Alumni Magazine
Summer 2013
Message from t
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Dear Rossman School Alumni,
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departments
The weather is starting to get
colder, the leaves are starting
to change and the RSAA
is also undergoing some
transformation.
Message from the Chair . . . . . . . . . 1
In Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rossman Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Message from the Head of School . 4
Alumni Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Normally in the fall, we are
planning a BBQ, chili cook-off
or pasta night. This year, we
are changing things up and
hosting an all alumni family
pancake breakfast on Saturday,
November 2.
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One of our goals this year is to
grow our Association and bridge
our younger generation of alumni with our older generation.
The pancake breakfast will do just that. It will be a great family
event too. Chris Cakes St. Louis will be doing some fancy
pancake flipping, and we will have a balloon artist, crafts, and
face painting. This event is totally free to our alumni and you can
even bring your family or a friend. I hope you join us for what
will be a very fun event!
Class of 2013 Reflections . . . . . . 12
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This past June we had another successful alumni happy hour, so
we have decided to host several throughout the year in different
locations. This fall we will be heading to J. Bucks in Clayton for
drinks and appetizers. These events are a great way to network
and catch up with old friends. Plus, the first drink is on us!
This year is going to be a great one with lots of new events and
new faces. At the end of the last school year we welcomed 29
graduating sixth graders into our Association.
Our Steering Committee has a few new faces as well. I would
like to thank Brian Collard (’87), outgoing vice chair, for all of
his insight and hard work over the last couple of years. Lisa
Schwartz Engel (’84) is our new vice chair, and Judy Rogers Trout
(’70) is the new Secretary/Treasurer. Also, we have welcomed ten
new members to our Alumni Association Steering Committee:
Bill Adams (’69), Julie Buck Brooks (’84), Ryan Carlie (’96),
Andrew Finefield (’98), David Gast (’42), Mike Johnson (’85),
Kimberle Hesker Kovac (’87), Jenni Serot (’98), Chris Benedict
Skale (’88), and Jamie Stuart (’97). I look forward to working with
them, as well as our entire Association over the next year.
I encourage you to get involved with Rossman School by liking
the Alumni Facebook page or attending our pancake breakfast or
happy hour this fall.
Sincerely,
Michelle Farberman Quatmann (’89)
Chair, Rossman School Alumni Association
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On the cover: Photos from the Rossman School archive. See story
on page 2.
Stay Connected
To update your contact information or send us
news, please email [email protected].
Visit us online at
www.rossmanschool.org/alumni or
www.facebook.com/rossmanschoolalumni.
In Focus
Upcoming Events
Networking Happy Hour - Clayton
October 10, 2013
Alumni Archive Established
Wander into the Alumni Commons during your next visit to Rossman and you
will encounter an array of intriguing artifacts from throughout the school’s 96-year
history. Originally donated in 1998, the
floor to ceiling display case along the wall
is now overflowing with old photos and
trophies, vintage jerseys and schoolbooks,
early costumes and playbills, and even
co-founder Mary B. Rossman’s baptismal
certificate.
Generous donations from the Rossman
community, combined with the hard
work done by alumnus Cliff Saxton (’58)
and Director of Development Cathleen
Wyckoff, who collected, organized and
arranged the artifacts this past summer,
has enabled Rossman to establish a formal
archive to preserve the school’s history.
The highlight of the collection is a brown
ledger, which lists the name and grade
placement of every student since the
school began. A replica of the “Brown
Book” is exhibited in the Alumni Commons display.
In addition to the commons display,
hundreds of additional photos and other
memorabilia have been logged, organized
and tucked away for safekeeping.
If you would like to arrange a visit to
view the Rossman archives or have an
item you would like to donate, contact
Cathleen Wyckoff at (314) 434-5877, ext.
204, or [email protected].
RSAA Facebook Page Surpasses 100 Fans
From event notifications, photos and videos, to news about remarkable alumni, to
updates on current Rossman happenings,
the Rossman School Alumni Association
Facebook page is helping alumni connect
with the school and each other.
“I am so blessed to have been able to attend Rossman,” says Judy Rogers Trout
(’70). “It is hard nowadays with our busy
lives to find a way to stay in touch with
things that are important to us. I feel the
RSAA Facebook page is a simple and fun
way to do so.”
