LFA Review - December 2018

REVIEW FALL 2018

HEAD OF SCHOOL

John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

DEAN OF COMMUNICATIONS

Grace Kim

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT

Robert J. Buckla, Ed.D.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ruth Keyso

Grace Kim

Pfoertner Photography

C.Stanley Photography

PRODUCTION

Alex Stevenson

PRINTING

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CONTRIBUTORS

Robert J. Buckla, Ed.D. Mandy Byron Hannah Keller

Ruth Keyso

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Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87

Barry Reszel

Christine Ryder P’15, ’17

Garry Sloan P’19, ’21

John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

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Table of contents

Departments

Ringing the Bell 6

Ferry Tales 42

Alumni Events 44

Alumni Class Notes 46

From the Archives

Features

The Last American Hammer & the Art of Conversation 22

The Global Generation: Lessons from Gen Z 24

Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018 28

FRONT COVER

Mary Kay Wall and alumnus, former trustee, and Hall of Fame member

Mike Leonard ’66 pose with the Class of 2019 in the Formal Gardens. (Photo credit: Pfoertner Photography)

This year’s Fall Play was “The Government Inspector”  by Nikolai Gogol and reflects the theme of this year’s Head of School Symposium on Russia. Performances took place in early October.

(Photo Credit: Pfoertner Photography)

MISSION STATEMENT

Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.

2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86

Vice Chair, Acting Chair

Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04

Secretary

Mr. Charles T. Cooper ’96

Treasurer

Mrs. Marianne Silver

Member At Large

Mr. Todd E. Altounian ’86

Mr. Bruce W. Anderson ’70

Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90

Mrs. Molly Pearson Campbell ’04

Mr. Patrick J. Carroll II ’87

Mr. Charles T. Cooper ’96

Mr. J. Patrick Corsiglia

Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69

Ms. Ann Danner (Dwyer)

Ms. Jessica P. Douglas ’96 (Harms)

Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90

Mr. Gregory P. Glass

Mr. Haji L. Glover ’92

Mr. Duane C. Jackson ’01

Mr. Ned Jessen, P’01,’05

Mr. Gregory K. Jones, P’12,’14

Mr. Scott W. Kaeser ’96

Mr. Thomas B. Kelley ’65

Mr. Erik S. Kimble ’85

Mr. Rumi Kuli ’93

Mr. Ben Malek ’91

Mr. William F. Markey

Mr. John S. Marlatt ’65

Mr. Kenneth S. Meloun ’77

Ms. Bethann Moritz (Filip)

Mr. O. Keith Owen III ’64

Ms. Katherine Gray Pollock ’70

Ms. Tatyana I. Pramatarova ’05

Ms. Emily Sammon ’91

Mrs. Judith Reid-Anderson

Ms. Ramona Sequeira (Shaw)

Mr. Amish S. Shah ’92

Mr. Mark S. Stevens

Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04

Many graduates from different eras spoke to me with a genuine fondness and appreciation of their teachers, coaches, and mentors, and it is clear that this strength is a consistent theme throughout our 162-year history.

It is with considerable pride that I write my letter for this edition of The Review. As demonstrated in the Impact Report, I want to thank the LFA community for your increased commitment to the school and for the generosity with which you continue to respond to the Academy’s needs. Last year was an exceptional year, not only in the area of fundraising but also in our admissions, academics, athletics, residential life, and extra-curricular programs, and this year promises still more success. In particular, I am proud of our students and faculty, who exemplify the best of both boarding schools and our approach to differences. In speaking with our alumnae and alumni over reunion and trustee weekends, it was clear that the close bonds between student and faculty have always been vitally important to the success of a Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall education. Many graduates from different eras spoke to me with a genuine fondness and appreciation of their teachers, coaches, and mentors, and it is clear that this strength is a consistent theme throughout our 162-year history. The alumnae and alumni also spoke about the importance of their alma maters in their approaches to debates and discussions. At a time when the country appears to struggle with the concept of civil discourse, our graduates remembered with clarity the role their schools played in providing a safe and encouraging place to find and speak with one’s own voice.

Civil discourse is important as we will never all agree on every point or about different religious or political views, but it is vital that we are able both to speak and to listen in those moments. It is a legacy of acceptance that I am proud to have strengthened during my time at the Academy. In fact, as I prepare to leave LFA at the end of this academic year and I begin to reflect on my personal legacy to the school, it is clear to me that my most important contribution has been the concept of global pluralism. This idea that we should all know and respect one another and look at differences between genders, races, religions, and nationalities without hierarchy is a crucial element in the way our students and, indeed, the world need to behave going forward. LFA educates from this point of view and, by providing a safe environment for civil discourse, is a leader in teaching honest respect and empathy. It is an important legacy and one of which I am extremely proud. The recent documentary on LFA, “The Global Generation,” emphasises this point in very real ways, and I encourage everyone who has not watched it in its entirety to do so. It will make you proud of your school.

Looking forward, I am pleased to be able to work with Head of School-elect José M. De Jesús, who has all of the qualities of an excellent Head of School for Lake Forest Academy and the promise of a long and successful tenure. He and his family will be a great addition to the campus and to the LFA community. In addition, Mr. De Jesús will inherit a very clear strategic plan for LFA, Midwestern Heart. Global Mind., which clearly sets out our five goals: 1) increased endowment; 2) high quality faculty; 3) mission-driven leadership; 4)on-going commitment to cultural competencies and understanding; and 5) more effective communication about LFA and our successes. I look forward to LFA’s further growth and development as, with continued alumnae/i, parent, and community support, the school becomes even stronger in the future.

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Head of School P’13, ’15, ’18 gives his annual State of the School address to parents during Parents Weekend. (Photo credit: Pfoertner Photography)

THANK YOU

On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Lake Forest Academy, I extend my deep appreciation to our many donors who supported the mission of LFA in the school year 2017-18.

Please take a moment to see the IMPACT of the $7.1 million in philanthropy that was received by the Academy in the period July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 by visiting www.lfanet.org/impact2018 . We hope you enjoy the video and graphics.

Sincerely,

John Strudwick Head of School

If you were unable to make a gift to LFA in 2017-18, please know that we would be delighted to welcome you to our honor roll of donors. You may give online today at www.lfanet.org/give.

Food Service $1.4 million Gala Project $ 500,000

Cost of Ancillary Revenue $1.8 million

School Operations $2 .6 million

Financial Aid $5 .1 million

Endowment $ 500,000 Gala Project $ 500,000

Academy Fund $1.8 million

Ancillary Revenue $3.5 million

FY 2018

Expenses

$28.4 million

Compensation & Professional Development $11.4 million

Facility Maintenance $5 .6 million

FY 2018

Revenu e

$28.4 million

Tuition $22.1 million

Welcome New Trustees

JESSICA PEALE DOUGLAS ’96

Jessica Peale Douglas ’96, J.D., is a bilingual English and Spanish-speaking practicing attorney and partner at the Schaefer Shapiro LLP law firm in Omaha, Neb., which specializes in the areas of criminal defense, federal defense, juvenile law, and litigation. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Occidental College and her J.D. at Creighton University School of Law before working as an assistant Douglas County public defender (2004-2007), assistant federal public defender for the District of Nebraska (2008-2011), and a felony prosecutor in Washington County, Neb., (2015). She is a member of the Omaha, Nebraska State, and American Bar Associations. She has served on the LFA Alumni Advisory Board since 2006, where she was communications chair in 2014-2015. She and her husband, Tom Harms, live in Omaha and are expecting their first child in 2019.

GREGORY P. GLASS P’18, ’21

Gregory P. Glass currently lives and works in Hong Kong, but calls Sac City, Iowa, home. He attended Kansas State University before earning his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. His professional experience includes Tabor Grain Company (a division of Archer Daniels Midland) as a grain buyer and commodity broker and Paine Webber as a stock and commodity broker. In 1991, he founded Source One Ltd, a supply chain management company headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His charitable interests include Rotary International and Optimists Club. Greg’s four daughters are Katharine, Elizabeth, Victoria ’18, and Alexandra ’21.

HAJI GLOVER ’92

Haji Glover ’92 currently serves as the chief of staff to the Group CFO at Alvogen America, a large pharmaceutical company that makes generic and OTC drugs, cancer therapies, and medical devices as well as markets third-party drugs. He joined Alvogen in 2012 as vice president of global financial planning & analysis before moving into the position of their U.S. chief financial officer. His work at Alvogen has included a recent assignment in Malta. Haji earned his bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University and his MBA from Binghamton University before embarking on a career in corporate finance and related roles with Lockheed Martin, Ford Motor Company, and Honeywell International. Haji, Mikita, and their two daughters live in Short Hills, N.J.

SCOTT W. KAESER ’96

Scott W. Kaeser ’96 has worked for United American Security, a contract security guard company with offices across the US, since 2014. In his current position as an executive vice president of corporate development, he is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and leads all functions related to the company’s mergers and acquisitions. After earning his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University in 2000, he started his career in Ernst & Young’s Corporate Finance group. Scott has participated on the LFA Alumni Council and Alumni Advisory Board since 2003 and recently participated on ad hoc committees to update the LFA Strategic Plan and to study private school tuition. He and Melissa live in Chicago with their children, Evan and Lily.

KENNETH S. (SCOTT) MELOUN ’77

Kenneth S. (Scott) Meloun ’77 built a 34-year career in the information technology field in the areas of product management and product development, working for Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) after earning a bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College and an MBA from Babcock School of Management at Wake Forest University. It was during a trip back to Lake Forest College for a reunion in the mid-1990s that Scott visited and began to re-engage with LFA by working first on several reunions then joining the Alumni Advisory Board. Now retired and living in Naples, Fla., Scott is a longtime supporter of LFA and well-acquainted with the school’s transformation in recent years, including his contributing IT advice for campus systems upgrades. He also serves on the LFC Board of Trustees, the LFC Alumni Board, and the Board of Friends of Artis-Naples.

TATYANA I. PRAMATAROVA ’05

Tatyana I. (Tanya) Pramatarova ’05 is a program manager for Denver Public Schools in Colorado with responsibilities for transportation and cross-departmental initiatives for 200+ schools across the city. Her prior professional experience includes six years at Deloitte Consulting LLP as strategy & operations consultant in Boston, Mass., and strategy & operations manager in Chicago, Ill. Tanya earned her bachelor’s degree from Williams College and her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She is currently enrolled in a program created by the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation that couples a public education management position with a two-year program for a Master of Arts in Education. Her current charitable pursuits include being an interviewer for the Kellogg Admissions Organization and a classroom volunteer for the Colorado Refugee ESL Program. Tanya lives in Denver, Colo.

Lake Forest Academy Names

José M. De Jesús 30th Head of School

José M. De Jesús to Succeed John Strudwick in July 2019

José M. De Jesús, head of the upper school at Packer Collegiate Institute, N.Y., was named the 30th Head of School of Lake Forest Academy on October 9, 2018.

LFA’s Board of Trustees made the appointment upon the unanimous recommendation of its 14-member head of school search team. The head of school search team was advised and assisted by Deirdre Ling and Educators’ Collaborative LLC.

José M. De Jesús’ academic background, boarding school experience and educational philosophy and vision, combined with his personal disposition, character and core values, stood out during the ten-month search process, says J. Michael Schell ’65, life trustee and chair of the HOS search team. He describes the 43-year-old teacher, administrator and educator as an “empathetic, insightful and inspirational leader” with an intuitive sense for understanding how high school students learn, interact, serve and grow.

“Mr. De Jesús’ intelligence, warmth, passion and record of accomplishment at each stage of his professional development were the qualities that recommended him to our search team and our board,” said Schell. “As we got to know him over the course of the search, it became clear that he has the essential qualities, character, values and dedication to lead Lake Forest Academy well. Among them, he is instinctively collegial and has a naturally collaborative leadership style. He is a perfect fit for LFA’s slogan: Midwestern Heart. Global Mind.”

From Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Schell says, Mr. De Jesús will inherit a superb and powerful legacy on which to build.

Gregory Jones P’12, ’14, a trustee and co-vice chair of the search team, adds that LFA will enter a new era of leadership from a position of strength. “The selection of Mr. De Jesús is an affirmation of that strength, as well as the shared vision and hard work that have propelled this great school through the last two decades,” he said. “As wonderful as our progress has been, and continues to be, I have every confidence that it can be even better. Mr. De Jesús’ academic credentials, aptitude and performance will enhance his ability to make that happen.”

Jim Cowart ’69, trustee and co-vice chair of the search team, also notes, “It was most important that Mr. De Jesús’ values and vision for education align with LFA’s own values, mission and strategic plan. He is decisive, calm, and compassionate and matches rigorous, disciplined analysis with an inquiring mind, a keen intuition for people, and a strong sense of community. A strategic thinker, he has the strength of character and judgment to lead the LFA community in the coming years.”

Dr. Strudwick applauds the trustees for their decision. “Lake Forest Academy and Mr. De Jesús are very well-matched. We are an institution that emphasizes great teaching and innovation. He will be a champion of both.”

De Jesús is anxious to begin preparing his transition. “I am humbled and excited to partner with LFA’s dedicated school community. The love and passion for the school exhibited by families, faculty, students, alumni and trustees is palpable. Together, we have challenging and inspiring work ahead of us. I am especially looking forward to consolidating the gains the school has made during Dr. Strudwick’s transformational tenure.”

Andrea and José M. De Jesús will be on campus starting July 2019.

José M. De Jesús was born in Puerto Rico and migrated to New York City with his family when he was six years old. Over the past 31 years, De Jesús has been a student, teacher and administrator in independent schools. He is currently the head of the upper school and a history teacher at the Packer Collegiate Institute. Previously, De Jesús served as the director of outreach and public purpose at the Spence School in New York City, where he led the school’s community engagement and travel programs. He has also taught history at Concord Academy in Concord, Mass., where he began his career, and at the Poly Prep Country Day School where he was the dean of the ninth grade. He has led more than 100 students to four different continents as a seven-time group leader for the Experiment in International Living Summer Abroad program.

De Jesús currently serves on the boards of the City Charter School for the Arts in New York City and the High Mountain Institute in Colorado. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wesleyan University, a Master of Arts in History from Tufts University and a second Master of Arts in Private School Leadership from the Klingenstein Leadership Program at Teacher’s College, Columbia University.

He is married to Andrea De Jesús, who is currently the head of the upper school at the Town School in New York City. The couple have a daughter, Isabela, 14, and a son, Joaquín, 10. De Jesús enjoys playwriting, the movies, a diverse range of music and improving his guitar-playing skills.

De Jesús’ official duties as Head of School at LFA will begin July 1, 2019.

Q&A with Head of School-elect José M. De Jesús

What drew you to LFA?

The core values of the institution really spoke to me, and they aligned with my vision of educating students with a global mindset. The more I learned about LFA from people around me, the more I wanted to see the campus and its people. I was struck by the kindness of the community during my visit to LFA. The students really sealed the deal with their passions and questions.

In what ways do you anticipate connecting and engaging with the entire LFA community, both locally and globally?

I really want to spend the first year getting to know everyone and listening to the stories of the faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, and everyone who has a connection to LFA. My wife and I intend to meet with different constituents in as many ways as possible. Like Dr. Strudwick, I also plan on being an advisor and teacher. I am very excited for that part of my job.

What makes a good leader?

Balance is very important. Good leaders should listen, be collaborative, and be able to have the courage to make decisions, even if they can be difficult. Proper communication and developing a shared vision also help bring communities together.

What is your educational philosophy?

My educational philosophy is that learning is a journey. It’s not only about where you get to go to school, and what grade you achieve. Excellence is important, but it’s the journey itself that is the most important. The experiences that you have in the cafeteria and outside the classroom are important parts of the process of learning and growing. I believe in the development of students as individuals.

What is one thing you’d like the LFA community to know about you?

