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message from the head of school Chandler’s academic, outdoor and service learning programs are in good places thanks to an excellent corps of innovative, dedicated teachers who are committed to Chandler’s mission.

n the last day of the eighth grade backpacking trip to the Sierras last The Boojum trips and the service learning September, the Boojum Institute instructors projects complement Chandler’s challenging who lead students and Chandler chaperones academic program. They help turn our on mountain trails presented participants students inward by challenging them with new with a Boojum string bracelet. In a typical experiences in the hope that they re-emerge year my bracelet lasts a week or two once I with a sense of themselves that they have get back to school, but almost a year since created rather than been forced to assume. that trip ended, it remains on my wrist. At a Middle School assembly in June, I explained This issue of the Shamrock arrives at the end of to students that my aging Boojum bracelet was Chandler’s 65th year and looks at the ‘spirit of as important a symbol of who I am and what I value as my wedding ring, although for different place.’ In one of the articles faculty and staff reflect on their favorite places on the Chandler reasons. Managing a challenging experience, campus. There are many. Students went to new working collaboratively, developing good figurative places in their program as faculty character, building self-reliance and making designed more curriculum around project work a commitment to community are included in teaching students to apply their learning to Chandler’s mission and are also values we strive practical tasks that encourage problem solving to live out ourselves and to instill in students. and critical thinking. During the last week of the school year, the Chandler’s academic, outdoor and service same students who hiked the Sierras shared learning programs are in good places thanks the results of their service learning projects. During the second semester, groups of Chandler to an excellent corps of innovative, dedicated teachers who are committed to Chandler’s eighth grade students worked with local nonmission. There is lots more evidence profits that included Door of Hope, Reach Out in this Shamrock. and Read, Union Station, Friends in Deed and Mother’s Club. In a series of site visits, Chandler Most sincerely, students went behind the scenes to learn how these organizations serve those in need and worked with staff members to provide services. When it came time to present their findings in the Ahmanson, students demonstrated an understanding of how non-profits work and John Finch how individuals like themselves make Head of School a difference through service.

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THE MISSION OF CHANDLER SCHOOL is to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment. We strive to have our students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self‑reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success.

News Highlights 2 STEAM Interview 4 Q&A with Donna Dretzka 5 A Lasting Legacy 6 THE GOALS OF CHANDLER SCHOOL are to uphold the Chandler tradition of academic excellence Graduation 10 and intellectual discipline in a program that develops the mind, body and spirit; Distinguished Alumnus: 14 to promote respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, Justin Liu ’05 fairness, caring and citizenship, which are the core values of our school community; Off to College: Class of 2012 16 to foster an educational environment that values and Alumni Visiting Day 18 communicates respect for racial, religious, cultural and economic differences; Notes & Profiles 20 to serve the greater community, in recognition that as much is given to us, much is expected from us. In Memoriam 31 News & Events 32 The Power of Giving 35 Golf Classic 36 CHANDLER SCHOOL 1005 Armada Drive Pasadena, CA 91103 www.cha nd lers c ho o l. o rg Chandler School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.

WHITE HOUSE SUM M IT Jenn Johnson, a third grade teaching assistant, attended an exclusive White House event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The event - “A Conversation on the Health of our Nation’s Youth” - featured remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama, Dominique Dawes, co-chair of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and three-time Olympic gymnast, and Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health. Johnson, together with Chandler third grade teacher Shelby Montevirgen, has created a classroom where students hop, skip, crawl, zombie walk and stomp as they learn math, spelling and other subjects. For Chandler’s third grade boys and girls, moving improves learning. Johnson explains, “Kids have fun playing Duck-Duck-Division and Frog-Hop-Multiplication so they don’t realize they’re learning. They work harder with less frustration when they can move.” Montevirgen and Johnson are quick to point out that they’re not simplifying lessons. “We teach the Math in Focus curriculum: we’re adding movement to it,” explains Montevirgen. And while the classroom is playful, she sets firm expectations of self control. “With the opportunity to jump in class comes the requirement that kids will be in control of their bodies.” “Every teacher at Chandler is encouraged to reflect and innovate. That permission let us push the boundaries with movement in learning,” says Montevirgen. “We started small, and as we saw positive results, we kept trying new things together.”

THINKING Chandler students in the lower grades fared extremely well when asked to tackle design-thinking problems. People use the designthinking process, refined by Stanford’s d.school and similar institutions, to understand, observe, define, ideate, prototype and test their way to solutions for real-world challenges. Fourth grade students, for example, interviewed classmates to find “what bugs them” and crafted devices to solve those problems. By exposing young students to design thinking, Chandler teachers are preparing a new generation of problem solvers. So, what bugs Chandler’s fourth graders? Lost pencils, trash on the floor, and insufficient desk space for all their books topped the list.

A C C O L A D E S Seventh grade students Michelle Wong and Anna Turysheva earned recognition in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. Michelle’s essay, “Hands with My Heart” won her a Silver Key in the category of personal essay/memoir. And Anna’s art piece won an honorable mention. Both girls created their pieces in English class as part of a unit on identity.

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By making plaster molds to replicate fossils for specific dinosaurs, second graders learned how paleontologists share and study fossils. Chandler’s Lower School science specialist, Stephanie Ho, brings math and vocabulary into her labs by challenging students to make accurate measurements and to use scientific terminology – in this case, related to the Mesozoic era.

Chandler students performed admirably at the Southwest Debate Championship at Polytechnic School. The tournament drew 120 teams from 47 schools, for a total of 360 speakers. The team of Maddy Berger, Reagan Schmidt, and Taryn Kim placed tenth overall; a remarkable feat. Chandler’s debate program, launched and led by sixth grade social studies teacher Andy Hulm, began as a pilot club in 2010. Today Chandler students compete in the Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP) - the largest debate program aimed at middle school in the country.

With a minimum of four tournaments per year, students work at lunch and after school to improve their critical thinking, argumentation, and public-speaking skills. To succeed in competition, they must be respectful of different viewpoints, think on their feet, manage their time, and organize their thoughts. Hulm notes, “Every student brings a unique style to debate, and for all of them, the experience builds confidence and teamwork skills, and lets them dig into current affairs and global issues as they prepare for controversial topics.”

Showing speed and grit, Chandler School’s fifth and sixth grade boys won the annual track meet at High Point Academy for the first time since 2009.

Standing in back with their coach, Athletic Director Bill Anderson, are Luke Dusseault, Cole Mallinger, Hudson Buik, Ivan Penichet-Khaw, Connor Jung, Aidan Yap, and Chris Pappas. Kneeling in front are Michael Gamboa, Theodore Gould, Leo Dawson, Monte Baier, Maximilian Tippie, and Andrew Thein.

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GLO BAL CITIZENS Twelve Chandler boys travelled to Hong Kong along with Head of School John Finch and Trevor Spicer, Chandler’s director of operations and technology. Students stayed with families whose sons attend Diocesan Boys School. They accompanied their Hong Kong buddies to classes during the week, ate new foods, and experienced firsthand Hong Kong family life.

Fifth graders Max Tippie and Cameron Lee teamed to build a water-filtration system as their STEAM project. “They really went above and beyond,” said Lower School science specialist Stephanie Ho. “I’m so proud of them.” W H Y D ID YO U C H O O S E T O F O C U S O N WAT ER F ILT R AT I O N ? MAX:

Well, we were thinking of making something cheap. C A M E RO N : And we were interested in the natural water system because we watched a video in science where rocks in nature actually clean water as it soaks into the ground.

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C A M E RO N : Rain or river water falls into our system. Our rocks will take out grass or big chunks of dirt. Then the carbon filters it more. M A X : The carbon looks like black sand. We researched and learned that carbon is good for removing solids. The carbon takes it down by 200 parts per million. C A M E RO N : Ms. Ho gave us a TDS meter. The water with dirt, wood chips and salt started at 347 parts per million. We put it through our project and tested the water and it became 123 parts per million. M A X : The water looks a lot better, but it still looks kind of dirty, and I probably wouldn’t drink it.

IF YO U K EP T WO R K IN G O N YO U R S Y S T E M , W H AT I M P R OV E M EN T S M I G H T YO U T R Y N E X T ?

C A M E RO N : We’ve already thought about that. We’d add another filter. M A X : And control the water flow so it would be able to open and close. We’d make the city water even cleaner, and we’d do below-ground irrigation for the irrigation water. Plants in people’s yards can take gray water.

H OW D ID YO U R T E AC H ER S H EL P M A K E YO U R P R O J E C T S U CC E S S F U L ? MAX:

Ms. Ho gave us good ideas for how to test the water. She showed us the TDS meter. C A M E RO N : Mr. Ayala let Max and I get into one group, and he gave us extra time to work on it, and he let us work on it during recess. He gave us ideas for what could make it work better. M A X : And, he let us apply paint.

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This summer, boys from Diocesan Boys School visited Chandler. The exchange program - to include Middle School girls next year - marks a cornerstone of Chandler’s initiative to develop cultural competency in students by asking them to navigate in a new culture with empathy, open-mindedness and respect. Chandler’s boys rose to the occasion. They were gracious and flexible houseguests, and they impressed their temporary teachers by enthusiastically participating in school life.

Donna joined Chandler School in 1998. Today she teaches eighth grade English.

Six Questions

WITH DONNA DRETZKA

WHY DID YOU BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER?

I have loved reading since childhood because books took me on imaginative journeys, and I enjoyed living in those make-believe worlds. But, in high school and college, books/plays written by gifted writers coursed through my mind and heart with their great themes of life. I couldn’t stop thinking about Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment or the thwarted characters in O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night, or the sheer scope of human behavior in Shakespeare’s plays. Through reading, I began a journey of enlightenment about people, history, and life experiences. Teaching allowed me to share the wonder of books with students, to provoke their thinking and to develop their empathies towards the variety of human experience.

WHAT SURPRISES YOU ABOUT EIGHTH GRADERS?

By the end of the eighth grade year, I have witnessed their depth of sensitivity, their loyalty to each other, the staggering number of activities they pursue, their zest for experience. And, how much they grow, literally! After the winter break, I begin to shrink in comparison.

YOU’RE STRANDED ON AN ISLAND: WHAT BOOKS DO YOU BRING, AND WHY? I would need a trunk load. I like literary books the most– books that make me pause to think–so I would take all books by Haruki Murakami, Edith Wharton, Milan Kundera, Jane Austen, Gabriel García Márquez, Toni Morrison, Shakespeare’s plays, any Booker Prize winner because the authors are so quirky, poetry by Sylvia Plath and Pablo Neruda because I love the distillation of language into beautiful nuggets, David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest because it is a behemoth to conquer, A Room

of One’s Own by Woolf, page-turning mysteries when I am too lazy to think, a map of Paris because I love the city so much, and a copy of Chandler’s Images magazine.

WHAT IS MOST REWARDING ABOUT TEACHING AT CHANDLER SCHOOL?

