Volume 10, Number 3
HEADMASTER'S NOTES by Norman C. Wakely *The Headmaster of a school, along with the faculty and administration, has the special privilege of sharing with your parents in seeing the general development, over the course of several years, of a boy into a young man . There is an element of appreciation and of pride because the Headmaster gratefully acknowledges his privilege in being able to share in this development. Perhaps you would like to know what we thought we were doing and what we hoped to accomplish, with what measure of success we do not yet know. We have encouraged you along the road from childhood to young manhood, expecting you to face responsibility, frustrations, the pains and the confusions, the joys and the disappointments, which this entails. We've challenged your minds with the excitement of discovering new ideas. We've made you think, even when you did not want to. We've made you work when you would rather have taken it easy and ju.st coasted along. We disturbed you when you were too sure of yourselves, and we've called you down when you got out of hand . We've challenged your limited views and made you broaden your horizons, until they included new things and new ways. We've pushed you to work harder even when what you had accomplished was already good because we would not be satisfied with anything less than the best you were capable of. We knew that, painful as it might sometimes be, you would not be satisfied with less either. We have tried to teach you the difference between right and wrong, but even more, we have encouraged you to act on what you know is right, to make you men of integrity and character, who will act courageously and instinctively to do what is right. And we consider this aspect of our responsibility .to you at least as important as anything else that we do. You have criticized us, and perhaps your criticisms of us have been fair. We have been strict when we could have been more relaxed. We have appeared
Special commencement prizes were awarded this year to those students, whom in the eyes of the faculty, were outstanding in specific areas. Christopher Joseph King, senior class President and School Leader, was awarded three of these prizes. They were the Senior Prize, the Hinman Prize, and the Pannaci Memorial Award. The Founders Prize was awarded to Jon James Leonard (Bedford, N.H.) and Dennis DeJuan Revere (Beverly Hills, Ca.). The Caldwell Prize was awarded to Josiah Eliot Miles (Arlington, Vt.); and the Addison Memorial Prize for Creative Writing was awarded to John Patrick Murphy (Melrose, Ma.). Two special Faculty Prizes were added to the list this year, and were awarded to Dennis DeJuan Revere, and senior class Treasurer, Larry Davis. difficult when we were merely tired . At times we have been quick to judge and slow to listen. There were times when we proudly defended . our views even when we were wrong. Perhaps at times we were concerned about rules when we should have been more concerned about individuals. These are our faults and we admit them; but they are human faults, and so perhaps we may be forgiven for them. Perhaps you have not thought about this before, but you have done as much for us as we have done for you. Education is a process of giving and taking, of learning from each other. You have challenged us with questions ... some foolish ones, some never-ending ones, some sincere ones which made us think, and you challenged us to become the best sort of teachers we could be. You have contributed your wisdom, leadership, vigor, youth, and enthusiasm to the life of the school and have made it what it is.
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You have made us, painfully aware of how much we have to do to keep up with you! I shall not make long and hopeful statements about the future, neither of its opportunities nor of your responsibilities. You should need no reminder of this, for if we have taught you anything, it is that the future is your.s to do with as you will and as you are able. We trust you will do so. Cardigan has come a long way in the past few years, but its growth has been deliberate and carefully considered so that woven into its heart and built in to its foundation is the attention to• the individual; it is this that we have offered, and it is this that we shall continue to offer to each student who shares life with us here.
*Excerpt taken from the address given by the Headmaster at the 1979 Senior Banquet.
