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THE MIAMI VALLEY SCHOOL5151 Denise Drive

Dayton, Ohio 45429

Some call them lifers; we call them legends.1986-1999

SIGNS Party Like It’s 1999!

A Celebration of:Tradition

At the Miami Valley School, tradition tran­scends mere habit through a proud thirty-five year old legacy o f excellent academics and spirited com­munity. Beginning with Convocation, the school year is rooted in traditions which allow students to feel free to innovate, explore, and grow. Indeed, growth and change constitute a fundamental tradition in this constantly evolving population. The most important MVS traditions, however, are those that are not as tangible as annual cerem onies and events. Unity w ithin d iversity , lifelong friendships, nurturing teacher-student relationships, unhindered creative op­portunities, and many other unique features form a significant part of the rich MVS tradition upon which the com munity will build into the next millenium.

1. Seventh grader David Sprankle r- king of the world, or at least, this tree. 2. Partaking of the annual second grade Re­naissance feast, Kelsey Hall munches some m edieval mor­sels. 3. The Upper School Com m ons provides a hiatus be tw een c la sses for H anh N gu yen , A sh ley P ow ell, and Bethany Levy. 4. Lauren Shaver has mastered the art of face painting. 5. M iddle School girls huddle together for warmth on Com m unity Service Day. 6. The pinnacle of prep-dom. Seniors Paul Kwak, Giovanni Castro, and Matt Gunlock show that suaveness com es in all shapes, sizes, and colors. 7. Seniors Joe Carroll and Katherine Smith embrace tradi­tion as they walk towards First Grader Jordan All at the second annual C onvocation. S. Lifer Chethra Muthiah beams as she shares in the joy of th<' All-School Carol Sing with her little sib, Akash Goyal. 9. Tennis phenomenons help Coach Romeo celebrate his eight-hundredth win.

A Celebration of:Spirit

To attempt to capture "the MVS spirit" in a brief description would be an impossibility, though from this collective mass o f energy, will, and passion emerge strong features worthy o f the heartiest celebration. Excitement for MVS and all its institutions, ideals, and people abounds, yet the M VS spirit is hardly confined to the boundaries o f the campus. Students participate in community service projects as well as school service. Their enthusiasm drives them to become consummate athletes, musicians, and ambassa­dors as well. Never lost, however, is the unstop­pable spirit o f friendship, wonder, and pride that makes M VS such an exciting place.

1. Freshmen M egan Macejko and Becky Adam sport som e sp irited m ake-up and funky hair. 2. Piper Phillips is just clow ning around. 3. Safari leader Kathy Priest and cowboy Derek G raham depict an o dd con trast of occupations. 4. "Orange" these M iddle School girls looking festive? 5. Cosmetically saturated Juniors Shana Nisenbaum, Laura Williams, and Bethany Levy root for the Rams. 6. In a picture taken obviously before the five-m ile row, Kim Kendricks and Doug Saphire are all smiles on the senior canoe trip. 7. Ross Schneiderman and Rishi G andhi exclaim, "Yes!!" 8. Spirited fans display ulti­m ate devotion at a Women's Varsity Soccer game.

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A Celebration of:

ExcellenceThe rich tradition and vibrant spirit of The

M iami Valley School are only two of many factors which com bine to create the extraordinary level of achievement that characterizes the school. In academ­ics, MVS students shine consistently, earning wide recognition from national and local organizations and from their peers too. It is remarkable that these stu­dents excel in athletic, musical, and personal realms as well. W hether climbing a tree, a wall, or moun­tains of literature, MVS students carry an insatiable desire for personal and collective achievement. This tradition o f cooperation and spirit of perseverance produce excellence at all levels, fastidiously pre­served and warmly celebrated.

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1. Karen Helmstetter and sib Josh Ways get acquainted. 2. Second grader John David Macejko ponders the hidden m eaning of The Lady and the Tramp. 3. National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars enjoy their moment in the sun. 4. Sopranos Claire Enterline and Sarah Lochner sw eetly sing songs of the season. 5. Daring wall climber Nakul Vyas carefully considers his next move up the treach­erous w all at Joy Outdoor Education Center. 6. Teacher and friend, Glenn Squiers, enlightens student Nick Moncrief on the art of the Windsor knot. 7. Annie Ervin and Alexis Chema embrace the joys of the their freshman year. 8. Mrs. Mumaw's first graders help celebrate the arrival of the new pirate ship. 9. Joshua Mikutis and big sib Joost Gieskes deco­rate a candygram for an MVS neighbor.

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Celebrating Seniors

This year's senior class had so * much to celebrate. A unique blend o f * in te lligen ce , talent, and spirit, the * group made many lasting contributions m

to the school. They left behind a tradi- tion o f academic commitment, enthu- * siasm for learning, and a sense o f soli- ■ darity. Each senior added his or her » own special blend o f characteristics to » help create a distinctive and diverse « community. J

Jennifer R. Armocida

"One w ould say before sleeping, 7 have lived m any lives. I have been a slave and a prince. M any a beloved

has sa t upon m y knees and I have sat upon the knees o f m any a beloved. E verything tha t has been shall be

again.-W.B. Yeats

Julia Maria Babicki

"VVe took the road less traveled friend, the one less worn, the one less known, with no

fam iliar roadmarks and no road signs there to lead you home. It curved and climbed and lead uphill, but we were

young and not afraid. Yes, we took the road less traveled friend, and brother, ain't

we had a ride."-Charlie Daniels

Deepti Dilip Ballal

"Follow you r heart, kid, and you can never lo s e ."

- The Sandlot

Nicholas Clifton Barnard

"People take different roads seeking fu fillm ent and happ i­ness. Just because they're not

on you r road doesn't mean th ey ’ve gotten lo s t ."-H. Jackson Browne

M ichelle Lynn Besson

"Isn't abou t time to s ta r t living that life you've been dream ing

about?"-H enry Jam es

Eden Birnbaum

"My continuing passion (is) to part a curtain, that invisible shadow

that falls between people- the vail o f indifference to each other's

presence, each other's wonders, each other's human plight."

-Endora Welty

Sarah Jane Boehringer

"If you w ant to view paradise, sim ply look around and view it.

Anything you w ant to do it. Want to change the w orld?

There's nothing to it . "

-W illy Wonka and the C hocolate F actory

Tracy M. Bradfute

"You m ust be true to you r h ea rt."-Mulan

Alexander L. Brown

"Make yo u rse lf do som ething, h ow ever sm all. H elp others. D o n ’t g ive into the darkness.

R em em ber the d a w n ." -Batm an

Ryan Butke

"As our know ledge o f the universe in which w e live

increases m ay G od gran t us the w isdom and guidance to use it

wisely. ”-John Glenn, Jr

Matthew Camm

"The only m eans o f strengthen­ing one's in telligence is to make up one's m ind abou t nothing- to le t the m ind be a thoroughfare

fo r a ll th ou gh ts."- K eats

Joseph Matthew Carroll

"Oh Fee, you're try in' to live life that's com plete ly free. You're racin' w ith the wind, you're

flir tin g with death. So have a cup o f coffee and catch you r

brea th ."-Phish

Brendan Manning Cartwright

"This generation o f A m ericans has a rendez-vous with destin y ."

-Franklin D elano R oosevelt

Giovanni Francisco Castro

"He who fa lls in love with him self w ill have no riva ls . "

-Chinese Fortune Cookie from Young Chow

Sarah Elaine Combs

"If I cannot m ove heaven, then I w ill s tir up the u n derw orld ."

-Virgil

Ross Cunningham

'7 can only approach the task o f understanding with a fre e and open

mind, whereas know ledge o f man, or insight into the hum an character,

presupposes all sorts o f know ledge about m ankind in g en era l."

-C. G. Jung

Martjin Henricus Gieskes

"The fu ture shall be w hat you ask from it, an d so it a lw ays has

been. So live yo u r life and search yo u rse lf thoroughly.

Inside you keep knowing how it a ll w ill turn o u t."

-Zonas N yren

Matthew Thomas Gunlock

"As I grow older, I p a y less atten tion to w hat men say. I ju s t

w atch w hat they d o ." -Andrew C arnegie

Cheryl A. Hall

"Every new beginning com es from som e o ther beginning's

e n d ."-Sem isonic

Trisha S. Howard

"The w orld is a gran d com edy to you r sense o f hum or "

-Chinese Fortune Cookie from China Buffet

Matthew David James

"The cat that sits on a hot stove will never sit on another hot stove

but... it will never sit on a cold stove either. One should learn from his lesson only the wisdom there is

to learn from it."-Mark Twain

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Lauren M ichelle Katz

"Time is never time a t all, you can never leave w ithout leaving

a p iece o f yo u th ." -Smashing Pumpkins

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Kimberly Denise Kendricks

"If you surrendered to the air, you cou ld ride it, but first, you

gotta g ive up the stu ff that w eighs you d o w n ."

-Toni M orrison

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Alexis Jenine Krivian

"When one row s it is not the rowing which m oves the ship: row ing is only a m agical cer­em ony by m eans o f which one com pels a dem on to m ove the

sh ip . "

-N ietzschey

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Paul Edward Kwak

"I can do a ll th ings through C hrist who g ives m e s tren g th ."

-P hilippians 4 :13

Tyler Lowry

"The p a s t is inexplicable and the fu ture u npredictable . "

-Laura M ack

Dulani Kafele McLaurin

"One fe e ls his tw o -n e ss - an A m eri­can, a negro; two souls, two thoughts,

two unreconciled strivings; two w arring ideals in one dark body,

whose dogged strength alone keeps it fro m being torn asunder "

- W.B. D uBois

Jennifer Marlene Mitzman

'7/ h k i njj 7i(kr}(f"The glory o f each generation is to

leave its own fo o tp r in t.”- Unknown

Chethra Kala Muthiah

"Secure yourself. H old on tight, the n ight has come, you have

ju s t beg u n ."-Indigo G irls

CLuu-i a/SoAJcoAnne Parsanko

"Waiting fo r the tim e when I can fin a lly say this has a ll been

wonderful, but now I ’m on my w a y ."-Phish

Leah Beth Parsanko

"Country roads lead the way to the light that alw ays shines. M oving

through another day fro m the ones I've left behind. The secret a in 't no secret,

you know it's p la in to see, you can't be truly happy 'tillyou 're absolutely

free. ”-Akoostic H ookah

Tiffany Lacole Patrick

"Through w isdom is a house builded; and by understanding

it is esta b lish ed ." -Proverbs 24:3

CLcLLlj fiwJXAshley Powell

"If you love som ething, se t it free. I f it com es back to you, it

is yours. I f it doesn't, it n ever w a s ."

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Kalpana Reddy

"Grown up, and that is a te rr i­b ly hard thing to do. It is much ea sier to skip it and go from one

ch ildhood to another "- F. Sco tt F itzgera ld

Kavitha Reddy

"To leave is to d ie a little; to die to w hat we love. We leave

behind a b it o f ourselves w her­ever w e have b een ."

- Edm ond H araucourt

Michael Colin Rymer

"Caterpillar: '...and who are you?' Alice: 'I... I hardly know, sir, just at present- at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but /

think / must have changed several times since then.'"

-Lewis Carroll

Douglas Aaron Saphire

"/ shall be telling this with a sigh Som ew here ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and /-- / took the one less traveled by,

A n d tha t has m ade all the d ifference ." -Robert Frost

Katherine Cinda Smith

"If one is lucky, a so lita ry fa n ta sy can to ta lly transform

one m illion rea litie s ." -M aya Angelou

Brain David Sorkin

"Life is like a sew er What you g e t out o f it depends on what

you p u t into it . "

-Tom Lehrer

Flint Spitler

"I can do everyth ing through C hrist who g ives m e stren g th ."

-Phillippians 4 :13

Benjamin K. Tiefert

"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets

his hour 'upon the stage, and then is heard no more. It is a tale told

by an idiot, full o f sound and fury, signifying nothing."

-Shakespeare

Andy Welton

"Mellow m ood has g o t me, so le t the m usic rock m e ."

-Bob M arley

Betsy Anne West

''What lies beh ind us and before us are tiny m atters com pared to

w hat lies within u s ."- A nonym ous

CommencementThey saved the best for la st." .le 1999

C om m encem ent marked a c lo sin g in many respects. Not only was it a celebra­tion o f 43 seniors, but it also marked the closing o f a millenium, and the departure o f Tom Elmer, beloved member o f the school faculty. With his piercing whistle, Mr. Elmer addressed the class o f 1999 and the school community for one final time. The slide show, played to favorite songs, sparked forgotten memories and joyful tears at the start o f the afternoon. The class said goodbye with various per-

1999formances, which included a piano solo, personal words, poems, and a top ten list. Following these was the presenta­tion o f the class gift, a donation to the Immersion Scholarship Fund. Finally, the diplomas were presented. After the tassels were switched, the members of the class o f 1999 faced the audience, together, for the last time. In the upbeat recessional march, they said farewell to their school and looked ahead to the next chapter o f their lives. Although commencement had ended, the celebra­tion had just begun.