More than 130 people have joined the
alumni Facebook community since the
page was launched last October. Along
with a growing fan base, content is
ever-evolving as well. Last summer, the
Association began invoking memories
and igniting conversations with “Throwback Thursdays,” a weekly unveiling of a
photo from the Rossman archive.
In addition to reliving and remembering
the past, the RSAA Facebook page is a
valuable tool for sharing the present.
“I encourage alumni to use it to share
their lives with others,” Judy says.
“Everyone likes to hear their classmates’
news. It helps strengthen the special bond
formed during our time at Rossman.”
Alumni Family and Friends
Pancake Breakfast
November 2, 2013
Holiday Program
December 12, 2013
Networking Happy Hour - Midtown
February 12, 2014
Spirit Day (Class of 2008)
March 7, 2014
Young Alumni Luncheon
May 22, 2014
Sixth Grade Graduation
May 28, 2014
Networking Happy Hour - Frontenac
June 4, 2014
If you would like to help with any of
these events or assist in planning a
reunion for your class, please contact
Director of Development Cathleen
Wyckoff at (314) 434-5877, ext. 204,
or [email protected].
Alumni Events
For information
about upcoming events
scan this QR Code or
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Rossman School Alumni Associat
ion Steering Committee
Michelle Farberman Quatmann (’89)
Chair
Lisa Schwartz Engel (’84)
Vice Chair
Judy Rogers Trout (’70)
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Adams (’69)
Hal Ball (’74)
John Bosman (’48)
Julie Buck Brooks (’84)
Ryan Carlie (’96)
Cathy Yates Carlson (’78)
Brian Collard (’87)
Andrew Finefield (’98)
Anne Fuleihan Fischer (’90)
Erica Fishel (’97)
David Gast (’42)
Meghan Bass Gearhart (’94)
Josh Hazan (’93)
Jim Howe (’71)
Nelson Howe (’65)
Mike Johnson (’85)
David Kantrovitz (’87)
Kimberle Hesker Kovac (’87)
Arthur Lueking (’53)
Jay Marshall (’58)
Kathy Sedgwick Moran (’69)
Connor Murch (’99)
Laura Dierberg Padousis (’87)
Kent Rapp (’70)
Jenni Serot (’98)
Mitch Siems (’85)
Chris Benedict Skale (’88)
Jamie Stuart (’97)
Steve Sumner (’93)
David Swaykus (’88)
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Rossman Today
Rossman Today
Rossman Players Retell
Classic Carroll Story
Fifteen Rossman fifth and sixth graders
delighted audiences March 12 and 13, with
their production of “Wonder in Aliceland,”
a fun, quirky musical retelling of the classic
Lewis Carroll story. Rossman students were
joined by children and parents from five area
schools for the delightful journey down the
rabbit hole, and an evening performance
entertained parents and members of the
Rossman community.
“It’s easy to nurture creativity with a group
of young actors as smart and open as this
one, a group that always wants to do more,
be more, learn more and contribute more and
more ideas,” said director Susan Rasch from
the COCA Theatre Residency Program, an
afterschool program that enables fifth and
sixth grade students to learn the basics of
acting and theatrical production on a weekly
basis with professional artist-instructors.
Clockwise from top left: the White Rabbit (Ellie Woodley, 5th) sings “I’m Late”; Tweedledum
(Meredith Goldberg, 5th) and Tweedledee (Lauren Wallace, 5th) confront Big Alice (Janie
Shanahan, 5th); the Queen of Hearts (Sriya Bandi, 5th) shows her anger; the Mad Hatter
(Nate Oglesby, 5th), Dormouse (Varsha Krishnan, 5th) and March Hare (Stanley Ding, 5th)
celebrate an un-birthday.
Rossman School Golden Apple Gala
Saturday, March 8, 2014
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Donald Danforth Plant Science center
A few years ago, the chairs of Rossman’s
biannual auction decided to coin the
event the “Golden Apple Gala”
– a fitting name for our school.
Run entirely by parent
volunteers, the gala raises
money to help support and
improve the incredible
opportunities available to
today’s students and future
students.
We would love to have your
support of the 2014 Golden
Apple Gala. Do you have something
special that you could contribute, either
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personally or through your work? There are
many ways you can help:
l Donate an item, gift certificate or
experience.
l Purchase an ad for your business
in the catalog.
l Underwrite a portion of the event
through a donation.
