1794 Magazine, Cheshire Academy, Fall 2021/Winter 2022

FALL 2021/WINTER 2022

1794 t h e m a ga z i n e o f cheshire academy

FORGING AHEAD IN OUR THIRD CENTURY

1794 ON THE COVER

FALL 2021/WINTER 2022

Students were in high spirits during the fall Pillar Games

competition on Sept. 3, during which they had to overcome a

16-stage obstacle course with physical and mental challenges. It

was an exciting time for the CA community to be back on campus together again, and a great way to start off the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. See more photos on page 32.

STRATEGIC MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Chris Hunn Ken Mason Michael Torelli ADVANCEMENT

Board of Trustees CHAIR Jennifer Freedman P’15

SECRETARY Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16

VICE CHAIR Murali Venkatramen P’18

TREASURER Jared Pinsker ’97

Westport, Connecticut

Chennai, India

Naples, Florida

Amy Brough Nicole Caputo Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 Leonardo Hiertz Kathleen Houlihan Barbara Vestergaard P’96,’02 Peter White ’07

Orange, Connecticut

TRUSTEES William Ampofo ’92

Drew Kevorkian ’93

Ronald Bergamo Jr. P’13

Brian Otis ’89

Angelina Casanova ’00

Praveen R. Savalgi ’06

Bart A. DePetrillo ’87

Armando Simosa P’08

Richard A. Katz, Esq. ’64

Edgar B. Vinal ’86, P’16,’19

Flower Mound, Texas

Cheshire, Connecticut Baltimore, Maryland Park City, Utah

Harrison, New York

Miami, Florida

Tolland, Connecticut West Hartford, Connecticut Rome, Italy

Southington, Connecticut

Greg Keith P’11

Charlotte, North Carolina

TRUSTEE EMERITI Michael A. Belfonti ’76

Michael Mauro P’11

Dan Gabel Jr. ’56

Donald Rosenberg ’67

David G. Jepson ’59

Brett Stuart ’68, P’09,’09,’10

Hamden, Connecticut

New York, New York

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Monterey, Massachusetts

Snowmass Village, Colorado

East Hampton, Connecticut

COMMENTS? QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS? NEWS? If you have feedback on 1794, contact Ken Mason, Chief Marketing Officer at ken.mason@cheshireacademy.org.

If you have alumni news and photos for 1794, send them to alumni@cheshireacademy.org.

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Admission inquiries may be directed to the Admission Office at admission@cheshireacademy.org or 203-439-7250. © 2021 Cheshire Academy

IN THIS ISSUE

ON CAMPUS 24 9th-Grade Seminar 26 Karen Smith Retires 27 Operation TEACH 28 New Trustees

ALUMNI 36 Upcoming Events 37 Homecoming & Family Weekend 39 Alumni Athletics 44 Class Notes 52 Harwood Society

4 Looking Forward

Cheshire Academy welcomes a new academic year.

10 Young Alumni Trailblazers

Seven alumni describe their paths toward achievement and success.

18 Commencement 2021

Reflections, inspiration, and encouragement for the graduating class.

40 Athletics 53 Annual Report of Philanthropy 2020-2021 Acknowledging the generosity of Cheshire Academy’s alumni, parents, and friends.

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STRAIGHT FROM BOWDEN HALL

A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL JULIE ANDERSON

Receptions that we host around the globe bring together alumni whose connection to and love of Cheshire Academy transcends generations. In D.C., a young alumnus from 2015 chatted animatedly with an alumna from 2018 and an alumnus from 1969; CA is a common bond among them despite more than a 40-year span from when they were students. At the heart of the fondest memories of our alumni are the faculty, whose constant support and guidance helped them become the adults they are today. Our alumni are proud of our bold decision to reset tuition for the 2022-2023 school year (see page 4), and in several cases, have increased their support to the school as a gesture of faith and confidence in our desire to make this priceless education more reasonable, more attainable, and more affordable to more families.

We share many significant achievements in this issue of 1794, one of which is our decision to be the first independent high school in the state to reset tuition. As you flip through the pages, keep an eye out for stories on: As I write this note to you, I am heading back to campus via Amtrak after a series of visits with a foundation, individual meetings with alumni, and our first reception in Washington, D.C. since the fall of 2019. My colleagues in the Advancement Office and I have been eager to travel to reconnect in person with alumni and families throughout the world. This was my first trip since the pandemic began; it signaled the beginning of a return to the work and play that makes serving as head of school such an honor and privilege.

• Our curricular offerings with innovative courses and schedules • Much-anticipated facilities improvements • Some truly impressive young graduates, making names for themselves in their fields of work and study • A fully in-person Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021

There is truly something we are doing on campus that speaks to everyone, whether they are an incoming 9th-grade student or a postgraduate looking for another year to hone their academic and athletic skills before going to college.

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As important, this issue also allows us to recognize in our Annual Report the priceless support of alumni, families, friends, faculty, and staff. While it appears merely as a list of names, this report honors individuals and their levels of giving, selfless acts that profoundly make an impact, make a difference, and make new opportunities possible for our students.

On campus, the Admission Office is busy sharing with prospective students and parents all of our exciting news. We expect to continue to see an increase in applications as we seek the next class of Cheshire Academy. There is truly something we are doing on campus that speaks to everyone, whether they are an incoming 9th-grade student or a postgraduate looking for another year to hone their academic and athletic skills before going to college. Beyond the tuition reset, there is much for our admission colleagues to share about life at CA. We have implemented a new daily schedule with later start times, which is in line with research about the sleep needed to best develop the teenage brain, and our youngest students are the first class to experience our new freshman seminar series, which will be expanded over the coming years.

Another milestone of which we can be proud is our fall athletic season, one of rebuilding and reenergizing after a year of pandemic-related cancellations. Players and teams were reunited and bolstered by the leadership and guidance of returning and new coaches, hired not only for their talent and expertise, but for their interest in growing successful programs and supporting adolescents through their full experience at CA. Included on our staff roster is our first senior woman administrator in athletics—a voice for all students, bringing a new perspective to discussions around athletics.

Cheshire Academy’s mission and the Eight Pillars of Bowden continue to be the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs. We believe in civil discourse and in teaching our students how to think, not what to think.

Empowering our students begins with engaging them with one another as they learn to appreciate their differences and celebrate their uniqueness. We are proud of our cultures, heritage, and traditions, and come together to share and celebrate often. Community is at the heart of Cheshire Academy; it is the constant that connects our alumni, families, students, faculty and staff, trustees, and friends.

Many members of our community will be coming together in just over six months, here at CA. For many of you, it’s been too long since you’ve been on campus. Mark your calendars for a joyous reunion celebration of classes ending in 0, 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 scheduled from June 10-12. We have much to celebrate with so many! I am grateful for your support and hope to have the opportunity to thank you in person.

Be well and be proud,

Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23 Head of School

Most recently, we showcased the talents of our thespians and musicians in the fall production of “She Kills Monsters” and our annual fall concert. Who would ever have thought we could put on a show with fully masked actors whose talents were in no way hidden behind a face covering? Our students are resilient and our faculty are fully committed to delivering an experience that is unique and meaningful.

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Looking Forward After persevering through a tumultuous year—

for everyone, worldwide—Cheshire Academy welcomed a new academic year brimming with positive change and possibility.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES.

In 2020, it felt like time stood still as we collectively watched and waited to see what impact the growing pandemic would have. At Cheshire Academy, we pondered the “what-ifs”: Would all classes need to go fully remote? Could our sports teams still play? What would happen to our special sense of community? Yet, we forged ahead, confident of better days to come.

Thanks to the resilience and diligence of students, faculty, and staff, we were able to maintain in-person classes, and our athletic teams played all year. We emerged from the fog of uncertainty not only with our community intact but also with a renewed sense of energy and vigor.

As we started the 2021-2022 school year, last year’s worries were mostly in the past. Our students came back to campus, in-person, to everything that makes the Cheshire Academy experience so unique and compelling. In Admission, we had one of the strongest years ever, with a 40% increase in applications from domestic boarding and day students, and healthy enrollment with students from across the country and around the world all making CA their “home-away-from-home.” Our strategic planning efforts have set exciting new initiatives in motion across campus from the classroom to campus life and from finances to facilities. Here, we update you on all the positive developments.

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Future-Focused Learning

interdisciplinary seminars and have increasing say in designing their individual curriculum and methods of assessment.

Students returned to Cheshire Academy in the fall to find more than a few changes in the academic program. They began with a new schedule adjusted for later start times throughout the week, which the American Academy of Pediatrics, the AMA, and the CDC all recommend as optimal for adolescents and their specific sleep patterns. Classes are also meeting less often (three times a week), in longer blocks, to allow for more active learning and to better prepare students for the pace of college.

Passing time between classes has been increased to accommodate afterclass questions and create greater opportunities for students to connect with faculty.

We will continue to lead as one of a small group of schools in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme®— IB for short—a compelling reinvigorated alternative to the AP that is highly regarded by colleges and universities throughout the world. The IB is known for its rigor and explicit emphasis on creativity, synthesis, critical thinking, and deep understanding.

“This schedule is about supporting students now while also preparing them for success in college,” says Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Rachel Wright. “It’s a less frenetic pace for students that also gives them increased independence and experience managing their classes, cocurricular activities, and study time. Our emphasis on helping students define their individual paths to college has been fortified. This sets us apart and truly makes a difference in students’ lives.”

In the classroom, students found a redesigned academic experience with new grade-level themes and focus—exploration and reflection in 9th and 10th grade, and purpose and passion in 11th and 12th. There are new full-year elective courses for the upper grades and new integrated core classes for the lower grades. Students can also choose from several

In addition, Cheshire Academy’s signature Roxbury Academic Support Program has been refined through an enhanced educational coaching model. The program assists students, of all levels, in meeting the rigors of a college preparatory program by focusing on five core components:

• Executive function skill building • Learning strategy instruction

• One-on-one student-instructor sessions

• Goal setting, assessment, and progress monitoring

• Ongoing two-way communication among all stakeholders “This refined, comprehensive approach is designed to empower students to discover, master, and utilize tools and strategies that allow them to capitalize on their strengths, support areas of challenge, and become more productive learners,” notes CA alumna and Roxbury Director Elisa Laudati ’05, MS, SYC.

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Expanding Experiences and Support Similar thoughtful adjustments have been made in the cocurricular realm, starting with a new approach to community service. “Our plan is to tie service to existing groups, such as residence halls, sports teams, and student clubs and activities,” says Head of School Julie Anderson. “A sports team, for example, may decide to host a skills clinic for younger children, while students involved in the school play or musical could opt to run a theater workshop. It’s a way of creating more authentic service experiences while also strengthening our on-campus community.”

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have also been strengthened to promote a greater sense of belonging and foster safe spaces where students can learn more about themselves, each other, and the world. Plans call for expanding DEI affinity groups and providing more ways for students to engage in honoring and celebrating different cultures and backgrounds throughout the year. In addition, students and alumni will have the opportunity to pair up through the recently formed Alumni of Color Mentoring Network.

To capture the prowess, focus, and competitive edge displayed by the CA Cats, the school introduced a new visual athletics and activities sub-brand: the Cat’s Eye. More than merely a logo, this extension of the CA brand expresses the attitude, caliber, and character within Cheshire Academy students, whether on the playing field or stage, or in the studio and the community.

In athletics, there is also a renewed commitment to signature sports (football, basketball, and lacrosse) and to the experience of female athletes. The department has added a senior woman administrator (SWA) to its staff to ensure the female voice is represented when making decisions about sport and play, a practice common in collegiate settings. This comes in a year when the school welcomed new female coaches for soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball, all of whom have played or coached at NCAA Division I institutions.

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A Priceless Education, Priced Less Building on all this positive momentum in academics and community life, Cheshire Academy has taken the bold step of rethinking tuition by introducing an updated, realigned tuition structure.

“We conducted an extensive study of tuition as part of our strategic planning process,” explains Anderson. “From 2009 to 2019, while average incomes in the U.S. rose approximately 15% and the Consumer Price Index rose by 20%, day and boarding tuitions at private schools rose, on average, more than 40%. In essence, during a decade when everything became moderately more expensive, the sticker price for a private school education increased dramatically. This can’t continue.

“Historically, independent schools are slow to change—particularly in Connecticut, which has the highest tuitions in the nation—but we felt that now is the time to be proactive. We understand that many families are looking for better options for their high-school-aged students. Our hope is that our tuition reset will encourage more families to choose Cheshire Academy.”

Starting with the 2022-2023 academic year, day tuition will be reduced significantly—by nearly a third—from $42,320 to $29,850, an amount better aligned with the income levels of families within the region. Instead of the typical annual increase of 3 to 4%, seven-day boarding tuition will be reduced by 10%, from $63,600 to $57,250.

Five-day boarding tuition is slightly discounted from the seven-day tuition to $55,250.

The international boarding student fee will be adjusted to $10,000, reflecting the ongoing expanded support international students receive to successfully acclimate to the country and the school. With the changes in tuition and fees, we are providing a more robust, comprehensive program of support and services to all international students. These benefits will enhance the experience as we renew our appreciation for and commitment to worldwide cultures and traditions:

• ELL, SAT, and TOEFL support services

• Regular updates and meetings with the Head of School • Assistance with and management of the visa process

• Personalized university and college counseling for each student

and family

The tuition reset is a major adjustment designed to encourage more families to consider the kind of personalized, life-changing education that Cheshire Academy provides. “With this plan, we are aligning value with pricing while better meeting the needs of students and families,” Anderson continues.

“All CA families will pay less next year than they are paying right now.

The tuition reset won’t affect financial aid. Families will still be able to apply for and receive tuition assistance based on their demonstrated need and the calculation provided to us by School and Student Services. As an added benefit, the new tuition structure will allow our financial aid budget to go further, bringing a greater number of students into the CA family.”

The cost of operation still remains higher than the tuition families pay.

However, through sound fiscal management, a growing endowment, and decades of generosity of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, foundations, and friends, CA can meet the gap and offer scholarships and financial aid to qualified applicants.

Over the past four years, the school has raised more than $10 million toward scholarships, financial aid, academic programs, capital projects, endowment, and unrestricted support, helping to ensure accessibility and continued innovation. Most recently, CA has also received commitments of more than $5 million toward the critical maintenance and stewardship of new and upgraded campus facilities.

• Supervised room and board for ALL school vacations except winter break (Dec.-Jan.)

• Airport transportation, including early arrival and late departure when needed

• Weekend activities and special events, local day and overnight trips

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Focus on Facilities Cheshire Academy’s 104-acre campus is in line for some updates through a two-phase renovation process. Students and families have already seen phase one started: a $4.1 million undertaking to add and upgrade athletic playing surfaces, which began this fall.

Scheduled for completion in 2022, the effort replaces the artificial turf and track surfaces of the Simosa Field and Track, which had reached the end of their lifespan.

A second, completely new all-purpose turf field is also being built to provide more space, increase equity for boys’ and girls’ teams, and give multiple teams the ability to play simultaneously. The new turf will primarily support the football, lacrosse, softball, and soccer programs. In addition, three new tennis courts are being built adjacent to the six existing courts at the Markin Tennis Center, which will allow varsity and JV teams to hold concurrent matches.

“These projects continue the strong track record of athletic excellence at Cheshire,” notes Director of Athletics Jim McCarthy. “The numbers speak for themselves: 70% of the student body participates in the athletic program, and 43% of Cheshire Academy’s Class of 2021 has gone on to play a sport in college, compared to the national average of 7%.”

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Planning has already begun on phase two of the renovation initiative: a new field house and theater complex in place of the existing Arthur Sheriff Field House. This innovative complex will broadly meet the needs of the school community through new and renovated spaces for athletics, the arts, and community-shared activities and programs. While design concepts are in the formative stages, we continue to consider and map out the campus master plan for all facilities.

Groundbreaking on the estimated $25 million project is expected to take place in spring 2022. Once completed, it will offer 21st-century improvements and additions that serve all students and give the entire school community a place to gather.

What’s Old is New Since 1794, Cheshire Academy has been innovating, adapting, and thriving as it meets the evolving needs of students and families. For more than 227 years, we have responded to world events, cultural shifts, and market fluctuations. We have enhanced teaching and learning to incorporate the best practices of the day while delivering programs, curriculum, and services to our students. This is thanks to attentive, adaptable faculty and staff who are always available to students and prepare them for meaningful lives filled with opportunity. Students graduate from CA over-prepared for college, where they go on to excel and lead.

what parents see in their children, and we are always looking forward just as we encourage students to look forward. Once again, in our third century, we are historically ahead of our time.”

“Our goal with all these changes is two-fold,” Anderson concludes. “First, we will innovate our curriculum and student experience around the skills, capacities, and mindsets that will enable our graduates to flourish in college and as global citizens in the 21st century. We also will maintain the singularly supportive heart of a Cheshire Academy education that allows each student to explore, achieve, and grow beyond where they imagined possible, each on their own individual path. As a school, we see

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Cheshire Academy’s Young Alumni Trailblazers

Passion, persistence, commitment— these young alumni have it.

