O’NEALTHE MAGAZINE OF THE O’NEAL SCHOOLTHE MAGAZINE OF THE O’NEAL SCHOOL

Summer 2012

O’NEAL

This magazine is a product of The O’Neal School Department of Institutional Advancement

If you would like to receive a printed copy, please email the Director of Communications, Kathy Taylor

ktaylor@onealschool.org

On the cover: Kindergarten Students, Hannah Saye and Sahara Kokott race a relay during Field Day.

Mission StatementO’Neal is a college preparatory school

dedicated to the development of academic excellence, strength of character,

and physical well-being of its students in an environment where integrity,

self-discipline, and consideration for others are fundamental.

HeadmasterAlan Barr

The O’Neal School Leadership Team

Director of Institutional AdvancementJohn Madden

Chief Financial OfficerEddie Phillips

Director of Admissions& Financial AidAlice Droppers

Academic Enrichment Center DirectorBeth Huey

Lower School DirectorLinda Roberts

Middle School Director Rich Tompkins

Upper School DirectorRichard Catania

Headmaster

Members of the O’Neal Community:

This summer issue provides a wrap up of awards and recognitions in a variety of areas. Congratulations to all who were recognized and to everyone for having successful year.

We’re gearing up for the next school year and we have some enhancements in store.

You will notice is a new schedule allowing for more choices for our students and time for enrichment for both our students and our faculty. We’ve also tweaked our physical education curriculum and our athletics program. All of these changes have student introduction to sports, participation and team competitiveness in mind.

The Lower School is looking forward to having the fifth grade under their roof this year. This move will make room for our expanding enrollment in the Middle School. We will welcome Andrea Smith, our new middle school director on October 1st. In the meantime, Jim Adare will be acting middle school director and he will continue to be our director of academic studies.

Details of all of these changes and enhancements will follow in the coming months.

Have a fun and safe summer vacation!

Alan Barr

3300 Airport Road / P.O. Box 290, Southern Pines, NC 28388-0290 / Telephone: 910.692.6920 / Fax: 910.692.6930 / www.ONealSchool.org

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Field Day

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O’Neal Alumni

reunite at 2012

Graduation

4th Annual O’Neal Varsity Softball Challenge

On May 18th, the fourth annual O’Neal varsity softball challenge was held. Alumni, faculty, staff and varsity baseball parents teamed up to play against the O’Neal varsity baseball team. The event was followed by a hotdog sup-per hosted by the baseball parents.

Top left: Baseball parent, Donald Andrews at the plate. Top Right: O’Neal Alumni - John Amato, John Schoemmell, Christian Bolduc and Laura Puleo. Bottom Left: Finally, the varsity baseball team wins this softball game.

Kelly Ann Miller ’11 – completed her first year at Belmont College in Nashville and she is enjoying her summer as a design intern for Ralph Lauren Polo in New York City.

6th Annual Alumni DayWednesday, January 9, 2013

Please join us for lunch and a discussion with O’Neal seniors about

all aspects of college life. Lunch will be provided by the alumni office.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Come watch the basketball games andenjoy an alumni social after the game.

Alumni social details will be mailed, emailed and posted under the alumni section at

www.ONealSchool.org

Update Your Information

O’Neal Alumni: Please keep us updated with your correct contact information so that the alumni office

can be in contact with you regarding alumni events on and off campus as well as class reunions.

Go to the alumni section of our website:www.ONealSchool.org > Community

or click HERE.

Learn how to login and make changes to your direc-tory information.

Questions? Please contact John Madden, Director of Institutional Advancement

Email: jmadden@onealschool.org. Phone: (910) 692-6920 ext. 130

Tommy Howe ’78 – helped the class of 2012 where each senior along with their LS buddy placed the hands in ce-ment and created a stepping stone to be placed around campus.

Helen Holmberg ’97 – married Desmond Thomas Herbert III. He is from Michigan, but they both live in Charlotte. They were married May 12th at the Village Chapel and the reception was held at the Country Club of North Carolina. They honeymooned in Africa spending the bulk of the trip on safari in Botswana.

Roberta Quis ’99 – married Brian Fox of Coral Springs, Florida April 28, 2012 at Brownson Presbyterian in South-ern Pines. Roberta and Brian live in Charlotte.

Hunter Rudd ’01 – met Jess Buddi at Bagram Airfield as members of Operation Enduring Freedom in October 2012. She moved to North Carolina to pursue a degree at UNC. They became engaged on his front porch in Southern Pines in March 2012. A wedding is planned for April 13, 2013 at the Boyd House at Weymouth Center.