Primarily, I love being in the classroom with students, when they are reacting to the literature with insight and awareness and when their writing takes on depth of meaning and articulate expression. I just love to read their pieces, whether essays or creative pieces. It’s like mixing the ingredients for a cake, then being full of anticipation and excitement as it bakes, and finally taking it out of the oven to taste. Delicious! Another exciting part for me is the privilege of working with so many teachers who love their craft and who are committed to performing the best work possible. It is an uplifting and supportive camaraderie.

WHAT IS A HIDDEN TALENT OF YOURS?

I do have artistic talent that I haven’t pursued lately but hope to eventually. Art museums and galleries are my milieu. I also love to dance because music is the elixir of the soul. It may be hard to imagine, but I have loads of fun at my salsa and hip-hop classes. I am a pretty good cook, too.

YOU KNOW IT’LL BE A GOOD DAY WHEN...

…the first student walks into my classroom with a hearty “Good morning, Mrs. Dretzka!”

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n an intimate knoll overlooking the iconic Rose Bowl stadium, Chandler School set down roots after it relocated from the Altadena campus. Tom Chandler tended watchfully to his pupils and his campus. Ted Merchant ’63 remembers Tom pounding nails into fresh shingles on the school’s modest roof. The spirit of this place arose from everyday gestures such as that: Chandler became an environment for hard work, genuine care, and for humble acts of deep commitment. Today, we celebrate Chandler’s history as we keep a keen eye on the future. We are immeasurably grateful for our legacy of educational excellence. Chandler’s early teachers, students and supporters planted the seeds of our unique ethos. Their founding spirit lives on – in the shared experiences and memories built at 1005 Armada Drive. Our vibrant mission touches each new generation – linking us to our past – while allowing us room to grow. We asked the Chandler community about their favorite spots on this special campus. Read on to learn what they treasure most. 6

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“I love the field because of all the sports I play.” – Chad Johnson, seventh grade student

“My classroom is my favorite place. That’s where I have my desk, my friends and my teacher. We do fun things, like plan our metro trip.”

“The Middle School art room – the ‘art cave’ – is a defining space in that it’s been transformed through hard work so that students can be creative with painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, ceramics and STEAM.” – Julie Zemel, art teacher

– Meena Durairaj, fifth grade student

Whitney Chandler ’66 reflects on her father’s favorite spot on campus:

“His favorite place was the field. From 3-4 p.m., Middle Schoolers were on the field participating in sports activities. The athletic program was essential to my father. Through sports, students learn team work and how to work together and have fun – all important skills for adult life. He felt that being athletic and participating in sports helps children to develop their mind and be better students. For Dad, the field was the center of Chandler. His vision for students was a healthy engagement with the natural environment.” – Tom Chandler, co-Founder

“The best place at Chandler is the field. I play soccer with my friends.” – Charlie Simonian, third grade student

“My classroom floor, where we sit in a circle for morning meeting, is my favorite place on the campus. Every child knows they will be acknowledged and have a voice as they answer the question of the day.” – Connie Mohandesi, fourth grade teacher

“The sport court is my favorite spot. I get to play basketball with my friends.” – Sabreen El-Amin, first grade student

“My favorite spot on campus is a patch of grass on the northeast side of the big, central field. It’s where, in third grade, I began my life long friendship with Dave Clifford ’86; a guy who would ignite my interest in BMX, art, music, and help shape the man I am today.” – Misha Klein ’86

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“I enjoyed the location. There were no big buildings hovering overhead. It’s an island in and of itself with a magnificent view for all to enjoy. The campus is selfcontained. There are buildings for education, and room for the sports program. I still enjoy driving by the school.” – Katie Chandler, co-Founder

“I enjoy talking with my friends at Dickerson Point. Also, I can see the Rose Bowl from there.” – Kara Sun, eighth grade student

“My favorite place on campus has to be MacQuoid field. I spent so much time there running laps for various infractions (talking in class, passing notes, being late) that track became my thing. In fact, in seventh and eighth grade I didn’t do track try-outs such as long jump and high jump because Mac (Mr. MacQuoid) wanted me running and practicing starting in the blocks. And I won a lot of Blue Ribbons too!” – Jenifer Biven Aldridge ’76

“My favorite spot on campus was the field. Each afternoon, we had the opportunity to see everyone and play together in a more relaxed environment. I remember one hot fall day, Mr. Mac told all of the students to get into their gym clothes and head out to the field where we got to romp around in the sprinklers. That was so much fun.” – Whitney Chandler ‘66

“I have fond memories of study hall in the upper school library when our class would quiz Mr. Hubbard the librarian on the dictionary. You could pick any word in the dictionary and he could give you the exact definition. As sixth graders we were awed and inspired. It made going to the library quite entertaining!” – Samantha Witter Weigandt ’96

“My favorite spot on campus is looking out from the third-floor balcony in the Middle School towards the Rose Bowl. Spectacular views! The highest building reminds me of a Mycenaean fortress-palace of ancient Greece. I bring my sixth graders up here every year to drive their imagination.” – Andy Hulm, sixth grade social studies

“I love the music room. I love singing!” – Amira Shamsi, kindergarten student

“The Point was my favorite spot on campus. I liked how the rocks made for natural seating, and I enjoyed looking out at the Rose Bowl. As an eighth grader, it was the place to be. Each day, my mom would pack me a triple lunch because she was convinced that I needed one for break, another for lunch and an extra to share with my best friend Julianna Peterson-More on the Point.” – Annie Young ’06

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“We are so thankful to the good Lord who has kept His hand on the school. My mom and I are completely amazed and grateful to all the teachers, staff, administration and trustees who have continued to carry out the vision of the school. It takes a community of people to carry it through, and each generation has done such an amazing job. The handing off of the baton from one generation to the next has been beautifully executed, which is so essential for the vision to carry on. The results are our graduates who are making a contribution to society and positively changing the world. We are so proud. It’s really beyond words. To think that Chandler started off with 14 students and now there are more than 3,000 alumni around the world making a positive impact. They are truly the thrust in today’s world carrying out the vision and mission of the school.” – Katie and Whitney ’66 Chandler Summer 2016

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 64 students in Chandler’s class of 2016 received their diplomas in an elegant ceremony witnessed by family, friends and faculty on the field. Speakers included: Chaz Cleare (invocation); John Finch (welcome and adieu); Pasadena City Councilmember Tyron Hampton (words for the class of 2016); Dan Rothenberg ’96 (remarks from the Board President); Joyce Mitamura ’80 (alumni remarks); Justin Liu ’05 (distinguished alumni award); Grace Hitchcock (class valedictorian); Sean Liu (presentation of class gift); Anneke Emerson (words for the class of 2016) and Jennifer Smith (benediction). Chandler’s distinguished graduates head to top secondary schools, including The Episcopal School of Los Angeles, Flintridge Preparatory School, Grand School for the Arts, Harvard-Westlake School, La Cañada High School, La Salle High School, Loyola High School, Maranatha High School, Mayfield Senior School, Phillips Academy Andover, Polytechnic School, Sequoyah School, St. Francis High School, The Webb Schools, and Westridge School.

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Awards Presented TO MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2016

ARTHUR L. P. BROWN AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC PROGRESS Briana Celis & Harrisan Smyser

VERNON L. HILL CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Joseph Baldwin - Rebeca Castro

HONOR ABLE MENTION

ROBERT T. MCINERNY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL SERVICE Sean Liu

FINE ARTS AWARDS

Audrey Akins, Timothy Yoshida & Princess Harris HONOR ABLE MENTION - Ella DesHotel & Drew Pickett

CLYDE E. MACQUOID AWARD FOR BEST GIRL ATHLETE Kira Farmer

WILLIAM WILSON AWARD FOR BEST BOY ATHLETE Blake Neithart - Josh Calichman

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JEFFERSON C. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Grace Hitchcock - Taryn Kim

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CATHERINE S. CHANDLER AWARD FOR BEST ALL AROUND GIRL Kira Farmer - Grace Hitchcock

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THOMAS A. CHANDLER AWARD FOR BEST ALL AROUND BOY Langdon Dearborn

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Almost Alumni

HIGHLIGHTS 2016 ALMOST ALUMNI BREAKFAST:

Chandler’s Alumni Council hosted breakfast for the Class of 2016 before students faced their final exams.

ALMOST ALUMNI 100 DAYS CELEBRATION:

Alumni Council members served lunch to the Class of 2016, and students then celebrated the milestone of 100 days until graduation with an upbeat slideshow presentation.

TIME CAPSULE LAUNCH:

The Class of 2016 and their parents gathered in The Rothenberg Family Courtyard and Dickerson Point to autograph and fill a special time capsule trunk.

GRADUATION REHEARSAL SUNGLASSES:

Alumni Relations Director Jennifer Sells Johnson ’94 handed out green sunglasses to the Class of 2016 following their graduation rehearsal.

THE CLASS OF 2016 ALUMNI AMBASSADORS:

Sean Liu, Ryan Waldheim, Cristian Pang, Madeleine Berger, Ella DesHotel and Yumi Balthazar

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Justin Liu ’05

Chandler School ’05 Polytechnic School ’09 Duke Univ. (mechanical engineering B.S.E.)

not exaggerate what an accomplishment “ I do it is to graduate from Chandler. What I learned, and the tools and skills I mastered here, set me up for success.

you were Justin Liu’s teacher or classmate at Chandler School, rest assured: he remembers you. In fact, as he navigates his car while conducting this interview by speakerphone, he recites with extraordinary precision the topics of every classmates’ essay assignments for their fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Greco. Justin sees nothing unusual in the fact that he can recall the entire body of scholastic work produced by his peers over the course of their Chandler careers. That natural interest in other people sums up Justin’s selfless attitude about life. A 2013 graduate of Duke University, Justin received the Department of the Navy’s Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal just two years out of college. The extraordinary honor recognized Justin for “superior performance of his duties while serving as anti-submarine warfare officer in USS Gary (FFG 51).” The Secretary of the Navy noted that Justin showed outstanding leadership and managerial abilities, as well as exceptional professionalism, perseverance and loyal devotion to duty, which proved vital to USS Gary’s successful deployment. During one operation, USS Gary apprehended 35 suspected drug smugglers and seized

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more than 14 tons of cocaine worth an estimated 433 million dollars. As a young officer, Justin also launched innovative SAT prep classes for sailors. “Your average sailor is always working on improving themselves,” Justin explains. “A logical step for many of them is to earn their college degree. We figured why not help them with SAT classes, and at the end of their deployment, they can immediately take the SAT.” Justin’s pilot project attracted 38 sailors who agreed to complete his trial SAT prep course. Justin established a baseline score for each sailor before and after their deployment, and impressively, saw scores raise from 100 to 600 points. “I hope to grow the SAT course, but I know I’ll be busy with the next stage of my training,” Justin admits. “I’ll finish my training pipeline in four months, and then I’ll be assigned to a carrier. I’ll be an engineer for the nuclear reactor; responsible for running the reactor itself and its supporting components through the propulsion chain.” Unsurprisingly, Justin remembers the exact impetus for his naval aspirations. “I had just seen the movie Top Gun, and I wrote a report for Mrs. Bhat-Hansen in second grade about

how I wanted to be a naval aviator when I grew up. I read the whole report aloud, and then she asked me if I knew what the word ‘aviator’ meant,” Liu recalls. “I had no idea! She made me go and look it up in the dictionary right there.”