I cannot emphasize how excited my family is to be a part of the LFA community. We cannot wait to work with and serve the people who love LFA dearly.

Lastly, a fun question. What is your favorite book? “Love in the Time of Cholera (El amor en los tiempos del cólera)” by Gabriel García Márquez. I think it’s the best love story ever written.

Lake Forest Academy’s 2018 Strategic Plan:

Midwestern Heart. Global Mind.

Strategic Initiatives for LFA

The Strategic Plan Steering Committee and the Board of Trustees have identified the following five core initiatives as the basis of LFA’s strategic plan for the next three years. The school will develop specific action steps and tactics in order to achieve these strategic initiatives as well as monitor and measure progress on a regular basis.

Increased Endowment Growth

• Increase the LFA Endowment, with a goal of $50 million by 2021, to improve the long-term financial strength of the school.

Goal

million

• Generate a significant and sustained increase in major and planned gifts.

• Identify and solicit donors to establish endowed support of Student Financial Aid, Faculty Chairs, and Speaker Funds.

• Establish the goal that at least 25% of all monies raised each year is put into the endowment.

Enhanced Faculty & Staff Quality

• Increase faculty and staff salaries and benefits over time to be commensurate with our place among the best independent boarding schools nationally.

• Expand and improve faculty housing to support the attraction and retention of faculty and increase the number of teaching faculty living on campus.

• Increase professional development opportunities.

• Increase the number of Faculty Chairs to stimulate innovation and faculty development.

Mission-Driven School Leadership

• Ensure the successful hiring and transition of a new Head of School who is committed to leading and advancing the school’s educational excellence, including the established focus on pluralism, a global educational experience, and a boarding school culture.

• Enhance efforts to recruit, mentor, and retain faculty, staff, and trustees who advance the LFA mission and mirror the demographic diversity of the student body.

• Examine the optimal size and composition of the student body, including a consideration of the benefits and costs of increasing the size of the school.

• Broaden the access to an LFA education, thereby advancing equality of opportunity and the diversity and quality of the student body.

For a full update with charts and videos reflecting LFA faculty and staff hiring efforts, visit www.lfanet.org/diversityhiring.

Vision Statement

“LFA aspires to be the best boarding and independent school in the United States. Our goal is that the LFA experience will provide the highest quality academic, pluralistic, and values-based learning opportunity for each of our students in all areas of their development and growth.”

Creative, Innovative and Personalized Education

• Strengthen the personalized educational experience of every student in order to prepare them for a successful college experience.

• Develop and implement a vision for innovative education specifically through academic technology, collaborative teaching, and interdisciplinary programs.

• Improve multicultural competencies and integrate and facilitate meaningful crosscultural interactions in all areas of school life.

• Strengthen LFA’s commitment to and leadership of “Educating Global Citizens.”

Communication of Vision and Achievement

• Improve and expand the LFA website as well as other marketing and communication resources and materials, particularly for admissions, alumni relations, and athletics.

• Strengthen LFA’s identity, presence, and leadership in the local community.

• Increase and enhance LFA’s institutional identity in national and global markets.

Strategic Plan Steering Committee

Duane Jackson ’01 Trustee Greg Jones P’12, ’14 Trustee

Chris Tennyson

Kim Graham English Faculty Kassandra Hayes P’18 Associate Dean of Admission

Scott Kaeser ’96 Trustee

Susan Krivoshik P’14, ’18 Parent Association President 2017-18 John Marlatt ’65 Trustee

Sarah Davis Priest P’20 Current Parent Emily Sammon ’91 Trustee

Adam Schlipmann

Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, Director of Instrumental Music

Teneice Stegall

Associate Dean of College Counseling

John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 Head of School

Asst. Head of School, Dean of Students and Academic Affairs

Kristine Von Ogden P’18 Dean of Curriculum and Innovation

Erica Wood Science Faculty, Edmund J. Rendtorff Chair in Science

Parents Weekend

LFA welcomed over 230 parents for Parents Weekend on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Mini-classes on Friday offered parents and guardians an opportunity to meet their students’ teachers and run through an A-day schedule with 15 minutes classes. Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 presented an update on the current state of the school before a cocktail social hour with LFA deans in Corbin in the evening.

On Saturday, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14 led a multicultural dialogue with parents to discuss current social issues and how adults can support students at all levels during their experiences at LFA.

Afterwards, an alumni panel, moderated by Director of Alumni Engagement Ruth Keyso, allowed parents to engage with young professionals who made the most of their time at LFA and are now working in varied fields.

Executive Director of the Global Youth Leadership Institute and Executive Director of the Stuart Center for Global Leadership Matt Nink led a session in the early afternoon about curricular travel at LFA.

After lunch, members of Co-ax performed a mini-concert in the Lillard Lobby of The Cressey Center for the Arts, and parents wandered through the Student Art Show during downtime before the orchestra and choir closed out the weekend with their performances during the Arts Extravaganza.

The Parents Association engaged with fellow parents at the Caxy Life Auction, which secured funds for student life at LFA.

Young Alumni Panel

Alumni Panel: How LFA Positioned Me for Success

On Saturday morning, October 13, 2018, five young alumni returned to campus to share advice with current parents and students on how their LFA experience positioned them for success both in college and in the workplace. The panel discussion was presented by the Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with the College Counseling Department. This year marked the 5th annual celebration of this popular event.

(L to R) Connor Berto ’10, Whitney Wright ’13,  Emily Morrison Krall ’08, Alumni Advisory Board member Toby Davis ’08, Ernest Powell ’03

Our Chicago-based alumni representatives were Dr. Ernest Powell ’03, Ob/Gyn, Advocate Medical Group; Emily Morrison Krall ’08, Associate Brand Manager at PepsiCo-Gatorade; Toby Davis ’08, Investment Consultant at Mercer; Connor Berto ’10, M&A Consultant at EY; and Whitney Wright ’13, Healthcare Consultant at PwC.

Cornerstone Society and Richards & Tremain Event Toasts Legacy

Bill Dolbee Installed in Inaugural Jessen Humanities Chair

Alumni and parents who drove away from the Lake Forest Academy campus on the evening of November 2, 2018, did so realizing they had just taken part in an event dedicated to the concept of legacy punctuated with a heartfelt testimonial to Trustee Ned Jessen’s father.

The annual celebration of LFA’s Cornerstone and Richards & Tremain Societies gathered together some 125-plus alumni and friends—Caxy supporters all—in the Reyes Family Science Center and the Student Union. What they experienced was a comingling of the social and educational, STEM and humanities, and tradition and growth. All these were wrapped up in the remarks of Trustee Jessen P’01, ’05 as he talked about his decision to endow the Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities.

“My father arrived at Caltech (California Institute of Technology) in 1943, where he majored in engineering and my mother left Omaha on a train in 1945 to head to the University of California Berkeley, where she majored in English,” Ned Jessen told the celebration’s attendees, which included his father, 93-year-old Howard. “While my Dad was deeply inspired by his math, science, and engineering classes at Caltech, he came to believe that his coursework would have been even more meaningful had it included more exposure to the humanities.

“And so he helped address that with his 2015 gift to endow the Howard E. and Susanne C. Jessen Postdoctoral Instructorship in the Humanities at Caltech!”

Ned Jessen then connected the dots between his parents’ philanthropy and his own at LFA. “So thank you, Dad and Mom, for your inspiration when it comes to the humanities, which I’m sure is one of the reasons I chose to be a history major in college. It feels great to support LFA’s wonderful faculty through this endowed chair,” he said.

Humanities is defined as the study of human experiences, and LFA named William B. Dolbee P’04, ’10 as a most apropos first recipient of the Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities. Dolbee is someone whose long service at LFA exemplifies that definition, with a career that includes terms as dean of faculty, head of advancement, and coach, along with his current positions, associate head of school and history teacher.

The Cornerstone and Richards & Tremain Societies Celebration began with a toast to the Reyes Family Science Center’s fifth anniversary, and participants visiting casually in labs and classrooms with science faculty.

Alumni and parents learned about subjects from Dr. Kerry Cedergren’s biochemistry research class, Mathias Kerr’s anatomy and physiology studies, Kevin Hagen’s environmental science projects, and Dr. Ruth Smith’s teachings in forensics and Advanced Placement biology to Department Chair Stephanie Ramirez’s chemistry experiments, Mike Rogan’s robotics, Ed Shaughnessy’s engineering instruction, as well as Shaughnessy’s and Erica Wood’s physics curriculum.

Members of the Jessen Family gather to support the installation of the inaugural Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities, clockwise from top left: Arthur Jes sen; Margaret Jessen Kelley ’01; Ned Jessen P ’01, ’05; Lynn Jessen P ’01, ’05; Steve Gilmore; Gwen Jessen; Howard Jessen GP ’01 ’05; and Jonathan Kelley.

Attendees of LFA’s Cornerstone and Richards & Tremain Societies Celebration toast the state-of-the-art Reyes Family Science Center on its fifth anniversary.

Newly installed Sidney E. Ainsworth Chair of Mathematics Paul Makovec and Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18.

Inaugural Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities William B Dolbee P’04, ’10 and Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18.

The celebration then moved to the Student Union’s lower level where the customary casual rec-room décor was transformed to an elegant space in tribute to the evening’s honored faculty chairs. The annual event also honors members of the Cornerstone Society who made a $1,000 or greater donation to the Academy Fund or Gala in the previous school year and Richards & Tremain Society members who have already made the decision to include LFA in their estate plans.

In addition to Dolbee’s recognition as the first Jessen Humanities Chair, Paul Makovec was installed as the Sidney E. Ainsworth Chair in Mathematics during the ceremony emceed by Head of School John Strudwick. This chair, established in 1989 through the generosity of Sid Ainsworth’s former LFA students, is awarded in conjunction with a 6-year term as department head. Makovec follows Jeff Bateman, who had been mathematics department chair since 2012.

Presiding over his final Cornerstone and Richards & Tremain Societies Celebration before his retirement at the end of the 201819 academic year, Strudwick shared that $7.1 million in cash and new pledges were committed by alumni, parents, alumni parents, grandparents, corporations, foundations, faculty, staff, and friends of the academy in the 2017-18 academic year. But beyond donation numbers, he shared his own insight into the legacy of LFA and his place in the Academy’s history.

“I have been proud to follow in the footsteps of previous heads of school such as John Richards, Eloise Tremain, Frank Bowditch, Frances Wallace, Harold Corbin, and Tom and Bondy Hodgkins, who have all played a vital role in advancing the legacy of this school and promoting those special characteristics that make LFA a school of excellence—in particular the hiring and nurturing of inspirational and dedicated faculty,” Strudwick said.

“I am proud of LFA’s legacy of faculty excellence and the personal and individual attention they give to every child. We continually strive to be loyal to that legacy, and through the continued development of our faculty, facilities, and our programs, we promote a culture of learning that is not only dynamic but is also one that gives our graduates confidence as they continue on their journey through life.

“It is a proud legacy, and I want to thank the faculty—past, present, and future—who build upon each successive improvement of the school, who continue to inspire dynamic experiences, and who make the passionate legacy a reality.”

(L to R) Trustee Tanya Pramatarova ’05, Trustee Scott Kaeser ’96, Matt and Parent Association President Stephanie Fisher P’18, ’19 receive an engineering lesson from Science Faculty Ed Shaughnessy P ’14,’16, ’17

Campus News

LFA FOOTBALL FEATURED ON CBS

LFA’s football team was featured on CBS on August 29, 2018, for its successful 8-man program. Coach Michael Buchanan, Athletic Director and Director of Hockey Operations Darrin Madeley P’11, ’14, quarterback Joey Kotlarz ’20, and co-captain Charlie Johnson ’20 were interviewed.

Watch the full video at www.lfanet.org/CBSfootball

ANGELINA CHAN ’20 PLACES SECOND IN HARP COMPETITION

On October 7, 2018, Angelina Chan ’20 won second place in the junior division at the Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Harp Society Scholarship Competition. She performed at the winners’ recital at Lyon Healy Hall on annual Harp Day on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

HANNAH LIU ’21 NAMED SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICAN

Hannah Liu ’21 was named a Scholastic All-American for the 2017-2018 school year. All-Americans must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better and achieved a qualifying individual pool time from August 2017 to August 2018.

LFA JUNIORS PERFORM AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY’S PICK STAIGER HALL

Alex Zhou ’20 and Isis Burgos ’20 performed at the Midwest Young Artists (MYA) Conservatory Fall Concert at Pick Staiger Hall on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, Ill., on October 14, 2018. The MYA Jazz, Choral, and Orchestra students performed pieces that reflected the “Share Your Story” theme. Alex plays the trumpet and Isis plays the viola in LFA’s orchestra.

COACH MADELEY INDUCTED INTO LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Athletic Director and Director of Hockey Operations Darrin Madeley P’11, ’14 was inducted into the Lake Superior State University Athletic Hall of Fame on November 3, 2018. He presented a speech during the ceremony; he was also honored at a LSSU hockey game. During his career as a professional hockey athlete, Madeley played for the Ottawa Senators, the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, and the Detroit Vipers of the IHL. He was twice-named a Division I 1st Team All-American.

CLASS OF 2019 SIGNING DAYS

Three seniors from the Class of 2019 signed to play athletics at the collegiate level in November 2018. Congratulations to Helen Blumenau ’19, MaryJane Alexander ’19, and Jack Selati ’19!

Helena Blumenau ’19 University of Iowa Swimming

MaryJane Alexander ’19 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, N.Y. Hockey

Jack Selati ‘19 Colgate University Tennis

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Orchestra performs at Pick Staiger Hall, Northwestern University

(Photos provided by Jennifer Madeley P’11, ’14)

The Last American Hammer & the Art of Conversation

By Grace Kim

Every day, the disjointed news cycle delivers another wave of political topics, and writers and artists are constantly voicing their opinions through various mediums to elevate discussions. One interpretation of the current political climate, in the form of a short opera, debuted at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington D.C. in late September 2018. “The Last American Hammer” was the season opener for UrbanArias, a production company that exposes audiences to contemporary operas that are no more than 90 minutes long.

Set to the music of composer Peter Hilliard and lyrics of librettist Matt Boresi, Lake Forest Academy’s very own Director of Theater, “The Last American Hammer” brings three unconventional characters together to embody the modern American experience.

In the basement of a Toby jug museum, right-wing conspiracy theorist Milcom Negley (Timothy Mix) rails against the federal government as museum curator Tink Enraught (Elizabeth Futral) sets a table of tea and cookies. Milcolm explains his theory about a hidden thirteenth amendment in between lamenting the loss of local jobs after a hammer manufacturing company closes in their small town. Contrary to his expectations, his attempt at occupying the federally-funded museum is not met with the attention of military drones. Instead, rookie FBI agent DeeDee Reyes (Briana Elyse Hunter) makes a visit, and a satirical banter among the three plays out as each character struggles to make his or her perspective understood.

Boresi describes the opera as a tragedy about the erosion of civil discourse. With hyper partisanship rampant nowadays, he and Peter Hilliard wanted to present a piece that exemplified how people from different backgrounds sometimes cannot discuss issues in a productive manner. They began working on the opera in 2016 after drawing inspiration from the news story about armed militants who seized and occupied the headquarters of the Malheru National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.

The two partners met as classmates at New York University’s Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Writing program and collaborated on a comic opera for their final thesis project. Since then, they have worked together on dozens of operas, choral pieces, art songs, and musicals.

In 2011, UrbanArias licensed Hilliard and Boresi’s “The Filthy Habit,” a jazzy comedy about the smoking ban in New York. The success of “The Filthy Habit” led to a commission to produce another opera for UrbanArias with support from a grant bestowed by the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2015, blues-infused “Blue Viola” unfolded on stage as the performers re-enacted the true story about a lost viola in Chicago that finds its way into the criminal underworld.

