Dear Families, Students finished their English exam this morning and are spending the afternoon (and evening) in study groups, or in a quiet nook pre

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Dear Families,

Students finished their English exam this morning and are spending the afternoon (and evening) in study groups, or in a quiet nook preparing for tomorrow morning's Modern Languages or Classics exam. Sunday is a day of rest before plowing into History and Religion, Science, and Math on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, respectively. It's a marathon, but walking around campus I have yet to find anyone who doesn't seem up for the challenge.

While exams have been on the top of most minds this week, there have been several larger moments here on campus. Director of Dance Avi Gold and his wife, Carrie, welcomed a new baby boy into the world. Asher Upton Gold was born on Saturday night weighing in at 8 lbs., 9 oz. and measuring 21 inches. 

Fittingly, Director of Boys Residential Life (and father to Christian) Wilson Everhart spoke in Wednesday Night Chapel and challenged the notion of the "bumbling dad" while asking students to think about the larger philosophical question of what it means to be a man in 21st Century America. As a father of two boys I listened with great interest and appreciation, but anyone would benefit from Wilson's thoughtful perspective.

All the best,
Will Robinson '97
Communications

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Mid-Season Sports Shorts

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Liza Tarbell '13 and Coach Crimmins urge on Chris Sutherland '15 in a race against Archmere Academy

It's been a simply awesome week for athletics. On Saturday we dedicated the new Durkin Fleischer Squash Center where captains of the boys and girls team, Nick Desroiser, Z Roach, Pep Ruckpanich, and Celeste Lancaster, spoke eloquently about how the new courts have completely transformed squash on campus on the varsity level, but perhaps even more significantly at the jv level with more court time to practice and a greater sense of pride the facility has helped instill.

Janee Dennis '14 broke the girls basketball record for most 3-pointers in a career, hitting her 71st 3-pointer last Friday. The team boasts a 7-3 record at the season's midpoint.

Boys varsity basketball beat the #1 Sanford Warriors in front of a capacity home crowd this week. Sanford has only lost 4 of their last 58 games to in-state opponents, with the last two coming at the hands of the Saints. You can watch highlights here.

Boys and Girls swimming sit at a combined 8-2 with decisive wins against conference rivals Tatnall, Sanford, and Tower Hill. The boys have been able to do this despite having only having 11 swimmers, including five III Formers. DISCs will take place on February 2.

Wrestling is fielding one of its biggest squads in recent years with 21 wrestlers working toward DISCs on February 9. They currently sit at 3-2 with big wins against Tower Hill and Archmere Academy.

Go Saints!

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Washington D.C. Trip Slated for February 13

The entire School heads to Washington, D.C. on February 13. The IV Form will tour the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with the rest of the student body fanning out through the Smithsonian and touring workplaces of parents and alums. If you work in D.C. and are willing to host a small group of students for a short tour and Q&A about your work, please let us know by emailing Will Speers.

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Dr. Jill Tarter to Deliver 14th Annual William H. Crump '44 Physics Lecture

We are incredibly excited and honored to welcome Dr. Jill Tarter to campus for this year's Crump Physics Lecture. Dr. Tarter has spent her remarkable career searching the universe for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, winning almost every major science award along the way. Her work formed the basis for Carl Sagan's protagonist in Contact, who was portrayed by Jodie Foster in the subsequent film.

She will speak on February 1 at 8:30 p.m. in Engelhard Hall.

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The VI Form Thanks You!

Thank you to everyone who ordered exam baskets last week. The VI Form delivered 239 baskets to smiling students yesterday filled with snacks to help them get through those long study sessions. The proceeds will help the VI Form host dance weekend in April.

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A St. Andrew's Moment

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III Form boys have taken charge of making sure week-old Asher Gold sleeps tranquilly through the day.

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Financial Aid Applications Due February 15

The Financial Aid Application Deadline for the 2013-2014 School Year is February 15.

Financial Aid materials and directions are all available on the School website.

Questions? Please contact the financial aid committee at Finaid@standrews-de.org.

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Upcoming Event Calendar

January 18-23 — Exams
January 23-27 — Winter Long Weekend
February 1 — 13th Annual Crump Lecture, Dr. Jill Tarter, Engelhard Hall, 8:30 p.m.
February 9 — Wrestling Locker Room Dedication, DISC Wrestling Championship
February 13 — Washington, D.C. Trip
March 28 — Faculty Seminar Series
April 6 — Grandparents Day
April 27 — Dance Weekend (Prom)

Full School Calendar — Athletics Calendar

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