Thank you, Justin, for embodying the values of Chandler School. Our community recognizes your courageous and dedicated service to country and to others, which sets the example for us all.

Another of Liu’s vivid memories: Chandler instilled in him the desire to give back to society. “We’re really fortunate to be part of the Chandler community. Not everyone has opportunities like that,” Justin points out. “I think Chandler taught us to help other people get ahead.” Justin’s former classmates and teachers remember him as a thoughtful student with a strong work ethic. “Justin was always an independent and respectful classmate,” remembers James Lyon ’05. “Justin worked hard and demonstrated selfless character. It’s not shocking to see the man he’s grown into; a mentor to this generation, a leader to his country, and a dear friend, son, and brother,” reflected English teacher Ashley Laird. Justin’s Distinguished Alumni award was presented by Joyce Mitamura ’80, Chandler’s Alumni Association President, during the graduation ceremony on June 8, 2016. At that time, Justin delivered a powerful speech, urging Chandler’s young graduates to seek ways to serve others.

Embrace the friendships you’ve “developed at Chandler. And celebrate.

The people sitting to your left and right are going to go on and accomplish incredible things.

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The Chandler School Distinguished Alumni Award is given annually to a Chandler alumnus or alumna in recognition of outstanding achievement and unselfish dedication to his/her community. Those who are honored with this award have, through their life and work, embodied Chandler’s mission and Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. The Chandler School Alumni Council invites nominations for this award. If you know of a Chandler alumnus or alumna whose life or work you would like to see honored with this award, please consider any of the following criteria: • Significant accomplishment in career or field of interest; • Excellence in service to the community or to society in general; • Volunteer service which has inspired others; • Embodiment of Chandler’s Six Pillars of Character.

The deadline for nominations is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017. Nominations will be considered confidentially by the Chandler School Alumni Council, and the award will be presented at Commencement in June. Please contact Director of Alumni Relations and Major Gifts Jennifer Sells Johnson ’94 with nominations or questions at alumni@chandlerschool.org or (626) 795-9314 ext. 111.

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f o OFF TO COLLEGE s s REUNION a 2 l 1 C 20 Nearly 60 members of the Class of 2012 and their parents returned to Chandler to celebrate their upcoming high school graduations and departures for college. Head of School John Finch kicked off the event with a warm welcome while guests enjoyed a delightful spread of refreshments, which included a gourmet grilled cheese station and s’mores bar. Alumni Council President Joyce Mitamura ’80 shared words of wisdom with the soon-to-be college students on the importance of staying connected with their Chandler peers as they spread out across the country. Director of Alumni Relations Jennifer Sells Johnson ’94 provided a brief explanation of the College Connection program and gave everyone a stylish pair of Chandler green flip flops to take to college.

The Class of 2012 has enrolled in these colleges and others Amherst College Barnard College Columbia University DePaul University Duke University Durham University Emory University Georgetown University Harvard University Oberlin College Rice University Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Methodist University The New School Tufts University University of Alabama

University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Santa Barbara University of Denver University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Redlands University of Southern California Washington University in St. Louis Westmont College Xavier University

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CHARLOTTE STEPHENS '12 Westridge School | Harvard University “I’m thinking of majoring in economics at Harvard, but I’m not entirely sure yet,” says Charlotte Stephens. “Throughout middle and high school at Westridge, I felt comfortable pushing myself to take the hardest classes I could because of the study skills my Chandler teachers taught me.” Charlotte expands, “In high school, I played on the varsity tennis and soccer teams. I love being part of a team, and was a captain of the soccer team my senior year. I also volunteered at Huntington Hospital and Learning Works Charter School in Pasadena. I am most proud of being in the Westridge Cum Laude society, which consists of the top 20% of my class. My other biggest accomplishment would probably be receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Mandarin Chinese award at the end of my senior year.” As Charlotte prepares to head to Harvard in the fall, she reflects, “I will always remember my years at Chandler. I am so happy that my Chandler classmates are still some of my closest friends. I have such vivid memories of Mrs. Jacobson’s fifth grade class and the Middle School track meets.” “My advice for Chandler students would be to try new things to find what truly interests them.”

WILLIAM PAI '12

SAMANTHA RIVAS '12

MORGAN DICKERSON '12

Flintridge Preparatory School University of California, Santa Barbara

Mayfield Senior School | The University of Portland

Polytechnic School | Duke University

Samantha Rivas will attend the University of Portland as a President’s Scholar in the fall. She plans to pursue a premed track, but is open to a variety of majors, including sociology, criminology, or math. Samantha thoroughly enjoyed her high school years. “Chandler prepared me very well for high school. I had more homework at Chandler than I ever did at Mayfield.” Samantha especially enjoyed math classes. “Ever since Mr. Adams’ math challenges, Ms. Owen’s performance of how to FOIL, and Mr. Carlson’s simulated adult life project, I have loved math, and was able to pursue that in high school, and hope to continue in college.” Samantha was ASB Co-Activities Director in her junior year, and was ASB Second Vice President her senior year. She played water polo for four years, and also played tennis for two years. She has volunteered at Meals on Wheels since the eighth grade, and has volunteered as a candy striper at Huntington Hospital for two years. She also is a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Foundation. One of Samantha’s favorite Chandler memories was her eighth grade Boojum trip. “We were on a day hike, when it started hailing on top of the mountain. We scrambled down and when we got back to camp, it was soaked.” Samantha reminds Chandler students, “Appreciate the education you have been given. Many of you will not realize it now, but your parents are giving you a huge advantage in life, so make the most of it.”

Morgan will be heading to Duke University in the fall. “At this point I would like to major in either international relations or economics and follow a pre-law track,” he muses. “Chandler prepared me very well for rigorous academics at Poly. Furthermore, Chandler’s arts program was very helpful. I was able to participate in a high level of acting at Poly because of a solid grounding in theatre arts while at Chandler.” During high school, Morgan found plenty to engage with. He was involved in the Peer Mentoring Program, Student Ambassador Program, Global Initiatives Program, and numerous community service programs. He was also an elite athlete in equestrian sports and played junior varsity football and varsity baseball. Morgan especially appreciates his eighth grade Spanish class with Señora Vasquez. “She was a very demanding teacher, but she helped me excel in Spanish because of her high standards. On top of this, she was one of the most caring and compassionate teachers who had genuine enthusiasm for teaching.” Morgan offers sage advice to Chandler students, “Try to stay balanced while you work hard and explore the many opportunities Chandler offers.” Summer 2016 17

William fondly remembers his Chandler experience, especially the Boojum trips. “I think Chandler prepared me extremely well for high school. Being a Chandler student gave me a leg up in Spanish especially.” “At Flintridge, I played football and golf, was a member of the chorus, and was a Senior Leader for Pre-Calculus. I was president of MSU (multicultural student union) and VP of the Club for Christ. I was a member of the golf club and Prep store.” William earned the distinction of being named a National Merit Scholar Finalist, and plans to study economics at UC Santa Barbara in the fall, with a possible minor in computer science. When asked what tips he’d pass along to Chandler students, William offers, “I would advise students to keep in touch with as many people as possible when they move to high school.”

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TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: His academic and career path since leaving Chandler in Mrs. Laird’s seventh grade English classes.

TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Real estate finance, investment, and development in Mr. Mook’s Current Events elective.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Don’t be afraid of failure. Work hard, learn from your mistakes, and always give it your best effort. GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: Instilling a sense of community while ensuring that I was equipped with the tools to discover and pursue my passions. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: It was a wonderful way to connect with old friends, teachers, and staff. It was great to see the changes that Chandler has made since I attended school and to see the unique offerings that Chandler students have at their fingertips.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Participate - try out for a team, audition for a school play, join a club, and volunteer to help in some way. GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: Teaching me that life is a series of increments. Every task or lesson was a building block for my academic foundation. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: I enjoyed visiting with teachers past and present, listening to the current student body, and reminiscing with old, old friends. It is wonderful to experience the Chandler of today and feel that it is the same magical place, with beautiful new facilities, that I attended 20 years ago.

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An all-star line-up of alumni guests, celebrating their 20-year graduation anniversary, spent the day talking with Lower and Middle School students in classrooms before coming together for a special Middle School Alumni Panel Presentation.

Keisuke N akagawa ’96

Daniel Rothenberg ’96

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TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Entrepreneurship, medical school and health technology in Mr. Korn’s eighth grade science classes.

TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Financial planning and working in finance in Mr. Carlson’s eighth grade math classes.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Never settle until you find your dream job! GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: All the amazing friends that I made at Chandler who are like family to me. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: The opportunity to inspire the next generation of leaders to chase their dreams.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Continue to push yourselves as you move on but stay connected to Chandler and your friends here. GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: The foundation it provided for the rest of my education and career. I learned how to meet deadlines. I was prepared to set goals and accomplish them. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: I got to spend time with students and old friends.

A mit S ura ’96 POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY TUFTS UNIVERSITY (MD/MBA) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Diagnostic radiology in Mrs. Johnson’s Expert Advice elective.

Kelsey Peterson-More Szamet ’96 WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW (J.D.) ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, KINGSLEY & KINGSLEY, APC TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Ethics in the modern world in Mr. Finch’s Ethical Perspectives elective.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Be a part of everything! Don’t be afraid to take risks.

TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Keep in touch with your Chandler family and try new things in high school.

GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: My long lasting friendships.

GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: Preparing me for high school.

ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: I loved the atmosphere of being back on campus. It brought back so many good memories. I also realized that Chandler eighth graders are really smart.

ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: It was particularly wonderful to see fellow alumni, the students of today and the new campus.

Hilar y Tate ’96 MONTE VISTA UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI UCLA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ARCHITECT, DENTAL STUDENT TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: Oral health instruction and primary teeth exfoliation in Mrs. Barry and Ms. Fernandez’s first grade classes. TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Brush and floss! GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: Enduring curiosity. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: I was able to get back in touch with old friends and be reminded of the excellent education I was lucky to have.

Travis Young ’96 LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO WASEDA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN INTERNET MARKETING CONSULTANT TALKED TO STUDENTS ABOUT: How to market their STEAM projects in Mrs. Mohandesi and Mrs. Ross’ fourth grade classes. TOP ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Maintain the relationships with your fellow classmates. Also, prioritize, stay focused and don’t procrastinate. GRATEFUL TO CHANDLER FOR: Meeting my future wife. I am grateful for the challenge of the workload and the reward that followed. It helped shape the person that I am today not just academically but athletically and socially. ENJOYED ALUMNI VISITING DAY BECAUSE: I enjoyed seeing my classmates and teachers. I loved being back on campus and enjoyed the opportunity to go into the classroom and see what the students are doing.

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SHAUN SHATTUCK ’53 lived on the Altadena campus with his parents Richard and Janet Shattuck. They were teachers and helped Tom and Katie Chandler start the school. His father was part of the move to the Armada campus and was a teacher there for 18 years. “The Chandlers were a big part of my growing up,” says Shaun. Shaun served four years in the Air Force and returned to civilian life in 1963. He was a pilot for Trans World Airlines for 35 years. After, he began a new career as a boat captain where he delivered boats for about 10 years. He presently lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Prescott Valley, AZ. He has three children and four grandchildren.

