The Andrews Alumnae Association Blog

New Director of Development at AOA

Sue Leahey is the current Director of Development at AOA. She will focus her energy on development and alumni relations efforts. She and her family relocated this summer from Syracuse, NY where she was in development at another independent school. Because that school was formed also as a result of a merger of two schools, she clearly understands the nuances involved.

Additionally, her efforts were also deeply concentrated in alumni relations, something that she thoroughly enjoys. “Hearing the stories and making connections for our alumni is truly a passion of mine. Everyone has a story and those stories make the community” she said.

Sue is married with three children, two of whom are attending AOA this fall, one in grade five and one in grade two. Her youngest, age 2, will attend next fall in the enrichment center program. Sue is thrilled to be a part of the AOA and Alumni community. “My door is always open. One of my goals is to make all of our alumni feel ownership in the school. We’re here to help you re-connect with your memories, and the people who helped foster those memoires. Please come in at anytime, I welcome the opportunity to get to know you all!” she added.  

Anybody hungry? It's time for pizza!

Anybody hungry?  It's time for pizza!  The AOAPA is having a very painless fundraiser with J's Pizza Market, located in Mentor near Yours Truly on Rt. 615 between Mentor Avenue and Rt. 2.  

 

For every pizza bought from April 10-16, AOA will get 20% of the profits and you get $1 off any pizza, any size.  

Click HERE for the coupon you need to take advantage of this offer.  Click HERE for the menu.  Give them to your friends, neighbors and co-workers.  You do not have to be an AOA family, you just have to have the coupon. 

 

You can get wheat or white crust, fresh veggies or all the meat and cheese you want.  They will bake it, or wrap it for you to bake it at home.  Pizza for dinner, pizza for lunch at work, pizza parties at sports events: the more pizza you eat, the more money we make!

Andrews Osborne Academy is searching for a Development Director

Andrews Osborne Academy is searching for a Development Director.  Qualifications for the position include: proven success in raising major gifts; experience in planning, implementing, managing a major fundraising campaign; three to five years experience in development; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and demonstration of excellent management and organization skills.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a letter of interest and resume to Chuck Roman, Head of School at croman@andrewsosborne.org.

The 2nd Annual “Best of the East” on the AOA Campus

Please join Andrews Osborne Academy, in partnership with Cleveland Magazine, for the 2^nd Annual “Best of the East” Event being held on the Willoughby Campus, Thursday, April 28, 6-9pm with an extra hour of partying with the purchase of a VIP admission until 10 pm.

If you weren’t able to attend last year, be sure not to miss out this year with over 60 vendors participating for the “Best” in their category.  Below is the link to purchase a ticket or inquire about the event.

Read here for more informatio: http://www.andrewsosborne.org/News%20and%20Events.php

Andrews Osborne to mark 100 years

Article from the News-Herald: Andrews Osborne to mark 100 years.

Help Us Celebrate The Centennial!

You should have received an invitation to our Centennial Celebration

being held on Saturday, September 25. 

The event is free and includes dinner and live entertainment.

It's going to be a great party, which you won't want to miss.

If you plan on attending, you need to register online by going to our website at www.andrewsosborne.org.

Andrews Osborne Academy Centennial Brick Purchase

Andrews Osborne Academy Centennial Brick Purchase

If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative brick, please contact Marianne Jereb at 440.942.3600 x246 or via e-mail mjereb@andrewsosborne.org.  The bricks will be placed in the walkway of the Alumnae Circle.

Each brick has space for three lines, 13 letters or numbers—including spaces.  The cost of the brick is $100.

AOA Centennial Celebration Event Registration

Join Us In Celebrating…

100 Years Of Educational Excellence At Our Birthday Party

September 25th, 2010 at Andrews Osborne Academy 38588 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. Buffet Dinner 8 p.m. Presentations Enjoy the music of Don Disantis The Girls Band Ventre Trio Free Admission Good Will Donations Supporting the AOA Endowment Fund Appreciated Dress is Business Casual Event Registration RSVP for the number of guests attending by clicking the registration link above. For more information call 440-942-3600 or email events@andrewsosborne.org

AOA Golf Outing Registration

AOA Golf Outing

Monday, August 16th

Little Mountain Country Club

(7667 Hermitage Road * Concord, OH  44077)

 