Predictions for theJenny Armocida publishes a much anticipated collection of poetry and donates all proceeds to the making of vegan brownies for the homeless.Julia Babicki showcases her artwork in her green Cabriolet and gives a bandana to each buyer. Dee Ballal is seen twenty years later hounding Brian to deliver yearbook coaches' reports.Nick Barnard gets the lead role in "Rent," after being discovered singing showtunes backstage on Broadway while working.Shelley Besson is harassed for years by partygoers looking for the Star Castle.Eden Birnbaum markets her magic hugs and single-handedly makes the world a better place. Sarah Boehringer develops lockjaw from tetanus caused by her nose piercing, and is forced to hire an interpreter to continue the spread of gossip.Tracy Bradfute is credited with the hyping of Star Wars Episode 7, thirty years after the original movie.Alexander Brown takes over the world with great success, and when asked what his secret is, he rep lie s ," a simple equation."Ryan Butke finds creative ways to forever avoid the state of Georgia.M atthew Camm falls asleep at 12:30 at the release party for his platinum album, "Matteo es Feo," but the party continues.Joe Carroll, after being missing in Nepal, is finally recognized by the sitar he carried in his right hand and the Phish book seen in his other hand.Brendan Cartwright is denied meeting his mentor and longtime idol when he is overheard making a slanderous inadvertant comment.Giovanni Castro is arrested for stalking Justin Timbalake, putting him in the power bomb, and then refrosting his tips.Sarah Combs delights Sunday paper readers with her weekly comic strip.Ross Cunningham, after years of struggle with the highest authority, creates a break from the standard five day school week by making Wednesdays official off days.M artijn Gieskes, with a freshly shaved head, attends a politically correct convention wearing steel-toed military boots and wonders why people stare at him.M atthew Gunlock is forced to sell his true love, the Tracker, when his head grows to colossal proportions.Cheryl Hall helps concertgoers worldwide when she publishes her safety manual. How to Avoid Unexpected Concert Injuries.Trisha Howard uses secrets of Wicca to win the World Euchre Championship.Matt James is cast as a leprechaun in blockbuster movies because of his world-renowned stellar sideburns.Lauren Katz writes a Pulitzer Prize winning book dealing with new age slang, entitled Poopv- Doopv.

Class of 1999Kimberly Kendricks becomes the only woman to win N.W.O Championships while writing poetry and painting her walls at the same time.Alexis Krivian on behalf of Starbucks Frappaccino, defeats her nemesis, the Snapple Lady, in the battle for best female beverage endorser.Paul Kwak is found in a Boston coffeeshop, with tears in his eyes, playing the school's alma mater, with old issues of P&X stacked at his side.Tyler Lowry, upon sailing the high seas for years, becomes known to islanders by the sound of his rasping voice, earning the nickname, "Blacklung the Pirate."Dulani M cLaurin comes to the end of his rope when the four billionth person pronounces his name Du-lane-ee.Jennifer M itzman becomes the only Jewish-American studies author to have run into screen doors and caught her hair in tent zippers.Chethra M uthiah, her freshman year, becomes president of every club at Michigan, but then has to quit them all because of her asthma.Anne Parsanko decorates her home around her English Book Award.Leah Parsanko patents her backless shirt designs, which takeover runways worldwide.Tiffany Patrick finally closes her A ? Bio book after memorizing it in its entirety.Ashley Powell is disturbed by the news of a former cheerleading teammate's arrival at the University of Miami, as a potential co-captain.Kalpana Reddy is finally taught how to properly merge on a busy main highway while reading the owner's manual on how to operate the air conditioning.Kavitha Reddy arranges a meeting to take over J. Crew with her new peacoat design, but shows up late.Colin Rymer becomes a scientific breakthrough when doctors unlock the key to his lack of body temperature control.Doug Saphire engineers a new fabric that reduces body heat, in order to promote his style of layering clothing.Katherine Smith wallpapers her room with traffic violations.Brian Sorkin fixes his basement window, only to find it broken the next night by neighbors in search of a place to hang.Flint Spitler becomes a world-famous public speaker known for his lengthy pauses in order to meet time requirements.Ben Tiefert is finally allowed to drive beyond his former limitations without avoiding all left turns.Andy Welton, ten years after graduation night, is still picking up bottle caps embedded in the mud.Betsy West makes the popular comedy, "There's Something About Mary" into a drama when she breaks into tears and is consoled by Matt Suver.

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Celebrating Faces

The unique spirit o f the Miami Val- * ley School is reflected in the faces of its students. Each student's eyes shine ■ and face radiates with diversity, ere- m

ativity, and perseverance. These indi- * vidual characteristics unite to form an J extraordinary community which sets * MVS apart and defines the myriad o f * faces that embodies this community. «

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1. Ross is a true la­dies’ man. 2. Stewart celebrates a touch­dow n in the c o m ­mons.

Stewart Adam Rajeev Agarwal Sandra Bohn Marc Buren Michael Cleveland Tiffany Csizma Amanda Davis

Dana Donaldson John Dundon Justen England Rishi Gandhi Aaron Horenstein Vemana Jampala David Korpi

Manisha Kumar Bethany Levy Lauren Lichenstein Vivek Mahajan Justin McCreery T. J. Mitchell Nick Moncrief

Hanh Nguyen Shana Nisenbaum Blake Nolan Robyn Peal Kirk Pederson Jordan Poppa Alexis Powell

Maheen Quadri Doug Ross Ross Schneiderman William Shane Sehar Siddiqi Wade Vantrease Andrea Weeks

Abby Weiland Laura Williams

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S O P H O M O R E SBrooke Ackerley Andrew Adrian Lauren Barnard Aliya Beavers Audrey Bentz Andrew Bernie Emily Bernie

Jacobee Buchanan Ryan Burs-Andrews Emily Carroll Caitlin Cartwright Rosie Combs- Bachmann Sarah Finch Louis Froelich

Micah Geisel Joost Gieskes Chelsea Glickfield Aaron Grimes Kristen Hague Jonathan Handel Greer Harewood

Evan Hattan Stacy Haught Reina Hayes Allyson Hoyer Tova Jacobs Alicia James Avash Kalra

Jennifer Lavin Emily Lutter Liam McDonnell Merrillee Millar Scott Miller Chris Myers Kate Nelson

Jason Nephew Liz Pardue Stephanie Potts Ersie Pouagare David Pullins Philipp Richter Paul Robinson

Matt Smith Anna Suiter Steve Thomas Sylvia Tozbikian Jacqui Weissman Christopher Young

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R H M E NBecky Adam Audria Ali Rhys Andrews Natalya Blumenfeld Paul Bogard Michael Bramlage Thomas Bramlage

Susan Braunlin Robin Buerki Emily Camm Alexis Chema Paul Christy Aaron Cowden Amanda Dundon

Rayya ElZein Claire Enterline Annie Ervin Natasha Green Shai Gruber Seth Harlan Karen Helmstetter

Cassandra Hornick Nannaya Jampala Ben Kendricks Sarah Left'ak Sarah Lochner Meagan Macejko Joseph McAtee

Carrie McDermott- Johnson Greg Mecoli Aron Mohan Clay Montgomery Albert Nguyen David Nisenbaum Meagan O'Connell- Carne

Sarantos Palles Pegah Rahmanian Anthony Richardson Lisa Richley Sarah Shackelford Katie Snavely Juliana Subashi

Carrie Suiter Joshua Ward Jared Williams Mingjie Zhang

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1. David Pardue en­gages in deep philo­sophical thought. 2. E ighth grade girls p resen t Mr. B lunt with a warm fare­w ell . 3. A lex is , Katie, and Lauren, promote good dental hygiene. 4. Fredrik, D av id , Sean , Sandeep, and Paul anxiously await the Renaissance Festi­val.

E I G H T H G R A D EAaron Agarwal Sean All Aaron Bernie Kanu Birdi Rebecca B rereton Casey Dlott Shayna Epstein

Lauren Gorsky Elizabeth Grimes Mandy Gutmann Dori Handel Andrew Holland Adonya Jackson Ankush Kalra

Ross Katz Katie Kersh Paul Lehner Kristin Mann Stephanie Millar Melanie Mitzman Jennifer Moore

Vivian Nanagas Fredrik Nyberg David Pardue David Percy Alexis Phillips Caitlin Powell Jeffrey Probst

David Rawson Sandeep Sehbi John Walters Carrie Weprin Curt Wittmer Sarah Woodyard

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1. Working on map p ro je c t io n s , R a lla and Danya collabo­rate on an a s s ig n ­m en t . 2. S e v e n th graders take a break b e f o r e a m o rn in g h ike . 3. Becky , Meredith, and Nitya, spend lunch outside be fo re h e a d in g to sixth period. 4. Allan and L o ck e take a break before moving on to the c l im b in g wall at JOY Outdoor Education Center.

S E ..V. E N G R A D ESumeet Agarwal Luke Andrews Andrew Arnett Meredith Blankenheim Nicole Carlson Maura Cartwright Rebecca Daum

Danya ElZein Annemarie Gieskes Jason Grieco Caitlin Hague Chad Harlan Donnica Hawes- Saunders Kevin Howorth

Kristin Hughes Nitya Kumar Allan Lanton John Lavin Zed Mack Benjamin Manuel Charley McCusker

Michael Miller Monica Mohile Michael Palmer Stephen Shaner Ralla Shrit Shelby Simes Ben Skidmore

Robin Smith David Sprankle Nakul Vyas Locke Wei born Tyler Williams John Workman

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1. Rashee and Tif­fany rest during an activity at JOY Out­door Education Cen­ter. 2. The Middle School commons is a lively place where Jessica, Alisha, and S h a n n o n sh a re a quick m om ent be­tw een c la s se s . 3. Stephens and Doug are ready to tackle the Shake and Bake rope course at Camp JOY. 4. Sarah and Billy enjoy the last few m in u te s of morning break.

S I X T H G .R...A.. D EStephens Adam Ben Ali Joel AliMonika Babicki Tom Blurton Anthony Burton Paul Ceccarelli

Carly Chenoweth Bailey Denmark Chris Dicke Max Dlott Mark Fogarty Alisha Gandhi Corey Glisson

Aria Gough Rashee Goyal Shannon Holland Matt Hornick Amanda Jameson Anna Kersh Jasmine Knox

Jessica Levy Nicole Martinez Billy McCullough Erin Powell Asim Quadri Ian Rymer Doug Schmidt

Ben Smalley Aubrey Smith Sarah Stern Alexander Subashi Tiffany Trang Rachel Ward

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1. Jo sh u a M ikutis could not be happier with his novel. 2. Fifth graders listen with interest as Mrs. Martin reads a story about pioneer chil­dren. 3. Ajay Sutton and Julia Buiter are e n jo y in g a Socia l S tu d ie s c la s s . 4. Brian G r ie c o and A lex C o m b s- Bachmann develop a love of literature.

F I F T H G R A D EKathryn Braunlin Jake Brereton Juliette Buiter Alex Combs- Bachmann Erick DeVore Kelly Foss Brian Grieco

Katie Howells Jeremy Keller Chris Kretzler Neha Kumar Lauren Lieb Alex Mann Brianna McSemek

Josh Mikutis Emily Nelson Tori Palles Robert Palmer Sarah Potts Rick Roslof Richard Rouse

Carrie Schwartz Claire Shafer Taylor Shanks Stacy Skidmore Ajay Sutton Matthew Treece Peter Williams

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1. Sam Williams and D a rsh e e l Seiibi proudly display their costumes to Upper School bystanders.2. A group of fourth g ra d e rs show off th e ir b ea d ed a n i ­mals. 3. These stu­d en ts are hard at work creating a mas­terpiece in art class. 4. Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Jackson "fo­cus" on entertaining the crowd with their costumes.

F O U R T H G R A D EAlex Burgan Colin Cartwright Megan Caughey Alex Duncan Madisen Fleishman Julia German Karen Guo

Michael Haines Elyse Handel Josh Handel Tyler Janis Sarah Jacobs Omar Kahn Beth Kulhanek

Adrienne Levy Joshua Manuel Jonathan Millar Alex Panayides Jinali Patel Justin Phillips Laura Phillips

Lauren Pond Katherine Poseidon Chelsea Powell Blake Roan Darsheel Sehbi Kimberly Shaner Parag Vyas

Daniel Waite Sam Williams

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Jack Adam Nadine Ahmed Maria Ali Marjolein Buiter Chris Carlson Mia Ceccarelli Patrick Collier

Rachel Edwards Katherine Ey Jon Foss David Fulero Derek Graham Madison Kretzler Jessica McKean

Dia Onady Faiza Quadri Kyle Reinhart Chuck Roslof Charlotte Smart Erin Tonkin Jordan Ways

Mark Welborn Zak Workman Sasha Yanes

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1. The Cat in the Hat stops by for a visit.2. S eco n d g rade teachers get into the Renaissance spirit.

G R A D ..ENeekta Abouhossein Sydney Arnett Tyler Benedict Christopher DeLaCruz Nicholas DeVore Nikki Fort Laura German

Akash Goyal Siddarth Goyal Jeff Graetz Zachary Hadaway Kelsey Hall Taylor Herman Merdith Irvin

Daniel Jacobs Laila Karaman Matthew Ludwig Maria Mann John David Macejko Travis McKay-Roberts Murphy McSemek

Joshua Merrit Ben Miller-Jacobson Katherine Pardue Milan Patel Justin Patmon Daniel Paul Justin Reeder

Collen Reinhart Mac Shafer Andy Shear Ashley Smalley Michael Straus Michael Thomsen

Bethany Ward

Christopher Wise Tiffany Woo

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1. F irs t g rade s tu ­dents recite an origi­nal p o em at the ch r is ten in g o f the pirate ship. 2. The young students are eng rossed as Mrs. Mumaw reads a fa­vorite story. 3. Tal­en te d f irs t g ra d e te a c h e r , M rs. Nienaber, plays the guitar while demon­s tra t in g her vocal sk i l ls . 4. M rs . M um aw and som e of her first grade stu­dents celebrate Hal­loween in creative costumes.

