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2 0 0 6 M V S Lifers: Jake Brereton, Robert Palmer, Kathryn Braunlin, Erick D eV ore, Chris Kretzler, A lex

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Closing: pg. 104

Seniors: pg. 6Sports: pg. 76

The Miami Valley School5151 Denise Drive Dayton, OH 45459

www.mvschool.com

This book is dedicated to Headm aster Thom as Brereton.

Peter Williams, Rachel Atkins, and Alyssa Bethel dress for Convocation in the Lane Gymnasium. Nupoor Goyal takes a break from working on her art project. Seventh graders Amrita Hari-Raj and Caroline Shinkle transform into a vampire and MC. Third grade girls Claire Green, Kyla Brandenburg, Christine Saleh, Kristina Berg, Megan Tyre, and Kami Gerstner collaborate on a project. Seniors Kathryn Braunlin, Emily Nelson, Lauren Lieb, and Stacy Skidmore assume their roles as the new leaders on campus.

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Claire Shafer warm ly em braces Charlie L yon as

they enjoy C onvocation.

Sareena Fadell and Jayda C olem an prove diligent

w aitresses at the IQndergfflten Restaurant.

honoring the Threads of

Our h istoryWith over four decades of experience, the Miami Valley School continues to reflect on its rich, eventful past. Founded on the principle of academic excellence, the school continues to facilitate students in their never-ending quest to obtain knowledge. Promoting diversity, independent thought, and integrity, MVS provides a place for teachers and students to come together to create a welcoming, yet academically rigorous atmosphere. This year proved no exception. Although the 40th anniversary celebrations had come to a close, the MVS community did not forget its history. By upholding age-old traditions and creating new ones, MVS maintained a balance between commemorating the old and celebrating the new, guaranteeing a myriad of new possibilities.

Brittany Hurwitz and Hannah Maroni

Kofi. Darkwa and Penn Mai'oni

A lex C om bs-Bachm ann, G inny M apes, and

Chuck R o s lo f listen to m usic during a free period.Ellen Reinhart

Julia German and Leonardo C anessa

Grace Gibson and Bijou Rozakis

Milan Patel

"building the fabric of OurJ^uture

Demonsti'ating a continuous ability to grow and adapt. The Miami Valley School said goodbye to beloved Headmaster Tom Brereton and welcomed his successor, Peter Benedict. This eventful albeit bittersweet change presented exciting prospects for the future while rousing fond memories of the past. With the recent construction project now finished, the MVS community had the opportunity to enjoy new facilities, which undoubtedly allowed for events that had previously proven impossible. Furthermore, these new buildings served as testament to the profound importance of progressiveness and innovation, both of which are qualities MVS students consistently exhibit in the school and surrounding community. With a new headmaster and the recent addition, MVS promises to remain poised for the future.

Nicholas Olsen Early Childhood Students enjoy their tri] the N ew port Aquarium.

Freshman Kathleen Howard

participates in a thrilling gam e o f

tug o f war. Jane Kim-Kaltsas,

Katherine Ey, and Tiffany W oo

visit briefly betw een classes. D ressed like twins, Charlie Bean

and H um za Khan huddle together

to read a story. Eighth grade girls

show o f f their colorful,

hand-crafted clocks. Juniors

Hilary M cC onnaughey and Laura

K issinger are excited to get the

C onvocation cerem onies started.

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Lillian Dunning Lee Mullenbrook Caitlyn Greenwood

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Always bear in mind that your own resolution to

succeed is more important than any one thing.

-Abraham Lincoln

Alan Mitchell Adrian

If at f irs t you don't su c c ee d ... try, try again. -Gattaca, 1997

Life moves pretty fast. I f you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

-Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 1986

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Alyssa Elz abeth Bethd

There is a tim e in every m an's education w hen he

a rr ives a t the conviction that..though the w id e universe

is fu l l o f good , no kernel o f nourishing corn can com e

to him bu t through his to il b e s to w e d on th a t p lo t o f

g rou n d w hich is g iven to him to till.-Em erson

Kathryn Elizabeth BraunlmI want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb

the world's variety and uniqueness. -Maya Angelou

John Kent Brereton

There are tw o educations. O ne sh ould teach us h ow to m ake a living a n d the o th er how to live.

-John A dam s

I t ’s crazy that w e ju s t c a n ’t f e e l the tim e a n d lay dow n f o r aw h ile

a n d le t life catch ou r eye.-O.A.R.

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If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

-Dan Soales

AUison M. Baccalo

People who read Cosmopolitan are very different from those who do not.

-Donald Berry, Statistics: A Bayesion Perspective

Leonardo Bo CanessaEach night when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.

-Mahatma Gandhi

Carolyn Kay ChemaLiving the party life is not ju s t about going to parties. It's about

celebrating yourself, your life, your friends, and everything around you. Suddenly, you hear the music in honking horns, you see the

confetti in the chaos, you fe e l the pleasure in the bad-girl. Belle o f your ball, the party mojo mistress. It's your life. You get to make the

guest list, name the theme, and select the costume.-Bad Girls' Guide to Party Life

Alexander Nathaniel Comhs'Badmann

I realize now that there can be no justice so long as laws are absolute. Life itself is an

excercise in exceptions.-Capt. Jean-Luc Picard

Miggie MacKa^k Q m blk

It is never too late to be what you might have been.

-George Eliot

Erick Lee Dabney DeVore...and time is on your side... -Chris Martin, Amsterdam

Madeline Mcole Danfee

Life isn 't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

-George Bernard Shaw

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Tykr Robert Greenwood

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have o f it.

-Thomas Jefferson

Brian M, Gneco

Imagination is more important than knowledge.-Albert Einstein

Kevm Mark HendricksAll we need now is a little bit o f energy and

a lot o f luck.-Optimus Prime

You look up at the stars and you think, "God made all that and remembered to make a little

speck like me?" Kind o f flattering actually. -Morgan Earp, Tombstone

Bnttany Nicole Hurmt

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within

us.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Evgcm Payloym Karelina "Zhenya "

Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.

-Rosalind Russell at Auntie Marne

Jeremy Michael KellerThe w ise m an is pa tien t; n eith er hot b looded , n o r h asty in

speech, draw n neither to fea r , n o r to fo lly , no t f o n d o f

belongings, n ever b o ld in boasting, before the doing. H e

ch ooses caution before cla im ing too soon, w hen the h eart

sin ew s have lea rn ed to h o ld fa s t. A n d the w ise m an sees how

fu ti le w ealth is, w hen a ll the w orld 's riches y ie ld on ly

wasteland.-The W an derer

Thomas Frederick KentIf it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.

If it does move and it shouldn’t, use duct tape.

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Christopher Andrew Krec ler

The earth seemed unearthly. We are accustomed to look upon the shackled form of

a conquered monster, but there—there you could look at a thing monstrous and free!

-Joseph Conrad All these memories lost like tears in the rain.

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From now on I hope always to stay alert, to educate rnyself the best I can. But lacking this, in the future I will relaxedly turn hack to my secret mind and see what it has observed

when I thought I was sitting this one out. We never sit anything out. V\/e are cups, constantly and quietly being

filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.

-Ray Bradbury

Lauren El abeth Uch

It's not so much that we're afraid o f change or so in love with the old ways, but it's that place

between that we fear...It's like being between trapezes. It's Linus when his blanket is in the

dryer. There's nothing to hold on to. -Marilyn Ferguson

Sean M. MalarkeyIf you're not failing every now and again, it's

a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.

-Woody Allen

Alexander H MannA n d the season s they go round a n d round

A n d the p a in te d p o n ies go up an d dow n

W e're cap tive on the carou se l o f time

We can't return w e can on ly look beh in d

From w here w e cam e

A n d g o round an d round a n d round In the c irc le gam e

-Joni M itchell, C ircle Game, 19 8 7

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Shannon Demse Matthews

Ruoho on vihredmpdd aidan toisella puolella. -Anonymous

Joshua Rohm Mikutis

Shoplifters o f the world--unite and take over!-The Smiths

We become what we are through the radical and profound rejection o f what others have

made o f us.-Jean-Paul Sartre

Emily Viaona Ndson'Who are y o u ? ’ s a id the C aterpillar.

This w a s not an en cou ragin g open ing f o r a

conversation. A lice replied, ra th er shyly, 'I—I h ard ly

know, sir, ju s t a t p re se n t—a t leas t I know w h o I w a s

when I g o t up this morning, bu t I m ust have been

ch an ged severa l tim es sin ce th en .'

-Alice in W onderland

John Thomas Nekon

N ow then, I have som e g o o d n ew s f o r you a n d som e b a d news. The b a d n ew s is th a t the M artians have

lan ded in N ew York C ity a n d a re stay in g a t the

W a ld o rf A storia . The g o o d n ew s is that they on ly ea t

hom eless men, women, an d ch ildren o f a ll colors, an d they p e e gasoline.

-K urt Vonnegut, A M an W thout a C ountry

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Robert R PalmerWhatever you are, be a good one.

-Abraham Lincoln Character is like a tree and reputation like its

shadow. The shadow is what we think o f it; the tree is the real thing.

-Abraham Lincoln

Richard Knight Roslof

Understanding is a three-edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth.

-Kosh Naranek

Chare G SchaferLife isn't about finding yourself Life is about

creating yourself.-George Bernard Shaw

C o j i s w i r*?.Carrie Marissa Schwart;

If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it... There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there,

you'll be free if you truly wish to be. -Pure Imagination, Willy Wonka and the

Chocolate Factory

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast; it is not proud. Love never fails.

-Corinthians 13:4,8 Mmm Bop -Hanson

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your

requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.-Philippians 4:6-7

Benjamin Logan SmithI can still recall old Mister Barnslow getting out every

morning and nailing afresh load o f tadpoles to the old board o f his. Then he'd spin it round and round, like a wheel o f

fortune, and no matter where it stopped he'd yell out, 'Tadpoles! Tadpoles is a winner!' We all thought he was

crazy. But then, we had some growing up to do.-Jack Handey

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Mary Louise Mae StoeckleinI'm nobody! Who are you?

Are you nobody, too?Then there's a pair o f us—don't tell!

They'd banish us, you know.How dreary to be somebody!

How public, like a frog To tell your name the livelong day

To an admiring bog!-Emily Dickinson

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Clothes make the m an...nakedpeople have little to no influence on society.

-Mark Twain I got a fever...and the only prescription is more

cow hell...-Christopher Walken

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Marlise Elv^abeth'Mane Walters

We are all o f us stars, and we all deserve to twinkle.

-Marilyn Monroe

Tripp W* WaltherBeing grown up isn't half as fun as growing

up.-The Ataris

Adam 5, Weissman

So vast, so lim itless in capac ity is man's im agination to d isperse an d burn a w a y the rubble d ross o f f a c t an d

p robab ility , leavin g only truth a n d dream. -W illiam Faulkner

I'll m ake you sm ile f o r the s im ple f a c t that Tm g o o d a t

it. I'll m ake you sm ile ju s t so I can s it an d look a t it. -Slug

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Peter Copdam WiUiamsIt is a miracle that curiosity survives fo rm al education.

-Albert Einstein Nothing in the world can take the place o f persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with

talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is alm ost a proverb.Education will not; the world is fu ll o f educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press o n ' has solved and always will solve the problem s o f the

human race.-Calvin Coolidge

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;As part of the MVS tradition, tiie seniors ended their time at MVS with a week of seminars and community service, followed by a week of fun and class bonding. The seniors began their projects with a few seminars on college transition, financial concerns, and an alumni panel on college

;i! -iexperiences. The seniors then took on a series of community service projects, including working at the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and Kettering Parks. The entire senior class traveled to Kettering Parks to help in the effort to beautify the area with fresh, bright flowers. As

f an end to senior projects, the senior class chose to revisit Hocking Hills to create time for eminiscing and enjoying their last time together. They hiked on several trails, completed a ive-mile canoe trip, shared memories around the bonfire, and created their very own senior dance larty.

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Peter Williams "The highlight was at Hocking Hills when Alyssa and I capsized Mr. Squiers' canoe just before our own went down in an epic battle."

Carrie Schwartz "I really enjoyed spending time with my classmates as we spruced up the lower school playground."

Claire Shafer "This was a great culmination to our time at MVS. I'm going to miss everyone next year!"

Tyler Greenwood "My favorite memory was when we were canoeing at Hocking Hills and Robert literally jumped ship."

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After turning their tassels to signify their transition from seniors to graduates, the newest MVS a!i uni excitf cheer as their high school careers at M VS come to an end.

Erick DeVore "I can't wait to hear about the awesome things everyone is doing ten years from now."

Claire Shafer and Stacy Skidmore "We loved presenting Mr. Brereton with our senior class gift of a scholarship to aid future MVS students."

nTaylor Shanks "These past years have been great. I can't believe this was the last time we would all be together."

Sean Malarkey "The Schuster Center was a really nice place to have graduation. It was really memorable."

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Josh Mikutis and Adam Weissman describe the unique learning environment and opportunites they experienced at MVS.

Robert Palmer joyfully reaches out to embrace Mr. Brereton after receiving his diploma.

Tyler Greenwood marches to take his seat with the rest o f his class as the ceremony begins.

Ajay Sutton, Logan Smith, and Ji Brereton smile as they greet fan and friends after the ceremony.'

On June 10, 2006 , friends and fam ily proudly watched as this year's graduating class

marched dow n the a isles o f the stunning Benjam in and Marian Schuster Performing

Arts Center. After w elcom in g both the guests and the graduates, Mr. Brereton

described the resilience and determination that characterized the class, qualities that he believed w ould bring them many good things. Mr. W agner w ent on to present an

original poem that presented the "distinct flavors" o f each class membv-T- ,\fter fellow

classm ates shared m em ories and advice, the seniors received their dipU m d turned] their tassel as their high school careers cam e to a close.

Members of the class o f 2006 listen as Mr. W agner describes the "distinct flavors" o f the class.

