Chronicle (Commencement, 1990)

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CHRONICLE The Newsletter of Cardigan Mountain School

Commencement 1990

Seniors start their traditional march into the Chapel

Con1n1enct:rnt:nt June 2, 1990 Commencement Day - dawned so sparkingly sunny and clear that Norman Wakely's famous cry "It's a beautiful day in New Hampshire" rang again in our ears. Norman made a promise on the day of his retirement that he would not set foot on the campus for the first year of the new Headmaster's tenure - and he kept this promise faithfully.

Writing a few weeks ago to say he would attend Commencement, Norm a n commented that although he no longer had control of the weather at Cardigan, it wouldn't dare rain for that ceremony.

How right he was!

It was truly a day to gladden the heart of the many parents, grandparents and friends busily capturing the day . on film.

Seniors packing, enjoying a last frisbee toss with friends, greeting

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If you want to leave, you will find "in the terrain beyond Cardiga n Mountain there's mC?re freedom and more freedom means more risk:" He asked the class to think about the kind of risks that are challenges and specifically three types: physical, emotional and intellectual. The Indianapolis 500, he continued, is an example of nerve and will and quick thinking and a challenge of physical endurance that comes to a climax when the starter says "Gentlemen, start your engines."

Recounting a skiing trip with his young son, Mr. Davis noted that "the importance of challenges is not to win them but to have them."

parents and relatives, dressed finally in the traditional white jackets for the senior photo, then lining up for the long march into the Chapel - all these happy moments will soon be part of photo albums. Continuing wh at may be turning into a tradition, Dr. Walter Chestnut opened the formal ceremony with a fanfare in honor of the Class of 1990 played on the post horn-· spectacular!

"EACH OF YOU HAS MET A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES TO YOUR ABILITY TO ADJUST, ADAPT, GROW, LEARN. YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED A GOOD DEAL .MORE · HERE THAN YOU MAY BE AWARE' OF. YOU DESERVE CONGRATULATIONS!"

Peter Davis, academy award winner for film production, delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.

"My only real advice to you graduates is simply to go back to your dorms and refuse to leave.

It's better here. It's beautiful, restful, peaceful, highly stimulating and people can be counted on to care about you," were his first words of counsel.

He concluded: "Whether you are training for a ski · race, studying for a final, wrestling with a new idea you can't quite fathom, climbing a mountain or trying to share yourself with another person, the agony is indeed a contest with a •prize at the end, and. the prize is a better, fuller, wiser self. Now I get to say: Gentlemen, start your engines."

Headmaster Answers Questions

satisfied with the progress made this year?

Q U ES TIO N: In your opening remarks to the faculty last September you set forth your expectations and goals "predicated upon happy, caring, productive individuals working together." How well did your "crew" meet your hopes on this first voyage?

ANSWER: The community service program has really taken hold. About 35 boys were involved with helping elderly neighbors clean their yards, visiting nursing homes, and helping at a local animal shelter to name a few examples.

Likewise the club program including the performing arts and music made significant headway.

It's hard to imagine any school that has a more comprehensive club program than ours. It's a tribute to the ingenuity and dedication of our faculty and boys working together.

Q U ES TIO N: In September the question was raised about bringing cable TV to campus.

Where does this stand now?

ANSWER: At the end of my first year at Cardigan, I am extremely pleased and proud of the effort put forth by the faculty. The level of professionalism and commitment to young people is truly extraordinary.

0 ur faculty have a wide range of experiences and interests. To see them in action responding to the needs, wants and desires of our very active adolescents is truly awe-inspiring. Students at Cardigan are fortunate to have a chance to interact on an hourly basis with this fine group of individuals.

QUESTION: You added Latin and Math Lab to the curriculum this year. Were these worthwhile additions and were they well received?

ANSWER: I was very satisfied with both of those additions. We ended up having two sections of Latin and have hired a Cardigan alumnus who will bring his expertise in that discipline to his alma mater next year. Latin will take its rightful place along side of French and Spanish in the curriculum .

Our Math Lab program likewise worked out well in its first year.

