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Jeffrey Brabec, Ph.D. ’14: Carving his Own Destiny
In his application to FVS, Jeffrey Brabec ’14 said he wanted to be a writer and college professor, and his mom wrote that his academic weakness was in math. Could the then 13-year-old Jeff who struggled in math have ever imagined his future self as a Ph.D. neuroscientist? In his junior year at FVS, Jeff began to enjoy science. “I think college and grad school would have worked themselves out,” says Jeff, “but I [underwent] a lot of educational and emotional growth at Fountain Valley. I had experiences there that I still talk about to this day and rely on in times of uncertainty. I truly think I would not be where I am today if I hadn’t had the opportunity to attend Fountain Valley.”
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Nuin-Tara Key ’99: A Visionary Pioneer at the Forefront of Climate Change
Her mother named her after a character in the book, “A Far Off Place,” a young woman with exceptional strength and selflessness. While Nuin-Tara Key ’99 would be too modest to acknowledge that the name suits her, her professional accomplishments creating and implementing public policies that impact the climate crisis affirm her mother’s prescience. “I am optimistic that it is fully within our capacities to do what we need to do to address the climate crisis and to really drive the change that we need,” says Nuin-Tara.
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Students Channel Their Inner Misfit at SNO 2023
Students partied like it was 1999 during FVS’s annual SNO event on Friday, Sept. 22. A crowd-favorite among many, this year’s SNO did not disappoint, as students came dressed in hilarious costumes, presented stupid and entertaining acts to their peers, and danced the night away in the Frautschi Campus Center.
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Western Immersion Program: Inspiring a Deeper Connection to the Land and Community
This September, FVS completed its 27th year of the highly anticipated Western Immersion Program (WIP). While gazing at the endless sea of stars, students were challenged to think introspectively about this year’s WIP theme, “Commitments,” which asked, “What commitments are you willing to make to yourself, others, and the earth?” “I think my biggest takeaway was committing myself to building connections with new and returning classmates,” said sophomore Stella R. “Over WIP, I got to know people who I never would have overlapped with regularly. It is trips like these that make Fountain Valley such a tightly-knit community. I think our commitment, not only to each other, but to our campus and surroundings is what makes this School so unique."
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FVS Celebrates 23rd Anniversary Unity Day on Nov. 3
Last Friday, Fountain Valley School celebrated Unity Day, an opportunity to recognize the unique differences that bring our community together. FVS, home to students representing 23 countries and 21 states this academic year, held a wide range of workshops, games, and learning opportunities led by a mix of students, faculty, and administration. Among these were a number of culinary experiences as well, including the School's International Potluck Dinner in the Dining Hall.
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Fall 2023 Bulletin Hits Mailboxes this Month
We are pleased to present the Fall 2023 Bulletin titled, “The Western Experience is in the School’s Founding DNA.” Within this issue, readers will find several features recognizing Fountain Valley’s unique location and sense of place. Also within are articles on alumni, student, and faculty awards, an FVS sports recap, class notes, and more. To be added or removed from the print distribution list, please email development@fvs.edu. Submit your own Class Notes update here »
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2022-23 Report on Giving Recognizes Our Donors
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Fountain Valley exceeded its Annual Fund goal and raised $1.99M in support of academics, the arts, athletics, financial aid, professional development and campus enhancements in 2022-23.
View our annual Report on Giving here »
We are delighted to recognize the many donors whose contributions are instrumental in securing the future of FVS.
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Celebrating Community Beyond the Prairie
Many former faculty, alumni, past and current parents, and friends of FVS gathered in Colorado Springs, Colo., Bozeman, Mont., and New York City, this fall for receptions hosted by Head of School Megan Harlan.
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