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Visit Campus

Today!

lourdes.edu(419) 885-5291

Come on over and discover a vibrantgrowing community where studentsuccess matters. Because learning atLourdes means smaller classes, qual-ity instructors and exible scheduling,its no wonder the institution has expe -rienced record growth over the last fewyears.

Named a Best in the Midwest col-lege by the Princeton Review for sevenconsecutive years, Lourdes is a nation-ally accredited, veteran and transfer-friendly institution offering a variety of student scholarships.

To meet the needs of its growing stu-dent body, Lourdes has added excitingnew degree programs, student activities,residential housing and NAIA baseball,

basketball, golf and volleyball.At Lourdes, students can choose from

30 undergraduate majors in a variety of elds such as art, business administra -

tion, criminal justice, environmentalscience, nursing and theology as well asgraduate programs in education, nursing,organizational leadership and theology.In addition to its academic programming,the institution offers a wealth of activi-ties for students to engage in. CurrentlyLourdes has over 25 student organiza-tions such as the Drama Society, the En-

vironmental Club, Orbis Ars (art club),

the Non-Traditional Student Union andthe Student Government Associate.

The Of ce of Campus Activities andResidential Life also provides a varietyof social, recreational and educationalevents and programs to further enrichstudents lives. From musical concertsand comic shows to intramural sports,students will nd something for every

interest. Through the Of ce of Missionand Ministry, students can connect totheir spirituality and volunteer for manygreat causes such as Habitat for Human-ity.

With over 2,600 students, includingtraditional, nontraditional, transfer anddirect from high school, Lourdes contin-ues to look to the future. Find out how to

be part of a growing community, wherelearning is living, by visiting www.lourdes.edu or by calling 419-885-3211today.

Join the growing community at Lourdes

St. Ursula Academy is proudto announce the northwest Ohio

amateur premiere of AndrewLloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera, February 4, 5 and 6 atthe Franciscan Theatre of LourdesCollege. Starring in the title role isDevon Desmond of Central Catho-lic High School. Emma Burmeis-ter is Christine Daa, with GabiEnrique as understudy, and MaryGibbons takes on the role of thediva, Carlotta, with Lauren Kaseras understudy. Trevor Dorner (Per-rysburg High School) acts the partof Piangi, the opera tenor star.Mia Gladieux is featured as Ma-dame Giry, the ballet mistress andEmma Wolff portrays her ballerinadaughter, Meg. Jacob Sigman (St.Johns Jesuit) enacts Raoul, the Vi-comte de Chagny, opera patron andChristines lover. Monsieur Firminand Monsieur Andr, the comi-cal theatre owners, are portrayedby Tyler Simms (Maumee High

School) and Chris Wegman (An-thony Wayne High School). Colin

Commager takes on the roles of Reyer, Passarino, and Don Attilio.Katie Dubielak is Madame Firmin,and also acts as assistant to themusic director.

The cast of 86 includes fifteenprincipal dancers, as well as KevinKraus (Central Catholic) as Mon-sieur Lefvre and Nick Case (St.Johns Jesuit) as Buquet, the the-atres knowing stage hand. Eliza-beth Clarke Horrigan is productiondirector, assisted by Mrs. AllisonKrzyminski as music director, Ms.Erika Gee as choreographer andMrs. Melissa Beland as technicaldirector. Mrs. Christine Brenneris costumes chairman, assisted byMrs. Randi Monaghan and Mrs.Mary Kedzierski. Dont miss thisspectacular showcase of opera anddance, with music everyone loves!For tickets, please call St. UrsulaAcademy: 419-531-1693.

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A BOLD AcademicProgram

for 7th & 8thGrade GirlsN OTRE D AME Junior A CADEMY

Most junior high gifted programs youhave to excel across the board. Here itis individualized. My daughter took high school and honors classesin subjects she was strong.

What do NDJA Parents Say

BRILLIANT LEADERSHIPThe only, all-girls,

private, seventh &eighth grade school

Clubs, activities,and sports

BLESSED WITHOPPORTUNITIES Ability to take high

school level coursesChoice of French,

Latin, Spanish orChinese

BEAUTIFUL IN SPIRITHundreds of

volunteer hoursto the community

New friendshipswith the Sistersof Notre Dame

SPONSORED BY THESISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Junior Academy 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43623 419-475-9359 www.nda.org

ALL GIRLS7th & 8th Grade

B O L D ! B R I L L I A N T ! B E A U T I F U L ! B L E S S E D !

