Parent Newsletter: April 2005

SPRING GREETINGS TO BLAIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES,
Read below for a listing of spring break trips taken by students and upcoming on- and off-campus activities. Choose the sites you want to explore by clicking on the link. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sue Habermann
Director of Parent Relations
888-542-5247 or 908-362-6121 ext. 5653
habers@blair.edu

SPRING BREAK COMINGS & GOINGS
The following student groups and teams went to the following locations:
Art History: London, Paris and Rome
Spanish students: Spain
Baseball: Vero Beach, Florida
Softball: Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Crew: Tennessee
Boys Lacrosse: Coco Beach, Florida
Track: Charleston, South Carolina
Wrestling: Dallas, Texas

RECEPTIONS
Tuesday, March 29: The Blair Academy Singers perform at All Souls Church, NYC, 8:00 pm
The Rev. F. Forrest Church & Carolyn Buck Luce P ’04 will host the Singers at an informal reception following the concert.
http://alumni.blair.edu/events/event_details.asp?id=2608

Tuesday, May 10: Reception at Blackie’s Restaurant, Washington, DC
Blair parents Margaret and Greg Auger ’67 cordially invite you to a reception.
http://alumni.blair.edu/events/event_details.asp?id=2091

THE ARTS
April 29-May 1: SPRING ARTS WEEKEND
Mark your calendar with these dates, and plan on visiting Blair to see some great student performances in music, drama and dance, as well as fine art exhibitions and film. There are also numerous athletic games at home this weekend. Please make sure you register for Saturday's lunch and/or family barbecue by returning the response card included with your invitation. You may also register on line at http://www.blair.edu/Parents/par_spring_arts.shtm

Thursday, March 29-April 27: St. Clair Sullivan – Oil Painting
Join Mr. Sullivan and the Blair community at the opening reception on March 31, 7:00-8:00 pm. St. Clair is the husband of Rita Baragona, chair of the fine arts department.

Thursday, April 14: Hanover Wind Symphony – DuBois Theatre
Blair is pleased to present this superb orchestra, masterworks of band repertoire. Parents and families are invited!
http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_bartow.shtm

Sunday, April 17: Third Annual A Cappella Choral Festival – DuBois Theatre
For the first time, the Bartow Choral Festival goes a cappella. Join Blair singers and groups from other schools and colleges for a day of new and classic tunes. http://www.blair.edu/Performing_Arts/choral_festival.shtm

APRIL-EARLY MAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
April 2: Nets vs. Orlando Magic, Continental Arena (free tickets - first-come, first-served)
April 9: Chicago City Limit, NYC (free tickets - first-come, first-served)
April 16: Insley Invitational – European hand ball tournament, Gym
April 23: Jonathan Kruse ’05 performs, Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
April 29-May 1: SPRING ARTS WEEKEND
May 1: Main Street Clean-up with Blairstown Police Department
May 6-9: Long Weekend
May 7: S.A.T. Testing
May 7 & 8: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
May 15: Spring Fling, Main Street – rescheduled from last September due to hurricane
(bed race, firemen's water polo, 5K, 40' climbing wall, bungee jump). Proceeds from the day benefit the Blairstown Police, Fire Department and Ambulance Squad.
May 24: Junior and Senior Prom

NEWS
Charlie Villanueva ’03 is expected to declare offer for the NBA draft and not return to UCONN for his junior season.
http://alumni.blair.edu/general/announce.asp?#NEWS_1023

Blair Alumni Earn All-American Honors
Blair alumni Zack Esposito ’02 and Steve Mocco ’01 earn NCAA titles; Mark Perry ’03, Matt Palmer ’02 and Cory Cooperman ’01 earn All-American honors! http://alumni.blair.edu/general/announce.asp

Blair Students Recognized for Artistic Talents
http://www1.blair.edu/News_Events/2004_2005/news_ev_fresh_persp.shtm

SOCIETY OF SKEPTICS AND THE HOLLERITH SERIES
For upcoming lectures, check the Web site periodically on the Calendar and Events page. http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_skeptics.shtm

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