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Marketing & Communications Office

The Marketing & Communications Office oversees the internal and external communications of King Low Heywood Thomas. It is responsible for producing its annual publications, managing the School's Web site, issuing press releases, and marketing the School and its events. The office welcomes and encourages communication of ideas, knowledge, and opinions throughout the year.

Below is a list of our recent press releases. Members of the media may contact Bill Ennist at bennist@klht.org or (203) 322-3496, Ext. 349 for additional information on the School and its programs.

KING HOLDS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
6/14/2010

KING TO HOLD GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6/1/2010

KING “REACHES FOR THE STARS” WITH SPRING GALA
5/11/2010

US STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
4/30/2010

TRAILBLAZING FEMALE SPORTSCASTER TO KEYNOTE KING COMMENCEMENT
4/27/2010

US STUDENTS NAMED TO KING HONOR ROLL
3/30/2010

KING MS STUDENTS NAMED TO HONOR ROLL
3/24/2010

KING US STUDENTS EASE INTO “THE WIZ” WITH ORIGINAL DOROTHY, STEPHANIE MILLS
2/9/2010

LOGAN MCCULLOUGH NAMED NUZZO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
2/3/2010

KING TO PRESENT "THE WIZ"
1/21/2010

MIDDLE STUDENTS NAMED TO KING HONOR ROLL
1/4/2010

KING STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE NATIONAL ACCLAIM
12/4/2009

US STUDENTS TO PERFORM "THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH"
11/4/2009

JAMIE BRUNO TO COACH KING ICE HOCKEY
10/30/2009

KING TO PERFORM "THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH"
10/26/2009

KING ANNOUNCES NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION HONOREES
10/21/2009

KING ANNOUNCES AP SCHOLAR HONOREES
10/14/2009

U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL TO SELECT KING FOOTBALL STAR
10/1/2009

BOYS’ ATHLETICS RECEIVES FAA TOP SPORTSMANSHIP HONOR
9/16/2009

MSG NETWORK TO TELEVISE KING HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
9/15/2009

KING ACHIEVES RECORD ENROLLMENT
9/4/2009

BILL ENNIST TO LEAD ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
9/2/2009

Press Releases

6/25/09 - King Class of 2009 Matriculates to Top Colleges

6/24/09 - Darien US Students Named to King Honor Roll

6/24/09 - Greenwich US Students Names to King Honor Roll

6/24/09 - New Canaan US Students Named to King Honor Roll

6/24/09 - Northern Fairfield County US Students Named to King Honor Roll

6/24/09 - Stamford US Students Named to King Honor Roll

6/24/09 - Westchester County US Students Named to King Honor Roll

6/12/09 - Darien Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Fairfield Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Greenwich Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - New Canaan Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Norwalk Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Sixty Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Stamford Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Westchester County Students Graduate from King

6/12/09 - Wilton Students Graduate from King

6/11/09 - Darien Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - Greenwich Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - New Canaan Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - Norwalk and Rowayton Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - Stamford Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/11/09 - Westport Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

6/12/09 - Westchester County Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

5/15/09 - King Softball Captains Lead Team Into Post Season

5/15/09 - Today Show Anchor to Keynote Commencement

5/14/09 - King Summer Institute to Begin June 15

5/8/09 - Nine From King Recognized for Academic Excellence

4/23/09 - King Student from New Canaan Inducted Into The Cum Laude Society

4/23/09 - King Students from Greenwich Inducted Into The Cum Laude Society

4/23/09 - King Students from Stamford Inducted Into The Cum Laude Society

4/8/09 - Darien Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Greenwich Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - New Canaan Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Norwalk and Rowayton Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Stamford Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Westchester County Students Named to King MS Honor Roll

4/8/09 - Westport Student Named to King MS Honor Roll

2/25/09 - King Students Finalists for National Merit Scholarship Program

2/23/09 - King Students From Greenwich to Perform "Into The Woods"

2/23/09 - King Students From New Canaan to Perform "Into The Woods"

2/23/09 - King Students From Norwalk to Perform "Into The Woods"

2/23/09 - King Students From Stamford to Perform "Into The Woods"

2/23/09 - King Students From Westchester County to Perform "Into The Woods"

2/23/09 - King Students Go "Into the Woods"

2/10/09 - Viking Hockey Victorious Over Brunswick

2/6/09 - Darien Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Greenwich Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - New Canaan Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Norwalk Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Rowayton Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Stamford Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/6/09 - Westchester County Students Named to King Upper School Honor Roll

2/4/09 - King Students to Participate in Annual Volunteer Fair

1/30/09 - King Students Take on Challenge 20/20

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

“Education for All” is the topic King Students are exploring in The Challenge 20/20 program, an annual initiative from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In this program, based on Jean Francois Rischard's book, "High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them," students have begun to understand their very real ability to effect change in the world through grassroots efforts begun in the local community.

“The education topic entails looking at the billions of people in the world are uneducated,” said Dr. Kenneth Melmed, Upper School Science Chair and teacher of the Challenge 20/20 course. “What steps can we take locally to make people more aware of and more actively involved in helping to find a solution? What is practical?”

Through collaboration with a partner school in South Africa and the use of Skype teleconferences, students have discovered that the barriers to receiving an education are many and the resources are few. “The students were really stunned by one Skype interview,” explained Dr. Melmed. “One mother said (of her daughter), ‘I don’t care if she gets an education, I need for her to work.’ There was also a 19-year-old working incredible hours to support 14 family members.” Stories like these help the students participating in Challenge20/20 to quickly realize that their education is not an obligation, but a gift.

The class has been speaking to young people who would do anything possible to get an education. “They cannot because of poverty, gender bias, or living too far from a school,” Dr. Melmed said. “There are other impediments which need to be resolved in authentic and creative ways.”

Greenwich resident, Todd Martin, Grade 12, is documenting this project on film. The completed documentary, which will include teacher and student interviews from multiple countries, is expected in late April. “We filmed the Skype interviews and we are interviewing teachers who were born and educated in different countries,” Todd said. “Once the teacher interviews are complete,” Todd said, the class collaboratively watch and review the raw footage before the editing process begins.

For Dr. Kenneth Melmed, Upper School Science Chair and teacher of the Challenge 20/20 course and the students participating, the ultimate goal is to bring their findings to the attention of the local community. They are hopeful their efforts will lead to ways funding can be raised on an ongoing and permanent basis in order to improve educational opportunities globally.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

1/15/09 - King Model UN Competes at Harvard

1/5/09 - Benjamin Schwartz Named Director of Summer Institute

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

King Low Heywood Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Schwartz as the new Director of the King Summer Institute. A fifth grade teacher at King for the past nine years and a Summer Institute faculty member for the past five years, Mr. Schwartz brings a wealth of experience to the position. He replaces Alex Weiner, who had been Director since 2003. Jamie Mansfield, a third grade teacher at King, returns for her second year as Assistant Director.

As Director of the Summer Institute, Mr. Schwartz will oversee an exciting program that offers students from Pre-K to Grade 12 the opportunity to participate in one or more classes per day during week-long and multiple week sessions. Open to children from any school, the Summer Institute provides engaging and rigorous three and six-week academic programs for Middle and Upper school students, one-week sports camps, and one-week sessions for Lower School students.

Students have even more to look forward to this summer, as the Summer Institute plans to offer new opportunities. Lower School students from King can now participate in a week of camp-style activities that will include a wide array of sports, crafts, and games. Furthermore, two additional Upper School courses have been added: Spanish I, which can be taken for credit, and Oceanography. The Summer Institute takes place June 15 through July 31, and students can participate in one or several weeks of classes and activities.

Mr. Schwartz said he looks forward to another great year for the Summer Institute. “I am excited to continue the tradition of excellence offered by the Summer Institute,” he said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to head this program and I look forward to providing students many opportunities for enrichment, learning, and fun.”

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Pictured: Benjamin Schwartz
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

12/12/08 - Children of Rwanda Choir to Perform at King

12/13/08 - Children of Rwanda Choir Performed at King

12/11/08 - Middle School Students Named to King Honor Roll

12/1/08 - Baseball Legend Bobby Valentine to Speak At King

11/20/08 - King Students Signs Northwestern Letter of Intent

11/18/08 - Impact Software an Important Tool at King

11/5/08 - King Football Players Nominated For Connecticut Football Player of the Year

11/5/08 - King Student From Darien Receives Recognition From National Merit Scholarship Program

11/5/08 - King Student From Greenwich Receives Recognition From National Merit Scholarship Program

11/5/08 - King Student from Westhester County Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including Jordan Shasha of New Rochelle - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."

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Pictured: Jordan Shasha of New Rochelle.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Student From Wilton Receives Recognition From National Merit Scholarship Program

11/5/08 - King Students from Darien Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including four students from Darien - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."
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Pictured, left to right: Angus Bass, Sarah Lindenberg, Georgia Orenstein, and Riley Hoffman of Darien.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students from Greenwich Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including 15 students from Greenwich - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."

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Pictured, back row, left to right: Chloe Potter, Devon Johnson, Kathleen Whitman, Katherine Sachs, James Kyle, Alexander Mirza, Alexander Crawford, Christine Bonaventura, Spencer Blair, Matthew Johnson, and Christian Morales.
Pictured, front row, left to right: Daniela Catenacci, Hailey Ullmann, Melanie Borker, and Nicolai Aanonsen.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students from New Canaan Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including six students from New Canaan - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."

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Pictured, left to right: Catharine Sciolla, Danielle Karp, Avery Anthony, Rick Russell, Devin McVeigh, and David Meyer of New Canaan.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students from Northern Fairfield County Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including Meredith Gillies of Bridgeport and Christopher Cieszko of Fairfield - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."

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Pictured, left to right: Meredith Gillies of Wilton and Christopher Cieszko of Fairfield.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students from Norwalk and Rowayton Launch Rockets at King

Contact:
Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Asst. Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The athletic field at King Low Heywood Thomas was exploding, literally, on October 31, much to the delight of the eighth grade class. Students received a hands-on lesson in Newton’s Laws of Motion as they launched rockets they created in Tung Tran’s science class.

The eighth graders – including four students from Norwalk and one from Rowayton - built 27 rockets, each with their own design. “Since every design was unique, each rocket had its own ‘X-factor’ for take off,” said Mr. Tran. “It was interesting to make predictions for every launch and seeing how close those guesses were after each rocket was launched.”

The homemade missiles, decorated in a spirited array of colors and patterns, soared into the air at varying heights. Students measured the distances of their rocket’s flight and recorded their findings, which they would later incorporate into a lab write-up and formal report.

According to Mr. Tran, about 75% of the rockets were successfully launched, and the remaining 25% took off in unexpected ways. Mr. Tran said he was amazed with some of the rockets. “There were a few rockets that surprised me in the way they launched, given their design and aerodynamics,” he said.

Mr. Tran was pleased with the day, saying, “This was one of the best days for this launch ever since there was very little wind and it was a bright and sunny day. The designs this year were great, with all types of shapes and sizes, which made for a very interesting launch."

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Pictured, left to right: Meredith Gillies of Wilton; Dominique Carter-Stanley, Jennifer Faig, and Kendall Mitchell of Norwalk; Ryan McNulty of Rowayton; and Tatiana Brown of Norwalk.
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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students from Stamford Launch Rockets at King

11/3/08 - King Student from Greenwich to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

Lauren Linder of Greenwich is a member of the “Arsenic and Old Lace” cast.

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Pictured, back row, from left: Lauren Linder of Greenwich, Lindsay Sherwood, Michael Toy, Taylor Thomson, Peter Joelson, Maggie McCaffery, Kinsey Greenfield, Noah Fouad, and Amanda Schwartz.

Front row, from left: Michael Schneider, Aaron Metviner, Michael Velasco, and James Boyle.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Student from White Plains to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

James Boyle of White Plains is a member of the “Arsenic and Old Lace” cast.

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Pictured, back row, from left: Lauren Linder, Lindsay Sherwood, Michael Toy, Taylor Thomson, Peter Joelson, Maggie McCaffery, Kinsey Greenfield, Noah Fouad, and Amanda Schwartz.

Front row, from left: Michael Schneider, Aaron Metviner, Michael Velasco, and James Boyle of White Plains.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Students from Darien and Rowayton to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

Cast members include Amanda Schwartz, Maggie McCaffery, and Lindsay Sherwood from Darien, and Taylor Thomson from Rowayton.

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Pictured, from top: Lindsay Sherwood, Maggie McCaffery, and Amanda Schwartz.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Students from New Canaan to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

Cast members from New Canaan include Noah Fouad and Michael Toy.

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Pictured, from left: Noah Fouad and Michael Toy.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Students from Norwalk and Rowayton to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

Cast members include Kinsey Greenfield from Norwalk and Taylor Thomson from Rowayton.

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Pictured, from left: Taylor Thomson of Rowayton and Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Students from Stamford to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

Cast members from Stamford include Aaron Metviner, Michael Schneider, Michael Velasco, Peter Joelson, and Ryan Lasnick.

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Pictured, from left: Michael Schneider, Peter Joelson, Aaron Metviner (seated), and Michael Velasco.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/3/08 - King Students to Perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Students at King Low Heywood Thomas (King) will perform in the upcoming production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the Upper School Theater, 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5 and free for King students, faculty, and staff. To order, call (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or email tickets@klht.org.

Written by Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” is a farce with rich and outrageous characters that follows the story of the Brewster family of Brooklyn, NY. The two elderly, spinster aunts, Abby and Martha Brewster, are famous in their neighborhood for their acts of charity. However, their charity also includes, poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. Their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, assists them in their crazy scheme. Matters become more complex when a second nephew, a theater critic named Mortimer, discovers the murders. Further adding to the insanity, a third nephew, who looks like Boris Karloff, appears after escaping from a mental institution. The rich and outrageous characters truly make “Arsenic and Old Lace” a play that you’ll remember.

“Arsenic and Old Lace” opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941 and ran for 1,444 performances. The play is best known through the film adaptation, directed by Frank Capra and adapted by Julius J. Epstein, that was released in 1944.

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Pictured, back row, from left: Lauren Linder, Lindsay Sherwood, Michael Toy, Taylor Thomson, Peter Joelson, Maggie McCaffery, Kinsey Greenfield, Noah Fouad, and Amanda Schwartz.

Front row, from left: Michael Schneider, Aaron Metviner, Michael Velasco, and James Boyle.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

11/5/08 - King Students From Stamford Receive Recognition From National Merit Scholarship Program

11/5/08 - King Students Receive Recognition From National Merit Scholarship Program

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Six students from King Low Heywood Thomas have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for their academic accomplishment.

