St. Margaret's Press Release Index

Welcome to St. Margaret's 2000-2001 press archive. Here you will find copies of press announcements from the 2000-2001 school year, August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001. Press releases begin with the most current at the top of the list; click on the title of the Press Release to view the entire document.

2000-2001 PRESS RELEASE INDEX

July 31, 2001: SMS BRINGS HUNDREDS OF SUMMER VISITORS TO AREA
Tappahannock, VA (July 31, 2001) - Classes may be over for the year, but the St. Margaret's School campus is as busy as ever this summer - and that means thousands in revenues for area businesses. Nearly 350 people are attending camps and conferences at the Tappahannock school, and the total visitor count is probably at least twice that.

June 30, 2001: QUEEN MARGARET SCHOOLS BRING WORLD TO TIDEWATER
Tappahannock, VA (June 30, 2001) - St. Margaret's School students and their families - many of them local residents - soon will have even more opportunities for international learning and travel through the Queen Margaret of Scotland Girls' Schools Association.

June 29, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: TAPPAHANNOCK ROTARY HEARS SMS PLANS
Tappahannock, VA (June 29, 2001) - St. Margaret's School Headmistress Margaret R. Broad recently updated members of the Tappahannock Rotary Club on the school's campus master planning process and other current activities. Working with the community to be a "good and beautiful neighbor" is very important to the school, Broad said.

June 28, 2001: SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT ROLL STUDENTS
Tappahannock, VA (June 28, 2001) - Hard work and good study habits have paid off for students at St. Margaret's School, who have earned spots on the school's honor and merit rolls for the final trimester of the 2000-2001 academic year.

June 21, 2001: SCHOOLS REINFORCE LINKS
TAPPAHANNOCK - Educators from England, Australia and New Zealand are wrapping up a meeting at St. Margaret's School today to promote an international sense of community among schools named for an 11th-century Scottish queen.

June 20, 2001: SMS DAY CAMP STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Tappahannock, VA (June 20, 2001) - Parents looking to keep little ones busy this summer still have time to register their children for St. Margaret's School's K.I.D.S. (Kick Into Discovery Summer) Camp.

June 19, 2001: SMS RECOGNIZES 29-YEAR TEACHER WITH FACULTY PRIZE
Tappahannock, VA (June 19, 2001) - When English teacher Shannon Spears came to St. Margaret's School in 1972, teachers wore prim skirted suits and the recommended allowance for boarders was $3 a week. A lot has changed over the years, but at least one thing has stayed the same: Spears' devotion to her students and dedication to excellence in teaching.

June 18, 2001: SMS SHARES CAMPUS PLANS WITH COMMUNITY
Tappahannock, VA (June 18, 2001) - St. Margaret's School plans to remain where it is, and to stay much the same size, Headmistress Margaret R. Broad told a group of more than 50 area leaders at the school's annual community appreciation lunch last week. These initial decisions are part of the school's campus master planning process, she explained.

June 13, 2001: LOCAL STUDENTS EARN SMS COMMENCEMENT HONORS
Tappahannock, VA (June 13, 2001) - Graduation prizes at St. Margaret's School, including the school's top two awards, were presented to seven girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula at commencement exercises in early June.

June 12, 2001: LOCAL STUDENTS HONORED AT SMS AWARDS BANQUET
Tappahannock, VA (June 12, 2001) - St. Margaret's School students from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula received a variety of awards at the school's recent academic banquet for their accomplishments during the 2000-2001 year. Among them were six rising seniors who won college prizes that make them eligible for special scholarship consideration if apply to and are accepted at the sponsoring institutions.

June 11, 2001: PHOTO CAPTIONS: SMS SPRING SPORTS AWARDS
Tappahannock, VA (June 11, 2001) - St. Margaret's School Athletic Director Susie Ball Saunders and her spring coaching staff presented awards to outstanding student-athletes at a recent all-school banquet.

June 6, 2001: SMS STUDENTS NAMED TO LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Tappahannock, VA (June 6, 2001) - Eight girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula are among the St. Margaret's School students recently selected by their peers and faculty to lead the school in the 2001-2002 academic year. Single-sex schools like SMS offer girls many opportunities to develop their leadership skills, said Headmistress Margaret R. Broad.

June 5, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: HEADED TO A LAND DOWN UNDER
Tappahannock, VA (June 5, 2001) - St. Margaret's School juniors Sarah Taliaferro and Olivia Longest examine the kiwi fruit and kiwi-flavored water they were given as bon voyage presents for their trip to New Zealand.

