SUMMER- FALL 1970 CMS OPENS ITS 25th YEAR
Mr. Folsom helping boy in Summer School Reading Class
SUMMER SCHOOL '70 SUCCESSFUL Card iga n Mountain Summer School-Camp opened June 27 to 87 boys and 18 girl s a nd the seco nd coeducatio na l CMS schoo l cam p session was a complete success. Besides a great dea l of study, the boys and girl s fou nd their activiti es, camping tr ips, a nd special eve nts worthwhile a nd enjoyable. F ive day hiking trips to the White Mountains were enj oyed by many students. Along wit h the five day trips many hikes of shorter duration were a lso taken. Students were offered drama, and for the first time pottery, as part of the act ivity program in add itio n to the reg ul ar daily activit ies . Thomas Rouillard, schoo l- camp director, a nd Ray Jen ness, director of studies, were pleased with the accomp li shm ents of the experienced staff. Remedial a id was give n stud ents weak in the basic academ ic skills, a nd in seven short weeks considerable progress was made.
LIBRARY EXPANDED CMS stud ents will genera ll y agree that the most popular location at Cardigan is the library. Because of this popularity a nd because of the need for more working and learn ing space, the library located on t he second fl oor of Hopkins has undergone extensive renovatio n and remode ling. The Iibrary was extended across t he ha ll through room 227; a large custod ial storage area was tra nsformed into a n audio-visua l room, a nd a door has been constructed between t he Teachers' Room and the new section of the library (room 22 7) . The construction necessitated the removal of two walls arid the addition of new walls and partitions. The overa ll results have been a great improvement of the CMS library facilities. Students and librar ian are a happ ier lot as a result of t he needed changes. Work began September 14, a week before schoo l began, and was completed two weeks later .
Tuesday, September 15, · 1970 was actua ll y the first day of t he 25th Winter School sess io n. It a ll began w hen the facu lty arr ived on campus a nd met that evening in t he Hayward Dining Hall for dinner. Wives a nd children wer(; a lso in atte nda nce . Fo llowing dinn er the faculty met in the aud itor ium for their f irst ge nera l meeting and introductions were in o rd er. F irst to be introduced was Mr. Joseph Collins, B.S. (Boston Uni vers ity). Mr. Co llins is Director of Studies and Dean of Stude nts. Other new facu lty were: Mr. Laurence Go ld t hwa it, B.S., M.S . (Dartmouth Co ll ege) science teacher, Mr. Bruce J e nnings, B.S. (Uni versity of Wyo ming) science teacher, Mr. Kenneth J. McCaffrey, B.S. (H obart College) Chairman of the Mathematics Department, Mr. Schuyler V. Peck, B.A . (Ni cho ls Co ll ege) E ngli sh teacher, Mr. Gra ham N. Raynolds, B.A. (Brown Univers ity) Mathematics teacher, Mr. Michael D. Renner, B.A. (Da rtmo uth College) French a nd Spanish teacher. Mr. Richard R. Rearick was a lso we lcomed; he is a grad uate of Dartmouth Col lege and is Card igan's Ass istant Treasurer. Conferences a nd department meetings were held t he fo ll ow ing day, a nd class rooms were assigned . Books were distributed, a nd a var iety of notices a nd schedules began to appear in the teachers' mailboxes. New boys mo ved in Thursday, and after a sho rt period of time t hey fou nd themselves und erstand ing the announceme nts a nd written not ices that had confused them· ear lier. School Co un c il members arrived early a long with the floor leaders. The o ld boys began arr iving Saturday and by 5:00 P.M. most CMS students were on campus. The offic ia l beginning of t he 1970-71 schoo l year ca me that even ing when Norman C. Wakely, headmaster, declared school open at t he firs t o utdoo r convocatio n service held at C.M .S. School began aro und a campfire a short distance from t he beach area . C lasses began Monday, September 21.
