DERRYFIELD TODAY 2021
NEWS FROM THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL
LEARNING BY DOING 28 // REAL WORLD LEARNING
32 // BUILDING COMMUNIT Y CONNECTIONS
39 // ANNUAL REPORT
DSMASH
CLASS OF 2021
GIVING PROFILE
All Things Social @ Derryfield
Celebrating our 54th Commencement
Diane Shieh
IN FOCUS COMMENCEMENT LOOKED A LOT MORE LIKE NORMAL FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. WHILE IT REMAINED ON THE TURF FIELD TO ALLOW PHYSICAL DISTANCING, GRADUATES WERE ABLE TO REMOVE MASKS WHEN SEATED AND RECESSING. NEW ALUMNAE ELLIE SMALL AND LUCY LICATTA WERE ALL SMILES AFTER THE CEREMONY.
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DEPARTMENTS Message from the Head.................... 2
FEATURES
Philanthropy and Engagement..........37 Annual Report............................... 39
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campus notes Arts............................................. 10 Athletics........................................14 Class of 2021..................................21 Breakthrough Manchester............... 26 alumni news Alumni Profiles.............................. 54 In Memoriam................................. 67 Life After Derryfield....................... 68 Giving Profile................................. 69
DERRYFIELD TODAY Dawn Lohmann, Editor Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships Annie Branch P ’26, Photographer Director of Digital Communications Contributing Writers Brian Handwerk P ’24, P ’26 Elaine Loft Ellie Small ’21
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The Derryfield School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school currently serving 400 students in grades 6-12 from over 50 communities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Derryfield School is to inspire bright, motivated people to be their best and provide them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community. DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Derryfield believes that a school is strengthened by its diversity. Therefore, we are committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Working together, we strive to provide experiences both in and out of the classroom that will allow students to consider and embrace their own and others' identities and perspectives. This will empower our students on their journey to leading lives of purpose and passion. Derryfield Today is published by The Derryfield School. It you note errors, please notify us at 603.669.4524, ext. 2201 or send an email to dlohmann@derryfield.org. For more information about the School, please visit our website at derryfield.org.
COVER PHOTO: Jackson LaCreta ’27 practices flying a drone in his Robotics Exploration Block. D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD 2020–2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Halpin Carter Head of School Bradley Benson ’78 Chair Christine Cikacz Vice Chair Shannon McGinley Secretary Neal Winneg ’78 Treasurer Lori Evans Alderin ’00 Stephen Carter Sheila DeWitt Renee Dudley Kelley Gage Sally B. Green Lauren J. Hines Steven Johnson William Kelsey Susan Rand King ’81 James R. Lamp Harold Losey Emily R. Newick ’97 Jamie Pagliocco Brent Powell David A. Thirkill Garvin Warner TRUSTEES EMERITUS Ellie Cochran ’69 David Lockwood Pam VanArsdale Bill Zorn
LEADERSHIP Mary Halpin Carter Head of School Susan Grodman Associate Head of School
PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT Anna Moskov Director of Philanthropy and Engagement Jenna Bee Wolf ’05 Philanthropy Advisor Greg Lange Alumni and Engagement Manager
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he phenomenal effort, ingenuity, and courage of faculty, staff, and trustees enabled us to do what few schools in our state did during the 2020-21 school year: support healthy, in-person learning and simultaneously offer high-quality virtual learning. Our protocols were guided by scientific studies as they emerged. Our student leaders lifted classmates’ spirits and rallied every student to follow health guidelines. Pandemic aside, Derryfield students are thriving in a dynamic, 21st century learning program. In this issue, you’ll read about how teachers require students to apply knowledge as they acquire it: through real world, project-based experiences like student research, simulations, real life problem solving, competitions, the Pathways Program, and a new vision of Independant Senior Projects. My colleagues brought splendid energy, not only to creating engaging educational experiences, but also to creating as many joyful events as possible last year—and all this while staying distanced, masked, and cohorted. The pages ahead recount merry endeavors from prom to Head’s Holiday to spring carnival. Not surprisingly, for the last two years, Derryfield’s opening enrollment has set records. This fall, we opened with 410 students (in contrast to some independent day schools where enrollment declined). Representation also matters. The diversity of our student body has expanded and 24% of our students self-identify as students of color, as compared to 13% in the state of New Hampshire. In September, we also welcomed eight students to the Amoskeag Scholars Program, a new Board initiative designed to provide tuition-free enrollment to bright and highly motivated students from underserved populations, with particular focus on Breakthrough Manchester students. Our eight Amoskeag Scholars will be joined by six more over the next two years, to reach a goal of fourteen total Scholars. These students will join our Carlson Scholars and Malone Scholars, who are funded through endowed funds. In the midst of challenging news of the world, news of Derryfield fills us with hope. Our aim to inspire bright, motivated students to be their best and to become leaders for the common good gives purpose to my colleagues, our students, our families, and all our volunteers. What an exponential impact our efforts make! Warmly,
Jennifer Lorrain Director of The Derryfield Fund and Alumni Relations Jordan Cady Philanthropy Office Coordinator
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Mary Halpin Carter, Ph.D. P ’13, P ’16, P ’18 Head of School
DSMASH: ALL THINGS SOCIAL @ DERRYFIELD Return to Extraordinary The community reflected on the amazing DS traditions they look forward to returning to after an unusual 2020-2021 school year.
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...what Derryfield has taught us is that it’s alright to be lost, confused, completely and utterly terrified of what’s to come, because there are and always will be people right there to support us. ■ Andrew LeBlanc ’21 | Commencement Address
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campus notes WESTENBERG BECOMES MEISNER MASTER TEACHER
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ill Westenberg, co-chair of the Creative Arts department at Derryfield, recently completed a five-month course of study in the Meisner technique, an approach to acting developed by American actor and acting teacher Sanford Meisner. Westenberg studied remotely with Larry Silverberg, one of the foremost authorities on the technique, in a course through the True Acting Institute. The culmination of the program was the production of a filmed scene, incorporating all elements of the technique. After successfully completing his course of study, Westenberg is now a certified Meisner teacher.
normal reaction to critical feedback, one must move beyond that to accept that constructive advice is a learning tool. Westenberg observed he would come to the next Derryfield production with fresh empathy for his student actors.
Although Westernberg is a professional actor and an active member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild, this was his first intensive course of study since he was a graduate student at the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Washington. Westenberg said his chief impetus for taking the Meisner class was to, “Expand my learning about the craft as well as become a student again.” Westenberg also noted it had been years since he had taken notes and received notes on his own work. Although a defensive stance is one’s
When asked which parts of the Meisner technique he will aim to impart to his Derryfield students, Westenberg replied, “The technique is very advanced; however, there are tools that I will use that will definitely help them during productions. It will take the experience out of the superficial and into a much deeper and more satisfying realm.”
Chief lessons learned from the class were, “Acting is a true craft/art. In order to do it well, one must truly and seriously study it for years. My other takeaway was reinforcing how empathetic one must be to the actors when directing. Acting is a very difficult and vulnerable enterprise and a good director must be attuned to that.”
Westenberg articulated the philosophy of theater productions at Derryfield. “We don’t have the budget for big, elaborate sets—but that’s fine because that’s not where I want the focus to
be. Rather, I want the audience to focus on the characters’ journeys and their relationships with each other and the world around them. I want the audience to get lost in the story and viscerally experience the world we created.”
THE HERCULEAN TASK OF A SAFE REOPENING
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hat exactly does it take to safely open a school in the midst of a global pandemic? For the staff in the Buildings & Grounds (B&G) and Information Technology (IT) departments, it entailed long hours and late nights at work from April through September 2020 and beyond. Before Derryfield could welcome students back into classrooms, the campus had to be transformed both physically and technologically for the reality of a hybrid learning environment. CFO Scott McPherson emphasized it required monumental coordination to revamp the school to meet the appropriate standards set by Fusion Cell, the consultant group that is advising Derryfield regarding best COVID practices. B&G removed many desks from classrooms to
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adjust for at least six feet between every seated student. A variety of locations around campus, including the library and cafeterias, were transformed into satellite classrooms—rooms for the students who would not fit in a main “mothership” classroom. During the summer months of 2020, IT Manager Jon DeYoung spent countless days and nights ascertaining how to advance the technological side of the school so the hybrid reopening plan could actually function. He utilized Derryfield’s experience as a member of the Malone School Online Network to decide what equipment to install in classrooms to allow any student to participate in a virtual learning experience, while choosing technological solutions that would remain useful post-pandemic.
Derryfield also invested money in its overall internet infrastructure. Throughout the summer and into winter break, the IT department made switch upgrades, added more WiFi access points, hardwired as many devices as possible to limit WiFi connections, and spent winter break increasing the overall internet bandwidth. To accomplish the installation of so much new technology on such short notice, DeYoung had to expand the IT team with temporary hires who spent all of August, “ripping open boxes, ripping out old technology, and installing all the new hardware.” Additionally, to remain successful throughout the 2020-2021 school year, the Derryfield community leaned heavily upon B&G to continuously maintain the buildings’ sanitation for safety
EXPANDING GLOBAL COMPETENCIES
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eginning in the Fall of 2020, Dr. Brandon Gauthier began working with the faculty to integrate global competencies into course work and global study programs as part of his new role, Director of Global Education. Gauthier frames his role as: “help(ing) Derryfield continue to conceptualize global education as about person-to-person connections, at home and abroad, that enable our students to engage individuals of wide-ranging backgrounds. We aim for Derryfield graduates to feel as confident speaking with Nepalese villagers as they do with peers in our immediate community.” Gauthier’s goal is to help teachers in all disciplines consider how they can integrate more assignments that speak to Global Education competencies. “These core skills include not only strengthening one’s ability to conduct research on pressing international problems, but also analyzing how historical context and identity— particularly our own—can inform competing ideas about 21st century opportunities and challenges. Our purpose is to help our students better comprehend conflicts that can arise surrounding cultural differences and work productively in an increasingly interconnected world.”
standards and upon IT to resolve any and all technology-related issues. In the true Derryfield spirit of resilience and innovation, Jon DeYoung said it best: “I would call the [reopening] a success, despite not knowing what our future was going to hold. So many people put in so much time and effort on a great team with phenomenal guidance. We all made it work and made it happen.”
Since not all Derryfield students are able to participate in global trips—particularly during a pandemic!—Gauthier is establishing new partnerships to bring speakers to campus more regularly. Last spring, two speakers in Senegal joined the 9th grade class to host a workshop on contemporary Islam. Later in the year a speaker from Where There Be Dragons—an organization dedicated to engaging the “wisdom of community voices” from all parts of the world—addressed the community on how to “travel without traveling.” Gauthier believes, “As we look toward the future, our students—no matter where they are physically—will have growing opportunities to continue to engage with a rapidly evolving global landscape. That begins, first and foremost, with personal engagement with other young people from around the world. Last year demonstrated that Derryfield is more than a series of buildings; it is a mode of thought defined by intellectual curiosity, goodwill, and empathy. These values define our Global Education mission at Derryfield.”
In the 20-21 academic year, due to pandemic restrictions, the international students who usually join the Derryfield community had to participate via distance learning from their home countries.
“Though it is sad that I am unable to see my
new schoolmates in person, I have made a lot of friends…During class discussions, it is always fun to share my perspectives with teachers and my classmates, especially in Asia: East and West…it has enabled me to share many of my experiences living in China, and I am also happy that I learn a lot about Chinese culture from a brandnew perspective! Last but not least, all of the teachers in DS are really helpful and passionate about teaching; I feel lucky to have them as my teachers.” —Crystal Zhao, 9th grade, Wuhan
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here gave me the most joy. Some of the classes I took here—Computer Science, International Relations, STEM, etc.—would not be accessible (or even imaginable) to me if I were to stay in China. I really enjoyed those classes, and they really changed the way I see the world around me. In addition to these unique classes, the teaching method I experienced here is also very different than what I am used to. In history and English classes, for example, I learned for the first time how to collect evidence, how to analyze it with theoretical ideas, and how to come to my own conclusion through critical thinking. I feel like I did not only learn facts and formulas, but also valuable skills.” —James Zhu, 12th grade, Beijing
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CAMPUS NOTES SOLAR ARRAYS SHINE AT DERRYFIELD
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erryfield is always seeking new ways to make the school more energy efficient. Recently, solar arrays were installed on both the Athletic and Wellness Center and the Auditorium. These projects were accomplished with no upfront cost to the school through a Power Purchase Agreement with Revision Energy. These were not the first solar projects at Derryfield; the Gateway building acquired an array in 2013 and the Benson building was outfitted in 2015. The statistics on the newest arrays are impressive: ▪ The Auditorium has 105 solar panels. Each solar panel is rated at 320 watts. This array annually produces approximately 35,000 kilowatt-hours of solar power and offsets approximately 37,000 pounds of carbon pollution. ▪ The Athletic & Wellness Center has 464 solar panels. Each solar panel is rated at 370 watts. The A&W array annually produces approximately 202,000 kilowatt-hours of solar power and offsets approximately 212,000 pounds of carbon pollution.
▪ The systems on both buildings have a useful lifespan of 40+ years. Overall, the Auditorium and A&W arrays will offset 125 tons of carbon pollution each year, which is equivalent to: ▪ consumption of 263 barrels of oil; ▪ removal of 24 cars from the road; ▪ the amount of carbon sequestered by 133 forest acres. These energy saving calculations are based upon the average number of peak sunlight hours in Derryfield’s corner of the state. Each school building produces different amounts of energy.
STUDENT COUNCIL STEPS IT UP
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he nine members of Student Council, represented by two members from each grade and one All-School President, are in charge of making changes to the daily activities of the student body, improving aspects of the school day, and addressing issues that arise within the School. The delegates to the Student Council represent a wide variety of student populations, including athletes, musicians, performers, programmers, and academics. Ellie Small, who arrived as a 9th grader and “immediately took an interest in student leadership and social justice,” held the position of All-School President for the 2020–2021 school year. Her participation and leadership in Equity Club, Mock Trial, and GIVE Club prepared her well to take an active role in working with the administration to ensure a safe reopening of school during the pandemic. Small and her team helped communicate new policies like social distancing guidelines, signage on campus, mask
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guidelines, and other protocols to the student body. The council met throughout the summer and into the school year to help prepare for the changes, which is something the council has never done before. The group worked together to create videos that were sent out to students and families to brief them on new policies and guidelines for the new school year, helping to create a well-educated group of students upon their return to campus for the start of the school year and after breaks. Small took on several new roles to help in the craziness of navigating the pandemic response. She says, “while some of these tasks have stayed the same, in speaking with past All School Presidents, I have noticed an increase in frequency.” Her leadership and decisiveness is clearly seen and felt throughout the School, as without the help of the Student Council, we certainly wouldn’t have had as successful a return to in-person learning as we did.
For instance, the Benson building produces more than it uses, and those hours get banked. Gateway produces about 50% of its own usage. Thanks to net metering, Derryfield is given credit for all the “extra” energy, and some years the school actually receives a buy-out (a check) at the end of the year. Derryfield has been such a successful green energy partner that Eversource plans to highlight the school as part of a marketing initiative.
FINDING YOUR BLUE PRINT Manchester-based social-impact innovator Deo Mwano served as Derryfield’s 2021 Sanborn Speaker for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January. With a broad range of professional expertise, from dance to technology start-ups, his work focuses on education, technology, business, community, and individual development. Deo’s presentation during Community Meeting centered on Dr. King’s speech to Philadelphia high school students in 1967 titled, “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” It featured performance segments with local artists and performers, which were pre-recorded on Derryfield’s campus. Of Dr. King, Deo recalled that he was not as celebrated then as he is now, noting, “He challenged the status quo and advocated for groups of people who were largely marginalized...those who had power at the time didn’t like his narrative because it confronted the norm.” Speaking directly to Derryfield students about the idea of “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” Deo emphasized the influence of “being,” or one’s mindset in developing your blueprint, and how it informs “doing,” or taking action that will bring about positive change not just for oneself but for the larger community. After Deo spoke at Community Meeting in the morning, he met with smaller groups of Derryfield students during the school day for indepth conversations surrounding education and social justice.
PROM REIMAGINED
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he Derryfield Class of 2021 celebrated their Senior Spring on Saturday, May 22 with an evening of fun at their outdoor prom. Held on campus under a tent decorated in a “Masquerade Ball” theme, the class danced the night away and made wonderful memories to cap off their Derryfield experience. Seniors Cailynn Vanderpool and Yeli Nikolenko led the efforts to transform the tent, while Paige Davis was instrumental in working with the DJ to tailor the song playlist. Although the pandemic necessitated certain safety precautions, Aiden LaCroix noted, “The energy was fantastic; everyone I talked to afterwards had an amazing time.” Sami Induni added, “Prom was one of the highlights of my senior year at Derryfield. I loved being able to spend time with my class before leaving for college.” The Class of 2021 showed an incredible amount of resilience and fortitude during the final 18 months of their Derryfield careers. Providing the chance for them to share in a traditional, celebratory experience as a class at the end of their time together goes only a short way toward honoring their efforts as student leaders and role models during a difficult time. All-School President Ellie Small said afterward, “True to Derryfield’s nature, Prom was an event of meticulous preparation to ensure the safety of our students; but at the same time, it was a celebration of the joy of our time here and the connections we’ve made. Even with the health and safety policies, Senior Prom was a great final hurrah for our class!” D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
CAMPUS NOTES DEPARTING TRUSTEES Looking back over his lifetime of service to Derryfield—as a student, alumni council member, parent, trustee, and Board Chair—Brad strengthened Derryfield in countless ways, and built something remarkable for generations to come. What a legacy for our young school!
▪ Chris Cikacz | 2005 – 2021
▪ Brad Benson '78 | Chair 2014 – 2021 With several years of Board service under his belt, Brad was called off the bench in 2014 to help Derryfield through one of the biggest transformations in the School’s history. The Board knew that big plans were ahead, and that they needed a leader who could bring people together, understand complex financial modeling, and find a path through the complexity to the School’s largest capital campaign and construction projects. In his early years as Chair, the Master Facility Plan was completed, and the seed of the Thinking Forward Campaign had been planted. Brad never turned down an opportunity to meet with anyone interested in learning more about the vision for DS. After years of pounding the pavement—the time had come to open the buildings and in the fall of 2019 students were taking classes in the new science labs, and Brad’s son Chris ’17 was back on campus working out with Hettler in our beautiful new athletic & wellness facility! Later that winter Brad hosted ribbon cutting events for the new facilities, welcomed alumni back to dedicate the Holland court, and continued to host dinner parties with interested donors to finish out the campaign. In the spring of 2020 when the world was turned upside down by COVID-19, Brad was able to lean on the trust he had earned over his years of leadership, to bring the Board together, and provide guidance to assist the School in moving through the unfolding, unprecedented events. 8
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After being an engaged parent, it only seemed fitting that Chris would step up to the next level and serve as a Trustee. Over her 16 years of service, there are not many areas of the School that she has not improved in one way or another. Chris has served on the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee, Governance Committee, Head of School Search Committee, Campaign Steering Committee, the PFA, led the PFA benefit, been an Admission Connecting Family, a Class Parent, and so much more.
member of the 2nd Generation Visionaries to the Thinking Forward Campaign. This vote of confidence launched the committee into believing that together we would be successful. Throughout Chris’s entire time at Derryfield she has been able to reach into the depth of her relationships to engage everyone she has interacted with over the years, helping DS move forward in many ways. Chris knows how to make things fun to be part of, and Derryfield is a better place because she has been a part of it.
▪ Jamie Pagliocco | 2017 – 2021 For so many families, Jamie was the first welcome and smile they saw when they arrived at Derryfield. She would be at new family events, theater events, passing out snacks, organizing refreshments for art exhibitions, participating in Parent/Faculty Association meetings, and more. Jamie is a passionate philanthropist, and enjoyed inspiring others in the community to join her - at any level - in giving back to Derryfield. She was a leader on the Board as Chair of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee and provided strategy and wisdom in everything in which she participated. Jamie’s passion at Derryfield, in addition to philanthropy, was in the theater, watching her son Nat on stage sharing his gifts with the community.
▪ Kelley Gage | 2019 – 2021 Chris helped define the culture of “Belonging” at Derryfield. There is not a person she doesn’t enjoy talking to, helping in one way or another, or connecting with people who can help them. Her lifelong friendships have been defined by the community she built at Derryfield. Chris has the ability to give everyone a sense they belong no matter what stage of life they are in! Chris has helped transform the culture of Philanthropy & Engagement. She raised the bar and always led by example. There isn’t anything she would ask of others, that she hasn’t already done herself. Chris was an early and proud
For years, Kelley was a class parent, an active member of the PFA, and regular volunteer in the Philanthropy & Engagement office. On the sidelines of events she was always looking for ways to engage other parents in the daily life of Derryfield. She was an active annual fund solicitor, happy to reach out and contact anyone in the community and share the importance of giving back to DS. Kelley used her skills as a CPA to highlight areas to improve data, security, and efficiencies to her work as a Trustee. Her ability to see things from a different perspective and ask good questions was highly valued as a Board member.
NEW TRUSTEES ▪ Cecilia L. Clemans, MD Cecilia is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Geisel School of Medicine and is a practicing OBGyn at Dartmouth Hitchcock Manchester and Catholic Medical Center. As a graduate of Geisel, she has been practicing in southern New Hampshire since 2001. She has held leadership positions through both organizations and is currently the acting Chair of the Department of OBGyn at CMC as well as an Ambassador of Excellence at DH. She has been able to apply her biomedical engineering education into her medical practice by being an early adopter of robotic technology within the field of OBGyn. Her current passion is the education of the next generation of physicians and loves teaching and guiding residents and medical students along their way. Cecilia and her wife Jeanne Bailey-Clemans live in Bow, NH, with their son Owen ’24.
▪ Dr. Salman Malik, DMD, MD Dr. Malik obtained his BA degree in Biochemistry from New York University and his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and is licensed in both Dentistry and Medicine in the state of New Hampshire. Dr. Malik is currently the Secretary of the Greater Salem Dental Society and has been a Rotarian since 2000. With New York University School of Dentistry, Dr. Malik volunteers his time to train dental students and provide much needed dental care in northern Maine. His passion is helping children with cleft lip and palate deformities. Dr. Malik has been going on missions to Mexico
where he provides his surgical services to those in need. Dr. Malik served on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Malik and his wife Romana have three children: Umer ’10, Raabia ’13, and Henna ’18.