InfoNight

February 17 p.m.

7th GradePlacement

TestFebruary 5

9 a.m.

BOLD ACADEMICSModified block

schedule for highschool preparation

Advanced MathProgram

Todays college students are tomor-rows employees. And as any formercollege student knows, choosing a ma-

jor can be a dif cult decision.While the decision is important, its

equally as important for college stu-dents to recognize that not everyoneends up working in the eld in which

they earned a degree. Though money isoften a reason to change elds, collegestudents should look for majors that areintellectually challenging and engagingand not just those that offer the biggestpotential payday down the road. Ac-cording to the Princeton Review, thefollowing are some of the most popular,though not necessarily lucrative, majorsamong todays college students.

* Business Administration and Man-agement/Commerce: Business majorsget a solid foundation in the theoriesand principles of nance, marketing,accounting, and economics. Learningto manage all kinds of organizations,from tiny start-ups to major corpora-tions, makes this major one of the moreversatile and challenging majors for

students.* Psychology: Psychology majors

learn about the biology of the brain,with the major focusing on cognition,intelligence, motivation, emotion, per-ception, and other areas of the humanmind. Those fascinated by human be-havior might prefer to major in psy-

chology, as psychologists desire to edu-cate, communicate and resolve issuespertaining to human behavior.

* Education: Education continues tobe a popular major, and education ma-

jors learn different methods to educat-ing and inspiring students. Most stateswill require education majors to choosea speci c grade level they prefer toteach, and majors often earn hands-onexperience as student teachers duringthe course of their studies.

* Political Science and Government:The study of politics and government,political science teaches students criti-cal thinking and communication skills,while studying history and culture aswell. A political science degree is oftena precursor to law school.

Popular majors among todays college kids

Uniforms are typically the normat private schools across the coun-try. But more and more publicschools are hopping on the uniformbandwagon, too.

As a student, you may think thatuniforms put a damper on your

school days and personal image.This doesnt have to be the case,however. Heres looking at howuniforms can be a benefit to you andyour family, as well as the school.

1. Safety: A school uniformmakes it easier for school personnelto identify members of the studentclass. This will make it difficultfor someone who doesnt belongto a school to slip in unnoticed. It

also prevents gangs from displayinggang colors or other signs throughclothing. In an age when school vi-olence is on the rise, it pays to besafe.

2. Appropriateness: Individu-als have different tastes and beliefswhen it comes to what is appropriateto wear. Rather than schools havingto police what youre wearing, auniform makes it easy for them tofocus on more important issues.

3. Convenience: Think about howmuch time you devote to picking outclothes to wear. Of course you wantto project the right image and hav-

ing the wrong clothes or those notpurchased at the trendy stores canattribute to added pressure. With auniform, all you do is slip on therequired items without having tospend any thought on how otherswill view you in these clothes. Plus,a uniform saves time in the morningwhen youre rushing to get readyfor school.

4. Cost: While there is the upfront

cost of a school uniform, over timeit pays for itself, unlike than regu-lar clothes that need to be updatedas the seasons and trends change.Families can save considerablemoney over the school year withuniforms. And for those who dontmind hand-me-downs, borrowinguniforms from former students cansave even more.

5. Sense of community: Uni-forms, with all students looking thesame, can instill a sense of schooltogetherness. Just as a uniform so-lidifies a sports team or public ser -vice providers, such as police offi-cers, it provides a link to others inyour school community. That canmake you feel like youre part of abigger picture, rather than standingout in a big school.

Bene ts of School Uniforms

Sylvania FirstPreschool

7000 Erie St. Sylvania419-885-4249

www.sylvaniafirst.org

-School day from 9-1 toprepare for all day kindergarten

-Flexible Scheduling-Before and after school option

-The Creative Curriculumprogram is implemented

-Vibrant teachers-Exceeds State Content Standards

-Individualized Education-Full sized gym for Gross

motor activitiesOPEN HOUSEJanuary 30 2-4 pmPreparing your child

for kindergartenand continued success.


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St. Johns Jesuit High School & Academy5901 Airport Highway Toledo, OH 43615 419.865.5743 www.sjjtitans.org

Achieve your bestAcademic Excellence Outstanding Athletics Christian Service Men for Others

75% of all SJJ students receive nancial assistance.Class of 2010 earned $14 million in college scholarships.