Meet 7 of so many of Cheshire Academy’s recent graduates who are blazing trails in social justice, service, education, psychology, and industry, and hear in their own words how CA set them on their paths toward achievement and success.

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A CEO Leads with His Mop Ben Watson ’04

I have very fond memories of Cheshire Academy. From the faculty to my classmates, it was an extremely positive experience for me.

After a challenging first few years of high school, Cheshire offered me an opportunity to grow as a young adult and prepare myself for the next steps of my scholastic career. I will always consider myself to be very lucky to be a member of the CA community, and am particularly grateful to several members of the faculty and staff for their unwavering support and love when I needed it most.

After CA, I spent a year at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania. I took a year off from college (much to the chagrin of my parents!) after that year and then finished my degree at Northeastern University in Boston. Cheshire prepared me to handle the academic and social dynamics of college, especially around balancing my studying with my personal time, which I find to be one of the most beneficial aspects of boarding school. This preparation has carried over into my professional life, and has helped me navigate the challenges that come with managing a startup company with a young family.

As the CEO of Hawkin Dynamics, my job requires focus, attention to detail (not my strong suit), and team management skills. I’ve never thought of myself as much of a leader, but my time serving as a captain on the football and track teams at CA taught me that the best leaders lead through example. On and off the field, I always tried to exemplify hard work and determination, two qualities that are essential in the business world. At our company, I still do many tasks that could be performed by other employees, but I believe my staff and colleagues recognize that if the CEO is willing to clean the floors and paint the walls, then there’s no excuse when they’re called upon to “roll up their sleeves” for the company. I try to maintain this team-first attitude because I want all of our employees to take pride in their work, and to help keep us focused on the larger goals we’ve set for ourselves.

Hawkin Dynamics has been fortunate enough to achieve several milestones over the past several years. The process of growing from a two-person business to a multi-national company with customers around the world has been deeply rewarding for me, but even more rewarding is being able to see the genuine enthusiasm and excitement from my team after they land a new client or receive positive feedback from a customer. These moments have been the best experiences of my professional career.

...my time serving as a captain on the

football and track teams at CA taught me

that the best leaders lead through example.”

My goal is to grow our company the right way, and to compensate and reward our employees above all else. I’m not as interested in raising as much money as possible, or getting personal recognition, so much as I am interested in doing things the right way, with a strong focus on fair pay, benefits, and offering our team the ability to grow professionally. I’m proud to state that we offer a minimum hourly wage of $22/hour, even for student interns. In the startup world, I have learned that it can be easy to fall for the potential big payday and tempting to take shortcuts. We’ve managed to avoid this pitfall and have focused on organic and steady growth, and so far, it’s working out for us. I’d be lying to suggest I know where we’ll be in five years, but I know that with the right people around us, the sky’s the limit.

I’m a strong believer in offering opportunities to students who want them. The opportunities I received at Cheshire Academy continue to play a transformative role in my life today, and that is why I stay connected to the school as an alumnus. It is through philanthropic support from alumni that we will ensure CA’s ability to offer lifechanging opportunities for its students and faculty.

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A Social Change Leader Rooted in CA’s Mission Michelle Hughes ’11

As I take a moment to reflect on my professional career and the different milestones that brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but acknowledge that my journey is rooted in the leadership seeds I began to cultivate during my time as a student at Cheshire Academy. Whether captaining the varsity softball team, serving as junior class president, or auditioning for the lead role in the winter musical, I was gaining the skills I continue to utilize to maximize my impact as a leader.

The platforms were different, of course; I don’t spend nearly as much time these days picking out team ribbons, or deciding on the best place to host prom, or singing the lyrics to “13: The Musical” on the way to sushi after rehearsal. But the decisions I make today are rooted in these experiences that shaped me as an involved leader within the Cheshire Academy community that I once called home.

Since graduating from Cheshire Academy in 2011, I have earned two post-secondary degrees from Haverford College and New York University, managed a hog farm in Pennsylvania, and been hired as the equity and organizational change director at the National Young Farmers Coalition, where I currently work. Within the broader mission of Young Farmers—to shift power to young and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers—we work alongside the federal government to combat the structural barriers we face to farming successfully. In my role, I work in partnership with leaders in the larger movement for social justice in agriculture to provide equitable systems that strengthen our operations, programming, and evaluation efforts sector-wide.

My work has taught me that it’s important to stay connected to communities that shaped our past experiences and history because they hold the keys to a more equitable future. It is because of this lesson that I am passionate about remaining involved in the Cheshire Academy community as an alumna, and welcome the opportunity to be a resource for current students as they begin to form their own roots on campus.

My work has taught me that it’s important

to stay connected to communities that shaped our past experiences and history because they hold the keys to a more equitable future.”

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The Spirit of Initiative Tian (Andrew) Qin ’15

My overall experience at Cheshire Academy was memorable, to say the least. I arrived on campus when I was 15 years old, and each lesson learned from that point on has had a great impact on my professional and personal journey. An example of this was my successful pursuit of the IB Diploma at CA—although it was challenging at times, it taught me the importance of taking initiative in ensuring your own success and provided me with the necessary skills to overcome future obstacles. I began to apply this ‘take the initiative’ spirit to all areas of my life while I was at CA, and I saw firsthand the positive influence we can have on our communities. After I graduated in 2015, I kept this spirit throughout my college career at Bentley University, and still hold onto it today.

I began to apply this ‘take the

initiative ’ spirit to all areas of my life while I was at CA, and I saw

firsthand the positive influence we can have on our communities.”

While my professional responsibilities continue to demand more and more of my time, I credit my commitment to never giving up on my passion project to what I learned at Cheshire Academy. I fell in love with cars at a young age, and am the guy that always finds a way to discuss cars at the dinner table, at work, or just about anywhere you can imagine. In the summer of 2018, I decided to turn my passion for cars into my very own YouTube channel, “What We Drive.” My videos review cars from different dealers, manufacturers, private sellers, and owners. I also share useful tips for car owners that can help them save money; for example, how to replace the brakes on their cars to avoid unnecessary costs. In just over three years, “What We Drive” has resulted in over 4,000 subscribers on YouTube, with over 500,000 views in total. Since the moment I created this channel, I told myself not to give up, and I didn’t, which is something of which I am very proud.

When I am not filming YouTube videos, I serve as the manager of corporate finance and accounting for the United States branch at Softtrans Supply Chain Management. My immediate goal is to establish standardized operating processes that can be easily duplicated and scaled. As the company's business expands, work has to be streamlined and systemized, as new employees are bound to be hired and in need of training. My long-term goal is to escalate to the financial market and gain experience and network in finance, and eventually enter academia to become a professor. CA has shown me the power of education and mentorship, and I believe the greatest way to implement positive change in the world is through teaching. I hope to

be in a position where I can help our younger generations become thoughtful and inspired decision makers.

Thanks to Cheshire Academy, some of my fondest memories began when I was 15 years old. From participating in CATs, Orchestra, and the Black Box Theatre, these moments introduced me to lifelong mentors and friends. It is important that we, as alumni, stay connected and continue to support the school, so that the values and global perspectives we gained during our time as high school students can be shared by the current students of the CA community today.

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A CA Mentor in the Making Kelly Ryan ’15

I have nothing but fond memories when I look back at my time at Cheshire Academy. From winning the NEPSAC Class C Volleyball Championship my senior year, to participating in mock trial that challenged me to go beyond my comfort zone, I will always be grateful for what I gained as a member of a diverse and inclusive community. The opportunity to form relationships and learn from people that came to CA from different cities and countries was transformative in how I look at the world today.

I initially attended college in North Carolina after graduating from CA but, after two years, I transferred to Boston University. This change gave me a chance to attend several CA alumni events in the Boston area and encouraged me to pursue professional networking opportunities with fellow alumni. Fortunately, my involvement with the alumni network resulted in several mentors that helped me navigate different internships and to ultimately finding a full-time position after college. I quickly realized that there are two special communities at CA, the first being the on-campus community with students and faculty, and the second being our vast alumni community spread out all across the globe.

As a banking analyst with J.P. Morgan, a crucial part of my job is the ability to problem solve and to be resourceful. My time in mock trial at CA working in a team to articulate meaningful responses to complex issues helped build the foundation and confidence I need to

The opportunity to form relationships and learn from people that came to CA from different cities and

countries was transformative in how I look at the world today.”

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be successful in my career. My immediate goal is to become a leader in the finance industry, and to be a mentor for interns and newer analysts within the company. Over the next few years, I will do whatever it takes to work toward a promotion and begin managing my own clients. My next step is to go back to school to earn my MBA and continue to utilize the CA alumni network to find the right program for me. I am excited for what’s to come!

Cheshire Academy will always be a part of me, and that is why I believe it is so important to continue to support a place that has done so much for me as a student, and as an alumna. I look forward to future opportunities where I can “pay it back” as a mentor to new CA graduates and welcome them into the alumni network.

More than A Water Bottle Jeffrey Allen ’17

I could not be more grateful for my experience at Cheshire Academy.

The close-knit community and strong sense of camaraderie amongst the students is something that I still miss to this day. I recently visited CA to see a group of friends, teachers, and coaches and instantly felt like I was back home. While I have so many unforgettable moments during my time on campus, our senior night comeback win against Trinity-Pawling School is certainly at the top. It solidified an incredible basketball season, highlighted by an undefeated home record. Go Cats!

After I graduated from Cheshire in 2017, I went on to attend Connecticut College where I earned my B.A. in economics and played on the men’s basketball team. The lessons learned, along with the collective support I received at Cheshire Academy, provided me with everything I needed to pursue a successful college career. To me, CA was college before college.

Whether it was the one-on-one meetings with teachers, weekly college counseling sessions, study hall, or 6 a.m. lifting and conditioning, I felt like I was completely prepared the second I stepped foot on a college campus.

The rigorous course load, combined with the athletic commitments I endured at CA, were in some ways more challenging than my college schedule. Yet, the commitment and mentorship by the faculty and staff propelled me to places I didn’t think were possible.

Cheshire Academy played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today and, as a result, sent me down a path that ultimately led to me joining the startup team at Luma. From a young age, I have always been a believer in the importance of pursuing a career that you are passionate about, which is why having the opportunity to work with a group of people that are inspired to change the world has truly been a life-changing experience for me. Our team is known for reinventing the water bottle by utilizing UV light technology for self-cleaning and water purifying purposes. In my role of strategic partnerships, I am responsible for educating potential partners on the part of our mission that makes us more than a “water bottle company.” The end goal for us is to provide pure drinking water to as many people across the world as possible, all through sustainable means. Our team will innovate the way people access and consume drinking water, and help eliminate the need for single-use plastic water bottles.

The end goal for us is to provide

pure drinking water to as many

people across the world as possible,

all through sustainable means. Our team will innovate the way people

access and consume drinking water, and help eliminate the need for

single-use plastic water bottles.”

As a young alumnus, I am so excited to stay connected to the Cheshire Academy community and to support a place that was transformative in ensuring my personal growth and success. From giving up lunch period to do extra math problems with Mr. Marshall, to going to Mrs. Quantick’s house for cookies and essay revisions, it’s the people that make Cheshire Academy so special, and why I will always consider it my second home.

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Mr. Robotics Kyle Ryan ’17

My experience at Cheshire Academy was exactly what I needed.

The commitment provided by faculty and staff to the students is something that I will always remember and for which I will always be grateful. Being in smaller classrooms and feeling comfortable enough to form insightful discussions with your teachers created a supportive environment that not only helped me succeed academically, but personally as well.

While I enjoyed a lot of the courses offered to me during my time at CA, I remember feeling especially inspired in my various math classes. This helped me to lean into my passion for research and technology, and led me to pursue a bachelor’s of science degree in information systems from Marist College. Something I will always remember is presenting my first abstract at a conference during my senior year of my undergraduate degree.

My immediate goals are to publish research about automated decision making and robotics to top conferences, and prepare myself to enter a Ph.D. computer science program. I believe the greatest impact I can have on the world is to continue to innovate, to stay on my current path toward becoming a research scientist, and to bring people new knowledge and applications of technology.

The transformative support and resources that were available to me during my time at Cheshire Academy proved to be the foundation I needed to be successful today. It is because of this that I will always stay connected and continue to support the community as an alumnus, so that I can help ensure that the future students of CA have the same opportunities that I did.

I believe the greatest impact I can

have on the world is to continue to

innovate, to stay on my current path

toward becoming a research scientist, and to bring people new knowledge and applications of technology.”

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Motivated by the endless resources on

Never Stop Learning Veronika Cibulkova ’18

Coming from the Czech Republic, I arrived at Cheshire Academy excited for the fortunate opportunity to improve my English, and to receive an international education. After my first few days on campus, I quickly realized that my time spent at CA would impact my life well beyond the classroom. CA taught me a lot about independence, while coincidingly encouraging me to pursue new and diverse experiences within the community. The chance to meet people from all different backgrounds and cultures helped me to expand my perspective and the way I look at the world today. I appreciated the balance between challenging myself academically and learning time management skills through elective extracurricular activities held every afternoon. This, I believe, has helped me find the right work-life balance as I continue to advance my academic and professional career.

Motivated by the endless resources on campus, the support of my teachers, and my peers, I became highly proactive in striving to be a better version of myself every day. I never wanted to stop learning. The IB and AP courses offered at CA allowed me to pursue my interests in science and mathematics.

After graduating in 2018, I went on to study at University College Utrecht in the Netherlands. I combined my major studies of biomedicine,

campus, the support of my teachers, and my

peers, I became highly proactive in striving to be a better version of myself every day.

I never wanted to stop learning.”

pre-medical science, and cognitive neuroscience with a minor in psychology. As part of my bachelor thesis on the topic of cognitive functioning after epilepsy surgery, I contributed to a clinical trial at the University Medical Center Utrecht by comparing neuropsychological data of high-frequency oscillations (HFOs) and epileptiform spikes of epilepsy surgery patients. Thanks to this experience, I will start an M.Sc. in translational neuroscience at Würzburg University in Germany, an elite master program focused on biomedical and therapeutic neuroscience and neurology. As I look to the future, I hope to earn my Ph.D., and follow my path as a patient-centered researcher.

Cheshire Academy made me curious and eager to discover new information. As a young alumna, I look forward to staying connected to the place that shaped and supported many of the qualities that helped me get to where I am today. I hope I can be a mentor for the new international students that arrive to campus each year, and share the valuable lessons I learned as a member of the community. the magazine of cheshire academy

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Commencement 2021

The early morning fog on June 5 lifted with time to spare before the 227th Cheshire

Academy Commencement ceremony, an event that recognized the graduating Class of 2021, imparted meaningful messages, and honored retiring faculty.

Commencement resulted in a monumental celebration for the graduating class of 106 seniors, all of whom concluded their final year of high school amid the COVID-19

pandemic. Face masks became a necessary accessory, social distancing a requirement, and remote classes commonplace.

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Keynote Speaker Jason Curry ’91

This year’s keynote speaker was Jason Curry ’91, president of Big Apple Basketball. Even though Curry attended Cheshire Academy only for his senior year, he formed a close bond and made a name for himself as co-MVP of the cross-country team and as a key member of the varsity boys’ basketball team that advanced to the NEPSAC Final Four.

In his address, Curry spoke in part about destiny guiding him to Cheshire Academy. He had failed at other private and public schools leading up to CA yet, when he arrived, he flourished, graduating with many honors. In 2019, Curry was inducted into the Kevin D. Slaughter Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame and, to this day, Curry continues to represent Cheshire Academy, even 30 years after his graduation. He implored the Class of 2021 to do the same.

The Class of 2021 is now ready for the next chapter of their lives,

Class President Alexis Tolentino ’21

with many now at their top-choice colleges and universities.

Members of the class were accepted to more than 340 different colleges and universities, ultimately establishing a matriculation list of more than 80 different schools in the United States and abroad.

Starting the ceremony was class president Alexis Tolentino ’21. She reflected on her classmates’ strength and their adaptability to survive and grow during a pandemic. “Through the course of unfortunate events, we have all developed into knowledgeable, empathetic, and resilient scholars and individuals. I challenge each and every one of you to remember this unusual year, where we had no choice but to be prepared for the unexpected and to continue living with resilience.”

“As you graduate and you head off into the next phase of your life, be a Cheshire Academy for somebody else who wasn’t able to attend Cheshire Academy,” Curry said. “Some of you understand right now how special Cheshire Academy was for you at this very moment, and some of you may not understand and realize that until years later … and it is your responsibility as you travel throughout life to be a Cheshire Academy for someone else, to be a 10 Main Street for someone else, a Cheshire Academy dot org for another family, to be so inspirational to someone else that they want to send their children to Cheshire Academy just because they’ve encountered you.”