We were able to serve over 20 students - not only boys who wanted to improve basic skills, but also those who wanted to go beyond the normal curriculum.

The ability to develop such individualized programs is a great strength of Cardigan's. · Q U ES TIO N: You wanted to do a better job having students get involved with community service, club programs, performing arts and music. Are you

ANS WER: The cost of making cable TV available for all our resident facilities will be in the neighborhood of $16,000.

This would enable us to augment our present satellite system with a great number of educational shows that are emanating from literally every major market in the country. So my hunch is, that as soon as we get a gift to do this, we shall move as fast as possible to have cable TV on campus.

QUESTION: Would you comment on the benefits of having a substantial number of foreign students at Cardigan?

ANS WER: This year we had students from eleven foreign countries. All of. us understand and appreciate that the world is indeed within reach and that we can learn so much from one another. We are very pleased with the caliber of our foreign stuaents who bring so much to us in terms of their culture, their respect and appreciation of people, and their willingness to take on the incredible task of improving their English in a boarding school environment.

Q U ES TIO N: What are your dreams for Cardigan's future physical plant?

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ANSWER: The highest priority is to build a Science Center with first-rate laboratory equipment to enable our students to enhance their knowledge of this critical discipline.

The second area is the dining room.

Presently it is crowded, and the kitchen equipment is almost at the end of its useful life. My vision is for a dining roomstudent center that would complement our other facilities and to convert the presen't dining room into an art complex.

QUES TION: How would you evaluate overall your first .year here?

ANSWER: It's terrific to be part of the Cardigan Family.

There are many ways to measure the success of a school year, but suffice it to say our students had a very good experience. This is why we're all here - to help young people become stronger emotionally, socially and academically.

Athletic Department Needs a Computer Athletic Director James Marrion is urgently in need of a computer to help him keep track of the increasing number of athletic contents, transportation sche dules and equipment needs of Cardigan's athletic programs. If anyone is interested in donating a computer to the School, please contact Jim marrion for details.

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Parents photographing seniors in their traditional position on Clark-Morgan porch.

Commencement Prizes THE CALDWELL PRIZE To the boy who has shown outstanding athletic achievement and good sportsmanship: Chapman P. Dundas George C. Lewis, Jr. S KIBIS KI ME MO RI AL A WA R D This award is to be given as a memorial to Michael R. Skibiski to that member of the Senior Class who has shown the greatest progress during the school year: Neil D. Turner PANNACI MEMORIAL AWARD The award is to be given annually by the Class of 1 959 as a memorial to Karl J. Pannaci to that member of the Senior Class who, in the eyes of his fellow students, has achieved and best attained ideals of honesty, integrity, leadership and general social and spiritual adjustment: Philip M. Markert THE NORMAN AND BEVERLY WAKELY PRIZE Given by the Class of 1989 for the Senior who, in the opinion of his classmates, best upholds the tradition, spirit and pride of Cardigan Mountain School, thus making every day "a beautiful day in New Hampshire": John J. Torpy, Jr. A D DIS O N ME M O RI AL P RI Z E FOR CREATIVE WRITING Given to the student who has demonstrated the most potential in the area of creative writing: John B. Martinsen

THE FACULTY PRIZE To the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, contributed time and technical expertise in repair and operation of A- V equipment, provided invaluable assistance to the schc ol amateur radio club, theatrical lighting for performing arts and the Christmas Pageant, and promoted a spirit of good will to Cardigan's neighbors by his readiness to assist with emergency communications in the Connecticut River Valley by his amateur radio operation.

Benjamin R. Geoghegan SENIOR PRIZE To the member of the Senior Class with the highest academic standing: Bryson R. Bell THE WILLIAM KN APP MO R RISO N A WA R D Given to that student, who, in the opinion of the students, best exemplifies the spirit of Willie Morrison in academics, athletics, and as a campus citizen: Mikko J. Satama THE FACULTY PRIZE To the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, deserves special recognition for his steadfast help and assistance in the dormitory, his consistent and diligent scholarship, his unsurpassed sportsmanship and skill in athletics, and for his help in all of these areas to provide the leadership and example of maturity for others to follow.