▪ Richard Critz
▪ Robert Grunbeck Bob is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Hotel Administration. During his career he was the manager for Ocean Properties, as well as Co-Owner of Grunbeck Enterprises working in the area of property acquisition, development, and management. His extensive experience and knowledge in building and facilities management will be instrumental as Derryfield looks ahead to future facility enhancements. Additionally Bob has extensive board experience from local boards like the Town of Amherst Trustee of the Trust Funds, to the University of New Hampshire Hotel Advisory Board. His family enjoys traveling, sailing, skiing, and sustainability/energy efficiency projects. Bob and his wife of 30 years, Jennifer, live in Amherst. They have three children, John, Michael ’24, and Mitchell ’26.
Richard attended Virginia Tech, studying Computer Science and then joined Digital Equipment Corporation as a software engineer, first in the DC area, then moving to NH in 1988. Along the way, he earned his pilot’s and flight instructor’s licenses, flying airplanes, gliders and helicopters. After nearly 20 years as an engineer and engineering manager, he spent the next seven years as a corporate pilot, flying all over the world. When their oldest son, Patrick, started high school, he started a photography business and is frequently seen on campus photographing our signature events! Recently he has returned to his software roots and works as a technical book editor, managing a team of 80 contract authors and editors. Richard is active in the town band and two barbershop choruses, both as a musician and a board member in all three. His family enjoys playing tennis and their shared passion of SCUBA diving. Richard, and his wife, Dr. Kristina Isakovich, have two sons, Patrick ‘15, and Tyler ‘20.
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reative Arts Department co-chair Bill Westenberg reflected on one of the most magical parts of life at Derryfield, and the hole that the arts leave in school culture when they are no longer accessible. True to Derryfield students’ resiliency, that magic appeared in other ways. When the escape into fantastical adventures and harrowing melodies can no longer be found, the theatre goes black. In January, upper school performers learned the art of film acting during a staged reading of Our Town by Thornton Wilder. These talented performers rose to the challenge with cameras in their faces and determination in their hearts. The masked and socially distanced play was live streamed and is viewable on the Derryfield School Youtube channel. After a year without any in-person music performances, the spring concert was a beacon of hope for performance artists at Derryfield, especially for the Seniors. Without a musical, concert, or the senior traditions that follow, performers in the Class of 2021 feared they might leave Derryfield without a finale. Westenberg said he was crushed for the students who live to perform. He said it felt like a piece of them was missing until
they could finally perform again. Instrumental music teacher Tony Bonjourno said students being unable to perform really “took the wind out of their sails.” In the ensemble, students were still able to play strings, keyboards, and percussion instruments. And, they adapted. All the instrumentalists took on the challenge of learning a new instrument. They explored the history of various instruments and musical time periods. With the help of the relaxing of protocols due to vaccinations and declining case numbers, singers and musicians finally performed unmasked for a live audience of families, faculty, and their peers in the spring. Performing arts electives adapted to protocols as well. Westenberg unveiled his new course, The History of American Comedy Through Radio, Film, and Television. Students studied cultural considerations of comedy, the way comedy transcends time— or does not, what constitutes humor and the sociocultural power of comedy. “The performing arts give students a sense of cultural literacy,” says Westenberg. “The study of film is as important as written literature now because it is such a cultural touchpoint.” The class iSound was also introduced to Derryfield’s performing arts
course catalog this year, in which students learned to use advanced sound production software called Soundtrap to develop musical compositions, arrangements, sound effects, and full songs. Courses like Public Speaking, Filmmaking, and Composition of Film continued this year under adaptations for health protocols. As Derryfield begins the 2021-2022 school year, performers are elated to return to the stage with a new schedule of performances. The traditional upper school spring play will now be performed in the fall to allow seniors not to miss out due to Independent Senior Projects. The Derryfield Theatre Company took to the stage for a successful production of Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose. This winter, live musical theatre will return to campus for the first time since February 2020. Bust out your sequins and bell bottoms as Mamma Mia takes the stage of the Nancy S. Boettiger Theatre. “We want to return with a big celebration,” says Director Bill Westenberg who hopes that the joyous piece will signal a return of the community around their longmissed arts. The Middle School will continue the fun in the spring with Shrek, Jr.: The Musical.
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s sanitization protocols brought wall sprays and fog disinfectant, all paper use was suspended, and shared materials became tools of the past, Derryfield creative arts teachers Becky Barsi, Rebecca Karp, and Marcie Roberts worked tirelessly to ensure that art still swirled around the halls of campus.
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Derryfield art students are used to seeing their art hanging from every available wall. Unfortunately, due to sanitation recommendations and protocols from our experts, there was potential for damage to hanging artwork, which meant that it all had to be taken down. Creative arts department co-chair Becky Barsi knew that the sterile school needed some color, so Derryfield hired mural artist Mike Durkee to fill the blankness of the Lyceum Gallery with colorful reminders of Derryfield’s core values. The art pieces that would normally be displayed in the gallery were moved to an online format for enjoyment by the whole community. During the fall term, classes with numbers that exceeded social distancing capacity used “mothership” and “satellite” spaces to allow students to learn synchronously in separate rooms through video conferencing. In art 2
3 classes, this change was especially challenging due to the historically collaborative nature of the subject. Social distancing made collaborative art nearly impossible, but students learned instead to participate in the form of art critique. Art faculty created individual art material kits to ensure each student had access to materials wherever they were learning from. Derryfield art teachers felt proud to still be able to create a rigorous and engaging learning environment through the peak of the pandemic. Community events like pop-up shows, exhibitions, visiting artist installations, and more were no longer able to be held as inperson events this year. Students did, however, still have access to the benefits of these types of
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events and more, due to the ease of meeting virtually with guest speakers and artists, attending virtual exhibitions, and networking with alumni artists across the country. Becky Barsi highlighted that, “to be able to speak with artists in the field really magnifies the impact of the arts and impact of the curriculum in the course.” With this sentiment in mind, students can be most excited for the return of arts trips this year. Derryfield’s Advanced Studio Art course features museum visits to Boston and New York City as highlights of the program. These opportunities allow students to learn from professionals in the field and solidify the knowledge gained in the classroom.
SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS 1. Silver Key (Expanded Projects): Lila Kelsey '21 "Plastic Tears" 2. Gold Key (Photography): Maya Marsden '22 "Watery Silence" 3. Silver Key (Digital Art): Ryan Barto '21 "Live Life" CLASSROOM 4. A Lyceum Gallery artists zooms with Derryfield art students. 5. Mrs. Roberts zooms into her Painting I class.
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fter a summer of careful planning surrounding COVID, Derryfield athletics slowly came back to the fields with safety measures in place that allowed all Derryfield students to compete in the sport of their choice at their own comfort level. All of our teams participated in the NHIAA state tournament, highlighted by our golf team earning 3rd place overall. Junior Madison Molina and sophomores Sam Hines and Calvin Reilly qualified for the individual state championships.
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FALL SPORTS Boys’ Varsity Soccer (3–0–1) Christopher Van Natta and Christopher Lynch: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Girls’ Varsity Soccer (2–0–2) Leah Hoey: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Varsity Field Hockey (1–2–1 in Playoffs) Charlotte Rohlfs: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Varsity Boys and Girls Golf (5–3): 3rd Place in D-III State Championships Madison Molina: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, 2ND TEAM ALL STATE, 7TH PLACE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sam Hines: 3RD TEAM ALL STATE, 7TH PLACE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Calvin Reilly: 3RD TEAM ALL STATE, 13TH PLACE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Varsity Crew Reese Hotten Somers: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Micah Johnson: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Andrew Leblanc: 1ST PLACE IN 4K SINGLES STAKE RACE Varsity Cross Country Benjamin Roy: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Katharine Gage: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD; GRANITE STATE CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM, SECOND FASTEST GIRLS’ TIME SINCE 2014 Andrew Watson: GRANITE STATE CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM Benjamin Roy: GRANITE STATE CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
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ore planning and data collection led to even more choice during the winter. The alpine girls placed 2nd overall and the alpine boys placed forth. Nordic team senior Katharine Gage was named “Skier of the Year” on the Granite State AllConference team. Our ice hockey program reached their first ever title game, while both of our basketball programs made playoff appearances as well. The swim team was highlighted by sophomore Ava Young who finished 3rd in the state meet.
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WINTER SPORTS Boys' Varsity Basketball (2–11) Jaxon Snyder: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, NHBCO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER Janai Cruz: NHBCO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER Girls' Varsity Basketball (9–4): Regional Finalists Emmy Plage: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, 1ST TEAM ALL STATE, D-IV DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, GRANITE STATE ALL CONFERENCE, BUFFALO WILD WINGS PLAYER OF THE WEEK, NH SPORTSPAGE FIRST TEAM Shawna Lesmerises: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, D-IV HONORABLE MENTION ALL STATE Coaches Courtney Cheetham and Mark Gouveia: NH SPORTSPAGE D-IV COACHES OF THE YEAR Ice Hockey (6–2): D-III Finalists Derek Wagner: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Cole Giersch: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Rylan Morgan: ALL STATE HONORABLE MENTION Swimming: Girls 8th Place Overall at State Meet Molly Mahar: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Ava Young: BRONZE AT STATE MEET IN 500 FREESTYLE, BRONZE AT STATE MEET IN 100 BACKSTROKE Nordic Skiing: Boys 6th and Girls 9th in D-II Championship Katharine Gage: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, “SKIER OF THE YEAR” FOR GRANITE STATE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM, 2ND OVERALL AT D-II FINALS, MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER, TEAM NH MEMBER Andrew LeBlanc: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER, TEAM NH MEMBER Andrew Watson: MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER Cea Armstrong: U16 TEAM NH MEMBER Alpine Skiing: Girls Runners Up and Boys 4th in D-II Championship Ellie Small: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Hailey Ramundo: MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER, GRANITE STATE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM, NH STATE TEAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL EASTERNS Frankie Brandt: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER, GRANITE STATE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM Logan Goldberg: MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER Lilly Handwerk: MEET OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFIER
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ur spring season was almost normal, with all teams able to compete close to pre-COVID levels. The girls' lacrosse team won their second Division III title since 2015, led by All American Captain Lucy Licata and Academic All American Captain Shawna Lesmerises. Boys’ lacrosse finished the spring with a 15–4 record and senior Chas Dean was selected as one of eight Academic All Americans. Baseball had a remarkable run to the semifinals. The girls’ tennis team advanced to the semifinals and the boys lost in the quarterfinals. Our crew team had multiple wins. Junior equestrian Rachel Jordan was the overall walk/trot/canter high point rider for the regular season. Track team highlights included Sarah Murphy, who set the school record in discus, and Katharine Gage and Benjamin Roy, who each now hold the school record in steeplechase in their respective divisions.
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SPRING SPORTS Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse (15–4): D-II State Semifinalists, 200th Program Win Ryan Caparrelli: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Chas Dean: ACADEMIC ALL AMERICAN, 1ST TEAM ALL STATE Ryan Etzo: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, 1ST TEAM ALL STATE Kyle Carpentier, Chili Cabot, Will Mancini: 1ST TEAM ALL STATE Quinn Silvio, Jaxon Snyder: 2ND TEAM ALL STATE Tyler Lautieri, Ryan Caparrelli, Alex Murray, Dugan Brewer-Little: HONORABLE MENTION ALL STATE. Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse (15–1): D-III State Champions Lucy Licata: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, US LACROSSE ALL AMERICAN, STATE-WIDE ALL STATE TEAM, D-III ALL STATE TEAM Shawna Lesmerises: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, US LACROSSE ACADEMIC ALL AMERICAN, D-III ALL STATE TEAM Lauren Maclean: D-III ALL STATE TEAM Casey Benson: D-III ALL STATE TEAM Girls’ Varsity Tennis (9–6): D-I State Semifinalists Paige Grondin: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD BAGEL PRINCESS AWARDS SINGLES: Julia Hardy & Sophie Brown COMBINED: Sophie Brown Boys’ Varsity Baseball (14–4): Southern Conference Semi-Finalists Janai Cruz: FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE, GRANITE STATE SOUTH ALL-STAR TEAM MEMBER Will Perkowski: FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE, GRANITE STATE SOUTH ALL-STAR TEAM MEMBER Mitch Regan: SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE Frankie Brandt: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE HONORS
Evan Drake: THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE HONORS Kevin Adie: THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE HONORS Alex Comire: THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE HONORS Equestrian: 3rd Overall at State Championship Gretchen Hirschfield: RUNNER UP AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN DRESSAGE TEST A, RUNNER UP AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN DRESSAGE TEST B Maddy Brown: STATE CHAMPION IN ENGLISH EQUITATION, RUNNER UP AT CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ENGLISH SUITABILITY Rachel Jordan: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD, STATE CHAMPION IN ENGLISH SUITABILITY, THIRD PLACE IN ENGLISH EQUITATION, THIRD PLACE IN DRESSAGE TEST B Alex Reed: THIRD PLACE IN GROOMING BOX CHALLENGE, ASSISTED BY HORSE HANDLER Kennedy Best Varsity Crew: Boys’ First Boat Undefeated (7–0) Grace Rotering: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Colin Connors: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Luke Rosenthal: 9-0 AS A COXSWAIN IN BOTH BOYS' AND GIRLS' TOP BOATS Boys' Tennis (8–5) Christopher Lynch: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Jack Schroeder: 10-4 SINGLES RECORD, TOP OF D-I SINGLES PLAYERS Track and Field Eliza Lamont: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Jon Flinkfelt: CLASS OF 1970 AWARD Katharine Gage: SCHOOL RECORD FOR 1600, SCHOOL RECORD FOR STEEPLECHASE, 1600 STATE MEET QUALIFIER Sarah Murphy: SCHOOL RECORD IN DISCUS, TOP TEN DISCUS THROW IN STATE MEET Benjamin Roy: SCHOOL RECORD FOR STEEPLECHASE
END-OF-YEAR AWARDS COACHES’ AWARD Emmy Plage, Christopher Lynch
ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Katharine Gage & Lucy Licata, Andrew LeBlanc
LAMPLIGHTER AWARD Lucy Licata, Christopher Van Natta
KEN PIATT AWARD Shawna Lesmerises
SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Leah Hoey, Andrew Watson D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
ATHLETICS 2021 DERRYFIELD ATHLETIC COLLEGE COMMITMENTS Lauren MacLean Girls’ Lacrosse: Defender/Midfielder Southern Connecticut State University (D-II)
Emmy Plage Girls’ Basketball: Shooting guard and small forward Skidmore College (D-III)
Chas Dean Boys’ Lacrosse: Midfield Lake Forest College (D-III)
Lucy Licata Girls’ Lacrosse: Midfielder Colgate University (D-I)
Charlotte Rohlfs Field Hockey: Midfield/defense Hobart and William Smith College (D-III)
Chris Van Natta Boys’ Soccer: Center Midfield Endicott College (D-III)
Shawna Lesmerises Girls’ Lacrosse: Goalie Roberts Wesleyan College (D-II)
Ryan Caparrelli Boys’ Lacrosse: Goaltender Lake Forest College (D-III)
Charlotte Sckaal Girls’ Soccer: Defense/Midfield Bard College (D-III)
Ryan Etzo Boys’ Lacrosse: Midfield, Attack Nazareth College (D-III)
Jaxon Snyder Boys’ Lacrosse: Goaltender Maryville University (D-II)
Andrew LeBlanc Crew MIT (D-I)
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or the Class of 2021, senior year was a grand lesson in adaptability and resiliency. These seniors were a class of true leaders, a skillset crucial for their immense success in the face of global turmoil and community reckoning. Head of School Mary Halpin Carter offered a quote by Louisa May Alcott that speaks to the fearless determination of this class: “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my own ship.” This class learned their navigational problem solving skills with a community of people who care about them deeply, people who make graduation feel bittersweet. This senior class also learned about the importance of embracing a moment in the way it exists, rather than wasting that moment by imagining how it could be different. When asked how the pandemic shaped how students will approach their next chapters, the Class of 2021 said they will go after new experiences with gusto, they will try new things and not wait. They will strive not to take things for granted and will make up for lost time because of their deep understanding that life can change in an instant. On June 5, at 8:30 a.m., graduate Samantha Induni ’21 warmly welcomed her classmates’ families and friends, who, this year, were able to sit together, unmasked, in socially-distanced “pods.” Samy spoke of her class’s unique
commitment to “each other, to positive change in [their] communities, and to the betterment of our world.” Andrew Leblanc ’21 followed Samy as this year’s commencement speaker with a hilarious and emotional story about his personal challenges with his shyness and a childhood speech impediment. Andrew recounted the ways Derryfield challenged him and lifted him from a place of insecurity to a deep confidence in his ability to solve any problem that might come his way. Andrew spoke candidly about the very natural fear that comes during this transition to adulthood and independence, but reminded his classmates that they, of all people, are the most prepared because of what Derryfield has given them.
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also learned about the importance of embracing a moment in the way it exists, rather than wasting that moment by imagining how it could be different.”
Katharine Gage ’21 offered her class’s moment of gratitude. She thanked parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and, of course, teachers. Next, Ruthie Zolla and Christopher Lynch presented the class gift: Mrs. Wall’s Garden, a garden of perennials, including Di’s favorite flowers, planted in the new upper school circle. Diane Wall is, and always has been, so much more than a receptionist. The Class of 2021 wanted to
honor the light and joy she brings to the Derryfield community with a beautiful installment for all to enjoy for years to come.
The farewell address was presented by Nicole Christian ’21 who deciphered the meaning of a Derryfield education from that of ordinary schooling. Nicole’s words embodied Derryfield’s mission. “Schooling,” she said, “is just about acquiring facts and skills. Education, on the other hand, is about schooling and the ability to apply that knowledge to serve others.” As Commencement came to a close, Dr. Carter wished Derryfield’s new alumni her best. “After so many months at home, Class of 2021, you are ready to sail out into the world. Take your talent, your gregariousness, and your sense of community to be dynamic and purposeful members of any community… Speaking on behalf of the Derryfield family, we are proud to call you our own”. D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGE DECISIONS Sebastian Baldini Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Charlotte Rohlfs Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Ryan Barto Apprenticeship
Samuel Rooney Worcester Polytechnic Institute
William Boyd Citadel Military College of South Carolina Frank Brandt University of Utah Robert Burns Elon University Ryan Caparrelli Lake Forest College Kyle Carpentier College of Charleston Zian Chen University of Virginia Nicole Christian Muhlenberg College Allyson Cobery Brown University Colin Connors The University of Alabama Aniah Curtis Nichols College Laura Davenport University of Vermont Paige Davis Boston College Charles Dean Lake Forest College Ella Dixon Elon University
Emma Ryan Washington University in St. Louis
Jeremy Gagnon Northeastern University
Christopher Lynch Dartmouth College
Ian Gargasz Villanova University
Lauren MacLean Southern Connecticut State University
Lucas Gendron Trinity College Dublin Colton Giersch Bentley University Paige Grondin Hamilton College Isshori Gurung Trinity College Liam Hill Lasell University Leah Hoey George Washington University Samantha Induni Georgetown University Micah Johnson Bates College Lila Kelsey University of Vermont Aiden LaCroix University of Utah
William Mancini Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Julia Martin Florida State University Rylan Morgan Carnegie Mellon University Colby Muise University of New England Julia Nees Princeton University Yelizaveta Nikolenko American University Regan O’Brien Sarah Lawrence College Nathaniel Pagliocco Boston University Jackson Pelletier Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alexis Petron Lehigh University
Evan Drake Tufts University
Andrew LeBlanc Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ryan Etzo Nazareth College
Shawna Lesmerises Roberts Wesleyan College
Emmet Pim Rochester Institute of Technology
Parker Fey Plymouth State University
Lucy Licata Colgate University
Emily Plage Skidmore College
Katharine Gage Bowdoin College
Zhuoxin Liu Boston University
Charles Renvyle Bates College
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Eva Petron Villanova University
Charlotte Sckaal Bard College Sydney Sieper The University of Alabama Eleanor Small George Washington University Maxwell Smith Hobart and William Smith Colleges Sophia Smith Skidmore College Jaxon Snyder Maryville University Christopher Van Natta Bentley University Cailynn Vanderpool Syracuse University William Veenstra Grinnell College Derek Wagner Boston College Andrew Watson Northwestern University Andrew Wold Rochester Institute of Technology Anthony Yang Boston College Yifan Zhu University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ruth Zolla Pitzer College
AWARDS COMMUNIT Y AWARDS
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Eleanor Small
Shawna Lesmerises
Ruthie Zolla
The Ken Piatt Memorial Award
English
The R. Philip Hugny Award
Julia Hardy ’22
Clarence Chen
Rylan Morgan
The Matthew L. Young ’88 Scholarship
Dennis F. Holland Mathematics Award
The Ralph J. Scozzafava Award
Ruthie Zolla
Nicole Christian
Frankie Brandt
The Clifford R. Nyquist Memorial Award
Barbara J. Stahl, Ph.D. Life Science Award
The William B. Pfeifer Award
James Zhu
Micah Johnson The Marcus D. Hurlbut Award
Alumni Award
Christopher Lynch Mayor's Award
Lucas Gendron Class of 1994 Award
Mary Hodgkins ’23 Henrietta Mesches Memorial Award
Ryan Shi ’23 Richard Crafts Memorial Music Award
JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Charley Chang ’22
HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARDS Lila Kelsey
Physical Science
Emmet Pim STEM X
Emma Ryan History
Regan O'Brien
Rensselaer Medal
Visual Art
Anna Induni ’22
Nat Pagliocco
The Wellesley Book Award
Drama
Matthew Farah ’22
Cailynn Vanderpool
ATHLETIC Lucy Licata Christopher Van Natta 2021 Lamplighter Athletic Award
Leah Hoey Andrew Watson 2021 Scholar-Athlete Awards
The Harvard Book Award
Music (Vocal)
SERVICE AWARDS
Mirza Becirovic ’22
Lucas Gendron
Katharine Gage Ellie Small Allyson Cobery Lila Kelsey Samantha Induni Julia Nees Nicole Christian Andrew Watson
The Dartmouth Book Award
Music (Instrumental)
Samantha Induni Latin
Christopher Lynch Spanish
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CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGE PROFILES Andrew Leblanc Settling upon MIT was initially a big, scary decision for me, but the process became easier with a bit of research. Crucial in my decision was the wealth of resources I’ll have there. The students, professors, alumni network, labs, and makerspaces are second to none at MIT. Equally important was the culture. At many competitive universities, you’ll find a cut-throat, competitive sort of environment, but no one I’ve spoken to has said such about MIT. Everyone there is in it together, helping to push each other up rather than simply outperform them. Derryfield was an excellent resource in navigating what is an undoubtedly intimidating process. They started us off early in the spring of our junior year—a time when a lot of high school students aren’t even thinking about college yet. My essay coaching was fantastic in that it was individual, specific, and really honest. It’s a great feeling to have someone just as invested in producing good writing as you are. Finally, Derryfield is encouraging. I wasn’t even going to apply to MIT going into senior year, as I thought it was completely out of my reach. I’m immensely thankful for all of the gentle nudges from my advisors, teachers, and coaches that resulted in the best outcome I could have asked for.