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Salutatorian Caroline Fishbein ’21

Valedictorian Ziyuan “Roger” Xu ’21

Valedictorian Ziyuan “Roger” Xu ’21 addressed his peers remotely from China, where he had completed his senior year. In his address, Xu reflected on his affinity for fishing, which he initially acquired after catching a small sardine when he was 8 years old. A time that he will always remember is a 20-minute struggle to catch a fish, a battle that resulted in him losing his hook and the catch.

“This futileness struck me hard,” reflected Xu. “...As I grew up, I gradually found out that the reason I liked fishing, along with my other interests, is not only the prospect of catching or achieving something, but it is the process of engaging uncertainties and feeling encouraged to always find solutions.”

Uncertainties have riddled the Class of 2021, Xu continued, but have helped Xu and his peers grow. “Without uncertainty, we may not experience progress, growth, self-challenge, and joyfulness to appreciate the clear sky after removing the clouds. I believe the intellectual and emotional courage cultivated by Cheshire Academy will become the fundamental power for all of us to overcome all uncertainties in the future.”

At the beginning of the pandemic, Caroline Fishbein ’21 had the opportunity to spend more time with her family, which included watching current and old movies. Disney’s “The Lion King” served as the theme of her salutatory address at Commencement, as she compared Simba’s growth as a cub to lion and his life experiences to her and her classmates’ growth at CA.

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“Cheshire Academy is a melting pot of diversity in a multitude of forms, and has taught us the immense value of surrounding ourselves with people who are different from us so we can be globally minded and make our mark on the world together,” Fishbein said. “…When we leave here today, we are not free from responsibilities to Cheshire Academy. Cheshire Academy is our Pride Rock and always will be a home for all of us. It is our responsibility to go out into the world and make CA proud.”

In her closing remarks, Head of School Julie Anderson P’19, ’23 urged the graduates to live a great story. By the end of their high school careers, the students had experienced two major global crises. Data and organizations refer to their generation as one that bears scars of a financial crisis, an outdated education system, a climate crisis, and mass

violence, yet they have all lived great social and academic lives. They are internationally minded, full of experiences and wisdom to change the world.

“You are a very unique class, graduating during a once-in-ahundred-years event,” Anderson said. “You have gifts of insight and understanding past graduates may not have been fortunate to have. You know better. We cannot turn our backs on what we now know, and knowledge is power. You are among the most powerful graduates in decades.”

Before receiving their diplomas, the students were treated to a surprise video message from Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive officer and chief content officer for Netflix. Sarandos acknowledged his friend and graduating senior in the audience, Abraham Attah ’21.

Sarandos praised Attah, who he first met a few years ago at a soccer field in Attah’s village in Ghana. From there, he watched Attah grow while filming “Beast of No Nation,” including learning how to skateboard in the mountains of Telluride, experience the elegance of Venice, Italy, and take over Hollywood in a few months.

the John Bowden Distinguished Achievement Award. Due to COVID-19, however, Ingram was unable to receive the award until this year.

“So much growth, so much adventure, so fearless—that’s what I want for all of you,” Sarandos said. “Take the unique experiences of COVID, the tragedy and the triumph, to build your lives filled with possibility and lives filled and grounded in ‘never say never.’ And when you tell the world someday what you did, in a speech just like this, make sure you can say ‘Ich Dien’—‘I serve.’ There is no richer reward in life than to serve.”

Senior Master and Roxbury instructor Karen Smith announced earlier this year her plans to retire after working at CA for 45 years.

She was named the 2021 Bowden Award recipient. At the end of the ceremony, Smith passed on the historic wooden staff to Laura Longacre, student support coordinator and language teacher, who will now take up the mantle and serve as senior faculty leader alongside History and Social Sciences teacher Chip Boyd.

Integral members of Cheshire Academy’s faculty and alumni community were also honored as part of the Commencement ceremony. In 2020, Col. Paul Ingram ’44 was named recipient of

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COLLEGE MATRICULATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2021

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Arcadia University

Lehigh University

Union College

Arizona State University-Tempe

Loyola Marymount University

Universiteit van Amsterdam

Assumption College

Manhattan College (2)

University of British Columbia

Bard College

Marist College

University of California-Irvine (2)

Bentley University

Michigan State University

University of California-Los Angeles (2)

Berklee College of Music

Monmouth University

University of California-Riverside (2)

Boston College (2)

New York University (2)

University of California-Santa Barbara

Bryant University

Northeastern University

University of Connecticut (5)

Bryn Mawr College

Providence College

University of Essex

Carleton College

Quinnipiac University (4)

University of Hartford

Case Western Reserve University

Radford University

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Central Connecticut State University (2)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Iowa

Clark University

Rhodes College

University of Maine

Colby College

Roger Williams University

University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2)

College of Charleston (2)

Rollins College (2)

University of Pennsylvania

Cornell University

Sacred Heart University (3)

University of Richmond

Eastern Connecticut State University (3)

Salve Regina University

University of the Pacific

Elon University

Southern New Hampshire University

University of Vermont (2)

Endicott College

St. Bonaventure University (2)

Vanderbilt University (2)

Florida State University (2)

St. Lawrence University

Vassar College (3)

Franklin Pierce University

Stanford University

Villanova University

Furman University

Susquehanna University

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George Washington University (2)

Swarthmore College

Wagner College (2)

Gettysburg College

Temple University (2)

Washington University in St. Louis

IE University-Madrid

The University of Edinburgh

Williams College

Keene State College

The University of Tampa (3)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

King's College

Tufts University

Lawrence University

Tulane University of Louisiana

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Commencement 2021 — Major Awards VALEDICTORIAN Ziyuan “Roger” Xu SALUTATORIAN Caroline Fishbein

SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS

SENIOR HONORS AWARDS

The Karen J. Smith Scholarship Award for Scholastic Improvement Fan Si

The Bevan Loree Dupré Award Brooklyn Walsh

The Morris Sweetkind Senior English Prize Katelyn Parrott

The Ralph Morgan Griffiths Award Caroline Fishbein

William A. Hassell Senior Lab Science Prize Aaditya Yadav

The Jeffrey Thomas Marshall Scholarship Award Thomas Craley

James P. Loder Foreign Language Award Madeleine Silano

The Frederick Vollrath Richmond Award Zhicheng “James” Cheng

Jerome J. Sullivan Senior Mathematics Prize I Man “Alice” Liu

The Costin Cup Jonathan Velasquez

The Ann J. Moriarty Social Science Prize Jenna Purslow

The John J. White ’38 Leadership Award Alexis Tolentino

The Senior Performing Arts Prize in Theatre Ruth Berganross

The Sheridan Plaque Caroline Fishbein

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INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

New seminar courses provide 9th-grade students more power over their education.

In a typical high school setting, 9th-grade students have little say over which classes they take. Cheshire Academy is anything but typical; rather, we provide incoming students with the power to experience high school how they want.

Take the newly introduced 9th-grade seminars, for example: three classes modeled on first-year college seminars that bridge the gap between subjects and allow students to chart their own paths based on preferences.

“In looking at our curriculum, we wanted to find— particularly in the 9th and 10th grade—more ways where students could make choices that let them lean into their areas of interest, or curiosity, or passion,” explained Marc Aronson, dean of curriculum and instruction, “and wanted to, earlier on than 11th grade, be more intentional about having them encounter things that weren’t just discipline specific in one department.”

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competencies. For example, each class required students to use academic resources, such as the library, Center for Writing, or Math Lab. They also had to attend a cocurricular event, such as a sports game, art show, or musical performance, and report back on their experience.

In Heroes, Quests, and Rites of Passage, co-taught by Max Leeming and Marissa Balogh, students were tasked with exploring what it’s like to be the center of their own story, while also considering the rituals people follow when discussing their lives and the stories passed down to them from older generations.

As part of the class, the students visited Hillside Cemetery—just a short walk from campus—to acquire some of the narratives of the deceased buried there. From there, they developed oral recitations of the individuals’ stories, while also incorporating aspects of a standard English course.

The Environment, Justice, and You, co-taught by Caron Quantick and Allison Bass-Riccio, required students to consider the issues of race, class, gender, and other structural issues that impact or are impacted by the environment. Students studied water samples, lead content, and other material, all the while reflecting on everyone’s role in environmentalism, as well as the scientific, economic, and political implications of technological advancements.

The final course, co-taught by Jen Guarino and Sally Pollard, is titled Improv, Creativity, and Divergent Thinking. In the class, students were tasked with using creativity as not just a source of inspiration, but knowledge. They worked on theater and fashion design projects, as well as studied material sciences.

The goal of co-teaching, Aronson said, is for the classes to be interdisciplinary, and to provide more room for global conversations. “None of them are taught by faculty from the same department. We also think it’s useful for students to get multiple perspectives in the same space.”

All courses are project based. In Improv, for example, students showcased their work in an exposition toward the end of the semester.

Similarly, students in the Environmental Justice class worked with a nonprofit organization called The Changemaker Project, which helps students gain the tools and skills necessary to solve social justice issues and become changemakers who will better the world.

In the end, the hope is that students will feel more personally invested in their learning, rather than being driven by external factors like grades.

“We want students to feel, as early as they are able to feel, like they have some ability to be in control of their experience.”

The Morton Faculty Fund was established in 1992 by Marylin Brown and her late husband Douglas Morton ’58, who served as a trustee of Cheshire Academy. After graduating from Cheshire Academy, Morton attended the College of William and Mary, and became founder and president of the Morton Publishing Company.

Marilyn and Doug created the permanent endowed fund to recognize excellence in teaching, and in honor of the teachers who made a significant difference in his life. Each year, the fund provides important resources to support curriculum development and faculty enrichment through travel, further education, and personal and professional development.

This year, the fund helped with the establishment of the 9th-grade seminar courses.

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PASSING THE BATON

Senior Master Karen Smith retired after 45 years of service to Cheshire Academy.

It was 1976 when Karen Smith first started working at Cheshire Academy. A chemistry teacher, Smith quickly became one of the most beloved employees to work on campus, sharing not only her knowledge in the classroom, but also offering her time, skills, and talents to better the school.

Over the years, Smith served as faculty member, dean, mentor, advisor to myriad clubs and activities—including the esteemed The Coleman Group—as well as senior master and, at the time of her retirement, an instructor for the Roxbury Academic Support Program.

As part of their lasting support to CA, the Smith family established a scholarship, titled the Karen J. Smith Scholarship Award for Scholastic Improvement. The award is given at Commencement to one graduating student who has shown the greatest academic improvement while keeping in mind the enduring message she conveys to students: that they can often achieve more than they think, and that they should not be satisfied until they have done their very best.

But during her time at CA, Smith did more than simply preach her message—she followed it. She was involved in every facet of the Cheshire Academy experience;

the first to greet you with a smile, to point you in the right direction, or to strike up a conversation and get to know more about you.

During this year’s Commencement exercises, Smith was honored as recipient of the Bowden Award for her 45 years of employment at CA. She had announced her retirement earlier in the year, making the decision to step down from her most recent positions of Roxbury instructor and senior master, the latter of which is a title given to the longest serving faculty members.

Commencement also marked the final time Smith would lead the procession alongside Senior Master Robert “Chip” Boyd P’98,’10.

At the end of the exercises, Smith passed the ceremonial baton to Laura Longacre, student support coordinator and language teacher, the latter of whom will now take up the role of senior faculty leader.

The celebration for Smith continued following Commencement at the 2020 and 2021 Kevin D. Slaughter Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony and retirement party, held at The Elm City Club (New Haven, Connecticut) on June 9 and hosted by the Office of Advancement. Recognizing that travel was still difficult for the CA community at that time, Smith will also be honored during Reunion weekend, June 10-12, 2022.

The entire CA community, near and far, wishes Smith the best in her well-earned retirement.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Operation TEACH

Cheshire Academy has always been an innovative community focused on its students, promising and delivering a cutting-edge experience to students, families, and alumni of all generations, decades, and class years.

Similar to the changes taking place now, in the mid 1970s, Cheshire Academy took on the herculean task of rolling out Operation TEACH, a multiyear enhancement and promotion of the financial, academic, and admission programs at the school.

For the 1975-1976 academic year, the school’s board of directors adopted an action program titled Operation TEACH, with each letter serving as part of the mission: Turn today’s challenge into an opportunity for a greater Cheshire Academy; Expand the boarding community to include girls; Accelerate our fundraising activities; Consolidate all academic activities on the main campus; and Hold the high level of excellence in faculty and curriculum.

In an undated pamphlet promoting the program, it reads, “Through its long history of 181 years, Cheshire Academy’s constant aim has been to retain the educational traditions that have proved to be pedagogically sound but to change as new conditions warrant. We are facing these changing times with determination and confidence that Cheshire Academy offers a valuable alternative educational program.”

A sincere commitment to such excellence must be maintained in order to keep Cheshire Academy a unique institution for the student who desires or needs an alternative means of obtaining an education.”

Other parts of Operation TEACH included conversion of Horton Hall into a girls’ dorm, additional facilities for female students at the Arthur Sheriff Field House, conversion of the second level of Hurley Hall into a classroom area, and long-range plans for construction of a modern classroom building at a site not yet determined.

In the fall/winter 1976-1977 issue of On The Move, the CA Alumni Association’s publication, readers were provided an update on the operation. In the second year, the school saw the attainment of the “C” stage to consolidate all academic activities onto the main campus.

Included in the changes were enhancements to Woodbury Hall, the Arthur Sheriff Field House, the Richmond Memorial Science Center taking the place of the “old infirmary,” naming of the Gideon Welles Dining Commons, and the Marion More Coleman Research Center in the library.

The article reads in part, “The new facilities on the central campus have opened a new era at the Academy. The existing facilities are now being fully utilized to their maximum capacity and their new appearance signals a new period of growth for the Academy.”

For an institution now in its 228th year, it is exciting to see that continuous growth, achievement, and adaptability is not only expected of CA’s students, but of its leadership and community at large.

At the time, major focuses included the enhancement of female boarding on campus, a fulltime commitment to liaison activities with parents, alumni, friends, and the academic community, and an academic consolidation by bringing all facilities to the “heart of the campus” found at 10 Main Street to gain greater flexibility in classroom size and instructional need.

“In the history of Cheshire Academy, academic excellence has been a top priority. During the last several years, the upgrading of faculty, staff, and program has been achieved through continued search and change.

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Diverse Group of Five Joins Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees At its May meeting, the Cheshire Academy Board of Trustees elected five new trustees, all of whom bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience from their professional and personal lives.

The new trustees are Ronald Bergamo Jr. P’13, Angelina Casanova ’00, Bart A. DePetrillo ’87, Praveen R. Savalgi ’06, and Edgar B. Vinal ’86, P’16, ’19.

Additional action taken by the Board included the appointments of Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16 and Jared Pinsker ’97 to the executive committee.

Bergamo, of Cheshire, Connecticut, is owner and president of the marketing consulting firm Impact Production Group, LLC. He received his bachelor’s degree in information systems from Quinnipiac University’s School of Business. Bergamo is chair of the board of directors for Ball & Socket Arts, a nonprofit organization working to transform the former Ball & Socket Factory in Cheshire into a world-class arts and entertainment complex.

He also served as co-chairman for the Victorian House Open golf tournament, which benefited the Wounded Warrior Project. He and his wife Sharon are parents of Jonathan Bergamo ’13.

Casanova currently serves as the national legislative affairs manager for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, a position she has held since May 2010.

She is also chair of the tribe’s economic development company, Command Holdings, and co-owns Native Way Blend, LLC, an official Dunkin’ Donuts franchise with a Foxwoods Resort Casino location. She received her bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from Towson University and her graduate certificate in business and corporate communications from Harvard Extension School. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and has two children: Leonard Bell II and Nylah Morningstar.

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DePetrillo, of Park City, Utah, is an entrepreneur and investor. At Cheshire Academy, he was involved in all facets of the school community, including athletics and student activities. Following CA, DePetrillo went on to earn his bachelor's degree in English literature with a minor in computer science from Boston University, and his master’s degree in computer science from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He is owner of bartologie LLC; from 2000 until 2009, he was chief executive officer and owner of newtelligence AG. Savalgi is a cybersecurity risk manager for Raytheon Technologies. He also leads the executive team at SCI Education, a federally registered organization dedicated to strategic training in business management and entrepreneurship designed for emerging economies. Savalgi received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Charter Oak State College and his MBA from the University of Dayton, and is both a certified project management professional (PMIPMP) and information systems security professional (CISSP).

He currently lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Vinal, of Southington, Connecticut, is the national operations manager at IT service management company Canon Business Process Services Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. He has been working at Canon for 24 years. Vinal graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in European studies and civilization, and currently lives in Southington, Connecticut, with his wife, Susan. They are parents of Blakely Vinal ’16 and Cassidy Vinal ’19.