LINDY HARDMAN ’69 and his wife Susan sold their home in Montana and moved back to Southern California. Lindy works for Ironshore Insurance Services in downtown LA. He and his wife are living in Newport Beach while they look for a home in the Pasadena area. “It seems that we have come full circle,” says Lindy. MARIANNE LARSEN ’69

EARL BARR ’72 CHS ’76 sends best wishes to all! DEBBIE DANNER ’74 was appointed the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. She is thrilled to work with an organization that shares her love of music, education, and youth–and to end each day in song. She will also earn her doctorate in education at USC this summer. Congratulations, Dr. Danner! KATIE HORTON SAFFORD ’74 CHS ’78 is happily married and living in Pasadena. She is in her 33rd year of teaching, currently in second grade, and her daughter (11) is working on becoming quite an accomplished Irish Dancer. MONIE WHEATCROFT TENBROECK ’74

is living in Los Altos and works for Informatica, a data integration company headquartered in Redwood City.

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SAM FARMER ’80 covers the NFL for the Los Angeles Times, was named 2015 Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Assn., and was named the nation’s best beat writer by Associated Press Sports Editors. JOYCE MITAMURA ’80 says, “As president of the Alumni Council, I have enjoyed seeing more alumni come back to school to visit classrooms and interact with students.” On a personal note, Joyce reports: “Mike, Yumi ’16 and I vacationed in Argentina during spring break. We saw the breathtaking Iguazu waterfalls, as well as the rugged beauty of Tierra del Fuego.” ANNA PEHOUSHEK ’80 and her family are living in Old Towne Orange. Son John (9) is in 4th grade. “It’s been a year of travel with trips to Alaska, New Hampshire and Yosemite. We also have two new rescued dogs,” Anna reports. NICOLE MCCULLOUGH SWINGLE ’80 attended Prep for high school and then went to BYU. She reports that during her undergraduate years, she served a mission in Osaka, Japan, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then returned to BYU to finish her BS and MS in chemistry. “I never had a chance to use my degree, though, because I have been busy raising my family,” Nicole writes. “We are currently living in Texas, but with my husband’s work, we have lived all over the world - Louisiana, New York, and even Singapore! I have 8 children, 7 boys and a daughter, all home-schooled. My oldest son is 23 and graduated from BYU in April. My second oldest is going to a university in Texas, and my third is serving his mission in Argentina and will return in August. My daughter, the youngest, is four years old.

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has been living in New York City since 1980. She is an interior decorator specializing in residential projects mostly in Manhattan and the TriState area. “I hope my PHOTO (Left to Right): Marianne Larsen ’69, classmates have fared well Theresa Gillette ’69, Polly O’Melveny Nelson ’69 these many years. I have and Debra Hill ’69 so many fond memories of them and Chandler,” says Marianne.

KIP FREYTAG ’78 extends greetings to everyone from her class. She and her husband just got back from a long trip to Japan, where she reports they “met the nicest people. It is truly a nice, safe and clean country, something great for everyone to imitate!” The couple spent time in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and then went to small mountainous towns and to small islands, both places where they didn’t see many Western tourists, so they saw what rural Japan life looks like. “We also spent time at the German Christmas markets, where one can buy traditional handcrafts for the tree or decorations in the house. Not too cold and we got to visit friends and relatives at the same time. We are just enjoying a busy travel life, or at least we were the past 12 months, now to mellow out and hit the camp grounds at our National Parks. Hope all are doing well!”

BLAKE TRAISTER ’80 reports that he has been in touch with a bunch of Chandler classmates on Facebook. His sister lives just across the Prospect Street bridge, and he has been there recently putting their Wi-Fi together. “I have been working with computers because of Chandler. I have worked (after a very brief agricultural adventure) in the printing industry and in IT. I have been with the phone company for the last 18 years as a network engineer but prior to that I was in electronic prepress and printing and prior to that I wrote code for money - actual money,” Blake notes. “I

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have watched computing since Tom Thornton and I walked into the Byte Shop in Pasadena. I am still a Star Trek junkie and overall sci fi nerd,” he admits. “After Chandler, I helped manage a state of the art computer system during high school, ran computer bulletin board systems where perhaps software laws were not strictly upheld, which of course led to more legitimate work at the very beginning of the internet. That amazing Northstar computer completely inspired me. I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I was 12 years old. And I credit Chandler.” Blake concludes, “I have two amazing kids. They both went to school at Waverly. My eldest went to Cal and was in Teach for America for two years. He is currently teaching in the East Bay. My daughter, Devon, has the most amazing voice and is going to York in Toronto next fall where she wants to make superhero movies.”

MARK HITCHCOCK ’81 and his family moved at the end of December to McKinney, TX, 35 miles north of Dallas as part of Toyota’s relocation from Torrance, CA to Plano. Toyota is building a new corporate headquarters that will open the summer of 2017 and is merging Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing from Kentucky into a new company, Toyota Motor North America. CHRIS WALDHEIM ’81 is the owner of J’s Maintenance and serves on the Board of Trustees and Alumni Council at Chandler. His wife Lena is a substitute teacher for Glendale Unified School District. They reside in La Crescenta with their children Ryan ’16 and Chase. Ryan will be headed to Flintridge Preparatory School and Chase will enter fourth grade. Chris enjoys hiking and plans to take on Mt. Whitney in the fall. “Alumni, if you are in the area - feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to give you a tour of the school,” he says. ANN FROMHOLZ ’82 is very happy to be reconnected with Chandler through her daughter Alden ’24, who just finished a wonderful kindergarten year. “I live and work in Pasadena, where I have my own law firm. I practice employment law, as I have for the past 22 years. I also conduct investigations under Title IX into allegations of sexual misconduct on campuses, which is a very important topic to me,” Ann reports.

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ALLISON MCGUIRE ’01 Walking Wonder Allison McGuire’s peripatetic lifestyle – as an actress living in cosmopolitan cities and as a young political activist – ultimately inspired her to launch a business that helps people worldwide to walk more and walk smarter. “My early careers in acting and politics were as unstable as entrepreneurship. But making an impact in those sectors can be slow, and I have a lot of energy,” Allison laughs. “I realized my aspirations as a serial tech entrepreneur so I could move faster and change the world.” Allison’s brainchild, Walc, is an app that gives people simple, natural directions so they can walk more easily anywhere in the world. Allison explains, “Walc navigates you like a person would. Instead of telling you to head north, it guides you with visual cues, such as, walk towards Starbucks.” Version 2.0 of the Walc app – out later this year – will let anybody input content, alerting people to things like street parades, farmer’s markets, sidewalk closures and other roadside attractions or distractions. “We steer you toward things you like, and away from things you don’t,” Allison says. Everyone walks – a fact that’s not lost on Allison. “I want to touch a billion lives,” she pledges earnestly. “I’m dedicated to creating groundbreaking technology, not just to build something that’s cool. I want to help people walk more in their own neighborhoods and explore new places too.” As she inspires more walking, Allison is also inspiring more entrepreneurship. She recounts speaking to students at East Harlem School in New York. Several months later, she received a package full of letters from fifth graders, telling her they planned to go into business and be successful like her. “My work ethic was established at Chandler,” Allison reflects. “I learned that nothing would be handed to me. I learned to apply myself at Chandler. I remember Mr. Salmon’s theatre rehearsals pushing me to prepare so I could perform at my absolute best.” Allison urges Chandler students to get their hands dirty when they begin working. “Never be above any type of work,” Allison advises. “Realize that you will learn from all of it. You have to do whatever it takes! Persistence is really important, too. The successful person always tries one more time. That’s certainly been my story.”

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EDWARD “TED” MERCHANT ’63

Ted Merchant’s distinguished medical career could have easily justified a leisurely retirement of travel and golf. But after a 35 year career in obstetrics and gynecology in Pasadena, a successful medical business venture with HealthCare Partners Medical Group, and a clinical professorship at University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Ted wasn’t interested in slowing down. Instead, Ted accepted a position as chairman of the board of an innovative nonprofit organization called Villa de Vida. “Our mission is to build residential communities and provide services to help adults with special needs to live as independently as possible – with the dignity, respect and independence they deserve,” Ted passionately explains. “My interest is personal: my oldest son is autistic, and he happens to live in a place that’s been an

unbelievable asset to him and our family.” “Unfortunately,” Ted continues, “there’s not another place like it in the United States, and that’s a tragedy. I’m motivated to fix this problem, quite simply because I know we can!” Under Ted’s leadership, Villa de Vida will form public-private partnerships with cities nationwide, starting in San Diego County. The model includes working with a development partner to build apartment communities where adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities can receive support services to live a healthy lifestyle, grow personally, and enjoy meaningful relationships. “I always valued the interpersonal part of my medical practice, and the feeling that I was doing something worthwhile for other people,” Ted reflects. “I get the same satisfaction now, with Villa de Vida.

I’m inspired to work every day.” “It’s so important for students to get to know themselves – what you like and don’t like, and what you feel you’re meant to do,” Ted shares. “I encourage Chandler students to realize you’re part of something that’s bigger than you or your imagination can understand, and to move forward with that insight.” Through his adult life, Ted has loyally supported Chandler School. “I support Chandler because Tom Chandler and his school turned me around at an age when I could be turned around and pointed in a constructive direction, and I’ll never forget it,” he muses. “Tom worked hard building his school, and the take-home lesson for us kids was that you don’t get where you want to go without work. He definitely put in the work, and that helped make me who I am today.”

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DAVID NOBLE ’85 lives in Incline Village in Nevada with his wife Jen and their two girls. He is the State Utilities Commissioner for Nevada. MICHELLE NOBLE BARNETT ’86 says, “It was so great to see everyone at the reunion. I hope that we can get even more out for the fun next time.” She and her husband Troy live in Mission Viejo. She is staying busy with her three girls, Olivia (13), Ashlyn (10) and Elin (5). “With more free time on my hands, I am hoping to get some new children’s books pub22

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lished. Our family spends our free time traveling and attending activities with school and sports,” she says.

HILLARY BIEHL ’86 shares, “I have been married to my wonderful husband for 16 years. We have two beautiful boys: Cole (14) and Quinn (12). We live in Rancho Santa Margarita in the OC. Aaron is a GM for a computer company and I just finished my 20th year as a first grade teacher at Hicks Canyon in Irvine.” Hillary took up running and finished her first half marathon last year. DAVID CLIFFORD ’86 reports that much has happened since his visit to Chandler in 2015. The East Bay School for Boys graduated its fourth class with a ceremony designed and executed entirely by its 8th graders using design thinking. Design School X, David’s next school project that aims to in-

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DANIEL KIRAGES ’86 lives in Sierra Madre with his lovely family consisting of Kassandra (wife), Lucas (9) and Juliet (5). He loves being a Little League baseball coach and scootering around the neighborhood with the children. Daniel is a full-time clinical faculty member within the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. His specialties are orthopedics and pelvic health. He spends time in the classroom teaching as well as in the clinic with patients. DAVID PEJSA ’86 earned a degree in accounting from the University of Colorado and completed its ROTC program, then served in the Army for four years in North Carolina as a paratrooper. “I returned to Pasadena where I have been practicing public accounting for the past 16 years,” he reports. He lives in Sierra Madre with his wife Kelsie, a research lab manager at Caltech, and their 10 year old daughter Abigail. “It was great to see my old classmates at our 30 year reunion!” he says.