Mollie Bowness ’04 – was a social media intern at the 2012 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. She acted as the English voice of the festival via Twitter and other social media platforms. She also worked in the press office writing press releases for speaker events throughout the festival. Mollie currently lives in London.

Blair Miller ’04 – has joined the team at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in the Food Beverage division.

Melody Miller ’07 –moved to Raleigh working for Peter Millar Luxury Apparel collegiate apparel line. The com-pany is getting ready to launch a collegiate line. She is helping with the design of the apparel and the securing of colleges to license with them.

Will Cutler ’08 – graduated from College of Charleston this spring and is moving to Chengdu, China in the Szech-uan Province. He will be tutoring English one on one to Chinese students creating a learning plan unique to each student.

Josh Wolonick ’08 – directed Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at the UNC Lab! Theatre in April 2012. Kate St John ’09 designed the set for the Julius Caesar production. LAB! Theatre is UNC’s oldest and most active student theater group. Copy and paste the link for more information:http://www.thepilot.com/news/2012/apr/06/wolonick-takes-directing-turn-at-unc-chapel-hill/

Alumni Notes

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SaturdayFebruary 2, 2013

Three rising ninth graders, all from West Pine Middle School, have been chosen to receive four-year scholarships. Gillian Munro has been awarded the Helen Pringle Holm-berg Scholarship. Chloe Hoffman has been awarded the Nuzzo Family Foundation Scholarship. Darby Linn is the recipient of the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Scholarship.

The Nuzzo, Holmberg, and Bradshaw Scholars are selected based upon the students’ demonstration of scholastic abil-ity, leadership potential and strength of character.The scholarship process included an extensive application with essays and an interview with members of O’Neal’s Board of Trustees and O’Neal’s Headmaster, Alan Barr.

The Helen Pringle Holmberg Scholarship is given in honor of Helen Holmberg, an O’Neal graduate and the School’s first John Motley Morehead Scholarship recipient. Helen’s father, the late Centre W. Holmberg, Jr., served as chairman of O’Neal’s Board of Trustees. Current O’Neal students as well as students from other schools are considered. Gillian Munro, daughter of Mrs. Carol Munro of Seven Lakes, be-comes the fourteenth Holmberg Scholar. Gillian is current-ly working towards her Silver Award in Girl Scouts. She plays soccer and tennis and participates in the All-County Orchestra playing the cello.

The Nuzzo Family Foundation Scholarship is given by Mr. and Mrs. Sal Nuzzo in honor of Father John Nicola, a retired priest who was a beloved Latin teacher at O’Neal. Students not currently enrolled at O’Neal are considered. Chloe Hoffman, O’Neal’s thirteenth Nuzzo Scholar, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hoffman of Seven Lakes. Chloe has held leadership positions in student government, has been an active participant in the debate team and enjoys playing soccer.

The Hannah Marie Bradshaw Scholarship is given in memory of Hannah Marie Bradshaw. Hannah spent half of her life as an O’Neal student and she loved the School as a positive place that helped her reach her true potential. Students not currently enrolled at O’Neal are considered. Darby Linn, the seventh recipient of the scholarship, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dale Linn of Pinehurst. Also a soccer player, Darby has been involved with student government and is active with her church.

Applications for these scholarships are accepted at the beginning of each calendar year. They can be obtained by visiting The O’Neal School website.

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O’Neal Scholarship Recipients

Holmberg Recipient Gillian Munro & Headmaster Alan Barr

Nuzzo Recipient, Chloe Hoffman & Mr. & Mrs. Sal Nuzzo

Bradshaw Recipient, Darby Linn & Mr. & Mrs. Stan Bradshaw

Holmberg Scholarship Finalists

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Upper School HappeningsThe Odd Couple

Prom Promise

Cardboard Armada

National Honor Society Inductions

Left: Elizabeth Hall signs to play golf for Converse College in

front of her classmates with her mother by her

side.

Bottom Left: The Senior class sits with retiring Coach Don Woodfield prior to

starting “Wood” Field Day.

Bottom Right: Coach Woodfield is asked to

be the Commencement speaker by the senior

class.

