.

January 30 — Girls vs. Dublin

The girls basketball team improved to 5 - 1 on the season with a hard fought 30 - 11 victory over Dublin. This was a very physical game right from the start, and the girls struggled early on with their passing and shooting. At the five minute mark, they found the range as Madeline and Amanda combined for six points en route to a 13 - 4 halftime lead. To beat the man-to-man defense and open up the floor for our guards, the adjustment was made at halftime to set more picks and quicker passes. The girls did a great job of outscoring Dublin 17 - 7 in the second half. Outstanding jobs by Jazmin, Fana and Mackenzie to break down Dublin’s full court press to find Zoë, Madeline,

Girls Basketball Team

An, Do Young ‘11

Crocetti, Michelle ‘10

Falk, Zoë ‘10

Graham, Fiona ‘13

Marcial, Stella ‘13

Ment, Jazmin ‘10

Mullen, Amanda ‘10

Oliver, Ona ‘13

Renaud, Mackenzie ‘12

Susskind, Lilliana ‘10

Takahashi, Fana ‘10

Tasoulis, Piper ‘10

Tucker, Madeline ‘10

van Dam, Jessica ‘10

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and Amanda down low for good shots. Jazmin, Fana, Mackenzie and Do Young did a great job of forcing their point guards to the sideline and not allowing them any room to make plays. Madeline, Zoë, Amanda, Piper and Michelle forced Dublin into very tough shots and did a great job of rebounding. High Mowing was lead by Zoë (11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5+ steals), Madeline (8 points and 6 rebounds) and Amanda (4 points, 12+ rebounds and several steals). Also chipping in were Jazmin ( 2 points, 2 assists and 4+ steals), Mackenzie (2 points, 2 assists and 5+ steals), Michelle (2 points and 5+ rebounds), and Stella (2 points) and Fana (1 point, 4 + steals and 4 offensive rebounds). —Coach Solito

January 23 — Boys vs. Cardigan Mountain School

The High Mowing Boy’s Team won a nail biter against scrappy Cardigan Mountain. Early three-pointers by Jonah and Tolin gave the boys a first half lead. But a second half let-down saw Cardigan Mountain pull ahead by two points with 12 seconds left. High Mowing broke their full court press and Max was fouled while scoring. He converted the “and one” free throw to give High Mowing a thrilling 62-61 victory. Max led the scorers with 22 points. Always reliable, Brian added 16 points, followed by Tolin’s 9 and Jonah’s 8.

January 27 — Boys vs. Northfield Mount Herman

The boy’s were soundly defeated 67-51 by a strong Northfield Mount Hermon team. High Mowing was still competitive at half time, trailing by only five points —despite a turnover-plagued first half. But the Northfield Mount Hermon squad went on a 15-2 run to start the second half and the outcome was never in doubt afterward. Dillon

dropped in 22 points and Max added 19 more as High Mowing dropped to a 4-2 record on the season.

January 30 — Boys vs. Dublin

High Mowing faced Dublin for the second time this season and came away with a lopsided 50-28 victory to improve to 5-2 overall. The boys jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as Dublin struggled to deal with a smothering “box and one” defense—which stymied their usually high-scoring point guard. Seamus scored for the first time this

season and the entire team saw playing time, in front of a very supportive “home” crowd. Max had 25 points and Dillon

added 10. The boys then joined the fans in the stands to cheer on the High Mowing Girls in the second half of this annual double

header.—Coach Wilson

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Boys Basketball Team

Badger, Dillon ‘10

Cogswell, Josh ‘12

Conley, Seamus ‘10

Dan McGuire ‘10

Meissner, Gus ‘10

Schmidt, Brian ‘10

Son, In Woo ‘12

Tolchin, Jonah ‘11

Wass, Taggert ‘10

Wilson, Max ‘11

Wilson, Nick ‘13

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WALDORF VARSITY TOURNAMENT — 2010:

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12

TIME HOME AWAY BOYS/GIRLS

11:00-12:25 Toronto Steiner Boys

12:25-1:50 Kimberton Washington Girls

1:50-3:15 Toronto Steiner Girls

3:15-4:40 Garden City Washington Boys

4:40-6:05 Garden City Hawthorne V. Girls

6:05-7:30 Hawthorne V. High Mowing Boys

7:30-8:55 Green Meadow High Mowing Girls

8:55- 10:20 Kimberton Green Meadow Boys

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13

9:00-10:25 Hawthorne V. Steiner Girls

10:25-11:50 Hawthorne V. Steiner Boys

11:50-1:15 Garden City Toronto Girls

1:15-2:40 High Mowing Green Meadow Boys

2:40-4:05 Garden City Toronto Boys

4:05-5:30 Washington Green Meadow Girls

5:30-6:55 Kimberton High Mowing Girls

6:55- 8:20 Kimberton Washington Boys

8:20- 11:00 Dance Lower School Gym 9th grade and up

Volleyball High School Gym

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14

8:45-9:45 All Star Game Girls

9:45-10:30 3 point contest Girls and Boys

10:35- 11:35 All Star Game Boys

Kimberton Update

Both basketball teams will head to

Kimberton, PA on February 12, to

participate in the annual Waldorf

Basketball Tournament. We will

leave early Friday morning and

return late Sunday evening, with

lots of basketball in between.