June 4, 2001: WARSAW NATIVE EXHIBITS ART AT SMS
Tappahannock, VA (June 4, 2001) - Area residents have a unique opportunity to view paintings of local scenes by nationally recognized artist Lawrence Altaffer. A Warsaw native who now lives in Frederickburg and Syria, Va., Altaffer usually shows his work at juried art shows across the country.

May 16, 2001: E-BUSINESSWOMAN ENCOURAGES GIRLS TO TACKLE TECHNOLOGY
Tappahannock, VA (May 16, 2001) - Successful author and e-business entrepreneur Anna Murray says that as a result of attending a girls' high school, "I have a confidence I probably never would have developed. I would never say I could never do something."

May 15, 2001: "POTATO DROP" PHOTO CAPTION
Tappahannock, VA (May 15, 2001) - More than 50 local volunteers joined 100 students from St. Margaret's and Christchurch schools to bag 22 tons of sweet potatoes for distribution to area food banks on Saturday, May 12.

May 14, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 05/14/01
Tappahannock, VA (May 14, 2001) - Tennis, Crew, Finish Strong in Season Enders.

May 1, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: SMS SOFTBALL UPSET
Tappahannock, VA (May 1, 2001) - Mary Burke Parker of Tappahannock was a key factor in St. Margaret's April 24 triumph at home over St. Gertrude's School of Richmond.

April 25, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 04/25/01
Tappahannock, VA (April 25, 2001) - SMS Crew, Lacrosse, and Softball Teams Post Wins.

April 17, 2001: SMS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR UNIQUE SERVICE PROJECT
Tappahannock, VA (April 17, 2001) - Volunteer groups from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have a unique opportunity for service when more than 90,000 sweet potatoes destined for distribution to the needy are dumped on the St. Margaret's School field this May 12. The aim of the "Potato Project," coordinated by SMS, is to package the potatoes in 10-pound bags for pick-up by local food banks.

April 11, 2001: SMS STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY HONORS
Tappahannock, VA (April 11, 2001) - The National Field Hockey Coaches' Association has named three seniors at St. Margaret's School to the Field Hockey High School All-Academics Team. The students' selection reflects the emphasis that SMS places on balancing sports and studies, said Head Coach Kate Coghlan.

April 10, 2001: LOCAL STUDENTS RESEARCH PHRAGMITES WITH CORNELL PROFESSOR
Tappahannock, VA (April 10, 2001) - Students at Aylett Country Day and St. Margaret's schools are going far beyond textbook ecology lessons this spring - and what they learn about Phragmites will benefit the local environment. Their goal is to identify the insect species that feed on the invasive plant that is pushing out native marsh grasses and flowers.

April 9, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 04/09/01
Tappahannock, VA (April 9, 2001) - Crew Makes a Splash at Beach Regatta.

April 8, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: OUTBACK BOUND
Tappahannock, VA (April 8, 2001) - St. Margaret's School intern Shannon Wilkie presented Claire Hopkins of Oak Grove and Lindsay Neist of Howerton with the essentials they will need to spend three months in Australia.

April 4, 2001: TAPPAHANNOCK DAY CAMP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Tappahannock, VA (April 4, 2001) - For eight years, parents facing the challenge of keeping little ones busy during the summer have enjoyed the convenience, reliability - and fun - of St. Margaret's K.I.D.S. (Kick Into Discovery Summer) Camp.

April 3, 2001: LOCAL FAMILIES INVITED TO SMS VISIT DAY
Tappahannock, VA (April 3, 2001) - If you're seeking educational alternatives for your daughter, it's not too late to consider St. Margaret's School. Many parents from around the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have found that St. Margaret's college-preparatory curriculum, academic support and structured environment helps girls reach their potential.

April 2, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 04/02/01
Tappahannock, VA (April 2, 2001) - Varsity Softball Anticipates Strong Showing in 2001.

March 19, 2001: SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT ROLL STUDENTS
Tappahannock, VA (March 19, 2001) - Hard work and good study habits have paid off for 55 students at St. Margaret's School, who have earned spots on the school's honor and merit rolls for the second trimester of the 2000-2001 academic year.