HUMANITIES ... GETTING DOWN TO SOME BASIC HUMANITIES by Mrs. Shelton A live wolf on the Cardigan campus? Probably very few alumni can recall an authorized wolf visit, even in earlier and woodsier Canaan days. But we had one this year . Dr. Charles Berber of Thetford, Vt., and Berkeley, California, brought, along with his wolf Farley, a fine slide and movie lecture on this slowly vanishing breed in today's world. The natural history presentation was one of ten separate offerings selected by the Humanities Committee for the current school year. Now in its fourth year of existence, the Humanities Committee was originally formed as a Bicentennial celebration effort, with several faculty members arranging for a selection of programs which focused on the country's heritage. Early New Hampshire education, Shaker crafts, several contemporary native Americans and films on historic figures and events were featured during that year. Realizing that this group can provide well-received and needed enrichment on a regularly scheduled basis, the Headmaster has authorized the continuation of the Committee's work from year to year. The Committee acts in an advisory manner, submitting plans for the coming year to the Headmaster which will complement the school's overall educational program. The group does not plan activities or services already provided; neither does it act in competition to current _existing programs. Functioning since 1977 under the chairmanship of David Shelton, head of the history department, the programs have been selected with an eye to providing for the following basic goals established in 1975: "a sponsoring of special projects and activities which emphasize the variety of fields in humanities, or the branches of learning which have a primarily cultural character; an attempt to help create an awareness in the students of the variety of educational experiences in the world outside the school campus; and a design to provide more variety in programming so that the Cardigan student may realize his personal potential in long-term life interests." Attendance for almost all of the programs has been optional in an attempt to give a measure of choice to the individual student. The Committee's statement of purpose specifically states that this provision for personal selection is important; that these kinds of decisions must be faced in later life, and the opportunity to make such choices will in the long run benefit our students. The programs thus presented have never suffered from a shortage of student attendance or participation . A wide variety of performances, ranging from oldtime comedy films to a well-attended evening discussion with the director of Dartmouth's Sleep Clinic, has really given ample evidence that the CMS student body harbors minds which are surprising in interest range. A very successful night in past years presented craftsmen local to our area in demonstration and exhibit - thus, placing handmade canoe paddle makers next to those who silk screen and woodcarve; adding practitioners of puppetry, pottery, macrame and maple sugar making, to the list of the featured crafts. Students wandered from one area to another and were often surprised to find some of their own teachers on display, busily "doing their own thing." Of this past year's programs, Al Oxton's slide and film presentation on the work of the Observatory on Mt. Washington seems to have been one of the more successful in terms of student response. An evaluation sheet of all ten programs was offered to all students and faculty in May and,
following Mt. Washington in popular a·ppeal were Dr. Berger and his wolf; and Captain Frank Mundus, who spoke about sharks in folklore and reality. An addition to the program this year was the opportunity to attend the full year's series sponsored by the Hopkins Center Music and Dance program in Hanover. Just prior to each event, students were given a chance to sign up to attend some of the more professional offerings in the adjacent college community. Other programs this year have included the film, "O_n the Beach," a film of atomic disaster; a lecture by Dr. Rowland Myers on language, with follow-up class visitations the following day: an illustrated lecture by Glen Taylor of the N.H. Fish & Game Department, which wound up with a COJTiplete unraveling of Mr. Taylor's ".kit": a demonstation of songwriting and recording techniques by Paul Yalen; and an informal concert performance by folk composer and singer Tom Eslick, who demonstrated personal songwriting techniques and methods. The concluding event of the year Wi)S a •performance by several student artists of the New Hampshire Youth Orchestra in a chamber concert presented during Grandparent's Weekend. - Plans for another year are currently underway. Faculty members for each year serve on a voluntary basis; it has been suggested that a representative of the student body be added to the Committee . One meeting before school closes in the spring and one mid-summer meeting usually results in an adequate tentative schedule to present to the Headmaster for approval. Members of the Committee are always looking for new and intriguing programs to offer. Several student parent suggestions have been received with welcome, in addition to suggestions by the student body. So it may be the Loch Ness monster search - it may be a cross-country bicyclist; it could be a lot of things. The Humanities Committee feels that the could is what makes the program valuable; and the student response so far has justified the belief.
Dr. Charles Berber and his wolf, Farley
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and THE ARTS
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by Mr. Finkbeiner On Saturday, April 14, 1979, I had the pleasure (sometimes afforded a teacher) of attending the piano recital of a former Cardigan student. Stephen Clark, '71 was fulfilling his requirement for a Bachelor of Music degree at the New England Conservatory of Music. He received standing ovations , and bravos were heard among his many colleagues. The recital brought back memories of Stephen's battles with me over rhythm and notereading, and sometimes lack of practice. What a thrill it was to see and hear such a master at the keyboard that I knew as a young lad struggling with the basics . I suspect that my next journey will be to lthica, New York to attend either a voice or piano recital by Nathan Pusey, '75 . Hopefully there will be more recitals as the years progress , since Cardigan has had its share of talented boys who111 I am sure will follow the musical roots that they attained here. It is my hope that in some way the music program at Cardigan will promote t he growth of budding musicians in the practical field of music and instill within every boy the love • and appreciation of our musical heritage . The administration at Cardigan helps me with this goal by insisting that every student take a music course. Most courses offered are in the realm of Music Appreciation or Music History; but special help can be obtained in theory and private instrumental lessons for the more astute music student . And where would we be without a singing school? Thank God for Headmaster's Meetings and Sunday Chapel services. Here we all sing, and there are times when the singing is glorious . The Glee Club usually renders a different anthem each Sunday and provides entertainment for various other occasions . Having a thirty-eight voice chorus in an all boys' school is a remarkable achievement in itself, since most of the boys never had an experience of singing in a group before. Some of them surprise themselves by volunteering for solos on ce they gain a little confidence in what they can do . An anonymous poet once said that "Music is the magic link close binding all mankind." Another, William Congreve in his p lay The Mourning Bride stated, "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks , or bend a knotted oak ." It is my hope that at Cardigan, music performs its tasks in all these ways.