SEE SCHEDULE

Students will travel by charter bus

and stay at the Hampton Inn

(Exton, PA, 610 363-5555).

On Saturday night they will attend a

dance. The weekend will culminate

on Sunday with the All Star game

and 3 point shooting contest.


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Naturalist News

THE ANSWER TO TRACKING MYSTERY #2:

Bobcat.

CALL OF THE WILD:Above and to the upper left,

students in the advanced naturalist program with-

stand (enjoy?) the elements in search of bobcat tracks. To the right, beginning students

track coyote.

TRACKING MYSTERY #3:

These tracks were found

near Pratt Pond last week.

The dusting of snow over ice

provided an ideal substrate

for capturing the print.

The Art and Science of Tracking

The students at all levels of the program have been out taking advantage of the wintery conditions to develop their observational skills in tracking. Beginning students are in-troduced to the ABC’s of tracking by getting familiar with track and trail identification. Upper level students search for greater details in the interpretive realm; not only “who” the track belongs to, but “what” the animal is doing and “why?”

Some of these pictures show the advanced level students monitoring bobcat activity on Pack Monadnock (see below for last edition of More Notes’ Tracking Mystery #2). It was a very cold day, but the seniors climbed to the top of Pack and discovered what they could about bobcat behavior, as well as how great it is to be alive!—Keith Badger

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

for more calendar items:

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Event Details Sophomore Block Play

By the time you read this, students in the Sophomore Greek Tragedy Block will have presented scenes from two parallel plays, directed by Dale Coye. However, on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30p.m. scenes from one of the plays — The Oresteia, by Aeschylus — will be presented at Winterfest.

Please join us in the Big Room!

Event Details

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Event Details


HIGH MOWING IS OPEN

Presidents’ Day

February 15, 2010

Memorial Day

May 31, 2010

Winterfest at High Mowing

F E B R U A R Y 5 — 7 , 2 0 1 0

FRIDAY

4:00p.m. Girl’s Basketball game at Proctor Academy

5:00p.m. Reception with faculty and staff, in the Alumni/ae House

5:30p.m. Boy’s Basketball game at New Hampton

6:00p.m. Dinner ($12.00).

7:30p.m. Sophomore Play, “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus, in the Big Room

9:00p.m. Bonfire with drumming. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument.

SATURDAY

9:00a.m. Coffee reception, in the Dining Room

9:00a.m. Parent Association Meeting for all Parents, in the Dining Room

10:00a.m.-12:00 Choice of workshops, choose up to 2. Email your workshop preference to [email protected]

10:00-10:45a.m.

1 Cedar Oliver will present the senior Optics block and lead a discussion with parents. Student work will be on display, in the Science lab.

or: 2 Rachel Johnson will describe the Studio Arts curriculum, in the Studio Arts room, basement of Boys Dorm.

11:00a.m.-12:00

1 Keith Badger and naturalist students will demonstrate fire-making, shelter building and tracking. Meet on the High Mowing oval.

or: 2 Cary Hughes and Model UN students will present a debate with student “ambassadors” presenting the views of different countries on the topic, “Combating Cyber Terrorism,” in the Science Building auditorium.

12:00p.m. Lunch ($12.00)

1:00p.m. Fireside chat with parents and faculty. Robert Sim will lead a discussion on “Sculpting Time”— the role of rhythm, sleep and media, in the Big Room.

2:00p.m. Dorm Meetings for Boarding Parents, in the Girls Dorm living room. 4:00p.m. Boy’s Basketball game at Proctor Academy

6:00p.m. Dinner ($12.00)

7:30p.m. DeCaf Coffee House, in the Big Room—parents encouraged to participate.

SUNDAY

11:00a.m. Brunch in the Dining Room ($12.00)

WINTERFEST NOTES:

Student attendance is

NOT MANDATORY at Winterfest unless requested.

DeCaf Coffee House

Winterfest Coffee House is one of the highlights of the year! Parents are encouraged to perform (solo or in groups) at the Coffee House on February 6, 7:30p.m., in the Big room. Sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a joke, read a poem, present a skit…

To reserve your spot on the program, please email a description of your act (limit 2 songs or about 5 total minutes) to the Coffee House Emcees in care of Brian Schmidt, [email protected]

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Valentine’s Dance:

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Sinfonietta Performance on February 21

Did you know that the most famous composer of the early 1700’s was not Bach? Do you think Baroque music is boring? Regardless of how you answered these questions, you won’t want to miss The Sinfonietta concert February 21 at 4:00 p.m.

in the Big Room at High Mowing. Experience the spiritual, melodic and entertaining side of the

Baroque musical style in this illuminating concert. The program includes a violin concerto of Handel,

Gwyneth Welch soloist, a flute suite of Telemann, Elise MacDonald soloist, two of Bach’s most famous arias, Anni

Nelson soloist, and a movement of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major (featuring parts for three violins,

three violas and three cellos) with musicians from High Mowing School, Monadnock Waldorf School, ConVal, the Keene Cham-ber Orchestra and the Nashua Chamber Orchestra. Refreshments will be served following the concert. As always, the concert is free but donations are gratefully accepted. — Mark Ferguson

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