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Lasena Badger Myah Blazar

Alexandra Brazie Laura Brewer Alex Burgan

Cohn Cartwright Megan Caughey

Max Cheney David Crooke

Sean Curran Alex Duncan John Folkerth

Duncan Friend Julia German

Evan Gerthoffer Raphaela Gessele

Ravi Grandhi Nicole Gunasekera

Mike Haines

Elyse Handel Josh Handel Will Hansel

Sarah Jacobs Andrew Kahn

Jane Kaltas Omar Kahn

Laura Kissinger Jessica Kwiatkowski

Mackenzie Lachey Adrienne Levy

Kevin Malarkey Ginny Mapes

Hilary McConnaughey

Josh Michals Lee Mullenbrock

Amy Newsock Jinali Patel

Justin Phillips Laura Phillips

Lauren Pond

Chelsea Powell John Rausch

Eric Reed Jake Schear

Natasha Sharma Julia Smith

Jessica Tidwell

Ashley Tyner Parag Vyas

Daniel Waite Shannon Waldron

Sam Williams Drew Zomiger

Jack Adam Nadine Ahmed Maria Ali Morgan Brazie Kaitlin Bressler Cliris Call Chris Carlson

Jae Ho Choi Samuel Choi Patrick Collier Cody Cousins Rachel Edwards Katherine Ey Kyle Franklin

David Fulero Holly Griffith Cristina Hensel Alex James Jae Won Jang Alex Keen Daniel Kolodzik

Madison Kretzler Emily LaFave Elliot Leventhal Matt Lucas Marina Owen Steven Page Saagar Patel

Sarah Patzer Alex Polotsky Faiza Quadri Kyle Reinhart Chuck Roslof Nate Rowland Jamal Russell

I Natalie Sanders I Latifah Street I Jessica Smbbs I Mark Welbom I Tiffany Woo I Zak Workman 1 Sasha Yanes

Patrick Zabinski Paige Zomiger

Nadine Ahmed. Maria Ali, Alex James, and Faiza Quadri study for finals in the upper school commons. Holly Griffith and Katherine Ey have a quick hug before rushing off to their next class. Patrick Zabinski takes a break from writing his lab report.

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Tyler Benedict Mercedeth Bowerman

Jessie Brogden Aidan Curran

Chris DeLaCruz

E than Dem psey-W hiting Nicholas DeVore

A ndrew Duberstein Jason Feldman

L indsay Folkerth A m ir Gam ble

Rachel Gorsky

Akash Goyal Siddarth Goyal Jeffrey Graetz

Radhika Grandhi Caitlyn Greenwood Christopher Guillen

Taylor Herman

Kathleen Howard Daniel Jacobs

Katie Jordan Laila Karaman

Kim Lee Matthew Ludwig

Taylor Michals

Elisabeth Mitchell Niky Motekallem Katherine Pardue

Milan Patel Justin Patmon

Daniel Paul Marc Pavlofsky

Alex Peltier Janae Poppa-Deis Rachel Redmond Colleen Reinhart

Mac Shafer Geetika Srivastava

Michael Straus

Joanna Stubbs Billy Tyner

Jessie Ullett Bethany Ward

Timothy Wibowo Josh Young

Bethany Ward, Rhea Beckett, and Radhika

Grandhi relish the excitement of the All

School Sing. Basketball player

Billy Tyner and Cheerleader Caitlyn Greenwood love to

support our sports teams. Josh Young

does math homework in the library.

Jordan Ali Jake Brown William Burdick Julien Ceipek Bahar Cheema Elaina Cromer

Sophia Danopulos Emily Edwards Sarah Edwards Tyler Edwards Tyler Fearn Maggie Frick

Rohan Kulkami Martin Manger Timothy Miller Macy Morton Kinnari Patel Katherine Peters

Taylor Pond Christina Pouagare Hal David Roberts Owen Sanders Kingsley SchroederS Parker Shanks

I Erika Shaver I Terek Shrit I Austin Sprenkel I Taylor Sutton I Shelby Tidwell I Kevin Trout

Danny Yanes

Emily Edwards braves the Alpine Tower at Camp Joy. Taylor Pond and Shelby Tidwell enjoy the middle school's afternoon at the pool. Hal David Roberts, Terek Shrit, and Jake Brown research their term paper topics for American History class.

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Katie Adib Joely Barber

Nathan Benedict Jake Boyd

Korinne Brassier Elizabeth Burgan

Keta Burke-W illiam s

Sarah Caughey Caroline Ey

H ollister Fitch

Porter Fitch Anne Fyffe

Claire Gaglione Mary George Dhruv Goyal

Josh Graetz Amrita Hari-Raj

Matthew Howard

Holly Jones Maya Kyles

Michael Mapes Jonathan Martinez

Neil Mobile Kathleen Norris

Tara Paranjpe Veeral Patel Jeffrey Paul

Michael Peppel Collin Petsinger Cameron Porter

Manuj Rattan Ellen Reinhart

Corey Roe Jyotsna Sharma

Caroline Shinkle Auriel Smith

Suneal Vishnupad Kevin Wise

Sarah Workman Alex Zomiger

Ancient Cultures students watch as

Jyostna Sharma tries on a sari,

following Mrs. Paranjpe's talk

about India.

Daisy Brown Stephanie Ciioo Stefan Cleveland Ben Cole Avery Donaldson Lynnze English

Atalie Gartzka Sereena Karaman Ayesha Khan Khadija Kirksey Zach Kurdin Gabrielle LaFave

Audrey Lane Michael Ludwig Nirali Malhotra Lauren McKenzie Amanda Mikutis LaurenMurphy-Zahora

Natasha Patel Jamie Patterson Marissa Peppel Juhi Rattan Lauren Shaver Alex Smith

Galen Squiers Nikita Srivastava Claire Staley Shavonne Stanek Andrew Straus Jackson Wagner

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Khadiza Kirksey, Ayesha Khan, and Daisy Brown get to ; know Natasha PateU during the first middle school outing.Sixth graders study the Sierpinski triangle in math class.Atalie Gartzka, ■Avery Donaldson, and Amanda Mikutis dress up as goths for Halloween.

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Brittany Ali Sabina Bashir

Elizabeth Berthy Bill Bloebaum

Charlie Brereton Emma Brereton

Brooke Bressler William Crotty

Emmy Doore Chris Filardo

Penny Gilliotte Sourabh Goyal

Morgan Haak Jordan House

Sarah Khan Sarah Kolodzik Abhi Kumbhani

Emma Manger

Spencer McMahan Spencer Meador

Macy Merle Oliver Parks

Collin Roe Liana Saleh

Kevin Seebacher Alex Shamir

Richard Smith Kaitlynd Valentini

Alex White Karina Y anes

Kim Yost

Spencer Meador, Charlie Brereton,

and Kevin Seebacher learn to do research on the

Internet. Sarah Khan and Morgan

Haak wait patiently for their computer class to

begin. Oliver Parks and Chris

Filardo are ready to print out their creative writing

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Christine Adib Anna Alexander Caraii Alexander Alexis Berg Katherine Brown Olivia Brown

Matthew Cole Benjamin Edwards Lynn Ezzeddine Paola Garza Lexi Gossett Leah Griffith

Grant Harlan Conner Imbody Alina Khan Stuart Lane Grant Miller Alexander Mitchell

Rheanna Morehart Eugenia Naamon Allison Norris Matthew Page Sam Pickard Breanna Porter

Walter Robinson Phoebe Rose Tarini Salvaji Thiele Schroeder Tommy Seebacher Patty Jo Smith

Evan Staley Charis Stanek Sindhura Vallabhaneni Katerina Weikert John Winch

Alexis Berg, Tarini Salvaji, Katerina Weikert enjoy recess. Fourth graders piece together a puzzle in math class.Thiele Schroeder, Olivia Brown, and Patty Jo Smith take a break from a game of tag.

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Kristina Berg Sam Bloebaum

Kyla Brandenburg Lalita Buenaventura

Simren Cheema Nathaniel Choo

Dessaline Etienne Amanda Filardo Sarah Gaglione

Kimi Gerstner

Clare Green Brenna Kesson

Matthew Kolodzik Maansi Kulkarni Saagar Kulkarni

Mara McGlumphy

Chandler Meador Calvin Ross

Christine Saleh Ian Squiers

Ashley Trout Megan Tyre

Natialie Weikert Stephen Wibowo

Dessaline Etienne, Calvin Ross, Zach

Ali. and M egan Tyre demonstrate

teamwork. Nathaniel Choo works on a

difficult math problem. A long with

the class, Nathaniel Choo practices a song on his recorder. Lalita

Buenaventura pays close attention in

class. Clare Green. Kyla Brandenburg,

M egan Tyre, and Kimi Gerstner smile

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Nina Baig Kayla Baker rhoinas Balaj Casey Beasley Nicole Biehn Madison Ciioo

Ciiloe C lait Adam Donaldson Megan Eisenfelder Jena Ezzeddine Nicholas Fadell Jarrod Ferstl

Hunter Graham David Guttenberg Forrest Jones Ahsem Kabir Abby Kurdin Bridgette Marti

Chase Olsen M atthew Paul Em m a Pickard Catherine Stauber Gennifer Valentini Kinnera Vallabhaneni

Spencer Lee W agner Payton W eltge N our Yacoub

Nicholas Fadell checks the agenda for morning meeting.Casey Beasley and Adam Donaldson take a break after a math activity.

,} Friends Spencer ] Lee Wagner,

Peyton Weltge, and Megan Eisenfelder get ready to participate in music class.

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Trev Brandenberg Lycia Cromer Emma Crotty

Michael Dettmer

Lillian Dunning Alexandra Ellis

Sameera Garimella Daniel Garza

Patrick Gerstner Grace Gibson

Casey Gossett Anna Green

Zachary Gunlock Carter Haak

Chase Harlan Lauren Imbody

Hunter Jones Charlie Lyon

Hannah Maroni Ben Olsen

Nicholas Olsen Shania Patel

Max Peppel Iman Quadri

Bijou Rozakis Jonathan Sequeira

Trevor Strickler Blair Tyre

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Bijou Rozakis displays her superior art skills during a daily art session. A few

first grade students take turns decorating a banner for the homecoming games. Alicia Buenaventura, Bijou Rozakis, Alexandra Ellis, Casey Gossett, and

Chase Harlan wait in the hall for a photo opportunity as they prepare to leave

school.

Keyona Ashe Charlie Biehn Jack Brown Armann Cheema Jayda Coleman Sareena Fadell

Elliott Ferstl Emily Gibson Nupoor Goyal Andy Gunlock Payton Haak Grant Hanley

Calvin Huang Humza Khan Max McLain Jessica McMahan Elsie Mead Colton Morehart

William Musk William Robinson Samantha Ross Sophia Ross Grace Sambora Joshua Seebacher

Quinn Squiers Jacob Valentini Sanjay Vallabhaneni Evan W ard Caroline W inch

Nupoor Goyal practices her new math skills using stickers. Max M cClain, Sam antha Ross, and Caroline W inch curl up to read a book and "find somebody to lean on" during class. Keyona Ashe, Evan W ard, and Sophia Ross are anxious to pick out a book from the library. K indergarten students learn to play bingo in Mrs. George's class

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Chloe Crotty Keegan Crotty

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Scott Eisenfelder Ethan George

Michelle Gibbs Yash Gupta

Heather Hanley Evangeline Lyon

Mollie Lyon Stephen Lyon Penn Maroni

Anna Mayeux

Henry Mayeux Angie Mead

Eleanor Peters Rohith Revan

Sara RizzoU Josephine Rose

Penelope Rose Andrew Shamma

Curtis Smith Evan Starke

Miles Starke Grace Weibel

Grant Weltge Sara Yacoub

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building with colorful blocks. M ollie Lyon displays her cutting

skills as she works on an important project. Angie M ead draws a

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Mel Arnold Kathleen Bechert Network Early Childhood

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Cheryl Bellman LS Principal

Ashwi Birdi US Science

Richard Braithwaite

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Tom Brereton Headmaster, Colleg

Counselor

Brenna Bretscher

MS Mathematics

Brooke Burton First Grade

Peter Camm Foreign Lang.

Dept. Ch., College Counselor

Mario Carillo LS Physical Ed.

Kelli Carter LS Science

Michael Cetrangol MS/US Music

DeniseChenowethAdmissions

Director

Barbara Cleary US English, Publications

Michael Coleman MS Science, Physical Ed.

Cherie Craig LS Librarian

Bryan Czamota Science Dept.

Chair

Debra Dailey MS/US Skills

Specialist

Patti DeLotell MS Geography, Health

Roberta Donaldsoi Business Managei

Tana Eikenbery * MS Social Science,

Mathematics

Rob Gartzka MS/US Art

Jennifer George Kindergarten

William Glisson MS Principal, Social

Science

Jane Gorsky MSAJS

Librarian

Jon Graetz Anne GriffithFreshman Dean, US Science

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Judith Haines Speech/Language

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Jill Hanning Public Relations,

Alumni Coordinator

Richard Harold US Math

Karen Hartley MS/US French

Sandy Hartman Fourth Grade

Rita Heckman Secretary to US Prin-

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Mr. Braithwaite and Seiiora Sparks share a dance at homecoming.

Kay Hetzer Reading Specialist

Constance Howard Kindergarten

Bruce Huntsbarger Fifth Grade

Gloria Hurwitz Assistant Director of

Development

* ;uth Jewett-Wamer M :US Social Science

Kathie Johnson LS Art

Christine Kambas Secretary to Headmaster

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Dorianne Kalz Fifth Grade

Rebecca Kessler MS Math

Katrina Kittle MS English

Cindy Knight Sophomore Dean, US Social Science

Linda Kretzler Fine Arts Dept.