6th grade Social Studies Project using principles of design
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Mr. Harold Finkbeiner with piano student, Dennis Revere ('79 Los Angeles, Calif.)
ART by Mrs. Rives As an art educator at Cardigan Mountain School, I have had the opportunity to work with many talented students. It has been an enriching experience, and one I would like to share. Art has many phases and functions in the daily life of every person . We are surrounded by works of art - both natural and manmade. Appreciation of art is something we live with every day of our lives . . Concern for teaching the skills of .drawing, painting, sculpture and design has been my objective - with guided experiences in the many facets of art appreciation to help students develop their own artistic creativeness . Instructing grades six through nine has enabled me to work with a variety of media challenging both student and teacher. One enjoyable guided experience has been a project dealing with self-awareness in portraiture. Ninth grade students were initially motivated by paintings in self-portrait of famous artists, past and present. They created their own self-portraits in pencil and charcoal. Studies were made from hours of mirror watching! Students then looked at themselves from a three-dimensional point of view creating molds directly on their face which were pulled off to create a sensational look alike mask. Continuing with the series in portraiture, students have been creatively involved in photo-posters. Working directly from a negative photograph of themselves , which is magnified, they create a negative-positive painting in.black and white of their faces . It has been an exciting series, and one in which individual personal expression has played an essential part. I look forward to the challenge of m~ny more art experiences and the continuing pleasure of working with the students of Cardigan.
VARSITY BASEBALL by Mr. Collins and Mr. Marrion The return from Spring Vacation officially launches the baseball season and there is always much speculation about what the elements of nature will present for playing conditions. It is not unusual to have to shovel snow off the infield for practice and more than on~ opening game has been played while snow was falling. This season the field was ·fairly free of snow so there was only mud, rain and cold to contE;nd with . The first two weeks were spent in the gymnasium practicing throwing , catching, bunting and baserunning - not very exciting, but as a result, there were no sore arms during the season.
When the weather finally broke the six coaches were faced with the task of assigning the 55 candidates to one of the three teams. The Varsity baseball squad included 15 players, all ninth graders except one, and only four of whom wer.e returnees from last year's varsity squad. The lack of experience of the team and the very limited time available to develop and train the players.gave the coaches no reason to be optimistic for the season ahead. As the season unfolded, however, we found that we had a good hitting team - and Clay Johnson, ('79 Houston, Texas), Chris Kennedy ('79 Wellesly, Ma.) and Bill Dohrmann ('79 S. Hamilton, Ma.) backed by Josh Schwartz, ('79 Manchester, N.H.), Bill Huggett ('79 Montreal, Que) and Gregg Heindenreich ('79 Manchester, N .H.) provided consistently good pitching . The hours· of bunting practice in the gymnasium during the cold, wet early season paid off with some key runs including at least a couple of picture-book squeeze plays. In spite of the poor start and lack of experience, varsity baseball completed one of our better seasons with an 11 -3 record m;irrPd only by two losses to K.U .A. and one to Eaglebrook. The excellent play and leadership of Captains Bill Page ('79 Hanover, N.H.), Gregg Heidenreich and Chris Kennedy were important factors in the success of this team. At end-of-year ceremonies,Most Valuable Player trophies were awarded to Captains Bill Page and Clayton Johnson; and the trophy for the most improved player was awarded to Larry Davis ('79 Sterling Junction, Ma.) for his contributions in center field and at the plate. With only one player returning, we know that next year will be interesting and hopefully as successful as the season just completed .
RESERVE BASEBALL by Mr. Hart Clayton Johnson , '79 Houston , Texas Awarded Varsity Baseball's Most Valuable Player
THIRD TEAM BASEBALL Third team baseball played a full schedule of ten games. Although the current record (2-7) does not reflect a winning season , the members of the team have gained valuable playing experience. Many 6th, 7th, and 8th graders played on a regular basis throughout the season, and several players should be moving up to Junior Varsity status next year.