Meredith Packer of Stamford and William Orenstein of Darien were named Semi-Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship competition. Packer and Orenstein are two of only 16,000 students nationwide of the more than 1.5 million juniors who took the 2007 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test to receive a score high enough to earn the distinction of being a Semi-Finalist.

Michael Santoro and Sydney Zorowitz of Stamford and Peter Gillies of Wilton were named Commended Students in the competition. These students are among the 34,000 high school seniors nationwide who achieved such recognition. They were among the top five percent of those who took the 2007 PSAT/NMSQT.

Matias Reyna of Greenwich was selected as an Honorable Mention in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program. Reyna is one of nearly 5,000 students selected from a pool of over 200,000 Hispanic students who requested consideration for the program when they took the 2007 PSAT/NMSQT. Mr. Reyna achieved a minimum PSAT/NMSQT score for his region and maintained a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 in order to be selected for this honor.

Both Tom Main, Head of School, and Marnie Sadlowsky, Head of Upper School, were pleased with these students' accomplishments.

“King is tremendously proud of these students and their accomplishments,” said Mr. Main. “We are pleased that their hard work has been recognized.”

Ms. Sadlowsky said, “These six students are among the best we have to offer at King, and really represent the type of well-rounded students that typify our Upper School Community.”

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

10/30/08 - King Students From Stamford Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - King Students Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Norwalk King Student Receives National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Pound Ridge King Student Receives National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Three King Students From Greenwich Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Two King Students From Darien Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Westport King Student Receives National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

10/30/08 - Former NBA Player John Amaechi to Visit King

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

John Amaechi, a former NBA player and New York Times best-selling author of his autobiography Man in the Middle, will be visiting King Low Heywood Thomas in Stamford on November 6. Mr. Amaechi will meet with students from Grades 8 through 12 as well as members of the Stamford Boys and Girls Club at 9:00 a.m. in the Upper School Gymnasium.

In the evening, Mr. Amaechi will meet with parents from King, Rye Country Day School, and the New Canaan Country School for a unique education evening titled “Success Off the Court.” The event will start with a dinner reception in the Middle School Commons, followed by the presentation in the Upper School Theater at 7:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Parents’ Association Parents Value Diversity Committee at King, and co-sponsored by the King Department of Athletics, Rye Country Day School, and New Canaan Country School.

Mr. Amaechi will discuss issues of stereotypes often associated with race, sexual orientation, and an individual’s demographics. Mr. Amaechi draws from personal experiences in speaking about body image, self-esteem, and the importance of mentorship in the lives of young children.

In February 2007, Mr. Amaechi became the official spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign’s Coming Out Project, a program designed to help gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people come out and live openly. Mr. Amaechi is a widely booked speaker and commentator in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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10/29/08 - The Nuzzo Scholarship for King Low Heywood Thomas Available to High Achieving Area Students

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

The Nuzzo Family Foundation is pleased to announce that a scholarship is now available to outstanding area students who are interested in attending King Low Heywood Thomas in Stamford. The Nuzzo Scholarship provides tuition funding for one qualified freshmen entering King’s Upper School each year. High achieving students are encouraged to apply to King.

Recipients of the Nuzzo Scholarship receive tuition scholarships for all four years of King’s Upper School program. Each scholar is selected based on his or her demonstration of academic excellence, leadership potential, and strength of character with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming ninth grade student who otherwise could not afford an independent school education.

The Nuzzo Family Foundation was established by Salvatore J. Nuzzo in 1999 as a way of remembering the generosity that was shown to him as a high school student. Mr. Nuzzo was able to attend Yale University only through the financial support of his hometown community of Norwalk.

Many years later, Mr. Nuzzo established the Nuzzo Family Foundation. He asked his four children to select a school and set up a scholarship program for secondary school students in their own community. His daughter, Dana Nuzzo, decided to establish a scholarship for King Low Heywood Thomas in 2002. She chose King for its commitment to diversity, as well as its commitment to the individual student, as exhibited by King’s faculty. Ms. Nuzzo was also impressed by the numerous acceptances to top colleges and universities achieved by King students.

The Nuzzo Family Foundation hopes that their scholarships will inspire and encourage the local community to reach out and help accomplished students achieve their dreams of a better education.

“No gift is as far reaching or as long-lasting as the gift of a quality education,” said Ms. Nuzzo. “It is both a joy and an honor to make such a critical difference in the lives of gifted children.”

For more information on the Nuzzo Scholarship and King Low Heywood Thomas, please contact Carrie Salvatore, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at admission@klht.org, or by calling the Admission Office at (203) 322-3496, Ext. 352.

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10/14/08 - King Celebrates Alumni Homecoming Weekend on October 24 and 25

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

King Low Heywood Thomas will celebrate its 2008 Alumni Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. With nine of its athletic teams competing, this year’s homecoming is expected to draw over 1,000 enthusiastic Vikings fans.

On Friday, October 24, King’s JV Boys’ Soccer, JV Girls’ Soccer, and JV Volleyball will compete against Greens Farms Academy teams. Then on Saturday, October 25, King’s six varsity teams will compete throughout the day starting at 11 a.m. King’s Varsity Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Boys’ Soccer will all compete against Greens Farms Academy. The highlight of the day will be when King’s football team takes on Rye Country Day School at 3:00 p.m. (See below for the complete Homecoming Athletic schedule.)

“This is an exciting time to have everyone back on campus as our athletic teams continue their strong fall season,” said Tom Decker, King’s Director of Athletics. “It is also a special time for our alumni because they have the opportunity to return to campus and see how our current students are carrying out the King tradition. The entire King community is looking forward to a great weekend.”

In addition to King’s current students and parents attending this year’s Homecoming activities, over 100 King alumni will return to the Newfield Avenue campus to help cheer on the Vikings. Sue Cesare, a graduate of the Class of 1948, will speak at the 50th Plus Reunion Brunch on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Other Saturday highlights include a halftime performance by King Lower School students, the crowning of King’s Homecoming Court, and alumni reuniting at the Game Day Alumni tent.

Tom Main, Head of School, anticipates a memorable reunion weekend. “Homecoming will serve as an opportunity for all members of the King community, including recent graduates and past alumni, to gather together and remember their experiences here at King,” he said.

Below is a list of activities that will take place during the King Alumni Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. All events will take place at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. For additional information, please contact Tamara Cannon at (203) 322-3496, Ext. 348.

Friday, October 24, 2008
Athletic Events
3:45 p.m. – JV Boys’ Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy
3:45 p.m. – JV Girls’ Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy
4:00 p.m. – JV Volleyball vs. Greens Farms Academy

Special Events
1:15 p.m. - All School Pep Rally, Upper School Gym
6:30 p.m. - Alumni Cocktail Reception, Addie and Tom Jones Atrium, Middle School

Saturday, October 25
Athletic Events
11:00 a.m. – Varsity Volleyball vs. Greens Farms Academy
11:00 a.m. – Varsity Cross Country vs. Greens Farms Academy
11:30 a.m. – Varsity Field Hockey vs. Greens Farms Academy
12:15 p.m. – Varsity Boys’ Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy
1:00 p.m. –Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs. Greens Farms Academy
3:00 p.m. – Varsity Football vs. Rye Country Day School

Special Events
All Day - Parents' Association Sponsored Booths and Activities
10:00 a.m. – Reunion Classes and 50th Plus Reunion Brunch with Special Guest Speaker Sue Cesare ’48
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Game Day Alumni Tent, Simon House Lawn

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10/7/08 - King Open House Set for October 19

10/6/08 - King Student From Bedford Qualifies for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Student From Wilton Qualifies for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Students From Darien Qualify for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Students From New Canaan Qualify for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Students From Norwalk Qualify for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Students From Stamford Qualify for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/6/08 - King Students Qualify for Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/23/08 - "Survivor" Winner Ethan Zohn to Visit King

9/16/08 - King Names Four to Administrative Positions

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is pleased to announce the promotion of four senior level administrators for the 2008-2009 academic year. Bill Ennist of has been named Associate Head of School, Marnie Sadlowsky has been named Interim Head of Upper School, Deborah Doornick has been named Interim Director of Development, and Alex Weiner has been named Dean of Faculty.

Currently in his tenth year at King, Mr. Ennist assumes the position of Associate Head of School, having served as Head of Upper School for nine years and Assistant Head of School for one year. Under Mr. Ennist’s tenure as Head of Upper School, King saw a 45% growth in enrollment in the Upper School. Mr. Ennist also coordinated the creation and implementation of the School’s signature approach to education, the Learning Framework. His responsibilities as Associate Head of School will include coordination of the rebranding initiative for the School and management of the Marketing & Communications Office, Global Studies initiative, and Curriculum Mapping project. Before his work at King, Mr. Ennist served as administrator, teacher, and coach at Rye Country Day School for six years. He holds a B.A. from Union College, a M.A. from Yale University, and a M.A. from Fairfield University. Mr. Ennist resides in Huntington, Connecticut.

Entering her eleventh year at King, Ms. Sadlowsky replaces Mr. Ennist as Head of Upper School. Ms. Sadlowsky will oversee all matters pertaining to Grades 9 through 12 and will continue her investment in the School’s Professional Growth & Development opportunities. Ms. Sadlowsky served eight years as an Upper School English teacher, seven years as a grade level dean, and was Chair of the English Department last year. She also was a teacher for two years in the Middle School. Prior to coming to King, Ms. Sadlowsky taught for three summers at Rye Country Day School’s Summer Session. She earned a B.A. from St. Olaf College and a M.A.R. from Yale University. Ms. Sadlowsky lives in Stamford, Connecticut.

Mrs. Doornick was named as the Interim Director of Development after serving as King’s Director of Annual Giving since 2004. As Director of Development, Mrs. Doornick will oversee all matters pertaining to fundraising and will also manage the Office of Annual Giving and Office of Alumni Relations. Mrs. Doornick’s experience in Institutional Development began with a position in the Events Department at The Gartner Group, followed by three years as Director of Alumni Relations at Greens Farms Academy. She has a B.S. from the University at Albany-SUNY and a M.S. from Georgia State University. Mrs. Doornick resides in Port Chester, New York.

Mr. Weiner assumes his new role as Dean of Faculty, succeeding Helen Kweskin, who served as Dean of Faculty since 1997. Mr. Weiner brings a bevy of experience with him, having served as Associate Dean of Faculty since 2005, Director of the King Summer Institute since 2003, and Middle School teacher, advisor, and coach since 2000. As Dean of Faculty, Mr. Weiner will serve as the primary resource for faculty members and will support their concerns both in and out of the classroom. Mr. Weiner will continue to teach English in the Middle School. Prior to his employment at King, Mr. Weiner worked at Rye Country Day School, The Rivers School, and Avon Old Farms School. He holds a B.A. in Government from Bowdoin College and an Ed.M. from Harvard University. Mr. Weiner lives in Stamford, Connecticut.

All four individuals will make an immediate impact on King, according to Tom Main, Head of School.

“Each of these individuals is a proven administrator and has a demonstrated commitment to and love for the School,” he said. “We are so fortunate to have people of this caliber at King who are capable, ready, and willing to assume these responsibilities.”

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PICTURED: Bill Ennist, Associate Head of School; Marnie Sadlowsky, Interim Head of Upper School; Deborah Doornick, Interim Director of Development; Alex Weiner, Dean of Faculty.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

9/12/08 - King Middle School Student from Harrison Qualifies for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/12/08 - King Middle School Students from Darien and Rowayton Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/12/08 - King Middle School Students from Greenwich Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/12/08 - King Middle School Students from New Canaan Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/12/08 - King Middle School Students from Northern Fairfield County Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

9/12/08 - King Middle School Students from Stamford Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Fifty-six percent of King Low Heywood Thomas’s Middle School students, including 51 from Stamford, qualified to participate in the Talent Search sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). The Talent Search identifies, assesses, and recognizes students with exceptional mathematical and or verbal reasoning abilities and is the first step to participating in CTY programs.

To qualify for the Talent Search, students must have scored in the 95th percentile or higher in a single area (mathematics, verbal, or composite score) on a nationally normed standardized aptitude or achievement test.

“The Talent Search provides a wonderful opportunity for gifted students to continue learning,” said Tom Main, Head of School. “It is a great testament of our Middle School programs that so many of our students qualified. We are very proud of them.”

Congratulations to the King Middle School students who qualified for the Talent Search by scoring above the 95th percentile on their CTP IV last spring.

Grade 6
Isabel Bareiss
Jeremy Benjamin
Henry Catchpole
Maya Chandra
Jason Gallant
Hannah Hu
Alyssa Meyers
Jake Morris
Nolan Murray
Mahesh Raman
Victoria Rigby-Hall
James Tooher
Sienna Velasco
Allison Weiner
Maura Welt

Grade 7
Gillian Boehringer
Patrick Corcoran
Erin Crutchley
Nicholas Della Jacono
Noelle Edwards
John Fiorito
Alfred Gonzalez
Ana Gordon
Brendan Hanley
Haleigh Levethan
Eli Lichtman
Ryan Main
Caroline Ryan
Joshua Silberfein
Emma Snover
Jacquelyn Xu

Grade 8
Brian Alebiosu
Andrew Berger
Alima Cannon
Daniel Chimes
Matthew Cloutier
Rachel Cohen
Emily Eby
Andrew Farber
Guilbert Francois
Casey Howard-Johnson
Caroline Hubbard
Eloise Hyman
Claire Kaptinski
William Rigby-Hall
Laura Soto
Katie Tryhane
Victoria Uva
Valerie Weiner
Martin Yepez
Jane Zorowitz

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9/12/08 - King Middle School Students Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

King Low Heywood Thomas
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Fifty-six percent of King Low Heywood Thomas’s Middle School students qualified to participate in the Talent Search sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). The Talent Search identifies, assesses, and recognizes students with exceptional mathematical and or verbal reasoning abilities and is the first step to participating in CTY programs.

To qualify for the Talent Search, students must have scored in the 95th percentile or higher in a single area (mathematics, verbal, or composite score) on a nationally normed standardized aptitude or achievement test.

“The Talent Search provides a wonderful opportunity for gifted students to continue learning,” said Tom Main, Head of School. “It is a great testament of our Middle School programs that so many of our students qualified. We are very proud of them.”

Congratulations to the King Middle School students who qualified for the Talent Search by scoring above the 95th percentile on their CTP IV last spring.