BREAKING THE ICE New day students entering grades 9 and 10 were invited to attend an overnight orientation from Aug. 16-17, complete with ice breaker games, competitions, a scavenger hunt, s’mores, an outdoor movie complete with popcorn, and an ice cream truck.

The students were able to meet and make new friends before the start of the school year, share in laughs, and learn more about Cheshire Academy.

GOING, GOING, GREEN After Commencement, members of the Cheshire Academy community gifted perishables and household items to area nonprofit organizations. In total, over 50 pounds of food, 200 pounds of clothing, multiple bedding sets, desk lamps, fans, and over 100 books were donated to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Egalitarian Empowering Solutions, Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services of New Haven, and ReRead Books & More.

WELCOME HOME Student-athletes attending the football preseason program began moving into their respective dorms on Aug. 20 with the help of their families. Fellow student-athletes participating in other athletic preseason programs moved in over the subsequent days, returning to Cheshire Academy with reinvigorated energy, excitement, and commitment, eager to take on and overcome new challenges, work together as teams, and represent CA both on and off the field.

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GAME, SET, MATCH Senior Master Chip Boyd met with Aaron Kusza ’01 at the Wint Filipek Sr. Memorial Tournament, a large local tennis tournament celebrating its 17th year held in June. Kusza was the winner of the A men’s doubles and A mixed doubles at the tournament, and Boyd was the winner of the 130+ combined age senior division. At CA, Kusza served as captain of the varsity tennis team before playing for four years at Villanova University.

WELCOME FESTIVAL Students, families, faculty, and staff joined together on the CA campus to celebrate the start of the 228th academic year. A club fair, advisory meetings, dinner reception, games, and a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream truck were available throughout the day for all to enjoy.

GUIDED FOR SUCCESS There are new and unique opportunities available to students who join the Cheshire Academy community at any grade level— just ask the new 11th- and 12thgrade boarding and day students who attended their orientation.

Throughout the day, the students met some of their new classmates, participated in some games on Slaughter Field, took a walking tour of campus, and met with members of the academic, college counseling, and community life offices.

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CONVOCATION For the first time in over a year, the entire Cheshire Academy community gathered on the Simosa Field and Track for the annual Convocation ceremony. Students lined the turf field, while family members and friends gathered on the bleachers and surrounding area to listen to messages of privilege, life lessons, and embracing a childish nature from students Temilade Onile ’22, Jaden Otero ’22, and Siyuan “James” Guo ’22. Head

of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23 shared her experience of finding her authentic self, and Audra Foti ’22 shared the poem “Don’t Quit” by John Greenleaf Whittier. Musical performances were put on by The 1794s a cappella group, Haoyu “Ester” Luo ’22, and a duet by Luke Parkerson ’22 and Amelia Williams ’22. As is tradition, the students were led in procession by senior masters and faculty members Chip Boyd and Laura Longacre.

IN REMEMBRANCE Beginning on Sept. 8, the Cheshire Academy community participated in a four-day series of activities and programming in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. On the first day, a group of students visited the Sherwood Island 9/11 Memorial in Westport, Connecticut, to complete a beautification project. On Thursday, Sept. 9, students heard from three speakers as part of CA’s Voices of 9/11 program: • Dr. Reza Mansoor, cardiologist and president of both the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, spoke to students about the stereotypes Muslims in the United States have to face after the Sept. 11 attacks and even today • Ann O’Brien, director of community engagement with the Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services, discussed the mass exodus of Afghan families from Afghanistan to the United States in August, and how students can help support Afghan families who may be residing in their neighborhoods and towns • Lt. Col. Jason Hearn, a 24-year veteran with the U.S. Army who served three tours abroad, reflected on the day of Sept. 11, what he was doing, and the nation’s patriotic response as a result of the attacks On Sept. 10, all students participated in the National Day of Service by giving back to the local community and area organizations. Students continued their service on Sept. 11 by volunteering at the Cheshire Fall Festival, an annual fall fair and marketplace held close to the CA campus.

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ALL BRAINS AND BRAWN Steep climbs, monkey bars, hurdles, mathematical puzzles, memory games, and mazes. These were just a few of the challenges students faced on Sept. 3 during the Fall Pillar Games, put together by Grit ’N Wit. Students competed in the 16-level obstacle course and mental challenges as part of their Pillar Cup teams vying for the title of Pillar Games champion and the coveted Pillar Cup.

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PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

MOON FESTIVAL On Sept. 21, students in Yvonne Hewu's Mandarin classes celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival or Lantern Festival) with storytelling, a Kung Fu tea ceremony, and mooncakes. The entire CA community continued the celebration at the conclusion of the academic day.

Kavin Kathir ’22 was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his efforts to give back to those less fortunate than himself through the Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) nonprofit organization. Through DCI, Kathir has been remotely tutoring children at the organization’s orphanage in Bangladesh for two hours every Sunday. Before his 10th-grade year, Kathir visited Bangladesh as a DCI volunteer with support of Cheshire Academy’s RizzoloLarson Venture Grant, and wanted to continue volunteering when he returned to the United States. In addition to the President’s Award, Kathir received an official citation from the State of Connecticut General Assembly.

DOING WELL The Office of Community Life organized a Wellness Day for students to break away from the academic day on Sept. 22 to partake in caricature drawings, experience magic tricks up close, and get a personal sculpture from a balloon artist in the Harwood Student Center. Students were also able to meditate and challenge their bodies in a yoga class in Hurley Hall, led by faculty members Jen Dillon and Katie Cooper.

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CARVING, VINYASA, AND COLLEGE PREP On Oct. 13, students in grades 10 through postgraduate participated in workshops led by the College Counseling Office. They participated in mock interviews, readied their college essays, took practice tests, and ensured their college applications were uploaded to Naviance.

Meanwhile, students in 9th grade carved pumpkins in a friendly competition, and later practiced yoga with goats at a nearby farm.

PAINT AND VIBE Students painted sunsets and sipped sparkling cider on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Matthew Goetz’s patio set outside of Horton Hall. Goetz’s daughter, Sylvia, also joined in on the fun!

COLLEGE REP VISITS The College Counseling Office hosted representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities during the first semester, providing students with both in-person and virtual options to learn more about the schools in which they are interested. Hofstra University, Providence College, Syracuse University, and Bucknell University were just some of the colleges who visited early on in the academic year.

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CHESHIRE FOOD DRIVE Students volunteered on the weekend of Nov. 6-7 with the Cheshire Food Drive, Inc. nonprofit organization, which donates nonperishable food items to a local food pantry and money for families in need of financial support when buying groceries. This year, Cheshire Academy classes competed to fill the “Turkey Bus,” and delivered their haul to the green in front of First Congregational Church of Cheshire on Saturday, Nov. 6. From there, CA volunteers also helped to sort donations from area residents and organizations for the Food Drive.

“SHE KILLS MONSTERS” The Cheshire Academy Theater Department put on its first in-person performance of the academic year during the first week of November. “She Kills Monsters” follows teenage girl Agnes as she delves into the world of Dungeons & Dragons to learn more about her sister, Tilly, who tragically passed away. This drama-comedy play features adventure, stage combat, 90s pop culture, and a great story, with murderous fairies, ogres, and dragons all making appearances.

“TRESPASSING” ON CHESHIRE ACADEMY GROUNDS Cheshire Academy hosted its first visiting author of the academic year on Oct. 26.

Ken Ilgunas, a journalist, author, and backcountry park ranger, shared the story about how he hiked 1,700 miles from Alberta, Canada, to the Gulf Coast of Texas to follow the proposed path of the Keystone XL pipeline, which is detailed in his memoir and reflection on climate change, “Trespassing Across America.”

During his hike, Ilgunas met all types of people, including those in support of the pipeline due to financial benefits, and others opposed due to concerns about the environment, and walked and slept in the rain, snow, and grassy fields of the Heartland of the United States.

Ilgunas visited students in The Environment, Justice, and You 9th-grade seminar, Macroeconomics, and Modeling Climate Change classes. He also met with the Eco Leaders club and hosted a writer’s workshop for students in the Blue Room.

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Upcoming Regional, Campus, and Virtual Events for Alumni and Families Watch your email and check the Cheshire Academy website for additional information.

Jan. 11

Cheers to the New Year Reception for Alumni and Families Boston, Massachusetts — Capo Restaurant & Supper Club

Jan. 13

Cheers to the New Year Reception for Alumni and Families New York, New York —The University Club, Hosted by Noah Leonowich ’08

Jan. 20

Cheers to the New Year Reception for Alumni and Families New Haven, Connecticut —The Elm City Club, Hosted by Tom Cavaliere ‘15

Jan. 24

International Alumni Town Hall — International Alumni Week Kickoff (virtual)

Feb. 8

All-Alumni Town Hall with Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23 (virtual)

March 3

Los Angeles Reception for Alumni and Families MountainGate Country Club, Hosted by Lewis & Clare Shomer '55

March 21 Central Florida Spring Training Gathering

Hosted by the Cheshire Academy Parents and Families Association March 31 Athletics at CA Today (virtual) March TBA Reception for Alumni and Families — Miami, Florida March TBA Brunch for Alumni and Families — Naples, Florida

Hosted by Catherine and Rob Bonneau P’04,’16 April 22

Parent and Families Association Auction (on campus)

April 28

Spring Day of Giving and Gratitude

May TBA

Hartford Yard Goats Game for Alumni and Families

May TBA New York Yankees Game for Alumni and Families May TBA Boston Red Sox Game for Alumni and Families June 10-12 Three-in-One Reunion (on campus)

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PUERTO RICO ALUMNI GATHERING Director of Alumni Relations Peter White ’07 hosted an enthusiastic group of alumni at a gathering in Puerto Rico.

HONORING THE GREAT More than 80 alumni and family members gathered on June 9 for the induction of the 2020 and 2021 Kevin D. Slaughter Memorial Hall of Fame and to raise a toast to Karen Smith upon her retirement.

Due to travel restrictions, Smith, as well as Athletics and Arts Hall of Fame inductees from 2020, 2021, and 2022 will also be honored at Reunion in June 2022.

ALUMNI HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND Students filled the stands and alumni, families, and furry friends gathered at CA for the 2021 Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend. This was the first oncampus event since spring 2019, and CA did it right: a pop-up school store, apple cider and donuts, and several athletic contests rounded out the weekend.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS Members of the Alumni of Color Mentoring Network Deron Rippey ’ 93, P’24, Angelina Casanova ’00, Dr. Aleesha Grier-Rogers ’90, and Jason Curry ’91 met with approximately two dozen students on Sept. 9 to share their experiences at Cheshire Academy, and to offer their assistance as mentors to the students when it comes to academic and professional aspirations, and plans for the future.

A FINE PLACE TO LEARN AND WORK This year, eight alumni are employed at Cheshire Academy, benefiting various departments, students, and the community at large at the school that helped them years ago. Included are:

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Aleesha Grier-Rogers ’90, consulting psychologist

Alexis Wheeler ’07, counselor

Peter White ’07, director of alumni relations

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Elisa Laudati ’05, director of the Roxbury Academic Support Program

Tanasia Lea ’09, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Kate Daly ’07, librarian

Hunter Verdi ’17, Athletics Department intern, assistant varsity football coach

ALUMNI ATHLETIC UPDATES

In the 2021 season with Stetson University’s baseball team, right-handed

Tarik Black ’17 was signed by the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad in

11.2 innings pitched, and 6 strikeouts.

September.

Joe Bramanti ’17 closed out his 2021 season with the University of Maine Black Bears baseball team with a home run hit on May 27 against Stony Brook University.

Danny Crossen ’17 played in The New England Collegiate Baseball League’s All-Star Game in July.

John Fox ’17 logged time in all 10 games, including three starts, on the St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse team.

pitcher Gavin Sullivan ’18 had a 6.94 earned run average, 8 appearances, Jay LaRosa ’19 has transferred from the University of Mississippi to the University of Massachusetts, where he is a kicker.

Andre Carter ’19 started his 2021 season on the West Point Army Black Knights football team with three sacks against Georgia State University.

Tanner Davis ’19 had a successful start as safety for the University of

Massachusetts, including seven total tackles during their Sept. 4 game against the University of Pittsburgh.

Over the summer, Aliya Catanzarita ’19 played for Stratford Brakettes

Chris Galland ’17 had season highs of two hits, one double, one home run,

softball team. Her great-grandmother played for the first Brakettes team

Boston College’s baseball team.

Caroline Farley Tournament Bracket Semifinals against the Southern Maine

three runs scored, two runs batted in, one base stolen, and four putouts on

CJ Holmes ’17, a redshirt senior at Kent State, has had a successful season as a safety, including five total tackles during the home opener against Virginia Military Institute and eight tackles and one for a loss during their game against Texas A&M University.

in 1947. During the season, Catanzarita clinched a home run during the

Flame Softball team. Catanzarita is a utility player for Hofstra University, where she played in 11 games and made nine starts in the 2021 season.

Jared Martino ’19 is currently a running back with the Indy Pirates.

Owen Kempton ’20 made his collegiate debut as goalkeeper on the

CJ Lewis ’17, a graduate student at Boston College and wide receiver for

Northeastern University men’s soccer team on April 10 against Hofstra

the Eagles, secured a 38-yard reception on Sept. 25 against the University of

University, and led the goalkeepers with an individual game-high of 11 saves

Missouri.

against Hofstra.

Nick Mango ’17 played 10 games for the University of St. Joseph’s lacrosse

During the Wofford University women’s lacrosse 2021 season, Addison

team during the 2020-2021 season, including wins against Becker College

Witkowski ’20 made appearances in four games, including her Wofford debut

and Dean College.

against Coastal Caroline on March 5.

Coby Tippett ’17 had a successful season playing for the University of

Over the summer, Wilfredo Aybar ’21 committed to Stanford University.

University of Albany.

Team Defensive Player of the Week during their game against Vanderbilt

Rhode Island, including a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Brandon Sebastian ’17, defensive back for Boston College Eagles, secured a

win with an interception in the end zone during overtime on Sept. 25 against the University of Missouri.

Alexis Holmes ’18 was named Women’s All-Academic

Student-Athlete at the University of Kentucky. In order to

This fall, he’s an outside linebacker who was named the Stanford Scout University.

Jack Brandon ’21 is a freshman quarterback with the Boston College Eagles football team.

Sydney Racevicius ’18

qualify, recipients must have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and achieve one from a competitive list of athletic qualifications.

Ibrahim Kamara ’18, defensive lineman for the Georgetown

University football team, secured five tackles against Columbia University on Sept. 25.

Sydney Racevicius ’18 is a senior at Rivier University, where she is an outside hitter on the volleyball team.

Jaydyn Reilly ’18 saw some playtime on the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team, including as a starter against Northeastern University.

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ATHLETICS

Changes to the Athletics Department enhance the experience for the next generation of student-athletes.

When student-athletes returned to the Cheshire Academy campus this fall, they were greeted with a full slate of athletic competitions and contests. It was a major change from last year, when an abbreviated athletic program was offered due to games being rescheduled, postponed, and canceled due to COVID-19.

The varsity football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball, and cross country programs, as well as junior varsity teams, were all back in action for their seasons. The plan, according to Associate Head of School David Dykeman, is similar for the winter sports season.

As for how the teams are handling the risks posed by the coronavirus, Dykeman said that having a campus full of vaccinated individuals was integral to this year’s success.

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“The big piece was our decision to be fully vaccinated, and we are only competing with teams that are fully vaccinated,” he said. “You still have to follow some protocols, but you get a little more flexibility. For instance, the biggest difference would be if a player was to test positive after a game last year. That would remove our entire team for two weeks. Now, this year, nobody is removed. We would mask them (positive individuals) for five days, test the whole team five days afterward but, unless they were symptomatic, they could continue to practice and compete.”

With these changes, having a properly staffed Athletics Department is critical. Fortunately, that’s what took place over the course of the summer months, when faculty member Jim McCarthy was named the new director of athletics and summer activities coordinator, and a wave of new coaches joined the Cheshire Academy community.

McCarthy succeeds Ed Banach, who has taken on the new role of associate director of athletic operations. Banach also serves as head coach of the varsity boys’ soccer and varsity girls’ tennis programs.

To McCarthy, Cheshire Academy’s Athletics Department operates more similarly to a small college than it does a public high school. He brings expertise to the role from the collegiate level and as head coach of the varsity boys’ basketball program at CA, and he’s looking to use his knowledge and skills to grow the program.

McCarthy called athletics the “front porch” of the school, stating that it’s a highly visible department of CA. As such, he wants the department to be the best it can be to best represent CA and the school’s mission.

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But McCarthy doesn’t have to do it alone. Along with longtime faculty members and coaches, a new wave of leaders has been brought on to grow the department. Included in the new hires are Corey Holton, former head women’s soccer coach at Vassar College, who has taken on the varsity girls’ soccer program at CA. Holton is also working as an admission officer in the Admission Office.