IN MEMORIAM James Richard Williams 1955 - 1970 Graduated from Cardigan Mountain School June 6, 1970
46 SENIORS GRADUATE AT CARDIGAN
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NORTHERN N .E. ART SHOW HELD AT CMS Cardigan Mountain School was the sight of the second annual Northern New England Art Show August 21 -30. Art works spanning three centuries were on display. Visitors from all over the country attended and were delighted with what they saw. Andrew Wyeth, F. J. Waugh, Edward Hill, Fitz Hugh Lane, Scott Leighton, and William Sonntag, to name just a few, showed paintings and other works at the second annual affair. Many more well known artists plus promising newcomers displayed their works, and numerous new talents were discovered by the art enthusiasts attending. A variety of organizations and institutions kindly loaned pieces to help make the show a success. Due to this kind of cooperation it was generally felt that though last year's show was more than successful, the 1970 show far outdid the previous year's. Proceeds from the Art Show are donated to the Canaan Historical Museum in Canaan for restoration and improvement of the museum.
Visitors viewing Art Work at CMS New England Art Show
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Forty-six seniors received dip lomas from J. Walker Wiggin, chairman of the Cardigan Board of Trustees at the 24th commencement exercises held Saturday, June 6, 1970 at the Cardigan Mountain School Chapel. Norman C. Wakely, headmaster, presented prizes to graduating students. The prizes awarded and those receiving the honors were: Hinman Prize Savage C. Frieze, 111 Hinman Prize Peter R. Garr ison The Founder's Prize John T. Flavin The Caldwell Prize Wesley R.Knauer Addison Memorial Prize Thomas I. McClintock and for Creative Writing Paul Mendoza Goncharoff The Pannaci Memorial Award Lewis P. Mercer, 111 The Faculty Prize David D. Agnew Parents, seniors, and teachers attended the Senior Banquet Friday evening in the Hayward Dining Room. Guest speaker was C. Ross McKenney. Preceding this event a father -son softball game was held.
Seniors Entering Chapel Graduation Day
THE GRADUATES David Dutilh Agnew, John David Altgelt, John Joseph Antognoni, Jr., James Gordon Auchincloss, William Winfield Augustine, Jr., William Hunter Barrett, 11, Carter Bradley Benedict, Bartlett Cooke Byers, Michael Andrew Choukas, Alfred Phillips Crone; Brian Haven Cummings, Alexander Halliday Dann, Jr., Dean Chapman D~rling, James Morris Earle, 11 1, Peter Joseph Faiella, john Tllomas Flavin, William Timothy Fleming, Savage Crowell Frieze, 111, Peter Rhodes Garrison, Paul Nicholas Mendoza Goncharoff, Rodney Gotier, Mark Louis Guarino, Mark Thomas Hickman, Peter Coffin Hoag, Peter Werni,r Jacob, Jeffrey Gene Kahn, Richard Lawrence Klein,. Wesley Raymond Knauer, Wilson Burton Langworthy, Kenneth Jay Linnell, Mark Ferguson Litchfield, Thomas Ingersoll McClintock, Lewis Pennock Mercer, 111, Raymond Douglas Montana, Scott Penney, Richard Simon Poland, Frederick Van Cortlandt Savage, George Baker Spaulding,· Stephen Frederick Spencer, Jr., William Richard Stetson, Eric Al~xander Vance, Gregg Alan Vickery, Charles Bradford Wakely, James Richard Williams, Andrew Keith Worthington, Alan Edward Wright.
STUDENT COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TENNIS TOURNAM ENT CONTINUES IN RAIN
For the third year in a row the Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Associations of Student Councils conducted a Leadership Workshop at Cardigan Mountain School August 20-25. Forty-nine delegates and twelve adult advisors from the three states attended the workshop. Mrs. Jeanette Cutts of Franklin, N. H. directed the workshop. The six days were busy <;>nes for all attending. The day began at 7:15 A.M . and continued throughout the day often extending into the evening hours. Lectures, committee meetings, and di'scussion groups were scheduled every day. Stude·nts learned about other student councils' activities and about new ideas concerning student leadership. Each student participant received a leadership workbook and was to read the entire book. The discussion groups used the workbook as a guide for their discussions. A great deal of exchange of ideas went on and the you.rig people carried suggestions back to respective schools. A typical Daily Schedule: 7:15 Rise 8:00 - 8 :45 Breakfast 8:45 - 9:10 Clean Rooms 9:15 - 11:15 Discussion groups 11 :15 - 12:00 Committee meetings 12:00 - 1 :00 Lunch and rest 1:15 - 3:15 Discussion groups 3:30 - 4:15 Athletic competition 4:30 - 5:15 Library work (research) 5 :30 - 6:15 Dinner 6:30 - 8:30 Council Meetings 8:45 - 9:45 Special events 10:00 Return to rooms 10:30 Lights out As one can readily see, participants were very busy each day, but there were few complaints; students were generally enthusiastic. The workshop was purely voluntary, and many of the young people gave up summer jobs and vacations so they might attend. It was encouraging to see this group in action; they cared and were willing to sacrifice to prepare themselves for the future.