JOHN ’88 and JENNIFER BERGER ’85 John is Senior Vice President at Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors and serves on the Board of Trustees and is a member of the Alumni Council at Chandler. His wife, Jenny, is Chief Advancement Officer at Five Acres, which helps over 8,500 children and families annually, and is also President of the Greater Los Angeles Association of Fundraising Professionals. They live in Altadena. Maddy ’16 is headed to Polytechnic School and Grace ’19 will enter sixth grade at Chandler in the fall. The Berger family volunteers with Chandler, Girl Scouts, NCLPasadena, Five Acres, and now Polytechnic. “Spending time with family and friends is a lifetime priority,” they conclude. LAURA LOOFBOURROW ’88

moved to Montréal, Quebec a year ago with her husband and daughter. She started a business, Gifts That Amaze/Un cadeau génial. “If anyone is traveling here, send me an email at lauraloofbourrow@gmail.com and we’ll get together,” says Laura.

ERIC ORTIZ ’88 is the managing editor at Truthdig (truthdig. com), a news website based in Los Angeles that covers global politics and current events with a progressive point of view. He started his new role in February and loves having the opportunity to dig for the truth as a journalist during this important time in American history. In addition, he continues to run his own startup, Evrybit, an app for mobile media monetization that is available for free download in the App Store at bit.ly/ evrybit. He lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Maria, their three kids – Eva (8), Emilia (4) and Cal (1) – and dog, Edison. Needless to say, the family stays busy. Maria also runs a startup, 7 Generation Games (an educational video game company), is the co-author of a New York Times-bestselling book, “My Fight/Your Fight” (which was named U.K. Sports Book of the Year), and just began working on her second book. JEFF WARREN ’90 and his family completed a 13 month road trip, traveling full time in an RV, to 49 states. They participated in a 5K fundraising race for Pastor Saeed’s family, hosted digital field trips with various schools and participated in a Back to School Bash, distributing school supplies for students in need. Additionally, Jeff received a National Emmy Award for editing a TV show called Giada in Italy for Food Network. They will fly to Hawaii in August to complete their 50 state adventure before their girls start school again.

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cubate the next U.S. high school model is slated to open in 2017. After countless empathy interviews, curriculum prototypes and millions of Post-It’s, David will spend the summer writing this new model to be shared with anyone who wants to change the course of high school education. David is currently a Senior Learning Experience Designer at Stanford University’s d.school, coaching teachers and leaders to ignite creative cultures within their schools. Lastly, David reports that he finished out the school year with a bang with his former ’86 classmates from Chandler. David lives in Oakland, CA with his wife Alice, and daughters Lucy (14) and Misha (10).

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DAVID ABDO ’91 is the Senior Vice President of Global Business Operations and Distribution at Disney Music Group. He and his wife Kirsten live in Studio City with their three children, Ellie, Henry and Teddy. David enjoyed visiting Chandler recently and speaking with students about his career.

CHARLIE WOOD ’92 is living in the Bay Area with his wife Stephanie and three daughters, Harper (8), Teagan (4) and Quinn (2). Charlie has been working for Electronic Arts for the last five years, having moved there from AT&T in Texas. Charlie found his way to Texas through business school at the University of Texas at Austin where he also met his wife who originally comes from Kentucky.

RICHARD PLOTKIN ’93 and his wife Emily are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Nadia Eleanor. She was born on August 7, 2015 at Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA, and weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. She joins her big sister Arya in cat-chasing and other shenanigans.

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JENNIFER SELLS JOHNSON ’94 and her husband Ryan are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Lily Grace, born on December 29, 2015. Their son, Michael (8), loves being a big brother. LIBBY WOOD ’95 finished her undergrad-

uate degree at Princeton and received her master’s degree in social work from USC in 2008. “I currently work in the Emergency Department at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and live in the Bay Area,” she notes. “I married Michael Olson on April 30 at Descanso Gardens. We met while living and working at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu a few years ago. Mike works as a physician assistant at Stanford, also in the Emergency Department. I hope all is well with the Chandler Alumni Family!”

AMIT SURA ’96 and his wife Esha joyfully announce the birth of their son Rayan on April 24, 2016.

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ERICA YEN ’97 and her husband welcomed their baby girl Zoey to the world on October 13, 2015. They moved from downtown LA back to Pasadena and are excited she will grow up in Pasadena too!

GILLIAN HEYDORFF ’02 married Robert M. Sutton, III on Saturday, June 25, 2016. They were married at the Sutton Family Ranch in Tehachapi. A. GRANER THORNE IV ’02 and wife

Mallory were married on September 12, 2015 in Santa Ynez Valley, California. Graner is a Captain in the Marine Corps, flying the Osprey VM22 and currently is deployed in Kuwait.

ISAMU MCGREGOR ’03 reports that he has had the great fortune to pursue music as a career since Chandler. He attended Harvard-Westlake and New York University, and has been performing and creating music full-time since he graduated. His musical endeavors have taken him around the globe, performing in over 20 countries with different artists and bands. He still fondly remembers his teachers and experiences at Chandler, and looks forward to seeing the next generation of Chandler graduates impact the world in their own unique ways. Isamu says, “I’m living in New York City, the greatest place in the world. Thanks to Chandler, and hello to the class of 2003!”

LIA WILSON ’98 moved to Portland and is working as a communications manager at the Portland Museum of Art. KEVIN KOHORST ’99 and his wife Kate welcomed their daughter Charlotte Ann Kohorst born on October 13, 2015 at 7:44 p.m. at Huntington Hospital. She was 7 lbs 3 oz and 20 inches long. KATIE KELLEY FREDERICK ’00 and husband Jacob welcomed the birth of their daughter Adelaide Winn Frederick on April 14, 2016. ALLISON KLEINE HEGAN ’01 published her first book, No More Endlings: Saving Species One Story at a Time. As the editor, she compiled stories from people working around the globe to protect endangered species. Chapter authors, ranging from National Geographic Explorers, to internationally recognized conservationists, activists, and educators, including former Chandler teacher John McCarty, will inspire readers to take action and ensure a world with no more endlings. Learn more at allisonhegan.com.

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ASHLEY MCINTOSH ’98 is working on her PhD in classics and is married to a non-profit director. She is also volunteering with the Tournament of Roses.

DAVID LEON ’04 attended Polytechnic and earned a BS in physics with honors from California Institute of Technology in 2012. Now he lives in San Diego and attends UCSD, pursuing his PhD in physics following his completion of a master’s degree.

STEVEN STRINGFELLOW ’04 graduated from Polytechnic and West Point, and reports he has achieved Captain’s rank in the US Army and is serving the remainder of his five-year commitment of active military service. His domestic post is Fort Carson, Colorado, but he has been deployed to Kuwait, Jordan and most recently the Polish/Russian border. Upon completion of his service, he plans to return to civilian life and attend business school.

SAMANTHA CHAU ’05 started medical school (fall 2015) at the USC Keck School of Medicine. RAYMOND JIMENEZ ’05 has been working at SpaceX since his graduation from Caltech in 2013. He works in the Avionics department and is cross-trained as a Dragon operator in mission control, where he has helped to send rockets into space, a childhood dream come true. Raymond is involved in some of the special pet projects of Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, CEO and CTO. Raymond reports that he is engaged to be married to his fiancée, Jomya, also a Caltech alum, in November of this year.

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JESSICA AUSTIN ’06 was named Offensive Player of the Year in the Appalachian Athletic Conference playing soccer for Union College in Kentucky. MICHELA MEISTER ’06 is a member of

the German national women’s ultimate frisbee team competing in the World Championship in London, in June 2016. She worked as a computer science software engineer after her undergraduate studies (Stanford 2015) and has gone back to school for her MS in computer science at Stanford where she is studying computer science theory. Michela represented USA in the womens’ under 23 Ultimate Frisbee World Games in London, winning a silver medal. Michela was named an all-American in women’s ultimate last year – one of the top seven female college players.

PHILLIP MONTOYA, III ’06 graduated from Southern Methodist University (May 2015). He is working selling beer for Classic Distributors in Los Angeles. He is living in Pasadena with some old friends from Flintridge Prep. VIOLET SAROSI ’06 is at USC for graduate school, studying clinical social work and training to become a psychotherapist. ANNIE YOUNG ’06

graduated from USC with a BA in biology and is currently in the master’s program at the University of San Diego studying STEAM education. She joins the Chandler community in the fall as the new seventh grade math teacher.

ERIN FONG ’07, TYLER FONG ’10 and CAITLIN FONG ’15 met up with fellow

Chandler classmate, Kristin Brisbois ’07, in London. While there, they enjoyed Kristin’s first curated art exhibit at The Courtauld Gallery.

DAVID PECK ’95 Sock Sensation David Peck has always loved cool socks - and getting compliments on his socks. “I needed a business idea to help pay for graduate school,” he explains. “I was at the Marshall School, someone admired my socks, and that’s how Sock Panda began.” David launched Sock Panda in 2013 as a subscription service that delivers a fun and fashionable pair of socks by mail each month to its customers. For every subscription, the company donates a pair of socks to the homeless through a partnership with Goodwill Industries. “I’m most proud of donating 10,000 pairs of socks – and we hope to donate 100,000 pairs over the next year.” “I learned a lot at Chandler that’s helped me succeed in this business,” David says. “Chandler is where I learned Spanish, and my Spanish fluency helps me communicate with our factory in Peru. We have a great relationship. I can count on our manufacturing team for product quality and on-time delivery.” “I still remember Ms. Owen’s algebra

class – that’s where I learned how to do thoughtful math. She taught us to work with incomplete information and be able to predict and model scenarios. That skill is invaluable in business.” Sock Panda continues to soar, with a new kids’ line recently launched, and big plans in the works. David offers this encouragement to all would-be entrepreneurs: “Find great mentors! Make sure you always have a boss you can learn something from and respect. And definitely don’t be afraid to start your own business, it’s way easier than you might imagine.” If you love stylish socks, too, you’ll be delighted to know David is giving the Chandler community a 10% discount – just use the code “Chandler” at check out.