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HINMAN PRIZE A prize given annually in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Hinman to the member of the School who, in the opinion of the faculty, .by industrio~s application to his studies, through his attitude on the playing field, and by his behavior and integrity most nearly approaches the ideals of manhood as conceived in the minds of the founders of Cardigan Mountain School: John G. Diemar THE FOUNDERS PRIZE A warded to the boy in the student

body who has the will to complete any project, regardless of the difficulties encountered, without thought of personal gain and whose objective is a job well done, in the same approach that characterized the life of Harold P. Hinman, one of the founders of Cardigan Mountain School: Bryson R . Bell THE FACULTY PRIZE To the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, made great contributions academically, socially, and athletically by his determination, his enthusiasm, and by his pleasant demeanor with all of us in the Car'digan community.

Kyle I. Fellers THE FACULTY PRIZE To the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, deserves · special recognition for his leadership and integrity, as well as for his determination to succeed in all areas of life at Cardigap.

Philip M. Markert

Baseball Overpowers Opponents

The new sailboat fleet is delivered.

Sailors Savor Highlights Of Their Learning Season The sailing team faced a tough schedule of high school opponents this year, forcing team members to work hard to improve their skills. Coached by Mr. Morse and Mr. Hyde, the boys had little or no experience for the most part.

"The sailors had a lot of individual victories, but they were learning team strategy for the first time," Mr. Morse said.

The team fielded either three or four boats against the competition, with the captains and crews determined by the outcome of practice races on Canaan Street Lake.

The first boat was skippered by seventh grader David Costa with eighth grader David Marchand as crew. Second boat was manned by Errol Laumann and Rob Hartson, and the third boat was well-handled by Ben Geoghegan and Francisco Lopez- Guerra. Francisco and Ben ended up being the best team, as they stuck together throughout the season. Christian Edwards and Randy Schubert earned the "Most Improved" award for their skillful maneuvering of the fourth boat.

For the New Hampshire championship, the team borrowed some experienced sailors from other Cardigan teams. Ninth grader John Torgerson, who has raced in international meets, had an outstanding outing. John led the team to second place overall by capturing five firsts and one second place.

Next year, the team is looking forward to sailing with the new fleet of Flying Juniors.

"With our new boats," Mr. Morse said, "I hope to pull more sailors next year from the other sports. 11

Cyclists Hold Their Own Against High Schools A small but dedicated group of cyclists journeyed great distances and faced tough high school competition this year under the leadership of Mr. Burnett and Mr. Mars. The racers competed in A, B, and C di visions according to their ability.

Co-captains Andrew Kelley and Andrew Scace competed in the A and B divisions, respectively, and each finished very high in his overall division standings for the year (11th and 6th, respectively).

Said Coach Mars, "We had an extremely impressive season considering our age and the time we have to practice compared to the other teams. 11 There were t e n teams in the league, which were ranked at the end of the year according to places and times in the year's various competitions. Cardigan placed 6th among all the II A11 divisions, 7.th among all the 11 8 11 divisions, and 4th among all the " CII di visions.

The climax of the season was the annual "century ride" the final Saturday before exams.

Seniors Andrew Kelley, John Martinsen and Jamie Van Alen were the only three riders hardy enough to complete the 1 00-mile challenge.

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A group of outstanding Cardigan athletes have taken Ameri,ca's national pastime and claimed it for their own. The varsity baseball players shellacked their opponents this year under the able leadership of Coaches Marrion and Lynch, earning an impressive 15-1 record.

The team's one loss came against the Lebanon High School J. V. team, bl.it the squad was not to be outdone. Thanks to senior John K·elly's towering 356-ft. home run, the Cougars avenged their loss, beating Lebanon the second time around. John's blast would have cleared the famous "Green Monster" left field wall in Boston's Fenway Park.

Center fielder Brendan Walsh acknowledged that his teammates had a lot of talent, but he knew there was another reason for their great season. "The key to our success was our all-around good attitude.

We had no arguments with each other," he said.