F I R S. T R A D EJordan Ali Alexandra Burns Emily Edwards Sarah Edwards Tyler Edwards Maggie Frick William Gerbs

Timothy Miller Macy Morton Sasha Nasrallah Kinnari Patel Derrick Pemberton Katherine Peters Taylor Pond

Monica Potts Jenna Powell-Malloy Kingsley Schroeder Parker Shanks Erika Shaver Christian Shepard Terek Shrit

Taylor Sutton Kevin Trout Danny Yanes Anne Yellin Bertram Bear

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1. E l l ie d a in t ly smiles as a lovely Halloween bride. 2. Arunaditya , Katie, and Sarah listen at­tentively to d irec ­tions in gym class.3. Ms. Brooks a s ­sists Steven with his project in art class.4. Kindergarteners participate in a class activity.

K I N D E R G A R T E NKatie Adib Marisah All Nathan Benedict Lars Buiter Elizabeth Burgan Sarah Caughey Ben Cole

Ali Cutshall Tony Daly Caroline Ey Claire Gaglione Mary George Dhruv Goyal Josh Graetz

Lea Guckenberger Amitra Hari-Raj Arunaditya Kulshreshtra Stephen Miller Neil Mobile Kathleen Norris Jeffrey Paul

Michael Peppel Ellen Reinhart Maeve Rueth Ellie Schafer Caroline Shinkle Jessica Smart Auriel Smith

Nicholas Thomsen Suneal Vishnupad Kevin Wise Sarah Workman

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1.Alissa Becker and Lauren Shaver share a Halloween laugh.2. Mrs. Weyrich pre­pares her E.C. stu­dents for Thanksgiv­ing by s inging the "Turkey Song."

E A R L Y C H I L D H O O DAlissa Becker Henry Blattner Charlie Brereton Emma Brereton Sarah Chase Auggie Chisano Matthew Cornett

Drew Cutshall Erin Daly Avery Donaldson Tyler Fullington Kurt Guckengberger Mikaila Hadaway Josh Hall

Joshua Kuehnl Blake Lamb Audrey Lane Stuart Lane Macy Merle Andy Miller Emily Mumaw

Caline Nasrallah Rena Onady Marissa Peppel Piper Phillips Cody Rupp David Schafer Lauren Shaver

Alex Smith Brian Spaeth Galen Squires Shavonne Stanek Alex Thompson Erin Ulman Joshua Ways

Amanda Winch Karina Yanes Sam Yellin Kim Yost Melanie Yost

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Ashwi BirdiUS Science

Thom as BreretonHeadmaster

Colleae Counselor

Brenna BretscherMS Student Teacher

Brian BroganLS Science

Elizabeth BrunerMS English

M arla ButkeUS Music

Peter Camm9th Grade Dean

Foreign Lanauaae Ch.

Janet CarlsonLS Secretary

Carolyn ChristySecond Grade

Barbara ClearyUS Journalism

Publications

Cherie CraigLS Librarian

Bryan CzarnotaScience Ch.

Karen DiinsonUS Social Science

Tricia EdwardsMS Music

Tana EikenberyMS Social Science MS Mathematics

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Pam ElmerUS Librarian

Tom ElmerUS English

College Counseling

Marsha EnterlineMusic Instructor

Nancy EtterLS Music

M aria Ferraro10th Grade Dean MathempL . s Ch.

Bob FlavinUS Mathematics

Janet FleischauerReading Specialist

Marty (JargesMS Science

Sandy GeigerMS Mathematics

Jennifer GeorgeSecond Grade

Bill GlissonMS Social Science

Jon GraetzUS Mathematics

Anne GriffithUS Science

Judith Guenther- Adams

Development Office

Kim berly GunlockKindergarten

Judy HainesSpeech/Language

Pathology

Sandra HartmanFourth Grade

Cindy HattanMS/US Physical

Education

Rita HeckmannUS Secretary

Barbara HughesEarly Childhood

Bruce HuntsbargerFifth Grade

Gloria HurwitzDevelopmentCoordinator

Frances InbodySocial Science Ch.

Nancy JacksonFourth Grade

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Christine KambasMS Secretary

Ellen KayUS Spanish

Foreign Language Ch.

Barbara Kerkhol'fMS French/Spanish

Linda KretzlerFine Arts Ch.

Janice KrochmalKindergarten

Brian LakatosUS Latin

Yolanda LyonMS Science

Laura MackUS Principal

College Counselor

Dennis M anningMaintenance

Transportation

Yvonne MartinFifth Grade

Kathleen MecoliLS Principal

Pam MillerMS Physical Education/

Health

Salam MuhtadieLS/MS French

Rhonda M uniawFirst Grade

Carol MyersUS/MS Computers

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Rebecca NienaberFirst Grade

Martha O'DellEarly Childhood

Director

Julie PaulEarly Childhood

Judith PayneExtended Day Director

Suzanne PowellSecon>! jrade

Kathryn PriestThird Grade

Carol RathwegSkills Specialist

Christian ReidUS English/

Speech

Karen RinnMS English/

Skills

Vincent RomeoI Ith Grade Dean

English Ch.

Kate RossReceptionist US Secretary

Susan RuddLS Physical Education

Linda ShaverThird Grade

Gabriela SparksLS/MS/US Spanish

Glenn SquiersUS Social Science

Jlw Ralph SuiterTechnologyCoordinator

Shannon TullyKindergarten

Anne VValsh-WelpLS/MS Counselor

Angel WattsEarly Childhood

Lyn WeyrichEarly Childhood

M ary W hittem oreUS English

Alisa W orkmanEarly Childhood

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1. B en K endricks and Shai Gruber. 2. Stephanie M illa r and E liza b eth G rim es. 3. A m anda Dundon. 4. Greg M ecoli. 5. P h ilip p R ichter, M errillee M illar, Kate N e lso n , and D av id P u llin s . 6. M onika Babicki, Anna Kersh, and Sandeep Sehbi. 7. Paul Bogard. 8. Sarah Leffak, Sarantos P alles, Aaron C ow d en , and M in gjie Zhang. 9. T. J. Mitchell. 10. Amanda D avis. 11. Pegah R ahm anian and Rhys Andrews. 12. Anne- Marie Gieskes. 13. Joost G iesk es and E rsie P ouagare. 14. M artjin G ie sk e s . 15. Kirk P ed erson . 16. M egan O 'C on n ell-C arn e . 17. Luke A n d rew s, Nakul' Vyas, and Steve Shaner. 18. Joe McAtee. 19. Katie S n a v e ly , K arenH elm stetter, and Sarah Shackelford.

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Successions

Tana Eikenbery Mary Whittemore

With a fully experi­enced staff, this year's ed ition o f S u c c e s s i o n s 1 9 9 9 was sure to be great. T he th em e, "C elebra­tion," was decided upon after months o f d iscus­sion. In the spirit o f such excitem ent, the com pe­tent group o f ed itors, staff, and advisors contin­ued to devote after-school hours to the completion of countless pages. The stel­lar editorial staff, led by Editors-In-Chief Kalpana R eddy and C hethra M uthiah, co n sisted o f K atherine Sm ith , D ee Ballal, Jenny Lavin, and Liam M cD onnell. Fac­u lty ad v iso rs Tana E iken b ery and M ary Whittemore contributed a great deal o f time and ef­fort as well.1. Jenny Lavin organizes pages for a crucial deadline . 2. Chethra Muthiah and Kalpana Reddy dis­play the enthusiasm that exists at the heart of this publication. 3. Natalya Blumenfeld and Liam McDonnell work diligently during one of many Saturday sessions. 4. Dee Ballal and Brian Sorkin refer to a previous edition for inspira­tion.

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Back row: Brian Sorkin, Liam McDonnell, Advisor Tana Eikenbery, Susan Braunlin. Middle row: Advisor \Mary Whittemore, Laura Williams, Kim Kendricks, Jenny Lavin, Natalya Blumenfeld, Claire Enterline. ;\yFirst row: Dee Ballal, Chethra Muthiah, Lauren Katz, Amanda Davis, Tiffany Patrick, Rayya ElZein. Sis

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Back row: Blake Nolan, Rishi Gandhi, Ross Schneiderman, David Korpi, Andrew Bernie, Jonathan Handel, Avash Kalra, Advisor Barbara Cleary. Front row; Kavitha Reddy, Paul Kwak, Matt Camm, Vivek Mahajan, Stewart Adam, Justin McCreery.

Phloem & Xylem

Barbara Cleary

While a Gold Medal Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press A ssocia­tion may seem like a hard act to follow, Phloem & X y­lem had another successful year in 1998-99. Led by the capable senior trio of Matt C am m , Paul K w ak, and Kavitha Reddy, the paper gave students a place to turn for informative and thought­ful reporting, as well as a laugh or two. Highlights of this year included close cov­erage of the friction between MVS and its neighbors, an examination of dishonesty in the M VS com m unity , perspectives on diversity in the school, and a printing of the revised MVS Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Policy. A full year, certainly, but a fulfilling one not only for all those who read Phloem & Xylem , but also for those who produce it.

1. Avash Kalra conducts a routine phone interview. 2. Matt Camm stares deeply into the screen for literary inspiration. 3. The power­h ouse of P & X e d i to rs . M att Camm, Kavitha Reddy, and Paul Kwak, rest after the release of an ed i t ion . 4. E d i to rs Paul and Kavitha wonder what life would be like without P&X.

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Aesthesia

Ellen Kay

Under the leadership of Editors Jenny A rm ocida, M anisha Kumar, Jennifer M itzm an, and Art Editor Flint Spitler, the Aesthesia publication had another pro­ductive year. Aesthesia pro­vides students in grades six through twelve, faculty as well as alumni, an opportu­nity to publish their literary work. The staff met every Tuesday to read, discuss, and vo te on su b m it ted works. At the end of the year, all chosen works are compiled and sent away for binding. The club advisor, Mrs. Kay, stresses the qual­ity of the work that has been accepted this year. As al­ways, the entire school com­munity anxiously awaits the release of the book in May.

1. Je n n y A rm o c id a sm iles as she l is tens to a h u m o ro u s su b ­m iss ion . 2. E d i to rs o f A e s t h e ­sia n o m in a te one o f m a n y su b ­m iss ions . 3. K ris ty H a g u e and A lic ia Jam es listen to a subm is­s i o n r e a d a l o u d . 4 . A l i c i a J a m es , L iz P ardue , and D av id P u l l in s read a p o e m du r in g a sess ion m eeting .

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Back row: Matt James, Kristy Hague, Anna Suiter, Caitlin Cartwright, Brooke Ackerley, David Pullins. Middle row: Alexander Brown, Trisha Howard, Tova Jacobs, Tiffany Csizma, Eden Birnbr - 1, Front row: Flint Spitler, Jennifer Mitzman, Manisha Kumar, Jenny Armocida, Advisor Ellen Kay.

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Back row: Ryan Butke, Stewart Adam. Middle row; Aliya Beavers, Ross Schneiderman, Emily Lutter, ■ Anthony Richardson, Philipp Richter. Front row: Matt Gunlock, Brian Sorkin, Lauren Katz, Tiffanyum. Patrick, Susan Braunlin, Claire Enterline, Rishi Gandhi, Advisor Ellen Kay.

Ellen Kay

This year's Student Governm ent, under the leadership o f President Ryan Butke, has focused on raising the spirit o f M VS students. As Secre- tary-Treasurer, Lauren Katz planned events to help even members o f the student governm ent re­m em ber their sch o o l spirit. When certain mem­bers did not help at the fruit sale, she forced them to wear pink letters to school all day. The annual canned-food drive was a success. The school gave more pounds per person than the top school, earn­ing a certificate o f recog­nition. Student Govern­ment worked hard this year for the student body, im p rov in g the U pper School any way it could.1. Brian Sorkin listens intently to a fundraising proposal. 2. Presi­dent Ryan Butke and Secretary- Treasurer Lauren Katz record sug­gestions from class representa­tives. 3. Freshman representatives Anthony Richardson and Claire Enterline wait for the meeting to get underway. 4. Sophom ores Philipp Richter and Emily Lutter take a break from a session.

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tions te am o n ce aga in d e m o n ­s t r a te d u n d e r s ta n d in g o f the w orld 's polit ica l issues. R e p re ­s e n t i n g th e U n i t e d S t a t e s , S u d a n , V e n e z u e l a , a n d S lovak ia , the d e leg a tes d o m i­na ted the local co n fe re n c e at the U niversi ty o f D ay ton , ea rn ­ing unp receden ted recognition . O u ts ta n d in g aw ards w ere p re ­sented to bo th the U nited States and S udan delegations. Several s tudents also participated in the N a t io n a l M o d e l U n i te d N a ­tions C o n fe re n c e in N e w York C i ty , t e s t i n g th e i r a b i l i t i e s a g a in s t th e m o s t c o m p e te n t s tu d e n ts in the na t ion as the c o u n t r i e s o f S u d a n a n d A ze rb a i ja n . "M o d e l U N w as o ne o f m y m o s t posit ive e x p e ­r iences at M ia m i V a l le y , " said S en io r L au ren Katz , w h o e c h ­o ed the team 's feelings.

1. Mrs. B u tke , B rendan Cartwright, and Ryan Butke travel to the United Nations building for c lo s in g se ss ions . 2. S y lv ia Tozbikian, Vivek Mahajan, Anna Suiter, Philipp Richter, and Emily Lutter are ready for the final ses­sion at the United Nations build­ing. 3. Tyler Lowry, K alpana Reddy, and Paul Kwak proudly display their placard at the Univer­sity of Dayton Conference. 4. Ea­ger delegates from Azerbaijan and Sudan stand in line to enter the UN building.