All donations and underwriting are taxdeductible. Find our forms online at www.
rossmanschool.org/at-rossman/golden-apple-gala
or contact Cathleen Wyckoff at 314-434-5877,
ext. 204, or [email protected] if you
have any questions or something you would
like to donate.
Rossman Today
Rossman Community Honors Beloved
Social Studies Teacher, Mary Jane Carissimi
The end of the 2012-2013 school year
was a bittersweet occasion for the
entire Rossman community as the
school helped fourth through sixth
grade social studies teacher Mary Jane
Carissimi celebrate her retirement after
13 years at Rossman.
Thirty-four students, selected at random from more than 60 who volunteered, performed in a surprise historythemed goodbye assembly on May 21.
Mrs. Carissimi was all smiles as the
production opened with the recitation
of the Gettysburg Address, the work
of one of her favorite historical figures.
The narration that followed, captured
all that is special about the treasured
teacher and all that will be missed:
“Once upon a time in the land of Creve
Coeur lived a teacher who resided in
the magnificent Castle of Rossman. She
was known to all as Mrs Carissimi, a
lovely, gentle, kind-hearted lady that
reflected all that was moral and pure of
heart in the world and one that could
always find the good in others.”
The production concluded with “appearences” by influential men and
women from throughout history, heartfelt messages by Head of School Pat
Shipley and sixth grade teachers Jim
Holmes and Annie Menees, and the
presentation of a new American Flag
for the Pratt Performing Arts Center in
honor of Mrs. Carissimi, a gift to
Rossman from the Class of 2013.
A reception was held in the evening,
where parents, alumni and other
members of the Rossman community
gathered to wish Mrs. Carissimi well
in her future endeavors. Mrs. Carissimi
touched the lives of more than 400 students during her years at Rossman.
Below from top: Mrs. Carissimi watches as
students recite the Gettysburg Address; Rossman
School alumni share their well wishes with Mrs.
Carrisimi at a courtyard reception.
Message from t
he Head
Dear Rossman Alumni,
We are always considering how we can
better connect with past,
current and prospective families, students
and friends in order to
strengthen these relationships and keep our
community informed
about the wonderful
things that are always going on here. Recently, we launched two new online tools
through which we hope to better communicate with those who mean so much to us,
like our fabulous alumni.
In August, we launched the Rossman
School Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
rossmanschool. Our vision is for this page to
serve as an engaging forum where members of the Rossman community can learn
more about the day-to-day Rossman experience, share their own Rossman stories
and grow closer together. Additionally, we
plan to use this powerful social medium
to offer prospective parents an informal,
interactive resource where they can discover what makes Rossman special. While
the RSAA page is designed exclusively for
alumni, the Rossman School page will be
relevant to the larger Rossman community.
I encourage you to “like” both pages and
share them with family and friends.
Also new this year is the Rossman School
Blog. With articles, photos and videos from
a variety of voices — from teachers, to parents, to students — we hope to share even
more of Rossman’s story plus act as a valuable resource for St. Louis-area parents. I
encourage any alum who is interested in
staying current on what is happening at
Rossman or receiving parenting tips from
our experienced faculty to visit our blog at
www.rossmanschool.org/welcome-to-rossman/
blog and subscribe.
We look forward to connecting with you
through these new mediums this year.
Sincerely,
Patricia A. Shipley
Head of School
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Alumni Act
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Alumni Activities
Class of ’07 Reunites for Annual Spirit Day Basketball Game
Twenty-two members of the Class of 2007 returned to
Rossman this spring to take on an energetic team of fifth
and sixth graders in the 26th annual Spirit Day basketball
game. Representing nine high schools, the alumni made
a valiant and gracious effort despite being faced with 12
wacky challenges.
Imaginatively designed by physical education teachers
Jenna Babcock and Larry Huusko, this year’s alumni
handicaps included “Togetherness Basketball,” in which
the alumni had to traverse the court in pairs inside a hula
hoop; “Spring Break Ball,” during which they dressed in
beach attire and endeavored to keep a beach ball in the
air while trying to score; and “Balloon Basketball,” which
required players to hold a balloon between their legs and
pause to blow a new one each time it “mysteriously”
popped.
Working together to overcome these obstacles — and
amusing audience members in the process — the Class of
2007 managed to accumulate six points by halftime. Those
points would be their last however. In the second half, the
talented Rossman team combined a flawless defense with
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an outstanding offense, and when the final whistle blew
the alumni’s six hard-earned points were no match for the
fifth and sixth graders’ final score of 63.