The Reserve Baseball team finished this season with an impressive 10 and 5 record . The team was coached by Mr. Likshis and Mr. Hart and had representatives from all four grades . The team was lead by Captain John Kirk ('79 Steamboat Village, Co.), Frank Morelli, "Batting leader" ('81 Melrose, Ma.), Juan Beauchamp, "winningest pitcher and homerun champ" ('79 Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.), and Dan Moody, "defensive star" ('80 Houston, Texas). Excellent im provement was shown by Tim Frost ('80 Montpelier, Vt.), Brian Gardner ('80 Norwich, Vt.), and John Kirk. Special thanks to Brett Giguere ('81 Killington, Vt.) for his fine job as manager.
Reserve Lacrosse battling Woodstock at a home game
LACROSSE by Mr. Cooper This spring the Lacrosse program swung into action with much excitement and enthusiasm . Despite the snowy start, we had close to fifty boys enter the competitive program. On the Varsity, as well as the Junior Varsity team, there were many boys just starting the game but the learning and fun began early. The Varsity squad earned a very respectable six win I six loss record. Varsity Lacrosse fielded a fine.group of sportsmen. The tea)ll's Captains were David Vantine ('79 Hamilton, N.Y .) whose performance at the net was depended upon all season; Sandy Hovey ('79 Montreal, Quebec) who provided a mainstay on offense; and Dennis Revere ('79 Beverly Hills, Ca.) who provided the nucleus for the defense . All three proved to be capable leaders for the rest-of the team . Bob Allen's ('79 Amherst, N .H .) consistent efforts at mid-field earned him the Most Valuable Player award, while Henry Godoy ('79 Guatemala City, Guatemala) developed into· the Most Improved Player of the team. · The Reserve season was sun:essful in developing beginning lacrosse players into potential varsity players despite their 0-6 season. Co-Captains Mohsen Javadabadi ('80 Teheran, Iran), Greg Wargin ('80 Walpole, N .H .), and Dan Babcock ('80 W . Hartford, Ct.) 'set a fine example for the younger boys.
CYCLING by Mr. Farrell
After some initial probing for interest, a group of students was given an opportunity to participate in an entirely new activity at Cardigan Mountain School. The Cycling Team was started with six eager young men and a coach sharing a common interest, with a willingness to ride a minimum of twenty-five miles daily. The team was initially outfitted at their own expense with equipment including cycling shoes, helmets, and racing jerseys. Other items such as ti res and tools were also purchased throughout the season. · _ The development of the group was quite rapid. During the first few weeks the team was instructed in the utilization of proper cycling techniques for riding in fast moving pace lines under all road conditions. Even an occasional snow storm didn't stop them. . • Members of the team displayed an excellent attitude during the daily training rides and in the care and maintenance of both their own equipment and the cycling room. Other members of the student body also benefitted from the eye- list's expertise in fixing any and all bicycles with the team ' s tools. Each Wednesday afternoon, members of the Dartmouth Outing Club Cycling Team were guests of th_e Cardigan Team , and participated in the weekly 10.6 mile time trial on Rte. 118 in Canaan. Chuck Lawrence's ('79 Tilton, N .H.) time of 29.04 still stands as the record time for Cardigan cyclists. During the later part of May, the team competed in a 25 mile time trial, and a 3.6 mile hill climb in East Burke, Vermont. Cardigan cyclists won over 20 ribbons and prizes that day. Chuck Lawrence, Wade Denby ('79 Springfield, 111.), and Wade Westover ('79 Milton , N . H.) elected to ride in the senior novice division (18 Yrs. and over), and all placed in the top six. Alec Koromilas ('79 Dover, N.H.) and David Roth ('81 New Bedford, Mass.) placed first and third respectively in the junior division. The determination of this year' s team was displayed by Wayne Daley ('79 Andover, Mass.) when he broke his right pedal at the 15 mile mark and still finished on only one pedal. After the award ceremonies, the entire team pooled their prizes together and split them evenly: . In all, the cycling team rode a total of 6,450 training and racing miles. Some members have applied for their U.S.C.F. racing licenses and plan to join s,ponsored club teams for the summer racing circuits. ·
TENNIS by Chris King The C.M.S. Varsity Tennis Team has had an excellent season this year, with an eight win, five loss record. We took to the courts April 2, with our first match in little over a week, and much work to do. First of all, the team had to get in shape and did this by running, which continued for almost half of the season. Next, we needed a great deal of work on our strokes. Mr. Peck gave us much individual attention during this time; and as a result, we won our first match. The team continued its winning streak by taking the next four matches . After winning seven matches, and losing two, Mr. Peck chose the top four players, and took them to the Fay Tournament in Southborough , Mass. The players chosen were Chris King ('79 Reading, Ma.), Nick Kobusch ('80 St. Louis, Mo.), Graham Boyle ('80 Hamilton , Berm·u da), and John Kohn ('80 St. Louis, Mo.). The team did not fare well in the one day tournament as everyone was knocked out in his first or second rounds; but it was a good experience for all. The team then lost its final two matches by close scores of 5-4.
