Page 2 - Priorities #14 2000-September

Woodside Priory School
A Learning Community for the New Century
In This Issue
You’re already a member of WPS’s online community - a new-century way to network, solve a problem, post pictures of your kids or find an old friend, among other possibilities. Tim Molak explains what you can do with WPS’s new, free service in From the Headmaster, page 3
Benedictine Letter, Page 4
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: Copperline Multimedia Production: Diego Avalos
Contributing Writers: LeeAnn McDermott, Mitch Neuger
Photos: Jim Kirkland, Father Martin Mager, Carolyn Dobervich
Benedictines from around the world discussed keeping the Rule alive in the new academic year and new century. WPS hosted the educational leaders this summer. See Benedictine Letter, pages 4-5
Family-Friendly Internet Sites can keep everyone constructively occupied through a rainy spell. Faculty member Mitch Neuger, who uses the Internet frequently in his classes, recommends some sites to try. In a related article, parent LeeAnn McDermott reviews parents’ options in screening what kids see. Both are in Faculty Focus, page 6
Mitch Neuger, Sixth Grade Faculty, explores “Dot Com Destinations”. Page 6
1999-2000 Contributors, Page 9
The Schilling family originally brought spice to the bay area and now Andy Schilling is bringing financial expertise to bay area non-profits, including WPS. See Trustee Interview, page 7
Bright students are quick to respond to Dora Arredondo’s academic head start program with the Peninsula Bridge. This Priory graduate brings hands-on teaching skill, fluent Spanish, and a background in juvenile justice to her job. See Alumni Interview, page 8.
Contributions from the heart — of time, money, thought and care - are what keep the WPS community thriving. Every individual in the 1999-2000 Contributors is genuinely and sincerely appreciated. See the size of this supportive group of people, beginning on page 9. A summary financial report for 1999-2000 is on page 22.
Correction: In the July issue, the name of Ed Wilson, Class of 2000, was omitted from the list of graduates due to a printer’s error after the final proof left WPS. Ed is attending Occidental College.