Grade 6
Luke Amero
Isabel Bareiss
Jeremy Benjamin
Jessica Borker
Henry Catchpole
Maya Chandra
Austin Cieszko
Thomas Conheeney
James Conheeney
Jason Gallant
Tucker Gouin
Hannah Hu
Frances Jay
Isabelle Lahaussois
Alyssa Meyers
Jake Morris
Nolan Murray
Emily Nixon
Julien Noujaim
Luke Price
Luke Pritchard
William Propper
Mahesh Raman
Clifford Ressel
Victoria Rigby-Hall
Andrew Savage
Nicholas Smith
Ethan Thomson
James Tooher
Sienna Velasco
Allison Weiner
Maura Welt

Grade 7
Jack Blattman
Gillian Boehringer
Alison Carvalho
Patrick Corcoran
Erin Crutchley
Ann Del Genio
Nicholas Della Jacono
Noelle Edwards
John Fiorito
Andrew Gold
Alfred Gonzalez
Ana Gordon
Skyler Grunberg
Brendan Hanley
Michael Hart
Maisie Heine
Dennis Joyce
Olivia Katcher
Haleigh Levethan
Eli Lichtman
Ryan Main
John McAllister
Denis McInerney
Helen Paglia
Caroline Ryan
Charles Shotton
Joshua Silberfein
Emma Snover
Alexander Streich
Jackson Wheeler
Jacquelyn Xu

Grade 8
Brian Alebiosu
Angus Bass
Andrew Berger
Spencer Blair
Alima Cannon
Daniel Chimes
Christopher Cieszko
Matthew Cloutier
Rachel Cohen
Alexander Crawford
Emily Eby
Jennifer Faig
Andrew Farber
Guilbert Francois
Meredith Gillies
Michael Hoffman
Casey Howard-Johnson
Caroline Hubbard
Eloise Hyman
Claire Kaptinski
James Kyle
Sarah Lindenberg
David Meyer
Alexander Mirza
Kendall Mitchell
Georgia Orenstein
Chloe Potter
Frederick Ressel
William Rigby-Hall
Katherine Sachs
Catharine Sciolla
Laura Soto
Katie Tryhane
Benton Turner
Hailey Ullmann
Victoria Uva
Valerie Weiner
Martin Yepez
Jane Zorowitz

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

8/27/08 - Darien Resident to Travel to Africa as part of Grassroot Soccer’s Effort to Fight HIV/AIDS

King Low Heywood Thomas
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
(203) 322-3496, Ext. 417

Darien resident John Chiavaroli will be departing for Africa for one year as a volunteer Field Intern for Grassroot Soccer, Inc. (GRS) on August 30. Mr. Chiavaroli, an Upper School History teacher and Boys’ Varsity soccer coach at King Low Heywood Thomas in Stamford, will work with other members of GRS to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.

GRS, an international non-profit organization founded in 2002, uses the power of soccer and community role models to empower African youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to live HIV-free. Worldwide, 33 million people are infected with HIV, 67% of which live in sub-Saharan Africa. GRS uses soccer as the enabling force to gather both young and old community members together in order to disseminate vital information about the HIV virus. The organization works within the existing cultural structure and trains local leaders so that they, in turn, can educate their own communities. According to Mr. Chiavaroli, it is critical for the members of the local community to educate and help each other.

“In the end, Africans are the ones to effect necessary and enduring change,” he said. “It is my hope to provide guidance to someone who could be a community and social leader in the future. I hope that young people can see that they can make lasting effects in their own country.”

While in Africa, Mr. Chiavaroli will visit several countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. As a Field Intern, he will take on a number of duties, such as coaching and training community leaders and young people; building relationships with various private, non-profit, and government stakeholders; and participating in a variety of programmatic and administrative initiatives. In particular, Mr. Chiavaroli hopes to coach and educate women and girls since they are at such great risk for the disease.

In what will undoubtedly be a life changing experience, Mr. Chiavaroli looks forward to his year in Africa with great anticipation.

“I am extremely excited and curious about this experience,” he said. “I am excited about this new opportunity to expand my global consciousness as a human being and as an educator, and I hope to bring something new to the classroom. I want to interact with people, and I am looking forward to acting as a teacher of teachers.

“At the same time, I am curious because I’m not an idealist,” he continued. “I don’t believe that a sport will necessarily cure such a destructive disease, but I think Grassroot Soccer provides effective social medicine that yields tremendously powerful results.”

Mr. Chiavaroli will keep a blog detailing his experiences so that members of the King community, and the general public, can follow him along his journey. His blog can be accessed at www.grassrootsoccer.org.

By keeping an online journal, Mr. Chiavaroli hopes to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and, ultimately, to encourage the community at home to mobilize and become involved in fighting the disease. Mr. Chiavaroli has also issued an invitation to the King athletic community, asking them to donate money for each goal or winning performance achieved this fall season. As a volunteer, Mr. Chiavaroli will not receive compensation and hopes to raise funds to cover some of his expenses.

In the end, Mr. Chiavaroli hopes the community will become more knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and realize that they can make an impact on a global level.

“This experience is about connecting kids with a serious issue that is happening in another part of the world,” he said. “I want the students at King to take an active role in this effort. I hope students and faculty make this part of their consciousness and support it all year.”

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Pictured, from left: King Varsity Soccer Captain Kyle Luneburg '09, Captain Brent Luneburg '09, Coach John Chiavaroli, and Captain Gordon Bray '10.

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King Low Heywood Thomas (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

8/27/08 - King Teacher John Chiavaroli to Travel to Africa as Part of Grassroot Soccer’s Effort to Fight HIV/AIDS

8/20/08 - Bedford Student Earns Academic Honors

7/1/08 - KLHT Streamlines Name and Unveils New Visual Identity

6/25/08 - KLHT Faculty Member Travels to Rwanda

6/24/08 - KLHT Students Raise More than $500 for Cancer Walk - Darien

6/24/08 - KLHT Students Raise More than $500 for Cancer Walk - New Canaan

6/17/08 - Darien Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Fairfield Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Greenwich Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - New Canaan Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Norwalk Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Stamford Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Westchester Students Graduate from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/17/08 - Westport Student Graduates from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School

6/16/08 - Darien Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - Greenwich Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - New Canaan Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - Norwalk Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - Stamford Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/16/08 - Westchester Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

6/6/08 - Darien Student Earns Statewide Recognition by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seven King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) students were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Earning recognition were Julien Noujaim of Darien; Jason Gallant, Peter Green, and Jacquelyn Xu of Stamford; Jack Blattman and Tucker Gouin of Norwalk; and Luke Price of Greenwich.

The seven students were invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT—the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students.

Additionally, five KLHT Middle School students who previously qualified through the CTY Talent Search received a State Award with High Honors for their score on either the verbal or math portion of the SAT, ACT or SCAT: Guilbert Francois and Ms. Xu of Stamford; Nora Flaherty and Mr. Blattman of Norwalk; and Katherine Sachs of Greenwich.

Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle-school students and encouraged their enrollment in the annual fall CTY Talent Search, open September through November. Students then test in December or January.

In 2006-07 alone, over 73,000 students from 19 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Talent Searches offered through CTY. About 30% of the second and sixth graders who tested this winter earned an invitation to CTY's Awards Ceremony, and about 25% of the seventh and eighth grade testers earned an invitation to an Awards Ceremony.

The KLHT students joined other award recipients at the recent state ceremony, and were individually honored by Johns Hopkins for their academic performance and promise.

"With our annual award ceremonies, we're committed to giving these exceptional young people a stage on which to recognize their academic achievements, just as we celebrate achievements in athletics or the performing arts," said CTY executive director, Lea Ybarra. "Their performance places them in the top tier of students taking these tests, and they certainly deserve acclaim."

Connecticut's 2008 Awards Ceremonies were scheduled at Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, May 17, and Trinity College on Saturday, June 14.

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King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

6/6/08 - Greenwich Students Earn Statewide Recognition by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seven King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) students were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Earning recognition were Luke Price of Greenwich; Jack Blattman and Tucker Gouin of Norwalk; Jason Gallant, Peter Green, and Jacquelyn Xu of Stamford; and Julien Noujaim of Darien.

The seven students were invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT—the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students.

Additionally, five KLHT Middle School students who previously qualified through the CTY Talent Search received a State Award with High Honors for their score on either the verbal or math portion of the SAT, ACT or SCAT: Katherine Sachs of Greenwich; Nora Flaherty and Mr. Blattman of Norwalk; and Guilbert Francois and Ms. Xu of Stamford.

Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle-school students and encouraged their enrollment in the annual fall CTY Talent Search, open September through November. Students then test in December or January.

In 2006-07 alone, over 73,000 students from 19 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Talent Searches offered through CTY. About 30% of the second and sixth graders who tested this winter earned an invitation to CTY's Awards Ceremony, and about 25% of the seventh and eighth grade testers earned an invitation to an Awards Ceremony.

The KLHT students joined other award recipients at the recent state ceremony, and were individually honored by Johns Hopkins for their academic performance and promise.

"With our annual award ceremonies, we're committed to giving these exceptional young people a stage on which to recognize their academic achievements, just as we celebrate achievements in athletics or the performing arts," said CTY executive director, Lea Ybarra. "Their performance places them in the top tier of students taking these tests, and they certainly deserve acclaim."

Connecticut's 2008 Awards Ceremonies were scheduled at Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, May 17, and Trinity College on Saturday, June 14.

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6/6/08 - Norwalk Students Earn Statewide Recognition by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seven King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) students were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Earning recognition were Jack Blattman and Tucker Gouin of Norwalk; Jason Gallant, Peter Green, and Jacquelyn Xu of Stamford; Julien Noujaim of Darien; and Luke Price of Greenwich.

The seven students were invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT—the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students.

Additionally, five KLHT Middle School students who previously qualified through the CTY Talent Search received a State Award with High Honors for their score on either the verbal or math portion of the SAT, ACT or SCAT: Nora Flaherty and Mr. Blattman of Norwalk; Guilbert Francois and Ms. Xu of Stamford; and Katherine Sachs of Greenwich.

Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle-school students and encouraged their enrollment in the annual fall CTY Talent Search, open September through November. Students then test in December or January.

In 2006-07 alone, over 73,000 students from 19 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Talent Searches offered through CTY. About 30% of the second and sixth graders who tested this winter earned an invitation to CTY's Awards Ceremony, and about 25% of the seventh and eighth grade testers earned an invitation to an Awards Ceremony.

The KLHT students joined other award recipients at the recent state ceremony, and were individually honored by Johns Hopkins for their academic performance and promise.

"With our annual award ceremonies, we're committed to giving these exceptional young people a stage on which to recognize their academic achievements, just as we celebrate achievements in athletics or the performing arts," said CTY executive director, Lea Ybarra. "Their performance places them in the top tier of students taking these tests, and they certainly deserve acclaim."

Connecticut's 2008 Awards Ceremonies were scheduled at Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, May 17, and Trinity College on Saturday, June 14.

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6/6/08 - Stamford Students Earn Statewide Recognition by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

5/28/08 - Stamford Student Wins Excellence in Citizenship Award

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) and Stamford resident Erica Nicokiris recently received The Excellence in Citizenship Award, sponsored by The Office of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut, in recognition of her scholarship, character, and leadership in school activities. The award honors outstanding eighth grade and twelfth grade students throughout Connecticut who are active participants in their community and their school.

An eighth grade student, Ms. Nicokiris currently holds a 4.20 grade point average and has achieved the School’s highest academic honor, KLHT Scholar, during each trimester. In addition to her excellence in the classroom, Ms. Nicokiris is also a strong leader in the KLHT community. She spearheaded a drive, along with two other students, to collect hats, scarves, mittens, and boots for the less fortunate. The project, which created a “Wall of Warmth” in the school commons, was a huge success and provided winter clothing accessories for the Stamford Person to Person charity organization. Ms. Nicokiris also recently made a presentation to her classmates describing her latest community service endeavor, working with the elderly residents at the St. Camillus Heath Center, a nursing home in Stamford.

As a student facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League program, “Names Can Hurt Us,” Ms. Nicokiris’s volunteer effort focused on educating her fellow eighth grade classmates about the power of words, stereotypes, and prejudices that can humiliate, offend, and embarrass people. She conducted a small group discussion as a follow-up, and it was such an extraordinary experience that the program was later extended to the sixth and seventh grades at school. Ms. Nicokiris helped lead this program as well.

“Erica is well liked in her class by faculty and students alike, all of whom finding her caring and respectful in their interactions,” said Eighth Grade Dean Ken Lewis. “It is truly a pleasure to nominate this wonderful young lady for this prestigious award.”

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5/28/08 - Alan Murray to Keynote KLHT’s Graduation

5/14/08 - Stamford Lacrosse Player Earns Honorable Mention

4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (Darien)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” Darien residents Adrienne Hogan, John Qua, Max Orenstein, and Patrick Sullivan were members of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (Greenwich)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” Adrienne Lange of Greenwich was a member of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (New Canaan)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” James Carlucci of New Canaan was a member of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (Norwalk)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” Norwalk residents Tyler Benedetto and Daniel Beyman were members of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (Rye)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” Nathaniel Shanks of Rye was a member of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/29/08 - KLHT CANstruction Team Wins Connecticut Award (Stamford)

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 417

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CANstruction Team at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has won the Connecticut Award this year in The American Institute of Architects’ Seventh Annual CANstruction competition held at the Hartford Convention Center on April 5. A record number 15 schools took part in the contest. KLHT won one of two Connecticut Awards given for its entry entitled “CAN You Save the World from Being Trashed?” Stamford residents Katherine Chan and Spenser Sussan were members of the winning team.

The CANstruction competition is an international community service project of the design and construction industry. At the Connecticut Event, architects team up with local schools and mentor students in the planning and construction of gigantic structures made entirely of full cans of food. KLHT teamed up with architects from Perkins Eastman architectural firm to create their piece. The team collected 3,000 cans of tuna and the architects added 700 cans of peas and beans to create the winning entry, which depicted the planet Earth elevated over a large recycling symbol and several recycling bins.

For faculty advisors Cathy Mishkin and Drew Schoudel, the team’s win was the result of months of hard work. “The whole process, which begins in October, is exciting and gives the students a chance to participate in an involved project, from start to finish,” Mrs. Mishkin said. “There are disappointments along the way and last minute opportunities to rethink ways of building. We worked closely with our architects and learned quickly the value of team play. We also learned the difference between the work of architects and the work of engineers, and, most importantly, we supplied the Connecticut Food Bank with literally tons of food.”

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4/24/08 - Stamford Student Wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

4/22/08 - Dr. Arthur Charles to Speak at KLHT

4/18/08 - KLHT to Host 77th ACTA Chess Tournament

4/16/08 - KLHT to Host Earth Day Ecofest on April 22

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

Madeleine Marecki, Assistant Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will host the School’s first annual Earth Day Ecofest on April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. KLHT’s Environment Committee, which is part of the new Global Studies Task Force, is organizing the event.