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Food & Friends When you walk into a sweetgreen restaurant, Nathaniel Ru is sure you’ll see the seasonal menu of healthy foods sourced from nearby farms and vendors. You may notice the authentic interior touches: premium finishes such as reclaimed hickory, barn board pine and bowling alley tables, for example. But you’ll probably miss a subtle touch that defines his whole enterprise: in every sweetgreen restaurant is a cutting board with the organization’s five core values engraved in it. Nathaniel recites those values as effortlessly as he recalls a favorite recipe: win-win-win; think sustainably; keep it real; add the sweet touch; make an impact. After all, people crave authentic connections to community as much they hunger for fresh, affordable eats. Nathaniel and his business partners have hit upon a scalable way to deliver both. With 45 restaurants and expanding fast, Nathaniel’s sweetgreen venture grew from serendipitous friendships that blossomed his freshman year at Georgetown, with two fellow students who had a similar passion for entrepreneurship and healthy food. “We asked the question: how do we make healthy eating more accessible?” recalls Nathaniel. “We came up with a business plan and two months after graduating, we launched our first restaurant in a 650 square foot space just off the Georgetown campus.” Nine years later, the sweetgreen experience still starts with the food. “We understand the importance of transparency in food, honest sourcing, quality products,” Nathaniel notes. “Especially as we grow the key is simplicity: fresh ingredients, local menus, and an intimate experience

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that brings people together around food.” Even as he builds his business nationally, Nathaniel makes time to give back, launching an initiative - sweetgreen in schools - that has evolved into a five-lesson curriculum for local school children. The lessons teach healthy eating and culminate in a visit to a neighborhood sweetgreen restaurant. “We think education is important and we’re proud to be creating the next generation of healthy eaters,” Nathaniel reflects. “My Chandler teachers were like coaches to me, and that’s the

way we like to build relationships with our teams and communities.” Nathaniel has no shortage of life lessons hard-won from the frontlines of creating a business. When asked what he’d pass along to Chandler students, Nathaniel pauses. “I think the most important thing to remember is never waste a crisis,” he ultimately explains. “As you go into any kind of job, there are always problems to solve, and in every problem there’s opportunity. If you can understand how to make a crisis into an opportunity, you’re on your way.” LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SWEETGREEN WWW.SWEETGREEN.COM

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ELIZABETH MCLENNAN ’07 graduated

from The Ohio State University with a degree in early and middle childhood studies and a minor in music. She is continuing her education at University of California, Irvine where she has just completed her teaching credential and has begun her master’s in education. Elizabeth has continued to stay in contact with the Chandler community by becoming a substitute teacher. On weekends last fall she refereed for her former teacher and soccer coach Ashley Payne Laird’s son’s soccer team.

ROBERT BOGUE ’08 completed a semester at the University of Otago and loved New Zealand! He returned to Occidental College to finish his junior year. JEFFREY BU ’08 graduated from MIT in May. Jeffrey was admitted to Harvard Business School’s unique 2+2 MBA program. He will work in DC for two years, then start his MBA program in 2018.

STEVEN HO ’08, SARAH JACKSON ’08, SIDNEY KARESH ’08

and KELSEY KAWANA ’08 graduated from Brown University in May 2016. Kelsey graduated with a degree in business, entrepreneurship and organization (BEO) and East Asian studies, and she will be working as a financial analyst at BlackRock in San Francisco in the fall. Steven graduated with a degree in computer science and history, and he is choosing between pursuing a graduate degree and working full time. Sarah graduated with a degree in public health, and she will be continuing on to Columbia Law School in the fall. Sidney graduated with a degree in international relations and Slavic studies, and will intern with the San Diego Diplomacy Council for the summer, followed by a year of service with City Year in San Jose.

DAVID JACKSON ’08 graduated from Emory University in

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FRANCESCA JIMENEZ ’08 recently graduated from Scripps College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and music. She moved to Washington, D.C. to work with the CEO of Mission Critical Technologies, Inc., a Southern California-based company that collaborates with the US Airforce, NASA and JPL, to establish an office in Washington, D.C. DANIEL LEON ’08 attended Polytechnic and then earned a BS in accounting from the University of San Francisco School of Management. He now works for Deloitte in San Francisco.

USF recognized Daniel with the President’s award - the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi - for his humanitarian efforts and community service.

MADELINE BRADY ’09 ran the Chicago marathon on October 11, 2015 in support of The Ronald Mc Donald House. She studied abroad last semester in Geneva, Switzerland. During her stay she interned for The Gold Standard, a UN non-profit, and enjoyed traveling to 11 countries. Her favorite parts of the trip were sleeping in an igloo hotel next to the Matterhorn and parasailing in Interlaken. CAROLE GONG ’09 completed her junior year and is majoring in human biology and minoring in sports media studies and occupational science at the University of Southern California. She works in the USC Department of Athletic Medicine as a student athletic trainer for the USC football team, among others. She reports that she would like to pursue a career in physical therapy and sports medicine. KOBY HAYASHI ’09 graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in computer science from Wake Forest University. He is at the University of MA this summer doing research and will attend graduate school in the fall at Wake Forest. HUNTER MARTINEZ ’09 reports that he has been traveling internationally and photographing and filming for Surfing Magazine, What Youth, Billabong, Surfline and various independent film companies. He especially enjoyed filming in Biarritz, France and most recently, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. JACKIE OLIVE ’09 is rotating on the cardiothoracic surgery service at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston this summer. During the school year, she will continue her research project focused in surgery, a field she became excited about at Chandler. Jackie looks forward to graduating from Rice University and matriculating into Baylor College of Medicine in one year.

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MADELINE BOUTON KRAUSS ’07 graduated from George Washington University in May of 2015. She married Benjamin Krauss at the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 5, 2015. She and her husband currently reside in Berlin, Germany.

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KATHERINE RUSSELL ’09 attends Loyola University Chicago, and loves it. “I just finished my junior year, and will graduate next year with a BA in history and a minor in fine arts.” She notes, “while attending Loyola Chicago, I worked parttime at the Lycee Francais School in Chicago (K-12), tutoring children in both English and French. This year, I will have a job on campus at the front desk of my dorm.” Last semester, Katherine finished an internship with the history department, where she transformed a database of 14,000 workers within the royal households across several centuries. She concludes, “This summer, I am attending an IES study abroad program in Paris, Rome and Madrid. I am taking two classes, including one focused on how museums preserve, develop, research, and display their collections for the public. We were fortunate to make it to the Louvre and Orsay museums, before the threat of flooding prompted closures so that collections in the basements could be moved up to safer floors.” Summer 2016 27

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Princeton was very intense but rewarding nonetheless. I declared a concentration in chemistry and also will be working towards a certificate in materials science and engineering. Outside of the classroom, I was elected President of the Chinese Students Association and Social Chair of the Princeton University Chapel Choir. In January, the choir will tour in Portugal. Additionally, I look forward to serving as a discipler in Princeton Faith & Action, one of the Christian fellowships at Princeton.” This summer, Eric will take courses in preparation for junior year, during which he will begin junior independent work and prepare for his senior thesis.

ALYSSA RIVAS ’10 is headed to New York for a summer internship at Sesame Workshop.

LILY SAROSI ’10 has completed her sophomore year at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. She’s happy and thriving. Cum Laude from La Salle High School. A member of the school’s varsity golf team, Tyler was named First Team All-League, First Team All-Area and League MVP. Over the summer, he is working as a concierge at The Americana at Brand. In the fall, he will attend the University of Mississippi. “Hotty Toddy,” says Tyler.

ARMAND ANDRADE ’12 is off to SCAD to

study conceptual gaming design and digital conceptualization. He starts in September and then leaves for France in the winter quarter for a digital design studios program.

DYLAN CRAWFORD ’12 graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School. He is a four-star wide receiver and will be headed to the University of Michigan in June to begin his collegiate football career. Dylan was awarded the no. 1 jersey, which is Michigan’s highest honor and awarded to the top player in the program. COREEN GRANT ’12 is studying English literature at the University of Durham in England. She’s also been very busy on the sports field, representing Scotland under 20 at rugby, which she reports has been a proud moment for her. SOPHIA MASENGA ’12 will be attending DePaul University in the fall. “At Mayfield Senior School, I was involved in mock trial, soccer and the advanced visual art conservatory program. I studied abroad in Paris for a 28

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month, and plan to major in political science,” she says.

MALLORY NEITHART ’12 is off to Westmont College to study psychology with an emphasis in behavioral neuroscience. THEO ROSENFELD ’12 completed his senior year at Flintridge Prep and is headed to UC Berkeley. Theo played center field for Flintridge Prep’s varsity baseball team, CIF champions in 2015, for the first time in Prep’s history! On stage, Theo was the lead in The Man Who Came to Dinner and played the Englishman in Anything Goes. YASHOVARDHAN SHARMA ’12 will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and plans to major in computer science and engineering. Yash is serving as summer intern for City of Hope cancer research hospital, supporting their data needs as a programmer. RILEY STETLER ’12 will be headed to DePaul University. He will be studying in the liberal arts program. He reports that his high school sports were basketball and volleyball. He also served in Campbell Hall’s college ambassador program, received the Campbell Hall Thomas G. Clarke scholarship award, and worked as a summer camp counselor. MATTHEW VAN CITTERS ’12 graduated from Poly on June 9, and will head to SMU in August. He says he’ll miss high-school football, which he played all four years. He is grateful for the foundation he got in Spanish at Chandler, as he continued to excel at it in high school. He spoke at graduation about his three years of advanced dance, and how at any other school he wouldn’t have had such an opportunity, or probably wouldn’t have taken advantage of it if he had!

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DEREK WONG ’09 is doing his first co-op (at Northeastern University) at State Street Global Advisors in the Information Security and IT Risk Management Department.

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EMILY WRIGHT ’12 completed 10 theatrical productions at La Salle, and was inducted into La Salle’s Theatre Arts Hall of Fame. She also was presented with an award for Merit in Visual and Performing Arts at graduation. She is currently working as a wrangler at Tom Sawyer Camps for the summer.

JILLIAN BRADY ’13 received her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project included teaching nutrition classes for children at the Pasadena Boys and Girls Club and donating funds towards their kitchen remodel. She received the Junior Spanish Award at Poly. LILLY MAXFIELD ’13 has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the equivalent to the Eagle Award for Boy Scouts. Her project combined her love of art and cross county running. It includ-

were awarded the Eagle Scout rank by the Boy Scouts of America Greater Los Angeles Area Council. As a result, they had the opportunity to participate in the Rose Parade as members of a troop from the San Gabriel Valley.

THEODORE JAFFREY ’14 shares, “Last year I played soccer at Flintridge Prep. I also participated in the revamping of our debate team and achieved international recognition by making it to the quarterfinal round of a tournament held at UC Berkeley with my partner.” Theodore will attend Phillips Exeter Academy in the fall, where he plans to continue playing soccer and has taken up crew where he hopes to be a coxswain. “As of right now, high school is going well and I look forward to the new experiences boarding school will bring,” he says.