Caroline Brasa, who is working as a faculty member and an instructor for the Roxbury Academic Support Program, is heading the varsity girls’ volleyball and basketball programs. Meanwhile, in the spring, Anthony Giano will be taking on his new role as head coach of the varsity baseball program.

volleyball and basketball player—which is a fairly common crossover— she’s going to see that student for an hour and a half a day, six days a week, from the end of August until spring break,” explained McCarthy.

“When you talk about the impact you can make with someone you know, it doesn’t get much better than that.”

The senior woman administrator (SWA), a new role this year, has been filled by lacrosse coach Princess Zabel. As the SWA, not only does Zabel handle administrative duties within the Athletics Department, she also serves as a communicator between the school and students. With changes to the softball program, for example, Zabel was able to meet with the student-athletes to discuss plans for the upcoming spring season.

All the new coaches have their strengths, whether it’s their experience or involvement in the CA community. Brasa, for example, will likely coach some of the same girls in both the fall and winter seasons. “If she has a

Corey Holton, varsity girls' soccer head coach, with assistant coach Calvin Cooper (bottom left) Caroline Brasa, head coach of the varsity volleyball and varsity girls' basketball programs (top right) Princess Zabel, senior woman administrator and head coach of the varsity girls' lacrosse program (bottom right)

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Beyond her role as SWA, Zabel is the new varsity girls’ lacrosse head coach, and varsity girls’ basketball assistant coach.

“She’s in the Arthur Sheriff Field House; students see her every day,” explained McCarthy. “Different kids are comfortable talking to different people, so having different voices and people with unique backgrounds and experiences is critical for communication purposes.”

As for Giano’s appointment, Dykeman is able to refocus his efforts on other demands of the associate head of school, such as fundraising efforts and being involved with another major project—the upgrade of facilities, which includes replacing the existing turf and track at the Simosa Field & Track, installation of a second all-purpose turf field, and construction of three new tennis courts alongside the Markin Tennis Center.

“This all-purpose field is going to give us flexibility, which we are in desperate need of as a school,” Dykeman said. “...This is a have-

to project. It’s very difficult to continue practicing until 7:00 p.m. throughout the entire fall and entire spring. It puts a lot of strain on our resources, and by doing this, it allows all of our teams the practice facilities that they deserve to have, and it allows our student-athletes, their families, and the coaches to find a better balance of time.”

But these enhancements don’t just support student-athletes. All areas of the CA community will benefit from the facility improvements, such as providing the music department with their own time for practice, not demanding the Dining Commons to stay open late, and allowing the Office of Community Life the opportunity for new and unique programming for both boarding and day students.

“We saw what that felt like last year without spectators, without families being able to watch us play, with limited games and limited opportunity,” Dykeman continued. “It’s just so exciting to see us embracing this. You know this is going to be a big piece to building unity, and … it’s visible to everybody.”

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new great-granddaughter, Lilly Lane Blasko. They are living in good health and enjoying their time surrounded by their wonderful children and grandchildren.

Lyle and Nathaniel Harris ’52

Nathaniel Harris ’52

and his wife, Lyle, have been living in Key West, Florida, for almost 30 years. In 1992, Nathaniel was sent to Key West to manage a hotel condo and marina, and he and Lyle fell in love with the location.

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career with IBM, he is now enjoying life as a retiree in North Carolina. He practices tennis, golf, radiocontrolled model boat sailing, and bicycling, as well as completes charitable work. He also has been having fun as a volunteer crew member on a sightseeing sailboat— it’s the first job he has had where he collects tips. Prior to the COVID-19 lockdown, he and his wife spent a month in Portugal and Spain, which he highly recommends.

Recently, he and his wife have been doing a bit of traveling with their granddaughter in her college search.

She is considering Duke, Clemson, Vanderbilt, and Emory. Bruce enjoys seeing these schools, but his heart is still back at Tech. He hopes everyone is doing well.

Rodger McAlister ’59 is currently living in

writes that he is a member of the 1958 graduating class from Hobart College. He then served six years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1964 as a second lieutenant.

He founded Arrow Advertising in 1961, and has since transferred ownership to his youngest son, Edward Strauss. Arrow currently has offices in New York City and Denver, Colorado, as well as London. He married Renee Jacobson in 1963, and together they had two boys— Lawrence and Edward. They lived in Laurel Hollow, New York for 45 years before downsizing in 2010 to 25 Chapel Place in Great Neck, New York. They travel yearly to Highland Beach, Florida for winters.

He celebrated his 85th birthday in June.

Lester Gore ’58

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Bruce Blomgren ’59 says that, after a 30-year

Richard Lane ’51 and his wife, Susan, recently welcomed their

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Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Dickinson College in 1964 and entered the U.S. Army through ROTC as a second lieutenant. After flight school, he served in Vietnam as a gunship helicopter pilot for the 1st Cavalry Division. More of his endeavors can be seen in the movie “We Were Soldiers.” After serving, McAlister had a 20-year career with General Electric as an international marketing manager. He later bought a struggling company and turned it around for cash, which he used to invest in rental properties. He had 27 houses.

McAlister and his wife of 53 years have three sons and six grandchildren, and spend a lot of time traveling in their motor home. He wishes members of the Class of 1959 the best, and would enjoy hearing from them.

After graduating from Boston University and spending 2.5 years in the Navy, Lester Gore ’58 started his working career at General Electric in their noted marketing management training program, then later with ad agency giant J. Walter Thompson in New York. It was at J. Walter Thompson where he met his wife, Barbara. After moving back to his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts so their children could grow up around cousins and family, Gore entered the executive search business in the Boston office of Management Recruiters International, becoming a group vice president, and later started his own search firm, Executive Search International, where he is still working and enjoying most every minute. He and Barbara are blessed to have two grandchildren, and since they live almost across the street from them in Newton, Massachusetts, they are able to see them most every day. He would like to wish his fellow Cheshire alumni all the best in these challenging times, and to be well.

1960s “An Especially Good View: Watching History Happen,” written by Peter Osnos ’60, was released in June. A wide-ranging memoir, Osnos’ book details his life’s journey as a child, student, and five decades as a journalist, editor, and publisher, the latter in which he published books by four presidents—Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Stay tuned to the Spring 2022 issue of 1794 magazine, where we will have a full feature on Osnos, his experiences at Cheshire Academy, and his life’s work.

John Rosenthal ’60 is celebrating the publication of his new

nonfiction book, “Searching for Amylu Danzer.” The book was published by the Waywiser Press of Oxford, United Kingdom, and the advanced praise has been overwhelmingly positive. Clyde Edgerton, author of “Walking Across Egypt,” called it a “once-in-a-lifetime reading experience.” Rosenthal lives in Chapel Hill North Carolina, with his wife, Paula.

Frederick Wilbur ’66 recently published his second collection of

poetry titled “Conjugation of Perhaps.” His previous collection is titled “As Pus Floats the Splinter Out.” For 35 years, Wilbur was a self-employed architectural woodcarver who participated in the restoration of many historic properties. His ecclesiastical carvings appeared in churches nationwide.

During his career, Wilbur wrote three books on decorative woodcarving: “Carving Architectural Detail in Wood: the Classical Tradition,” “Carving Classical Styles in Wood,” and “Decorative Woodcarving: Accessories for the Home.” Wilbur received a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a M.A. from the University of Vermont. He lives in central Virginia with his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth, and with two daughters and Harold Crossley ’67 three grandchildren nearby.

The latest book by Peter Osnos ’60

Harold Crossley ’67 says, “After

having moved to Washington state and surviving our first winter away from Southern California, we are enjoying our new summer cruising grounds.

They are the San Juan Islands located between Washington state on the east and Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on the west. The numerous bays and anchorages, plus the many hiking trails in the islands offer a serene getaway from the hassle of everyday life, and the endless waterways bordered by evergreen trees make for beautiful surroundings.”

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John Dubrowin ’71,

employed at Sanford & Hawley Inc., was named the 2021 Lumber Person of the Year

by The Lumber Dealers Association of Connecticut.

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Richard Morris ’73 writes, “This

Ron Aliciene ’68

Ron Aliciene ’68 writes, “I want to commend the

administration for the way they navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic, and hopefully continuing to do so. The Class of 1968 was blessed to have their 50th reunion before the pandemic hit, and I was glad to see all the classmates and hear of their success.”

Larry Katz ’68 is enjoying retirement living in San

fall is an exciting time for me as my new film, ‘Hero to Heroes, restoring the reefs of the Florida Keys,’ premiered at the Boston Sea Rovers convention in Danvers, Massachusetts, on Oct. 2. Sea Rovers is the longest running dive conference in the country, and I have been presenting there for 20 years.”

Chris Pecce ’77 has this

to say, “There’s nothing like fishing off the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Occasionally, you bring home dinner.”

Diego, California.

Cary Palulis ’68, Dave Hopkinson ’68, and Bob Pleines ’68, classmates and fraternity

brothers, held their annual boat ride and fishing trip on the Congamond Lakes in Southwick, Massachusetts.

Palulis said it was a great day with the guys, with Hopkinson catching the first rainbow trout.

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Chris Pecce ’77

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Lara Foldvari’s ’85 view

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Andrea Barley '99 on Sept. 12, 2021.

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were married

Ricardo Greer ’97 was chosen for the #topconnect21 group.

The symposium identifies the nation's top assistant coaches and provides them with networking and leadership development opportunities. Ricky currently is the assistant basketball coach at University of Dayton, a Division I program.

Todd Savage ’98

writes that he was promoted to the chief of staff for the FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate/special assistant to assistant director of the FBI. He spent most of 2019 working with the United States government to understand the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lara Foldvari ’85

has become a snowbird, as she and Bruce Owen bought a condo on the St. Lucie River in Florida. She is teaching barre classes mostly online, allowing her to teach from anywhere.

Talya Vexler ’98 is living in western Massachusetts with

her husband, Keith, and their son, AJ, who turned 2 years old in November. She is running the family business—a gymnastics school—and loves being a mom.

Rayan Lakshmanan ’87

Talya Vexler ’98 and family

is living in Davis, California.

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Kathy Ewen ’99 with her family in Wyoming

Bill and Katie Ewen P’99 say, “Cheshire Academy was a godsend for our daughter Kathy Ewen ’99! She came to CA in sixth grade from Edgewood School in New Haven,

where the average class size would be about 28 students. All of a sudden, at the CA middle school, the class size was three or four students! The individual attention she received was tremendous. Kathy advanced through the watchful eye of Ann Moriarty and from teachers like Chip Boyd and Mike Packevicz, who judiciously combined personal care with professional standards. Now Kathy has been gainfully employed at Chapel Haven, a program for learning disabled adults, as a job coach for the past 16 years. This would not have been possible without the personal support and growth that Cheshire Academy provided. That is why we have continued to support the CA Annual Fund since Kathy became part of the CA community back in 1992.”

Kathy added that, in the summer of 2020, the Ewen family was able to travel to South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana, with stops to the Rapid City area, Cody and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park.

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Gwendolyn (Douglass) Biondolillo ’01 is an

occupational therapist in Frederick, Maryland. She has a son, Gavin, who celebrated his first birthday on March 18.

Mary Scallion ’02 is working as an EMT and attending

Simmons University for ABSN with an expected graduation in December 2021, and is hoping to specialize in critical care.

She is living in Boston, Massachusetts, and married Craig Mealmaker on Aug. 21, 2021.

Congratulations to Narcisse N. Toussa ’04 and his wife, Lauren, on the birth of their daughter, Noémie. Narcisse is a formulation chemist at Henkel, and resides in East Haddam, Connecticut.

Mary Scallion ’02 and husband Craig

Sarah Scribner ’05 says that, after living and working

remotely in Cyprus from 2020-2021 on digital currency fintech/ regtech initiatives with Bandman Advisors, that she is back in East Hampton, New York, showing contemporary painters as the director of the AB NY Gallery. In the free time she found during the pandemic, she was able to lean into another interest of designing coats for her bespoke label, Thom Scribner, which were well received at the Art & Design Fair in Bridgehampton this past summer alongside T.W. Kessler, a fine jewelry line designed by classmate Taylor Wos ’05.

After starting out as a service desk analyst on Finance of America Mortgage's internal IT Service Desk and a yearlong stint on the marketing team, Amy Kaufman ’07 has now made the move back to the IT side of the business and is currently fulfilling the role of a business analyst for the company’s ServiceNow team.

Ross and Alex Vogel Szlasa ’06 welcomed a new son, Keeneland Cash Szlasa, on June 27, 2021. He joins his brother, Peter Howard.

Phil Quist ’07 is now, in addition to his role as an agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), an investor at Connect Ventures, a $400-million investment partnership between CAA and global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates, with a focus on early stage consumer-focused businesses. Quist was also named a Pollstar Impact 50 honoree—which is awarded to executives who are having the biggest impact on the live entertainment industry— as well as to the Forbes Under 30 Board.

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Matthew Torrey ’14 is currently living in the South

Greg Goff ’12 married Kinsley Benson on May 1, 2021.

Mary Grace and Rob 18, 2021.

Puszka ’12 were married on Sept.

Andreea Stoica ’12 is finishing her Ph.D. at

Washington University in St. Louis in mechanical engineering and materials science. She is also serving as a mentor for current students at CA through the Office of Advancement’s mentorship program.

Sein Yeon Ko ’12 accepted a new position as gallery

relations associate for the Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) in Seoul, Korea.

Jianing Qi ’13 announced the launch of his startup

company, Automanus, a platform that simplifies notetaking during virtual meetings and lectures.

Robert Ryan ’14 is currently living

in Boston, Massachusetts, and working for RxSense, a healthcare and pharmacy technology company that specializes in pharmacy benefit management. In 2020, he started a Bike MS team in honor of his uncle, and has since raised over $44,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His team is the fifth largest fundraising team in New England out of 90. Jon Bergamo ’13 is also a member of the team. Ryan also ran the 2021 Boston Marathon in October as a member of the Strides Against MS Boston Marathon team, again in honor of his uncle. In August, he biked down the entire state of Vermont in one day—a 213-mile ride with 13,000 plus feet in elevation gain from Canada to Massachusetts.

End neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2020, he attended Tommy Bodulous’ (Postgraduate Class of 2013) wedding in Pennsylvania with classmate and friend Alec Keener ’14. Torrey was named global account sales development representative of 2020 at Zerto, and is continuing his career in IT sales working as the New England account executive at Expedient. He was also starting to DJ Boston’s night scene and events, but still misses “the good old days having fun in the forum, winning championships, and making connections that last lifetimes.”

Thomas Cavaliere ’15 moved back to Connecticut

in 2020 and currently resides in the Westville area of New Haven. He started a new position at AdvanceCT, a nonprofit that works in close collaboration with state, regional, and municipal partners to drive job creation and new capital investment in Connecticut through business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts.

Robert Ryan ’14 and Jon Bergamo ’13

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Following his graduation with honors from Marist College with a B.S. in social work, Jonathan Friedman ’17 has started at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work in the Advanced Standing one-year Master of Social Work program.

Taylor Nussbaum '17

completed his college career with Penn State and signed with the Team Grossbard Agency that specializes in International Basketball Agency.

Taylor plans to play professionally in Israel.

Alex Wirth ’17 graduated from

High Point University in May with a bachelor’s degree in computer science/cyber security. He leaves for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas in December, and is excited for his career.

Tara Lynch ’18 and Tommy Hilfiger

Jonathan Friedman ’17

Alex Wirth ’17

Erin King ’18 moved to Rochester, New York, right before the pandemic hit. Since then, she has moved into her own apartment and graduated esthetics school on Sept. 13. She won a school contest for fantasy makeup using her father as a model. She currently works at Ulta Beauty as a prestige beauty advisor and esthetician. She and her girlfriend welcomed a cat into their home in February.

Tara Lynch ’18, a multimedia

journalist/anchor at WETM 18 News in Elmira, New York, recently interviewed American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

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Salena Khan ’20 is currently

in her first year of college after completing her first official year remotely. She is a sophomore at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was eager to get involved and join new clubs, similar to what she did as a new student at Cheshire Academy.

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IN MEMORIAM

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Sperie Perakos ’34 and his wife,

Natalie “Nikki” Perakos of Orange, Connecticut, inseparable and united for over 60 years, died respectively on April 5 and April 24, 2021. Both passed peacefully with loved ones at their sides. Sperie was a graduate of Yale University, Pierson College Class of 1938. He enjoyed a long and successful career as President and CEO of Connecticut Theatre Associates, owning and operating exhibition theatres throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Gerald Oppenheimer ’38 died

on May 4, 2021. It has been said, “It’s not what happens in your life, it's what you do with what happens in your life.” What Jerry Oppenheimer did with his life was a model of how both to live and give. His life included a remarkably diverse career of accomplishments balanced by a lifelong commitment to helping others. Gravitating from military pilot to aviation company boss to banker, entrepreneur, and inventor—successful experiences all—Jerry never lost sight of the rewards of helping others.

