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Annual Fund Over Top At $91,000 and Still Going Strong Gifts and pledge s to this year's Annu al Fund are already over the $91,000 mark - and the campaign doesn't close until June 30th. After last year's successful Annual Fund, the goal for the current year was increase d to $70,000. Now this has been exceeded by 30%. What a wonderfully generous and enthu siastic group of supporters Cardigan has - parents, grandparents, Trustees, Alumni an d friends! What does this money do for Card igan ? First, in co mp any with almost every other independent schoo l in the country, tuition does not p_ay the fu ll cost of educating a boy at Card igan. So me of these An nu al Fund dollars are used to make up this difference - in essence a scholarship for every boy at the sc hoo l. Next, there are many things the Schoo l would li ke to have to make life more pleasant for all the students, things that ju st cannot be fitted into the operat in g budget. Annu al Fund dollars enab le the Schoo l to have some of them . Last year's Annu al Fund enabl ed a snow cat to be bought. Now after a new snowfa ll , the Pinnacle can be packed in t he morning so that sk iiers can enjoy a full afternoon of skiing in stead of having to spend two hours pac king in orde r to ski for half an ho ur . T hi s year, one gift to the An nu al Fund was a snowmobile fo r packing cross-country trails. With this winter's very odd weather, it has been a real blessing; many times cross-country trails have been useable because t hey were we ll packed when otherw ise they would have t urn ed to slu sh. As a result of spec ial gifts to the Annual Fund to advance an increasin gly enthusi astic hockey progra m, the School wi ll be ab le to purchase a used Zamboni ice resurfacer which is exp'ecte d to be installed in a spec ial building in t ime for next year's hockey season. An e lectric starter gate was purch ased this winter with another gift, and this has been used for both do wnhill and cross-country races. It is so ve ry much more accurate in timing these races than t he o ld system of shout in g "Go;" this is critical when races are wo n or lost by a hundredth of a second. With the boys' return from Spring vacatio n, new drapes will have been install ed in the Chapel - another tangible ev id ence of an Annual Fund gift. They rep lace drapes made whe n the Chape l was built, and which are now suffering from years of exposure to the sun. Another acq ui sition made possible t his year is video tape equ ipment. Th is sat isfies academ ic as we ll as ath let ic
Winners of "A ll Schoo l Spe llin g F in als" - Hugh Cove rt (1st place), Jeff Corbett (2nd place), Karl Peters (3rd pl ace).
Covert Takes Top Spelling Honors Every Janu ary and May Engli sh classes at CMS turn to spe llin g co mpetition, and stud ents and ad ults al ike all try to guess who the big winner will be. The first of these two yearly events began January 7 and 8 when all English students competed in classroom spe llin g bees. Three of four winners from each English class next moved on to grade finals he ld January 8 through 10. From t he grade fin als came t hirteen champions representing grades 6 throug h 9, who participated in t he "Al l Schoo l Spe lling Finals'.' held in the Hinman aud itorium Sunday evening, January 13. After all the dust had settled, the winners were: 1st 2nd 3rd
Hugh Covert (7th grade) - Jeff Corbett (9th grade) - Karl Peters (9th grade)
Hugh Covert also received the Spel ling Trophy . His name was engraved on t he award, and, if he wins the May s'pelling bee, Hugh wi ll be the proud owner of t he golden trophy with ,the bee o n top .