Samantha Induni I chose Georgetown because of its strength of academics, its core curriculum, and its location. I love the opportunity to take classes across subjects that I might not otherwise have room in my schedule for, like theology or philosophy. I wanted to be in Washington, D.C. because of its history and internship opportunities. I’m looking forward to being able to visit all of the national museums once I’m there! As a student interested in studying science, I’m excited for the opportunity to intern at NASA or the NIH. My teachers at Derryfield encouraged me to see the nuance in each subject, whether that was the political tension in the Roman Republic or the concept of the distortion of space-time. I loved listening to faculty teach what they were passionate about. During the college application process, my college counselor read through my supplemental essays, and my English teachers helped me draft my Common App essay. 24
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Nat Pagliocco The college process was both exciting and terrifying at the same time, but Mr. Barnard and the college office helped me contain my nerves, and refine my applications. I knew from day one that I wanted a diverse and big school which is why I will be attending Boston University. Not only did Derryfield help me write and revise my essays and applications, they helped me create them over the last seven years. I knew I was ahead of other applicants simply because Derryfield allowed me to be a part of so many different clubs and activities. I am so grateful to all of my teachers that not only taught me so much, but supported me through this difficult year. I cannot wait to represent Derryfield at BU, and wherever else my life takes me.
Lucas Gendron I chose Trinity College in Dublin because of the opportunity I will have for a globally driven, culturally distinct, and academically rigorous education at a leading research university in Europe. I will be able to study global business in one of Europe’s business epicenters while having the city serve as a gateway to reaching across the continent. These opportunities are bound to support me in my academic and professional pursuits throughout and beyond the next four years. Over the last four years, I have grown as a student, athlete, and community member through the supportive and driven environment that Derryfield promotes. Every member of the Derryfield community is celebrated for their individual interests while being encouraged to experience new things. Such encouragement led me to find new passions for investing and international politics which I plan to study next year in college. Throughout the college process, Derryfield’s college counseling office was particularly supportive and informative, catering to my individual needs in applying to both domestic and international schools to ensure I made an informed college decision that suited my needs. Thanks to their help I know I will enter a college community that will support, inspire, and challenge me next year.
Ellie Small From the start of my college process, I knew that I wanted to be in an urban city at a large university. My love of politics, public policy, social justice, and law drew me towards D.C. I love the rich history of the city and the wealth of knowledge that it holds. GW also has a great political science program and a 4+1 program so that I can complete my Master’s of Public Policy early before heading to law school. Derryfield allowed me to find who I am in my professional and personal life. DS taught me a strong, and efficient, work ethic, how to lead solutions to complex problems, high-level collaboration, and a commitment to serving others. I felt so fortunate to my advisors, college counselors, and teachers for helping me recognize my strengths and passions into a career plan that I am excited to begin. I am especially thankful for the college essay advisor program at Derryfield, which allowed me to have an assigned English faculty member, the amazing Dr. Hotten-Somers, edit my many essays, supplements, and help me identify the most important parts of myself to write about.
Clarence Chen
Julia Nees I chose to attend Princeton University for three main reasons, the first being that’s where my role model and hero Mrs. Michelle Obama graduated from. The second, of course, has to do with the academic rigor and collection of classes. Princeton has an option for majors to be taken along with concentrations. Having the option to gain a level of mastery in several topics was very appealing to me. The last reason is because of the atmosphere and culture that Princeton promotes. Similar to Derryfield, Princeton has a small town vibe and a tight knit community, which is exactly what I was looking for! Derryfield was such a great support through my four years of high school and the college process. DS is truly unique when it comes to student support and teacher support. Throughout our time at DS, my friends and I always felt comfortable getting extra help or emailing a teacher when we were having trouble learning a concept. DS also greatly helped me throughout my college process, which was anything but traditional. Quick shoutout to the wonderful Jill Teeters and Dr. Diane Hotten-Sommers, because without their help and guidance I would not be where I am today!
Cailynn Vanderpool
I chose the University of Virginia because I am determined to cultivate a robust quantitative background through an undergraduate mathematics major to prepare for my master’s degree in Business Analytics. The sub-major financial mathematics at UVA immediately caught my attention. Beyond the classroom, UVA’s stringent academic atmosphere also appeals to me tremendously. Plus, I have been selected as a member of Echols Scholars, who are granted benefits, including being exempt from the College’s General Education requirements and participating in a range of programming unique to Echols Scholars.
I chose Syracuse because of the welcoming community I experienced every time I visited. Secondly, I found an amazing program that fit my interests and goals exactly. The Bandier Program has a focus on music business and still offers the opportunity to perform for a tight knit group of like minded individuals! I feel so welcome in this community and even though it was over Zoom, the moment I met the program director I knew this was the place for me!
The Derryfield School supported me to succeed in my education and college process both in and out of the classroom. As an international student, I always felt a sense of belonging and support at DS. As for the college process, Ms. Teeters, as my college advisor, provided me with extensive help in my application process. From settling down the list of universities to choosing my college, she was always ready to give me valuable suggestions combined with my situation whenever I was facing a problem.
Through the resources Derryfield provided I felt fully supported in all of my academic endeavors. From the lovely community of supportive students and friends to the caring teachers who strive to help students achieve their personal goals. Wherever you turn there’s always a smiling face to offer you a helping hand. Throughout my entire college process, Mrs. Teeters was very supportive and continuously checked in with me and the other students to see what we could need help with.
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synchronous online program for families who were not yet comfortable sending their children to campus. Each grade had the opportunity to be on campus for two of the six weeks and participate on a synchronous virtual platform the remaining four weeks. With this model we were able to collaborate in the classroom, reintroduce recess and outdoor activities as well as offer some field trips to truly broaden our students’ horizons. Each student received 154 hours of learning (72 in-person, 90 synchronous virtual, and 24 asynchronous homework) to fill in gaps from their COVID-affected school years and prepare them with skills for the year ahead.
Breakthrough kicked off the summer with Diversity Days. As a diverse and inclusive community with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, Breakthrough asked students to think critically about the different facets of their identity and how it shapes them as individuals. This activity allowed students to reflect on and share their different values on identity, how belonging to different communities can inform identity, and understand how communities can be used as places to celebrate diverse identities and cultures.
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: •A magical 9th-grade retreat to Star Island on the Isles of Shoals planned by former Breakthrough Teaching Fellow & Star Island employee Meredith Maloney. This field trip included tours focused on the environment, history, and island sustainability! There were many firsts for our students: boat rides, gardening, and eating edible plants. It was the first field trip in a year and a half for BTM and our students had so much fun exploring and enjoying it together! • Breakthrough reached new heights with 8th graders tackling the climbing wall for their grade level challenge! Thanks to Derryfield’s Chris Little for introducing climbing to our students. It is always amazing to see their determination and what they can achieve. This activity embraced the BTM norm—lean into discomfort! • Logging in from Kenya! Thanks to the hybrid format, students were able to travel to see family across the globe without missing a day of Breakthrough! Ninth grader Caroline attended classes virtually despite the 7-hour time difference and she and her mother Zoomed in for their student/family conference. Our students' dedication is heartwarming!
• Breakthrough Olympics (in conjunction with the Tokyo summer olympics) challenged students both mentally and physically. Students worked collaboratively to draw the world map from memory then put their knowledge to the test in a competitive game of Jeopardy. They tag-team raced through an obstacle course that included a cheer, hopscotch and basketball hoop, all prefaced with composing a spirited cheer for their college team to keep them going! • Collaborated in the classroom by using students as numbers on a number line to add and subtract negative and positive integers and rounded the bases in a competitive game of baseball math. They acted out scenes from A Raisin in the Sun, complete with costumes and props. In biology class, students played the part of blood circulating through the heart by passing blue (deoxygenated) and red (oxygenated) playground balls performing the process. • Weekly Talent Shows! Breakthrough’s ASM (All School Meetings) offered the opportunity for students to present their varied talents. From violin, piano, and singing to cooking, Advisory skits, and Teaching Fellows being pied in the face—the acts were entertaining and inspirational Breakthrough to be there for our students and keep them on their paths to college.
As we reflect on year two of the pandemic we are grateful for our partnership with Derryfield on so many levels. We were easily able to pivot and offer a hybrid Summer of Impact for our students and Teaching Fellows, thanks to Derryfield’s academic, administrative, and technology resources. Breakthrough continues to be there for our students and keep them on their paths to college.
PHILANTHROPY FULLY FUNDED SUMMER OF IMPACT!
Thanks to the Breakthrough, Derryfield, and Manchester communities, we launched our Summer of Impact fully funded and with a new fleet of ChromeBooks for each of our students donated by the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation! The generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations was overwhelming and the success of our fundraising endeavors and events was motivational. In December we joined forces and collaborated on a 24-hour digital fundraising campaign that celebrated the 30-year partnership between Breakthrough Manchester and The Derryfield School with a joint goal of raising $30,000. Thanks to the generosity of our communities, we far exceeded this, raising a total of $41,560! We did not know what to expect with our first ever virtual Are You Smarter than a Breakthrough Student? trivia fundraiser. When a fluke April thunderstorm descended on Manchester as the event kicked off, causing power outages and falling trees, we were a bit nervous, but the evening was a huge success. Our students shined even in a virtual setting, exuding positivity and support in the Zoom chat and wowing our guests as they led an ice breaker in Zoom breakout rooms to kick off the evening and build team camaraderie. Our goal for the evening was $20,000, which was what we raised in 2020 at our live event, so we were overwhelmed by the generosity when we hit $30,000!
Breakthrough’s 2021 College-Bound Owls are spreading their wings and launching the next phase of their journey.
The Breakthrough Spirit is alive and well in everything we do, whether virtual or in person, as the cheer goes, “ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no river wide to keep me from getting to you!”
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Building connections between classroom activities and the real world creates the same sense of purpose students love in their extracurricular activities—and it’s critical to the learning process. “People will learn deeply when they care about what they are learning and they understand the connection between what they are learning and the skills that they’ll want to have,” said Honors Ethics teacher Jed Silverstein. “They desire to learn something because they think that it matters, not because they were told to.” The passion for learning becomes even more powerful when students have chosen the topics they want to explore and the problems they’re interested in solving. Derryfield teachers build these connections with intention. Knowing the content or skills they need students to learn, from historical events to advanced chemistry, they create opportunities to help develop
relevant real world projects students are excited to pursue. Real world learning goes hand in hand with project based learning. When teamed up, students first build an in-depth understanding of a challenge or problem, then test various ideas before ultimately finding a solution. “It was so rewarding to work with friends and colleagues and to corroborate on the direction and breadth of a topic,” said Molly Mahar ’22 of a Civil War Medicine website her group designed and built in AT American Public History. Students enjoy that such projects let them choose their roles and responsibilities, which often build correlations to real world majors and even careers that they pursue as they grow. Although a student’s individual role might be as a marketer, a coder, or a visual designer, each person also builds the transferable skills like
communication, problem solving, and working in groups, that are essential no matter what passions they hope to pursue. Dr. Silverstein stressed that high quality project based learning always involves engagement with real world experts. “It includes people helping and giving you feedback on your work, and some type of culminating performative assessment.”
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becomes even more powerful when students have chosen the topics they want to explore and the problems they're interested in solving.”
Derryfield is well positioned to excel in this aspect, because students are able to connect with the expansive network of Derryfield alumni, faculty, and parents to leverage their experience in a wide variety of real world pursuits. Students producing a podcast on the commercial and industrial applications of nuclear fusion recently
collaborated with James McLean ’82, a professor of physics at SUNY Geneseo. During his Independent Senior Project, Ryan Barto ’21 paired with banking professional Graham Duck ’00 to explore the idea of a new skiing-centered lifestyle brand. Derryfield students are engaged learners who know they’re ready for the world beyond campus, because they’ve already been experiencing it.
“During my college process lots of schools have stressed that they’ll be doing a lot of group work and projects with real world connections,” said Julia Hardy ’21. “Derryfield has been doing that since freshman year. I feel like I’m already entering college with a lot of those skills.”
In the Classroom Designing for EPCOT Sam Mandeville’s sixth grade students found a unique way to learn about other countries in the real world without ever leaving New Hampshire. Walt Disney World’s Epcot World Showcase is currently home to pavilions representing 11 nations like Italy, France, and Japan. For their group project the geography students were asked to propose and design a pavilion exhibit for a potential 12th country. “It’s not just a report about a country, it’s about how we’re going to present that information for a specific purpose,” Ms. Mandeville explained. Students started by learning which countries are already represented at the Disney park, and what it was about them, from their food to the possible souvenirs they might offer, that made them appealing to visitors. “We want to learn about an
interesting country but at the same time we’re proposing to Disney, so it was also fun to think of ourselves as business people,” Ms. Mandeville said. “We want to be authentic but we also have to consider what’s going to make our company money at the same time.” Melissa Valiquette, VP of Magic Kingdom Park, joined the class via Zoom to help the students understand what Disney executives would look for in a new pavilion. “To learn about the process of designing, planning, and building the pavilions from a person whose profession is working for Disney was amazing,” said Maddy Solso ’27. “And it definitely helped with our project, it put us in the mindset of making an actual Epcot pavilion.” Solso’s group eventually proposed Argentina. “I thought it would be a good fit because I didn’t know a lot about my chosen country so it was
something I could explore,” said her teammate Racquel Markusic ’27. The students loved that the project made them apply what they’d learned to real world situations. They mapped out an entire pavilion and created posters of Argentina’s physical geography. Using what they learned about Argentine food, they made model restaurants complete with full menus of traditional fare that would still appeal to American palates—and sampled one in class. They designed merchandise they hoped would be both authentic and appealing to tourists. “Not only did I learn about Argentina, and Disney’s Pavilion process, but I also learned more about planning, building, sketching, and teamwork,” Solso said. “Overall I loved this entire project and would do it again just for fun with a new country.”
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Nuclear Chemistry Podcasts How can students experiment with nuclear science in an independent school setting? “Obviously, it’s not the kind of thing where you can just do a lab,” laughed teacher Mary Ann Watt. Instead of splitting atoms Ms. Watt’s students used podcasts to present their research on hotly debated topics including “Nuclear Radiation: Energy or Enemy?” Eryn Richards ’22, Emma Losey ’22, and Shawna Lesmerises ’21 had all experienced medical
imaging to diagnose injuries. Their podcast explored the differences between various types of imaging and investigated the question of whether some, like CT scans, might be overused, exposing people to unnecessary radiation. In the process students tapped into a community network. Dr. Jesse Smith, Derryfield parent and diagnostic radiologist at Portsmouth Hospital, provided direction. Collaborating with Dr. Smith “allowed us to understand the intricate workings
and real-world application of the subject we were studying with a thoroughness we likely wouldn't have been able to achieve without his expertise,” said Eryn Richards. Sam Evans-Brown, longtime host of NHPR’s Outside/In podcast, also visited Ms. Watt’s class. “He talked through his approach for doing a podcast, how he does collaborations, and tips for the reporting process,” Ms. Watt explained. The format catered to a wide target audience, including entry in an NPR podcast contest. “We learned that a successful podcast engages your audience through tools such as humor, a guest speaker like Dr. Smith, or making it seem like a casual conversation,” Emma Losey explained. Collaborating was also a rewarding experience for Dr. Smith. “I could not believe how insightful their questions were! After just a short period of research and investigation, they developed an understanding of many different factors and considerations far exceeding the majority of people actually undergoing these tests, which was very impressive.”
Advanced Topics American Public History To bring the past to life, AT American Public History students created a way to help people experience what it was like through the eyes of those who were there. One group used the writings of health providers from the Civil War to build a website that engaged users by having them assume the role of a Civil War nurse, surgeon or patient, and follow that person through their real medical experience. “We wanted to ensure we were illustrating a whole and engaging historical experience, approaching the research and process from multiple angles,” said Molly Mahar ’22. “We found the patient perspective to be one of the most moving by finding and researching first-person accounts of the state of healthcare.”. Mr. Tanner-Read said such projects illustrate his goals for the class. “We want students to understand American history, and how it relates to the present. We also want them to be able to interpret those pieces of information and create something that’s shared out to the community.” To practice public history students create museum exhibits, documentary films, podcasts, 30
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or websites, and they pursue topics that excite them, which deepens learning. “What I loved so much was that I could be creative, and offer my own analysis on a specific topic that maybe we didn’t get to delve into as much in the lesson plans,” said Julia Hardy ’22, who focused on women in history. One group produced a digital and physical art show about the development of drag shows, from 1920 to the present, and their intriguing role in growing advocacy for LGBTQ rights. Other students did a podcast on the role of religious
belief on the emergence of slavery—and discovered that faith was also a powerful tool for enslaved people. When designing these projects students must think about how best to convey information and ideas to the public. They do so together as a team, in which different roles come together for a common goal, and they work together to solve problems that come up along the way. The result makes it clear that the events of the past still have a place in our present. “It’s really putting what we learned into action,” said Hardy, “which I think is something special.”
Malone Schools Online Network CSI: Forensic Science has been one of the more popular courses offered to Derryfield students by the Malone Schools Online Network each year. The course, led by a teacher at Trinity Preparatory Day School in Winter Park, FL, is a mix of lab experiments, demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Crime Scene Investigation How do real life forensic science crime fighters stack up to the stars of popular TV shows like Bones and CSI? A pair of seniors with career aspirations in criminology and forensic science got the chance to find out during their ISP.
said Sieper. It was really interesting.” A computer forensics specialist explained how companies like Google use location tracking to deliver targeted ads to their users, while law enforcement can use that same information to track criminals.
Sydney Sieper ’21 and Lexie Petron ’21 went to the Nashua Police Department to learn how to think like detectives and learn specific techniques used to help solve crimes—from bullet trajectories to blood splatter analysis.
The duo also studied classic texts of forensic science and created a blog investigating historic cases from Lizzie Borden to Elizabeth Smart. They analyzed and reported on cutting edge techniques of forensic science like evidence preservation, forensic psychology, and DNA phenotyping, which allows investigators to predict much of an unknown suspect’s appearance based on scraps of DNA left behind at a crime scene.
“We had the opportunity to look through current cases, they brought us through how they approach solving them and even took us into the evidence warehouse and walked us through some of the analyses they go through with the actual evidence,”
Sieper, who last year enjoyed a Malone Schools Online Network course taught by forensic scientist Carrie Lopez of Trinity Prep in Orlando, Florida, said her ISP experience cemented her confidence that she’d like to pursue forensic science as a career. She’ll do just that at the University of Alabama’s acclaimed criminal justice program. “Overall, this was such an eye-opening experience for Lexie and me on how technology is really useful in helping to solve crimes,” Sieper said. “And also on how you need to take your favorite crime TV shows with a grain of salt.”
Middle School Exploration Block Taught by Latin teacher and Director of Security & Crisis Management Gil Roberts, the middle school exploration block Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to various techniques, including hair, fingerprint, and footprint analysis as well as blood spatter patterns and bullet trajectories.
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The Great American Road Trip Technology like the internet and Zoom calls enables Derryfield seniors to expand their ISP projects to include people and places from around the nation. But one group of friends thought it might be more fun to do that with a car full of camping gear and 500 gallons of gas. Will Veenstra ’21, Micah Johnson ’21, Derek Wagner ’21, and Lucas Gendron ’21 travelled cross country on a mission. They visited America’s iconic National Parks to see the challenges of human impacts there, and evaluate the environmental practices that can help protect them. “I’d absolutely recommend doing something big for your ISP,” said Will Veenstra. “And doing something with your friends. We got a lot closer on the trip.” To make it possible, they also had to practice the logistics needed to plan and execute the epic journey. The group made and refined packing lists, slogged through budgets, charted some complex navigation, prepared camping gear, and figured out how to keep themselves well fed the entire time. To pull it off they learned how to take on individual roles and still work together as a team. The foursome packed an incredible amount of adventure into a month on the road, 8,600 miles and visits to half of the 50 states. Highlights included Niagara Falls, the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, San Francisco, the Pacific Coast Highway, Death Valley, Zion, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde and many other unforgettable spots. At each stop they studied environmental information and talked to rangers for a review of how different parks around the country are dealing with environmental issues. “We found out that the issues aren’t the same, and that some parks are doing a better job than others,” said Veenstra.
a bag of electronics was stolen. But overcoming the incident, and the more mundane challenges of organizing life on the road, turned out to have silver linings. Will Veenstra said the friends learned that while proper planning is key, so is the ability to be flexible when life doesn’t go according to plan. “As a result, we all got better at problem solving, talking through our issues as a team, and also returning to good spirits after we worked through problems.”
Inevitably, the trip featured a few roadblocks. A car window was smashed in San Francisco and
Independent Senior Projects Working with Detainees Facing Deportation “New Hampshire’s ICE Detention Center is ‘home’ to those facing deportation, people who are often unable to speak English and are largely isolated by their incarceration during COVID-19.” Ellie Small ’21 and Ruthie Zolla ’21 turned awareness into action and dedicated their ISPs to reaching out a helping hand to those being held at Strafford County Department of Corrections. The pair wrote repatriation guides for undocumented immigrants facing deportation to El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. 32
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According to these seniors, during the pandemic detainees received little to no legal or social aid. “It felt energizing and urgent to wake up every day with the expectation that we would be actively serving the undocumented community during one of the most harrowing life experiences one can have,” Zolla wrote in her project summary. At the
same time she found it deeply upsetting that the guides might be the only aid afforded to detained immigrants before they were deported. The guides, written in English and Spanish with visual components for the illiterate, can be uploaded to the detainees’ tablets to help inform them what steps they can take when facing deportation,
Aiming High: Climbing the 4000 Footers
When it’s time to choose an ISP, some Derryfield seniors use internships to get a head start at climbing the corporate ladder. Katherine Gage ’21, Andrew Watson ’21, and Andrew Leblanc ’21 set their sites on an totally different kind of climb— tackling New Hampshire’s iconic list of 4,000-foot peaks. “Originally I felt like the ’good student’ thing to do was trying out some possible future career.” Said Katherine Gage. But after a year of nonstop schoolwork, athletics, and 20 grueling college applications she shifted gears with no regrets. “I definitely don’t feel like I lost anything by not doing an internship. And I’d never seen a sunset from the top of a mountain before. When there is a creative or fun ISP that people want to do I would definitely recommend it.” During the project Gage developed a much-appreciated recipe for a 7-layer energy bar, and she also published a companion article in The Concord Monitor spurred by her advocacy with Citizens’ Climate Lobby. The amusing and thought provoking story was an observation that rising sea levels may soon knock a few shorter 4,000 footers from the list—which is measured from that baseline. Completing the NH’s 4000-foot summits in such a short time was a very ambitious physical and logistical challenge that was complicated by injuries and the notoriously fickle White Mountain weather. While the team bagged dozens of New Hampshire peaks they came up a bit short of the full 48—for now. The trio was still working to finish the rest over the summer. “We will definitely finish, there’s no doubt in my mind,” Gage said. The hardships helped the group realize that not every endeavor is successful, at least not at first, and that persevering through challenges and setbacks brings its own rewards. In this case, they found a shared love of spending time in the mountains and the place it can occupy in their lives.
providing a crucial set of helpful resources that are specific to each individual’s country. The pair’s work was steered by mentors with the American Friends Service Committee, who had collaborated with ICE and other authorities for over a year and a half to get approval for the creation of the guides. Small and Zolla spoke with officials from consulates and embassies, human rights groups, and attorneys to compile each guide. They also worked with undocumented
“I’ve learned how to de-stress. I know what I love doing and I know how it makes me feel,” Andrew Leblanc wrote in his projecat summary. I’ll always have those mountains there for me when I need them.”
immigration experts like Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz, of Loyola University Chicago, who shared valuable contacts and reviewed their entire Mexico guide. Small said hands-on learning about the infrastructure of our immigration system reaffirmed her interest in pursuing public policy and the legal fields of social justice. “Before this experience, I knew that I was interested in pursuing work in the criminal justice field and trying to help fix the broken policies of our justice
system. After this project, I now feel even more confident in this interest.”