Baccalaureate

What’s New in the Upper School for 2012-2013?• A new schedule opens more opportunities and more choices. • O’Neal Sports is full speed ahead with newly developed JV programs in several sports, thus giving programs a chance to be more competitive.• Welcome! New Faculty: Sara Leslie- French Instructor and Mitch Pool-Math Instructor. • Welcome! from France: - Constance Allain-Guest student hosted by the McMurray family for one month. - Romane LeCarpentier hosted by an O’Neal family for one year.• Senior room upgrade / rebirth of a classroom for AEC / creation of a new conference room

Field Day

Friday, May 25, 2012

Board of Trustees’ Leadership Award........... Maeve Kathleen BartissCharles W. Lowry Award.............................. Grace Aslan BaranRobert N. Haarlow Award............................. Meagan JoAnn WatkinsEdna E. Simmons Award.............................. Bernadine Dembosky Ann M. Ewing Spirit Award......................... Meagan JoAnn WatkinsThe Dominique Gray Student Improvement Award..................................... Francesca Maria TozziThe O’Neal Effort Award: 9th grade....... Robert Alexander Stroud 10th grade..... Mary Winston Dozier 11th grade..... Katie Nicole Salloum 12th grade..... Victoria Anne FedderThe Franklin Curtis Volunteer Award........ Madeline DavisThe Falcon Award......................................... Garrett KlumparThe Bud Holmberg Most Influential Student Award................... Meagan JoAnn Watkins The Amelia Cagle Underclassman Award................................. Mary Winston DozierSenior Class Valedictorian........................... Meagan JoAnn Watkins English Award.............................................. Victoria Anne FedderFilm Award.................................................. William Paul Youngclaus, IVJournalism Award........................................ Chelsea Claire RussellVisual Art Award.......................................... Dakota Stone MerrittDramatic Art Award..................................... Addison Lee HornerFrench Award ........................................... Julia Ann RickardSpanish Award............................................. Addison Lee HornerLatin Award................................................. Logan ButlerMath Award................................................. Meagan JoAnn WatkinsLife Science Award...................................... Victoria Anne FedderPhysical Science Award............................... Kylie Parker GravesHistory Award.............................................. Katherine Hope DyerYale Book Award......................................... Logan ButlerWellesley Book Award................................. Katherine McMurrayKnights of Columbus Social Studies Award.................................... Victoria Anne Fedder Logan ButlerPhi Beta Kappa Award................................. Meagan JoAnn WatkinsPhi Beta Kappa Teacher Award.................... Cindy CarrCum Laude Society...................................... Maeve Bartiss, Katie Dyer, Addison Horner, Austin Puleo; Class of 2013: Nicole Basile, Garrett Klumpar, Katherine McMurray, Katie Salloum

Awarded on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Bill Youngclaus Literary Award................

Savannah Merritt

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Upper School Awards

Meagan Watkins, Maeve Bartiss, Bernie Dem-bosky, Francesca Tozzi, Grace Baran

Mary Winston Dozier, Tory Fedder, Alex Stroud

Tory Fedder, Katherine McMurray, Meagan Watkins, Logan Butler, Will Youngclaus

Claire Russell, Kylie Graves, Logan Butler, Meagan Watkins, Julia Rickard, Katie Dyer,

Tory Fedder, Addison Horner, Dakota Merritt

Meagan Watkins, Madeline Davis, Mary Winston Dozier

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Tayler Kelsey Ailerson East Carolina University Kayla Fawn Arnold University of North Carolina at CharlotteGrace Aslan Baran East Carolina University Honors CollegeMaeve Kathleen Bartiss Indiana University’s Hutton Honors CollegeMark Jonathan Bonville North Georgia College and State UniversityJacqueline Ann Chamberlain North Carolina State UniversityEvan Keith Davies University of North Carolina at PembrokeBernadine Ann Dembosky University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sophia Dean Denardo University of TampaKatherine Hope Dyer University of North Carolina at Wilmington Honors CollegeVictoria Anne Fedder University of North Carolina at Chapel HillKendall Maria-Marta Field Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityAbigail-Rose Diane Fuller Appalachian State UniversityAlana Glen Godbey University of North Carolina at CharlotteKylie Parker Graves North Carolina State UniversityElizabeth Ann Hall Converse CollegeAddison Lee Horner Elon UniversityJordan Layne Hunt Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDakota Stone Merritt East Carolina UniversityAmanda Jean Miller St. Andrew’s UniversityDarshan Shilpesh Patel University of North Carolina at Chapel HillAustin Blake Puleo Yale UniversityJulia Ann Rickard University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChelsea Claire Russell University of North Carolina at Wilmington Matthew Moore Schoemmell Appalachian State UniversityChinchu Harjodh Singh North Carolina State University College of EngineeringJoseph Michael Thompson Sandhills Community CollegeFrancesca Maria Tozzi Belmont-Abbey CollegeZeb Nicholas Viskovich University of North Carolina at GreensboroAlexander Devon Waddell Appalachian State UniversityMeagan JoAnn Watkins Columbia University Briana Marie Wilkinson University of North Carolina at Charlotte Caleb Andrew Wood Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University William Paul Youngclaus, IV Belmont University

College Destinations for the Class of 2012

Congratulations Class of 2012!