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Bryan Lakatos US Latin

Claire Larson MS English

Nicole LaSelle School

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Yolanda Lyon MS Science

Bob Madden Dean of Students, Athletic Director

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Salam Muhtadie LS Foreign Language

Carol Myers MS/US

Computers

Rebecca Nienaber LS Performing

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Juhe Paul Third Grade

Judy Payne Extended Day

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Debbie Porter US Math

Suzanne Powell Second Grade

Kathryn Priest Early Childhood

Maureen Redmond

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Vincent Romeo Junior Dean, English

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Dina Seymour ^ ^-.'Secretary to LS Prin &

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Linda Shaver Third Grade

Pam Skidmore Receptionist, Secretary

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Gabriela Sparks US Spanish

Glenn Squiers US Social

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Ralph Suiter US Science

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Samuel Wagner US Prin., Senior Dean, Dir. of College Coun.,

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Lyn Weyrich Early Childhood

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Sarah Jacobs "I loved having the chance to recall all the unique facts I have acquired in life."

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Peter W illiams listens intently for the next question and prepares to buzz in, Kevin Hendricks thinks quickly about the answer to a question before buzzing in. Rachel Atkins and John Nelson team up in the lightning round during a lunch practice.

The A cadem ic C hallenge team exceeded all expectations this year. The senior veterans

o f the team were excited to help train the incom ing freshm en w ho eagerly w elcom ed

their teammates' advice. N ew advisor Rob Gerace w orked with them in preparation for

their matches. Practicing paid o f f as, for the first tim e in years, the team claim ed the

highly-sought H igh-Q Cham pionship. The M V S com m unity could watch these exciting

events unfold, since the match w as televised. Indeed, this w as a g ood year for those

seeking answers to random questions, s ince the A cad em ic C hallenge team w as armed to

the teeth with know ledge, and able to share it with the click o f a buzzer.

Sarah Jacobs, Hilary McConnaughey, Sarah Patzer, Julia Smith, Zak Workman, and Mr. Camm

Sarah Jacobs expresses her concern by writing letters to various organizations.Sarah Patzer, the Amnesty president, works hard on a letter that she hopes will make a difference.Hilary McConnaughey devotes her time to writing a very important letter.

This was a year o f renewal and growth for the M V S branch o f A m nesty International. After the loss o f senior leadership last year, sophom ore Sarah Patzer took charge o f

encouraging all the m em bers o f the upper school to sim ply take a few m inutes out o f

their lunch period to write a brief letter. The student body w as incredibly responsive to

the various causes that were presented in front o f them and generously spent som e time

writing letters. S om e students heard back from leaders o f organizations to which they

had expressed their concerns. T hese letters helped to ensure that their letters w ere really

m aking a difference in the lives o f m any people around the world.

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IZak W orkman "Amnesty made me aware of the problems going on in today's world, and brought me one step closer to helping to fix them,"

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The sludeiits w ho participated in this year’s chess club gained vakiable strategies i'rom

jtheir know ledgeable and enthusiastic advisor, Jon Graetz. In the beginning o f the year,

Ithe members o f ch ess club enjoyed playing m atches against each other during lunch or

jtheir free periods. The m em bers used the skills they gained from these practice matches

I to help them achieve victories on the ch ess team. The f ive principle m em bers o f the

[ chess team played num erous m atches during their winter season and brought hom e win

ii after win. M ost o f the m em bers w ill be returning to the team next year, providing

I another prom ising year o f checkm ates against their opponents.

Sam Williams surveys the board bel'ore making his move in an especially difficult match. Will Hensel pauses for a second to plan out his strategy during the match against the middle school students.Michael Haines moves a piece, closing in for the win.

chess Advisor Jon Graetz

Members of the upper school chess team accept a challenge from the middle Lichool team.

Alex Keen "Chess really improved my thinking skills, and I learned so much from Mr. Graetz."

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Proudly rem em bering all o f the differences, as w ell as similarities, that m ake M V S so

unique, this year’s diversity council was a huge success. T o raise more awareness o f the

value o f all diverse cultures in our school, the group held forums on various topics that

invited all m em bers o f the upper school com m unity to vo ice their opinions. A major

forum, w hich had a huge turnout, included G ene Batiste, v ice president o f Equity and

Justice Initiatives at the National A ssociation o f Independent Schools. In a school that

is exceptional at accepting people for w ho they are, the D iversity C ouncil is sure to be

an organization that w ill continue to spread cultural understanding.

Chuck Roslof explains the necessity to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. Senior Alex Combs-Bachmann listens intently during a discussion about discrimination. Julia Smith encourages the MVS community to treat others and their property with respect.

Kavi Grandhi "I liked 'helping to make the

school community a better place by raising

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Emily N elson "I enjoyed

being the editor and appreciated the energy and commitment o f the

staff."

Laura Brewer "Lit. Mag. had a bunch o f excellent submissions this year."

Chelsea Powell "I love

being able to look at the Lit. Mag. and say 'I helped make that!"'

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Senior editors Neha Kumar and Emily Nelson look through the almost-finished magazine, placing the finishing touches.

Editors Neha Kumar, Emily Nelson, and Alex James ponder a deeper meaning of the poem they have just read.

Alex James reads a piece of poetry, and decides on the perfect picture to match that piece.

W ith great expression. Zhenya Karelina reads a short story aloud to the group.

This year's members o f Aesthesia learned to analyze and critique the work submitted to the magazine. Advisors Anne Griffith and Rachel Moulton collaborated with senior editors Neha Kumar and Emily Nelson and sophomore editor A lex James to put together Aesthesia. The group was very successful in making many new additions, such as an advisory poetry contest and a Valentine's Day mad-lib fundraiser. Aesthesia members also decided to change the look o f the magazine by adding a four-color cover and reverting from the traditional coil binding to a more sophisticated perfect bind. Striving for quality above quantity, members at each meeting carefully read and discussed every piece. After debating, students cast votes to decide if the piece should be considered for the final product. The result: a collection o f works reflecting the

threads o f diversity that make up MVS.

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CVl Kobeil PaliiKT, Scan Curran, Rachcl Edw ards, T yler Grcenwoiid, T hom as Kent, Alex Keen, Zak W orkm an, John‘iVWW.V Stephen Arnovii/., Josh Handel, Eric Reed, Ravi Grandhi, Saager Patel, M addie Dnnl'ce, Julia Smith, Sasha Yanes, Jessica

nil)" 'idwell, Kaitlin Brcssler, M a i\ S toeeklein, Sarah P a tte r , Jusiin Phillips, IVlichael Haines, Adam W eissm an, Leonardo Canessa, T aylor Shanks,

'illany W oo, Jinali Patel, N icole Gunasekera, Alex M ann, Rachel A tkins, Faiza Quadri, Mrs. Jew etl-W arner, Alan Adrian, and Carrie Chenia.

. Kevin Malarkey, M ichael Arnovitz, and . 'iffi-v''- Josh Handel consider their next m ove in

the committees at M odel United Nations at the University o f Dayton.

li The members of this year’s Model United Nations club enjoyed tremendous success. Advisor Ruth Jewett-Wamer brought keen insight to the delegates. After weeks of

• Aeste®'' research, the delegates attended a conference at the University of Dayton, Their hard in poet; -''' work paid off as the delegates brought home a total of eight outstanding delegation ,cJj3ns ,“ awards. The delegates then prepared for their next conference in Chicago. The

delegates represented two countries, and were remarkably successful. Jinali Patel and Nicole Gunasekera won an Outstanding Delegation award and Megan Caughey and

ml' John Folkerth earned a Verbal Commendation Award.’csrcflecK'

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Faiza Quadri "Model U N was a beneficial experience and I'm definitely going to do it again!"

Adam Weissman "Model U.N. is the best."

John Nelson "This year

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Tyler Benedict "P&X

was a great experience and helped me expand my writing horizons this

year."

Zhenya Karelina "My

goal was to bring passion to the people with a redsigned look and more interesting

articles."

Mary Stoecklein ''It was fun to write about something I love- FASHION!"

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Benedict. Saagar Patel, Zhenya Karelina, Claire Shafer, Emily Nelson, Paige Zom iger, Mary Stoecklem , and

M vah BlazarV

Working to meet the deadline, Zhenya Karelina edits the layout o f a

story in the newspaper.

Senior editors Josh Mikutis, Jake

Brereton, and Zhenya Karelina admire their hard work, and the

effort they put into their first issue.

Under the leadership of editors-in-chief Zhenya Karelina, Josh Mikutis. and Jake Brereton, along with faculty advisor Dr. Cleary, Phloem and Xylem underwent a renaissance this year. The staff began to move beyond stories focused solely on school affairs to include more global issues. The staff included book and music reviews and a fashion column. These topics provide both the writers and the readers with a more diverse selection of topics. Each issue of the newspaper held the interest of the student body. The dazzling photography and polished writing resulted in a plethora of solid issues this year.

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• akatos, Laura Kissinger, Hilary M cConnaughey, Maddie Dunfee, Logan Smith, Laura Brewer, Jake Brereton, >dam W eissman, Josh Mikutis

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This year's student government brought many social events to the student body. Under ',Jhe guidance of President Maddie Dunfee and Secretary-Treasurer Josh Mikutis, the

®®^^student government organized homecoming festivities, spirit weeks, and an elegant :edsole. homecoming dance for the high school students. During the holidays, they planned a i/5/ci ' ^Jingle Bell Rock dance, and students were able to spend the night socializing and 5 ..dancing in the commons. They proceeded to host a Game Night where students were

to bring their own games or play some games that were provided. With proven ihorao organization, MVS looks forward to another fun-filled year.

Advisor Bryan Lakatos

Saagar P a te l" I enjoyed

being involved in student

government for the second time. Representing my

class is an honor, and I am

lucky to have it."

Sarah Patzer "My

leadership skills really

improved during the course o f this year. I love being

involved in Student Government."

Laura Kissinger

"Representing the junior

class was a very thrilling

and challenging task, but I

enjoyed every bit o f it."

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. Akash Goyal, Neha Kumar, Lauren Lieb, Radhika Grandhi, Neekta A bouhossein, K im Lee, Mai'y Stoecklein, Siddarth Goyal, Tyler Benedict, Jeremy Keller, C olleen Rinehart, Chelsea P ow ell, M egan Caughey, Jmali Patel,

Kaitlin Bressler, Rachel Edwards, and Carrie Schwartz N ot Pictured: N ico le Gunasekera

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and Tana Eikenbery

Mary Stoecklein "I loved getting a chance to see the yearbook develop before it was

finished. "

Megan Caughey "Although at times a painstaking process, creating the yearbook was in the end immensely rewarding."

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The staff of Successions worked to create a memorable yearbook. After deciding on a theme of "weaving a tapestry," the staff began to build each page with attention to detail and keen insight. Editor-in-Chief Neha Kumar and junior editors Jinali Patel and Nicole Gunasekera worked diligently to organize the progress of the book and encourage the staff to continue to give their efforts despite the increasing pressure to meet the deadlines. The enthusiasm of the staff helped to produce a final product, which was a result of effort and hard work. The outstanding leadership of the editors and the dedication of the staff to this publication shows through each page of this book.

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^aiza Quadri, Evan Gerlhoffer, Julia German, and Alex Combs-Bachniann demonstrate the variety

)f ways to make a miniature chair for the "Not Doll Furniture" class.

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Andrew Dubersteln "Life is

: short, art is forever."

Tim W ibow o blends different

shades o f blue to make his pastel realistic.

Carrie Schwartz works hard on the

middle shelf while thinking up a

theme for her piece.

Julia German holds her piece Robert Palmer sketches out the ideatogether as she adds som e finishing for his pastel p iece before setting to touches tQ [jgj. fniniature furniture. work.

t The MVS Art depailment offered the student body of 2005-06 a variety of options to express their artistic abilities. Upper School teacher Linda Kretzler's fall term

.^ jijjIiPfglass-bead class was an immediate hit among students. They enjoyed using blow torches and different colors of glass to create their own wearable jewelry. Mr.

isiflffpKSsi* Gartzka's Furniture as Art produced fuctional and fantastic furniture, while others came away with their own musical instruments. 'Painting without paint' challenged students use make sculptural art with unusual objects. Pastels, self-portraits,

ia<7e oftiiis paintings, and pottery flourished in the spring.

AUison Buccalo "The best thing about furniture

{class) was Mr.Gartzka's

taste in music."

Serena Karaman "I enjoy working with Mr. Gartzka,

because he knows no

boundaries when it com es

to art."

Am y N ew sock "Art was a

lot o f fun because everyone

gets to express their creativity."

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Kathryn Braunlin

"Under the direction o f Mr. Cetrangol, w e

developed an impressive sound and became a stronger choir."

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Alex Peltier "Playing in the jazz ensemble opened my eyes to new music."

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Jazz musician A lex Polotsky displays his Soprano Jane Kaltas guitar skills w hile playing "Cantaloupe sings during a dazzling

Island" by Herbie Hancock.

The Upper School music program was rewarded with the addition of many freshmen this year. The new members of the choir added fresh voices that ranged from bass to soprano. During the year, the Upper School choir and Jazz Ensemble participated in two fabulous concerts. The choir presented songs such as "Ave Maiia," "Elijah Rock," and "By My Side." The Jazz Ensemble performed "Cantaloupe Island" and "One Note Samba." Mr. Cetrangol's knowledge and expertise helped to make the productions some of the most entertaining that MVS has ever seen. There is definitely much musical talent to look forward to at MVS.

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‘ attempt to win her heart in "Dancing

atLughnasa."

jj^The Upper School Drama department put on a number of entertaining and enjoyable productions this year. The fall production of "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Mr. Peter Camm, was a great success. The actors were able to benefit from the experience and advice of Artist-in-Residence actor Giles Davies. In the winter, Mr. Richard Braithwaite directed two plays, "Dancing in ■ughnasa" and "Art." Both small casts of students worked hard to give a human portrayal of

struggling Irish sisters, and the different ways people view art, respectively. Both Mr. Camm .g the and Mr. Braithwaite are looking forward to another year of dazzling theater at MVS. The spring ^ gg(Jefii>production "Semantic Revelations" demonstrated the variety of talents that MVS students

possess, as it was written by Senior Adam Weissman.

Julia Smith "A great cast, fantastic direction, and rich text contributed to a theatrical experience that is rare in high school." 5 3

M aggie Frick "I loved

learning to play

handbells with Mr. Cetrangol!"