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The Canaan Mixed Doubles Tournament was held August 22-23 on the Cardigan campus once again this year, and the presence of Cardigan's indoor · court made the Canaan Mixed Doubles the only tennis tournament in New Hampshire with the ability to continue in weather fair or foul. Though it rained continually Sunday, August 23, the Canaan tournament carried on. Winners of the tournament were Don Barber of North Easton, Massachusetts and Carol Pierce of Hanover, New Hampshire, who in the finals defeated Ted Prince of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Mary Moore of West Canaan, New Hampshire, 6-1, 6-1. Over 50 tennis players participat~d in the yearly event.
FOOTBALL CLINIC AT CMS The championship Xaverian High School football team, coaches and their families of Westwood, Massachusetts spent 9 days on the Cardigan campus late this summer. From August 30 through September 7 the entire Xaverian varsity squad were active in a strenuous football clin ic. The boys spent little time in chalk talk compared to the many hours on the CMS football fields . About 70 students were drilled on the many intricacies of the game. They worked hard to develop championship form in their respective positions, and showed enthusiasm and drive throughout the many practice sessions that week. Six coaches and one trainer worked with the boys. Saturday, September 5, was a big day for the team. Parents and other visitors came to CMS to view the results of the week when a hard fought inter squad game was played. It was easy to see that much had been accomplished. The Xaverian team returned for home Monday, September 7, prepared to complete another undefeated season .
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Cardigan Newsletter Cardigan Mountain School Canaan, N. H. JOSEPH M. COLLINS
THANK YOU The 1970-71 school year will be the 25th Anniversary Year for Cardigan Mountain School. We take pride in the progress made in our short history. Without alumni, parents and friends, we would not have accomplished so much in such a short time. We take this opportunity to thank all who have helped for their loyal support.
NEW DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Mr. Joseph M. Co ll ins assumed his duties as'D irector of Studies and Dean of Students at Cardigan Mountain Schoo l September 3, 1970. He replaces Mr . Yaggy who ha~ been Director of Studies for the past several years. Mr. Co ll ins is a graduate of Boston University where he received his B. A. degree in 1949. He, his wife, Virginia and (continued on page 4)
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ALUMNI NOTES JOHN GORMAN '67 wi ll ·be majoring in physical education at Huron Co ll ege in South Dakota this year. John graduated from Fryeburg Academy this past June. CARTER BENEDICT '70 worked at Camp Pinnacle in Lyme, N.H. this summer. He is now attending Vermont Academy and is reported to be doing quite we ll. ER IC VANCE '70 dropped in for a vis it last summer and told us that he was spending the summer doing odd jobs. Eric is now attend ing Mount Hermon School. · Early in June ALLAN ELLIS '54 dropped in to vis it the CMS campus. GORDON McCOWN, JR. '67 is attend ing the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado . Gordon plans to major in psychology. On campus May 29 were KIRBY WHYTE '63 and his brother ROGER '68. WARREN MORRIS '66 is a freshman at Belknap College . We saw HARE STUART '65 this past summer when he dropped in to visit and say hello to his CMS friends. ROBERT G. EFFINGER '63 is present ly a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi maJoring in marketing. After graduation he wi ll be commissioned into the Army as a second lieutenant. WILLIAM B. WATKINS, 111 '65 is stationed w ith the U. S. Navy in Norfolk, Virginia . He was transferred off the U.S.S. Francis Marrion. William is attending a Navy di ving school wh ile stat ioned in Norfolk. A brother, Fra zer, attended the CMS Summer School this year . ANTHONY M. HARRIS '60 married Constance Cross of Fairfield, Iowa June 27. They spent their honeymoon trip in Japan, especia ll y enjoying Expo '70 whi le there. DAVID LAWRENCE ELLIOT '61 will be in Hawaii courtesy of the