After the game, the alumni gathered in the Ball Library
for a reception to reminisce about the past and discuss
future plans. “My favorite part of the event was getting to
see my old classmates, as well as the school after all these
years,” said Brianna Souers.
Alex Martin agreed. “I most enjoyed seeing all of my old
classmates and how they have changed.”
Below: Members of the class of 2007 pose with Head of School Pat Shipley.
Pictured from left to right are: front row - Anna Greenhall, Courtney
Emert, Courtney Ittner, Mira Patel, Kelly Hatfield, Katie Gans and Teddy
Kogos; second row - Rae Lankford, Brianna Souers, Taylor Haupt, Alex
Gafford, Reed Whitney, Thomas Hartke, Alice Woods and Amira Fuller;
back row - Sean Gallagher, Alex Martin, Kit Schmid, Charlie Barnes,
Nathan Hogg, Peter Schnuck and Josh Malzahn.
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Josh Malzahn struggles to keep up with his teammates during a game in which alumni had to
entertain relatives in the audience.
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Alex Martin, Josh Malzahn, Reed Whitney and Amira Fuller prepare to play a game that
integrates moves from hockey and soccer.
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During “Hokey Pokey Basketball Dokey” alumni had to do the Hokey Pokey before joining
the game.
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Katie Gans and Rae Lankford try to keep a beach ball in the air during “Spring Break Ball.”
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Charlie Barnes goes head-to-head with fifth grader Christian Drummund.
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Taylor Haupt, Courtney Emert, Kit Schmid, Peter Schnuck and Sean Gallagher dress in
Leprechaun fashions for a festive game.
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Anna Greenhall poses with Stefano Lo Bianco (’13). After the game alumni had the
opportunity to reunite with their Rossman “siblings.”
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Nathan Hogg passes the ball while playing an instrument during “Rossman on Parade.”
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Alumni Activities
Alumni Bring Magic to Holiday Program
More than 50 alumni took to the stage at the 2012 Rossman School
Holiday Program to join in the singing of “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” — Rossman style. Prior to the program, members of the classes of 2011 and 2012 enjoyed the opportunity to
reunite at a special reception in the Ball Library.
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Alumni & Parents Unite for a Night at the Races
“Fairmouse Park,” the bienniel Parents’ Club - Alumni “Fun”Raiser on
March 9, brought together 160 current parents, faculty and alumni for
a lively evening at the mouse races. “Fresh popcorn and racetrack fare
greeted guests as they entered the gymnasium doors,” said organizational
chair Lucie Dempsey. “It really got everyone in the spirit. As soon as the
horn sounded, no one could help but cheer for their mouse. It was good
friendly competition that kept the mood fun.” The event, which also
included a silent auction, raised $39,000 for Rossman.
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Alumni Activities
Delmar Campus Reunion Brings Early
Grads Together at Conway Campus
Alumni who attended Rossman School at its original campus
on Delmar Boulevard were invited to a special luncheon in
May to experience Rossman today and reminisce about the
Rossman of yesterday. Photos and artifacts from the
Rossman archive decorated the Ball Library, bringing back
many memories for those in attendance.
After lunch, Head of School Pat Shipley shared fun facts and
historical highlights from Rossman’s years on Delmar. She
also described the school today and gave guests a peek at
what is to come. Following Mrs. Shipley’s remarks, the Senior
Kindergarten class treated the group to a performance of
“Proud to Be an American” and Director of Admission
Katharine Durham lead a tour of the new campus.
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“We learned so much from our alumni as they all shared
similar memories about their teachers, the blacktop, the carryall, and especially Miss Rossman and Miss Schwaner,” said
Director of Development Cathleen Wyckoff. “A few of our
alumni had never been to the new campus, so it was wonderful to be able to show them Rossman today.”
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Alumni join Rossman students in the
bleachers to sing “Rudolph.”
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David Kantrovitz (’87) shares a special
moment with his daugther, Emily
Kantrovitz.
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Alumni join Rossman students in
the bleachers to sing “Rudolph.”