Kayla Fawn Arnold Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Academic Scholarship - $12,000 Women of Excellence Award - $20,000

Grace Aslan Baran University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship - $43,800 Dean’s Engineering Excellence Scholarship - $6,000 University of Alabama Birmingham Blazer Elite Scholarship - $6,000 Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship - $20,000 East Carolina University Scholars Program - $22,000Maeve Kathleen Bartiss Indiana University Distinction Scholarship - $36,000 Honors College Scholarship - $8,000, Hudson Holland Scholarship - $24,000 Central Carolina Alumni Association Scholarship - $4,000 Clemson University Premier Scholarship - $40,000 University of South Carolina McKissick Scholars Award - $72,700Mark Jonathan Bonville North Georgia College and State University Army ROTC Scholarship - $86,000Jacqueline Ann Chamberlain Elon University Engagement Scholarship - $14,000Bernadine Ann Dembosky East Carolina University Scholars Program - $22,000Sophia Dean Denardo University of Tampa Spartan Scholarship - $20,000Victoria Anne Fedder Indiana University Distinction Scholarship - $36,000 University of North Carolina at Wilmington J.K. Horne Scholarship - $1,900 DePaul University Presidential Scholarship - $62,000Kendall Maria-Marta Field Lenoir-Rhyne University LR Scholars Award- $46,000 Athletic Scholarship - $1,000, Trustee Scholarship - $4,000 Rangers Scholarship - $2,000 Elizabeth Ann Hall Converse College Athletic Scholarship - $4,000 Towers Scholar Award - $48,000Addison Lee Horner Elon University Presidential Scholarship - $18,000 Honors Fellowship Scholarship - $49,000Jordan Layne Hunt Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Academic Scholarship - $36,000Amanda Jean Miller St. Andrews University Academic Scholarship - $18,000Darshan Shilpesh Patel Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship - $40,000Julia Ann Rickard Boston University Academic Scholarship - $11,000 Fordham University Academic Scholarship - $11,000Matthew Moore Schoemmell Wingate University Academic Merit Scholarship - $52,000Francesca Maria Tozzi Methodist University Opportunity Scholarship - $20,000 Belmont-Abbey College Academic Award - $48,000Meagan JoAnn Watkins Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship - $40,000 Campbell University Presidential Scholarship - $60,000 University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazer Elite Scholarship - $60,000 University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship - $37,250 University of Hawaii at Manoa Centennial Scholarship - $24,000 University of Texas at Dallas Academic Distinction Scholarship - $44,672 Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship - $4,000 Mary and Elliott Wood Foundation Scholarship - $36,000 Tin Whistles Scholarship - $16,000

Kiwanis Junior Builder’s Cup Scholarship - $1,000 Fort Bragg Area Officer Spouse’s Club Scholarship - $1,000Briana Marie Wilkinson Lenoir-Rhyne University Academic Scholarship - $16,000Caleb Andrew Wood Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship - $30,000William Paul Youngclaus, IV Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Honors Scholarship - $26,000

Artistic Honors Scholarship - $20,000 Student Incentive Scholarship - $8,000

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Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2012

Showing the Pioneer Spirit...The O’Neal WayTwelve O’Neal students ranging in ages from 12 to 16 and French teacher, Lyn Cagle, embarked on a short-term study abroad in the Brittany region of France. Over spring break, these students were paired with a “correspondent” of similar age and their family.

For a brief few weeks, they were completely immersed in the French culture and lived accordingly. Students were welcomed into families in and around Pont L’Abbé, near Quimper. Famous attractions such as Carnac – location of the menhirs and dolmens - or Mont St. Michel were not too far a distance to travel. After leaving their host families the students had a brief stay in Paris where they experienced all the beauty Paris has to offer.

The group was made of the following students:

7th grade – Gracie Bell, Oliva Butters and Margaux Winter8th grade – John Anderson, Megan Bloom, Tomi Lawal, Hanson Lucas, Josh Russell and William Schirmer9th grade – Madison McGuirt10th grade – Kelly Griffin, Allison Johnson

The levels of knowledge of the French language were very

diverse. Some had only four months of French class. “I was both touched and impressed by their courage and spirit of adventure ,” says Lyn Cagle. “It was a frightening thing to do - to arrive, in the dark, to families they did not know. They tried their French all the time. Not once did anyone have a complaint the whole trip. They have a pioneer spirit.”

