Parent Newsletter: May 2005

DEAR BLAIR PARENTS AND FAMILIES,
Although the weather is cooler than we would hope for, the campus is beautiful with lush greens and a kaleidoscope of pastels. Spring Arts Weekend was even better than expected with an amazing celebration of student performances, presentations and displays of fine art. If you missed “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” you may see the show this Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8, 4:00 pm in the outdoor theatre (DuBois Theatre in case of inclement weather).

Listed below are upcoming events and activities and plenty of photos from Spring Arts Weekend.
http://www1.blair.edu/News_Events/2004_2005/news_ev_spring_arts05.shtm

Enjoy, and please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
May 7 & 8 “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
May 6-9 Long Weekend
May 7 SAT’s
May 15 Great Adventure trip
May 15 Spring Fling (see below)
May 24 Junior and Senior Prom at Macaluso's in Hawthorne
May 25-26 Senior Exams
May 27 Senior Class Assembly & Baccalaureate
May 28 GRADUATION
May 29-June 1 Underclass Exams
May 31 Underclass Prize Assembly (CHANGED FROM MAY 30)
June 2 Dorms Close
June 10-11 ALUMNI WEEKEND

PROM
This year’s Junior and Senior prom will be held at Macaluso's in Hawthorne, NJ. Did your son or daughter place an order for flowers or make a hair appointment yet? Click on the following link for a listing of local florists and beauty salons.
http://www.blair.edu/Campus_Contact/cam_area_info.shtm

GRADUATION
Commencement for the class of 2005 will take place Saturday, May 28, at 11:00 am on the Sharpe House Lawn. For the day and graduation week’s schedule, go to:
http://www.blair.edu/Parents/par_graduation_events05.shtm

SPRING FLING
A day of fun-filled activities is in store for Blair and the local community on Sunday, May 15, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A 5k road race through the Blair campus, firemen’s water polo, a BED RACE and an extreme combo of a 40-foot climbing wall and bungee jumping are a few of the activities planned. The spring celebration, sponsored by Blair’s Blue and White Key Society and the Main Street Association, is actually a rescheduling of the Main Street Fall Fest, cancelled last September due to flood conditions.

ATHLETICS
Currently, some spring athletic teams are making their way toward the state finals, including baseball, softball and boys' lacrosse. Check out Blair's athletic calendar below for dates and times of games.
http://www.blair.edu/Athletics/ath_sched_weekly.shtm

PARENT SPEAKS AT HOLLERITH SERIES
Scott Turner, parent of Kyle ’06, recently was the guest speaker for this year’s Herman Hollerith Entrepreneur Series. Mr. Turner is New Jersey’s Entrepreneur of the Year and founder, president and CEO of HMHTTC Response Inc. (hazardous materials removal company).
http://www1.blair.edu/News_Events/2004_2005/news_ev_turner.shtm

SKEPTICS SERIES SPEAKER
Tony Kornheiser will be the guest speaker in the DuBois Theatre on Friday, May 20, 7:00 pm. Mr. Kornheiser of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” will answer questions about sports. Tony and Michael Wilbon can be seen on ESPN at 5:30 pm on weekdays. Tony became familiar with Blair through the Blair/British Golf Exchange, which his son participated in last summer.

PARENTS HONORED
Blair Trustees recently recognized Sandy and Elsie McAdoo, parents of Colin ’02 and Molly ’04, for leading the Parents Fund Group for the third and final year. They have been instrumental in increasing parent participation and support of the annual fund. During the last two years, parent participation has gone from 52% to 74%, and this year we hope to see it get even closer to 100%.

The McAdoo’s urge EVERY parent to make a gift to the School: “No matter the size of your gift, your participation is appreciated. When you participate in the Blair Fund, it is a vote of confidence for the School.” Next week, parent volunteers will call parents who haven’t given yet, so please make your gift today or when you receive the call.

Additional thanks go to all of this year’s Parent Fund Group volunteers. To make a gift or see a list of parent volunteers, go to our new Parents Fund page at:
http://www.blair.edu/Charitable_Giving/giv_parents_fund_group.shtm

PARENT CAR RAFFLE
There are approximately 100 tickets left to purchase in the BMW Z4 raffle. The drawing is June 11, Alumni Weekend. We expect to sell ALL 999 tickets this year; if you’re interested in buying a ticket, do so today.
http://www.blair.edu/Parents/par_car_raffle.shtm

PARENT & ALUMNI RECEPTION
Tuesday, May 10 - Blackie's Restaurant in Washington, DC
Members of the Blair Academy Club of DC and Headmaster Chan Hardwick cordially invite you to a cocktail reception hosted by Margaret and Greg Auger ’67, parents of Greg ’02 and Alex ’07, on Tuesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Blackie's Restaurant located at 1217 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC. Business attire requested. Cash bar.
RSVP to Jenny Maine, Director of Alumni Relations, at 908-362-6121 ext. 5655
mainej@blair.edu

ALUMNI WEEKEND
To parents of Blair alumni…
Please remind your son or daughter to join us on Alumni Weekend, June 10-12! Reunion and non-reunion alumni are all welcome. The schedule of events and on-line registration information is available at:
http://alumni.blair.edu/events/event_details.asp?id=2155

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