“I have seen the discrepancies, roadblocks, and bureaucracy of this system and feel empowered to make a difference.”
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“People who feel like they do important things in the community, either professionally or as volunteers, have lives of meaning,” said Head of School Dr. Mary Halpin Carter. “Generally we find that those people are not only happy but they are successful as well.” For Derryfield students, finding their passions and purpose is an exciting journey that takes place on campus and off. It’s an exploration the School guides with intention to help students recognize which opportunities are best suited to them as individuals.
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Finding community connections begins in the Middle School. By design, the middle school Learner’s Portrait exposes students to a wide array of experiences while developing skills. “The aim is that our middle school graduates find themselves well positioned to understand their own unique blend of interests, talents, and even challenges as they enter into high school where they will have the opportunity to shape their own learning journey,” said Head of Middle School Mark Blaisdell. Sixth-grade geography classes work with the English for New Americans program, meeting recent immigrants to learn what their lives were like, why they chose to seek refuge in New Hampshire, and how to help build their connection to New Hampshire. Eighth graders adopt ’buddies’ from among the English Language Learner (ELL) students at Beech Street and Webster elementary schools, visiting them frequently and hosting them at Derryfield for a celebration day at year’s end. Middle schoolers also participate in nonprofit fundraising events like the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk and volunteer opportunities like serving at New Horizons Soup Kitchen and Shelter. Interests and goals are subject to change as students grow. That’s part of the process, and it highlights the value in building self awareness as each journey unfolds.
IN THE UPPER SCHOOL Upper school students are guided by a personalized Pathway, which is created for each eighth grader during one-on-one meetings with a faculty Pathfinder mentor. The Pathways
OPPOSITE: Hailey Ramundo ’23 reading to her ELL buddy in eighth grade. 1. Kevin Li ’20 speaking with community leaders at the Innovation Breakfast. 2. Middle school students volunteering as part of the Costa Rica global trip. 3. Derryfield students work on a Habitat for Humanity building site. Program encourages kids to explore in a way that’s personally impactful by helping them to see their gifts and seeking out their true interests. “We’re really looking for intellectual and personal fulfillment,” Dr. Carter explained. The Pathway serves as a guide for each student to explore which of the many opportunities Derryfield offers best match and further develop their own interests.
Students value their Pathways as a guide to navigating all these options. “I didn’t know what to take as an elective, which led me back to my Pathway, and I ended up taking composition of film,” said Mackenzie McCarthy ’22, “I really enjoyed it because it’s something my Pathway has suggested based on my answers.”
Mackenzie McCarthy ’22 said the program began with searching questions that help the Pathfinder get to know the student—and help the student know herself. “A lot of them had to do with what my passions were outside of school, what are the best ways that I learn and what I hope to do in my life,” she said. “What are some goals I have? They are questions that really help this person get to know you so they can build this Pathway for you that you can use as you move through Derryfield.” Exploration courses challenge students to take risks and pursue new interests like beekeeping or personal finance. They all enable students to dedicate regular time and effort to passion pursuit activities like Robotics, Math Team, Model UN, and the Lamplighter. Derryfield’s class catalog is broadened exponentially by the School’s participation in the Malone Schools Online Network, a consortium of leading independent schools that offers upper level students courses in their particular areas of interest, from Arabic to Data Structure and Design, taught by experts across the U.S. “I’d been interested in forensic science for years and I had so much fun being able to take a fascinating course offered by Trinity Prep down in Florida,” said Sydney Sieper ’21. 3 D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
Some paths lead very far from campus. Global Education offers international travel opportunities and exchange programs. Students explore Nepal’s cultural and religious traditions while helping at remote medical clinics and schools in the mountain villages. Middle schoolers teach English in the Dominican Republic with a nonprofit Outreach 360. Upper schoolers enroll in South African high schools and live with host families. Students study politics and history in our nation’s capital and build homes with Habitat for Humanity in the American South. Back home, Derryfield seniors avoid the infamous “spring slump.” Instead they’re given the tools and time to spend the semester exploring a passion with the Independent Senior Project (ISP). Students pursue internships in hospitals, financial firms, graphic design or real estate. They get their hands dirty by volunteering, perhaps working with those about to be deported or buying a decrepit car and restoring it. “Students are developing skills that are difficult to develop in a school environment, yet they still have that safety net of the Derryfield community,” said Head ISP Advisor Andy Myers. “It’s become such a part of the Derryfield culture.” The ISPs, like many of the School’s other opportunities for community connections, are made possible by Derryfield’s vibrant and engaged community of alums, parents, faculty peers and others. This network is key to providing guidance and opportunities to students in every imaginable field of expertise. “It can’t be overstated how important it is,” said Dr. Myers
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“People who feel like they do important things in the community, either professionally or as volunteers, have lives of meaning.” Currently Derryfield is fine-tuning ways to better match students to the ever-growing number of opportunities on campus and beyond. The library is expanding and growing to include not only resources for reading and research, but also research for future opportunities for our students. Kate DiTullio, Derryfield’s new Director for Research and Opportunity, is building a database of community connections to help students work along their Pathways. “When a student has interest in a future career, or a passionate cause and they’d like to volunteer, we have connections to provide opportunities like internships or a conference you’d like to attend,” Ms. DiTullio explained. “The library is where you go for opportunity and that’s really exciting.” The College Counseling Office has also relocated near the library to create synergy between the real world passions and projects and their parallel opportunities in higher education. Using pathways as a guide, Derryfield counselors help students decode their interests to prep for higher education. “I was given a college counselor who wanted to learn about me as an individual, and see where I wanted to take my future, and help me figure out what colleges would do that best for me,” said Tristan Allard ’22.
In all these ways the School is building on a long history of success in producing creative learners who are already engaged in their communities because they’ve discovered what’s closest to their own hearts. “My teachers encouraged us to make our learning personal,” said Ellie Small ’22. “Derryfield offered me a plethora of leadership and service opportunities, as well as the professional skills to take meaningful action in the areas that I care about.”
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n October 15 and 16, 2020, 317 Derryfield alumni, current families and friends generously contributed $101,902 during Derryfield’s Day of Giving, the School’s largest annual fundraiser for The Derryfield Fund. With the unique environment created by COVID-19 this year, came a critical need for new technology, classroom reformatting, health and sanitation supplies, professional development and expertise, and so much more. Given these new and unanticipated needs, donors were invited to support the School in one of five key areas: Facilities + Technology, Professional Development + Program Support, Passion Pursuits, Equity + Belonging and Support a Scholar (Financial Aid). Donors could also choose
to give to the Area of Greatest Need, and let the School decide where to best apply giving. Throughout the day, students, alumni, and faculty and staff shared stories of how giving in each key area of support would allow them to thrive at Derryfield. Toward the campaign end, Hefty, Dr. Carter’s beloved golden retriever, rallied the community together to bring in our last 20 gifts to achieve our goal of 300+ gifts. Gifts to The Derryfield Fund fill in the gap between what tuition covers and the actual cost of a Derryfield student experience. We thank you, Derryfield, for your continued support of our School and community.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
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erryfield is pleased to announce two new need-based scholarships for applying students. While the current Equitable Tuition program provides reduced tuition to 32% of our families, the new scholarships strengthen the school’s commitment to inclusivity and will allow the school to reach an even broader community. Please help Derryfield spread the word about these incredible opportunities, and encourage promising young scholars to apply to Derryfield! The Peter Carlson ’83 Financial Aid Fund, generously funded through an endowment established by the Carlson family, honors their son, alumnus Peter Carlson ’83, and his dedication to educational equity and the power of education to transform the lives of students. The funds provide financial aid for need-based, highly motivated, qualified applicants for the duration of their enrollment at Derryfield, with preference to students from the public school districts in Manchester and environs. We were thrilled to welcome our first Carlson Scholar in the fall of 2020, a student in the Class of 2025! In addition, in the winter of 2021, the Derryfield Board of Trustees initiated and approved the creation of the Amoskeag Scholars program. This program supports bright and motivated
applicants to Derryfield from historically underserved communities with a tuition-free merit scholarship. Preference is given to students from the Breakthrough Manchester program. In the most recent admission cycle, eight new Amoskeag Scholars were enrolled and began their DS journey this fall. The goal of the Amoskeag program is to support and maintain a total of 14 scholars by the fall of 2024. The Carlson and Amoskeag Scholarships join the endowed Malone Scholarship, which has generously supported seven Derryfield students since the fund’s inception in 2012. In addition to these incredible scholar programs, several major donors increased their giving in significant ways to the “Support a Scholar” program as a part of our annual giving. Their gifts were confidentially paired with a student who requires financial assistance to maintain their DS education. If you would like to learn more about how you can directly support a talented young person and pay it forward, please contact Anna Moskov, Director of Philanthropy & Engagement.
Derryfield’s first Malone Scholar, Ryan Goggin ’16, at his graduation from Brown.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We got an update from Derryfield’s first Malone Scholar, Ryan Goggin ’16. While at Derryfield, Ryan thrived as a high honor student and as an athlete, leading both varsity track and cross country. After graduating from Derryfield, Ryan attended Brown University and received his degree in Chemical Engineering in 2020. He then relocated to the west coast (during a pandemic!) to work for Lonza as a Manufacturing Associate, but he moved north this summer to San Francisco for a position at AstraZeneca as an Associate Engineer. He is thrilled with the switch, as the new job “lined up a lot more with my degree and career goals.” We continue to wish Ryan the best, and love hearing how our Scholars are doing after they move beyond the halls of Derryfield.
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PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT FOUNDERS’ DAY In a mix of the previous two years, Derryfield’s annual Founders’ Day celebration was held as a hybrid event on Friday, May 14, 2021. The Class of 2022 attended the event in-person in the Nancy S. Boettiger Theater while the rest of the student body along with Founders and special guests took part virtually. The ceremony opened with the traditional awarding of the Distinguished Alumni and Alumni Service awards, but with a twist: this year’s Distinguished Alumni award was presented to a group of Derryfield alums who, over the course of 2020 and 2021, worked on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, from hospital emergency rooms to vaccination sites around the country. The alumni recognized for their extraordinary service to their communities and to the country during these monumental times in American history were: Dr. Vince Perron ’79, Dr. Joyia Fazelat ’96, Paige Houlihan Kane ’07, Than Moore ’08, Lainee Shaughnessy ’14, and Grace Mikol ’18. The Alumni Service Award was awarded to Jimmy Rich ’92, who spearheaded the naming of the new Bruce Berk Tennis Complex by “taking it upon himself to reach out to any and all Derryfield alums who had graced the tennis courts over the years to join him in giving back to
Derryfield. Jimmy’s volunteer spirit, enthusiasm, and determination were a true gift to his alma mater.” Before introducing the 2020 Founders’ Scholar, Katharine Gage ’21, Dr. Carter announced that, moving forward, the Founders’ Scholar Award will be formally known as the Peter & Ellie Freedman Founders’ Scholar Award, recognizing the instrumental role that Ellie Freedman, Peter’s wife, played in the founding of Derryfield. She was the person to formally recruit Phil Hugny, Derryfield’s first Head of School. In her Founders’ Address, Katharine discussed her time at Derryfield; her activism through Citizens’ Climate Lobby campaigning for policies to combat climate change; and how, for several years, due to her fear of not fitting in amongst her peers, she kept her climate change activism shielded from her friends and classmates. Eventually, as Katharine was able to weave her passion for the environment into academic assignments, she began to open up more to her friends about her climate change activities outside of school, and found them to be supportive, encouraging, and also interested in the same issues. With this realization, Katharine felt more comfortable in showing other sides of herself outside of the classroom and was
2020 Peter & Ellie Freedman Founders’ Scholar Katharine Gage ’21 with Eliza Lamont ’22, the 2021 recipient, and Head of School Mary Halpin Carter.
less fearful in being her authentic self when interacting with her peers. Of her Derryfield experience, she said, “You are not the same as the person next to you, but that is a good thing. Derryfield will support you, with whatever you are interested in and whoever you are. The last piece of the puzzle requires you to just be you.” Katharine concluded the event by presenting the 2021 Peter & Ellie Freedman Founders’ Scholar Award to Eliza Lamont ’22. Eliza is a member of Mock Trial and served as Captain for the Varsity Cross Country & Track teams during the 20202021 school year.
CIKACZ FAMILY PHILANTHROPY AWARD Derryfield honored Bill Zorn as the 2020 recipient of the Cikacz Family Philanthropy Award at the annual Leadership Reception, held virtually on September 30, 2020. Bill, father of Alex ’11 and Tyler ’14, served on the Board of Trustees from 2008 until 2017 and co-chaired the Thinking Forward Capital Campaign, which raised $7 million toward building the Athletic & Wellness Center, Science & Innovation Center, and increasing the School’s endowment. Outgoing Board Chair Brad Benson ’78 said of Bill’s role on the Thinking Forward Campaign, “I really believe that without Bill involved, we never
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would have hit our goals. He did a phenomenal job through the whole process.” Head of School Dr. Carter said of Bill at the event, “When one thinks of their life’s work, it’s often the volunteer work that brings people the most satisfaction. Bill will always be able to look at Derryfield and know that we have $1 million more in endowment, an Athletic & Wellness Center that his boys would have loved, a phenomenal Science & Innovation space, and a new tennis complex, all of which was made possible through Bill’s leadership. What a wonderful legacy for a tremendous, community-minded leader.”
Bill and Michelle Zorn with Chris Cikacz
annual report THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS
DERRYFIELD OPERATING REVENUES
The foundation of Derryfield’s fundraising efforts is The Derryfield Fund. Gifts to The Derryfield Fund enable The Derryfield School to offer students the best possible overall experience. Derryfield Fund dollars support essential initiatives, including the development of academic and extracurricular programs, faculty salaries, and financial aid. Listed below are generous donors who have made gifts to The Derryfield Fund between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
(2020-2021 Actuals)
These lists have been prepared with care. If your name has been listed incorrectly or omitted in error, please email Anna Moskov at amoskov@ derryfield.org so we may update our records. LEADERSHIP GIVING CLUBS Heads’ Circle $12,500+
Linda and Brad Benson ’78 ▪ Chris and Michael Cikacz ▪ Sheila H. Dewitt and Joseph Dewitt ▪ Renee and Scott Dudley ▪ Deb and Fritz Morgan ▪ Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco ▪
Challengers’ Circle $10,000-$12,499
Anonymous Lauren and Michael Hines ▪ Kristen and Harold Losey ▪ Shannon and Doug McGinley ▪ Matthew Neuman
Founders’ Circle $5,000-$9,999
Anonymous (3) Cecilia Clemans and Jeanne Bailey-Clemans Jason Boyer ’83 ▪ Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter ▪ Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 and David Cochran ▪ Norene and David Farr Anne and Mitch Gagnon ▪ The Giving Tree Charitable Foundation Tamatha and Steve Johnson Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King ▪ Laurie and Jim Lamp ▪ Rosamond and David Lockwood ▪ Jen Moeckel Marnie and Mike Plage ▪ Wendy and Brent Powell ▪ Margaret Wheeler and Garvin Warner ▪ Fran Winneg Michele and Bill Zorn ▪
Benefactors’ Circle $2,500-$4,999
Kerry and Rick Barto Melissa and Philip Damiano Scottie Ferry ▪
David Grosso ’78 Newton H. Kershaw Rebecca and Bruce Krasnof Gargi and Joydip Kundu ▪ Kristen and Mark Lande Donna K. Lencki ▪ Ursula and Steven Nadeau ▪ Kasey and Lee Ormiston Lucy S. and Daniel C. Potter ▪ Siobhan and Tom Quinn ▪ Sarah and Jimmy Rich ’92 Gay Shanahan ’76 and Jim Goldenberg Debbie and David Smith ▪ Audrey Augun and Jim Steiner ▪ The VanArsdale/Dewey Family ▪ Stephanie Bacon and Hoyt Walbridge, Ph.D. Heather Wilding-White Wilding ’89 and Keith Wilding ▪ Nancy Stahl Wilsker ’73 ▪ Clea and Neal Winneg ’78 ▪ Karen and Erik Young Guohong Wang and Qisheng Zhu Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, Inc.