Coach Mr. Farrell, Wayne Daley, Captain: Chuck Lawrence, Wade Denby, Alec Koromilas, Wade W estover, David Roth
SAILING by Mr. Crowell Near the third week in April the ice gets thin , turns black , and finally blows to the other end of the lake. If it melts before it blows back, we launch our sailboats which have been ready for at least a week. Spring practice begins. We work on starts, gybes, shifting weight, trimming and starting sheets and anything that reduces drag and increases speed. One of the most difficult problems is sailing a boat efficiently to windward. The curved sails work like glider wings and in a different plane require similiar adjustments for the constantly changing air currents. At Cardigan , most wind comes from the northwest and it is twisted and deflected by trees , buildings, and land contours which surround our cove. The boys are taught to feel the wind and to watch the dark streaks which rush across the water in different directions. They tack to avoid "knocks" (unfavorable wind shifts) or head up closer to the wind to exploit "lifts" (favorable wind shifts). When you are wet from spray and tired from "hiking out" to windward, it takes concentration and determination to keep the boat moving quickly through the changing wind· patterns. Tacking to windward is only one of the skills which requires experience , thinkin~ and coordination . We practice many others. Maybe it Of Curs to boys that maneuvering for the " lifts" and tacking away from the " knocks " is like the rest of life.
ALUMNI NOTES
1960 GILBERT SUITOR ('60) is completing his third year at the Pennsylvania College of Op-· tometry. In August, he will move to Manchester, N.H. for a three month internship, followed by three months in Portland, Maine. BOB ALBEE ('60) is a firefighter for the town of Sudbury, Massachusetts.
1961 CHARLES A. POOLER, JR. ('61) is living in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife, Gretchen; son, Scott; and daughter, Jane. He is employed at Alan Bush Brokerage Co. in Boca Raton.
CARL NYDEGGER ('66) has p!Jrchased a building on Main Street in Concord, New Hampshire , and is in the process of doing extensive renovations. He plans to move his business (Rowland Framing Studio) to its new location in early summer.
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STEVEN RIS ('71) has a "teac hing internship" (three history classes and in charge of an outdoor program) at Darrow School in West Lebanon , N.Y:
HUGH COVERT ('76) has been accepted at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He will begin his studies there in the fall. PHILIP LAW ('76) is finishing Avon Old Farms this May and will enter Furman University in Greenville, S.C. in Sept ..
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1973
GEORGE M. HUTCHINSON ('68) recently completed his Master's Degree in Architecture at the University of Minnesota. He is currently working for the Adams Group Inc. - an Architectural Firm in Minneapolis.
PETER PERRY ('73) has been living in Jidda, S<,1udi Arabia since June, 1978. He manages a Recreation Resort on the Red Sea with a wide variety of Aquat ic Activities.
COREY DURLING ('68) after completing his education at Bryant College, went to work for Quick Chek Food Stores. After two years, Corey was transferred to Durling Farms where he is now the Vice President and Chief operating officer for the company.
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CHARLES GALLAGHER ('74) is a Freshman at the University of • Wisconsin in Madison.
1977 NATHANIEL BROWN ('77) i~ now a junior at Kent School in Connecticut. He writes that he was-a member of a champion ·football team last fall. MARC FRIEDMAN ('77) is attending School Year Abroad at Rennes, France. He will return to Brooks for his senior year. He is in the Local Crew Club in Rennes and is singing with the Cathedral Choir (La Maitrise).
1969 1964 JEFF LEICH ('64) spent another winter working for Jack Frost Ski Shops in northern New Hampshire. This past spring, he took a vacation and skied with friends.
WORDS FROM CARDIGAN
WOODY DANFORTH ('69) has purchased Mary's Restaurant in Bristol, Vermont, and would enjoy seeing any of you who are passing that way.
Volume 10 Number 3 Spring 1979 WORDS FROM CARDIGAN newsletter is published four times a year by Cardigan Mountain School and entered as Third Class mail at Canaan, New Hampshire . The newsletter is sent free of charge to all alumni, parents and friends of the School, and is written to inform members of the Cardigan Moun tain School community of the
1970 1966 JIM TAYLOR ('66) is currently working on a Masters of Music Degree at North Texas State University in Denton.
DEAN DURLING ('70) graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Marketing. Dean now heads up the Real Estate Department for Quick Chek Food Stores, a family-owned business.
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