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My daughter is a stronger and better person for the encouragement and gentle nudging that she received at Oldfields, and I appreciate the close community, the loving concern for each girl and the encouragement for each girl’s strengths that Oldfields provided. She could not have been at a better school.

Our daughter, Madeline, is an alumna of Oldfields School. Before starting Oldfields in the ninth grade, Madeline attended a teeming public school. Many of Madeline's classes bulged with 35 students and most of the teacher's time was spent in crowd control. Madeline knew this environment was not the best for her, and she was interested in scouting area schools for a different high school experience.

Madeline decided to consider Oldfields because of her love of horses, the country, and a friend who had recently graduated from Oldfields. For years, we had been hearing rave reviews about Oldfields, and Madeline decided to visit.

As soon as we drove up the main drive, Madeline fell in love with the campus. After spending the day at Oldfields, she announced that no other school would do.

From her first opening day, Madeline loved Oldfields School. She made a ton of friends, both day and boarder. She studied hard, was enthusiastic about her classes, and joined many clubs. Madeline learned, cheered, entertained, laughed, played sports, and had fun.

One day Madeline got in the car and said to me, "Mom, sometimes I walk down the hall of Rodney (the main academic building), and I have to pinch myself. I'm not just visiting, I really am an Oldfields student."

As parents, we were equally happy with Oldfields. We saw our daughter blossom into a happy, intellectually curious leader. Oldfields supplied the atmosphere and encouragement to take risks, be the best she can be, and to reach for the stars. We feel Oldfields is an institution that really lives by its mission statement and for that we are truly grateful.

As an alumna of Oldfields I first must speak to my time there, some 30 plus years ago. To this day, I still say that they were four of the best years of my life and the friendships that I made there have endured the test of time. It truly was my home away from home. The confidence that I gained there and the belief that I could and would succeed and be a constructive member of my community have stayed with me all these years.

Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart were three things we worked for at Oldfields and they have been guiding principals throughout my life. Fortezza, Umilitade, e Largo Core is still the motto of Oldfields and it is present today in every facet of the school.

I was moved to tears when my daughter decided to go to Oldfields and wrote the following in her acceptance letter: “Everything you did made me feel at home and like I was in an environment that really cared. OS wasn’t just another school; it feels more like a home away from home kind of school.” She continued her letter explaining how difficult her decision had been, but as she said, “I have come to a conclusion. I would be more than honored to attend Oldfields School for the next four years of my life, because I know that it will be an amazing and uplifting experience that will make me into the person I have been striving to be like my entire life, my mother.”

Oldfields gave me so very much, and it was such a wonderful feeling to bring my daughter to campus for her freshman year, and feel as though I had come home. It is still the caring, nurturing, and safe place it has always been and its core values are as solid as ever. And yet it moves forward to keep pace with our ever-changing world, from technology to curriculum to the campus facilities.

It was a joy to see my daughter enjoy many of my old haunts as well as the new ones. She was involved to the max and enjoyed every minute of it. From achieving high honors and being elected Class President two years in a row, to varsity field hockey and lacrosse, the school newspaper, drama club, a school tour guide and being in several plays, well, we just couldn’t ask for more.

Just before the holidays of her sophmore year, my daughter suffered a knee injury, which resulted in surgery on New Year’s Eve. Upon her return to school, the support from faculty, administration, staff, and her classmates was outstanding. It was most comforting to know that she was in such goods hands with so many people watching out for her while she was away from home.

The lines of communication are always open, not only in medical situations, but also in everything. The faculty is truly committed to the girls, in helping each girl reach and stretch and ultimately be the best that she can be.

I am so thankful for my years at Oldfields and believe in the school not only as an alumna and a member of the Board of Trustees, but now, most importantly as a parent of an alumna. Our children are our most precious gifts and I entrusted mine without hesitation to Oldfields.

In the sixth grade, our daughter, Gillian, went on a trip with her advisee group where they visited several Quaker schools, including a few boarding schools. When she got home, she announced that she wanted to go to a boarding school in high school. We did not have any friends whose children went to boarding school, and we were happy with her present school that went through high school. However, Gillian was persistent, and she was right. In three years at Oldfields School, Gillian blossomed in a way that would not have been possible at home, and she took on the challenges of her academics and social life with grace and self-motivation that was uncommon at her age.

In our search for the right school for Gillian, we were looking for many things. We wanted an academic environment that looked at each child individually and tried to meet her particular needs. Gillian learns differently than most of her peers, and her needs changed with the material with which she was presented. Oldfields successfully attempted to help her find her way. Her grades were outstanding, and she loved the academic challenges.