(Annual Fund continued) interests of students and· faculty. It will be used to tape many fine programs now offered over the N.H. Public Service TV network - programs that teachers would like to use and boys would like to see, but which are scheduled at hours that do not fit into the regular program. Now these can be captured to re-play during class hours. In some classes such as public speaking, and activities such as drama, this equipment can be LJsed to tape individual or group performances and be played back for critique - the only way a boy can see how he looks to others. Th is same type of application is also useful in many athletic activities - to show boys why a football play didn't work, or why they · missed a slalom gate, · or how a tennis stroke could be improved. Inspired in part by the strong support of th~ Annual Fund and the tangible results of it, the School Council is contributing part of their earnings from operating the snack bar to pay for two new hockey goals that have been in use all season. Also part of the Annual Fund activity is an unusual and most practical gift from Mr . and Mrs. Clifford Stearns of Plainfield, N.H. When they decided to remodel their kitchen, they asked if the School could use the equipment that was there. A long section of stainless steel counter-top with drawers happened to fit perfectly into the school's kitchen replacing open shelves which were always a problem to keep clean . Two stainless steel ovens and a refrigerator have been installed in the student snack bar greatly increasing possibilities for a varied menu . These are things the school would never have without a special gift. Just as important as these "extras" is the contribution the Annual Fund is making this year toward the ex traordinarily high cost of fuel oil and constantly rising cost of food . Heat and hot water this year will be about twice as expensive as last year, despite highly effective conservation measures by everyone. The consequences of such an increase in an already si zeable item in the budget are severe. Without this strong support, they could have been disastrous.
Parents' Weekend Jumping Meet action - Cardigan defeated the Gunstock Nordic Club 97 to 92.
groups as they met for instruction and practice. After dinner parents, faculty, and students were entertained in the Chapel by the "Dartmouth Airs," a talented singing group from Dartmouth College. Saturday morning parents visited regular classes. At noon they were served a delicious buffet lunch, featuring Chef Clancy's "CMS Grinders." Parents were entertained early Saturday afternoon when Cardigan 's J.V. Hockey Team met the Holderness Reserve squad in the covered sports area and fought to an exciting 3 to 3 tie . While the Hockey team was playing, the CMS Jumping Team performed well as they took the Gunstock Nordic Club 97-92, adding another win to their impressive record . Later the Cardigan Mountain School Drama Club presented two plays, "The Still Alarm" and "A Message from Khufu ." Both play s had already been performed Friday afternoon and the Saturday presentations were like the first, excellent. Mr . Richard Rearick and Mr . George Dunn deserve congratulations for directing two fine productions . . The casts too should be commended . After the plays, Saturday, parents met for a social hour followed by a buffet dinner in the dining room . All agreed that Richard · Clancy had once again produced a delicious meal. At 7:00 that evening the Varsity Hockey Team met a tough Holderness squad in the Covered Sports Area . After the clock ran out, and two overtimes were played, the score stood at 3 to 3, the second tie for a CMS hockey team that day. Sunday morning parents attended Chapel services with their sons. Some went on to parent-teacher-student conferences after services . Campus activity ended- in the afternoon and most students went home with parents-or by other transportation for a three-day break. And it had been a busy but enjoyable weekend for all!
Parents' Weekend 1974 Nearly two hundred fifty parents were on the Cardigan campus during Parents Weekend, Friday , February 1, through Sunday, February 3, 197 4 . Again th is year the weatherman didn't completely cooperate . The Alpine Ski Meet scheduled for 2:00 Saturda~' afternoon and a Cross Country Torch Light Race scheduled for Saturday evening had to be canceled because of a lack of snow. Otherwise the weekend was successfu I. Registration began early Friday afternoon and parentteacher-student conferences were held afterward. Late in the afternoon many parents visited the various activity
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crisis. Students and adults are more aware of the problem, and they are making a conscientious effort to conserve . Classroom thermostats are turned down to 66° during the day and go down to 50° at night. After activities finish each day , boys no longer open windows to cool off. Temperatures are down in dormitories so students don't find it necessary to open windows for cooler air. When rooms are warmer, boys and masters turn heat down rather than open windows and let precious heat outside. The faculty O.D., who tours the campus late each. evening, seldom has to turn off unused lights in the buildings around campus. People have developed an energy conscious attitude . Conservation of energy has become a habit on the Cardigan campus. ' Dining room lighting has bee~ cut by one third and scime say that, as a result, the dining atmosphere has improvecj . Many more sweaters are being worn by young and old, and people have developed a higher tolerance to colder temperatures. In fact, some have been heard to say that 72° is now too warm and uncomfortable. During the week, when not in use, the Chapel is kept barely warm and fuel oil use is down 50% in that building. In some of the older buildings at Cardigan, where heat conservation has been significant, savings have been at 40% or better. Most of the buildings at Cardigan are new, well insulated structures, with new boilers and storm windows. Even with better than adequate conservation equipment in these buildings there have been appreciable fuel savings. The average fuel conservation for all Cardigan buildings has been nearly 18% which is outstanding, considering the conservation measures already taken before the School began to feel the impact of the crisis. Cardigan certainly expects to weather its energy problems, and it's felt that- there will be permanent benefits in the form of an awareness of the fact that we, in our country, can no longer take for granted the supply of energy available to us.