In sharing their experiences, William Schirmer’s family took him to the beach for a “pick-up” game of soccer. Josh Russell’s family took him surfing. Tomi Lawal’s family took him to Mont St. Michel and D-Day beaches in Normandy. The family gave Tomi a wreath to place on a grave of an American soldier. “The experiences these students had with their families were so very personal,” states Lyn Cagle. “The French families gave their hearts to these students. They had not hosted Americans before and were so honored to do so.”

Megan Bloom with Mont Michel in the background.

The group on a Seine River cruise in Paris.14

Hanson Lucas got to see a professional soccer game in Quimper. John Anderson was intrigued by the open air market. Margaux Winter, Olivia Butters, Gracie Bell and their host families experienced downtown Quimper and took the bus to the indoor swimming pool. “There were vending machines that sold bathing suits!” exclaims Gracie Bell.

Allison Johnson noticed the respect the French students had for their teachers and the pride that the French people had in their country. Both Kelly Griffin and Allison Johnson decided to get their hair styled – in true French fashion. Even though Kelly enjoyed her stay with her family, her most memorable moment was reaching the top of the Eiffel Tower during her stay in Paris. Madison McGuirt enjoyed walking around and experiencing things on her own. Megan Bloom liked living with a different family

and everything it involved. “We snacked at 5pm and ate dinner later,” she remarks. “I enjoyed bonding with my family. It was the best experience I’ve ever had.”

This was the first time that O’Neal has coordinated study abroad for Middle School students. It was quite a success. The students continue to stay in touch with their host families through facebook, skyping or even playing Xbox.

The program will continue as students from France will visit O’Neal this year around spring break.

To learn more about the study abroad to Pont L’Abbé, copy and paste below the link to read an article complied of

journal entries by Margaux Winter published in The Pilot:

http://www.thepilot.com/news/2012/may/29/experiencing-life-france

Also enjoy the photo gallery of “O’Neal Abroad” with contributions of photography from the students.

http://www.thepilot.com/photos/galleries/2012/may/27/oneal-abroadCarnac

Kelly Griffin and Madison McGuirt in

Paris.

Above and Below -- More photos of Brittany.

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Middle School Happenings

Field Day

Middle School Sports Recognition Luncheon

Jr. Beta Inductions

What’s New in the Middle School for 2012-2013?

• Andrea Smith will assume leadership of MS October 1st.• As 5th grade becomes part of LS, MS will have more space for 6th-8th grades.• MS students will have club activities several days each week in the afternoon.• All students will have more time to develop writing skills.• A strong PE and intramural program - along with Middle School sports - will be a daily feature of MS.• MS students will enjoy varied fine arts opportunities sev-eral days each week.

Above: Dr. Leber talks “Bones” in fifth grade

science.

Sixth Grade Science

Field Day

Middle School Girls’ Soccer

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Citizenship Award..................... Tatum Shamiso Kodzai - 5th Evie Williams Kirkpatrick Sugg - 6th Katherine Merritt Liner - 7th John Douglas Anderson - 8thO’Neal Effort Award................. Odin Andrew Doolittle - 5th Elizabeth Avis Henry - 6th Elleanor Irene Dembosky - 7th Kyle Richard McClelland - 7th Cohan Michael Nall Council - 8thJ. Gardiner Dodd Award............ Tyra E-mon MarshJames R. Miles Award.............. Oluwatomi F.S. LawalHeadmaster’s Achievement Award 8th..... Cole Michael Kirkpatrick 7th..... Margaux Rachel Elizabeth Winter 6th..... Robert Braxton Furstein 5th..... Fulton Alexander Smith

History....................................... Matthew Hutchens William SchirmerLanguage Arts........................... James SuggMath.......................................... Kelsey Hoehn-SaricScience....................................... William SchirmerSpanish....................................... Brian SubinFrench ...................................... Jon Carlson Tomi Lawal Headmaster’s Gallery................ Olivia ButtersMusic.......................................... Megan Bloom Avery SchaeferPerfect Attendance 5th: Chase Osorio, Avi Patel, Fulton Smith, Nicholas Stewart 6th: Fiona Duffy, Evan Jones, Kennon Later, Drex Lindsey, Mary McMurray, Jessica Trinchitella 7th: Rachel Carlson, Tucker Fessenden, Emma Furstein, Kyle McClelland, Margaux Winter 8th: Kelsey Hoehn-Saric, Cole Kirkpatrick

Awarded on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 during the Blackbird’s Eye and Yearbook Dedication Ceremony......