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William Klingbeil ’40

passed away in Mount Dora, Florida, on March 31, 2021. Bill graduated from the University of Michigan, was a World War II Army officer, and worked for Prudential. With his wife Susan, they raised their four children in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He will be remembered for his constant smile and positive attitude.

Ralph Mann ’48 died on August 4,

2020. His family moved to Southington in 1936. Ralph often remarked that he was blessed to live a lifetime in such a fine community as Southington. He was involved with many community organizations. He was an active member of the YMCA and on the Southington Board of Finance. Ralph spent many years as a director and treasurer of Bradley Memorial Hospital.

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Dr. Philip Fazzone ’50

passed away peacefully in his home on June 22, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 89. He was raised in Cheshire, Connecticut with his siblings Mary Ann (Ricciuti), James ’57, and Anthony ’61. He attended the Yale School of Medicine, where he was president of the student body. He graduated from medical school in 1958. After medical school, he chose cardiology as his intended path. Phil’s career as a cardiologist was a long and distinguished one. After Phil’s retirement, he and Adele moved full time to Danby, Vermont, a community in which they had a second home for many years.

We heard from his widow Jeanne that Bill Driscoll ’51 died on December 9, 2020. Bill will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his investment intellect, and his large personality. Bill loved to entertain and always enjoyed a good evening out. He was well known for bringing his collapsible top hat and being the life of the party. He enjoyed singing along to his favorite songs on his player piano.

David Yale ’51 died on October 31,

2018. Upon graduating from the Academy, David attended Brown University on a U.S. Navy ROTC scholarship where he played varsity football. David and his family resided in Wallingford, Connecticut. He worked in the insurance field for various companies until his retirement.

Frank Wisinski ’52 passed away on

Friday, January 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Norwich University, where he was a threesport scholarship varsity athlete. Frank was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at both Cheshire Academy and Norwich University. Frank proudly chose to serve his country as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of captain.

Richard Lofton ’53 died on

real estate, marketing, and as a securities broker. Richard worked for several brokerage firms in Chicago, retiring from Wells Fargo Advisors in 2013. During high school, Richard played football and competed in track meets. His interest in fitness led him to participate in swimming, biking, and working out at the health club. He continued this practice well into his 80s. The family spent summers camping and later took vacations to Door County, Wisconsin, where Richard enjoyed the company of his adult children and grandchildren, whom he entertained with humorous stories and songs.

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Charles “Chuck” Malley ’63

passed away on July 18, 2020, in Reno, Nevada. Following a tour of experiences and service spanning the world, Chuck, Kalli, and their two children moved to Kaua’i where, in the 18 years the family spent here, they grew the American Youth Soccer Organization from 100 kids to more than 2,000 in a few years. His involvement with various groups resulted in helping to organize building bike parks, beach cleanups, countless fundraisers, including making malasadas at the Kaua’i County Farm Bureau Fair, hiking trail cleanups, Second Chance programs and halfway houses, transitional housing for at-risk people (most notably women and children), and clean water projects in China.

1970s

George Burgevin ’70 passed

away on August 9, 2020 at home. George made a career in banking, first at Dutchess Bank and then as manager of Key Bank in Poughkeepsie, New York. He later worked as a security officer at Marist College.

George was an avid golfer and loved the sport of fishing.

October 28, 2019. Richard graduated from Marquette University with a degree in business administration. He worked in

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The Harwood Society for Planned Giving

Rick Kiley ’63 Grateful for a “Second Chance,” Gives Back with a Bequest Richard “Rick” Kiley ’63 came to Cheshire Academy as a sophomore after having a tough freshman year at his previous school. Thankful for the opportunity to start over again, the education he received at CA led to a successful career in financial services.

Patti Kiley and Richard Kiley ’63 with their dog Lillie Blue.

“Cheshire had a lot of boys who needed a second chance academically,” he says, “and it makes you feel very grateful to get that chance.”

In addition to improving his academics at Cheshire, Rick played soccer, was on the track team, and in the Glee Club. Campus life made Rick appreciate “the camaraderie among the students” during his time at CA. Rick started college at Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, but was drafted and sent to Vietnam. For his service, he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a master’s degree in business administration followed by a long career in financial services. He and his wife Patti, who he married in 1972, now live in New Mexico and are enjoying their three grandchildren.

Rick looks back fondly on his Cheshire years. He and Patti happily support CA annually and have established a bequest in their living trust. “For our circumstances, this is the simplest way to say thank you,” he says.

Anyone at least 70½ years old can follow the Kiley family’s lead, taking advantage of a simple way to benefit Cheshire

Academy and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 annually to charity from an IRA, serving as part of all of a qualified distribution, and avoid income taxes on the money contributed.

Advantages of an IRA Rollover Charitable Gift: • Your gift will be put to use today.

• The amount transferred directly from your IRA is not included in your total income, so you don’t have to itemize the IRA transfer on your tax return.

Thus, even non-itemizers can benefit from this gift arrangement.

Barbara Davis P’17, ’18, ’20, ’24 Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving Cheshire Academy 10 Main Street Cheshire, Connecticut 06410

• Best of all, you will see the impact of your philanthropy during your lifetime.

Barbara.davis@cheshireacademy.org 203-439-7228

• An IRA Charitable Rollover Gift can satisfy all or part of your minimum distribution requirement for the year.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING July 1, 2020 – June 31, 2021

THA NK YOU TO OU R G E N E ROUS SU PP O R TE R S! In a year of continued change and challenge, full of hope and opportunity, the Cheshire Academy community came together once again to provide critical support for students and faculty. Nearly 840 donors—alumni, parents, friends, and foundations among them—contributed $1.4 million to the Annual Fund in support of financial aid, technology enhancements, care of our historic campus, and improvements to facilities, resources, and environmental sustainability.

Donor support has made a CA education more accessible to students and families, provided faculty members important tools for teaching and learning, and improved facilities that ensure a vibrant campus life.

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FOUNDER'S CIRCLE ($50,000 +)

The Clarence Manger and Audrey Cordero Plitt Trust 5+ Dr. Bart DePetrillo P’87 20+ Mr. Bart A. DePetrillo ’87, Trustee 20+ Mr. Mitchell D. Herman ’68 25+ Col. Paul M. Ingram ’44 35+ Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Kahn ’53 20+ Mr. & Mrs. Armando Simosa P’08, Trustee 10+

BOWDEN LEAGUE ($25,000 +)

Mrs. Catherine Bonneau, Trustee & Mr. Robert Bonneau P’04,’16 5+ Mr. Michael A. Bozzuto ’75 35 Ms. Marilyn L. Brown WA ’58 35+ Greg and India Keith Foundation 10+ Mr. & Mrs. Graeme M. Keith Jr. P’11, Trustee 10+ Mr. Richard M. Page ’50 25+ The Hometown Foundation, Inc.

BRONSON FELLOWS ($10,000 +)

Mrs. Man Chen P’22 Mr. John F. Dichello, Jr. ’59 35+ Mr. Mark Goodman ’64 20 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David G. Jepson ’59, Trustee Emeritus 35+ Mr. Andrew M. Kevorkian ’93, Trustee & Mrs. Solmaz Rashidi 10 Mr. Justin T. Markin ’96 10 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory L. O’Connell ’66 30 Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation 15+ Mr. H. William Oppenheimer ’62 25 Mr. Praveen R. Savalgi ’06, Trustee 10+

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ARTHUR SHERIFF GUILD ($5,000 +)

Ms. Julie M. Anderson P’19, ’23, Head of School & Mr. Thomas Marshall 20 Mr. Demosthenes Argys P’18 5 Anonymous Mr. Jonathan T. Bergamo ’13 5+ Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bergamo P’13, Trustee 10+ Bozzuto’s Wholesale Food Distributor

The Louis & Martha Silver Foundation 20+

Fang Wang

Mr. Martin M. Silver ’55 20+

Mr. Lihan Wang ’24

Mr. Robert E. Svensk ’64 40+

Ms. Yi Wang

The GE Foundation

Ms Mary Yan P’23

Mrs. Susan Vinal & Mr. Edgar Vinal ’86, P’16,’19, Trustee 10+

Mr. Wanjun Zhao P’22

ROXBURY ASSOCIATES ($2,500 +)

Mr. & Mrs. Tomas R. Chadwick P’24

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Beesmer P’22

Dr. Guoqian Chen & Mrs. Wuyan Zhong P’22

Dr. Edmund Braly ’67 25+

Cheshire Academy Parents Association 25+

Mrs. Amy F. Brough

Dr. Leonard J. Carapezza ’56

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Church II ’71 30 Mr. Ralph J. Crispino, Jr. ’69 5+ Mr. Michael W. Dunaway ’58 30+ Dr. & Mrs. Louis Ekere P’22

Mr. Dan Gabel ’56, Trustee Emeritus & Mrs. Bunny Gabel 25+

Ms. Christy Bosley Viens ’07

Mr. & Mrs. Dominick DeMartino P’23 15+

Mr. Edward T. Griffin ’63 30+ Mr. Yu Lin & Mrs. Sophia Zhou P’23

Mr. Richard A. Katz, Esq. ’64, Trustee 25+

Ms. Nina A. LoRicco ’73 20+

Louis F. & Mary A.Tagliatela Foundation, Inc. 20+

Mr. Robert K. LoRicco ’78 20+ Mr. Thomas A. LoRicco ’74 20+ Lukoil Pan Americas, LLC

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Mr. Andrew Moss P’14, ’15, Trustee 5+

Mr. Michael Mauro P’11, Trustee Emeriti 10+ Merck Foundation Matching Gift Program Ms. Suparna P. Mody ’00 Mr. Howard W. Newkirk ’60

Mr. Nathan L. Biller ’20

ConnectiCare Inc.

Mr. John A. LoRicco ’77 20+

Mr. Christopher S. Motter ’97

Mr. Antonio J. Bechara ’97 10

Mr. Michael J. Cohen ’54 10+

Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Gimbel P’22

Mrs. Maureen Matyszewski

Mr. Walter E. Auch, Jr. ’64 10+

Mr. Richard F. Cerrone ’67 20

Goodman Family Charitable Trusts

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Dr. & Mrs. William A. Petit, Jr. 25 Mr. & Mrs. Jared Pinsker ’97, Trustee 5+ Mr. & Mrs. Martin A. Putnam P’16 5+ Mr. Mel A. Shaftel ’61 30+ Mr. & Ms. Qing Song P’25

Ms. Yali Zeng & Mr. Xiping Chi P’23

Mr. Stephen P. Tagliatela ’76 30+

Mr. Yanyue Song & Mrs. Ping Yu P’23

Alumni 10-14 years out: $500+ Alumni 5-9 years out: $250+ Alumni 1-4 years out: $100+ Mr. Gary R. Anderson ’70 20+

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Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Fezza ’72 5+

Mr. Simon Fenner, Trustee & Mrs. Teresa Fenner 5

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Mr. Chang Tang & Mrs. Ying Xu P’23

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Mr. Thomas J. Cavaliere, Jr. ’15 5+ Cheshire Academy Class of 2021 Mrs. Gina Della Porta ’97 P’25 & Mr. Alfonso Della Porta P’25 Ms. Jenna K. Denomme ’19 Mr. David Dykeman and Ms. Cori Dykeman 10+ Ms. Chelsea P. Espinosa ’16 Mr. Michael Feinstein ’08 5+ Mr. Matthew R. Forst ’15 Mrs. Jennifer Freedman, Trustee & Mr. Michael Freedman P’15 10

Mr. Robert H. Murphy ’67 5+

Mr. Peter Gailey & Mrs. Lori Gailey P’14, ’17 10+

Mrs. Gail Murphy Otis ’90 & Mr. Brian Otis ’89, Trustee 20+

Mr. Michael E. Gering ’80

Pyramid Foundation, Inc 5+

Mr. David B. Gluckman ’88 5+ Mr. Hugh H. Hoffman ’50 30+

Mr. Frank J. Quayle III ’65 20+ Mr. E. Macey M. Russell & Mrs. Roberta Goganian P’13 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Savino P’17, ’19 5 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Schlechter ’66 20+ Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Schpero ’73 15+ Mr. Eric Knight & Ms. Aimee Sheeber ’84 P’21 5+ Mr. Lewis R. Shomer ’55 10+

Mr. Hongbin Hua & Mrs. Chenxia Hu P’22 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jalbert P’19 Mr. Cody Keith ’11 Mr. Charles M. Krokus ’16 5+ Ms. Danielle C. Landry ’15 5+ Mr. Peter C. Lanni & Dr. Cornelia L. Gallo P’17,’23 10+ Mr. Noah Leonowich ’08 5+ Mr. Joseph R. Levin ’16 5+

Ms. Tara S. Lynch ’18

Mr. Abiye C. Aprekuma, Jr. ’96

Ms. Krista Bergin P’21

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Calistro Jr. P’15 5+

Mr. Jonathan D. Marks ’00 5+

Mr. Myron Arakaki 15+

Mr. Stephen Bergin P’21

Mr. J. Kenneth Campbell, Jr. ’65

Mr. John K. McCarty ’53 25+

Mr. Gustavo D. O. Araujo ’02

Mrs. Madeleine Bergstrom 5

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Cappola, Sr. 15

Mr. Shriram Murali ’18

Mr. David W. Arnold ’57 20+

Mr. Hugh M. Berkey ’54 5+

Ms. Nicole A. Caputo

Mr. Ronald J. Nail ’63 20+

Mr. Marc Aronson 10+

Mrs. Carla Bernier

Mr. Brendan R. Carbone ’12 10+

Ms. Elana Nemerson ’08

Mr. Visarut Asvaraksh ’84

Ms. Kerry Bernier P’22

Mr. & Mrs. John Carpenter P’22

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Orlinsky P’24

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Auchterlonie Sr. P’22

Ms Eva Norinne Betjemann & Mr. Keith Johnston P’23 10+

Mr. Anthony R. Carrano ’67 10+

Mr. Michael R. Augenblick ’81 20+

Mr. Jeffrey Biestek ’13 5+

Mr. Angus Auld ’21

Mrs. Laura Lynne Biestek P’13

Mr. Reed M. Axelrod ’70 10+

Mr. Andrew W. Black ’03 10+

Ms. Angelina Casanova ’00, Trustee 5+

Mr. Jose R. Bacardi Gonzalez ’58 20+

Mrs. Patricia L. Black P’03 15+

Mr. Roberto Casanova, Sr. P’00

Ms. Araceli Baeza Gonzalez ’19

Ms. Mallorey A. Blake ’09

Ms. Christina M. Casavina ’79 15

Mr. Carlos Baeza Peleteiro & Mrs. Araceli Gonzalez Manzano P’19

Mr. Bruce V. Blomgren ’59 25

Mr. Richard T. Cassello ’65

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bajohr P’18,’20 5+

Mr. Jeffrey A. Blum, Esq. ’64

The Hon. Jeffrey S. Cates ’60 35

Ms. Meaghan R. S. Bolduc ’06

Mr. Thomas A. Cattaneo ’19

Mrs. Deb Bond 15+

Ms. Kristine E. Champagne P’23

Ms. Mara Bonnell ’07

Mr. William Chapman ’15

Mr. Lucian Boyd ’10 10+

Ms. Krystal Charter ’20

Mr. Chip Boyd & Mrs. Shelley Taylor Boyd P’98,’10 30+

Mr. Jackie Chen ’13

Dr. Lawrence A. Boyle 5+

Cheshire Investment Corp

Mr. Daniel V. Parker ’08 10+ Raytheon Company Mr. Joel Rothman ’52 15+ Mr. W. Ryan Scalise ’12 5+ Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Sheehan P’92 35+ Mrs. Karen B. Soren P’21 Mr. Murali Venkatraman P’18, Trustee Mr. Yadong Wei ’14 Mrs. Alexis Rodriquez Wheeler ’07 & Mr. Stephen Wheeler ’07 5 Mr. William C. Woods ’14 5 Mr. & Mrs. Craig Wotherspoon P’24 Mr. & Mrs. Tiezhu Wu P’24 Mrs. Miao Zhou P’23

Ms. Kate E. Bajohr ’20 Ms. Jean Ball Ms. Meilani Ballentine P’23 Mrs. Virginia F. Balser P ’98,’01 & Mr. Stephen L. Balser 25 Mr. Edward Banach 5+

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Mr. Bruce M. Barber ’54

Mrs. Ana Abbagnaro & Mr. Peter Abbagnaro P’06,’08 15 5

Mr. R. Blakeslee B. Brock, Jr. ’74 10 5+

Dr. Raymond Barrow ’65 10+ Dr. Jerome Barton, M.D. ’50 25+ Ms. Allison Bass Riccio

