Page 2 - Priorities #16 2001-February

Woodside Priory School
A Learning Community for the New Century
In This Issue
Little Taylor Trujillo celebrated her first birthday in her new home on the WPS campus thanks to a gift from Alvin and Suzanne Maas. Priory has met roughly half of its faculty housing goal and more construction will begin soon.
See Headmaster’s Letter, page 2.
Bishop Gassis visits, Page 15
Board of Directors
Abbott Matthew Leavy, OSB Rev. Mark Cooper, OSB Brother Edward Englund, OSB Father Martin Mager, OSB Father William Sullivan, OSB
Board of Trustees
Mrs. Linda Andreini
Ms. Janet Brownstone Mrs. Liz Cirino
Mr. Wayne Davison
Mr. Al Ebneter
Mr. Gene Flath
Mrs. Anne Hannigan Mrs. Dotty Hayes
Father Pius Horvath
Mr. George Huertas
Mr. Craig Johnson
Mr. Robert Klein
Mrs. Kathie Maxfield Mrs. Sandra McCarthy Mr. Ray Rothrock
Mr. Andy Schilling
Mr. Art Schultz
Mr. Bob Simon
Mr. Bob Ward
Mrs. Donna Wengert-Neff
Priorities magazine is published in September, April and July by Woodside Priory School for its alumni, parents, students, neighbors and friends.
Editor: Carolyn Dobervich
Design: Jim Kirkland, Copperline Multimedia Contributing Writer: LeeAnn McDermott Photos: Jim Kirkland, Father Martin Mager, Carolyn Dobervich, Gail Kimball
Grandparents Day, service with retired nuns, serious science and serious clowning around on Red Square—all part of that balanced life St. Benedict advocates in the Rule. See Fall at A Glance, page 4.
Mingle with magicians, acrobats and jesters! Enjoy the most sumptuous foods and wines since the 1400s! Revel at “Venetian Flights of Fancy,” a party with all the trappings of a Renaissance Carnival. See Auction, page 6.
Auction 2001, Page 6
Performing Arts are a springboard for personal growth and an important element in an academically excellent education. Plus, a good show can bring a community together. Priory’s performing arts are thriving but need more time and better facilites, says Department Chair Tom Carter. See Conversation With... page 8.
Mums of Alums received antique roses while college-age alums feasted on pizza at their reunions. Father Martin is hosting an informal gathering at Loyola Marymount in Southern California in April. See Alumni News & Notes, page 13.
Athletics, Page 14
The Girls Volleyball team brought home Priory’s first state championship trophy. Ten Priory players triumphed over a San Diego school that had four previous state- level wins. Teams of younger players have records that bode well for the future. See Athletics, page 14.
Bishop Gassis brings the story of human suffering and human rights abuse in the Sudan. Priory students met this revered leader in small groups and at a schoolwide assembly in the Chapel. See Benedictine Letter, page 15.