Though Brendan graduated this year, he and the other ninth graders feel that the team will be in good hands next season, as most of the team members were underclassmen.

"It was a young team, so it will probably be excellent next year," said Brendan. Much of his

expectations rest on the shoulders of seventh-grade standout Deron Quint, · who excelled this season at virtually every position on the field.

John's achievement was particularly noteworthy, . as he had broken his leg in the fall while playing football. He proved th at he was s t ronger than ev er by completing his marathon ride.

John remarked the next day, "I hurt all over."

Departing Faculty Cardigan wishes good luck and Godspeed to the following teachers who will not be returning to campus next year:

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Trudy Clark has been the school's assistant nurse since November 1987. . A Grafton native, Mrs. Clark had the sometimes thankless job of tending to scraped knees, fevers, chills, and assorted sicknesses that frequently strike junior high boys. She will be enjoying a wellearned retirement starting at the end of the 1990 summer session.

David E. Gundaker arrived on campus in the fall of 1985 to teach science and lead the wilderness program. In addition to being a faculty master in ClarkMorgan dormitory, he coached varsity hockey, twice accompanying the team to Finland during spring break. Next year he will join the faculty at the Kingswood- 0 xford School in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Virginia Hart has been a Cardigan regular since June of 1978. She and Mr. Hart were faculty masters in French dormitory until they moved off campus four years ago. Mrs. Hart taught science to sixth, seventh, and eighth grades in addition to working int.he library.

Lorraine Hennessy came to Cardigan in April 1984 as an office secretary and later as the Headmaster's secretary.

Mrs. Hennessy organized the "Be Kind to Animals" club, a group which visited the local humane society shelter each week to help care for stray animals. She has been a member of the Canaan Fire Department since 1987, and plans to continue her ·education next year in addition to obtaining her Level 1 firefighter's certification.

Robert Low has taught English at Cardigan since September 1 986, in addition to coaching soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. He was indefatigable as senior class advisor, constantly planning activities and fundraisers. Mr. Low will be remembered by his students in French I for fastpaced table soccer tournaments.

Avon Old Farms School will be lucky to have him on their faculty next year.

Joseph Macintyre has been Cardigan's school nurse since September 1980. In addition to dispensing various cures and treatments for their ills, he cheered students with his sense of humor and vast knowledge of sports.

Charles Mills came to Cardigan in June 1 989 with wife Laura and son Mason. He taught science and was involved in wilderness, recreational skiing and sailing programs. He is leaving Cardigan with a new family member: Sierra Mills, born April 1990.

Zachary Smith has been teaching science at CMS since September 1 988. In addition to serving as dorm master in Hayward, he coached baseball and worked with the wilderness program. He will be remembered for being the most skillful telemark skier east of the Rockies.

Scholastic Awards The following students were recognized for outstanding achievement in academics - for having the highest average in the subject for the year: GRADE 6 Francisco Lopez-Guerra - Math John D'Entremont - Reading Joseph Rivera - English Jason Dewar - Science Tyson Greenwood - History

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Douglas Walker - Math Karl Hutter - English, History, Science, French Junior Rivera - Spanish GRADE 8 Sean Casey - Spanish Erik Oberg - English, History, Science, French Stephen Alexander - Math GRADE 9 -----Bryson Bell - English, Biology, French Benjamin Geoghegan - History Dan Harrigan - Earth Science Malcolm McLeod - Math, Spanish ADVANCEDMATH Karl Hutter Ramon Ramos LATIN Derek White ART Francisco Lopez-Guerra Grade 6 Philip Jolles - Grade 7 Fred Dorrance - Grade 8 Tyssen Butler and Eduardo Gonzalez - Grade 9 MUSIC Philip Markert SHOP

Typical end-ofyear scene: Cary Long brings package to send home.

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Daniel Bettis - Grade 7 Matthew Tucker and David Pucci - Grade 8 Regis de Ramel and · Neil Turner - Grade 9

Track Team Excels Despite Small Size Only eight athletes signed up for track this year, yet they made quite a name for themselves with numerous outstanding individual and team performances. The Cougars vanquished several other teams who had many · more members, most notably archrival Eagle brook by a score of 55-40.