“The Last American Hammer” is the second piece developed for a series of commissions, and was met with favorable reviews during its run this past fall. Notably, renowned soprano Elizabeth Futral is a recurring talent at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and she

(L to R) Briana Elyse Hunter, Elizabeth Futral, and Timothy Nix sing their respective parts during the dress rehearsal of “The Last American Hammer.” (Photo credit: C. Stanley Photography)

along with Timothy Nix and Briana Elyse Hunter sang numerous solos complemented by a bluegrass string ensemble. As a result, the opera’s sound was distinctly American.

LFA’s Director of Individual Philanthropy Garry Sloan P’19, ’21 attended a performance of the show and reviews it as “a composition that effectively delivered a timely message - uncomfortable though it might be - with ample beauty and emotional gravitas.” Given his own background in professional singing and conducting, he was struck by how the music paired with the libretto highlighted the rawness, intensity, and urgency of the story line. He says, “[The opera] could not be more relevant to our current American experience. It is a story about people we know; their circumstances are happening now.”

Opera, with its rich history and cultural nuances, can be seen as a challenging art to approach, but the contemporary opera movement can also water down the very elements that make opera unique. Therefore, Boresi emphasizes the importance of balancing musical tradition with current issues.

“You have to keep the opera to a certain length in a language that people understand while composing music and text that carries emotional weight. Personally, my love for opera is far-reaching. I love the emotional scale of it and how those feelings can be painted alongside the depth of music and size of vocal prowess. I am thrilled when 21st century audiences can experience opera in a way that speaks to them.”

UrbanArias recently received another grant from OPERA America that will allow Hilliard and Boresi to showcase an excerpt from “The Last American Hammer” at the National Opera Association Conference in January 2019. While political tensions remain high, “The Last American Hammer” is a touching reminder of the importance of two of the oldest forms of art: opera and conversation.

Matt Boresi joined LFA in 2017 as Director of Theater. Matt holds an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from New York University. He has worked most recently as an adjunct professor at Carthage College; an administrator, teacher, and director at the Music Institute of Chicago, and teacher for the Chicago International Youth Musical Theatre Camp, Xi’an China. His teaching assignments include acting, directing, public speaking, and writing for performance. Matt is the librettist behind the regularly performed operas, “The Filthy Habit”, “Blue Viola”, and the upcoming “The Last American Hammer”. He directs the fall play, winter musical, and spring studio theatre lab.

Poster provided by UrbanArias. Design by Megan Kueny

Sophie Waimon ’20, Director of Theater Matt Boresi, and Abigail “Abby” Dandrow ’21 look through scripts during Winter Musical auditions. (Photo credit: Pfoertner Photography)

Matt Boresi watches students perform during Winter Musical auditions in early November. (Photo credit: Pfoertner Photography)

Matt Boresi and Peter Hilliard pose in front of the opera poster. (Photo provided by Matt Boresi)

The Global Generation: Lessons from Gen Z

Lake Forest Academy in the 60s, according to alumnus, former trustee, and Hall of Fame member Mike Leonard ’66, was a place of warmth that inspired students to learn. Yet as a student struggling with undiagnosed learning disabilities, Leonard was reluctant to engage with his teachers. He explains, “I did not want to raise my hand to speak in the classroom. It was not until later that I realized that I had a good story to tell.”

In 2007, Random House published Leonard’s New York Times best-selling book “The Ride of Our Lives – Roadside Lessons of an American Family,” a personal account of Leonard’s cross-country road trip with his parents and adult children. Leonard’s primary career, however, has been in network broadcast journalism; he was a feature correspondent on NBC News for 32 years until his retirement in 2012. Throughout his life, he has always stuck to his personal mission of powerful storytelling.

Leonard and Mary Kay Wall, a filmmaker, writer, and executive producer of Leonard Films, co-create films and documentaries for television and other platforms. Their latest project, “inCommon,” is a series of documentaries about everyday people and universal, societal issues for broadcast on WTTW, Chicago’s Public Television station. The newest inCommon episode, “The Global Generation” features LFA.

The concept of “The Global Generation,” as Leonard describes in the documentary, refers to “a planetary assortment of differing beliefs customs and traditions tethered wirelessly together by the technological advancements of high speed connectivity, and a renewed desire to optimistically remind everybody in our native tongues that despite our many differences, there is much that we share in common, as fellow human beings wedded to the same universal truisms.”

The film includes interviews with various LFA community members, but the core subjects are the students. Leonard first became interested in Generation Z – Gen Z for short – a few years ago when he saw teenagers sitting together, but not speaking and only focused on looking at their phones. He reflected on the value of free expressive thought without the distraction of technology, leading to his desire to explore how young people establish their individual identities while balancing relationships with others.

Leonard started to discuss this topic with fellow alumnus, Life Trustee and Board Chair J. Michael Schell ’65, who then played a crucial role in coordinating fundraising to bring the combined educational mentorship and filmmaking Global Generation Project to LFA for the 2017-18 academic year. With the help of Assistant Head of School and Dean of Students and Academic Affairs

Former trustee and Hall of Fame member Mike Leonard ’66 and Mary Kay Wall filmed footage at the 2018 All-School Handshake.

By Grace Kim

Chris Tennyson as LFA’s administrative liaison, Leonard and Wall embarked on a 14-month process of interacting with and interviewing students, while filming classroom activities, athletic games, arts performances, and those impromptu moments that arise in the course of students’ daily lives. Leonard and Wall had a general idea of topics to discuss with the students and faculty, but they let the interviewees drive the direction of which stories to tell.

Wall was impressed by how much the students had to offer during their interviews. “These kids are the future. All of them come from distinctive cultural, racial, regional, and international backgrounds, and they learn to work and live together. Many travel to study here, thousands of miles away from their native homes, and overcome both fear and their misconceptions of one another. They are so admirable and have so much to teach our society right now.”

Leonard adds, “My wife, Cathy, saw pieces of the movie when we were editing it. As a consumer of the news, she would always refer back to what the LFA students were saying against another update about some worldwide societal division. I specifically did not want this documentary to be part of a political agenda nor did I want it to be some marketing piece. The film just naturally became ‘pro-LFA’ because of the authentic voices of the kids and the teachers.”

Throughout the year, Leonard and Wall wandered freely around campus to film. They also provided lessons and opportunities for LFA students to contribute their own art, footage, and music. After each submission, the producers would offer their feedback and expertise in private meetings with the students. The students, Tennyson says, were incredibly appreciative of having access to two extremely accomplished professionals.

During the one-on-one meetings, Leonard and Wall inquired about the background of the student and eventually shifted the conversation towards using art to highlight life lessons and getting over fears. Leonard believes that “this is the time in their lives to articulate who they are.” He continues, “Some students were shy at first, which I can relate to, but eventually found more confidence and independence to speak up and find their voice.” As the mentors and mentees built their relationships, students opened up about their passions and dreams, as well as anxieties and the pressure of meeting high expectations from parents and peers.

Leonard and Wall conducted and filmed a grand total of 65 interviews by fall of 2018. The editing process and creation of the story consumed all their time for many months, but they found a way to include all the interviews in the final documentary.

“You can get to know a place by reading a book or watching a movie but it’s never the same until you talk to someone from there because you receive firsthand knowledge; it’s really valuable.” – Cher Li ’20

“I think that as we continue to grow as a human race that we realize that people are different. That difference in culture and ideas, that is what makes us so great.”

– Caleb Dixon ’21

SPECIAL EVENTS

Pre-screening Event at Chicago Cultural Center

WTTW presented a free screening and discussion of the film at the Chicago Cultural Center on September 15, 2018. In addition to producers Leonard and Wall, Life Trustee and Board Chair J. Michael Schell, Asst. Head of School and Dean of Students & Academic Affairs Chris Tennyson, and Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14 participated in a panel. Students and alumni were also in attendance.

Premiere Screening Event at LFA

On October 22, 2018, LFA hosted over 200 trustees, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, and friends for “The Global Generation” premiere event on campus in The Cressey Center for the Arts. After a cocktail hour and the movie screening, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 moderated a Q&A with the producers.

Live Airing of Film

The film aired on WTTW on October 25, 26 and 27, 2018.

Students watched the first live airing in The Cressey Center for the Arts on October 25 as a special residential activity.

“I am from Morocco. I was homesick a lot at first, but then I started to spend lots of time doing things and talking with other students. I can teach people about Morocco, and I’m Muslim, so I talk about my religion, and learn about the other students’ religions.”

– Adam Kossale ’20

Former trustee and Hall of Fame member Mike Leonard ’66 addresses the audience in The Cressey Center for the Arts.

Students watched the film in The Cressey Center for the Arts.

(L to R) Asst. Head of School and Dean of Students and Academic Affairs Chris Tennyson, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14, Conor Dranfield ’20, Alex Zhou ’20, Sophie Waimon ’20, Mary Kay Wall, Mike Leonard ’66, Amina Gimranova ’18, Nikita Rapoport ’20, Kayla Luehman ’21, Michael Lentskevich ’20, History Faculty Sam Wold, Mghnon Martin ’05, Director of Music Tim Plambeck P’21, Life Trustee and Board Chair J. Michael Schell ’65

Alumni Brunch & Film Screening

After watching “Global Generation,” Tennyson felt an incredible amount of pride in the work that [is being done] at LFA. “It reaffirms that the commitments we make [as faculty and staff] have value, and that our vision to create inspired global citizens continues to guide us.”

Wall wants viewers to be inspired by Generation Z. “It’s often the young who teach older people how to live life best. In many ways, they model how to extend empathy and mutual understanding to others, and expand ourselves in the process.” Leonard concurs, especially as he ponders the fragmented issues of the current world. He says, “This story might seem small in contrast to other, “juicier” stories, but it gives something critical that has been lacking in the media: hope.”

The full film can be watched on LFA’s website at www.lfanet.org/globalgen. Links to press articles are also available on the same webpage.

– Tiffany Filawo ’19

– Scott Jhin ’19

“If I want people to respect me or to hear my story, I feel like I have to open myself up to their story, maybe not necessarily to see eye-to-eye to them, but to at least hear them.”

“Are you confident that when it’s your group’s turn to run the world that you’ll do a better job that we did?” – Mike Leonard ’66

“Isn’t that what we’re here for? To make the world a better place.”

Alumnus Steve Fifield ’66 and his wife, Randy, hosted a brunch and screening of the film on October 28, 2018, for alumni in Chicago.

(L to R) Stacy Kaeser Derby ’97, Trustee Scott Kaeser ’96 and his wife Melissa Kaeser pose for a “family” photo.

Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018 was held September 27-30, 2018, with more than 325 alumni, faculty, and friends from the classes of 1948 through 2018 joining in the celebration. The campus was abuzz with spirit and the warmth of togetherness.

New this year, Alumni Weekend kicked off with tennis on Thursday. The inaugural group enjoyed friendly play, and memory swapping was more common than competition.

On Friday night, alumni in the classes of 2001 through 2013 gathered at Theory bar in Chicago. Both John and Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 attended, reminiscing with alumni of the “Strudwick era.” Other classes enjoyed food and drink at Miramar in Highwood.

Saturday’s festivities began with registration in The Cressey Center for the Arts and campus tours by Caxy Keys. Morning sessions included storytelling with Director of Library and Archivist Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87 and a multicultural dialogue facilitated by Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14.

A special feature on Saturday afternoon was the dedication of the Deborah MacKenzie Turf Fields. And, alumni enjoyed seeing one another at the picnic and at the ever-popular craft beer tent, where they watched the Caxy football team declare a win against the Christian Life Eagles.

During the Woman of Distinction Lunch in Ferry Hall, Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 was honored as this year’s honoree. Later that evening, she and John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 were inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in The Cressey Center for the Arts. A formal dinner and class photos followed in Reid. The weekend concluded with a brunch featuring alumnus David Allen ’96, who gave an overview of ways to leave a philanthropic legacy at LFA.

Thank you for returning to campus to relive old memories and make new ones.

(L to R) Jennifer Blackman ’02, Margeaux McReynolds ’02, Jonviette McReynolds Lawrence ’01

(L to R) Chris Shadek ’13 and History Faculty Sam Wold

(front, L to R) Myesha Brown ’08 and Liz Peinado ’08, (back, L to R) Derek Mazur ’08, Charlie Sackman ’08, Imani Camp ’08

(L to R) Alumni Advisory Board member Lauren Neal ’02, Aneri Dalia Bhansali ’02, Science Faculty Ed Shaughnessy P’14, ’16, ’17

(L to R) Nate Bateman ’08, Alumni Advisory Board member Michael Simms ’08, Nicole Makris ’08, Kasey Kim ’07

(front, L to R) Kathleen Kennedy ’11, Meg Kennedy ’13, Emmy Ferguson ’10, Emily Ellison ’08, (back, L to R) Elizabeth Duckworth ’10, Stu Derse ’08, Loring and John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Nick Krislov ’08, Alumni Advisory Board member Charlie Domash ’08

(L to R) Amber and Joe Barry ’98, Michelle Heffel ’98, Rhys Butler ’98, and Sharon Butler

(L to R) Leslie Steiner Johnson ’79, Alumni Advisory Board member Mark Karstrom ’80, P’18, and Tom Johnson (Leslie’s husband)

(L to R) David Shaw and Alumni Advisory Board member Beth Petit Shaw ’75 with Susan and Michael Springer ’71

The class of 1983 (L to R) Maurice Holmes, Nancy Blachaniec Bertschy, Ursula Bailey, Liz Farwell, Danielle Lampman Eggers, Jim Wells, Grace Lee-Park, Tom Olivieri P’13

(L to R) Ray Kim ’56 and LFA Dean of Faculty Tom Johnson

(L to R) Associate Head of School, History Faculty, and Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities William B. Dolbee P’04, ’10 with Georgia Kalkanis ’86 and her brother, James Kalkanis ’88

(L to R) Steve Suiter ’68, P’05, P’11, Chris Penn ’68, Chuck Gregory ’68, and David Kamm ’68

MIRAMAR

On a crisp Saturday morning during Reunion Weekend, in a newly refurbished classroom in upper Reid, I joined LFA Director of the Library and Archivist Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87 for a Storytelling Session. This casual gathering brought together LFA and Ferry Hall alumni to do what people do best when they reunite with old friends: tell stories. As head of LFA’s journalism program, I invited students to share in this event, to connect the stories of yesterday to today.

Storytellers from the class of 1948 to the late 1980s recounted tales from before the era of cell phones and iPads. We heard stories about wandering through the Armour estate forest; chalk and erasers thrown as reprimand for not paying attention; a housekeeper for Warner known as “the ghost” because of her seeming ability to glide across the floor; and off-campus athletics before there were proper sports fields, let alone the turf fields of today. Alumni laughed over late nights and mischievous rule-breaking in Bates and Durand; eating family-style with faculty; saying grace at breakfast; asking permission to remove their blazers; and running from Marshall Field House while tying their ties before breakfast. There were tales of Saturday classes and upperclassmen (no athletes of course) smoking in the lounge with faculty. We heard about girls from Ferry Hall blending with LFA students to create a cohesive student body, and about a printing press in the basement of Reid, laden with dustcovered plates from the 1973 graduation program. But perhaps no recollections were as distant and haunting as escaping from the original school building during the post-war fire in 1946.

One could say we were taking part in the oral tradition, that passing down of stories from one generation to another, a ritual that has been part of our humanity through the ages. But, boiling it down to simply “Dear Old LFA,” we were preventing the loss of organizational memory, connecting the students of then to now into one cohesive alumni community. It was said that morning, “The Academy was a big family.” Indeed, the school has kept this spirit of home and belonging alive through the generations, as countless students utter those same words today.

Upon leaving, one of the students in the room, a senior from South Korea and a proctor in Marshall Field House, said, “That was so cool to hear. It was like a history book coming to life.”

By Mandy Bryon

Paul Heininger ’70 with a portrait of David O. MacKenzie ’50, “Mr. LFA.”