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FOR THE LOVEOF ART

ART CLASSESGrade K Through AdultPlease call for 2011 Winter/Spring

Schedule of classes419-882-2060

WWW.FORLOVEART.COM4027 N. Holland-Sylvania

(NW Corner of Holland-Sylvania at Sylvania Avenue)

Home-School ClassEnrolling now!

Art supplies & materials Custom Framing

For the Love of Art Inc., in businesssince 1990, offers classes for students fromkindergarten age to adult.

On Saturday mornings creativity is theemphasis in age-appropriate classes forkindergarten through 4th grade. Cartooning anddrawing for 4th through 9th grade completethe Saturday morning schedule. After schoolthroughout the week, 4th grade through 12thgrade students learn and develop their drawingskills. Home-schooled students attend on Fridaymornings. Drawing students work in pencil,charcoal, colored pencil and pastels. Highschool and adult painting instruction includeswatercolors, oils and acrylics. Adult classesare available during the day or in the evening.Primary grades students also enjoy summer

camp activities, exploring a different subject,concept or material each week of the summerseason.

For the love of Art Inc. is also an art supplystore, stocked with a wide variety of ne-artmaterials and staffed by artists who are familiarwith the tools and materials you need.

For the Love of Art Inc. can design and buildcustom framing for all your art presentations anddisplays. Framing materials are also availablefor purchase.

Please visit the website at www.forloveart.com and click on classes, call 419-882-2060or stop in for a schedule of art classes at Forthe Love of Art, 4027 N. Holland SylvaniaRd. (northwest corner of Sylvania Ave. andHolland-Sylvania).

For the Love of Art

Holy Trinity schools students andstaff are busy planning for CatholicSchools Week and our annual OpenHouse. This years Catholic SchoolsWeek theme is Catholic Schools Div-idends for Life. One of the events in -cludes a Souper Bowl collection. Lastyear over 1000 cans of soup were col-lected for St. Vincent de Paul to distrib-ute to the community. Service projectsand service learning are always a mainfocus at Holy Trinity. In recent years,Holy Trinity students have raised thou-sands of dollars and collected items forservice projects which included Han-nahs socks, St. Pauls Community Cen-ter, ood relief, Trees for Troops, over -seas missions, local families with majormedical and nancial needs and otherdisaster relief funds.

Enrichment opportunities for our stu-dents include 6 th grade Outdoor Educa-tion Camp, Junior High DC trip, Powerof the Pen, Quiz Bowl, Student Council,CYO sports, Drama Club and many oth-

er special activities. Educational eldtrips are something always on the calen-dar with trips to the Toledo Art Museum,Franciscan Life Center and the ToledoZoo just to name a few.

Our students are taught in a faith-based environment. Our academic cur-riculum follows the Ohio Content Stan-dards. The school is fully accreditedby the Ohio Catholic School Accredit-ing Association and enrolls preschoolthrough 8 th grade. We offer extendedday care before and after school and wehave the SCRIP Tuition Earning pro-gram. There are so many exciting andwonderful things about Holy Trinity. If interested, please plan on attending theOpen House on Sunday, Jan. 31 from10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who at-tends the Open House and enrolls theirchild for the 2010-2011 school year willreceive a gift certi cate for $100.00 off.If you have any questions, please callthe Holy Trinity School of ce at (419)644-3971. See you there!

Holy Trinity news

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Opening Minds. Opening Doors.

Open HouseSunday, January 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Take a tour of our new state-of-the-art facilitiesand our 75-acre wooded campus!

C o m e v i s i t o u r N e w U p p e r S c h o o l !

419-381-1313 | www.mvcds.org

St. Johns Jesuit High School wasfounded in 1898 and re-establishedin 1965 as a four-year college pre-paratory high school for young men.In 2005, St. Johns established anAcademy for seventh and eighthgrade boys. The school currently hasan enrollment of 837 high school

students and 120 Academy students.As a Catholic high school, our stu-dents represent all economic and so-cial backgrounds, and SJJ welcomescultural diversity. 75 percent of ourstudents receive scholarship assis-tance.