EcoFest will provide students with the chance to see the many local environmental options and opportunities available. Booths and demonstrations at Ecofest will include the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Bartlett Arboretum, Soundwaters (bringing a horseshoe crab tank), Earthplace Nature Discovery Center, Greenwich Audubon Center, Building with Books, Colonial Toyota of Milford (who will be bringing a Prius), beekeeper David Blocker, organic farmer Guy Beardsley, Mrs. Greens grocery of Stamford, and Evision Holdings, a green network. Also attending are children’s performer and musician Tom “The Green Man” Hanford, children’s author James Martin, and Kent “Deer Man” Haydock.

In addition, members of the KLHT community will be on hand with information and projects, including parent Adrienne Wald with a beekeeper friend, Upper School students with information about the Challenge 20/20 program and architectural LEED certification, Grade 8 students with their science fair projects, and Learning Framework Director Betsy Glassman with her erosion and sedimentation slideshow.

KLHT appreciates the many companies and non-profit organizations who have generously donated informational materials and samples to this event, including Gus Soda, Seventh Generation, Eden Organics, Brown Cow Yogurt, Green & Black's Chocolate, Trader Joe’s, Sierra Club, and the Northeast Association of Organic Farmers.

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4/16/08 - Stamford Softball Pitcher Breaks Own School Record

3/13/08 - Darien Brothers and Teammates Earn Hockey Awards

3/12/08 - Darien Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

3/12/08 - New Canaan Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

3/12/08 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

3/12/08 - Norwalk Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

3/12/08 - Stamford Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The following Westchester Middle School students were named to the honor roll at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) for the second marking period of the 2007-2008 academic year:

Grade 6
KLHT Scholar – Noelle Edwards, Meredith Freeland, Kavon Gohary, and Caroline Ryan.
High Honors – Dominic Colarossi, Jordan Farber, Eli Lichtman, Olivia Reyes, Emma Snover, and Jacquelyn Xu.
Honors – Alexander Benjamin, Gillian Boehringer, Erin Crutchley, Noelle DePonte, John Fiorito, Alfred Gonzalez, and Diego Trevino.

Grade 7
KLHT Scholar – Alima Cannon, Daniel Chimes, Andrew Farber, Guilbert Francois, Caroline Hubbard, Katie Tryhane, Victoria Uva, and Jane Zorowitz.
High Honors – Rachel Cohen, Tavia DeFranco, Claire Kaptinski, Celine    McGoran, and Valerie Weiner.
Honors – Brian Alebiosu, Devan Bauman, Joshua Herman, Casey Howard-Johnson, Daniel Rosenblum, and Martin Yepez.

Grade 8
KLHT Scholar - Sarah Brecht, Erica Nicokiris, and Mathias Perfumo.
High Honors – Siena DeFranco, Forrest Hanson, and Dana Johnson.
Honors – John Boehringer, Hiram Holloway, Joseph Nano, Henry Pizzutello, Kruti Raman, and Joseph Salesky.

KLHT Middle School students with high academic performance are honored for their achievements through a three-tiered system of recognition linked to the following student Grade Point Average (GPA) range:

Distinction        GPA Range
KLHT Scholar     4.00 – 4.50
High Honors       3.70 – 3.99
Honors      3.30 – 3.69

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3/12/08 - Westchester Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

3/5/08 - KLHT Basketball Team Wins Sportsmanship Award

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The boys’ basketball program at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) has been awarded the Harold Swaffield Sportsmanship Award for Region 3 on March 3. Given by the Fairfield County Board of Basketball Officials, the accolade is presented annually to the programs that have demonstrated the most consistent level of good sportsmanship on the court throughout the basketball season. This includes players, coaches, and fans.

Tom Decker, Director of Athletics at KLHT, said the award reflects upon the character of the sports programs at the School. “Our teams may not have won as many games as they would have hoped for this season; however, the constant effort and dedication put forth in practice and the sportsmanship exhibited in competition enabled them to be the best that they could be. For this, they achieved victory after victory,” he said.

“Earning this award is quite an accomplishment,” Mr. Decker continued, “Especially since the basketball team was not only competing against other FAA schools, but also against all of the schools in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, and Greenwich.”

Scott Carson, Head Coach of the basketball team, said the award was a huge honor for both the team and the School. “Earning the Sportsmanship Award shows not only the integrity with which we played during the season, but it also illustrates the great direction in which the program is headed,” he said. “I am so pleased that we were recognized by the Fairfield County Board of Basketball Officials.”

The team will be officially presented the award on April 1 at a ceremony in Bridgeport.

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2/21/08 - Darien and Rowayton Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - Greenwich Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - New Canaan Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - Norwalk and Rowayton Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - Stamford Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/21/08 - Westchester Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/25/08 - Greenwich Student Named to KLHT Honor Roll

2/26/08 - KLHT Students from Darien and Rowayton to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from Darien include John Qua as The Head and a member of the Band of Players and Kip Shelton as a member of the Band of Players. Molly Ackerly of Rowayton will play Fastrada and a Female Soldier.

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2/26/08 - KLHT Students from Greenwich to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from Greenwich include Jack Harris as the Noble and as a member of the Band of Players; Laura Meli as a Female Courtier and a member of the Band of Players; and Miles Keeney, Adrienne Lange, Lauren Linder, and Charles Mosher as members of the Ensemble.

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2/26/08 - KLHT Students from New Canaan to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from New Canaan include Eric Reinemann as Pippin, Colin McQuilkin as Lewis, Caroline Nisenson as Berthe and a member of the Band of Players, Will Shaker as a member of the Band of Players, and Alexa Molinaro as a member of the Ensemble.

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2/26/08 - KLHT Students from Norwalk and Rowayton to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from Norwalk include Kinsey Greenfield as the Leading Player, Hayley Smith as Catherine and a member of the Band of Players, and Margaret Nolin as a member of the Band of Players. Molly Ackerly of Rowayton will play Fastrada and a Female Soldier.

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2/26/08 - KLHT Students from Stamford to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from Stamford include Aaron Metviner as Charles, Ryan Lasnick as Theo, Anthony Truglia as the Baron and the Peasant, Laura Meli as the Female Courtier, and Alexa Gitlin as a Female Soldier. Members of the Band of Players include Ms. Meli, Mr. Truglia, Ms. Gitlin, and Micaela Scully. Members of the Ensemble include Ryan Lasnick, Morgan Lyew, and Caroline Main.

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2/26/08 - KLHT Students from Westchester to Perform in “Pippin”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “Pippin” on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $10. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

Written by Stephen Schwartz and originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, “Pippin,” is a musical that follows the coming-of-age journey of the title character, who is the son of Charlemagne, the king of France. Young and eager to gain complete fulfillment, Pippin tries creating an ideal and ambitious life for himself. Along the way, Pippin encounters a variety of experiences, such as war, religion, and art. In the end, the young man discovers what truly makes him happy.

“Pippin” opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. The musical later opened in London on October 30, 1973 and ran for 85 performances. In 1973, “Pippin” won five Tony Awards.

Jackie Martino, the show’s director, said she is excited for the production of “Pippin.” “This musical is a fun-filled show that is filled with magic, mystery, and some underlying themes that will captivate audiences of all ages,” she said. “I chose this show because it provides opportunities for students to showcase their singing, acting, and dancing talents and it provides them with the opportunity to work together in a close ensemble.”

Kinsey Greenfield, who plays the Leading Player, is equally enthusiastic. “Pippin has challenged me musically and choreographically more than any other production I have been in at KLHT, and I believe I speak for the entire cast,” she said. “I have truly enjoyed this entire process and I feel that all of the hard work was absolutely worth it!”

For Eric Reinemann, who plays the lead character Pippin, the show has been an incredible experience chiefly because of the stellar cast. “The Ensemble and Band of Players have done a tremendous job, as well have some of the new, younger leads,” he said.

Cast members from Westchester include Courtney O’Neil of Pound Ridge as a member of the Band of Players and Elizabeth Smith of Rye as a member of the Ensemble.

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2/6/08 - KLHT to Host 74th ACTA Chess Tournament

2/7/08 - KLHT to Present the Musical, “Pippin”

1/23/08 - “No Hate But Harmony” to be Presented at KLHT

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“No Hate But Harmony,” a show performed by teenage students to show the impact and damaging effects of bullying and acts of hatred on others, will be presented at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) on Monday, January 28. The performance will take place in KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. Show times are: Grades 1-4, 8:15 a.m –9:15 a.m.; Grades 5-8, 9:30 a.m.-10:30a.m.; and Grades 9-12, 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. The show is sponsored by the School’s Office of Community Affairs.

Founded by Jimmy Locust, “No Hate But Harmony” provides audiences a firsthand look at the effects of intimidating acts, and illustrates how a person can resolve conflicts by speaking up and coming to the aid of a victim. Vignettes will be presented demonstrating the most common forms of bullying and ways they can be avoided or resolved. In addition, dance numbers will be performed to popular hip-hop songs, and audience members will get the opportunity to join the cast on stage to learn dance steps and perform with the? cast.

Mr. Locust will also share his own personal experiences as a victim of bullying and how he learned to remain positive. Mr. Locust has worked with many well-known personalities, including Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Debbie Allen, and Quincy Jones, and he has also performed at the 64th and 65th Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the 1995 MTV Awards. He is currently an artistic director at his own school, Locust Contemporary Dance Works, in Stamford.

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1/14/08 - Baseball Legend Bobby Valentine to Speak at KLHT

1/14/08 - KLHT’s Briana Brown Close to Achieving 1,000 Point Milestone

12/17/07 - Bridgeport Student Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - Darien Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - Greenwich Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - New Canaan Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - Norwalk Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - Stamford Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/17/07 - Westchester Students Named to KLHT Honor Roll

12/10/07 - KLHT’s Sarah Schultz Awarded for Outstanding Volunteerism

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarah Schultz, a senior at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT), was recognized as an Outstanding Established Youth Volunteer by The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County on December 6. Ms. Schultz, along with 25 other individuals and organizations, was awarded for her contributions to the community at the Stamford Volunteer Day Awards Ceremony held at the Harry Bennett Branch of the Ferguson Library.

A resident of Stamford, Ms. Schultz has volunteered for two and a half years at the Scofield Manor Residential Care Home, donating more than 150 hours of her time. While volunteering at Scofield Manor, Ms. Schultz designed and conducted a very popular arts and crafts program for the residents.

In addition to her services at the residential home, Ms. Schultz has involved herself in numerous programs at KLHT. She is President of the senior class, President of the Environmental Club, and Co-President of Building with Books at KLHT. She has volunteered for a total of 300 hours in School-affiliated organizations and projects. “Sarah stands out as a leader,” said Randi-Jean G. Hedin, Chair of Stamford Volunteer Day, at the standing room only ceremony.

According to Ms. Schultz, receiving the award was a surprise. “The beauty of volunteering is that you do it for yourself and for your community, not for recognition. It is nice to get this award because you don’t expect anything in return when you volunteer. The award is a big honor,” she said.

Volunteering has been a significant part of Ms. Schultz’s high school experience, and she plans to continue volunteering while she is in college. She encourages other young people to become involved in community service as well.

“I think volunteering is very important,” she said. “What you give is given back to you one hundred percent. The rewards you get back from volunteering are amazing. I encourage everyone in high school to volunteer. If you get started young, you will continue to do so for the rest of your life.”

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12/5/07 - KLHT to Present Assembly on Climate Change

12/2/07 - KLHT Fifth Grader Raises Money for Children in Niger

11/26/07 - KLHT Bedford Eighth Graders See Newton’s Laws of Motion in Action at Rocket Launch

11/26/07 - KLHT Greenwich Eighth Graders See Newton’s Laws of Motion in Action at Rocket Launch

11/26/07 - KLHT New Canaan Eighth Graders See Newton’s Laws of Motion in Action at Rocket Launch

11/26/07 - KLHT Norwalk and Rowayton Eighth Graders See Newton’s Laws of Motion in Action at Rocket Launch

11/26/07 - KLHT Stamford Eighth Graders See Newton’s Laws of Motion in Action at Rocket Launch

11/14/07 - KLHT Bridgeport Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This fall, King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) varsity athletes and teams had many impressive performances, making it one of KLHT’s most successful fall seasons in recent School history.

KLHT’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer team made history by winning the FAA Championship, their first outright title in the nearly 30-year history of the program. The Vikings triumphed over Rye Country Day School, 3-1, on November 10 to capture the title. Last season, KLHT earned its first co-championship when it tied Rye Country Day, 0-0, in the title game.

Also winning an FAA Championship was the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team. The team defeated The Masters School, 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 26-24), to claim the win. The title game was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious on November 8.

The Varsity Girls’ Cross Country team had a wildly successful season as well. Fielding a full scoring squad for the first time ever, the Lady Vikings finished second in the FAA Championship race and then closed out their season with a brilliant first place performance at the NEPTSA Division 5 Championships. Rachel Hennessey and Mary Connacher, both of Stamford, guided the Vikings to victory thanks to finishing second and third, respectively, at the meet that included teams from across New England. The team closed out the regular season with a 27-10 record.

Silas Redd of Norwalk highlighted the efforts of a rapidly improving Varsity Football team. Just a sophomore, Redd made School history by breaking the 1,000-yard rushing mark. Redd, along with Eric Joyner and Kevin Pierre-Louis of Bridgeport, helped the Vikings cruise to victory in their final game of the season. KLHT defeated St. Luke’s School 35-0.

Tom Decker, Director of Athletics, said he was tremendously pleased with KLHT’s performance out on the playing fields this season.

"The success of each team is the end result of a season filled with tremendous challenges,” he said. "It all started in August with pre-season, and it is wonderful to see the results of the athletes’ hard work and determination. This fall was a great season for both our athletes and our School.”

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11/14/07 - KLHT Darien and Rowayton Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

11/14/07 - KLHT Fairfield Athlete Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This fall, King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) varsity athletes and teams had many impressive performances, making it one of KLHT’s most successful fall seasons in recent School history.

KLHT’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer team made history by winning the FAA Championship, their first outright title in the nearly 30-year history of the program. The Vikings triumphed over Rye Country Day School, 3-1, on November 10 to capture the title. Last season, KLHT earned its first co-championship when it tied Rye Country Day, 0-0, in the title game.

Also winning an FAA Championship was the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team. The team defeated The Masters School, 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 26-24), to claim the win. The title game was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious on November 8. Junior Jacquie King of Fairfield is a member of the team.

The Varsity Girls’ Cross Country team had a wildly successful season as well. Fielding a full scoring squad for the first time ever, the Lady Vikings finished second in the FAA Championship race and then closed out their season with a brilliant first place performance at the NEPTSA Division 5 Championships. Rachel Hennessey and Mary Connacher, both of Stamford, guided the Vikings to victory thanks to finishing second and third, respectively, at the meet that included teams from across New England. The team closed out the regular season with a 27-10 record.