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Judy Rogers Trout (’70), Bill Adams (’69)
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Rob Wunderlich (78), Kathy Wunderlich,
Mitch Moran, Kathy Sedgwick Moran (’69)
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Physical education teacher Larry
Huusko, Lisa Schwartz Engel (’84)
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Thomas Heineman (’57), Van-Lear Black
(’43), and Alvin Wolff (’66) examine
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Thomas Heineman (’57), Joan Fischer
Meyer (’43), Head of School Pat Shipley,
and Van-Lear Black (’43)
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David Gast (’42), Director of
Development Cathleen Wyckoff and Cliff
Saxton (’58)
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Thomas Heineman (‘57) talks with Head
of School Pat Shipley
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Nelson Howe (’65), Alvin Wolff (’66)
and Phil Estep (’64)
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Alumni Activities
Rooftop Happy Hour Helps
Alumni Kick Off Summer
Rossman alumni gathered on the rooftop at Schneithorst’s
Restaurant and Bar in Clayton on June 4 to enjoy drinks,
appetizers and conversation at the Second Annual Alumni
Networking Happy Hour. The event united generations of
Rossman alumni, with attendees representing classes from
1942 to 1995.
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View more photos from this and other
alumni events on our Facebook page!
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Head of School Pat Shipley, Carol Gast and Upper School Director Gail Clark
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Bill Reck (’95), Meghan Bass Gearhart (’94), Steve Sumner (’93) and Molly Wickenhauser
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Diane Haneklau (’57) and Upper School Director Gail Clark
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Judy Rogers Trout (’70) and Bill Adams (’69)
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Meghan Bass Gearhart (’94), Bill Reck (’95) and David Kantrovitz (’87)
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Lauren Finefield, Andrew Finefield (’98), Director of Development Cathleen Wyckoff
and Lower School Director Karen Boyle
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Julie Sincoff (’72) and Bill Adams (’69)
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Director of Development Cathleen Wyckoff and Jamie Spencer (’57)
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David Gast (’42) and Lower School Director Karen Boyle
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Alumni Activities
Blue & Gold Society Members Honored
Head of School Pat Shipley and her husband, Tom, open their home
each spring to recognize members of the Blue and Gold Society. The
Blue and Gold Society was established in 2010 to recognize those donors who contribute $2,500 or more to Rossman during a given fiscal
year. Gifts to Annual Giving, the Endowment, or any other special
campaign are combined in determining yearly membership in the
Society. Alumni Hal Ball (’74) and Arthur Lueking (’53) were among
the 50 attendees at this year’s reception.
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Laquita Graham and Randa Hajji
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Arthur Lueking (‘53), Tom Shipley, and Laura Lueking
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Kirill Abramov, Hope Abramov, Dee Stokes, David Stokes
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Jay Butka and Nancy Holekamp
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Head of School Pat Shipley, Holly Ball, Carmen Blaylock, Hal Ball (‘74)
Class of 2013 Reflects on Treasured Times
Before receiving their diplomas, the Class of 2013 shared
reflections from their treasured days at Rossman School.
Together, these heartfelt thoughts and colorful memories paint
a precious picture of what it is like to be a Rossman student.
“Rossman has instilled in me an avid love for reading and
curiosity for life-long learning ... My eight years of Rossman
education have enriched me with values of hard work,
perseverance and organization. They have helped me grow to
be confident and strong, yet compassionate toward others.”
—Divya S.
“Many people have touched my life. I love all of the teachers.
You can really tell that they love what they are doing. They
are all so caring and supportive. I could not have wished for
teachers better than the ones I had at Rossman.” —Shaila L.
“I have grown from a kid to a young man ... Rossman has
done a great job in preparing me for secondary school and for
life. I’m proud to say that I am a graduate of Rossman.”
—Phillipe R.
“This wonderful place has taught me all it can. Like how to be
an authentic person, never telling lies about myself or anyone
else. That respect goes two ways. To take responsibility, be
kind and do things simply because they’re the right thing to
do. These lessons left me changed for the better.” —Sarah N.
“One of my favorite parts of Rossman is the Rossman
Families. I enjoyed getting to know the students from different
grades through this unique program. I also enjoyed being the
fifth and sixth grade leaders because the younger kids look up
to you.” —Catie A.
“The teachers at Rossman are phenomenal in every way ...
They are kind, friendly and very good role models. They
have taught me so much I think my brain will explode with
one more fact. It makes me feel good to know I am very well
prepared for the years to come.” —Chase W.
“Rossman has taught me that being a leader is good, being
yourself is important and learning can be fun ... Rossman is
where I learned to be the best I can be.” —Allison D.