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Back row: Avash Kalra, Chris M eyers, Liam M cD onnell, Scott Miller, Andrew B em ie, Brendan Cartwright, Brian Sorkin, Matt Gunlock, Flint Spitler, Tyler Lowry, Ryan Butke, Ross Schneiderman, A lexander Brown, Stewart Adam , Vivek Mahajan, Louis Froelich, Cheryl Hall, Caitlin Cartwright, Jacobee Buchanan, A dvisor Fran Inbody. M iddle row: Paul Kwak, Katherine Smith, Lauren Katz, Tricia Howard, Anna Suiter, Jenny Lavin, Kristen Hague. Front row: Philipp Rich­ter, Em ily Lutter, Jonathan Handel, Rishi Gandhi, David Korpi, Sehar Siddiqi, M anisha Kumar, Amar.,: D avis, Greer

Harewood, Tova Jacobs.

Amnesty

Back row: M ike C leveland, Matt Cam m, Chethra Muthiah, Sarah Shackelford, Katie Snavely, Natalya Blum enfeld, Jenny Arm ocida, A dvisor Pam Elmer. Front row: Stewart Adam, Brian Sorkin, Ross Schneiderman, Justen England, Justin M cCreery, Laura W illiam s, Rishi Gandhi, D ee Ballal. Not pictured: Pegah Rahmanian, A lexis Chema,

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Pam Elmer

Am nesty In terna­tional is an organization dedicated to ending human rights violations. The group uses letter writing to urge the release of hostages, the alleviation of capitol pun­ishment and torture, and other issues which violate the H um an R igh ts A ct. Headed by Presidents Dee Ballal, Jenny Armocida, and Chethra Muthiah, the club organized projects such as bake sales throughout the year. The bake sale ben ­efited the A m erican Red Cross, and will go towards re l ie v in g the fam in e in Sudan. The group also sent cards to prison inmates, and collected clothes and food fo r a young p reg n a n t woman in Honduras. "Rais­ing awareness and compas­sion about personal and glo­bal human issues is our ul­timate goal," said Senior Dee Ballal.

1. Laura Williams composes a let­ter to the Mexican Embassy. 2. Pegah and Alexis discuss an Ur­gent Action. 3. Dee Ballal is dis­traught by human rights v iola­tions. 4. President Dee Ballal en­courages Ross to stand up for rights.

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Chess

Jon Graetz

This year, the chess team, as Jon Graetz says, had a "solid" season with only one loss to a very com­petit ive W est C arro llton team. With a more estab­lished team, a great deal of learn ing occured am ong High School s tudents as well as Middle and Lower School students. As a result, last year's plans were finally put into action as a club formed for all ages of stu­dents. Veterans of the game willingly and enthusiasti­cally lent their experience to the new participants through after school sessions. The advisor and members are looking forward to eminent success and more opportu­nities to work with other di­visions at the school next year.

1. Ben Tiefert is careful not to re­veal any strategies with a facial expression . 2. Justen Eng land lends his time and expertise to impressionable young chess play­ers. 3. Rishi Gandhi wonders how his opponent advanced his rook to such a threatening position. 4. Alex Brown, "Master of Decep­tion," plots his next move.

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Race Forum

Stewart Adam, David Korpi, Rishi Gandhi, Mike Cleveland, Justen England, Chethra Muthiah, Dee Ballal, Ross Schneiderman, Manisha Kumar.

Peter Camm

During the early parts of the year, Race Forum was unknown to many students. However, as the year pro­gressed, the club gained more members and a greater number of opinions. The c lub sp ro u ted fro m the minds of Presidents Rishi G andh i and R oss Schneiderman, two extraor­dinarily eager students who wished to form a group that shares racial issues and con­cerns. The meetings were b u il t a round d iscu ss io n about everything from per­sonal experiences, to global concerns and the action that students can take. Among the events that w ere a t ­tended by club m em bers w as a d isc u ss io n ab o u t Gandhi and an eventful anti- Ku Klux Klan rally.

1. Manisha Kumar ponders an is­sue during a meeting. 2. Ross Schneiderman and Rishi Gandhi discuss the dress code. 3. David Korpi listens attentively to what is being said. 4. Stewart Adam, Ross Schneiderman, Justen En­gland, Rishi Gandhi, and Mike Cleveland have a moment of in­spiration.

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U.S. Choirs

All three o f the Upper School Choirs had an event­ful year. For the first time, a C ham ber E n sem b le w as formed to join the Handbell Choir, and the Upper School Choir, in various concerts and performances this year. The larger o f these concerts were the Winter and Spring Concerts. The Upper School Choir also went on a tour to Cincinnati and performed in the annual K ing's Island competition. This year was also Music and Choir Direc­tor Marla Butke's last year. One o f the Upper School Choir members said, "Mrs. Butke has put so much into the music program at MVS, and it has grown by leaps and bounds. She w ill be missed. It's a shame to see her leave."

1. Claire Enterline, Alicia James, Sa­rah Lochner, and Flint Spitler learn music for a concert. 2. The choir gets into the holiday spirit at the All-School Carol Sing. 3. Mrs. Butke prepares for a choral event. 4, The new Upper School Chamber Ensemble rehearses, .“i. The choir presents Mrs. Butke with flowers for her last Winter Concert. 6. Choir members enjoy an afternoon at Spaghetti Warehouse following a per­formance. 7. Jacobee Buchanan and Avash Kalra are ready for the Winter Concert.

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Drama

Upper School drama kicked o ff the year with a production o f "The Good D octor," a c o lle c t io n o f small vignettes adapted by Neil Simon. It was directed by Mr. E lm er. S ev era l people were just getting in­troduced to the stage, while others were veterans. Many students came to watch the two performances, making the experience enjoyable for everyone. The next play, "The Importance o f Being Ernest," was directed by Mr. Camm. The spring musical, directed jo in tly by M rs. Butke and Mr. Elmer, pro­vided a closing to the year. All in all, many students had the opportunity to partici­pate in the three produc­tion s, w hether it w as on stage, controlling the lights and curtain, or cheering on friends while watching.

1. Doug Ross and Chelsea Glickfield rehearse a scene from "Little Shop of Horrors." 2. Director Tom Elmer leads a rehearsal. 3. N ick Barnard and Stephanie Potts perform in 'The Good Doctor." 4. Natalya Blumenfeld drags away a screaming Alexis Krivian dur­ing "The Good Doctor." 5. Reina Hayes and Andrew Adrian exit to stage right. 6. Matt Camm and Rayya ElZein take center stage in "The Im­portance of Being Ernest." 7. Claire Enterline listens to Sarah Shackelford lecture during "The Importance of Being Ernest."

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1.Members of the Middle School Jazz Ensemble hang out before playing at the NiteOwl jazz club.2. Matt Smith, Paul Robinson and Micah Geisel take a break from the stresses of high school by jamming.3. Paul Kwak wows the crowd in a final farewell at Commencement '99.4. Junior guys address a rowdy crowd with their impeccable ren­dition of "Jungle Boogie." 5. Mrs. Butke conducts her singers in her last performance for MVS during graduation. 6. Alicia James loads sound equipment for a road trip.

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School Choirs w ere very active. Both the handbell and vocal choirs performed at various locations through­out the Dayton area. In ad­dition, the vocal choir trav­eled to Lebanon for the an­nual King's Island Compe­tition, where they received the second highest rating. Both choirs performed in the school's Winter and Spring Concerts. The singers met two days per week, while handbells met once weekly. Meetings were spent prac­ticing repertoire, perfecting son gs, and learning new skills. Overall, members im­proved their musical skills greatly, and are looking for­ward to m en torin g next year's newcom ers. Marla Butke commented, "What a great finish to my final year at Miami Valley!"

1. Sarah Stern, Jasmine Knox, and Rachel Ward nervous ly w ait for showtime. 2. Mrs. Butke leads the Middle School Choir in her last Win­ter C oncer t at the M iam i Valley School. 3. The enthusiastic Middle School Choir shares its holiday spirit with the Miami Valley School com­munity at the Winter Concert, held in the Upper School Commons. 4. The Middle School Choir lights up the Student Activities Center with its un­s to p p a b le energy.

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Community Service

Twice this year, the M i­ami Valley Upper School students went out into the com m unity to volunteer the ir tim e. E xc ited and bright-eyed, they brought their enthusiasm to places such as Beavercreek Wet­lands , S IC S A , and Sunwatch Indian Village. Not only did the students have a good time on those days, but they also helped members of the community to do many things, from cleaning up local parks, to playing with stray animals. These activities benefited the students because it al­lowed them to interact with other grade levels and work together for one common goal. Community service days were fun for all, and the s tudents returned to school with a great feeling of accomplishment.

1. Sarah Finch takes one of the students at Roth Middle School to an ac tiv i ty . 2. B rendan Cartwright tries on the "Empa­thy Vest" to simulate the experi­ence of a mother-to-be. 3. Hanh Nguyen and Rishi Gandhi take the eager residents of Bethany L u th e ra n V il la g e to th e ir Oktoberfest, 4. Miami Valley and Roth M iddle School students enjoy an afternoon at the Day­ton M useum of Discovery. 5. Kate Nelson prepares cornstalks for the O k to b e r fe s t . 6. Paul Kwak enjoys community service day with a resident of Bethany Lutheran Village. 7. Liz Pardue and Amanda Davis join a student in the water works playstation at the Dayton Museum of Discov­ery.

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HALLOWEEN

The end o f Oc­tober was, as alw ays, a fe s t iv e and en jo y a b le time for the students o f M VS. Besides the begin­ning o f the fruit sa le , October’s ending brought the bright smiles and co l­ors o f Halloween. The tra­ditional L ow er School parade allowed for an ex­hibition o f young creativ­ity as students marched through the U pper S ch oo l. L ow er S ch oo l teachers also displayed their spirit by dressing in their H allow een finest and leading their students throughout the campus. The fourth grade w as ev en led by a co u p le claim ing to be “picture p erfect.” But whatever the costum e, whichever the grade, Halloween was the day when all three di­v is io n s o f M V S inter­m ingled to share in the fun.

1. Tiffany Trang dresses as a tla- m enco dancer . 2. C h e lse a Glickfield and Micah Giesel are dressed in their finest for the Hal­loween Dance. 3. Even the seniors are in Halloween spirit! Tracy Bradfute scares us with her Grim Reaper costume. 4, Mrs. Weyrich leads the early childhood students through the Upper School hallway in the traditional parade. 5. Fifth grader Alex Mann takes on a new identity. 6. Our little ninja, Josh Hall, rests after the long parade. 7. Max Dlott expresses lunchtime spirit.

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ALL SCHOOL CAROL SING

A few days before the whole school gathered for the All School Carol sing, the Up­per School went to to the Lower School to see their "little sibs." There, the paired students made and decorated paper jingle bells and attached them to candy canes to distrib­ute to the Middle School. This ignited the holiday spirit of the MVS community. The All School Carol Sing was a slightly different experience this year. Instead of the tradi­tional floor seating, students were given chairs in an effort to reduce chaos. This, however, did not detract from the over­all enchantment of the after­noon. Students listened to the vocal ensem bles and the handbell choirs. They were later given a chance to sing along. Teachers and students alike enjoyed this experience as they prepared to leave school for winter break. Every­one relaxed and bonded in the holiday spirit.

1. Annie Ervin and her little sib, Jinali Patel relax in the spirit of the event.2. K a lp a n a R eddy and C o l leen Reinhart contribute to the sounds of "Rudolph" that echoed through the room. 3. Mrs. Weyrich cradles a tired Joshua Ways after an eventful day. 4. Seniors dominate "The Twelve Days of Christmas," in the final refrain. 5. A ro n M ohan and f r iend , A lex Thomson become acquainted during the event. 6. Giovanni Castro shares his keen sense of style with Justin Reeder. 7. Brothers Colin and Ian Rymer continue the tradition.

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A n u n p r e c e d e n t e d m o o d p rev a i led in the U p p er School this winter. Spiri t w eek began as s tuden ts re l ived the 80's in s treaked m a k eu p , lace s to c k i n g s a n d r e a r - h u g g i n g pan ts res to red f rom the dep th s o f c l o s e t s . W h i l e s tu d e n t s ad o rn e d in b lack suits, f lashy je w e l ry w ith p ro m in e n t w e a p ­o n s w o u ld be f ro w n e d upon normally , they w ere ap p lauded on O rg a n iz ed C r im e Day. T h e g rea tes t en th u s ia sm w as seen in the h a l lw ay s and skits o f r i­v a l in g c la s s e s . C o m p e t i t i o n w as stiff, and inc luded in n o v a­tive th e m es such as f la shbacks o f the 70s, S aturday N ig h t Live spoofs , a story o f m u rd e r and persona l v e n d e t ta and a w ho- done-it , "C lue." D esp i te the d i­versity o f th e m es and classes , the skits c e n te re d a ro u n d one c o m m o n th r e a d , i m p e r s o n ­ations o f the U p p e r Schoo l fac ­ulty. W ith an a c c u m u la t io n o f po in ts from the w ee k and year, the c ro w n w as p la c e d in the h a n d s o f the th re e - t im e c o n ­secu tive ch a m p s , the c lass o f '99.

1. Brian Sorkin and Betsy West start school in their pajamas, a re­quirement for senior year. 2. Matt Gunlock and Linda Kretzler seem to be stuck in the leather clad trend of the 80's. 3. Becky Adam sits back to admire the "trippy" fresh­men hallway. 4. Emily Carrol! and Allyson Hoyer indulge us in the art of gothic. 5. Bad boy, Nick Moncrief, comforts a group of frightened girls in the junior class skit. 6. Emily Lutter, Anna Suiter, Alicia James and Andrew Adrian are the usual suspects of Orga­n iz ed C r im e Day. 7. L au ren Lichenstein and Blake Nolan im­personate two much-loved faculty members.

