Notes from Cardigan (May, 1979)

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NOTES FROM CA.~IGA..'J Cardigan Mountain School Canaan, New Hampshire 03741

MAY 1979

Issue No. 12 The mon~h of May has been a beautiful and an action-packed month.

Clear, ·-sunny days have created a total springlike atmosphere. If one were to visit Cardigan Mountain School on a - typical afternoon, - one would see our fleet of sailboats on the lake, the tennis courts filled, lacrosse and baseball games on the· upper and lower fields, a team of cyclists pedaling off in a single file pace line to adventures un-- , ,;known, and even a few die-hard swimmers braving the titilla-ti.p.:g sen.il.r sation of their first swim of the season.

In the classroom. students are bearing dovm to finish term papers and proj'ects. Final exams are just around the <:orner. Class leaders are being voted on and elected for next year ; and seniors are preparing for Corninencement.

On May 5 and 6, one hundred grandparents were guests to the C-MS campus.

Saturday morning they registered, visited classes, and were_ entertained by the Glee Club at the orientation meeting in the Chapel. The afternoon was filled with competitive sports activities: against teams from Woodstock, Newport, Brewster Academy, Vermont Academy, and Hanover. Cardigan did very well, winning the varsity and reserve baseball games (vs. Brewster Academy and Hanover respectively) ; tennis matches against Hewport ; and the sailing meet against Brewster.

On Saturday evening, the grandparents, students, and faculty were entertained by members of the Young Artists Program of the New Hampshire Youth Orchestra. Angelynne Koromilas , sister of CHS student Alec Kcromilas (v79 Dover, NH) played the piano. The Youth Orchestra, composed of basically 36 junior high and high school students from throughout New Hampshire, played solos, trios, and quartets.

Alumni Day took place on Hay 13 this year. Past students came from as far as Washington, D. C. to revisit their campus.

One of the most popular events that took place this month was the · " Ritz Cardigan;; :- a dinner sponsored by (and prepared by) the seni6'r class, and their' class advisor, i:1r. Coffin. Guests . were asked !to sign up for their choice of a lobster and steamer, dinner, or- a

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spaghetti dinner. Entertainment was provided by the CMS Rock Band, FIX (Bill Weber '79, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; John Garwood 1 79, Houston, Texas; Beau Britt 1 79, Los A..'1.geles, Calif.; John Murphy '79, Melrose, Ma; and Curtis Kise '79, Philadelphia, Pa), Alec Koromilas '79, Dover, NH playing the violin, and Dennis Revere 1 79, Beverly Hills, Calif. on the piano. The proceeds for the dinner went to the senior class gift for the School.

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Probably the most popular event this month was the Cardigan Mountain School Dance held on May 19. This was Cardigan's first dance since 1970, and it was a success. Young ladies from Lebanon, Hanover, and Canaan were sent invitations, with over 100 of them accepting and attending the dance. The gymnasium was colorfully decorated, with perfect acoustics for the hired Rock Band, the TOYZ. While students and faculty were preparing for the dance on Saturday afternoon, Stuart Dixon ( '80, Lake Forest, Ill.) and Mark Mitchell ('81, Washington, D.C.) were in Concord, N.H. with their project, representing Cardigan Mountain School in a Student Media Festival with 40 other entries from schools in New Hampshire. Stuart and Mark produced a super-eight film entitled izcardigan Alive". The film portrayed a young man's life in a private school setting. Mrs. Shelton, club advisor, and Scott Gordon ('81 Beverly Hills, Calif.) aided in the production of the film. We are proud to announce that 11 Cardigan Alive 11 took second place, and that one of the judges was so impressed that he wanted the film put on New Hampshire PBS (TV) this summer.

On the same weekend, the Magic Club, advised and chaperoned by Mr. Mahoney, attended a Magic Convention in Boston sponsored by the Boston Association of the Society of American Magicians. The CMS students attended lectures on how to perform all types of magical effects ; attended demonstrations of close-up magic; saw stage shows performed by professional magicians of all ages - showing the different types of illusions, escapes, comedy magic, ventriloquism, juggling, and serious magic; and last but not least, saw shows by magic dealers who exhibited their wares, and demonstrated and sold the latest equipment and effects available. , All members of the Magic Club agreed that the convention was a great way to end the season of Magic Club meetings. Mr. Mahoney connnented that this was one of the finest, most enthusiastic groups he has taken to the convention and perhaps the best year yet for the Magic Club at Cardigan.

Class field trips also took place this month. The 7th grade toured the Freedom Trail in Boston. Mr. Mahoney was the trail guide, and the Sheltons and Mr. Peck chaperoned. The senior class went to the Museum of Fine Arts and Quincy Market in Boston. Mrs. Carey went along on one trip, and ~tr. Hicks on the other. Also the senior class enjoyed their annual outing to West Lebanon and Hanover this month - out to dinner, and to a movie on a school night.

Tuesday, May 22, was the traditional Headmaster's Day on the campus.

Classes and organized activities were canceled for the day, and students were given the freedom to enjoy all of Cardigan's facilities, including the waterfront, the tennis courts, the fields for baseball and gymnasium. A buffet - picnic was served outdoors for lunch.

Busy times are still ahead. Corning up this week will be the completion of final exams; the athletic banquet ; packing; and finally, Commencement.

Students will be going home for the summer, and thus ends the 1978-79 Academic Year.