SUMMER 2023

36 Small Business Bears

Meet Berkshire’s entrepreneurs!

38 Sam Lewis ’14 40 Phuong “Sophie” Le ’12

42 Brooks Gammill ’19

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Marking the School’s 116th Commencement

On the Cover: Evan Hardcastle ’05 and his company, 377 Builders, have forged an innovative approach to sustainable homes. Read more on page 47. Photo by Gregory Cherin Photography

School admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin and qualified handicapped students to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. We do not discriminate in violation of any law or statute in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Our Mission

Rooted in an inspiring natural setting, Berkshire School instills the highest standards of character and citizenship and a commitment to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Our community fosters diversity, a dedication to environmental stewardship, and an enduring love for learning.

Lara McLanahan ’86, P’16,’16,’19 CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pieter M. Mulder P’22,’26 HEAD OF SCHOOL

Andrew Bogardus P’23,’24 DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Carol Visnapuu DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Bulletin Editor: Megan Tady FREELANCE EDITOR

Class Notes Editor: Robin Gottlieb

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

Class Notes Coordinator: Sue Delmolino Ives P’15

Design: Hammill Design

Printing: Qualprint

Principal Photography: Berkshire School Archives, Gregory Cherin Photography, Highpoint Pictures, and Communications and Marketing

Class Notes: classnotes@berkshireschool.org

All other alumni matters: alumni@berkshireschool.org

Published by Berkshire School’s Communications and Marketing Office and Advancement Office for alumni, parents, and friends of the School.

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