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Spring Fair

The afternoon o f May seventh brought students, faculty, and parents together to celebrate the spirit o f spring. The fair included pony rides, a moon walk, a giant slide, and multiple dis­plays. The annual flow er sale also took place. The proceeds o f the sale went to the Parent's A ssoc ia tion . Students and adults feasted on funnel cakes, sno-cones, and a variety o f homemade g o o d ies . The gam es and cake walk were held inside the Student Activities Cen­ter, while the rides could be found in the quadrangle or on the front lawn outside. The sunny weather offered a glorious backdrop to the event, which is an MVS tra­dition. The parents and stu­dents who volunteered en­sured the success o f the day.

1. Maria Ali and Nadine Ahimed en­joy a funnelcake. 2. Stephen Miliar prepares to launcii a water balioon. 3. Eden Bimbaum and Nicl< Barnard sta­tion themselves at the face painting booth. 4. M aheen Quadri, Shana Nisenbaum, and Lauren Lichenstein survey Spring Fair events. 5. Early Childhood member David Schafer gets help from his mother on "The Jous te r ." 6. S ix th g ra d e rs Paul Ceccarelli, Ben Ali, Asim Quadri, and Xander Subashi cool down during the Spring Fair with sno-cones. 7. Alissa Becker begins her afternoon with a pony ride.

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Kosovo Concert

W ith grow in g d e ­bate pertaining to the crisis in Kosovo, student council w as inspired to prom ote awareness o f the subject to the student body. A side from poHtical issues, student council members decided that the school should lend its suppport to aid for the growing number o f hungry and lost refugees in the situ­ation. The idea was to cap­ture the attention o f young people through music. And so Shrug, a local band, was invited to play at the Kosovo Concert. Ticket proceeds as well as any donations went toward the collection of food and supplies for refugees. Faculty members and stu­dents gathered in the spirit of a good cause, with music as the backdrop for the evening. Topping o ff the benefit was a check for a thousand dollars donated by an unknown person from outside the school, who felt moved by the school's sup­port o f such a cause.

1. Jenny, Anna, and Julia relax to the sounds of Shrug. 2. Susan and Ms. Whittemore share their happiness in helping the cause. 3. Mrs. Kretzler, Annie Ervin, and Alexis Chema twirl to the rhythmic music. 4. Band mem­bers of Shrug demonstrate a unique dance. 5. Emily and Philipp discuss the Kosovo issue while enjoying the music. 6. Supporters gather in the spirit of helping Kosovo refugees. 7. Lauren and Ryan, engineers of the event, encourage guests to make do­nations at the entrance.

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We've Got TonightUnder the supervision of coordinator Lauren

Lichenstein, the Junior class once again tri­umphed over money matters to throw a very suc­cessful Prom '99, entitled "We've Got Tonight." Freshmen through Seniors arrived in everything from limos to Lexuses to BMW's, and decked themselves out in black tie attire for this excit­ing evening. Senior Colin Rymer and Junior Ross Schneiderman successfully exhibited their individuality in a plum-colored zoot suit and an 80's revival outfit. The faculty demonstrated its wild side as Mrs. Kay got her groove on with the Macarena and Mr. Brereton jumped, jived, and wailed. Students continued the celebration at after-prom festivities and a catered morning breakfast.

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I. Justen England, Rishi G andhi, Justin McCreery, and Ross Schneiderman radiate "suave." 2. Jordan and Laura are picture per­fect. 3. Alexis and Marc can't help but smile when they hear the "Macarena." 4. Cheryl Hall and Ben Tiefert bask in a regal aura be­tween songs. 5. Ross Schneiderman rates Lauren Katz's evening gown with an enthusi­astic thumb's up. 6. Kim and Dana are the belles of the ball. 7. "Zoot-Suit" clad Colin and Shelley add truly electric decoration to the night's event. 8. Hanh and Rishi rock it out to the late 80's anthem, "Love Shack." 9. Ben Tiefert and Kavitha Reddy have surely got tonight. 10. Robyn Peal and Lauren Lichenstein get sultry in the spirit of prom.II. Matt Gunlock, Katherine Smith, and Brian Sorkin have just come back from "Funky Town." 12. Seniors wait for an opportunity to jump, jive, n’ wail. 13. Wade and the Danish

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An American in Paris

and SwitzerlandDuring the 1999 Immer­

sion session, six students and one teacher visited the sights and sounds of Paris an d S w itze r la n d . The group spent one w eek in the c la ssro o m lea rn in g about the French culture. They also stayed in Paris, seeing such sights as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Seine River. The follow ing w eek w as spent liv in g w ith fam ilies, at­ten d in g the C o lleg e da' Gamba in Switzerland, and venturing into the Sw iss Alps. U pon their return to Ohio, the group felt that the experience w as enjoy­able and memorable.

Back row: Mr. Camm, Kate Nelson, Liam McDonnell. Front row: Ersie Pouagare, Stacy H 't, Tricia Howard.

Blues and JazzThe new Blues and Jazz

Immersion is best described as "a study o f America's gift to music." Students had the opportunity to listen to and critique music. A week in Chicago was spent visiting C hess Stud ios and B lue C hicago, a fam ous blues club. Upon returning home, MVS parent Dr. Bill Lavin shared part o f his rare jazz video collection with the group. Seeing video clips of the performers, and walking in the places where blues and jazz greats made their music, gave the students in this immersion a total mu­sical experience.

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One of the many people the group encountered in Chicago was M uddy Waters' former bassist, Andy Stevenson. Participants: Brooke Ackerley, Caitlin Cartwright, Dana Donaldson, Kristy Hague, Jonathan Handel, Jenny Lavin, Scott Miller, Hanh N guyen, Robyn Peal, Paul Robinson, William Shane, Anna Suiter, Wade Vantrease, Chris Young.

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Dulani McLaurin and Ryan Burs-AndreVs prepare one of the many dishes they learned to cook. Partici­pants: Mrs. Kay, Katherine Smith, Tiffany Patricic, Ashley Powell, Reina Hayes, Anne Parsanko, Leah Parsanko, Andy Welton.

Cuisine and Culture International

As each student goes through High School, they get closer and closer to moving out and living on their own. Through the Cuisine and Cul­ture International Immersion, students learned the vital skill of cooking in preparation for the future. The foods prepared came from various parts of the world, including Italy and In­dia. Each week participants dined at an ethnic restaurant in order to sample foods. At the end of the Immersion, not only did students have basic culi­nary sk ills, but they also gained an appreciation for foods from all over the world.

I,js Participants: Merrillee Millar, D oug Ross, Justin McCreery, Emily Lutter, Eden Birnbaum, Jenny Armocida, Kirk Pederson, Joost Gieskes.

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Destination America

Eight students and two teachers spent their four w eek s of Im m ersion to ­gether in a 31 foot RV, ex­p lo r in g A m erica v ia its backroads. They follow ed o n ly three rules: nointerstates, no fast food, and no backtracking. The group gave them selves the option of traveling either south or west, and used the works of W alt W h itm an , R obert Pirsig, and Bruce Chatwin as their guides. A long the way, experiences becam e concrete by the journals, songs, poem s, and photo­g ra p h s p ro d u ced . The group achieved the goal of gaining alternate concepts of the self and home. 67

Ethics for Everyday

D u r in g th e four w eek s of Im m ersion, the nin th graders sp en t the greater part learning and understanding the subject of ethics. Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Squiers provided en­thusiasm and experience and focused the goal of the s tu d y on th ree m ajor th em es: c o m p a ss io n ,a w a ren ess , andinterconnectedness. The ninth graders took two fly­ing lessons, earned their yellow and w hite belts in To Shin Do, and view ed the beauty of a natural land­scape at Hocking Hills. The th em es th at w ere e x ­pressed in this Immersion w ill definitely make a last­ing impression.

Rayya ElZein, Emily Camm and Claire Enteriine hudddle for warmth while hiking at H*; ' king Hills.

Filmmaker: The Critic

The group of pseudo­filmmakers consisted of 12 students guided by the expe­rienced, avid movie-goer Mr. Romeo. The main objective of their four-week study en­tailed an in-depth understand­ing of film technique and ef­fective criticism. The group spent countless hours watch­ing the masters of the art, such as Alfred Hitchcock on the "big screen." The work culmi­nated in the production of their own movie, entitled "For the Love of Money." Students took an active role in all as­pects of production. All of the m em bers agreed that they would never look at films in the same way.68

Ben Tiefert f ilms a scer\e fea tu ring S ehar S iddiqi, A vash Kalra a n d A n d r e w Bernie. N ot pic­tu red : P au l K w ak, John D u n d o n , Flint Spitler, N ick M oncreif , S teve T h o m a s , A liya Beavers, ( Lei A u d re y Bentz, Em ily Bernie. A|i

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Hollywood History

Throughout the year, students are typically taught history via textbooks and lec­tures, but what happens when history is taught through Hollywood's depiction? That was the question that was ad­dressed in this Immersion. Students watched various movies that told the history of the world. Studies focused on the Russian Revolution and music throughout the ages. With their previous knowledge of history that they had learned in class, the students were able to distinguish fact from Hol­lywood Glamour, something that often overshadows the his­torical value.

L eft to right: M a h e e n Q uadr i , M a r la B u tke , A lex is Pow ell , S h an a N ise n b au m , S arah C om bs , A bby W eiland . N o t p ic tu red : A lex is K riv ian , A ly c ia Jam es , T ova Jacobs, S tephan ie Potts, A n d re w A d rien n e , M a rk B u ren , B e th a n y Levy, Chris M yers , M aU Sm ith , M ic ah Geisel.

The Sound of Music

The S ou n d o f M u ­s ic I m m e r s io n w a s a stu d y o f art, architecture, and m u sic . For th e first tw o w eek s, s tu d en ts stu d ­ied a backroun d o f artists and com posers, esp ecia lly M o za rt a n d B e e th o v e n . W hile tou rin g the h istor i­cal s ites in c ities, su ch as P r a g u e , S a lz b u r g , a n d V ienna, th ey w ere able to v is it castles , a tten d vari­o u s p e r fo r m a n c e s , a n d sa m p le cu isin e . Su ch as­p ects o f the trip p ro v id ed an ex ten siv e and d iv erse cultural experience rooted in a n in t e n s e m u s ic a l study. 69

Spanish History and Culture

L ed b y K aren D unson and Tom Elmer, a group of eighteen students u n d erw en t an in ten siv e stu d y of Spanish history and cuhure. Two w eeks of classroom study included basic lan gu age d e v e lo p ­ment. The group arrrived in Spain w ith a strong founda­tion, hoping that their class­room a c tiv it ie s at MVS w ould enrich their experi­ence in Spain. The tw o w eek trip consisted of v is­its to major cities, including Segovia, Barcelona, Toleda, Madrid, and a much antici­pated stop in Monacco.

B a c k row: Justen Eng land , S tew art A dam , guide, Co lin Rym er, Jacqu i W e issm an , E p Carroll, C hery l Hall , Mr. E lmer, T.J. M itchell. M id d le row: Brian Sorkin , L o u is F roe lich , She ■ jy Besson, L au ren L ichenste in , A aron G rim es , E v an H attan , Jason N ep h e w , A m a n d a D av is , g u ide , Martijn G ieskes . F ro n t row: A aron H ores te in , M a t t G un lock . N o t p ic tu red : M s . D u n so n .

Swamp StudyDespite a small group,

this year's Swamp Study Im­mersion was a large success. Three students studied wet­land ecology while in Ohio, Georgia, and Florida. For the first year since this Immersion started, students went to South Carolina as well. Seeing the wetlands gave the students a chance to compare and con­trast the ecology of different climates. In addition to the study of flora and fauna, the students gained experience in camping, cooking and basic outdoor survival. Another hard working, rugged group sus­tained the rigors of the swamp.

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The group in its entirety: Bryan Czarnota, Sandra Bohn, Sarah Finch, Philipp Richter.

Joe Carroll: Dolphin Research

Earthwatch Institute Oahu, Hawaii

Lauren Katz, Ross Schneiderman, and Jennifer Mitzman: Spanish Language Study

Cuahunauc Cuernavaca, Mexico

Betsy West: Study of Alzheimer's Disease

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St. Andrew's Alzheimer's Care Center Portland, Oregon

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Kim Kendricks: Creative Expression with Willis "Bing” Davis

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Washington, D.C.

Chethra Muthiah, Kavitha Reddy,Dee Ballal, Kalpana Reddy: Black and White

Photography

Sarah Boehringer: Humpbacks Off Hawaii Project of the Earthwatch Institute

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Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory Maui, Hawaii

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T>ier Lowry: Ancient Megalith Monuments

England and Scotland

Manisha Kumar: Native American Study

Crow and Cheyenne Reservations Montana

Ryan Butke, Alexander Brown, Brendan Cartwright: Aerospace Technology

Matt Camm: Social Work

)r)' NASA Space Camp Huntsville, Alabama and Titusville, Florida

Venice Community Housing Corporation Los Angeles, California

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Middle School

ActivitiesThe '98-'99 school year

started out with a boom. The Convocation added a feehng of togetherness and community, as well as goals and hopes for the upcoming year. The Middle School devoted many hours, and much thought, to charity by helping a school in Africa which desperately needed sup­plies. Community Service Day at Hills and Dales Park was also completed successfully. In January and February, the Middle School had the unique experience of working with three experts through the Art- ist-in-Residence Program. The artists included Sharon Leahy, director of Rhythm and Shoes; Rick Good, an excellent musi­cian; and Rob Gartzka, Middle School art teacher and creative wood worker. They led the stu­dents in a collaborative effort to pull off a final evening per­formance, which was a great success.