RSVP by Friday, August 6, 2010

 

Register on-line:

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2yny4da718d3004

Andrews Osborne Academy's Annual Golf Outing

A Benefit to Support the Athletic Department

 

Monday, August 16, 2010

Little Mountain Country Club

11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Lunch and Dinner Included

 

(Click below for the particulars)

http://www.andrewsosborne.org/Promotional%20Information_1.php

Andrews Osborne Academy and the Class of 2010

Andrews Osborne Academy and the Class of 2010 invite you to share in the graduation activities of Farewell and Commencement:

The Faculty, Administration and Centennial Class

of Andrews Osborne Academy

Announce the 2010
Senior Farewell Ceremony
Friday, June 4th
at eight o.clock in the evening

Andrews Osborne Academy Auditorium

38588 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, Ohio

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The Faculty, Administration and Centennial Class

of Andrews Osborne Academy

Announce the 2010

Commencement Exercises

Saturday Afternoon, June 5th at two o.clock

Andrews Osborne Academy Auditorium

38588 Mentor Avenue

Willoughby, Ohio

Reminder about The Best of the East Party!

Just a quick reminder about the Cleveland Magazine for the "Best of the East" at Andrews Osborne Academy tomorrow from 6-9pm.

The Andrews Alumnae Association will be hosting a "Fire and Ice" Martini bar served in gemmed martini glasses. Please click on this link for additional information and ticket purchase.

Also be sure to fan Places to go, and things to do east of Cleveland, Ohio! on Facebook for more events at Andrews and all of Northeast Ohio.

Please join Andrews Osborne Academy along with Cleveland Magazine for the "Best of the East"

Please join Andrews Osborne Academy along with Cleveland Magazine for the "Best of the East" event to take place on Thursday, April 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 on the Andrews Osborne Campus. The Alumnae Association will be hosting a "Fire and Ice" Martini bar served in gemmed martini glasses. Please click on the link below for additional information and ticket purchase: http://www.circleeastmag.com/Main/BestOfTheEast.aspx

Best of the East

Dear Alumnae,

Help us make our new event -- Best of the East -- a success. Andrews Osborne is hosting the first annual "Best of the East" event on Thursday, April 29 on the Willoughby campus. See the attached promotional flyer for more information. Voting for nominations ends this week--February 5th. Vote online at: http://www.circleeastmag.com/Main/BestOfTheEastBallot.aspx

Thank you for helping make this event a success for AOA. Proceeds directly benefit AOA families and future students via the AOA Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund. Thank you for your support!

New 360 Virtual Campus Tours

Take a tour around our beautiful 300 acre campus

from the comfort of your own home!

Visit each of our showcase tours:

• Administration and Upper School Buildings
• Lower and Middle School Buildings
• Dorm Circle
• Equestrian Center

Learn interesting facts and information about our academy by selecting "information hotspots" located throughout the virtual tours. Select your tour choice on the sidebar menu to the left. For a personal onsite tour, contact our Office of Admissions by selecting the "Contact Us" tab at the top of this page. Enjoy your visit!

Click HERE to view the Tour!

Class of 2009

 

A letter from Sharon Marsee Graper, Chair of GLOW

Dear Alumnae:

 

We hope you are planning on attending this years Parents Association benefit GLOW on Saturday, April 25th. I am this years chair and I think I am in a unique position to encourage you to attend to help us celebrate and support all that our school has to offer. My son Taz is a current first grader. More interesting to you though would be the fact that my father Charles Marsee was the Head of Andrews for 17 years starting in 1980 and my sister Linda Marsee Asher graduated in 1987. This school is a very large part of my families past and present.

 

This year GLOW will be held at the school and we will be honoring several students and current faculty. We will also be awarding the first ever GLOW Award. This award will be given at GLOW to past Andrews faculty member Rebecca Steinback. Rebecca taught at Andrews for 34 years. She was an understanding teacher, a friendly colleague and a respected administrator. Please come and help us celebrate her contributions to our school. It is individuals like her that make our school GLOW. My father will be attending as well to help us honor her.

 

You should have received an invitation in the mail. If you did not please let us know so that we can improve our database.  The event will take place on Saturday, April 25th. You can download the invitation, reply card and get raffle tickets for a trip to Crete by visiting the AOA website at www.andrewsosborne.org and going to the parents resource page. Please consider coming. The food will be great and the school will be GLOWing. If you have any questions about the evening please feel free to email me.