We were looking for a friendly, ethnically diverse atmosphere that encouraged social growth as well as academics. The first day we visited Oldfields, we knew something was different from the other schools we had seen. Students we saw throughout our visit were friendly, willing to answer questions, and genuinely happy to see us.

In looking at schools, the relationship between the staff and the students was important to us. We were interested in seeing mutual respect and genuine affection for one another. It is everywhere at Oldfields.

Oldfields seems to do things a little differently sometimes because the girls, not convenience, are their first priority. Vacations are planned so the girls are not traveling on the busiest days; i.e. coming home the Friday before Thanksgiving and returning the Monday afterwards. At the beginning of the year, the returning students got to school a day before the new girls so they could welcome the newcomers and help them get oriented. Reports from teachers (interim and end of trimesters) were detailed enough to let me know that they really understood Gillian's strengths and areas that need improvement. The dress code was clear but also allowed for individuality.

The following excerpts, from a few notes that Gillian's father, sent to her advisor and English teacher, show just how thankful we were that Gillian discovered Oldfields.

"I have been meaning to write to you for a long time, to simply say thank you. I was lucky enough when I was Gillian's age to have a few men take an interest in me, beyond what was normal. You have done that for Gillian. You have done your job as her advisor, sure, but beyond that, what you have done for her has been extraordinary. I thank you so for this because…well, your extension of yourself to Gillian is something a parent cannot do. Parental love is expected and necessary, but it is the love from another…from someone like you, which can cause a child to develop confidence in herself; to stretch into the person she is becoming. Oldfields has been a good place for Gillian, because of folks like yourself…especially because of you."

"I want to thank you for the way you extended yourself to Gillian in your class this past fall. She paid you the ultimate compliment over the holidays when she said, "the way he teaches is not easy for me, but it challenges me to become a better student." Her attitude in your class would not have been possible had you not been aware of who Gillian is, and in turn, encouraging of her."

We are so thankful that Gillian was wise enough to know, at such an early age, that Oldfields School was just what she needed to grow into the independent, self-confident and aware young woman she has become.

My daughter, Tahira, is a graduate of Oldfields School. She has developed into a mature, confident, intelligent and goal-oriented young lady. It seems as if it was only yesterday that she was enrolled in an overpopulated public school district.

Years before, I had decided to explore the possibility of an alternative education. I sensed that she was not academically challenged or performing at her potential. I desperately wanted her to receive an education that would prepare her for college. My daughter was quite content attending the public schools. She had grown accustomed to the overcrowded hallways between classes, the early lunch hour and the temporary buildings to accommodate the countless students, and most of all the numerous school closings due to holidays, conferences, snow, rain, heat, etc. She was comfortable in this environment, and she was looking forward to attending a high school that was even larger than her middle school. I wanted to introduce my daughter to an elevated academic achievement environment so that she could discover and develop her full potential. Our search began.

We first looked at private day schools. We also visited several boarding schools and participated in a few overnight visits. At one of the schools I visited, I met a young woman who had graduated from a boarding school several years earlier, however, she was still enthused and excited to share her experiences. She spoke so highly of the school she had attended that I asked for the name of the school. She had graduated from Oldfields School. She said her only regret in attending Oldfields School was that she had enrolled in her junior year and wished that she had had the opportunity to attend Oldfields School her entire high school years.

I will never forget the day we first visited Oldfields. My daughter wasn't the least bit interested in going to Oldfields or any other all girls' school. She was determined that she wasn't going to like the school, but agreed to the tour because I promised this would be the last school we would tour.

We had a lovely student to show us the campus, and the faculty was very friendly. I immediately felt the sincere, caring and nurturing environment. After visiting Oldfields, my daughter decided to enroll at Oldfields. Neither one of us regrets the choice we made. She received a superb education without any distractions. She learned to excel to her maximum potential. She set new and exciting goals that I am sure she will accomplish. She was introduced to many cultures and many different points of view and ways of thinking. She even tried to teach me a few words in Korean. Whenever I asked her if she was happy at Oldfields she would smile and say, "Yes mom, I'm proud to be an Oldfields girl."

If you ask me to tell my opinion and experiences of Oldfields School, you would think I was talking about paradise, because it was a haven for my daughter. I often visited my daughter at school. It is a small community, so I recognized many of the students and faculty members. Everyone was always been very kind and gentle; it reminded me of a loving home. I felt as though the parents were well informed of any activities or difficulties that may be present on campus.

