photo credit: Rob Karner Photography |
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- Alumni Reunion Highlights
- SAVE THE DATE | REUNION 2023
- Faculty Openings for Fall 2022
- Admission Opportunities, News, and Resources
- Video Postcards from Home | Reprise
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July's Alumni Weekend proved to be a delightful mix of glorious weather, leisurely conversations over great food, and quiet moments to explore campus and engage with the larger Leelanau family. With alumni guests from classes ranging from 1952-2010, and retired faculty members with over 100 years of combined service (Roo and Larry Smith, Rob and Barb Karner, and Norm Wheeler), alumni had the opportunity to swap stories of old and hear inspiring updates from Head of School Rob Hansen. Before Saturday's banquet, alumni gathered to express gratitude to those in the room - and elsewhere - for their impact on their Leelanau experience. Laughs, tears, and more splendid stories ensued! The weekend was a reassuring reminder that the stories and shared experiences binding the Leelanau School community together are sturdy, lasting, and awaiting the next generation. |
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John Hogshead's '82 father, John Hogshead '55, planted many of the trees now lining the Homestead Resort after getting caught smoking by Charles Shinn? (Apparently, this work provided ample opportunity to smoke a little more.) J.P. Larkin '87 taught himself to pole vault after finding an old pole in campus storage. He even managed to win the Cherryland Conference championship after Leland's exasperated coach offered some much-needed technique and style tips. Leland's pole-vaulters were none too happy. Kelli Daly '05 was excited to sleep in Kindel House for the first time! Holly Lang '84 has seen Charlie the Ghost! Sally McNutt '52 celebrate her 70th graduation anniversary with us. Houseparent Mary (Mama) Myers used to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Koolaid for Chris (aka Kip) Zanardi '10 when he'd had a rough day. Bob McNutt '55 and J.P. Larkin '87 sported the most coveted Leelanau swag during their stay....a vintage letter sweater and some handsome hightops. |
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From left to right: John Hogshead II '82, Laura Cox Brudzinski '82, Peggy VanOssenbruggen Rutledge '59, Bob McNutt '55, Sally McHardy McNutt '52, Charles Mitchell '10. |
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George Whyel '59 and Bill Winslow '58 |
| J.P. Larkin '87, Rick Taylor '86, Holly Lang '84, Karen Gros '85 |
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Karen Gros '85, Larry and Roo Smith (retired faculty), Lisa Berkel Beiriger '86 |
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SEEKING SUPERHEROES FACULTY OPENINGS FALL 2022 As Leelanau alumni or parents, you understand the importance of our faculty. We are currently seeking creative, compassionate educators to fill these key positions. If you know of a qualified candidate who would celebrate and contribute to our great community, please forward these links or this email to them! THANK YOU! |
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Leelanau is an ideal place to teach for those who value constructing hands-on applications of mathematics and engineering. With small class sizes, a stunning campus, and collaborative faculty, the creative teacher thrives along with our students. Learn more:
https://leelanau.org/math-teacher-position/ |
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Leelanau seeks a Visual Arts Teacher who recognizes the benefit of smaller class sizes, and greater professional freedom from standardization and compliance-based instruction. Candidates must be creative lesson designers, enthusiastic about the arts as an essential aspect of a quality education, responsive to the needs of individual learners, and maintain a caring atmosphere by building positive relationships with students and families. https://leelanau.org/visual-arts-teacher/ |
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Leelanau seeks a Learning Specialist to provide support for the building of skills and strategies for student success in and outside of the classroom, especially in areas of executive function and language-based learning differences. Learning Specialists must develop an in-depth and comprehensive awareness of each student's strengths, learning differences, learning preferences, and personality to develop a Learner Profile, shaping goals and informing the school's work with each student as an individual learner. A high level of community and parent collaboration is critical. https://leelanau.org/learning-specialist/ |
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Alumni and Friends: If you are curious about exploring the possibilities for a fresh start for a child or young learner this upcoming school year, it is not too late to connect with The Leelanau School! Space remains in each grade level*, and financial assistance is available to support attendance. Throughout the month of July until August 26, we are welcoming applications and will enroll students as space allows. Student arrival, registration, and move-in are scheduled for September 6 & 7. I am here to help in any way and am immediately available for conversation. I've linked key guidance and program highlights below. Till we connect, we send our very best from Northwest Michigan! |
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Catherine Creighton Director of Admission The Leelanau School 231-334-5826 she/her ccreighton@leelanau.org Schedule a Meet *very limited openings in Grade 12. Please contact Admission as soon as possible if of interest. |
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- Connect with Us via Phone, Zoom Meet, or Email
- Submit Application Materials: ASAP and no later than August 26th
- Schedule a Campus Visit and/or Interview (virtual or in-person): ASAP through September 2
- Student Registration & Arrival: September 6 & 7
New in 22/23: New Curriculum: focused courses on Sustainability, Fresh Water Ecology, and other place-based applications of scientific study. Review in our course catalog here! Return of Winter Term Trip: “Sharks, Service & Sustainability” @ The Island School on Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas. Further details here! New Building: this summer, construction began for an Applied Arts Annex to house pottery, welding, laser engraving, and woodworking equipment. Read local press here! - Renovations: continue into our Learning Commons and Academic Building and classrooms. Read local press here!
Leelanau Quick Facts: - Intentionally small student community (21/22 enrollment: 41 students)
- Assigned learning specialist for every student that includes a learning skills curriculum embedded in the daily schedule
- Experiential Curriculum, Arts Integration, and Whole-Person Health & Wellness
- Micro-class sizes with an average 6:1 student/teacher ratio
- Day, 5-Day and 7-Day Boarding options for enrollment
- Priority for year-round outdoor learning and activities
- Large, private, and safe residential campus
- Spirited, joyful, kind, inclusive and attentive community
- On-campus medical care, including COVID safety protocols as applicable
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“And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”― Meister Eckhart |
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Video Postcards from Home: Reprise |
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| Paddle down the Crystal. Climb into the canoe with Laura and Bruce Hood for a relaxing paddle along the Crystal River. Bug spray not required. |
| | Beach Bards Bonfire. Join Norm Wheeler for stories, music, laughter, and poetry around the fire. |
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| | A beautiful morning. Join Dean of Students Michael Jarvis and a little red fox for a relaxing view and some poetry on the shores of Lake Michigan. |
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GIVE TODAY! Your gifts create possibilities and purpose for our curious learners. We welcome contributions of all sizes and are truly grateful for those that help steward the future of our school community! |
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Questions?
Contact Kate Olson
Director of Alumni and Development
kolson@leelanau.org 231.334.5841
Our mailing address is:
The Leelanau School
One Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
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