March 13, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: STORY TIME WITH SMS
Tappahannock, VA (March 13, 2001) - Eva Walters, age 2 �, paid rapt attention to St. Margaret's student Cariad Shepherd at the Essex County Public Library last week. Shepherd and other students in the SMS children's literature class planned and led two story hours. Each girl also wrote and illustrated a children's book as part of the two-week "Minimester" class.

March 12, 2001: SMS STUDENTS RAISE MORE THAN $600 FOR HEART HEALTH
Tappahannock, VA (March 12, 2001) - Students at St. Margaret's School have raised more than $600 to fight heart disease and stroke, which together are the two deadliest diseases in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.

March 6, 2001: SMS RIVER DAY FOCUSES ON LOCAL HISTORY, CULTURE
Tappahannock, VA (March 6, 2001) - Thanks to St. Margaret's River Program, students are discovering - and enjoying - the rich relationship between science, history and culture. That relationship came into vivid focus last week during River Day. This trimester, the all-school event explored traditional Native American life in the Middle Peninsula.

March 5, 2001: GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE HOLIDAY WITH SMS STUDENTS
Tappahannock, VA (March 5, 2001) - More than 40 Girl Scouts from the Tappahannock-Warsaw area recently "traveled" to seven different countries in less than three hours. They weren't on the Concorde - they were on the St. Margaret's School campus, where students shared food, games and songs from their native lands.

February 26, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 02/26/01
Tappahannock, VA (February 26, 2001) - Basketball, Soccer Win First-Round Games.

February 25, 2001: SMS STUDENT DESIGNS PRODUCED BY NEW YORK COMPANY
Tappahannock, VA (February 25, 2001)- Thirteen art students at St. Margaret's School have had an experience that many other creative individuals can only dream about: they've seen their works produced for a wider audience. Thanks to a relationship with New York textile manufacturer Raxon Mills, more than 20 patterns designed by members of Catherine Neuhardt-Minor's studio art classes have been woven into multicolored fabrics that now are on display in the school's Community/Technology Center.

February 24, 2001: PHOTO CAPTION: SNOW MUCH FUN
Tappahannock, VA (February 24, 2001) - Snow much fun. These students at St. Margaret's School took time to enjoy last Thursday's snowfall. Graham Barlow, Allie Chester, Alex Burdette and Lauren Knapp paused for a photo as they made their way to class.

February 23, 2001: LOCAL STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN SMS SPORTS HONORS
Tappahannock, VA (February 23, 2001) - Five girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have earned recognition for their athletic accomplishments at St. Margaret's School. They were among 14 student-athletes who received awards at the recent SMS winter sports banquet.

February 13, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 02/13/01
Tappahannock, VA (February 13, 2001) - Varsity Basketball, Soccer Head to LIS Tourney as No. 4 Seeds.

February 12, 2001: COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SMS LECTURE SERIES
Tappahannock, VA (February 12, 2001) - Local residents are more than just welcome - they're encouraged to attend St. Margaret's evening lecture series February 27 through March 7.

February 11, 2001: SMS STUDENT WINS LOCAL, REGIONAL SPEECH HONORS
Tappahannock, VA (February 11, 2001) -- Ann Melchionna, a senior at St. Margaret's School, has earned area and district-level awards in the "Voice of Democracy" speech contest sponsored by Northern Neck Post 7167 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Warsaw. More than 2,000 students statewide participated in this year's contest through their local posts.

February 10, 2001: SMS OFFERS GLOBAL BENEFITS TO STUDENTS, COMMUNITY
Tappahannock, VA (February 10, 2001) - Don't let St. Margaret's peaceful location on the banks of the Rappahannock fool you. SMS students already are taking their places in the same "global culture" that challenges many college graduates - and they are sharing what they have learned with the community.

February 5, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 02/05/01
Tappahannock, VA (February 5, 2001) - Soccer Squad Outfoxes Foxcroft, 3-0; Neist and Ogundiran Lead SMS Hoopsters over St. Vincent's.

February 4, 2001: ST. MARGARET'S STUDENTS STAFF SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Tappahannock, VA (February 4, 2001) - St. Margaret's was one of only two schools in Virginia selected to volunteer at the Special Olympics Alpine Skiing Competition this January. SMS has been supporting the two-day event for more than five years.

January 16, 2001: ST. MARGARET'S "MATHLETES"
Tappahannock, VA (January 16, 2001) - The SMS "Denominators" (white t-shirts) placed third among 13 teams at a recent math contest sponsored by Rappahannock Community College - click link to view photo.