I would like to share with you how the staff at Oldfields School handled the sad day of September 11, 2001. The announcement was made to the students only after it was determined no immediate family members were employed in either of the targeted locations. The staff was on hand to address all of their questions and to comfort them during that awful time. Arrangements were made for the students to participate in their choice of religious observances. During this period, the staff stayed on campus to devote their time to comfort and embrace their daughters - the students of Oldfields School. This is just one example of many that I have experienced.

My daughter's enthusiasm for Oldfields School is very similar to the graduate I met years ago, except that my daughter is fortunate to have gone to Oldfields longer than she did. I invite you to take the path as we did. I do not believe you will be disappointed.

We have two daughters who are members of the Oldfields family. Erin ’03 and Erika ’05 both entered ninth grade at Oldfields as day students, and became “little sisters” after previously being home-schooled. Neither they, nor us as parents, were quite sure what to expect from this transition. Although everything was new and a little overwhelming, we have been consistently ushered through every step of our daughters’ careers here at Oldfields. We have been helped and guided in decisions large and small, from navigating the admissions and financial aid process, to picking out a hockey stick, ordering a laptop computer, and completing the college applications process.

Both of our girls have been academically challenged, at their individual ability levels, while being very well prepared for college. Erin is now attending McDaniel College in the Honors Program, on a full-tuition scholarship. Erika is looking forward to completing her junior year and enjoying her senior year at Oldfields. We are very grateful to the entire Oldfields community for all of the opportunities and experiences that our girls have been afforded in their time here.

We believe that the single-sex school environment has been a very positive experience for both of our daughters. Both have matured and developed as young ladies to a much greater extent than we would have anticipated. The single-sex environment has allowed greater participation and involvement, in a less stressful setting.

Oldfields' high teacher to student ratio has been particularly helpful to our daughters' academic development. Teachers are always available to work with the students should they require extra help.

Being 7000 miles away from our daughters is a very harrowing experience. However, our daughters have been "adopted" and nurtured by some very loving and caring teachers and staff. They have formed relationships that will last them a lifetime.

Oldfields has provided our girls with life skills and a sense of confidence that is too rarely seen in our young women today. The staff encourages the girls to take chances and look at life in a positive, daring, and "can do" attitude. We like to think that Oldfields is molding the future, one girl at a time.

Alexie thrived and blossomed at Oldfields! The close-knit community, the supportive faculty who offered help and were there always, the competitive sports and especially all the girls made for a wonderful high school experience. To top off each year with an exciting opportunity to do something truly memorable and worthwhile through the May Program was a gift. When Alexie comes home from college the first thing she puts on is her Oldfields soccer or lacrosse sweatshirt, Oldfields sweat pants, and she's set to go!!

Our daughter Mollie graduated from Oldfields in 2003. Her experience at Oldfields can only be described as a parent's dream come true. She is a confident, capable and caring young lady. Oldfields’ sense of community, acceptance and teamwork has allowed Mollie to become mentally, socially, physically and academically prepared to face the challenges of college and her adult life. We are so proud of Mollie and feel blessed that she will always have the inner strength she developed thanks to Oldfields.

Oldfields provided Emily the environment and opportunity to prove to herself that she was able to do the work required to fulfill her ambitions and goals.

As a student who spent five years at Oldfields in grades 8-12, Emily received a superb education, learning time management, communication, and study skills. She participated in athletics and experienced a rise in self-esteem, which provided her with a sense of being and worth that she rides on today.

Emily was provided a well-rounded environment, full of caring and concerned faculty that instructed her in a full educational program, fulfilling her expectations.

In addition, Oldfields gives young ladies the opportunity not only to interact with other girls from all corners of the world, but to be able to have lasting friends with peers and faculty. Oldfields is a school where it always feels good to come home.

Oldfields was the perfect school for our daughter. It was a place where she was nurtured, and where she was allowed to grow in a safe and caring environment. Whether it was in the classroom, on the athletic fields, or talking with friends and faculty, there was always a feeling of community and family. Our daughter was challenged by the academics, and she was stretched by the athletics, but most importantly she was supported and encouraged to become a young woman who was intellectually mature, self-assured, and ready to take on the demands of college and womanhood. We feel privileged to be a part of Oldfields.

My daughter transferred to Oldfields in her junior year. The magic of Oldfields not only made her blossom as a young woman, but drew her back to the Oldfields family as a faculty member years later. What a special experience for our whole family.