Bill Youngclaus Literary Award............................ Ellie Henry

Middle School Awards

Kate Liner, John Anderson, Evie Sugg

Cohan Council, Ellie Dembosky, Kyle McClelland, Odin Doolittle

Tyra Marsh

Cole Kirkpatrick, Margaux Winter, Fulton Smith, Braxton Furstein

Ellie Henry

Tomi Lowal

Tomi Lawal addresses his classmates.

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Lower School Happenings

Prom Promise

Second Grade Butterfly Release at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Blackbird’s Eye Recognition Ceremony

Patriotic Assembly

Math Field Day

What’s New in the Lower School for 2012-2013?

• Welcoming Fifth Grade to Lower School• Expansion of Lower School Clubs and Enrichment Activities to include the Lower School Ecology Club• Capstone Projects and Presentations• Spanish Program expansion to include global studies/awareness of culture of Spanish speaking countries• Piloting the FOSS Science Program in 5th grade which promotes learning science by doing science• Lower School Outdoor Learning and Garden Program

Kindergarten Easter Celebration at the Ackermans

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Lower School AwardsMay 31, 2012

Bill Youngclaus Literary Award..........Zoey FurieNational Geography Challenge - 2nd Grade:John Lloyd Dickerhoff, Kristin Howell, Ailish O’Brien, Siva Romgoolam, Ram Varanassi, Timmy EdelmanNational Geography Challenge - 3rd Grade:Will Blackwood, Jackson Martin, Zoey Furie, Patrick Shamburger, Natalie Strom, Abby Anderson, Isabella Shalala, Grace EdringtonNational Science League - 4th Grade:Reed Taws, Sydney Maynor, Isabella King, Reilly Stromberg, Philip Roberson, Caroline Landry, Christina Trexler, Ethan Ellis, Madeline Johnson, Emma Johnson

Elementary Battle of the Books 2012Carter Barr, Madeline Johnson, Hu Poston and William Saye

Odyssey of the Mind “Odyssey Angels” Team: Madeline Johnson, Niasha Kodzai, Sydney Maynor, Patrick McMurray, Sydney Osorio, Hu Poston“Weird Scientists” Team: Christina Trexler, Carter Barr, Hudson Grace Atkinson, Sydney Lee Howell, Philip Roberson, William Saye, Natalie Williams

Math Field Day:Kindergarten: 1st-Parker Strom, 2nd-Avery Nelson, 3rd-Olivia Mixa / Carleigh WehrumFirst Grade: 1st-Marshall Landry, 2nd-Abby Thompson, 3rd-Carolina Berryman2nd Grade: 1st-Sasha Richman, 2nd-Ravi Patel, 3rd-Kate Anderson3rd Grade: 1st-Zoey Furie, 2nd-Gina Gibbons, 3rd-Will Blackmon4th Grade: 1st-Reilly Stromberg, 2nd-Sam Henry 3rd-Sydney MaynorGreat Estimators: K - John Shepherd, 1st Grade -Elise Whitaker, 2nd Grade - Sa-sha Richman, 3rd Grade - Abby Anderson, 4th Grade - Emily Vest

Perfect Attendance:Liam Griffies, Audrey Kim, Alan Gutschmit, Ram Varanasi, Will Blackwood, Patrick Shamburger, Ellie Furstein, Zaccary Maser, Sydney Osorio

Presidential Physical Fitness AwardKindergarten: Parker StromFirst Grade: Marshall LandrySecond Grade: Kesler AtkinsonFourth Grade: Ellie Furstein, Sam Henry, Emma Johnson, Caroline Landry, Hud-son Grace Atkinson, Ethan Ellis, Christina Trexler

Moore County Young People’s Fine Arts FestivalKindergarten: Christian MaloneyFirst Grade: Gabi Blue / Elise WhitakerSecond Grade: Olivia Blackwood / Sasha RichmanThird Grade: Gina Gibbons / Isabella ShalalaFourth Grade: Lily Gutschmit / Reilly Stromberg / Christina Trexler

Moore County Writers’ Competition1st Place Nonfiction: Matthew Leonard2nd Place Nonfiction: Ram Varanasi1st Place Poetry: Zoey Furie3rd Place Poetry: Abby Anderson