Lamplighters’ Circle $1,500-$2,499
Patricia and Tom Barstow ▪ Amy Decker Brar ’92 and Harry Brar Katie and Steve Burke ▪ Matthew Butterick ’88 ▪ Adela and Stephen Carter Becca Connolly ’01 ▪ Kelley and John Gage ▪ Jaye R. and Charles S. Goodwin ▪ Pamela Grich and Louis Fink ▪ Susan Grodman ▪ Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Debra Repoza-Hogan and Bill Hogan ▪ Monica and Art Kingsbury ▪ Terri Pastori and Richard Labbe Sarah and Jason LaCroix Kelly and Scott McPherson Anna and Boyan Moskov ▪ Andrea and John Munoz Emily Newick ’97 and Steve Gaughan ▪ Moni and Tung Nguyen
DERRYFIELD OPERATING EXPENSES (2020-2021 Actuals)
ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS (CONTINUED) Betsy and Michael Purvis Huilin Ren and Xiang Zhan Julie and Joel Rozen Lori Salzman ’84 Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn ▪ Missie and Dave Schroeder Matthew Scotch ’94 ▪ Lara Shilling ▪ Chris and Tom Stevens Kathryn Lemmon and King Warburton ▪ Amy and John Watson Cross Insurance Alumni Council of The Derryfield School
Cougar Circle
$100 and above for graduates of the last decade James Adie ’13 John Anderson ’19 Rupsa and Matt Boelig ’02 ▪ Becca Connolly ’01 ▪ Allison and Kate Dewey ’05 Katie Albert Garos ’01 and Chris Garos ’00 Marie Hilliard ’03 Caroline E. Hines ’20 Hannah Kelsey ’16 ▪ Brett McLarnon ’05 ▪ Travis Russell ’11 Rosie Steiner ’17 Meredith Leyden Topol ’11 ▪
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GIVING CLUBS Maroon and White $1,000-$1,499
Kathy and Greg Abate ▪ Paul Abrahimzadeh ’96 Rupsa and Matt Boelig ’02 ▪ Michael Broad ’69 ▪ Fang Wei and Xinmin Chen Class of 2020 Tiffany and Daniel Cohen Kristin and Frederick Connarn Kristina Isakovich and Richard Critz ▪ Amy and Scott Davenport Kerry and Charles Desfosses ▪ Sue and Bill Dunlap Carolyn and Louis Gargasz ▪ Katie Albert Garos ’01 and Chris Garos ’00 Barbara and David Haight ▪ Susan Stahl Hardy ’70 ▪ Marc and Marie Hebert ▪ Marie Hilliard ’03 Maggie and Gary Jordan Kirsti and Paul Karpawich ▪ Mi Young and Jamie Kim ▪ Margarita Kouzi and Louis Tournas Mary Beth and Philip Lange Winnie Loeffler Lerner ’87 Tricia Lucas ▪ Keri Marshall and Peter Mahar Kathleen Sauer ▪ Milan and Susan Shetti Nicolle and Murray Small Stacy and Jesse Smith Felicia and Joel Vargas
Carol and Tom Wold Corin and Kristen Wright Derry Dental Associates PC
Patron $500-$999
Anonymous (3) Jeevan and Puspa Adhikari Christine and Garrett Adie ▪ Deb and Nancy Allen ▪ Rose-Lynn and Steve Armstrong ▪ Susan D. Armstrong Claudia and Jim Barrett Shannon and John Best Chris Bissonnette ▪ Carolyn and Joseph Bradley Lesley and Andrew Carr ▪ Deirdre and Norman Carr ▪ Deborah Lack and Ryder Daniels Allison and Kate Dewey ’05 Sara Dewey ’03 and Noah Walker ▪ Marsha Dixon ▪ Kathryn and Michael Emond Joyia Rich Fazelat ’96 ▪ Thomas Flahive ’03 ▪ Ann and James Gage Matthew Galvin ’85 Mary Gartner Boyd ’86 Hansi and Bill Glahn ▪ Judith Rutty Godfrey and Jay Godfrey Sally Green ▪ Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk ▪ Marilee and Keith Handwerk Ann and Joe Harrington ▪ Pat and Marcus Hurlbut ▪
Hannah Kelsey ’16 ▪ Tom Kelsey Paul Kfoury ’88 Jonathan Kfoury ’94 Lauren and Paul J. Leyden ▪ Jun Li and Huali Zhang Janli Li and Jun Liu Joshua Lucas ’00 ▪ Julie Maglathlin Brett McLarnon ’05 ▪ Jennifer D. and Gregory J. Melkonian ▪ Lori Mix and Allen Merriman ▪ Amy and Tom O'Brien Mark Porter ’73 Sarah and Tarek Radwan Barbara and Hobe Rand ▪ Davis Richmond ’86 ▪ Robert Rivard Melanie Lindner Robbins ’03 Amy and Marc Roy Travis Russell ’11 Judy and Phil Ryan ▪ Serena Saitas Helen and Robert Schroeder Stacey and Steve Shula William Skladony ’75 ▪ Dave Smith ’74 ▪ Sheila and Bill Steele John Van Hooser ’85 ▪ Jillian Hegarty and Mick Van Natta September and Doug Voss ▪ Susan Wu and John Yang
Sharon Rohlfs ▪ Laura Russell and Frank Moltz ▪ Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 and Erik Fey ▪ Tom Shanahan ’78 ▪ Shelley and Joel Spierer Nancy Stearns ▪ Joni Taube ’69 and Eliot Sirkin Megan Tingley ’82 and Dan Zevin Meredith Leyden Topol ’11 ▪ Ritu and Saurabh Ullal anon Robert Valliere ’73 ▪ Agnes and Mark Vaughn ▪ Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez ▪ McLane Middleton
Pillar $1-$249
Supporter $250-$499
Anonymous Barbara and Kirk Abbott ▪ James Adie ’13 Lori Evans Alderin ’00 John Arnold Meredyth Patterson and Tim Barnard ▪ Cathy and Mark Bellinger Becky and Bruce Berk ▪ Sue and Bill Birchard ▪ Tracy and Mark Blaisdell ▪ Loretta and Brian Brady Ann and Paul Byrne Megan and Stephen Cairns Steve Camann Pamela and Kenneth Corriveau Dylan Cruess ’97 ▪ Molly Cikacz Day ’08 ▪ Joanne DeBold ▪ Reilly Decker and Brian Decker ’94 Jenni and John Devine ▪ Casey and Jonathan DeYoung Jenny and Graham Duck ’00 ▪ Mia M. Dudley Anne Lucas Durham ’02 and Tyler Durham Jane and Barry Fanburg Bennett Freeman ’70 ▪ Heidi and Matthew Garceau Carroll Goldsmith John Griffith ’82 ▪
Taryn O'Loughlin Gross ’96 Pattie and Don Grosso Christopher Halpin Pat and Tom Halpin ▪ Rachel Daum Humphrey ’87 Nancy Johnson ’76 ▪ Patricia and Mark Kegel ▪ Linn Girolimon Krikorian ’72 ▪ Kristy and Scott Lamont Kevin Lane ▪ Jennifer Lorrain Tim Mattison ’69 Stacey Starner McAllister ’99 Sarah and Lenny McCaigue Gayle McGinnis ’76 Deb and Doug Melanson ▪ Julia Davis Michelsen ’96 Linda Mackey Mitchell ’91 ▪ Francoise and John Morison ▪ Jenny Carlson Mullins ’86 and Jay Mullins Nicole D'Auteuil Mutnick ’91 Nicole and Richard Nelson Catharine and Mason Newick ▪ Seth Pitman ’01 Barbara Novak Platt ’69 Rhenea and Dan Regan ▪ Leitha and Wade Reilly ▪ Page Fairman Rich ’92 ▪ Joan and Andy Richer Michelle and Jim Roberge Tom Rohlfs ▪
Anonymous (3) Carolyn Adie ’16 Diane Allen Erika and Mike Alusic-Bingham Peter Amons John Anderson ’19 Marcia and Steve Anderson ▪ Diane Sanborn Arabian ’83 ▪ Annika Armstrong ’24 Judy Ashton ’72 Forrest Athey Rachael and Brian Bagenstose Cynthia Bagley Lee Barger ’91 Theresa Barger Susan Barnard Brennan Barnard ▪ David Baroody Becky and Chris Barsi ▪ Elma and Sejo Becirovic ▪ Sue and Jim Bee Andrew Benson ’15 Chris Benson ’17 Tara and Tom Benson Deborah and Jeremy Berger Michael Bettencourt ’94 Jackie and J. Ryan Bielagus ’94 Anne Marie Kenny and Tom Birch ▪ Parker J. Blaisdell ’16 Lindsay Starner Blanch ’01 Geoff Blanding ’04 ▪ Jenny Boesch and Timothy Dining ▪ Jane and Steve Bogursky Diane and Dave Bolduc Tony Bonjorno Linda and Stephen Borofsky Ryan Bouchard ’97 ▪ Carrie and John Bouton Attessa A. Bradley and Keith Attessa Deirdre Bradshaw Branch ’71 ▪ Annie and Rich Branch ▪ Molly and Pete Brandt ▪ Debbie and Josh Bremberg ▪ Deanna Briggs ’82 Molly Scotch Budman ’03 Louisa and Todd Burdette ▪
Mark Burkush ’70 Kathleen and Keith Butler Laurie and Rich Byron Kurri and Anthony Cabana Annie and Daniel Cabot Tammi and David Cady Jordan M. Cady A.J. Capowski ’79 ▪ Taylor Carrobis ’18 Jennifer Carrobis ▪ Polly Carter ’16 Lulu Carter ’13 Anne and Richard Cass Pat Cassell Alexander Chan ’95 ▪ Luke M. Chapdelaine ’16 Kate Hurlbut Chappell ’93 ▪ Nicole Chenelle ’11 Maggie Cissel ’19 Moira Delahanty Clark and Benjamin Clark Gail Allman Cole ’86 Julia and Scott Coleman Kelly Collins ’17 Reese Collins ’18 Susan and Richard Conway ▪ Michelle and Brian Coombes ▪ Maryellen and Gerry Costa Joseph B. Costa ’16 Linda Costello ’70 William B. Cote Zoe Cousineau ’20 Judy and Gerry Couture Virginia Cowenhoven ’93 Jeremy Crane ’92 ▪ Neil Cremin ’89 Mickey Cunliffe ’09 Max Curtin ’17 Ali Geiger ’00 and Matt D'Alessio ’01 Carrie Blight Daigle ’90 Wendy Athey Dairman ’90 ▪ Lane Daniels ’24 Katy Reno Davenport ’04 Guinevere and Chuck Dean Elizabeth DeBold ’05 Frankie DeIeso-Frechette ’16 Katherine DiPastina ’09 Regina and Jesse Dixon Mike Dolan Letty Roberts ’80 Jack Dowst ’11 Lisa and Erik Drake Mr. Matthew Dubreuil ’16 Krisha and Brian Dubreuil ▪ Nathan L. Dudley ’21 Amily Dunlap ’93 ▪ Brinie Dunlap ’00 and Rob Childs Thaddeus Duprey ’04 Mia and Brad Ek ▪ Gershon Ekman ’71 ▪ Jennifer Thomas Ellsworth ’87 Ken Eluto ’71 ▪ Katherine and Shawn England D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS (CONTINUED) Luis Escartin Kristen and Ray Etzo ▪ Suki and Walter Fawcett Debby and Michael Fedder Grace Feigl 2018 Jamie Feinberg ’02 Ross Feitlinger Erica Felicella ’96 Miles Fey ’17 Dianne and Mark Fiebrink Linda and David Fink Shane Fitzpatrick Sue Flagg ▪ David Flagg ’98 ▪ Carol Flavin-Veenstra and Alice Veenstra Ann and Steve Foster ▪ Timothy Foster ’96 Heather French Cobb ’02 and Benjamin French Cobb ▪ Amanda and Tyson Gagne Carrie and Jeffery Gagnon Denise Gamache Ben Garfield ’17 Teresa and Gerry Gartner Shelli Gay ▪ Brooks Glahn ’91 Kathy and David Goldberg Pat Gomez Dana Gomez-Gayne ’96 ▪ Greg Goodman ’68 April Shaw and Alex Granok ▪ Beverly D. Grappone Mitch Green ’13 Richard Green ’72 ▪ Catherine Griffin ’00 Jesse Grodman ’08 Adam Grodman ’06 ▪ Sam Grondin ’17 Paulette and Chris Grondin ▪ Maureen Grunbeck Renu and Kedar Gupta Trim and Steve Hahn Jane and Bob Hale Kevin P. Hamer ’03 Sue and Barry Hantman ▪ Shaye and Jared Hardner Jeff Hastings Susan Milne Haydock ’80 Melanie Hebert ’02 Jim Hendrix ’77 ▪ Lauren and Chris Hettler Jan Hicinbothem Joni Rodriguez Hinds ’87 and Acey Hinds Caroline E. Hines ’20 Samuel M. Hines ’23 Adam S. Hodes ’02 Marilyn and Alan Hoffman ▪ Ann Norton Holbrook Ken Hopf Max Horton ’19 Diane Hotten-Somers and Samuel Somers ▪ 42
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Hannah Arnold Howard ’99 and AJ Howard ▪ Aran Hubbell ’11 ▪ Brendan Hughes Brant Hughes ’93 Karen and Ken Hull ▪ Beatty and Susan Hunter ▪ Ruska and Alan Hutchinson Cynthia and Chris Induni Emir Islamovic ’19 Eneida and Mirsad Islamovic ▪ Nicole and Sam Jackson John Jacobs Joy Jaworski David Jensen ’00 ▪ Betty and Tom Jipson ▪ Drew Johnson ’16 Meredith Johnson ’00 Jen and Brian Johnson Kevin Johnston ’84 Tim Jundanian ’06 Kristin Kabadkar David Kane ’96 ▪ Kelsey Kanik ’09 Mary and Jeff Karlin ▪ Becca Karp and Anik Cote ▪ Peter Keeler ’99 Amy and Russell Kellner Nate Kelsey 2018 Erin and John Kerwin Alice and Don Kosiarski Peter Kosiarski ’12 Sharon and Jim Krakowka Tim Kramer ’06 Dan Kramer Jack Krasnof ’24 Julia Lehman ’04 Daneil Copertino Kuftinec ’87 and Robert Kuftinec ’87 ▪ Heather Newton Kyemba ’92 Michelle LaCreta Nicole and Kerry-Lynn LaFlamme Curtis Lamp ’09 Barrett Lamp ’11 Jennifer Lane Greg Lange Elisabeth and Matthew Larson Erin and Derek Lautieri ▪ Julie and Al LeBlanc ▪ Michele and Dan Leclerc ▪ Jaclyn Leeds ’06 Jodie Leen Laura Mackey LeGower ’95 and Don LeGower Judy and Ed Lemire ▪ Krissy and Bill Letourneau ▪ Kelly and Christopher Lewis Debbie and Bob Lievens ▪ Elizabeth and Christopher Little Mike Litvin ’71 ▪ James Logan Dawn Lohmann ▪
Nancy Lord ’70 ▪ Amy Loveless ’99 Elizabeth Ludwig ’15 Stacey and Steve Lunderville Terri Lynch ▪ Annette and Charlie Lynch ▪ Mollie Mattuchio MacDearmid and Cameron MacDearmid ▪ Evelyn and Bill Madden Bob Mandel ’68 ▪ Jennifer Mandelbaum ’10 Maddy Mandelbaum Fred Manheck ’70 Nancy and Gordon Massingham Scott McAuliffe ’95 ▪ Leslie Fleisher McCarthy ’73 ▪ Andrea Schwartz McCullough ’01 ▪ Kristin and Terry McGovern ▪ Kenna and Ross McLeod Debra McLoud Sidney McLean McNab ’84 ▪ Jennilee and Chris McNeil ▪ Morgan Melkonian ’00 and Matt Jerome ▪
Chuba Menakaya Allison Messier ’02 Marye Miller Matthew Milne ’13 Judith Nelson Minzel ’69 ▪ Sara Schwartz Mohan ’99 ▪ Joy and Dan Monfried Don Monson ’96 Alexander Moore ’26 Philip Moore ’26 Than Moore ’08 ▪ Jennifer Donofrio and Dave Moore ▪ Henry Morgan ’11 Colby Morgan ▪ Betty and Granger Morgan Blake Moskov ’27 Kristen Norton Mugnai ’83 Avery Holland Murdock ’94 ▪ Katherine F. Myers ’06 Alex Nadeau ’23 Christine Nadeau ’23 Kate Newick ’00 ▪ Kathryn Worrell Newton ’68 Chau Ngo
Julien Nguyen ’13 James O'Brien ’15 Lovey and Matthew Oliff Sydney Pagliocco Morgan Pagliocco Marsha and Denis Paiste Peter Paquette ’68 ▪ Bill Partlan ’69 Anja Paulsen ’00 and Christian Paulsen Mary Jane Peabody ’68 ▪ Emily Liu and Jianfa Pei Tracey and Keith Perkins Jill and Bill Perkins Mary and Justin Perkins ▪ Adam Pignatelli ’96 ▪ N. Angel Pinillos ’91 Debbie Pinto ▪ Janet and Don Plant Emma Polgrean ’16 Kimberly Pollock ’11 Mary Pollock Andrea Popeo Anthony Popeo ’08 Susan Posner Danny Pouliot ▪ Sue and Pete Powell ▪ Alex Donovan ’10 and Kevin Pratt ▪ Allison Price Meaghan E. Proulx Bob Puffer Shannon and Larry Quinlan ▪ Anna Quinn ’20 Mary Quinn ’16 Kimberly S. Rabold and Lynn Turchi Wendy and Mark Rapaport Tim Reichheld ’10 Susan Resnicoff ’87 ▪ Judy and Kyle Reynolds ▪ Elizabeth Richey ’03 ▪ Kate Richey ’06 ▪ Carolyn and Stewart Richmond ▪ Gill Roberts ’99 Marcie Roberts ▪ Karen and Kenneth Robichaud Becky Grosso Robinson ’79 Kathy and Jon Ross ▪ Keith Rousseau ’95 Myles Rozen ’26 Tucker Rozen ’24 Patrick Rutty ’84 ▪ Lee Rynearson ’03 ▪ Alexe and Lisa Saidel Lauren Saidel-Baker ’07 ▪ Drew Samuels ’03 Mireya Torrez Lugo and Norberto Sanchez Rubio Shauna Sarsfield Sandra Woods Sattler ’80 Ellen and Bill Saturley Carolyn and Patrick Scholten ▪ Paula Leonard-Schwartz and Steve Schwartz ▪ Sasha Kuftinec and
Mark Schwartzberg ▪ Laura and Randall Sckaal Carver Woodbury Scott ’96 Justin Shaka ’00 ▪ Kristin Marzloff Sharpe ’85 Sally Shea Andrea Sheldon ’09 ▪ Dongmei Wang and Xun Shi Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch ▪ Gina and Ed Sieper Maria and Scott Sieper Sarah and Rich Sigel ’81 ▪ Kathy and Paul Silvio Sarah Blaisdell ’12 Brenda Ahluwalia and Chris Slusher Joanne and Forrest Small Wright Smith ’05 Deb Smith Kim and Mathew Solso Michael Spector ’93 ▪ Eric Spierer ’06 Sarah Stahl ’76 ▪ Liz Stefany ’98 Lily Steiner ’14 Rosie Steiner ’17 Kathy Stergios Ryan Stevenson ’12 Andrea and David Stevenson ▪ Joann and Peter Stich Reina Stimpson Kathleen Stull ’08 Ash Sullivan ’19 Christopher L. Sweeney ’84 and Christine B. Crabb ▪ Michelle and Daniel Taffe Peter Talpey Meg and Phil Tatro ▪ Jill Teeters and David Lamothe Patrick Timmins ’85 Megan Tsai ’07 Amy Turcotte ▪ Akash Vadalia ’08 Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis ’75 ▪ Karen Vernon Joanna Blanding Vides ’96 Kerry and Dave Viger Paige Voss ’17 Lindsey Wagner ’19 Barbara Kaegi Walls ’91 ▪ Charlotte J. Walters ’11 Crystal Wang and Mark Zhang Alexa Warburton ’05 Mimi Gredy and Gerret Warner René and Travis Warren Mary Ann and James Watt ▪ Sam Weathers ’14 Kim Keegan and Paul Weathers Matthew J. Weimer ’20 Kelly and Craig Weimer ▪ Jess Oas Welch ’95 Shelley and Bill Westenberg ▪ Thomas Wilder ’96 Hannah Will ’08 ▪
Suzanne and Eric Will ▪ Jenna Bee Wolf ’05 and Tyler Wolf Jessie Brasley Wood ’01 Anneliese and Jason Worster Kristen Pearson Wydom ’96 ▪ Steve Young Beverly and Paul Young
Julie Zahn Suzanne Zeller Tammy and Tim Zinck Gabi and William Zolla Tyler Zorn ’14 Tisbest Philanthropy Local 301, Mail Handlers Union D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND CONSECUTIVE GIVING 30 Years
Deb and Nancy Allen Marcia and Steve Anderson A.J. Capowski '79 Ellie Goodwin Cochran '69 and David Cochran Bennett Freeman '70 Hansi and Bill Glahn Susan Stahl Hardy '70 Jim Hendrix '77 Nancy Johnson '76 Nancy Lord '70 Jennifer D. and Gregory J. Melkonian Catharine and Mason Newick Susan Resnicoff '87 Carolyn and Stewart Richmond Kathy and Jon Ross Jan and Patrick Rutty '84 Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn Sarah and Rich Sigel '81 William Skladony '75 Sarah Stahl '76
Nancy Stahl Wilsker '73 Christopher L. Sweeney '84 and Christine B. Crabb Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis '75 Clea and Neal Winneg '78
25 Years
Becky and Bruce Berk Jaye R. and Charles S. Goodwin Barbara and David Haight Ann and Joe Harrington David Kane '96 Debbie and Bob Lievens Rosamond and David Lockwood Tricia Lucas Bob Mandel '68 Page Fairman Rich '92 Davis Richmond '86 Kathleen Rutty-Fey '87 and Erik Fey Nancy Stearns Fran Winneg Lucyann and Rick Zeller
20 Years
Chris Bissonnette Jason Boyer '83 Katie and Steve Burke Chris and Michael Cikacz Molly Cikacz Day '08 Michelle and Brian Coombes Kerry and Charles Desfosses Gershon Ekman '71 David Flagg '98 Pamela Grich and Louis Fink Ann and Steve Foster Shelli Gay Helen Gemmill '96 Morgan Melkonian '00 and Matt Jerome Betty and Tom Jipson Erin and Derek Lautieri Michele and Dan Leclerc Judy and Ed Lemire Bob Mandel '68 Sarah and Lenny McCaigue Walt Milne '82 Judith Nelson Minzel '69 Mary and Justin Perkins Lucy S. and Daniel C. Potter The VanArsdale/Dewey Family Kathryn Lemmon and King Warburton
15 Years
Christine and Garrett Adie Patricia and Tom Barstow Anne Marie Kenny and Tom Birch Sue and Bill Birchard Tracy and Mark Blaisdell Ryan Bouchard '97 Annie and Rich Branch Matthew Butterick '88 Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter Susan Grodman Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk Chris and Lauren Hettler Patricia and Mark Kegel Laurie and Jim Lamp Donna K. Lencki Joshua Lucas '00 Leslie Fleisher McCarthy '73 Deb and Doug Melanson Adam Pignatelli '96 Elizabeth Richey '03 Lee Rynearson '03 Andrea and David Stevenson John Van Hooser '85 September and Doug Voss Michele and Bill Zorn
10 Years
Barbara and Kirk Abbott Brennan Barnard Geoff Blanding '04 Deirdre Bradshaw Branch '71 Molly and Pete Brandt Alexander Chan '95 Kristina Isakovich and Richard Critz Jenni and John Devine Krisha and Brian Dubreuil Joyia Rich Fazelat '96 Thomas Flahive '03 Emily Newick '97 and Steve Gaughan Dana Gomez-Gayne '96 Sally Green April Shaw and Alex Granok Richard Green '72 Pat and Tom Halpin Marilyn and Alan Hoffman Aran Hubbell '11 Pat and Marcus Hurlbut Monica and Art Kingsbury Daneil Copertino Kuftinec '87 and Robert Kuftinec '87 Sasha Kuftinec and Mark Schwartzberg Lauren and Paul J. Leyden Shannon and Doug McGinley Brett McLarnon '05 Jennilee and Chris McNeil Sara Schwartz Mohan '99 Francoise and John Morison Kate Newick '00 Siobhan and Tom Quinn Rhenea and Dan Regan Marcie Roberts Judy and Phil Ryan Lauren Saidel-Baker '07 Justin Shaka '00 Lara Shilling Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch Audrey Augun and Jim Steiner Meg and Phil Tatro Meredith Leyden Topol '11 Robert Valliere '73 Agnes and Mark Vaughn Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez Barbara Kaegi Walls '91 Margaret Wheeler and Garvin Warner Shelley and Bill Westenberg Hannah Will '08 Suzanne and Eric Will
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ALUMNI GIVING Class of 1968
Class of 1977
Class of 1984
Class of 1989
Greg Goodman Bob Mandel Kathryn Worrell Newton Peter Paquette Mary Jane Peabody
Jim Hendrix
Kevin Johnston Sidney McLean McNab Patrick Rutty Lori Salzman Christopher L. Sweeney
Neil Cremin Sarah Silverman Heather Wilding-White Wilding
35% Participation ($735)
Class of 1969
28% Participation ($7,130) Michael Broad Ellie Goodwin Cochran Tim Mattison Judith Nelson Minzel Bill Partlan Barbara Novak Platt Joni Taube
Class of 1970
14% Participation ($1,575) Mark Burkush Linda Costello Bennett Freeman Susan Stahl Hardy Nancy Lord Fred Manheck
4% Participation ($200)
Class of 1978 15% Participation ($21,000) Brad Benson David Grosso Tom Shanahan Neal Winneg
Class of 1979 5% Participation ($300) A.J. Capowski Becky Grosso Robinson
Class of 1980
13% Participation ($200)
12% Participation ($1,725)
Class of 1985
17% Participation ($1,150) Matthew Galvin Kristin Marzloff Sharpe Patrick Timmins John Van Hooser
Class of 1986
10% Participation ($1,350)
Letty Roberts Susan Milne Haydock Sandra Woods Sattler
Gail Allman Cole Mary Gartner Boyd Jenny Carlson Mullins Davis Richmond
Class of 1981
Class of 1987
Susan Rand King Rich Sigel
6% Participation ($5,100)
22% Participation ($2,150)
Class of 1971
Class of 1982
Deirdre Bradshaw Branch Gershon Ekman Ken Eluto Mike Litvin
Deanna Briggs John Griffith Megan Tingley
Jennifer Thomas Ellsworth Joni Rodriguez Hinds Rachel Daum Humphrey Daneil Copertino Kuftinec and Robert Kuftinec Winnie Loeffler Lerner Susan Resnicoff Kathleen Rutty-Fey
Class of 1983
Class of 1988
Diane Sanborn Arabian Jason Boyer Kristen Norton Mugnai
Matthew Butterick Paul Kfoury
13% Participation ($265)
Class of 1972
9% Participation ($420) Judy Ashton Richard Green Linn Girolimon Krikorian
9% Participation ($655)
12% Participation ($5,125)
4% Participation ($2,600)
8% Participation ($8,100)
Class of 1990
5% Participation ($150) Carrie Blight Daigle Wendy Athey Dairman
Class of 1991
16% Participation ($1,150) Lee Barger Brooks Glahn Linda Mackey Mitchell Nicole D'Auteuil Mutnick N. Angel Pinillos Barbara Kaegi Walls
Class of 1992
10% Participation ($4,375) Amy Decker Brar Jeremy Crane Heather Newton Kyemba Jimmy Rich Page Fairman Rich
Class of 1993
17% Participation ($525) Kate Hurlbut Chappell Virginia Cowenhoven Amily Dunlap Brant Hughes Margaux D'Auteuil Peabody Michael Spector
Class of 1973
13% Participation ($3,900) Leslie Fleisher McCarthy Mark Porter Robert Valliere Nancy Stahl Wilsker
Class of 1974
4% Participation ($750) Dave Smith
Class of 1975
11% Participation ($1,125) William Skladony Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis
Class of 1976
16% Participation ($3,600) Nancy Johnson Gayle McGinnis Gay Shanahan Sarah Stahl
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ANNUAL REPORT ALUMNI GIVING (CONTINUED) Class of 1994
Class of 1999
Class of 2003
Class of 2010
Michael Bettencourt J. Ryan Bielagus Brian Decker Jonathan Kfoury Avery Holland Murdock Matthew Scotch
Hannah Arnold Howard Peter Keeler Amy Loveless Stacey Starner McAllister Sara Schwartz Mohan Gill Roberts
Molly Scotch Budman Sara Dewey Thomas Flahive Kevin P. Hamer Marie Hilliard Elizabeth Richey Melanie Lindner Robbins Lee Rynearson Drew Samuels
Jennifer Mandelbaum Alex Donovan Pratt Tim Reichheld
14% Participation ($2,950)
14% Participation ($820)
Class of 1995
Class of 2000
Alexander Chan Laura Mackey LeGower Scott McAuliffe Keith Rousseau Jess Oas Welch
Lori Evans Alderin Graham Duck Brinie Dunlap Chris Garos Ali Geiger '00 Catherine Griffin David Jensen Meredith Johnson Joshua Lucas Morgan Melkonian Kate Newick Anja Paulsen Justin Shaka
11% Participation ($511)
Class of 1996
36% Participation ($3,343) Paul Abrahimzadeh Joyia Rich Fazelat Erica Felicella Timothy Foster Helen Gemmill Dana Gomez-Gayne Taryn O'Loughlin Gross David Kane Julia Davis Michelsen Don Monson Adam Pignatelli Carver Woodbury Scott Joanna Blanding Vides Thomas Wilder Kristen Pearson Wydom
23% Participation ($2,985)
Class of 2001
13% Participation ($3,950) Lindsay Starner Blanch Becca Connolly Matt D'Alessio Katie Albert Garos Andrea Schwartz McCullough Seth Pitman Jessie Brasley Wood
Class of 1997
Class of 2002
Ryan Bouchard Dylan Cruess Emily Newick
Matt Boelig Moira Delahanty Clark Anne Lucas Durham Jamie Feinberg Heather French Cobb Melanie Hebert Adam S. Hodes Allison Messier
7% Participation ($1,980)
Class of 1998
6% Participation ($440) David Flagg Liz Stefany
16% Participation ($1,605)
19% Participation ($2,810)
Class of 2004
8% Participation ($220) Geoff Blanding Katy Reno Davenport Thaddeus Duprey Julia Lehman
Class of 2005
11% Participation ($1,335) Elizabeth DeBold Kate Dewey Brett McLarnon Wright Smith Alexa Warburton Jenna Bee Wolf
Class of 2006
12% Participation ($323) Adam Grodman Tim Jundanian Tim Kramer Jaclyn Leeds Katherine F. Myers Kate Richey Eric Spierer
15% Participation ($1,040) Nicole Chenelle Jack Dowst Aran Hubbell Barrett Lamp Henry Morgan Kimberly Pollock Travis Russell Meredith Leyden Topol Charlotte J. Walters