 

Sharon Marsee Graper, Chair of GLOW

sgraper@holdenarb.org

Save the Date

Click Here for more information or call the school at: 440-942-3600

Reminder! AOA Centennial Anniversary Meeting Set For Nov. 11th

In 2010 Andrews-Osborne Academy will celebrate the Centennial Anniversary 1910-2010 and we'd like to invite you to a planning meeting for this event on November 11, 2008 at 7pm in the small dining room. The meeting will be led by Dan Fishwick, Andrews-Osborne Academy Board of Trustees member.

It is crucial for our Alumnae to attend this meeting in order to determine our involvement in this event. So please consider attending if you would like to be a part of this very important celebration. Please e-mail Stacey Steinberg at Stacey5100@aol.com if you have any questions.

Andrews-Osborne Centennial Anniversary Meeting Set For Nov. 11th

In 2010 Andrews-Osborne Academy will celebrate the Centennial Anniversary 1910-2010 and we'd like to invite you to a planning meeting for this event on November 11, 2008 at 7pm in the small dining room. The meeting will be led by Dan Fishwick, Andrews-Osborne Academy Board of Trustees member.

It is crucial for our Alumnae to attend this meeting in order to determine our involvement in this event. So please consider attending if you would like to be a part of this very important celebration. Please e-mail Stacey Steinberg at Stacey5100@aol.com if you have any questions.

Sad News

Services for Marian Bechtol Schmitt, 93, of Mentor, formerly of Willoughby, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Willoughby United Methodist Church, 15 Public Square, Willoughby.

Marian passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Fairmount Health Center in Willoughby.

Born June 14, 1915, in Lakewood, she had lived in Willoughby since 1917, before moving to Salida Woods in Mentor four years ago.

She was a member of Willoughby United Methodist Church for 80 years, of which she served as the church organist for more than 63 years. She also served as an organist at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home in Willoughby and taught piano and organ at the Andrews School in Willoughby for 25 years. She also gave private lessons in her home until last year.

Marian was a graduate of the former Willoughby Union High School and attended the former Flora Stone Mather College at Western Reserve University in Cleveland. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, the Willoughby Women’s Club and the American Guild of Organists.

She is survived by her children, Sandy Riggin of Mentor and P. David (Barbara) Schmitt of Zeeland, Mich.; grandchildren, Shelley (Darren) Muchnicki of Mentor, Kristy (Dennis) Murphy of Oakbrook, Ill., Eric Schmitt and Karlye (Steve) McNeely of Zeeland, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aidan, Denny, James, Ella Marian, Grace, Peter and Audrey; brother, Joseph "Dutch" (Phyllis) Bechtol of Vass, N.C.; and sister-in-law, Ellen Bechtol of Lindenhurst, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Mabel Bechtol; and her brothers, Ernest and Robert Bechtol.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. The Rev. Warren Campbell-Gaston and Lorna J. Westlake of Willoughby United Methodist Church will officiate at the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the Willoughby United Methodist Church Organ Fund, 15 Public Square, Willoughby, OH 44094.

You're Invited To A Picnic!

Head of School, Chuck Roman would like to invite all Alumnae to a "Welcome Picnic" on Campus!

Sunday, August 24th

Events include a Campus Tour from 4pm-5pm, Welcome Speech from Chuck Roman and the Board of Trustees at 5pm-5:30pm, Picnic at 5:30pm-7pm. We hope to see you there!

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Also don't forget the

Dorm Shower

is this Friday August 15th from 6pm-9pm.

Sad News

The Andrews Alumnae Association is sad to report that Willard E. “Bucky” Shaffer passed away on August 8, 2008. Bucky worked in the Andrews Maintenance Department for 44 years before retiring in 2000. He will be remembered for his kindness and dedication to the Andrews community. The Alumnae Association would like to extend their sympathies to his friends and family.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Independence, OH 44131-2340. Click Here for more information.

Senior Farewell & Commencement

Attention Alumnae!

Join the Andrews Osborne Academy Class of 2008 for Senior Farewell and Commencement on May 30th & May 31st.

See announcement on the left for more details. No RSVP is required to attend either event.

Construction Update!