“I can’t even begin to summarize how great my eight years at
Rossman have been. Everyone here feels like family ... Almost
every day we spend here is full of laughter and happiness,
which makes me realize how lucky I have been to have had
the opportunity to attend this incredible school.” —Lindsay B.
“What I found to really like about Rossman was that the
people around me also liked to learn, so I found that I was not
only learning from the teachers but also from my peers.”
—Nikki S.
“Rossman has been a part of my life for four years and will be
for as long as I live.” —Nico F.
“The qualities I liked best about my friends were that they
always followed the Rossman rules, even if teachers were not
around, and the golden rule was in all of their personalities.
They respected each other and were kind, honest and
responsible.” —Chris H.
“Rossman is a unique school with teachers and faculty who
want every kid to succeed ... They also put in the effort to get
to know every kid in the school really well ... Every member
of the Rossman staff has affected my life in a way I will never
forget.” —Drew H.
“The education I have gained here will help me transition into
secondary school, but the lessons I have learned will stay with
me for the rest of my life.” —Lexi Y.
Class of 2013
Secondary School Choices
Chaminade (2)
John Burroughs (15)
MICDS (8)
Saint Louis Priory (1)
Front row from left: Catie Ackerman, Kate Stengel, Nikki Sewall, Sarah Niesen, Divya Srihari, Chloe Frank,
Shaila Lundal, and Lindsay Ball; second row, from left: Head of School Pat Shipley, Caitlin Ash, Nico
Feldman, Turner Carlson, Gulshan Kodwani, Avi Dundoo, Samer Hajji, Elise Jaco, and Phillipe Roy; third
row, from left: Sixth Grade Teacher Annie Menees, Matt Brooks, Chase Warner, Catherine Holt, Lexi Young,
Will Dreesen, Stefano Lo Bianco, D.J. Sansone, and Sixth Grade Teacher Jim Holmes; back row, from left:
Drew Hardwick, Caroline Boyle, Allison Dahl, Elle Sullivan, Jack Brooks, and Chris Handy.
Visitation Academy (2)
Whitfield (1)
Roll Call
Roll Call
Please note: Alumni are listed by graduation year. In most
years, this is the sixth grade year. Exceptions are those years
when students completed Grade 7 and/or 8; that final year is
the year of their graduation. Students who transferred from
Rossman School before completing sixth grade are listed
according to the year in which they would have graduated.
Sally Shookman writes: “I wanted you to know that
my mother, Laurian Taylor Singleton (’34) passed away
September 17. She had moved to Florida in 2011 to be near
me and we certainly enjoyed our time with her. She had
very fond memories of Rossman School.”
Kitty Greve Darst (’50) writes: “Through the magic of
email, Godfrey Pflager (’50) and I and my two younger
sisters discussed lunch at the wonderful building on
Delmar. One sister lives in England! I may be wrong, but I
believe neither of my sisters finished as Godfrey and I did,
but went on a bit early to Mary Institute. Rossman Lives!
Rossman taught me the ‘Old Ironsides’ poem.”
Lisa Schwartz Engel (’84) (above, at right) enjoyed lunch
this past summer with current Senior Kindergarten
teacher Jill Morris (center) and past Junior Kindergarten
teacher Katie Ritchey.
Mike Johnson (’85) recently opened Pole Position Raceway,
a high-performance, electric indoor karting center, in
Crestwood.
Michelle Farberman Quatmann (’89) and Paul Quatmann
welcomed a second son, Michael Anthony, into their
family on May 9, 2013.
Erica Fishel (’97) completed her Ph.D. in molecular plant
biology at Washington University in St. Louis and is now
working as a scientific advisor for an intellectual property
firm in collaboration with the Donald Danforth Plant
Science Center.
The Next Generation
Meet Michael Anthony Quatmann,
born May 9, 2013, to Michelle Farberman
Quatmann(’89) and Paul Quatmann.
John Scott (’00) was wed to Kristin M. Side on March
16, 2013. After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, they now
reside in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Jessica Koch (’02) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
from Southern Methodist University in May 2012 having
studied history, Spanish and medieval studies. She
graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa,
also having received the highest award from the history
department titled “Herbert Pickens Gambrell Award for
Outstanding Academic Achievment.” Jessica began a
Masters of Philosophy in Medieval History in the fall of
2013 at the University of Cambridge in England.