Hinman-Foley House Renovation Completed A wing of the Hinman-Foley House on Canaan Street has undergone extensive renovation recently, thanks to the generosity of a friend of the School. The wing contained one large room and a bedroom with an attached bathroom . The room was completely furnished with new drapes and furniture . A closet area w.as transformed into a kitchenette, and all the.necessary equipment was added . With the addition of a private entrance , the wing has become a private apartment with comfortable facilities for guests of the School. In the interest of economy, the apartment will be closed this winter and will house special guests beginning this Spring.
Energy Crisis Impact Felt at Cardigan Cardigan Mountain School , like many other private schools throughout the country, has felt the impact of the energy crisis. The School has experienced a shortage of fuel, but this has not hit Cardigan nearly as hard as the tremen dous fuel price increases. The cost of heating oil has doubled, and the cost of gasoline has risen considerably in the past few months. Except for a brief gasoline shortage in early January, the School has found gasoline available but scarce at higher prices and oil available for the asking but very expensive . In the case of oil, prices are presently fluctuating depending upon the retailer's source of supply . Foreign oil is higher; domestic oil is less expensive. As a result of increased fuel prices, Cardigan will end the year $18,000 to $19,000 over budget according to Mr . Richard Rearick, business manager. Some good things have happened because of the energy
Scene from dramatic production Parents' Weekend - Mark Mullin, Jeff Corbett, and Frank Hedges entertain the audience in "The Still Alarm ."
Parents' Weekend parent-teacher conference - Mr. and Mrs. Perrin White, parents of Andy White, meet with their son's mathematics teacher, Mr. Daniel Fedor.
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Eric U. Anderson, Summer Session Director Gives His Impressions of Summer Experience at CMS.
Once Over Lightly .. by Carol M. Shelton With Spring Vacation looming in sight, we should not let Parents' Weekend vanish without mention of the two entertaining plays produced by the Drama Club. It was worth all their hard work to enable us to see the School Leader tread the boards. Maybe next time they'll give him some lines to speak. The Deep Freeze guess in. the library, to award the closest estimator of the coldest day, has revealed an early contender for the $5 prize. Joe Zenie leads the pack with a guess of January 18, on which we recorded a low of -16° F. Stainless steel equipment and furnishings at a bargain price from a house renovation has brightened the CMS kitchen, the science lab and the snack bar. It certainly gives a built-in look to our operation and we owe thanks to the friends who made it possible. Another new look is student mailboxes. FINALLY, the real kind with combination locks, and built in next to the school store. We are all looking forward to the elimination of the 10-second dash from lunch to letter line-up. Mr. Randall's classes on the medieval period have been discovering the resources of the Plymouth College Library . Now they know what research is. One trip for an afternoon's work is really just a beginning. Work detai I has its work cut out for it. A very large and ancient pine recently toppled in a windstorm, narrowly missing Proctor House. Good for many hours, says the Blunt-Shelton duo. Another casualty of that storm was the top of the newly completed Green House. Several panes of glass were shattered in the big blow; all falling to the ground below. We will have to raise some pretty hardy winter plants to overcome these minor ventilations. Some faculty spokesmen have indicated that plans are afoot to open the now partially roofed greenhouse as a faculty smokers' lounge. This is termed an attempt to cut down on the noxious haze inside the Hopkins Hall faculty den. Senior Ski Holiday was upon us before we knew it this year. On a Thursday a .m. in mid-February, the campus was strangely quieter as Cannon Mountain hosted our ninth graders. Skiing was reported as "good spring conditions" while the entire area was practically deserted except for our boys. Something to be said for mid-week trips. A highlight for the rec skiers has been several trips to Whaleback, a nearby ski area, where snow is better and trails are more varied than our slopes . One also sees an occasional girl. We now know why the crocus and other spring flowers are first seen on the tetherball side of Brewster Hall. The motley crew of faculty canines has appropriated the spot there for morning sun baths, thereby warming the earth (and flowers} beneath as wel I. And on to the Mud and Black Fly Season!!