Construction has begun on the Willoughby Campus as the breezeway connecting the Van Gorder and Margaret St. John Buildings was razed during the AOA Spring Break last month.  Construction crews are now working on the addition to the Van Gorder Building which will house middle and upper school Humanities and ESL classrooms, office space, and the school Health Center.

Andrews Osborne Academy will host a Spring Open House

Andrews Osborne Academy will host a Spring Open House for prospective PK-12 students and families on Saturday, April 19 from 10am-noon. Families will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the admission process. Optional tours of the residence halls and world-class Equestrian Center will also be available. For information or to RSVP for this event please call 440-942-3606 or email Admissions@AndrewsOsborne.org

AOA Sponsors “Kids Run the Bases”

Willoughby, OH, March 16, 2008 - Andrews Osborne Academy has partnered with the Lake County Captains baseball team to be the official sponsor of the “Kids Run the Bases” at select games this season! Kids attending the following Sunday home games will have an opportunity to run the bases at Classic Park in Eastlake after the game and will receive a special gift from AOA!

April 20th
May 4th & 18th
June 15 & 29
July 13th & 27th
August 24th

AOA Theatre Presents The Wizard of Oz

AOA Theatre Presents The Wizard of Oz on March 8 at 7:30  March 9th at 4pm  $5 for adults $3 students and seniors.  You can buy tickets at the door.

AOA Building Plans Unveiled During "Preview Night"

Andrews Osborne Academy's Head of School-Elect, Chuck Roman, unveiled new renovation plans for two buildings on the school's Willoughby Campus during the "Preview Night" held February 13. These buildings are undergoing renovations as the current AOA Painesville Campus will relocate to Willoughby over the summer and all students will be at this location moving forward.

The Margaret St. John Building, one of two buildings that will be undergoing renovations, will serve as the location for students from Early Childhood to Grade 5 beginning in August 2008. The second bulding that will undergo changes is the Van Gorder Bulding, currently the school Health Center.  The Van Gorder Building will be renovated and have an addition built that will house Middle and Upper School Humanities and English as a Second Language classrooms, as well as the Health Center. Plans for both of these buldings, as well as a copy of the February 13th presentation are available for download on the Andrews Osborne Academy web site.

Andrews Osborne Academy Preview Night

Please join us to learn about the exciting opportunities available at AOA!  Each academic discipline and grade level will have a table displaying current textbooks used and examples of class projects.  Faculty will be available to discuss the academic goals for their departments.  Please contact the Office of Admission at 440-942-3606 or Admissions@AndrewsOsborne.org for more information or to RSVP.

When: February 13th, 2008 at 7pm

Where: Willoughby Campus Auditorium

Program Highlights:

• Curriculum and extra-curricular updates
• Administrators will be on hand to answer questions
• Campus Tours

Attention Alumnae! - The Admissions & Marketing Department has extended a personal invitation for all alums to attend. Please contact Kristina Dooley at kdooley@andrewsosborne.org if you are interested in attending.

It’s All About Chocolate

Andrews Osborne Academy Parents’ Association Event

This 5th year of Teas and Tables will be sweet indeed.  Chocolate, something that EVERYONE loves to taste, talk about, dream about, cook and create with, will have the grand appearance at our now most favorite parent sponsored event.  The Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort in Concord will cater to our every need for tea and a set lunch menu.  We will have chocolatier’s demonstration, tastings and displays, then learn about teas or designing a bag. Take a chance winning in the Silent Auction with more than 50 baskets brimming with great gift items.  While dining, enjoy a special presentation by Mr. Dick Blake,   Professional Etiquette Expert.   The annual Tablescape Contest will showcase designing and hostess talents of our own AOA families with special prizes for the winners.    Please join us this year for an extraordinary year of “Teas and Tables” on Saturday, March 8, 2008, 11am to 3pm. Contact Laura Diemer 440-285-2160 or e-mail DCDLKD@aol.com for questions and suggestions.

Ticket Prices: $35.00 adult optional Vegetarian plate available, $22 Children 12 and under, $30 Student with adult plate Ages 13 to 18. Adopt a daughter. Enhance your day by inviting the Boarders from The Willoughby Campus. 

Tickets available at the Painesville Campus; contact Denise Crookshanks, Event Coordinator: dcrookshanks@andrewsosborne.org

AOA Annual “Pack the House Night”

Andrews Osborne Academey Hosts Annual “Pack the House Night” Dec. 11, 2007.