Sophia Danopulos "Music was one o f my favorite classes this year

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Lauren Shaver "My first year o f MS Choir was a

lot o f fun, especially the King's Island trip."

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performance in "How to Eat Like a Child." ______________

K ingsley Schroeder, Sarah Edwards, and W illiam Burdick ring their notes

for the handbell song.

Avery Donaldson warms up

with the choir as they rehearse

for their big performance.

Lauren Murphy-Zahora prepares to

amaze the audience before the winter

music recital.

Josh Graetz, Porter Fitch, and Nathan Benedict discuss a funny topic during their performance of

"How to Eat Like a Child."

The Middle School Music and Drama department delighted audiences once again this year. The choir worked diligently during ninth period to prepare pieces for the Winter and Spring concerts. Under the leadership of Michael Cetrangol, they sang with vibrance and enthusiasm. Katrina Kittle directed the production 'How To Eat Like a Child.' The small, tightly-knit cast put together a collection of short skits depicting the lessons children learn while growing up. Students left the audience laughing with their anecdotes of things like "how to annoy a younger sibling." After seeing such creativity, the community is excited to discover what students will pertbrm next year.

"^"''"ii.ieniors Zhenya Kai'elina and Claire Shafer com e to school ready to roll, dressed as a pair o f dice nd hoping for the title o f "most original costume."

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.Halloween arrived this year with extra spirit and joy. It was a time of ghosts, gobhns, Y^rincesses, and monsters parading through MVS hallways. Upper and middle school

a;esfor® students proudly watched the lower school students march through, remembering their .j5aii£» younger days. Both students and teachers got involved in the festivities: art teacher I ToBi^'Jnda. Kretzler, famous for her extravagant costumes, surprised everyone with a b'B dep' jtunning entrance on top of the upper school archway. Blowing fairy dust and “flying”

rom a harness, Mrs. Kretzler embodied the youthful and cartoonish Peter Pan. One j s u c t ;an only wonder, where will she turn up next year?

A lex James "Ouch!"

Kinnari Patel and

Katherine Peters "We had a great time making

our own costumes and seeing what our friends came up with!"

Laura Brewer "I love dressing up in costumes

; and can't wait to outdo I m yself next year!"

Julia Smith and Chuck R oslof "It's always a lot o f fun to watch the

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Club before proceeding to the dessert table.

Shannon Waldron "Homecoming this year

was better than in past years because w e could

go out to eat before

hand."

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school spirit with the colorful

banners they have created.

Kathryn Braunlin, Stacy

Skidmore, and Claire Shafer take

a break from dancing to enjoy each other's com pany at their last

H om ecom ing dance.

Maddie Dunfee "The ambiance o f the Racquet Club made for a sparkling Homecoming celebration." (-.0S i'

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Kingsley Schroeder "It's fun to dress up and show school spirit."

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aEmma Brereton, Charlie Brereton, and Karina Yanes enjoy the

wonderful weather and activities at the H om ecom ing games.

Jinali Patel, Laura Kissinger, and

N icole Gunasekera chat and indulgj in the tempting desserts at the

Dayton Racquet Club.

Daniel Jacobs "The view out the windows o f the Racquet Club was great."

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The Miami Valley Homecoming celebration took off with an exciting show of school spirit, sporting events, and dancing in the evening. First students participated in Spirit Days, dressing up according to each day’s theme. Finishing the week with the favorite Red and Blue Day, the upper school presented spirit skits in friendly rivalry. On Saturday students engaged in soccer, tennis, and volleyball games. In the evening, upper school students were transformed from sports players into lovely ladies and gentlemen. They gathered at the Dayton Racquet Club for dancing and good times, ending Homecoming 2005 in style.

r. Madden organizes the lower school's bebut in the homecoming parade.

Saagar Patel, Rachel Edwards, Daniel Kolodzik, and Kaitlin Bressler m ingle w hile taking in the

beautiful surroundings o f the Racquet Club.

Kim Lee, Joanna Stubbs, Bethany Ward, Janae Poppa-Deis, Laila Karaman, and Rhea Beckett all look stunning at their first Homecoming dance.

Stacy Skidmore "I remember my

kindergarten A ll-School Sing, and it's nice to see

the tradition is still continued."

Rachel Edwards "The All-School Sing gets more exciting as everyone gets older. I always look forward to

'The Twelve Days o f

Christmas.'"

Karina Yanes "The A ll-School Sing is fun; it's my favorite part o f the school year."

Will Hensel "I think it's great that the teachers try to preserve the mystery o f Santa Claus."

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Myah Blazer, Jessica Tidwell, Rachel Atkins, and Laura Kissinger hug each other one last time

before going their separate ways to enjoy winter vacation.

Seniors Erick D eVore and M ackenzie Cramblit celebrate the

holiday season with Grace Gibson.

Getting into the spirit o f the

A ll-School Sing, 6th grader Nikki Srivastava dresses up in a Santa

hat.

M egan Eisenfelder and Hunter

Graham wait patiently for their

favorite song, "Jingle Bells," to be played.

Em ily Edwards, Katherine Peters,

Sarah Edwards, and Kingsley Schroeder sing the eighth grade part in "The T w elve Days o f Christmas."

Joyful spirit rang out from every corner of the Lane Gym during this year's holiday sing. Each song was led by a 'special guest,' including teachers and students alike. New lower school principal Cheryl Bellman led a song with guitar and cheerful voice. Upper school students Myah Blazar, Amy Newsock, and Elyse Handel invited the school to celebrate Hannukah with a few Jewish jingles. History teacher Cindy Knight wowed the crowd with her ukelele skills in a Hawaiian holiday tune. Upper school music teacher Michael Cetrangol played piano as the whole school shouted the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas," starting their break in hoarse happiness.

group ot lower school students dance mxiund in a circle at the cake walk, waiting for the lively uisic to stop so they win the cake of their dreams.

^Thiele Schroeder, Phoebe Rose, .. and Olivia Brown enjoy all of

: the festivities of Spring Fling.

Lauren Mackenzie and Atalie Gartzka ponder the tough choice of which cake to choose after having won the cake walk.

The Spring Fling always welcomes the new season with great MVS flair, and this year was no exception. Kids of all ages enjoyed the exciting rides and amusing activities insplendid sunshine. Mrs. Kretzler set up her annual face painting booth, which attracted

jflviiedi' eager faces. Upperclassmen sold snow cones, cotton candy, and pizza. And of course, there was the dunk tank. Once a year students drench their favorite teachers

'jijjand faculty members in water. New teachers and veterans alike volunteered, including Headmaster Tom Brereton. The Spring Fling of 2006 successfully celebrated school

jiness. '' dition in a fun and sunny way.

Laura Kissinger "I love seeing all of the younger kids get so excited about the Spring Fling!"

Tripp Walther "My favorite part of the Spring Fling is the dunk tank, because you can get back at your teachers."

; Rachel Gorsky and I Elisabeth Mitchell j "It is always fun to just ; run around and have fun : like we used to."

Korinne Bressler "I love ^ sliding down the neat

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Ben John Rausch, Alex Combs-Bachmann, and Madison Kretzler enjoy the music and a drink as they take a break from the dance floor.

Alex Brazie displays her hidden ping-pong skills, winning the women's tournament. I

Josh Handel, Eric Reed, Ravi Grandhi, Michael Haines, Omar Khan, and Sean Curran greet each other as the dance begins.

Jinali Patel, Megan Caughey, Nicole Gunaskera enjoy each other's company on the dance floor.

Adrienne Levy, Elyse Handel, and Allie Duncan watch the basketball tournaments at after prom.

■Competition heats up as Kyle Franklin and teacher Richard Braithwaite challenge Will Hensel and -ieacher Rich Harold to a game of Comhole.

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Mary Stoecklein, Jane Kim-Kaltsas, Cristina H ensel, and M ackenzie

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Juniors and seniors danced the night away at the "Miami Valley Yacht Club" held at the Country Club of the North. After a year of careful planning and hard work, the junior class leadership organized a wonderful night of delicious food and great music. After three hours of dancing, the students made their way to Gateway Sports Center to enjoy the rest of the night. The ever popular Bungee Run and obstacle course, along with various tournaments, kept the students awake until the final junior-versus-senior dodge ball game. The students anxiously awaited the drawings for the amazing, varied prizes. The night ended with a round of applause for the parents and juniors who had put together this spectacular night. Through all the pictures and memories, the juniors and seniors will forever remember this night.

Rachel Atkins "I really liked the Country Club, especially how the dance floor was in the tent."

Carrie Schwartz "It was a very special evening. Everyone seemed to be having a blast."

.j Natasha Sharma "Prom3 was spectacular,i Everyone was

J glamorous and gorgeous."

Jessica Tidwell "MVS prom was awesome; it . was a night I'll always

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On the final day o f spirit w eek , Elisabeth M itchell, Geetika Srivastava, Katherine Pardue, and Rachel earn spirit points for the ninth grade by proudly donning red and blue.

Rhea Beckett "I really

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different and som etimes

weird to wear to school!"

Laura Kissinger "I love

Spirit D ays because I like

seeing everyone dressing up and participating in

school spirit."

Rachel Atkins "Cowboy Day is my favorite, because you can pick out the best outfit."

Stacy Skidmore "I have

always loved Spirit Days, because they bring

excitem ent into the school and something new to brighten up the day."

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Tyler G reenw ood m akes a

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Brian Grieco. Kathryn Braunlin, a J j N eha K um ar try to imitate the opposi»| sex on one o f the most amusing spi days. Cross-dress Day.

Spirit Weeks are a tradition that all members of MVS have celebrated for many years. This year, the upper school student government w'orked to create new and innovative spirit days that allowed the students to express their creativity and originality. The firstjj annual spirit week was held the week before Homecoming weekend. Everybody was able to show their support for the fall athletic teams, as they dressed in red and blue and participated in an all-school pep rally. Another spirit week followed in late January to encourage attendance at the men’s and women’s varsity b<;s .etball games] The students hope that these weeks will continue to brighten up their 'sters

, Josh Mikutis, Caitlyn Greenwood and Hilary

I / McConnaughey span three decades with their

' retro apparel during the year's first spirit week

Eager seniors take on new personas as cow boys and cowgirls to win extra class points.

Katie Jordan, Lindsay Folkerth, and Janae Poppa-Deis prepare for an

exciting day o f spirit activities.

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experiments. You cannot create experience. You

must undergo it. -Albert Camus

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Writinsi - Short fiction

David Fulero, Evan Gerthoffer, Ms. Moulton, M ark W elborn, Faiza Quadri, Nadine Ahmed, and Sasha Yanes. Not pictured: M arina Own.

The Creative Writing immersion delved into the world of words, creating short stories that were presented to the MVS community at the Immersion Open House. The group of seven students, under the guidance of Rachel Moulton, Katrina Kittle, and Anne Griffith, also critiqued pieces of writing, learned about the business of publishing, and read numerous amounts of fiction in an attempt to "explore all aspects of the artistic self." The immersion was highlighted by trips to New York City and Vermont, where the group spent ten days "living as working writers."As participant David Fulero said, "it was an enlightening experience."

Discover India - Past. Present, and futureThe goal of the India immersion was to study the civilized past and the promising future of the Indian culture. Before departing, each student was assigned a religion and a city to research. The students were able to share what they learned with the other members of the immersion. While traveling through India, they had the chance to visit many monuments, temples, and the seventh World Wonder, the Taj Mahal. Because the culture and environment was so different, every student was able to take knowledge of the Indian culture, an appreciation for the life they live at home, and a better understanding of how difficult it is to live in extreme poverty, from this immersion.

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Filmmaker: Hie Critic

ggM ex Polotsky, Rick R oslof, A llison Buccalo, and Samuel Choi

The Filmmaker immersion let the participants place themselves in the shoes of movie producers. They studied movies from numerous decades, from independent movies to Hollywood blockbusters. They learned to comprehend a wide variety of techniques, critically value the art fona and understand a wide variety of film. This let students critique movies from a variety of different angles. In a four-week period, they were asked to write a 25-plus page screenplay, presenting what they learned in class. Though they were not able to film their scripts, they worked as a group to create a well plotted and unique screenplay. Alex Polotskiy, a member of this immersion says, "This immersion was really fun, we got to watch new releases and old movies, and make our own script, that we could film." Film is a creative way of expressing oneself and all participants were able to do this.

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Patrick Zabinski, Chuck R oslof, Chelsea Pow ell, A dvisor Bryan Lakatos, A lex Burgan, Lee Mullenbrock, Patrick Collier, Tripp Walther, Shannon Waldron, Jae W on Jang, and Andrew Kahn

Intrigued by the fast-paced world of electronic media, Geek! participants set out to gain knowledge about computers, inside and out. A variety of subjects were covered, from basic binary to packet protocol. To supplement their findings, students built their own computer systems and then worked to understand the machines they made. Field trips included a tour of Kettering Medical Centers Computer Network, and of the impressive display of the super computers at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The final project involved researching an aspect of technology, then creating websites about it, which were shown at the Immersion Open House.

u te Gift of WlnQsThe Gift of Wings immersion gave students the opportunity to explore many different aspects of aviation. They began flying with instructors on the first day and learned airplane systems and various flight maneuvers through these practical lessons. In the classroom, they studied everything from aerodynamic principles to meteorology to aviation physiology. Students learned about the history of flight and the evolution of irplane designs through trips to the Air Force

useum and were also given the opportunity :o tour Dayton International Airport's control :ower and radar room where they met many

(aviation professionals. Students gained much knowledge and insight into the world of

■aviation through this unique experience. Kyle Reinhart, Joe Smith, Justin Phillips, David Crooke, Jake Schear, Rachel Edwards, Glenn

Squiers, Josh M ichals, Chris Carlson, Jessica Kwiatkowski, and Brad Lawson

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Advisor Frances In B o B y ^ n n R ^ e d , D rew z.om iger, L arrie (Jhema, Logan bitum , Lauren Hond, Kiyse Handel, B rittan7H ufw itz , Julia ;Xp0SOI: jerman, Adam W eissm an, A jay Sutton, Ashley Tyner, H ilary M cConnaughey, Rachel A tkins, Lauren Lieb, Peter W illiam s, Colin

io thi John Rausch, A dvisor L inda Kretzler, M ax Cheney, and Alex Com bs-Bachm ann.