Class of 2012
5% Participation ($90) Peter Kosiarski Sarah Blaisdell Ryan Stevenson
Class of 2013
9% Participation ($425) James Adie Lulu Carter Mitch Green Matthew Milne Julien Nguyen
Class of 2014
4% Participation ($210) Lily Steiner Sam Weathers Tyler Zorn
Class of 2015
Lauren Saidel-Baker Megan Tsai
Andrew Benson Elizabeth Ludwig James O'Brien
5% Participation ($125)
Class of 2008
15% Participation ($655) Molly Cikacz Day Jesse Grodman Than Moore Anthony Popeo Kathleen Stull Akash Vadalia Hannah Will
8% Participation ($305) Mickey Cunliffe Katherine DiPastina Kelsey Kanik Curtis Lamp Andrea Sheldon
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Class of 2011
Class of 2007
Class of 2009
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5% Participation ($285)
4% Participation ($150)
Class of 2016
16% Participation ($895) Carolyn Adie Parker J. Blaisdell Polly Carter Luke M. Chapdelaine Joseph B. Costa Frankie DeIeso-Frechette Mr. Matthew Dubreuil Drew Johnson Hannah Kelsey Emma Polgrean Mary Quinn
Class of 2017
Class of 2019
Class of 2023 ($150)
Chris Benson Kelly Collins Max Curtin Miles Fey Ben Garfield Sam Grondin Rosie Steiner Paige Voss
John Anderson Maggie Cissel Max Horton Emir Islamovic Ash Sullivan Lindsey Wagner
Class of 2024 ($360)
10% Participation ($250)
Class of 2018
6% Participation ($90) Taylor Carrobis Reese Collins Grace Feigl Nate Kelsey
8% Participation ($160)
Class of 2020
5% Participation ($190) Zoe Cousineau Caroline E. Hines Anna Quinn Matthew J. Weimer
Samuel M. Hines Alex Nadeau Christine Nadeau Lane Daniels Mia M. Dudley Jack Krasnof Tucker Rozen
Class of 2026 ($31) Alexander Moore Philip Moore Myles Rozen
Class of 2027 ($4.30) Blake Moskov
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ANNUAL REPORT PARENT GIVING Class of 2021
Samantha and Tony Baldini ▪ Kerry and Rick Barto Molly and Pete Brandt ▪ Fang Wei and Xinmin Chen Amy and Scott Davenport Guinevere and Chuck Dean Regina and Jesse Dixon Lisa and Erik Drake Kristen and Ray Etzo ▪ Carol Flavin-Veenstra and Alice Veenstra Kelley and John Gage ▪ Anne and Mitch Gagnon ▪ Paulette and Chris Grondin ▪ Cynthia and Chris Induni Tamatha and Steve Johnson Lea and Bill Kelsey ▪ Sarah and Jason LaCroix Janli Li and Jun Liu Deb and Fritz Morgan ▪ Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco ▪ Marnie and Mike Plage ▪ Kathleen Rutty-Fey '87 and Erik Fey ▪ Laura and Randall Sckaal Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch ▪ Joanne and Forrest Small Debbie and David Smith ▪ Stacy and Jesse Smith Jillian Hegarty and Mick Van Natta Carol and Tom Wold Guohong Wang and Qisheng Zhu Gabi and William Zolla
Class of 2022
Christine and Garrett Adie ▪ Jamie and Albert Allard Elma and Sejo Becirovic ▪ Tara and Tom Benson Shannon and John Best Amy Decker Brar '92 and Harry Brar Laurie and Rich Byron
Julia and Scott Coleman William B. Cote Debra Repoza-Hogan and Bill Hogan ▪ Diane Hotten-Somers and Samuel Somers ▪ Cynthia and Chris Induni Susan Rand King '81 and Bill King ▪ Gargi and Joydip Kundu ▪ Kristy and Scott Lamont Jun Li and Huali Zhang Kristen and Harold Losey ▪ Keri Marshall and Peter Mahar Matthew Neuman Heather Wilding-White Wilding '89 and Keith Wilding ▪
Class of 2023
Kathy and Greg Abate ▪ Theresa Barger Kerry and Rick Barto Laurie and Rich Byron Tiffany and Daniel Cohen Melissa and Philip Damiano Kathy and David Goldberg Shaye and Jared Hardner Lauren and Michael Hines ▪ Tamatha and Steve Johnson Kristin Kabadkar Erin and Derek Lautieri ▪ Elizabeth and Christopher Little James Logan Lori Mix and Allen Merriman ▪ Jen Moeckel Jennifer Donofrio and Dave Moore ▪ Ursula and Steven Nadeau ▪ Emily Liu and Jianfa Pei Mary and Justin Perkins ▪ Marnie and Mike Plage ▪ Kimberly S. Rabold and Lynn Turchi Rhenea and Dan Regan ▪ Leitha and Wade Reilly ▪
Amy and Marc Roy Helen and Robert Schroeder Dongmei Wang and Xun Shi Stacey and Steve Shula Kathy and Paul Silvio Olga Yurovskaya and David Thirkill ▪ Kerry and Dave Viger Karen and Erik Young
Class of 2024
Renee and Scott Dudley ▪ Shannon and Doug McGinley ▪ Kristen and Harold Losey ▪ Anne and Mitch Gagnon ▪ Cecilia Clemans and Jeanne Bailey-Clemans Rebecca and Bruce Krasnof Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Julie and Joel Rozen Betsy and Michael Purvis Amy Decker Brar '92 and Harry Brar Andrea and John Munoz Moni and Tung Nguyen Huilin Ren and Xiang Zhan Maggie and Gary Jordan Kristin and Frederick Connarn Milan and Susan Shetti Stacy and Jesse Smith Carol and Tom Wold Deborah Lack and Ryder Daniels Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk ▪ Claudia and Jim Barrett Loretta and Brian Brady Michelle and Jim Roberge Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez ▪ Pamela and Kenneth Corriveau Annie and Daniel Cabot Erin and John Kerwin Mireya Torrez Lugo and Norberto Sanchez Rubio Maria and Scott Sieper Lisa and Erik Drake Carrie and Jeffery Gagnon Nicole and Sam Jackson Wendy and Mark Rapaport Laura and Randall Sckaal Michelle and Daniel Taffe
Class of 2025
Claudia and Jim Barrett Tara and Tom Benson Shannon and John Best Debbie and Josh Bremberg ▪ Reilly Decker and Brian Decker '94 Kathryn and Michael Emond Eneida and Mirsad Islamovic ▪ Paul Kfoury '88 Erin and Derek Lautieri ▪ Nicole and Richard Nelson Meaghan E. Proulx Helen and Robert Schroeder Ritu and Saurabh Ullal anon Crystal Wang and Mark Zhang 48
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Class of 2026
Jeevan and Puspa Adhikari Theresa Barger Kerry and Rick Barto Elma and Sejo Becirovic ▪ Carolyn and Joseph Bradley Attessa A. Bradley and Keith Attessa Annie and Rich Branch ▪ Kurri and Anthony Cabana Megan and Stephen Cairns Pamela and Kenneth Corriveau Amily Dunlap '93 ▪ Joyia Rich Fazelat '96 ▪ Carrie and Jeffery Gagnon Heidi and Matthew Garceau Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk ▪ Amy and Russell Kellner Newton H. Kershaw Terri Pastori and Richard Labbe Kristen and Mark Lande Elisabeth and Matthew Larson Kelly and Christopher Lewis Marnie and Mike Plage ▪ Julie and Joel Rozen Dongmei Wang and Xun Shi Joanne and Forrest Small Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez ▪ Corin and Kristen Wright
Class of 2027
Deborah and Jeremy Berger Jackie and J. Ryan Bielagus '94 Kristin and Frederick Connarn Casey and Jonathan DeYoung Kathryn and Michael Emond Norene and David Farr Erin and John Kerwin Margarita Kouzi and Louis Tournas Michelle LaCreta Kevin Lane ▪ Jennifer Lane Linda Mackey Mitchell '91 ▪ Anna and Boyan Moskov ▪ Lovey and Matthew Oliff Sarah and Tarek Radwan Amy and Marc Roy Milan and Susan Shetti Diane Shieh Nicolle and Murray Small Kim and Mathew Solso Crystal Wang and Mark Zhang
FACULTY & STAFF GIVING Deb and Nancy Allen Brennan Barnard David Baroody Becky Barsi Shannon Best Chris Bissonnette Tracy and Mark Blaisdell Jenny Boesch Tony Bonjorno Annie Branch Pete Brandt Debbie Bremberg Louisa Burdette Paul Byrne Laurie Byron Jordan M. Cady Michelle Coombes Jonathan DeYoung Mike Dolan Mia Ek Ross Feitlinger Shane Fitzpatrick Amanda Gagne Susan Grodman Mary Halpin Carter Alice J. Handwerk Jeff Hastings Chris Hettler Diane Hotten-Somers Karen Hull Chris Induni Joy Jaworski Betty Jipson Mary Karlin Becca Karp Kevin Lane
Greg Lange Derek Lautieri Jodie Leen Christopher Little Dawn Lohmann Jennifer Lorrain Terri Lynch Terry McGovern Debra McLoud Scott McPherson Anna Moskov Andy Myers Chau Ngo Mary Perkins Danny Pouliot Alex Donovan '10 Judy Reynolds Marcie Roberts Gill Roberts '99 Karen Robichaud Laura Russell Kathleen Rutty-Fey '87 Lindley Shutz Andrea Stevenson Reina Stimpson Peter Talpey Jill Teeters Amy Turcotte Alex Vazquez Lindsey Wagner '19 James Watt Bill Westenberg Jenna Bee Wolf '05 Steve Young Tammy Zinck
THE 1964 LEGACY SOCIETY Lori Evans Alderin '00 Ditty Steele Bannon '99 Becky and Bruce Berk Annie Branch Caryl and Barry Brensinger Steve and Katie Burke Mary Halpin Carter Danielle Chandonnet Michael and Christine Cikacz David and Ellie Goodwin Cochran '69 Molly A. Day Michael B. Ekman '69 Hilda W. Fleisher* Elenore Freedman Mary-Ellen Goodspeed '72 Sally Green Alice J. Handwerk James D. Hendrix '77 Dennis Holland* Carol-Ann Jane Steven Joy '68
Nancy G. Kane Tom and Liz* Kelsey Lea and Bill Kelsey Laurie & Jim Lamp David and Rosamond Lockwood David J. and Stephanie Solms McCusker '84 Jennifer D. Melkonian Don Monson '96 Anna Moskov Alexandra Muskat '15 Sam Muskat '17 William B. Pfeifer* James F. Richardson '90 Janice Romanowsky E. Charles Sanborn Virginia P. Searle Craig N. and Cary N. Sellers Lara Shilling in honor of Gavin & Miranda Shilling Truda Bloom and Bob Spiegelman
Drs. Barbara J. and David G. Stahl* Nancy W. Stearns Sheila Steele Jean and Bill Tallman* Marjorie* and Charles Van Arsdale* Pam VanArsdale and Bob Dewey Richard* and Frances Winneg
▪ Indicates five or more years of consecutive giving * Indicates deceased
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ANNUAL REPORT RESTRICTED GIFTING
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
The School receives a number of gifts each year for specific purposes that are designated as restricted gifts. Heather Wilding-White Wilding '89 and Keith Wilding
Marti and Lou Young
The Derryfield School (after 2020-2021 Spending Policy distribution)
FY21
General Endowment......................................................$555,280 Faculty Enrichment Fund..............................................$494,500 The E Charles Sanborn Visiting Fellow Fund...................$390,283 David G and Barbara J Stahl Fund................................... $371,252 Muriel & Edward Broad Endowment Fund.......................$138,229 Matthew Lawrence Young ’88 Memorial Scholarship........$114,184 Simeon Kass Award for Writing & Humanistic Inquiry....... $58,625 The Peter S Freedman Founders' Scholar Fund................ $45,671 The Clifford R Nyquist Memorial Scholarship....................$41,823 Visiting Writer Literary Fund............................................$26,079 Pagliocco Fund for the Performing Arts......................... $125,039 Global Citizens Award...................................................... $23,938
$2,384,902
FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL AID The Malone Scholars Program.....................................$2,912,832 Financial Aid Endowment........................................... $1,805,984 Summit Packaging Endowment for Financial Aid........... $538,258 Peter Carlson Financial Aid Fund....................................$838,192 Bailey Milne Endowment Fund...................................... $244,300
$6,339,566
FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF BREAKTHROUGH MANCHESTER General Endowment....................................................$2,035,831 Elkin Teaching Fellowship Fund.....................................$723,496 Joel Vargas Achievement Fund...................................... $176,430
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$2,935,756
Endowment Total
$11,660,225
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IBM Corporation Medtronic Foundation Microsoft Giving Campaign Unum Group Verisk Analytics Matching Gifts Program
ENDOWMENT GIVING
Endowment Fund Balances as of June 30, 2021 ENDOWMENT FUND NAME
Adobe BAE Systems Becton, Dickinson and Company Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education Program Gartner, Inc. GE Foundation
Deb and Nancy Allen Roz and Dave Carlson Ellie Goodwin Cochran '69 and David Cochran Carl Crafts '07 Hal Freedman '71 Dorrie Freedman '68 Elenore Freedman Betty and Tom Jipson Deborah and Ralph Krau
Nancy and Bill Marston Walt Milne '82 Susan Resnicoff '87 Andrea Robinson and John Robinson '86 Kathy and Jon Ross Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn Calvin Scovel Marti and Lou Young Adobe
TRIBUTED GIFTING In honor of Lori Alderin Meredith Johnson '00 and Anne McPheeters Cate Griffin '00
In honor of Aidan Alusic-Bingham Erika and Mike Alusic-Bingham
In honor of Norma Athey Forrest Athey
In honor of Bradley Benson
In honor of the Class of 2003 Kevin Hamer '03
In honor of the Class of 2007 Kevin Hamer '03
In honor of the Class of 2018 Grace Feigl '18 Nate Kelsey '18
In honor of the Class of 2021
Tara and Tom Benson
Rose-Lynn and Steve Armstrong Guinevere and Chuck Dean Nathan Dudley '21 Kelley and John Gage Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco Stacy and Jesse Smith
In honor of Bruce Berk
In honor of the Class of 2024
Chris Benson '17 Lauren and Paul J. Leyden
In honor of Cassandra Benson
Christine and Garrett Adie
In honor of Mark Blaisdell Lucyann and Rick Zeller
In honor of Jenny Boesch Annie and Daniel Cabot Kitty and Keith Butler
In honor of D.Borofsky
Linda and Stephen Borofsky
In honor of Sophie Brandt Laura Russell and Frank Moltz
In honor of Sophia Cabana Kurri and Anthony Cabana
In honor of Jordan Cady Tammi and David Cady Brendan Hughes Jennifer Lorrain Anna and Boyan Moskov
In honor of William Cairns Megan and Stephen Cairns
In honor of Carolyn Camann Steve Camann
In honor of the Class of 1968 Kathy Worrell Newton '68 and Craig Newton
Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Andrea and John Munoz
In honor of the Class of 2026 Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Newton H. Kershaw
In honor of the Class of 2027 Deborah and Jeremy Berger
In honor of Andrew & Frederick Connarn Kristin Connarn
In memory of Jack Coogan
Tina Charney and Bill Partlan '69
In honor of Jacob Corriveau Pam and Kenneth Corriveau
In memory of Richard Crafts Allison Messier '02
In honor of Daniel Damiano Melissa and Philip Damiano
In honor of the Derryfield Teachers and Advisors Mary and Chris Carter Amily Dunlap '93 Anna and Boyan Moskov
In honor of Drake Evan
In honor of Isabella Fernandes
In honor of Teresa Gartner
Pat Gomez Carver Woodbury Scott '96 and Byron Scott
In memory of Scott Ekman
In memory of Peter Freedman
In honor of Susan Grodman
In honor of the class of 2000
In honor of Lucie Emond Kathryn and Michael Emond
In honor of Ian Gargasz
In honor of the Class of 1996
Jenny Duck and Graham Duck '00
Lisa and Erik Drake
Patricia Ekman and Gary Ekman '71
Mimi Gredy and Gerret Warner Dorrie Freedman '68
Carolyn and Lou Gargasz
In honor of John Gartner Teresa and Gerry Gartner
Mary Gartner Boyd '86 and Bill Boyd Mary and Chris Carter Shelley and Joe Spierer
In honor of Mary Halpin Carter Polly Carter '16 Lulu Carter '13 Pat and Tom Halpin Catharine and Mason Newick
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ANNUAL REPORT TRIBUTED GIFTING (CONTINUED) In honor of Caroline Hines
In honor of Max Karpawich
In honor of Jinyang Li
In memory of Dennis Holland
In honor of Kathryn Keefe-Hancock
In honor of Jennifer Lorrain Anna and Boyan Moskov
Laura Mackey LeGower ’95 and Don LeGower Linda Mackey Mitchell ’91 and Brendan Mitchell
In honor of Rebecca Maglathlin
In honor of Anna Moskov
Debbie Pinto
Andrew Benson ’15 Jessica Butterick and Matthew Butterick ’88 Ginny Cowenhoven ’93 Mary Chan and Alex Chan ’95 Cyndi Carr and Jim Hendrix ’77 Judy and Ed Lemire Debbie and Bob Lievens Letty Roberts ’80
In honor of Betty Jipson Andrea and David Stevenson
In honor of Andrew Johnson Jen and Brian Johnson
In honor of Micah Johnson Tamatha and Steve Johnson
In honor of Peter Johnson Patrick Timmins ’85
In honor of Suprina Kabadkar Kristin L. Kabadkar
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Kirsti and Paul Karpawich
Alexa Warburton ’05
In honor of Isabel Kim Mi Young and Jamie Kim
In honor of Daneil Kuftinec
Sasha Kuftinec and Mark Schwartzberg
In honor of Aidan LaCroix Sarah and Jason LaCroix
In honor of Ben & Ella LaFlamme Nicole and Kerry-Lynn LaFlamme
In honor of Tyler Lane Jennifer Lane
In honor of Greg Lange Jennifer Lorrain Anna and Boyan Moskov
In honor of Tyler Lautieri Sharon and Jim Krakowka
Huali Zhang
Julie Maglathlin
In memory of Blake Marston
Marie Hilliard ’03 Nancy and Bill Marston Andrea Schwartz McCullough ’01 and John McCullough
In honor of Colin McCaigue Sarah and Lenny McCaigue
In honor of Adrian McLeod Kenna and Ross McLeod
In honor of Hannah Menakaya Chuba Menakaya
In honor of Anya Merriman Lori Mix and Allen Merriman
In honor of Nella Mitchell
Chris and Michael Cikacz Beverly D. Grappone Jennifer Lorrain Julie Zahn
In honor of Blake Moskov Anna and Boyan Moskov
In memory of Jean Pinckney Nelson
Judy Nelson Minzel ’69 and David Minzel
In honor of Kathryn Nelson Nicole and Richard Nelson
In honor Mya Neuman Matthew Neuman
In memory of Steven Novak Barbara Novak Platt ’69 and Michael Platt
Jennifer D. and Gregory J. Melkonian Anna and Boyan Moskov Mary and Justin Perkins Colleen and Vadim Plotsker Kathy and Jon Ross Alexe and Lisa Amy Turcotte Local 301, Mail Handlers Union
In memory of Sherry Wilding-White Kathleen Sauer
In honor of Jenna Bee Wolf Anna and Boyan Moskov Jennifer Lorrain Tyler Wolf
In honor of Connor O'Brien
In honor of Adam Radwan
In honor of Sydney Sieper
In honor of Elijah Oliff
In honor of Mitch Regan
In honor of Adriana Smith
In honor of Peter Ordway
In memory of Jennifer Reilly
In memory of Dr. Barbara J. Stahl
In honor of Sophia Rivard
In honor of Georgio Tournas
Morgan Pagliocco Sydney Pagliocco Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco
In honor of Gillian Roberts
In honor of Avishant & Nikash Ullal
In memory of Douglas Peabody
In honor of Michael Romanowsky
In honor of Chloe Perkins
In honor of Jacob Scholten
In memory of William Pfeifer
In honor of David & Jack Schroeder
Amy and Tom O'Brien
Lovey and Matthew Oliff
Andy Goodman and Greg Goodman ’68
In honor of James Otey Shelli Gay
In honor of Nathaniel Pagliocco
Mary Jane Peabody ’68 Jill and Bill Perkins
Deb and Nancy Allen Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 and David Cochran Betty and Tom Jipson Deborah and Ralph Krau Anna and Boyan Moskov Andrea Robinson and John Robinson ’86 Kathy and Jon Ross Wendy and Chuck Sanborn Calvin Scovel
Sarah and Tarek Radwan Rhenea and Dan Regan Gayle McGinnis ’76 Robert Rivard
Alexander H. Moore Martha J. Roberts
Marsha and Denis Paiste
Carolyn and Patrick Scholten
Missie and Dave Schroeder
In honor of Charlotte Sckaal Randall Sckaal
In honor of Dylan Amazeen and Sergei Jonathan DeYoung
Gina and Ed Sieper Deborah Smith
Kris and Harold Losey
Margarita Kouzi and Louis Tournas
Renu and Kedar Gupta Ritu and Saurabh Ullal
In honor of Alejandro Vazquez Shauna Sarsfield
In honor of Elisabeth Worster Anneliese and Jason Worster
In honor of Alistair Wright Corin and Kristen Wright
In memory of Matthew Young Marti and Lou Young
In honor of Natalie Young Derry Dental Associates PC Karen and Erik Young
In memory of Mark Younger
Linda Benson and Brad Benson ’78 Clea Winneg and Neal Winneg ’78
In honor of Keren & William Zhang Crystal Wang and Mark Zhang
In memory of Glen Wall
Becky and Bruce Berk Chris Bissonnette Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 and David Cochran Sue Flagg Denise Gamache Sally B. Green Mary and Jeff Karlin Kristy and Scott Lamont Laurie and Jim Lamp Jodie Leen Judy and Ed Lemire
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alumni news ALUMNI COUNCIL UPDATE The Derryfield Alumni Association and Alumni Council experienced many exciting changes this year, and the Alumni Office continues to work diligently to grow and shape the alumni program to best meet the needs of our alumni community. ▪ ALUMNI COUNCIL Our Alumni Council transitioned into an advisory group and met virtually three times this year. Many thanks to our Alumni Council Chair, Joyia Fazelat ’96, and all members of the council, who have worked together to provide thoughtful feedback, expertise, and advice on the direction of the alumni program this year. ▪ ALUMNI SURVEY In partnership with faculty member Keleigh LeBlanc and her statistics students, the Alumni Council and Alumni Office created an alumni survey, sent to the entire alumni body in January 2021. We received just over 180 responses to the survey—thank you to those who took the time to share your feedback with us. This information will direct the way we communicate with you, what kinds of volunteer and networking opportunities we offer, and how we can best serve you in your personal and professional endeavors. ▪ REUNIONS + EVENTS We have celebrated alumni reunions virtually for the last two years, and this has resulted in the highest attended reunions to date. As spaces start to open up again, we see the potential and desire for hosting both in-person and virtual gatherings. We look forward to welcoming all alumni back to campus for Alumni Weekend in the spring of 2022 and creating new virtual events based off of alumni survey data that we hope you will enjoy. Stay tuned for more details to come. ▪ SHARING YOUR STORIES This summer, Ellie Small ’21 joined Derryfield as an intern and was an incredible contributor to the alumni office. Ellie spent much of the summer connecting with alumni and recording alumni stories, including Mackenzie Logan ’11 who recently opened Flamingos Coffee Bar in Hampton Beach; Dick Jardine ’71 who has a long-standing military (and marathon-running!) career; and Sean Pallatroni ’06 who is an Emmy-award winning composer, accompanist, performer, and music teacher! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We are so excited to share your peers’ beautiful stories, and hope you will reach out to share yours with us as well. As always, please feel free to reach out to the Alumni Office to share your stories, wisdom, and ways in which we can serve you. We would love to hear from you. Sincerely,
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2020-2021 Alumni Council Joyia Rich Fazelat ’96, Chair Lori Evans Alderin ’00 Peter Bielagus ’95 Ryan Bielagus ’94 Michelle Coombes, Faculty Representative Brian Decker ’94 Graham Duck ’00 Bennett Freeman ’70 David Grosso ’78 Gayle McGinnis ’76 Nate Milne ’11 Linda Mitchell ’91 Nathaniel Moore ’08 Kelly Steele Reis ’97 Davis Richmond ’86 Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 Mike Spector ’93 John Wallin ’96
ALUMNI PROFILES
JAMIE DUCHARME ’11
MACKENZIE LOGAN ’11 MacKenzie Logan graduated from Derryfield in 2011 with a dream of one day starting her own business. She furthered her education at the University of New Hampshire and graduated with a degree in business and economics. In recent years, her career has been focused on marketing. During the pandemic, she was working from home as a marketing coordinator, and although she enjoyed her work, she felt like she wanted to do something more. While working full time from home, she organized a book drive for community organizations on the Seacoast, which brought in 5,000 books that Logan then donated back to her community. She also started an Etsy account for her handcrafted seashell ornaments and sold over 1,000 of them. Yet the dream of starting her own bricks and mortar business still remained in the back of her mind. So when Logan stumbled upon a building for rent and realized it would be a perfect place for a coffee shop, she was able to make her dream a reality. She renovated a beachfront storefront in Hampton, NH, and called it Flamingos Coffee Bar. From the fun wallpaper to the vivacious furniture to the heavenly drinks and food, this place has it all. “Derryfield instilled in me a really hard work ethic and prepared me for working through things. Once you start something, you finish it! That is the Derryfield way!”