Silas Redd of Norwalk highlighted the efforts of a rapidly improving Varsity Football team. Just a sophomore, Redd made School history by breaking the 1,000-yard rushing mark. The Vikings cruised to victory in their final game of the season with a 35-0 win against rival St. Luke’s School.

Tom Decker, Director of Athletics, said he was tremendously pleased with KLHT’s performance out on the playing fields this season.

"The success of each team is the end result of a season filled with tremendous challenges,” he said. "It all started in August with pre-season, and it is wonderful to see the results of the athletes’ hard work and determination. This fall was a great season for both our athletes and our School.”

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11/14/07 - KLHT New Canaan Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

11/14/07 - KLHT Norwalk and Rowayton Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This fall, King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) varsity athletes and teams had many impressive performances, making it one of KLHT’s most successful fall seasons in recent School history.

KLHT’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer team made history by winning the FAA Championship, their first outright title in the nearly 30-year history of the program. The Vikings triumphed over Rye Country Day School, 3-1, on November 10 to capture the title. Last season, KLHT earned its first co-championship when it tied Rye Country Day, 0-0, in the title game.

Also winning an FAA Championship was the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team. The team defeated The Masters School, 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 26-24), to claim the win. The title game was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious on November 8.

The Varsity Girls’ Cross Country team had a wildly successful season as well. Fielding a full scoring squad for the first time ever, the Lady Vikings finished second in the FAA Championship race and then closed out their season with a brilliant first place performance at the NEPTSA Division 5 Championships. Rachel Hennessey and Mary Connacher, both of Stamford, guided the Vikings to victory thanks to finishing second and third, respectively, at the meet that included teams from across New England. The team closed out the regular season with a 27-10 record.

Silas Redd of Norwalk highlighted the efforts of a rapidly improving Varsity Football team. Just a sophomore, Redd made School history by breaking the 1,000-yard rushing mark. The Vikings cruised to victory in their final game of the season with a 35-0 win against rival St. Luke’s School.

Tom Decker, Director of Athletics, said he was tremendously pleased with KLHT’s performance out on the playing fields this season.

"The success of each team is the end result of a season filled with tremendous challenges,” he said. "It all started in August with pre-season, and it is wonderful to see the results of the athletes’ hard work and determination. This fall was a great season for both our athletes and our School.”

The following Norwalk and Rowayton students are members of these successful athletic teams:

Varsity Boys’ Soccer: Alexander Doering

Varsity Volleyball: Briana Brown, Gabriela Jones, and Amy Mitchell

Varsity Football: Brenden Becker, Max Beyman, Donyae Carter-Smith, Arlington Hendrickson, Ashile Hendrickson, John Honey-Fitzgerald, Christian Killeffer, Silas Redd, and James Smith

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11/14/07 - KLHT Stamford Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

11/14/07 - KLHT Westchester County Athletes Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

11/14/07 - KLHT Westport Athlete Part of Highly Successful Fall Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This fall, King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) varsity athletes and teams had many impressive performances, making it one of KLHT’s most successful fall seasons in recent School history.

KLHT’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer team made history by winning the FAA Championship, their first outright title in the nearly 30-year history of the program. The Vikings triumphed over Rye Country Day School, 3-1, on November 10 to capture the title. Last season, KLHT earned its first co-championship when it tied Rye Country Day, 0-0, in the title game.

Also winning an FAA Championship was the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team. The team defeated The Masters School, 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 26-24), to claim the win. The title game was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious on November 8.

The Varsity Girls’ Cross Country team had a wildly successful season as well. Fielding a full scoring squad for the first time ever, the Lady Vikings finished second in the FAA Championship race and then closed out their season with a brilliant first place performance at the NEPTSA Division 5 Championships. Rachel Hennessey and Mary Connacher, both of Stamford, guided the Vikings to victory thanks to finishing second and third, respectively, at the meet that included teams from across New England. The team closed out the regular season with a 27-10 record. Sophomore Anna Purcell of Westport is a member of the team.

Silas Redd of Norwalk highlighted the efforts of a rapidly improving Varsity Football team. Just a sophomore, Redd made School history by breaking the 1,000-yard rushing mark. The Vikings cruised to victory in their final game of the season with a 35-0 win against rival St. Luke’s School.

Tom Decker, Director of Athletics, said he was tremendously pleased with KLHT’s performance out on the playing fields this season.

"The success of each team is the end result of a season filled with tremendous challenges,” he said. "It all started in August with pre-season, and it is wonderful to see the results of the athletes’ hard work and determination. This fall was a great season for both our athletes and our School.”

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11/9/07 - Dominic Colarossi Qualifies for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

11/9/07 - KLHT Student from Fairfield a Member of FAA Volleyball Championship Team

11/9/07 - KLHT Students from Norwalk and Rowayton Members of FAA Volleyball Championship Team

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In front of a boisterous home crowd, the Varsity Volleyball team battled its way to victory in the FAA Championship game against Masters on October 8. It was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point. The final score alone shows how close the match was – 26-24, 25-19, 26-24 – but it was the Vikings who emerged as the champions that night.

Members of the championship team were Briana Brown and Amy Mitchell of Norwalk; and Gabby Jones of Rowayton; Jacquie King of Fairfield; and Ashley Alebiosu, Casey Correa, Petula Tournas, and Sabrine Tribie of Stamford.

Despite fielding a team of only eight athletes, KLHT has shown that it is a force to be reckoned with, and last night was no exception. The team brought their game to another level, feeding off of the energy of the home crowd and playing some of their best volleyball this season. According to Coach Tung Tran, his two seniors ended their careers in remarkable fashion.

“Co-captain Ashley Alebiosu and Sabrine Tribie have been solid contributors to our program these past four years, and both of played big tonight,” Coach Tran said. “This was probably Ashley’s best game of the season on defense. She made some amazing plays in the backcourt and had some outstanding digs. She also contributed six kills on offense and was solid at the net. Sabrine had an outstanding night on defense as well, showing some great footwork and positioning on the court. With some great hustle, she covered the back court like a hawk.”

The team’s juniors also contributed significantly to the team’s success, both during the championship game and throughout the season.

“Jacquie King, Gabby Jones, and Amy Mitchell also played some outstanding volleyball tonight,” said Coach Tran. “Jacquie has been on the varsity since her freshman year and has developed into a phenomenal all-around player. Last year, she took on the task of being our Libero, the most solid passer on the team. This year, as co-captain, she took on the role of setter, the brains of the operation. She is the heart and soul of this team. She controlled the pace of every game and was the decision maker on the floor. Tonight she had a total of 21 assists.”

“Gabby joined the squad last year as a sophomore and has contributed so much to our success these past two seasons,” Coach Tran continued. “She came in with great fundamentals and is developing into a very solid player. Her serving near the end of this season has gotten so consistent and has pulled us through a lot of close games. Amy has made wonderful contributions as well in her first season on varsity. Regardless of the situation, Amy always kept a big smile, keeping the team in check when we were down.”

Coach Tran commended his sophomores, saying, “Briana Brown, Casey Correa, and Petula Tournas are our future. Briana is phenomenal. By far, she is the most athletic player I have ever coached and probably one of the best volleyball players to have walked these halls, and she is only a sophomore. Briana is our bread and butter and has been all year. She was our high server tonight with 14 and our high attacker with 13 kills.”

“Casey had an incredible season as well,” Coach Tran said. “Before this season, she had never played this sport, which is just unbelievable. I would never have imagined her contributing this much, this soon. She too is a phenomenal athlete and has grown so much as a volleyball player. Her presence on the floor is invaluable. Petula, our Libero, is also new to the varsity this year, and she too is showing great progress.”

What a more fitting way for such a hard working team to win a championship on home court? Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team, the 2007 FAA Champions!

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11/9/07 - KLHT Students from Stamford Members of FAA Volleyball Championship Team

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In front of a boisterous home crowd, the Varsity Volleyball team battled its way to victory in the FAA Championship game against Masters on October 8. It was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point. The final score alone shows how close the match was – 26-24, 25-19, 26-24 – but it was the Vikings who emerged as the champions that night.

Members of the championship team were Ashley Alebiosu, Casey Correa, Petula Tournas, and Sabrine Tribie of Stamford; Jacquie King of Fairfield; Briana Brown and Amy Mitchell of Norwalk; and Gabby Jones of Rowayton.

Despite fielding a team of only eight athletes, KLHT has shown that it is a force to be reckoned with, and last night was no exception. The team brought their game to another level, feeding off of the energy of the home crowd and playing some of their best volleyball this season. According to Coach Tung Tran, his two seniors ended their careers in remarkable fashion.

“Co-captain Ashley Alebiosu and Sabrine Tribie have been solid contributors to our program these past four years, and both of played big tonight,” Coach Tran said. “This was probably Ashley’s best game of the season on defense. She made some amazing plays in the backcourt and had some outstanding digs. She also contributed six kills on offense and was solid at the net. Sabrine had an outstanding night on defense as well, showing some great footwork and positioning on the court. With some great hustle, she covered the back court like a hawk.”

The team’s juniors also contributed significantly to the team’s success, both during the championship game and throughout the season.

“Jacquie King, Gabby Jones, and Amy Mitchell also played some outstanding volleyball tonight,” said Coach Tran. “Jacquie has been on the varsity since her freshman year and has developed into a phenomenal all-around player. Last year, she took on the task of being our Libero, the most solid passer on the team. This year, as co-captain, she took on the role of setter, the brains of the operation. She is the heart and soul of this team. She controlled the pace of every game and was the decision maker on the floor. Tonight she had a total of 21 assists.”

“Gabby joined the squad last year as a sophomore and has contributed so much to our success these past two seasons,” Coach Tran continued. “She came in with great fundamentals and is developing into a very solid player. Her serving near the end of this season has gotten so consistent and has pulled us through a lot of close games. Amy has made wonderful contributions as well in her first season on varsity. Regardless of the situation, Amy always kept a big smile, keeping the team in check when we were down.”

Coach Tran commended his sophomores, saying, “Briana Brown, Casey Correa, and Petula Tournas are our future. Briana is phenomenal. By far, she is the most athletic player I have ever coached and probably one of the best volleyball players to have walked these halls, and she is only a sophomore. Briana is our bread and butter and has been all year. She was our high server tonight with 14 and our high attacker with 13 kills.”

“Casey had an incredible season as well,” Coach Tran said. “Before this season, she had never played this sport, which is just unbelievable. I would never have imagined her contributing this much, this soon. She too is a phenomenal athlete and has grown so much as a volleyball player. Her presence on the floor is invaluable. Petula, our Libero, is also new to the varsity this year, and she too is showing great progress.”

What a more fitting way for such a hard working team to win a championship on home court? Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team, the 2007 FAA Champions!

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11/9/07 - KLHT Varsity Volleyball Wins FAA Championship

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In front of a boisterous home crowd, the Varsity Volleyball team battled its way to victory in the FAA Championship game against Masters on October 8. It was a tough contest that saw both teams match each other point for point. The final score alone shows how close the match was – 26-24, 25-19, 26-24 – but it was the Vikings who emerged as the champions that night.

Members of the championship team were Ashley Alebiosu, Briana Brown, Casey Correa, Gabby Jones, Jacquie King, Amy Mitchell, Petula Tournas, and Sabrine Tribie.

Despite fielding a team of only eight athletes, KLHT has shown that it is a force to be reckoned with, and last night was no exception. The team brought their game to another level, feeding off of the energy of the home crowd and playing some of their best volleyball this season. According to Coach Tung Tran, his two seniors ended their careers in remarkable fashion.

“Co-captain Ashley Alebiosu and Sabrine Tribie have been solid contributors to our program these past four years, and both of played big tonight,” Coach Tran said. “This was probably Ashley’s best game of the season on defense. She made some amazing plays in the backcourt and had some outstanding digs. She also contributed six kills on offense and was solid at the net. Sabrine had an outstanding night on defense as well, showing some great footwork and positioning on the court. With some great hustle, she covered the back court like a hawk.”

The team’s juniors also contributed significantly to the team’s success, both during the championship game and throughout the season.

“Jacquie King, Gabby Jones, and Amy Mitchell also played some outstanding volleyball tonight,” said Coach Tran. “Jacquie has been on the varsity since her freshman year and has developed into a phenomenal all-around player. Last year, she took on the task of being our Libero, the most solid passer on the team. This year, as co-captain, she took on the role of setter, the brains of the operation. She is the heart and soul of this team. She controlled the pace of every game and was the decision maker on the floor. Tonight she had a total of 21 assists.”

“Gabby joined the squad last year as a sophomore and has contributed so much to our success these past two seasons,” Coach Tran continued. “She came in with great fundamentals and is developing into a very solid player. Her serving near the end of this season has gotten so consistent and has pulled us through a lot of close games. Amy has made wonderful contributions as well in her first season on varsity. Regardless of the situation, Amy always kept a big smile, keeping the team in check when we were down.”

Coach Tran commended his sophomores, saying, “Briana Brown, Casey Correa, and Petula Tournas are our future. Briana is phenomenal. By far, she is the most athletic player I have ever coached and probably one of the best volleyball players to have walked these halls, and she is only a sophomore. Briana is our bread and butter and has been all year. She was our high server tonight with 14 and our high attacker with 13 kills.”

“Casey had an incredible season as well,” Coach Tran said. “Before this season, she had never played this sport, which is just unbelievable. I would never have imagined her contributing this much, this soon. She too is a phenomenal athlete and has grown so much as a volleyball player. Her presence on the floor is invaluable. Petula, our Libero, is also new to the varsity this year, and she too is showing great progress.”

What a more fitting way for such a hard working team to win a championship on home court? Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team, the 2007 FAA Champions!

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11/6/07 - KLHT Student from Bedford to Perform in “The Laramie Project”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Morgan Stukes of Bedford is a member of “The Laramie Project” cast.

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11/6/07 - KLHT Students from New Canaan to Perform in “The Laramie Project”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Cast members from New Canaan include Noah Fouad, Alexa Molinaro, Eric Reinemann, and Michael Toy. Ryan Serkes of New Canaan is a member of the crew.

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11/6/07 - KLHT Students from Norwalk and Rowayton to Perform in "The Laramie Project"

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Cast members from include Kinsey Greenfield and Chloe Gardner from Norwalk and Molly Ackerly from Rowayton. Crew members include Levanie Freeman, Maggie Nolin, and Hayley Smith from Norwalk.