Academic excellence and develop-ing leaders is a 450 year Jesuit tradi-tion. The St. Johns mission is to de-velop Christian leaders. Each student

achieves his greatest potential in adiverse Christ-centered atmospheredistinguished by academic successand service as a man for othe rs.

Acceptance to SJJ is based uponadmission placement test results, ac-ademic performance and recommen-dations from educators. In the Classof 2011, SJJ had four National MeritScholars, one National Achieve-ment Scholar and seven CommendedScholars.

A strong academic curriculumchallenges students and preparesthem to be successful in college andin life. In 2010, SJJ added a threeyear comprehensive engineering pro-gram, culminating in a senior collab-orative engineering course with TheOhio State University. A new inter-

active language lab, unique to north-west Ohio, was added to teach sixworld languages, debate, and publicspeaking. SJJs College Counselingprogram is one of the strongest inthe country. Students develop an in-dividual action plan and are acceptedin the nations most prestigious col-leges and universities.

St. Johns takes pride in its out-standing athletic program. It hasearned the City League All SportsTrophy 28 out of 37 years. Morethan 70 percent of all students par-ticipate in athletics. St. Johns stu-dents also impact the quality of lifein our community. Every year stu-dents contribute over 25,000 hoursof Christian service working in foodbanks, schools and nursing homes.For more information, contact RitaHayes, Admissions Director, 419-865-5743, ext. 257.

St. Johns Jesuit develops men for others

I know how to resolve conflicts.I do things myself. I plan myown work. Im learning foreignlanguages. Spend some time in

any one of West Side Montessoristoddler to eighth grade classroomsand you might hear these studentstatements. It all happens at WestSide Montessori!

Come to the school-wide OpenHouse on Jan. 30, 1-3 p.m. to learnabout the Montessori difference.

West Side Montessori is a privateschool for children thirteen monthsthrough eighth grade serving the

communities of Toledo, Sylvania,Holland, Perrysburg, SoutheastMichigan and surrounding areas. The

school has been encouragingacademic excellence in a nurturing,child-centered environment for over30 years.

Montessori uses a hands-onapproach that follows the childsnatural development. The curriculumis based upon the methodologydeveloped by Dr. Maria Montessoriand combines a rich academicprogram with life skills that focus onthe development of the whole child.Independence, responsibility, respect,valuing diversity, problem solving andunderstanding the interconnectedness

of the world are skills practiced dailyin the classrooms.West Side Montessori is accredited

by the American Montessori Societyand NCA/CITA. The school alsomeets the State of Ohio curriculumrequirement for K-8. The AmericanMontessori Society recognizedWest Side as one of the mostsuccessful Montessori schools inthe nation. Learn more at www.wsmctoledo.org.

West Side Montessori Different method. Better outcomes.

Place a Classified AdTODAY!

Call 419-885-9222 to place your ad!

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Holy TrinityOpen House Sunday, January 30th 10:30 am - 2 pm

Visit us at Open House and receive a $100 tuition credit to be usedwhen you enroll your child.

www.myholytrinityschool.com2339 U.S. Highway 20

Assumption, OhioLocated at the corner of

US 20 and Rt 64

We offer 3 year old and4 year old preschool.Extended day care is

also available.

Give your child the best.Experience the difference of a faith based education.

PURSUE KNOWLEDGE INSPIRE EXCELLENCE

WALK WITH CHRIST

Offering Pre-Schoolthrough Grade 8

Catholic-ChristianEducation The ride

Sylvania

You are invited to attend ToledoChristian Schools Open House onSaturday, Feb. 5, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.

Our Open Houses are designed tointroduce prospective families to theexcellent programs that TCS offers.You will have the opportunity to meetthe administration, board membersand faculty and our students areexcited to show prospective familiesaround the school. While on campus,ask them about their experience andlearn directly from our students howmuch they love TCS.

With an enrollment of over680, Toledo Christian is a non-denominational college-preparatoryschool for preschool through grade12 that was founded in 1975. It servesover 400 families coming from more

than 150 churches in the northwestOhio and southeast Michigan area.

TCS provides the foundation for

your childs future. Our challengingand individualized academiccurriculum, comprehensive offeringsin computers and fine arts, ourspiritual focus and thriving athleticprograms make Toledo Christian aunique environment in our area. Ourbeautiful 11-acre campus located insouth Toledo is the ideal environmentand community for your child tonurture their love of learning andfaith.