CONRAD JENSEN ’14 designed his Eagle Scout project to benefit Chandler School. He met with Mr. Finch, received approval last fall and finished on June 12. His beautification project addressed the area behind the home team dugout at the baseball diamond. Conrad called in fellow alums and past scouting friends Sebastian deKlerk ’14, Michael Van Citters ’14, Nicholas Demonteverde ’14 and Tyler Rogers ’14, along with scouts and parents from his past cub scout den, Den 5 of Pack 512 and current Troop 502. Over two weekends, they weeded and cleared the hillside, leveled the ground, repaired and painted two benches, put up a field fence, planted rosemary and then painted two more benches for the visiting team in a friendly shade of Chandler shamrock green! VIVIAN LU ’14 entered her art into the LA County Fair’s America’s Kids competition last summer and won first place for both pieces, which were submitted in different categories. In addition to working on publishing a children’s book that she’s written and illustrated, she fences and participates in Science Bowl at school. “I’ve enjoyed my sophomore year at Harvard-Westlake, and helping Chandler with debate tournaments this year,” she says. RYAN PIZANTE ’14 has a 4.3 GPA, is a member of his school’s honor society, and has earned National Scholastic Gold and Silver Awards for his poetry and honorable mention for his photography. Continuing his passion for writing, he applied

and was accepted into the prestigious Iowa Young Writers’ Studio at the University of Iowa summer program, where he will focus on fiction writing.

MICHAEL VAN CITTERS ’14 played Edna (the mom) in the musical Hairspray at Polytechnic this year. FIONA CAPTAN ’15 made the girls’ varsity volleyball team as a freshman and is on the starting lineup at Campbell Hall School. Last summer, she climbed many 3,000m peaks all over the Austrian Alps and the Corsican Mountains. She now volunteers for YMCA youth volleyball as an assistant coach. During the summer she will compete in the junior nationals for volleyball and will go on a National Geographic expedition to the Swiss and French Alps for film and photography. CHLOE DANIEL ’15 went to the USA fencing junior olympics in Cleveland, Ohio. She won in cadet women’s epee and received a national medal. She will be a sophomore at Westridge in the fall. CHARLOTTE PIZANTE ’15 loved her first year at Mayfield Senior, made many new friends and excelled academically. She also played on their JV volleyball team and was named best offensive player. She plays club volleyball and is competing at the AAU championship tournament in Orlando with her club team. At Mayfield, she enjoys art and photography.

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ed repainting the kitchen and creating a custom mural at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, and teaching a class to young students about fitness and healthy living. She is thankful to Chandler alumni Ravi and Kami Durairaj ’13, for volunteering to assist in all the painting.

MAX ROSENFELD ’15 enjoyed his freshman year at Flintridge Prep. He participated in Spanish Honors Society, the satirical school newspaper The Yell, and Film Club. Max is playing baseball for Prep, has joined the Comedy Sportz team, and was elected to Senate.

CARSON YU ’15 is a member of Poly’s ambassadors program, as well as the fencing, basketball and tennis teams. He misses everyone at Chandler and his fellow classmates. KAITO ’16 and TAKAJI ROBSON ’18 are adjusting well to their new life in San Diego. Kaito will be at Canyon Crest Academy (9th grade) and Takaji will be at R. Roger Rowe Middle School (7th grade) for the next school year. They miss their friends and teachers at Chandler.

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Young alumni returned to Chandler to speak with current parents about their experiences beyond Chandler. TIFFANY OH ’15 completed her freshman year at Mayfield Senior. “I have been heavily involved in the visual arts conservatory, which I now represent on arts council,” she says. She also participated in badminton and served as a freshman retreat leader. Outside of school, Tiffany volunteers as a tutor at a group home called Hillsides. IAN FREER ’15 is at St. Francis High School, where he joined student council, the recreational sports club, and the varsity tennis team. “Most of my time outside of school is spent playing tennis all around Southern California. I really enjoyed my first year at St. Francis,” he notes. INDU PANDEY ’14 reports, “I’ve been debating varsity Lincoln-Douglas for the second year, and I attended the Tournament of Champions in May. I travel all over the country and help with coaching new LD debaters in eighth and ninth grade. I also write for The Chronicle, HarvardWestlake’s newspaper.” Outside of school, Indu volunteers at the Pasadena Central Library. MAYA VASQUEZ ’13 will be a senior at Flintridge Prep. She will be participating in her fourth year as a varsity starter in softball. The Rebels softball team made it to CIF playoffs this past year, where they won their first round game. She is a writer for the school’s newspaper, The Flintridge Press, and makes short films in her free time. DEAN JOHNSON ’13 will be a senior at Poly. He will be the senior editor of Poly’s yearbook as well as the high school coordinator for the ambassador program. He will be a starter on the varsity water polo team and captain of the swim team. He’s also become an active participant in Club 21’s Club Connections program. “High school has been great so far, yet it’s ending faster than I expected,” says Dean.

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JAKE MCCARTHY ’12 kept busy playing football and soccer in high school, pursued his interest in history, and ran his own food business, Giacomo’s Pasta, after gaining experience working as the pasta chef at a local restaurant. He reports that he also wrote for the Concord Review. SAMANTHA JACOBS ’08 graduated with honors from USC, earning a degree in public relations with a minor in English. She received the Outstanding PR Student of 2016 award. “During college, I wrote for school publications, became involved in Greek life, interned for PR firms and publishing companies and studied in London.” Samantha will start graduate school at King’s College London to earn her master’s degree in English in Education. DANIEL GONG ’07 says, “After graduating from USC in May, I continued to pursue my endeavors in the music business.” He currently runs his music production company, Dansonn Beats, to license his instrumentals to recording artists and companies for various commercial uses. His work has been featured in popular music media, including The Source Magazine and Consequence of Sound, and has attracted major clients such as ESPN and New Balance.

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This year, three alumni families shared the special joy of seeing their own child graduate from Chandler School.

Joyce Mitamur a ’80 reflects, “There were a number of reasons we chose Chandler for Yumi. Chandler’s classrooms are warm and friendly, but at the same time structured and traditional. It is special to me that my daughter has joined me as an alumna! There are two pictures on our piano at home. One is of me in pigtails and a green uniform at age 6. The other is of Yumi at age 5 in pigtails and a green uniform. I love that we have Chandler in common!” 30

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Chris Waldheim ’81 says that in choosing Chandler for Ryan, his family was looking for a school that was nurturing and caring for the whole person and also academically challenging. “We felt that Chandler was a good balance of both, and it was nice to be coming home,” Chris explains. Now, he says, “I feel excitement and pride that Ryan has joined me as a Chandler alumnus.”

John ’88 and Jennifer Berger ’85 were sure Chandler was the perfect school for their children. “Both of us went to Chandler. When it was our turn to apply to kindergarten for Maddy, there was only one school that felt right for the family – Chandler.” The Berger family’s Chandler experience is a bond they treasure. “When we sing the Chandler School song, we all know the words, and this sounds very Norman Rockwell, but we always get a little choked up.”

In Memoriam Gary Dunham Wheatcroft,

father of Chandler School alumna Monie Wheatcroft TenBroeck ’74, passed away in March 2016 of Alzheimer’s disease with his wife of sixty years, Anne, by his side. A third-generation Californian, he practiced law in Pasadena for over forty years. Born in 1933, Gary was raised in South Pasadena and attended UC Berkeley after graduating from South Pasadena High School in 1950. At Cal, he met Anne Stuart, whom he married in 1955. He attended Hastings Law School and then served as a prosecutor in the LA District Attorney’s office before entering private legal practice in Pasadena. He was widely respected for his clarity of thought and nearly supernatural ability to recall obscure names and dates. Wheatcroft served as president of the Overland Club and Junior Barristers of Pasadena. He also served graciously and humbly on Chandler School’s Board of Trustees from 1975 to 1980, and had great love and respect for Tom Chandler. Gary and Anne hosted epic Rose Parade parties at New Year’s, regretfully never for their beloved Cal Bears. After retirement in 2012, Anne and Gary moved to the Bay Area to be close to their daughters and grandchildren. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Dell and Hon. Albert Wheatcroft, brothers, Warren and Ron Wheatcroft, and son-in-law Steve TenBroeck. In addition to extended family across the state, Gary leaves behind his wife Anne, his sister Donna (Fred) Diaz, daughters Jane (Chip) Wiser, and Monie Wheatcroft TenBroeck, as well as three adoring grandchildren.

James Rothenberg, father of

Chandler School alumnus, Legacy Family member and current Board President Daniel Rothenberg ’96, passed away in July 2015 at age 69. He was chairman of Capital Group Cos. in Los Angeles, a mutual fund giant, and also chairman of the board overseeing the world’s largest endowment - Harvard University’s $36 billion endowment fund. Born in Pittsburgh in 1946, Rothenberg earned a degree in English at Harvard University in 1968 and an MBA from Harvard in 1970. In addition to heading the board of Harvard Management Corp., Rothenberg was treasurer of the university for a decade (2004 – 2014) and a member of the Harvard Corp., its governing body. In a statement, Harvard President Drew Faust said, “Jim was one of the best friends Harvard has ever had, and his selfless leadership, gentle wisdom, humane spirit, and boundless generosity in service of Harvard will live on.” A longtime resident of Pasadena, Rothenberg also served on the boards of Huntington Memorial Hospital, the Rand Corp., Los Angeles public television station KCET and CalTech. Rothenberg and his wife of 41 years, Anne, generously supported educational institutions and believed in the power of education to transform lives and fuel economic growth. Rothenberg championed the benefits of a Chandler education, and was a major benefactor in multiple fundraising campaigns, including their support of the South Campus Capital Campaign, naming The Rothenberg Family Courtyard. Rothenberg once said, “I think that over time there are two drivers of the U.S. economy other than natural resources: education – an educated labor force, an educated populace – and innovation.” Survivors include his wife Anne, children Catherine Rothenberg Wei, Erin Rothenberg Baker and Daniel Rothenberg ’96, and six grandchildren.

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PIZZA ON THE POINT Alumni in high school returned to campus to catch up with classmates and teachers during a special pizza lunch on Dickerson Point.

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COLLEGE CONNECTION The Chandler School College Connection kicked off with a care-package stuffing party in October. Parents of alumni gathered in Johnson Library and Media Center to prepare more than 100 care packages – including a USB hub, Halloween treats and crafts made by kindergarten and Lower School students - for alumni in boarding school, college and the military. In March, more than than 100 delicious apple-pies-ina-jar shipped to alumni in honor of Chandler’s Pi Day celebration. The Chandler School College Connection reminds our alumni that they are fondly remembered and encourages them to stay engaged with Chandler and each other. Alumni receive care packages, Shamrock publications, announcements, birthday wishes and invitations to events.

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EXPERT ADVICE This spring, alumni returned to speak with Middle School students in the Expert Advice elective about their life after Chandler and professional careers. This year’s line-up included: Ann Fromholz ’82, Attorney at Fromholz Firm, David Peck ’95, Partner at Sock Panda, Dr. Amit Sura ’96, Asst. Professor in Diagnostic Radiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, David Abdo ’91, SVP of Global Business Operations and Distribution at Disney Music Group, Charlie Wood ’92, Director of Finance and Strategic Planning at Electronic Arts, and Panney Wei ’88, CEO of See the Way Consulting. This elective is a wonderful way for alumni to motivate and inspire the next generation of Chandler alumni.