Complete with a visit to Tokyo, a Shinto shrine, a Samurai sword museum, and a stroll down the Ginza, Japan immersion enabled students to explore the Far East.The course began with an intensive study of Japanese history and culture, which concentrated on the changes in both Japan's economic and foreign policy. Participants focused on China's prevaiHng influence and World War II's profound devastation. Once in Japan, they had the opportunity to explore the Peace Park in Hiroshima and to see the Japanese Eiffel Tower, the historic capital of Kyoto, and the largest Buddha statute in the world. Overall, the Japan Immersion provided an enriching glimpse into this unique land and culture.

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Sports /HanaQement

Emily LaFave, Kyle Franklin, Jamal Russell, Chris Call, Steven 1 Elliot Leventhal, and Laura Phillips

The Sports Management immersion focused on how to manage a franchise and run a tournament. The group of seven traveled to Conseco Fieldhouse, the home of the Indiana Pacers, and Paul Brown Stadium, the domain of the Cincinnati Bengals. They visited the OHSAA and

, discussed the rules and regulations of a ’ tournament. The students also went to the University of Dayton prior to the NCAA Tournament. The group was able to see the necessary preparations for the first and second round games. Overall, as advisor Richard Harold said, "This immersion was a success."

Steppinii Cut (9th Grade)Stepping Out focused on trying new things and “stepping out” o f the box. The freshmen took part in a variety of activities, such as ballroom dancing, co-piloting a plane, and To-Shin Do. They also visited different places of spiritual worship, went to the famous Hocking Hills, and learned about one another through autobiographies and the fire ceremony, strengthening old friendships and developing new ones. In general, each of them discovered new things about themselves and had a great time while doing it.

Advisors Mrs. Jewett-W amer, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Graetz, Mr. Gerace, and Mrs. Knight, and senior advisors Kristin Brown and Kevin Hendricks stand witti the Class o f 2009.

Swamp Study - Wetlands Ecolos|y

68M addie Dunfee, Parag Vyas, Duncan Friend, Will Hensel, Jenny M apes, John Neison, Bryan Czam ota. and Richard Braithwaite

Swamp Study focused on camping skills and group skills. The group of eight went to the Everglades for one week where they camped and canoed. They learned about how the Everglades has been destroyed and how it can be restored. Then they | spent two weeks exploring other ’ wetlands in Florida and Georgia, including the Okefenokee swamp. There, they observed the natural beauty o f the marshlands and they almost touched a crocodile. The group lived together like a large family.

ih ea tre ResidencyThis year's Theatre immersion successfully put on three outstanding performances of "The Cradle Will Rock" written by Marc Blitzstein. The whole cast worked very hard over the course of more than four weeks and put their hearts and souls into the show that was directed by Kay Bosse and stage-managed by Michael Waldam. They studied the history of the show and learned about the Federal Theater Project. Other highlights during the theatre immersion included working on many theatre workshops in the Dayton area and traveling to Chicago for three days to see two shows, including "Wicked".

Natalie Sanders, Kevin M alarkey, Paige Zom iger, Katherine Ey, Holly Griffith, Julia Smith, Jack Adam, Tiffany W oo, Michael Waldam, Latifah Street, Jae H o Choi, M aria Ali, and Laura Brewer

Tour de rranceThe Tour de France immersion proved to be the experience of a lifetime, one that enabled students not only to study, but also to live elements of French culture. Beginning in Paris and ending in Nice, the group traveled throughout France and visited traditional landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. In addition, however, students also walked the D-Day beaches of Normandy and other fortified cities such as Carcassone or Mont St. Michel. One of the highlights of the trip involved a week-long stay with a French family in the small town of Tours. During this time, Tour de France participants also attended the Instime de Touraine for an intensive study of the French language. For three weeks, all enjoyed the fine dining and high quality shopping of both France and Monaco. Shannon M athews, A dvisor Karen Hartley, Sean M alarkey, M ichael Haines, Sarah Patzer, Z ak W orkm an, Kaitlin Bressler, Alex M ann,

M adison Kretzler, AUie Duncan, Adrienne Levy, M organ Brazie, Alex Keen, A dvisor Peter Cam m , Alex James. A m y N ew sock, M yah Blazar, Jessica Tidwell, Alex Brazie, and M egan Caughey

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Erick DeVore and Jake B rereton

Music Performance and Recording Technology

Neha Kumar, Emily Nelson, Stacy Skidmore

La Dolce Vida: Exploration of Italian Language and Culture

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dinner at Camp Joy.

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B ahar Cheema, Natasha Patel, Kinnari Patel, Nikita Srivastava, Juhi Rattan, and Nirali M alhotra show off their traditional Indian garb for the holiday o f Diwali.

Lauren Shaver, D aisy Brown, and Lauren M cK enzie dress

for D ecade D ay during spirit

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S Kevin W ise appears to be flying as he amazes his friends with his dive.

M acy Morton, Emily Edwards, and

Taylor Pond sm ile after a challenging climb at Camp Joy.

Under the leadership of student government president Kingsley Schroeder and other grade representatives, the tightly knit middle school community enjoyed a great year. The annual trip to the Joy Outdoor Education Center served as a fun bonding experience for old students, as well as kids new to the middle school. Fall sports teams had terrific seasons, the first ever Science Olympiad team was created, and numerous community service projects were completed. One of the highlights was collecting holiday gifts for the Martha Green family. After Mrs. Green's unexpected death, middle schoolers continued to show their generosity by making a contribution to Hospice of Dayton in her name.

Six grade "doctors" prepare for Mrs. DeLotell's Health class clinic.

Members of Miss Bretscher's advisory put together candy grams for Valentine’s Day. Heather and Joe Zahora donated the sweets and all proceeds went to the Martha Green Fund.

D hm v Goyal, Nate Benedict, and Matthew Howard work on weaving Appalachian rugs by

stretching pieces i f twine across a frame. Kat Peters and Kinnari Patel continue to form their r quilts as they begin to attach a black border to the

center piece.

Senora Redmond helps Sarah Caughey and A lex Z om iger prepare fresh jam to eat with

the rest o f their Appalachian cuisine.

The 6th graders in the Hermopolis group

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The eighth grade class visited the highwatcr mark in Gettysburg during their w eek long trip in Pennsylvania.

Joely Barber and Mary George

m ix the ingredients for a batch

Appalachian bread to go with

their jam.

6th graders A yesha Khan, Nirali

Malhotra, Galen Squiers, Zach Kurdin,

D aisy Brown, Marissa Peppel, and

Sereena Karaman display their Egyptian garb.

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Emily Edwards, Kingsley Schroeder, Danny Yanes, and Sarah Edwards

model their A m ish attire.

Sarah Workman creates an

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preliminary studies o f Appalachian

culture.

■ During this year's Project Period, the sixth graders participated in an in-depth study of Egyptian history and culture. They began by making maps of Egypt out of candy and khats and menats,

■* which are pieces of clothing and jewelry. They then went to Miami University to continue their fe exploration and concluded by dressing like Egyptians and performing dances. The seventh

graders engaged in Appalachian culture through cooking, weaving rugs, and making clay pots. They then traveled to the Pine Mountain Settlement school in Kentucky to further their studies. The eighth graders began their study of Gettysburg by learning about various groups of people such as the Quakers and Amish, that lived around there. They then traveled to Gettysburg and the Amish Country to visit the places that they had learned about in class.

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Ben Cole "I really liked making the candy maps and eating the food we made."

Alex Smith "My favorite part was going to Miami and swimming with my friends."

Maggie Frick "I thought it was really fun when everybody got thrown in the pool."

Kathleen Norris "My favorite part was the folk dancing at Pine Mountain."

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displays her IRP poster.

Elizabeth Berthy and the

other "orphans" of Annie Jr. tiptoe around quietly so that they won't wake mean Ms. Hannigan.

Kim Yost prepares a booth for her science fair project.

Grace Sambora serves a dessert to the parents visiting the Kindergarten Restaurant.

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Jonathan Sequeira, Casey Gossett. Nicholas Olsen, and Chase Harlan prepare to participate in the various

end-of-year activities.

Each year, the students in the lower school are able to enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities that enhance their learning experiences. The kindergartners made up a menu, cooked the food, and served at their own Kindergarten Restaurant. The first graders learned about the rainforest, and the second graders studied the creatures of the sea as they transformed their hallway into an undersea experience. The third graders enjoyed their traditional astronomy sleepover, while the fourth graders were able to explore the outdoors during their stay at Glen Helen. The fifth graders finished out their lower school years with their trip to Washington, D.C.

pchel Balaj colors the card she made for er mother on Mother's Day.

Jam Pickard tells the visitors at his station .t the Artist Fair about the artist he studied.

Jvlatthew Kolodzik explains his independent Research project to his classmates.

Future Rembrandts Charlie Brereton and Spencer Meador clean up after another creative day in art class.

Michelle Gibbs, Miles Starke, and Rachel Balaj create a world of their own out of colorful blocks.

Mrs. Shaver's third grade class enjoys the end-of-the-year water balloon fights.

Sports serve society by providing vivid examples

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The final record of 4-10-2 does not accurately portray the personal growth and development of each member of the men's varsity soccer team. Although the relative inexperience of the team led to some undesirable results concerning its record, the young men gained valuable experience that will help them to improve their skills for future seasons. Throughout the season, the team learned to work together with the best of its young talent. Coach Mario Carrillo recalled, "Before the season started, the team felt that they could win every game, because they had won so much in the past." This year has proven to be one of transition, and Coach Carrillo remains very hopeful for the future of the team. "We played well, considering our youth. Hard work and determination always breeds success."

M ichael Haines "Everyone improved a lot throughout the course o f the season. I am looking forward to next year.”

Erick DeVore "The team played their hearts out and the friendship among the teammates was at the highest level it's ever been."

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John Folkerth "Although the team struggled some this year, we persevered, gaining tremendous experience."

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' Coach Richard Bniithwaite, Claire Shafer, Laura Kissinger, Amy Newsock, Lasena Badger, Kathryn Braunlin,' jPaige Zorniger, Chelsea Powell, M arlise W alters, Assistant Coach Peter Powell, Assistant Coach Nathan Czuba,

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"Cha Cha La Vista" and "Strive for Five" were just some of the cheers the women's varsity team shouted across the field this season. The girls combined team spirit with great soccer, winning the Metro-Buckeye Conference for the 5th year running. Second-year Coach Richard Braithwaite noted, "We began to play real soccer this year, and we'll just get better each year." They finished the season with a 10-3-3 record, tying to some great teams, and only losing a few close games. The team had lots of competitors vying to steal the glory, including their rival of many years, Dayton Christian. The lady Rams played tough and were able to beat Dayton Christian in what athletic director, Mr. Bob Madden, called "the best game I've seen in ten years!"

Marlise Walters "It was a great year for

rebuilding the team."

A lyssa Bethel "This team was a lot o f

fun, and it was nice being a senior on

the team. It was an awesom e year."

Kathryn Braunlin "This year was about

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Women’s varsity tennis had a tremendous season, finishing with a record of 15-5. "The second Lehman match was worth the whole season; our biggest crowd got to watch three three setters!" Coach Vin Romeo exclaimed. Their winning streak began early when the team dominated the opening tournament, claiming first place. The members who qualified for districts this year were Myah Blazar and Emily Nelson at doubles, and Taylor Shanks at singles. The season brought many awards for the ladies: the top seven players received all-area recognitions. Also, the seniors, Emily Nelson, Taylor Shanks, and Mary Stoecklein were voted onto the all-area academic team. “All players were dependable, and without our superior senior play we would not have been as successful," stated Coach Romeo. Although the team will be losing their valuable seniors, the rest of the team has learned from them and promise a successful future season.

Katherine Pardue "It was a great experience being able to play first doubles as a freshm an.”

Natasha Sharma "Tennis season was amazing this year. I learned so much from Mr. Romeo, and I, once again, was able to play with my doubles partner, Stacy. 1 learned a lot about the game of tennis."----------

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Senior Stacy Skidmore drops the ball short and cross-court on the other

side of the net. Katherine Pardue, Stacy

Skidmore, Taylor Shanks, and Emily

Nelson proudly walk across the field at the Homecoming games. Senior Emily Nelson releases a powerful

backhand to her opponent. Taylor

Shanks prepares to return a serve down the line. While warming up before a match, junior Hilary McConnaughey

sets up her forehand.

V- - Coach Karen Pedtke, Bethany Ward, Julia Smith, Latifah Street, Sarah Patzer, Janae Poppa-Deis, Coach Cheryl ' ' Franklin, Rhea Beckett, Sarah Jacobs, and Katie Jordan

Junior Julia Smith reaches up to return the

ball to her opponent. Focused on the game, Sarah Jacobs prepares

to return a serve. Freshman Janae

Poppa-Deis bends down to save a ball

from hitting the ground. Sarah Patzer sets up to slam the ball and score a point. Junior Lauren

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The MVS women's volleyball squad was back on the court in 2005 for their second season with a "taking care of business" attitude. Last year was the first year for MVS volleyball and although the season ended with an unfavorable record, the team members played their hardest and gained considerable knowledge about the sport. The Lady Rams were determined to improve their overall record this season, and with four returning starters and five new players, the girls were able to pull out a final record of 7-16. In addition to the overall improvement as a team, junior Julia Smith was named to First Team All Area. "This year’s record was a great accomplishment for the team and the program. I am anxious to get the 2006 season underway,” Coach Cheryl Franklin said.

Julia Smith, "We've made definite improvement in both basic play and

court formation. I'm looking forward to

next year."