1. Maura Cartwright, Nicole Carlson, and Danya ElZein share the love at the annual Middle School pool party.2. Ben Skidmore and Michael Miller take a dip in the pool. 3. While at the M iddle School pool party, Aaron B ern ie en joys the w ate rs l ide . 4. Xander Subashi, Rebecca Brereton, Stephanie Millar, Adonya Jackson, Casey Diott, and Elizabeth Grimes make a human pyramid. 5. Eighth grade girls huddle for warmth on Community Service Day. 6. While enjoying the autumn air at Joy Out­door Education Center, seventh grade girls take some time to play in the leaves. 7. Rachel Ward and Erin Powell warm the day with smiles. 8. Seventh grade boys take a break from Community Service.

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T h e M id d le S choo l had a n ­other fantastic year. M V S w as d is ­app o in ted to lose bo th Mr. S teve B lunt, M .S. E n g lish teacher , and M rs . B a rb K erk h o ff , M .S . l a n ­g u a g e t e a c h e r , to o u t o f s ta te m oves . N e w E n g lish teacher, M s. E l iz ab e th Bruner , o rg an iz ed the p e r fo rm an ce o f th ree shor t p lays fo r y o u n g a c to r s . T h e M id d l e S choo l also w e lc o m e d n ew fo r­e ign language teach er M rs. K aren H a a s . S tu d e n t s a l so p r o s p e r e d f ro m R o b G a r t z k a a n d T r i c i a E d w a r d s in the v isua l a r ts and m usic departm ents . M rs. E dw ards d irec ted the e igh th grade m usica l, " W e s t S i d e S t o r y , " a n d M r . G arz tk a in s truc ted his c lasses in w ood sculpture. T h e entire M idd le S chool also took its annua l tr ip to Joy O u tdoo r E ducation Center. An e v e n in g s im ula t ion o f the C h e ro ­kee Ind ians "Trail o f T ea rs” w as th e h i g h l i g h t o f th e t r ip . T h e e igh th g rad e m a d e its trip to the R e n ass ian c e Fes tiva l c lad in a u ­thentic clo thes. T h e seven th grade visited the C incinnati Z oo to study ad a p ta t io n s . T h e e ig h th g rade rs d e m o n s t r a t e d t h e i r R u b e G o ld b e rg projects .

1. The entire M.S. poses at J.O.E.C.2. John Lavin gets a head start on his new CD. 3. Sarah Stern, Rashee Goyal, Erin Powell, and Rachel Ward tackle the ropes course. 4. The eighth grade girls prepare for a night on the town. 5. Xander Subashi shows his soccer skills and much more!! 6. Vivian Nanagas looks at the world from a new perspective. 7. Nicole Carlson and Maura Cartwright work together on a project. 8. Rebecca Brereton, Mr. Glisson, and Stephanie Millar enjoy the Rennaissance Festi­val.

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ProjectPeriod

During the seventh grade P roject P eriod , stud en ts stu d ied tw o river c it ie s , D a y to n and C in c in n a ti. They learned about their his­tory, growth, and effect on the surrou nding reg io n . H ighlights included daily field trips to SunWatch V il­lage, the Patterson H om e­stead, and the Old Court­house. The group also took a three day excursion to Cin­cinnati, where they attended a Red's game, visited The Union Terminal, and went on a riverboat ride. The sixth grade also participated in P roject P eriod learn ing about Ancient Egyptian cul­tures. They visited Miami University, listened to lec­tures, watched videos, and visited an anthropology mu­seum. The eighth grade ob­served Amish living, learned about the B attle o f Gettysburg, toured the Civil War battlefield, and studied Shaker towns. They ended the period w ith a trip to Hershey Park.

1. Eighth graders gather at Pickett's Charge. 2. Lynn SimonelH lectures 6th graders on anthropology. 3. Melanie and Sarah begin the ir traditional quilts. 4. Luke Andrews becomes Orville Wright for his narrative pre­sentation. 5. Mark Fogarty shows his cool artifact. 6. A guide at SunWatch Village discusses the role of women and children in the Fort Ancient cul­ture, 7. Monika, Corey and Ben re­search their topics on Egypt. 8. Sev­enth graders use atlatls to throw spears at Fort Ancient.

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M V S L o w e r S choo l had a n ­o th e r g rea t year. E C teachers led s tuden ts in the study o f soil and its inhabitants . T h e k indergarten le a rn e d a b o u t r e s ta u ra n ts and c re a te d the ir ow n , ca lled "The K id 's C o o l F lav o rs and G o o d ­ies." T h e k inde rga r ten a lso took field tr ips to a goa t fa rm and a p u m p k in patch . T h ey c lo sed the sc h o o l y e a r w ith a fa th e r and ch i ld n igh t out. F irs t g rad e had a teddy bea r p icn ic , v isi ted the S an ta M a r ia in C o lu m b u s , and a lso saw the C inc inna ti Z o o to c o n c lu d e its s tudy o f an im als . T h ey a lso s tud ied and des igned ra in fo re s ts . T h e s e c o n d g ra d e to o k t r ip s to th e R e n a i s s a n c e Fes tiva l and the D ay to n A rt In ­s t i t u t e . T h e y c e l e b r a t e d Dr. Seuss 's b ir thday w ith a co s tu m e party . T h e th ird g ra d e s tu d ied J a p a n as w e l l as a s t r o n o m y , h igh ligh ted by a s leepove r at the school. T h e y v is i ted the D ay to n M u se u m o f D iscovery , W righ t P a t te r so n A ir F o rc e B a se , and th e V ic to r i a T h e a t r e . F in a l ly , they w ro te p o e t ry w ith D a v id Hassler. F o u r th g rade rs en jo y ed an o v e rn ig h t at G len H elen and P io n e e r S choo l Day. T h e f ifth grade t rave led the farthes t, v is ­iting the nat ion 's cap ito l and the H o lo ca u s t M u se u m . Dr. M eco li , the new L o w e r Schoo l principal, d id an ex c e l len t j o b o f o rg a n iz ­ing the events .

1. Lower Schoolers show chivalric codes. 2. Second graders bring Dr. S euss to life. 3. S u m il , Jo sh , S tephen, and Ben row the boat ashore. 4. Katie and Madisen hang out. 5. Kathryn Braunlin is the lady in red. 6. Marissa skips in to school. 7. Mary George prepares a class din­ner. 8. Fourth graders Josh Handel and Parag Vyas dress up for Pioneer School Day.

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Celebrating Athletics

The enthusiasm and zeal with which M VS students approach their tasks are not simply confined to the classroom. Driven to excellence in the athletic as well as academic arenas, the rewards o f their diligence and effort are many. This effort, coupled with a great deal o f sk ill, produced what proved to be an excellent year for ev­eryone involved.

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Womens'VarsityTennis

Vin Romeo

C o a c h V in R o m e o

ca lls his 16-3 V arsity T enn is te a m “ a b lu e c o l l a r , o v e r ­ac h ie v in g vars i ty t e a m .” T he team f in ished # 2 in D iv is ion II and #8 in the s ta te a m o n g all d iv is ions . T h is w as the h ig h ­es t s ta te ran k in g the team has e v e r a c h ie v e d . A l th o u g h the e igh t girls lost to O a k w o o d in the c h a m p io n s h ip m a tch , 3-2, the girls w ere in position to pull a b ig u p se t . J u n io r A m a n d a D av is rec e iv e d P la y e r o f the Year, a F i rs t T e a m A l l - A re a slot, and Team M VP. F reshm an B ecky A d a m w as T h ird Team A l l - A r e a an d S e n io r L a u re n K atz w as H o n o ra b le M e n tion , A ll-S ta te A ca d em ic , and Team Player. S en io r K a lp a n a R e d d y w as nam ed to the A ll-A re a and A l l - S t a t e A c a d e m i c T e a m s . Ju n io r R o b y n Peal and S en io r Dee Ballal m ade the First Team A ll-A rea . R obyn w as g iven the S i lv e r R a cq u e t A w ard and D ee w as g iven A l l -A re a A c a d e m ic recognition and Four-Y ear Var­sity and T eam P lay e r A w ards.

1. Deepti executes a powerful forehand. 2. Amanda waits for her opponent to serve. 3. Lauren yells out the score. 4. Kavitha smiles at her w onderfu l shot. 5. Em ily poaches at the net.

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Back Row: Becky Adam, Emily Carroll, Deepti Ballal, Coach Vin Romeo. Front Kavitha Reddy, Robyn Peal, Lauren Katz. Kalpana Reddy.

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j j„j3[:Back Row: Coach Brenna Bretscher, Lauren Lichenstein, Brooke Ackerley, Greer Harewood, Rayya E lZ ein , Dana Donaldson, Katie Snavely, Natasha Green. Front Row: Karen Helmstetter, Pegah Rahmanian, Sarah Finch, Sylvia Tozbikian.

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Tennis

Brenna Bretscher

The Women’s Jun­ior Varsity Tennis Teann ex­hibited dramatic improve­ment as well as enthusiasm throughout the entire tennis season. They successfully incorporated laughter and fun into the program. Jun­ior Dana Donaldson, whose improvement and growth were astonishing, provided leadership. Natasha Green and Rayya ElZein placed first in second doubles dur­ing the CJ/Oakwood JV Tournament in Troy. The team finished third place overall in the tournament. Sylvia “Spunky” Tozbikian, who had a 12-1 record at first singles during the regu­lar season, played a vital role on the team. Many of these girls, including MIP Sarah Finch, will return to this already accomplished team, raising hopes for fu­ture years.

1. Sarah is always on the balls of her feets for a return. 2. Dana fin­ishes with a mighty swing. 3. Sylvia stretches to reach an itch.4. Brooke unleashes "the beast."5. Lauren says, "I can do it!" .

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Mens'VarsitySoccer

Christian ReidMario Carrillo

T h e M e n ’s V a r s i ty S o c c e r t e a m h a d a b r e a k ­th rough season , f in ish ing 11- 3-3 and a t tain ing the rank o f #5 in D iv is ion II. T h e in tense hard w o rk d u r in g the s e a s o n and o f f-season paid o f f as the team defea ted O a k w o o d for the first tim e ever. Ju n io r goa l ie M ike C le v e la n d w as n a m e d to the F irs t Team A ll-A re a and w as nam ed B est D efen s iv e P layer for school. S en io r Brian Sorkin was nam ed to the S econd Team A ll-A re a , se lec ted to play in t h e S e n i o r B o w l a n d w a s n a m e d M V P fo r the s c h o o l team . S e n io r C o l in R ym er , S o p h o m o r e J a s o n N e p h e w (B es t O ffe n s iv e P laye r) , and S o p h o m o r e E v a n H a t ta n all r e c e iv e d H o n o ra b le M e n t io n recogn it ion . Finally , r ep re se n ­ta tive o f the im p ro v e m en t and success this y e a r ’s team e x p e ­rienced , C o a ch M a r io C arr i l lo was nam ed C o a ch o f the Year for independen t schools .

1. Evan Hattan looks for the open pass. 2. Jason Nephew is a "speed racer" 3. Brian Sorkin plays in the area A ll-S ta r G am e. 4. Colin Rymer takes flight. 5. Colin com­forts a bewildered Justin.

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Back Row: Assistant Coach Reid. Aron Mohan, Evan Hattan. Justin McCreery, Jason Nephew Liam P McDonnell, Mike Cleveland, Brendan Cartwright, Colin Rymer, Kirk Pederson, Blake Nolan. Aaroi/j: Grimes, Coach Mario Carrillo. Front Row: David Nisenbaum, Joe McAtee, Greg Mecoli, Matt Gunlock. ' Brian Sorkin, Shai Gruber, Wade Vantrease, Louis Froelich, Rhys Andrews, Joshua Wa>-.:

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Womens’VarsitySoccer

Karen Dunson Bill Knight

T h e W o m e n ’s Varsity S o cce r team set a n ew record o f 11-6-0 for the m os t w ins in a season . A d ec is iv e 3-0 v ic ­tory o v er S ev en H ills S choo l was the h igh ligh t o f the season. C o - c a p ta in s S h e l le y B e sso n , B e t s y W e s t , a n d C h e t h r a M uth iah led the team with their sp ir it and intensity . L oca lly , S h e l l e y B e s s o n a n d ju n i o r , L a u ra W il l iam s p laced am o n g the best, p ro v id in g a sp a rk for the team. S coring 27 goals and m a k i n g 1 1 a s s i s t s , B e s s o n e a rn ed a spo t in the s c h o o l ’s h i s t o r y f o r t h e m o s t g o a l s sco red in a season , as w ell as th e M o s t V a l u a b l e P l a y e r aw a rd for the team . C h e th ra and Betsy bo th rece ived F ou r Year a w a rd s . A lex is P ow e ll rece ived the O u ts ta n d in g D e ­f e n d e r a w a r d , a n d C l a i r e E n te r l ine rece ived the B u l ldog award. A ssis ted by Bill Knight, f irs t-year c o a ch K aren D u n so n eq u ip p ed her team w ith a p o s i­tive a t ti tude and s trong skills.

1. Sarah and Megan demonstrate their eagerness to dominate. 2. Betsy stops for some water so her opponents get a chance to touch the ball. 3. Chethra protects the ball from Brookville's defender. 4. Laura confidently challenges the lesser skills of her opponent. 5. Shelley warns the goalie, "Try and stop this rocket, baby!"