At dinner in the school dining room one evening in January, Mr. Wakely announced to faculty and students that Mr. Eric U. Anderson would be directing the 1974 Cardigan Mountain School Summer Session. Asked by the editor of this newsletter to comment upon his experience with summer schools in general and upon C.M.S . Summer Session in particular, Mr. Anderson made the following observations: "First of all, I would like to point out that, not only a,m I flattered and very, very pleased by the opportunity offered me by Mr. Wakely to serve C.M.S ., but that I am convinced after only a
Mr. Eric U. Anderson, Cardigan's newly appointed Summer se·ssion Director. single season's contact with the Summer Session that Mr. Wakely has found the key to a successful summer program, so nearly .universally overlooked by others who have planned and directed similar programs. During my nearly twenty years in independent education, I have worked in four summer programs qnd have had the responsibility of observing many others. I can, therefore, make what I feel are very valid and significant comments upon the differences between what Mr. Wakely has developed here at Cardigan and tlie ordinary, 'stock,' if you will, summer school, summer camp, o·r summer adventure situations. "The 'key' I mentioned above is, I believe, Mr. Wakely's acute perception of the fact that the contemporary youngster wants a summer experience that is directly translatable to . the school and community situation to which he will return in September -. that will specifically relate to his chances of success during the eig~t or nine months of each year during which he conti_nues his academic (summer session - continued)
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"The sixth area - environment. Those of you who have been fortunate enough to visit our campus at any time of year will acknowledge the value of the school's environment as do our faculty and students. By environment, I mean not only the geographical location, but the facilities offered by the Cardigan Mountain School campus. From nearly any point on the campus, the excellence of our facilities and the beauty of our setting is constantly before the observer. "All of these advantages in program and location add up to a unique experience for the teacher and for the student. I am being completely honest when I say that Cardigan offers to all who work or teach here a combination which cannot be equalled at any other educational institution at this level. It is a privilege to be a part of it."