For more information on the openhouse, please contact Diane Sheets at419-389-8700 extension 134. Familiesare welcome and light refreshmentswill be provided.

Toledo Christian Schoolto hold open house Sylvania First Preschool is located

at 7000 Erie Street and will be holdingan open house on Jan. 30, 2011 from2-4 p.m. The mission of Sylvania FirstPreschool is to provide an environmentin which your child can experiencenew concepts and develop socially aswell as mentally. This helps provide asmoother transition from home to for-mal education. Your child will be as-sisted in the development of ne andgross motor skills, social and emo-tional growth and intellectual skills.This encourages children to feel goodabout themselves and their accom-plishments.

We offer a developmentally appro-priate programs which include activi-ties in areas such as social and emo-tional, physical, academic and spiritual.We offer your child opportunities forart, music, dance, story time, dramatic

play, free play, individual time and dailyresponsibilities. The children will alsoperform seasonal plays for your enjoy-ment. Exercise is an important part of a childs development and we have aninside gym for running, hopping, skip-ping, parachute games, circle gamesand ball games. We also have bikes andother play equipment for inside activi-ties. An enclosed, outdoor playgroundwith swings, a slide, climbing toys anda sand box are used daily (weather per-mitting). Parents and students partici-pate in several off site eld trips suchas the apple orchard trip.

Our preschool is from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. for children ages three to ve. Weoffer a before and after school optionas well as exible scheduling. We alsofollow the creative curriculum programand have individualized education. Wewill see you at the open house!

Sylvania First Preschool

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Did you know women accountfor:

58 percent of medical/dental schoolstudents

77 percent-80 percent of vet school

students44 percent of MBA students (up 75percent in last ten years and rising)

50.4 percent of doctoral students(first time women have been a major-ity)

59 percent of student body for all college degree levels

More than 50 percent of the jobs inthe workforce51.4 percent of managerial and

professional jobsEven in fields in which there are

traditionally more male doctoraldegrees, the growth rate of womenwith doctoral degrees in those fields

from 1998-99 to 2008-09 is higher:physical and earth science - womenup +4.7 percent, math and computerscience - women up +7 percent,engineering - women up +6 percent,and business - women up +1.9 per-cent. These advancements illustratethat education plays a strong role inthe advancement of women.

Learn why Notre Dame JuniorAcademy, the only seventh andeighth grade program in northwestOhio designed specifically for femaleeducation and leadership develop-ment, plays a pivotal role in girlscollege and career readiness at theInformation Night on Tuesday, Feb.1 at 7:00 p.m. at 3535 W. SylvaniaAve. An alternate date is scheduledfor Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m., if school is closed for inclement weath-er. A Seventh Grade Placement Testis Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Knowing the academic importanceof seventh and eighth grade in prepar-

ing young women for future success,Notre Dame Junior Academy focuseson developing an individualized aca-demic program for girls who needmore challenge in the areas of math,

foreign languages, technology, finearts, English and social studies.The only Catholic seventh and

eighth grade school using a modifiedblock schedule, the program providesan easier transition to high schoolclasses. Block scheduling ensuresearly preparation for college, time formore in-depth and interactive learn-ing, better academic retention andtime for academic support services,if required.

Leadership opportunities are plen -tiful in an environment that nurturesChristian values and emphasizes ser-vice to others. A special leadershipprogram, Tomorrows LeadershipCommittee (TLC), provides eachgirl with the opportunity to step upthroughout the year to developmenther time management, team building,communication skills, and naturalleadership ability.

For more information go to www.nda.orgpercent or call 419-475-9359.

ill your daughter be prepared for her future?

Become a part of the fastest grow-ing occupation in the country withNorthwest Ohios #1 dental assist-ing school since 1994. Gain a careerin dental assisting in 3 months withthe most comprehensive, economicalprogram with an 88% job placementrate.

The Toledo Dental Academy is amember of the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools. TheToledo Dental Academy offers bothday and evening classes. Day classesrun Monday through Thursday, from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students attendclasses for 12 weeks followed by90 hours of externship. Eveningclasses are held Monday throughWednesday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.for 16 weeks. This course is also fol-lowed by 90 hours of externship. TheToledo Dental Academy course itself offers 240 hours of classroom/ labtime. Students also receive OSHAtraining, CPR/AED certification, andare offered externship referral and

placement services. Once the courseis completed, students earn a cer-tificate in dental assisting and arelicensed in the State of Ohio for radi-ology. Preparation for the DANBRadiation Health and Safety Exam isalso provided.