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MVSGolf

Bill Petrello

T h e c o e d g o l f p r o ­g r a m w a s f u l l o f u p s a n d d o w n s th is year. E n d in g with a 5 -14 record , the varsity team pu lled to g e th e r to set a s te llar schoo l record by p lac in g s e v ­en th in the s e c t io n a l to u r n a ­ment. T h e leader o f the group , D av id K orp i, set a record with a ." 5 on two separate occasions. H e w as n am ed the M o s t V alu­able P laye r at the s c h o o l ’s fall banque t. Joe C arro ll rece ived a F o u r Y ea r a w a rd . S o p h o ­m ore S teve T h o m a s w as g iven specia l recogn it ion for his o u t­s ta n d in g c o n t r ib u t io n s . T h e j u n i o r v a r s i t y t e a m h a d a r e c o r d o f 2 - 1 0 a n d C o a c h B ry a n C z a r n o ta c o m m e n te d , “ We m e t o u r goals o f im p ro v ­ing o u r g am e and h av ing fun .” T h e M o s t I m p ro v e d P la y e r aw a rd w en t to F re sh m an M ike B ram lag e . “T h e fu ture o f the g o l f p r o g r a m lo o k s b r ig h t , ” ag reed bo th coaches .

1. Freshman golfers are fired up.2. Justen England hits the ball onto the green. 3. John Dundon, Maitjin Gieskes, and Joe Carroll are ready to head out to a match. 4. Joe Carroll takes a shot. 5. David Korpi focuses on his swing.

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Back Row; Coach Bryan Czarnota, Nick Moncrief, Marc Buren, John Dundon, Martjin Gieskes. Third Row: Ryan Butke, Sarantos Palles, Joe Carroll, Justen England, Aaron Horenstein. Second Row: Chris Young, Thomas Bramlage, Merrillee Millar, Michael Bramlage, David Korpi, Stewart Adam, Clay Mont­gomery. First Row: Paul Christy, Stacy Haught. Steve Thomas, Philipp Richter, Joost Gieskes, Jared Williams, Ross Schneiderman.

Womens'Crew

Despite the short­age of rowers, the Dayton Youth Rowing team had a successful season. With a total of only seven varsity rowers, two of them, Alexis Krivian and Kimberly Kendricks representing MVS, the team had a rough start. Team captain Alexis Krivian, and Coach Leah Glowacki inspired the row­ers to improve over the five month season that began in June. The group practiced on the Great Miami River with UD's launch boats and oars. Rigorous two hour practices provided evidence of the team's dedication, de­termination, skill, and de­voted effort. The rowers' best times were awarded at the Head of the Cuyahoga, in Cleveland, the Oak Ridge Regatta, in Tennesee and the Five Rivers Fall Regatta, here in Dayton. For the en­tire crew team, "life was but a dream."

1. Coxswain Alexis Krivian yells orders to her teammates. 2. MVS Crew members glide through the water on their way to a bronze medal at the Five Rivers Regatta.3. The team finishes third during the Head of the Cuyahoga. 4. Kim pays close attention to the cox­swain, Alexis. 5. The girls take a break during a regatta. 6. Kim and Alexis were part of silver and gold medal teams in Tennesee. 7. Crew members do a power ten!

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M.S. Boys' Soccer

This year the Middle School Boys' Soccer team had a 1-6-3 record. Coaches Addo and Inbody enjoyed another great season with twenty-one eager, athletic, and fun-loving boys. In a year of learning, the team worked to develop strong basic skills. It was a "trial and error" year, as the team showed continual improvement in building skills and significant advancements in overall par­ticipation and teamwork. Coach Dave Inbody com ­mented that it was a huge im­provement in the team's effort and that he was extremely pleased with this season.

M.S. Girls’ Soccer

The Middle School Girls' Soccer team was yet again a highly accomplished team. This group displayed a su­perior type o f dedication, practicing their skills after school and testing them dur­ing gam es. "There was a unique and special contribu­tion from each girl," noted Coach Peter Camm. Their season had many great high­lights and m em ories. The team continues to work hard to prepare for the next sea­son o f fu n -filled soccer.

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Back row: Coach Addo, David Pardue, Ankush Kalra, Curt Wittmer, Andy Holland, F red rick Nyberg, Ross Katz, John Walters, Aaron Bernie, Coach David Inbody. Middle row: A n d r e w Arnett, Ben Skidmore, Kevin Howorth, Ben Manuel, Luke Andrews, David Sprankle, John Lavin. Front row: Max Dlott, Ben Smalley, Alexander Subashi, Matt Hornick, Asim Quadri, Corey Glisson.

Back row: Amanda Jameson, Aubrey Smith, Donnica Hawes-Saunders, Melanie Mitzman, AdonyaJack-. son, Casey Dlott, Jenny Moore, Shayna Epstein, Maura Cartwright, Lauren Gorsky, Caitlin Powell, Coach Peter Camm. Front row: Nicole Carlson, Bailey Denmark, Carly Chenoweth, Mandy Gutmann, I

Rebecca Brereton, Carrie Weprin, Danya ElZein, Caitlin Hague, Aria Gough, Shannon Holland.I

Back row: Sam Williams, Justin Phillips, Matt Treece, Chris Kretzler, Coach Mohammed Ahmed, Jake Brereton, Daniel Waite, Alex Burgan, Richard Rouse. Front row; Alex Combs-Bachmann, Michael Haines, Colin Cartwright, Omar Kahn, Josh Mikutis, Jonathan Millar, Jeremy Keller, Rick Rosloff.

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The Lower School Boys' Soccer team had a wonderful season this fall. Their coach, Mohammed Ahmed, helped the fourth and fifth graders to work as a team. The new and expe­rienced players sharpened their skills and worked together to achieve personal and team goals. The team had an incred­ibly loyal and vocal fan sup­port, which helped maintain the high level o f enthusiasm throughout the season. Despite the occasional frustration, a high level of energy was con­sistently demonstrated. By the end of the season, the players had learned to work effectively as a team and had set high as­pirations for the next season.

Back row: Dori Handel, Katie Kersh, Rebecca Brereton, Elizabeth Grimes, Casey Dlott, Carrie Weprin, Donnica Hawes-Saunders, Sarah Woodyard, Coach Sue Rudd. Front row: Becky Daum, Caitlin Hague, Rashee Goyal, Anna Kersh, Monika Babicki, Danya ElZein, and Stephanie Millar.

MS Girls’ Tennis

The loss o f a few 8th graders to the Upper School and the gaining o f many 7th and 8th graders led to the making o f a diverse, but ver­satile Girls' Middle School Tennis team. They worked throughout the season to find a lin e-u p in w h ich each member of the team's talents were used to the greatest ex­tent. C oach Susan Rudd worked with approximately fifteen dual athletes, to con­tinue to preserve the strong MVS tennis program. The season was full o f ups and downs but the girls always walked away with a positiveattitude. 87

Boys'Varsity

Basketball

Coach Bob Madden

The Men's Varsity Basket­ball team had a breakthrough season in only its second year, under the direction of Coach Bob "Mad Dog" Madden. The season opened with two losses, but intense practice during the spring and summer helped push the players through early obstacles. The team proceeded to earn a 15-7 record. High­lights included wins against Dixie and Brookville, as well as the team's advancement to the second round of the tour­nament. Coach Madden was honored with the Division IV Coach of the Year Award. Se­nior Giovanni Castro was named to the District 15 All- Star Team, and Junior Jordan Poppa was named Underclass­man Player of the Year.

1. The team listens to the inspirational words of Coach Madden at UD Arena.2. Giovanni Castro sneaks past the de­fense as Dulani McLaurin sets an inpenetrable pick. 3. Brian Sorkin shoots for three in an intense situa­tion. while still maintaining perfect form. 4. Evan Hattan looks for an open man. 5. Jordan Poppa dominates in a head-to-head competition.

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Back row: Coach Bob Madden, Michael Cleveland, Jason Nephew, Jordan Poppa, Nick Moncrief. John Dundon, Dulani McLaurin, Blake Nolan, Coach Brent Goheen. Front row: Evan Hattan, Steve Thomas, Giovanni Castro, Brian Sorkin, Rajeev Agarwal.

Back row; Coach Vin Romeo, Dana Donaldson, Becky Adam, Kim Kendricks, Tiffany Czisma, Shelley Besson, Coach Christian Reid. Front row: Trainer Sasha Fisher, Amanda Dundon, Laura Williams, Tif­fany Patrick, Dee Ballal, Annie Ervin, Shana Nisenbaum.

Girls'VarsityBasketball

Coach Vin Romeo

Coach Vin Romeo's second year of coaching had many highlights and memories. The Women's Varsity Basketball team set a school record of 18-4, the most wins for any girls' team, and tied with the record for most wins for any men's team. The team matured im­mensely, led by four senior starters. The highlight of the season was a win at the MVS Invitational, where Senior Kim Kendricks was named to the All-Tournament Team. She was also asked to play in the District All-Star Game. Senior Shelley Besson received both these distinctions, and shared the Co-MVP award with Kim Kendricks as well. Coach Vin Romeo was named Coach of the Year. This year proved to be one of the best in women's basketball.

1. Becky Adam cannot contain her desire to return to the court. 2. Kim Kendricks elevates with ease for a lay­up. 3. Shelley Besson displays superb agility and form. 4. Tiffany Patrick challenges her opponent for a re ­bound. 5. Shelley Besson accepts a pass and is prepared to drive.

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Boys' JV Basketball

This year the boys' JV Basketball team had a rebuild­ing season. Most players from last year’s JV team moved up to play Varsity, resulting in an especially young JV squad. Many incoming freshmen and newcomers enjoyed the play­ing time on JV, strengthening skills and learning from more experienced players. Coach Brent Goheen struggled during the year for consistency, but did find a niche for develop­ing his young players' game. Although the team had a weak record, they played older, more experienced teams. The chem­istry among players was espe­cially strong, reflecting their desire to play and grow as a unit.

B a c k row : C o a c h B o b M a d d e n , J a re d W il l ia m s , N a n n a y a J a m p a la , J o o s t G ie s k e s , Ben ! K endricks , W ade Vantrease, C o a ch B ren t G oheen . F ron t row: Jo sh W ard , A n th o n y Richardson , ^D a v id N ise n b a u m , R a jeev A garw al , Saran tos Palles.

Girls' JV Basketball

F o r th e y e a r o f 1998- 1999 the Jun ior Varsity Basketball team , c o a c h e d by C hr is t ian Reid, had an im p re ss iv e reco rd co n s id ­e r in g th a t o f p as t se a so n s . T h e g roup sh o w ed great im p ro v e m en t s ince last season , d o u b lin g the ir p o in t av e rag e and w in n in g m ore g am es . T h e g ro w th w as a lso a p ­p aren t as several m e m b e rs ea rned oppo r tun it ie s to play w ith the var­sity team du r in g the cou rse o f the season . T h e y p rac t iced d e v e lo p ­ing skills and also the key to fu n c ­t ion ing as a unit. "This is a g roup o f y o u n g p layers w h o m a n a g e d to p e r f e c t t h e i r e n j o y m e n t o f the g a m e w h i le le a r n in g to a lw a y s i n c r e a s e th e i n t e n s i t y o f e a c h com p e ti t io n ," sa id a p roud C o ach C hr is t ian Reid .

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B a ck row: P egah R a h m a n ian , A llyson Hoyer, A liya Beavers , S h a n a N ise n b a u m , C o a c h Chris- t ian Reid . F ron t row: Ju l iana Subashi, A n n ie Ervin , T ova Jocobs , Jacqu i W eissm an . i jj |

f Back row; Emily Bernie, Sylvia Tozbikian, Lisa Richley. Front row: Merrillee Millar, Reina Hayes, Sarah Leffak.

VarsityCheerleading

Coach Linda Dundon

Once again, the 1999 Var­sity Cheerleading team wel­comed many newcomers to the program. Despite the depar­ture of seven members of last year's team, interest from members o f the incom ing freshman class gave the team a strong start. Coach Linda Dundon taught the girls new cheers and set a positive tone. The girls made changes to the already strong program, cho­reographing two new dances to music from the Mortal Kombat soundtrack. A highlight of the season was the team's first ever all-school pep rally. Doug Ross, dressed as a ram, helped the squad during many games. The girls are looking forward to another great season next year.

1. Reina Hayes shares her enthusiasm.2. Reina Hayes and Merrillee Millar undergo intense preparation for the big game. 3. Reina Hayes and Sarah Leffak give support to fellow mem­ber Sylvia Tozbikian. 4. The squad rallies the crowd at UD Arena. 5. The girls spread love at the pep assembly.

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VarsitySwimming

This year the Varsity Swim m ing team captured many records and personal best». Seijiors Tyler Lowry and Colin Rymer each won Four Year Varsity Awards, and Lauren Katz, also a senior, made a remarkable comeback to swim for the girls' relay team. Sophom ores Aaron Grimes, Sarah Finch, Chris Myers, and Junior Bethany Levy all posted personal bests. The record number of swim­mers this year gave the Rams an opportunity for better team scores and relay times. Coach Elmer commented, “The team's future will be a bright one.”

Back row: Colin Rymer, Liam McDonnell, Chris Myers, Aaron Grimes, Rhys Andrews, Coach Tom Elmer. Front row: Sarah Finch, Tyler Lowry, Bethany Levy, Karen Helmstetter, Lauren Katz.