Andrews Osborne Academy had their annual “Pack the House Night” on Dec. 11th. The Varsity girls basketball team played Fuchs Mizrachi and won 34-19!

The photo is of alumnae Ellana Fishwick '01, Cate Kennedy '07, Sophia Brown '07, Rosa Sartain '07, and Penny McHenry '80 who were all in attendance. Cate Kennedy '07 also sang the National Anthem. Click Here to read then entire story on the AOA website!

Andrews Osborne Academy In The News!

Andrews Osborne Academy is featured in this month's Northern Ohio Live Magazine's cover story! Click Here to read the article

Andrews Osborne Academy Dedicates Library

Andrews Osborne Academy hosted a dedication ceremony for their newly named and renovated Susan A. Dickinson, ’74 Memorial Library on Sunday, September 16, 2007. The completion of the $550,000 project that began in March, was made possible through a generous donation of $300,000 from an anonymous donor via the Thomas W. Murphy and Florence T. Murphy Fund in the New York Community Trust. Additional gifts of $25,000 were also made by The Andrews Alumnae Association and the Andrews Osborne Friends of the Library. To see a full list of donors you can view the plaque at the new library.

Oliver and Joyce Murphy '53 (parents of Sue Dickinson) cutting the ribbon to Library .

The library renovations included new carpeting, replacement of high stacks with lower ones for easier access and relocation of offices were among the renovations. Students will have better access to outlets for computer use and individual and group study areas are now available. Students will also have access to private study carrels and specially designed furniture for laptop use. In addition, a new glass conference room has been added and a climate control system for the entire first floor of the Library.

Here is an excert from the dedication speech that her sister Nan Dickinson gave:

"Apart from her love of books, who was Susan Ann Dickinson? To those of us who knew her and loved her she was many things, filling the myriad roles found on the stage of life. She was a daughter, sister, mother, friend, teacher and mentor. She came to The Andrews School when she was in the 8th grade and I being the little sister was in the 7th grade. We were the second generation to attend Andrews School preceded by our mother Joyce Murphy and followed by yet a third generation, Sue’s eldest daughter Abigail '00.

While at Andrews Sue was able to discover and to explore some of the gifts that she would use later in her life. Living on campus gave her the opportunity to develop profound friendships with other students, some of which would remain lifelong connections. She had many friends. Sue graduated in 1974 with a business major which also provided her with a solid foundation for further studies at the university level.

She went on to attend Endicott College in Massachusetts, successfully completing their 2 year program after which she transferred to The University of Michigan graduating with a degree in Child Development. She loved children and spent a semester in England working with the under privileged children there."

Andrews Osborne Academy 2008 Extravaganza Auto Raffle

Andrews Osborne Academy presents the 2008 Extravaganza Auto Raffle.

Win a 2008 Pontiac G6 Sedan. Raffle will be held as part of the Extravaganza on May 2nd, 2008.

Raffle Tickets = $50.00 Donation.

Please contact Denise Crookshanks at dcrookshanks@andrewsosborne.org or call the Painesville Campus at 440-352-7574 or the Willoughby Campus at 440-942-3600.

Winner need not be present, but if present the AOA Parents' Association will cover sales tax. Winner responsible for all other fees. Car must be titled to a person 18 years or older. Car pickup is the responsibility of the winner. Prize must be claimed within 30 days.

Andrews Osborne Academy Theatre

The Andrews Osborne Academy presents I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti on Nov. 2nd & 3rd at 7:30pm in the school auditorium on the Willoughby campus.

Andrews Osborne Academy Names Head Of School

Andrews Osborne Academy recently named Charles J. Roman as the new Head of the School. For more information about his appointment click here for The News-Herald article or visit the Andrews Osborne website for the press release.

Mrs. Caseau and Mrs. Steinback Retire in 2007

At the end of 2007 Mrs. Barbara Caseau and Mrs. Rebecca Steinback retired from Andrews after 82 years of combined service. Both Mrs. Caseau and Mrs. Steinback will be remembered for their dedication to the Andrews community as both educators and mentors. The Andrews Alumnae Association wishes them good luck in their retirement. Mrs. Caseau would love to here from Alumnae, you can Click Here to e-mail her.