(L to R) Melinda Hinners-Waldie and Ben Waldie ’52, P’83 with Ben’s sister, Isabella Waldie Vobach ’48, who was celebrating her 70th Ferry Hall reunion.

Our alumni volunteers, led by members of the Alumni Advisory Board, are key to the success of the weekend. (L to R) Eric Bauer ’12, Elisa Gutierrez ’06, Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, and Ahazi Dismukes ’96

Alumni of all generations gathered in Upper Reid for the Storytelling Session, where they reminisced about their LFA experiences and the people who influenced and impacted their lives. The session was led by LFA Director of the Library and Archivist Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87. (See sidebar piece by English Faculty Mandy Byron, who attended the session with several of her students.)

DEBORAH MACKENZIE TURF FIELDS DEDICATION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, James Christoph ’22, Marion MacKenzie Christoph and Roger Christoph P’10, ’18, ’22 formally dedicate the Deborah MacKenzie Turf Fields at LFA. Deborah is the late wife of David O. MacKenzie ’50, P’86, beloved alumnus, and former faculty member and coach at LFA, who died in 2017. He is remembered affectionately as “Mr. LFA” by legions of alumni. A lead gift from David’s estate, coupled with support from donors at the Spring Gala 2018 and a Senior Class Gift from the Class of 2018, made the turf fields possible.

Alumni returned to campus to compete against current Caxy players in a friendly game in the MacKenzie Ice Arena. Special thanks to alumnus Zach Yirkovsky ’01 for assistance in planning the game. Pictured are (seated): Ryan Nutt ’22; (front row, L to R): Antonio Fernandez ’21 (standing); (kneeling, L to R): Dylan Kruss ’20, Tyler Madeley ’14, Connor Hudziak ’19, Harrison Scott ’19, Jackson Brandstetter ’10, Zach Yirkovsky ’01, Chip Jessopp ’92, Dan “Egg” Choi ’92, Guy Blessing ’20; (second row, standing, L to R): Thomas Langston ’21, Chase Jones ’20, Connor McMahon ’19, Max Scott ’21, Lucas Matta ’20, Max Scott ’21, Lindy Alo ’04, Joe Barry ’98, Jorge Ortiz ’20, Dario Mancari ’20, Ben Rabin ’19, Justin Palmer ’19, Dylan Quane ’21, Katy Shadek ’15, Dani Kelly ’16; (back row, L to R): Julian Recine ’20, Lucas Matta ’20, Henry Seebeck ’19, Adam Steinwold ’19, Ry Birkerts ’19, Aidan Gallagher ’20, Simon Corsiglia ’20

This year’s Woman of Distinction honoree (and Hall of Fame inductee) Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 with her daughter, Jane ’13, who celebrated her 5th reunion, and her husband, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, who was also inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame, at the Ferry Hall Lunch.

Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 addresses the crowd at the dedication for the Deborah MacKenzie Turf Fields before the girls varsity field hockey game during Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018.

Mary Hediger ’68 (left), celebrating her 50th Ferry Hall reunion, and Isabella Waldie Vobach ’48, celebrating her 70th, return to the former Ferry Hall School campus for a tour.

Caxy cheerleaders Kaitlin Fisher ’19 (left) and Lauren Salliotte ’20 (right) cheer on the Caxy football squad to a 50-0 victory over the Christian Life Eagles in the team’s final home game of the season.

(L to R) Elmer Heinel ’73, Steve Temkin ’73, Mike Walsh ’75, Andy Hamilton ’86, Matt Alghini ’86, Regina Wenner Barney ’88, and Jay Alvarez ’86 at the Craft Beer Tent.

(L to R) Susie Callahan Dunn ’93, Jesse Roberts ’93, Kate Smart Mursau ’93, Trustee Haji Glover ’92, and Lori Valters Fitzgerald ’93 enjoy the Craft Beer Tent on Saturday afternoon.

It takes a village! Michael Ryan ’80 and Phil Preiss ’06 pull the alumni chariot holding Elisa Gutierrez ’06 while Joe Barry ’98 provides encouragement.

LFA alumnus and partner at Chicago-based law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, David Allen ’96, discusses the particulars of legacy gifts and making an impact through charitable giving at the brunch in the Little Theater on Sunday morning.

(clockwise from bottom left) Ted Morton, Ursula Bailey ’83, Liz Farwell ’83, Michelle Reeves-Twine ’84, P’14, Myron Ford ’83, P’07, P’11, Alumni Advisory Board member Gail Gadberry ’85, P’14, and Kim McDavid Morton ’83.

Hall of Fame & Woman of Distinction 2018

Hall of Fame honorees John and Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 with Life Trustee and Board Chair J. Michael Schell ’65

Alumna Liz Peinado ’08, a former scholarship student at LFA, speaks about her high school experience and how attending the Academy positively influenced her life and work. Liz is Deputy National Director of Fellow Recruitment at SAGA Innovations in Chicago.

Modern & Classical Languages Faculty Steve Ryder P’15, ’17 and musicians in Co-ax, the student-faculty rock band, perform at the Hall of Fame ceremony. Pictured are Lilah Roth ’19 (far left), Ryder, and David Sun ’19. (Oscar Li ’19 was on the keyboard; Sky Wang ’20 played the bongos.)

The Lake Forest Academy community celebrated a very special Hall of Fame & Woman of Distinction celebration this year as retiring Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 and his wife, math teacher Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, were honored and inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. More than 200 alumni, faculty, and guests gathered in The Cressey Center for the Arts to celebrate the Strudwicks.

The evening began with cocktails, followed by the singing of the LFA and Ferry Hall alma maters. Life Trustee and Board Chair J. Michael Schell ’65 opened the ceremony, followed by Associate Head of School Bill Dolbee P’04, ’10, who emceed the ceremony and who delivered remarks about John Strudwick and his achievements at LFA during the past 17 years. Dean of Admission Carolyn Gorowski spoke about Loring Strudwick and the influence she has had as a teacher, coach, and administrator at the school.

In the second half of the ceremony, Gorowski once again took the stage to share information about the Academy’s college counseling and admissions successes. Alumna Liz Peinado ’08 shared the story of her journey to—and through—LFA and how the Academy shaped and impacted her life.

The evening concluded with veteran Modern & Classical Languages Faculty and Co-ax band leader Steve Ryder P’15, ’17 and students performing a favorite Strudwick song, “Rock the Casbah” by The Clash.

Dr. John Strudwick

Lake Forest Academy Hall of Fame

Associate Head of School, History Faculty, and Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities William B. Dolbee P’04, ’10 presents Head of School, History and Social Science Faculty John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 with his Hall of Fame citation

From 2001 through the 2018-19 school year, you have used your collaborative leadership skills, inspired vision, and boundless energy to guide Lake Forest Academy through one of the most transformational eras in its history. As Head of School, you introduced rigorous academic programs, increased enrollment, led campus development and modernization, improved finances, and tripled the school’s endowment. You elevated LFA’s stature in the United States and around the globe. An effective and accomplished administrator, you also served the school as a teacher and advisor. You inspired students to fall in love with history, government, and economics; you introduced young people to the concept of global pluralism; you empowered them to be thinkers, leaders, and empathetic citizens of the world. Approachable and caring, responsive and wise, you devoted yourself to Lake Forest Academy—its students, faculty, alumni, and parents—for nearly two decades and guided the school to a new greatness. We salute your leadership and thank you for your exceptional service and dedication to “Dear Old LFA.”

Dean of Admission Carolyn Gorowski presents Mathematics Faculty Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 with her Hall of Fame citation.

Loring Kinder Strudwick

Lake Forest Academy Hall of Fame and Woman of Distinction

A caring and inspired educator, advisor, administrator, and coach, you have touched the lives of hundreds of students, parents, and colleagues during your 18 years at Lake Forest Academy. As a mathematics teacher, you illuminated the discipline, making it accessible and exciting to your students. As a coach, you guided and challenged swimmers to excel, to savor competition, and to appreciate the camaraderie that comes from teamwork. As Dean of Admission for seven years, you strengthened the school’s academic profile and welcomed a global community of remarkable students, who will be the next leaders in LFA’s alumni body. A cherished colleague, trusted teacher, gracious campus hostess, and friend to all, your influence at LFA was sweeping and significant. As a partner to the Head of School, you hosted gatherings of all sizes with grace and elegance, ensuring the Academy’s reputation as a warm and welcoming place. We remain forever grateful for your outstanding devotion and service to Lake Forest Academy.

Reunion Class Portraits

LFA and Ferry Hall Classes of 1948, 70th Reunion: (L to R) John Bowman ’74 (son of DeWitt ’48), Isabella Waldie Vobach ’48, DeWitt Bowman ’48, and Grace Woroch, Isabella’s granddaughter

1948

Class of 1967: Terry Hall ’67 and Sergio Rivera

1967

LFA Class of 1953 (65th Reunion), 1956: (L to R) Colin Campbell ’56, Gerry Nordberg ’53, Ray Kim ’56

1953/56

LFA Class of 1968, 50th Reunion: (seated, L to R) Phil O’Brien, Steve Suiter, David Kamm, Tim Smith, Mickey Loeb; (standing, L to R) Chris Penn, David Konker, Chuck Gregory, Rodger Owen

1968

Classes of 1974, 1975: (L to R) Jaime Garard ’74, Mike Walsh ’75, John Bowman ’74

1974/75

Class of 1973, 45th Reunion: (L to R) Linda Parker Garard, Steve Temkin, Loretta Kalnow Kaplan 1973

Reunion Class Portraits

Class of 1988, 30th Reunion: (L to R) James Capstick, Steve Karras, James Kalkanis, Regina Wenner Barney, John Ireland, Nell Bruen Ireland, Michael Cupic

Class of 1983, 35th Reunion: (seated, L to R) Nancy Blachaniec Bertschy, Liz Farwell, Kim McDavid Morton, Grace Lee-Park, Jim Wells, Sandy Chandrasekhar; (standing, L to R): Maurice Holmes, Jeff Yarmo, Greg Fadul, Kristin Rey, Myron Ford, Molly Ellwood Santistevan, Ursula Bailey, Chuck Matthews, Thomas Olivieri

1988 1983

Class of 1993, 25th Reunion: (seated, L to R) Susie Callahan Dunn, Lori Valters Fitzgerald, Roz Hodgkins Doane, Beth Tahmoush Truett; (standing, L to R) Jesse Roberts, Katie Smart Mursau, Capitola Lau

Class of 1998, 20th Reunion: (L to R) Phil Gross, Elena Chiappinelli, Justin Schwartz, Michelle Heffel, Joe Barry, Eric Richardson, Kristina Rosser

1993 1998

Reunion Class Portraits

Class of 2003, 15th Reunion: (L to R) Peter Kane, Yousuf Hussain, Samantha Symon-Rabicoff, Sara Jerez, Kiran Dhiman Szekeres, Willow Walker

2003

Nick Rhodes ’00

Classes of 2004, 2005: (L to R) Matt Rosso ’05, Lisa Perrone ’04, Mghnon Martin ’05

2000 2004/05

Class of 2008, 10th Reunion: (seated, L to R) Imani Camp, Anastasia Belozertseva, Kristina Stanford, Emily Ellison, Rita Riccio, Liz Thoms, Nicole Makris; (middle, L to R) Toby Davis, Tara Dhiman, Myesha Brown, Liz Peinado, Brooke Harwood Blackwell, Katherine Wei, Michael Simms; (back row, L to R) Derek Mazur, Nick Krislov, Charlie Domash, Stu Derse, Andrew Duckworth, Rhea Bovee

Class of 2013, 5th Reunion: (L to R) Jane Strudwick, Kalina Gajda, Chris Shadek, Tom Olivieri, Carina Baker, Emma Haupt, Lauren Pugliese

2008 2013

Ferry Tales

Loring Strudwick Honored as a Woman of Distinction

At this year’s Ferry Hall Lunch, held during Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018, the community celebrated Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, math faculty, former dean of admission and wife of Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, for her service and devotion to LFA and her commitment to the school’s success.

Loring will retire from LFA in June 2019 after 18 years of service to the Academy.

Associate Head of School, History Faculty, and Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities William B. Dolbee P’04, ’10 emceed the ceremony, which was held in the Kalnow Commons in the Ferry Hall dormitory on September 29, 2018. His remarks were followed by those of Ferry Hall Prefect Audrey Taillon ’19 and six alumni, who remembered Loring as math teacher, swimming coach, and friend. The Academy is grateful to alumni speakers Trustee Molly Pearson Campbell ’04, Lisa Perrone ’04, Alumni Advisory Board member Fran Crane Dotson ’05, Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, Leland Brewster ’07, and Katherine Wei ’08 for their thoughtful and touching remembrances of Loring.

Alumni speakers (L to R): Leland Brewster ’07, Fran Crane Dotson ’05, Trustee Molly Pearson Campbell ’04, Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Lisa Perrone ’04, Ferry Hall Prefect Audrey Taillon ’19, and Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

Associate Head of School, History Faculty, and Ned and Lynn Jessen Chair in the Humanities William B. Dolbee P’04, ’10 with Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

Ferry Hall Prefect Speech

Good afternoon, everyone! My name is Audrey Taillon, and I am so honored to be the 15th Ferry Hall Prefect. I actually found this out a couple of months ago in May, through a text from Kennedy Hayes, last year’s Ferry Hall Prefect. At the time, I was studying abroad in Rennes, France, and when I checked my phone that day, I was sitting at my host family’s kitchen table. I remember stopping for a second and thinking, “Did she get the right number?” I was then, and am now, truly amazed to have been given the honor of representing Ferry Hall.

But standing here now with all of you, I realize there is no better way I could hope to represent my school and the family I’ve found here. One person who feels like family to me is Mrs. Strudwick. I would like to direct your attention and congratulations to her for being this year’s Woman of Distinction. Mrs. Strudwick, it is an honor to have you here with us today.

Before I get to my amazing stories with Mrs. Strudwick, I’ll tell you something about myself. I have a younger sister, Gigi, who is a sophomore right now at LFA. Most siblings (and parents even) can’t understand this, but it’s true, we share a room together right here in Ferry Hall! It’s just up the stairs and on the right. That’s why Ferry Hall has a special place in my heart for another reason. This building we are all gathered in today has become my second home. Every year, all the girls who live here work together to make it feel like a giant family, and we make unforgettable memories from doing so. Just thinking of our dress-up dorm dinners, tea parties, and dip nights makes me smile. And most importantly, as girls in Ferry Hall dorm, we all represent the spirit of the school it is named for by being strong-willed, creative, and openminded individuals.

But for me, there was one aspect of life at LFA that I didn’t come into very strong-willed or open-minded about: math. That all changed sophomore year, though, when Mrs. Strudwick came into the picture. I’d always had a hard time with the subject, often feeling left behind, but she made me feel so much more sure of myself. I was so happy to find out I’d have her again this year that I actually jumped for joy. Just a couple weeks ago, I was reviewing for a BC Calc test and I’d missed class the day before, so it was just the two of us in our little study session. I asked her for help on something, and she walked over and sat right down on my chair next to me. In that moment, I felt so close to Mrs. Strudwick, and math didn’t feel hard anymore, because no matter how many times I would say “What?”, I knew she would always be there to help me understand. And just like that, Mrs. Strudwick made my math classroom feel like home, too.

Together, LFA has become a place I call home, from my dorm to my classrooms, and as Ferry Hall Prefect this year, I hope to make LFA feel like home not just to those who live or study here, but to you all and anyone else who sets foot on this campus in the years to come. Once again, congratulations to Mrs. Strudwick, and thank you, everyone.

Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06 congratulates Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

Katherine Wei ’08 delivers remarks about Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18

Ferry Hall Prefect Audrey Taillon ’19 shares memories of her math teacher Loring Strudwick, who was honored as a Woman of Distinction at the 2018 Ferry Hall Lunch during Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018

ALUMNI EVENTS

Alumni Soccer Game

Hours before LFA kicked off its Opening of School schedule on Sunday, August 26, 2018, 10 alumni soccer players returned to their alma mater to participate in their own kick-off event: the alumni vs. varsity soccer game. With a second-half surge, the students came out on top, 5-3, but the alumni put up a good fight, cheered on by their parents as well as former teachers and coaches. This year marked the third annual game, and we look forward to keeping this tradition going. If you can locate your shin guards and would like to play next year, please contact Assistant Dean of Advancement and Director of Annual Giving Christine Ryder P’14, ’17 at cryder@lfanet.org.

College Dinner Series

University of Illinois

The 6th annual College Dinner Series at Papa Del’s in Champaign, Ill. on September 14, 2018.

Pictured are (front row, L to R): Teddy Baldwin ’13, Jason Woo ’20, Azi Nigmatullin ’19, Ryota Nambara ’22, Ricky Ascroft ’22, Lazar Matic ’22, Alex White ’20, Giuseppe Maida ’22, Scott Skinner ’20, Gonzalo Hagerman Sucar ’19, Alex Alutto ’19, Henry Jacobson ’19, Will Hunter ’10; (back row, l to r): Matt Payne ’11, Rich Gallagher ’09, Manny Chavez ’12, Brooks Osborne ’21, Antonio Ferraiolo Galvao Costa ’21, Andrew Ryder ’17, Rich Park ’20, Carlo Castillo ’19, Henry Sackman ’10, Stefan Momcilovic ’22, Alex Jackson ’19, Tyler Medvec ’19, Sergio Estrelles Hernanz ’19, Charlie Shattock ’19, Jason Santos ’14, Stephen Kostov ’17, and Ray Kim ’56.

Several Caxys joined Director of Individual Philanthropy Garry Sloan P’19, ’21 for an LFA football game in Champaign, Ill., against Judah Christian after the dinner at Papa Del’s. (The Caxys prevailed, 48-12!)

Clockwise, from left: Clint Shi ’18, Aban Yaqub ’15, Director of Individual Philanthropy Garry Sloan P’19, ’21, Sajjad Sainsi ’15, Carina Baker ’13, Nithin Reddy ’17, Zhenya Dubavets ’18, Mati Chaudhery ’18, Jacob Leib ’18

(L to R) Jacob Leib ’18, Zhenya Dubavets ’18, Director of Individual Philanthropy Garry Sloan P’19, ’21, Clint Shi ’18, and Mati Chaudhery ’18

College Dinner Series

Philadelphia

Caxys met up with a crew of faculty from LFA for dinner at Pietro’s Pizzeria in Philadelphia, Pa., on October 18, 2018. Young alumni joined with current college students from Haverford and Swarthmore

University of Richmond

Northwestern University

Caxys at Northwestern gathered with their former LFA teachers and classmates at Giordano’s in Evanston, Ill., on November 8, 2018.

On September 18, 2018, Director of Individual Philanthropy Garry Sloan P’19, ’21 visited with University of Richmond sophomore Peter Corsiglia ’17 in Richmond, Va.

University of Michigan

Caxys at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., get together for dinner and conversation at Mani Osteria.

Princeton University

Katie Zhou ’16, a junior at Princeton University, and Jane Strudwick ’13, a math teacher at The Lawrenceville School, join with Director of Alumni Engagement Ruth Keyso for dinner in Princeton, N.J., on October 19, 2018.

(seated, L to R) Evelyn Pineda ’18, Director of Alumni Engagement Ruth Keyso, Dustin Holloway ’07, James Padley ’13, Liana Shallenberg ’15; (L to R standing) Niki Torskiy ’10, LFA CFO Mike Reidy P’17, Director of Business Services and Human Resources Kristin Paisley, Assistant Head of School and Dean of Students and Academic Affairs Chris Tennyson

(seated, L to R) Rishi Gudivaka ’17, Nick Lin ’17, Steven Zakuta ’17, math teacher Loring Strudwick; (standing, L to R) Director of Alumni Engagement Ruth Keyso, Assistant Head of School and Dean of Students and Academic Affairs Chris Tennyson, Sarah Hershenhorn ’17, and Jiaming Wu ’15.

clockwise from bottom left: Director of Alumni Engagement Ruth Keyso, Alex Wang ’16, Jennifer Ma ’15, Sunny Ren ’16, Skylar Chen ’16, and Romaer Chopra ’15

class notes

1943

Nancy (Dee Dee) Schmidt Bradley is now in McLean, Va., with a good dog, Mosby, and a nice horse, Mint. She competed in and won a one-day 100-mile ride. Her son John, daughter Kitty, and grandchildren Caroline and William are nearby. She has published a couple of books of light fiction, is part of a local art gallery, and is an elder at Georgetown Presbyterian Church. She was married for 44 years to Leonard Weylma, a surgeon who practiced at Georgetown University Hospital. She would love to hear from any other Ferry Hall girl. She may be remembered for some successful midnight escapes during her senior year. There were dances at the college and night time swims in the lake. Fun days! Anybody is welcome to reach her at nanbrad25@gmail.com.

1947

Litta “Willie” Williams Sanderson is 89-years-old and counting. She still enjoys life near her grandchildren and eldest son and his family. Her two other children are still on the East Coast and do visit.

Her son is a partner in Squire Boggs in San Francisco, and his wife does part-time legal work in Walnut Creek, Litta’s new home. Litta’s eldest grandchild, Jamie, is just about to finish grad school at Peabody Conservatory. He wants to do opera and is very gifted. Anna just graduated with honors in math and is working at the University of California - Berkeley as a student counselor. Maria, the youngest, has a dance scholarship at Chapman where she’s a sophomore but plans to teach school. Litta has not seen Chapman, but it’s near Disneyland to Maria’s great delight.

Litta still takes water aerobics four or five times a week and plays bocce ball during the season. There has not been a drop of rain since April or May, but it does rain in the winter. She thoroughly enjoys life at Rossmoor with all its amenities and appreciates the milder winters.

She’s still in touch with Lefty (Mary Dailey ’46) by phone and e-mail.

1948

DeWitt F. Bowman writes that after viewing the facilities and meeting some current faculty and students at the recent Reunion, he can only express admiration for the evolution of LFA and Ferry Hall from his days. He only regrets that some of his classmates were unable to attend. He has recently moved to a retirement community in San Rafael, Calif., after a long stint working for city, state, and university retirement systems and as a trustee for several mutual funds. Most of his extended family lives nearby and the weather, food, and activities keep him out of trouble. Best wishes to everyone.

1951

John Morrison will be teaching again this spring in Tucson, Ariz., in the University of Arizona Masters in Legal Studies program.

Reuel Sutton graduated from Menlo College in 1956 with a bachelor of science in Business Administration. He worked in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mortgage banking business, the automotive business, the Motorhome, and truck body manufacturing business until retiring in the 1990s. He has been married for 52 years and lived in the same house for the same amount of time. He has three children and nine grandchildren. In addition to local volunteer work, he volunteers for the Homeless Committee in the Los Angeles Area.

1956

Colin C. Campbell and classmates enjoyed a beautiful day on campus at the annual Reunion. The transformation of the campus, and the school itself, over the last decade is nothing short of miraculous. LFA is now truly the school of the future. If anyone has not been back recently, he would urge classmates to come back for the next Reunion because they will be amazed and proud of the school. He hopes to see everyone next year.

1958

D. Jeffrey Blumenthal hopes to see members of his class soon. Unfortunately, a medical issue has caused him to stop his volunteer efforts as a bicycle mechanic at Working Bikes, a non-profit organization that takes old, abandoned bicycles and repairs them to raise money so people in third world countries can have bikes. He says that having a bicycle for transportation is often the key for employment. He still loves to putter around with his bike and rides around 1,000 miles per year if the weather cooperates!

Since his “retirement,” he has been taking Tai chi lessons, hanging out at pool halls, and joined a yacht club to take sailing lessons. He is keeping busy, and would really like to hear from his classmates!

1959

Jerry Millhon returned from Spain in May having walked his 4th Camino. He writes this to encourage anyone who says it is too late to experience parts of the world on foot to reconsider. In 2015 he walked with his daughter, Polk, for the first week on the relatively famous Camino de Santiago. Later, he met up with two friends, Gayle from Neutral Bay, Australia, and Dawid from Oslo, Norway, but born in Poland. They called themselves the 30 50 70’s walkers. They have been his walking friends since then. There are many

Caminos in the Iberian Peninsula that all lead towards the Cathedral in Santiago. He has walked the Portuguese from Lisbon to Santiago, the Northern route from Bilbao to Santiago, and this year from Caceres to Santiago, the Via de la Plata. Each walk covered roughly 400 miles and took between 3 and 4 weeks. The stories of his walks, the people encountered, getting lost or just the plain beauty of the people in Spain and Portugal whom he and his friends met along the way is embedded in his mind forever. What caught his attention this year was the number of people walking who were in their 70s and loving the experience. Jerry encourages anyone who might want to wander a bit to explore this. For him, it pushed a reset button that opened him to the beauty of people and place and reconnected him with history he had long forgotten.

her first husband who has dementia. She would love to hear from any of her classmates from 1962.

1964

Roger Higgs is now at the 10 year mark providing medical care in the Seattle King County Jail working for the Public Health Service, serving those who are in the most need.

He returned home after a vacation in Central Europe with a stop in Slovenia, the most beautiful country he has ever seen. He mentions this because he highly recommends a visit to this little known country.

1965

1962

Since retirement, Mary Kay Jones Catlin has been busier than she ever was working in the corporate world. But she loves it!

She goes to the YMCA every week day morning to walk with friends and then take yoga, boomer boot camp, and silver sneakers cardio craze classes.

She belongs to a garden club and one of their projects is taking care of flower beds at the VA center. She also volunteers at Victory in the Valley (VIV), a local cancer support organization. She visits cancer patients while they take their chemo treatments. She also offers them snacks to help carry them through the day. Periodically or as needed, Kay assists women who are losing, or have lost, their hair try on wigs or other head coverings. The wigs are free as all accessories are provided by VIV. VIV is funded by private donations and once a year, there is a walk and run event that serves as the major fundraiser. This organization does so much for cancer patients and families. Kay has been with VIV for 12 years and she loves being a part of such a wonderful staff and volunteers whose only goal is to make the life of someone with cancer just a little bit better.

Kay is a cancer survivor and lost two husbands, two sister-in-laws, a brother-in-law, a best friend, four other friends, and one of my sweet dogs to this horrific disease. She loves to travel, go to movies, and garden. She also cares for

First Amendment lawyer, LFA Hall of Fame recipient, and LFA trustee Tom Kelley was awarded the Media Law Resource Center (MLRC)’s First Amendment Leadership Award in September 2018 for his years of service and significant achievements to the media law bar and MLRC. Tom is senior counsel at Ballard Spahr’s Denver office, where he is a member of the Media and Entertainment Law Group. He has been a practicing lawyer for 47 years, with most of that time spent defending news gathering and reporting operations. He is well known and recognized for his advocacy of reporters and editors and his defense of news organizations. Tom has been described by Chambers USA as “one of the best trial lawyers in the country.” Tom is a 1965 graduate of LFA, a 1969 graduate of Amherst College, and a 1972 graduate of the Robert Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.

1966

Class Mark Baker continues to teach dentistry at the University of Illinois in Chicago and he maintains his traveling. Next stop: Ankara, Turkey. Bill Barr still splits his time between his law offices in Wichita, Kan., and Chicago, Ill., and his second home in Park City, Utah. Mike Boe, as he has done for years, gives back to his community through his ongoing work at the local food kitchen. Buff Courter, after two European trips this summer, has returned to his retirement routine of daily hikes and online health and nutrition educational courses. Steven Fifield remains busy with his wife, building highly acclaimed apartment complexes in Chicago and Los Angeles. Jon Fremd continues his physical therapy work and his coaching. Neil Gumenick maintains his successful acupuncture practice in Los Angeles. Jeff Konker, always educating himself, is taking his annual philosophy classes at the University of Chicago. Richard Lang posts material on his Ranchod website and he is preparing the release of his “Please Don’t Tell Me About the Sixties” novel. Despite chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and S/P bladder stones, surgeries, and skin cancer, Richard still loves his dream life of Counter Culture bliss.

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Jerry Millhon ’59 (right) with walking partners Gayle Bryant of Australia and Dawid Krawczuk from Poland, now living in Oslo. The photo was taken on the Rio Camba near A Gudina on the Via de la Plata Camino in northern Spain in late April 2018.

class notes

1966 (con’t)

Mike Leonard may be retired, but he keeps resurrecting his producer skills for different TV productions and he participates in panels on journalism. Scott Lennox is recovering from prostate cancer and radiation treatment, but his role as a granddad keeps him going strong. Doug Read, diagnosed with myelofibrosis last year, has been displaying his lifelong fighting spirit, overcoming several setbacks and additional surgeries. He is currently out of the hospital, although still on crutches / wheelchair. He has greatly appreciated everyone’s calls, texts, and support! The LFA family still lives! And Stephen Sheppard, with his sharp wit, still loves to regale classmates with fond memories of our high school years. Some things – stories – never grow old.

1967

George “Bud” Arquilla III writes that he attended Denison University as a Sigma Chi and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Economics after LFA. Later, he pursued a master’s degree in Management from Northwestern University. Upon graduating from Northwestern, he became president of a successful construction conglomerate which had 25 companies in the Chicagoland area. He sold the last company a few years ago.

He became a member of the Young Presidents Organization 19 years ago and became involved in creating a mentoring affiliation with the Entrepreneurs Organization. Since then, he has devoted much of his time mentoring many young entrepreneurs in the Chicagoland area in leadership, strategic visioning, growth, and employee engagement issues.

He has three 30-something sons who have become entrepreneurs. They invented “Gekks,” a sock with a sock-less look. It is woven with anti-microbial silver thread and is removable and washable.

Over his lifetime, he has been fortunate enough to have been a world traveler and experienced many world cultures first hand. His theme has been “See the world before you leave it.” He is still trying to make sense of it all! He wishes LFA had provided that answer upon graduation.

He would love to hear from former members of the “PHYVE,” LFA’s first and greatest North Shore rock-n-roll band!

1970

Nancy Neustadt Barcelo is a hospice volunteer after running the hospice volunteer program for 20 years! She still has wonderful friends from Ferry Hall!

1973

The Very Rev. Scott C. Anderson has accepted a call to the position of Dean of St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral in the Diocese of Montana. He writes to invite all his LFA friends to come out and see a beauty not found in many other places. If you come to town, be sure to give a call.

1974

Paul A. Moore reports that he has three grandchildren named Grady James Moore, Harlan Hayes Moore, and Willow Moore. Two live in Lake Forest and one is in Denver.

1975

Burton C. Lohoff-Gaida served in disaster relief after Hurricane Florence hit North and South Carolina. He and a group of 8 people from his church in Charlotte, N.C. traveled to Lumberton, N.C. They prepared and severed up to 18,000 meals a day. Two years ago, Hurricane Matthew hit Lumberton, and the feeding facility this time was set up exactly where it was 2 years ago.

He currently lives in Charlotte, NC and works as an executive coach. He would love to hear from LFA and Ferry Hall classmates! His website is www.iLuminate.com

1976

Nancy A. Sokolsky Douglass is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Her daughter and son-in-law had her grandchild a little over a year ago and have since moved from Chicago to Indianapolis. She loves having them close. Her son continues to play basketball in Israel. He and his wife live in Tel Aviv and love it. Her youngest son lives in Denver and works for Massive Noise Media. She and her husband love going out there to visit. She continues to build her life coaching business and enjoy traveling with her husband.

Francois D’Ours has relocated from San Diego to Northwest Arkansas. He also has a new email address if any alumni want to reconnect: FDBear10@gmail.com.