January 15, 2001: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 01/15/01
Tappahannock, VA (January 15, 2001) - Defense Steps Up to Give St Margaret's 2-1 Edge over St. Catherine's.

December 25, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 12/25/00
Tappahannock, VA (December 25, 2000) - JV Squad Shows Athleticism and Spunk, Beats BSH.

December 24, 2000: ST. MARGARET'S STUDENTS SHARE HOLIDAYS WITH COMMUNITY
Tappahannock, VA (December 24, 2000) - Before they left for Christmas vacation - and homes from Tappahannock to Toyko - St. Margaret's students shared their holiday celebrations with the community. Choral performances and community service projects were just a few of the ways that girls reached beyond the school's Water Lane campus.

December 19, 2000: RIP-RAP REINFORCES HISTORY, SCIENCE AND SHORELINE
Tappahannock, VA (December 19, 2000) - A new rip-rap revetment will do more than protect the shoreline at St. Margaret's School. The project, scheduled for completion by mid-January, also helps preserve local heritage and creates a living laboratory for the SMS River Program.

December 18, 2000: JV SOCCER AT ST. MARGARET'S
Tappahannock, VA (December 18, 2000) - The team photo!

December 12, 2000: ST. MARGARET'S STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY
Tappahannock, VA (December 12, 2000) - Since late August, more than 10 different organizations in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have benefited from 725 hours of volunteer service by students at St. Margaret's School.

December 11, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 12/11/00
Tappahannock, VA (December 11, 2000) - SMS soccer, basketball squads start strong.

December 10, 2000: SMS ANNOUNCES HONOR, MERIT ROLL STUDENTS
Tappahannock, VA (December 10, 2000) - Hard work and good study habits have paid off for nearly 60 students at St. Margaret's School, who have earned spots on the school's honor and merit rolls for the first trimester of the 2000-2001 academic year.

December 1, 2000: SIX SMS STUDENTS NAMED TO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Tappahannock, VA (December 1, 2000) - Six students at St. Margaret's School, four of them from the Middle Peninsula, have been inducted into the National Honor Society.

November 27, 2000: LOCAL STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN SMS SPORTS HONORS
Tappahannock, VA (November 27, 2000) - Six girls from the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula have earned recognition for their athletic accomplishments at St. Margaret's School. They were among 12 student-athletes who received awards at the recent SMS fall sports banquet.

November 20, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 11/20/00
Tappahannock, VA (November 20, 2000) - Proctor Leads SMS Harriers to Fifth-Place Finish in LIS Championships.

November 13, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 11/13/00
Tappahannock, VA (November 13, 2000) - Hockey Loses Playoff Squeaker, Third-Seed Volleyball Upset by No. 6 Covenant in LIS Tourney.

October 31, 2000: ST. MARGARET'S STUDENTS GET OUT THE VOTE
Tappahannock, VA (October 31, 2000) - Adults won't be the only ones voting in this year's presidential election. Students at St. Margaret's School will be among those statewide participating in what University of Virginia professor and political analyst Larry Sabato says already is the biggest student mock election in history.

October 30, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 10/30/00
Tappahannock, VA (October 30, 2000) - Combs Nets 6 Goals, Hockey Team Splits Final Games; Cross Country Prepares for State Championships.

October 29, 2000: DAY STUDENT VISIT DAY
Tappahannock, VA (October 29, 2000) - Annual fall Day Student Visit Day a Success.

October 28, 2000: GIFTS ENLARGE THE ST. MARGARET'S FLEET
Tappahannock, VA (October 28, 2000) - Thanks to the generosity of three local residents and a current parent, the River Program at St. Margaret's School is sailing along - both figuratively and literally.

October 24, 2000: SMS SENIOR NOMINATED FOR HS HEISMAN
Tappahannock, VA (October 24, 2000) - Britton Faulkner of Irvington, a fourth-year day student at St. Margaret's School, has been nominated for the seventh annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The national awards program, created by Wendy's, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Downtown Athletic Club of New York City, recognizes and honors high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, community service and athletics.

October 23, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 10/23/00
Tappahannock, VA (October 23, 2000) - Coghlan, Field Hockey team peaking at right time.

October 16, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 10/16/00
Tappahannock, VA (October 16, 2000) - Cross Country Running Strong, Field Hockey and Volleyball Regroup After Losses.