and social development - in modern terms, an experience that is 'relevant'; an experience that.will provide the greatest possible total benefit in the shortest possible time. All of us who have been a part of the Cardigan Summer Session experience will affirm that the program Mr. Wakely has designed will do these things; perhaps it would be appropriate to explain how this is accomplished. "Several characteristics are worth noting . First, the program does not emphasize certain school or community areas to the exclusion or diminution of others. Second, the program is highly individually oriented, as is only realistic if one perceives and admits the widely varied backgrounds of the Summer Session students. Third, the program allows unusual freedom of choice by the individual student and by his parents. Fourth, the program concentrates upon real school and community in .t erests, skills, and demands, rather than devoting valuable time to areas which are not likely to be meaningful to the student of the seventies. Fifth, the staff elegibility require-· ments are such that the administration and faculty are qualified and experienced educators, specializing in the C.M.S. age range, rather than general personnel seeking pleasant vacations. Sixth, the environment of C.M.S. in itself is a strong attraction to a very significant number of urban- and suburban-raised youth . "Perhaps the most useful procedure might be to comment in greater detail upon each of the above six areas and to relate each to other situations I have experienced or observed. "The first area - emphasis. In one Mid-Western summer program with which I was associated, there was a strict and categorical division between those students enrolled for academic reasons and those who attended to be entertained for eight weeks. These two groups were antagonistic to each other, and each was highly defensive about its reasons for enrollment. At Cardigan there is no such division; each student is equally involved in academic work and in recrealional activities. In another program with which I was involved, academic work alone was offered . In a third, in a New England state, academic work was not offered at all. At Cardigan, there is a basic realization that the finest student can still profit from intellectual challenge in the summer, and that the most proficient middle school athlete still has much to learn. "The second area - individualization. It is clear that a single standard cannot accommodate, for example, all students who have completed the seventh grade. Some of these students may write on a level consistent with that of a college junior; others may be functionally illiterate. Cardigan realizes this, and, through careful evaluation, places each student according to his abilities . One student may 'be enrolled in a program heavily weighted in mathematics, may take two periods of drama, and may elect beginners' swimming. Another may be involved in basic language training, spelling, and corrective English and be taking two periods of team sports together with junior lifesaving. Few summer programs can offer this degree of individualization. "The third area - freedom of choice. This area is very obvious. If a student is very competent in math, but is in serious trouble in reading and English, why waste his time by enrolling him in math courses? The C.M.S. Summer Session does not. If a student is interested in music and drama, but dislikes team sports, why waste his time by requiring him to participate in team sports? The C.M.S. Summer Session does not. "The fourth area - reality. Although many graduate level college students are vitally interested in highly esoteric and highly specialized studies, I submit that there is little profit to be gained for the middle school level student from specialization in areas which are not related to his life in school and in the community. Some programs, however, encourage such specialization nearly to the exclusion of the basics. "The fifth area - competence. During my career, I have worked with many highly competent and greatly respected professionals, who, temporarily and unfortunately, had stepped outside their areas of qualification: the Chaplain of a private New England college who had become the chief administrator of a group of ten and eleven year olds; the Mid-Western football coach and physical education director who had become a fifth gracle math teacher; the Harvard magna cum laude graduate in political science who was teaching second grade spelling; and many others. I am delighted to observe that Cardigan does not do this. The man who teaches your son fifth grade math will be, very probably, a fifth grade math teacher. The teacher who works with your daughter in developmental reading will be a professional developmental reading teacher. The Summer Session dormitory director is, in all probability, a Winter School dormitory director at Cardigan. This is most important.
ED. NOTE: Currently a member of our English faculty, Mr. An-der: son brings long experience which has prepared him well for Summer Session Director. He has done extensive work in reading, tests and measurements, has taught both English and reading, and has bee,n a director of studies as well as an assistant in admissions. Mr . Anderson has worked in the field of education since 1953 active as a teacher, coach and administrator. He joined us at Cardi'.· gan in June 1973.
Former Staff Notes GUS AND ANNE FAVREAU write that they have built a cabin in North Woodstock, Maine. Three children all fine, daughter Cathy a first grader at Our Lady's School. Gus is Assistant Headmaster at Chapel Hill Chauncey Hall School. ARTHUR BROADHURST is now Assistant Headmaster of Trinity School in Manhattan and lives on Staten Island and is commuting by ferry. DAVID and MARILYN JOHNSON are about to move into their new house they have built themselves (with just a whisker of professional help) in Orange, N.H. with new baby Keoki . Dave now teaches in Hanover.
Parents' Weekend - Dr. and Mrs. Richard Morrison admi,ring beautiful scenic view as they waited with son , Charles, -for
parent-teacher-student conference.
Alumni Notes
'51 DAVID SHARP's Dad writes that Dave has become editor for the Barron Educational Series; Inc., residing in Huntington Station, N.Y.