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1978

Alumni Mark Childers and Eric Sorensen met up for lunch at the Hard Rock Café in Washington, D.C., during the summer 2018. Both attended the 2018 All-Star baseball game at Nationals Park.

1979

Laura Taylor is the Chief Information Security Officer for a U.S. government enterprise system. She has authored two books on the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and advises the U.S. government and various private sector organizations on how to comply with FISMA. When she’s not in DC, she tries to get up to her cabin on Rangeley Lake in Rangeley, Maine as much as possible.

1980

Robert A. Moylan has published 11 peer reviewed journal articles on emotional core therapy, which is scientifically proven to be the most effective psychology approach available worldwide to treat relationship stress. He says that this is the first time in history that the human population has a behavioral psychology approach that is scientifically proven to be the most effective at treating stress. Find out more at his website at www.robertmoylanlcpc.blogspot.com

1982

Robyn Brickner says she keeps up with LFA friends through social media and requests that the posts keep coming! She also asks that her female classmates please consider adding their maiden names to help recognize accounts. Everything is good in Tulsa.

1983

On September 30, 2017, Kimberly McDavid Morton retired from a 28 year career in law enforcement with the Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

1985

President and CEO of Eagles Soar Consulting, LLC, Dr. Regina Spellers Sims, served as the lead facilitator for the University of Oklahoma’s Freshman Diversity Experience (FDE). In this capacity, she facilitated dynamic, interactive training for over 10,000 incoming freshman and transfers students as well as small

group leaders. Additionally, she provided train-the-trainer services onsite in Norman, OK and virtually from her office in Chicago. She says, “It was truly an honor to enGa.ge these bright students and administrators in an engaging curriculum focused on helping everyone feel included in the university’s community.”

1990

Laurie Cooper Cleveland lives in Huntersville, N.C., with her 16-year-old daughter, Emily, 14-year-old son, Fen, and 3-year-old Cavapoo, Teddy.

She is heavily involved with an organization for many years called Lake Norman Tennis Association (LNTA). She was Grant Chair and for the past 1.5 years has continued in that role in addition to President and co-Treasurer.

LNTA is a non-profit Community Tennis Association (CTA) under the umbrella of USTA to promote and help organize the growth of the game of tennis in Lake Norman, N.C.

Jason Delane Lee’s California-based film finance and development company, Lagralane Group, is credited as a co-Executive Producer on the 2018 Academy Award winning documentary film “Icarus” by Bryan Fogel. Since January 2017, Lagralane Group has had 15 films in the national and international film festival circuit with many receiving distribution including Harry Dean Stanton’s final film “Lucky,” Jordana Spiro’s “Night Comes On,” “Unrest,” “This is Home,” “Step,” “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” to name a few. Also an actor, Jason continues to work in the theatre in NYC and LA and is currently attached to several film projects in development for 2019 and beyond. Jason currently lives in Studio City, CA with his wife, Yvonne, and their 3 children, Grace, Maya and Maximo. Having no idea where time goes, he looks forward to the class of 1990’s 30th reunion in 2020.

PLANNED GIVING

The Academy’s “Proudest Scholarship Recipient”

Nearly 20 years after his death, Arthur R. Kneibler ’35 is still giving back to LFA

By Garry Sloan P’19, ’21

The year was 1932. The country was in the grip of the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Times were difficult, nowhere more so than in small towns like Kenosha, Wis. That is where Art Kneibler and his family were living when he received the news that would change the trajectory of his life: He had been awarded a scholarship to finish his high school career at Lake Forest Academy.

Art’s senior entry in the 1935 yearbook paints the image of a scrapping, athletic student who was also studious. During his two years at the Academy, Art played varsity for the Academy’s football, basketball, swimming, track, and golf teams. In his senior year, he was a member of Student Council, Glee Club, and Follies. The entry next to his photo reads “…unlike many athletes, he seems to be able to ‘crack’ the books as well, and has been on the honor roll constantly.”

Art matriculated at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned an undergraduate degree in business, followed by graduate work at Northwestern and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin.

During World War II, Art served four years in the Navy, after which he returned home to begin his career. Over time, he became a prominent banker and real estate investor in northern Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as a respected philanthropist.

Throughout the years, Art never shied away from talking about his days at the Academy. Speaking at an LFA fundraising event in 1991, he said he was proud to be a scholarship student who worked in the kitchen and performed janitorial duties – a common obligation with scholarships during this era.

During his lifetime, Art was among the school’s most visible and dedicated alumni. A former staff member wrote that Art was “virtually synonymous with LFA; self-styled the Academy’s ‘proudest scholarship recipient.’”

“The charity closest to his heart was Lake Forest Academy, where he served two terms as chairman of the board of trustees and was appointed chairman emeritus in 1993” stated Art’s obituary in the Chicago Tribune (Sept. 7, 1999). Indeed, Art gave generously of his time and treasure to the Academy. With his sister, Mary, he helped establish the Arthur R. Kneibler, Sr. Scholarship in honor of their father. He later created the James Norris Kneibler ’65 scholarship, in memory of a son tragically killed in an automobile accident. All of this was in addition to his loyal, annual support over the decades that followed his LFA graduation.

Art valued his LFA experience and recognized the lasting impact of the school on his life. Knowing this, it is not surprising that Art also included the Academy in his estate plan. His gift was made in the form of a trust that benefitted the school after his and his wife, Maycat’s, lifetimes. Maycat died in July 2018, after which LFA received more than $500,000 from the charitable remainder trust established by Art in 1981. His gift has become part of LFA’s endowment and will benefit the faculty and students of the school for generations to come.

It would be impossible to measure the impact of Art’s generosity to the Academy. What can be stated with certainty is that LFA had a lifelong impact on Art’s life, and he wanted other students – ones he would never meet – to benefit from a similar experience. His planned gift to the school will ensure that is possible for many years to come.

Thank you, Art, for being a proud Caxy.

Arthur Reed Kneibler, Jr. 1935 yearbook entry

1935 LFA varsity track team

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Class of 1935

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1998

Elizabeth Alicea and her husband Brian are thrilled to announce that they recently celebrated their sixth month anniversary of a successful kidney transplant (she was a perfect match in more than one way!). In other news, Elizabeth also joined NYC’s #1 real estate brokerage, the Corcoran group, as an Associate Broker, where she specializes in residential sales and rentals in Brooklyn. She was excited to see so many alumnae at the NYC gathering at the Yacht Club and hopes to connect with many more of you this year. If you’re in the area, feel free to email her at evalicea@gmail.com.

Ericka Meenan Phillips married Christopher Meenan on Oct. 8, 2017, in New York City. The ceremony was held in the Central Park Conservatory Garden with a reception at the Museum of the City of New York. LFA alumni in attendance were Vanessa Long Threatte ’96, Erica Long Senegal ’96, Steve Gray ’97, Edna Togba, Elizabeth Alicea Fisher, Lauren Goldstein, and Malii Brown Carolyn. Ericka writes that she is grateful for the friendship of her dear Field House sisters Edna, Elizabeth, Malii, and Vanessa. They co-hosted a beautiful bridal shower for her in July 2017 and were instrumental in planning her wedding day. Chris and Ericka live in Manhattan where Chris is a chef and Ericka is a development and fundraising consultant for organizations with a social mission. She also teaches yoga and meditation and is designing a mindfulness program for the Smithsonian - National Museum of African American History and Culture. She invites alumni visiting or living in the DC area to look for her there in 2019!

Edna Togba was recently named Chief Development Officer at Chicago Sinfonietta. She has been with the organization for 2 years.

2001

Anita R. Bhardwaj is now in her 9th year of private practice as a full scope family physician and in hospital advanced wound care in the Chicago area. She has been married for nearly ten years and the couple has two boys aged 7 and 8. They also have a sweet 9-yearold Japanese Chin. The family lives near Lake Forest. Anita would love to reconnect with any old classmates who are in the area.

Ela Gardner and her husband Dr. Lars Gardner, are happy to announce the birth of their second daughter. Lola Larson Gardner, who was born on May 2, 2018. The family is settling into their recently built house in Raleigh, N.C.

Hussein B. Musa and his wife have started a free clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Deliverance Free Clinic Foundation Inc. (DFC) is a Texas nonprofit corporation. It also operates under the name Deliverance Free Clinic. It is located at 660 SW Military Drive, Suite E, San Antonio, TX, 78221, and is open during the first and third Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The organization’s mission is to love and serve people who may not otherwise be able to afford healthcare. This clinic is for anyone looking to improve their health, maintain care, and seek counsel for various medical complaints. This is a Christian-based charitable organization which provides free healthcare and aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Find out more information at www.dfreeclinic.org

Shamsideen Musa recently moved to Anchorage, Alaska to practice Interventional Pain Medicine and Regenerative Medicine with the private practice Algone. He and his wife Christine HenryMusa are excited for their adventure in the “Last Frontier!”

2002

Larry E. Cowherd Jr.’s son, Miles August Cowherd, was born on June 12, 2018. 4-year-old Audrey Rose Cowherd is a proud big sister. Larry and his wife Tiffany Cowherd are excited about their new family life adventure. The family currently resides in the city of Chicago in the West Ridge neighborhood.

(L to R) Vanessa Long Threatte ’96, Erica Long Senegal ’96, Steve Gray ’97, Ericka Phillips ’98, Edna Togba ’98, Elizabeth Alicea Fisher ’98, and Lauren Goldstein ’98

Ericka Phillips ’98 and Chris Meenan

2007

2018 has been Chih-Hao Yang’s 15th year since he first moved to Chicago and attended LFA in 2003. He has begun a new adventure working as a realtor in Chicago. He helps his clients buy, sell, and rent places. After living in Chicago for all these years, he still enjoys exploring every part of the city every day, which is why Chi-Hao enjoys this job very much. He gets to see new buildings going up and help his clients sign a lease or buy a home. The job also helps him reconnect with old friends whom he has not talked to for a while. He would love to help out fellow LFA friends. His website is www.RealtorCHY.com

2009

May 4th, 2018, Dana and Rich Gallagher ’09 welcomed their 7lbs. 3oz. gorgeous baby boy, Flynn Charles Gallagher. The family lives in Beach Park, Illinois.

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2015

Deirdre Walsh ’09 and Thomas Emery ’09 got married June 30, 2018, in Chicago. Here they are pictured with fellow Caxys in the wedding party.

Math Faculty Loring Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 met up with Darlene Ineza, a senior at Bowdoin College, during a soccer game at Bowdoin in October 2018. The Strudwicks’ son, Ian ’18, is a freshman at Bowdoin and plays on the men’s soccer team.

(L to R) Sophie Emery ’15, Dakota Harper ’09, Nick Mudrick ’09, Katherine Eisenberg ’09, Deirdre Walsh ’09, Thomas Emery ’09, Tory Gordon ’09, Spencer Ferry ’09, and Lucy Emery ’11

(L to R) Hudson Havoc coach Brett Wall ’08 (left) and Charlie O’Connor ’11 (second from right) with Hudson Havoc players Caleb Dusek ’18, Max Wigfield ’18, and Chris Dusek ’17.

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in memoriam

1930

Audrey Moore Stewart of Lexington, widow of the late Charles Edward Stewart, passed away on May 9, 2018. She was born in Montrose, Colo., to the late Harlen E. and Theresa Travis Moore on April 21, 1910. She was educated in Illinois public schools, at Ferry Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., and at the University of Illinois, where she received two bachelor’s degrees and part of a master’s degree. She and Charles married in 1935 in the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. They lived in that city for 27 years and moved to Lexington, Ky., in 1962. She was an active member of Phi Mu in many capacities - local, alumnae, district, and nationally. She was also active in American Association of University Women - as president the last three years of their residence in Champaign. In Lexington, she belonged to the Altrusa Club, where she served as president. She is survived by three grandsons, Pete (Renee) Shepard, Darren (Nancy) Stewart, and Brad (Khanh) Stewart; six great-grandchildren: Madison & Cameron, Sierra & Sydney, and Morgan & Rylan; two step-great-grandchildren, Coco & Stella; daughter-in-law, Gayle Stewart Carroll; and many extended family members in Utah and Montana. In addition to her husband of 65 years and parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Bruce Edward Stewart and Danita Audrey Stewart Shepard.

1939

Elizabeth “Betty” McClure Bennett, age 96, of Berrien Springs, Mich., died on March 16, 2018. Betty was born May 11, 1921, to Reverend Archibald McClure and Hazel Hostetler McClure in South Bend, Ind., where she spent her childhood. She attended South Bend Central High School and graduated in 1939 from the Ferry Hall in Illinois. Betty attended Wellesley College from 1939 to 1943, where she was recruited for special cryptanalysis training immediately following the outbreak of World War II. After her graduation from Wellesley, Betty was inducted into the Navy as part of a secret team of WAVE code-breakers in Washington D.C., where she served until the end of the war. Shortly thereafter, she married George Hi Bennett on June 22, 1946. They spent their married life in Berrien Springs, where they were active community members with special interest in the Berrien Springs Public Schools, the Berrien County Youth Fair, and the First Presbyterian Church of Buchanan. She is survived by five children, Betsy (Phil) Zech of Berrien Springs, Anne (Mike) Snyder of Berrien Springs, George (Kim) Bennett Jr. of Dublin, Ohio, Doug (Karen) Bennett of Bloomington, Ind., and Susan (Dave) Coulston of Niles, Mich., along with fourteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her brother, Archibald McClure of Evanston, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 1977.

2018. Nancy was born in Hillsdale, Mich., on July 14, 1921, to Josephine McKey and Harold F. Stock. She had a happy childhood, which she remembered particularly for hide-and-seek with friends, a stable with ponies, a backyard park with Gardens and a pond with white swans, ice skating to school in winter, sailing on Lake Michigan in the summer, and grandparents living next door. She graduated high school from Lake Forest Academy in Illinois and enrolled at the University of Michigan to major in theory and composition for piano. In 1943, Nancy found a sense of community by joining the Pi Beta Phi sorority. During her sophomore year in 1941, on an arranged “blind date” after she caught his eye in a music class, Nancy met her lifelong love, Bill Sessions. Nancy and Bill married in August, 1943 in her family’s Garden in Hillsdale with Bill in his Navy dress whites. Thus began their marriage that continued for nearly 73 years until Bill’s death at their home in New Canaan in 2016. As a wartime bride to a young Naval officer, Nancy was fortunate to accompany Bill on his several assignments. After Bill’s discharge in 1946, the couple settled in St. Louis, Mo., where Bill began a career as a corporate executive. Many moves followed - Nancy was proud of making a home for her family in 17 different spots, including St. Louis; London and Surrey, England; Birmingham, Mich.; and New Canaan and Simsbury, Conn. A constant, despite all these moves, was spending a few weeks each summer at the family’s cottage on a trout stream in northern Michigan. Nancy was most thankful for her long marriage to Bill. They complemented each other and were perhaps the epitome of a post-war marriage. Bill built a successful career in business, and Nancy managed the home. They shared parenting four children, sports, travel, activities, and a commitment to civic affairs. Nancy and Bill lived in their much loved New Canaan from 1959 to 1963 and from 1968 until now. Nancy was active in environmental conservation and beautifying the town. She was a member of the New Canaan Garden Club and Garden Center for more than 50 years, and received a Medal of Merit from the Garden Club of America for her “dedication, leadership and tireless commitment to the environment and … horticultural knowledge and many civic achievements.” She was a leader in the multi-year project to plant and preserve the 21 triangles formed at the intersections of New Canaan streets. She was chair for some years of the Civic Beautification Committee. She was instrumental in the choice and planting of trees for the Cherry Street Extension. She was a member of the New Canaan Environmental Commission for 20 years where she worked to preserve wetlands and open space in town and directed the Clean Your Mile Campaign. She was actively involved in the establishment of Irwin Park and the Walled Garden at Waveny. Nancy had wide interests. She was a world traveler having visited every continent, an avid sportswoman, and she loved music, dancing, entertaining, horses and particularly gardening. Her proudest achievement, though, was to have made a happy home life for her husband and children, and for friends and guests. Following Bill’s death, Nancy chose to remain in her comfortable home until her passing. She had a long and well-lived life. Nancy is

Nancy Appleton Stock Sessions, age 97 and longtime New Canaan resident and civic volunteer, died at home on August 10,

in memoriam

survived by her sons, Stuart (and spouse Elizabeth Morrison, MD) of Chevy Chase, Md., and David (and partner Kathleen Donohoe) of Ypsilanti, Mich.; daughters, Andy (and spouse Marty Zenni), Andersonville, Tenn., and Brooke (and spouse Hank Berkowitz) Rowayton, Conn.; grandchildren Tina (and spouse Spencer Pahlke), Carrie, Sarah (and partner Kori Saunders), Steve, Rob, Billy, Jake, Colton and Mike, and great-grandchild Wyatt.