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11/6/07 - KLHT Students from Stamford to Perform in “The Laramie Project”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Cast members from Stamford include Taylor Barge, Emma Bauman, Alexa Gitlin, Peter Joelson, Glory Lottner, Safi McMillan, Michael Schneider, and Chris Schoen. Crew members from Stamford include Abby Flatow, Kevin Griffin, Laura Meli, and Spenser Sussan.

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11/6/07- KLHT Students from Greenwich to Perform in “The Laramie Project”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Cast members from Greenwich include Miles Keeney and Charlie Mosher. Crew members from Greenwich include Todd Martin and Laura Meli.

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KLHT 11/6/07 - Students from Darien and Rowayton to Perform in “The Laramie Project”

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) will perform in the upcoming production of “The Laramie Project” on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at KLHT’s Upper School Theater, located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford. The play is open to the public and tickets are available for $5. Reservations can by made by calling (203) 322-3496, Ext. 551 or via email at tickets@klht.org.

“The Laramie Project” is a play based on interviews of residents in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, that were conducted by author Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. “The Laramie Project” attempts to reenact the October night in 1998 when Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, was killed. The critically acclaimed play was later turned into a film and was presented as the opening night of the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Jackie Martino, Director of “The Laramie Project” and KLHT’s Performing Arts Department Chair, discussed the play’s importance on a global level. “This play represents a very important time in our recent history,” she said. “Issues involving hate crimes, prejudice, and stereotypes are things that we are still currently dealing with. Our students have done a fantastic job, discussing these issues and playing characters that are still alive today.”

“Being in a position to connect with a character that is real and has lived through one of the most controversial events in recent American history is an opportunity I feel I will remember as my most rewarding experience on the stage,” said Kinsey Greenfield of Norwalk, whose roles include Amanda Gonich, Marge Murry, and Romanie Patterson.

Eric Reinemann, a senior from New Canaan whose roles include Jedadiah Schultz, Andy Paris, Aaron Mckinney, Doug Laws, and Bill Mckinney, said, “‘The Laramie Project’ has an infinite amount of lessons to be learned and things to be taken from it. Ms. Martino has done an incredible job encouraging all of the actors to be the best that we can be and the play will definitely be a worthwhile event to attend.”

Parental discretion is advised.

Cast members include Lindsay Sherwood from Darien and Molly Ackerly from Rowayton.

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10/30/07 - KLHT Football Player Achieves Rushing Milestone

10/30/07 - Fifteen KLHT Middle School Students from Greenwich Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - Five KLHT Middle School Students from Norwalk Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - Fourteen KLHT Middle School Students from Darien Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - KLHT Middle School Student from Fairfield Qualifies for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - KLHT Middle School Student from Westport Qualifies for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - KLHT Middle School Student from Wilton Qualifies for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - KLHT Middle School Students from Stamford Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - Twelve KLHT Middle School Students from New Canaan Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/30/07 - Two KLHT Middle School Students from Westchester Qualify for the Johns Hopkins Youth Talent Search

10/9/07 - KLHT Celebrates Alumni Homecoming Weekend on October 19 and 20

10/9/07 - Pound Ridge Senior Participates in Global Young Leaders Conference

10/2/07 - Four KLHT Seniors Receive Recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Four students from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for their academic accomplishment.

Nathaniel Ruhlin of Darien, a senior at KLHT, was named a Semi-Finalist in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship competition. Ruhlin is one of only 16,000 students nationwide of the more than 1,000,000 juniors who took the qualifying exam to receive a score high enough to earn the distinction of being a Semi-Finalist.

Stefan Lyew of Stamford and John Qua of Darien were named Commended Students in the competition. Both seniors are among the 34,000 high school seniors nationwide of the more than 1.4 million students who took the 2006 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last October.

Anya Leist of Pound Ridge, New York, was named an Outstanding Participant in the 2008 National Achievement Scholarship Program. The senior is one of 3,000 Black Americans of the more than 140,000 students who requested consideration for the program when they took the 2006 PSAT/NMSQT.

Both Tom Main, Head of School, and Bill Ennist, Head of KLHT’s Upper School, were pleased with these students' accomplishments.

“KLHT is tremendously proud of these students and their accomplishments,” said Tom Main, Head of School. “We are pleased that their hard work has been recognized.”

Mr. Ennist said, “These four students are among the best we have to offer at KLHT, and really represent the type of well-rounded students that typify our Upper School Community.”

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Pictured: (left to right) Stefan Lyew, Nathaniel Ruhlin, Anya Leist, and John Qua

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10/2/07 - Pound Ridge Senior Receives Recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program

9/27/07 - Armonk Student Receives National Recognition for Academic Achievement

9/27/07 - KLHT Students Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement on AP Exams

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

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King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) is pleased to have 14 members of the Class of 2007 and one member of the Class of 2008 recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars at varying levels of distinction. Such recognition was based on the students’ results from the May 2007 exams.

The following seven students qualified as AP Scholars by completing three or more AP Exams, with grades of 3 or higher: Lisa Boccuzzi of New Canaan; Courtney Bruggeman of Norwalk; Ari Klafter of Armonk, New York; and Callie Leone, Jeff Lounsbury, Peter Menking (a member of the Class of 2008), and Mallory Monsma of Stamford.

The following five students qualified as AP Scholars with Honor by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams: Kevin deRegt of Rowayton; Kara Frisoli of New Canaan; Leigh Millard of Darien; and Rachel Ivanhoe and Kristen Sun of Darien.

The following three students qualified as AP Scholars with Distinction by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams: Vivek Alaigh, Jonathan Joelson, and Elizabeth Packer, all of Stamford.

“It is an honor to have our students recognized for this achievement,” said Tom Main, Head of School. “They have worked hard throughout their time at KLHT, and we couldn’t be prouder.”

Nearly 25% of the Class of 2007 earned AP Scholar recognition from the College Board.

“We generally have about one-quarter of our previous year's graduating class represented in the listing of AP Scholars,” said Bill Ennist, Head of KLHT’s Upper School. “This consistent showing indicates the strength of our students within such a rigorous, college-level program, and the dedication of our teachers in preparing our students for such a challenging national exam.”

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9/27/07 - Rowayton Student and Norwalk Student Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement

9/27/07 - Three Darien Students and One Rowayton Student Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
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Two Darien students from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for their academic accomplishment, and one Darien student and one Rowayton student have been recognized by the College Board for their academic achievements.

Nathaniel Ruhlin of Darien, a senior at KLHT, was named a Semi-Finalist in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship competition. Ruhlin is one of only 16,000 students nationwide of the more than 1,000,000 juniors who took the qualifying exam to receive a score high enough to earn the distinction of being a Semi-Finalist.

John Qua, also from Darien and a senior at KLHT, was named a Commended Student in the competition. Qua and classmate Stefan Lyew of Stamford are among the 34,000 high school seniors nationwide of the more than 1.4 million students who took the 2006 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last October.

Leigh Millard of Darien and Kevin deRegt of Rowayton, both members of the KLHT Class of 2007, were named AP Scholars with Honor, based on earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on for our more of these exams. Millard and deRegt join three other KLHT students who earned the same distinction.

Both Tom Main, Head of School, and Bill Ennist, Head of KLHT’s Upper School, were pleased with these distinctions.

“KLHT is tremendously proud of these students and their accomplishments,” said Tom Main, Head of School. “We are pleased that their hard work has been recognized.”

Mr. Ennist said, “These three students are among the best we have to offer at KLHT, and really represent the type of well-rounded students that typify our Upper School Community.”

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9/27/07 - Two Greenwich Students Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement

9/27/07 - Two New Canaan Students Receive National Recognition for Academic Achievement

8/8/07 - KLHT Student Walks in Footsteps of U.S. Leaders

8/2/07 - KLHT Names Mary Vinton as New Director of Development and Carrie Salvatore as New Director of Admission

7/31/2007 - KLHT’s Bauman Participates in People to People Leadership Summit

7/26/2007 - Students Learn that “Money Matters,” Among Other Lessons, at KLHT Summer Institute

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It’s an early Tuesday morning, and the three high school students sitting in the classroom probably rubbed the sleep out of their eyes a little over an hour ago. Yet, they’re wide awake and animatedly discussing the hot topic of the day: the advantages and disadvantages of stocks and bonds.

Throwing around terms like “DJIA” and “S&P” just as easily as they would when ordering a BLT or PB&J, the students exhibit a genuine interest in the material covered in John Faig’s “Money Matters” class. The course is one of many classes offered at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) Summer Institute.

After explaining what bonds and stocks are, Mr. Faig posits a question to his students. “Why own stock?” he asks.

“It changes more rapidly,” answers Peter Joelson, a student at KLHT.

“That’s true,” Mr. Faig says. “Now, what if someone tells you that they know the stock market will go down for the next year? What would you do?”

A couple of students vote for investing in bonds, while another insists on stocks. He reasons the stocks won’t always be down. A thoughtful discussion follows, where Mr. Faig outlines the risk/reward parameters of the options presented.

Mr. Faig teaches two finance courses at the KLHT Summer Institute, one for Middle School students and one for Upper School students. The goal of his classes is to educate young people on the world of economics and finance. “I want the students to have a basic grasp of economics and to have a fundamental awareness of personal finance,” he says. “I want them to know about how to budget and save, and to have a basic idea of how to invest money.”

KLHT Summer Institute students attend classes such as “Money Matters” daily, for one, three or six weeks during the summer. The program, now in its fourth year, offers accelerated, remedial, or enrichment courses in various academic disciplines for Lower, Middle, and Upper school students. An athletics camp featuring several different sports is yet another opportunity for summer enrichment.

While the program takes place at KLHT and the courses are taught by KLHT faculty, the experience is not limited to students of the institution. Students come from schools throughout the area. This summer alone, 45 different schools are represented.

“I’m thrilled about how the word has spread,” says Director Alex Weiner. A total of 250 students participated in the Summer Institute this year, up from last year’s enrollment of 161. The program has grown quickly in its four years – in its inaugural summer, the Summer Institute had 51 participants.

Students have the opportunity to take a wide variety of classes, including “Introduction to Lego Mindstorm Robotics” for Lower School students; “Classroom Clout,” a course on confidence and public speaking skills for Middle School students; and SAT Prep courses for Upper School students. Several six-week courses can also be taken for credit.

Mr. Weiner feels the enrichment courses offered by the program are a unique opportunity for students to pursue topics not always available during the school year. The Summer Institute allows teachers to craft courses according to their students’ and their own interests. “Money Matters” is a great example of that creativity in action, according to Mr. Weiner.

“John is great,” Mr. Weiner says of Mr. Faig. “He’s been with Lehman Brothers before teaching, and that experience really helps make the material come alive in the classroom. To me, the interaction between teachers’ interests and students’ interests is the best part of the program. The kids still learn the fundamentals but they’re also learning above and beyond the classroom.”

In Mr. Faig’s Middle School class later in the morning, students play the financial education game, “Cashflow for Kids.” Colorful bills of play money and quirky mouse playing pieces litter the table as the children study the board intently and ponder their next financial move.

“The kids are savvy enough to decide on investments,” says Mr. Faig as he shuffles a deck of cards featuring decisions the students might have to face in the course of the game, such as buying real estate or luxuries. “They look to see if they are getting a good enough return or not.”

Stephen Mettler of Saxe Middle School rolls the dice and moves his marker.

“Payday!” he shouts and eagerly collects the money handed to him by Mr. Faig.

He quickly turns somber, though. He begins counting out money from his stockpile and gives the amount to Mr. Faig.

“I want to buy a home business,” he says.

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King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) is an independent, college preparatory school serving 650 students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade in Stamford. It is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and to the fullest academic and personal achievement of its students.

7/19/2007 - REACH Prep Academy Boasts Challenging Academics and Activities at KLHT This Summer

7/12/2007 - Darien Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - Greenwich Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - New Canaan Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - Northern Fairfield County Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - Norwalk Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - Stamford Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

7/12/2007 - Westchester Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

6/28/2007 - Darien Students Win Literary Prizes

6/28/2007 - Greenwich Student Wins Literary Prize

6/11/2007 - Five Norwalk Students Graduate from KLHT

6/11/2007 - Four Greenwich Students Graduate from KLHT

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
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Four students from Greenwich graduated from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) on Sunday, June 10. Greenwich graduates included Schuyler Jacob Paul Goldberg, Rachel Meg Ivanhoe,
Adam Robert Pisarkiewicz, and Kristen Frances Sun.

The Greenwich graduates joined 55 of their classmates as they moved their tassels to the left and became the latest graduates at the independent school located in Stamford. In doing so, they joined a long legacy of KLHT graduates, and demonstrated how they had become much more than just a graduating class but a strong community of individuals.

“They came together slowly and steadily, building over 14 years – to finish as what they are now,” said Tom Main, Head of School, in his graduation address. “Collectively, no matter when they started, they truly understand the value of community at KLHT. And they graduate today as one class, a community, as this school and our predecessor schools have been graduating classes for almost 150 years.”

For Elizabeth Packer of Stamford, one of KLHT’s Valedictorians, this feeling of community has been a way of life since she was in kindergarten. “As a fifteen-year veteran of the school,” Packer said in her valedictory speech, “KLHT has practically raised me. Thanks to its welcoming environment; however, one does not need to be a “lifer” to profit from the KLHT education and to feel a part of the school community.”

Kevin de Regt of Rowayton, the senior class speaker, further described the friendships and connections that define the Class of 2007. “In my opinion, our uniqueness can only be described from a group standpoint. So often in high school, social dynamics are defined by hatred, jealousy, and competition, but for the Class of 2007, this has never been the case. At any point this year, if you were to visit the Senior Room during a free period, you would observe friendships that transcend perceived social boundaries. You would see “jocks” mingling with actors and artists, high academic achievers readily acknowledging the humor and creativity of our “class clowns,” and most importantly, a diverse group of high school seniors who accept, appreciate, and respect each other.”

Further defining the attributes of the Class of 2007 was KLHT’s keynote speaker, Durham Monsma, the President, Publisher and CEO of Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc., and father of Mallory Monsma, one of the 59 graduates.

“Your class is part of the so-called Millennials, or Generation Next,” he said. “Some have referred to you as the ‘Look at Me” generation because of your fascination with social networking sites like Face Book, MySpace, and You Tube. Your teachers say that you’re an optimistic, collaborative lot who don’t shrink from competition, but also don’t begrudge the success of others. And if I heard any complaint it was that your lives have been so structured – with school, study, sports, and so-called “enrichment” activities -- that you’ve had little time to just daydream or hang out.