Jeremy Weltmer (’03) graduated from Yale University and
has accepted a position with a credit hedge fund in New
York.
“Amira” Neathery Fuller (’07) has been participating in nine
choirs, three of which she runs.
Alex Gafford (’07) has been recruited for lacrosse. He also
recently adopted a hedgehog.
Kelly Hatfield (’07) spent the summer of 2012 in Equador.
If you have a birth in your family, email the Alumni
Office at [email protected] and we will send
you a Rossman onesie. Then share the news with your
classmates in the Alumni Magazine by sending in a
picture of your little one wearing the onesie.
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Paige Jendrisak (’07) moved to Chicago after attending
MICDS for three years. She recently graduated from
North Shore Country Day School and is attending SMU in
Dallas this fall.
Teddy Kogos (’07) was a finalist in the 2013 William Faulkner William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition.
Brianna Souers (’07) has been enjoying playing lacrosse.
Alice Woods (’07) spent the summer of 2012 in Rwanda. She
plans to return to work at a woman’s co-op bakery.
In Memorium
Since the publication of the last issue of Rossman’s Alumni
Magazine, word of the death of the alumni listed below
has been received. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families and friends.
—Majorie Capen Sheldon (’25-7)
June 27, 2013
—Harvard Hecker (’27)
March 21, 2013
—Henry McCluney (’29)
June 4, 2013
—Peter Gratiot (’34)
July 4, 2013
—Laurian Taylor Singleton (’34)
September 17, 2013
—Raymond Peters (’38-8)
August 7, 2012
Rossman class of (’08) alumni at John Burroughs recently took
their senior trip to Drey Land, an outdoor education center
given to Burroughs by Rossman Distinguished alumnus Leo
Drey. Pictured above left to right are: front row - Emily Butka,
Francisco Sánchez, Stephen McMillian, and Jamie Goodman;
back row - Hannah Hiler, Nathan Hicks, Joe Renner, Tripp Oglesby,
Blake Maune, and Margaret Kogos.
Patrick Shanahan (’11) won the Class Literary Prize at St. Louis
Priory for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes
the student who has consistently demonstrated the strongest
writing ability.
Giving Guide:
Supporting the Annual Endowment Fund
Soon you will be receiving a formal request to support the Rossman
School Endowment Fund. You may ask yourself, “Why should I give to
Rossman?”
At our Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last year, honoree Derek
Rapp (’74), Mergers and Acquisitions and New Growth Platform Lead at
Monsanto, named off all the teachers he had during his time at Rossman.
To Derek, these special teachers are the people that fostered his love of
learning, encouraged him to succeed even beyond his own expectations,
and influenced him throughout his life. They gave him a foundation, he
cherished the memories, and now he gives back to support the school that
supported him.
—James Hearne, Jr. (’47)
July 9, 2013
—Brian Finlay (’78) March 31, 2013
It’s Your Turn
To submit news for the next issue of Rossman’s
Alumni Magazine, email us at
[email protected], or fill out the
“It’s Your Turn” form online at
www.rossmanschool.org/alumni.
What do you remember about your time at Rossman? What are your
memories? Who was your favorite teacher?
Do you know that salaries and benefits for faculty and staff make up the
largest piece of the School’s operating budget? Gifts to the endowment
are needed to help offset this expense so Rossman can continue to recruit
and retain the extraordinary teachers that make Rossman so special.
Please consider supporting Rossman School with a gift to this year’s
campaign. Watch the mail for your annual endowment letter or give now
using one of the following methods.
Give by mail:
Use the enclosed envelope to submit your gift by
credit card or check made payable to Rossman School.
Give online:
Scan this QR Code or visit www.rossmanschool.org.
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Rossman School Alumni
Family & Friends Pancake Breakfast
Join us as Chris Cakes St. Louis serves up a delicious pancake breakfast with a
little humor and a lot of fancy flapjack flipping! Enjoy fun family activies too,
including balloon art, kids crafts, face painting, raffles and more! All alumni and their
families are invited. Feel free to bring another family too! This is a FREE
FREE event.
Saturday, November 2
8 to10:30 a.m.
Marshall Gymnasium, Rossman School
12660 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Please Respond by October 23
Contact Cathleen Wyckoff at [email protected]
or (314) 434-5877, x204, to let us know how many people you will be bringing.