1940

Catherine “Katie” Oren Small, age 95, of Green Bay, died May 3, 2018, in her home with her children at her side. The daughter of the late John and Marjorie Warner Oren was born on August 15, 1922 in South Bend, Ind. She moved to Green Bay in 1945 and joined Union Congregational Church.

Katie’s greatest joy in life was her five children who survive her: Virginia “Ginny” (Jack) Riopelle of Green Bay, John Small of Green Bay, David Small (Donna Hanousek) of Washington D.C., Nancy (Drew) Doorey of Wilmington, Del., and Janet (Bill) Blake of Monkton, Md.

1941

Jane Lewis Law Christensen, age 92, of Arkdale, formerly of Adams, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2015. Jane was born on March 16, 1923, in Biloxi, Miss., the first child of Oswald James and Margaret Lewis Law. She graduated from Ferry Hall. During World War II, Jane lived with her mother, aunt, and grandmother in Manassas, Va. While working for the U.S. Navy in Washington D.C., she met the love of her life, Raymond Christensen, at an Armed Services dance. Jane and Ray were married on October 4, 1944 in Petaluma, Calif., while Ray was on active duty in the Army. Jane and Ray moved to Adams in 1950. She graduated from Juneau County Teachers’ College in New Lisbon and later received a degree in Education from UW Stevens Point. Jane was a Home Bound instructor for several A-F students, a substitute teacher, a Girl Scout leader, and an active member of the A-F PTA.

Jane was a member of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron and Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. Jane enjoyed flower gardening, feeding the birds, reading, shopping, swimming, and fresh-water fishing.

Jane and Ray were blessed with 39 years of marriage and four children, all of whom still live in the Adams-Friendship area. Ray died on June 11, 1983. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Margaret, and Ray’s parents, Hans and Kate Christensen.

William John McCabe III, age 95, of Plymouth, Mass., died April 20, 2018, on what would have been his 72nd wedding anniversary, to joyfully join wife, Ellen; son, Rick; daughter, Becky and sister, Barb, who predeceased him. He is survived by children, Bill (Deb), Gina Gustavson, Gil (Terry), Steve (Nancy), Martha Schermer (Gene); daughter-in-law, Martha McCabe; son-in-law, Bayron Calderon (Kari); Italian daughter, Fiammetta; 18 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; brother, Tom (Alice) of Duluth; sweetheart, Mary Anne Christensen; many nieces and nephews. Bill loved time with family and friends, Ga.rdening, the Minnesota Orchestra, bridge club, his winters in Sun City West, and summer days at the cabin. He will be dearly missed.

1942

Dorothy L Edwards Martz, age 83, died September 8, 2004, at The Elms of Cranbury, Cranbury, N.J. Born in Jersey City, N.J., and raised in Grosse Pointe, Mich., she graduated from Ferry Hall Academy in Lake Forest, Ill., before returning to New Jersey from Benton Harbor in 1962. Dorothy was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed word games and crossword puzzles and was an accomplished bridge player. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Bertrand and Gertrude (Ellice) Edwards. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur Martz of Princeton Junction, N.J.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, John of Princeton Junction, A. Frederick of Lantana, Fla., and Donald and Patricia Martz of Ann Arbor, Mich.; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

1944

Laura Maud MacArthur Peterson peacefully passed away on July 28, 2018, at age 92. She was predeceased by her husband, John Ridgeway Peterson. She is survived by her two children, Laura (Laurie) Lee Peterson O’Meara with her husband, George Matthews O’Meara of Charlottesville, Va., and her son John Ridgeway (Ridge or JR) Peterson II of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Shannon O’Meara Kibler with her husband Jonathan R. Kibler of Elkton, Va., Morgan Stuart O’Meara with his wife Terri O’Meara of Clayton, N.C., Michelle Peterson and Brandon Peterson of Atlanta, Ga., along with three great grandchildren, Juliana Lee Kibler, Sydney Ann Kibler and Reid Matthews O’Meara.

Laura was born on March 30, 1926, in Albuquerque, N.M., to the late Margaret Lee MacArthur and Archibald Stuart MacArthur. She lived in Wagon Mound where her father owned the A. MacArthur Company General Merchandise store and later, owned The Vermejo Ranch raising sheep and cattle. Laura loved her hometown roots of Wagon Mound, but as a young child she spent her elementary school years with her Grandmother Lee in Albuquerque. She continued on to high school at The Sandia School for Girls. When it was requisitioned by the US Government during WWII, she spent

one year in Jacksonville, Fla., attending The Bartram School for Girls. From Florida, she went to Ferry Hall in Illinois. She attended Smith College in Northampton, Mass., graduating in 1948. During most holidays and vacations she would go back to New Mexico by train to see her parents. A favorite memory of hers was to help with the Round-Ups during the summers at her Uncle Floyd Lee’s ranch at Mt Taylor in New Mexico.

After her college years, she lived in Albuquerque where she met her future husband, John R. Peterson, who was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married on July 7, 1950. Not long after they were married the Korean War broke out. John was transferred to an airbase in Shreveport, La., where their daughter Laura was born in 1952. Towards the end of the Korean Conflict, John left the Air Force and they moved back to Albuquerque, where he worked for Standard Oil Co. as a “Landman.” Their second child, John, was born in 1955. Laura was involved with The Junior League where she made many friends over the years. In 1963, they moved to Springfield, Va., where John had accepted a job with the CIA. They transferred to Atlanta in 1972. During summers they visited with Laura’s parents at the ranch in New Mexico and also visited John’s family in Ailey, Ga., to attend Peterson Family Reunions and for visits to St. Simons and Sea Island. During their retirement years, John and Laura vacationed to various European countries. They lived 7 years on Sea Island, Ga., before moving back to Albuquerque to care for Laura’s parents. Later, the couple moved to St. Simons Island, Ga. until John passed away in 2009. After John passed away, Laura came to Charlottesville, Va., to live at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge to be near her daughter..

1945

On January 22, 2018, Ralph L. Atlass of Littleton, Colo., passed away surrounded by family.

1946

Hazel J. Schurig Barr, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, died on June 29, 2018, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of Warren N. Barr II; loving mother of Warren N. Barr III, Karen Hjordis Smith, and Robert (Holly) Barr; fond grandmother of Ashley Barr, Margaret Louise Barr, Justin Nicholas (Amanda) Smith, Alexander Ryland Smith, and Chelsea Hjordis Smith. She is preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie. Known by her

friends as “Heavenly Hazel of Hinsdale,” Hazel was raised in Oak Park, attended boarding school and the School of Communications at Northwestern University. A slender, elegant woman with a small town smile, Hazel traveled to New York City after college, where she became involved in theater and runway modeling. Hazel married businessman Warren Barr and returned to Chicago, eventually making their home in Hinsdale to raise their children. A 50-year member of The Service Club of Chicago, Hazel chaired benefits and organized fashion shows for decades. Her philanthropic efforts were far-reaching and she left her mark on many lives.

1947

John W. Dyson, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2018, at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison, Wis. He was born on June 4, 1929, in Viroqua, Wis., as the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Chase) Dyson. John grew up in Viroqua and graduated from the Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Ill., before attending Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., earning a degree in Economics in 1951. After college, he served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany before beginning his career with Kimberly Clark in Niagara Falls, N.Y. With Kimberly Clark, he later moved to New York City, where he married Grace Danelo in 1962. Upon the death of his father, John moved his young family back to Viroqua so he could serve as President of the State Bank of Viroqua. During this time, John was a member of the Viroqua Country Club, VFW and the American Legion, and was a board member of the La Crosse Trust Company and the Viroqua Cemetery Association. After retiring from the State Bank, he gave up the cold Wisconsin winters for Naples, Fla. John enjoyed golf, travel, cigars, crossword puzzles, music, sailing, and watching movies and sports of all types, especially football and his beloved Packers. He was a quiet, intelligent man, with a keen sense of humor who will be dearly missed. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Grace, and their three children and their families: Bill (Bonnie) Dyson and their daughters, Beth and Kate; Lisa (David) Handowski and their sons, Evan and Ryan; and Jack (Leticia) Dyson and their children, Henry and Catalina. He is also survived by a sister-inlaw, Mary Kay (John) Dougherty. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Fred.

Nancy Kaslow Hammerslough, a figure in Weston’s political, cultural and social life for more than 50 years, died on November 1, 2018 at her home in Westport, Conn. She was 87.

Nancy’s longtime home on Kettle Creek Road, “The Brown Barn,” not only was the setting for Democratic Party planning groups, scriptwriting sessions for Weston Players productions, and raucous holiday parties, it was also the home of her publishing company, Pictures of Record, an academic publisher focusing on archeology. That in turn led to a new business, Brown Barn Books, which published dozens of novels for young adults.

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Born Nancy Kaslow in South Bend, Ind., Nancy graduated from Smith College in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and later received a Master of Arts in Anthropology from City University of New York.

After a few years in New York City, she married John Hammerslough and soon after moved to Weston. She and John lived in the same house for some 54 years. Together, they were a near constant presence in town affairs. She served two terms as the chairman of the Democratic Town Committee (DTC), was a member of the Board of Education, and ran for a seat in the state legislature in 1974. In 2009, she and John were honored as “Democrats of the Year” by the Connecticut State Democratic Party.

Nancy’s involvement in Weston went far beyond politics. With a circle of friends, she and John mounted musical theater productions spoofing the latest shows on Broadway, and in the 1980s, she co-produced a film tracing the history of the town. “The Outlivers,” though a small-town production, featured big city talent. It was narrated by Christopher Plummer and featured a bevy of wellknown actors who made their homes in Weston. The film won an Emmy and led to Nancy’s involvement as a writer and producer of productions for educational television.

Her publishing business, Pictures of Record, provided photographs of archaeological sites and artifacts for use in college classrooms. The business allowed her to travel to the far corners of the world, taking pictures in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia – and the United States as well.

In the 1990s, she launched a book-publishing business, focusing on titles for young adult readers. Among the dozens of books she published, one was her own, a coming of age novel called “Almost Lost, Nearly Found.”

After John Hammerslough’s death in 2013, Nancy took up residence in Westport.

She is survived by her son, Charles R Hammerslough, her daughter, Jane Hammerslough, and four grandchildren.

1948

Betsy M. McAlvin Farwell, age 87, of Lake Forest, Ill., passed away on July 27, 2018. She was the wife of the late Cameron W. Farwell; mother of Cameron W. Farwell Jr., John C. Farwell, and Mary E. Farwell; grandmother of Caleb W. Farwell, Cameryn J. Farwell, Korina S. Farwell, Elinor C. Farwell, Katherine W. Farwell, Nicholas Pena, and Stephen Pena; sister of Mary C. Riggs and the late John C. Morehouse; daughter of the late Carleton & Mary (Corbin) Morehouse.

1949

Helen Adelaide Aitchison Burrell of Glencoe, Ill., was born on

December 20, 1930, and passed away at the age of 87 on May 19, 2018 in Tulsa, Okla. Helen was married to the late Walter A. Burrell. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Clement and Kari Taylor; and her son, Walter A. Jr.

1950

Margaret King Moore died on May 10, 2003. She was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Moore, mother of Willard, Clarissa, and Charles Moore, grandmother of Sarah Moore, daughter of Margaret and Willard L. King. She had great beauty and brilliance. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was the valedictorian for her class at the Connecticut College for Women. She was a reporter for Time Magazine and a bylined columnist for the Boston Herald Traveler. Later, she served as the Director of Development for The Spence School and the Director of Special Events for New York Hospital.

1955

Graham “Jerry” Fitzgerald Craig was born May 17, 1937, to Dr. Winchell McKendree Craig and Jean Fitzgerald Craig. Jerry passed away on October 23, 2018 after treatment for cancer.

Jerry graduated from Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Ill. He attended the University of Minnesota and Ohio Wesleyan University. He was a member of the Rochester community and was a warm and loving brother, uncle and friend to many. Jerry was also a longtime member of the AA community, where he was a friend and a mentor. In his 32 years of sobriety, he shared his experience, strength and hope. He will be missed by many. Jerry is survived by his brother Winchell (Jock) Craig; sister Jean Craig Stengel (Leo); nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Stewart Craig.

Eugene “Gene” Sherman Eggers, D.D.S., M.S.D., passed away unexpectedly at the age of 81 following a brain aneurysm on September 28, 2018. He was surrounded by his family. Gene was born August 6, 1937 in Hammond, Ind. to Dr. Henry W. & Esther E. Eggers. He married Donna Wright on June 29, 1963 and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Gene graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1955, Indiana University in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree, and Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1963. Afterwards, he served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force based at Wheelus Airforce Base, Tripoli, Libya. After completing his military service, he returned and completed his specialty dental training in pediatric dentistry and graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1968. He was an assistant clinical instructor in Pediatric Dentistry at IU and Marquette University. In 1968, Gene and Donna moved to Green Bay to raise their family and where he opened his practice, Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Green Bay S.C., the first specialized practice for children in the area. He was in

private practice from 1968 to 2001. Following his retirement, he was a founding member of Oral Health Partnership and volunteered at both OHP and the Open Door Clinic in Sturgeon Bay. Throughout his life, he quietly served his community as a member of the Allouez Optimist Club. He was also a dental consultant to United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Wisconsin, Green Bay Head Start, United Way Health and Wellness Committee, and EPSDT of Brown County. He later served as president of Brown-Door-Kewaunee Dental Society, Wisconsin Society of Pediatric Dentists, and Northeast Wisconsin Dental Study Club. He was also a board member of the Oral Health Partnership and Encompass Child Care as well as the Wisconsin Dental Association Peer Review Committee and Relief Committee. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, Wisconsin Dental Association, Wisconsin Society of Pediatric Dentists, and the Indiana University School of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Alumni Association.

While he preferred to stay behind the scenes, occasionally he was recognized for his efforts and received the following awards: American College of Dentists Award of Excellence in A Scientific Presentation 1971; United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Wisconsin Recognition of Service Award; Wisconsin Headstart Association Achieving Excellence Award; Green Bay Headstart Golden Rule Award; Encompass Child Care Behind the Scenes Award; Brown County United Way; the W. Heraly MacDonald Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community; WPS Volunteer Awards Small Group Runner-Up; and the Founding Members of Oral Health Partnership.

Gene was a state champion doubles racquetball player, cyclist, marathon runner, gardener, hunter and fisherman. But his greatest joy was sharing these experiences with his grandchildren and cheering them on at their sporting events. Gene is survived by his wife Donna; his daughters, Laura and Bill Wangerin, Alison Keast, Heidi Eggers-Ulve and Eric Ulve, and son Kurt and Jill Eggers; grandchildren: Emily, Ryan, Kelsey, Connor and Ellie Keast; Sophie, Cooper, Maeread and Trygg Ulve; Laney, Murphy and Charlie Eggers. He is also survived by his brother, Hap Eggers; his sisters, Trudy Aufderheide and Diane Rudolph; and his sister-in-law, Debbie Weaver.