Patty Amato and Sydney Maynor

Zoey Furie

Elise Whitaker

Parker Strom and Jacob Shepherd

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AthleticsTrack:This season saw the track team records mature with new marks struck almost weekly and the rosters saw more new members than the last 3 seasons. Savannah Merritt set a new school mile record in 5:32 and Austin Puleo made new marks in the 400m (51.33) and 800m (2:02.27). On May 18 and 19 the O’Neal varsity track teams sent their best to High Point University for the 1A/2A NC Independent Schools State Championship. Congratulations to Aleksandra Majka for a 3rd place medal in the 100h (17.2) and a new O’Neal School record; Savannah Merritt for a 2nd place medal in the 3200m (12:04.96) and a new O’Neal School record; and Austin Puleo for dual medaling in the 400m (3rd place, 51.33, a new 2nd place O’Neal record) and also in the 800m (3rd place, 2:03.76). Other O’Neal athletes set PR’s throughout the day including Mark Bonville in the 300h (51.51), Megan Bloom in the 200m (31.53), Allison Johnson in the 400m (1:20.96), Katherine Wooddell in the 100m (15.31) and 200m (30.02), in the 3200m Josh Russell (12:06.30), Tomi Lawal(12:27.46), and Kyle Flechsig (13:01.54), Dakota Merritt in the 100m (13.63), and Alexander Waddell in the 1600m (5:19.61).

Varsity Boys Tennis:The varsity boys tennis season was a complete success, especially with the results from the NCISAA – 2A State Tennis tournament in Wilmington. After finishing 3rd in the conference (Cape Fear Independent Conference) with an overall record of 8-6, the boys came together with a fifth place finish in the state tournament. The conference (CFIC) took three of the top five spots in the state tournament with Cape Fear first, Fayetteville Academy fourth and O’Neal fifth.

Leading the team were team captains senior Evan Davies and junior Garrett Klumpar. With their excellent results in doubles, both were awarded All Conference. In the state tournament, Klumpar advanced to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual state champion at #1 singles. John Ronalter won his first match before losing to another eventual state champion. Senior Caleb Wood playing his first year for O’Neal advanced to semifinals in singles, then teamed up with Crawford Liner to advance to the semi-

finals of #3 doubles as well. At the #2 doubles, Ronalter and Ryan Williams also took a first round win before losing in the quarterfinals. In his final year, Coach Don Woodfield praised the team for their effort and excellent performance in the state tournament.

Girls Varsity Soccer:The 2012 girls’ soccer team had an extremely successful season. They were 13-5-1, including a notable home victory against rival Fayetteville Academy for the second year in a row. They finished third in their conference and secured a 7 seed going into the playoffs, earning them their first home state playoff game since 2007. They defeated a very good Carolina Day School 4-0 in the first round of the state playoffs, which was their first playoff win since 2008. They lost in the second round to Davidson Day School 2-0, who would go on to win the state championship. The girls scored over 70 goals this season, and never lost a game by more than 2 goals. We had three all-conference honorable mention players, Alex Quevedo, Jackie Chamberlain, and Alessandra Tozzi, three all-conference players, Madelyn Davis, Hannah Sullivan, and Mary Dixon, and one all-state player, Mary Dixon. We graduated 4 seniors, first year player Amanda Miller, second year player Tayler Ailerson, second year player Francesca Tozzi, and fourth year player Jackie Chamberlain. We will miss them and wish them the best of luck in the future, however we are looking forward to an even more successful year in 2013.

Varsity Baseball:The 2012 season was a successful one for the O’Neal baseball squad. A first-ever state tournament appearance capped a three win conference record and for the second consecutive year the Falcons won more than they lost in non-conference contests. Highlights of the season were home victories against Harrell’s and Fayetteville Academy. In the Harrell’s game, Martin Zigovsky’s home run provided the margin of victory in the win against a team that wound up 6th in the state, while Jordan Hunt tossed a complete game one-hitter. In the victory over the Eagles from Fayetteville, Hunt’s walk-off home run completed a 7th inning rally. Seniors Jordan Hunt, Matt Schoemmell, and Zeb Viskovich provided season long leadership, skill, and energy.

Varsity Golf:The 2012 O’Neal Varsity Golf Team had a very successful season with 22 wins, 8 losses and 2 ties. This year’s very young team all led by their Team Captain and only senior, Elizabeth Hall who will be playing her collegiate golf for Converse College next season.

Despite their youth, the team was lead to a second place finish in the CFIC Conference by all conference player James Sugg and all conference honorable mention player Elizabeth Hall. The team completed it year by qualify for and play in the 2012 NCISAA 2A State Tournament at Mid Pines Resort. The year’s team was a very special group of men and women who did a wonderful job representing the O’Neal School.