Proving that records were made to be broken was ninth grader Regis de R amel, who set school records in the 200m and 400m runs in addition to being state champion in both events.

Regis also excelled in almost every other event, setting season highs in the high jump, the long jump,- the 1 OOm run and the triple jump.

Team captain Marc Alexander was another valuable member of the team, thanks to his sprinting and jumping abilities.

Marc placed fourth in the state meet in the 11 Om hurdles, and at Eaglebrook he broke the school record in that event with a time of 17.16. Marc proved his mettle at the long jump and the 200m run as well.

The distance runners for the team were eighth grader Fred Barney and seventh grader Sean NeJ.son, both of whom suffered through grueling workouts on the cross country trails in the woods at Kimball Union Academy. Their efforts paid off, as Fred and Sean consistently lowered their times in both the 800 and 1 600m runs. Fred ran the 1500m at Eaglebrook in 4:55 (a school record), while Sean was not far behind with his time of 5: 08. Fred followed his great effort with a time of 2:28 in the 800m run, a season best.

Fred and Sean showed talent in the field events as well. Both earned points for the team in the javelin. Fred threw the javelin 96'8", and he also became a pole vault specialist, winning that event at the Interlakes meet with a jump of 7'6".

N etmen Rout Opponents The varsity tennis team emerged unscathed after eleven fierce matches against their Lakes Region opponents. The squad lost three tough ones to Deerfield, St. Paul's and Eagle brook, however.

Cocaptains Bayliss Spivey and Justin Meltzer led the team to their almost-undefeated season, as they beat out their teammates for the number one and two singles spots, respectively.

Five of the players could be dubbed "The Mexican Connection." Two of the stars from south of the border, ninth grader Marcelo Galan and eighth ·grader Ignacio Rivero, were the . only players able to beat their Eagle brook opponents. Marcelo had a theory as to why he and his fellow countrymen seemed destined to have great topspin: "Because we have such good weather we practice summer sports only, and tennis is an easy sport to learn and practice," Marcelo said.

Historic U.S. Flag Donated to Cardigan A 35 Star United States flag from the period of the Revolutionary War has been donated to Cardigan Mountain School. This flag was flying over the courthouse in Yark, Pennsylvania during the last week of June 1863 when General Jubal A. Early and his Confederate troops occupied the town.

The flag was acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Phidias G. Dantos, parents of Mark '87. They had the flag properly mounted and framed under glass and presented it t9 the School. It was featured in a Memorial Day service in the School Chapel and . will now be permanently on display.

American Tour de Sol cars stopped on campus long enough for students to inspect them .

Annual Fund Phonathon Planned For October

Other ninth grad~rs on the team were field event specialists George Pirtle and Andrew Hamme. Andrew made great strides in the 1 OOm hurdles and the triple jump, while George concentrated on the discus and the shot put. He won the discus and placed second in the shot against Eaglebrook.

Eighth grader Dawson Haffner was a stalwart in the short . distances and the long jump, while eighth grader David Cook rounded out the team with his skills in the intermediate distances and the throwing events.

For the second year Cardigan will kick off the Annual Fund drive with a phonathon in Boston. The Boston Company has again made their offices available to the School for this event whi.ch will take place the evenings of 0 ctober 1 6, 17 and 18 - the last evening will be Alumni Night.

The first phonathon resulted in pledges of more than $5o;ooo, and next year's phonathori chairman will be working to exceed this total. Alumni and parents in the Boston are~ will be contacted in September · about volunteering to help.

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Students for Planet Earth

Blaze Dedication

Cardigan stuaents recently h a d their chance to help the environment in their world when the school celebrated the 20th annivers ary of Earth Day with a two-day program of workshops and activities, including everything from whale-watching to tree-planting.