1956

Marion Goodrich Duggan passed away at age 80 on July 10, 2018. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Cape Town, South Africa, to Albert Edgar and Dora Kathleen Butterworth Goodrich. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Thomas Stanley Duggan; and her sister, Rosamond Zanides. Marion was devoted to her husband, her son, and her home. Aside from the love for her family, she also loved her dogs. She is survived by her son, Thomas Duggan, and his wife, Vickie of Wethersfield, Conn.; her grandson, Caleb Duggan; many nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

1960

David Jordan Truitt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 18, 2018. He opened doors, said “please” and “thank you” and still held hands with his beloved wife Lullu after more than 50 years of marriage. He was a passionate, compassionate and genuine man who never knew a stranger. His incredibly warm smile and sense of humor welcomed all who knew and admired him. David was well educated and a man of great integrity and honesty. Perhaps his commanding officer in the Navy described him best as intelligent, courteous, resourceful and dependable.

David loved his family, his friends, his business, his trustworthy dogs, his beautiful garden and of course his exotic cars. He pursued them all with boundless energy. We will miss him terribly but he gave us so much more to remember him by.

Born in Peoria, Ill., to Jordan and Barbara Truitt, the family moved to St. Francisville, La., where his father opened a Yam Plant. Little did David know this business would be the catalyst to his life long career in the food processing and packaging business.

David attended Lake Forest College and Duke University before joining the Navy in 1963. While stationed in Naples, Italy, he met the love of his life and best friend, Lullu. They enjoyed over 50 years of life’s adventures together. David not only fell in love with Lullu, but with her family and Italy as well. A life-long learner, David mastered five languages. After leaving the Navy, they moved to New Orleans and he finished his business degree at Tulane University. Following graduation he and his brother Peter worked in a family business in Illinois and California called Joan of Arc. The couple later had an opportunity to purchase a food processing plant in Salem (Ultimately Truitt Bros.) that changed their lives and led to a business partnership that lasted 45 years. David had recently sold his interest in the business to Seneca Foods.

David is preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbie. He is survived by his wife Lullu, sister-in-law Elena, brother-in-law Arnaldo, brother Peter, sister-in-law Lynda, nieces Fiammetta, Luky, Kathleen and nephew Jordan.

1963

William D. Angst, Jr. passed away on February 23, 2017. He was born in Cleveland on October 18, 1945. Dave lived in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and moved to Austin, Texas in 1968 where he graduated from the University of Texas. Dave worked at the Texas Air Control Board and later retired from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in 2009. He moved to Colorado for several years, where he dedicated himself to volunteering at the Larimer Humane Society in Fort Collins. He enjoyed running 30 straight Capital 10K’s from 1980 to 2009, watching Texas Longhorn and Michigan Wolverine sports, and spending time with his various pet dogs over the

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years. Dave recently returned to Austin to be closer to his sons and grandchildren. Dave is survived by his two sons, William David Angst, III (Brooke Hathaway), and Bradley Christian Faver Angst and his wife Creighton. He had 2 grandchildren, Townes Angst, 6, and Charlotte Angst, 3, his sisters, Nancy Weber and Margery Carney (David); several nieces and nephews, and other family members.

1967

Robert “Bob” William Griswold passed away on July 21, 2018, at the age of 69. He spent his final days in the comfort of his home, cared for by his devoted wife, Noreen Mackinder Griswold, aka “Boss,” with support from the wonderful people of Hospice of Michigan. He is survived by his three sons: BJ Griswold, and his wife, Katherine McCleary, of South Elgin, lll., with grandkids Laine, Molly, and Theo; son Peter Griswold, husband to Marlene Lazar, of Paderborn, Germany; and Robby Griswold, and his husband, Isaac Ellis, of Ann Arbor, Mich. He is also survived by his brother, Alexander Boyd Griswold of Grand Rapids, Mich., and his family; his sister, Jane Griswold of Alameda, Calif., and her family; sisterin-law, Elaine Griswold of Brigantine, N.J.; cousin Bill Griswold of Grand Rapids and his family; and cousin Jim Rowland of Edwards, Colo., and his family. Bob will reunite in heaven with his recently deceased brother, Joseph Griswold III, of Brigantine, N.J.; cousin Marge Rowland, of Laguna Woods, Calif.; and niece Martha Griswold-Quijano, of Hawthorne, N.J. Bob grew up in East Grand Rapids with parents Joseph Ga.rland Griswold and Mary Garrettson Griswold, and attended East Grand Rapids schools as well as Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. He was a member of ROTC at Hobart College in upstate NY and entered the United States Air Force shortly thereafter. He met Noreen Mackinder at a social mixer for Air Force fellas and single female teachers in Oscoda, Mich., and the two of them were almost immediately an item. Bob spent a year in Thailand on a temporary duty assignment as a Flight NaviGa. tor with the USAF and ran Noreen’s phone bill up to the heavens ($400 in 1976!), and the two exchanged cassette tapes when they couldn’t call. They married in 1976, twice, and celebrated their 42nd anniversary shortly before his death. He received his MBA from University of West Florida and worked in computer equipment sales and support for the majority of his career. He came to work at Amway in the last ten years of his life, and one of his only regrets is that he didn’t apply to work there sooner. Bob has been an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in East Grand Rapids for the past 27 years. He faithfully served in various capacities, most notably as a vestry member, reader, and usher. He will be interred in the columbarium there. He and his family are very thankful to the wonderful people at Hospice of Michigan, Bob’s team at Amway, Stephen Holmgren and the community at Grace Church, and the extended family for lending their support. He was a fan of all things Michigan, and particularly the Wolverines. He will be remembered for his loyalty, kindness, love of collecting watches and gadgets, and his sense of humor.

1968

Roberta Kaye Helmer Stalberg, Ph.D, of Fairborn, Ohio, was born on July 19, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Elizabeth and Paul Sweezey. She passed away at age 67 on May 21, 2018, in Buckeye. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1977, The University of Pennsylvania in 1972, Ferry Hall in 1968 and The Marti School in 1964. She was an author and her pen name was Christina Skye. Roberta was the loving wife of Christopher Stalberg. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sidney Helmer and sister, Georgia Helmer. Roberta is survived by her son, Christian Bernard MacDonald; his wife Mary; brother, Wayne Helmer; sister, Luana Helmer; and nephews, Mac, Mark, and David McMeans. She also leaves behind her adored cats Yuki and Little. Roberta enjoyed reading, writing, lecturing, knitting and traveling with her friend Debbie.

1969

Curtiss E. Palmer Egan passed away on May 27, 2014, at the age of 63.

1976

Lysa Marie Meyers passed away on January 14, 2014, at the age of 55. She was born on December 18, 1958 to Ronald and Caroline Meyers in Evanston, Ill. Lysa was a kind, beautiful person who loved animals, especially horses. She was an excellent rider, a gifted artist, and a growing connoisseur of wine and cheese. She liked to laugh and had a good sense of humor. She was loved and will be missed by her family and all those who knew her. She is survived by her mother Caroline Andrus; sisters Toni Meyers and Cara Meyers. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Peter Andrus.

1977

Catherine Diane Crissman Anholt died in her home on September 18, 2018, from complications of cancer. On September 29, 1959, Catherine was born to Bennie and Carol Crissman Willie in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Lake Forest Academy, she received her LPN certificate through St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Over the next 30 years, she worked as a nurse at St. Luke’s and Mercy Hospitals, several nursing homes, and as a home health nurse. Cathy married her love and fellow nurse, Maurice Anholt, in April of 1994. She loved literature, traveling, and her television programs. Cathy was particularly fond of gardening, especially her roses, and collecting antiques and blown glass balls. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Donovan Glanzer. She is survived by her husband, Maurice; children, Lucas Wear, Andrea (Will) Rhoades, and Skylar Anholt; grandchildren, Jason, Aiden, Gavin, Stella, and Will.

1978

Belinda A.L. Barrowman Waite died on January 29, 2018, at the age of 54. She was the loving wife of James Barrowman; dear mother of James C.W.; fond sister of Alex (Suzanne) Waite; and loving aunt of many.

1979

Katherine Anne Silber Hurwitz passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018, at the age of 57. She was born on January 24, 1961, to Barbara J. Silber (Breitzman) and the late Edward S. Silber. She was the beloved wife of Barry A. Hurwitz; loving mother of Alexandra A. Gustafson (Hurwitz), Joesph R. Hurwitz, Melissa J. Hurwitz (Barabasz), Christopher J. Gustafson; and the dearest sister of Elizabeth M. Mullenix (Silber), Jean R. Silber, Thomas E. Silber.

1982

David C. Sturgis tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Indiana on February 16, 2018, at the age of 53.

He was born on September 11, 1964, as the youngest of eight children to John C. and Loretta Howard Sturgis and was raised on a farm near Lake Geneva. He was always willing to help a stranger in need and was a generous and giving person. The Sturgis home was always open to anyone with many people having lived there. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family. Dave had a love for his wife, children and grandchildren like none other. Dave’s infectious smile and charismatic personality will be missed, but forever remembered, by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Nathan (Jennifer) Sturgis, Jade (Christina) Lepkowski, Natalie (Sam Thillen) Lepkowski and Phillip (Ana) Druszczak; grandchildren, Taiylor and Sophea Sturgis, Lyla Lepkowski, Auden Thillen and Jude Druszczak; siblings, Loretta Jacobs, Sharon Sturgis, William (Adele), Charlie (Kathy), Michael (Jeanne), Maxwell (Ann), Peter (Susan) Sturgis; and his beloved dog, Crunch. He is further survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Sturgis and Loretta Howard Sturgis.

1984

James E. Cronfel was born on March 7, 1966, and passed away on September 24, 2011. James was a resident of Elk Grove Village, Ill.

2009

Tanya Mirutenko Hoover died July 7, 2018. Tanya and her husband, James Hoover, were visiting Mexico City for their first wedding anniversary when Tatiana was shot and killed by a stray bullet outside a restaurant. Tatiana is survived by her husband; her parents, Wasyl and Natalia Mirutenko; her sister, Roma ’10; cousins Steve, Georgia, and Yuri; her father- and mother-in-law David and Beth Hoover; sisters-in-law Betsy Hoover (Jeremy Bird) and Emily (Weston) Anderson; and brother-in-law Charlie Hoover. Roma shares the following about Tatiana:

“I want to thank the Lake Forest Academy community for reaching out to my family during this difficult time. Tatiana believed in community and family being in the center of success, and everything would flourish with hard work, consistency, and support. I believe that LFA sparked a passion inside of her to just be more. Tatiana achieved so much in her 27 years academically, professionally and as my sister, a daughter, and a wife.

We feel so grateful to be part of such a tight-knit community, and we want to thank every single LFA member who reached out to us during this time.”

2017

Julia Schroeder died July 24, 2018. Julia was an active and involved member of the LFA community. She is survived by her sister, Emily; her mother, Jill Schroeder; Darius Ivaska, who loved her like a daughter; her grandmother, Marge Schroeder; cousins Judi, Tim, John, and Shirley; and her uncle Tom and family. Alumna and friend Katie Dozois ’17 shares the following about her close friend:

“I met Julia my freshman year of high school and we quickly became friends. She was such an amazing friend, a hard worker and was passionate about everything she did. Julia was my go-to person whenever I needed anything and I could always count on her to be there. She forced me out of my comfort zone and taught me to try new things I would have never experienced without her. We talked about everything and planned to go to see our favorite artists in concerts all the time, especially one of our favorite singers Shawn Mendes. She always told me that one of her favorite moments was when she had the chance to meet Shawn at his concert we attended a few years ago. It’s an unforgettable memory I will cherish forever. She was an astounding singer and loved performing in VOX and Decibelles at LFA. Julia was the most down to earth, caring person I’ve ever known. She was beautiful, intellectual, funny, and possessed so many other commonly unattainable positive characteristics. She could light up a room by just walking in and she always had a positive outlook on things no matter the situation. Julia had a deep love for Lake Forest Academy and made an everlasting impact on everyone who had the amazing chance to meet and get to know her. I miss you so much Julia, and so does everyone else. We love you so much and know that you’re still looking out for us now and forever.”

College Night: An Evening of Inquiry

By Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87

An excited buzz of conversation fills the air each fall as several hundred students and families make their way around the information booths at Lake Forest Academy’s annual College Night. Admissions representatives from more than one hundred public and private colleges and universities answer questions and provide information about their schools at tables stocked with color brochures and admissions materials. College Night is always well attended by LFA students and their families (it is required for juniors and seniors) and visitors from local public and independent high schools. This year marked the 38th College Night—a testament to its enduring importance since its inception in the early 1980s.

As the 1970s drew to a close, LFA was emerging from a turbulent era during which its course requirements had been significantly relaxed and the school had lost some of its academic stature. With a return to a more traditional college preparatory curriculum and stronger academic requirements, LFA sought to improve its reputation among colleges and universities and help its students successfully navigate the college admissions process. To that end, the Academy formed a College Advisory Committee in 1979 consisting of nine teachers and administrators (mainly department heads) who also served as college counselors. Expanding the college counseling program from one faculty member to nine allowed for students to receive individualized attention throughout the entire process. LFA also worked to communicate externally a better image for the school by publishing a new school catalogue in 1981 that emphasized curricular changes for the new decade.

Furthering the effort to reach out to colleges and universities, the College Advisory Committee planned and organized a college information fair on campus. Billed as “An Evening of Inquiry”, the first College Night took place on October 27, 1981 and included approximately 75 private colleges and universities. The colleges were specifically asked to send a professional member of their admissions staff rather than an alumni representative. The college representatives ate dinner with members of the College Advisory Committee before the event began. The evening was open to juniors and seniors from LFA, as well as students from Lake Forest High School and twelve Chicago-Milwaukee area independent schools. An estimated 400-450 students and parents attended the event. Parking was hosted off campus at Lake Forest High School, with shuttle buses running continually to the Academy campus. One attending senior was later quoted in a Spectator news article saying “I really enjoyed College Night. It made me narrow down my college list. I now know where I’m definitely going to apply.”

Deemed a big success in its inaugural year, College Night became an annual event that quickly grew in scope and size. In its second year the event expanded to include public universities with the addition of the University of New Hampshire and the University of Vermont. By 1986 there were 116 public and private colleges and universities in attendance. Over the years that number has typically ranged between 100-130, although it has reached as high as around 150. The list of participating colleges has varied from year to year as well. In fact, only eighteen of the colleges and universities that attended the first College Night were also present at the most recent one. One definite improvement from the early years is that the event has been able to expand from Reid Hall and the Corbin Academic Center to include space in The Cressey Center for the Arts and the Reyes Family Science Center.

Since the 1980s, College Night has been a rewarding experience for students at LFA and in the local community. This ongoing event continues to provide students with a wonderful “evening of inquiry” with a wide selection of colleges and universities.

Dr. John Strudwick Annual Fund for Faculty Development

A teacher at his core, Head of School John Strudwick has contributed immensely to the academic life at Lake Forest Academy during the past 18 years. As the Academy prepares for his retirement in June 2019, we announce a new fund in his honor, the Dr. John Strudwick Annual Fund for Faculty Development.

Professional development plays a key role in the recruitment and retention of first-rate teachers and is a fitting way to celebrate John Strudwick’s legacy as an educator.

Invest in faculty and continue the transformative educational culture created under John Strudwick’s leadership at: www.lfanet.org/Strudwickfund

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Philanthropy Impact Report 2017-2018 pg. 6

LFA Names José M. De Jesús 30th Head of School pg. 10

The Global Generation: Lessons from Gen Z pg. 24

Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2018 pg. 28

Class Portraits pg. 36

Alumni Class Notes pg. 46