United States Navy until F-ebruary 1971. He is married and living on the shore of Ohau. David plans to return to co ll ege upon leaving the service. While vis iting Cardigan GEORGE COONEY '70 told us that he is attending Fay School and doing quite well. In a recent letter to Mr. Wakely PETER JAGODA '62 sa id that he had graduated from co ll ege inJanuary and is working on his r-.ilasters in Fine Arts at Arizona State Uni vers it y. PAUL STELLA '66 is atte nding Beloit Co ll ege in Beloit, Wisconsin .. JOHN PAGENSTECHER '69 is in the 11th grade at Mercersburg Academy. We just learned that TOM ELSTER '61 is now a ·married man. Our congratu lat ions to Tom. HERBERT ANKER '56 has informed us that he is President of PLAT Associates, Inc., dealers in scrap metal. Herbert is married and has four ch ildren. Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES EDWARDS '6 3 are proud parents of a son, Charles Sargent Edward, IV. Young Charles was born March 23, 1970 and at birth weighed 7 lb. 14½ oz.This is the Edwards' first ch ild . BILL WIRENE '68 has been very active at Kent School. He played on the varsity footbal l team in '68 and '69, helping his schoo l finish an undefeated season in '69. Bill a lso was on the JV tennis squad in '69 and the vars it y tennis team in '70. FRANK A. MILLER '55 is a flight engineer on a C-130E aircraft in the United States Air Force. He is stationed at Pope, North Carol ina. RICHARD LAWSON '63 received a B.A. from Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio last June. He spent his summ er traveling throughout the West with friends. Mr . Wakely received a phon e cal l from JOHN AN TOG NON I '70. He
sa id that he is doing we ll at Lawrence Academy, and is very happy with the school. MARK RILEY '65 graduated from Gould Academy and has taken a position as ski instructor at Mt. Watatic in Ashby,Massachusetts. DANIEL SETH BU RACK '63 and Marie Di Mauro were married Jul y 4 in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Our congratu lati ons to them. Congratulations a lso go to HARE D. STEWART '65 and Linda Mayo who were married September 19 in Ellsworth, Maine. BRUCE HARTNETT MARSHARD '64 is vacation ing in New Zealand and Ta iwan . SCHUYLER PECK '63 and his wife Penny have joined the Cardigan staff. They're li ving on the f irst floor of French Hall. Schuyler is teaching Math.
JEFF LEICH '64 is a senior at Dartmouth this year. He spent the summer as a hutmaster at the AMC Galehead Hut. JACK "FOSTER '65 graduated from the Thompson School of Applied Science last June . Jack won the Agricultural Alumni Association Award for his outstanding record and improvement whi le at Thompson. TERRY BAKER '63 graduated from Williams Co ll ege and is now serving in the U.S. Air Force. GUY SWENSON '67 is start ing his college career at bccidenta l College in Los Angeles; California. Guy spent the summer doing volunteer work for a n ecology group in Rhode Island. NICK WILSON '60 is a deputy sheriff with the King County Department of Public Sa fety in Seattle, Washington.
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three children are living in Stowell House on the Cardigan campus. Mr. Collins taught in the public high schoo l in Melrose, Massachusetts, and has an extensive background in summer camp work. His last position was at Friends Academy in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts where he served as chairman of the social studies department, chairman of the mathematics department and Assistant Head master. He spent the last seventeen years at Friends. Mr. Collins has been act ive in community affairs. He was a member of the Citi zens Curriculum Committee, School Building Needs Committee, and for four years was a member of the Tiverton, Massachusetts Budget Committee; three of the four years he served as chairman. We welcome Mr . Collins and his family to Cardigan, · and wish them a happy and long stay.
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