ALUMNI & PAST PARENT RECEPTION More than 100 alumni and parents of alumni gathered in the Ahmanson Foundation Performing Arts Center on Chandler’s South Campus for the annual Alumni & Past Parent Reception on May 6. Jake McCarthy ’12 led guests on a delicious culinary journey from northern to southern Italy with his artisanal pasta dishes. Eighth grade students Yumi Balthazar and Sean Liu, who share a love of food, worked alongside Jake to plate his exotic creations. Back by popular demand, Napa Valley winemaker David Brown ’84 generously donated the wine for this special occasion from his family vineyard, Brown Estate. The wines featured, 2014 Chardonnay, 2014 Zinfandel, 2013 Petite Sirah and 2010 Petite Sirah Dessert, were a hit with all in attendance. The wonderful acoustic sounds of Charlie Smith ’12 of alumni band Major Minus provided a delightful setting for guests to mingle. Lively conversation and laughter filled the room as guests enjoyed a memorable evening of wine, food and music.

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MARION FONG joins the Council as a liaison to parents of alumni. Marion’s three children all attended Chandler – Erin ’07, Tyler ’10 and Caitlin ’15. She says, “Nelson and I are thankful for the friends we made and the educational foundation our children received while at Chandler. Friends from Chandler continue to be a part of our daily lives and we are grateful for that.” Marion was a partner in the real estate consulting practice of Ernst & Young Kenneth Leventhal prior to founding Mariposa Real Estate Advisors in 2003.

ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015-2016 Joyce Mitamura ’80, President Lauren Craig Albrecht ’85 Brecken Armstrong-Kelsey ’91 Lisa Curry Austin ’74 CHS ’78 John Berger ’88 Marion Fong, Past Parent Liaison David Gerst ’86 Erin Kaneko ’96 Ashley Laird, Faculty Liaison Catherine Pearson ’09 Joyce Wang Sakonju ’87 Peter Stavropoulos ’82 Amit Sura ’96 Chris Waldheim ’81, Trustee Liaison Panney Wei ’88 Travis Young ’96 Casey Zuber ’00

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ASHLEY PAYNE LAIRD

just celebrated her 20th year teaching at Chandler School. She appreciates that she found her calling right after college - teaching middle school English. Though her curriculum and methods have changed, she loves middle schoolers and English more than ever. She feels honored to have celebrated her former students’ weddings, babies, and new jobs with them as they have grown into adults. Ashley is mother to two boys, Baker (seven and a second grader) and Harper (five and a kindergartener) who both attend Chandler. Ashley and her family enjoy camping, hiking and being outdoors. She coaches soccer at Chandler and now coaches her sons’ soccer teams as well. Ashley enjoys connecting with alumni on the Council as faculty liaison and looks forward to bringing back more alumni to see how Chandler has changed, but in so many ways has stayed the same.

CATHERINE PEARSON ’09

is an alumna of Chandler and an employee. She works as a teaching assistant in the Lower School during the school year and as the Summer@Chandler photographer during the summer. Catherine says, “Chandler was a second home for my siblings and me. We couldn’t wait to run up the tower every morning to our friends and teachers. Now as an employee, it’s astonishing to be part of faculty meetings, discussions and workshops because as a student you don’t always see the hard work, time and effort the faculty and staff put in to make sure every student succeeds. Also, I was delighted when I was invited to join the Alumni Council. It has given me the opportunity to give back to Chandler even more.” Catherine is working on a degree in psychology with a minor in neuroscience. When she’s not at Chandler or studying, she enjoys photography, cooking, and playing with her two kittens.

PANNEY WEI ’88, C.HT.

is thrilled to join the Alumni Council. She has fond memories of Middle School, especially teachers like Mr. Hill who reminded her of the talents she uses in her life and work today. Panney is CEO of See the Way Consulting, a hypnotherapy, motivational speaking, and life-coaching practice providing private sessions and professional development training to individuals and Fortune 500 companies seeking to transform their lives and achieve personal and professional success. She hosts a podcast and radio show, See the Way with Panney Wei, currently streaming at www.panneywei.com and has appeared on radio shows and worked with TV networks. She appears in an upcoming documentary, Quantum Wisdom, as the host and a featured spiritual teacher. Panney is married to Endgame Entertainment Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Christopher Chen, and has a daughter, the other love of her life, Talia. Panney was nominated for the 2016 Asian Business Awards hosted by The Los Angeles Business Journal.

The Alumni Council provides leadership and defines strategies and direction for the Chandler School Alumni Association (CSAA) through Chandler’s traditions, mission and goals. The members help plan social events for the CSAA, serve as resources for the school and its students and assist in fundraising efforts, especially in annual giving directed to financial aid for current students. It is the goal of the council to foster a strong and positive relationship between the CSAA and the Chandler community.

If you are interested in becoming a council member, please contact Director of Alumni Relations and Major Gifts Jennifer Sells Johnson ’94 at alumni@chandlerschool.org

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investing in Chandler School. Every gift, every year, makes a difference.

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Jessica Austin ’06 and recipient of the Thomas A. Chandler Scholarship Fund. Jessica will be pursuing an M.A. degree in criminal justice at St. John’s University in the fall, after earning her B.S. at Union College, where she also played collegiate soccer. “The academic and study skills Chandler taught me, like how to handle big work loads, helped me succeed in high school and college. Because my academic foundation was so strong, I’ve risen to each challenge as I’ve gone through school. Now, I feel prepared to pursue a graduate degree. I’m grateful to donors who fund Chandler scholarships, because it has a lifelong impact. I give back now as an alumna by working at Summer@Chandler. I want to give kids welcoming, caring experiences at Chandler!”

CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES: The Commitment to Excellence: South Campus Capital Campaign concluded this summer. With over 400 donors since 2008 – including 125 First & Tower Families – the Chandler community gave nearly $17 million to build the South Campus. Thanks to the generosity of current and past Chandler families, we created an extraordinary learning facility that attracts the most-qualified students, enhances our academic program and draws the best faculty.

Golf Classic 2015 Chandler School kicked off its 65th anniversary celebration at the 2015 Chandler Golf Classic on Monday, November 16 at Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena. Through the generous support of sponsors, tee sponsors, donors, members of the Golf Committee and Chandler Family Associates, Chandler’s golf tournament was a success. All proceeds from the Chandler Golf Classic benefit the Thomas A. Chandler Scholarship Fund. Alumni, families and friends started this year’s Classic with a round of golf, BBQ lunch and a variety of contests; Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin, 50/50 Raffle, Long Drive, Straight Drive and Hole-in-One. In the evening, players and their spouses participated in the silent auction and enjoyed dinner and an awards ceremony led by golf committee co-chairs John Berger ’88 and Joe Mallinger.

GOLF CLASSIC AWARDS 2015 CHAMPION Jason Berns, Chris Gonzalez, Sean Stellar & Craig Stewart 2ND WINNER Chuck Tapert, Tyler Anastasia ’12, Randy Renick ’78 & Sean Kelly 3RD WINNER John Fosselman, Brandon Edgely, JC Wilcox & Paulo Miravite PUTTING CONTEST Philip Koss CLOSEST TO THE PIN Craig Stewart LONGEST DRIVE WOMEN Samantha Witter Weigandt ’96 LONGEST DRIVE MEN Daniel Verduzco STRAIGHTEST DRIVE Steve Ascher, Jr. 50/50 PAR 3 RAFFLE Pat Skipper

Thank You

SPONSORS The Baier, Bennett, Berger & Kim Families

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2015 SPONSORS!

EAGLE SPONSORS The Epstein, Koss, Perrigue and Plurad Families Sarah and Dan Rothenberg

2 0 1 5 BIRDIE SPONSORS Peyton and Morgan Burns The Sun Family

The Kaneko-Young Family

Tirza and Matt Smith

T. Samuel Coleman

Sight Six

Dash Lam ’20

ATTORNEY AT LAW

4421 WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 200 BURBANK, CA 91505 T:(818) 846-0170 w bob@bownelawyer.com

The Engemann Family

John and Diane Vidalakis Family

The Mueller The Gray Family Family Lily Carlson ’22

Jack, Katherine, Michael ’09 Joyce Wang Sakonju ’87 Joyce Mitamura ’80 & The Varga The Waldheim and Tyler ’12 Anastasia Yumi Balthazar ’16 & Family Family Family Lauren ’85 and Pat Skipper The Richards Family The Headley Michael Albrecht Family Jim Zeutzius Casey Zuber ’00 Ally Perez ’23 The Ellen The Forester Family DeGeneres Show The Ledbetter Family Pasadena Police Department

GOLF CLASSIC COMMITTEE John Berger ’88, co-chair Joseph Mallinger, co-chair Sarah Myers, CFA Liaison Lauren Craig Albrecht ’85 Stephen Bennett Wade Berzas Joan Bravo Sharie Chandra David Chao Nora Chiara Tony Christopoulos ’85 Cyrus Farmer Sandra Gonzalez

The Pippert Family

DONORS

Ray Hsiao and Jenny Wu

Dexter Real Estate Development Corp.

ROBERT R. BOWNE II

A BOUTIQUE TRUST AND ESTATES PRACTICE SERVING YOUR PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION NEEDS

CHANDLER Shamrock Magazine

Dwight Holcomb Jennifer Sells Johnson ’94 Alisabeth McQueen Joyce Mitamura ’80 Michael Ortiz ’92 Derek Pippert Michael Richards ’89 Dan Rothenberg ’96 Sean Stellar Chuck Tapert Clayton & Mihaela Varga Roberto Villanueva

Pasadena Fire Department

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Talk It Up

CHANDLER TEACHERS ARE LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS and therefore are tapped to talk at prestigious industry events. Last year, Chandler faculty members were honored to present on diverse topics at national education conferences. For a sampling of their conference presentations around the country, read on.

7th English

Nathan MOOK

7th Social Studies

Jill BERGERON

Connie MOHANDESI

10 WAYS TO USE GOOGLE CLASSROOM

A CONSILIENT APPROACH TO HISTORY

MAXIMIZING FACULTY ENGAGEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM: MISTAKES MADE & LESSONS LEARNED

Ashley LAIRD

CUE CONFERENCE Napa, CA

NSTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE Nashville, TN

STREET ART: A SOCIAL STUDIES MAKER PROJECT MAKER FAIRE CONFERENCE San Francisco, CA

Dean of Faculty

CUE & ATLIS CONFERENCE San Mateo, CA

BUILD YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK CUE & ISTE CONFERENCE Philadelphia, PA

MAKER CAMPUSES AND 21ST CENTURY SPACE DESIGN OESIS CONFERENCE Marina Del Ray, CA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THERE’S ANOTHER WAY AND ANOTHER

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION Philadelphia, PA

4th Grade Teacher

THE DESIGN & MAKER CLASS COLLOQUIUM CONFERENCE Los Angeles, CA

Kimberly MARLOW

Lower School Technology Integration Specialist

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THERE’S ANOTHER WAY AND ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE Philadelphia, PA

DESIGN THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM: MISTAKES MADE & LESSONS LEARNED THE DESIGN & MAKER CLASS COLLOQUIUM CONFERENCE Los Angeles, CA

Hannah ROSS

Anneke EMERSON

DESIGN THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM: MISTAKES MADE & LESSONS LEARNED

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THERE’S ANOTHER WAY AND ANOTHER

4th Grade Teacher

THE DESIGN & MAKER CLASS COLLOQUIUM CONFERENCE Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Head of School

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE Philadelphia, PA

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