The Class of 1990 dedicates their yearbook,_ The Blaze, to a member of the faculty. Every day this person does a helpful, kindly deed and makes someone's life more pleasant for having known him. He is a re al spirit lifter. We cow.ct give him many titles and they would all be appropriate: Mr. Teacher, Mr. Coach, Mr. Bus Driver, Mr. Zamboni, . Mr. Kitchen, Mr. Newspaperman, Mr. Mailman, Mr. Iceman, Mr. Toaster, MR. VOLUNTEER. However, most of all, we fondly call him Mr. Clark.

For nine years of dedication and service, Mr. J. Dudley Clark, we honor you this year.

Sunday afternoon there were trips to the New Hampton Fish Hatchery, the Montshire Museum of Science, and Wilder Dam, where boys learned about hydroelectric power.

Another group visited the Vermont Institute of Science, where they learned about energy conservation and were give n special energy-saving light bulbs which last for five ye ars. Said eighthgr ader David Rosen, "We learned how each person can to his part."

Students were kept even busier Mon day with an all-day slate of a ctivities. Af ter a n e xcellent keynote speech by Cardigan parent, Dr. Richard Fralick, entitled "Tropical Rainforests", the school separated into groups for various workshops on environmental issues.

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group of boys participated in an exercise entitled "No Water Off A Duck's Back," in which they studied the damaging effects of oil spills on the environment. In order to simulate a "mini-oil spill," the students put hard boiled eggs in a can of motor oil, then removed th e m and peeled the shells. "They were black inside and the yolk turned all different colors," said sixth grader John D'Entremont.

Students also learned about the harmful effects oil can have on wild animals after they leave the egg . Boys dipped a stuffed animal in oil then tried to clean it off, much as environmentalists have ha d to do after real oil spills.

After the morning workshops, each grade participated in a project that they ha d planned the week before. Twelve s1xthgraders each planted a tree to beautify the school grounds, while the seventh grade planted a flower and vegetable garden next to the infirmary. The eighth and ninth grades helped the local community by picking up trash in and around the entire lake, working in canoes and on foot.

Four of the School's more literary students were chosen as winners of the Earth Day essay contest, which had the theme "Think globally, act locally."

Francisco Lopez-Guerra, David Costa, Aaron Pena and John Bettis wrote the winning essays in the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades, respectively.

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Spring Clubs Thursday afternoon is club day - a change from the regular athletic schedule and an opportunity for students and faculty to enjoy a variety of activities which are limited only by the imaginations of the groups.

Thirty-two clubs were functioning this spring, some doubleperiod in length and off campus, and others in one hour segments so that boys could try' two different activities in one afternoon.

If you saw ·cardigan students standing in a field talking on the telephone, they would probably be amateur radio club members Ben Geoghegan and Karl Hutter testing the series of microchips which will enable them to patch into their own telephone lines.

Now one aspect of a Cardigan education can include learning how to make cellular phones.

Other radio club members are studying for their novice operator's license under the direction of Mr. Mahoney. Karl and Ben are already qualified at the technician's level, so they are available to lend a helping hand to the beginners.

Ham radio is not the only new arrival on the club scene.

Science teacher, and Canaan fire chief, Mr. Heath started a fire safety club. Students · spend Thursday afternoons at the Canaan fire station learning about safety and r escue techniques and helping with equipment maintenance. Lately they have turned artistic as they apply touch-'-up paint to the station's fire engines Mr. Clark added another community service group to the Thursday afternoon offerings this spring. Six students joir:ied him each week to visit a local nursing home. The students provided a valuable service to elderly patients who may not receive many other visitors · during the week.

Athletic Awards At the Recognition Assembly on May 31st, these boys were honored for outstanding athletic performance in the spring term.