“And now here’s a stunner,” said Monsma, “You actually like your parents. And when I asked a few students whom they most admire, I didn’t hear Condoleezza Rice, Bill Gates, or even Mother Theresa. Instead I got answers like: “Dr. Melmed, he’s so smart and he fought back against cancer repeatedly; Mrs. Kweskin, because she’s brilliant and kind and makes you never want to stop learning; Mr. G., because he shows you how philosophy applies to daily life; Mrs. Mishkin, because she cares so much and tries to make the school better every day; and Mrs. Bruzik, because she’s so energetic and puts you in a good mood right when you walk through the front door.”

Main, who has seen this class develop since they were in Middle School, defined the Class of 2007 as “interesting, eclectic, diverse in so many ways, similar in so many ways, talented, funny – there are some very funny people up here - successful, nice – this is just a very nice group – they are pleasant and kind – and that should never be taken for granted or under-rated… In the world they are moving into, where so often the pace and people are frantic and myopic and truly self serving, these individuals will take the time to stop and say hello and ask how you are doing – and wait for a response – because they are interested.”

In speaking to his classmates, Jonathan Joelson of Stamford, KLHT’s other Valedictorian, offered a few words advice to his peers, “The only time where you are the expert, the truly undisputed authority, is when you’re talking about yourself,” he said. “Ultimately, you are the best person to make decisions about your life because you know your own direction and your goals better than anyone.”

As his departing words of advice, Main encouraged the Class of 2007 with these words, “Don’t hesitate to look back here, when it helps you to move forward. Depend on what you learned here when times are challenging. Draw on your time here when you need to be graceful and dignified in a moment of great success, and you will have many of those. Think of what you learned here when faced with ethical choices and you will be faced with those choices. Remember this community when you feel alone, as we will always be here for you. Reflect on the values of this school when you need to make choices that may not be popular, but are right. Back your heels onto the foundation of your KLHT education when you need strength – it will serve you well.”

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6/11/2007 - Seven Darien and Three Rowayton Students Graduate from KLHT

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
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Seven students from Darien and three students from Rowayton graduated from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) on Sunday, June 10. Darien graduates included Victoria Marie Santos-Buch, Daniel McCoy Boyd Gleason, Leigh Turner Millard, Robert Arnold Minicucci, Jr., Henry Slaydon Myers, Michael Jason Pakula, and Hannah Barnard Rabin. Rowayton graduates included Thomas Whitlock Ackerly, Kevin Lindlie de Regt, and Harry Anthony Green.

The Darien and Rowayton graduates joined 49 of their classmates as they moved their tassels to the left, and became the latest graduates at the independent school located in Stamford. In doing so, they joined a long legacy of KLHT graduates, and demonstrated how they had become much more than just a graduating class but a strong community of individuals.

“They came together slowly and steadily, building over 14 years – to finish as what they are now,” said Tom Main, Head of School, in his graduation address. “Collectively, no matter when they started, they truly understand the value of community at KLHT. And they graduate today as one class, a community, as this school and our predecessor schools have been graduating classes for almost 150 years.”

For Elizabeth Packer of Stamford, one of KLHT’s Valedictorians, this feeling of community has been a way of life since she was in kindergarten. “As a fifteen-year veteran of the school,” Packer said in her valedictory speech, “KLHT has practically raised me. Thanks to its welcoming environment; however, one does not need to be a “lifer” to profit from the KLHT education and to feel a part of the school community.”

Kevin de Regt of Rowayton, the senior class speaker, further described the friendships and connections that define the Class of 2007. “In my opinion, our uniqueness can only be described from a group standpoint. So often in high school, social dynamics are defined by hatred, jealousy, and competition, but for the Class of 2007, this has never been the case. At any point this year, if you were to visit the Senior Room during a free period, you would observe friendships that transcend perceived social boundaries. You would see “jocks” mingling with actors and artists, high academic achievers readily acknowledging the humor and creativity of our “class clowns,” and most importantly, a diverse group of high school seniors who accept, appreciate, and respect each other.”

Further defining the attributes of the Class of 2007 was KLHT’s keynote speaker, Durham Monsma, the President, Publisher and CEO of Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc., and father of Mallory Monsma, one of the 59 graduates.

“Your class is part of the so-called Millennials, or Generation Next,” he said. “Some have referred to you as the ‘Look at Me” generation because of your fascination with social networking sites like Face Book, MySpace, and You Tube. Your teachers say that you’re an optimistic, collaborative lot who don’t shrink from competition, but also don’t begrudge the success of others. And if I heard any complaint it was that your lives have been so structured – with school, study, sports, and so-called “enrichment” activities -- that you’ve had little time to just daydream or hang out.

“And now here’s a stunner,” said Monsma, “You actually like your parents. And when I asked a few students whom they most admire, I didn’t hear Condoleezza Rice, Bill Gates, or even Mother Theresa. Instead I got answers like: “Dr. Melmed, he’s so smart and he fought back against cancer repeatedly; Mrs. Kweskin, because she’s brilliant and kind and makes you never want to stop learning; Mr. G., because he shows you how philosophy applies to daily life; Mrs. Mishkin, because she cares so much and tries to make the school better every day; and Mrs. Bruzik, because she’s so energetic and puts you in a good mood right when you walk through the front door.”

Main, who has seen this class develop since they were in Middle School, defined the Class of 2007 as “interesting, eclectic, diverse in so many ways, similar in so many ways, talented, funny – there are some very funny people up here - successful, nice – this is just a very nice group – they are pleasant and kind – and that should never be taken for granted or under-rated… In the world they are moving into, where so often the pace and people are frantic and myopic and truly self serving, these individuals will take the time to stop and say hello and ask how you are doing – and wait for a response – because they are interested.”

In speaking to his classmates, Jonathan Joelson of Stamford, KLHT’s other Valedictorian, offered a few words advice to his peers, “The only time where you are the expert, the truly undisputed authority, is when you’re talking about yourself,” he said. “Ultimately, you are the best person to make decisions about your life because you know your own direction and your goals better than anyone.”

As his departing words of advice, Main encouraged the Class of 2007 with these words, “Don’t hesitate to look back here, when it helps you to move forward. Depend on what you learned here when times are challenging. Draw on your time here when you need to be graceful and dignified in a moment of great success, and you will have many of those. Think of what you learned here when faced with ethical choices and you will be faced with those choices. Remember this community when you feel alone, as we will always be here for you. Reflect on the values of this school when you need to make choices that may not be popular, but are right. Back your heels onto the foundation of your KLHT education when you need strength – it will serve you well.”

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6/11/2007 - Thirteen New Canaan Students Graduate from KLHT

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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
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Thirteen students from New Canaan graduated from King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) on Sunday, June 10. New Canaan graduates included Lisa Marie Boccuzzi, Kimberly Mary Clark, Kara Ann Frisoli, Emily Anne Kerchoff, Genevieve Laurel Krinsley, Amanda Margaretha Marcelle, Carolyn Ann McVeigh, Andrew Paul O'Brien, Kevin Joseph Canino Portanova, Victoria Marie Santos-Buch, Kimberly Tamsin Segalas, Andrew Jordan Serkes, and Grace Hannah Shaker.

The New Canaan graduates joined 46 of their classmates as they moved their tassels to the left and became the latest graduates at the independent school located in Stamford. In doing so, they joined a long legacy of KLHT graduates, and demonstrated how they had become much more than just a graduating class but a strong community of individuals.

“They came together slowly and steadily, building over 14 years – to finish as what they are now,” said Tom Main, Head of School, in his graduation address. “Collectively, no matter when they started, they truly understand the value of community at KLHT. And they graduate today as one class, a community, as this school and our predecessor schools have been graduating classes for almost 150 years.”

For Elizabeth Packer of Stamford, one of KLHT’s Valedictorians, this feeling of community has been a way of life since she was in kindergarten. “As a fifteen-year veteran of the school,” Packer said in her valedictory speech, “KLHT has practically raised me. Thanks to its welcoming environment; however, one does not need to be a “lifer” to profit from the KLHT education and to feel a part of the school community.”

Kevin de Regt of Rowayton, the senior class speaker, further described the friendships and connections that define the Class of 2007. “In my opinion, our uniqueness can only be described from a group standpoint. So often in high school, social dynamics are defined by hatred, jealousy, and competition, but for the Class of 2007, this has never been the case. At any point this year, if you were to visit the Senior Room during a free period, you would observe friendships that transcend perceived social boundaries. You would see “jocks” mingling with actors and artists, high academic achievers readily acknowledging the humor and creativity of our “class clowns,” and most importantly, a diverse group of high school seniors who accept, appreciate, and respect each other.”

Further defining the attributes of the Class of 2007 was KLHT’s keynote speaker, Durham Monsma, the President, Publisher and CEO of Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc., and father of Mallory Monsma, one of the 59 graduates.

“Your class is part of the so-called Millennials, or Generation Next,” he said. “Some have referred to you as the ‘Look at Me” generation because of your fascination with social networking sites like Face Book, MySpace, and You Tube. Your teachers say that you’re an optimistic, collaborative lot who don’t shrink from competition, but also don’t begrudge the success of others. And if I heard any complaint it was that your lives have been so structured – with school, study, sports, and so-called “enrichment” activities -- that you’ve had little time to just daydream or hang out.

“And now here’s a stunner,” said Monsma, “You actually like your parents. And when I asked a few students whom they most admire, I didn’t hear Condoleezza Rice, Bill Gates, or even Mother Theresa. Instead I got answers like: “Dr. Melmed, he’s so smart and he fought back against cancer repeatedly; Mrs. Kweskin, because she’s brilliant and kind and makes you never want to stop learning; Mr. G., because he shows you how philosophy applies to daily life; Mrs. Mishkin, because she cares so much and tries to make the school better every day; and Mrs. Bruzik, because she’s so energetic and puts you in a good mood right when you walk through the front door.”

Main, who has seen this class develop since they were in Middle School, defined the Class of 2007 as “interesting, eclectic, diverse in so many ways, similar in so many ways, talented, funny – there are some very funny people up here - successful, nice – this is just a very nice group – they are pleasant and kind – and that should never be taken for granted or under-rated… In the world they are moving into, where so often the pace and people are frantic and myopic and truly self serving, these individuals will take the time to stop and say hello and ask how you are doing – and wait for a response – because they are interested.”

In speaking to his classmates, Jonathan Joelson of Stamford, KLHT’s other Valedictorian, offered a few words advice to his peers, “The only time where you are the expert, the truly undisputed authority, is when you’re talking about yourself,” he said. “Ultimately, you are the best person to make decisions about your life because you know your own direction and your goals better than anyone.”

As his departing words of advice, Main encouraged the Class of 2007 with these words, “Don’t hesitate to look back here, when it helps you to move forward. Depend on what you learned here when times are challenging. Draw on your time here when you need to be graceful and dignified in a moment of great success, and you will have many of those. Think of what you learned here when faced with ethical choices and you will be faced with those choices. Remember this community when you feel alone, as we will always be here for you. Reflect on the values of this school when you need to make choices that may not be popular, but are right. Back your heels onto the foundation of your KLHT education when you need strength – it will serve you well.”

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6/9/2007 - Durham Monsma to Keynote KLHT’s Graduation

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Durham J. Monsma, the President, Publisher and CEO of Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc. will be the Keynote Speaker at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School’s (KLHT) graduation on Sunday, June 10 at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held in a tent in front of KLHT’s Middle School. KLHT is located at 1450 Newfield Avenue in Stamford.

Durham J. (Durrie) Monsma was named president, publisher and chief executive officer of Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc., in July 2000. The company publishes Greenwich Time and The Advocate (Stamford/Norwalk).

Previously, Monsma served as Executive Vice President at Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., an aviation information company that was then a subsidiary of The Times Mirror Company. Before joining Jeppesen in 1994, he held a variety of legal and human resources positions at Times Mirror.

Monsma served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1969 to 1972, including a tour as commanding officer of the USCG’s most isolated duty station, French Frigate Shoals. He began his publishing career as a business reporter for Fairchild Publications in 1973 and later reported on the U.S. Supreme Court for Knight Newspapers.

Born in Queensland, Australia, Monsma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master’s Degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a law degree from UCLA. In addition, he is a graduate of UCLA’s Executive Program in Management.

Monsma serves on the Board of Directors of the Pfaffinger Foundation, the Fairfield County Community Foundation, the Fairfield County Business Council, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, the Stamford Achievement Commission, The Ferguson Library Foundation, and the Norwalk Community College Foundation. He is a former member of the board of trustees of Illinois Wesleyan University and a captain in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (retired).

Monsma lives in Stamford and is the father of Mallory Monsma who will be one of 59 students graduating from KLHT on Sunday.

Other speakers at KLHT’s graduation include Tom Main, Head of School; Peter Reinemann, President of KLHT’s Board of Trustees; KLHT’s two valedictorians, Jonathan Joelson and Elizabeth Packer, both of Stamford; and the Senior Class speaker, Kevin deRegt of Rowayton. Rabbi Joshua Hammerman will give the invocation and benediction. Immediately following the graduation ceremony will be a reception for all participants.

Students from 31 towns and villages in Fairfield and Westchester Counties attend KLHT. KLHT’s Class of 2007 will have 21 students from Stamford graduate, 13 students from New Canaan; 4 students from Greenwich, 4 students from Norwalk; 6 students from Darien, 3 students from Rowayton, and 1 student from each of the following towns: Harrison Armonk, Bedford, Ridgefield, Wilton, Stratford, Fairfield, and Westport.

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5/31/2007 - Seeing Both Sides of Student Cell Phone Usage Issue Earns KLHT Middle School Student Third Place in Statewide Law Day Essay Contest

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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According to Abby Leibowitz, a King & Low-Heywood Thomas School eighth grader and Stamford resident, “The usage of cell phones within school hours has become a nationwide epidemic, yet many school officials turn the other cheek and allow it to continue. By using cell phones,” she says in an essay submitted to the Attorney General’s Office, “academic integrity is risked and students become distracted.

On the other hand, Abby goes on to say “Many parents would argue that it is necessary in case of emergency or if they simply need to contact their children for carpool reasons. In order to allow for parent communications, yet not risk academic integrity, cell phone usage should only be allowed under certain strict circumstances.”

By seeing both sides of the issue, Abby earned herself third place in the 14th Annual Law Day Essay Contest sponsored by the Attorney General’s Office. Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal was on KLHT’s campus on Tuesday, May 29 to present the award in person.

The Attorney General praised Abby’s essay calling it “noteworthy” because it hit on both the pros and cons of the assigned topic of whether students should be allowed cell phones in school. “The essay really focused articulately and perceptively on the reasons why we should have cell phones and why we shouldn’t have cell phones,” explained Blumenthal. As an Attorney General, he said, seeing both sides of an issue is invaluable. He went on to read portions of the essay to KLHT’s Middle School student body “to give everyone a flavor for how good it is.”

