Contact: Jenni Brockman
Telephone: 804-443-3357
Fax: 804-443-6781

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two Local Girls Attending St. Margaret's This Year

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.

Urbanna students at St. Margaret's School this year include (l. to r.): Kelly Proctor, Lisa Magness.

"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."

Both girls are returning juniors. Lisa Magness is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Magness of Urbanna and Kelly Proctor is the daughter of Martha Heric of Urbanna and Daniel Proctor of Smithfield.

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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