Acknowledgements
the journal of literature and the arts at saint david ’ s school
Acknowledgements
The publication of Obelisk would not be possible without the backing of so many vital contributors . Special thanks go to : Dr . David O ’ Halloran , Mrs . Ali Aoyama , Mrs . Esther Formosa , Mrs . Winnie Feng , and Mr . Jack Sproule for their support and assistance in the publication of this volume .
Teachers in our English , Art , and Learning Services departments deserve the utmost respect for inspiring , supporting , and helping to select exemplary student writing . Thanks go to : Mr . Drew Burton , Ms . Debi Germann , Mrs . Jennifer Kim , Ms . Margaret Lee , Ms . Abby Malone , Mrs . Jamie MacNeille , Mrs . Sara Molinari , Ms . Catherine Milligan , Mr . Gene Romanosky , Mr . Tom Ryan , and Ms . Kat White . For cultivating the vision and skill reflected in the splendid artwork in this volume , great thanks go to : Mr . Bernard Adnet , Ms . Rachel da Silva , Ms . Jenna Boccella , Ms . Melanie Fidler , and Mr . Jeremy Kassen . Extra thanks go to Ms . Melanie Fidler for her professional photographs of the boys ’ artwork .
This edition of Obelisk , like others before it , is a testament to the vision and leadership of Mrs . RoseMarie Alfieri . Throughout this publication ’ s development , from year to year and page to page , she has remained a wise , encouraging , efficient guide with a personal commitment to promoting boys ’ voices and creativity . Obelisk is also indebted to Mr . Peter Martin for his diligence and energetic support in the publication process .
This year , we also owe tremendous thanks to the alumni on our External Selection Committee : Joshua Doolan ’ 14 , Michael Hirsch ’ 14 , Timothy Johns ’ 14 , Graham Higgins ’ 05 , and Will Smith ’ 00 . Each one of these “ Saint David ’ s