Abby’s essay was one of approximately 1,000 entries from eighth grade students throughout Connecticut. “It was a very hot topic,” stated Blumenthal. “The judges told me that they had a hard time because all the essays were of such a high quality.”

Ken Lewis, a KLHT Middle School History teacher said, “It was tough to decide which essays to send to the State of Connecticut, as they only accepted a small number from each school. As a class we sent 18 essays to the Attorney General's office, and having Abby's essay win third place from over 1,000 entries was certainly a great reward for all the hard work put in by the students.”

Lewis went on to praise Abby’s accomplishment and that of her peers. “Abby should be commended for her excellent writing as well as her critical thought in analyzing a very serious contemporary issue. While I am proud of Abby's accomplishment, I am equally proud of the entire eighth grade and the essays they submitted."

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5/25/2007 - KLHT Middle School Student Places Third in Essay Contest, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to Present Award

5/17/07 - KLHT’s Freshman Softball Catcher Selected as a Western New England All-Star

5/10/2007 - KLHT’s Summer Institute Offers Week-long Athletic Camps

4/10/2007 - Murray Finishes Ninth in Boardercross At National Snowboarding Championships

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
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Lucyann Murray, a junior at King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) in Stamford and a Greenwich resident, finished in ninth place at the Boardercross event in the Junior Women category at the 17th Annual United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) National Championships at Northstar-at-Tahoe in California last week.

The competition, which is the world's largest snowboarding event, brought together the top amateur snowboarders across the country representing each of the 35 regions of the United States.

"It was an amazing experience being able to snowboard with some of the best up and coming snowboarders,” exclaimed Murray. “I am very grateful for the opportunity."

Murray, age 16, qualified for four events in the competition--boarder cross, slopestyle, slalom, and halfpipe. She was invited to the highly competitive USASA event after finishing second in the Southern Vermont region in boarder cross, slopestyle, slalom, and third in halfpipe.

Unlike many of Vermont's top snowboarders, who attend one of several schools in the state devoted to snow sports, Murray travels to Vermont every weekend to practice with her team, the Stratton Mountain Competition Team. She has managed to balance the demands of competitive snowboarding with the demands of an independent school, and has maintained a high grade point average and a demanding academic schedule at KLHT that includes Chinese language studies.

Additionally, Murray is a two year starter for both the varsity Girls’ Soccer and Lacrosse teams. “Lucyann is motivated to do well and plays with confidence,” said Tom Decker, KLHT’s Director of Athletics. “Lucyann played a huge part in the success of this year’s soccer team. She is also coming off a great sophomore season in lacrosse and is projected to be a key figure in the success of the lacrosse season again this year.”

A former resident of Washington, D.C., Murray first took up Snowboarding in the mountains of Virginia. She is sponsored by Bern Helmets and Smith Optics.

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3/29/2007 - Five New Canaan Athletes Prove There’s More to Athletics than Winning During KLHT’s Inaugural Squash Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Throughout the winter sports season, before the crack of dawn, 11 Upper School students from the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School, including five from New Canaan, proved that neither the cold weather nor the early morning hour could dissuade them from forming KLHT’s inaugural squash team.

“All of our mornings began with a car ride to squash alley at 6:30 a.m., changing into our shoes, putting on our glasses, taking out a ball and entering the courts,” said Eric Reinemann, a resident of New Canaan, and the only senior on the newly formed KLHT Squash Team. “The team had great self-discipline showing up early every morning.”

“The kids learned more and more every day and were very open and cooperative to learning the new sport,” said their Head Coach, Damien Walker. “They would come to practice every morning at 6:30 a.m., all would show up and would be ready to learn new skills.”

Throughout the season the team learned the basics of squash, how to rally the ball, make straight drives, how to lunge, and how to deal with lets and strokes. “As each player got better, the next player got better as well,” said Reinemann. It truly was amazing to see that happen. The team was made of heart and had a very unique bond with each other.”

The team played a total of nine games and while their record didn’t reflect a winning season, something more valuable was happening on the court. “Our record of 1-8 shows only one win,” Reinemann commented, “but truly I feel that this team has been a stepping stone for the school to create a competitive new sport. It was an infinite amount of fun and learning, and with such a young team, only graduating one senior, we are sure to prove ourselves as an extremely competitive team next year.”

The 2007 squash team consisted of the following five New Canaan athletes: Justin Beitler, Gordon Bray, Eric Reinemann, PJ Reinemann, and Will Shaker. Other team members included Steve Goddard and Keil Mueller of Stamford, Henry Myers of Darien, Christian Killeffer and Matt McNulty of Rowayton, and JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich.

Coaching the team was Head Coach, Damien Walker, previously the number one ranked squash player in the United States and at one time, ranked 23 in the world. Included in Coach Walker’s honors are three national titles and participation in the World Championships and the PanAm games. Additionally, John Chiavaroli, KLHT’s Upper School History teacher and head Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach served as the Assistant Coach. Coach Chiavaroli also brought a squash background to the program, having played competitively in high school.

Tom Decker, KLHT’s Director of Athletics, was very pleased with the success of the squash team this past season. “All of this year’s inaugural members are to be commended for the progress they made, the amount of self-discipline they demonstrated, and for their hard work,” said Decker. “It is my hope that we can continue to build the Upper School program and even branch out to the Middle School in the future. It is a great sport and it provides us with another alternative for students in the winter.”

Pictured: KLHT’s Inaugural Squash Team: (Left to Right) Matt McNulty of Rowayton, Will Shaker of New Canaan, Justin Beitler of New Canaan, Christian Killeffer of Rowayton, Gordon Bray of New Canaan, JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich, Keil Mueller of Stamford, Steve Goddard of Stamford, Eric Reinemann of New Canaan, Henry Myers of Darien, and PJ Reinemann of New Canaan.

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3/29/2007 - KLHT Athletes Prove There’s More to Athletics than Winning During Inaugural Squash Season

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Throughout the winter sports season, before the crack of dawn, 11 Upper School students from the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School proved that neither the cold weather nor the early morning hour could dissuade them from forming KLHT’s inaugural squash team.

“All of our mornings began with a car ride to squash alley at 6:30 a.m., changing into our shoes, putting on our glasses, taking out a ball and entering the courts,” said Eric Reinemann, a resident of New Canaan, and the only senior on the newly formed KLHT Squash Team. “The team had great self-discipline showing up early every morning.”

“The kids learned more and more every day and were very open and cooperative to learning the new sport,” said their Head Coach, Damien Walker. “They would come to practice every morning at 6:30 a.m., all would show up and would be ready to learn new skills.”

Throughout the season the team learned the basics of squash, how to rally the ball, make straight drives, how to lunge, and how to deal with lets and strokes. “As each player got better, the next player got better as well,” said Reinemann. It truly was amazing to see that happen. The team was made of heart and had a very unique bond with each other.”

The team played a total of nine games and while their record didn’t reflect a winning season, something more valuable was happening on the court. “Our record of 1-8 shows only one win,” Reinemann commented, “but truly I feel that this team has been a stepping stone for the school to create a competitive new sport. It was an infinite amount of fun and learning, and with such a young team, only graduating one senior, we are sure to prove ourselves as an extremely competitive team next year.”

The 2007 squash team included: Steve Goddard and Keil Mueller of Stamford, Justin Beitler, Gordon Bray, Eric Reinemann, PJ Reinemann, and Will Shaker of New Canaan; Henry Myers of Darien, Christian Killeffer and Matt McNulty of Rowayton, and JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich,
Coaching the team was Head Coach, Damien Walker, previously the number one ranked squash player in the United States and at one time, ranked 23 in the world. Included in Coach Walker’s honors are three national titles and participation in the World Championships and the PanAm games. Additionally, John Chiavaroli, KLHT’s Upper School History teacher and head Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach served as the Assistant Coach. Coach Chiavaroli also brought a squash background to the program, having played competitively in high school.

Tom Decker, KLHT’s Director of Athletics, was very pleased with the success of the squash team this past season. “All of this year’s inaugural members are to be commended for the progress they made, the amount of self-discipline they demonstrated, and for their hard work,” said Decker. “It is my hope that we can continue to build the Upper School program and even branch out to the Middle School in the future. It is a great sport and it provides us with another alternative for students in the winter.”

Pictured: KLHT’s Inaugural Squash Team: (Left to Right) Matt McNulty of Rowayton, Will Shaker of New Canaan, Justin Beitler of New Canaan, Christian Killeffer of Rowayton, Gordon Bray of New Canaan, JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich, Keil Mueller of Stamford, Steve Goddard of Stamford, Eric Reinemann of New Canaan, Henry Myers of Darien, and PJ Reinemann of New Canaan.

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3/29/2007 - KLHT Athletes Prove There’s More to Athletics than Winning During Inaugural Squash Season - Darien and Rowayton

3/29/2007 - KLHT Athletes Prove There’s More to Athletics than Winning During Inaugural Squash Season - Old Greenwich

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Throughout the winter sports season, before the crack of dawn, 11 Upper School students from the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School, including one from Old Greenwich, proved that neither the cold weather nor the early morning hour could dissuade them from forming KLHT’s inaugural squash team.

“All of our mornings began with a car ride to squash alley at 6:30 a.m., changing into our shoes, putting on our glasses, taking out a ball and entering the courts,” said Eric Reinemann, a resident of New Canaan, and the only senior on the newly formed KLHT Squash Team. “The team had great self-discipline showing up early every morning.”

“The kids learned more and more every day and were very open and cooperative to learning the new sport,” said their Head Coach, Damien Walker. “They would come to practice every morning at 6:30 a.m., all would show up and would be ready to learn new skills.”

Throughout the season the team learned the basics of squash, how to rally the ball, make straight drives, how to lunge, and how to deal with lets and strokes. “As each player got better, the next player got better as well,” said Reinemann. It truly was amazing to see that happen. The team was made of heart and had a very unique bond with each other.”

The team played a total of nine games and while their record didn’t reflect a winning season, something more valuable was happening on the court. “Our record of 1-8 shows only one win,” Reinemann commented, “but truly I feel that this team has been a stepping stone for the school to create a competitive new sport. It was an infinite amount of fun and learning, and with such a young team, only graduating one senior, we are sure to prove ourselves as an extremely competitive team next year.”

The 2007 squash team included: JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich, Steve Goddard and Keil Mueller of Stamford, Henry Myers of Darien, Christian Killeffer and Matt McNulty of Rowayton, Justin Beitler, Gordon Bray, Eric Reinemann, PJ Reinemann, and Will Shaker of New Canaan.

Coaching the team was Head Coach, Damien Walker, previously the number one ranked squash player in the United States and at one time, ranked 23 in the world. Included in Coach Walker’s honors are three national titles and participation in the World Championships and the PanAm games. Additionally, John Chiavaroli, KLHT’s Upper School History teacher and head Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach served as the Assistant Coach. Coach Chiavaroli also brought a squash background to the program, having played competitively in high school.

Tom Decker, KLHT’s Director of Athletics, was very pleased with the success of the squash team this past season. “All of this year’s inaugural members are to be commended for the progress they made, the amount of self-discipline they demonstrated, and for their hard work,” said Decker. “It is my hope that we can continue to build the Upper School program and even branch out to the Middle School in the future. It is a great sport and it provides us with another alternative for students in the winter.”

Pictured: KLHT’s Inaugural Squash Team: (Left to Right) Matt McNulty of Rowayton, Will Shaker of New Canaan, Justin Beitler of New Canaan, Christian Killeffer of Rowayton, Gordon Bray of New Canaan, JP Nickitas of Old Greenwich, Keil Mueller of Stamford, Steve Goddard of Stamford, Eric Reinemann of New Canaan, Henry Myers of Darien, and PJ Reinemann of New Canaan.

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3/23/2007 - Darien Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - Greenwich Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - New Canaan Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - Norwalk Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - Stamford Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - Trumbull Middle School Student Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

3/23/2007 - Westchester Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

2/21/2007 - Congressman Shays to Visit KLHT Students Tomorrow

1/31/2007 - “How Much Should We Push Our Kids?”

1/25/2007 - Darien Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Fairfield Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Greenwich Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - New Canaan Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Norwalk Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Ridgefield Upper School Student Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Stamford Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Trumbull Upper School Student Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Westchester Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Westport Upper School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/25/2007 - Wilton Upper School Student Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/4/2007 - Darien Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/4/2007 - Greenwich Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/4/2007 - New Canaan Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/4/2007 - Norwalk Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

1/4/2007 - Stamford Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
Press Release

Contact: Tamara Cannon, Director of Communications
King & Low-Heywood Thomas School
(203) 322-3496 ext. 348

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The following Stamford Middle School students were named to the honor roll at the King & Low-Heywood Thomas School (KLHT) for the first trimester:

Grade 6
KLHT Scholar
Daniel Chimes
Guilbert Francois
Claire Kaptinski
Jane Zorowitz

High Honors
Devan Bauman
Alima Cannon
Rachel Cohen
Tavia DeFranco
Andrew Farber
Caroline Hubbard
Katie Tryhane
Victoria Uva

Honors
Brian Alebiosu
Matthew Cloutier
Jack Dardis
Emily Eby
Joshua Herman
Casey Howard-Johnson
Eloise Hyman
Celine McGoran
Hannah Morrill
Sonia Parekh
William Rigby-Hall
Daniel Rosenblum
Valerie Weiner

Grade 7
KLHT Scholar
Sarah Brecht
Erica Nicokiris
Mathias Perfumo

High Honors
Geoffrey Allard
Siena DeFranco
Forrest Hanson
Joseph Salesky

Honors
John Boehringer
Dana Johnson
Joseph Nano
Henry Pizzutello

Grade 8
KLHT Scholar
Miranda Hynes
Abigail Leibowitz
Morgan Lyew
Neil Parekh
Michael Schneider
Lindsay Stone

High Honors
Katherine Gimpel
Caroline Main
Jackson Mehan
Emily Wilson
Jennifer Wilson

Honors
Isabella Carrillo
Elliott Morrill
Brian Mullen
Conor O'Rourke
Christian Ranocchia
Julie Tooher

KLHT Middle School students with high academic performance are honored each trimester for their achievements through a three-tiered system of recognition linked to the following student Grade Point Average (GPA) range:

Distinction: GPA Range
KLHT Scholar: 4.00 – 4.50
High Honors: 3.70 – 3.99
Honors: 3.30 – 3.69

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1/4/2007 - Westchester Middle School Students Named to King & Low-Heywood Thomas School Honor Roll

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