Contact: Jenni Brockman
Telephone: 804-443-3357
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Three Local Girls Attending St. Margaret's This Year

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.

Westmoreland students at St. Margaret's School this year include (l. to r.): Claire Hopkins, Ruth Redfearn and Sarah Weakley.

"We help each student make the best of herself," said Director of Admission Kimberly McDowell, "so that she is ready not only for college, but also for the many opportunities she will have to make a difference in the world."

All three local girls are returning students: Junior Ruth Redfearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob S. Redfearn of Kinsale, Sophomore Claire Hopkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hopkins of Oak Grove, and Freshman Sarah Weakley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Weakley, Jr., of Montross.

St. Margaret's is a 150-student boarding/day school for girls in grades 8-12 that was founded in 1921 by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Its mission, "Educating Young Women for Life," is reflected in a college preparatory curriculum and co-curricular activities that equip girls to face the technological, global, intellectual and societal challenges they will encounter in our rapidly changing world. Local families who are interested in learning more about St. Margaret's School are encouraged to call the Admission Office at 445-3357 and request an invitation to the next Day Student Visit Day, which will be held on October 20.

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