Author and journalist Jamie Ducharme graduated from Derryfield in 2011 and then attended Northeastern University to pursue a degree in journalism. In January of 2013, Ducharme secured an internship as a health reporter at Boston Health Magazine, eventually transitioning to full time. Despite her demanding schedule as a journalist, Ducharme took college courses at night. She later moved to New York City to work for Time Magazine as a news reporter, staff writer, and most recently, health correspondent. Through her reporting at Time, she began writing about the dangerous rise of Juuling and vaping. This work led to Ducharme’s first book, Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul, published in May of 2021. Macmillan Publishers describes the book: “With rigorous reporting and clear-eyed prose that reads like a nonfiction thriller, Big Vape uses the dramatic rise of Juul to tell a larger story of big business, Big Tobacco, and the high cost of a product that was too good to be true.” When asked how her time at Derryfield shaped her journalistic career, Ducharme recounted hours spent with beloved librarian Betty Jipson, and the rigor of Mr. Anthony’s English class. She remembered her days as a writer for Lamplighter and said that while she did not know what form her literary skills would take when she left DS, the foundation she built here carried her through her career. Ducharme’s book is now being turned into a Netflix Documentary Series. “The docuseries happened totally by chance,” she says. “Amblin, the production company I’m working with, was interested in doing a project about Juul and they happened to learn last year that I had signed a book deal with Henry Holt, my [book] publisher”. Big Vape was sent to the production company who felt enthusiastic about making the story fit into a television format. Ducharme and filmmaker, RJ Cutler, recently signed a deal with Netflix. Ducharme says she is excited to have the opportunity to be a consulting producer on the show, which means she will be able to guide the production team’s research and interviews to ensure that the show matches her book. We don’t yet have an air date, but we’ll keep you posted! “Derryfield was very much a place where you could do anything. You didn’t need any experience, DS would help you do it. They instilled a confidence and willingness to try new things that was scary, but necessary.” —JAMIE DUCHARME ’11
—MACKENZIE LOGAN ’11
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ALUMNI PROFILES DONALD MONSON ’96 Don Monson graduated from Derryfield in 1996 and went to Northwestern University to earn a BS in Economics, and then to the London School of Economics for his MBA in public financial policy. Throughout his life, Monson has been an active member of numerous choral groups from Derryfield’s own chorus, to a fraternity chapel choir at Northwestern, to the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. He recalls Derryfield as foundational in both his personal and professional pursuits. After graduate school, Monson joined Deloitte and worked in analytics for 17 years. He recently joined JP Morgan & Chase and is working in antimoney laundering. Monson says he “traces all this back to the math programs at Derryfield,” where he enjoyed rudimentary computer programming and mathematics. Monson is a father to two sons, ages eleven and nine, who are
carrying on their father’s Eagle Scout interest, an activity that has become a bonding activity for the trio. He remembers his Derryfield days fondly and recalls his relationship with his advisor who encouraged him and kept him connected to music and the arts. Monson says that Derryfield instilled a sense of confidence in him that he doesn’t believe he would have found anywhere else. He remembers the other students that he connected with in Derryfield’s crew program and the coaches that welcomed them with open arms. “The art development at Derryfield was very meaningful on a personal level. It was very nice to have that availability to expand across cultural horizons within a small community” —DON MONSON ’96
RANDALL KRANTZ ’91 Randall Krantz graduated from Derryfield in 1991 and went on to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for his BA in mechanical engineering. Building upon a love for travel and language that he discovered while at Derryfield, Krantz studied abroad in France at the Université de Technologie de Compiègne and continued his studies in mechanical engineering, this time strictly in French. After his time in college, he worked as a control systems field engineer for General Electric Power Systems. Krantz then moved to Alaska and worked at Anchorage Municipal Light and Power before he pursued his MBA at IESE Business School. After his time abroad, he decided a life of travel and cultural immersion was just what he was searching for. During his MBA studies Krantz landed a project management consulting position in San Salvador, El Salvador followed by a start-up management position in London, England. During his time in London he co-founded what is now known as the Responsible Business Club, which looks at problems with an eye for social and environmental consciousness. Krantz next landed in Geneva, Switzerland, a place of mountains and cold weather, much like New Hampshire. In Geneva, Randall began working for 56
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the World Economic Forum where he helped initiate their work on climate change, environmental sustainability and consumption. Krantz then seized an opportunity to do some government advising work in Bhutan for two years. Krantz and his wife took a risk and quit their jobs to make the move, but he recalls the choice as one of the best he’s ever made. His time in Bhutan taught him the issues he was working to fix regarding the climate crisis could not be solved without taking a step back and looking at ways to provide equitable solutions to sustainability and consumption. When he returned to Geneva in 2016, Krantz was committed to making sustainability accessible for all people and now works on shipping decarbonization and helping companies set realistic and accountable climate targets. He recalls his time at Derryfield as foundational for the path he has since chartered, citing Mr. Rob Bradley’s chemistry experiments and Señor Gomez’s trip to Spain as major influences in his life. Krantz says that Derryfield taught him to take risks and look at problems more deeply and formed the roots of his character and his life. “Derryfield is very very accepting of things outside the ”’normal”. There is an exploratory attitude around it. There is always a teacher encouraging you to go do something crazy; crazy in the best way.” —RANDALL KRANTZ ’91
LUKE CHAPDELAINE ’16 Luke Chapdelaine graduated from Derryfield in 2016 and pursued his interest in science. He went on to attend the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, earning his master’s degree a few months later. His master’s thesis focused on the change of blood flow through an artery when the artery is clogged. He used simulations as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to measure the blood’s movement. Chapdelaine is working toward publishing his thesis paper, but for now it is currently available at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s library. Earlier this year, he started to work as a mechanical engineer for the Waters Corporation, which is a lab and experimentation company many biotech and pharmaceutical companies use for their products and studies. Chapdelaine’s focus is higher performance liquid chromatography, a technique in analytical chemistry that breaks down liquids and deciphers what elements the liquid contains. Waters Corporation had a part in helping both Pfizer and Moderna with the recent COVID-19 vaccine. Chapdelaine is very excited for this new chapter of his life and can’t wait to see what the world of science holds for him. “Derryfield was where I learned to challenge myself. It bestowed in me a motivation to never give up and to commit. Derryfield really set the groundwork for me to be able to push through any difficulty that comes my way.” —LUKE CHAPDELAINE ’16
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Derryfield pushed me to be my own person and helped me in finding out who I am. Derryfield admired my authenticity which led me to pursue a career in which others admire it as well.” —CHARLOTTE LEYDEN ’16
CHARLOTTE LEYDEN ’16
Charlotte Leyden graduated from Derryfield in 2016 and set her sights on the west. She went on to graduate from Montana State University with a degree in agricultural economics. During her time in Montana, she worked at many different ranches, finished her schooling early and met her boyfriend. After she graduated she and her boyfriend moved to Colorado. Last fall was full of amazing experiences for Leyden, including riding her horse 100 miles down the Colorado Trail with a group of women riders and camping overnight under the stars. She then was presented with an opportunity to work for Centennial Livestock Auction Company as a ranch hand. Leyden currently runs livestock
and works in the sale barn where livestock are auctioned on a daily basis to nearly 400 people. She really enjoys the fast pace and welcoming atmosphere. During her time at Derryfield Leyden became passionate about the Spanish language, fueled by her much admired teacher Judy Reynolds. Leyden is finding her facility with Spanish to be extremely important in her job, as the majority of the customers speak Spanish fluently. Leyden loves what she does and adores that her job is based in the outdoors. She is very grateful to Steve Mathes, her former Derryfield teacher, who encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
KAE FINK ’11 Kae Fink graduated from Derryfield in 2011 with a great love for Nordic skiing. After Derryfield, she went on to do a post graduate year at Burke Mountain Academy, a private school that specializes in training ski racing athletes in Vermont. Fink then attended Middlebury College where she skied for the Nordic team, sang acapella, was a member of the Outdoors Club and worked for Residential Life. She graduated from Middlebury with a dual major in chemistry and environmental engineering. Her graduation date actually happened a year later than originally scheduled because Fink was given the opportunity to ski for the Sun Valley Ski Team in Idaho. She planned her classes for her last year in a way that allowed her to have one more additional season of skiing at Middlebury before she moved out west. Once Fink said goodbye to Middlebury, she started working toward her masters degree at the University of Utah. After a few short months, she was offered an internship at National Renewable Energy Lab in Boulder, Colorado. Fink and her boyfriend had always dreamed about minimizing their carbon
footprint and living off the land, so they decided to launch “Operation Off the Grid,” and started building their own sustainable and self-sufficient tiny home. Their tiny home took about two years to complete and during those two years Fink was offered a full time position at National Renewable Energy Lab. She is now a chemical engineer and works to develop better battery recycling methods and the next generation of batteries. Fink is still working toward her master’s through a virtual program at Columbia University. She also got married this summer. Kae is very excited for this next chapter! “Derryfield helped me become me, and gave me the tools and support to follow my dreams. No matter what path I take, Derryfield gave me the confidence of knowing that I can do anything and be anything.” — KAE FINK ’11
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Derryfield curriculum allowed me the space to try small portions of everything because of how caring and engaged the whole community was. Those later manifested into things that were much more significant in my life” —PHIL TATRO ’16
PHIL TATRO ’16 Upon graduating from Derryfield in 2016, Phil Tatro was looking forward to a college experience that would show him what he didn’t know he was missing. Phil found this enlightenment of sorts at Pace University in New York City, where he studied arts and entertainment management. Tatro remembers the transition from small town New Hampshire to the Big Apple as transformational. As the bustle of NYC opened the world for Phil, he found himself doing an internship in a non-partisan government think tank. Recalling a love for history while at DS with Mr. Berk, Tatro decided to continue his deep dive into government and public affairs. Currently, he is interning at the United Nations doing work in publications and public information. Some of his current projects include a sustainable development book club for students in countries like Brazil, Portugal, and Japan; marketing for the UN; and sustainable practices within the publishing industry. He will attend Indiana University in the fall of 2021 to pursue a masters in public affairs.
“Derryfield was the reason that I could survive at Middlebury. DS instilled in me responsibility, leadership and maturity. It is also the reason I am a great writer, because the teachers at DS really set the standard and I have continued to carry that standard ever since.” —FIRAS OMER ’11
FIRAS OMER ’11 Firas Omer graduated from Derryfield in 2011 and went on to attend Middlebury College for a degree in neuroscience. After that, he landed an internship in Burlington, VT for a startup called Faraday. This internship is where he found his passion for tech and data. Once his internship ended, Omer moved to Oakland, CA to work at Plaid. He loved the job but his role was mostly in customer service, which was not his passion. Omer left Plaid after a year and started a new job at ValueStream Ventures as an investment associate. ValueStream Ventures helps and
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supports other small data companies by investing and growing them. Omer’s responsibility is to find these small data companies and get them connected with ValueStream Ventures. Omer enjoys his job and appreciates that his role allows him to meet new people everyday. Omer was also nominated to be a part of the HBCUvc Group, and recently was named one of their 2021 Emerging Venture Leaders. HBCUvc is a non-profit organization that helps educate students studying venture capital and
technology entrepreneruship while attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Omer wants to help increase the diversity and inclusion within his field as well as become a mentor to those who want to one day have a career in his line of work. Omer noted he was given a lot to help him succeed, which is why he wants to “pay it forward.”
DICK JARDINE ’71 Dick Jardine graduated from Derryfield in 1971 on a scholarship that the school offered at the time for students who were going to go into the military service after high school. Jardine was one of seven children in his family and knew if he went into the Army he could be the first one in his family to receive a college education. He also knew this was the only way for him to accomplish his dream of being a math teacher. After Derryfield, Jardine was accepted into the United States Military Academy. After being a cadet for four years, he went on to serve in the Army. Jardine’s first assignment was as a Platoon Leader at Fort Gordon in Georgia. Following that assignment he went to Germany as a Communication and Personal Officer where he commanded a company and was promoted to Captain. After completing company command, he went to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) for his master’s in mathematics. After graduating from RPI, he returned and taught math at West Point. He later went to Alaska and became a battalion executive officer. During his time in Alaska, Jardine learned about a trade program in which America and Britain exchanged personnel.
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SHUTING ZHANG ’16 Shuting Zhang is an international alum who graduated from Derryfield in 2016. She went on to the University of Toronto and graduated with a BS in computer science. While in school, Zhang worked for a year as an intern at FormHero as a junior JavaScript developer. She graduated from the University of Toronto in June of 2021 and has since been working in software development. Zhang remembers her time at Derryfield fondly and spoke highly of her host family whom she connects with every year at Christmas time. She said that while the culture shock of coming to high school in America was challenging, Derryfield and her host family worked hard to help her adapt. Zhang noted that Derryfield taught her how to solve problems and to overcome challenges.
Derryfield helped build my self confidence and made me realize that I could do more than I ever thought I could do.”
He signed up and went to live in North Yorkshire, where he served with the British Royal Signals Regiment. Once he returned from across the pond, Jardine went back to RPI to earn his PhD in Mathematics and taught again at West Point. He retired from the Army in 1999 and moved back to New Hampshire to become a professor in the mathematics department at Keene State University. Jardine was the department chair for 16 years and introduced online teaching programs for math classes at Keene State. Outside of his career journey, Jardine has a great love for running. He coached the cadet marathon team for many years and he himself has completed over 40 marathons, including qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon eight times and running the Mount Washington Road Race a dozen times. He ran three halfmarathons over the 2020-2021 year and is training for a fall marathon.
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ALUMNI PROFILES
Sean Pallatroni is an EMMY® Award Winning composer, music teacher, accompanist, and performer in Manhattan, New York. He graduated from Derryfield in 2006 after four years of involvement in the arts and went onto the Hartt School at the University of Hartford to earn his BA in music composition. Pallatroni then went to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts for his MFA in musical theatre writing. After graduating from Tisch, he became a composer for Connecticut Public Broadcasting and a music theory teacher at the college and high school level. Pallatroni has continued his work in composition for commercial, classical, theatrical, and marketing purposes. He has had shows at the New York Musical Fest and has directed over 30 shows throughout New York and New England. Now, in addition to his work in composing, Pallatroni works as an accompanist for RIOULT Dance NY and Pace University. Pictured above is Pallatroni working as an accompanist for a ballet class in Central Park. While at Derryfield, he found his roots in music. He remembers the overwhelming joy he felt as a freshman while watching Derryfield’s production of Children of Eden. After that performance, Palltroni became a member of the pit band, jazz
band, choir and select choir as well as an integral part of the behind the scenes of Derryfield’s theatrical productions. He remembers his mentor and freshman advisor and choral director, Laurel Devino, as the catalyst for his career, confidence, and success. Ms. Devino advocated for and encouraged Pallatroni in the arts and music and pushed him to try new areas of the medium.
“The nice thing about DS was that they were incredibly flexible and had the most wonderful faculty that kept pushing us to do more. Even when it pushed us out of our comfort zone, they wanted us to do more, and that really made me grow.” —SEAN PALLATRONI ’06
XIAOYUE (ZOE) GUO ’17 Upon leaving Derryfield, international alum Xiaoyue (Zoe) Guo ’17 left the small town environment of Derryfield for a big city life at New York University. Guo was an active member of the debate club and worked to take advantage of living in NYC. She recalled striking up conversations with people in Washington Square Park, idly strolling the city, and exploring new restaurants and bars. Guo has just graduated from NYU with a BA in philosophy and a minor in history. She is now working on law school applications and hopes to begin her studies in the fall of 2021. In the meantime, she will continue interning at Beijing Tiantai Law Firm. Guo is interested in environmental preservation and has plans to go into environmental and international law. She has worked as an intern at the China Ministry of Environmental Protection in the Foreign Economic Cooperation Office, the World Wildlife Foundation, and SynTao Green Finance. Guo has fond memories of Derryfield, particularly of her global trip to Nepal and Mr. Berk’s history class. 60
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ROSALIND KENNYBIRCH ’13
ELIZABETH LUDWIG ’15
Rosalind KennyBirch attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. She graduated cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in international studies and history with a minor in anthropology/ sociology. While at Rhodes, KennyBirch served in a variety of leadership roles in cultural, Greek, lobbyist, and diplomatic organizations. She also completed a semester abroad program at the University of Oxford where she studied European art, history, and literature during the medieval and Renaissance periods. While on summer break between her sophomore and junior years, KennyBirch worked as a marketing and content manager at Street Talk TV in Cape Town, South Africa. She has also worked as a collections and education intern at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. Upon graduating from Rhodes, KennyBirch decided she would return to Europe to start her professional career, and first found a job in London as a communications officer at Local Partnerships LLP before moving to Lexington Communications as a research consultant and consultant on political intelligence. In January of 2021, KennyBirch began a job working for the UK Parliament House of Commons as a transport select committee specialist. In her current role, she writes briefings and suggests lines of questioning for politicians on issues of transportation. Her committee also leads inquiries into issues such as the impact of COVID-19 on the airline sector. KennyBirch is proud to have worked on teams that have written and issued policy recommendations, multiple of which have passed as law. At Derryfield, she participated in a variety of extracurriculars, including Key Club and the student newspaper, Lamplighter. She remembers when Derryfield parent, Lee Nyquist, ran for State Senate and looked to Derryfield students for interns. KennyBirch applied for and earned her first position in the political field. She remembered her courses in the humanities with favorite teachers Bruce Berk and Lindley Shutz as being foundational for her educational and professional career. KennyBirch is especially grateful for Derryfield’s focus on histories and cultures outside of American history.