Mr. Antonio A. Alfaiate

Mr. Martin C. Beatty ’79

Mr. Paul A. Baudner ’71

Mr. Ronald J. Aliciene ’68 20

Mrs. & Mr. Nicole L. Beaudwin

Mr. Patrick A. Alicki ’13

Mr. David Bechtel & Dr. Kirsten Bechtel P’16 5+

Mr. Eric A. Allen ’14

Mr. Carl E. Beck, Jr. ’63 10+

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Mr. Alexander G. Bell ’14

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Mr. & Ms. Alexander L. Bell ’76, P’14 10+

America's Charities

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Bell P’24

Mr. Richard D. Amerling ’66 Mr. William A. Ampofo II ’92, Trustee Mr. & Mrs. Michael Annatone Jr. P’15 5+ Mr. Michael E. Annatone III ’15 Anonymous

Ms. Sheri A. Brady ’87 10

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Mr. Jonathan A. Barnes ’64

Mrs. Carolyn R. Ahlborn & Mr. Seth W. Ahlborn 5+

Atty. Peter F. Ambrose ’63

Mr. Frederick E. Bradstreet ’65 5+

Barclays Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Niels P. Aaboe ’75 10+

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Mrs. Joanna Bemis ’87

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Mr. Jonathan Bozzuto ’08 5+

Bank of America Matching Gifts Program

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Mr. Richard Brook & Mrs. Shawna Pazmino Brook Mr. Tim Brough

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Carson P’23

Chesapeake Technology, Inc. Chinowth & Cohen Foundation Mr. Samuel H. Chorches ’60 35 Mr. Arthur A. Cirkus ’62 30 Mr. Donald Clancey GP’14 Mr. David G. Clark ’63 3 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Clarkson P’17 5+ Mr. Timothy T. Claypoole ’86 25+

Mr. Ira J. Brous ’55 5 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brown P’17 10 Ms. Leslie Brown

Mr. Joseph R. Cody, Jr. ’60 Mr. Lee M. Cohen ’78 20+ Mr. Anthony Colabella ’07

Mr. Kevin Bruce ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Brunelle P’23 Ms. Raven O. Brunson ’10 Mrs. Ronda Buchmeier 5+ Mr. Dennis F. Buckley ’62 10+ Mr. Burke A. Burkhardt ’58

Mr. Raymond A. Carroll ’62

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Mr. & Mrs. John F. Burlenski P’01 10+ Mr. James B. Butcher ’66 20+ Mr. Nicholas Button ’20 Mr. Michael J. Cady ’04 5 Ms. Karen Caldwell P’14 5+

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colantuoni P’05 15+ Mr. Mark R. Coley & Mrs. Marga Llompart Coley P’06 10+ Mr. & Mrs. Carter T. Comunale P’22 Dr. Michael J. Conlon ’55 5+ Mrs. Michael A. Connor, Jr. 15+ Mr. James J. Connors III ’55 25+ Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Cook 15+ Mr. Tanner M. Cook ’12 5+ Ms. Katie Cooper Mr. John D. Coughlan 20+

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Mr. Stuart F. Coven ’44 30+

Ms. Jenny Doak ’91 25+

Mr. Philip J. Fine ’60 10

Mr. Matthew Goetz

Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Cox P’03 10+

Ms. Alexandra Domanski ’08

Ms. Carly R. Fischer ’17

Mr. Mark W. Goldberg ’58

Mr. Clinton E. Cox ’03

Mr. John M. Donahue ’69 10+

Mr. Charles A. Fischer ’49, GP’17

Mr. & Mrs. James Golden P’21

Ms. Breanna Craft

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Dougherty P’01,’04 20+

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fishel 5+

Mr. Malik M. Golden ’12

Mr. Chase K. Douglas ’17

Mr. Matthew Fonts

Mr. David R. Goldkrand ’58

Mr. Robert T. Foote, Jr. ’57

Mr. Bruce C. Craig ’43 15+ Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Craley P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Karl T. Cressotti P’96, ’0620+ Mr. Peter L. Crew ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Cromack Mr. Harold B. Crossley, Jr. ’67 20+ Ms. Tracy A. Crowley ’79 15+ Mrs. Patricia Cunningham 15+ Mr. Patrick M. Curran ’21 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Curran P’21 Mr. Jack R. Curren, Jr. ’65

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Mr. Jason C. Curry ’91 Ms. Yvonne Curry P’91 Mr. William S. Daley ’63 20+ Mr. Alfred E. D’Ancona III ’60 40 Mrs. Terri A. Danielson Budney ’80 5+ Mr. Kristopher S. Daoud ’11 5 Ms. Kelsey Darcy ’19 Mr. George H. Davidson III ’81 25 Ms. Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 10+ Mr. Charles J. Davis ’20 5+ Mr. Griffin Davis ’24 5+ Mr. Jackson R. Davis ’17 5+ Ms. Katherine E. Davis ’18 5+ Mr. Theodore Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 Dr. Walter I. Davison, D.D.S. ’59 20 Mr. William S. Dawn ’53 20 Mr. Robert E. Dawson, Jr. ’73 5+ Mr. Michael Day ’94 25+ Mr. Thomas E. Della Bitta ’69 5 Mrs. Beatrice Deloge & Mr. Don Deloge Ms. Janet E. Dember ’77 20+ Mrs. Laura J. Dempsey P’07 10+ Dr. Carlos R. Diaz ’64 5+ Mrs. Eunyoung Digiacomo P’19 5+ Mr. Tyler DiIenno ’19 Ms. Tianna L. Dimaria ’09 Mr. Charles Dipasquale ’14 5+

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dragunoff P’22 Mr. Jason Dransfield & Ms. Elizabeth Llewelyn P’22 Mrs. Jeanne Driscoll 5+ Mr. Corey M. Drucker ’04 Mr. Michael W. Dunn ’16 Mr. Bevan L. Dupre ’69, P’96,’02 35+ Mrs. Kristin I. Dupre Flores ’96 15+ Ms. Jennifer E. Dupre’ Lachance ’02 15+ Mr. James Dykeman Jr. Dr. William C. Eddy II ’61 35 Mr. Peter M. Eden ’65 25+ Mr. & Mrs. Karl H. Ehrenfels P’24 Mrs. Susan Eident & Dr. Peter Eident P’02 20+ Mr. & Ms. Geoffrey Einhorn P’20, ’24 Mr. & Mrs. James F. Elliman P’85 25+ Lt. Col. James E. Elsner ’37 30+ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elsner ’39 Ms. Bronte E. Escobar Cook ’13 Mr. Trey Everson ’20 Ms. Kathryn M. Ewen ’99 20+ Mr. & Mrs. William L. Ewen P’03 25+ Mr. & Mrs. Malik Feamster Mr. Marvin H. Feinstein ’60 5+ Ms. Samantha Feinstein ’08 Mr. Frederic D. Felder ’83 30+ Mr. Mickey Miles J. Felton ’63 15 Mr. Richard Ferraro ’71 20+ Mrs. Rosanne Ferraro ’74

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Mr. Charles M. Ferrer ’46

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Dr. Charles F. Ferris Ph.D. ’65 10+ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mrs. Julie Fields Hundley ’11 5+ Mrs. Suzanne Fields & Mr. Bruce Fields P’11 10+ Mr. Ricardo Figueroa ’65

Mr. Harvey A. Goldsmith ’72 5

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Mr. Michael W. Ford ’12

Ms. Akilah S. Goldson ’20

Mrs. Gail M. Forman Snyder ’72

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Mr. Manuel I. Gonzalez ’87 5

Ms. Paola Fortes ’16

Mrs. Barbara V. Goodman WA ’67 25+

Mrs. Christina M. Foster ’86 5+

Mr. Harry E. Gordon, Jr. ’48 35+

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Foti P’22

Mr. Mark A. Gordon ’99 10

Mr. Paul A. Fournier ’77 30+

Mr. Lester A. Gore ’58

Ms. Ellen Cohen & Mr. Steven Fraade P’05,’10 10+

Mr. Frank T. Gorton ’69 35+

Mrs. Amy E. Frederick ’82 15+

Mr. Gregory Goth & Ms. Alison Skratt P’21

Ms. Dayna M. Freeman ’19

Mr. Gary J. Graham ’72 15+

Mr. John K. French ’62 10+

Mr. Henry Grauer

Mr. Jonathan B. Friedman ’17

Mrs. Heather Gray Brown ’94 15

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Friedman P’17 5+

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Greenberg P’21

Mr. John C. Friedmann ’66

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Greene 10

Mr. & Mrs. John Frissora P’22,’23

Mr. Joshua E. Greenstone ’12 5+

Mr. Russell B. Fritz, Jr. ’67 20

Mr. Ricardo Greer ’97

Mr. Jaimie W. Fry ’11

Dr. Aleesha D. Grier Rogers ’90 5

Mr. Mark J. Furey ’63 10+

Mr. Joseph R. Griffin ’96 5

Ms. Emma M. Gailey ’14

Mrs. Laura A. Griffin ’88 10+

Ms. Hannah R. Gailey ’17

Ms. Molly E. Griffin ’03

Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Galloza P’24

Mr. & Ms. Michael Gross P’08 5+

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gambardella P’23

Mrs. Jennifer Guarino & Mr. Nathan Trier P’18 5+

Mr. D. Robert Gardiner P’81

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Mr. Karl D. Garvy ’13 5+ Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Garvy P’13,’15 10 Mrs. Daron Gawronski P’14 10+ Ms. Emma L. Gawronski ’14 5+ Ms. Hali Geller ’07 Ms. Kyla E. Giannelli Velez ’01 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Gibson P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Gil P’23 Mr. David M. Gillespie ’01 Mr. Michael Giove ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Giove P’20 Global Impact Dr. Mark Godfrey & Dr. Linda Godfrey P’21

Ms. Maggie J. Guarino Trier ’18 Mrs. Clare Guest Hajzak ’87 5+ Mr. Jake Guglielmino ’23 Ms. Molly J. Guglielmino ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Guglielmino P’16,’19,’23 10+ Mrs. Suzanne Guglielmino Mr. Trevor S. Guglielmino ’16 Mr. George C. Gutheim ’58 20 Mr. & Mrs. Mario Gutierrez P’18 Mr. Trevor T. Hall ’09 Ms. Ella Hampson ’18 5 Mr. Mark Hampson & Mrs. Stacey Marcin P’18,’20 5+ Mr. Trevor Hampson ’20

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hanrahan 20

IBM Corporation

Mrs. Rita C. Kovacs P’06 10+

A. Alfaiate P’20,’21

Mr. Ronald C. Hanson ’64 30

Mr. Charles Z. Ikeda ’16

Mr. Todd Kramer ’92

Ms. Yichen Ma ’19

Mr. Dixon H. Harris ’55 5+

Dr. Margaret K. Ikeda P’16

Mr. Samuel I. Kranish ’11 5+

Mr. Yufeng Ma & Mrs. Li Zhou P’19

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Mr. & Mrs. Karl H. Ehrenfels P’24 IN HONOR OF K A N E L E E ’23 Mr. Jerry Lee & Mrs. Emi Machida P’23

Ms. Anne Tivin ’70 IN MEMORY OF M R . DAV I D M A R K I N ’4 8 Mr. Justin Markin ’96 IN MEMORY OF D R . S TA N L E Y M AT YS Z E W S K I P ’ 94 Mrs. Maureen Matyszewski P’94 IN HONOR OF MR. A N G E L M A Z Z E T T I ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mazzetti P’23 IN MEMORY OF MS. SELINA MCARDLE P’82 Mr. James McArdle P’82 IN HONOR OF JA M E S M CC A R T H Y Mr. Jonathan Marks ’00 IN MEMORY OF J O H N M E LU I S ’ 07 Mrs. Rita Kovacs P’06

Mr. Eric Knight & Ms. Aimee Sheeber ’84, P’21 IN HONOR OF M S . S U PA R N A M O DY ’ 9 0 Mr. Lucian Boyd ’10 Mrs. Shelley Taylor Boyd P’98,’10 IN MEMORY OF MRS. PAT R I C I A M O N A H A N Ms. Kathryn Ewen ’99 Mr. & Mrs. William Ewen P’03 Mr. David O’Connell ’02 IN HONOR OF MR. M I C H A E L F. M O R G I L LO Mr. Michael L. Morgillo ’65 IN HONOR OF MR. E T H A N O K W U O SA ’21 Mr. Ken Okwuosa & Ms. Lisa Reza P’21 IN MEMORY OF MR. S TAT H I S O R PH A N O S ’58 Mr. Michael Dunaway ’58 IN HONOR OF M R . JA D E N OT E R O ’22 Ms. Elizabeth O’Neill Otero P’22 IN HONOR OF M R S . M A R Y PE CC E Mr. Christopher Pecce ’77 IN MEMORY OF M R . S T E R L I N G PH I PP S Mr. Chip Namias ’73

I N H O N O R O F SA L E E M V. K H A N , SA L E N A K A H N ’2 0, & SA R A H K A H N ’2 0 Mr. & Mrs. Saleem Khan P’20,’20

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I N H O N O R O F M R . Z AC H PI N E M A H E R ’18

IN HONOR OF M R S . K A R E N J. S M I T H

IN HONOR OF MR. KEITH VA N PU T T E N ’ 73

Mr. Aaron Pine & Dr. Mary Grey Maher P’18

Ms. Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23 & Mr. Thomas Marshall

Mr. Robert Dawson, Jr. ’73

Ms. Christy Bosley Viens ’07 Ms. Raven O. Brunson ’10

IN HONOR OF MR. MICHAEL VAN HAAFTEN ’04

Ms. Angelina Casanova ’00, Trustee

Mr. Christian Malerba ’04

IN HONOR OF M R . N AT E G A R T N E R A N D M S . SA L LY P O L L A R D Ms. Olivia Williamson ’20 IN MEMORY OF MS. C AT H E R I N E R E E D ’13 Ms. Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23 & Mr. Thomas Marshall Mr. Karl Garvy ’13 IN HONOR OF M R . R I C H A R D R E I D ’5 0 Mr. Richard Page ’50 IN HONOR OF M R . PE R R I E R OW, J R . ’5 6 Mr. W. Douglas Sellers ’56 IN MEMORY OF MR. ARTHUR N. SHERIFF Dr. Edmund Braly ’67 IN MEMORY OF M R S . R U T H A N N LYO N S AND ARTHUR N. SHERIFF Mr. Randy Taylor ’64 IN HONOR OF MR. MARC I. SHERMAN ’64 Mr. Richard McGowan, Jr. ’64 IN HONOR OF MR. & M R S . A R M A N D O S I M O SA P’08, TRUSTEE Ms. Krista Bergin P’21

Ms. Tianna L. Dimaria ’09 Mrs. Jennifer Freedman, Trustee & Mr. Michael Freedman P’15 Mr. D. Robert Gardiner P’81 Mrs. Heather Gray Brown ’94

Ms. Jennifer Dupré-Lachance ’02

IN HONOR OF MR. PR AV E E N SAVA LG I ’0 6, T RUS T E E

IN HONOR OF MR. D O U G L A S WAY N E ’ 0 4

Mr. Peter White ’07 IN HONOR OF M R . W I L L I A M S O R E N ’21 Mrs. Karen Soren P’21 IN HONOR OF M R . DA N T E . S T R O L LO ’2 0 Mr. David Strollo & Mrs. Martha Triplett P’20 IN HONOR OF J O N AT H A N ’ 03, ARIEL ’08, AND R YA N ’12 S C A L I S E Mr. & Mrs. John Scalise P’03,’08,’12 IN HONOR OF DR. MORRIS SWEETKIND Dr. Edmund Braly ’67 IN HONOR OF M S . W E N DY S W I F T Ms. Jenna Denomme ’19

Mr. Chang Tang & Mrs. Ying Xu P’23

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Mrs. Kristin Dupré Flores ’96

Mr. Christopher Motter ’97

IN HONOR OF A N Z H E N G TA N G ’23

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IN HONOR OF MRS. BARBAR A V E S T E R G A A R D P ’ 96 ,’ 02

Mr. Christian Malerba ’04 IN HONOR OF MR. BILLIE WHITE Mr. Jonathan Bozzuto ’08 IN HONOR OF M R . PE T E R W H I T E ’ 07 Ms. Christy Bosley Viens ’07 Mr. Michael Feinstein ’08 Mr. David White P’07 & Ms. Jackie Jones IN MEMORY OF M R S . PAT R I C I A W I L L I S Mrs. Patricia Cunningham IN HONOR OF M R . S I YAO Z H O N G ’23 Mr. Chang Tang & Mrs. Ying Xu P’23 IN HONOR OF M R . H AOX UA N ZO U ’23 Ms. Mary Yan P’23

Blue and White Club Donors who have given to Cheshire Academy, at any level for three or more consecutive years, are celebrated as members of the Blue and White Club. Members of the club are invited to special events and are recognized at Reunion.