VARSITY BASEBALL Michael Whitcomb - CA Deron Quint Rookie Award Kyle Fellers - MIP John Kelly - MVP

VARSITY LACROSSE John Torgersen - CA Philip Markert - CA Chapman Dundas - CA Brett Kurtz - MIP George Lewis - MVP

JV BASEBALL Todd Caplan - MIP Keith Greenwald - MVP Nicholas Loeb - CA

JV LACROSSE Bryson Bell - CA Carter Katchen - CA Derek Oudt - MIP Christopher Pas.tore-MVP

RESERVE BASEBALL Randy Oostdyk - MIP Ted Sweeney - MIP Morgan Fisher - MVP Evan Yost - MVP Gerardo Mancebo -CA

VARSITY TENNIS Nicholas Zapata - MIP Bayliss Spivey - MVP JV TENNIS Gustavo Struck - MVP Nicholas Jaramillo-MIP TRACK & FIELD Regis DeRamel - MVP Frederick Barney - MIP WILDERNESS Bryan Colket - MVP

RESERVE LACROSSE Jamie Karper - MVP Jason Dewar - MIP Kyle Power - CA

CYCLING Hans Fralick - MIP Andrew Kelley - MVP John Martinsen - CA SAILING David Costa - MV Capt.

Francisco Lopez-MV Crew

CA= Coaches Award MIP = Most Improved MVP= Most Valuable

Senior woodshop project "The Ark" finally ready for launching.

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Varsity Lacrosse Finishes 13-1

by Coach Neil Brier The 1990 varsity lacrosse team will undoubtedly be remembered as one of Cardigan's finest. Part of the story is told by the team's 1 3 wins _in 1 4 outings. Included were wins over two high school varsity squads and a convincing 16-7 triumph over arch ' rival Eaglebrook. The team scored a record-setting 1 52 goals. which averaged almost eleven goals per game. The defense, Erin Blair, Wayne .D 'Entremont, Joey Gonzalez, Lucas Hubbard and Phil Markert, held opponents to a mere 63 goals - an average of over four per game. · They were backed up by Brett Kurtz, an 8th grader who assumed the position of varsity goalie with no previous experience after senior goalie John Torpy, broke his hand after the first scrimmage. Tri-Captains George Lewis, and John Torgerson as wen as Mike Holden, Richard Gwinn, Chapman Dundas, Jack Diemar, Dan Harrigan and Mike Cangemi all scored ten or more goals. Scott Sumption, Eric Hanneman, Ed Stanley, Josh Kreusser and Leigh Otzen contributed several goals each and numerous assists to round out the team effort.

The real story, however,. was the team's attitude. In addition to victories, their sportsmanship was noted by several coaches and referees (the team was penalized only 34 minutes while our opponents drew almost 75 minutes in the box). · Coach Steve Heath demanded that each boy strive to become the best team player he could be.

Obviously the team did not disappoint him. Coaches Heath and Brier agreed that the team's cohesiveness, hard work and determination were equally appreciated throughout the season.

The team is to be congratulated on an outstanding season!

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ALUMNI NEWS

1960 Roger Rice is still in North Hampton, NH involved in town government, real estate and taking care of his three · children.

1962 Douglas Dade says he has just finished building a new house (last September) and is having a great time fixing up each room.

He still works for the NH Dept of Safety - Marine Division.

1966 Charles Shriner stopped on campus this spring. He is now a sales rep for the Kalwall Corp., manufacturer of walls, skylights, and skyroofs for energy s aving buildings. (Both ends of the CSA are made with Kalwall panels.)

1974 Scott Benedict stopped on campus recently to visit Hal Finkbeiner.

Scott is no w working for a sea foo d canning company out of Darien, CT 1977 Michael McLean reports that he will be married on July 7th to Beth Dunne - a special education teach er in t he Boston public school ~ystem. Congratulations, and welcome, Beth, to the Cardigan family.

1981 Eki Mera is currently working as a computer programmer for AT & T and will be entering the MB A program at Cornell in September.

1984 - ·Ryan Luddy graduated from Vermont Academy in 1987 and is now at Northwood Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, where is he majoring in Automotive Marketing and Manage_m ent. He will graduate in November 1990.

Eugene Ray was on campus recently. Gene is a· secondary education major at Union Callege and is on both the varsity football and varsity lacrosse teams.

James Schneithorst is just finishing his junior year in the Business Scho9l at S. M. U. in Dallas.

1985 Cunliffe McBee is a sophomore this year at the University of Southwestem Louisiana. His brother, Ward, is a freshman at the University of Mississippi.