Jewelry designer Elizabeth Ludwig graduated from Derryfield in 2015. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA and earned her Bachelor’s of fine arts in jewelry. Ludwig has worked as a sales associate, creative assistant, and jewelry designer at a variety of companies and boutiques such as Deconic and Macy’s. Most recently, she has been designing jewelry for INC International Concepts for retail sale in Macy’s stores. Ludwig also has her own line of jewelry available for sale on her website. She remembers long hours in the art rooms during her time at Derryfield. Ludwig is especially grateful for and appreciative
of Mr. Andy Moerlein, her art teacher, for his encouragement of the pursuit of her craft. After completing a pre-college program at Savannah College of Art and Design, Ludwig knew she wanted to pursue a creative career path. She is grateful for the kindness and advice of DS teachers and advisors like Mr. Bruce Berk, Señora Judy Reynolds, and Ms. Jennifer Melkonian. She also fondly remembers her days as manager of the baseball team with Coach Jeff Hastings.
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ALUMNI PROFILES JENNIFER MANDELBAUM ’10 Jennifer Mandelbaum, MPH, graduated from Derryfield in 2010. She attended Brandeis University, earning a double degree in health: science, society, and policy and sociology, with a minor in women’s and gender studies. Mandelbaum then went to the Yale School of Public Health, where she attained her MPH in social and behavioral sciences with a concentration in global health. At Yale, she worked in research in community-based initiatives that aided low-income neighborhoods in New Haven. Currently, Mandelbaum is pursuing her PhD in health promotion, education, and behavior and is planning to graduate in 2022. She is currently working as a special projects evaluator at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in the Division of Diabetes and Heart Disease Management, where she led the creation of a data dissemination project, working with her team to compile this information into a manuscript currently under peer-review. The team is also working on another paper about how to identify priority populations to target for medical interventions. Mandelbaum shared that, like at Derryfield, the goal of this work is to collaborate with others and to critically consider broad issues of public health. She discovered her fascination for public health in Ms. Keefe-Hancock’s Diseases course at Derryfield, where she learned to look beyond the biomedical aspect of health and into the social, geographical, and environmental nuances. Mandelbaum says the curriculum at Derryfield emphasized the importance of different perspectives and critical thinking.
“The education I received at Derryfield laid the groundwork for considering different perspectives and looking at things from different angles. That type of thinking lent itself really well to a career in research and public health. A Derryfield education was truly the greatest gift my parents could give me.” —JENNIFER MANDELBAUM ’10
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ZOE COUSINEAU ’20 U.S. Coast Guard Academy student Zoe Cousineau ’20 missed her Derryfield graduation in August of 2020 due to her early departure for bootcamp. For eight weeks, Cousineau and her classmates endured heat and physical strain during the height of a global pandemic. She fondly recalls her time as an Academy freshman, but was eager to get out of the first-year rank. Cousineau is a cybersystems major with a packed schedule. She plays on the women’s soccer team and directed the drama program’s show. Cousineau also works in external affairs at the Coast Guard Academy doing outreach and giving tours to prospective students. She remembers not knowing what she wanted her path to be after college until the end of her junior year at Derryfield. Two of her grandfathers served in the military, and she felt inspired to follow them and serve her country. A lover of the water and service initiatives, Cousineau found her perfect fit at the Coast Guard Academy: a school that challenges her mind, body, and spirit. When she joined the drama club, she thought she might land an acting role. Once she shared her experience in the field, they asked her to be
their director. An Admiral presented Cousineau with a Challenge Coin, a representative token of special achievement, for her show’s success. She also won second place in a first-year essay writing competition using an essay that she began while at Derryfield. Cousineau says that Derryfield taught her how to effectively manage her time and to balance many responsibilities with great success. During the summer of 2021, she spent six weeks sailing on the United States Coast Guard cutter Eagle, a tall-ship that serves as a training base for cadets. Cousineau has since been certified in engineering and damage control, as well as the correct protocols to correct crises on board. During her time aboard, she sailed from Iceland to Canada to Bermuda, and back to New London, CT. Cousineau says that even when a 4:00 a.m. duty shift calls, the gorgeous sunrise, endless sky of stars, and people she has met make the grueling program worth every minute. She is grateful to the Derryfield Community for encouraging her to follow this dream and to her teachers for preparing her to take on new challenges. She knows her values of grit and determination come from her seven years as a Cougar.
ALUMNI NEWS More than 100 Derryfield “1’s and 6’s” Alumni Celebrate Reunions Virtually
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ore than 100 alumni in class years ending in ’1’ and ’6’ celebrated their Derryfield reunions virtually this year. Zoom rooms held what would have otherwise been in-person, on-campus celebrations and, while we had wished to welcome folks back to campus this year, virtual reunions have turned out to be the most highly attended alumni events in recent years! We welcomed alumni from all New England states and some further afield, including California, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Texas, and Washington state. Not surprisingly, our alumni shared an incredible range of professional paths, including TV show production, nonprofit grant writing, culinary arts and food distribution, military, music, technology development, art curation, entrepreneurship, jewelry and fashion design, and much more. In the spring 2022, we look forward to welcoming alumni back to campus, including those in reunion years, during Alumni Weekend. On-campus celebrations will include traditional alumni sports tournaments, campus tours, a delicious Reunion dinner, visits with faculty and staff, and reminiscing with classmates. In addition, we will continue our virtual reunions so that folks who are unable to attend in-person can still join us to catch up with classmates.
Legacy Families and Alumni Siblings
Watson (Andrew ’21 & Anna ’19)
MacLean (Lauren ’21 & Johnny ’19)
Gagnon (Noah ’24, Liz ’19 & Jeremy ’21)
Rohlfs (Lauren ’17, Charlotte ’21 & Holly ’19)
Pim (Emmet ’21 & Haskel ’19)
Grondin (Sam ’17 & Paige ’21)
Kelsey (Lila ’21, Nate ’18 & Hannah ’16)
Plage (Ava ’23, Emmy ’21, Kailynn ’26 & Jake ’19) Fey (Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87, Miles ’17 & Parker ’21) D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
ALUMNI NEWS Births and Marriages Whitney Krause James ’04 and her husband Kofi welcomed their second child, Jordan, on August 28. Big brother Carter is very excited to have him.
Danielle Potter ’08 and her husband, Chris Dube, welcomed Luca, who was born on September 24, 2020.
Joe Cahill ’04 and his wife, Meg, have two “Coronials”— babies born during Coronavirus. Quinn turned 16 months old and Jack was two months old in October. Both were born in Boston. Quinn enjoys Robert McCloskey’s collection of stories and hiking with her dad, and Jack enjoys peace and quiet (for now). They moved to upstate New York this fall, but the family of four will remain huge supporters of Red Sox Nation, and will explore the ski slopes of the ’Dacks and Southern Vermont.
Anne Lucas Durham ’02 and her husband, Tyler, welcomed their second daughter, Nell. She was born in September 2020.
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Kim Cohen Neil ’05 and her husband, Chris, had a busy year! Kim successfully defended her Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Brown University, where she studied wildlife genomics and disease. Two months later, they welcomed twins, Lillian Marie Neil and Bennett Christopher Neil. Sixyear-old brother, Griffin, is thrilled with the two new additions! The Neils also decided to return to New Hampshire and are settling in.
Julie Katz Leckey ’04 and her husband, Matt, welcomed their second child, Carter Albert on February 9, 2021. Older brother Quinn is thrilled, as you can see.
Rob Lemire ’06 and his wife, Nicole, welcomed baby Asher Jackson on August 18, 2021
Leslie Stonebraker ’05, her husband, Bill Carlson, and their daughter, Robin, welcomed baby brother Dale this summer.
Mark Sanford ’06 and Tiffany Cordero welcomed Henry Wolfe Sanford on July 26. Mark is also assistant coach of the Derryfield Boys’ Varsity Soccer team.
Alice Townsend-Williams ’07 and her husband, Jacob Williams, welcomed their first child, Bonnie Pack Gardner Williams, on July 16, 2021 at Mass General Hospital.
Alexandra Donovan Pratt ’10 and her husband, Kevin, welcomed Oliver Keiron Pratt on September 4, 2021 at 4:54 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20.5 inches in length. Jenna Bee Wolf ’05 and her husband, Tyler, welcomed twins, Max and Carter, on May 15, 2021.
Taylor Krause Near ’07 and her husband, Bill, welcomed baby girl Emmeline Schaffer Near on September 8, 2021.
Matt Halvorsen ’88, his wife, Kate, and their son, John Henry, welcomed Erik Matthew Halvorsen, born on August 20, 2021. He weighed 9 lbs. 2oz. and was 21.5 inches in length.
Ariel Berk ’10 married Clark Gieseke on July 17, 2021 at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, CA. Her father Bruce, longtime Derryfield faculty member, described the day as “magical,” and her brother Jason ’13 almost stole the whole show as the officiant.
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Kendra Decelle Ogbonna ’05 Elijah Ogbonna was born on August 24, 2021 and was welcomed by his big sister, Olivia. KC and Kendra are doing well and adjusting to a family of four! Susan Grodman, newly retired Associate Head of School and alumni mom, married Steve Epstein on the coast of Maine on July 25. Derryfield Faculty and Staff were the life of the party.
Umer Malik ’10 married Amber Chaudhary on June 19. The wedding was a three-day event (June 18-20).
Sarah Blaisdell Skafidas ’07 and her husband, Tommy, welcomed son Mark Taylor to their family in September 2020.
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RETIRING FACULTY Betty Jipson
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erryfield celebrated the retirement of Betty Jipson this spring, after 42 years of service to the School. Betty first came to Derryfield in 1979 and over the years served as librarian, advisor, and mentor to countless students and faculty alike. She oversaw the Derryfield library as it moved from its original location on the third floor of the Upper School to the current Milne Library next to the Main Office and Senior Forum. Under her leadership it transformed into the center of daily student life on campus. Betty embodied the spirit of Derryfield: kind, caring, supportive of every student’s needs and interests, and always willing to lend a helping hand. At one of the final Community Meetings of the school year, a video full of tribute messages, notes of congratulations, and thank yous for Betty from Derryfield community members was shared. Below are some of those messages: “When I think about Betty’s integrity, what I’m reminded about is the way that she has ferociously protected credible information and the ways that it’s our responsibility as researchers, writers, and thinkers to make sure our opinions are always based in fact; she has given us all the tools to be able to do that.” —Lindley Shutz
“Google gave me a lot of answers, but Betty Jipson always helped me get the right one.” —Lenny McCaigue “Betty is like Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus, except she creates magic for the students who visit her library... Her respect for each student’s interests and abilities reflected her commitment to meeting every student where they were, not where they were supposed to be.” —Rick Zeller “I’ve been thinking about how librarians should be everyone’s friend, as Betty has been: welcoming, non-judgmental, curious, compassionate, asking questions, helping us
find the things that we need. But librarians also help us find our way through the stacks of life, and Betty has done that. She has helped each of us, adults and hundreds of students, find our way.” —Laura Russell “One of things that is so special about Betty is the way she is so encouraging and supportive of everyone, students and faculty alike. For students in particular, we see that love of reading that Betty has so beautifully cultivated. Everybody feels welcome in the library; it’s been the center of the School because it’s the place where people feel Betty’s warmth.” —Dr. Carter
Nick Tepe ’91: “After having spent most of my time at Derryfield in the library office with Betty Jipson, I am now sitting in my library office as the Director of Athens County Public Libraries in Athens County, Ohio. I have no doubt that I am the person I am today in no small part because of Betty’s thoughtfulness and kindness in letting a group of us take over her office during our off time between classes. It has certainly informed my work as a librarian in finding ways to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone who steps through the door.” Pam VanArsdale: “I so loved being a volunteer in Betty’s library, which I feel is the heart of Derryfield. I do think it’s mighty possible that it has something to do with the heart of a very special librarian; a wise, funny, and caring person who always put her students first.”
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IN MEMORIAM William Pfeifer
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William Galvin ’83
William (Bill) Pfeifer, age 86, of Yarmouth Port, MA passed away February 5, 2021 on Cape Cod. He was born in 1934 to Ruth (Burn) and Frank Pfeifer in Bloomfield, NJ. His wife of 51 years, Sandra Waldron Pfeifer, preceded him in death (2010).
Edna Marceau Snow, daughter of Laura and Charles Marceau, died of natural causes on February 22, 2021. She married Manchester native David B. Snow, M.D. in 1952 and moved to Manchester in 1955. She called Manchester home for more than 65 years.
Billy was born in Boston and spent his formative years in Winchester, MA, and summers in West Harwich, MA, before moving to the family farm in Auburn, NH. He graduated from The Derryfield School and Plymouth State College, where he met the love of his life, Lisa (Durgin) Galvin of Newport, NH. They married in 1989 and are the parents of Tyler and Alex, Billy’s pride and joy.
Bill graduated from the College of William and Mary with his Masters in Education from Rutgers University. Bill began a long career in education and historical museums: Colonial Williamsburg as Director of Special Educational Projects; Headmaster of Charlotte Country Day School; Headmaster of The Derryfield School; Associate Director of Sleepy Hollow Restorations; President of Webb School of Knoxville; and Director of Special Projects at Colonial Williamsburg. Throughout his life, Bill served on many boards including the YMCA in Manchester, NH, and Manchester Historical Society, along with others. In retirement, Bill joined the board of directors at the Dare Education Foundation Inc. and served as Chairman. He will be remembered for being an avid reader, spending time along the ocean with family, the lifelong friendships he formed, and most notably his love for all people. He had a way of finding the best in everyone he met and making a difference in their life, whether big or small. Bill is survived by his three sons, Bradford Pfeifer ’79 and wife Laurie ’80, Eric Pfeifer ’81 and wife Christin, Andrew Pfeifer and wife Erica; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
After graduating from Loring Villa High School in Salem, MA, at age 15, Edna went on to Saint Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Lowell, MA, with clinical rotations at Danvers State Hospital and Boston City Hospital. She graduated from nursing school in 1949 as a registered nurse and then worked for the Harvard Medical School Service at Boston City Hospital where she met her husband to-be and continued to work at Boston City Hospital while David was finishing his cardiology fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Edna and David enjoyed 67 years of marriage until David’s passing in 2019. In 1956 Edna and David moved to Manchester where she put nursing aside and made a fulltime commitment to raising a family of four children. She was very active in the Manchester community through significant volunteer work including The Elliot Hospital Senior Associates, the Manchester Garden Club, and many medically oriented charities. Along with her husband, she was a founder of The Derryfield School as well as Swimmers, Inc. (Sudden Pitch). Edna is survived by her four children, David Bruce Snow, Jr. ’72, Alison Snow Perrella, Mary Snow Korslund, Julie Snow Mazur, and their respective spouses, Lynette Snow, Michael Perrella, Harry Korslund, and Robert Mazur; nine grandchildren; and her sister, Alma Marceau Clark, and her husband, Ronald Clark.
Billy enjoyed rooting for the Boston area sports teams as well as watching his sons play lacrosse in Holly Springs. His hobbies included home-brewing, making creative natural soaps, woodworking, days at the beach, and any gathering or event that included friends and family. Growing up, Bill spent summer days either on the beach, fishing with his father and brothers, or working on the family farm. Winters found him skiing or playing hockey. Family was Bill’s first, second, and third priority, followed closely by his friends. Billy was loved by everyone who had the good fortune to meet him. His easygoing manner, optimism, and honest appreciation of others served him well for a career spent mostly in human resources recruiting. Billy was truly a “gentle giant,” his burly strength belied his caring soul and happygo-lucky nature with a touch of mischief. At the age of 50 Billy was diagnosed with stage-4 Melanoma and given six months to live. His tenacity and love of his family drove him to fight and six months became seven years. There were many difficult days and times of incomprehensible pain, but Billy always displayed his trademark optimism and positive attitude. During this time he set a level so high of dealing with adversity while defying the odds that many began referring to him as “Superman”. Billy is survived by his wife, Lisa; sons Tyler and Alex, brothers Vincent Galvin and Matthew Galvin ’85; sisters Mary “Kathy” Galvin and Caroline Hudson Rowley; and ten nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the friends, family, doctors, nurses, and therapists who helped in this journey, it truly does take a village and Bill had an amazing one. D E R RY F I E L D.O R G
LIFE AFTER DERRYFIELD Regina Salmons ’14 After graduating from Penn in 2018, Regina moved to train full time in Princeton, NJ, with the women’s rowing Olympic Training Center (OTC). She has four national team nominations (two U23, one Senior, one Olympic) and is a three-time U23 gold medalist (2016 & 2018).
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t Derryfield, a common, unseen thread that I wasn’t able to recognize until after graduating was how fearless we were encouraged to be. Jump, try anything while embracing the possibility of failure. Race down the ski course a little faster than you feel comfortable doing, take the harder class, try a new club you don’t have any background in. When I told my art teacher Mr. Moerlein I wanted to build my senior sculpture out of wood, he gave me a hand saw, showed me how to use it, and told me to go get my own trees from the back woods. So you jump—you put your head down and go to work. Though I didn’t know it at the time, my dream started when I was an overgrown thirteen year old during freshman preseason, unable to do a single push-up. Racing the youth single at New Hampshire Championships four years later I had the same butterflies in my stomach as sitting on the Olympic line this summer. I wrote my senior honors poetry thesis at Penn with the same care and consideration as my essays for AP English with Mr. Anthony and Ms. Shutz. Every little thing adds up: being pushed by my teachers, coaches, and peers to jump over whatever threshold was in front of me at the time. Derryfield opens so many 68
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doors for all of us—it just takes picking which door to jump through. Making the Olympic team while isolated as a squad for COVID was a mammoth challenge, one I went into as an underdog and emerged out of in the priority boat. Of the 50 women we started with in 2018, COVID cut us down to 25, of which 12 rowers and one coxswain were named to the 2020(1) Olympic squad. I have the utmost immense respect for my teammates—the ones with me in Tokyo and the ones who were with me along the way. The best part about rowing full-time is the fact that every day is a unique challenge: a new lineup with different teammates to work with; wild weather that pushes you to work smarter not harder; new technical changes you have to absorb into your muscle memory; a fitness test designed to find your breaking point… and instead of breaking, learning how to tie a knot and hold on. All of which I feel Derryfield prepared me for immensely. With a complete liberal arts education, we were always encouraged to try new things and be versatile in our knowledge and ability. Adaptability with fearlessness has made
all the difference in my academic and athletic life. Being ready to answer any question in class on the fly or creatively thinking up a way to finish the drama improv scene, Derryfield helped me be unafraid of the next unknown question. Constantly being challenged by my incredibly smart classmates, debates in history classes felt like great ping pong matches and group projects required collaborative genius. If the Kool-Aid in Mrs. Robichaud’s sixth grade science class doesn’t taste right, you change the formula and trust the process of hard work. I love being part of a team sport—working with other women towards a common goal, connected by our love of rowing and each other. You see how incredibly hard each woman works; without praise, without promise of a medal, or even guarantee of making the squad. It’s for the love of sport and to see how far you can push yourself in every aspect—how fast can the boat even go? This next quadrennial, along with the rest of the world we will continue to chase those records and push not only ourselves but the speed of the sport. Though we may have fallen short of our goal of medaling this Olympic cycle, the grind continues and we adjust and learn. As a squad we have so much more to give. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to represent the USA and Derryfield at the highest level of my sport, and I’m going to continue to grind every day to hopefully bring back a (gold) medal for you all. —REGINA SALMONS ’14 Regina returned to Derryfield this fall to coach the rowing team and speak to students. Scan this QR code to see her speech at Community Meeting, when a new rowing shell was dedicated in her honor.
GIVING PROFILE
Diane Shieh
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t was such a privilege to learn we were accepted to Derryfield. The community at Derryfield is so special. You know that you’ll be joining other parents who shared many of the same education and life goals as you; that your child would make lifelong friends with other kids who aspire to doing great things and being good citizens; and, most importantly, that faculty, coaches, and staff also believe in supporting our kids to achieve these goals—what more could you ask for?” As a new family to Derryfield, Dr. Diane Shieh had faith that her son Justin’s first year at Derryfield would encompass all of those things. Even in the face of a global pandemic Diane says she trusted the leadership of the School to make decisions that supported the community and kept students challenged, engaged, and most importantly, safe. In addition, Diane enthusiastically jumped in to support the School as a volunteer and donor. “To me, being a part of any community means getting involved. In this case, getting involved means you get to know where your kids spend the majority of their waking hours, learn about what the School needs to enrich your child’s experience, and how the School is also part of its community. So, when I was asked to give, I didn’t hesitate. I decided to give in two ways this year—financially to help provide the chance for other families to join us, and by volunteering to assistant coach the goalies of the middle school girls’ lacrosse team. What fun it was to run
around again! Moreover, I got to meet some really great young adults—mature, well-spoken, well-rounded, and humble—and interact with dedicated and caring coaches.” In addition to serving on the lacrosse field, Diane also chose to make a philanthropic gift to The Derryfield Fund. Contributions to The Derryfield Fund help to provide so many things that tuition does not cover, including the many technology, facilities, and health and safety upgrades the School needed in order to welcome students back to campus safely. “In reflecting on this year, our children and families fared amazingly well,” Diane continues. “This was due in large part from the generosity of families now and in the past, whose giving and generosity helped the School implement changes to create a safe learning environment during the pandemic. To have a great community means we all have ownership and stake in its present state and offerings, but also in its future. We have to support the School and its resources in order to keep our goals and values intact for our kids and future Cougars.” “It all starts by asking how we can participate—at any level—no gift is too small, and any time is appreciated. Just remember, if this is what Derryfield did in a pandemic year, aren’t you excited for what’s to come? We are!” Thank you, Dr. Shieh, for your support and kindness!
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Clockwise from left: Ryan Tanner-Read has a lively discussion with his AT US History students; Eliana and Samantha Dominguez explain how a robot works to middle schoolers; Lindley Shutz goes over a Pathway with Leah Munoz.