The Toledo Dental Academy pro-vides small, friendly class size, andpersonalized, individualized atten-tion. Students have access to anactual dental practice and lab foraccelerated, hands-on learning.

Make dental assisting your careerchoice. Please call to set up anappointment to tour the school andanswer any other questions that youmay have. Classes forming for 2010;day classes July 5, Sept. 27, eveningclasses for 2010; May 3, and Sept.7.

The Toledo Dental Academy islocated at 4352 Sylvania Ave., SuiteF, in The Forum Center. For moreinformation, please call (419) 841-1292, or 1-800-720-7005.

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I L U V S U A

Weve got the power!

C o m e s e e w h a t

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www.toledosua.org Call 419-329-2209

challenging academic programs earn studentstop national honors and scholarships

block scheduling provides a solid foundationfor college

faith-based community helps build strongbonds that last a lifetime

faculty & staff are caring and supportive

winning SUA sports, clubs, and activitiest any interest

spirits soar in an all-girl communitythat encourages you to be your best self

ST. URSULA ACADEMYSpring Information MeetingSunday, February 27, at Noon



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Open HouseSaturday, February 5

1pm-3pm. Maumee Valley Country Day School is moving ahead of the curve.This is imperative where education is concerned and Maumee Valley isproving that it can be done even when youre 125 years old. The facultyand students of cially began classes in the expansion building on Mon.,Jan. 3, 2011.

Aptly called the Under One Roof campaign, the project included anew Upper School, extensive renovations to the historic Smead Build-ing (home to the preschool/Early Childhood program) and an enclosedwalkway to connect all of the campus buildings. Through the use of environmentally protective processes and sustainable materials, it willbe among the regions rst LEED certi ed educational facilities. Weare so excited for our students to come together under one roof, Headof School Gary Boehm said. With this building and renovation projectwe have created an innovative learning environment for Maumee Val-ley students that will help them connect with each other and with theworld.

The highlights include:The Upper Schools design promotes the idea of collaboration.Flexible classroom spaces allow students and faculty to freelywork together, not only within their own class but with others.Science labs are integrated within the classroom to focus andencourage experiential learning.Multimedia production facility with state-of-the art equipment,to encourage and teach 21 st century communication skills.The inclusion of natural lighting, which research shows, en-courages students to learn better and keep them more alert andfocused.Environmentally responsible features that will reduce opera-tional costs.Purpose-built spaces within the preschool for children towork individually, in small groups or in larger classes, and aspace for hands-on learning.Wireless classrooms, hallways and common areas.A new lecture theatre with tiered seating for live lectures andpresentations and distance learning.New nature trails that bene t from the schools wooded setting.A refurbished Millhon Auditorium, state-of-the-art library andmulti-media resource center.

The architecture, designed by Kate MacPherson of Toledo-based

MacPherson Architects, takes advantage of the schools beautiful naturalsetting and the learning opportunities it provides. MacPherson attendedMaumee Valley in the mid-70s and her son attends today.

The support weve received for this project has been tremendous thats due in large part to the vision and campaign leadership providedby Dean Kasperzak, Fred and Linda Diechert and the Welles family,Scott Parry and Steve and Ann Stranahan, Boehm continued. Thesecampus additions and renovations put us in a position to lead the way forthe next 125 years.

For more than 125 years, Maumee Valley Country Day School hasbeen one of Northwest Ohios greatest treasures. Founded in WesternNew York as Miss Bryans Seminary, a highly regarded nishing andboarding school for girls, it moved to Toledo in 1884 and became TheSmead School for Girls. The Smead School sought to recreate the atmo-sphere, camaraderie and character-building aspects of the best collegepreparatory boarding schools while allowing students to return to theirfamilies at the end of the day. Its a tradition that continues today. In 1934,the school opened its doors in its current location, changed its name toMaumee Valley Country Day School and admitted boys. Maumee ValleyCountry Day School attracts students from across the country and acrossthe world from preschool through 12th grade and is Northwest Ohiosonly accredited, co-educational, non-sectarian, independent school. Formore information, call (419) 381-1313 or visit www.mvcds.org.

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