Page 17 - Priorities #30 2005-April

John Kriewall and Betsy Haehl, Current Parents, Betsy speaking:
The Performing Arts Center is in keeping with what we love about the Priory – the Benedictine philosophy of educating the whole person.
When John spoke at the launch of the PAC campaign, he mentioned that our daughter, as a middle schooler, becameinvolvedinbothchoirandtheater. Through those experiences, she gained confidence and poise andwasableto“tryon”newidentities. Shehadto polish her time management and organizational skills because of demanding play practice commitments, and she learned more about working as a member of a team. Her drama experiences gave her the chance to interact with high school students who were wonderful role models.
To stay competitive, WPS needs all the improvements in this campaign. We need to update the facilities, which are inadequate for both students andfaculty. Inthebeginningofthiscampaign,we made a promise to the WPS community to complete this dream, and we can’t let them down.
Carol and Andrew Duncan, Current Parents Woodside Priory School has provided a stable, well-rounded, nurturing foundation for our children’s academic and spiritual growth. The faculty
is awesome, dedicated and selfless; they provide
not only an excellent education for our children but
a true sense of family that is unique to our school environment. The Golden Jubilee Campaign is critical to the future of the Priory. Improving our facilities, building a performing arts center, and expanding campus housing for faculty and staff are essential to maintaining the quality that we want for our children.
Kathie and Bob Maxfield: Friends of the Priory
Kathie speaking:
Even though I never had children at the Priory,
I was very impressed with the quality of
the education. Each
student’s talent and individuality has the opportunity to bloom and flourish. In other environments, student individuality can get squashed. Also, America urgently needs future leaders who possess solid ethics as well as the ability to think through difficult problems. The Woodside Priory has the potential to create these leaders. I have given to the Priory in the past and will continue giving in the future.
Editor’s Note: Zuzka attended the Priory for her senior year and Stanford for her bachelor’s degree in International Relations, both on scholarships. She just finished a master’s degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology. She has a special interest in the needs of marginalized populations.
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