Mr. Niels P. Aaboe ’75

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brown P’17

Ms. Janet E. Dember ’77

Mr. David B. Gluckman ’88

Mr. Antonio A. Alfaiate & Mrs. Jaimeson Lynch P’20,’21

Mr. James B. Butcher ’66

Ms. Laura Dempsey

Mr. & Mrs. James Golden P’21

Mr. Richard D. Amerling ’66

Mr. J. Kenneth Campbell, Jr. ’65

Ms. Jenna K. Denomme ’19

Mr. David R. Goldkrand ’58

Ms. Nicole A. Caputo

Mr. Bart A. DePetrillo ’87

Mrs. Barbara V. Goodman WA’67

Mr. Brendan R. Carbone ’12

Mr. John F. Dichello, Jr. ’59

Mr. Mark Goodman ’64

Mr. & Mrs. John Carpenter P’22

Ms. Jenny Doak ’91

Mr. Frank T. Gorton ’69

Mr. Anthony R. Carrano ’67

Mr. John M. Donahue ’69

Mrs. Heather Gray Brown ’94

Mr. Richard T. Cassello ’65

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Dougherty P’01,’04

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Greene

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dragunoff P’22

Dr. Aleesha D. Grier Rogers ’90

Mr. Gary R. Anderson ’70 Ms. Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23 and Mr. Thomas Marshall Mr. Michael E. Annatone III ’15 Mr. Demosthenes Argys P’18 Mr. Marc Aronson and Mr. Matthew Socia

The Hon. Jeffrey S. Cates ’60 Mr. Thomas J. Cavaliere, Jr. ’15

Mr. Joshua E. Greenstone ’12

Mr. Richard F. Cerrone ’67

Mr. Michael W. Dunaway ’58

Dr. Guoqian Chen & Mrs. Wuyan Zhong P’22

Mr. Bevan L. Dupre ’69 P’96,’02 Mrs. Kristin I. Dupre Flores ’96

Mr. Samuel H. Chorches ’60

Ms. Jennifer E. Dupre’ Lachance ’02

Mr. Joseph T. Church II ’71

Mr. & Mrs. David Dykeman

Mr. Stephen L. Balser & Mrs. Virginia Terzis Balser P’98,’01

Mr. Donald Clancey GP’14

Dr. William C. Eddy II ’61

Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. Guglielmino P’16,’19,’23

Mr. David G. Clark ’63

Mr. Peter M. Eden ’65

Ms. Ella Hampson ’18

Mr. Edward Banach

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Clarkson P’17

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Elliman P’85

Mr. Bruce M. Barber ’54

Mr. Timothy T. Claypoole ’86

Lt. Col. James E. Elsner ’37

Mr. Mark Hampson & Mrs. Stacey Marcin P’18,’20

Dr. Jerome Barton, M.D. ’50

Mr. Lee M. Cohen ’78

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elsner ’39

Ms. Allison Bass Riccio

Mr. Michael J. Cohen ’54

Ms. Kathryn M. Ewen ’99

Mrs. Nicole L. Beaudwin

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colantuoni P’05

Mr. & Mrs. William L. Ewen P’99

Mr. Antonio J. Bechara ’97

Dr. Michael J. Conlon ’55

Mr. Michael Feinstein ’08

Mr. David Bechtel & Dr. Kirsten Bechtel P’16

Mrs. Michael A. Connor, Jr. WA’41

Mr. Frederic D. Felder ’83

Mr. James J. Connors III ’55

Mr. Mickey Miles J. Felton ’63

Mr. & Ms. Alexander L. Bell ’76 P’14

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Cook P’12

Mr. & Mrs. Simon Fenner

Mr. Dana A. Benson ’75

Mr. Tanner M. Cook ’12

Dr. Charles F. Ferris Ph.D. ’65

Mr. Jonathan T. Bergamo ’13

Mr. Stuart F. Coven ’44

Mrs. Julie Fields Hundley ’11

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bergamo P’13

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Craley P’21

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fields P’11

Mrs. Madeleine Bergstrom

Mr. Ralph J. Crispino, Jr., ’69

Mr. Philip J. Fine ’60

Ms. Eva Norinne Betjemann & Mr. Keith Johnston P’23

Mr. Harold B. Crossley, Jr. ’67

Mr. Matthew Fonts

Mrs. Patricia Cunningham

Mrs. Gail M. Forman Snyder ’72

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Curran P’21

Mr. Matthew R. Forst ’15

Mr. Jason C. Curry ’91

Mr. Steven D. Fraade & Ms. Ellen D. Cohen P’05,’10

Mr. Visarut Asvaraksh ’84 Mr. Walter E. Auch, Jr. ’64 Mr. Michael R. Augenblick ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bajohr P’18,’20

Mr. Jeffrey Biestek ’13 Mr. Andrew W. Black ’03 Mrs. Patricia L. Black P’13 Mr. Bruce V. Blomgren ’59 Mrs. Debra C. Bond Mrs. Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16 Ms. Jacqueline L. Bonneau ’04 Mr. Robert Bonneau Mr. Lucian Boyd ’10 Mr. & Mrs. Chip Boyd P’98,’01 Dr. Lawrence A. Boyle Mr. Jonathan Bozzuto ’08 Mr. Michael A. Bozzuto ’75 Ms. Sheri A. Brady ’87 Mrs. Amy F. Brough

Mr. Alfred E. D’Ancona III ’60 Mr. George H. Davidson III ’81 Ms. Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 Mr. Charles J. Davis ’20 Mr. Griffin Davis ’24 Mr. Jackson R. Davis ’17 Ms. Katherine E. Davis ’18 Mr. Theodore Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 Mr. William S. Dawn ’53 Mr. Robert E. Dawson, Jr. ’73 Mr. Michael Day ’94 Mrs. Gina Della Porta ’97 & Mr. Alfonso Della Porta P’25

Mrs. Amy E. Frederick ’82 P’16 Ms. Dayna M. Freeman ’19 Mr. John K. French ’62 Mr. Russell B. Fritz, Jr. ’67 Mr. Dan Gabel, Jr. ’56 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gailey P’14,’17

Mr. Edward T. Griffin ’63 Mr. Joseph R. Griffin ’96 Mr. & Ms. Michael Gross P’08 Mrs. Jennifer Guarino P’18

Mr. Ronald C. Hanson ’64 Mr. Dixon H. Harris ’55 Mr. James J. Hastie ’18 Mrs. Marie Hastie P’18,’18 Mr. Benjamin S. Herbsman ’11 Mrs. Jodee Heritage Mr. Jesus Amador Hernandez Cobo Mr. Alfred S. Herold ’51 Mrs. Yvonne Hewu Mr. Leonardo Hiertz Mr. Hugh H. Hoffman ’50 Lisa Tomasetti Holmes & Will Holmes Ms. Kathleen S. Houlihan Mrs. Kimberly Hoyt ’85 Mr. Chris Hunn P’21 Ms. Gina R. Hunn ’00 Mrs. Samantha Hynes Ms. Sharyn Iadarola P’16 Mr. Jeremy C. Imperati ’17 Col. Paul M. Ingram ’44 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Irving P’00

Mr. Karl D. Garvy ’13

Ms. Lisa Jacques

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick John Garvy P’13,’15

Mr. David G. Jepson ’59 Mr. Nicholas Joaquin

Mrs. Daron Gawronski RN P’14

Ms. Cara Jordan

Ms. Emma L. Gawronski ’14

Mr. Henry K. Jordan ’59

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Giove P’20

Mr. Daniel H. Kahn ’61

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Mr. Richard A. Katz, Esq. ’64

Ms. Kaitlin Mehleisen

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Purslow P’21

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Stefanik Jr. P’15,’20

Ms. Amy S. Kaufman ’07

Mrs. Kristen J. Mielert ’00

Mr. Robert C. Puszka ’12

Mr. Eric A. Stern ’09

Mr. Dell E. Keehn ’63

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Miles P’11

Mr. Jianing Qi ’13

Mr. Peter Stovin ’44

Ms. Lauren Kelly

Ms. Kathleen Minahan

Ms. Caron Quantick

Dr. James Kempton & Dr. Jennifer Myer P’20

Mr. & Mrs. David C. Mitchell

Mr. Frank J. Quayle III ’65

Mr. David Strollo & Mrs. Martha Triplett P’20

Mr. Andrew M. Kevorkian ’93

Mr. James W. Mitchell, Jr. ’54

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rafferty P’18,’23

Ms. Suparna P. Mody ’00

Dr. John G. Rana ’67

Mr. William J. Moriarty ’82

Ms. Sallyanne Roberts P’15

Mr. Andrew Moss P’14,’15

Mr. James C. Rogers P’12

Mr. Nicholas B. Munhofen II ’69

Ms. Janet Rosenbaum

Mr. Shriram Murali ’18

Dr. Joseph Ross & Dr. Karina Berg P’21

Mr. & Mrs. Saleem Khan P’20 ,’20 Dr. Joseph King & Dr. Amy Justice P’18 Mr. Jefferson Kita ’72 Mr. Samuel I. Kranish ’11 Ms. Shoshana Kranish ’13

Mr. Bruce A. Murray ’60

Mr. Joel Rothman ’52

Dr. Kathir Muthusamy & Dr. Leena Philominathan P’22

Ms. Cindi A. Ruggeri Mr. Edward A. Ruisi ’50

Mr. Ronald J. Nail ’63

Mr. Thomas J. Rush ’60

Ms. Elana Nemerson ’08

Mr. Robert G. Ryan ’14

Mr. Howard W. Newkirk ’60

Mr. Erik T. Saberski ’12

Ms. Nicolina R. Lamberti ’14

Mrs. Meredith M. Newman ’90 Dr. Fabien Nicaise ’95

Mr. Averell W. Satloff ’65

Ms. Danielle C. Landry ’15

Mr. David A. Nielsen ’65

Mr. & Mrs. Jean Pierre Langlois P’06

Mr. John D. Northcutt ’59

Mr. Praveen R. Savalgi ’06

Mr. Peter C. Lanni & Dr. Cornelia L. Gallo P’17,’23

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Norwood Jr. P’20

Ms. Sarah Lasoff Hodge

Ms. Christine N. Olivieri ’08

Mr. Steven Kranish P’11,’13 Mr. Andrew P. Kreshik ’82 Mr. Charles M. Krokus ’16 Mrs. Karleen L. Kubat P’0,’10 Mr. Victor B. Kuc ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lamberti P’14

Mr. Todd J. Savage ’98

Mr. Stephen P. Tagliatela ’76 Mr. Jeffrey K. Tallman ’64 Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Tannenbaum P’02 Dr. Sherman H. Telis ’66 Mr. Mark F. Testa ’68 Mr. Robert N. Thomas ’56 Mr. John S. Tillotta ’52 Mr. Steven A. Tobin ’61 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Tolentino P’21 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tonnotti P’21,’23 Mr. & Mrs. Brett J. Torrey P’14 Mr. Nathan Trier P’18 Mr. Scott A. Tripp ’68 Mr. John T. Turton ’88

Ms. Lucey R. Savino ’19

Mr. John C. Uhlar ’63

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Savino P’17,’19

Mr. William Valletta ’66 Mrs. Barbara Vestergaard P’96,’02

Mr. & Atty. John Scalise P’03,’08,’12

Mr. Kenneth M. Vestergaard ’77

Mr. H. William Oppenheimer ’62

Mr. William R. Scalise ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Schlechter ’66

Ms. Mackenzie C. Vile ’08

Mr. Theodore J. Lee ’68

Mr. Brian J. Otis ’89 & Mrs. Gail Murphy Otis’90

Mr. Samuel Schnur

Mr. Noah Leonowich ’08

Mr. Richard M. Page ’50 Mr. Richard F. Palleria ’53

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Schpero ’73 P’07,’12

Mrs. Kristen A. Wallenius Park ’02

Mr. Joseph R. Levin ’16 Mr. Stewart Lindsay, Jr.

Mr. Cary A. Palulis ’64

Mr. Walter K. Schwind ’80

Ms. Katelyn Welage ’21

Mr. John C. Long ’42

Mr. James F. Palumbo ’69

Mrs. Laura Longacre

Mr. Gregory J. Pandajis ’70

Mr. Thomas A. LoRicco ’74

Atty. F. Joseph Paradiso, Esq. ’52

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Lynch P’18

Ms. Susan Pardus P’17

Ms. Tara S. Lynch ’18

Mr. Daniel V. Parker ’08

Mr. Robert J. Macchio ’81

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Parkerson P’21,’21,’22

Mr. John F. Lavendier ’65 Mr. David H. Leach ’63 Ms. Sara Lynn Leavenworth P’25

Mr. Christian J. Malerba ’04 Mr. Paul T. Malone ’64 Mr. Torrance Martone Mr. Kenneth Mason Ms. Theresa Mautner Mrs. Carol Maye & Mr. Andy Maye Mr. Perry F. Mazza ’61 Mr. Luca Mazzella ’19 Mr. James McCarthy Mr. Richard D. McGowan, Jr. ’64 Mr. Matthew J. McGuire ’83 Mr. Edward J. McMahon ’65 Mr. Sean P. McNamara ’89 Mr. Daniel Mehleisen

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Mr. Robert H. Murphy ’67

Mr. Robert E. Svensk ’64

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Ms. Riley M. Norwood ’20 Mr. Richard J. Olson ’63

Ms. Rhonda T. Pattberg Mr. Christopher E. Pecce ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pfannenbecker P’22 Ms. Sofia Pfannenbecker ’22 Mr. Matthew Piechota Mr. Louis D. Pietig II ’04 Dr. Francisco J. Pimentel ’59

Anonymous Mr. Mel A. Shaftel ’61 Mr. Robert G. Shamroth ’59 Mr. Eric Knight & Ms. Aimee Sheeber ’84 Mr. Patrick J. Sheehan P’92 Mr. Lewis R. Shomer ’55 Mr. Martin M. Silver ’55 Mr. S. Robert Silverton ’51 Ms. Wesley Simon P’17 Mr. & Mrs. Armando Simosa P’08 Dr. Anthony Simpasa & Mrs. Beatrice Kapindula Simpasa P’18,’21,’24

Ms. Jessica Vicente ’92 Mr. & Mrs. Edgar B. Vinal ’86 P’16,’19 Mr. Jack Welage ’19 Mrs. Kristin Welage P’19,’21 Mr. D. Thomas Wellman, Jr. ’60 Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Corinne Wheelden Mr. Alan Whittemore P’12 Mr. Filip Wiacek ’13 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wickey P’04 Ms. Sydney L. Wickey ’04 Ms. Elizabeth Wilber ’00 Mr. Scott F. Wing Mr. William C. Woods ’14 Mr. Nathan Wright Dr. Rachel Wright

Mr. Thomas B. Slocum, Jr. & Ms. Myra Susan Jadric Slocum P’91

Ms. Barbara Wrzosek Dr. Joseph R. Zaientz ’56

Mr. & Mrs. John Ponthempilly P’18

Dr. Alan J. Smally & Dr. Sharon K. Smally P’04

Mr. Marc N. Potenza P’17

Mr. Stephen B. Sokolow ’58

Ms. Roxanne Zazzaro

Mrs. Katie Purdy & Mr. Jeff Purdy P’19,’21,’21

Mr. Evan T. Solomon ’13

Mr. Jared Pinsker ’97 Mr. Jack S. Pohn II ’59

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sorosiak P’19

Mr. John J. Yudkin ’75 Mr. Arthur D. Zayat ’66

Cheshire Academy and You!

MAKING IT POSSIBLE. MAKING AN IMPACT. MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

Supporting

FACULTY When you think of Cheshire Academy, you think of all the teachers and staff who bring the experience to life. They connect with and motivate each student, and support their aspirations and dreams, regardless of each student’s individual path.

Supporting

STUDENTS Cheshire Academy students are never “typical.” They come from every corner of the world, and they each bring their spirit, culture, skills, and ambitions to the community.

Because of the generous financial aid and scholarship support provided by alumni, parents, and friends, the Cheshire Academy experience is made possible for every student, regardless of need.

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NEEDED MOST When you give to Cheshire Academy, you ensure its impact on students and faculty. Having the flexibility to respond when needed, to take advantage when opportunities arise, and to enhance programs today, is essential. Supporting Cheshire Academy wherever it’s needed most is the greatest gift you can give.

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“Adrift Reality,” a surrealistic painting

by Madison Ballentine ’23, is based off the structure of her bedroom, with aspects of the sea and other whimsical and dreamy features. When designing the piece, she wanted to make it representative of her headspace at the time. The work, painted during the height of quarantine in 2020, was created solely from her imagination.

“This painting, specifically, really acted as a way to get my emotions and stress out from being pent up inside, which was really satisfying to do, and I’m happy with the result,” explained Ballentine. “Now when I look at it, I’m still proud of what I made.”

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