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The Raleigh School
Feels Like Home
We've all been spending time at home over the past few months.
The Raleigh School also feels like home for our families, and for you as students and now alumni. Over the years, the community has grown and changed. Earlier this year we completed the new elementary playscape and this summer we are making adjustments to accommodate a safe return to campus. Our "can do" attitude is informing decisions as we plan for the 2020-2021 school year, including creative ways to stay connected. Changes for next year are still being developed; we will have smaller class sizes and will be using some of our on-campus spaces in new ways. We are scheduled for a return to TRS in late August, a return to our school home, complete with friends and nurturing teachers.
Yes, it will be different, but The Raleigh School has always been an innovator and has led the way in education for young children. We are excited to see the new possibilities and to get back home. We hope that TRS will always be a place you think of as home. Once we are able, we plan to have an on campus reunion to allow you to visit, see the new playground, and reminisce about your favorite school, your first home, away, from home.
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TRS News
Latest Updates
Saying happy retirement to Jan Schnurr
It is with deep admiration that we announce the retirement of Jan Schnurr, effective June 2020. Jan, like a cat, has had more than one life at TRS. She was a parent, board chair and teacher while her children attended Raleigh Preschool, returning to the classroom later as a preschool teacher and then as a first-grade teacher. Jan has shared her deep love of reading and writing with her students to ensure that each student develops confidence as a reader and writer.
You can send a note of good wishes to Jan at trsalumni@raleighschool.org.
Colleen DuPre, beloved kindergarten teacher, retires
Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we announce the retirement of Colleen DuPre, effective June 2020. Colleen DuPre began at TRS as a parent, joined the faculty as a preschool teacher, and for many years has gracefully encouraged kindergarteners to share everything, look out for each other, play fair and be aware of the wonder in each moment.
Send your congratulations or a memory to trsalumni@raleighschool.org.
Building the BEE Kind Garden
With the retirements of Mary Covington, Colleen DuPre, and Jan Schnurr at the close of this school year, along with Steve Sather in 2019, TRS wanted to do something extra special to honor these four amazing educators. Collectively, they have taught for over 120 years! They have made an enormous difference in the lives of countless children and families with their care, compassion, and creative teaching.
The BEE Kind Garden will be located between the third grade and kindergarten buildings. It will be home to birds, butterflies, and blooming flowers, things beloved by Jan, Colleen, and Mary. This pollinator garden will also be the new home for our flagpole and flag, a mainstay of anyone who passed through Steve's third grade classroom. We hope all who walk by and those who sit to reflect on the garden bench will remember to be kind to all creatures great and small. We wish our retirees many peaceful days ahead - we are indebted to you all!
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Alumni Stories
Class Notes
Claire Bridges, Class of 2004, is currently studying at The University of Sydney where she is pursuing a PhD. While there she is involved in a collaborative project with other students and faculty to create a low cost ventilator solution in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Erin Carriker, Class of 2006, is continuing her education at The University of South Carolina Medical School. This is following earning a BS from Davidson College and a Master in Biomedical Science from Duke University.
Elayne Courts, Alumni Parent, Classes of 2013, 2014, and 2017 has spent time during the past months making masks, many featuring an ACC theme, to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
Lindsey Elvington, Class of 2013, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Middle Creek High School and will be attending SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in the fall. She plans to study Graphic Design and will be playing soccer there as well.
Ella Gupta, Class of 2016, earned honors at the recent Conrad Challenge Virtual Innovation Summit. Her team, Nexkap developed a business model repurposing tobacco crops for use in skin care products.
Abby Hook, Class of 2013, has committed to swim for Washington University in St. Louis and will begin classes this fall.
Ben Logel, Class of 2013, was recently given the Cary Academy Athletic Leadership Award. Ben was a mid-fielder on the Lacrosse team and will be attending UNC-CH this coming year.
Caleb Norfleet, Class of 2010, is interning as an electrical engineer for Zoox, a self-driving car company in Silicon Valley. He was one of 7 rising seniors at Harvey Mudd College selected for their engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi, and was elected President for the coming year.
Ethan Norfleet, Class of 2013, was offered scholarships at Rensselaer, Rose-Hulman, Stevens, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He will be attending WPI as a Presidential and Global Scholar, majoring in Computer Science. He is interning this summer at SAS Data Analytics.
Jay Ramger, Class of 2008, is a rising 2L at Howard University Law School and recently received the prestigious 2020 Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowship. Each summer, Equal Justice Works partners with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to support 35 dedicated law students. Jay has spent this summer serving rural communities.
Tyler Stohlman, Class of 2005, will begin working on his MBA at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management this fall.
Anna Witte, Class of 2006, recently launched a podcast, Words With Witte featuring inspiring stories about people paving the way in their lives and careers.
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Class of 2013
College Choices
On to the next steps...check out the great colleges ahead for The Raleigh School Class of 2013. We are so proud of you all and feel lucky to have been a part of your early school experience. #TRSClassof2013
Appalachian State University
College of Wooster
Colorado College
Davidson College
Elon
Notre Dame
NC State (2)
SCAD
UNC-CH (5)
United States Naval Academy
University of Chicago
University of Denver
University of Toronto
University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
Wake Technical Community College (2)
Washington University in St. Louis
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Alumni Events
A Virtual Twist
Feeling COLORFUL during the COVID-19 quarantine?
Enter the TRS COLORING CONTEST for children of all ages!
Download and print coloring sheets, submit your entries to trsalumni@raleighschool.org by August 30. Prizes will be announced in September!
Elementary Playground Tour
Ride aboard a drone tour of our elementary playground including the treehouse, jungle dome, nest swing, KOMPAN and sandboat.
TRS Virtual Shopping
We are exploring the possibility of launching a way to shop virtually for the holidays. Our goal is to connect TRS locally-owned businesses to other TRS families. If you have an online business and might be interested in this opportunity, please email us at trsalumni@raleighschool.org. We will see what response we get and let those interested know more. It may be more difficult to shop in person this year and this would give the added bonus of shopping local, TRS local!
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