Potomac Valley Swimming (PVS) named Erin Zepp ’08 a 2006-2007 Scholar Athlete on October 4, 2007. The purpose of this award is to emphasize the importance of scholastic achievement through a program that recognizes the scholastic excellence of Potomac Valley swimmers. PVS, the local committee in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for USA Swimming—the National Governing Body (NGB) for competitive swimming in this country—has over 8,000 swimmers who compete in programs ranging from novice to the Olympic competition level. Scholar Athletes are PVS-USA Swimming athletes who have completed Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 during 2006-2007 at a public or private secondary school; attained a 3.5 or higher grade point average (GPA) for the entire 2006-2007 academic year; and achieved a 3.5 or higher event standard average in a minimum of five events. Please visit www.pvswim.org for more information about Potomac Valley Swimming.

Bethesda magazine reporter Carrie Dietz offers a survey of area private schools, including Stone Ridge in "A Private School for Every Child and Parent" [September-October 2007, Vol. 4, No. 5, pg.138].

Category 1 - Annual Report
"Women at Work," Stone Ridge Annual Report 2005-2006
[8.25" square, 56-page report with textured cover and linen binding]
Designer: Caitlin E. Myler, Communications Associate
Photographer: Upper School Photography Students
Other Contributors: Eleanor Glattly, Upper School Photography Teacher. Helen D. Macsherry, Director of Communications

Category 6 - Brochure
"Gifts of the Spirit," Stone Ridge Annual Fund, 2006-2007
[6.5" x 9" glossy, color, trifold brochure]
Designer: Caitlin E. Myler, Communications Associate
Photographer: Caitlin E. Myler, Communications Associate
Other Contributor: Jaime F. Harmeyer, Director of Annual Giving

Category 18 - Posters
"CrazyBusy" Special Lecture
[11" x 17" color poster announcing Edward Hallowell, MD lecture]
Designer: Helen D. Macsherry, Director of Communications
Photographer: Steve Robb/Corbis Corporation

Category 19 - Publication Design
"Special Graduation Issue," Stone Ridge Intercom Alumnae News magazine [8.5" x 11" color, 60-page magazine featuring the Aquatic Center on the cover and a special 12-page pull-out section in the centerfold - Vol. 36, No. 7, Spring 2006]
Designer: Helen D. Macsherry, Director of Communications
Photographer: [Cover] Caitlin E. Myler, Communications Associate/[Issue] and Multiple Contributing Photographers

"It is time to board this year’s train for the intellectual and spiritual journey," enjoined Dr. Richard Barbieri. Using the visual theme of a train in his Call to Worship at the annual, all-school Mass of the Holy Spirit on September 7, Dr. Barbieri linked the gifts of the Spirit with intellectual values—the Goal for 2007-08. "A deep respect for intellectual values" (Goal II) is the focus for every student, faculty and staff member as Stone Ridge marks its sixtieth anniversary as a School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland.

The Celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Msgr. Raymond G. East, pastor of St. Theresa Avila and director of the Office of Black Catholics and vicar for evangelization of the Washington Archdiocese. In his homily, Msgr. East noted, "On this first Friday, we gather together to celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus." The red vestments represent the tongues of fire enkindled by the Spirit. He invited the junior kindergartners to join him in front of the congregation to share words in different languages, both foreign and fictitious. He then instructed them to run, literally, to spread the Word. Afterward, he encouraged everyone to use their God-given intellectual gifts to help one another. Looking at the thirteen cars representing every grade level in the colorful train mounted on the wall behind the altar, he stated, "The train cannot get anywhere without the engine and every car pulling together to help the other move along the track."

Msgr. East reminded all that this year marks the Second Millennium of Christ—2000 years since the birth of Christ—for our Eritrean and Ethiopian brothers and sisters. Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan are ahead. Msgr. East asked the students and adults to be aware of others and their needs and do the will of God. "Are you going to do your part this year? Then let’s ask God to bless us and keep us on track."

After the final blessing, Dr. Barbieri announced that Sr. Mary Louise “Mamie” Jenkins, much-beloved former Lower School Campus Minister and director of the Gospel Choir, sent greetings from California and wished all a good year. Instantaneous applause and a resounding chorus of "Coeur de Jesus" filled the gymnasium, followed by a school-wide picnic.

Violinists Tylar Clark '14 and Lucia Lostumbo '14 were selected by competitive audition to be members of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Strings for the 2007-2008 season.

The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO), under the direction of Philharmonic Conductor David Levin, is a resident partner at the Music Center at Strathmore. The MCYO program founded in 1946 for the area's young talented musicians is now in its 62nd season. Please visit www.mcyo.org for more information.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees America’s national wildlife refuge system, awarded Third Prize to Joelle Chon '11 in the 2007 Maryland Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art competition. The judges selected winners from over 680 entries submitted statewide. For more information click here.