1986 Doug Mfiler and Chris Smith visited Neil Brier on campus recently.

Both are at the University of New Hampshire.

Chris is one of three varsity goalies on the UN H lacrosse team which was ranked #15 in the nation. Chris spent his afternoon visit working out with the CMS varsity lacrosse goalie. His time was well spe nt as the team scored a 16-7 victory over Eaglebrook the ne xt day.

1987 Chris Schneithorstis in his junior year at The Whitfield School in St. Louis.

Matt Tebbetts was selected this spring to play with the USA Stars, an American College All-Star baseball team being assembled to compete in an international tournament in France this August. The teams invited to the tournament include the French National Team, Japanese College All-Stars and the USA Stars. They will be playing in Paris, Rouen, La Rochelle, Montpelier and Nice. Matt has been accepted at the University of Massachusetts for this fall.

1988 Peter Nigra was recently voted "Monit~- one of the top leadership positions at St. Mark's School.

1989 Charlie Fre eman played on the varsity baseball team at St. Mark's School this spring.

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Alumni Director Appointed David J. Mccusker, ' Jr. 80, has been appointed to fill the new position of Direct~r of Alumni Affairs. A native of Melrose, Mass a ch usetts, Da vi.ct entered Cardigan's eighth grade in September 1978 and was elected vice president of his class in both eighth and ninth grades. He earned varsity letters in football, hockey and baseball and was co-captain of the va rsity hockey team in his senior year.

Mccusker continued his academic career at St. Paul's School and, continuing to excel in athletics, was elected Captain of their varsity hockey and varsity baseball teams. New Hampshire was obviously his favorite state, so he headed north to Hanover and Dartmouth College and graduated four years later in 1988 with a B.A. in History.

During the 1 988-89 school year, David taught math at Cardigan and coached foo~:... ball, hockey and baseball. In the summer of 1989 David and Stephanie Solms were married.

Stephanie , also a Dartmouth alumna, taught at Cardigan during the 1989 summer session. She is also connected to Cardigan through her brother, Dana, who taught here in 1 985-86 and who returns regularly to play in the annual alumni hockey · game.

Stephanie and David will both be teaching at Cardigan's 1990 summer session and David will also be starting to re-organize the alumni office.

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Alum Hits The Airwaves .

If students ever wonder what their Cardigan education may lead to in the future, they can switch their radios to 93.9 WMXR-FM, better known as Magic 94 to its listeners in the Upper Valley. There they will hear the mellifluous voice of 1 Joshua Knauer 80, . WM X R's afternoon and evening disc jockey.

Josh can honestly say that he has his radio roots in his days as a Cardigan student. With the help of "Mr. Microphone" and a home amplifier, he and classmate Stewart Dixon joined forces and created the renegade station WC MS from their room in Hinman dormitory.

"It was an outlaw radio station. The FCC wasn't aware of it, 11 Josh jokes. Chances are, this was not a problem, since the "station" could not reach beyond the other dorms on campus. Stew

and Josh played records and offered colorful commentary about school life, much to the delight of fellow students who tun ed in.

The two budding disc jockeys went on to Tabor Acad emy, where they continued broadcasting.

After Tabor, Josh attended Emerson College in Boston and studied broadcasting, in addition to interning at WZOU in Boston.

"I was doing the obligatory pushing of . papers," he recalls.

Soon he became producer of the nighttime show, and then moved to WBOS, where he met the person who eventually started WMXR. "In this business, it's not what you know, but who you know," Josh admits. "After you get the job, what you know matters."

Josh has ke pt up with Stewart sin ce graduating from Tabor, and reports that he is continuing to make great strides in Hollywood. Dixon was involve d

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in the production of TequilaSunrise and Bull Durham, in addition to working on a TV show entitled "Live Wire" (see the spring issue of the Chronicle).

Josh was i mpressed with the changes on campus during a recent visit. He remembers the days before the Stoddard Center, when the library was in cramped quarters in Hop kins Hall. "Now you've got a great set-up," he said.

Cardigan waterfront from the lake.

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