JV Boys Tennis:The 2012 JV Boys Tennis Team had a very successful season finishing with 3 wins and 3 losses. This year’s team was made up of 11 7th and 8th graders so the future looks very bright for the tennis program as a whole. The highlight of the season was a 6-3 win over Fayetteville Academy only a month after losing to them 5-4. The kids showed great improvement during the season and came to practice every day ready to compete and work hard. Jack Casey was given the coaches award for his hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Girls MS Soccer:The middle school girls’ soccer team showed tremendous improvement throughout the season and was a formidable force down the stretch. It was a very young team, with only two returning players, co-captains Cydney Baldwin and Hunter Atkinson, and that lack of experience showed in their early games. The team worked hard in practice and quickly became competitive, fighting hard through to a 2-5 regular season record. The girls peaked at the right time however; surprising St. Patrick’s with a 3-0 dominating victory in the first round of the playoffs, followed by the upset of the season, a 2-1 victory against undefeated Pope John Paul II to capture the championship.

Middle School Golf:The middle school golf team had the pleasure of practicing at Forest Creek, Pine Needles, and Little River. After two losses to East Lee Middle School, they finished the season with a victory over Pope John Paul. All the players worked hard and improved throughout the season.

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O’Neal Summer Fun

O’Neal’s campus is alive and busy as O’Neal Summer Fun is hosting many different camps for O’Neal and non-O’Neal youth in the community. There is still time to register for camps in July. Go to www.ONealSummer.org.

The Parents’ Association (PA) has many activities in store for the 2012– 2013 school year. Please mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates.

Sunday, August 12th- PA Pre K/Kindergarten Ice Cream Social ~ 2-4pm, McMurray Hall (Lower School)New and returning parents will attend their orientation while students will be able to meet some of their special teachers and participate in fun activities with their classmates. The students will also be able to see their classrooms and meet their teachers.

Tuesday, August 14th - PA New Student Orientation & Pizza PartyOrientation ~10:00am in the Hannah Center TheaterPizza Party ~ 11:30am in the Gutschmit Family AtriumStudents and their families new to O’Neal are invited to attend an orienta-tion session to get to know the facility, teachers and other “need to know” items. All ninth grade students are encouraged to attend as well.

Tuesday, August 21st ~ PA Meeting ~ 8:15am After drop off, join us for the PA’s first meeting of the school year in the Dining Commons in Bradshaw Hall. Come hear the different ways to get involved at O’Neal and meet other parents.

Thursday, August 30th ~ Annual All-School PA Fall Picnic ~ An Afternoon of Sports with a 6pm Cookout Always held on a busy game day for Falcon sports, come after school to cheer on O’Neal’s teams. An all-school cookout will begin at 6 PM. Don’t miss this annual, free, family-oriented event!

Please explore the PA section of the O’Neal website and read about how the PA supports O’Neal, the students and its parents. PA meeting agendas and minutes will be regularly posted, as well as information about upcoming PA events and parent education opportunities.

For more information, contact Andrea Burns, Parents’ Association president, at (910) 295-4739 or at burnshome@earthlink.net.

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Parents’ AssociationSAVE THE DATE: PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION PICNIC AUGUST 30, 2012

Don’t forget to keep collecting your Box Tops!

Look for this logo on many of the items you purchase for

everyday home use. Turn them in to your division assistant anytime throughout

the year.

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The O’Neal School announces its first ever summer reading program. Each year, the School will choose a book that fits its focus and provides a value of knowledge to the community.

You are invited to participate! Read the book. Come hear the author speak. Join the dialogue.

2012 SUMMERREADING BOOKNow You See ItBy Cathy Davidson

CAMPUS LECTUREDistinguished Duke University Professor and Consultant on Institutional ChangeCathy DavidsonThursday, August 23, 20126 p.m.The Hannah Center Theater Free and Open to the Public

Cathy Davidson is a cofounder of the global learning net-work HASTAC, and she was recently appointed to the National Council on the Humanities. She writes for Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many other publications in the U.S. and abroad.

Davidson’s latest of over a dozen books, Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn (Viking, 2011), was named a “top 10 science book” of the year by Publisher’s Weekly. Using cutting-edge research on the brain, Davidson shows how “attention blindness” has produced one of society’s greatest challenges: acknowledging the digital age, but operating in schools and workplaces designed for the last century. Da-vidson introduces ground-breaking ideas that will open the doors to new ways of working and learning.

Buy the Book at

Reserve a Seat for the Campus Lecturewww.ONealNow.org www.cathydavidson.com

The Country Bookshopwww.thecountrybookshop.biz 910.692.3211•