Latifah Street "It was my first year playing, and it was really fun. W e

worked hard and it paid off"

Sarah Jacobs "The volleyball team has made great improvements from last year

to this year, and I look forward to doing

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The cross country team, coached by Ms. Nicole LaSelle, had an excellent season. They had a total of seven runners, which was more than past years, and all of the runners made many notable improvements. At the October 15th meet, Cristina Hensel, Mercedeth Bowerman, Julia Smith, Alex James, and Billy Tyner all recorded personal bests in their times. When recalling the district meet. Coach LaSelle said, "They geared up for this, as it was our toughest competion of the whole season. All of the runners worked hard and showed extreme enthusiasm." Although none of the runners placed, they all ran their hearts out and did their best. "I'm really proud of my team; practices were hard to get through, but I know it was necessary to improve in the meets," Coach LaSelle concludes.

Julia Smith "The increased interest and participation made for a successful

season. W e had a terrific time!"

Mercedeth Bowerman "The team

improved and we're ready to take on our

opponents next year. "

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Sophomore Alex James pours it on as he finishes

the race at the district meet. Senior Maddie Dunfee and

junior Julia Smith relax and reflect on their races after a successful meet. Seeing the

finish line, Julia Smith breathes in deeply and

sprints to a personal best time. Alex James consults

Coach Nicole LaSelle about pacing strategy for the upcoming race. Senior

Maddie Dunfee proudly smiles after finishing a

tiring race.

Coach John Bentley, Chris Cai'lson, Justin Phillips. W ill Hensel, Sam Williams, and

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Chris Carlson "My proudest moment? Getting under a 90, which is a really low score."

Drew Zorniger "I had a great season, with a great coach. W e should've gone to state,,.Next year."

Sam W illiams "I can't wait to carry this team to state next year,"

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Women's Junior Varsity TennisDemonstrating the utmost enthusiasm, the women's junior varsity tennis team began its season with a notable winning streak that ended in a grueling match against Chaminade-Julienne. All players persevered in tough matches against Division I and Division II schools, displaying optimistic attitudes and tremendous sportsmanship. The team was led by seniors Carrie Schwartz and Carrie Chema, who played third and first singles, respectively. Showing immense support and respect for one another during every match, the team succeeded in attaining a final record of 19-8. As Coach Brenna Bretscher forecasts, "Looking to improve skills even more, next year promises to be another great season for the lady Rams!"

Sasha Yanes, Kaitlin Bressler, Rachel Edwards, Carrie Chema, Rachel Redmond, Carrie Schwartz, Faiza Quadri, Rachel Gorsky, Geetika Srivastava, Stacy Skidmore, Coach Brenna Bretscher, N atasha Sharma, and Julia German

Junior Varsity Golf

C oach Joe Williams, Lee M ullenbrock, Andrew Kahn, Chris Call, Nate Rowland. Matt Ludwig, Patrick Zabinski,Tyler Greenwood, Justin Patmon, Tyler Benedict, Marc Pavlofsky, Kim Lee, and Josh Young

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The junior varsity golf team honed its skills this year on the way to a 10-4 season. Coach Joe Williams helped them along with his expert advice. A solid group of incoming freshmen and new additions to the team helped bring about this success, with a core of upperclassmen adding valuable experience. Their improvement and dedication was shown in an early win over undefeated Wellington High School, a long-time rival. Mr. Williams was very proud of the team, saying, "Without exception, they demonstrated sportsmanship and teamwork in the best traditions of MVS and the game of golf. They were a delight to coach." After watching these talented athletes mature, it is clear the MVS golf program is set for a fine future.

Men's Junior Varsity Soccer

Coach Mario Carillo. M organ Brazie, Alex Keen, Alex Polotskiy, Daniel Jacobs, Jason Feldman, Patrick Collier, JaeHo Choi. Coach Phil Klimowicz, M ac Shafer, Chris Guillen, Daniel Paul, Saager Patel, Aidan Curran, Amir Gamble, and Alex Peltier

Despite a season fraught with obstacles, the junior varsity men's soccer team improved tremendously and bonded as a team. Coach Phil Klimowicz states: "I never cared about the record. As long as they came back, learned to play better, and showed constant improvement, I was pleased." The improvements the team made were most apparent in their wins against Bethel, with a score of 2-1, and Waynesville, with a score of 1-0. The latter was by far the most exciting game of the year. At the end of the season, freshman Jason Feldman was named Most Improved Player. Coach Klimowicz says, "I hope the boys continue to work hard and continue to enjoy the game."

Aiiddle Sciiool Giris' lennisWith a record of 7-5, the middle school girls’ tennis team improved throughout the season. Coach Claire Larson was pleased with the performance of the girls: “We had a more difficult schedule this year with the addition of Centerville to our lineup.” Although the girls lost both matches against Centerville, these games were the highlights of the season. They were each extremely close matches and were both lost 2-3. The players challenged themselves and learned many new skills to improve their game. Eighth grader Bahar Cheema will be missed next year according to Coach Larson, but the team is excited to have upcoming 6th graders and returning players. “I expect an even stronger season next year!”

Coach Claire Larson, Caroline Shinkle, Tara Paranjpe, Korinne Bressler, Claire Gaglione, Jyotsna Sharma, Elizabeth Burgan, Nirali Malhotra, M aya Kyles, Bahar Cheema, Amrita Hari-Raj, Arianna Yanes, Sarah Caughey, and Ayesha Khan

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Aiiddle School GolfThe Miami Valley School’s middle school golf team played its 2005 season in the CYO Golf League. MVS finished first in Division IB with a 7-3 match record. During practices the team spent a lot of time working on the short game. They were also able to move up a Division from last year. Coach Greg Benedict explained: "We were a young team with no eighth graders on our squad, and we competed against teams comprised mostly of eighth graders. Initially, I didn’t have high expectations for the team’s success in the League. I realized, however, that we would be competitive in this Division.We won each of our final two matches by one stroke. I’ve always said that in golf, the harder you work the luckier you get.” The future looks bright for MVS golf.

Neil Mobile, Jackson Wagner, Auriel Smith, Corey Roe, Coach Greg Benedict, A lex Smith, Nate Benedict, and Sarah Kolodzik

Aiiddle School Boys’ Soccer

Coach Andy M ulhns, Ben Cole, Jamie Patterson, Jake Brown, A lex Smith, W illiam Burkdick, Taylor Sutton, Timothy Miller, Suneal Vishnupad, Jackson Wagner, Coach Chris Bethel, Rohan Kulkarni, Kevin Trout, Stefan Cleveland, Tyler Fern, Jeffrey Paul, Zach Kurdin, Galen Squiers, A lex Zorniger, Cameron Porter, and Matthew Howard

The middle school boys' soccer team finished the season with an impressive record of 10-3-2. These strong results were definitely brought about by the boys’ hard work and determination to play well throughout the season. Their improved communication skills on the field enabled them to take their game to a new level. Returning for a fifth year, Coach Andy Mullins stated, “The 2005 season was one of the best seasons I have coached. It has been cool to see the kids I started with as sixth graders play as eighth graders.” The older players helped their younger teammates and the team grew together. The boys seem to have come together and taken pride in their victories. “The players have improved drastically, and I am looking forward to the 2006 season.”

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Aiiddle School Girls' Soccer

Anne Fyffe, Marissa Peppel, Taylor Pond, M aggie Frick, Emily Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Kingsley

Schroeder. Erika Shaver, Arianna Yanes, Coach Mark Jones, Mary George, Avery Donaldson, Margaret

Brown, Elaina Cromer, Lauren Shaver, Katie Adib, Shavonne Stanek, Nikita Srivastava, Amanda Mikutis, Lauren M cK enzie, Gabrielle LaFave, and Sereena Karaman

The girls' middle school soccer team, coached by Mark Jones, began their season with a 9-0 victory against West Carrollton. This was a significant improvement from last year's season. "We gained a lot of new players this year, and it really gave us a lot of confidence to go in and try to beat some of the bigger schools, like Ridgeville Christian. We never would have had a chance against teams like these last year," said Coach Mark Jones. The girls displayed their work ethic and determination during practices and games, and they worked very hard to improve their techniques and to learn new plays. Their results showed that all of their hard work paid off. They ended the season with a respectable record of 4-5-1.

rourth and rifth Grade Bos* SoccerThe boys' fourth and fifth grade soccer team, coached by Mario Carrillo, ended their productive season with a final record of 2-6-1. "The team had a lot of enthusiasm, and we worked on the technical skills throughout the season,"Coach Carrillo remarked. The season primarily focused on learning the fundamentals of the sport, which would in turn, foster future successes. They learned and practiced shooting, dribbling, and passing. All participants demonstrated their best efforts, improving greatly thoroughout the season. As Coach Carrillo explained, "This is the first time that many of the players played an organized sport, and they did very well for this being their first time playing soccer."

Matthew Page, Benjamin Edwards.Jordan H ouze, A lex White, Collin Roe, Coach Mario Carrillo, Charlie Brereton, Matthew Cole, Chris Filardo, Alexander M itchell, Tom m y Seebacher, Sam Picard, John W inch, Stuart Lane, Richard Smith, Evan Staley, Kevin Seebacher, Grant Harlan, Grant Miller,

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The girls’ 4th and 5th grade soccer team finished the season with a record of 3-4-3. Although the record was not the most

victorious, the girls worked hard during practices to achieve their wins and ties. Coach Fred Rueth stated: “There was an immense improvement throughout the season.” One game stands out m his mind: it was played at St. Charles near the end of the

season. St. Charles was dominating the game for the majority of the time, and the girls made an incredible play in the left comer, scoring and winning the game 1-0. The girls celebrated and enjoyed their exciting soccer season this

year.

Lynn Ezzeddine, Spencer Meador, Karina Yanes, M acy Merle, Emma Brereton, Coach Fred Rueth, Sabina Bashir, Morgan Haak, Sindhura Vallabhaneni, Sarah Khan, Rheana Moreheart, Brooke Bressler,

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Senior Ajay Sutton throws up a bunny shot and scores two points for the team. The team

gets pumped up and ready for a tough game by circling together and chanting. Dribbling left

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team's offensive play as point guard. Senior Brian Grieco runs

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Kyle Franklin "It's not too hard."

Sean Malarkey: "Although w e had our difficulties this year, w e really

came together for a semi-strong season."

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This was a exciting year for the women's varsity team, with 11 wins and 10 losses. The team fought hard for each game, resulting in many

near-victories and well-deserved wins, with no ties for the entire season. The most exciting win came on the home court, where MVS won by one point against rival Yellow Springs. The girls' talent was recognized when several of the team members won titles such as Player of the Year, All Conference Player, and All-Star Team Member. Coach Randy Duff

did not go unnoticed either; he nabbed the Coach of the Year award, but said that it was the team who worked the hardest this season.

Sarah Jacobs "We had a really fun season and I'm looking forward to another great season next year."

Rhea Beckett "I had a lot of fun, and I'm glad I was part o f this great team."

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Senior Carrie Chema glances up to find an

open teammate across the gym. As an

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guards the basketball. Alyssa Bethel, senior, breaks away from the rest and dashes down the court towards the

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Laura Phillips sprints into her turn to finish third in the 100 freestyle at the

Yellow Springs Invitational. Nicole

Gunasekera races the final lap of the 100 butterfly and finishes first. Tim Wibowo practices his starts during warm-ups at sectionals.

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swimmers competed in six invitationals. The Dayton Christian Invitational highlighted the season. At this meet, junior Nicole Gunasekera placed first in the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly. Freshman Tim Wibowo took first in the 50-yard freestyle and second

in 100-yard butterly. Junior Laura Phillips also placed third in the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard freestyle. Undetered by competition with much larger teams, MVS took an impressive second place

overall.

Bob Madden "The team was small, but

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individually at all o f the meets."

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fun this year, and having Mr. Madden

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Tim W ibow o "Swimming is hardcore."

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The MVS cheerleaders had a very eventful season this year. For the first time in many years, they had two full squads, a JV and a Varsity. Under the able coaching of Jonelle Terrell, they attended an NCAA Cheer Camp over the summer, and learned many different dance routines which they performed throughout the year as half-time shows. They truly impressed the crowd when they used their stunting skills in their dances to perform moves such as "basket tosses." The girls supported each other and even worked together to create their own unique and fun floor cheers and chants. The crowds at the games were always excited to see the enthusiastic performance the cheerleaders put on. They knew how to pump the crowd up, even when the team was down.

Ju lia German: "It was fun being on varsity, especially since it was my first year cheering."

Jessica Kwiatkowski: "Cheering this year was even better than past years."

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Senior Marlise Walters leads her squad at a half-time cheer. The

ladies stand at the sidelines with their santa caps on, in honor of the

holiday season, and cheer the boys on as the game progresses. Junior Alex Brazie pumps the

crowd up during a timeout. Altogether, the

girls shout and encourage their boys as they hustle up and down

the court. During half time the ladies perform their coordinated dance.

Varsity Wrestlini{This was another great year for our Varsity Wrestling “team” which consists o f sophomore, Daniel Kolodzik. Once again coached by his father, he finished his season with a respectable 18-6 record.Kolodzik battled his way

through to the semi-finals of the state championship tournament in the 119-weight class until he was faced with a particularly strong, top-seeded opponent. Although Daniel performed admirably, he was not able to pull through victoriously. Kolodzik's talent and dedication to the sport of wrestling promise that there is much to come in his future with MVS.

Daniel Kolodzik stands on the podium after taking fourth place at the state tournament.

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Coach Chad Marshall , B illy Tyner, Daniel Jacobs, Steven Page, Jamal Russel, Jae-Ho Choi, Chris Call, Amir Gamble, and Tyler Benedict

The men's JV basketball team finished with a 1-19 record this year, but that figure does not reflect the exceptional amount of effort and hustle that went into the season. Under the guidance of Coach Chad Marshall, the team constantly worked on honing its skills, with its hard work finally rewarded with a twenty-point victory over Middletown Christian. The boys worked both on their basic skills and advanced plays to make themselves more well rounded and confident players. "Despite having to endure a lot of hardships, the players always brought their best game to the court," said Coach Marshall. "I hope they all devote time to improving their skills further over the summer and stick with the game of basketball."