October 14, 2000: GIRLS' SCHOOLS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Tappahannock, VA (October 14, 2000) - The statistics are startling. Women live seven to nine years longer than men, yet 55% of female workers aged 18 to 64 have no retirement plan. Many also have little education or experience in managing their own finances. As a result, a divorce or the death of a spouse can be economically devastating for some women. Others may not achieve the success of which they are capable.

October 12, 2000: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRING WORLD TO TAPPAHANNOCK
Tappahannock, VA (October 12, 2000) - Six local families are making global connections, thanks to the "Friendship Families" program at St. Margaret's School. By serving as a home-away-from home for one or more of the school's 24 international students, program participants can experience other countries without ever leaving the United States.

October 10, 2000: DOUGLAS AND SMITH REPEAT AS WINNERS OF RIVER RUN
Tappahannock, VA (October 10, 2000) - Marshall Douglas of Mathews won last Saturday's Rappahannock River Run at St. Margaret's School, covering the 5K course in a blistering 15:49. Julia Smith of Tappahannock won the women's division in 18:37. Both Douglas and Smith, winners of the 1999 race, posted faster times than in last year's run.

October 9, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER: 10/09/00
Tappahannock, VA (October 9, 2000) - Field Hockey Triumphs Over Northumberland, 6-0; Runners Beat Feet in Charlottesville Heat.

October 8, 2000: LOCAL GIRLS INVITED TO SMS VISIT DAY
Tappahannock, VA (October 9, 2000) - According to a recent national survey, parents choose independent schools like St. Margaret's because they encourage excellence, teach values and offer personal attention. SMS day students, however, have their own reasons.

October 7, 2000: TWO SMS SENIORS ARE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTS
Tappahannock, VA (October 7, 2000) - Joan Claire Stephenson of Tappahannock and Alison Paige Wasserman of Baltimore, both seniors at St. Margaret's School, have scored among the top five percent of high school students nationally on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. As a result, they have been named Commended Students in the 2001 National Merit Scholarship Program.

October 5, 2000: COMMUNITY INVITED TO SMS RUN, CRAFTS FAIR THIS WEEKEND
Tappahannock, VA (October 5, 2000) - The Second Annual Rappahannock River Run and Crafts Festival may be sponsored by the St. Margaret's School Alumnae Association, but it benefits the entire community. Last year's race drew a field of 115 runners and walkers, and hundreds of crafts shoppers. The events this coming Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, promise to bring even more visitors to Tappahannock.

October 3, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 10/03/00
Tappahannock, VA (October 3, 2000) - SMS Teams Win, Place, Tie.

September 25, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 09/25/00
Tappahannock, VA (September 25, 2000) - Field Hockey Bounces Back After Scoreless Tie, Volleyball Opens Regular LIS Season in Winning Fashion.

September 21, 2000: SMS LAUNCHES NEW RIVER PROGRAM WITH A SPLASH
Tappahannock, VA (September 21, 2000) - More than 175 St. Margaret's students, faculty and administrators officially launched the school's signature River Program with an overnight trip to Jamestown on September 7 and 8 - and they made a splash!

September 20, 2000: TEACHER EARNS COMPUTING CREDENTIAL, CONNECTS SMS TO THE WORLD
(Tappahannock, September 20, 2000) - It may seem that teachers have the summer off. But during their warm-weather vacations, taking professional development courses is routine for St. Margaret's School faculty and staff.

September 18, 2000: SCOTTY SPORTS CORNER - 09/18/00
Tappahannock, VA (September 18, 2000) - Field Hockey Blanks Christchurch 7-0, Volleyball Searches for Rhythm.

September 16, 2000: NEW SMS TEACHERS, STAFF, OFFER OUTSTANDING CREDENTIALS
Tappahannock (September 16, 2000) - Graduates of the nation's most selective colleges are among the eight faculty members and residential life professionals who have joined the staff of St. Margaret's School this year. They join an existing, veteran faculty of more than 25 teachers; the school's six most senior educators together have spent more than 150 years in the classroom.

September 15, 2000: SUMMER NO VACATION FOR LOCAL STUDENT
Tappahannock (September 15, 2000) - When St. Margaret's School junior Kelly Proctor returned to class last week, she had no problem answering the traditional "what-did-you-do-last-summer" question. Like many of her classmates, she may have had difficulty choosing which of her activities to describe.

