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IN O UR COM M U N I T Y: ALU MNI Katie-Beth Kurilecz ’06 Honored With 2018 Alumni Achievement Award Katie-Beth Kurilecz ’06 was honored with Steward’s Alumni Achievement Award at Convocation on August 30, 2018 for her work on behalf of refugees and her commitment to aiding international development. After graduating from The Steward School in 2006, Ms. Kurilecz went on to study law at Newcastle University and received her Master of Law (LLM) from King’s College London. Ms. Kurilecz has a cross-sector background having worked in the business, political, and charity sectors. She specialized in human rights and immigration law at university and has dedicated the last five years to working in international development and helping refugees. She currently works as the Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager for the charity All We Can, an international development and emergency relief organization. Ms. Kurilecz is also passionate about her local community and is a committed member of local community groups and campaigns ranging from supporting women and legal aid to conservation. Ms. Kurilecz could not be with us at Convocation because she lives and works overseas, but she I AM A STEWARD: KATIE-BETH KURILECZ ’06 At Convocation 2018, the Class of 2006 alumna was honored for her work on behalf of refugees. sent us an inspiring video message in lieu of accepting the award in person. “My advice is always to follow your passions and help others,” she said. “Thank you to my family, my friends, and my teachers here at Steward. It is your passion, creativity, and courage that inspires me every day.” We are currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Steward Alumni Achievement Award. Go to stewardschool.org/alumni-achievement-award to make your nomination today! Scan here to watch Ms. Kurilecz’s moving remarks on the importance of following your heart and letting it drive you to help others. Steward Holds Inaugural Fine Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony FINE ARTS HALL OF FAME On Thursday, January 31, Steward is holding the first-ever induction ceremony for our new Fine Arts Hall of Fame in the Lora M. Robins Theatre. The inductees are members of the Steward community who have been exceptionally influential in the arts at The Steward School and beyond. The first inductees to be honored with a ceremony and reception are former music teacher Bonnie Anderson, Fielding Archer ’80, Michael Congdon ’00, late former Head of School Paul R. Cramer, Stephanie Mann ’93, former business and operations manager Margaret Hassan, and former art teacher Rugene Paulette. For more details, go to stewardschool.org/fine-arts-hall-of-fame. 26 | The Colonnade