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Junior Varsity CiieerieadinjiThe JV Cheerleading team had a very exciting season cheering on the JV Boys' basketball team. They occasionally cheered along side the varsity cheer squad, and they learned many new skills and techniques through working with these more experienced girls. The team worked on learning the basic skills because four out of the five girls were beginners. These skills were built on and improved throughout the season, and the girls felt much more confident about their skills by the end of the season. The team put in a tremendous amount of effort, learned a lot, and they are looking forward to perfecting their skills so they can move on to the varsity level in the near future.

Maria All, Neekta Abouhossein, Bethany Ward, Latifah Street, and Caidyn Greenwood

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Terek Shrit, Jake Brown, Taylor Sutton, Tim Miller, Coach Logan Allen, Rohan Kulkarni, Tyler Feam, Kevin Trout, and Jordan All.

This year's eighth grade boys' basketball team spent their season improving their basic skills in preparation for playing in high school. Under the keen and able leadership of Coach Logan Allen, the boys were able to spend time perfecting their plays and bettering their communication on the court. Their coach was impressed with their determination and spirit throughout every game and is sure that this attitude will help them in the future. Even though the final record was not in the team's favor, all of the boys felt as that they learned a lot about strategies of the game and the importance of teamwork both during practices and games. They hope to be able to add their spirit and energy to the high school team next year.

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I Seventh & Eighth Grade Girls' Basketball

Kingsley Schroeder, Maggie Frick, Emily Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Erika Shaver, Sarah Caughey, Tara Paranjpe, Caroline Ey, Ellen Reinhart, Sai'ah Workman, Katie Adib, Mary George

The seventh and eighth grade girls' basketball team spent the season refining learned skills and creating new plays, which directly contributed to their significant improvement.Through hardwork, perseverence, and optimism, all players helped to achieve a final record of 4 -10. In particular, players Kingsley Schroeder and Sarah Caughey demonstrated tremendous talent and sportsmanship both on and off the court. One of the many highlights of the season was the series of close games against long-time rival Dayton Christian. During these games, the girls put forth much effort and impressed the crowds with their determination. As stated by Coach Kathy Kissinger, "I do look forward to continuing to work with these young ladies as they play basketball at MVS." Coach Kissinger maintains that the talent and the communication skills of this team will ensure a promising season next year.

Seventh Grade E o s ' EasketbaliThe 7th grade boys' basketball team participated in the Metro Buckeye Conference (MBC) during this season. They finished the league with a 4-4 record and a 6-8 record overall. During the MBC League Tournament, MVS made it all the way to the semi-finals, becoming the first MVS middle school basketball team to make it to the MBC “final four”. “During practices we spent a lot of time working on free throws, offensive spacing, and team defense,” explained Coach Greg Benedict. “This group of young men is very athletic and smart. For the most part, when it comes to basketball, they are a little ahead of their age group.This group is very unselfish and very supportive of their teammates. I am very proud of our season and our tournament accomplishments.” The team was led by Kevin Wise in scoring, Corey Roe in rebounds, Nate Benedict in assists, and Cameron Porter in steals. There is much to look forward to in MVS basketball.

Michael Peppel, Suneal Vishnupad, Coach Greg Benedict, Corey Roe, Manuj Rattan, Cameron Porter, Neil Mobile, Nate Benedict, Matt Howard, and Alex Zorniger

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Galen Squiers, A lex Smith, A lex White, Stefan Cleveland, Zach Kurdin, and Jordan House

Sixth Grade Girls' Easicetbaii

Daisy Brown, Marisa Peppel, Lauren Shaver, Lynnze English, Coach Tabitha Duff, Melanie Yost, Lauren McKenzie, Gabby LaFave, and Avery Donaldson

The 6th grade girls played an amazing season and ended with a great record, which helped them to place third in the tournament. They practiced hard to learn their fundamentals and shined with true talent during games. Coach Tabitha Duff said, "It was a very productive season, and I'm really proud of the development and progress in the girls. I had a lot of fun coaching! The girls were pumped at every game." All the girls were able to play in many games, and every single one of them scored sometime during the season. Their coach is confident that they will be able to further improve upon their skills in future seasons. Winning bronze, making hoops, and learning the fundamentals of basketball, the girls had a memorable season.

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Coach Taylor, Sabina Bashir, Brooke Bressler, Liana Saleh, Assistant Coach Kevin Bessler, Sarah Kahn, Rheana Moreheart, A lex Shmir, and Spencer Meador

The 5 th grade girls basketball team led an awesome season this year. They started off a little slow, but plunged forward in the middle of the season, using their improved basketball skills to beat teams they had lost to before. “Each girl had something unique to offer to the team, and they worked well together,” says the coach. Even though they only won two games, their playing skills improved immensely. It was also hard because they only had six girls on the entire team. “Having only six players made the girls work harder. They became more determined to win and much more disciplined,” says assistant coach, Kevin Bressler. It will be interesting to see how the team does next year when they move on to middle school.

rourtli Grade Boys' EaslcetballThe fourth grade boys' basketball team spent its season working on basic drills and plays in order to better their team dynamics during each game. Under the leadership of Coach Tony Unverferth, the boys significandy improved their skills throughout the season and finished out with a lot more experience and knowledge about how the game is played. Because the team was small, the boys were able to work on close communication and learned to depend on each other during their games. They truly enjoyed their season and look forward to what next year will bring. The coach was incredibly impressed with the progress the boys made and expects them to go on to become even better basketball players next season.

John Winch, Matthew Page, Matthew Imbody, Evan Staley, and Grant Miller

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The fourth grade girls' basketball team began their season learning the very basics o f playing basketball. Under the patient and dedicated leadership o f Coach Julia Weikert, the girls spent their practices working on various drills to improve their skills. They

quickly learned that communication and cooperation with their teammates was the most important factor and made sure to

employ these skills during each game. As many o f the girls had never played basketball before, the progress the team made was incredible. Coach Weikert was proud o f the accomplishments o f her team. She stated: "The girls, having proven their determination and enthusiasm, give promise for an exciting season next year."

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youngest compared to the other schools in their division. Because o f this, a major focus o f the season was gaining

experience and confidence. Their improvement was manifested during the final match against W aynesville during which the team was able to pull out a tough win. In addition. Josh Mikutis, Eric Reed, Omar Khan, Jack Adam, and Milan Patel received area-wide recognition. Coach Vin Romeo said, "This season was more o f a long-term investment, as next year the team will have a very experienced group."

Kevin Malarkey "This year was tough, but w e have planted the seeds that will bloom next year."

Milan Patel "It was a one o f a kma experience being a freshman on the varsity team."

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"The senior girls were the heart and soul o f our team," said Coach Bretscher when

describing the close knit varsity softball team. The home game against rival Troy Christian highlighted the season, during which M VS trailed until the bottom of the seventh inning and rallied to a win in the end. The

girls ended their season with an overall record o f 12-5 and a second place finish in the Metro

Buckeye Conference. The team's dominance in the league was further manifested by the

all-Conference recognition that many players received. Most notably, Alyssa Bethel was named Player o f the Year and Kathryn Braunlin received the Coaches' Award. Although the team will lose six starting seniors next year, the skills and enthusiasm that they passed on to younger players promise successful future seasons.

Rachel Atkins "The seniors have been great. We're going to miss them next year!"

Maria Ali "My favorite part o f the season was com ing back to win

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game. The members o f the varsity softball team enjoy

each other's company as they prepare for one o f the

toughest games o f the season. Senior Kathryn

Braunlin displays her beautiful pitching form as

she attempts to throw strikes over the plate.

A lyssa Bethel skillfully catches a fly ball to gain

an out. Emily Nelson

carefully watches the batter and is prepared to

catch the ball if it comes her way.

Carrie Chema "I'm going to miss playing M V S softball next year!"

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Andrew Duberstein, Billy Tyner, Geetika Srivastava, A lex Peltier, and Coach Michael

Coleman

The young varsity track team spent much o f the season gaining

experience in a variety o f different events. This hardworking group of

freshmen competed in a total of seven meets, learning new things

and gaining new insights from each race. It was difficult for the team to

compete with the stronger and more experienced upperclassmen since there is no separation of grade levels in track meets, but they always ran hard and stayed positive. Andrew Duberstein and Geetika Srivastava were both awarded Metro Buckeye Conference sportsmanship awards at the end o f the season. Coach Coleman said, "This was more a season o f physical and mental growth, and the experience the kids gained this year will be very valuable to them in years to come."

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The men’s junior varsity tennis team enjoyed outstanding success and proved their physical and mental strength throughout the season. The team compiled a 17-3 record and its major losses were few. The team often had to extend itself physically, playing its share of varsity squads. Even against these bigger opponents, the team enjoyed morale-boosting wins over the Dayton Christian and Yellow Springs varsity teams. They often had to surrender much o f their court space to the varsity team, but they did not lose sight o f their ultimate goal o f an exceptional winning record. Coach Mark Jones commented “The team improved greatly over the course o f the season because they made sure to practice and play with diligence. They have a bright future.”

Coach Mark Jones, Ethan D em psey Whiting, Timothy W ibow o, Josh Handel, A lex Burgan, Siddarth Goyal, Jason Feldman, Coach Ray Gariepy, Chris Carlson, Jae Ho Choi, Michael Straus, Justin Patmon, Tyler Benedict, Marc Pavlofsky, Akash Goyal

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Aiiddle School Coys’ fennisThis year's middle school boys' tennis team had another successful season despite losing much o f last year's squad to the high school. The

diverse team consisted o f boys who had played tennis for years as well as players who had never laid hands on a racket before. No matter where each player started out, each one showed great improvement and

development throughout the season. The team finished with an overall record o f 5-3, but was especially disappointed when their two matches against arch rival Cincinnati Country Day were rained out. Coach Claire Larson was proud of her team and foresees bright futures for her player's tennis careers. She stated, "It was a privilege to have so many great people this year and will enjoy seeing them again next season!"

Coach Claire Larson, Dhruv Goyal, Taylor Sutton, Danny Yanes, William Burdick, Austin Sprenkel, Parker Shanks, A lex Zorniger, Galen Squires, A lex Smith, Nate Benedict, Neil Mobile, and Zack Kurdin

Aiiddle School Ira c k and rie ld

Cameron Porter, Veeral Patel, Tim Miller, Jake Boyd, Owen Sanders, Michael Peppel, Jake Brown, Ben Cole, Matt Howard, Coach Michael Coleman, Elaina Cromer, Taylor Pond, M aggie Frick, Shelby

Tidwell, Erika Shaver, Anne Fyffe, Sarah Caughey, Lynnze English, Sereena Karaman, Keta Burke-W illiams, Lauren Shaver, Juhi Rattan, Natasha Patel, Marissa Peppel, and Khadija Kirksey

Forming one o f the largest middle school track teams in the history of MVS, all participants displayed unprecedented talent and dedication. Their collective efforts fostered a seaon o f success, one marked by school record times and wins in numerous events. The team also participated in a myriad of field events that were quite new to many team members including discus, shotput, high jumping, and long jumping. They worked very hard and managed to place in many o f their meets. The girls' team was especially proud when they earned second place at the Metro Buckeye League Conference. Coach Michael Coleman was incredibly impressed with the efforts and dedication o f his team. These traits ensure a bright future for the upper school track and field program.

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Aiiddle School Softball

Coach Taylor Anderson, Tara Paranjpe, Kingsley Schroeder. Sarah Edwards. Em ily Edwards. Libbi Burgan. Clarie Gaglione, D aisy Brown. Coach Tabitha Duff, Nirali Malhotra, Mary George, Sarah

Workman, Katie Adib, Amrita Hari-Raj, Avery Donaldson, Amanda Mikutis, Gabrielle LaFave, and

Joely Barber

This year proved to be one o f the best seasons in MVS middle school girls' softball history. Although the season finished with an overall record o f 3-4 , the girls showed a great deal o f improvement in their

basic skills and level o f play from last year. The team spirit and

determination grew as the girls stepped up to the plate and encouraged each other to strive for the win. One o f the greatest moments o f the season was their win against Middletown Christian. During that game, the girls managed to pull out a victory at the bottom of the last inning with a spectacular run. By perfecting their skills during practice, the players’ game improved. This remarkable band of girls has a promising future in M VS softball.

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Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science AwardEric Reed

Dayton M ontgomery County ScholarshipsLauren Lieb and Rick Roslof

Metropolitan Honors SeminarMegan Caughey, Ravi Grandhi, Sarah Jacobs,

and Eric Reed

High-Q Academic TeamTyler Benedict, Kevin Hendricks, Sarah Jacobs, John Nelson, Peter Williams, and Rachel Atkins

Hamilton College Prize for Oral and Written Communication

Julia Smith

Kodak Young Leader's AwardCristina Hensel

Middlebury College AwardNicole Gunasekera

Brereton Family Award of DistinctionPaige Zorniger

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National M erit Comm ended ScholarsAlex Combs-Bachmann, Josh Mikutis, Joh Nelson, Rick Roslof, and Adam Weissman

National M erit Finalists 'Mackenzie Cramblit, Maddie Dunfee, and

Peter Williams

Scholar Athlete AwardEmily Nelson

Billy Glisson Memorial Scholarship ^Alyssa Bethel

Sewanee Award for ExcellenceMegan Caughey

Shelley Lazar Community Service AwardMaddie Dunfee

Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award and Scholarship in Humanities &

Social SciencesRachel Atkins

Sharyn D. Jackson Spirit Award iJosh Mikutis

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Duncan W. Ailing Book Awards

English Department Award for Excellence

Mackenzie Cramblit

English Department Award in Literature

John Nelson

Betsy M. Hughes Creative Writing Award

Adam Weissman

Excellence in TheatreLogan Smith

Excellence in Visual ArtsClaire Shafer

Ted Truslow Award for the Performing ArtsCaroline Chema

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Excellence in Foreign LanguageAlex Mann

Endowed Scholarships

Arbor ScholarDarnell Brown II

Loren M. Berry ScholarBrieana Duckett-Graves

Annabelle H. Cummings ScholarsRebecca Kulik arid Sayna Patel

William and Julia Hobart Family ScholarsOlivia Blackburn and Brittany Bair

Charles J. Lofino Family ScholarBriana Henry

David A. Saidel ScholarsSamuel Guggenheimer and William Malarkey

MVS Board of Trustees ScholarCaden Ohlwiler

Dedication to Learning Foreign Languagfl

Zhenya Karelina

Excellence in Mathematics

Peter Williams

Love of MathematicsRick Roslof

Excellence in ScienceMaddie Dunfee

Excellence in Social ScienceNatasha Sharma

Frances E. Inbody Love of History

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l^aren H artleyAs both middle school and upper school French teacher, Madame Hartley has left a profound impact on all o f her students, one that extends beyond her instruction in the classroom. Displaying a genuine concern for her students, Madame has endeared herself to those who have taken French, and even, to those who have not. She has used her enthusiasm and knowledge to excite students about French history, language, and culture. Aside from fulfilling her duties in the Foreign Language Department, she has also served as a Middle School advisor and assisted with both sixth grade project period and the Tour de France Immersion. On immersion, she guided students throughout France, sharing with them her passion for this country and culture. In the words o f one French student, "Madame Hartley has always been one o f my favorite teachers. I was lucky enough to have her for all of middle school and then again in tenth grade. By far though, I benefited from her instruction the most during Immersion. It was a truly enriching experience." In recognizing Madame Hartley's talent for and dedication to educating others, MVS is sad to see her leave. We do, however, wish her the best in North Carolina, and know that her retirement is most certainly deserved.