September 14, 2000: EIGHTEEN LOCAL GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S THIS YEAR
Tappahannock (September 14, 2000) - A total of 18 girls from the Tappahannock area began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 13, 2000: LOCAL GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S - URBANNA
Tappahannock (September 13, 2000) - Two girls from Urbanna began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 12, 2000: LOCAL GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S - WARSAW
Tappahannock (September 12, 2000) - Four girls from Warsaw began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 11, 2000: LOCAL GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S - NORTHUMBERLAND CO.
Tappahannock (September 11, 2000) - Three girls from Northumberland County began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 10, 2000: EIGHT LANCASTER GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S THIS YEAR
Tappahannock (September 10, 2000) - A total of eight girls from Lancaster County began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 8, 2000: LOCAL GIRLS ATTENDING ST. MARGARET'S - WESTMORELAND CO.
Tappahannock (September 8, 2000) - Three girls from Westmoreland County began their studies at St. Margaret's School last week, joining a total of 41 day students from nine surrounding counties. According to an informal survey conducted by the SMS Office of Admission, the top three reasons that families chose St. Margaret's were its high-quality teaching, structured environment and individualized academic support.

September 6, 2000: 2000 DAY STUDENT REGISTRATION
Tappahannock, VA (September 6, 2000) - Jessica Lynn White of Warsaw is one of 41 local girls attending St. Margaret's School in Tappahannock this fall. A recent picnic gave her and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. White, the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators and other day families.

September 5, 2000: RUNNERS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY FOR RIVER RUN
Tappahannock, VA (September 5, 2000) - Area athletes are encouraged to register early for the second annual Rappahannock River Run, said race co-director Jenni Booker of Tappahannock.

August 29, 2000: FOUR JOIN ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL STAFF
Tappahannock, VA (August 29, 2000) - St. Margaret's School welcomes four new staff members to begin the 2000-2001 academic year: Monecia Naggs, Jenni Brockman, Louise Glendenning Cook, and Ann Marie Horner. All four women have relocated to the Tappahannock area and will be employed in the St. Margaret's Admission and Development Offices located in Brockenbrough House.

August 28, 2000: SMS BRINGS FOOTBALL PLAYERS, OTHER VISITORS TO AREA THIS SUMMER
Tappahannock, VA (August 28, 2000) - This August marked the second year that Paul VI High School traveled from Fairfax to hold its pre-season football training camp at St. Margaret's School. The team was among six residential groups, including a girls' soccer camp and a fiction writers' workshop, that brought summer visitors to the Water Lane campus and the Tappahannock area.

August 22, 2000: ART TO HELP LEARNING-DISABLED STUDENTS SUCCEED
Tappahannock, VA (August 22, 2000) - Local students who have learning disabilities soon will benefit from an unusual but effective method for strengthening academic skills.

August 21, 2000: RUN, FESTIVAL, WILL OFFER FUN FOR ALL THIS FALL
Tappahannock, VA (August 21, 2000) - The second annual Rappahannock River Run and Crafts Festival being planned for October promises something for just about everyone, say committee co-chairs Bette Albert and Ann Hill Williams.

June 30, 2000: SMS KIDS CAMP
Tappahannock, VA (June 30, 2000) - Not even the drizzling, rainy weather last week could dampen spirits at KIDS Camp. Judging by the faces of the 70 young campers and staff members packed inside St. Margaret's gym on Thursday (June 29) morning for the mandatory camp check in, one would never have guessed that there was an ongoing downpour outside that threatened to cancel the day's swimming activities.

June 29, 2000: NEW MARINE SCIENCE BOAT
Tappahannock, VA (June 29, 2000) - St. Margaret's marine science program receives pontoon boat donated to the school. "The new boat will make the Rappahannock River more accessible to our faculty and students," says Director of Development Mark Eastham.

June 27, 2000: SMS HOSTS COMMUNITY RELATIONS GROUP ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Tappahannock, VA (June 27, 2000) - The most recent activity on the busy St. Margaret's campus this summer was a community luncheon program held at noon on Tuesday, June 27. The goal of the annual event, hosted by St. Margaret's School and the Community Relations Task Force, is to maintain strong ties between the school and its Tappahannock neighbors.

June 26, 2000: MARK EASTHAM ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS HEADMASTER OF ACDS
Tappahannock, VA (June 26, 2000) - Following his last official workday at St. Margaret's on June 30th, Mark Eastham will be the one in charge every day - as the new headmaster at Aylett Country Day School. He assumes this position after completing five years at St. Margaret's School where he has served as the SMS Director of Development, focusing on the school's capital campaign.

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