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M iller, the B oys' E ighth Grade Basketball team had a su c c e ss fu l sea so n . Throughout the season, the team im proved its funda­m enta ls, team w ork , and team skills. They advanced to the semi-finals in the tour­nament. Andy Holland and J eff Probst sa id , "We're looking forward to playing on the JV team next year." It looks as if the young men w ill be a great addition.

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IBack row: Ross Katz, Curt Wittmer, Jeff Probst, Coach Nate Miller. Front row: Andy Holland, Aaron Bernie, David Purdue, John Walters.

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Back row: Coach Mike Lehner, Michael Miller, John Workman, Tyler Williams, Sumeet Agarwal, Coach Matt Warren. Front row: Ben Skidmore, John Lavin, Chad Harlan, Andrew Arnett, Kevin Howarth.

Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball

The Seventh Grade Boys' Basketball team had an ex­c e lle n t sea so n , w in n in g many games and advancing to the final four in post sea­son play. C oach es M ike Lehner and M att Warren helped their players strive for the best in all aspects o f play. Several players m en­tioned that Ben Skidmore had scored when the team really needed it. Everyone agreed that this was one o f the best seventh grade teams ever.

Back row: Coach Bill Glisson, Asim Quadri, Xander Subashi, Billy McCullough, Tom Blurton. Front row: Max DIott, Doug Schmidt, Stevens Adam, Corey Glisson.

Sixth Grade Boys’ Basketball

Led by Coach Dave Mangen, the sixth grade boys improved individually and as a team, as they played together this winter. They learned new skills and had fun on the court. Although they did not win any of their games, they still be­came stronger players. A l­though everyone showed much improvement as the season progressed, the players agreed that Doug Schmidt had the most improvement in shooting and dribbling. All in ail, the season was very productive, and provided a great learning experience for everyone in­volved.

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M.S. Girls’

The Middle School Girls' Basketball team had a sea­son o f great learning and improvement. Girls that had been together for as many as four years w elcom ed the new sixth graders with en­thusiasm. They worked to im prove their sk ills ind i­vidually while on the court, and to g eth er as a team . Coach Stan Tompkins and A ss is ta n t C oach D on Saunders helped the girls challenge them selves and d isco v er their p oten tia l. "Despite their 3-14 record," Coach Stan Tompkins said, "the best is yet to come!"

Back row: Maura Cartwright, Anne-Marie Gieskes, Nitya Kumar, Donnica H a w e s - S a u - icol,Carlson, Monica Mobile, Kristin Hughes, Coach Stan Tompkins. Middle row: Ralla S' it. ere ii| Blankenheim, Rachel Ward, Carly Chenoweth, Amanda Jameson. First row: Caitli: ■ Hag' J a n y a Zeia

L.S. Girls’ Basketball

The Lower School Girls' Basketball team was made up o f tw elve eager fourth and fifth graders, both new and old to the gam e. A l­though they began with a rough start, over the course o f the season they became one o f the best teams in the lea g u e . C oach G reg Weissman said, "It only got better as the season went on!" The girls finished their season with a 1-9 record.

Back row: Coach Greg Weisman, Lauren Lieb. Kathryn Braunlin, Brianna McSemc: - i j j i g ^ow Sarah Jacobs, Sarah Potts, Kimberly Shaner, Katie Poseidon. Front row: Stacy Skidmore, A, . c ■ Victoria Palles, Katie Howells, Julia German.

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^Wu,\ row: Coach Ron DeVore, Chris Kretzler, Ajay Sutton, Peter Williams, Robert Palmer, Assistant '"'‘V ’ Coach Marc Henry. Front row: Richard Rouse, MattTreece, Josh Mikutis, Crick DeVore.

Fifth Grade Boys' Basketball

The Fifth Grade Boys' Basketball team acquired a record o f 0-11, but showed great improvement over the course o f the season. The boys learned how to coop­erate and encourage each other, both on and o ff the court. Although their record alone failed to reflect their hard work, the team mem­bers rem ain ed p o s it iv e . Member Josh Mikutis com ­m ented, "It w as just fun playing."

Fourth Grade Boys’ Basketball

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Grade Basketball team had a g o o d year. T he team members exhibited great ef­fort, and im proved ind i­vidual and team skills. Ev­eryone on the team attended practices and gam es with en th u siasm . T he team 's spirit set a positive tone for the season, and created an atm osphere conducive to learning and p erfectin g . Overall, the season was fun and enjoyable.

ro\d’Back row: Justin Phillips, Daniel Waite, Josh Handel, Sam Williams, Blake Roan, Mr. Anthony Richardson. Front row: Jonathan Millar, Colin Cartwright, Tyler Janis, Alex Burgan, Omar Khan, Michael Haines.

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Mens'VarsityTennis

The Mighty Vin Romeo

At the conclusion of the spring tennis season, the Boys' Varsity Tennis team had earned a record o f 15-6 and was ranked third in Division III. Despite the loss of several vet­eran players from last year, the team performed well in tough matches. Highlights included victories against Alter and Oakwood. The team lost 3-2 to powerhouses Centerville and Fairmont. Junior Stewart Adam was named to the Sec­ond Team All-Area, while Se­nior Tyler Lowry was awarded Honorable Mention All-Area. As always, Coach Vin Romeo's mighty coaching skills once again guided the team to suc­cess.

1. At times, Kirk and Matt just defy our mighty imaginations. 2. The bail approaches Ross's mighty racquet. 3. The ball is about to be slammed by Tyler's mighty backhand. 4. The ball is deflected off the strings of Rishi's mighty Wilson. 5. The ball looms ominously over Stewart's head as he prepares to deliver his mighty serve.

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The mighty back row: Stewart Adam, Doug Saphire, Matt Camm, Chris Myers, Kirk Pederson. The ( g mighty front row: Coach Vin Romeo, Ryan Butke, Andrew Bernie, Ross Schneiderman. Rishi Gandhi. Pi Assistant Coach Brenna Bretscher.

Back row: Brenna Bretscher, Joe McAtee, Jonathan Handel, William Shane, Avash Kalra, Vivek Mahajan. Front row: Scott Miller, Seth Harlan, Aaron Cowden,Thomas Bramlage, Michael Bramlage, Greg Mecoli.

Mens'JVTennis

Brenna Bretscher

Despite being a relatively young team, the Boys' JV Ten­nis squad had an outstanding season this year. The group was led by many talented freshman, and improved its skills and co­operation throughout the sea­son. Not only did it post an 8- 4 record, but the team beat Fairmont for the first time in three years. The first doubles team also fared well, placing second in the Oakwood tour­nament. "The players had many individual personalities," commented Coach Brenna Bretscher, "but towards the end we were beginning to come together as a team. This was our greatest accomplishment."

1. The racquet whizzes through the air as Scott Miller executes his soon-to- be mighty serve. 2. The racquet in Matt Camm's hands doubles as an in­s t ru m e n t o f d e s t ru c t io n . 3. T he racquet Joe McAtee brandishes awaits the arrival of a familiar green orb. 4. T h e racque t serves as a prop in Jona than 's v ic tory dance. 5. The racquet swoops low as Vivek captures the yellow fuzzy prey, a.k.a "Penn 3."

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VarsityTrack

Cindy Hattan and Mike Lehner

T his year, tw o new coaches, Cindy Hattan and Mike Lehner, motivated as­piring athletes to new levels of their game. The team won five out o f six m eets and made some rare but astound­ing appearances at districts and regionals this year. The boys placed second over a competive Jefferson squad, and the girls did just as well in the fin a ls. T im es im ­proved im m ensely at each meet encouraging the run­ners to work hard to reach the next goal, or in this case, that next finish line. One enthusiastic runner added, "It was a great season and I can't wait to come back next year! "

1. Blake demonstrates his skills at the long jump. 2. Ersie celebrates a win, 3. Becky Adam and Hahn Nguyen run through the neighbor­hood. 4. K.J. pushes to finish. 5. Louis, Blake, and Wade take a water break during practice.

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Womens'VarsitySoftball

Bob Madden and John Dundon

The Girls' Varsity Soft­ball team had a rough begin­ning, failing to win a game until late in the season. Led by coaches John Dundon and Bob Madden, the girls experienced consistent im ­provement in all areas o f the game. They displayed im ­mense enthusiasm through­out the season, despite a 2-7 record . C apta ins Sarah Finch , A m anda D undon, and Tova Jacobs led the team. Sarah's morning an­nouncements best exem pli­fied the team 's "can do" spirit. The highlight o f the season was a victorious last game, which they won 9-3.

1. Sarah Finch and Amanda Dundon conference on the mound. 2. Amanda Dundon pitches a strike. 3. Third baseman, Susan Braunlin, makes an­other successful catch. 4. Tova throws an opponent out at first base. 5. As­sistant Coach Bob Madden, Pegah Rahm anian , Susan B raunlin , and Emily Lutter epitomize the joy that the softball team embodies.

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MS Boys' Baseball

Led by Head Coach Dwight Barnett and Assistant Coach John Dundon, Jr., the Middle School Boys' Baseball team showed consistent im­provement throughout the sea­son. Every player put forth his best effort. The team never quit, nor were they ever intimi­dated. It was strictly a build­ing and learning year. Billy McCullough was named Most Valuable Player and teammate Ian Rymer was recognized as the Most Improved Player. Coach Barnett said, as the con­clusion of the season ap­proached, that "You learn most by competing against the best. We proved we were competi­tors and can only get better next year."

MS Girls’ Softball

This season proved to be a difficult one for the Middle School Girls' Softball team. The unpredictable weather rap­idly reduced their once full schedule to only four games. Coaches April Jameson and Pam Miller made sure the girls focused on the task at hand and never became discouraged. As the season progressed, the coaches saw lots of improve­ment in all areas of the game, especially between the players. Teamwork taught the girls how to play hard and how to have fun. As the season came to a close , the softball team screamed with undying spirit, "Go Rams!"

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B a ck row: C oaches John D undon , Jr. and D w igh t Barnett. M id d le row; C o rey G lisson , Stephens A d am , D av id S prank le , L o ck e W elborn , L u k e A n d re w s . F ro n t row : D o u g S c h m id t , Billy M c C u l lo u g h , Joel All, C ha rley M cC usker.

B a c k row: C o ach April Jam eson , A lexis Phillips, A n n a Kersh, K atie K ersh , Am;i ,da Jameson. Caitl in Pow ell, N ico le Carlson, C oach P am Miller. M idd le row; R ashee G oya l, L aui n Gorsky. Bailey D enm ark , M a u ra Cartwright, N itya K um ar, D onn ica H aw es -S au n d e rs , K ris t t Hughes, M a n d y G u tm ann . Front row: D anya E lZein , M erid i th B lankenhe im .

Back row: Sean Ali, Xander Subashi, Mark Fogarly, Kanu IJirdi, Andy Holland, Paul Lehner, John Workman, Jason Grieco, Coach Sue Rudd. Middle row: Andrew Arnett, Chris Dicke, Ben Skidmore, Ross Katz, John Walters, Michael Miller, John Lavin, Ankush Kalra. Front row: David Pardue, David Percy, Aaron Bernie, Max Dlott, Chad Harlan, Kevin Howarth, Steve Shaner, Luke Andrews.

MS Boys' Tennis

W ith tw en ty-eigh t young men on the Middle S ch o o l B o y s' T ennis team, individual playing time was scarce. The boys came out on top with a record o f 5-3-1 . Coach Sue Rudd was very happy to see such enthusiastic participation . Through their w e ll atten ded 6:45A M p ractices, the b o y s im p roved im ­mensely all season long. They were able to come back and beat King's Jr. High, a team which they had lost to earlier in the season.

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As the 1998-99 school year drew to a close, the students looked back w ith a sen se o f warm n osta lg ia . Whether academic, extracurricular, or personal, each student made tremen­dous gains. From the Early Childhood Program to the Upper School, students came together to form a close knit community. All in all, the year was one o f success and togetherness for the entire student body.

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1. Alexander Brown is recognized for his outstanding performance in the Ohio Math League Competition.2. Kavitha Reddy, Matt Camm, and Paul Kwak speak on behalf of “the lesser publication.” 3. Ryan Butke recognizes the Model United Na­tions delegations. 4. Mr. Camm says thank you and farewell to AFS stu­dent from Denmark, Kirk Pederson and his host s is ter , C a rr ie - M c D e rm o tt Johnson . 5. Jun io r Doug Ross receives a certificate of achievement from Muse Machine. 6. President Ryan Butke addresses the student body for the last time. 108

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Tom Elmer was a dedicated Upper School principal, college counseler, and American Au­thors teacher during his 22 years at the Miami Valley School. The sounds of his voice could be heard from playing fields and courts, and his piercing whistle w ill forever be a part of MVS history. He was also an integral part of the drama program, designing and construct­ing sets, and directing plays. But most o f all, he was a friend, a familiar face in the hallway.

As librarian, Pam Elmer befriended many students who found a quiet and relaxing at­mosphere in the Lange Library. She worked to add to the school’s collection o f novels, vid­eos, and magazines, and also to keep the li­brary organized and conducive to study. Her collection o f exotic animals, which included the beloved Monty the Snake, interested many. She made the library a relaxing and interest­ing refuge for stressed students for 21 years.

Over the past seven years, the school’s music program has grown to include a large percentage o f both Middle and Upper School students. Marla Butke worked tirelessly to in­crease participation in the program and to im­prove facilities and course offerings. With her bubbly spirit and incessant cheer, Mrs. Butke was a source o f life to the MVS community. She will be remembered most definitely with a smile.

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Editors-in-ChiefChethra Muthiah Kalpana Reddy

Activities EditorJenny Lavin

Sports EditorsDee Ballal

Brian Sorkin

Photography EditorLiam McDonnell

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