Madame Hartley

Madame Hartley enjoys the beautiful warm weather with middle school teachers Ms. Kittle,

Mrs. Kessler, and Mrs. Dailey.

Madame Hartley prepares to watch the Egyptian dances o f the sixth gradersduring Project Period.

Madame Hartley shares a hug with her French student Jinali Patel.

Cur Gratitude"No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him."-W. A. Nance

Barbara Cleary

"The changes that have affected

the faculty, the programs, and the

campus itself have been dramatic

throughout the years that Tom

Brereton has served as head o f school."

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Chris Kambas

"Mr. Brereton is som eone that I look up to and respect. He

alw'ays looks at the big picture

and is able to g ive good advice

as a caring and genuine friend."

Liz Schroeder

Class o f 1984

"Tom Brereton em bodies the entire essence o f M VS. His

committment to a warm nurturing community and healthy change

has made M V S the greatest learning environment."

W illiam Glisson

"It's hard to lose a close friend

I've had for 32 years. Tom has put his heart and soul into M VS to

make it what it is today, and he will be sorely missed."

Glen Squiers

"In the freshman immersion, we

teach a variety o f heroic

characteristics. Tom epitomizes stabiUty, confidence, conservative

command, and the ability to

appreciate the value o f what we

have. He's been an inspiring mentor, and I admire him."

Tom BreretonSince arriving at MVS in 1974, Mr. Tom Brereton has constantly proved an indispensable member of the school community. He first came to MVS as a social science teacher when the school was only ten years old. However, in the three decades that Mr. Brereton spent at M VS, he held a variety o f positions, including department chair, development director, and director of admissions. Under each title, he displayed a commitment to education, one that enabled him to acquire additional responsibility and leadership opportunities. It was not until 1986 though, that the board appointed him head of school, with the hopes of guaranteeing MVS financial security. As head of school, Mr. Brereton worked tirelessly to strengthen and expand the Upper School, believing that it would ultimately benefit all of MVS. Although enrollment in the Upper School struggled and some even questioned having an Upper School, Mr. Brereton remained steadfast in his plan for the future, one that truly did succeed in the end. In addition to preserving the Upper School, he worked to create a distinctly independent Middle School. In addition to founding a scholarship program, Mr. Brereton made improvements to the immersion and financial aid programs.Most recentiy, he led a capital campaign, which astoundingly raised over five million dollars. Aside from being a diligent head of school, Mr. Brereton has also proved a loving father and compassionate global citizen. Thus, it is no surprise that he will be sorely missed by both the school and surrounding community. In anticipation of the great many things Mr. Brereton will accomplish at his next school, we remain forever grateful for the legacy he has left at MVS.

The Brereton Family: Tom, Amy, Rebecca, Jake, Charlie, and Emma

Mr. Brereton, Jake Brereton, Paige Zorniger, M egan Caughey, Mr. Squiers, and Claire Sliafer enjoy

each other's com pany and the refreshments after academic awards.

President of the Board o f Trustees Susan Katz, Tom

Brereton. and Upper School Principal Sam Wagner

celebrate the successful academ ic awards night and the

many successful years they have spent working together.

Mr. Brereton and eighth grader K ingsley Schroeder take

a moment to relax during K ingsley's day as Head

Mistress of the school.

Lower school students present Mr. Brereton with detailed and

meaningful drawings depicting how they v iew ed his role in the school

community.

Mr. Brereton and a group o f excited seniors

perform the Cancan dance to celebrate the culmination o f one phase o f their lives and

the beginning o f another.

Coach Vin Rom eo and Headmaster Tom

Brereton greet Kathy M obley and Tom m y

Elmer, new inductees into the M V S Athletic

Hall o f Fame, at a brunch on Hom ecom ing

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Although it has been only two short years since Mr. Michael Cetrangol's arrival at MVS, he will be terribly missed. His musical prowess, coupled with his willingness to work with students, has made him a favorite among students of all ages. In this short period of time, Mr. Cetrangol has made considerable contributions to not only the Upper School Music Department, but also to MVS as a whole. He has helped expand and improve the musical groups at MVS, while allotting time to work with individuals as well. Whether assisting with Immersion or performing on stage with other MVS students, Mr. Cetrangol has consistently proved a dedicated member of the school community. As a result of his creativity and commitment, the Music Department at MVS proceeds onward in an exciting and innovative direction. Although MVS wishes Mr. Cetrangol did not have to leave so soon, we are sure he will be successful in his future endeavors.

Pam Skidmore

"Miami Valley School, this is Pam" has become the cheerful greeting that members o f the MVS community have come to know and love. As receptionist, secretary to athletic director, and MVS parent, Mrs. Pam Skidmore has experienced and supported MVS in a variety of ways. Although she has only been employed by MVS since 2002, Mrs. Skidmore has been an active member of the MVS community for over a decade as parent o f alumnus Ben Skidmore and graduating

senior Stacy Skidmore. Through her work as both receptionist and secretary to athletic director. Bob Madden, she has helped not only the Athletic Department, but also MVS in general, run more smoothly. Her willingness to aid students with paper work, sports schedules, and in any other ways that she can demonstrates the true MVS spirit of compassion. Mrs. Skidmore has greatly contributed to the image and organization of the school community. In Mrs. Skidmore's absence, we will surely miss her warmth and friendly smile. We hope that she visits MVS often.

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Ecb AtaddenWe will miss Mr. Madden’s positive attitude, sense o f humor, and camaraderie. He was very popular with students and coaches, and also did a fine job of supporting and growing the athletic program. For example, the creation of The Metro Buckeye Conference was led by Mr. Madden, and he now serves as the league's commissioner. He was responsible for the growth of the men's varsity basketball program, which allowed MVS to earn the respect o f many other local coaches. His teams

were always well prepared and competitive, regardless of the opposition. Finally, his work as dean of students was immensely valuable to the upper school faculty. In this capacity, he also chaired the upper school student conduct board. Mr. Madden has accepted a position in Naples, Florida to coach basketball and serve as an administrator at a relatively new independent school, called Seacrest Country Day School. All of us wish him the best going forward and hope he will visit MVS often in the years to come.

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Richard Roslof- Case Western Reserve University

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Taylor Shanks- Winthrop University

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evacuees arrive in Texas.

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investigate the flawed disaster response.

9 Government-issued debit cards are

distributed to evacuees. The program fails and is ended days later.

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down to 50 percent in New Orleans.

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the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history. |

20 Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco

declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Rita strengthens off the coast.

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election, in December, creates the new government's first parliament.

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people dead and 700 injured.

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United States Supreme Court following the death of William

Rehnquist.

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profits of over $35 billion during this period.

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making her Africa's first

elected female leader.

' Vice President Dick Cheney's

top aide I. Lewis "Scooter"

Libby resigns after being

indicted in October on criminal

charges relating to the leaking

of a CIA officer's identity.

■ Despite his years of anti-gang Methamphetamine use becomes a national

advocacy while in prison, on

December 13, former Crips

gang leader Stanley "Tookie”

Williams is executed by lethal

injection for four 1979 murders.

crisis as meth-related crimes skyrocket on the

West Coast and in the Midwest, Pharmacies

remove pseudophedrine products from shelves

in an effort to control meth production.

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■ On January 2, 2006, an explosion at the Sago Mine in Tallmansville, West Virginia, traps 13 miners

260 feet below the surface. Sadly, only one of the

miners is pulled out alive.

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process with the Palestinians, .

Israel evacuates the Gaza Strip,

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300 towns and suburbs explode with

riots and arson. High unemployment,

racial discrimination and rage are

blamed for the outbreaks. .

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flu claims 73 lives in Asia by the end of

December and threatens to spread across the world.

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billion miles, NASA’s Stardust

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in children.

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16 pandas, including five sets of

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Hikers scaling iVlount Mendel

Glacier in California discover

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a World War II airman whose

plane crashed in 1942.

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becomes the lead

story for every major news outlet after her

disappearance while

vacationing in Aruba.

< In August, American anti-Iraq War activist Cindy Shsehan,

whose son Casey was killed in action in 2003, hofdS an

extended demonstration at a peace camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch.

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Pets receive the royal

treatment with gourmet pet

foods, available in upscale pet

food shops, pet food bakeries

and even ice cream parlors.

Due to high gas prices,

consumers opt for smaller

cars with better gas mileage

rather than gas-guzzling SUVs.

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the Internet thanks to sites like

Blogger.com and MySpace.com.

' Praised by critics and audiences alike, ' Peter Jackson’s remake of the 1933

classic King Kong beconnes a giant

box-office success.

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1813 Jane Austen novel.

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the Penguins, a surprise hit

documentary that follows a year in the

life of a flock of Emperor penguins.

“The boy who lived" returns

for more adventure in the

fourth movie installment of

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for the quick release of hit movies on DVD.

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approval as television's first

female President of the United

States in one of the year's

best new shows. ABC's "Commander in Chief."

Based on the childhood ofcomedian Chris Rock. UPN's hospital achieve

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Doctor "McDreaniy," also

known as Dr. Sheperd, andthe rest of the staff at Seattle Viewers can't get enough of ABC's ‘‘Lost.'

Grace Hospital achieve The show earns a Golden Globe for Best

healthy ratings in ABC‘s TV Series Drama and spawns countless

"Grey's Anatomy." fan speculation sites.

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with seven MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Video of the Year

for “ Boulevard of Brol<en Dreams.”

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hip-hop’s top dog, landing on

top of Rolling Stone’s Top 50

Albums of 2005.

Reggaeton, which blends

influences of hip-hop, Jamaican

reggae and dancehall with Latin American bomba and plena,

reaches its height in popularity

in 2005,

^ Seattle indie favorites Death

Cab for Cutie break into the

mainstream with the album

Plans and "Directions," a series of 12 short films.

EineriaiDmeDi■ Nintendo DS owners can now

be virtual dog owners as well,

thanks to the wildly popular

Nintendogs series.J.K. Rowling releases yet

another bona fide best-seller

with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The Star Wars franchise

remains a juggernaut in the

videogame industry with the

winter release of Star Wars: Battlefront II.

Gamers wait in line for hours to get their

hands on the year’s hottest holiday video

game console, Microsoft’s Xbox 360.

Snorts■ In June, the San Antonio Spurs win the 2005

NBA Championship over the Detroit Pistons

in a thrilling seven-game Finals series. Spurs

forward Tim Duncan wins MVP honors.

In February 2006, figure

skater Sasha Cohen leads

the U.S. Olympic Team into the XX Olympic Winter

Games in Torino. Italy.

‘ Danica Patrick, 23-year-old

race driver, wins Rookie of the

Year honors in both the Indy

Racing League’s IndyCar

Series and at the Indianapolis

500, where she finishes fourth.

Citing conduct unbecoming

to the team, the Philadelphia

Eagles suspend wide receiver

Terrell Owens for four games

and deactivate him for the

remainder of the NFL season.

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Famer Jerome “The Bus" Bettis retires after the game.

• NHL hockey returns in fall 2005 after losing the entire '04-'05

season to a labor dispute. Fans flock to see players in new

uniforms and exciting innovations like tie-breaking shootouts.

► Hawaiian golf phenom Michelle

Wie turns professional on her 16th birthday and signs endorsements worth $10 million, making her

one of the highest paid female athletes in the world.

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Eddie Guerrero dies of heart

failure. In 2004, Guerrero was

only the second wrestler of

Hispanic heritage to win the WWE championship.

American Lance Armstrong

wins his unprecedented

seventh Tour de France in

July. Armstrong then retires

from competitive cycling.

BMX superstar Dave Mirra wins

the gold medal in the BMX Park

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leads Texas to a national championship with a dramatic 41-38 comeback victory

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career Cup earnings now tota l' over $48 million.

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titles, at Wimbledon and the

U,S. Open, along with all four

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Detroit. Parks’ refusal in 1955 to give up liar

seat on an Alabama bus eventually led to laws

desegregating public transportation nationally.

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funnyman Bob Denver dies

of cancer at 70. Although only

98 episodes of the popular

sitcom were made, Denver was

typecast as the nutty Gilligan

his entire career.

Kristin Cavallari, featured

on the MTV reality show

“ Laguna Beach,” becomes

one of Hollywood's hottest

young personalities.

Chinese actress Ziyi Zhang

shines in the lead role of Sayuri in the film adaptation

of the acclaimed Arthur Golden

novel M emoirs o f a Geisha.

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