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PHILIP COX retired from the Air Force in April, 197 3 and is now studying the Conservation of Fisheries in Oregon hoping to get into that li'ne of work.
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WILLIAM SHARP is now an appliance salesman for Sears Roebuck & Company.
WILLIAM LURIA was married in Manilla on December 23. Bill is in his 3rd year of medical school.
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WILLIAM TALBERT has moved his family to Montana and is working as Foreman on a cattle ranch and enjoys every minute of it.
JAMES NOWAK and wife Laura are the proud parents of a baby girl, Patricia Ann born on January 21
Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD BERGESON visited the campus on October 6, 197 3. He is now out of the Air Force and is attending college. RALPH MclNTYRE and his fiancee, Mary Anne Smith, visited the campus. Ralph is now attending the University of Hawaii after graduating from the Hoosac School.
DWIGHT deKEYSER writes he is with the Pennsylvania Ballet and will be appearing in the "Nutcracker." He also plans a trip to India the latter part of ·January. ERIC R. ANDERSON was on campus January 8 and told us he completed the 11th grade in Sarasota, Florida and is back at Wellesley High to finish this year . Next year Eric plans to go to college in Massachusetts. MICHAEL GORDON stopped for a visit on his way to the University of Vermont where he is hoping for admission ne x t fall. S. JONATHAN LOWE visited the campus January 3 and 4. A senior at Deerfield, he is proctor of a house with 13 freshman boys and thoroughly enjoys _it. Jon's enthusiasm for Deerfield is so great that he spent some time talking with a few of our current Seniors about appl y ing to Deerfield .
'68 '65 WILLIAM WIRENE's Mom writes in a Christmas card that Bill is a Junior at Union College in Schenectady, New York. CARLTON DURLING, JR. is now a junior at Bryant College and very active in his fraternity.
'60 GILBERT SUITOR writes he just finished a 14 month job having to do with the training of VISTA volunteers in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Now going to work with ACTION/VISTA in Boston .
WILLIAM SEEL YE writes he has a new position with Peter Pan Bus Lines as Sales Representative and by now should be settled in Boston . VICTOR KEILHAUER has graduated from Georgetown University and is now with the Bank of America in Guatemala. KENNETH WYNNE, Ill has graduated from Rollins College .
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'62 HENRY KOCH writes he is now with the electronics firm Rell co in Santa Barbara and is residing in Galeta, California. ARTHUR COX and his family enjoyed a Thanksgiving reunion with John Christy & his family at John's home in Canaan. They paid several visits to CMS including enjoying the School Council's Fair. PETER WEEKS is attending the University of Denver, majoring in Physical Education. With one more year left to go Peter plans to go into teaching and coaching.
ROBERT NUTTER is a sophomore at the University of Kentu ck y Engineering College. GREGORY HOWE is in his second year at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. JOHN KEILHAUER is now attending college in Rotodam, New York.
'66 ALEX LURIA is still attending drafting school and also working part-time for an architect. JEFFREY CADY is still at Keene State. His free time is being spent setting up the School's pub. ALISTAIR KEITH-HARDY took Elizabeth Holt Perkins Shaw as his bride on December 15, 1973. On October 13, 1973 DAVID D. GAILLARD, IV took Helen Ruth Williams as his bride followed by a honeymoon to France. They will reside in Tucson, Arizona.
'72 HENRY SCHULTZ gave Mr. Wakely a grand tour when li.e was at Lakeville, Ontario last November and Henry hopes to visit Cardigan sometime soon.
'70 '73 PETER GARRISON is enjoying Bowdoin and going South with the Lacross Team for Spring Vacation. CARLOS KEILHAUER is doing his pre-med at the University of New Mexico. DEAN DURLIN G's Mom writes that Dean is now a freshman at Cornell in Business Management. PAUL GONCHAROFF is attending Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts.
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DANIEL NOLAN writes everyone looked great at the New Hampton game, and he enjoyed seeing all.